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2 Chron. xix. 5, 6, 7. 2 Chronicles xix. 5, 6, 7.
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And he set Judges in the Land, throughout all the fenced cities of Judah, city by city.
And he Set Judges in the Land, throughout all the fenced cities of Judah, City by City.
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And said to the Judges, Take heed what ye do;
And said to the Judges, Take heed what you do;
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for ye judge not for man but for the Lord, who is with you in the judgment.
for you judge not for man but for the Lord, who is with you in the judgement.
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Wherefore now let the fear of the Lord be upon you; take heed and do it, for there is no iniquity with the Lord our God,
Wherefore now let the Fear of the Lord be upon you; take heed and do it, for there is no iniquity with the Lord our God,
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nor respect of persons, nor taking of Gifts.
nor respect of Persons, nor taking of Gifts.
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THE Matters of Government and the kinds of Governours, are Military, Civil, and Ecclesiastical: And the Supreme Powers are supreme in all these Cases.
THE Matters of Government and the Kinds of Governors, Are Military, Civil, and Ecclesiastical: And the Supreme Powers Are supreme in all these Cases.
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Accordingly we find in the History of Jehoshaphat (which is contained in Chap. 17, 18, 19, 20. of this Book) how he placed subordinate Governours, of every kind, throughout his whole Kingdom.
Accordingly we find in the History of Jehoshaphat (which is contained in Chap. 17, 18, 19, 20. of this Book) how he placed subordinate Governors, of every kind, throughout his Whole Kingdom.
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There were Garisons in all those Cities, which could be fortified: For it was a Time of War, c. 17.1. There were also Civil Magistrates, in the same Cities, as in the Text. There were also Ecclesiastical Rulers, which are particularly mentioned concerning Jerusalem, v. 8. He set Levites and Priests:
There were Garrisons in all those Cities, which could be fortified: For it was a Time of War, c. 17.1. There were also Civil Magistrates, in the same Cities, as in the Text. There were also Ecclesiastical Rulers, which Are particularly mentioned Concerning Jerusalem, v. 8. He Set Levites and Priests:
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And the chief Ecclesiastical Governour there was Amariah, v. 11. The King himself was supreme; and in him all the Powers (Military, Civil and Ecclesiastical) did concenter.
And the chief Ecclesiastical Governor there was Amariah, v. 11. The King himself was supreme; and in him all the Powers (Military, Civil and Ecclesiastical) did concenter.
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So it was among the Gentiles and among the Jews: And there is a Necessity it should be so;
So it was among the Gentiles and among the jews: And there is a Necessity it should be so;
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for there cannot be two Supremacies in one Nation .
for there cannot be two Supremacies in one nation.
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But the Text and the occasion confine my Discourse to the Subordinate Civil Magistrates, which the King placed in every City: And these are called Judges.
But the Text and the occasion confine my Discourse to the Subordinate Civil Magistrates, which the King placed in every city: And these Are called Judges.
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The Word Judges is not used so strictly in the Scriptures, as in our Nation: For there it signifieth at large, a Governour; and sometimes the supreme Governour.
The Word Judges is not used so strictly in the Scriptures, as in our nation: For there it signifies At large, a Governor; and sometime the supreme Governor.
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Moses, in his Time, was undoubtedly such;Moses, in his Time, was undoubtedly such;
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and S. Stephen, recounting the History of him, noteth, That the injurious H•brew said unto Moses, Who made thee a Ruler and a Judge over us ? and in Exodus it is, Who made thee a Prince and a Judge ? Where Ruler or Prince and Judge are Words of the same import:
and S. Stephen, recounting the History of him, notes, That the injurious H•brew said unto Moses, Who made thee a Ruler and a Judge over us? and in Exodus it is, Who made thee a Prince and a Judge? Where Ruler or Prince and Judge Are Words of the same import:
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and S. Stephen useth the same Words that the LXX do, viz. NONLATINALPHABET .
and S. Stephen uses the same Words that the LXX doe, viz..
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Nor was the Word NONLATINALPHABET unknown in this Signification among the Gentiles any more than among the Jews.
Nor was the Word unknown in this Signification among the Gentiles any more than among the jews.
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Among the Jews, all the Supreme Governours, from Moses and Joshua to the Kings, were called Judges; and they had such a Power as the Dictators had among the Romans, and did such Offices for the Jews, as the Heroes ( Hercules and Theseus and others) did for the Gentiles, viz. delivering them from Violence and Oppression.
Among the jews, all the Supreme Governors, from Moses and joshua to the Kings, were called Judges; and they had such a Power as the Dictators had among the Roman, and did such Offices for the jews, as the Heroes (Hercules and Theseus and Others) did for the Gentiles, viz. delivering them from Violence and Oppression.
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I need not enquire further into the Form of the Jewish Government at that Time: Or state how far it was, in ordinary Aristocratical, with respect to the Sanedrim :
I need not inquire further into the From of the Jewish Government At that Time: Or state how Far it was, in ordinary Aristocratical, with respect to the Sanhedrin:
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or Theocratical with respect to God , or Monarchical, with respect to the Judges : or, how it was mixed of all these.
or Theocratical with respect to God, or Monarchical, with respect to the Judges: or, how it was mixed of all these.
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'Tis sufficient for my present Purpose, that by Judges, in Scripture, are meant, at large, Civil Magistrates: That the Supreme Governour is sometime so called;
It's sufficient for my present Purpose, that by Judges, in Scripture, Are meant, At large, Civil Magistrates: That the Supreme Governor is sometime so called;
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and that the Subordinate are so called in the Text; so that the meaning of it is this, That King Jehoshaphat set Civil Magistrates in every City,
and that the Subordinate Are so called in the Text; so that the meaning of it is this, That King Jehoshaphat Set Civil Magistrates in every city,
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and that each City had a Chief, Civil Magistrate of its own: And that the King charged them to govern righteously in their several Places.
and that each city had a Chief, Civil Magistrate of its own: And that the King charged them to govern righteously in their several Places.
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In the Words we have, I. The Appointment of Civil Magistrates in every City, by the King.
In the Words we have, I The Appointment of Civil Magistrates in every city, by the King.
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II. The Charge which the King gave unto them concerning their Office.
II The Charge which the King gave unto them Concerning their Office.
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I. The Appointment of Civil Magistates in every City, by the King, Jehoshaphat set judges in the land, throughout all the fenced cities of Judah, city by city.
I. The Appointment of Civil Magistrates in every city, by the King, Jehoshaphat Set judges in the land, throughout all the fenced cities of Judah, City by City.
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We have in the Old Testament the History of the Jewish Nation: And that from the first original and fundamental establishment thereof;
We have in the Old Testament the History of the Jewish nation: And that from the First original and fundamental establishment thereof;
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so that we know, not only, what manner the Supreme and Subordinate Magistrates did succeed in after-Times,
so that we know, not only, what manner the Supreme and Subordinate Magistrates did succeed in after-Times,
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but also how they were constituted at the beginning.
but also how they were constituted At the beginning.
