The honour of the magistrate asserted In a sermon preached at the assizes holden at Lincoln on Monday, March the 23. 1673/4. By Thomas Lodington, M.A. Sometimes fellow of Magdalen Colledge in Cambridge, and now rector of Welby in the county of Lincoln.
MAN, by reason of his discursive Faculty, and that way peculiar to himself, of communicating the Conceptions of his mind by speech, doth naturally desire Society:
MAN, by reason of his discursive Faculty, and that Way peculiar to himself, of communicating the Conceptions of his mind by speech, does naturally desire Society:
And since Sin and Lust have depraved his nature, and Satan hath so inlarged his Empire in the World, that He that departeth from evil maketh himself a prey, as the Prophet speaks, which the Punick Proverb thus expresseth, nisi lupus sis, luporum pradam te esse oportet;
And since since and Lust have depraved his nature, and Satan hath so enlarged his Empire in the World, that He that departeth from evil makes himself a prey, as the Prophet speaks, which the Punic Proverb thus Expresses, nisi lupus sis, luporum pradam te esse oportet;
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that good men, who cannot admit of that way of securing themselves, by joyning themselves into the combinations of evil doers, may enter into mutual associations and confederacies among themselves, the only lawful and availing means to preserve themselves from rapine and violence.
that good men, who cannot admit of that Way of securing themselves, by joining themselves into the combinations of evil doers, may enter into mutual associations and confederacies among themselves, the only lawful and availing means to preserve themselves from rapine and violence.
This natural propensity to it, and that great necessity for it, made the Hebrews to express their desire of society by that Catholick saying, Aut societas, aut mors.
This natural propensity to it, and that great necessity for it, made the Hebrews to express their desire of society by that Catholic saying, Or Societas, Or mors.
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Societies cannot be framed, much less established and preserved without Government; and that must be settled upon certain Rules and Laws, and be mannaged by them.
Societies cannot be framed, much less established and preserved without Government; and that must be settled upon certain Rules and Laws, and be managed by them.
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To this end God hath armed them with a Sword, to put the Laws in Execution, that they may be, not only wholesome Rules to direct unto all good Conversation, such as shall think good to make use of them;
To this end God hath armed them with a Sword, to put the Laws in Execution, that they may be, not only wholesome Rules to Direct unto all good Conversation, such as shall think good to make use of them;
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And to signifie to the World, what honour God hath given to Magistrates, and what service he requires at their hands, he hath called them by his own name, set them on his own Throne, and armed them with his own Power. I have said, ye are Gods,
And to signify to the World, what honour God hath given to Magistrates, and what service he requires At their hands, he hath called them by his own name, Set them on his own Throne, and armed them with his own Power. I have said, you Are God's,
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The People of Lystra, when they had beheld the persons of Paul and Barnabas, and seen the kindness done them, in the miraculous cure of their impotent neighbour, lifted up their voices, saying, The Gods are come down to us in the likeness of men.
The People of Lystra, when they had beheld the Persons of Paul and Barnabas, and seen the kindness done them, in the miraculous cure of their impotent neighbour, lifted up their voices, saying, The God's Are come down to us in the likeness of men.
and under his own Fig-tree in peace, and is preserved in his just rights, religious and civil, we may say of them, The Gods are come down to us in the likeness of men:
and under his own Fig tree in peace, and is preserved in his just rights, religious and civil, we may say of them, The God's Are come down to us in the likeness of men:
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Or in the Phrase of the Text, Though as to their persons they are Men, yet in respect of their office, they are deservedly reputed Gods, seeing they are so stiled by God himself,
Or in the Phrase of the Text, Though as to their Persons they Are Men, yet in respect of their office, they Are deservedly reputed God's, seeing they Are so styled by God himself,
In the Text there are two General Parts. 1. The high Honour, great Authority and Power of the Magistrates, declared and avouched under that most splendid and magnificent Title given unto them by God himself, I have said, ye are Gods,
In the Text there Are two General Parts. 1. The high Honour, great authority and Power of the Magistrates, declared and avouched under that most splendid and magnificent Title given unto them by God himself, I have said, you Are God's,
Their sitting upon an Farthly Tribunal, to give sentence upon men, and their causes, doth not priviledge them from standing at a Higher Tribunal to receive a sentence from God upon themselves. The Discretive.
Their sitting upon an Earthly Tribunal, to give sentence upon men, and their Causes, does not privilege them from standing At a Higher Tribunal to receive a sentence from God upon themselves. The Discretive.
and frailest nature, who have the lest helps to preserve life and prevent death. Ego dixeram Deos esse vos: nunc autem siout homines moriemini: thus the Syriack is rendred.
and frailest nature, who have the lest helps to preserve life and prevent death. Ego dixeram Gods esse vos: nunc autem siout homines Die: thus the Syriac is rendered.
