The true interest of a nation, or, The duty of magistrates, ministers, and people, in order to the further settlement and prosperity of these kingdoms a sermon preached at the assizes held at Bvckingham, Jvly the 5th, 1692 / by John Howard ...
OR, THE Duty of Magistrates, Ministers, and People, In order to the further Settlement and Prosperity OF THESE KINGDOMS. Prov. XIV. xxxiv. Righteousness exalteth a nation;
OR, THE Duty of Magistrates, Ministers, and People, In order to the further Settlement and Prosperity OF THESE KINGDOMS. Curae XIV. xxxiv. Righteousness Exalteth a Nation;
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THERE is ordinarily so little either Wisdom or Generosity in most Men, that they are almost wholly taken up with their own private Interest or Pleasures, with a Neglect of the Publick Safety and Welfare of the Nation.
THERE is ordinarily so little either Wisdom or Generosity in most Men, that they Are almost wholly taken up with their own private Interest or Pleasures, with a Neglect of the Public Safety and Welfare of the nation.
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Now what these are, King Solomon, a Person in the highest Station, and of the greatest Wisdom amongst Men, (and therefore fittest to judge of the Interest of a Kingdom,) has told us from his own Wisdom and Experience,
Now what these Are, King Solomon, a Person in the highest Station, and of the greatest Wisdom among Men, (and Therefore Fittest to judge of the Interest of a Kingdom,) has told us from his own Wisdom and Experience,
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and which is more, from the Wisdom of God himself, including them in one comprehensive word in my Text, Righteousness exalteth a nation. And to assure us that in the want of this, no other Methods can be sufficient, he adds, But sin is a reproach to any people.
and which is more, from the Wisdom of God himself, including them in one comprehensive word in my Text, Righteousness Exalteth a Nation. And to assure us that in the want of this, no other Methods can be sufficient, he adds, But since is a reproach to any people.
and the Necessity of every one of Us here present do call for therefore in speaking to these words, I shall endeavour to Explain and Confirm both the Propositions in their order,
and the Necessity of every one of Us Here present do call for Therefore in speaking to these words, I shall endeavour to Explain and Confirm both the Propositions in their order,
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1. Righteousness exalteth a Nation: In relation to which words I shall endeavour to shew you, 1. What is here meant by Righteousness. 2. How it exalts a Nation.
1. Righteousness Exalteth a nation: In Relation to which words I shall endeavour to show you, 1. What is Here meant by Righteousness. 2. How it exalts a nation.
and it is often used in Scripture to signifie Charity, particularly that branch of it which is exercised in supplying the Wants of poor indigent People:
and it is often used in Scripture to signify Charity, particularly that branch of it which is exercised in supplying the Wants of poor indigent People:
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But there are so many Respects and Instances wherein a Nation is advanced, and so many Branches of Righteousness, which conduce to it, that it would make too great a part of my Discourse to represent them all:
But there Are so many Respects and Instances wherein a nation is advanced, and so many Branches of Righteousness, which conduce to it, that it would make too great a part of my Discourse to represent them all:
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For (as Solomon says of Wisdom, which is the same thing under another name, Prov. 3.14, 15.) the merchandise of it is better then the merchandise of silver,
For (as Solomon Says of Wisdom, which is the same thing under Another name, Curae 3.14, 15.) the merchandise of it is better then the merchandise of silver,
And as for Riches, the very same Vertues that improve us in Health and Strength, do thereby fit us to use the most proper means of increasing in them also, which seldom fail of attaining their end;
And as for Riches, the very same Virtues that improve us in Health and Strength, do thereby fit us to use the most proper means of increasing in them also, which seldom fail of attaining their end;
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and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags, Prov. 23.21. Industry makes the Earth and the Waters profitable to us, and fetches home the Fruits and Treasures of the remotest Countries, to supply what may be wanting in our own:
and drowsiness shall cloth a man with rags, Curae 23.21. Industry makes the Earth and the Waters profitable to us, and Fetches home the Fruits and Treasures of the Remotest Countries, to supply what may be wanting in our own:
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For though God in much Wisdom and Goodness, hath so sutably dispensed his Blessings to the several Parts of the World, that they ordinarily afford the most convenient Food, Physick, and Clothing to the Inhabitants;
For though God in much Wisdom and goodness, hath so suitably dispensed his Blessings to the several Parts of the World, that they ordinarily afford the most convenient Food, Physic, and Clothing to the Inhabitants;
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What shall we say of that Honour with which Righteousness exalts a Nation? There is certainly nothing can gain it so great a Reputation in the World as this:
What shall we say of that Honour with which Righteousness exalts a nation? There is Certainly nothing can gain it so great a Reputation in the World as this:
For it is from hence that Men are deliberate in their Counsels, grave in their Deportment, faithful in their Dealings, just to their Promises, compassionate to the Miserable, humble and obliging to all Persons.
For it is from hence that Men Are deliberate in their Counsels, grave in their Deportment, faithful in their Dealings, just to their Promises, compassionate to the Miserable, humble and obliging to all Persons.
