The dangerous rule, or, A sermon preached at Clonmel in the province of Munster in Ireland, upon Aug. 3, 1657 before the reverend judges for that circuit by S.L., Master in Arts, and lately fellow of C.C.C. in Oxon.
WHere the word of a king is, there is power. If David said it, who durst contradict it? The Son's Precept, Eccles. 8.4. was but a Transcript of the Father's Practice:
WHere the word of a King is, there is power. If David said it, who durst contradict it? The Son's Precept, Eccles. 8.4. was but a Transcript of the Father's Practice:
then David 's ratifying his former princely Act of Grace and free Donation, recorded, chap. 9.9, 10. But we must beg leave at present to dissent from these,
then David is ratifying his former princely Act of Grace and free Donation, recorded, chap. 9.9, 10. But we must beg leave At present to dissent from these,
In the words now read unto you, there are these Branches. 1. A Controversie decided betwixt Ziba and Mephibosheth. 2. The matter both of this Decision and Controversie;
In the words now read unto you, there Are these Branches. 1. A Controversy decided betwixt Ziba and Mephibosheth. 2. The matter both of this Decision and Controversy;
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he had forfeited all. 3. The Judge, and 'twas David, a wise and holy Man, one after God's own Heart, Act. 13.22. one deeply engaged, both by Friendship and Covenant, to Jonathan and his Seed, 1 Sam. 20.15, 42. 4. The Definitive, though most unjust Sentence, That the Plaintiff and Defendant should part stakes:
he had forfeited all. 3. The Judge, and 'twas David, a wise and holy Man, one After God's own Heart, Act. 13.22. one deeply engaged, both by Friendship and Covenant, to Johnathan and his Seed, 1 Sam. 20.15, 42. 4. The Definitive, though most unjust Sentence, That the Plaintiff and Defendant should part stakes:
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together with his plausible management of those his Calumnies: and probable Slanders, if subtilly order'd, with over-credulous Judges, do very easily pass for Truths.
together with his plausible management of those his Calumnies: and probable Slanders, if subtly ordered, with overcredulous Judges, do very Easily pass for Truths.
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2. The Causa Proegumena, was that Arbitrary, yet lame Rule by which David proceeded; this not being, what it ought to have been, the known Laws of that Commonwealth;
2. The Causa Prolegomena, was that Arbitrary, yet lame Rule by which David proceeded; this not being, what it ought to have been, the known Laws of that Commonwealth;
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for both seem lapp'd up in the Prologue prefixed to his Decision, Why speakest thou any more of thy matters? thou knowest we have more weighty Affairs now in hand, which would not be thus interrupted:
for both seem lapped up in the Prologue prefixed to his Decision, Why Speakest thou any more of thy matters? thou Knowest we have more weighty Affairs now in hand, which would not be thus interrupted:
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That without the guidance and superintendency of known Laws, the Consciences, even of wise and good men, are but an unsafe Rule in matters of Judicature.
That without the guidance and superintendency of known Laws, the Consciences, even of wise and good men, Are but an unsafe Rule in matters of Judicature.
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The least David could have done in this Cafe, had the Equity of that known Law, recorded in these words, Life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, Deut. 19.21.
The least David could have done in this Cafe, had the Equity of that known Law, recorded in these words, Life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, Deuteronomy 19.21.
had this, I say, been his Control and Guide, he could not have done less, then restored Mephibosheth to his whole Estate, and hang'd up Ziba for his slanderous Accusation:
had this, I say, been his Control and Guide, he could not have done less, then restored Mephibosheth to his Whole Estate, and hanged up Ziba for his slanderous Accusation:
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And even at this day, among the Turks, the false Witness undergoes that punishment, which the Accused, had the Charge been proved, was liable to suffer.
And even At this day, among the Turks, the false Witness undergoes that punishment, which the Accused, had the Charge been proved, was liable to suffer.