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And as for the Subordinate Magistates, we find that they were at the first chosen by Moses, the Supreme,
And as for the Subordinate Magistrates, we find that they were At the First chosen by Moses, the Supreme,
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and that his Choice was approved by God, At their coming out of Egypt, Moses was the only Governour,
and that his Choice was approved by God, At their coming out of Egypt, Moses was the only Governor,
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and Jethro observing the intolerable Encumbrance, gave him counsel, To provide, out of all the people, able men, such as feared God, men of truth, hating covetousness,
and Jethro observing the intolerable Encumbrance, gave him counsel, To provide, out of all the people, able men, such as feared God, men of truth, hating covetousness,
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and to place such, over them, to be rulers of thousands, and rulers of hundreds, and rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.
and to place such, over them, to be Rulers of thousands, and Rulers of hundreds, and Rulers of fifties, and Rulers of tens.
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And let them (says he) judge the people at all seasons:
And let them (Says he) judge the people At all seasons:
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And it shall be, that every great matter they shall bring unto thee, but every small matter they shall judge.
And it shall be, that every great matter they shall bring unto thee, but every small matter they shall judge.
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So it shall be easier for thy self, and they shall bear the burden with thee.
So it shall be Easier for thy self, and they shall bear the burden with thee.
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If thou shalt do this, and God command thee so, then thou shalt be able to endure;
If thou shalt do this, and God command thee so, then thou shalt be able to endure;
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and all the people shall go unto their place in Peace . This Counsel Moses followed, chusing Subordinate Governours under him; and all the people shall go unto their place in Peace. This Counsel Moses followed, choosing Subordinate Governors under him;
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and chusing such Men as were fit to be Governours. The History of this Moses recounts in his last Speech to the People :
and choosing such Men as were fit to be Governors. The History of this Moses recounts in his last Speech to the People:
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And the Qualifications of those Men were much the same that Aristotle says must be in Governours.
And the Qualifications of those Men were much the same that Aristotle Says must be in Governors.
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He that is to govern (says the Philosopher) must have, 1. Love to the People, whom he is to govern.
He that is to govern (Says the Philosopher) must have, 1. Love to the People, whom he is to govern.
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2. Power sufficient for his Office. And, 3. Vertue or Honesty and Justice .
2. Power sufficient for his Office. And, 3. Virtue or Honesty and justice.
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Sufficiency is a necessary Qualification in one who is to govern, and that Sufficiency consisteth in Wisdom, Justice and Power. Sufficiency is a necessary Qualification in one who is to govern, and that Sufficiency Consisteth in Wisdom, justice and Power.
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The reason for this is, because the Administration of Government is a Work of great Difficulty, and of great Consequence:
The reason for this is, Because the Administration of Government is a Work of great Difficulty, and of great Consequence:
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And because those who do govern are a Pattern to those who are governed. Governours are publick Persons, and cannot lead private Lives:
And Because those who do govern Are a Pattern to those who Are governed. Governors Are public Persons, and cannot led private Lives:
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And therefore they ought so to live, that they may be exemplary.
And Therefore they ought so to live, that they may be exemplary.
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Themistocles did so, when he came unto the Government, he laid aside those Liberties that he took before,Themistocles did so, when he Come unto the Government, he laid aside those Liberties that he took before,
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and behaved himself in all things with a special Severity . And great Reason there was why he should do so;
and behaved himself in all things with a special Severity. And great Reason there was why he should do so;
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for the People do narrowly observe, not only the publick Justice, but also the common Converversation of the Magistrate: insomuch that small Things were objected against Pompey the Great.
for the People do narrowly observe, not only the public justice, but also the Common Converversation of the Magistrate: insomuch that small Things were objected against Pompey the Great.
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The grave Philosopher observes, That as a little Wen or Wart in the Face is more troublesome than far greater Irregularities and Mutilations in other Parts of the Body;
The grave Philosopher observes, That as a little Wen or Wart in the Face is more troublesome than Far greater Irregularities and Mutilations in other Parts of the Body;
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so small Faults in the Life of a Magistrate, are accounted great ones, through the Opinion, which Mankind have, that Governours are extraordinary Persons,
so small Faults in the Life of a Magistrate, Are accounted great ones, through the Opinion, which Mankind have, that Governors Are extraordinary Persons,
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and such as ought to be free from all Error and Fault . Livius Drusus was sensible of this; and such as ought to be free from all Error and Fault. Livius Drusus was sensible of this;
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and when, after he was made Tribune, a Carpenter offered him, for five Talents, to alter all those Places in his House, through which it could be inspected by his Neighbours:
and when, After he was made Tribune, a Carpenter offered him, for five Talents, to altar all those Places in his House, through which it could be inspected by his Neighbours:
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The Tribune answered, That he would give him ten Talents, if he would contrive to lay his House so open that all the Citizens might see how he lived.
The Tribune answered, That he would give him ten Talents, if he would contrive to lay his House so open that all the Citizens might see how he lived.
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Plutarch notes, That he was a sober and vertuous Man:Plutarch notes, That he was a Sobrium and virtuous Man:
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But adds, That there was no need his House should be so open, the Citizens would know how he lived, without that Advantage .
But adds, That there was no need his House should be so open, the Citizens would know how he lived, without that Advantage.
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Because therefore the Interest of great Multitudes dependeth upon the Vertue of Governours;
Because Therefore the Interest of great Multitudes dependeth upon the Virtue of Governors;
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and because the Lives of many will be formed by their Example, it is necessary that Governours should b• strictly Vertuous.
and Because the Lives of many will be formed by their Exampl, it is necessary that Governors should b• strictly Virtuous.
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'Tis necessary that Magistrates should be qualified for their Office, and 'tis necessary that there should be many subordinate Magistrates;
It's necessary that Magistrates should be qualified for their Office, and it's necessary that there should be many subordinate Magistrates;
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for if one Man were sufficient for several Offices, yet it were not safe for him to undertake them ,
for if one Man were sufficient for several Offices, yet it were not safe for him to undertake them,
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but according to Plutarch 's Similitude , as the Hand being divided into Fingers, is not thereby made the more impotent,
but according to Plutarch is Similitude, as the Hand being divided into Fingers, is not thereby made the more impotent,
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but is a more compleat and artificial Instrument for the use of Man; so dividing the Parts of Government among many is most Advantagious for the Society.
but is a more complete and artificial Instrument for the use of Man; so dividing the Parts of Government among many is most Advantageous for the Society.
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So Moses did here, and so it has been in all Nations; and what the Nature of things did require, the Law of God does approve:
So Moses did Here, and so it has been in all nations; and what the Nature of things did require, the Law of God does approve:
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For in the Institution of the Sanedrim , we find that Moses chose Seventy Elders, by the Order of God;
For in the Institution of the Sanhedrin, we find that Moses chosen Seventy Elders, by the Order of God;
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and God put the Spirit of Government upon those whom Moses had chosen, as he promised.
and God put the Spirit of Government upon those whom Moses had chosen, as he promised.
