The magistrat's dignity, duty, & danger set forth in a sermon preached in the High Church of Edinbvrgh, on the anniversary day of the election of the magistrats.
a single Instance or precedent of Excellency, strikes more powerfully on our Fancy, insinuats it it self more dextrously into our Memory, is more convincing of our judgment, more attractive of our Love and influential on our Practice, to beget in us a generous Emulation,
a single Instance or precedent of Excellency, strikes more powerfully on our Fancy, insinuats it it self more dextrously into our Memory, is more convincing of our judgement, more Attractive of our Love and influential on our Practice, to beget in us a generous Emulation,
so Vertue darts more beautiful Rayes, more irresistable Charms operats with stronger Energy when exposed to our Consideration in a well-drawn Picture or eminent Pattern.
so Virtue darts more beautiful Rays, more irresistible Charms operates with Stronger Energy when exposed to our Consideration in a well-drawn Picture or eminent Pattern.
Now these Misconceits of Difficulty or Impossibility, wherewith we palliat our Sloth or Negligence are confuted, these Chains by which we are fettered from Industry and Action, are filed off by the Copy these have left us, who with Honour and Success have performed their Duty and Task:
Now these Misconceits of Difficulty or Impossibility, wherewith we palliate our Sloth or Negligence Are confuted, these Chains by which we Are fettered from Industry and Actium, Are filed off by the Copy these have left us, who with Honour and Success have performed their Duty and Task:
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We see in brave and heroick Examples, Vertue clothed as it were with Flesh and Blood, that which in the Writings of it's greatest Admirers, is but a dead Letter, in the Harrang's of the most eloquent and passionate Orators but an ineffective sound, is now drawn to the life, made visible in its best features and full Proportion for our incitment and incouragment:
We see in brave and heroic Examples, Virtue clothed as it were with Flesh and Blood, that which in the Writings of it's greatest Admirers, is but a dead letter, in the Harrang's of the most eloquent and passionate Orators but an ineffective found, is now drawn to the life, made visible in its best features and full Proportion for our incitment and Encouragement:
For you must know the Descriptions of excellent Men we read in the Scriptures, are not to be treat by us as Pictures in great men's Galleries, are gazed on by Bours and Idiots, which serve for Ornament to the Room,
For you must know the Descriptions of excellent Men we read in the Scriptures, Are not to be Treat by us as Pictures in great men's Galleries, Are gazed on by Bours and Idiots, which serve for Ornament to the Room,
or Divertisement to the more intelligent, but they are Looking-glasses to us, Directories for our life, Patterns for our imitation, Copys for our transcribing;
or Divertisement to the more intelligent, but they Are Looking-glasses to us, Directories for our life, Patterns for our imitation, Copys for our transcribing;
when David says, I wil walk within my house with a perfect heart, he gives the Character of a Magistrat's domestick Behaviour, what he should be at home as well as abroad:
when David Says, I will walk within my house with a perfect heart, he gives the Character of a Magistrate's domestic Behaviour, what he should be At home as well as abroad:
When Job says, I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: he fits a Robe for every good Magistrat, preferable to your present distinguishing splendid Attire:
When Job Says, I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: he fits a Robe for every good Magistrate, preferable to your present distinguishing splendid Attire:
When Joshua says, I and my house will serve the Lord, he draws the Picture of every good Master of a Family, who in the defection of others, should make his own Dwelling a Chappel for God's Worship.
When joshua Says, I and my house will serve the Lord, he draws the Picture of every good Master of a Family, who in the defection of Others, should make his own Dwelling a Chapel for God's Worship.
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When holy David says, I water my coutch with my tears, he has shewed us a more lively (though not so ostentive) Portracture of a penitent than St. Francis with his coule Sandal, Hair-shirt,
When holy David Says, I water my couch with my tears, he has showed us a more lively (though not so ostentive) Portraiture of a penitent than Saint Francis with his Coal Sandal, Hair-shirt,
and the other external Trumperie of Mortification, his order can present us, so here David after he had served his own generation, carries in i• a commanding Precedent for us to serve ours.
and the other external Trumpery of Mortification, his order can present us, so Here David After he had served his own generation, carries in i• a commanding Precedent for us to serve ours.
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In the Words, we have David 's Character and his end, or his Imployment and Liberation there-from, he served his generation, that was his Character and Work, and then fell a sleep, he was exoner'd of his Burden:
In the Words, we have David is Character and his end, or his Employment and Liberation therefrom, he served his generation, that was his Character and Work, and then fell a sleep, he was exonered of his Burden:
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By Generation, we are to understand men of the Age in which he lived, these who were co-temporary with him, whom David in his publick capacity did set himself to Benefite and Advantage, to serve, these was certainly a matter of Toile, Labour and Difficulty,
By Generation, we Are to understand men of the Age in which he lived, these who were cotemporary with him, whom David in his public capacity did Set himself to Benefit and Advantage, to serve, these was Certainly a matter of Toil, Labour and Difficulty,
We contribute extreamly to our own Disquiet, we are too ingenious to our own Disadvantage, by the horrid Schems and terrible Dress our imagination presents Death to us in,
We contribute extremely to our own Disquiet, we Are too ingenious to our own Disadvantage, by the horrid Schems and terrible Dress our imagination presents Death to us in,
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while if we ponder right, it is not the things in themselves, but the appearances of them, the Circumstances we clothe them in, which frequently beget in us an averseness to them:
while if we ponder right, it is not the things in themselves, but the appearances of them, the circumstances we cloth them in, which frequently beget in us an averseness to them:
The Spirit of God would have us make our selves familiar with Death, by viewing and considering it often in these little Images of it, obvious to our senses and notice, that we may be less terrifyed,
The Spirit of God would have us make our selves familiar with Death, by viewing and considering it often in these little Images of it, obvious to our Senses and notice, that we may be less terrified,
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However we shall consider him here in his publick capacity, so I find the Current of Interpreters, take the words as the Character of an excellent Magistrat.
However we shall Consider him Here in his public capacity, so I find the Current of Interpreters, take the words as the Character of an excellent Magistrate.
David 's Service was not contracted within the narrow Sphere of Self, it was not confined within the strait compass of his own privat Concern, it was not levell'd at his Emolument or Advantage, his Pains, Care,
David is Service was not contracted within the narrow Sphere of Self, it was not confined within the strait compass of his own private Concern, it was not leveled At his Emolument or Advantage, his Pains, Care,
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But before I prosecute this more fully, let me hint a little at something implyed in the word Serve, being transferred from the hard and laborious Exercise of Mariners tugging at the Oar, to reptesent the Magistrats Duty and Care.
But before I prosecute this more Fully, let me hint a little At something employed in the word Serve, being transferred from the hard and laborious Exercise of Mariners tugging At the Oar, to reptesent the Magistrates Duty and Care.
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These places of Trust in which Magistrats move, for the good and interest of others, are not places of ease to indulge our laziness, or gratify our idleness.
These places of Trust in which Magistrates move, for the good and Interest of Others, Are not places of ease to indulge our laziness, or gratify our idleness.