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But no longer to insist upon this Example in the Text it self, our Saviour seems to justifie the Truth of this Proposition, while he refuses to act by so Arbitrary a Rule,
But no longer to insist upon this Exampl in the Text it self, our Saviour seems to justify the Truth of this Proposition, while he refuses to act by so Arbitrary a Rule,
for me thinks we may so understand him, Luke 12.13, 14. Who made me a Judge or a Divider over you? As if he had said, You know I am not entrusted with the management of those Laws, by which Controversies about Meum & Tuum ought to be decided;
for me thinks we may so understand him, Lycia 12.13, 14. Who made me a Judge or a Divider over you? As if he had said, You know I am not Entrusted with the management of those Laws, by which Controversies about Meum & Tuum ought to be decided;
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The last Proof I shall trouble you with at this time, shall be that rash and rigorous Sentence denounc'd against the Samaritans, by James and John, Luk. 9.54.
The last Proof I shall trouble you with At this time, shall be that rash and rigorous Sentence denounced against the Samaritans, by James and John, Luk. 9.54.
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how do the Consciences of these men, though Christ's own Disciples, like Sulphurous Aetna, belch our flames? how gladly could they have transformed that Samaritan Village, into another Sodom? yea, what satisfaction to them,
how do the Consciences of these men, though Christ's own Disciples, like Sulphurous Aetna, belch our flames? how gladly could they have transformed that Samaritan Village, into Another Sodom? yea, what satisfaction to them,
did she not then give sufficient proof what a dangerous Pilot we were like to find her? In what an insolent and furious manner began she to invade our Rights, both as Christians & as Men? Had her Magisterial Dictates stood, our two standing Ordinances must have fallen;
did she not then give sufficient proof what a dangerous Pilot we were like to find her? In what an insolent and furious manner began she to invade our Rights, both as Christians & as Men? Had her Magisterial Dictates stood, our two standing Ordinances must have fallen;
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our Eloquent Orators, and Learned Councellors, had been numbered among unnecessaries: in England, our Books, our Colledges had been burn'd; in Ireland, drown'd: here a Deluge;
our Eloquent Orators, and Learned Councillors, had been numbered among unnecessaries: in England, our Books, our Colleges had been burned; in Ireland, drowned: Here a Deluge;
men not onely straitning their Bowels, and refusing to give; but widening their Arms with resolution, to take away what our pious Ancestors had bestowed.
men not only straightening their Bowels, and refusing to give; but widening their Arms with resolution, to take away what our pious Ancestors had bestowed.
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The first is taken from known Laws, what they are. And why may I not call them the very Heart and Soul of a Commonwealth, the Hinges upon which it turns,
The First is taken from known Laws, what they Are. And why may I not call them the very Heart and Soul of a Commonwealth, the Hinges upon which it turns,
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whence some will have the Rules of Musick called NONLATINALPHABET and doubtless the ravishing Melody of Orpheus his Harp, was no other then the harmonious murmur of wholesom Laws, by which he drew Beasts,
whence Some will have the Rules of Music called and doubtless the ravishing Melody of Orpheus his Harp, was no other then the harmonious murmur of wholesome Laws, by which he drew Beasts,
and what a folly to place Conscience, which is but of yesterday, and knows little, in the room of these? Nor may the narrowness of humane Understandings, the weakness of Mens Judgments, derogate from their just Repute;
and what a folly to place Conscience, which is but of yesterday, and knows little, in the room of these? Nor may the narrowness of humane Understandings, the weakness of Men's Judgments, derogate from their just Repute;
I mean, of many well-informed Consciences and Understandings, united in a glittering Constellation; and sitting in Council for their Good, who live under their Influence:
I mean, of many well-informed Consciences and Understandings, united in a glittering Constellation; and sitting in Council for their Good, who live under their Influence:
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to contemn the twisted strength of known Laws, those well-compacted Combinations of Conscience and Judgment; and above these, to exalt the shallow capacities of single men;
to contemn the twisted strength of known Laws, those well-compacted Combinations of Conscience and Judgement; and above these, to exalt the shallow capacities of single men;
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I never think of this Design, and its Promoters, how handsomely they laboured to cheat us of our Laws, (the only Guardians of our Estates and Lives) but it mindes me of the Wolf in the Fable, who advis'd the Sheep to dismiss their Dogs, that he at pleasure might devour them.
I never think of this Design, and its Promoters, how handsomely they laboured to cheat us of our Laws, (the only Guardians of our Estates and Lives) but it minds me of the Wolf in the Fable, who advised the Sheep to dismiss their Dogs, that he At pleasure might devour them.