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Thus it was at the first erecting of the Jewish Polity, and the same was observed afterward;
Thus it was At the First erecting of the Jewish Polity, and the same was observed afterwards;
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for in the Days of Jeh•shaphat, we see he appointed subordinate Governours (as Moses had done at first) He set Judges in the land, throughout all the fenced cities of Judah, city by city.
for in the Days of Jeh•shaphat, we see he appointed subordinate Governors (as Moses had done At First) He Set Judges in the land, throughout all the fenced cities of Judah, City by City.
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Agreeably the Apostle says , Submit your selves to every ordinance of man, for the Lord's sake,
Agreeably the Apostle Says, Submit your selves to every Ordinance of man, for the Lord's sake,
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whether it be to the King as supreme, or unto Governours, as unto them that are sent by him. whither it be to the King as supreme, or unto Governors, as unto them that Are sent by him.
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Subordinate Governours derive their Power from the Supreme, and are accountable to him. Subordinate Governours are to obey as well as to govern:
Subordinate Governors derive their Power from the Supreme, and Are accountable to him. Subordinate Governors Are to obey as well as to govern:
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And they are directed in their Government by their Obedience. It is an old Saying, That he who would govern well, must first obey .
And they Are directed in their Government by their obedience. It is an old Saying, That he who would govern well, must First obey.
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And Ari•totle quotes it as a Saying in his Time, received by common and long Consent.
And Ari•totle quotes it as a Saying in his Time, received by Common and long Consent.
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But Subordinate and Temporary Governours have this special Advantage for governing well, That they have obeyed before, that they must obey again, those who are in the same Places they hold,
But Subordinate and Temporary Governors have this special Advantage for governing well, That they have obeyed before, that they must obey again, those who Are in the same Places they hold,
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and they do obey, all the Time, those who are Supreme. Government is necessary to Society, and Subordination is necessary to Government:
and they do obey, all the Time, those who Are Supreme. Government is necessary to Society, and Subordination is necessary to Government:
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For as no Society can subsist without Government, so no Government can subsist without Subordination. And this unavoidable Necessity is a publick Benefit;
For as no Society can subsist without Government, so no Government can subsist without Subordination. And this unavoidable Necessity is a public Benefit;
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for as those who govern take care of the publick Interest, so it is expedient there should be those to whom they should give an account :
for as those who govern take care of the public Interest, so it is expedient there should be those to whom they should give an account:
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And so it is in all Subordinate Governours. Thus we see, That particular subordinate Magistrates are necessary:
And so it is in all Subordinate Governors. Thus we see, That particular subordinate Magistrates Are necessary:
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That Vertue is a necessary Qualification in Magistrates: That the Law is the Rule : And, that the Supreme is the Judge of their Administration.
That Virtue is a necessary Qualification in Magistrates: That the Law is the Rule: And, that the Supreme is the Judge of their Administration.
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Hitherto we have seen the Appointment of Subordinate Magistrates, by the King.
Hitherto we have seen the Appointment of Subordinate Magistrates, by the King.
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II. We have the Charge which the King gave unto those whom he had appointed Subordinate Magistrates.
II We have the Charge which the King gave unto those whom he had appointed Subordinate Magistrates.
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The Charge was given by a Religious King: And so there is Power , and so there is Equity in it.
The Charge was given by a Religious King: And so there is Power, and so there is Equity in it.
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But herein I am to consider.
But herein I am to Consider.
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1. The matter of the Admonition, which is contained in the Charge or Speech of the King:
1. The matter of the Admonition, which is contained in the Charge or Speech of the King:
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and that Admonition is short and Comprehensive, Take heed what ye do, and Take heed, and do it.
and that Admonition is short and Comprehensive, Take heed what you do, and Take heed, and do it.
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2. The Reasons for that Admonition, and they are strong, and irresistible, as we shall see presently.
2. The Reasons for that Admonition, and they Are strong, and irresistible, as we shall see presently.
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1. The Matter of the Admonition, which is contained in the Charge or Speech of the King,
1. The Matter of the Admonition, which is contained in the Charge or Speech of the King,
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and that Admonition is short and comprehensive. Take heed what ye do, and take heed and do it.
and that Admonition is short and comprehensive. Take heed what you do, and take heed and do it.
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The particulars of their Office are not recited, nor was it necessary they should be recited, to Men who were fit for their Office.
The particulars of their Office Are not recited, nor was it necessary they should be recited, to Men who were fit for their Office.
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They knew, from the nature of their Office (which was to Govern) and from the matter of the Laws (according to which they were to Govern) what their Duty was.
They knew, from the nature of their Office (which was to Govern) and from the matter of the Laws (according to which they were to Govern) what their Duty was.
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In some it was their necessary Duty to do right unto all, and to help them to right, who stand in need of their help. For this purpose they were furnished with Power,
In Some it was their necessary Duty to do right unto all, and to help them to right, who stand in need of their help. For this purpose they were furnished with Power,
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and qualified with Knowledge, and supposed to be Just.
and qualified with Knowledge, and supposed to be Just.
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The general Rule for this Justice is given by Menelaus in Homer NONLATINALPHABET. Hom. Il. NONLATINALPHABET Determine equally between both Parties, and not with partiality.
The general Rule for this justice is given by Menelaus in Homer. Hom. Il. Determine equally between both Parties, and not with partiality.
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The Law is supposed to be the Rule of Justice, and Governours are to execute the Law, and to administer Justice. The Law is supposed to be the Rule of justice, and Governors Are to execute the Law, and to administer justice.
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Therefore Aristotle says, To go unto the Magistrate, is to go unto Justice. And among us, some of our Magistrates are called by the Name of Justice.
Therefore Aristotle Says, To go unto the Magistrate, is to go unto justice. And among us, Some of our Magistrates Are called by the Name of justice.
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And Aristotle 's reason for his saying, will give a good account, both of the Truth he affirms,
And Aristotle is reason for his saying, will give a good account, both of the Truth he affirms,
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and of the Title we use. For (says he) a Governour ought to be as a Living Justice.
and of the Title we use. For (Says he) a Governor ought to be as a Living justice.
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And again Justice is Equity, as also a Judge is.
And again justice is Equity, as also a Judge is.
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Every Man has a right to what by Law is his, and the Force of the Community is in the hand of the Governours, that by them every Mans right may be secured. Every Man has a right to what by Law is his, and the Force of the Community is in the hand of the Governors, that by them every men right may be secured.
