A sermon preached at the assizes held at Lincoln, March the 6th, 1691/2 before the right honourale [sic] Sir John Holt, Kt., lord chief justice of England / by Walter Leightonhouse ... ; printed at the earnest request of the gentlemen of the country.
A SERMON Preached at Lincoln Assizes. 2 Chron. 19.6, 7. Take heed what you do, for ye judge not for man, but for the Lord who is with you in the judgment.
A SERMON Preached At Lincoln Assizes. 2 Chronicles 19.6, 7. Take heed what you do, for you judge not for man, but for the Lord who is with you in the judgement.
And men are so mighty prone to these things, that were it not for humane Sanctions, the Dens and Caves of the Earth would be our safest retreat, to secure our selves from wrong and injury.
And men Are so mighty prove to these things, that were it not for humane Sanctions, the Dens and Caves of the Earth would be our Safest retreat, to secure our selves from wrong and injury.
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whilst the unjust Banditti were surrounded with Plenty. Trade and Commerce would be empty Names; and Rapine and Injustice would be as common as Stones in the Streets.
while the unjust Banditti were surrounded with Plenty. Trade and Commerce would be empty Names; and Rapine and Injustice would be as Common as Stones in the Streets.
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Tribulation and Anguish would be the Portion of the vertuous and religious, and perpetual Dread and Fear would crowd into the Hearts of all the Sons of Adam.
Tribulation and Anguish would be the Portion of the virtuous and religious, and perpetual Dread and fear would crowd into the Hearts of all the Sons of Adam.
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These and innumerable worse Calamities would, like an unbridled Deluge, overflow universal Mankind, were there no restraints but what are impos'd by Nature or by Grace;
These and innumerable Worse Calamities would, like an unbridled Deluge, overflow universal Mankind, were there no restraints but what Are imposed by Nature or by Grace;
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'Tis by your Administration alone that Piety is advanced; Truth preserved, Tranquility settled, Privilege bounded, Innocency protected, Learning encouraged, our Persons secured from Violence, and our Estates from Plunder.
It's by your Administration alone that Piety is advanced; Truth preserved, Tranquillity settled, Privilege bounded, Innocency protected, Learning encouraged, our Persons secured from Violence, and our Estates from Plunder.
and therefore 'tis necessary that I advise you in a Matter of so great Weight, to be careful and circumspect how you behave your selves, in the Management of so great a Charge;
and Therefore it's necessary that I Advice you in a Matter of so great Weight, to be careful and circumspect how you behave your selves, in the Management of so great a Charge;
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I doubt not, but were I your King personally upon the Bench with you, no Judgment which was evidently false, would either for Favor or Affection, Lucre or Interest, proceed out of your Lips. Yet alas!
I doubt not, but were I your King personally upon the Bench with you, no Judgement which was evidently false, would either for Favour or Affection, Lucre or Interest, proceed out of your Lips. Yet alas!
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what am I when compared to the great King of Heaven and Earth? I can 'tis true at my pleasure send you a Quietus, but what is that to the Terrors of the Omnipotent Jehovah, who when provoked is a consuming Fire? and who will most certainly summons you before the Tribunal of Heaven, call you to a strict Account,
what am I when compared to the great King of Heaven and Earth? I can it's true At my pleasure send you a Quietus, but what is that to the Terrors of the Omnipotent Jehovah, who when provoked is a consuming Fire? and who will most Certainly summons you before the Tribunal of Heaven, call you to a strict Account,
or never so lofty, God judgeth not according to outward appearance, but judgeth righteous Judgment, and from the Equitableness of those proceedings, no Interest or Passion, no gilded Title or honorable Employ, no Trust or Ability can divert him;
or never so lofty, God Judgeth not according to outward appearance, but Judgeth righteous Judgement, and from the Equitableness of those proceedings, not Interest or Passion, no gilded Title or honourable Employ, no Trust or Ability can divert him;
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for you judge not for Man, but for the Lord, who is with you in the Judgment &c. This is briefly the Paraphrase of the Text, which suggests unto us these following Particulars. I.
for you judge not for Man, but for the Lord, who is with you in the Judgement etc. This is briefly the paraphrase of the Text, which suggests unto us these following Particulars. I.
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but in the treating of them, I found my Meditations croud in so thick upon me, that (for fear of being too tedious) I was obliged to confine my self to speak only to the Two former of them. I.
but in the treating of them, I found my Meditations crowd in so thick upon me, that (for Fear of being too tedious) I was obliged to confine my self to speak only to the Two former of them. I.
