And though the Civil Magistrate be indeed his Minister, invested with his Authority, and beareth not his Sword in vain, yet the most Sovereign Power of Life and Death is still in God himself;
And though the Civil Magistrate be indeed his Minister, invested with his authority, and bears not his Sword in vain, yet the most Sovereign Power of Life and Death is still in God himself;
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Thus God standeth in the Congregation of the Mighty, and judgeth among the Gods. In this Psalm the inspired Asaph instructs Princes both in their Dignity and their Duty:
Thus God Stands in the Congregation of the Mighty, and Judgeth among the God's In this Psalm the inspired Asaph instructs Princes both in their Dignity and their Duty:
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Thus he Complements them with the Names of Princes and of Gods, and yet warns them of an Almighty Superiour, who stands above and overlooks them all, and judges all they do:
Thus he Compliments them with the Names of Princes and of God's, and yet warns them of an Almighty Superior, who Stands above and overlooks them all, and judges all they do:
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For the more useful handling of which words, I shall, 1. Inquire who are the Mighty, the Princes, and the Gods here spoken of: 2. What is meant by Gods standing amongst the one,
For the more useful handling of which words, I shall, 1. Inquire who Are the Mighty, the Princes, and the God's Here spoken of: 2. What is meant by God's standing among the one,
And though perhaps to suppose, that by the Mighty are meant only inferiour Magistrates, and by the Gods Sovereign Princes themselves, might sound like no ill gloss upon the words;
And though perhaps to suppose, that by the Mighty Are meant only inferior Magistrates, and by the God's Sovereign Princes themselves, might found like no ill gloss upon the words;
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Yet I find that Expositors generally look no farther in both Expressions, than to those Judges of Israel that used to Assemble in the Great Council of the Sanhedrim. And to give unto them the Titles of Mighty and of Princes is not at all uncommon in Holy Scripture:
Yet I find that Expositors generally look no farther in both Expressions, than to those Judges of Israel that used to Assemble in the Great Council of the Sanhedrim. And to give unto them the Titles of Mighty and of Princes is not At all uncommon in Holy Scripture:
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So for the more lofty Epithite of Gods we find it twice repeated in this Psalm: And again, Exod. 22.28. Thou shalt not revile the Gods, nor curse the Ruler of thy people: So also Exod. 21.6. where it's observable, that what we translate Judges is in the Original Elohim, Gods, and so in several other Texts:
So for the more lofty Epithet of God's we find it twice repeated in this Psalm: And again, Exod 22.28. Thou shalt not revile the God's, nor curse the Ruler of thy people: So also Exod 21.6. where it's observable, that what we translate Judges is in the Original Elohim, God's, and so in several other Texts:
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But when we consider that what is rendered Mighty in the former part of the Verse, is in the Hebrew the same Elohim, and in the Septuagint the same NONLATINALPHABET with what we translate Gods in the latter part, I think we need make no nice distinction between the two termes.
But when we Consider that what is rendered Mighty in the former part of the Verse, is in the Hebrew the same Elohim, and in the septuagint the same with what we translate God's in the latter part, I think we need make no Nicaenae distinction between the two terms.
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And though the Learned Grotius, in the former clause, sticks to the version of Synagoga Dei, which is no more than the Congregation of God, or Gods Congregation; yet since in the latter clause he allows the Title of Gods to that Congregation, the sence is not at all altered by his Criticisme.
And though the Learned Grotius, in the former clause, sticks to the version of Synagoga Dei, which is no more than the Congregation of God, or God's Congregation; yet since in the latter clause he allows the Title of God's to that Congregation, the sense is not At all altered by his Criticism.
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But 2. For Gods standing in this Congregation and judging among those Gods; Whether we take standing only for being present, as in 1 Kings 17.1. or for being the Chief in Government, Ezra 2.63. 2 Kings 8.20. or for the Person that pronounceth Sentence, which the Antients oftentimes did in an erect posture, which seems to be aimed at, Isa. 3.13. In all these Senses God is present, God presides, God himself pronounceth Sentence among them;
But 2. For God's standing in this Congregation and judging among those God's; Whither we take standing only for being present, as in 1 Kings 17.1. or for being the Chief in Government, Ezra 2.63. 2 Kings 8.20. or for the Person that pronounceth Sentence, which the Ancients oftentimes did in an erect posture, which seems to be aimed At, Isaiah 3.13. In all these Senses God is present, God presides, God himself pronounceth Sentence among them;
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From the words thus opened, give me leave to present you with these Three Considerations. 1. The Civil Magistrates Dignity. 2. Their Subjection, 3. Their Duty consequent to both.