If any should here object those mischiefs which too often have attended Laws; that, like the Bramble, they tear the Fleece, rather then shelter the Sheep:
If any should Here Object those mischiefs which too often have attended Laws; that, like the Bramble, they tear the Fleece, rather then shelter the Sheep:
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that they serve onely to perplex poor men; and are themselves wrested by the wealthier; or, as Spiders Webs, catch lesser Flyes, while the greater escape:
that they serve only to perplex poor men; and Are themselves wrested by the wealthier; or, as Spiders Webs, catch lesser Flies, while the greater escape:
and Food of precious Souls, the Scripture it self, which some wrest to their own and others destruction, 2 Pet. 3.16. Besides, the Evils before alledged, cannot in Equity be charged upon the Rule;
and Food of precious Souls, the Scripture it self, which Some wrest to their own and Others destruction, 2 Pet. 3.16. Beside, the Evils before alleged, cannot in Equity be charged upon the Rule;
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for we shall by and by shew you, that Conscience, even in wise and good men, is, 1. a subordinate; 2. a flexible; 3. a defective; 4. an uncertain; 5. an arbitrary Rule:
for we shall by and by show you, that Conscience, even in wise and good men, is, 1. a subordinate; 2. a flexible; 3. a defective; 4. an uncertain; 5. an arbitrary Rule:
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and to examine matters of weight and intricacy, (and that matters of Judicature are such, we shall shew anon;) by some feeble Glimmerings, and faint Reflections;
and to examine matters of weight and intricacy, (and that matters of Judicature Are such, we shall show anon;) by Some feeble Glimmerings, and faint Reflections;
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what were more imprudent and pernicious? Philosophers have called the Will, caeca Potentia; and without the Understanding, Conscience is but mera impotentia. Indeed, there is no such distinct faculty in the reasonable Soul;
what were more imprudent and pernicious? Philosophers have called the Will, caeca Potentia; and without the Understanding, Conscience is but Mera Impotence. Indeed, there is no such distinct faculty in the reasonable Soul;
Its two most proper and principal Operations, NONLATINALPHABET, & NONLATINALPHABET, what are they, but the intellectus practicus, recoyling upon it self? Its NONLATINALPHABET, what is that,
Its two most proper and principal Operations,, &, what Are they, but the Intellectus Practicus, recoiling upon it self? Its, what is that,
but an applicatory contemplation of those Rules by which it esteems it self obliged to act? Nor can Conscience thus look forward upon its Law, or backward upon it self;
but an applicatory contemplation of those Rules by which it esteems it self obliged to act? Nor can Conscience thus look forward upon its Law, or backward upon it self;
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as if there could be a NONLATINALPHABET, or NONLATINALPHABET, without a NONLATINALPHABET an excusing or accusing our selves, without the knowledge of those divine Truths, which must measure our actions:
as if there could be a, or, without a an excusing or accusing our selves, without the knowledge of those divine Truths, which must measure our actions:
This is the first Reason drawn from Conscience. Conscience is a very flexible Rule, 'tis pliable to every passion; 'tis easily tainted with prejudice; 'tis byassed by self-interest:
This is the First Reason drawn from Conscience. Conscience is a very flexible Rule, it's pliable to every passion; it's Easily tainted with prejudice; it's biased by self-interest:
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his gentle Reproof, how ill did it become their horrid and notorious Practises? how far was it beneath the just rigour of those holy Laws, which they had transgressed? what dishonour brought it to the Name of God? what Judgements upon his people? The vilest Miscreants, what Encouragement would they take in their wickedness, were Conscience only to be their Judge? how would base Natures presume to bribe it with their tears? and how apt were it to be so dealt with? I have often observed, (and do think it is not the least Ground of that experimented Maxim, Sanguis Martyrum est semen Ecclesiae ) that Misery will extract Compassion towards our most bloody Enemies, our greatest Opposites:
his gentle Reproof, how ill did it become their horrid and notorious Practises? how Far was it beneath the just rigour of those holy Laws, which they had transgressed? what dishonour brought it to the Name of God? what Judgments upon his people? The Vilest Miscreants, what Encouragement would they take in their wickedness, were Conscience only to be their Judge? how would base Nature's presume to bribe it with their tears? and how apt were it to be so dealt with? I have often observed, (and do think it is not the least Ground of that experimented Maxim, Sanguis Martyrs est semen Ecclesiae) that Misery will extract Compassion towards our most bloody Enemies, our greatest Opposites:
David is so byassed by the Servants precedent Information, that the greatest satisfaction his Master, whom he had slandered, can expect, is to come off with loss:
David is so biased by the Servants precedent Information, that the greatest satisfaction his Master, whom he had slandered, can expect, is to come off with loss:
and knows not how to undeceive himself, unless he change his medium: so doth David 's Conscience, being thus tainted, judge Mephibosheth's righteous Cause of its own colour.