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That it would be their Wisdom and Understanding in the sight of the Nations, who on this account would say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people, Deut. 4.6.
That it would be their Wisdom and Understanding in the sighed of the nations, who on this account would say, Surely this great Nation is a wise and understanding people, Deuteronomy 4.6.
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And indeed what Prince or People would not promise themselves great Advantages from such an Alliance? They who are observ'd to practice Righteousness in all their Relations at home, will never be suspected of Unfaithfulness towards their Allies abroad;
And indeed what Prince or People would not promise themselves great Advantages from such an Alliance? They who Are observed to practice Righteousness in all their Relations At home, will never be suspected of Unfaithfulness towards their Allies abroad;
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besides, those good Habits and Exercises which naturally improve Health and Strength (as I shewed before) do also sit Men for the Defence of their Country,
beside, those good Habits and Exercises which naturally improve Health and Strength (as I showed before) do also fit Men for the Defence of their Country,
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To these I shall add, as the Result of them all, as well as an immediate Effect of Righteousness, that inward Peace and Satisfaction, that sweet Delight and Comfort which a Nation fearing God,
To these I shall add, as the Result of them all, as well as an immediate Effect of Righteousness, that inward Peace and Satisfaction, that sweet Delight and Comfort which a nation fearing God,
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which are summ'd up by Solomon in a few words, that attest all I have mentioned under this Head, Prov. 3.16, 17. where speaking of Wisdom, he says, Length of days is in her right hand,
which Are summed up by Solomon in a few words, that attest all I have mentioned under this Head, Curae 3.16, 17. where speaking of Wisdom, he Says, Length of days is in her right hand,
2. Righteousness exalts a Nation in procuring such Benefits to it as a Moral Cause, in that it qualifies them to receive these more abundantly by the Blessing of Almighty God,
2. Righteousness exalts a nation in procuring such Benefits to it as a Moral Cause, in that it Qualifies them to receive these more abundantly by the Blessing of Almighty God,
as the Answer of their Prayers, and a Reward of their Righteousness, according to the many Promises he has given us, both in the Old and New Testament.
as the Answer of their Prayers, and a Reward of their Righteousness, according to the many Promises he has given us, both in the Old and New Testament.
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The Lord often assures his Israel, and in them all other Nations, that if they would be obedient to his Laws, they should be blessed in all their Temporal Concerns,
The Lord often assures his Israel, and in them all other nations, that if they would be obedient to his Laws, they should be blessed in all their Temporal Concerns,
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but most fully and particularly, Lev. 26. Deut. 28. Our Saviour has also assur'd us of Temporal Blessings upon Condition we first seek the Kingdom of God, and his Righteousness, Math. 6.33.
but most Fully and particularly, Lev. 26. Deuteronomy 28. Our Saviour has also assured us of Temporal Blessings upon Condition we First seek the Kingdom of God, and his Righteousness, Math. 6.33.
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And St. Paul tells us, That godliness is profitable to all things, 1 Tim. 4.8. It is evident then, if a Nation be righteous, the Lord who loves Righteousness will be with them, to give them all those Blessings which will make them the Admiration as well as the Envy and Dread of other Nations, who will have just reason to confess, That happy is that people that is in such a case:
And Saint Paul tells us, That godliness is profitable to all things, 1 Tim. 4.8. It is evident then, if a nation be righteous, the Lord who loves Righteousness will be with them, to give them all those Blessings which will make them the Admiration as well as the Envy and Dread of other nations, who will have just reason to confess, That happy is that people that is in such a case:
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Can a Prince without Dishonour submit himself to the meanest of his Subjects, or the Master become a Slave to his Servant? No more can the Soul of Man without the greatest Diminution to its Worth and Dignity, stoop to the vile Servitude of Carnal Affections.
Can a Prince without Dishonour submit himself to the Meanest of his Subject's, or the Master become a Slave to his Servant? No more can the Soul of Man without the greatest Diminution to its Worth and Dignity, stoop to the vile Servitude of Carnal Affections.
for a few Moments, as if it were their only Felicity, and thereby venture the loss of true and Eternal Happiness, which after a short and uncertain time they might otherwise enjoy, be a Reproach to them who are capable of considering both the one and the other, who confess they have immortal Souls,
for a few Moments, as if it were their only Felicity, and thereby venture the loss of true and Eternal Happiness, which After a short and uncertain time they might otherwise enjoy, be a Reproach to them who Are capable of considering both the one and the other, who confess they have immortal Souls,
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and cannot deny but they expose them to great Dangers by this means, and have also rational Grounds of Belief, that a Course of Piety would afford them greater Delight and Satisfaction even in this Life: (for the very Heathens could acknowledge, that Vertue is a Reward to itself,
and cannot deny but they expose them to great Dangers by this means, and have also rational Grounds of Belief, that a Course of Piety would afford them greater Delight and Satisfaction even in this Life: (for the very heathens could acknowledge, that Virtue is a Reward to itself,
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and even with the meanest and most miserable Condition, is preferable to all outward Advantages without it:) Then if there be any such thing as Folly in the World, there must lie a just Imputation of it on such Persons as thus court their own Misery, and despise their Happiness.
and even with the Meanest and most miserable Condition, is preferable to all outward Advantages without it:) Then if there be any such thing as Folly in the World, there must lie a just Imputation of it on such Persons as thus court their own Misery, and despise their Happiness.
