Prov. XIV. part of the 34. Verse. Righteousness exalteth a Nation, &c. 'TIS said of the Ancient Romans, that they never began an action of any weight and moment till they first consulted with their Gods;
Curae XIV. part of the 34. Verse. Righteousness Exalteth a nation, etc. IT'S said of the Ancient Romans, that they never began an actium of any weight and moment till they First consulted with their God's;
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And fearing the prevalence of these their charmes, 'twas customary with the Nations against whom they fought, to offer a kind of violence to their Deities, chaining their Statues to secure their presence and protection.
And fearing the prevalence of these their charms, 'twas customary with the nations against whom they fought, to offer a kind of violence to their Deities, chaining their Statues to secure their presence and protection.
Though these are deplorable Monuments of humane frailty, and shew us what wild extravagancies we should run into, had we not a more glorious light than that of Nature to be our Guide:
Though these Are deplorable Monuments of humane frailty, and show us what willed extravagancies we should run into, had we not a more glorious Light than that of Nature to be our Guide:
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and can our thoughts be less honourable, our sentiments less generous of that Religion which exacts the most strict and regular justice, the most frank and universal charity;
and can our thoughts be less honourable, our sentiments less generous of that Religion which exacts the most strict and regular Justice, the most frank and universal charity;
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that derives its Being from the Eternal God, and by a series of Miracles has been owned by the powers above? A Religion so highly conducive to the peace of Societies, the interest of Nations,
that derives its Being from the Eternal God, and by a series of Miracles has been owned by the Powers above? A Religion so highly conducive to the peace of Societies, the Interest of nations,
and the common good of mankind, that if Life and Immortality were not brought to light through the Gospel, there is enough to recommend it to the protection and care of Magistrates:
and the Common good of mankind, that if Life and Immortality were not brought to Light through the Gospel, there is enough to recommend it to the protection and care of Magistrates:
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'Tis a dictate from the Throne of Solomon, and a foundation for the most happy Government laid down by a Prince that had the Spirit of Wisdome for his Guide;
It's a dictate from the Throne of Solomon, and a Foundation for the most happy Government laid down by a Prince that had the Spirit of Wisdom for his Guide;
and is so fixed to the authority of the Magistrate, that what is justice when it has the stamp of a power, may be a sin when acted by a uncommissioned hand.
and is so fixed to the Authority of the Magistrate, that what is Justice when it has the stamp of a power, may be a since when acted by a uncommissioned hand.
but so annexed it to the authority which bears the sword, that the death of the same Criminal that is justice by the Magistrate may be murther by a private Person.
but so annexed it to the Authority which bears the sword, that the death of the same Criminal that is Justice by the Magistrate may be murder by a private Person.
And this Righteousness is to the body Politick what the blood is to the body Natural, the publick health and vigor are preserved by a due circulation of it;
And this Righteousness is to the body Politic what the blood is to the body Natural, the public health and vigor Are preserved by a due circulation of it;
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Now because to be thus righteous is a duty incumbent on us all, and this notion of Righteousness comprehends both the other, I shall consider it in this comprehensive sense,
Now Because to be thus righteous is a duty incumbent on us all, and this notion of Righteousness comprehends both the other, I shall Consider it in this comprehensive sense,
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or shew the impracticableness of Ʋtopias Laws, nor worth time to attack the foundation of Mr. Hobbs his Book de Cive; because the greatest votaries to Politicks, that sacrifice Heaven to interest,
or show the impracticableness of Ʋtopias Laws, nor worth time to attack the Foundation of Mr. Hobbs his Book de Cive; Because the greatest votaries to Politics, that sacrifice Heaven to Interest,
'Tis enough therefore, if without attempting, to shew the weakness of these frames of policy, it be made appear that Religion promotes the interest and honour of all Societies, by shewing,
It's enough Therefore, if without attempting, to show the weakness of these frames of policy, it be made appear that Religion promotes the Interest and honour of all Societies, by showing,
And 'tis her fruitful womb that diffuses misery throughout the Universe, nor need we look further to find the original of these infelicities which disturb the tranquility and peace of mankind;
And it's her fruitful womb that diffuses misery throughout the Universe, nor need we look further to find the original of these infelicities which disturb the tranquillity and peace of mankind;
Thus that the punishment might bear resemblance with the sin, the earth divides to punish the Schism of Dathan and Abiram; and they perished by fire, that with unhallowed hands snatched fire from the Altar.