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By the Law, Magistrates know what they are to do:
By the Law, Magistrates know what they Are to do:
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By their Power, they can do what they ought, and by their Conscience and Honour, they are prevailed with to do right, as by Law they are bound,
By their Power, they can do what they ought, and by their Conscience and Honour, they Are prevailed with to do right, as by Law they Are bound,
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and as by their Power they are enabled. No other consideration whatsoever ought to prevail with Magistrates, but that of Right;
and as by their Power they Are enabled. No other consideration whatsoever ought to prevail with Magistrates, but that of Right;
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and because many other things will put in with them, they must take heed what they do.
and Because many other things will put in with them, they must take heed what they do.
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Men are influenced by others, and by themselves, and the Magistrates must needs be Men who are liable to those influences.
Men Are influenced by Others, and by themselves, and the Magistrates must needs be Men who Are liable to those influences.
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A Man may be influenced by others, i. e.
A Man may be influenced by Others, i. e.
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by his Friends, or by his Enemies, and a Man may be influenced by himself, i. e.
by his Friends, or by his Enemies, and a Man may be influenced by himself, i. e.
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by his Temper, and by his Passions ( viz. of Love, Desire, and Joy, or Hatred, Anger,
by his Temper, and by his Passion (viz. of Love, Desire, and Joy, or Hatred, Anger,
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and Sadness.) For the same thing, hath not the same appearance to him who Loves, and to him who Hates;
and Sadness.) For the same thing, hath not the same appearance to him who Loves, and to him who Hates;
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to him who is Angry, and to him who is not Angry. The methods of Allurement, and Terror, are innumerable; to him who is Angry, and to him who is not Angry. The methods of Allurement, and Terror, Are innumerable;
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and the subtilties of them are unsearchable:
and the subtleties of them Are unsearchable:
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and therefore a Man who is to do right, had need take heed what he does;
and Therefore a Man who is to do right, had need take heed what he does;
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the representations made by our Affections are deceitful, and the insinuations of them are imperceptible: so that a Man had need take heed of Himself, as well as of others.
the representations made by our Affections Are deceitful, and the insinuations of them Are imperceptible: so that a Man had need take heed of Himself, as well as of Others.
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A Magistrate is to remember that he is strictly observed, and that those who observe him, are not under the influences which he is under.
A Magistrate is to Remember that he is strictly observed, and that those who observe him, Are not under the influences which he is under.
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He that acteth in a Political Capacity, must inform himself certainly what is Right, and must be tenacious of his Purpose to do nothing but what is right. He must be free from all Ambition and Anger,
He that Acts in a Political Capacity, must inform himself Certainly what is Right, and must be tenacious of his Purpose to do nothing but what is right. He must be free from all Ambition and Anger,
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and must maintain a full Assurance of Mind; and not yield to Enemies, or to Difficulties.
and must maintain a full Assurance of Mind; and not yield to Enemies, or to Difficulties.
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Ye shall not respect Persons in judgment, but ye shall hear the small as well as the great, ye shall not be afraid of the face of man Deut. 1.17.. He that saith unto the wicked, thou art righteous, him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him. You shall not respect Persons in judgement, but you shall hear the small as well as the great, you shall not be afraid of the face of man Deuteronomy 1.17.. He that Says unto the wicked, thou art righteous, him shall the people curse, Nations shall abhor him.
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But to them that rebuke him, shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon him.
But to them that rebuke him, shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon him.
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These things also belong to the wise: It is not good to have respect of Persons in judgment Prov. 24.24, 25, 23.. Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment:
These things also belong to the wise: It is not good to have respect of Persons in judgement Curae 24.24, 25, 23.. You shall do no unrighteousness in judgement:
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Thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty,
Thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty,
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but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour . but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour.
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And as Neglect of the Poor must not pervert Justice, so neither must Compassion to them do it.
And as Neglect of the Poor must not pervert justice, so neither must Compassion to them do it.
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Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause . Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause.
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In short, the Merits of the Cause, and not the Quality of the Person, must be considered;
In short, the Merits of the Cause, and not the Quality of the Person, must be considered;
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for Justice is Sacred and inflexible. A Magistrate must have no Friendships or Enmities, to the Prejudice of Equity:
for justice is Sacred and inflexible. A Magistrate must have no Friendships or Enmities, to the Prejudice of Equity:
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But he must have the same Regard to all good Men, and must put the same Restraint upon all those who are Bad. He is to be for the Punishment of evil-doers,
But he must have the same Regard to all good Men, and must put the same Restraint upon all those who Are Bad. He is to be for the Punishment of evildoers,
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and for the praise of them that do well . And whosoever is resolved to do right, must take take heed what he does; and for the praise of them that do well. And whosoever is resolved to do right, must take take heed what he does;
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because most Cases are made intricate by the Litigants, and without great Caution, there can be no certain Justice. King Jehoshaphat knew this well:
Because most Cases Are made intricate by the Litigants, and without great Caution, there can be no certain justice. King Jehoshaphat knew this well:
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He knew what Temptations a Magistrate is under, to do Injustice; and how difficult 'tis for him to do Justice:
He knew what Temptations a Magistrate is under, to do Injustice; and how difficult it's for him to do justice:
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And he warned the Magistrates accordingly, Take heed what ye do. This is the Admonition which was given unto Subordinate Magistrates, by the King.
And he warned the Magistrates accordingly, Take heed what you do. This is the Admonition which was given unto Subordinate Magistrates, by the King.
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2. The Reasons for that Admonition are strong and irresistible: No Man who considers them, can be insensible.
2. The Reasons for that Admonition Are strong and irresistible: No Man who considers them, can be insensible.
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Magistrates must take heed what they do.
Magistrates must take heed what they do.
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1. Because they govern for God, by whom they are entrusted, and to whom they are accountable.
1. Because they govern for God, by whom they Are Entrusted, and to whom they Are accountable.
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2. Because that God, for whom they govern, is present with them, and an Observer of them in their Administration of Justice.
2. Because that God, for whom they govern, is present with them, and an Observer of them in their Administration of justice.
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3. Because that God, who observes what their Administration of Justice is, is himself most Just and Righteous.
3. Because that God, who observes what their Administration of justice is, is himself most Just and Righteous.
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These are the Arguments which King Jehoshaphat makes use of, in his Speech to Inferior Magistrates.
These Are the Arguments which King Jehoshaphat makes use of, in his Speech to Inferior Magistrates.
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He might have said to them, Ye have received your Power from me: I will have an Eye over you, and inform my self certainly what you do:
He might have said to them, You have received your Power from me: I will have an Eye over you, and inform my self Certainly what you do:
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You shall find me inflexibly Just, to punish all who are unjust, and especially those Magistrates who are unjust.
You shall find me inflexibly Just, to Punish all who Are unjust, and especially those Magistrates who Are unjust.
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He might have used these Arguments: And the matter of them had been true and important.
He might have used these Arguments: And the matter of them had been true and important.
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But he did suggest what was less obvious, yet more considerable, viz. That they acted for God: That God was present with them:
But he did suggest what was less obvious, yet more considerable, viz. That they acted for God: That God was present with them:
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That God is Just, whose Ministers of Justice they are. I shall lay before you the Arguments of King Jehoshaphat: And the 1st.
