Nature inverted, or, Judgement turned into gall delivered in a sermon at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter in York, upon Monday the 18th of July, 1670, being the summer assize held before the Right Honourable Baron Turner and Baron Littleton, the Right Worshipfull Sr. Philip Monckton, Knight, being then High-sheriff of Yorkshire / by James Johnson ...
THis proverbial speech among the Jews (the like to which, as Osiander relates, they have among the Germans ) used to express a thing difficult or impossible, seems at the first view,
THis proverbial speech among the jews (the like to which, as Osiander relates, they have among the Germanes) used to express a thing difficult or impossible, seems At the First view,
as difficult as the thing it expresses; and though it be a stile very suitable to the Prophet, who was a herd-man of Tekoa, to speak of Horses and Oxen, yet there seems to be as incongruous a connexion of that which is joyned with them:
as difficult as the thing it Expresses; and though it be a style very suitable to the Prophet, who was a herdsman of Tekoa, to speak of Horses and Oxen, yet there seems to be as incongruous a connexion of that which is joined with them:
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for what coherence is there betwixt Horses and Judgement; betwixt Oxen and Righteousness? or what dependance betwixt running upon a rock, and turning Judgement into gall; betwixt plowing with Oxen, and turning the fruit of Righteousness into Hemlock? The strangeness of which connexion according to the several aspects it bears, hath administred as diverse and strange apprehensions in the judgements of those that have plowed with their heifers to find out the riddle.
for what coherence is there betwixt Horses and Judgement; betwixt Oxen and Righteousness? or what dependence betwixt running upon a rock, and turning Judgement into Gall; betwixt plowing with Oxen, and turning the fruit of Righteousness into Hemlock? The strangeness of which connexion according to the several aspects it bears, hath administered as diverse and strange apprehensions in the Judgments of those that have plowed with their heifers to find out the riddle.
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1. Some straining the words so far, as to interpret them to be a prediction of the rejecting of the Jews, and election or taking in of the Gentiles; the Jews being those, that like untamed heifers, would not submit their necks to the yoke of Gods law, which was as difficult for that stubborn and stiff-necked people to do, as for the wild oxe (of which S. Jerome understands this place) to plow upon the rocks;
1. some straining the words so Far, as to interpret them to be a prediction of the rejecting of the jews, and election or taking in of the Gentiles; the jews being those, that like untamed heifers, would not submit their necks to the yoke of God's law, which was as difficult for that stubborn and Stiffnecked people to do, as for the wild ox (of which S. Jerome understands this place) to blow upon the Rocks;
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2. Others conceive the Prophet by these words to express the Israelites ineptitude and unfitness for the performance of any good that was required of, or expected from them.
2. Others conceive the Prophet by these words to express the Israelites ineptitude and unfitness for the performance of any good that was required of, or expected from them.
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or establish their kingdom by idolatry, oppression, and the like, mentioned ch. 4. which was a course as foolish, as a horses running upon a rock, and as fruitless, as ones plowing there with oxen.
or establish their Kingdom by idolatry, oppression, and the like, mentioned changed. 4. which was a course as foolish, as a Horses running upon a rock, and as fruitless, as ones plowing there with oxen.