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Grandures and Dignities are not the Region of Tranquillity, for all the glitter they make, what Job says, that man born of a Woman is of few days and full of trouble, seems to be more peculiarly calculated for publick persons;
Grandeur and Dignities Are not the Region of Tranquillity, for all the glitter they make, what Job Says, that man born of a Woman is of few days and full of trouble, seems to be more peculiarly calculated for public Persons;
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and which is far better, they Pray more fervently, Fast more frequently, Chant the Praises of the Almighty more melodiously, who dwell in Cottages, stretch themselves on a Couch of Bull-rushes,
and which is Far better, they Pray more fervently, Fast more frequently, Chant the Praises of the Almighty more melodiously, who dwell in Cottages, stretch themselves on a Couch of Bulrushes,
for all the Hosanna's the fickle Populace (which upon a little Disgust, Caprice, or sudden turn, they soon change into Crucifig's ) sound in their Ears,
for all the Hosanna's the fickle Populace (which upon a little Disgust, Caprice, or sudden turn, they soon change into Crucifig's) found in their Ears,
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while they pass through the Croud, or enter their solemn Assemblies, they but for the most part, carry a discontented Mind under a smiling Countenance, a real Slavery under a painted Liberty, a troublesome Bondage under an appearing Greatness.
while they pass through the Crowd, or enter their solemn Assemblies, they but for the most part, carry a discontented Mind under a smiling Countenance, a real Slavery under a painted Liberty, a troublesome Bondage under an appearing Greatness.
and if you idlely indulge your own Ease, and prostitute any Power or Profite which accresses by your Places, to ends of Revenge or Riot, of Vanity or Pride, of Injustice or Oppression, your Account will be the heavier,
and if you idly indulge your own Ease, and prostitute any Power or Profit which accresses by your Places, to ends of Revenge or Riot, of Vanity or Pride, of Injustice or Oppression, your Account will be the Heavier,
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Many instead of serving the Publick, serve themselves of it to purpose, and Feather their own Nests out of the Common-Good of these Communities they take Inspection of;
Many instead of serving the Public, serve themselves of it to purpose, and Feather their own Nests out of the Common good of these Communities they take Inspection of;
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and us for them, more instant with God, for His Spirit to direct them in the managment of their Trust, to support them under the Burthen and Difficulties they are exposed to, in the discharge of their Offices:
and us for them, more instant with God, for His Spirit to Direct them in the management of their Trust, to support them under the Burden and Difficulties they Are exposed to, in the discharge of their Offices:
Augustine observes on Elisha 's Prayer for a double Portion of Elijah 's Spirit, that it was not strange he sought a double Portion, because he was to live in the Court, in the Sun-shine of the Grandeurs and Honours of the World, where the way was more slippery, danger more frequent and enticing,
Augustine observes on Elisha is Prayer for a double Portion of Elijah is Spirit, that it was not strange he sought a double Portion, Because he was to live in the Court, in the Sunshine of the Grandeurs and Honours of the World, where the Way was more slippery, danger more frequent and enticing,
while Elijah being a man of Afflictions, more retired from the hurry and noise of the World, a single Portion was sufficient for his Conduct and Comfort;
while Elijah being a man of Afflictions, more retired from the hurry and noise of the World, a single Portion was sufficient for his Conduct and Comfort;
It is a known Story of Eulogius, who from a poor Mason in Justin 's time, became great in Wealth and Power, lost his Integrity and Vertue with the change of his State to the better,
It is a known Story of Eulogius, who from a poor Mason in Justin is time, became great in Wealth and Power, lost his Integrity and Virtue with the change of his State to the better,
and in Justinian 's time, upon his return to his former mean Condition, recovered that Vertue the Opulency of his Fortune, and the Favour of the Court had drown'd and stifl'd.
and in Justinian is time, upon his return to his former mean Condition, recovered that Virtue the Opulency of his Fortune, and the Favour of the Court had drowned and stifled.
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Have not you known some upon their Exaltation, change that Modesty, Meekness, and Humility, which adorned their former Station into Starchtness, Insolency and sausie-distance-keeping, wherewith they sought to hide the obscurity of their Birth,
Have not you known Some upon their Exaltation, change that Modesty, Meekness, and Humility, which adorned their former Station into Starchtness, Insolency and sausie-distance-keeping, wherewith they sought to hide the obscurity of their Birth,
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and in end made them fall short of that esteem they so sinistrously hunted after. Abundance and worldly glory-makes People often forget God, misken themselves, and neglect their best Friends:
and in end made them fallen short of that esteem they so sinistrously hunted After. Abundance and worldly glory-makes People often forget God, misken themselves, and neglect their best Friends:
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therefore the holy Man, who was like to be in danger from them prayes for a double Portion: and truly a double Diligence, a double Devotion, a double Watchfulness, is little enough for those in such Circumstances,
Therefore the holy Man, who was like to be in danger from them prays for a double Portion: and truly a double Diligence, a double Devotion, a double Watchfulness, is little enough for those in such circumstances,
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an ordinary measure of Piety, of Care or Circumspection, though it may be proof enough, againnst any tincture of Vice, wherewith the Temptations of a privat condition may assault the Soul,
an ordinary measure of Piety, of Care or Circumspection, though it may be proof enough, against any tincture of Vice, wherewith the Temptations of a private condition may assault the Soul,
because of the Burden, Toyl and Danger annexed to them, he that fears each danger, startles at every Difficulty, will never interprise any Action of Honour or Glory:
Because of the Burden, Toil and Danger annexed to them, he that fears each danger, startles At every Difficulty, will never enterprise any Actium of Honour or Glory:
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Let none of you then, whom providence in a regular way shall call to these higher Seats, avoid them upon score of trouble or danger, you may by the exercise of these Gifts which were eclipsed in your Privacy, convert that into matter of Renown, which has had some malignant influence upon weaker Constitutions,
Let none of you then, whom providence in a regular Way shall call to these higher Seats, avoid them upon score of trouble or danger, you may by the exercise of these Gifts which were eclipsed in your Privacy, convert that into matter of Renown, which has had Some malignant influence upon Weaker Constitutions,
and a happy concurrance of Circumstances, through God's blessing may, make us to improve to Gods glory, our Countrey's good, our own and others common Advantage:
and a happy concurrence of circumstances, through God's blessing may, make us to improve to God's glory, our Country's good, our own and Others Common Advantage:
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It is only the sneaking sinistrous Methods by which some screw themselves into Places, for which God never fitted them, Nature never qualifyed them, their Breeding neverpolished them,
It is only the sneaking sinistrous Methods by which Some screw themselves into Places, for which God never fitted them, Nature never qualified them, their Breeding neverpolished them,
but for men of large Souls and proportionable Estates, disposed to Acts of bounty and generosity, regularly to ascend to these publick Stations, where they are seconded with Power and Ability, with an ample Theatre for their Magnificence and Bounty:
but for men of large Souls and proportionable Estates, disposed to Acts of bounty and generosity, regularly to ascend to these public Stations, where they Are seconded with Power and Ability, with an ample Theatre for their Magnificence and Bounty:
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But I believe I need not spend time in reconciling men's Affections to publick Imployes, in an Age and Place, where I know there are more Competitors and Candidats for preferment,
But I believe I need not spend time in reconciling men's Affections to public Employs, in an Age and Place, where I know there Are more Competitors and Candidates for preferment,
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there is as little fear of som's abstractedness this way, as of rich beautiful Maids among us turning Nuns, or opulent young Heirs becoming blind with Studying, or mad with Learning.
there is as little Fear of some's abstractedness this Way, as of rich beautiful Maids among us turning Nuns, or opulent young Heirs becoming blind with Studying, or mad with Learning.
But besides these ends, if we extend our Desires of them further to spiritual Uses, if we desire Riches, not only to supply our Wants, but to exercise our Charity,
But beside these ends, if we extend our Desires of them further to spiritual Uses, if we desire Riches, not only to supply our Wants, but to exercise our Charity,
if we seek Honour not only to ward-off Contempt, but to make our Vertue more Illustrious and Influential on others, to have a splendid Sphere for displaying it's Rayes,
if we seek Honour not only to ward-off Contempt, but to make our Virtue more Illustrious and Influential on Others, to have a splendid Sphere for displaying it's Rays,
However the Consideration of the Toyl and Danger of those who serve the Publick in honourable Stations, should check Inferiors envying their Conditition;
However the Consideration of the Toil and Danger of those who serve the Public in honourable Stations, should check Inferiors envying their Condition;
every Glance on their Stare, should invite our Prayers in their behalf, rather than their imaginary Splendor provoke our Envy, Care and Trouble we see are their Companions of greatness, Vanity and Vexation, are in a more special manner the Appennags of publick Places, the Curse thundered out against the Earth of bringing forth Briars and Thorns, seems particularly levll'd at the higher Ground:
every Glance on their Stare, should invite our Prayers in their behalf, rather than their imaginary Splendour provoke our Envy, Care and Trouble we see Are their Sodales of greatness, Vanity and Vexation, Are in a more special manner the Appennags of public Places, the Curse thundered out against the Earth of bringing forth Briers and Thorns, seems particularly levlled At the higher Ground:
and from them to their Closets, which make their Meals many a time heartless, their Sleeps unequal, their Pillows of Silk and Beds of state uneasie, their sumptuous Fare disgustfull, they would not so much envy their Condition or be discontentented at their own.
and from them to their Closets, which make their Meals many a time heartless, their Sleeps unequal, their Pillows of Silk and Beds of state uneasy, their sumptuous Fare disgustful, they would not so much envy their Condition or be discontentented At their own.