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And does not Sin do the same thing also? If we speak of the sence which all Persons that retain any love for Vertue have of it, the matter is without question.
And does not since do thee same thing also? If we speak of the sense which all Persons that retain any love for Virtue have of it, the matter is without question.
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or else, because they consider their own Faults with the most extenuating Circumstances, while they look upon other Mens with the greatest Aggravations.
or Else, Because they Consider their own Faults with the most extenuating circumstances, while they look upon other Men's with the greatest Aggravations.
So that if it should be put to a general Vote, whether Sin be not a Reproach and Dishonour to any People, they would so universally agree in the Affirmative, that very few would be found to make any Exception,
So that if it should be put to a general Vote, whither since be not a Reproach and Dishonour to any People, they would so universally agree in the Affirmative, that very few would be found to make any Exception,
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yet the Judgment they pass upon all others would be a concluding Sentence against themselves. 2. Sin is a Reproach to any People in its Effects also:
yet the Judgement they pass upon all Others would be a concluding Sentence against themselves. 2. since is a Reproach to any People in its Effects also:
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Intemperance, and Strife are very great Wasters, and have ruined many thousands in their Estates, and some of them many more in their Health and Strength:
Intemperance, and Strife Are very great Wasters, and have ruined many thousands in their Estates, and Some of them many more in their Health and Strength:
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And to these God is pleased many times to add others, also upon obstinate Sinners, to vindicate his Justice and Holiness in the World, especially when the Sins become National,
And to these God is pleased many times to add Others, also upon obstinate Sinners, to vindicate his justice and Holiness in the World, especially when the Sins become National,
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and Judgment is not executed upon them as it ought, by his Vice-gerents. And when-ever these come upon a People, they bring a great Reproach with them;
and Judgement is not executed upon them as it ought, by his Vicegerents. And whenever these come upon a People, they bring a great Reproach with them;
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I will persecute them with the sword, with the famine, and with the pestilence, and will deliver them to be removed to all the kingdoms of the earth, to be a curse,
I will persecute them with the sword, with the famine, and with the pestilence, and will deliver them to be removed to all the kingdoms of the earth, to be a curse,
whensoever therefore any of his Judgments are inflicted upon Sinners, they are so many Reproaches from him for their great Impieties, most ungratefully continued in notwithstanding all the effects of his Love and Mercy, by which he would have led them to Repentance,
whensoever Therefore any of his Judgments Are inflicted upon Sinners, they Are so many Reproaches from him for their great Impieties, most ungratefully continued in notwithstanding all the effects of his Love and Mercy, by which he would have led them to Repentance,
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and obstinately retain'd against all tile Patience he had long exercised towards them, and the many Threatnings of Judgment he had given them both in his Word and Providences, to draw them to it.
and obstinately retained against all tile Patience he had long exercised towards them, and the many Threatenings of Judgement he had given them both in his Word and Providences, to draw them to it.
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And God in his Wisdom does usually send such Judgments upon a People as are most suitable to their Sins, that they may be more visible Reproaches to them:
And God in his Wisdom does usually send such Judgments upon a People as Are most suitable to their Sins, that they may be more visible Reproaches to them:
Of all which Cases, and several others, it would be easie to give many Instances. 2. There is a Reproach also in such cases from the World, (as was shew'd before,) because of that Misery a People is involv'd in by reason of these Judgments. 3. And if they themselves have any fence, they must needs be reproach'd too by their own Consciences, that they have dealt so unworthily with their God,
Of all which Cases, and several Others, it would be easy to give many Instances. 2. There is a Reproach also in such cases from the World, (as was showed before,) Because of that Misery a People is involved in by reason of these Judgments. 3. And if they themselves have any fence, they must needs be reproached too by their own Consciences, that they have dealt so unworthily with their God,
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And then they may well (with Ephraim ) be asham'd and confounded when they thus bear their Reproach, Jer. 31.19. You have now heard how Sin is a Reproach to any People, both in itself and its Effects:
And then they may well (with Ephraim) be ashamed and confounded when they thus bear their Reproach, Jer. 31.19. You have now herd how since is a Reproach to any People, both in itself and its Effects:
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This has been so common a case in the World, that whosoever looks into History, will easily see that from these Causes have been all the great Revolutions of Empires and Kingdoms, even to this day.
This has been so Common a case in the World, that whosoever looks into History, will Easily see that from these Causes have been all the great Revolutions of Empires and Kingdoms, even to this day.