As though the Prophet had told them, how agreeable soever wickedness was to their nature, yet it was contrary to their design; they made use of very unlikely means to promote their ends; they were so far from advancing themselves by impiety, that they took the readiest and most compendious way to effect their ruine. They that think by fraud and injustice, by oppression and violence, by rapine and other wickedness to lay the foundation of their greatness, do thereby undermine those very foundations which they lay;
As though the Prophet had told them, how agreeable soever wickedness was to their nature, yet it was contrary to their Design; they made use of very unlikely means to promote their ends; they were so Far from advancing themselves by impiety, that they took the Readiest and most compendious Way to Effect their ruin. They that think by fraud and injustice, by oppression and violence, by rapine and other wickedness to lay the Foundation of their greatness, do thereby undermine those very foundations which they lay;
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4. Others understand the words as a reproof of their gross security, and sottish stupidity, in that they thought, notwithstanding their sins, God upon the account of his Covenant, was bound to be propitious to them,
4. Others understand the words as a reproof of their gross security, and sottish stupidity, in that they Thought, notwithstanding their Sins, God upon the account of his Covenant, was bound to be propitious to them,
they looked that themselves (like Gideons fleece) should be wet with the dew of heavens blessing, though all nations about them, were but as dry ground: Because God entred into league with their Fathers, they therefore expected the benefit of that covenant,
they looked that themselves (like Gideons fleece) should be wet with the due of heavens blessing, though all Nations about them, were but as dry ground: Because God entered into league with their Father's, they Therefore expected the benefit of that Covenant,
The Prophet at once refutes their folly, and condemns their impiety, telling them God could be unmindfull of that Covenant, seeing they on their parts had so hainously broken it;
The Prophet At once refutes their folly, and condemns their impiety, telling them God could be unmindful of that Covenant, seeing they on their parts had so heinously broken it;
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and whilest they were such stupid and senseless rocks, he could no more run on in the way of blessing, and doing them good, than horses could run on a rock, or one plow there with oxen,
and whilst they were such stupid and senseless Rocks, he could no more run on in the Way of blessing, and doing them good, than Horses could run on a rock, or one blow there with oxen,
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for they had turned judgement into gall, and the fruit of Righteousness into hemlock, he therefore must deal accordingly with them, he will recompense them according to their doings.
for they had turned judgement into Gall, and the fruit of Righteousness into hemlock, he Therefore must deal accordingly with them, he will recompense them according to their doings.
Can horses run upon a rock, or one plow there with oxen? Then may ye execute justice, that have turned judgement into gall; and do uprightly, that have turned righteousness into hemlock.
Can Horses run upon a rock, or one blow there with oxen? Then may you execute Justice, that have turned judgement into Gall; and do uprightly, that have turned righteousness into hemlock.
1. General, in the unsuccessfulness of their affairs and undertakings, wherein their labours should be as fruitless, and endeavours as successless, as a horse or oxe's running or plowing upon a craggy rock.
1. General, in the unsuccessfulness of their affairs and undertakings, wherein their labours should be as fruitless, and endeavours as successless, as a horse or ox's running or plowing upon a craggy rock.
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According to that threatning in Deut. They should be cursed in the city, and in the field, in their basket and in their store, in their going out, and in their coming in. Quicquid calcaverint, spina fiet.
According to that threatening in Deuteronomy They should be cursed in the City, and in the field, in their basket and in their store, in their going out, and in their coming in. Quicquid calcaverint, spina fiet.
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Nihil eorum (as Mercer) quae acturi sunt, sit illis successurum, ut si quis per rupes equum concitet, aut aret in rupe bobus, quod frustrà & sine fructu fecerit. Or else,
Nihil Their (as Mercer) Quae acturi sunt, sit illis successurum, ut si quis per rupes Equum concitet, Or aret in Rupe bobus, quod frustrà & sine fructu fecerit. Or Else,
and the little house with clefts, viz. the lower and inferiour rank of people (as Albert. Mag. ) or the laity among the Israelites (as Lyra ) or the two Tribes of Judah and Benjamin (as Drusius and Grotius ) the destruction of the Great House (according to the latter of these) being referred to the time of Salmanassar, as that of the little one is to the army of Sennacherib.
and the little house with clefts, viz. the lower and inferior rank of people (as Albert. Mag.) or the laity among the Israelites (as Lyra) or the two Tribes of Judah and Benjamin (as Drusius and Grotius) the destruction of the Great House (according to the latter of these) being referred to the time of Shalmaneser, as that of the little one is to the army of Sennacherib.