and knows not how to undeceive himself, unless he change his medium: so does David is Conscience, being thus tainted, judge Mephibosheth's righteous Cause of its own colour.
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when they perceive it either to concern themselves, or any who could but purchase their Favour? Have you read that story concerning Judah and Tamar? Gen. 38. and did you observe how suddenly his Judgement varied? self-centriety drew Conscience to two opposite Points in an instant:
when they perceive it either to concern themselves, or any who could but purchase their Favour? Have you read that story Concerning Judah and Tamar? Gen. 38. and did you observe how suddenly his Judgement varied? self-centriety drew Conscience to two opposite Points in an instant:
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now proved Increst) how easily did this Judge remit the punishment? Were Conscience ever so quick-sighted; (though we shall anon prove its eyes to be but dim) could it,
now proved Increased) how Easily did this Judge remit the punishment? Were Conscience ever so quick-sighted; (though we shall anon prove its eyes to be but dim) could it,
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And how dangerous were it in the midst of a troubled Ocean, to sail by a Weather-cock-Needle? How impossible for the most skilful Artist to work exactly by a Leaden-Rule?
And how dangerous were it in the midst of a troubled Ocean, to sail by a Weather-cock-Needle? How impossible for the most skilful Artist to work exactly by a Leaden-Rule?
If with a strong Hand you strike a Ball against the Floor, visible Experience will shew you, that it makes not its Rebounds with so forcible a motion as it was carried thither.
If with a strong Hand you strike a Ball against the Floor, visible Experience will show you, that it makes not its Rebounds with so forcible a motion as it was carried thither.
How few are there that understand what recta ratio means? Do not the Wisest see weakness enough in themselves to make them blush? How easily doth the next plausible Author,
How few Are there that understand what Recta ratio means? Do not the Wisest see weakness enough in themselves to make them blush? How Easily does the next plausible Author,
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or able Disputant turn us from what but now we thought, a well-resolved Judgement? Did not the Wise Philosophers bathe themselves in the dirty Puddles of Error? Aristotle votes the World Eternal.
or able Disputant turn us from what but now we Thought, a Well-resolved Judgement? Did not the Wise Philosophers bathe themselves in the dirty Puddles of Error? Aristotle votes the World Eternal.
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In his Opinion, Actaeon 's Dogs, having eaten their Masters Body, might drink up his Soul. We must confess, (for the Word of Truth hath spoken it, Gen. 1.27. compared with Col. 3.10.) that the Image of an Infinite Wisdom, was once imprinted upon the Soul of Man:
In his Opinion, actaeon is Dogs, having eaten their Masters Body, might drink up his Soul. We must confess, (for the Word of Truth hath spoken it, Gen. 1.27. compared with Col. 3.10.) that the Image of an Infinite Wisdom, was once imprinted upon the Soul of Man:
being confined to the dull and dusky Lanthorn of humane Bodies, this Candle of the Lord, (for so the wise Man calls it) is waxen dim, and shines but weakly.
being confined to the dull and dusky Lantern of humane Bodies, this Candle of the Lord, (for so the wise Man calls it) is waxed dim, and shines but weakly.