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if we follow the Precedent set before us in our Text in his publick-spiritedness, our honourable Post and temporal accomodations will give reputation to our parts by making them more conspicuous, we will have the Comfort,
if we follow the Precedent Set before us in our Text in his Public-spiritedness, our honourable Post and temporal Accommodations will give reputation to our parts by making them more conspicuous, we will have the Comfort,
and others the Benefite, that we faithfully and worthily served our generation, which is Davids Commendation, David after he had served his generation, &c.
and Others the Benefit, that we faithfully and worthily served our generation, which is Davids Commendation, David After he had served his generation, etc.
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yet when God offered to take him off from intreating for them, by telling, I'le make of thee a great Nation, let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them:
yet when God offered to take him off from entreating for them, by telling, I'll make of thee a great nation, let me alone, that my wrath may wax hight against them:
Yea, his Zeal for the Publick flew higher, when he was content to forego his Happiness, that they might not miss theirs: Did not the same publick Spirit act Jehojedah and Nehemiah, Mordecai, and Ʋriah, Jeremiah and St. Paul; and O! what punie Followers are we of this cloud of Witnesses.
Yea, his Zeal for the Public flew higher, when he was content to forego his Happiness, that they might not miss theirs: Did not the same public Spirit act Jehojedah and Nehemiah, Mordecai, and Ʋriah, Jeremiah and Saint Paul; and OH! what puny Followers Are we of this cloud of Witnesses.
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The more noble any thing is, it is so much the more useful, and as an eloquent Author has it, the great things of the World were made to serve the lesser, God would not that the great things should be great in vain,
The more noble any thing is, it is so much the more useful, and as an eloquent Author has it, the great things of the World were made to serve the lesser, God would not that the great things should be great in vain,
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but that they should pay for their greatness, by the favours and care they were to take for the little ones, Kings and Monarchs are for the Peopl's Safety and Preservation.
but that they should pay for their greatness, by the favours and care they were to take for the little ones, Kings and Monarchs Are for the People's Safety and Preservation.
It were happy if Rulers of all Degrees did believe this, and act accordingly, then they would not measure the lawfulness of their Practices, by the length of their Sword,
It were happy if Rulers of all Degrees did believe this, and act accordingly, then they would not measure the lawfulness of their Practices, by the length of their Sword,
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if these whose Authority is absolute, did stretch it no further than they should, did they count nothing Glorious but what is Just, nothing Magnifick but what is Vertuous, their Power would prove the Bull-wark of their People,
if these whose authority is absolute, did stretch it no further than they should, did they count nothing Glorious but what is Just, nothing Magnific but what is Virtuous, their Power would prove the Bulwark of their People,
since then the doing good to others, is the Language of the whole Creation, and the most excellent things are the most useful, we most not think God has given Men Natural Gifts, Temporal Accomodations, Spiritual Endowments, for themselves alone: No, no;
since then the doing good to Others, is the Language of the Whole Creation, and the most excellent things Are the most useful, we most not think God has given Men Natural Gifts, Temporal Accommodations, Spiritual Endowments, for themselves alone: No, no;
what is withheld from this Common and Universal End, is a piece of Monopoly, Theft, or Sacriledge, which God will enquire after, and accordingly punish.
what is withheld from this Common and Universal End, is a piece of Monopoly, Theft, or Sacrilege, which God will inquire After, and accordingly Punish.
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The Sages of Gentilism without any other Light, than what they received in the Sinai of Nature, concluded they were born Tributaries to their Countrey, Zeal for the Honour of the State with them, swallowed up all thoughts for their own Ease or Domestick Concern:
The Sages of Gentilism without any other Light, than what they received in the Sinai of Nature, concluded they were born Tributaries to their Country, Zeal for the Honour of the State with them, swallowed up all thoughts for their own Ease or Domestic Concern:
this so far swayed them, it did preponderat, that Natural Affection to their Children, Care of their own particular Honour and Reputation, Love of Life,
this so Far swayed them, it did preponderat, that Natural Affection to their Children, Care of their own particular Honour and Reputation, Love of Life,
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Fulvius without pitying the Youth, or regarding the blooming hopes so apparant in his Son, in whom Nature had engraven all the rare Accomplishments, capable of Politness and Improvement by Art, caused put him to Death for joining with Catiline, telling he begot him, to serve his Countrey against Catiline, and not to serve Catiline against his Countrey. Pharnaces King of the Parthians when he was dying, bequeath'd the Kingdom to his Brother,
fulvius without pitying the Youth, or regarding the blooming hope's so apparent in his Son, in whom Nature had engraven all the rare Accomplishments, capable of Politeness and Improvement by Art, caused put him to Death for joining with Catiline, telling he begotten him, to serve his Country against Catiline, and not to serve Catiline against his Country. Pharnaces King of the Parthians when he was dying, bequeathed the Kingdom to his Brother,
or some will say an obdur'd Temper, or some Politick Consideration might choak all Natural Sentiments, in those of a more hardy Constitution, yet to see the Spartan Matron counter-act the Genuine Tenderness of her Sex, the Peculiar Weakness of old Age,
or Some will say an obdured Temper, or Some Politic Consideration might choke all Natural Sentiments, in those of a more hardy Constitution, yet to see the Spartan Matron counteract the Genuine Tenderness of her Sex, the Peculiar Weakness of old Age,
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so subject to repining Grief, the fond Affection of a Mother, to see her Generosity and Magnanimity transport her beyond all Humane Tyes, to rejoice in the Death of her Sons,
so Subject to repining Grief, the found Affection of a Mother, to see her Generosity and Magnanimity transport her beyond all Humane Ties, to rejoice in the Death of her Sons,
and patiently digest the Frustration of so great Hopes, as she might rationally expect from such promising Sparks, and all this from a Principle of Zeal for the Honour and Interest of her Countrey, is such an instance as may at once strike us with Wonder and Admiration of her Vertue,
and patiently digest the Frustration of so great Hope's, as she might rationally expect from such promising Sparks, and all this from a Principle of Zeal for the Honour and Interest of her Country, is such an instance as may At once strike us with Wonder and Admiration of her Virtue,
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and a just detestation of the Mean-spiritedness, so generally predominant amongst us. 2. Others to uphold the Reputation and Interest of their Countrey, sacrificed their own Honour,
and a just detestation of the Mean-spiritedness, so generally predominant among us. 2. Others to uphold the Reputation and Interest of their Country, sacrificed their own Honour,
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than which nothing is dearer to Men of Spirit, it was this which put Life and Motion into all their Actions of Bravery, yet upon Competition, they did choose to Forfeit their own to save their Countrey's Credit,
than which nothing is Dearer to Men of Spirit, it was this which put Life and Motion into all their Actions of Bravery, yet upon Competition, they did choose to Forfeit their own to save their Country's Credit,
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so Catulus when the Roman Army fled shamefully against his will, he ran and marcht on their head, that they might be concluded not so much to have turn'd their backs to their Enemies through Cowardice,
so Catulus when the Roman Army fled shamefully against his will, he ran and marched on their head, that they might be concluded not so much to have turned their backs to their Enemies through Cowardice,
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This made the Lacedemonian in Despection of his own Parts, rejoice, there were three hundred found in the City, fitter for the publick Magistracy than himself.
This made the Lacedaemonian in Despection of his own Parts, rejoice, there were three hundred found in the city, fitter for the public Magistracy than himself.