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yet (as 'tis v. 13.) they rejoyced in a thing of nought, for the courage and strength and success of their enemies should be such, that they should besiege their gates, beat down their strong holds,
yet (as it's v. 13.) they rejoiced in a thing of nought, for the courage and strength and success of their enemies should be such, that they should besiege their gates, beatrice down their strong holds,
the city or hill of Zion wherein they were at ease, or the mountain of Samaria wherein they trusted, and the rocks in which they placed their confidence, should be so brought down,
the City or hill of Zion wherein they were At ease, or the mountain of Samaria wherein they trusted, and the Rocks in which they placed their confidence, should be so brought down,
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and as it were levelled by their enemies, that even in a literal sense horses might run, or oxen plow there. Which effects would not seem strange to them,
and as it were leveled by their enemies, that even in a literal sense Horses might run, or oxen blow there. Which effects would not seem strange to them,
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when men change the order and nature of Justice and equity into that which is most opposite and contrary thereto, 'tis no wonder if God for their punishment change the very order of nature,
when men change the order and nature of justice and equity into that which is most opposite and contrary thereto, it's no wonder if God for their punishment change the very order of nature,
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They were become so degenerate in their principles, so depraved in their practises, so stupified in their minds, and so hardned in their hearts, that his words were but as thrown against a rock,
They were become so degenerate in their principles, so depraved in their practises, so Stupified in their minds, and so hardened in their hearts, that his words were but as thrown against a rock,
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so that instead of reprehending them, he is ready to reprove himself, for that mispense of labour that was cast upon those, who were so desperately corrupted, that they turned all the good presented to,
so that instead of reprehending them, he is ready to reprove himself, for that mispense of labour that was cast upon those, who were so desperately corrupted, that they turned all the good presented to,
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or bestowed upon them into evil, so that his endeavours herein were as successless as a horses running upon the rocks, and as ineffectual as ones plowing there with oxen.
or bestowed upon them into evil, so that his endeavours herein were as successless as a Horses running upon the Rocks, and as ineffectual as ones plowing there with oxen.
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8. Lastly, Others look upon the words as a charge drawn up against them for their grand injustice and cruelty, in that they had overturned all law and right,
8. Lastly, Others look upon the words as a charge drawn up against them for their grand injustice and cruelty, in that they had overturned all law and right,
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They had so corrupted all judgement, overthrown all right, undermined all law• that thereby (as the Psalmist speaks) all the foundations of the earth were out of course:
They had so corrupted all judgement, overthrown all right, undermined all law• that thereby (as the Psalmist speaks) all the foundations of the earth were out of course:
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but they did publickly afflict the just; they took a bribe, and turned aside the poor in the gate (the place of open and publick judicature) from their right. They turned judgement into wormwood,
but they did publicly afflict the just; they took a bribe, and turned aside the poor in the gate (the place of open and public judicature) from their right. They turned judgement into wormwood,
and the fruits of righteousness into hemlock, they made that which in it self is sweet and pleasant, as nauseous and distastfull to God, as gall and hemlock are to the tasts of men.
and the fruits of righteousness into hemlock, they made that which in it self is sweet and pleasant, as nauseous and distasteful to God, as Gall and hemlock Are to the tastes of men.
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Men generally take great exceptions against this kind of dealing, especially they that are in power and authority, such as those against whom the Prophet here draws up his accusation, which notwithstanding is not stifled by any awe of their power, or suppressed by any fear of their greatness. If they be great, he is the messenger of one that's greater, and therefore if they be bold in sining, it well becomes him to be so in reproving. Those that are advanced above the ordinary pitch of men in the world, think the addition of their outward fortune (which is often all the worth they have to boast of) must exempt and priviledge them from the rebukes which come from those that in any secular respect are below them;
Men generally take great exceptions against this kind of dealing, especially they that Are in power and Authority, such as those against whom the Prophet Here draws up his accusation, which notwithstanding is not stifled by any awe of their power, or suppressed by any Fear of their greatness. If they be great, he is the Messenger of one that's greater, and Therefore if they be bold in sinning, it well becomes him to be so in reproving. Those that Are advanced above the ordinary pitch of men in the world, think the addition of their outward fortune (which is often all the worth they have to boast of) must exempt and privilege them from the rebukes which come from those that in any secular respect Are below them;
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accounting it a diminution of their greatness to be taxed with any crime, as though the reproof of their sin were a greater dishonour, than the commission of it.
accounting it a diminution of their greatness to be taxed with any crime, as though the reproof of their sin were a greater dishonour, than the commission of it.