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if Reason, which is the only Guide to its feet, and Lamp to its paths, be thus over-cast with the shades of Error, without the assistance of known Laws, it can be but an unsafe Rule in matters of Judicature.
if Reason, which is the only Guide to its feet, and Lamp to its paths, be thus overcast with the shades of Error, without the assistance of known Laws, it can be but an unsafe Rule in matters of Judicature.
those very Actions which please themselves, as being correspondent to their own Light, might incense their Rulers. 2. And since Obedience is nothing else but the correspondency of Mens Behavior to the Laws of their Magistrates;
those very Actions which please themselves, as being correspondent to their own Light, might incense their Rulers. 2. And since obedience is nothing Else but the correspondency of Men's Behaviour to the Laws of their Magistrates;
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Not without just cause therefore, hath the Prudence of al Ages, made Promulgation, de essentiâ Legum, this must ingredi Definitionem. Suarez and Aquinas dare not venture upon the description of a Law without it:
Not without just cause Therefore, hath the Prudence of all Ages, made Promulgation, de essentiâ Legume, this must Ingredi Definitionem. Suarez and Aquinas Dare not venture upon the description of a Law without it:
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'tis the publication of Acts and Ordinances, which stamps upon them their commanding power. Subjects till then, are neither bound to own them, nor submit unto them.
it's the publication of Acts and Ordinances, which stamps upon them their commanding power. Subjects till then, Are neither bound to own them, nor submit unto them.
yet was not that so publickly declared till Paul afterwards did it himself, Gal. 5.2, 3. I want time to shew you how the Supreme Legislator hath still divulg'd his Will and Pleasure to his Subjects:
yet was not that so publicly declared till Paul afterwards did it himself, Gal. 5.2, 3. I want time to show you how the Supreme Legislator hath still divulged his Will and Pleasure to his Subject's:
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yea, of necessity make it an Heterogeneous Body: for according to the indifferent capacities of those Men who were to judge, 'twould be partly Hay, and partly Stubble;
yea, of necessity make it an Heterogeneous Body: for according to the indifferent capacities of those Men who were to judge, 'twould be partly Hay, and partly Stubble;
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and the compositum cannot be unum quid, where the form is multiplex. I remember an Exercitator in these times, hath urg'd this Argument against the erecting of Judiciary Courts in each County;
and the compositum cannot be Unum quid, where the from is multiplex. I Remember an Exercitator in these times, hath urged this Argument against the erecting of Judiciary Courts in each County;
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what this Magistrate enjoyns as a Duty, another, living perhaps in the same Town, whose Conscience is of a larger or more contracted size, shall forbid as a Vice:
what this Magistrate enjoins as a Duty, Another, living perhaps in the same Town, whose Conscience is of a larger or more contracted size, shall forbid as a Vice:
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Conscience is most arbitrary Rule: were a Judge confin'd to no other Bound, since this and the Will lie cloyster'd up in the same Breast, he might pretend the one,
Conscience is most arbitrary Rule: were a Judge confined to no other Bound, since this and the Will lie cloistered up in the same Breast, he might pretend the one,
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Did I say, their Wills? yea, their vilest Corruptions. David 's Lust must be Joab 's Law, and Uriah 's Death, 2. Sam. 11.15. The Envy of some, and the Ambition of others, would be the poor Plaintiff's non ultra, like the Decrees of the Medes and Persians, unalterable.
Did I say, their Wills? yea, their Vilest Corruptions. David is Lust must be Joab is Law, and Uriah is Death, 2. Sam. 11.15. The Envy of Some, and the Ambition of Others, would be the poor Plaintiff's non ultra, like the Decrees of the Medes and Persians, unalterable.
And what insufferable enormities would this of necessity produce? To enthrone Conscience in the Seats of Judicature, were to put so unlimitted a Power into the hands of ordinary Men,
And what insufferable enormities would this of necessity produce? To enthrone Conscience in the Seats of Judicature, were to put so unlimited a Power into the hands of ordinary Men,
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yet the manner of their Condemnation, were enough to make the most innocent Subjects tremble. Were Conscience the only Rule in matters of Judicature, the description of an Heathen Tyrant,
yet the manner of their Condemnation, were enough to make the most innocent Subject's tremble. Were Conscience the only Rule in matters of Judicature, the description of an Heathen Tyrant,
And have you read their Pressures who live in the Torrid Zone of the Turkish Empire, who sweat and sigh under the weight of that Iron Scepter, which is weilded by the Ottoman Race, where the Sultan's Nod is enough to strangle the Greatest Persons in his Dominions? why know, that to invest Conscience with the forementioned Authority, were to place a Monarch equally absolute in each petty Jurisdiction.