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God seems to revoke his large Commission given to Magistrates, and to take away the Honour he had bestowed on them, upon supposal of their male administration of Government;
God seems to revoke his large Commission given to Magistrates, and to take away the Honour he had bestowed on them, upon supposal of their male administration of Government;
The like revocation, as this seems to be, God makes of his gracious Grant to Eli, concerning the succession of his Family in the Priest's office, 1. Sam. 2.30. I said indeed that thy House and the House of thy Father should walk before me for ever;
The like revocation, as this seems to be, God makes of his gracious Grant to Eli, Concerning the succession of his Family in the Priest's office, 1. Sam. 2.30. I said indeed that thy House and the House of thy Father should walk before me for ever;
and the persons of Magistrates affronted, as King Saul was, by men of Belial, he provides for their security, by giving them such a Title, and such a Power, as is able to set them above the reach of all attempts.
and the Persons of Magistrates affronted, as King Saul was, by men of Belial, he provides for their security, by giving them such a Title, and such a Power, as is able to Set them above the reach of all attempts.
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Yet is it a Hieroglyphick of the cares, troubles, and dangers that attend Crowns; which, foreseen and considered, are able to cause wise men to refuse the office of a Ruler,
Yet is it a Hieroglyphic of the Cares, Troubles, and dangers that attend Crowns; which, foreseen and considered, Are able to cause wise men to refuse the office of a Ruler,
and also to east an awful regard both of their Persons and Commands upon all men, God puts upon them the name of himself, Who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
and also to east an awful regard both of their Persons and Commands upon all men, God puts upon them the name of himself, Who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of Kings and Lord of lords.
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Be put in sear, and may know themselves to be but men, and may consider, that though their office be great, their imployment honourable, their abilities for discharge eminent,
Be put in sear, and may know themselves to be but men, and may Consider, that though their office be great, their employment honourable, their abilities for discharge eminent,
yet they are not advanced out of the rank of men, nor exempted from that law which all men are under, Heb. 9.27. It is appointed unto all men once to dye, but after this the judgment.
yet they Are not advanced out of the rank of men, nor exempted from that law which all men Are under, Hebrew 9.27. It is appointed unto all men once to die, but After this the judgement.
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That so when they come to lay down their great Office with their frail nature, this may be said to their honour in their Funeral Orations, which Pliny in his Panegyrick says of the Emperour Trajan, non minus hominemse esse, quam hominibus praeesse, meminit:
That so when they come to lay down their great Office with their frail nature, this may be said to their honour in their Funeral Orations, which pliny in his Panegyric Says of the Emperor Trajan, non minus hominemse esse, quam hominibus Presse, Meminit:
and Victorious success, did famous acts for the delivering, preserving, and enriching their People, were by them, partly out of gratitude to such noble benefactors, partly to recommend their Virtues to the imitation of succeeding Princes, exalted to the style of Gods. And some victorious Kings, lifting up themselves upon the high thoughts of their successes and enlargments of dominion, have affected the Title and Worship of Gods.
and Victorious success, did famous acts for the delivering, preserving, and enriching their People, were by them, partly out of gratitude to such noble benefactors, partly to recommend their Virtues to the imitation of succeeding Princes, exalted to the style of God's And Some victorious Kings, lifting up themselves upon the high thoughts of their Successes and Enlargements of dominion, have affected the Title and Worship of God's
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Ye. As the former Pronoun relates to the Greatest in Heaven, so this to the Greatest on Earth. God the supreme Lord speaks to Magistrates his Vicegerents. 3. What is spoken by God of Magistrates. Great honour is given to them;
You. As the former Pronoun relates to the Greatest in Heaven, so this to the Greatest on Earth. God the supreme Lord speaks to Magistrates his Vicegerents. 3. What is spoken by God of Magistrates. Great honour is given to them;
I have said. To prove that it is God, who here speaks, I shall produce one Authentick testimony, which alone is so sufficient proof that it might supersede all other. It is that of the Son of God, Joh. 10.34, 35. Jesus answered them, is it not written in your Law, I said ye are Gods. If he called them God's — If God called them God's — so the Persian translation reads it. Thus the Latin version.
I have said. To prove that it is God, who Here speaks, I shall produce one Authentic testimony, which alone is so sufficient proof that it might supersede all other. It is that of the Son of God, John 10.34, 35. jesus answered them, is it not written in your Law, I said you Are God's If he called them God's — If God called them God's — so the Persian Translation reads it. Thus the Latin version.
To strengthen the reputation of this version, I shall mention a place in the Law, where God calls Magistrates Gods, Exod. 22.28. Thou shalt not revile the Gods, nor Curse the Ruler of thy People. Idem bis dictum:
To strengthen the reputation of this version, I shall mention a place in the Law, where God calls Magistrates God's, Exod 22.28. Thou shalt not revile the God's, nor Curse the Ruler of thy People. Idem bis dictum:
So known a thing was it to the People of Israel, that God did call Rulers by the name of Gods, that they themselves also called them by the same name, Exod. 32.1. When the People saw that Moses delayed to come down — they said to Aaron, Ʋp, make us Gods, which shall goe before us:
So known a thing was it to the People of Israel, that God did call Rulers by the name of God's, that they themselves also called them by the same name, Exod 32.1. When the People saw that Moses delayed to come down — they said to Aaron, Ʋp, make us God's, which shall go before us:
And St. Jerome gives this Etymology of the name of Samuel NONLATINALPHABET nomen ejus Deus, to signifie, that he, who by his mother was dedicated to God, to serve him in the Tabernacle, was designed by God, to serve him in the State, as Judge over Israel. God hath said.