And for this Reason it is, that the Greek Fathers do frequently denominate Magistrates NONLATINALPHABET, Coassessors with God in the Throne of Judgment.
And for this Reason it is, that the Greek Father's do frequently denominate Magistrates, Co-assessors with God in the Throne of Judgement.
but they as his Stewards, Deputies or Lieutenants, are substituted to represent him, in administring Justice and Equity, maintaining Order and supporting Peace, among the Children Men, helping them to right who suffer wrong, justifying the righteous and condemning the wicked. Deut. 25.1.
but they as his Stewards, Deputies or Lieutenants, Are substituted to represent him, in administering justice and Equity, maintaining Order and supporting Peace, among the Children Men, helping them to right who suffer wrong, justifying the righteous and condemning the wicked. Deuteronomy 25.1.
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If the thief be not found, then the master of the house shall be brought unto the Judges, those were the Gods before mentioned; thus again Psal. 86.6. I have said ye are Gods, NONLATINALPHABET Gods, i. e.
If the thief be not found, then the master of the house shall be brought unto the Judges, those were the God's before mentioned; thus again Psalm 86.6. I have said you Are God's, God's, i. e.
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And 'tis a most remarkable place to our purpose, which we have from the Mouth of God himself, Exod. 4.16. where speaking to Moses he saith Thou shalt be to him NONLATINALPHABET a God, which the Seventy render thus, NONLATINALPHABET.
And it's a most remarkable place to our purpose, which we have from the Mouth of God himself, Exod 4.16. where speaking to Moses he Says Thou shalt be to him a God, which the Seventy render thus,.
I have given the Power of Life and Death into thine Hands, I have placed thee in his Throne, in his Authority who judgeth right; I have substituted thee chief Agent in this weighty Matter.
I have given the Power of Life and Death into thine Hands, I have placed thee in his Throne, in his authority who Judgeth right; I have substituted thee chief Agent in this weighty Matter.
But that which will clear the point most effectually, is what is recorded in Psal. 82.1. God standeth in the congregation of the mighty, he is a Judge among Gods;
But that which will clear the point most effectually, is what is recorded in Psalm 82.1. God Stands in the congregation of the mighty, he is a Judge among God's;
But yet I hope it may not be unbecoming this place or this Assembly, if I a little descant upon those two Cardinal Attributes of God, which he exerciseth as a Judge, viz. His Justice and his Mercy, and leave it to your particular Breast, to consider how far you are concerned to Copy after so fair an Original.
But yet I hope it may not be unbecoming this place or this Assembly, if I a little descant upon those two Cardinal Attributes of God, which he Exerciseth as a Judge, viz. His justice and his Mercy, and leave it to your particular Breast, to Consider how Far you Are concerned to Copy After so fair an Original.
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Surely he will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment, &c. Job 34.12. For who ever perisht beìng innocent, or where were the righteous cut off? Job 4.7.
Surely he will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgement, etc. Job 34.12. For who ever perished beìng innocent, or where were the righteous Cut off? Job 4.7.
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All his ways are Righteousness and Truth, and the Man that is not upright, be he what he will, must tremble at his Bar. There the poor helpless Orphan shall have his complaint heard,
All his ways Are Righteousness and Truth, and the Man that is not upright, be he what he will, must tremble At his Bar. There the poor helpless Orphan shall have his complaint herd,
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It is recorded of Cesar, that in hearing of a Cause betwixt Cassius and Brutus, he confessed, Melior causa Cassii, sed denegare Bruto nihil possit; That Cassius had Justice on his side,
It is recorded of Cesar, that in hearing of a Cause betwixt Cassius and Brutus, he confessed, Melior causa Cassii, sed denegare Bruto nihil possit; That Cassius had justice on his side,
It is an Observation as old as Tully, Ingentes divitiae judiciorum religionem veritatemque solent perfringere; which I shall chuse to explain by the Mouth of God himself, Deut. 16.19. A gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.
It is an Observation as old as Tully, ingentes divitiae judiciorum religionem veritatemque solent perfringere; which I shall choose to explain by the Mouth of God himself, Deuteronomy 16.19. A gift does blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.