Thus that the punishment might bear resemblance with the since, the earth divides to Punish the Schism of Dathan and Abiram; and they perished by fire, that with unhallowed hands snatched fire from the Altar.
But to pass by the consequences of sin so fatal unto Nations, because it may be pretended that these are but the Accidental and not its Genuine and true born issue;
But to pass by the consequences of since so fatal unto nations, Because it may be pretended that these Are but the Accidental and not its Genuine and true born issue;
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and what a flood of misery! what a deluge of sorrow does attend them! View the sacrifices to Ambition, tell the number of Victims to that peevish sin:
and what a flood of misery! what a deluge of sorrow does attend them! View the Sacrifices to Ambition, tell the number of Victims to that peevish since:
but how often does it invade the peace of Kingdoms, imbroyle Nations, and give Being to all the disorders that may entitle Kingdoms wretched and unhappy!
but how often does it invade the peace of Kingdoms, embroil nations, and give Being to all the disorders that may entitle Kingdoms wretched and unhappy!
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and 'twill be needless to draw together other Arguments to prove Sin the Author of humane misery, the reproach of a People, the ruine of Kingdoms, and the bane of Nations.
and it'll be needless to draw together other Arguments to prove since the Author of humane misery, the reproach of a People, the ruin of Kingdoms, and the bane of nations.
And if it be Sin which ruines, by the rule of contraries we are taught to conclude with Solomon, that Righteousness exalts a Nation; which will yet be more clear from the second thing to be inquired into, viz.
And if it be since which ruins, by the Rule of contraries we Are taught to conclude with Solomon, that Righteousness exalts a nation; which will yet be more clear from the second thing to be inquired into, viz.
the one as man, the other as a member of a body Politick, and that is most properly accounted subservient to the publick weale, which contributes to the felicity of mankind in this twofold estate.
the one as man, the other as a member of a body Politic, and that is most properly accounted subservient to the public weal, which contributes to the felicity of mankind in this twofold estate.
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First, Righteousness tends to the common good of Nations, by contributing to the happiness of each particular person, of which they are constituted and do consist.
First, Righteousness tends to the Common good of nations, by contributing to the happiness of each particular person, of which they Are constituted and do consist.
'Tis essential to humane nature to contend for happiness, that the highest degree of that we are capable of here below, is the result of Vertue and Piety, is so notorious that the confessions of its enemies is enough to supersede all further arguments.
It's essential to humane nature to contend for happiness, that the highest degree of that we Are capable of Here below, is the result of Virtue and Piety, is so notorious that the confessions of its enemies is enough to supersede all further Arguments.
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Ask the man who feels the sting of a guilty conscience, that knows what it is to carry a Tormentor in his own bosom, to be always harrassed with the frightful appendages of his own Vice;
Ask the man who feels the sting of a guilty conscience, that knows what it is to carry a Tormentor in his own bosom, to be always Harassed with the frightful appendages of his own Vice;
Nay, take the jolly sinner that not only bid• defiance to Almighty God, but to the infirmities that attend upon other men, take him when his Pallate is cloyed,
Nay, take the jolly sinner that not only bid• defiance to Almighty God, but to the infirmities that attend upon other men, take him when his Palate is cloyed,
the most obdurate would retract, and it would be the common Contention, who should be the most profitable servant to the Almighty, the most useful Votary to Religion,
the most obdurate would retract, and it would be the Common Contention, who should be the most profitable servant to the Almighty, the most useful Votary to Religion,
Wouldst thou have thy honour unstained, thy person safe, and thy right uninvaded, when Righteousness rules the Sceptre there needs no Guard but Innocence.
Wouldst thou have thy honour unstained, thy person safe, and thy right uninvaded, when Righteousness rules the Sceptre there needs no Guard but Innocence.