These magistrates here could happily have been content that the Prophet had inveighed against some other sin, wherein they had not been concerned, thereby to justifie themselves in their own eyes,
These Magistrates Here could happily have been content that the Prophet had inveighed against Some other since, wherein they had not been concerned, thereby to justify themselves in their own eyes,
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The mistaken world counts it love and respect to forbear reproof, and hatred and ill will to tell men their faults; But David who knew how to make a better estimate herein, counts such his chiefest friends, Let the righteous smite me, it shall be a kindness, let him reprove me it shall be an excellent oyle;
The mistaken world counts it love and respect to forbear reproof, and hatred and ill will to tell men their Faults; But David who knew how to make a better estimate herein, counts such his chiefest Friends, Let the righteous smite me, it shall be a kindness, let him reprove me it shall be an excellent oil;
and God himself hath made this not onely a part of our duty, but a signe of friendship and amity, thou shalt not hate thy brother, thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour,
and God himself hath made this not only a part of our duty, but a Signen of friendship and amity, thou shalt not hate thy brother, thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour,
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Peccata permittere non est mansuetudo, sed crudelitas; to cut and lance apostemated wounds and fretting sores, 'tis not cruelty but mercy. As he that binds a man in a phrensie,
Peccata Permit non est mansuetudo, sed crudelitas; to Cut and lance apostemated wounds and fretting sores, it's not cruelty but mercy. As he that binds a man in a frenzy,
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And how unwelcome a messenger soever the Prophet might be to these here, or how disgustfull his messge, yet he is so far from flattering them in their greatness, or soothing them in their vices, that on the contrary he points out unto them the deformity of their vices, and the stain of their greatness, even their injustice and oppression, that they had turned judgement into gall, and the fruits of righteousness into hemlock.
And how unwelcome a Messenger soever the Prophet might be to these Here, or how disgustful his messge, yet he is so Far from flattering them in their greatness, or soothing them in their vices, that on the contrary he points out unto them the deformity of their vices, and the stain of their greatness, even their injustice and oppression, that they had turned judgement into Gall, and the fruits of righteousness into hemlock.
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1. By a bare pretence unto it, which is a crime so much the greater, by how much it does the more closely lurk and shroud it self under that which is intended for its prevention, thereby making the law a partner with it in the transgression.
1. By a bore pretence unto it, which is a crime so much the greater, by how much it does the more closely lurk and shroud it self under that which is intended for its prevention, thereby making the law a partner with it in the Transgression.
Such cunning oppression under the specious colour of justice, is one of the greatest dishonours can be laid upon the law, which yet is most commonly done by those that pretend to be the chief preservers of it, who instead of being instruments of justice, become engines of cruelty, which they act the more safely and securely, because under a pretence of equity, being herein like the bush or bramble in the Fable, that, instead of sheltering the sheep from the storm, tears the fleece from it;
Such cunning oppression under the specious colour of Justice, is one of the greatest dishonours can be laid upon the law, which yet is most commonly done by those that pretend to be the chief preservers of it, who instead of being Instruments of Justice, become Engines of cruelty, which they act the more safely and securely, Because under a pretence of equity, being herein like the bush or bramble in the Fable, that, instead of sheltering the sheep from the storm, tears the fleece from it;
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such greedily feed upon other mens wants, live by other mens losses, and as the common souldier complained against Pompey, miseriâ nostrâ magnuses, they grow great by other mens miseries. It was one of the aggravations of injustice that Saint Cyprian complained of in his time, that inter leges ipsas delinquitur, inter jura peccatur,
such greedily feed upon other men's Wants, live by other men's losses, and as the Common soldier complained against Pompey, miseriâ nostrâ magnuses, they grow great by other men's misery's. It was one of the aggravations of injustice that Saint Cyprian complained of in his time, that inter leges Itself delinquitur, inter jura peccatur,
As there is no impiety like that impiety that is committed in Gods sanctuary, so no injustice like that injustice whereby men in the midst of laws sin against law, and do injustly in the Courts of Justice.
As there is no impiety like that impiety that is committed in God's sanctuary, so no injustice like that injustice whereby men in the midst of laws sin against law, and do injustly in the Courts of justice.