It is true indeed, Interest is the great Wheel of Motion in this lower Orb, the Ploughman and Mechanick, the Soldier and the Merchant, the Lawyer and the Statesman, the Politician and the Magistrate,
It is true indeed, Interest is the great Wheel of Motion in this lower Orb, the Ploughman and Mechanic, the Soldier and the Merchant, the Lawyer and the Statesman, the Politician and the Magistrate,
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But yet that Person who justifies the Wicked for Reward, and by that means takes away the righteousness of the Righteous from him, deviates from the Rules of his great Master, whom he personates, who hath without any reserve declared, that The wickedness of the Wicked shall be upon him,
But yet that Person who Justifies the Wicked for Reward, and by that means Takes away the righteousness of the Righteous from him, deviates from the Rules of his great Master, whom he personates, who hath without any reserve declared, that The wickedness of the Wicked shall be upon him,
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will Agag 's fatter Cattle be to him a Peace Offering, or will the richest Oblations of the Sinner, be grateful in his Eye? No, To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to him than sacrifice. Prov. 21.3. and in these he hath more pleasure than in Burnt Offerings for sin. Heb. 10.6.
will Agag is fatter Cattle be to him a Peace Offering, or will the Richest Oblations of the Sinner, be grateful in his Eye? No, To do Justice and judgement is more acceptable to him than sacrifice. Curae 21.3. and in these he hath more pleasure than in Burned Offerings for since. Hebrew 10.6.
nor will he wink at a false Verdict, in the behalf of the Defendant, for all the Riches of Licinius or Achoemenes. For the righteous Lord loveth righteousness,
nor will he wink At a false Verdict, in the behalf of the Defendant, for all the Riches of Licinius or Achoemenes. For the righteous Lord loves righteousness,
and his eyes behold the thing that is upright, yea his eyes are always open to the righteous, and his Hands always ready to deal to every man according to the fruit of his doings. Jer. 17.10. But then.
and his eyes behold the thing that is upright, yea his eyes Are always open to the righteous, and his Hands always ready to deal to every man according to the fruit of his doings. Jer. 17.10. But then.
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whereas Earthly Judges are oblig'd to pass Sentence Secundum allegata & probata; yet Mercy being the Triumphant Attribute of Heaven, 'tis fit that they, who personate God in his Justice, should in some measure tread in the steps of his Compassion too,
whereas Earthly Judges Are obliged to pass Sentence Secundum allegata & Approved; yet Mercy being the Triumphant Attribute of Heaven, it's fit that they, who personate God in his justice, should in Some measure tread in the steps of his Compassion too,
but hath Recourse to a Geometrical Proportion, and either increases or abates his Inflictions as it suits to his Justice, intermixed with his Mercy, and directed by his Wisdom; as for instance.
but hath Recourse to a Geometrical Proportion, and either increases or abates his Inflictions as it suits to his justice, intermixed with his Mercy, and directed by his Wisdom; as for instance.
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Here, tho the Sin be the same in several Persons, yet these Circumstances will engage God to exert his Mercy more largely towards one than towards the other:
Here, though the since be the same in several Persons, yet these circumstances will engage God to exert his Mercy more largely towards one than towards the other:
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He weighs the way to his Indignation, considers each Punctilio of the fault, and catches at every Circumstance which will open a Door to the poor Offender:
He weighs the Way to his Indignation, considers each Punctilio of the fault, and Catches At every Circumstance which will open a Door to the poor Offender:
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He especially shews Mercy to those who are not able to do themselves Justice, and will relieve the oppressed innocent out of his hands who is too strong for him.
He especially shows Mercy to those who Are not able to do themselves justice, and will relieve the oppressed innocent out of his hands who is too strong for him.
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These are briefly the Rules, This the Method, which God Almighty follows in the Exercise of his Justice and his Merty. To which I might add several weighty Reasons to move you to go and do likewise;
These Are briefly the Rules, This the Method, which God Almighty follows in the Exercise of his justice and his Mercy. To which I might add several weighty Reasons to move you to go and do likewise;
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NONLATINALPHABET, Justin Mart; God hath given you his own Honour, his own Place, his own Name; therefore do you judg the People, as he himself would judg them.
, Justin Mars; God hath given you his own Honour, his own Place, his own Name; Therefore do you judge the People, as he himself would judge them.
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But I shall insist on that part of Regard which is due to them as Vice Gods, in order to the promoting Justice and the advancement of Truth and Judgment.
But I shall insist on that part of Regard which is due to them as Vice God's, in order to the promoting justice and the advancement of Truth and Judgement.