And Saint Jerome gives this Etymology of the name of Samuel Nome His Deus, to signify, that he, who by his mother was dedicated to God, to serve him in the Tabernacle, was designed by God, to serve him in the State, as Judge over Israel. God hath said.
So unless that an Interpretation and Restriction be put upon the Text, we shall be cast upon the blasphemous mistake of Murcion, who observing God to Command his People to rest on the Sabbath day,
So unless that an Interpretation and Restriction be put upon the Text, we shall be cast upon the blasphemous mistake of Murcion, who observing God to Command his People to rest on the Sabbath day,
Judais fixit legem, non sibripsi, so Tertullian answered him; and so must we our selves: He who restraines us from making to our selves any other Gods, doth not restraine Himself from setting such over us, who shall be as Gods, to us,
Judaism fixit legem, non sibripsi, so Tertullian answered him; and so must we our selves: He who restrains us from making to our selves any other God's, does not restrain Himself from setting such over us, who shall be as God's, to us,
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The like Expectation hath God from the People, that they reverence, fear, love their Governors and be obedient to them, actively in all lawful Commands, and Passively in all other:
The like Expectation hath God from the People, that they Reverence, Fear, love their Governors and be obedient to them, actively in all lawful Commands, and Passively in all other:
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Not Gods of the same infinite Nature and Excellency with the Lord Jehovah, the God that calls them Gods. The Redemption of the World was a work of that difficulty,
Not God's of the same infinite Nature and Excellency with the Lord Jehovah, the God that calls them God's The Redemption of the World was a work of that difficulty,
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and so pleasing unto God, that the glorious Person employed in it, is God indeed, in the literal sence, without a Metaphor; The God of Heaven did then come down to the Earth, and dwelt amongst men, in the likeness of man.
and so pleasing unto God, that the glorious Person employed in it, is God indeed, in the literal sense, without a Metaphor; The God of Heaven did then come down to the Earth, and dwelled among men, in the likeness of man.
The Government of the World, though a great and difficult work too, is executed and mannaged, not by God made Man, but by men made Gods. But to these we may suppose God speaking,
The Government of the World, though a great and difficult work too, is executed and managed, not by God made Man, but by men made God's But to these we may suppose God speaking,
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Absolute Soveraignty is too much for the noblest Creature to re• … and for the most beautiful God to give. Its inconsistent with the 〈 … 〉 finiteness of God's nature to constituted 〈 … 〉 sence.
Absolute Sovereignty is too much for the Noblest Creature to re• … and for the most beautiful God to give. Its inconsistent with the 〈 … 〉 finiteness of God's nature to constituted 〈 … 〉 sense.
〈 ◊ 〉 Gods are 〈 … 〉 king, the Gods of the Text are Gods of 〈 … 〉 as the word in the former sence carried the 〈 ◊ 〉 too 〈 ◊ 〉 to be given to any mortal man,
〈 ◊ 〉 God's Are 〈 … 〉 King, the God's of the Text Are God's of 〈 … 〉 as the word in the former sense carried the 〈 ◊ 〉 too 〈 ◊ 〉 to be given to any Mortal man,
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Gods 〈 ◊ 〉-Gerents his L• … tenants, whom he hath called by his own 〈 ◊ 〉 and set 〈 ◊ 〉 own S• … t. The Magistrate is as Th• … ret says of C• …, exalted to the right hand of God, NONLATINALPHABET 〈 ◊ 〉, made Co-asse• … r with God in the throne of Judgment.
God's 〈 ◊ 〉-Gerents his L• … tenants, whom he hath called by his own 〈 ◊ 〉 and Set 〈 ◊ 〉 own S• … tO. The Magistrate is as Th• … rest Says of C• …, exalted to the right hand of God, 〈 ◊ 〉, made Co-asse• … r with God in the throne of Judgement.
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and with him to judge the World at the last great Assize•; so doth God take Magistrates into fellowship of government with himself, and sets them on his throne in these lower Courts of Justice, that they may with him and for him, judge the World in Righteousness.
and with him to judge the World At the last great Assize•; so does God take Magistrates into fellowship of government with himself, and sets them on his throne in these lower Courts of justice, that they may with him and for him, judge the World in Righteousness.
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NONLATINALPHABET, the Servant of God, so the Magistrate is called by Plutarch; and by St. Paul, NONLATINALPHABET, Rom. 13. He is the Minister of God to thee which Title doth not only maintain the Honour,
, the Servant of God, so the Magistrate is called by Plutarch; and by Saint Paul,, Rom. 13. He is the Minister of God to thee which Title does not only maintain the Honour,
Numa Pompilius one of the first Kings of that, afterwards, flourishing and victorious City Rome, laid the foundation of its greatness, in possessing the People of this perswasion, that he received Laws immediately from heaven.
Numa Pompilius one of the First Kings of that, afterwards, flourishing and victorious city Room, laid the Foundation of its greatness, in possessing the People of this persuasion, that he received Laws immediately from heaven.