To erect an high Court of pretended Justice to condemn Royal innocence, is so much the greater injustice, by how much under that disguise it would appear to be the less. Pretences of justice alter not the nature of actions,
To erect an high Court of pretended justice to condemn Royal innocence, is so much the greater injustice, by how much under that disguise it would appear to be the less. Pretences of Justice altar not the nature of actions,
Under the protection of this, a crafty pleader, like Tertullus, will argue any thing injuriously; a spitefull prosecutour, like Sanballat, will suggest any accusation falsly: a confident witness, like those against Naboth, will swear any thing boldly: a tame or heedless jury, like the Jews against our Saviour will swallow down any thing rashly and inconsiderately: a craving Scribe, or corrupted Officer, like him in the Gospel that writ fifty for an hundred, will for a tacite bribe foyst in any thing secretly and unjustly: by reason whereof,
Under the protection of this, a crafty pleader, like Tertullus, will argue any thing injuriously; a spiteful prosecutor, like Sanballat, will suggest any accusation falsely: a confident witness, like those against Naboth, will swear any thing boldly: a tame or heedless jury, like the jews against our Saviour will swallow down any thing rashly and inconsiderately: a craving Scribe, or corrupted Officer, like him in the Gospel that writ fifty for an hundred, will for a tacit bribe foist in any thing secretly and unjustly: by reason whereof,
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though the Judge in these cases be not like Felix that expects a reward privately, but administers justice without by respects and impartially, yet can he scarce hinder (though he may complain as Dioclesian the Emperour, that pessimis servis cautus & optimus venderetur imperator ) but that justice will sometimes be perverted, and judgement turned into gall.
though the Judge in these cases be not like Felix that expects a reward privately, but administers Justice without by respects and impartially, yet can he scarce hinder (though he may complain as Diocletian the Emperor, that pessimis servis Caution & optimus venderetur imperator) but that Justice will sometime be perverted, and judgement turned into Gall.
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2. The law is abused by an unnecessary use of it, when men bring trifling and frivolous suits, not worthy the Magistrates cognizance to the Judgement seat;
2. The law is abused by an unnecessary use of it, when men bring trifling and frivolous suits, not worthy the Magistrates cognizance to the Judgement seat;
In which cases such may have cause to answer the congratulations of their friends, as Pyrrhus (in Plutarch ) did his after he had gotten two famous victories over the Romans, NONLATINALPHABET if they should get a few more such victories, it would be to their utter ruine.
In which cases such may have cause to answer the congratulations of their Friends, as Phyrrhus (in Plutarch) did his After he had got two famous victories over the Roman, if they should get a few more such victories, it would be to their utter ruin.
but a word and an action, a trespass and a process ) will not be so favourable to themselves as to forbear such trivial actions, it were well if Judges would take Gallio's course,
but a word and an actium, a trespass and a process) will not be so favourable to themselves as to forbear such trivial actions, it were well if Judges would take Gallio's course,
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It's a strange opinion that hath possessed the minds of many (not to say most) men, that when they please they may sue for their own, and lawfully contend for their right, and he is accounted a good and just man that seeks after no more:
It's a strange opinion that hath possessed the minds of many (not to say most) men, that when they please they may sue for their own, and lawfully contend for their right, and he is accounted a good and just man that seeks After no more:
Equity hath a power of over-ruling, that liberty which the law gives, and enjoyns us in many cases to recede from our right for the upholding and preserving either of publick peace or private. And therefore they that always make use of the law to get their own, are not so just,
Equity hath a power of overruling, that liberty which the law gives, and enjoins us in many cases to recede from our right for the upholding and preserving either of public peace or private. And Therefore they that always make use of the law to get their own, Are not so just,
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or to make use of the law as the first remedy of justice, which is ordained to be the last; or to enter suits before any overtures of peace and agreement be made, whereby many are forced into the Courts, that would willingly satisfie by private order,
or to make use of the law as the First remedy of Justice, which is ordained to be the last; or to enter suits before any overtures of peace and agreement be made, whereby many Are forced into the Courts, that would willingly satisfy by private order,
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as much or more, than they are compelled by publick. Such proceeding is not NONLATINALPHABET but NONLATINALPHABET, not justice but extremity; for as to make use of the law for a cause sufficient,
as much or more, than they Are compelled by public. Such proceeding is not but, not Justice but extremity; for as to make use of the law for a cause sufficient,
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3. The law is abused by an undue suspension and suppression of it, which likewise is a perverting of justice, and turning judgement into gall, for suppressing of the law is oppressing of those that should be preserved by it,
3. The law is abused by an undue suspension and suppression of it, which likewise is a perverting of Justice, and turning judgement into Gall, for suppressing of the law is oppressing of those that should be preserved by it,
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When waters are stagnant, they presently cause a stink and putrefaction, and when the law is stopp'd in its course, the streams which should run down like a river, prove like the waters of Marah, bitter and unpleasant.