This inspired another of that Nation, when he came on an Embasly, to treat for some honourable Conditions to his Countrey, he was demanded whether he came of himself,
This inspired Another of that nation, when he Come on an Embassy, to Treat for Some honourable Conditions to his Country, he was demanded whither he Come of himself,
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or by Authority of the Ephori, to make that bold and resolute Answer, if I speed I came from the Governours of Sparta, but if I am repulsed, I came of my own head:
or by authority of the Ephori, to make that bold and resolute Answer, if I speed I Come from the Governors of Sparta, but if I am repulsed, I Come of my own head:
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and would rather take with a guilt he was free of, than that that it should be thought the great Mistris of Greece for Policy, was of so little Foresight,
and would rather take with a guilt he was free of, than that that it should be Thought the great Mistress of Greece for Policy, was of so little Foresight,
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but lay down their Lives, yea seek out and fish for Opportunities of Death, to perpetuat the flourishing of the State, at the expense of their Lives, in the War betwixt the Athenians, and some Neighbours,
but lay down their Lives, yea seek out and Fish for Opportunities of Death, to perpetuate the flourishing of the State, At the expense of their Lives, in the War betwixt the Athenians, and Some Neighbours,
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Codrus their Monarch laying by all the Marks and Ensigns of his Princely Dignity, putting himself in a mean contemptible Dress, that he might not be known to be their King, thrust himself into the thickest of the Enemy, where he was sure to be over-power'd,
Codrus their Monarch laying by all the Marks and Ensigns of his Princely Dignity, putting himself in a mean contemptible Dress, that he might not be known to be their King, thrust himself into the thickest of the Enemy, where he was sure to be overpowered,
and by their Death it became Triumphant over all it's Enemies, but if any will satisfy his Curiosity with more instances of this kind, let him look that Compend of Heroism by Valerius Maximus, lib. 5. cap. 6, 7, 8, 9. Lucan 's Character of Cato, lib. 2. v. 380.
and by their Death it became Triumphant over all it's Enemies, but if any will satisfy his Curiosity with more instances of this kind, let him look that Compend of Heroism by Valerius Maximus, lib. 5. cap. 6, 7, 8, 9. Lucan is Character of Cato, lib. 2. v. 380.
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But what need we wade into Heathen Authors, for Examples of this Nature, where they are often Adulterated with Romantick Glosses, or at best mix'd with much Dross and Allay, let us raise our thoughts and fasten our eyes on those we have named, presented to our Consideration in Scripture, these will have a less dangerous Impression on us,
But what need we wade into Heathen Authors, for Examples of this Nature, where they Are often Adulterated with Romantic Glosses, or At best mixed with much Dross and Allay, let us raise our thoughts and fasten our eyes on those we have nam, presented to our Consideration in Scripture, these will have a less dangerous Impression on us,
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and excite in us a more generous, as well as a more innocent Emulation, their Vertues are inspired by a nobler Principle, illuminated by a clearer Light, levell'd at a higher Elevation, without any Tincture of vain Glory, which as a threed ran through and twined it self with the splendid Actions of Infidels, these, these are of a purer Complexion,
and excite in us a more generous, as well as a more innocent Emulation, their Virtues Are inspired by a Nobler Principle, illuminated by a clearer Light, leveled At a higher Elevation, without any Tincture of vain Glory, which as a thread ran through and twined it self with the splendid Actions of Infidels, these, these Are of a Purer Complexion,
But if the Material World in it's Bulk and Parts, if the Pagan World in it's eminent Heroes, be against particular Drifts to the prejudice of the Publick, the Christian World is as remote from all narrow Self-assignments,
But if the Material World in it's Bulk and Parts, if the Pagan World in it's eminent Heroes, be against particular Drifts to the prejudice of the Public, the Christian World is as remote from all narrow Self-assignments,
or private Byasses, therefore consider in the third place, if Nature and Humanity would have us Communicative, Grace is not for our being Niggard, of what the Bounty of Heaven has committed to us:
or private Byasses, Therefore Consider in the third place, if Nature and Humanity would have us Communicative, Grace is not for our being Niggard, of what the Bounty of Heaven has committed to us:
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and feeds upon Celestial Objects, these ennoble, ampliat, and extend it, the nearer any Beeing comes into God, who is infinit Fullness, the more it resemble him,
and feeds upon Celestial Objects, these ennoble, Ampliate, and extend it, the nearer any Being comes into God, who is infinite Fullness, the more it resemble him,
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than when it expatiats it self upon God, for so it expands it self in some proportion to the divine Nature, to set forward the Benefit and Advantage of others.
than when it expatiats it self upon God, for so it expands it self in Some proportion to the divine Nature, to Set forward the Benefit and Advantage of Others.
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If you would ask a devout Soul, when is it he has most inlarged Desires and Designs of Benificence? His answer would be, he finds himself most Un-bounded,
If you would ask a devout Soul, when is it he has most enlarged Desires and Designs of Beneficence? His answer would be, he finds himself most Unbounded,
and stretches out the Affections towards others, so it did in those new Converts, who before this work of Grace, were both strait hearted and strait-handed:
and stretches out the Affections towards Others, so it did in those new Converts, who before this work of Grace, were both strait hearted and strait-handed:
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sin contracts the Affections and manacles the hands from charitable and generous Offices, but when Grace has made it's Entry and Conquest, Mans Soul is more inlarged, the Cirle of his Actings more ample,
since contracts the Affections and manacles the hands from charitable and generous Offices, but when Grace has made it's Entry and Conquest, men Soul is more enlarged, the Circle of his Actings more ample,
And no Wonder, since all Christian Societies are as a Politick Mystical Body, in need of one anothors mutual Assistance, the Variety that is observable in the whole frame of Nature, is one of it's greatest Ornaments, the Diversity of Functions in the Natural Body, with the mutual Harmony of it's parts, gives no small Lustre to it's Beauty,
And no Wonder, since all Christian Societies Are as a Politic Mystical Body, in need of one anothors mutual Assistance, the Variety that is observable in the Whole frame of Nature, is one of it's greatest Ornament, the Diversity of Functions in the Natural Body, with the mutual Harmony of it's parts, gives no small Lustre to it's Beauty,
for the Profit as well as Pleasure of all, the necessary Service of Individuals, as well as for the comely Order of the whole, Charity which is the Cement of Christian Societies, should make our Contentments common, rejoice in anothers good fortune, without grudging or interferring with one another, join heart and hand, to encourage and promot one anothers Interest, with a Subserviency to the publick and common Felicity of the Place.
for the Profit as well as Pleasure of all, the necessary Service of Individuals, as well as for the comely Order of the Whole, Charity which is the Cement of Christian Societies, should make our Contentment's Common, rejoice in another's good fortune, without grudging or interfering with one Another, join heart and hand, to encourage and promot one another's Interest, with a Subserviency to the public and Common Felicity of the Place.
This the divine Apostle sets forth with equal strength of Reason & Eloquence, in the friendly Imployes of the parts of the Natural Body, which are serviceable to the whole,
This the divine Apostle sets forth with equal strength of Reason & Eloquence, in the friendly Employs of the parts of the Natural Body, which Are serviceable to the Whole,
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but for the Body, so that to prefer a private good before the publick is to transcribe his folly, who would famish his whole Body to fatten a toe, or save his finger.
but for the Body, so that to prefer a private good before the public is to transcribe his folly, who would famish his Whole Body to fatten a toe, or save his finger.
We see in Nature, the great Fabrick of the World is maintained by the Reciprocal Friendship and Confederacy of it's Parts, which, should they universally fall out,
We see in Nature, the great Fabric of the World is maintained by the Reciprocal Friendship and Confederacy of it's Parts, which, should they universally fallen out,
The great Animal of a Republick has as much consent of Parts, as much need of one another's friendly supply, the Representation of this in that pretty Apologue of Menenius Agrippa reclaimed the Common-people that beast of many heads, but few eyes and little brains, to their Duty after their seditious Revolt.
The great Animal of a Republic has as much consent of Parts, as much need of one another's friendly supply, the Representation of this in that pretty Apologue of Menenius Agrippa reclaimed the Common people that beast of many Heads, but few eyes and little brains, to their Duty After their seditious Revolt.