From the words thus opened, give me leave to present you with these Three Considerations. 1. The Civil Magistrates Dignity. 2. Their Subjection, 3. Their Duty consequent to both.
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and makes them approach nearer to Deity, will appear, if we consider: 1. Their Eminent Authority, which in its Original, is Gods. 2. The Eminent Vertues which ought to qualife them for their High Office. 3. Those eminent benefits which they confer upon the World. 4. The eminent Honours that are due to the saithful discharge of their weighty Imployments.
and makes them approach nearer to Deity, will appear, if we Consider: 1. Their Eminent authority, which in its Original, is God's 2. The Eminent Virtues which ought to qualife them for their High Office. 3. Those eminent benefits which they confer upon the World. 4. The eminent Honours that Are due to the saithful discharge of their weighty Employments.
but when it signifies the power of Life and Death; as may be seen in his Notes upon Exod. 4.16. All Civil Fower therefore is Originally derived from God.
but when it signifies the power of Life and Death; as may be seen in his Notes upon Exod 4.16. All Civil Fower Therefore is Originally derived from God.
The Powers that be are ordained of God, Rom. 13.1. and therefore the Old World looked upon their Princes but as so many visible Deities, all Sons of the Supreme Jove: And thence it was that we see the Ancient Crowns composed of those golden Spires that best represented the rayes of Glory, wherewith they circled the heads of their Divinities:
The Powers that be Are ordained of God, Rom. 13.1. and Therefore the Old World looked upon their Princes but as so many visible Deities, all Sons of the Supreme Jove: And thence it was that we see the Ancient Crowns composed of those golden Spires that best represented the rays of Glory, wherewith they circled the Heads of their Divinities:
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Thus God was generally owned to be the great sountain of all Government and Authority But for the better understanding in what limited sence I take all this. I shall here premise,
Thus God was generally owned to be the great sountain of all Government and authority But for the better understanding in what limited sense I take all this. I shall Here premise,
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Besides I suppose the full Natural Authority of a Father over his Children, did in the beginning last no longer than the Son continued a Member of that Family,
Beside I suppose the full Natural authority of a Father over his Children, did in the beginning last no longer than the Son continued a Member of that Family,
2. I premise father, That somewhat else besides the meer permission of God (that only Universal Monarch, without whose leave none of the Creatures he had made could have any Power over themselves, or others;
2. I premise father, That somewhat Else beside the mere permission of God (that only Universal Monarch, without whose leave none of the Creatures he had made could have any Power over themselves, or Others;
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and without whose communicating that Power to them, they had no right to dispose themselves into any kinds of Civil Governments) I say that besides all this, somewhat else did contribute to the Establishment of such Humane mane Authorities as are now exercised in the World.
and without whose communicating that Power to them, they had no right to dispose themselves into any Kinds of Civil Governments) I say that beside all this, somewhat Else did contribute to the Establishment of such Humane mane Authorities as Are now exercised in the World.
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And that I humbly suppose to be, the Natural Necessities of Fallen Men, together with the Rational Use of those Faculties wherewith God had endued them:
And that I humbly suppose to be, the Natural Necessities of Fallen Men, together with the Rational Use of those Faculties wherewith God had endued them:
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Neither yet was all this without God's Soveraign Intervention, for though I do not find that in the beginning there was any particular Revelation commanding Men to Model themselves, into such Methods of Civil Government;
Neither yet was all this without God's Sovereign Intervention, for though I do not find that in the beginning there was any particular Revelation commanding Men to Model themselves, into such Methods of Civil Government;
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Yet seeing it was God that planted this Principle of Reason in us, therefore all that duly springs from that Principle may justly be said to proceed from God its Authour;
Yet seeing it was God that planted this Principle of Reason in us, Therefore all that duly springs from that Principle may justly be said to proceed from God its Author;
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and by several of his own subsequent, positive Laws, required Men to submit unto those Methods of Government, to whose Birth the Necessities of Humane Nature,
and by several of his own subsequent, positive Laws, required Men to submit unto those Methods of Government, to whose Birth the Necessities of Humane Nature,
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whose Government though fundamentally a Theocracy, yet it underwent various kinds of outward Administrations; Aristocracy, Oligarchy, Monarchy, both Elective and Hereditary:
whose Government though fundamentally a Theocracy, yet it underwent various Kinds of outward Administrations; Aristocracy, Oligarchy, Monarchy, both Elective and Hereditary:
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and Countrey, from the extreamest Oppression both in their Religious, and Civil Rights: Nothing less than a Crown was thought an Equal Reward for so Glorious a Merit.