That God is Just, whose Ministers of justice they Are. I shall lay before you the Arguments of King Jehoshaphat: And the 1st.
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Argument is, That Magistrates must take heed what they do, and do right, because they govern for God; from whom they receive their Power,
Argument is, That Magistrates must take heed what they do, and do right, Because they govern for God; from whom they receive their Power,
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and to whom they are accountable for the Use of it.
and to whom they Are accountable for the Use of it.
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Subordinate Magistrates do not immediately receive their Power from God, but from the King, as Supreme:
Subordinate Magistrates do not immediately receive their Power from God, but from the King, as Supreme:
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And they are not accountable, to God only, but to their Superiors.
And they Are not accountable, to God only, but to their Superiors.
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But he was a King who told them, Ye judge not for men, but for the Lord.
But he was a King who told them, You judge not for men, but for the Lord.
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And Moses said, The judgment is God's. Justice (or doing Right to every Man) is a Divine Vertue:
And Moses said, The judgement is God's. justice (or doing Right to every Man) is a Divine Virtue:
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And the Administration of Justice (or the helping Men to Right, who suffer Wrong) is a Divine Power.
And the Administration of justice (or the helping Men to Right, who suffer Wrong) is a Divine Power.
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God is the supreme and universal Governour of the World: And is called, The judge of the whole earth . God is the supreme and universal Governor of the World: And is called, The judge of the Whole earth.
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Governours are the Vice-gerents of God, and they have his Name: I have said ye are Gods .
Governors Are the Vicegerents of God, and they have his Name: I have said you Are God's.
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And our Saviour argues from thence, that they are warrantably called Gods, who have received Power from God .
And our Saviour argues from thence, that they Are warrantably called God's, who have received Power from God.
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And S. Paul says, There is no power but of God:
And S. Paul Says, There is no power but of God:
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The powers that be, are ordained of God , are placed in that order they are by God himself. The Powers that be, Are ordained of God, Are placed in that order they Are by God himself.
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And as they are appointed by God, so they act for him: They judge for the Lord; not for man, but for the Lord.
And as they Are appointed by God, so they act for him: They judge for the Lord; not for man, but for the Lord.
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Subordinate Magistrates do represent the Supreme, and judge for him:
Subordinate Magistrates do represent the Supreme, and judge for him:
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But it was the Wisdom and Piety of a King, to tell them, There was more than so in their Office;
But it was the Wisdom and Piety of a King, to tell them, There was more than so in their Office;
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for they executed it for God, and not for him, i. e. not so much for him, as for God.
for they executed it for God, and not for him, i. e. not so much for him, as for God.
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The Supremacy and the Subordination are both the Appointment of God, and all Governours are God's Ministers.
The Supremacy and the Subordination Are both the Appointment of God, and all Governors Are God's Ministers.
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If therefore it be a good Argument to perswade Subordinate Magistrates, To take heed what they do, because they represent the King, and act for him, it is a much stronger Argument, that Magistrates represent God, and act for God.
If Therefore it be a good Argument to persuade Subordinate Magistrates, To take heed what they do, Because they represent the King, and act for him, it is a much Stronger Argument, that Magistrates represent God, and act for God.
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The Administration of Justice is God's Work: And those who administer Justice, do judge for God.
The Administration of justice is God's Work: And those who administer justice, do judge for God.
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The doing Right unto all is what belongs unto God: And the Magistrates are, in this, the Ministers of God to us for good .
The doing Right unto all is what belongs unto God: And the Magistrates Are, in this, the Ministers of God to us for good.
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There is an Honour put upon all Magistrates, by the Trust which God reposes in them:
There is an Honour put upon all Magistrates, by the Trust which God reposes in them:
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And they are, by their Character, obliged to take care of Justice, which is the Interest of God in the World.
And they Are, by their Character, obliged to take care of justice, which is the Interest of God in the World.
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2. Magistrates must take heed what they do, because that God, for whom they govern, is present with them,
2. Magistrates must take heed what they do, Because that God, for whom they govern, is present with them,
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and an Observer of them in their Administration of Justice: God standeth in the congregation of the mighty, he judgeth among the Gods ;
and an Observer of them in their Administration of justice: God Stands in the congregation of the mighty, he Judgeth among the God's;
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upon which Consideration the Psalmist exhorts them unto Justice.
upon which Consideration the Psalmist exhorts them unto justice.
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How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Defend the poor and fatherless; How long will you judge unjustly, and accept the Persons of the wicked? Defend the poor and fatherless;
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do justice to the afflicted and needy, deliver the poor and needy, rid them out of the Hand of the wicked . do Justice to the afflicted and needy, deliver the poor and needy, rid them out of the Hand of the wicked.
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Hesiod says the same Truth, and makes use of it to the same purpose; O ye Kings (says he) remember justice, for God is present among men, Hesiod Says the same Truth, and makes use of it to the same purpose; Oh you Kings (Says he) Remember Justice, for God is present among men,
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and observes how men tear one another in pieces, by injustice, without regarding God.
and observes how men tear one Another in Pieces, by injustice, without regarding God.
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The most high God has three thousand divine spirits, who walk about the earth concealed in darkness (the guardians of mankind) observing the actions of men and the Administrations of justice. The most high God has three thousand divine spirits, who walk about the earth concealed in darkness (the guardians of mankind) observing the actions of men and the Administrations of Justice.
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Justice (says the Poet) is a Virgin born of God, and had in the greatest Reverence, by all that abide in Heaven; justice (Says the Poet) is a Virgae born of God, and had in the greatest reverence, by all that abide in Heaven;
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and whenever she suffers an Injury, she complains unto her Father (so I translate, with some accommodation of the Poet's Sense, to the Christians Style) upon which he exhorts those who govern, to do justice, and whenever she suffers an Injury, she complains unto her Father (so I translate, with Some accommodation of the Poet's Sense, to the Christians Style) upon which he exhorts those who govern, to do Justice,
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because God sees all that is done: The Eye of God sees, and the Heart of God considers all things .
Because God sees all that is done: The Eye of God sees, and the Heart of God considers all things.
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If a Subordinate Magistrate were to execute his Office in the presence of the King, he would surely take heed what he did, that he might do right. But we are sure that every Magistrate executes his Office, in the Presence of God, who is Lord of Lords and King of Kings.
If a Subordinate Magistrate were to execute his Office in the presence of the King, he would surely take heed what he did, that he might do right. But we Are sure that every Magistrate executes his Office, in the Presence of God, who is Lord of lords and King of Kings.
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NONLATINALPHABET ; which we may translate by warranty of the 8 2d. Psalm, Jehovah is the King of Gods:
; which we may translate by warranty of the 8 2d. Psalm, Jehovah is the King of God's:
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Or, the Lord is God of Gods .
Or, the Lord is God of God's.