Here's no accumulation of Titles, upon Magistrates, but an Embellishment of the former. To be called Gods, is so magnificent and comprehensive a Title, that it needs none,
Here's no accumulation of Titles, upon Magistrates, but an Embellishment of the former. To be called God's, is so magnificent and comprehensive a Title, that it needs none,
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And where there is a Reduplication of Expression, and more words are used to represent the same thing, it puts a greater remark upon what is spoken. 1. As Children, associated with God in the Government of the World;
And where there is a Reduplication of Expression, and more words Are used to represent the same thing, it puts a greater remark upon what is spoken. 1. As Children, associated with God in the Government of the World;
but in Wisdome, Magnanimity, Clemency, and other abilities for Government. NONLATINALPHABET, The lively image of God; so the Magistrate is called in respect of accomplishments for government.
but in Wisdom, Magnanimity, Clemency, and other abilities for Government., The lively image of God; so the Magistrate is called in respect of accomplishments for government.
for the Service they are appointed to. God gives Saul another heart, 1 Sam. 10.9. C•r aptius adregendum Cives. Pharaoh discernes in Joseph the Spirit of God; the Spirit of a Magistrate.
for the Service they Are appointed to. God gives Saul Another heart, 1 Sam. 10.9. C•r aptius adregendum Cives. Pharaoh discerns in Joseph the Spirit of God; the Spirit of a Magistrate.
God bestows on Solomon, Wisdom and Royal Majesty. 1 Chron. 29.15. Vos omnes — And all of you. What is said Indefinitely before, is now expressed Ʋniversally made to concern All Magistrates, as well Subordinate as Supreme, both in the priviledges and obligations of the Grant.
God bestows on Solomon, Wisdom and Royal Majesty. 1 Chronicles 29.15. Vos omnes — And all of you. What is said Indefinitely before, is now expressed Ʋniversally made to concern All Magistrates, as well Subordinate as Supreme, both in the privileges and obligations of the Grant.
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Magistrates may be truly called gods, in respect of, 1. Their unlimited Authority. 2. Their mighty Power. 3. The Ʋnaccount ableness of their actions. 4. The Peoples necessary Subjection.
Magistrates may be truly called God's, in respect of, 1. Their unlimited authority. 2. Their mighty Power. 3. The Ʋnaccount ableness of their actions. 4. The Peoples necessary Subjection.
for the whole order of Magistrates, supreme and subordinate. 2. That God's Soveraignty be reserved to him Entire. 3. That what Comparison is made, may stand betwixt the Magistrate and the Subject. These supposed:
for the Whole order of Magistrates, supreme and subordinate. 2. That God's Sovereignty be reserved to him Entire. 3. That what Comparison is made, may stand betwixt the Magistrate and the Subject. These supposed:
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The Legislative Power has no restraint, saving what it puts upon it self, but may enact what Laws it pleases for the well governing and protecting the People.
The Legislative Power has no restraint, Saving what it puts upon it self, but may enact what Laws it Pleases for the well governing and protecting the People.
The whole force of the Kingdom, Military and Civil, is of right lodged in the Magistrate. Resistance is not only impious, being expressly against the Ordinance of God,
The Whole force of the Kingdom, Military and Civil, is of right lodged in the Magistrate. Resistance is not only impious, being expressly against the Ordinance of God,
but imprudent too, for it certainly makes men obnoxious to eternal punishment; for so the Apostle says, — They that resist, shall receive to themselves damnation;
but imprudent too, for it Certainly makes men obnoxious to Eternal punishment; for so the Apostle Says, — They that resist, shall receive to themselves damnation;
for seditious practices are rarely prosperous, and if they be, those seldom hold that power long which they wickedly wrest out of the Magistrates hand:
for seditious practices Are rarely prosperous, and if they be, those seldom hold that power long which they wickedly wrest out of the Magistrates hand:
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But supposing the subordinate Magistrate not wanting to the Supreme, either in diligence, fidelity, or courage, there is scarce a possibility, much less a probability: of resisting the Power with success.
But supposing the subordinate Magistrate not wanting to the Supreme, either in diligence, Fidis, or courage, there is scarce a possibility, much less a probability: of resisting the Power with success.
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Where the word of 〈 … 〉 there is power, and who may say to him, what do•t thou? Eccl. 8.4. Dei, non subd•t•rum judu• … et c• … ura obn• … us est.
Where the word of 〈 … 〉 there is power, and who may say to him, what do•t thou? Ecclesiastes 8.4. Dei, non subd•t•rum judu• … et c• … ura obn• … us est.
And though the supreme Magistrate owe an account to none but God, yet seeing he act by subordinate Power and one subordinate Power may call another to account before the supreme, all is in safe condition.
And though the supreme Magistrate owe an account to none but God, yet seeing he act by subordinate Power and one subordinate Power may call Another to account before the supreme, all is in safe condition.
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And that which adds to our security under Chri•tian Magistrates is this, that they account it the greatest obligation to discharge themselves worthily in their place, that they stand accountable to God, the righteous judge who has intrusted them in the great affaires of Government.
And that which adds to our security under Chri•tian Magistrates is this, that they account it the greatest obligation to discharge themselves worthily in their place, that they stand accountable to God, the righteous judge who has Entrusted them in the great affairs of Government.