and Country, from the Extremest Oppression both in their Religious, and Civil Rights: Nothing less than a Crown was Thought an Equal Reward for so Glorious a Merit.
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But the same Providence watched over them, and doubtless by its Ministers required the same Allegiance to them as to the Princes of the former Race: The case is easily applyed.
But the same Providence watched over them, and doubtless by its Ministers required the same Allegiance to them as to the Princes of the former Raze: The case is Easily applied.
2. Those Eminent Vertues, wherewith they ought to be qualified for the discharge of their High Office, do all shine at least with some borrowed Rayes of the Divinity:
2. Those Eminent Virtues, wherewith they ought to be qualified for the discharge of their High Office, do all shine At least with Some borrowed Rays of the Divinity:
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For whether we consider that Natural Capacity, Ingenuity, and Probity which ought to prepare the Soil for their Riper Vertues to grow in, (it being seldom seen that the best Education,
For whither we Consider that Natural Capacity, Ingenuity, and Probity which ought to prepare the Soil for their Riper Virtues to grow in, (it being seldom seen that the best Education,
and greatest Erudition do ever sufficiently Correct, and Cultivate those Depravations of Nature, whereby some Persons have infamously distinguished themselves,
and greatest Erudition do ever sufficiently Correct, and Cultivate those Depravations of Nature, whereby Some Persons have infamously distinguished themselves,
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and after their Advancement to the Seat of Judicature have made their very Scarlet blush at the Extravagant and Outragious Deportment of those that wore it):
and After their Advancement to the Seat of Judicature have made their very Scarlet blush At the Extravagant and Outrageous Deportment of those that wore it):
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Or whether we consider the profound Knowledge, and the vast Experience, the Solid Judgment and the Wisdom like an Angel of God, the Unwearied Industry and Uncorrupted Integrity, the Generous Courage,
Or whither we Consider the profound Knowledge, and the vast Experience, the Solid Judgement and the Wisdom like an Angel of God, the Unwearied Industry and Uncorrupted Integrity, the Generous Courage,
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we must needs confess that there is much of God in the Great Man. And if we examine wherein the Image of God in Man did at first consist, we shall find that in a great part it appeared in the Moral perfections of his Nature, in a near Resemblance of the Divine Wisdom, Goodness, Truth, Purity, Justice,
we must needs confess that there is much of God in the Great Man. And if we examine wherein the Image of God in Man did At First consist, we shall find that in a great part it appeared in the Moral perfections of his Nature, in a near Resemblance of the Divine Wisdom, goodness, Truth, Purity, justice,
3. The Eminent Benefits that Good Magistrates Communicate to the rest of Mankind, and their great usefulness in the World, renders them as so many Gods in it.
3. The Eminent Benefits that Good Magistrates Communicate to the rest of Mankind, and their great usefulness in the World, renders them as so many God's in it.
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Thus we know Idolatry arose, whilst Men Deified their Publick Benefactors, and those who had done any signal good to the rest of Mankind were rewarded with Temples, and with Altars; with Sacrifice and Adorations.
Thus we know Idolatry arose, while Men Deified their Public Benefactors, and those who had done any signal good to the rest of Mankind were rewarded with Temples, and with Altars; with Sacrifice and Adorations.