When waters Are stagnant, they presently cause a stink and putrefaction, and when the law is stopped in its course, the streams which should run down like a river, prove like the waters of Marah, bitter and unpleasant.
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Currat lex (as an eminent Judge of our own nation once answered the letter of some great Lords writ in behalf of their friend) or according to the Emperour's Motto, Fiat justitia, pereat mundus;
Currat lex (as an eminent Judge of our own Nation once answered the Letter of Some great lords writ in behalf of their friend) or according to the Emperor's Motto, Fiat justitia, pereat World;
It was a valorous resolution of Papinianus, that chose rather to die, than to excuse the parricide of the Emperour Antoninus Bassianus. And it was no less heroick act of those Catholick Bishops who being charged by the Arrian Emperour to condemn Athanasius, both without witness,
It was a valorous resolution of Papinian, that chosen rather to die, than to excuse the Parricide of the Emperor Antoninus Bassianus. And it was no less heroic act of those Catholic Bishops who being charged by the Arrian Emperor to condemn Athanasius, both without witness,
It was a strange message that Agesilaus the Lacedemonian Prince (a man otherwise justly renowned for his good government) wrote to some Justice or Officer of state in favour of Nicias; Niciam, si insons est, dimitte, si sons, meâ causâ dimitte, utcunque dimitte.
It was a strange message that Agesilaus the Lacedaemonian Prince (a man otherwise justly renowned for his good government) wrote to Some justice or Officer of state in favour of Nicias; Niciam, si insons est, Dimity, si Sons, meâ causâ Dimity, utcunque Dimity.
so should the magistrate (which is the speaking law ) execute it without favouring of them, punishing a grand oppressour, as well as a petty purloiner, an haughty adulterer, as well as an inferiour debauched person, and laying the law to a great Recusant, as well as to a poor schismatick or separatist; and if such great ones were made examples of justice,
so should the magistrate (which is the speaking law) execute it without favouring of them, punishing a grand oppressor, as well as a Petty purloiner, an haughty adulterer, as well as an inferior debauched person, and laying the law to a great Recusant, as well as to a poor schismatic or separatist; and if such great ones were made Examples of Justice,
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Such should have no more favour shewed them than what Galba Governour of Arragon in Spain (the same as some think that afterward was Emperour of Rome ) did to a condemned Gentleman that intreated he might not die the death of ordinary malefactours:
Such should have no more favour showed them than what Galba Governor of Aragon in Spain (the same as Some think that afterwards was Emperor of Room) did to a condemned Gentleman that entreated he might not die the death of ordinary malefactors:
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4. The law is abused by a too severe execution of it, when the extremity of it is prosecuted against any, that perhaps have done something contrary to the letter of the law,
4. The law is abused by a too severe execution of it, when the extremity of it is prosecuted against any, that perhaps have done something contrary to the Letter of the law,
in which cases if rigour should always be used, laws which are intended for the behoof, and benefit, would by such severe construction become the bane and ruine of humane society;
in which cases if rigour should always be used, laws which Are intended for the behoof, and benefit, would by such severe construction become the bane and ruin of humane society;
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and judgement which of it self is sweet and pleasant, by such forcing and straining it, would be turned into gall and bitterness. Wringing of the nose (says Solomon) bringeth forth blood, and by wringing of the law,
and judgement which of it self is sweet and pleasant, by such forcing and straining it, would be turned into Gall and bitterness. Wringing of the nose (Says Solomon) brings forth blood, and by wringing of the law,
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Our laws are not like Tiberius or Caligula 's decrees, which were termed furores, non judicia; and therefore are they not without great necessity to be executed (as Draco's were said to be written) in blood;
Our laws Are not like Tiberius or Caligula is decrees, which were termed furores, non Judicia; and Therefore Are they not without great necessity to be executed (as Draco's were said to be written) in blood;
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for by such proceedings summum jus, would be summa injuria. To prevent which not onely ours, but all well governed polities, have given some power, more or less, into the hand of the Magistrate,