Ye m• … needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake; Rom. 13.5. St. Paul presseth subjection to the Magistrate upon a double principle, his Just Authority and his mighty power. The Subject owes obedience to the Magistrate; active obedience where his commands are lawful, that is, not contrary to the commands of God:
You m• … needs be Subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake; Rom. 13.5. Saint Paul Presseth subjection to the Magistrate upon a double principle, his Just authority and his mighty power. The Subject owes Obedience to the Magistrate; active Obedience where his commands Are lawful, that is, not contrary to the commands of God:
otherwise it is not to be paid; That matter has been determined in a full Council of the Apostles, Acts. 5.29. Then Peter and the other Apostles, answered and said, We ought to obey God rather then men.
otherwise it is not to be paid; That matter has been determined in a full Council of the Apostles, Acts. 5.29. Then Peter and the other Apostles, answered and said, We ought to obey God rather then men.
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And the Equity of the thing seemed to them so great, that they dared to appeal to their adversaries in it, Acts. 4.19. Whether it be right in the sight of God, to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.
And the Equity of the thing seemed to them so great, that they dared to appeal to their Adversaries in it, Acts. 4.19. Whither it be right in the sighed of God, to harken unto you more than unto God, judge you.
The Commands of a Subordinate power cannot prejudice the Authority, nor evacuate the Commands of the Supreme: and such are all earthly powers in respect of God's;
The Commands of a Subordinate power cannot prejudice the authority, nor evacuate the Commands of the Supreme: and such Are all earthly Powers in respect of God's;
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1. Give glory to God, and Congratulate our own happiness, that we live under the kind and benevolent influences of such terrestrial gods, as are able and willing to defend and protect us,
1. Give glory to God, and Congratulate our own happiness, that we live under the kind and benevolent influences of such terrestrial God's, as Are able and willing to defend and Pact us,
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but what kind of Government is best, has been hotly disputed both by Sword and Pen; Some liking, others disliking that most, which themselves were under.
but what kind of Government is best, has been hotly disputed both by Sword and Pen; some liking, Others disliking that most, which themselves were under.
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To the high commendation of it, we have the suffrage of a late able States-man, Philip Comines, who declares, that amongst all the Seigniories in the World, England was the Country, where the State was best ordered,
To the high commendation of it, we have the suffrage of a late able Statesman, Philip Comines, who declares, that among all the Signory in the World, England was the Country, where the State was best ordered,
And to compleat the praises of our Government, and our rejoycings under it, we may say of England as Josephus did of Israel, Deus in Isracle non tam Monarchiam quam Deiarchiam instituit.
And to complete the praises of our Government, and our rejoicings under it, we may say of England as Josephus did of Israel, Deus in Isracle non tam Monarchy quam Deiarchiam Instituit.
We are bound also to Congratulate our happiness, in you, My Lords, and the rest of the honourable and Learned Judges of the Land, who twice by the year bring the Execution of the Laws and the Administration of justice even to our own doores;
We Are bound also to Congratulate our happiness, in you, My lords, and the rest of the honourable and Learned Judges of the Land, who twice by the year bring the Execution of the Laws and the Administration of Justice even to our own doors;
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2 We will bring our selves up to a just veneration of the Persons and Authority of our Magistrates, and resolve to obey their Commands and submit to their sentence;
2 We will bring our selves up to a just veneration of the Persons and authority of our Magistrates, and resolve to obey their Commands and submit to their sentence;
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It is Sacriledge ▪ and the greatest Sacriledge, because there is nothing of all the most precious possessions in the World so Sacred and so like unto God as man is.
It is Sacrilege ▪ and the greatest Sacrilege, Because there is nothing of all the most precious possessions in the World so Sacred and so like unto God as man is.
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The aggravation of the sin would be carried much higher, if committed upon the person of the Magistrate, for so it is NONLATINALPHABET Deicide, a killing of one advanced to the stile of God.
The aggravation of the since would be carried much higher, if committed upon the person of the Magistrate, for so it is Deicide, a killing of one advanced to the style of God.
To depose Magistracy it self, by false opinion, as they do, who hold it unlawful for a Christian to bear the office of a Magistrate, and, that Christians need no other Laws than those of Christ, and no other King than King Jesus, is a kind of Speculative Civil Atheism; and to put such fond opinions in practise, is Practical Civil Atheism;
To depose Magistracy it self, by false opinion, as they do, who hold it unlawful for a Christian to bear the office of a Magistrate, and, that Christians need no other Laws than those of christ, and no other King than King jesus, is a kind of Speculative Civil Atheism; and to put such found opinions in practice, is Practical Civil Atheism;
and to set up others in competition with the lawful Magistrate is Civil Idolatry. For Magistrates are g•ds, not Nuncupative onely, having the name of God and no more, but Gods indeed, invested with the authority of God,
and to Set up Others in competition with the lawful Magistrate is Civil Idolatry. For Magistrates Are g•ds, not Nuncupative only, having the name of God and no more, but God's indeed, invested with the Authority of God,
And seeing Rulers are called Gods, the Devil is an unfit Instrument, and wicked artifices are undue means, to advance any person to any, especially supreme, Authority. The Devil's counsel and assistance, to make man equal with God, succeeded ill to the Protoplasts; for in stead of being advanced to equality with God, they were levelled with the Devil, both in Sin and Misery.