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All his other Attributes may indeed ingage our Veneration, and perhaps our Fear, but it is only perfect Goodness that irresistibly Charms our Affection:
All his other Attributes may indeed engage our Veneration, and perhaps our fear, but it is only perfect goodness that irresistibly Charms our Affection:
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whilst they impartially determine all Disputes between Man and Man, whilst they are Terrors unto evil doers, and the Encouragers of those that do good;
while they impartially determine all Disputes between Man and Man, while they Are Terrors unto evil doers, and the Encouragers of those that do good;
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as our Authour expresses it, when he charges those Mighty with their Male-Administration, ver. 5. But now in the midst of our Disorders the Presence of an Upright Magistrate is as the Appearance of a God, his Awful Brow strikes the Guilty dumb, his Well-known Justice raises up the Head of Oppressed Innocence,
as our Author Expresses it, when he charges those Mighty with their Male-Administration, ver. 5. But now in the midst of our Disorders the Presence of an Upright Magistrate is as the Appearance of a God, his Awful Brow strikes the Guilty dumb, his Wellknown justice raises up the Head of Oppressed Innocence,
And therefore much of that outward Pomp and Ceremony, which has been thought necessary to support the Majesty of Crowned Heads, hath been proportionably allowed to Judges and Inferiour Magistrates:
And Therefore much of that outward Pomp and Ceremony, which has been Thought necessary to support the Majesty of Crowned Heads, hath been proportionably allowed to Judges and Inferior Magistrates:
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And yet all this is but mean Pageantry, if compared to the inward Veneration that every Wise and Good Man payes to those Living Images of the Divine Justice;
And yet all this is but mean Pageantry, if compared to the inward Veneration that every Wise and Good Man pays to those Living Images of the Divine justice;
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for with what profound respect do we behold such a Person, for whom a whole Nation fares the better? And how do our very hearts bow before that Superiour Vertue to whose well imployed Authority we owe the quiet of our Possessions,
for with what profound respect do we behold such a Person, for whom a Whole nation fares the better? And how do our very hearts bow before that Superior Virtue to whose well employed authority we owe the quiet of our Possessions,
and when they die their Memories shall be Embalmed in the precious Oyntment of that good Name, which they secured by repeated Acts of Vertue in their Lives:
and when they die their Memories shall be Embalmed in the precious Ointment of that good Name, which they secured by repeated Acts of Virtue in their Lives:
for though they are called Mighty, though they are called Gods; yet there is a God above them, A God that is Allmighty, that is literally the God of Gods, and Judge of all the Earth.
for though they Are called Mighty, though they Are called God's; yet there is a God above them, A God that is Almighty, that is literally the God of God's, and Judge of all the Earth.
And this Subjection of the Civil Magistrates is implied in their very Dignity; whose greatest Excellency does consist in a likeness of God, and in their resembling him;
And this Subjection of the Civil Magistrates is implied in their very Dignity; whose greatest Excellency does consist in a likeness of God, and in their resembling him;
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that though they are Great Lights, yet like the Moon they only rule this present Night, and borrow all their Brightness from that greater Luminary which rules the Everlasting Day, That is, from God the Giver of every good and perfect gift.
that though they Are Great Lights, yet like the Moon they only Rule this present Night, and borrow all their Brightness from that greater Luminary which rules the Everlasting Day, That is, from God the Giver of every good and perfect gift.
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he not only overlooks all their Proceedings, but he reads their very Thoughts too, and pearceth into the Darkest Corners of their Hearts, to see whether any Secret Self-Interest, Partiality,
he not only overlooks all their Proceedings, but he reads their very Thoughts too, and pierceth into the Darkest Corners of their Hearts, to see whither any Secret Self-Interest, Partiality,
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and by extraordinary interposing Providences hath Publickly appeared on the behalf of Injured Innocence, and wonderously detected the Iniquity either of Prosecutors, Juries, or Judges.
and by extraordinary interposing Providences hath Publicly appeared on the behalf of Injured Innocence, and wondrously detected the Iniquity either of Prosecutors, Juries, or Judges.
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When Monarchs must descend their Thrones, and Judges come down from the Bench to the Bar, there to take their Tryals in the midst of Ten Thousand Spectator Angels,
When Monarchs must descend their Thrones, and Judges come down from the Bench to the Bar, there to take their Trials in the midst of Ten Thousand Spectator Angels,
When neither Fine Parts, nor Great Learning, nor Court Favour, nor Popular Esteem, nor Bribes that blind the eyes of the wise, shall stand them in any stead;
When neither Fine Parts, nor Great Learning, nor Court Favour, nor Popular Esteem, nor Bribes that blind the eyes of the wise, shall stand them in any stead;
but it will then appear, notwithstanding all former outward Differences, yet that all Souls are Equal. Which puts me upon my third and last Observation, The Magistrates Duty consequent both to their Dignity, and their Subjection.
but it will then appear, notwithstanding all former outward Differences, yet that all Souls Are Equal. Which puts me upon my third and last Observation, The Magistrates Duty consequent both to their Dignity, and their Subjection.