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King Solomon speaking concerning the Administration of Justice, says, If thou seest the oppression of the poor,
King Solomon speaking Concerning the Administration of justice, Says, If thou See the oppression of the poor,
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and the violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter;
and the violent perverting of judgement and Justice in a province, marvel not At the matter;
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for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they : for he that is higher than the highest Regardeth; and there be higher than they:
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This reacheth not only to the Subordinate, but also to the Supreme, for verily the Lord is God over all, and judgeth in the Earth•:
This reaches not only to the Subordinate, but also to the Supreme, for verily the Lord is God over all, and Judgeth in the Earth•:
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All the Judgments of Men shall be judged over again; and God, who is to do this, sitteth in the Judgment with them.
All the Judgments of Men shall be judged over again; and God, who is to do this, Sitteth in the Judgement with them.
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This God is invisible, but he is present: And that Consideration is most powerful to perswade Men to do right
This God is invisible, but he is present: And that Consideration is most powerful to persuade Men to do right
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3. Magistrates must take heed what they do, because that God, who observes all the Administrations of Justice, is himself most just: A God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he Deut. 32.4.. Far be it from God that he should do wickedness,
3. Magistrates must take heed what they do, Because that God, who observes all the Administrations of justice, is himself most just: A God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he Deuteronomy 32.4.. far be it from God that he should do wickedness,
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and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.
and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.
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For the works of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to hisways . For the works of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to hisways.
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The Punishment of unjust Men is a Vindication of the Just God, and demonstrates his Providence and his Equity.
The Punishment of unjust Men is a Vindication of the Just God, and demonstrates his Providence and his Equity.
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The Poet represents himself uncertain whether the Interests of Men, and the Affairs of the World were governed by a Divine Providence or blind Chance:
The Poet represents himself uncertain whither the Interests of Men, and the Affairs of the World were governed by a Divine Providence or blind Chance:
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When he considered the Order, Magnificence and Stability of Nature, he inclined to belive God the Author of all things:
When he considered the Order, Magnificence and Stability of Nature, he inclined to believe God the Author of all things:
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But when he considered the Adversity of the Righteous, and the Prosperity of the Wicked, he began to question it:
But when he considered the Adversity of the Righteous, and the Prosperity of the Wicked, he began to question it:
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But when one who was exceedingly wicked, was also remarkably punished, that Event vindicated the Honour of God,
But when one who was exceedingly wicked, was also remarkably punished, that Event vindicated the Honour of God,
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and settled his Opinion of Providence . That God is Just is manifest from his Nature, and from his Dealings:
and settled his Opinion of Providence. That God is Just is manifest from his Nature, and from his Dealings:
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And because wicked Men will not fear his Justice they perish by it: their Miseries and his Vengeance prove the Divine Justice sensibly to themselves and others;
And Because wicked Men will not Fear his justice they perish by it: their Misery's and his Vengeance prove the Divine justice sensibly to themselves and Others;
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and happy they who timely consider and repent, so as to imitate God, who is the Judge of all the Earth, and does right.
and happy they who timely Consider and Repent, so as to imitate God, who is the Judge of all the Earth, and does right.
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Did a Subordinate Magistrate know, that the King (whom he represents) was a Just Man, he would not dare, in his Presence, to do an unjust Act;
Did a Subordinate Magistrate know, that the King (whom he represents) was a Just Man, he would not Dare, in his Presence, to do an unjust Act;
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for Injustice, with that Circumstance, would be unspeakable Insolence: But for any to do what is unjust in the Presence of God, is greater Profaneness. Upon this Consideration it is a piercing Question, Do ye indeed speak Righteousness, O Congregation!
for Injustice, with that Circumstance, would be unspeakable Insolence: But for any to do what is unjust in the Presence of God, is greater Profaneness. Upon this Consideration it is a piercing Question, Do you indeed speak Righteousness, Oh Congregation!
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do ye judge uprightly, O ye Sons of Men ? Those who administer Justice for a just God, must be sure to do it justly, do you judge uprightly, Oh you Sons of Men? Those who administer justice for a just God, must be sure to do it justly,
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for God will not endure that his Name and his Authority should be profaned by Injustice.
for God will not endure that his Name and his authority should be profaned by Injustice.
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Thus I have shewn you what Arguments King Jehoshaphat used to perswade those Subordinate Magistrates, which he placed in the several Cities, To do right; and he did thus admonish and perswade those whom we have no ground to believe he suspected;
Thus I have shown you what Arguments King Jehoshaphat used to persuade those Subordinate Magistrates, which he placed in the several Cities, To do right; and he did thus admonish and persuade those whom we have no ground to believe he suspected;
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for if he had suspected them, 'tis likely he would not have made them Magistrates.
for if he had suspected them, it's likely he would not have made them Magistrates.
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I have hitherto explained the Royal Speech of Jehoshaphat to his Subordinate Magistrates, and so I may say, you have heard the Word of a King; but that is not all,
I have hitherto explained the Royal Speech of Jehoshaphat to his Subordinate Magistrates, and so I may say, you have herd the Word of a King; but that is not all,
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for the Word you have heard is greater than that of a King, 'tis the Word of God. This Word I shall once more repeat,
for the Word you have herd is greater than that of a King, it's the Word of God. This Word I shall once more repeat,
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and then proceed to Application, Take heed what ye do, for ye judge not for man,
and then proceed to Application, Take heed what you do, for you judge not for man,
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but for the Lord, who is with you in the judgment.
but for the Lord, who is with you in the judgement.
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Wherefore now let the fear of the Lord be upon you, take heed and do it:
Wherefore now let the Fear of the Lord be upon you, take heed and do it:
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For there is no iniquity with the Lord your God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of Gifts. For there is no iniquity with the Lord your God, nor respect of Persons, nor taking of Gifts.
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The Application shall be Advice to all Publick Persons. I. To maintain in their Hearts, a great Veneration of the Divine Justice:
The Application shall be advice to all Public Persons. I. To maintain in their Hearts, a great Veneration of the Divine justice:
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And, II. To Pray unto God to enable them (in their Capacities) to imitate that Justice. I.
And, II To Pray unto God to enable them (in their Capacities) to imitate that justice. I.
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Let all Publick Persons maintain in their Hearts a great Veneration of Divine Justice. Let the Fear of the Lord be upon you, take heed and do it:
Let all Public Persons maintain in their Hearts a great Veneration of Divine justice. Let the fear of the Lord be upon you, take heed and do it:
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For there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts. For there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, nor respect of Persons, nor taking of Gifts.
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Justice is doing Right unto Men: And that doing Right is doing Benefit; and those who do it, are Benefactors .
justice is doing Right unto Men: And that doing Right is doing Benefit; and those who do it, Are Benefactors.
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But as Men are united in Society, so the Personal Rights of Men are retrenched, that the Publick Rights may be established:
But as Men Are united in Society, so the Personal Rights of Men Are retrenched, that the Public Rights may be established:
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And every one gains more Advantage from Society than he parts with for it .
And every one gains more Advantage from Society than he parts with for it.