And have you read their Pressures who live in the Torrid Zone of the Turkish Empire, who sweat and sighs under the weight of that Iron Sceptre, which is wielded by the Ottoman Raze, where the Sultan's Nod is enough to strangle the Greatest Persons in his Dominions? why know, that to invest Conscience with the forementioned authority, were to place a Monarch equally absolute in each Petty Jurisdiction.
The third is taken from our Judges, or the Managers of this unsafe Rule, What they may be: And although we have hitherto supposed them to be Davids for Piety,
The third is taken from our Judges, or the Managers of this unsafe Rule, What they may be: And although we have hitherto supposed them to be Davids for Piety,
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yea, some perhaps, no less forlorn in Practice and Principles, then those foretold by Christ, John 16.2. who shall think the Blood of God's faithful Servants, a well-pleasing Sacrifice:
yea, Some perhaps, no less forlorn in Practice and Principles, then those foretold by christ, John 16.2. who shall think the Blood of God's faithful Servants, a Well-pleasing Sacrifice:
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but whatsoever is most dear unto them, falls under the Jurisdiction of their Magistrates: and that Fence will not become our Closets, which may yet secure our Gardens:
but whatsoever is most dear unto them, falls under the Jurisdiction of their Magistrates: and that Fence will not become our Closets, which may yet secure our Gardens:
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'twill be dangerous leaving this Breath arbitrary or subject to no other Check but that of Conscience, a Rule which cannot be measur'd by any other above, or without it self.
it'll be dangerous leaving this Breath arbitrary or Subject to no other Check but that of Conscience, a Rule which cannot be measured by any other above, or without it self.
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The fifth and last Argument to prove Conscience without Laws an unsafe Rule, &c. is taken from some grand Inconveniences which would follow upon this (I mean, besides those which may be rationally drawn from what we have said already) and they are among many others these three.
The fifth and last Argument to prove Conscience without Laws an unsafe Rule, etc. is taken from Some grand Inconveniences which would follow upon this (I mean, beside those which may be rationally drawn from what we have said already) and they Are among many Others these three.
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1. Were the known Laws of a Nation cancell'd, the Jus positivum laid aside, and Conscience seated in its Room; this would inevitably drive us to the Judicial or Moral Law, or else to the Scripture it self,
1. Were the known Laws of a nation canceled, the Jus positivum laid aside, and Conscience seated in its Room; this would inevitably drive us to the Judicial or Moral Law, or Else to the Scripture it self,
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as our final Umpire in all Contentions; for sin being only the swerving from some received Rule, 1 John 3.4. Rom. 5.13. these Judges, unless some such Rule stand by them, can pass no Judgement upon their own or others Actions.
as our final Umpire in all Contentions; for since being only the swerving from Some received Rule, 1 John 3.4. Rom. 5.13. these Judges, unless Some such Rule stand by them, can pass no Judgement upon their own or Others Actions.
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And should the Magistrate regulate his Conscience by the Judicial Law, how unsuitable were that in many things to the present state of these Nations? Were Theft among us only punished with a restoring fourfold;
And should the Magistrate regulate his Conscience by the Judicial Law, how unsuitable were that in many things to the present state of these nations? Were Theft among us only punished with a restoring fourfold;
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how many thousands may be found, who rather then work, or want, would venture that? If by the Moral Law, without some large and voluminous Comment, (too large, I fear, to be often read) even wise Men would be unable, by its sole Direction, to determine many, yea, most Controversies.
how many thousands may be found, who rather then work, or want, would venture that? If by the Moral Law, without Some large and voluminous Comment, (too large, I Fear, to be often read) even wise Men would be unable, by its sole Direction, to determine many, yea, most Controversies.
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How easily, how often is it abused by the Ignorance of some, and the Corruption of others? VVere the Application of this Righteous Law left to Conscience, the Quakers Dreams might commence uncontrollable Edicts.
How Easily, how often is it abused by the Ignorance of Some, and the Corruption of Others? Were the Application of this Righteous Law left to Conscience, the Quakers Dreams might commence uncontrollable Edicts.
VVere this left to Conscience, Tarquinius his Counsel would be practiced in these Nations; our tallest Poppies, Men of Estates and Eminency, must be cut off:
Were this left to Conscience, Tarquinius his Counsel would be practiced in these nations; our Tallest Poppies, Men of Estates and Eminency, must be Cut off:
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Community, that now exploded Levelling Principle, would resurgere è Sepulchro, rise out of its loathsom Grave, (where long may it lie buried) and tread, what hath hitherto opposed it, under its feet, unless you'll expunge Acts 2.44. which proves, that they parted their Goods, and had all in common.