And seeing Rulers Are called God's, the devil is an unfit Instrument, and wicked artifices Are undue means, to advance any person to any, especially supreme, authority. The Devil's counsel and assistance, to make man equal with God, succeeded ill to the Protoplasts; for in stead of being advanced to equality with God, they were leveled with the devil, both in since and Misery.
where they owe their advancement, there they ••ll pay their homage: Such will prove, if gods, those of the ••er Region, Diabolical Deities, to torment, oppress, tyrannize over the People.
where they owe their advancement, there they ••ll pay their homage: Such will prove, if God's, those of the ••er Region, Diabolical Deities, to torment, oppress, tyrannise over the People.
And now, my Lords, and you Gentlemen of the Magistracy, the matter requires, that I make my Application to you, as to the Persons treated of in the Psalm, and advanced in the Text.
And now, my lords, and you Gentlemen of the Magistracy, the matter requires, that I make my Application to you, as to the Persons treated of in the Psalm, and advanced in the Text.
But I should transgress the limits of my own duty, should I take upon me to admonish you of yours. For though I stand here in the place of God, and am of those who are Ambassadors for Christ, and might therefore use great boldness of Speech:
But I should transgress the Limits of my own duty, should I take upon me to admonish you of yours. For though I stand Here in the place of God, and am of those who Are ambassadors for christ, and might Therefore use great boldness of Speech:
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As I have therefore, my Lords and Gentlemen, by warrant and authority of the Text, set you in the place of God, I shall address unto you as unto Gods, in behalf of my self and this People, with out humble Petitions and Supplications, That you will be Gods to us, to defend us in our just rights, both Religious and Civil, to execute justice and judgment,
As I have Therefore, my lords and Gentlemen, by warrant and Authority of the Text, Set you in the place of God, I shall address unto you as unto God's, in behalf of my self and this People, with out humble Petitions and Supplications, That you will be God's to us, to defend us in our just rights, both Religious and Civil, to execute Justice and judgement,
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Religion is the chief thing in our esteem, and must have the first place in our Petition. Civil affaires will succeed better, when Religious are first secured.
Religion is the chief thing in our esteem, and must have the First place in our Petition. Civil affairs will succeed better, when Religious Are First secured.
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We call not for Innovations in Religion, but for the Presevation of it, as now by Law established, being fully satisfied in it, both as to Substantials, and Circumstantials. The Doctrine, Discipline.
We call not for Innovations in Religion, but for the Presevation of it, as now by Law established, being Fully satisfied in it, both as to Substantials, and Circumstantials. The Doctrine, Discipline.
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Government, and Ceremonies of this Church of England ▪ are agreeable to the Holy Scriptures: And Religion is in no other Church, professed in greater purity than in this of ours; and this, some of the Reverend Fathers of our Church eminent for Piety and Learning, have to the Glory of our C• … declared dying.
Government, and Ceremonies of this Church of England ▪ Are agreeable to the Holy Scriptures: And Religion is in no other Church, professed in greater purity than in this of ours; and this, Some of the Reverend Father's of our Church eminent for Piety and Learning, have to the Glory of our C• … declared dying.
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That the True, Reformed Christian Religion, 〈 ◊ 〉 it is now by Law established in this Kingdom, be preserved and we be protected and incouraged in the profession and practice of it, is our earnest Petition.
That the True, Reformed Christian Religion, 〈 ◊ 〉 it is now by Law established in this Kingdom, be preserved and we be protected and encouraged in the profession and practice of it, is our earnest Petition.
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Our blessed Saviour, in his Personal sufferings, was crucified betwixt two Theives: ••t they were only sufferers with him, not actors in his suffering.
Our blessed Saviour, in his Personal sufferings, was Crucified betwixt two Thieves: ••t they were only sufferers with him, not actors in his suffering.
Now in his Mystical Body the Church, he suffers betwixt two sorts of People, which, had they power, I fear, scarce either of them would deserve a softer name:
Now in his Mystical Body the Church, he suffers betwixt two sorts of People, which, had they power, I Fear, scarce either of them would deserve a Softer name:
and these are not sufferers with Christ, but actors in his Suffering. The one sort are those, who by their many corrupt and erroneous doctrines, complained of,
and these Are not sufferers with christ, but actors in his Suffering. The one sort Are those, who by their many corrupt and erroneous doctrines, complained of,
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and not reformed, did force our Fore-Fathers to use such lawful meanes as the Constitution of this Kingdom put into their hands to reform Religion and to depart from their Communion.
and not reformed, did force our Fore-Fathers to use such lawful means as the Constitution of this Kingdom put into their hands to reform Religion and to depart from their Communion.
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These without any lawful Authority, or any pretense thereto, withdraw from our Communion, because as they think, we have not withdrawn far enough from the Church of Rome.
These without any lawful authority, or any pretense thereto, withdraw from our Communion, Because as they think, we have not withdrawn Far enough from the Church of Room.
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The latter take their measures for their Confidences and Insolences, from the growing hopes of the former, by whom they are thought to have been at first formed, and now secretly abetted.
The latter take their measures for their Confidences and Insolences, from the growing hope's of the former, by whom they Are Thought to have been At First formed, and now secretly abetted.
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first, by holding in a temporal subjection, all the Countries of her neighbour Princes; since, by bringing into thraldom the Hearts and Consciences of Christians.