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as devouring all, and doing nought, while they toiled and fatigued to serve and uphold it, in the mean time she asserted, that by her providence, all she received, was expended and communicated,
as devouring all, and doing nought, while they toiled and fatigued to serve and uphold it, in the mean time she asserted, that by her providence, all she received, was expended and communicated,
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so as it circulated to supply, and answer the Indigencies of all the Parts, of the vast Body of the Common wealth, by this familiar and witty comparison, he described truly the nature of their State, appeased the fury of the Multitude, and made them cheerfully resign themselves to the Conduct of their Governors.
so as it circulated to supply, and answer the Indigencies of all the Parts, of the vast Body of the Common wealth, by this familiar and witty comparison, he described truly the nature of their State, appeased the fury of the Multitude, and made them cheerfully resign themselves to the Conduct of their Governors.
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but more peculiarly from you, my Honourable Patrons, whose Station, Capacities, and Abilities are more calculated for this end, in a more eminent manner,
but more peculiarly from you, my Honourable Patrons, whose Station, Capacities, and Abilities Are more calculated for this end, in a more eminent manner,
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other Vertues requisite in Rulers will miscarry, without this lay the Ground-work, they will make a glittering shew, without they be enlightned and enliven'd by this, it is this that sanctifies their Policies, from this they may expect a happy Event to their Undertakings, things have never succeded better under any Mans Conduct,
other Virtues requisite in Rulers will miscarry, without this lay the Groundwork, they will make a glittering show, without they be enlightened and enlivened by this, it is this that Sanctifies their Policies, from this they may expect a happy Event to their Undertakings, things have never succeeded better under any men Conduct,
than under these, who seek the Direction & Assistance of Heaven, it is no Wonder, these who have such Power and Favour with God, by the pious and welcom Violence of their Prayers, the Assiduity of their Devotion, should have an auspicious influence on the happy ordering publick Affairs to their designed end:
than under these, who seek the Direction & Assistance of Heaven, it is no Wonder, these who have such Power and Favour with God, by the pious and welcome Violence of their Prayers, the Assiduity of their Devotion, should have an auspicious influence on the happy ordering public Affairs to their designed end:
than on the Power & Policy of their Armies abroad, & therefore they imputed the bad Success of their Affairs, to some neglect or defect in their Religious Services:
than on the Power & Policy of their Armies abroad, & Therefore they imputed the bad Success of their Affairs, to Some neglect or defect in their Religious Services:
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the Prayers of the Closet although less conspicuous, yet is not less vigorous to bring the Benedictions of Heaven on your Actings, at the Council Table, were we all more exact and more conscientious in our private Houses, Selfishness,
the Prayers of the Closet although less conspicuous, yet is not less vigorous to bring the Benedictions of Heaven on your Actings, At the Council Table, were we all more exact and more conscientious in our private Houses, Selfishness,
David 's care to walk in his own house with a perfect heart, fitted him the better to sway the Sceptre of Israel: there are some Magistrats who compose themselves to a decent Carriage, a grave Deportment, a modest Behaviour,
David is care to walk in his own house with a perfect heart, fitted him the better to sway the Sceptre of Israel: there Are Some Magistrates who compose themselves to a decent Carriage, a grave Deportment, a modest Behaviour,
while they walk the Sreets, sit at the Council-board, frequent solemn Assemblies, or meet on publick business, they are then hemm'd in by the multitude of Witnesses, over-awed by the Ceremonies of their place,
while they walk the Streets, fit At the Council board, frequent solemn Assemblies, or meet on public business, they Are then hemmed in by the multitude of Witnesses, overawed by the Ceremonies of their place,
but trace them home, you'll find them little better, than incarnate Devils there, you'll see them domineering Husbands, unnatural Parents, and imperious Masters:
but trace them home, You'll find them little better, than incarnate Devils there, You'll see them domineering Husbands, unnatural Parents, and imperious Masters:
many have been admired abroad, in whom neither the the Wife or Servant, could behold any thing Praiseworthy at home, these Magistrats run the fate of such Prophets, Mat. 13.57. who are not honoured in their own Countrey:
many have been admired abroad, in whom neither the the Wife or Servant, could behold any thing Praiseworthy At home, these Magistrates run the fate of such prophets, Mathew 13.57. who Are not honoured in their own Country:
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to a cheerful Subjection to their Superiors, and where this is wanting, no Power or Policy of Rulers, can make the obedience of Inferiors cordial or lasting.
to a cheerful Subjection to their Superiors, and where this is wanting, no Power or Policy of Rulers, can make the Obedience of Inferiors cordial or lasting.
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Piety infuses Awfulness into their Countenances, and Authority into their Commands, people will never readily or from the heart obey these, who maintain not the Honour of their Character by Religion and Vertue.
Piety infuses Awfulness into their Countenances, and authority into their Commands, people will never readily or from the heart obey these, who maintain not the Honour of their Character by Religion and Virtue.
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This Piety will introduce Self-denyal into the Soul, than which I know no better disposition towards Magistrats, acting zealously for the publick, Publick persons with private Aimes, are the ruine of Church and State, of City and Countrey,
This Piety will introduce Self-denial into the Soul, than which I know no better disposition towards Magistrates, acting zealously for the public, Public Persons with private Aims, Are the ruin of Church and State, of city and Country,
It is large Souls more than large Estates which capacitats Men for great undertakings, these who are content to be poor in a rich City, rather than Rich in a poor Community, are certainly more likely to manage it's Concerns for the publick Well-fare of the Place, such will never make the Common-good a Stale to the interest of a factious Party,
It is large Souls more than large Estates which capacitats Men for great undertakings, these who Are content to be poor in a rich city, rather than Rich in a poor Community, Are Certainly more likely to manage it's Concerns for the public Welfare of the Place, such will never make the Common good a Stale to the Interest of a factious Party,
Carnal ends, Privat Affections, domestick Interests, usually obstruct noble Enterprises, men subject to Impressions from these, in time of any Storm or Difficulty go foreward or backward for the service of the Publick,
Carnal ends, Private Affections, domestic Interests, usually obstruct noble Enterprises, men Subject to Impressions from these, in time of any Storm or Difficulty go forward or backward for the service of the Public,
how justly or unjustly my Business is not in this place, or at this time to inquire into, consider the Expectation people have conceived of you, upon your getting the Reins of the Government into your hands,
how justly or unjustly my Business is not in this place, or At this time to inquire into, Consider the Expectation people have conceived of you, upon your getting the Reins of the Government into your hands,
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or imploy it to ends of Luxury or Riot, you falsifie your Oaths, you'll get a Sting in your Souls, a Blot in your Names, which will out-live your Authority,
or employ it to ends of Luxury or Riot, you falsify your Oaths, You'll get a Sting in your Souls, a Blot in your Names, which will outlive your authority,
and suffer it to dilate it self in proportion to the large extent of it's concerns, this widening and amplifying it's Object, is so far from weakning it's force, that it fortifies and replenishes our Souls with strong Inclinations and generous Resolutions to advance it's Interest, to withstand whatever is level'd directly against it,
and suffer it to dilate it self in proportion to the large extent of it's concerns, this widening and amplifying it's Object, is so Far from weakening it's force, that it fortifies and replenishes our Souls with strong Inclinations and generous Resolutions to advance it's Interest, to withstand whatever is leveled directly against it,
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This will make Magistrats indefatigable in their pains for the publick, and inflexible to all the Temptations wherewith others seek to corrupt their Integrity:
This will make Magistrates indefatigable in their pains for the public, and inflexible to all the Temptations wherewith Others seek to corrupt their Integrity:
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and occasions of it's Triumph, and truly it has afforded the World no less matter of wonder in these many Hero's upon record, who were inflam'd thereby to welcome Death with all the Harbingers of Terrour, Circumstances of Horrour,
and occasions of it's Triumph, and truly it has afforded the World no less matter of wonder in these many Hero's upon record, who were inflamed thereby to welcome Death with all the Harbingers of Terror, circumstances of Horror,
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and dreadful Consequences, wherewith the ingenious Cruelty of some inhumane Monsters presented it to them, rather than survive their Countrey's Liberty and Glory.
and dreadful Consequences, wherewith the ingenious Cruelty of Some inhumane Monsters presented it to them, rather than survive their Country's Liberty and Glory.