This was the Basis of the Roman greatness, and the reputation of their Generosity, and Religion gained them more Conquests than their Valour and their Arms:
This was the Basis of the Roman greatness, and the reputation of their Generosity, and Religion gained them more Conquests than their Valour and their Arms:
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'twas the Punick Faith that frustrated their Valour, and their want of Religion that stopped the progress of their Arms. When the justice and fidelity of a Nation are rightly blemished, upon which all Leagues and Contracts, all Trade and Commerce do depend, the credit is lost, 'tis abandoned by all other Nations, left to confederate with its own vices,
'twas the Punic Faith that frustrated their Valour, and their want of Religion that stopped the progress of their Arms. When the Justice and Fidis of a nation Are rightly blemished, upon which all Leagues and Contracts, all Trade and Commerce do depend, the credit is lost, it's abandoned by all other nations, left to confederate with its own vices,
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and where these are wanting, All the world looks upon such a Nation as God Almighty taught the Israelites to do upon Egypt, as a Reed that may break or fail, may pierce or wound,
and where these Are wanting, All the world looks upon such a nation as God Almighty taught the Israelites to do upon Egypt, as a Reed that may break or fail, may pierce or wound,
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And let the Champions of Atheism produce a single instance of any Nation that truly honoured God, that was not great in the estimation and love of men.
And let the Champions of Atheism produce a single instance of any nation that truly honoured God, that was not great in the estimation and love of men.
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that it shall sweeten the nature of a discontented Achitophel, or reconcile those to the Government, that think well of none but which is managed by themselves;
that it shall sweeten the nature of a discontented Ahithophel, or reconcile those to the Government, that think well of none but which is managed by themselves;
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This is a common Rule to Providence in his dealings with mankind, and although in the judgments of God, many things are unaccountable and past finding out; yet generally his revealed is a rule to his secret Will,
This is a Common Rule to Providence in his dealings with mankind, and although in the Judgments of God, many things Are unaccountable and past finding out; yet generally his revealed is a Rule to his secret Will,
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and he scourges those that by their sins rise in Rebellion against him, and is their Saviour and Deliverer that fight his battels against their sins and follies;
and he scourges those that by their Sins rise in Rebellion against him, and is their Saviour and Deliverer that fight his battles against their Sins and follies;
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and no better reason can be assigned for the periods of Families, subversion of Nations, and those mighty Revolutions in the World, which swell so many volums of History.
and no better reason can be assigned for the periods of Families, subversion of nations, and those mighty Revolutions in the World, which swell so many volumes of History.
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and how Prosperity and Grandeur wander from one Nation to another People, must needs be sensible by whom it is that Kingdoms Triumph and Nations prosper, who it is that pulls down one, and sets up another;
and how Prosperity and Grandeur wander from one nation to Another People, must needs be sensible by whom it is that Kingdoms Triumph and nations prosper, who it is that pulls down one, and sets up Another;
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But to examine all the instances to this purpose, laid down in Holy Writ, or amass together the examples in profane story, would require a Volume rather than a Sermon;
But to examine all the instances to this purpose, laid down in Holy Writ, or amass together the Examples in profane story, would require a Volume rather than a Sermon;
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and it would certainly be one of the first effects of a general profaneness, to parcel out their estates and level their persons, with the common Crowd, that now by the greatness of their examples give countenance to the contempt of Religion, by which their persons are secured, and their estates are guarded;
and it would Certainly be one of the First effects of a general profaneness, to parcel out their estates and level their Persons, with the Common Crowd, that now by the greatness of their Examples give countenance to the contempt of Religion, by which their Persons Are secured, and their estates Are guarded;
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and because God and our Country command every one of us to doe our parts in our several stations, I shall conclude with a particular Application of this general discourse to our selves.
and Because God and our Country command every one of us to do our parts in our several stations, I shall conclude with a particular Application of this general discourse to our selves.
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'Tis not the business I am call'd hither for to read Lectures of Justice to you (my Lords) whose great experience, wisdom and knowledge in our Laws, make you perfectly acquainted with the true and proper measures of it.
It's not the business I am called hither for to read Lectures of justice to you (my lords) whose great experience, Wisdom and knowledge in our Laws, make you perfectly acquainted with the true and proper measures of it.