First, by holding in a temporal subjection, all the Countries of her neighbour Princes; since, by bringing into thraldom the Hearts and Consciences of Christians.
and made that Bishop (although the Title had been lately not only disclaimed but bitterly declaimed against, by his almost immediate Predecessor) Head of the Church, that he might abett and assist him, who had made himself Head of the State.
and made that Bishop (although the Title had been lately not only disclaimed but bitterly declaimed against, by his almost immediate Predecessor) Head of the Church, that he might abet and assist him, who had made himself Head of the State.
And for his Jurisdiction in England, it was gotten, partly by intrusion and usurpation, and partly by imposing upon the facile nature of some in high place, which having been, in several ages since, complained of and declared against, was at last justly cast out, not by Popular fury and faction, but by the deliberate Counsel of pious and learned Divines in Convocation assembled, by the express Authority of the King then reigning,
And for his Jurisdiction in England, it was got, partly by intrusion and usurpation, and partly by imposing upon the facile nature of Some in high place, which having been, in several ages since, complained of and declared against, was At last justly cast out, not by Popular fury and faction, but by the deliberate Counsel of pious and learned Divines in Convocation assembled, by the express authority of the King then reigning,
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The Protection we crave against these men, is not against their arguments, but their cruelties. They do, without cause, complain of our sanguinary Laws against them;
The Protection we crave against these men, is not against their Arguments, but their cruelties. They do, without cause, complain of our sanguinary Laws against them;
but we have too much cause to complain of their sanguinary Doctrines, which as occasion has served, have been put in practise, by barbarous and savage cruelties against us.
but we have too much cause to complain of their sanguinary Doctrines, which as occasion has served, have been put in practice, by barbarous and savage cruelties against us.
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which makes us justly dread the thoughts of coming again under their power, and to beg of you, my Lords, that Protection which the Law provides for us.
which makes us justly dread the thoughts of coming again under their power, and to beg of you, my lords, that Protection which the Law provides for us.
as we say, before they are hurt but if they may not hurt us, ) and to call that, Persecution against them, when their hands are tyed, that they cannot persecute us, we are content, so far to be reputed Persecuters.
as we say, before they Are hurt but if they may not hurt us,) and to call that, Persecution against them, when their hands Are tied, that they cannot persecute us, we Are content, so Far to be reputed Persecuters.
As to the cause of Religion, we desire you, to use the Civil Sword to protect us of the Clergy, in the Profession and Exercise of it, no further than we shall be able, through the grace of God, to use the Sword of the Spirit, to defend the Doctrine of it against all adversaries whatsoever.
As to the cause of Religion, we desire you, to use the Civil Sword to Pact us of the Clergy, in the Profession and Exercise of it, no further than we shall be able, through the grace of God, to use the Sword of the Spirit, to defend the Doctrine of it against all Adversaries whatsoever.
We are so well assured of the goodness of our Cause, and have of late been so well awakened by the insolencies of our adversaries, that the weapons of our spiritual warfare, that before lay in their rust,
We Are so well assured of the Goodness of our Cause, and have of late been so well awakened by the insolences of our Adversaries, that the weapons of our spiritual warfare, that before lay in their rust,
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But against their cunning contrivances, and secret conspiracies, against their bloody massacres and open violences, we have no means to defend our selves;
But against their cunning contrivances, and secret conspiracies, against their bloody massacres and open violences, we have no means to defend our selves;
onely our Prayers are unto God, who is a God of truth, and delights in the safety of those that stand up for the truth. Our Prayers are also unto you, whom God hath stiled Gods, under your shelter we betake our selves.
only our Prayers Are unto God, who is a God of truth, and delights in the safety of those that stand up for the truth. Our Prayers Are also unto you, whom God hath styled God's, under your shelter we betake our selves.
but to make way for work of e higher nature and greater concern, to be performed by the whole man, derided the Institution of the Sabbath. And Seneca, as St. Augustine observes, doth unjustly accuse the Jewish Sabbath, as depriving men of the seventh part of their time;
but to make Way for work of e higher nature and greater concern, to be performed by the Whole man, derided the Institution of the Sabbath. And Senecca, as Saint Augustine observes, does unjustly accuse the Jewish Sabbath, as depriving men of the seventh part of their time;
Your severer Eye, my Lords, upon these persons, might happily cast an awe upon them, to spend the Lord's day, with more conscience, or at least less scandal.
Your severer Eye, my lords, upon these Persons, might happily cast an awe upon them, to spend the Lord's day, with more conscience, or At least less scandal.
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And here all persons concerned in this Court, either in bringing any Cause to tryal, or in preparing it for judgment, are to be earnestly requested, that they do what truth and justice requires of them.
And Here all Persons concerned in this Court, either in bringing any Cause to trial, or in preparing it for judgement, Are to be earnestly requested, that they do what truth and Justice requires of them.
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if the Learned Councel would refuse the Patronage of such Causes, as appear unto them manifestly bad. I do believe some causes, are declined by those worthy Persons, upon this very account,
if the Learned Council would refuse the Patronage of such Causes, as appear unto them manifestly bad. I do believe Some Causes, Are declined by those worthy Persons, upon this very account,
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because their integrity and generous minds, will not suffer their choyce parts, and great accomplishments in knowledge and eloquence, to ingage against the truth,
Because their integrity and generous minds, will not suffer their choice parts, and great accomplishments in knowledge and eloquence, to engage against the truth,
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And many times where Persons of integrity and worth are retained in unrighteous Causes, the blame may justly be cast upon the Client, who out of a natural partiality to himself, misreports his Cause, and puts such a disguise upon it, that the blemishes of it are not seen by his Councel.