for by such proceedings summum jus, would be summa injuria. To prevent which not only ours, but all well governed polities, have given Some power, more or less, into the hand of the Magistrate,
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and variety of occasions to qualify and mitigate something of the severity of laws by the rules of equity; wherein appears the great wisdom of Law-makers, who though they wisely foresaw the mitigation of the law, to be as necessary and requisite,
and variety of occasions to qualify and mitigate something of the severity of laws by the rules of equity; wherein appears the great Wisdom of Lawmakers, who though they wisely foresaw the mitigation of the law, to be as necessary and requisite,
as the severity of it, yet because of the proneness of all men to offend, thought it fit to express the extremity plainly and literally, thereby to keep men within the compass of obedience;
as the severity of it, yet Because of the proneness of all men to offend, Thought it fit to express the extremity plainly and literally, thereby to keep men within the compass of Obedience;
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but to leave the mitigation to the discretion of the magistrate tacitely and secretly, thereby to moderate rigour into equity: which is so far from evacuating the law,
but to leave the mitigation to the discretion of the magistrate tacitly and secretly, thereby to moderate rigour into equity: which is so Far from evacuating the law,
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& literarum tendiculas (as Tully speaks) to protect injury, or wrong innocence, is to make the law, which is intended for a fence, become a snare, and to oppress that innocency, which it should protect.
& Literarum tendiculas (as Tully speaks) to Pact injury, or wrong innocence, is to make the law, which is intended for a fence, become a snare, and to oppress that innocency, which it should Pact.
3. This sin of injustice and oppression, or turning judgement into gall, is contemptus authoritatis; it is an implicit contempt both of that divine and humane authority, by which laws are constituted.
3. This since of injustice and oppression, or turning judgement into Gall, is Contemptus authoritatis; it is an implicit contempt both of that divine and humane Authority, by which laws Are constituted.
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It is aspitting defiance in the face of Magistrates, and contemning of that power wherewith they are invested, which they who are guilty of such practises, think to elude, by outwitting the law,
It is aspitting defiance in the face of Magistrates, and contemning of that power wherewith they Are invested, which they who Are guilty of such practises, think to elude, by outwitting the law,
And such how do they hugg themselves in their private recesses, and inwardly applaud the dexterity of their wit, which is able to contrive the gaining of so great a conquest,
And such how do they hug themselves in their private Recesses, and inwardly applaud the dexterity of their wit, which is able to contrive the gaining of so great a conquest,
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and crown him with ensigns of authority, onely that he may thereby become a more ready object of scorn and derision. And what greater opprobrium can be offered to the Magistrate, than not onely to nullify and evacuate his power,
and crown him with ensigns of Authority, only that he may thereby become a more ready Object of scorn and derision. And what greater opprobrium can be offered to the Magistrate, than not only to nullify and evacuate his power,
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But the contempt rests not here, it rises higher still, and reaches not onely to the Judge's seat, but to the Throne of the Almighty, and sets a mark of contempt and brand of infamy upon the several attributes of God, both his wisdom, and power, and mercy, and justice: for he that by fraud,
But the contempt rests not Here, it rises higher still, and reaches not only to the Judge's seat, but to the Throne of the Almighty, and sets a mark of contempt and brand of infamy upon the several attributes of God, both his Wisdom, and power, and mercy, and Justice: for he that by fraud,
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as it were, in God's stead, and dethroning him, to erect and establish a new order of providence of his own, thereby reproaching his wisdom, as though God had not wisely enough dispensed his blessings;
as it were, in God's stead, and dethroning him, to erect and establish a new order of providence of his own, thereby reproaching his Wisdom, as though God had not wisely enough dispensed his blessings;
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And thou that, by a plea of judgement, dost these things, thinkest thou, that thou shalt escape the judgement of God? no, they that honour him shall be honoured, but they that thus contemn him, shall be contemned by him.