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to persevere in that integrity which has made the English Bench so glorious, and in your wise distribution of justice to fill up all the measures of men, That fear God, hate Covetousness, and honour the King.
to persevere in that integrity which has made the English Bench so glorious, and in your wise distribution of Justice to fill up all the measures of men, That Fear God, hate Covetousness, and honour the King.
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may every Sentence from your mouths, every stroke from your hands, so intirely quadrate with our Laws, which are just and good, that discontent may it self not blast your actions,
may every Sentence from your mouths, every stroke from your hands, so entirely quadrate with our Laws, which Are just and good, that discontent may it self not blast your actions,
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and yet whilst with them we own, nothing but the Lord can save us, whose Piety stands in the Gap, whose Repentance invites the Salvation of our God? But on the contrary,
and yet while with them we own, nothing but the Lord can save us, whose Piety Stands in the Gap, whose Repentance invites the Salvation of our God? But on the contrary,
and make no other use of our danger, but maliciously to reflect on the conduct of our Governours? Thus, Isaac like, we carry the fewel though marked out our selves to be the sacrifice,
and make no other use of our danger, but maliciously to reflect on the conduct of our Governors? Thus, Isaac like, we carry the fuel though marked out our selves to be the sacrifice,
Is this the way to make a Kingdom flourish, to invite Forreigners to say we are a wise and understanding people, or buoy up the sinking Credit of our Countrey? Is this the way to invite the Papist to forsake his errours, to bring him to the embraces of the Protestant faith,
Is this the Way to make a Kingdom flourish, to invite Foreigners to say we Are a wise and understanding people, or buoy up the sinking Credit of our Country? Is this the Way to invite the Papist to forsake his errors, to bring him to the embraces of the Protestant faith,
and confess there is no Religion that has Statutes and Judgments so righteous as ours? And is this the Righteousness that will exalt our Nation? No! 'tis these impieties that are a reproach to the name of Protestant!
and confess there is no Religion that has Statutes and Judgments so righteous as ours? And is this the Righteousness that will exalt our nation? No! it's these impieties that Are a reproach to the name of Protestant!
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What made Israel captive in Babylon, what gave them up to the Conquest of Pompey, and to a final decision by the hand of Titus? what brought that miserable bondage the poor Christians of the East labour under,
What made Israel captive in Babylon, what gave them up to the Conquest of Pompey, and to a final decision by the hand of Titus? what brought that miserable bondage the poor Christians of the East labour under,
and submitted those once flourishing Churches to the Turkish power? If it were their sins, we have as strong grounds to believe it just with God to take away his Gospel from us, to permit Superstition to invade,
and submitted those once flourishing Churches to the Turkish power? If it were their Sins, we have as strong grounds to believe it just with God to take away his Gospel from us, to permit Superstition to invade,
and as often as we contemplate how fatal sins have been to other people, and with an impartial eye look upon our own, we must with our Saviour cry out, that except we repent, we shall all likewise perish.
and as often as we contemplate how fatal Sins have been to other people, and with an impartial eye look upon our own, we must with our Saviour cry out, that except we Repent, we shall all likewise perish.
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not to think (as the practice of too many is) to excuse your neglect of Piety and Repentance by imputing all our dangers to the ill conduct of our Governours;
not to think (as the practice of too many is) to excuse your neglect of Piety and Repentance by imputing all our dangers to the ill conduct of our Governors;
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but let us look at home, correct the sins that lodge within our own walls, strive whose life shall be the greatest ornament to our Religion, who shall be first in the way to Heaven,
but let us look At home, correct the Sins that lodge within our own walls, strive whose life shall be the greatest ornament to our Religion, who shall be First in the Way to Heaven,
Thus that Righteousness which makes this Kingdom and our Religion flourish, will make us shine at last like Stars in Glory, and that which exalts our Nation, will exalt us all at last to Heaven. FINIS.
Thus that Righteousness which makes this Kingdom and our Religion flourish, will make us shine At last like Stars in Glory, and that which exalts our nation, will exalt us all At last to Heaven. FINIS.
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