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But I shall content myself with instancing particularly in the Case of the Jews, whose History deserves the greatest Regard from us, not only as it is very remarkable in itself,
But I shall content myself with instancing particularly in the Case of the jews, whose History deserves the greatest Regard from us, not only as it is very remarkable in itself,
we see therefore in the sacred History of that Nation, while they serv'd God in the days of Joshua, and of the Elders that outliv'd him, they were blessed, with constant Victories over their Enemies,
we see Therefore in the sacred History of that nation, while they served God in the days of joshua, and of the Elders that outlived him, they were blessed, with constant Victories over their Enemies,
and unfit, one would think, to sustain so great a Multitude, yet they abounded continually with all manner of Provisions, notwithstanding every seventh Year they received not any Fruits from the Earth:
and unfit, one would think, to sustain so great a Multitude, yet they abounded continually with all manner of Provisions, notwithstanding every seventh Year they received not any Fruits from the Earth:
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and at length, when to all their former Sins they had added the Crucifying of the Lord of Life, and Persecuting his Disciples, they were soon destroyed from being a Nation,
and At length, when to all their former Sins they had added the Crucifying of the Lord of Life, and Persecuting his Disciples, they were soon destroyed from being a nation,
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and those small Remains that survived so great a Slaughter as was every-where made of them by the Romans, were scatter'd into many remote Parts of the World,
and those small Remains that survived so great a Slaughter as was everywhere made of them by the Roman, were scattered into many remote Parts of the World,
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and is also related by Josephus in his excellent History, who to the Story of that People in the Scriptures, has added a full and exact Account of their final Destruction, which in those sacred Writings was only foretold.
and is also related by Josephus in his excellent History, who to the Story of that People in the Scriptures, has added a full and exact Account of their final Destruction, which in those sacred Writings was only foretold.
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The Gospel is most plainly and fully preached among us, and besides the Holy Scriptures, which are every-where to be read in our own Language, there so many excellent Practical Discourses for the explaining and applying those Sacred Oracles, that none who can either read or hear can pretend Ignorance of their Duty.
The Gospel is most plainly and Fully preached among us, and beside the Holy Scriptures, which Are everywhere to be read in our own Language, there so many excellent Practical Discourses for the explaining and applying those Sacred Oracles, that none who can either read or hear can pretend Ignorance of their Duty.
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And as to our Motives to be Righteous, (to say nothing of the natural Advantages of our Country which are very great,) I must put you in mind of the great Deliverance of this Nation from the Darkness and Oppressions of Popery,
And as to our Motives to be Righteous, (to say nothing of the natural Advantages of our Country which Are very great,) I must put you in mind of the great Deliverance of this nation from the Darkness and Oppressions of Popery,
But when this would not make us fear God, and love one another, as became good Christians, our private Animosities were punished with a most Unnatural Intestine War,
But when this would not make us Fear God, and love one Another, as became good Christians, our private Animosities were punished with a most Unnatural Intestine War,
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seeing these had not those good Effects upon us as might be expected, he visited us with a dreadful Plague that very much depopulated the chief City of our Nation,
seeing these had not those good Effects upon us as might be expected, he visited us with a dreadful Plague that very much depopulated the chief city of our nation,
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and soon after it, with a devouring Fire that laid the Glory of that City in Ashes, together with so many other Fires in the Kingdom within a few Years,
and soon After it, with a devouring Fire that laid the Glory of that city in Ashes, together with so many other Fires in the Kingdom within a few years,
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And during that Reign especially, Men were given up to so strange an Infatuation as to suffer themselves to be exasperated one against another upon very small Grounds, by the treacherous Insinuations of such Men as knew well enough what Advantages to expect from our Divisions:
And during that Reign especially, Men were given up to so strange an Infatuation as to suffer themselves to be exasperated one against Another upon very small Grounds, by the treacherous Insinuations of such Men as knew well enough what Advantages to expect from our Divisions:
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But yet the Lord did not bring upon us the Desert of those Sins, nor deliver us into the Hands of those cruel Men that were for dividing us only that they might destroy us;
But yet the Lord did not bring upon us the Desert of those Sins, nor deliver us into the Hands of those cruel Men that were for dividing us only that they might destroy us;
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but their Plots and Designs against us were discover'd, and prevented from time to time; and tho' they gather'd Strength and Interest nothwithstanding, thro' the Easiness of some amongst us,
but their Plots and Designs against us were discovered, and prevented from time to time; and though they gathered Strength and Interest notwithstanding, through the Easiness of Some among us,
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As if he had the same Relentings for us, as for Israel of old, when he thus speaks by his Prophet Hosea, How shall I give thee up Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? Mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together, Hos. 11.8. And, blessed be his Name!
As if he had the same Relentings for us, as for Israel of old, when he thus speaks by his Prophet Hosea, How shall I give thee up Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I Set thee as Zeboim? Mine heart is turned within me, my repentings Are kindled together, Hos. 11.8. And, blessed be his Name!
and the great Successes God has since given us, we find ourselves a free People, in the Enjoyment of our Properties and Religion, under the best temper'd Government in the World.
and the great Successes God has since given us, we find ourselves a free People, in the Enjoyment of our Properties and Religion, under the best tempered Government in the World.