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1. Their Duty with respect to their High Dignity, If they are in some sence Gods, then how ought they to behave themselves answerable to that glorious Title;
1. Their Duty with respect to their High Dignity, If they Are in Some sense God's, then how ought they to behave themselves answerable to that glorious Title;
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Thus our Mighty, Being inspired with a Noble Pride, and a Holy Emulation, should scorn to do any thing unworthy the God whose Name they wear, whose Person they represent,
Thus our Mighty, Being inspired with a Noble Pride, and a Holy Emulation, should scorn to do any thing unworthy the God whose Name they wear, whose Person they represent,
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Should such a Man as I flee? So should every Magistrate, as conscious of his own High Dignity, be ready with a Devout Bravery of Mind to say, Should such a Man as I do thus or thus? Should I who represent the Great God fear the face of any man though ever so great? Should I respect Persons? Should I take a Bribe? Should I justifie the wicked for favour? Or condemn the Righteous for fear? Would this become the Heavenly Character I bear? Or this be at all like a God? Thus from a due sence of their Dignity may the Magistrates argue themselves into their Duty. And,
Should such a Man as I flee? So should every Magistrate, as conscious of his own High Dignity, be ready with a Devout Bravery of Mind to say, Should such a Man as I do thus or thus? Should I who represent the Great God Fear the face of any man though ever so great? Should I respect Persons? Should I take a Bribe? Should I justify the wicked for favour? Or condemn the Righteous for Fear? Would this become the Heavenly Character I bear? Or this be At all like a God? Thus from a due sense of their Dignity may the Magistrates argue themselves into their Duty. And,
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and that e're long their large Commissions will be out of Date, their Magistracy come to its end, their Ensigns of Honour be all lay'd by, their Robes of State be put off for ever, their Titles and Dignities be buried in the Dust,
and that ever long their large Commissions will be out of Date, their Magistracy come to its end, their Ensigns of Honour be all laid by, their Robes of State be put off for ever, their Titles and Dignities be buried in the Dust,
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and their Persons, divested of all their former Grandieur, must appear in the Croud of Common Malefactors, that Judges themselves must in their turns be judged,
and their Persons, divested of all their former Grandeur, must appear in the Crowd of Common Malefactors, that Judges themselves must in their turns be judged,
than that severe Prince gave, who stead off the Skin from a Corrupt Judge, and spread it on that Seat of Justice upon which he caused his Son to succeed him;
than that severe Prince gave, who stead off the Skin from a Corrupt Judge, and spread it on that Seat of justice upon which he caused his Son to succeed him;
and Immorality, which are the Scandal and Bane of pure and undefiled Religion, as to see the Laws of the Land executed against those other sins that are destructive of Humane Society.
and Immorality, which Are the Scandal and Bane of pure and undefiled Religion, as to see the Laws of the Land executed against those other Sins that Are destructive of Humane Society.
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Consider O ye Mighty that you are not only Christians at large, but also Baptized into the particular Communion of the Church of England; shew therefore your Affection to that Venerable Mother which so early received you into her bosome,
Consider Oh you Mighty that you Are not only Christians At large, but also Baptised into the particular Communion of the Church of England; show Therefore your Affection to that Venerable Mother which so early received you into her bosom,
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Gentlemen, though yours is not the Highest Station, yet perhaps it is that upon which the motion of the greater Wheels does more depend than is usually considered.
Gentlemen, though yours is not the Highest Station, yet perhaps it is that upon which the motion of the greater Wheels does more depend than is usually considered.
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And you will be so far from hearing any part of that God-like resemblance in the Text, that you will rather prove meer Wooden Images of the Divine Justice,
And you will be so Far from hearing any part of that Godlike resemblance in the Text, that you will rather prove mere Wooden Images of the Divine justice,
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And as Our King when he rose up like Moses, to be the Deliverer of God's Church and People from an Aegyptian Bondage; like Moses he became as a God both to our Pharoahs and to our Aarons; that is, the Scourge of Heaven upon our Persecutors,
And as Our King when he rose up like Moses, to be the Deliverer of God's Church and People from an Egyptian Bondage; like Moses he became as a God both to our Pharaohs and to our Aaron's; that is, the Scourge of Heaven upon our Persecutors,
May you all be concerned to Conquer and Exterminate Vice, Prophaneness, and Debauchery in your Countrey, Tyrants more dangerous and more destructive to its Success and Happiness than either France or Rome can ever prove without their fatal Assistance.