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Besides, Benefit is to be conferred, and Right is to be done unto one Man, in such sort, that Benefit may be conferred,
Beside, Benefit is to be conferred, and Right is to be done unto one Man, in such sort, that Benefit may be conferred,
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and Right done to all others . Justice is therefore doing Right and Kindness to all;
and Right done to all Others. justice is Therefore doing Right and Kindness to all;
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and there is a great Wisdom necessary for the adjusting those Rights, and a great Power necessary for the maintaining them.
and there is a great Wisdom necessary for the adjusting those Rights, and a great Power necessary for the maintaining them.
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For this, the Justice of God is venerable, because there is no Partiality or Respect of Persons with him:
For this, the justice of God is venerable, Because there is no Partiality or Respect of Persons with him:
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But he is equally Just and Good unto all, and his tender Mercies are over all his Works.
But he is equally Just and Good unto all, and his tender mercies Are over all his Works.
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He employs the greatest Wisdom and Power, to maintain Right:
He employs the greatest Wisdom and Power, to maintain Right:
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And as the Rights of Men are originally from God, so they are defended by him.
And as the Rights of Men Are originally from God, so they Are defended by him.
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The Laws of God oblige every one to do Right to every one, as he himself does:
The Laws of God oblige every one to do Right to every one, as he himself does:
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And as the Dispensations of his Providence, are Exercises of his Dominion, so by them, God defends the Rights of Men.
And as the Dispensations of his Providence, Are Exercises of his Dominion, so by them, God defends the Rights of Men.
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And most certain it is, that no Man can do Wrong, but he shall suffer Punishment:
And most certain it is, that no Man can do Wrong, but he shall suffer Punishment:
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Vengeance belongs unto God, and he will repay it. God does not, perhaps, avenge so soon as we desire;
Vengeance belongs unto God, and he will repay it. God does not, perhaps, avenge so soon as we desire;
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or in such manner as we desire, because God's Wisdom and Justice are more perfect than ours:
or in such manner as we desire, Because God's Wisdom and justice Are more perfect than ours:
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But as the Justice of God is manifested by his Laws, and by his Judgments, so that manifestation of his Justice is the Assurance of our Right and Welfare.
But as the justice of God is manifested by his Laws, and by his Judgments, so that manifestation of his justice is the Assurance of our Right and Welfare.
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This Justice of God we ought to have in the greatest Veneration, by which he protects the Rights of the Innocent,
This justice of God we ought to have in the greatest Veneration, by which he protects the Rights of the Innocent,
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and punishes the Injuriousness of the Wicked.
and Punishes the Injuriousness of the Wicked.
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All that good, which any of us enjoy, not only comes from God, but is secured to us, by him:
All that good, which any of us enjoy, not only comes from God, but is secured to us, by him:
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And that we are not deprived (by the Injustice of others) of any thing we value, is owing unto the Justice of God.
And that we Are not deprived (by the Injustice of Others) of any thing we valve, is owing unto the justice of God.
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'Tis not by our own Wisdom, Power and Friends (whatever we may think) that we either obtain or keep what is commodious, or necessary for us:
It's not by our own Wisdom, Power and Friends (whatever we may think) that we either obtain or keep what is commodious, or necessary for us:
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But we should lose it through the greater Subtility and Power of others, if it were not for God .
But we should loose it through the greater Subtility and Power of Others, if it were not for God.
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A Man who well considers the World, must be convinced of this, and he who is convinced of it, must adore the Justice of God.
A Man who well considers the World, must be convinced of this, and he who is convinced of it, must adore the justice of God.
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And may every one so consider this, as to be possessed with the greatest Veneration of that Justice:
And may every one so Consider this, as to be possessed with the greatest Veneration of that justice:
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For by such a Perswasion a Man shall honour God, and enjoy himself:
For by such a Persuasion a Man shall honour God, and enjoy himself:
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Whereas he who ascribes all to his own Wisdom and Power, must needs be forgetful of God, and disordered in his Mind:
Whereas he who ascribes all to his own Wisdom and Power, must needs be forgetful of God, and disordered in his Mind:
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And either be vainly conceited of his own Abilities, or extreamly fearful of others.
And either be vainly conceited of his own Abilities, or extremely fearful of Others.
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Nor can a Man possess his Soul long in Tranquility, through the Delusions of his Pride:
Nor can a Man possess his Soul long in Tranquillity, through the Delusions of his Pride:
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Since God in Justice may let loose the Malice of others against him, and convince him of his Insufficiency, by bringing him to Shame.
Since God in justice may let lose the Malice of Others against him, and convince him of his Insufficiency, by bringing him to Shame.
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'Tis indeed through the interposing of the Justice of God, (who does Right to every Man) that any Man does enjoy what he has a Right to,
It's indeed through the interposing of the justice of God, (who does Right to every Man) that any Man does enjoy what he has a Right to,
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and most adorable is that Justice which maintains Right among Men, where so many employ all their Power to do Wrong.
and most adorable is that justice which maintains Right among Men, where so many employ all their Power to do Wrong.
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The Divine Justice does not effectually hinder all Men, from doing any Wrong: But it does hinder very much Wrong which would be done:
The Divine justice does not effectually hinder all Men, from doing any Wrong: But it does hinder very much Wrong which would be done:
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And it also helps them to Right who suffer Wrong.
And it also helps them to Right who suffer Wrong.
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This Consideration is apt to create a great Veneration of God in us, and ought to be much thought upon. for that Purpose.
This Consideration is apt to create a great Veneration of God in us, and ought to be much Thought upon. for that Purpose.
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But as this is a proper Subject for the Meditation of all Men, so especially for the Meditation of those, who have any Share in the Government of Men.
But as this is a proper Subject for the Meditation of all Men, so especially for the Meditation of those, who have any Share in the Government of Men.
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Such are (in a peculiar Sense) the Ministers of God: They are the Istruments that God uses (in a special manner) for doing Right to Men.
Such Are (in a peculiar Sense) the Ministers of God: They Are the Istruments that God uses (in a special manner) for doing Right to Men.
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Those who are Governours, ought to reverence Government, as a Divine Expedient, for the doing of Right: And those who rule over others are to look upon their Office,
Those who Are Governors, ought to Reverence Government, as a Divine Expedient, for the doing of Right: And those who Rule over Others Are to look upon their Office,
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as entirely for that End. And a Magistrate, who reverenceth Justice, as that for which God is adoreable, must needs count Justice a Duty,
as entirely for that End. And a Magistrate, who reverenceth justice, as that for which God is adorable, must needs count justice a Duty,
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for which Man is truly Honourable . The Honour of Magistracy, is indeed, its subserviency to Justice:
for which Man is truly Honourable. The Honour of Magistracy, is indeed, its subserviency to justice:
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And so venerable is Justice, that to minister to it, in any degree, is honourable. I need not say, That Punishments are not the first or chief;
And so venerable is justice, that to minister to it, in any degree, is honourable. I need not say, That Punishments Are not the First or chief;
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much less the only part of Justice: For they are only accidentally necessary, through the Violations of Justice.
much less the only part of justice: For they Are only accidentally necessary, through the Violations of justice.