he has exercis'd great Patience towards us, and wrought many wonderful Deliverances for us, notwithstanding our heinous Sins and Rebellions against him;
he has exercised great Patience towards us, and wrought many wondered Deliverances for us, notwithstanding our heinous Sins and Rebellions against him;
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and rebell'd against him? Hath the Lord often repented of the Evil be threatned us with? And shall not we yet repent of our evil Temper and Practices against him? Certainly it is high time,
and rebelled against him? Hath the Lord often repented of the Evil be threatened us with? And shall not we yet Repent of our evil Temper and Practices against him? Certainly it is high time,
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And that I may use the fittest way to perswade you to it, I shall, 1. Apply myself particularly to several Ranks and Orders of Men in the Nation, of which some are here present. 2. Speak to all in general. 3. Conclude with what concerns the Business of this time,
And that I may use the Fittest Way to persuade you to it, I shall, 1. Apply myself particularly to several Ranks and Order of Men in the nation, of which Some Are Here present. 2. Speak to all in general. 3. Conclude with what concerns the Business of this time,
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whether in an higher or a lower Station, and desire you would be pleas'd to consider how much the Honour of your Places, the Trust reposed in you by Almighty God,
whither in an higher or a lower Station, and desire you would be pleased to Consider how much the Honour of your Places, the Trust reposed in you by Almighty God,
and the Princes he has set over us, and the just Expectations of all good Men do require that ye should be Righteous, both in your Persons and in your Office.
and the Princes he has Set over us, and the just Expectations of all good Men do require that you should be Righteous, both in your Persons and in your Office.
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When Jethro advis'd Moses to chuse Magistrates under him, to assist him in Judging the People, he mentions the necessary Qualifications of such Men, Exod. 18.21. Able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness.
When Jethro advised Moses to choose Magistrates under him, to assist him in Judging the People, he mentions the necessary Qualifications of such Men, Exod 18.21. Able men, such as Fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness.
And when Moses speaks to the People about this Matter, a little before his Death, Deut. 1.13. he gives another part of the Character of these Persons, namely, Wise men and understanding, and known among the tribes.
And when Moses speaks to the People about this Matter, a little before his Death, Deuteronomy 1.13. he gives Another part of the Character of these Persons, namely, Wise men and understanding, and known among the tribes.
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Magistrates therefore ought to be wise Men, whose Capacity and Knowledge is above the common Rate, who having furnished their Minds with the best Rules and Nations, are able to penetrate doubtful and difficult Causes,
Magistrates Therefore ought to be wise Men, whose Capacity and Knowledge is above the Common Rate, who having furnished their Minds with the best Rules and nations, Are able to penetrate doubtful and difficult Causes,
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And to this Wisdom must be added Understanding too, that is, Prudence, (in the fence of the Original) not such as would direct them to consult their own Safety, rather then execute Justice when their persons or Estates may be in danger by it, (for this is a base Craft that undermines and betrays a Nation,
And to this Wisdom must be added Understanding too, that is, Prudence, (in the fence of the Original) not such as would Direct them to consult their own Safety, rather then execute justice when their Persons or Estates may be in danger by it, (for this is a base Craft that undermines and betrays a nation,
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and therefore deserves not the name of Prudence) but that which enables Magistrates to judge of particular Cases with relation to Times, Persons, &c. and to do every part of their Duty with such necessary Precautions as may best serve the ends of it.
and Therefore deserves not the name of Prudence) but that which enables Magistrates to judge of particular Cases with Relation to Times, Persons, etc. and to do every part of their Duty with such necessary Precautions as may best serve the ends of it.
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Then they must be able Men, that is vertuous, (in the Original) or more particularly Men of Valour and Courage, which is always necessary to a Magistrate, That he may break the jaws of the Wicked, (as Job speaks Chap. 29.17) and pluck the spoil out of his teeth:
Then they must be able Men, that is virtuous, (in the Original) or more particularly Men of Valour and Courage, which is always necessary to a Magistrate, That he may break the Jaws of the Wicked, (as Job speaks Chap. 29.17) and pluck the spoil out of his teeth:
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To this must be added the Fear of God, which is to direct and govern them in all their Actions, wherein they are to have respect rather to God then Man,
To this must be added the fear of God, which is to Direct and govern them in all their Actions, wherein they Are to have respect rather to God then Man,
To this is added hating Covetousness, (which indeed the former parts of the Character do necessarily infer,) and without this it is hard to imagine how they should have either Justice or Courage enough to do their Duty in any tolerable measure,
To this is added hating Covetousness, (which indeed the former parts of the Character do necessarily infer,) and without this it is hard to imagine how they should have either justice or Courage enough to do their Duty in any tolerable measure,
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the very name of covetousness is so provoking to one that has any sparks of Generosity, that it is hard for him to mention it without the sharpest Invectives:
the very name of covetousness is so provoking to one that has any sparks of Generosity, that it is hard for him to mention it without the Sharpest Invectives:
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so that whenever there shall arise a Competition between them, his nearest Friends, his Prince, and his Country, must become a Sacrifice to his private Interest.
so that whenever there shall arise a Competition between them, his nearest Friends, his Prince, and his Country, must become a Sacrifice to his private Interest.
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This is requisite also for the greater Assurance of their Vertues, and the fuller Satisfaction of those that come to them for Justice, who will the more readily acquiesce in their Determinations.