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And herein every man ought to consider, whether, if God were in Peron upon the Bench, he would dare to give that Almighty Being the trouble of deciding that Cause, in which he knew in Point of Justice, a Verdict ought to brought against him.
And herein every man ought to Consider, whither, if God were in Peron upon the Bench, he would Dare to give that Almighty Being the trouble of deciding that Cause, in which he knew in Point of justice, a Verdict ought to brought against him.
Would a Defendant put in a Plea, which would appear evidently unjust in the Eye of that Judg who seeth all things? Or would a Witness attest that which his Conscience told him was an untruth, were he to Swear in the visible Presence of that God, who hath enjoyn'd him not to bare false Witness against his Neighbour? Would an Advocate call good Evil, or evil Good, would he by a sly Suggestion endeavour to enervate the Sinews of the Law, did he really see God in the Court;
Would a Defendant put in a Plea, which would appear evidently unjust in the Eye of that Judge who sees all things? Or would a Witness attest that which his Conscience told him was an untruth, were he to Swear in the visible Presence of that God, who hath enjoined him not to bore false Witness against his Neighbour? Would an Advocate call good Evil, or evil Good, would he by a sly Suggestion endeavour to enervate the Sinews of the Law, did he really see God in the Court;
or supplant and undermine the Truth, to obtain either Interest or Reputation to himself? These things would not be done if God were in Court in some visible Schechinah;
or supplant and undermine the Truth, to obtain either Interest or Reputation to himself? These things would not be done if God were in Court in Some visible Shechinah;
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we may suppose that he will reason with us in those Words of our Saviour in another Case, In as much as you did it unto one of these, you did it unto me, Math. 25.40. In that you have gone about to stop the Current of Justice, and to turn judgment into wormwood, Amos 5.7. by glossing over a bad Cause with the Paint of Insincerity an Falshood;
we may suppose that he will reason with us in those Words of our Saviour in Another Case, In as much as you did it unto one of these, you did it unto me, Math. 25.40. In that you have gone about to stop the Current of justice, and to turn judgement into wormwood, Amos 5.7. by glossing over a bad Cause with the Paint of Insincerity an Falsehood;
I am not ignorant that many Learned Commentators have interpreted these words, is with you in the judgment, in a twofold Acceptation First, That he is with them to take notice of and eye all their Proceedings.
I am not ignorant that many Learned Commentators have interpreted these words, is with you in the judgement, in a twofold Acceptation First, That he is with them to take notice of and eye all their Proceedings.
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But I shall for Brevity sake, confine my self at this time to speak to these words only in the former Sense, that being most suitable to strike all that are concern'd in this publick Solemnity, into an awful Reverence of that great Judg of Heaven and Earth, by reason of his immediate Presence in the midst of them.
But I shall for Brevity sake, confine my self At this time to speak to these words only in the former Sense, that being most suitable to strike all that Are concerned in this public Solemnity, into an awful reverence of that great Judge of Heaven and Earth, by reason of his immediate Presence in the midst of them.
It was wholsom Advice that one gave to his lewd Friend, That he should have the Picture of his grave and serious Father in the Room where he was wont to celebrate his Debauches;
It was wholesome advice that one gave to his lewd Friend, That he should have the Picture of his grave and serious Father in the Room where he was wont to celebrate his Debauches;
And to the same purpose Seneca advised Lucilius, to fix the Idea of some grave Person a Cato or a Laelius before him, as a very convincing Method to restrain him from Vanity and Excess.
And to the same purpose Senecca advised Lucilius, to fix the Idea of Some grave Person a Cato or a Laelius before him, as a very convincing Method to restrain him from Vanity and Excess.
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To which I might add that of Zeno, who being ask'd by his Friends how they might keep themselves in a regular and due Order when he was gone, he made this reply, Si me presentem semper putetis;
To which I might add that of Zeno, who being asked by his Friends how they might keep themselves in a regular and due Order when he was gone, he made this reply, Si me presentem semper putetis;
But we who live under the Dispensation of the Gospel have no need of such Foreign Exhortation as these, we have a more sure word of Prophecy, which does direct us to level our Thoughts and fix our Apprehensions upon an Object infinitely surmounting those in prophane Story.
But we who live under the Dispensation of the Gospel have no need of such Foreign Exhortation as these, we have a more sure word of Prophecy, which does Direct us to level our Thoughts and fix our Apprehensions upon an Object infinitely surmounting those in profane Story.
Heb. 4.12, 13. And that no man let his attempts be never so earnest, can hide himself or his Actions in secret places, that this Lord shall not see them. Jer. 23.24.