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Justice is doing Right and maintaining Right: 'Tis employing Wisdom and Power to constrain those to do Right who are unwilling;
justice is doing Right and maintaining Right: It's employing Wisdom and Power to constrain those to do Right who Are unwilling;
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and to hinder them from doing Wrong who are disposed to it (as most are, through Malice or Partiality) .
and to hinder them from doing Wrong who Are disposed to it (as most Are, through Malice or Partiality).
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Now as no Man can be any further Happy or Safe than he can enjoy those Rights that God has given him,
Now as no Man can be any further Happy or Safe than he can enjoy those Rights that God has given him,
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so no Man can keep those Rights that he may enjoy them, without God.
so no Man can keep those Rights that he may enjoy them, without God.
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To God's just Government of the World, and to his constant interposing, for the Defence of Right, we owe all the Good that we enjoy.
To God's just Government of the World, and to his constant interposing, for the Defence of Right, we owe all the Good that we enjoy.
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This should cause us to magnify God, and to account it a most important Office, that those are put into, who are to govern any part of the World, under God,
This should cause us to magnify God, and to account it a most important Office, that those Are put into, who Are to govern any part of the World, under God,
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and to be his Instruments to defend the Sacred Rights of Men .
and to be his Instruments to defend the Sacred Rights of Men.
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This is a Contemplation fit for all Magistrates to entertain themselves with, every Day, in their Retirements:
This is a Contemplation fit for all Magistrates to entertain themselves with, every Day, in their Retirements:
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And so to possess their Souls with the greatest Veneration of Justice, as the Property and Similitude of God.
And so to possess their Souls with the greatest Veneration of justice, as the Property and Similitude of God.
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In the just Governing of Men there is an Image of the Government of God; and by their Office Governours resemble God, and are subordinate to him.
In the just Governing of Men there is an Image of the Government of God; and by their Office Governors resemble God, and Are subordinate to him.
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So far as their Administration of Government is just, 'tis doing the Work of God: And for this a Magistrate ought to Reverence his Office, and himself.
So Far as their Administration of Government is just, it's doing the Work of God: And for this a Magistrate ought to reverence his Office, and himself.
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And he (that being a Magistrate) does, for this only, reverence his Office and himself, will do what shall deserve and gain Reverence, i e. will do Right unto all, according to his Understanding and Power;
And he (that being a Magistrate) does, for this only, Reverence his Office and himself, will do what shall deserve and gain reverence, i e. will do Right unto all, according to his Understanding and Power;
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and nothing can be more Honourable than such Justice; for, this Justice is the Glory of God;
and nothing can be more Honourable than such justice; for, this justice is the Glory of God;
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and for it, God is adored by the whole World.
and for it, God is adored by the Whole World.
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II. Let Magistrates pray daily unto God, That (in their Places, and according to their Offices) as they rule over Men, they may be Just, Ruling in the Fear of God 2 Sam, 23.3.. That no Surprize or Mistake;
II Let Magistrates pray daily unto God, That (in their Places, and according to their Offices) as they Rule over Men, they may be Just, Ruling in the fear of God 2 Sam, 23.3.. That no Surprise or Mistake;
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no Passion or Partiality may hinder them from doing all Right to all Men. Such Petitions a Magistrate is to add unto his daily private Devotions:no Passion or Partiality may hinder them from doing all Right to all Men. Such Petitions a Magistrate is to add unto his daily private Devotions:
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And as such Petitions (coming from a Soul, that unfeignedly desires to do right) are a good Sign:
And as such Petitions (coming from a Soul, that unfeignedly Desires to do right) Are a good Signen:
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So (through God's Help) those Prayers will be a proper means to enable him to all necessary Justice.
So (through God's Help) those Prayers will be a proper means to enable him to all necessary justice.
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For, he who desires heartily, That he may govern for God's Glory (i. e.
For, he who Desires heartily, That he may govern for God's Glory (i. e.
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for the good of Men) shall not be destitute of God's Grace. But, as God rules for his own Glory (doing Good to Men) so God will assist those who beg his Assistance, that they may follow his Example.
for the good of Men) shall not be destitute of God's Grace. But, as God rules for his own Glory (doing Good to Men) so God will assist those who beg his Assistance, that they may follow his Exampl.
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And what I have said here, as Advice to All, who are Governours, in general; I have said to you Two in particular.
And what I have said Here, as advice to All, who Are Governors, in general; I have said to you Two in particular.
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To you, Sir, who are this Day to Leave, and to you, Sir, who are this Day to take the Place of the Chief Magistrate of this City.
To you, Sir, who Are this Day to Leave, and to you, Sir, who Are this Day to take the Place of the Chief Magistrate of this city.
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You, Sir, that have had Experience of the Venerable Office, of doing Right, in your Capacity, to the Citizens of this City, may at leisure recollect your self;
You, Sir, that have had Experience of the Venerable Office, of doing Right, in your Capacity, to the Citizens of this city, may At leisure recollect your self;
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and bless God for it, when you remember he has given you the Heart to do impartial Justice:
and bless God for it, when you Remember he has given you the Heart to do impartial justice:
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For doing Justice is a Divine Work.
For doing justice is a Divine Work.
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And you, Sir, who do this Day enter upon this Office, let not the Day pass away without earnest Prayer unto God, That he would give you a Heart equal to your Power, of doing impartial Justice, to your Fellow-Citizens.
And you, Sir, who do this Day enter upon this Office, let not the Day pass away without earnest Prayer unto God, That he would give you a Heart equal to your Power, of doing impartial justice, to your Fellow-Citizens.
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So shall you reflect upon your Year, at the End of it, and at the End of your Life, with Satisfaction and Joy.
So shall you reflect upon your Year, At the End of it, and At the End of your Life, with Satisfaction and Joy.
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And for this Grace of Universal Justice, let let us now pray.
And for this Grace of Universal justice, let let us now pray.
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Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God, That the Words which we have heard this Day, with our outward Ears, concerning the Venerable Nature and absolute Necessity and great Advantages of Justice, may be so grafted inwardly in the Hearts of all Men, whose Duty it is to do Right, Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God, That the Words which we have herd this Day, with our outward Ears, Concerning the Venerable Nature and absolute Necessity and great Advantages of justice, may be so grafted inwardly in the Hearts of all Men, whose Duty it is to do Right,
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and of all Governours, whose Office it is to maintain Right, That they may bring forth in us all the proper Fruit of Just and Good Living, to the Honour and Praise of thy Name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. FINIS.and of all Governors, whose Office it is to maintain Right, That they may bring forth in us all the proper Fruit of Just and Good Living, to the Honour and Praise of thy Name, through jesus christ our Lord. Amen. FINIS.
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