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so we may say all the Vertues requisite in a Magistrate, are the Ministers of Charity, this will set his prudence on work to discern the Seasons of acting,
so we may say all the Virtues requisite in a Magistrate, Are the Ministers of Charity, this will Set his prudence on work to discern the Seasons of acting,
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This will make him just, though to his own prejudice, for the benefite of the Society, it will make him with such Temperance and Moderation hold the Reins so evenly, that the City suffer not by foolish Pity or cruel Severity:
This will make him just, though to his own prejudice, for the benefit of the Society, it will make him with such Temperance and Moderation hold the Reins so evenly, that the city suffer not by foolish Pity or cruel Severity:
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and it will inspire him with Courage and Fortitude, than which I know no Vertue more necessary to men in publick Stations, to carry them through in acting for the common Advantage.
and it will inspire him with Courage and Fortitude, than which I know no Virtue more necessary to men in public Stations, to carry them through in acting for the Common Advantage.
Let me therefore in a particular manner recommend it to you, as that which will make you invincible to the assaults of the Great, Immoveable with the Aspersions of the Envyous,
Let me Therefore in a particular manner recommend it to you, as that which will make you invincible to the assaults of the Great, Immoveable with the Aspersions of the Envious,
Indeed Love to the publick in the Civil, is like the Sun in the Natural World, the Fomenter and Cherisher of all that conduce to it's Ornament and Preservation;
Indeed Love to the public in the Civil, is like the Sun in the Natural World, the Fomenter and Cherisher of all that conduce to it's Ornament and Preservation;
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yet as the Sun in the Firmament has it's different Mansion houses, in which his influences are various, in some more, in some less Benigne and Forcible,
yet as the Sun in the Firmament has it's different Mansion houses, in which his influences Are various, in Some more, in Some less Benign and Forcible,
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so this Love to the Publick exerces it's Efforts, with more or less Vigour, as it is in conjunction with those divine Habits, but with none is it more Triumphant than with this Christian Fortitude, here he darts his most refulgent Beams, here he makes his most vigorous Sallies, here he makes his bravest Conquests, here he makes his stoutest Resistance against all violent Invasions, here he practises the greatest Warchfulness against the cunning Incroachments on the Goods and Properties of these he has charge of,
so this Love to the Public exerces it's Efforts, with more or less Vigour, as it is in conjunction with those divine Habits, but with none is it more Triumphant than with this Christian Fortitude, Here he darts his most refulgent Beams, Here he makes his most vigorous Sallies, Here he makes his Bravest Conquests, Here he makes his Stoutest Resistance against all violent Invasions, Here he practises the greatest Warchfulness against the cunning Encroachments on the Goods and Properties of these he has charge of,
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If this Fortitude had not animated the first Founders of Empires, the State had perished in it's Swadlingbands, had not this born them up in the pursuit of their great projects, they had fainted in the Way,
If this Fortitude had not animated the First Founders of Empires, the State had perished in it's Swadlingbands, had not this born them up in the pursuit of their great projects, they had fainted in the Way,
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We need not search the Rolls of Greece, the Records of Rome, or the Region of Romances for instances of Heroick Courage, or this publick Gallantrie of Spirit, not only the Christian World,
We need not search the Rolls of Greece, the Records of Room, or the Region of Romances for instances of Heroic Courage, or this public Gallantry of Spirit, not only the Christian World,
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Many who loved not their Lives to the Death, but were hailed to Prisons, martyr'd on Scaffolds, fell Victimes to the Fury of a popular Rabble, preferring an honourable Death to an infamous Life, which they counted such if they survived,
Many who loved not their Lives to the Death, but were hailed to Prisons, martyred on Scaffolds, fell Victims to the Fury of a popular Rabble, preferring an honourable Death to an infamous Life, which they counted such if they survived,
It is this Fortitude which makes men in power and place, contemn great Dangers, conceive great things, combat great Hardships for the Publick, it is not want of Power but want of Courage in Magistrats, that the Weak become a prey to the Strong,
It is this Fortitude which makes men in power and place, contemn great Dangers, conceive great things, combat great Hardships for the Public, it is not want of Power but want of Courage in Magistrates, that the Weak become a prey to the Strong,
This will ingadge them to espouse stoutly the cause of afflicted Widows and distress'd Orphants, against those mighty Nimrods, or strong Oppressors, who seek to maintain their Vanity, Luxury,
This will engage them to espouse stoutly the cause of afflicted Widows and distressed Orphans, against those mighty Nimrods, or strong Oppressors's, who seek to maintain their Vanity, Luxury,
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than what is committed through Force and Fraud on some of the Inhabitants of this City, the publick Seat of Justice, in which to my certain knowledge, many who to keep up their former Reputation, seek under a bashful Modesty to conceal their Straits, hide their hard Condition under a fair Countenance, visit their Neighbours Houses with hungry Stomachs, where they sit picking their clean Teeth after many a sorry Meal, rather than discover their extremities to the World,
than what is committed through Force and Fraud on Some of the Inhabitants of this city, the public Seat of justice, in which to my certain knowledge, many who to keep up their former Reputation, seek under a bashful Modesty to conceal their Straits, hide their hard Condition under a fair Countenance, visit their Neighbours Houses with hungry Stomachs, where they fit picking their clean Teeth After many a sorry Meal, rather than discover their extremities to the World,
It is this wich makes a Magistrat equally unshaken with the Threats of the Mighty, or the Menaces of the Mob, this makes him alike untouch'd with the daring Frowns,
It is this which makes a Magistrate equally unshaken with the Treats of the Mighty, or the Menaces of the Mob, this makes him alike untouched with the daring Frowns,
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while a Coward will betray it through Fear, or desert it through Folly and Falshood, a timorous person can never be honest to God or Man, but he that is endued with Fortitude, to serve his generation, is triumphant over Fears and Favours, over Honour and Disgrace, over the Affronts and Court-ship of all above about,
while a Coward will betray it through fear, or desert it through Folly and Falsehood, a timorous person can never be honest to God or Man, but he that is endued with Fortitude, to serve his generation, is triumphant over Fears and Favours, over Honour and Disgrace, over the Affronts and Courtship of all above about,
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or the Obloquies of more avowed invidious Enemies, the honesty of men in publick Places, may secure them from Guilt, even upon all Turns and Revolutions,
or the Obloquies of more avowed invidious Enemies, the honesty of men in public Places, may secure them from Gilded, even upon all Turns and Revolutions,
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You that serve in these Creditable Offices, may consider, so long as there is any Competition among any of the Rich or pragmatick Neighbourhood for these Places of Trust and Honour, you cannot escape Envy from these who think they have less Share in the Managment of Affairs,
You that serve in these Creditable Offices, may Consider, so long as there is any Competition among any of the Rich or pragmatic Neighbourhood for these Places of Trust and Honour, you cannot escape Envy from these who think they have less Share in the Management of Affairs,
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than their vain Pretences gives them in their own weakly grounded, but strong conceited Imaginations, or in the flattering Apprehensions of their Friends, Alleys, and expectant Dependents:
than their vain Pretences gives them in their own weakly grounded, but strong conceited Imaginations, or in the flattering Apprehensions of their Friends, Alleys, and expectant Dependents:
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or it were possible for them to fore know or prevent the extravagancies the Capricious Humors of the fickle Populace (which like Reuben 's glory, is unstable as water ) upon some unlucky occurrent commit,
or it were possible for them to before know or prevent the extravagancies the Capricious Humours of the fickle Populace (which like Reuben is glory, is unstable as water) upon Some unlucky occurrent commit,
when either blown on by a Fuctions Club, or stirrd up by a Seditious Medler, when either egged on by some under-hand Pragmatick Whisperer, or broke out by chance:
when either blown on by a Functions Club, or stirred up by a Seditious Meddler, when either egged on by Some underhand Pragmatic Whisperer, or broke out by chance:
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No humane prudence or foresight can guard against all Inconvenience, nor the diligence, integrity, or care of the best Rulers Prevent the disorderly effects of some unlucky conjunctures,
No humane prudence or foresight can guard against all Inconvenience, nor the diligence, integrity, or care of the best Rulers Prevent the disorderly effects of Some unlucky conjunctures,
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Nay, as if Nature were at their beck a misfortune by Fire, the disorderliness of the Season, the infectious influence of some unhappy Conjunction of the Planets, the contagion of the Air, the Sterility of the Earth;
Nay, as if Nature were At their beck a misfortune by Fire, the disorderliness of the Season, the infectious influence of Some unhappy Conjunction of the Planets, the contagion of the Air, the Sterility of the Earth;
nor their Prudence ward off, nor their Wit rectify, or their Dexterity improve such eventual Mischances, half so well to any tolerable use for the present or future security of the place.
nor their Prudence ward off, nor their Wit rectify, or their Dexterity improve such eventual Mischances, half so well to any tolerable use for the present or future security of the place.