And thou that, by a plea of judgement, dost these things, Thinkest thou, that thou shalt escape the judgement of God? no, they that honour him shall be honoured, but they that thus contemn him, shall be contemned by him.
where by an unhappy mistake, they change (as the sacred language hath it) NONLATINALPHABET into NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET into NONLATINALPHABET, instead of grapes, they bring forth thorns, and thistles instead of figs. They that are in authority should not be as the fruitless fig-tree that frustrated those expectations that were raised about it;
where by an unhappy mistake, they change (as the sacred language hath it) into and into, instead of grapes, they bring forth thorns, and thistles instead of figs. They that Are in Authority should not be as the fruitless Fig tree that frustrated those Expectations that were raised about it;
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When any are put into offices of trust, or places of power, it is not to this end, that they should bear rule & sway over others at their pleasure but that they should be a succour & help to those that stand in need of, seek to,
When any Are put into Offices of trust, or places of power, it is not to this end, that they should bear Rule & sway over Others At their pleasure but that they should be a succour & help to those that stand in need of, seek to,
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instead of being a refuge to them from the oppressour, themselves to turn oppressours, it is an high provocation and indignity offered to him, to whom they stand accountable for that power they have received from him,
instead of being a refuge to them from the oppressor, themselves to turn Oppressors's, it is an high provocation and indignity offered to him, to whom they stand accountable for that power they have received from him,
and when the question shall be put, how, or by what means? what a strange and unaccountable return will it be to say, I have unjustly and injuriously robbed from my fellow-servants those few talents which thou gavest them:
and when the question shall be put, how, or by what means? what a strange and unaccountable return will it be to say, I have unjustly and injuriously robbed from my Fellow servants those few Talents which thou Gavest them:
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I have gained thus much by my violent maintaining a cause which thou hatest, and which my own conscience secretly told me was most unjust. So much I have wrung from others by extortion and oppression, by forged records, sycophancy or false accusation, by suborned witnesses,
I have gained thus much by my violent maintaining a cause which thou Hatest, and which my own conscience secretly told me was most unjust. So much I have wrung from Others by extortion and oppression, by forged records, sycophancy or false accusation, by suborned Witnesses,
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In your known integrity and uprightness is their confidence placed for a redress of those injuries, which either through the power, or pride, or malice, or revenge, or wrath, or cruelty of oppressours have been either felt or feared by them.
In your known integrity and uprightness is their confidence placed for a redress of those injuries, which either through the power, or pride, or malice, or revenge, or wrath, or cruelty of Oppressors's have been either felt or feared by them.
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May your authority accordingly be made use of, to abate the pride, and suppress the power, and curb the insolency, and quell the oppressions of those that use (or rather abuse) their power and might to overbear and sway down right and equity: so that all may see that it is not the fullest baggs, or the greatest friends, or the skilfullest pleaders, that shall prevail beyond the merits of any cause,
May your Authority accordingly be made use of, to abate the pride, and suppress the power, and curb the insolency, and quell the oppressions of those that use (or rather abuse) their power and might to overbear and sway down right and equity: so that all may see that it is not the Fullest bags, or the greatest Friends, or the skilfullest pleaders, that shall prevail beyond the merits of any cause,
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Quecirca Christus repudiatis Judaeis jugi evangelici impatientibus, q asi bubalis, elegit Gentes quasi bones cicures & domites, dixit { que } illic tollite jugum meum super vos, v. Ruper. à C. à Lap. cit. in l.
Quecirca Christus repudiatis Judaeis jugi Evangelici impatientibus, q asi bubalis, elegit Gentes quasi bones cicures & domites, dixit { que } illic Take away jugum meum super vos, v. Rupert. à C. à Lap. cit. in l.