Community, that now exploded Levelling Principle, would resurgere è Sepulchro, rise out of its loathsome Grave, (where long may it lie buried) and tread, what hath hitherto opposed it, under its feet, unless You'll expunge Acts 2.44. which Proves, that they parted their Goods, and had all in Common.
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Were Conscience once commissioned, to expound and apply Sacred Truths to Civil Matters, how soon would some enlarge the Borders of this Paradox, Dominium fundatur in Gratiâ? Not only Power, but Possession; both a Right to Rule,
Were Conscience once commissioned, to expound and apply Sacred Truths to Civil Matters, how soon would Some enlarge the Borders of this Paradox, Dominium fundatur in Gratiâ? Not only Power, but Possession; both a Right to Rule,
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and Paul tells the Corinthians, that all was theirs, 1 Cor. 3.22. 2. To appoint Conscience without the superintendency of Laws, our Rule in Matters of Judicature, would put the Legislative and the Executive Power, in one and the same hand.
and Paul tells the Corinthians, that all was theirs, 1 Cor. 3.22. 2. To appoint Conscience without the superintendency of Laws, our Rule in Matters of Judicature, would put the Legislative and the Executive Power, in one and the same hand.
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while known Laws, standing in the room of a third Person, even he that feels the smart of these, cannot but applaud their Rectitude, with the faithfulness of his Judge,
while known Laws, standing in the room of a third Person, even he that feels the smart of these, cannot but applaud their Rectitude, with the faithfulness of his Judge,
and quarrels only with the obliquity of his own Actions. 3. To leave Conscience thus independent in Judiciary Proceedings, would render the most unjust Magistrates unaccountable,
and quarrels only with the obliquity of his own Actions. 3. To leave Conscience thus independent in Judiciary Proceedings, would render the most unjust Magistrates unaccountable,
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'tis not for Man to contradict it, since God alone can try the reins, Jer. 17.10. These are the three grand Inconveniences, and our fifth or last Argument.
it's not for Man to contradict it, since God alone can try the reins, Jer. 17.10. These Are the three grand Inconveniences, and our fifth or last Argument.
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Are the Consciences of Wise Men an unsafe Rule? Then hence let me speak one Word to those Honourable and Learned Persons, whom Providence hath appointed to sit in Judgement in this Place, and at this Time.
are the Consciences of Wise Men an unsafe Rule? Then hence let me speak one Word to those Honourable and Learned Persons, whom Providence hath appointed to fit in Judgement in this Place, and At this Time.
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We doubt not, (and let his Name be praised for it) but the Lord hath, in a high measure, bestowed upon you Solomon 's Portion, even wise and understanding Hearts.
We doubt not, (and let his Name be praised for it) but the Lord hath, in a high measure, bestowed upon you Solomon is Portion, even wise and understanding Hearts.
And those that chase the Wilde Boar, must not think to make their pursuit in a straight Line (though that were more beautiful and commodious) but must follow as they are led.
And those that chase the Wild Boar, must not think to make their pursuit in a straight Line (though that were more beautiful and commodious) but must follow as they Are led.
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That Commonwealths may be governed without the known Laws: That consciencious Men, without the guidance and superintendency of these, can steer a State.
That Commonwealths may be governed without the known Laws: That conscientious Men, without the guidance and superintendency of these, can steer a State.