This is requisite also for the greater Assurance of their Virtues, and the fuller Satisfaction of those that come to them for justice, who will the more readily acquiesce in their Determinations.
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Hoping therefore that I speak to Men of these Qualifications, with such other particular Vertues as are consequent to the Fear of God, I do, with the greater Encouragement, beseech you to execute Righteousness, with all that Wisdom, Courage,
Hoping Therefore that I speak to Men of these Qualifications, with such other particular Virtues as Are consequent to the fear of God, I do, with the greater Encouragement, beseech you to execute Righteousness, with all that Wisdom, Courage,
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and which is more, ye are the Deputies of God himself, (and therefore call'd Gods in the Holy Scriptures, Psal 82.1, 6.) and in his place and stead are to execute Judgement upon Earth:
and which is more, you Are the Deputies of God himself, (and Therefore called God's in the Holy Scriptures, Psalm 82.1, 6.) and in his place and stead Are to execute Judgement upon Earth:
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Which is necessary not only for the Discharge of a good Conscience in yourselves, and the suppressing of such Sins as are naturally injurious to the Nation,
Which is necessary not only for the Discharge of a good Conscience in yourselves, and the suppressing of such Sins as Are naturally injurious to the nation,
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and the hand of the Magistrate is slack in doing Justice upon the Guilty; For what is said of Murder Numb. 35.33. The land cannot be cleansed of the blood that is shed therein, but by the blood of him that shed it;
and the hand of the Magistrate is slack in doing justice upon the Guilty; For what is said of Murder Numb. 35.33. The land cannot be cleansed of the blood that is shed therein, but by the blood of him that shed it;
When Judah were guilty of many Sins, that were too generally allow'd amongst them, such as Idolatry, Fornication, Adultery, Deceit, &c. with a Remission of Justice also, (as might well be suppos'd in so general a Corruption among the People,) and God threatned them no less then three times by the Prophet Jeremiah in these emphatical words, Shall not I visit for these things, saith the Lord? And shall not my soul be aveng'd on such a nation as this? As if he challeng'd the whole World to object against the necessity of it:
When Judah were guilty of many Sins, that were too generally allowed among them, such as Idolatry, Fornication, Adultery, Deceit, etc. with a Remission of justice also, (as might well be supposed in so general a Corruption among the People,) and God threatened them no less then three times by the Prophet Jeremiah in these emphatical words, Shall not I visit for these things, Says the Lord? And shall not my soul be avenged on such a Nation as this? As if he challenged the Whole World to Object against the necessity of it:
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Thus when Israel for their Idolatry, and Whoredom• with the Daughters of Moab, had a Plague sent among them, which together with some that were slain with the Sword, destroyed twenty four thousands of the People;
Thus when Israel for their Idolatry, and Whoredom• with the Daughters of Moab, had a Plague sent among them, which together with Some that were slave with the Sword, destroyed twenty four thousands of the People;
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and the brays and heroick Phineas seeing a great Man of the Israelites bring the Daughter of a Midianitish Prince to his Tear, in the face of the Congregation, that were now weeping for their Sins, and the Anger of God that was broken out upon them, took a Javelin in his hand,
and the brays and heroic Phinehas seeing a great Man of the Israelites bring the Daughter of a Midianitish Prince to his Tear, in the face of the Congregation, that were now weeping for their Sins, and the Anger of God that was broken out upon them, took a Javelin in his hand,
Immediately upon this Execution, the Plague was staid, and God so pleas'd with Phineas for it, that he gave unto him the Covenant of an Everlasting Priesthood,
Immediately upon this Execution, the Plague was stayed, and God so pleased with Phinehas for it, that he gave unto him the Covenant of an Everlasting Priesthood,
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and caused this to be register'd to his Honour in all after Ages, Num. 25. He was indeed possess'd of a great Zeal for God, that made him despise the Dangers he incur'd by this worthy Act, which would certainly procure him very powerful Enemies.
and caused this to be registered to his Honour in all After Ages, Num. 25. He was indeed possessed of a great Zeal for God, that made him despise the Dangers he incurred by this worthy Act, which would Certainly procure him very powerful Enemies.