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but in this Magistrats do but run the fate of that Divinity they represent, and the Providence that install'd them, which is frequently through Ingratitude and Unjustice, by Ignorant and Vitious Men, loaded with their own faults,
but in this Magistrates do but run the fate of that Divinity they represent, and the Providence that installed them, which is frequently through Ingratitude and Unjustice, by Ignorant and Vicious Men, loaded with their own Faults,
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how vertuous so ever in themselves, or honestly intended, which God knows, that which mainly sets them a gaggling against you, is that they are not the Actors nor Contrivers themselves;
how virtuous so ever in themselves, or honestly intended, which God knows, that which mainly sets them a gaggling against you, is that they Are not the Actors nor Contrivers themselves;
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I beseech you behave so, as none of these may upon some Change or Turn of Affairs accuse you openly of what they now clandestinly inveigh against you for, the favour of the Court shifts it's Quarters,
I beseech you behave so, as none of these may upon Some Change or Turn of Affairs accuse you openly of what they now clandestinely inveigh against you for, the favour of the Court shifts it's Quarters,
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and there may arise another Pharaoh, who will let loose upon you other Inquisitors than you are aware of, who will sift all your Actings, discuss all your proceedings,
and there may arise Another Pharaoh, who will let lose upon you other Inquisitors than you Are aware of, who will sift all your Actings, discuss all your proceedings,
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like those Birds who making a great deal of noise, and fluttering with their Wings at distance from their Nests, to divert Passengers from finding them nearer hand.
like those Birds who making a great deal of noise, and fluttering with their Wings At distance from their Nests, to divert Passengers from finding them nearer hand.
or before-stall'd through favour, who will not be over-born with Power, or corrupted with Bribes, in passing Judgment on you for your Administrations, nothing will yeeld so much Solace and Contentment to you under all the Calumnies of Adversaries, Reproaches of evil men,
or before-stalled through favour, who will not be overborne with Power, or corrupted with Bribes, in passing Judgement on you for your Administrations, nothing will yield so much Solace and Contentment to you under all the Calumnies of Adversaries, Reproaches of evil men,
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an impregnable Fortress against all the Shocks of envious Competitors, the Clamors of discontented Neighbours, & the tumultuous Noise of a giddy Multitude.
an impregnable Fortress against all the Shocks of envious Competitors, the Clamours of discontented Neighbours, & the tumultuous Noise of a giddy Multitude.
yea Torments & Gibbets, yea Devils and all the Infernal Troup, yet by walking according to the Rules I have prescribed you, I doubt not but you will do it boldly with Comfort,
yea Torments & Gibbets, yea Devils and all the Infernal Troupe, yet by walking according to the Rules I have prescribed you, I doubt not but you will do it boldly with Comfort,
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3. But beside the Difficulties you may meet with from envious, or disappointed Competitors, you have to do with a Resty untoward easily discontented Body of Inhabitants:
3. But beside the Difficulties you may meet with from envious, or disappointed Competitors, you have to do with a Resty untoward Easily discontented Body of Inhabitants:
the Common-people is a skittish Beast that Kicks at it's Governours, and will be still Attempting to cast it's Rider, who are never pleased with the best Rulers too long,
the Common people is a skittish Beast that Kicks At it's Governors, and will be still Attempting to cast it's Rider, who Are never pleased with the best Rulers too long,
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and I have in my own time observed them never better satisfied, than with these streperous Harangues how void soever of Reason or Sense, of Piety, Modesty or Discretion, full of Libels and Invectives against Magistrats and them in Publick Office:
and I have in my own time observed them never better satisfied, than with these streperous Harangues how void soever of Reason or Sense, of Piety, Modesty or Discretion, full of Libels and Invectives against Magistrates and them in Public Office:
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And often the greatest and most zealous Promoters of the Common-good, ☞ when the Maggot or Caprice takes the many headed Beast, become the Butts of Vulgar Railing, and Sacrifices of Publick Hatred.
And often the greatest and most zealous Promoters of the Common good, ☞ when the Maggot or Caprice Takes the many headed Beast, become the Butts of vulgar Railing, and Sacrifices of Public Hatred.
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But in this Case as good Steers-men in a Storm or Tempest mind their Work, are not hindered by the Noise of the Passengers or the Clamors of Sea sick-people, no more should Governours be hindered from,
But in this Case as good Steers-men in a Storm or Tempest mind their Work, Are not hindered by the Noise of the Passengers or the Clamours of Sea Sick-people, no more should Governors be hindered from,
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They should with Fabius hold on their Course, and follow his Example, he was Reviled by the Army for deferring giving Battel to Hannibal, his Friends told him the Contumely the Souldiers loaded him with upon this score, he answered them, I should be more Fainthearted than they judge me,
They should with Fabius hold on their Course, and follow his Exampl, he was Reviled by the Army for deferring giving Battel to Hannibal, his Friends told him the Contumely the Soldiers loaded him with upon this score, he answered them, I should be more Fainthearted than they judge me,
That Man is not fit to Rule others, nor will he ever Attempt any thing worthy of himself or his place, who shall be startled or shaken from his Post with Rumors and Calumnies,
That Man is not fit to Rule Others, nor will he ever Attempt any thing worthy of himself or his place, who shall be startled or shaken from his Post with Rumours and Calumnies,
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Reckon as we say then with your selves, do never so great or good things for the Interest of the City, Govern never so well, there will still be some Shimeh or other to Revile you, there will be still some to Detract from your Merit, Eclipse your Vertues,
Reckon as we say then with your selves, do never so great or good things for the Interest of the city, Govern never so well, there will still be Some Shimeh or other to Revile you, there will be still Some to Detract from your Merit, Eclipse your Virtues,
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and Slander your best and most innocent Actings, but a good Magistrat that minds his Business, is both deaf to the Barking, and as a firm Rock immoveable with the rage of Waves, or fury of Winds:
and Slander your best and most innocent Actings, but a good Magistrate that minds his Business, is both deaf to the Barking, and as a firm Rock immoveable with the rage of Waves, or fury of Winds:
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A good Magistrat who is Conscious to himself of doing no base or unworthy thing in his publick Capacity, is no more diverted or shaken from Managing his Trust, with the malicious Talk,
A good Magistrate who is Conscious to himself of doing no base or unworthy thing in his public Capacity, is no more diverted or shaken from Managing his Trust, with the malicious Talk,
if you would keep up your Esteem in the Mearts and Mouths of it's Inhabitants, let Justice and Prudence square your Actings, these are the best Preservatives of your Dignity, these are the Illustrious Vertues which strike Fear and Reverence into the Hearts of those beneath you,
if you would keep up your Esteem in the Mearts and Mouths of it's Inhabitants, let justice and Prudence square your Actings, these Are the best Preservatives of your Dignity, these Are the Illustrious Virtues which strike fear and reverence into the Hearts of those beneath you,
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for we even see that Obedience which is due to the highest Powers on Earth is a frail thing where these are wanting, and unless People have a mixture of Fear and Love, from the Apprehension they have of the Worth and Qualities of their Governours, they are soon Debauch'd from their Duty:
for we even see that obedience which is due to the highest Powers on Earth is a frail thing where these Are wanting, and unless People have a mixture of fear and Love, from the Apprehension they have of the Worth and Qualities of their Governors, they Are soon Debauched from their Duty:
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Let me Address my self to you the People of this numerous City, and Exhort you all to Reverence and Obey your Magistrats, you see how they are exposed to Dangers,
Let me Address my self to you the People of this numerous city, and Exhort you all to reverence and Obey your Magistrates, you see how they Are exposed to Dangers,
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and Labour for your Ease, they are in effect and reality the greatest Servants, as Agamemnon says of himself in Homer. It is some satisfaction to Men in Place,
and Labour for your Ease, they Are in Effect and reality the greatest Servants, as Agamemnon Says of himself in Homer. It is Some satisfaction to Men in Place,
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when they abandon the ease and security of a privat State, for serving the Publick, that they are not at all this pains for an Ingrate or Stubborn People, what Reputation will it be to you, and Comfort to your Magistrats if they could Answer with the Spartan Archon, who Replyed when some were attributing the Flourishing and Prosperity of their State, to the Conduct of their Governours, that because their Kings knew best to Manage their commanding Power, they therefore did thrive so well, No, says he, but our People of all other know best how to Obey, NONLATINALPHABET and hence comes the Felicity of Sparta:
when they abandon the ease and security of a private State, for serving the Public, that they Are not At all this pains for an Ingrate or Stubborn People, what Reputation will it be to you, and Comfort to your Magistrates if they could Answer with the Spartan Archon, who Replied when Some were attributing the Flourishing and Prosperity of their State, to the Conduct of their Governors, that Because their Kings knew best to Manage their commanding Power, they Therefore did thrive so well, No, Says he, but our People of all other know best how to Obey, and hence comes the Felicity of Sparta:
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When Cities are crumbled into Factions, their Strength declines, their Trade decays, their Wealth is dissipated, to maintain Parties, their Honour is trampled upon by every rising Courtier, and their Priviledges becomes a Prey to the Arbitrariness of Presumptuous Rulers, or the Insolency of some Hectoring Grandees, who take advantage of their Divisions,
When Cities Are crumbled into Factions, their Strength declines, their Trade decays, their Wealth is dissipated, to maintain Parties, their Honour is trampled upon by every rising Courtier, and their Privileges becomes a Prey to the Arbitrariness of Presumptuous Rulers, or the Insolency of Some Hectoring Grandees, who take advantage of their Divisions,
or intestine Designs of Pragmatick self-seeking Men within our own Bosom. I shall conclude this Discourse with a word more peculiarly fitted to you the Magistrats,
or intestine Designs of Pragmatic self-seeking Men within our own Bosom. I shall conclude this Discourse with a word more peculiarly fitted to you the Magistrates,
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For you that are, or in your Turns, may be Governours in this Antient & Honourable City, that Tablet which Marcus Aurelius Antonius found at Thebes, whereon Ptolomy Arsacides caused write this Protestation of his own Behaviour in the exercise of his Power, is worth your Regard and Remembrance, the Emperour was so much taken with it, he carried it with him to Rome as a precious Relique, hung it in his Bed-chamber, left it as a singular Treasure to his Son Cammodus, who succeeded him in the Empire.
For you that Are, or in your Turns, may be Governors in this Ancient & Honourable city, that Tablet which Marcus Aurelius Antonius found At Thebes, whereon Ptolemy Arsacides caused write this Protestation of his own Behaviour in the exercise of his Power, is worth your Regard and Remembrance, the Emperor was so much taken with it, he carried it with him to Room as a precious Relic, hung it in his Bedchamber, left it as a singular Treasure to his Son Cammodus, who succeeded him in the Empire.
I never gave Reward through Partial Affection, nor punished out of Passion. I never suffered evil to escape unpunished, nor passed by goodness unrewarded.
I never gave Reward through Partial Affection, nor punished out of Passion. I never suffered evil to escape unpunished, nor passed by Goodness unrewarded.
These are as so many succinct and nervous Aphorisms, pithy Sentences, worthy to be written in Golden Letters in your Council-chamber, but if they be in-printed in your hearts,
These Are as so many succinct and nervous Aphorisms, pithy Sentences, worthy to be written in Golden Letters in your Council chamber, but if they be in-printed in your hearts,
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and practised in the Exercise of your Offices, this is a better Register of such Weighty and excellent Sayings, the effect will make the City happy, your Souls blessed, and your Memory honourable in the City-records, in the mouths of the present and succeeding Generation.
and practised in the Exercise of your Offices, this is a better Register of such Weighty and excellent Sayings, the Effect will make the city happy, your Souls blessed, and your Memory honourable in the City-records, in the mouths of the present and succeeding Generation.
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Let me for the Instruction of all, subjoyn to this, what that great Light of the African Church says, and may in our several Stations, be transcribed by us all.
Let me for the Instruction of all, subjoin to this, what that great Light of the African Church Says, and may in our several Stations, be transcribed by us all.
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That Family is most firmly established, where the Master of the house like Joshua is Religious, the Mistris like Abigail Discreet and Vertuous, where the Father like Abraham is Faithful, the Mother like Sarah is Helpful and Industrious, the Sons like Isaac Dutiful, Brethren and Sisters like Laban and Rebecca Cheerful, the Servants like those of the Centurions Tractable, there is Prosperity and Tranquillity in the House or City,
That Family is most firmly established, where the Master of the house like joshua is Religious, the Mistress like Abigail Discreet and Virtuous, where the Father like Abraham is Faithful, the Mother like Sarah is Helpful and Industria, the Sons like Isaac Dutiful, Brothers and Sisters like Laban and Rebecca Cheerful, the Servants like those of the Centurions Tractable, there is Prosperity and Tranquillity in the House or city,
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when every one studieth to be quiet, and do his own Business, when Man and Wife live together in Amity, Brethren and sisters in Unity, Companions and Servants in Unanimity,
when every one studieth to be quiet, and do his own Business, when Man and Wife live together in Amity, Brothers and Sisters in Unity, Sodales and Servants in Unanimity,
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If you that are or may be Magistrats, observe this Protestation, and you the Citizens this Instruction, you'll be Authors of blessing and happiness to the City,
If you that Are or may be Magistrates, observe this Protestation, and you the Citizens this Instruction, You'll be Authors of blessing and happiness to the city,
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This will make you the Magistrats pass for gods in the Scripture-sense, the people will receive your Commands as Oracles, this will strike Fear and Reverence towards you, not only when you sit in your Judicial Seats, with all Ensigns of State and Magnificence,
This will make you the Magistrates pass for God's in the Scripture-sense, the people will receive your Commands as Oracles, this will strike fear and reverence towards you, not only when you fit in your Judicial Seats, with all Ensigns of State and Magnificence,
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but upon transient occasions, when people meet you, they will be apt to say, with those in the Acts of the Apostles, behold the gods are descended to us in likeness of men, and our houses,
but upon Transient occasions, when people meet you, they will be apt to say, with those in the Acts of the Apostles, behold the God's Are descended to us in likeness of men, and our houses,
if we answer Augustines Advice, will be Temples for God, the whole City will become a Model of Heaven, and a Habitation of Righteousness, Isai. 26.1. God will appoint Salvation for Walls and Bullwarks. FINIS.
if we answer Augustine's advice, will be Temples for God, the Whole city will become a Model of Heaven, and a Habitation of Righteousness, Isaiah 26.1. God will appoint Salvation for Walls and Bulwarks. FINIS.
Dignosci arduum est utrum Romana civitas utilius habuerit Darios duces an amiserit; quoniam vita corum ne vinceretur obstitit, mors facit ut vinceret. Valerius Max. lib. 5. cap. 6.
Dignosci arduum est utrum Roman Civitas Utilius habuerit Darios duces an amiserit; quoniam vita corum ne vinceretur obstitit, mors facit ut vinceret. Valerius Max. lib. 5. cap. 6.