Hebrew 4.12, 13. And that no man let his attempts be never so earnest, can hide himself or his Actions in secret places, that this Lord shall not see them. Jer. 23.24.
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or suborn'd in a corner? To what purpose is the smothering your Falshood from the eye of Men, when it is seen and view'd by that great God, who knoweth all the hearts of the children of men, 1 Kings 8.39. and the secrets thereof, Ps. 44.21. It is an ingenious Comparison, (and very well suits this Case) which is put by a modern Writer.
or suborned in a corner? To what purpose is the smothering your Falsehood from the eye of Men, when it is seen and viewed by that great God, who Knoweth all the hearts of the children of men, 1 Kings 8.39. and the secrets thereof, Ps. 44.21. It is an ingenious Comparison, (and very well suits this Case) which is put by a modern Writer.
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and from thence looking down upon you, curiously observing how you demean your selves, and closely pursuing you with his awful Eye, through all your dark Retreats and Privacies;
and from thence looking down upon you, curiously observing how you demean your selves, and closely pursuing you with his awful Eye, through all your dark Retreats and Privacies;
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could you imagine your selves to be any where secure in your Wickedness, while you saw your selves uncovered to his Allseeing Eye, to which your Closets lie as open as your Halls,
could you imagine your selves to be any where secure in your Wickedness, while you saw your selves uncovered to his All-seeing Eye, to which your Closets lie as open as your Halls,
And so if God be in your Court in an invisible manner, and you are not able to see him through that thick Curtain of Matter, which is drawn between you and his spiritual Essence;
And so if God be in your Court in an invisible manner, and you Are not able to see him through that thick Curtain of Matter, which is drawn between you and his spiritual Essence;
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and therefore must expect to have a very severe Sentence passed upon him, when he gives up his Accounts to that God, who was an Eye-witness of his Failures. To conclude;
and Therefore must expect to have a very severe Sentence passed upon him, when he gives up his Accounts to that God, who was an Eyewitness of his Failures. To conclude;
I remember 'tis recorded of Henry IV. that so great was his Wisdom, so considerable his depth of Knowledg, that 'twas said, that he that would corrupt his Council, must first begin with the King.
I Remember it's recorded of Henry IV. that so great was his Wisdom, so considerable his depth of Knowledge, that 'twas said, that he that would corrupt his Council, must First begin with the King.
And blessed be God, we may as truly say that our Laws are so exactly contrived, our Courts so well filled with Men of Politie and profound Parts, that he that would pervert Judgment must begin with the Bench;
And blessed be God, we may as truly say that our Laws Are so exactly contrived, our Courts so well filled with Men of Polity and profound Parts, that he that would pervert Judgement must begin with the Bench;
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or Advocate, as that a Cause shall suffer without the Knowledg of the Judge, who like Solomon, will in all probability find out the Fallacy, under the most close Disguise.
or Advocate, as that a Cause shall suffer without the Knowledge of the Judge, who like Solomon, will in all probability find out the Fallacy, under the most close Disguise.
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And therefore give me leave my Lord to add, that if you be not wanting to your self and to us, we may be assured, that Justice will run down like a mighty Torrent,
And Therefore give me leave my Lord to add, that if you be not wanting to your self and to us, we may be assured, that justice will run down like a mighty Torrent,
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do no wrong, do no violence to the stranger, neither shed innocent blood in this place. Jer. 22.1. &c. Ezek. 42.27. but defend the poor and fatherless, do justice to the afflicted and needy, and rid them out of the hand of the wicked;
do no wrong, do no violence to the stranger, neither shed innocent blood in this place. Jer. 22.1. etc. Ezekiel 42.27. but defend the poor and fatherless, do Justice to the afflicted and needy, and rid them out of the hand of the wicked;
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and in all your Proceedings, both Judicial and Criminal, Take heed what you do, for ye judge not for man but for the Lord, who is with you in the judgment:
and in all your Proceedings, both Judicial and Criminal, Take heed what you do, for you judge not for man but for the Lord, who is with you in the judgement:
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Deut. 1. v. 17. NONLATINALPHABET. i. e. Judicium est Dei & Deo utroque enim modo reddi forest, commendatum vobis est a Deo & Dei nomine illud administratis
Deuteronomy 1. v. 17.. i. e. Judicium est Dei & God utroque enim modo reddi forest, commendatum vobis est a God & Dei nomine illud administratis