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But God does usually protect his Servants in doing his own Work, and preserve them afterwards notwithstanding all the efforts of Malice and Revenge against them:
But God does usually Pact his Servants in doing his own Work, and preserve them afterwards notwithstanding all the efforts of Malice and Revenge against them:
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Therefore when the Psalmist complains that the Gods upon Earth would not do Justice, he calls upon the God of Heaven to judge the Earth, Psal. 82.2, 8. But that the Prophets and righteous Men in this Nation may not have cause to do so too by your Default, I do again renew my humble Request to you, that you would endeavour to exalt the Nation by such an Execution of Righteousness as is requir'd of you:
Therefore when the Psalmist complains that the God's upon Earth would not do justice, he calls upon the God of Heaven to judge the Earth, Psalm 82.2, 8. But that the prophets and righteous Men in this nation may not have cause to do so too by your Default, I do again renew my humble Request to you, that you would endeavour to exalt the nation by such an Execution of Righteousness as is required of you:
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And for your farther Encouragement in this matter, be pleased to consider that God has done his part for us, in a most gracious manner, in delivering us from the hand of our Enemies,
And for your farther Encouragement in this matter, be pleased to Consider that God has done his part for us, in a most gracious manner, in delivering us from the hand of our Enemies,
The Princes whom God in much Mercy has set over us, have done their parts too, not only in setting us such Examples of Righteousness as are very rare in the World, especially in so eminent a Station;
The Princes whom God in much Mercy has Set over us, have done their parts too, not only in setting us such Examples of Righteousness as Are very rare in the World, especially in so eminent a Station;
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The faithful Servants of God in the Nation of all Ranks, have, in a great measure done their parts also, in sincere Humiliations for the Sins of the Nation,
The faithful Servants of God in the nation of all Ranks, have, in a great measure done their parts also, in sincere Humiliations for the Sins of the nation,
2. I shall in the next place apply myself to Ministers, and humbly recommend to their Consideration the present State of the Church of Christ among us;
2. I shall in the next place apply myself to Ministers, and humbly recommend to their Consideration the present State of the Church of christ among us;
The Atheism, Prophaneness, Envy, Strife, Hatred, and other horrid Sins that are very much occasion'd and shelter'd by our Divisions, should provoke the Zeal of all good Men in every Party to offer what they can towards an Union:
The Atheism, Profaneness, Envy, Strife, Hatred, and other horrid Sins that Are very much occasioned and sheltered by our Divisions, should provoke the Zeal of all good Men in every Party to offer what they can towards an union:
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And you are so great a part of the Nation, and have such a commanding Influence on all below you, that one would think a general Consent and Endeavour among you would turn almost the whole Nation which way you please:
And you Are so great a part of the nation, and have such a commanding Influence on all below you, that one would think a general Consent and Endeavour among you would turn almost the Whole nation which Way you please:
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for where-ever Religion is zealously practis'd and countenanc'd by the Gentry, we see such Effects of it upon others, that almost every one in that Parish or Neighbourhood is a good Christian,
for wherever Religion is zealously practised and countenanced by the Gentry, we see such Effects of it upon Others, that almost every one in that Parish or Neighbourhood is a good Christian,
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However, without detracting any thing from our Commanders and Armies abroad, whose Valour and Conduct deserve very great Praise, I may affirm, you have as glorious a part to act in order to our Victories as they, (yea, I would say more,
However, without detracting any thing from our Commanders and Armies abroad, whose Valour and Conduct deserve very great Praise, I may affirm, you have as glorious a part to act in order to our Victories as they, (yea, I would say more,
and a greater Power and Interest in his Country, for no higher end then to live as he pleases? The very Law of Nature would teach us (it the Scriptures were silent,) that our Persons, our Estates,
and a greater Power and Interest in his Country, for no higher end then to live as he Pleases? The very Law of Nature would teach us (it the Scriptures were silent,) that our Persons, our Estates,
And by consequence, the more any has receiv'd from God, the greater Returns of Piety and Obedience he is to make to him, (as our Saviour also has plainly told us, Luke 12.48.) And this does much aggravate all the Sins of such Men,
And by consequence, the more any has received from God, the greater Returns of Piety and obedience he is to make to him, (as our Saviour also has plainly told us, Lycia 12.48.) And this does much aggravate all the Sins of such Men,
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And I cannot but add farther, That the Generosity which seems natural to Men of your Rank, should make you grateful to God for his Mercies, and zealous in his Service.
And I cannot but add farther, That the Generosity which seems natural to Men of your Rank, should make you grateful to God for his mercies, and zealous in his Service.
How much more then should you consider the Author of your Beings, and of all your Blessings, to return all possible Acknowledgements of his Goodness to so great a Benefactor? Now if any think it would expose them to many malicious Censures, Reproaches,
How much more then should you Consider the Author of your Beings, and of all your Blessings, to return all possible Acknowledgements of his goodness to so great a Benefactor? Now if any think it would expose them to many malicious Censures, Reproaches,
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To dare to practice Righteousness and encourage it in a licentious Age, when too many live as if they were born only for Ease and Luxury, is indeed to undergo a lesser Martyrdom,
To Dare to practice Righteousness and encourage it in a licentious Age, when too many live as if they were born only for Ease and Luxury, is indeed to undergo a lesser Martyrdom,
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for they that do this, can save it only from the Cruelties of Men, while the other so far as they succeed in their pious Attempts, rescue it from the Malice of Devils,
for they that do this, can save it only from the Cruelties of Men, while the other so Far as they succeed in their pious Attempts, rescue it from the Malice of Devils,
and to use it zealously in the Cause of God and his Church, and you need not doubt of that Success which the Lord delights to give unto such holy Endeavours.
and to use it zealously in the Cause of God and his Church, and you need not doubt of that Success which the Lord delights to give unto such holy Endeavours.
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2. I would say something also to all Persons in the general, and desire you that every one would do his part towards the exalting of the Nation, by repenting of your Sins, and doing Righteousness.