And many times where Persons of integrity and worth Are retained in unrighteous Causes, the blame may justly be cast upon the Client, who out of a natural partiality to himself, misreports his Cause, and puts such a disguise upon it, that the blemishes of it Are not seen by his Council.
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judgment proceeds secundum Allegata et Probata: it's the proof that gives weight to the allegation; and that lyes upon the witnesses. If they give false evidence, the very nature of the thing is thereby changed;
judgement proceeds secundum Allegata et Approved: it's the proof that gives weight to the allegation; and that lies upon the Witnesses. If they give false evidence, the very nature of the thing is thereby changed;
a being is given to that which is not, and taken away from that which is. For in Courts of Judicature, the appearance is more than the essence; Quod non apparet non est;
a being is given to that which is not, and taken away from that which is. For in Courts of Judicature, the appearance is more than the essence; Quod non Appears non est;
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though in the lowest degree, we advance them much higher, and they indeed are the judges in all causes: though they sit not on the Seat, yet do they the Office of the Judge; They bring to the Bar, that sentence which the Judge pronounces on the Bench. Act like your selves, like men of repute, as men advanced to great employment and trust. The lives and estates of others are in your hands;
though in the lowest degree, we advance them much higher, and they indeed Are the judges in all Causes: though they fit not on the Seat, yet do they the Office of the Judge; They bring to the Bar, that sentence which the Judge pronounces on the Bench. Act like your selves, like men of repute, as men advanced to great employment and trust. The lives and estates of Others Are in your hands;
Look not now upon your selves as you are in your private capacity, but what you are in your publick employment. You are summoned hither upon the credit of your abilities, and integrity;
Look not now upon your selves as you Are in your private capacity, but what you Are in your public employment. You Are summoned hither upon the credit of your abilities, and integrity;
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Neither the one nor the other must be by assed by sinister affections or ends, but both make it their business, that right may be done; the one that truth appear; the other, that it prevail.
Neither the one nor the other must be by assed by sinister affections or ends, but both make it their business, that right may be done; the one that truth appear; the other, that it prevail.
and to expose them to oppression without remedy, (for the gracious God delights to be the helper of the helpless) But that the merits of the cause, and not the necessities of the Person be looked upon.
and to expose them to oppression without remedy, (for the gracious God delights to be the helper of the helpless) But that the merits of the cause, and not the necessities of the Person be looked upon.
NONLATINALPHABET. Here is required, says Philo, an inflexible rigour and inexorableness against supplications from the poor, and commiserations in our selves of them.
. Here is required, Says Philo, an inflexible rigour and inexorableness against supplications from the poor, and commiserations in our selves of them.
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the precept, thus glossed on, seems cheifly directed to the Councel: they must not, by witty insinuations and eloquent language, put a faire colour upon a foul cause, no not when a poor man's concern is in it,
the precept, thus glossed on, seems chiefly directed to the Council: they must not, by witty insinuations and eloquent language, put a fair colour upon a foul cause, no not when a poor Man's concern is in it,
There is no respect of persons with God, nor must there be with you, who bring the causes of men before those, that sit on the Tribunal of God. Gifts and hopes of reward are great preverters of Justice,
There is no respect of Persons with God, nor must there be with you, who bring the Causes of men before those, that fit on the Tribunal of God. Gifts and hope's of reward Are great preverters of justice,
whosoever shall, as a false witness or perjured Juror, acquit a guilty person wittingly, besides that he doth a thing abominable to the righteous God, juslifie the wicked, he makes himself a real great offender, to make the malefactor seem an innocent person:
whosoever shall, as a false witness or perjured Juror, acquit a guilty person wittingly, beside that he does a thing abominable to the righteous God, juslifie the wicked, he makes himself a real great offender, to make the Malefactor seem an innocent person:
But being desired, where I might have been Commanded, to be short, I will no longer detain this Honourable and great assembly, from the important service that attends them.
But being desired, where I might have been Commanded, to be short, I will no longer detain this Honourable and great assembly, from the important service that attends them.
I shall now make my humble address to Almighty God, That he who has called you, my Lords, by his own name, set you on his own throne, and employed you in his own work, would be graciously pleased, to protect, direct, and prosper you, in these your great affaires:
I shall now make my humble address to Almighty God, That he who has called you, my lords, by his own name, Set you on his own throne, and employed you in his own work, would be graciously pleased, to Pact, Direct, and prosper you, in these your great affairs:
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And that he will also so guide and over-rule the Body of this County, met here this day to assist your Lordships in the administration of Justice, that every one may carry themselves in their several employments at this Assizes, with that diligence and faithfulness, as those who are to give an account of all, at the last and great Assizes, where Christ himself shall sit upon the Throne of Judgment. FINIS.
And that he will also so guide and overrule the Body of this County, met Here this day to assist your Lordship's in the administration of justice, that every one may carry themselves in their several employments At this Assizes, with that diligence and faithfulness, as those who Are to give an account of all, At the last and great Assizes, where christ himself shall fit upon the Throne of Judgement. FINIS.
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