There are some, who (like that traitorous Underminer of his Father's Kingdom, 2 Sam. 15.) do stand in the Gate, wishing that they were Judges in the Land;
There Are Some, who (like that traitorous Underminer of his Father's Kingdom, 2 Sam. 15.) do stand in the Gate, wishing that they were Judges in the Land;
and that Men might bring their Suits to them, for they would do them Justice. But know, that there is much difference between Absolom on Foot, and Absolom on Horseback;
and that Men might bring their Suits to them, for they would do them justice. But know, that there is much difference between Absalom on Foot, and Absalom on Horseback;
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Is the superintendency of Laws so requisite, &c. Then let this encourage Magistrates, both in their Work, and in their Way. In their Work: For this Doctrine speaks it highly necessary. We cannot live; our Commonwealth cannot stand:
Is the superintendency of Laws so requisite, etc. Then let this encourage Magistrates, both in their Work, and in their Way. In their Work: For this Doctrine speaks it highly necessary. We cannot live; our Commonwealth cannot stand:
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Nor may any object, what some have said concerning Natures Law, (from which NONLATINALPHABET, or primary act of Conscience, differs onely ratione ) that this Law is the clearest Light, the best Guide;
Nor may any Object, what Some have said Concerning Nature's Law, (from which, or primary act of Conscience, differs only ratione) that this Law is the Clearest Light, the best Guide;
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Idem beatè vivere & secundum Naturam, ad illius Legem Exemplumque formari sapientia est. But pray who was it that thus commended Nature, but some conceited Stoick;
Idem beatè vivere & secundum Naturam, ad Illius Legem Exemplumque formari sapientia est. But pray who was it that thus commended Nature, but Some conceited Stoic;
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some purblind Heathens, who had lost their eyes with doating so fondly upon so foul a Mistris? Doth not Scripture teach us, that Nature is bruitish, blinde and dark? Doth not Experience teach us, that Conscience is turn'd and Ignis fatuus, and leads us into the paths of Error? 'Twas once indeed a Star of the first Magnitude a bright and shining Taper: But alas!
Some purblind heathens, who had lost their eyes with doting so fondly upon so foul a Mistress? Does not Scripture teach us, that Nature is brutish, blind and dark? Does not Experience teach us, that Conscience is turned and Ignis fatuus, and leads us into the paths of Error? 'Twas once indeed a Star of the First Magnitude a bright and shining Taper: But alas!
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1. Hence we may learn, what pitiful work would wicked Men and Fools have made? what lamentable Stories would a little Experience have told of such? How many Innocents must have groaned under the Pressure of their Ridiculous and Unjust Decrees? If a Sentence so Unreasonable, (as this in our Text) drop from David 's Mouth, what may we expect from Saul ' s? Ziba so far prevail'd with the Former,
1. Hence we may Learn, what pitiful work would wicked Men and Fools have made? what lamentable Stories would a little Experience have told of such? How many Innocents must have groaned under the Pressure of their Ridiculous and Unjust Decrees? If a Sentence so Unreasonable, (as this in our Text) drop from David is Mouth, what may we expect from Saul ' s? Ziba so Far prevailed with the Former,
but Doeg so far with the Latter, as to bereave some Hundreds of their Lives: Fourscore and five of the Lord's Priests may dye their Ephods in their own Blood, 1 Sam. 22. He chose the better part, who desired, rather to Live under the most cruel Tyrant that acted by a Declared Rule,
but Doeg so Far with the Latter, as to bereave Some Hundreds of their Lives: Fourscore and five of the Lord's Priests may die their Ephods in their own Blood, 1 Sam. 22. He chosen the better part, who desired, rather to Live under the most cruel Tyrant that acted by a Declared Rule,
'Tis not long since Wise Men in a Distracted Posture, stood gazing upon each other, listning diligently what horrible Desolations their misguided Zeal would give Birth unto, whose Grand Consultations were,
It's not long since Wise Men in a Distracted Posture, stood gazing upon each other, listening diligently what horrible Desolations their misguided Zeal would give Birth unto, whose Grand Consultations were,
3. Hence we may learn, To bless the Lord for that eminent Assistance and Direction he graciously vouchsafed his Servants lately assembled in Parliament:
3. Hence we may Learn, To bless the Lord for that eminent Assistance and Direction he graciously vouchsafed his Servants lately assembled in Parliament:
To bless the Lord for putting into their hands that Ariadne 's Thread, which hath been their Conduct to so hopeful a Settlement, through the thick Darkness of former and late Confusions:
To bless the Lord for putting into their hands that Ariadne is Thread, which hath been their Conduct to so hopeful a Settlement, through the thick Darkness of former and late Confusions:
Yea, To bless the Lord that out Supreme Magistrate is now a second time engaged by Oath to Manage his Great and Weighty Trust, according to the Laws of this Commonwealth:
Yea, To bless the Lord that out Supreme Magistrate is now a second time engaged by Oath to Manage his Great and Weighty Trust, according to the Laws of this Commonwealth:
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