2. I would say something also to all Persons in the general, and desire you that every one would do his part towards the exalting of the nation, by repenting of your Sins, and doing Righteousness.
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when it appears to be so necessary to save the Kingdom? and when the Goodness of God does so much oblige us to it? It is on this Condition that Victory over Enemies,
when it appears to be so necessary to save the Kingdom? and when the goodness of God does so much oblige us to it? It is on this Condition that Victory over Enemies,
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It puzzles many serious and considering Men to see so many strange Acts of Providence for the delivering and setling a Nation, which they fear'd had fill'd up all the measures of their Sins,
It puzzles many serious and considering Men to see so many strange Acts of Providence for the delivering and settling a nation, which they feared had filled up all the measures of their Sins,
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And indeed if we do not seriously apply ourselves now to the great Duties of Religion, what a Reproach will it be to us that we have always with so much Heat contended for a Form of Godliness? Insomuch that I dare affirm,
And indeed if we do not seriously apply ourselves now to the great Duties of Religion, what a Reproach will it be to us that we have always with so much Heat contended for a From of Godliness? Insomuch that I Dare affirm,
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It is time therefore that we correct our former Mistakes, and set ourselves to the practice of that pure and undefiled Religion we profess, that we may contribute what lies in us to the Safety and Prosperity of the Kingdom.
It is time Therefore that we correct our former Mistakes, and Set ourselves to the practice of that pure and undefiled Religion we profess, that we may contribute what lies in us to the Safety and Prosperity of the Kingdom.
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And are not our Israel and Judah, some of them in Tents too, and others floating upon the Ocean? And besides them several brave Armies of the Confederates? And have we not many Joabs (great and worthy Commanders) encamp'd in the Field? and which is more, is not our David also with them? And have we not something in danger there that is greater then the Ark? For our Religion is very much bound up in the Safety of our Prince and his Armies? It becomes us therefore to have a real sence of these things,
And Are not our Israel and Judah, Some of them in Tents too, and Others floating upon the Ocean? And beside them several brave Armies of the Confederates? And have we not many Joabs (great and worthy Commanders) encamped in the Field? and which is more, is not our David also with them? And have we not something in danger there that is greater then the Ark? For our Religion is very much bound up in the Safety of our Prince and his Armies? It becomes us Therefore to have a real sense of these things,
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and exercise that Self-denial and Devotion which will best express it, and will also prevail with God for the Continuance and Increase of Publick Blessings to us.
and exercise that Self-denial and Devotion which will best express it, and will also prevail with God for the Continuance and Increase of Public Blessings to us.
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3. I shall say something very briefly concerning the Business of the present Time in this Place, wherein some (it may be) of all Orders of Men here are concern'd;
3. I shall say something very briefly Concerning the Business of the present Time in this Place, wherein Some (it may be) of all Order of Men Here Are concerned;
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For Justice is God's, and therefore to be prefer'd before our own Interest. And as to Witnesses, I advise them, by all means, to keep a good Conscience,
For justice is God's, and Therefore to be preferred before our own Interest. And as to Witnesses, I Advice them, by all means, to keep a good Conscience,
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And Lies in this case are dreadful Perjuries, which contain in them so many horrid Sins against God and our Neighbour, that a Man must be extreamly hardned in Wickedness,
And Lies in this case Are dreadful Perjuries, which contain in them so many horrid Sins against God and our Neighbour, that a Man must be extremely hardened in Wickedness,
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For in this kind of Perjury there is a most impudent Profanation of the Name of God, a Violation of the Truth, a perverting of Justice, a Treachery to the King and the Laws, a bold Affront to the whole Court, that are deceiv'd and misguided by it,
For in this kind of Perjury there is a most impudent Profanation of the Name of God, a Violation of the Truth, a perverting of justice, a Treachery to the King and the Laws, a bold Affront to the Whole Court, that Are deceived and misguided by it,
And let them, with all others that have any Business in Courts of Judicature, remember always that excellent Rule of Justice deliver'd by our Blessed Saviour, Mat. 7.12. Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them.
And let them, with all Others that have any Business in Courts of Judicature, Remember always that excellent Rule of justice Delivered by our Blessed Saviour, Mathew 7.12. Whatsoever you would that men should do to you, do you even so to them.
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And now (my Lords) my Discourse would turn to you, if I had not said so much already to Magistrates in general, of which, notwithstanding, I believe your Lordships needed very little,
And now (my lords) my Discourse would turn to you, if I had not said so much already to Magistrates in general, of which, notwithstanding, I believe your Lordship's needed very little,
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and Righteousness as a mighty stream of Water, and refresh all the Corners of the Land. And as I question not but your Lordships will use that Power and Interest you have to promote Righteousness in general:
and Righteousness as a mighty stream of Water, and refresh all the Corners of the Land. And as I question not but your Lordship's will use that Power and Interest you have to promote Righteousness in general:
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and the Self-denial and Sufferings we endure in the Cause of God and his Church here, we shall receive a far more exceeding and eternal weight of Glory. The END.
and the Self-denial and Sufferings we endure in the Cause of God and his Church Here, we shall receive a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of Glory. The END.
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