May you all be concerned to Conquer and Exterminate Vice, Profaneness, and Debauchery in your Country, Tyrants more dangerous and more destructive to its Success and Happiness than either France or Room can ever prove without their fatal Assistance.
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That so the State may be faithfully served, Their Majesties Loyally Obeyed, Our English Laws impartially Executed, Our Holy English Church Defended and Encouraged, that God may be glorified in you, and you in him;
That so the State may be faithfully served, Their Majesties Loyally Obeyed, Our English Laws impartially Executed, Our Holy English Church Defended and Encouraged, that God may be glorified in you, and you in him;
And now Grant O Lord we beseech thee that the course of this World may be so peaceably Ordered by thy Governance, that thy Church may joyfully serve thee in all Godly quietness, through Jesus Christ our Lord; To whom, &c. FINIS.
And now Grant Oh Lord we beseech thee that the course of this World may be so peaceably Ordered by thy Governance, that thy Church may joyfully serve thee in all Godly quietness, through jesus christ our Lord; To whom, etc. FINIS.
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But also, as there was a certain Order of Men instituted to carry on this Gracious Design, who were set aside, by Divine Designation, to take care of their own and other Mens Souls;
But also, as there was a certain Order of Men instituted to carry on this Gracious Design, who were Set aside, by Divine Designation, to take care of their own and other Men's Souls;
In the words immediately before the Text, He presents the Clergy with a brief Summary of their Duty, under those two heads, their Doctrine and their Manners: Take heed to thy self;
In the words immediately before the Text, He presents the Clergy with a brief Summary of their Duty, under those two Heads, their Doctrine and their Manners: Take heed to thy self;
that is, both how and what thou teachest, that the sound and useful Truths of the one may receive an experimental proof from the bright Example of the other;
that is, both how and what thou Teachest, that the found and useful Truths of the one may receive an experimental proof from the bright Exampl of the other;
But this Subject of Instructing the Clergy in their Duty, hath not been more often handled upon such occasions as this; then I believe it needless to be urged in such an Audience as this: wherein, it becomes me to suppose the Reverend Hearers much better able to inform the Speaker, than the Speaker them.
But this Subject of Instructing the Clergy in their Duty, hath not been more often handled upon such occasions as this; then I believe it needless to be urged in such an Audience as this: wherein, it becomes me to suppose the Reverend Hearers much better able to inform the Speaker, than the Speaker them.
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Setting aside therefore those words, doing this, which immediately respect their Duty, from the remaining part of the Text I shall observe briefly. 1. God's admirable Design in instituting the Priestly Order, it was to imploy it about the Salvation of Souls. 2. The extraordinary Honour of those whom God imploys in so great a Work. 3. The Incomparable Reward proposed to those who acquit themselves well in that great Imployment. 4. The Harmonious Order and Connexion between the Work, the Honour, and the Reward.
Setting aside Therefore those words, doing this, which immediately respect their Duty, from the remaining part of the Text I shall observe briefly. 1. God's admirable Design in instituting the Priestly Order, it was to employ it about the Salvation of Souls. 2. The extraordinary Honour of those whom God employs in so great a Work. 3. The Incomparable Reward proposed to those who acquit themselves well in that great Employment. 4. The Harmonious Order and Connexion between the Work, the Honour, and the Reward.
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and the Method to be observed in both, is first to take heed to the saving themselves, that so they may the more effectually save those that hear them.
and the Method to be observed in both, is First to take heed to the Saving themselves, that so they may the more effectually save those that hear them.
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And though it may pass in the Number of Problems, whether there was to have been any certain Order of Priests in Paradise, since there would not have been any occasion for some particular Persons being imployed between God and other Men:
And though it may pass in the Number of Problems, whither there was to have been any certain Order of Priests in Paradise, since there would not have been any occasion for Some particular Persons being employed between God and other Men:
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Neither the Regal nor the Sacerdotal Power, as it is likely, would have found any place in that Equality which was necessary to make even Eden it self equally a Paradise to all Men.
Neither the Regal nor the Sacerdotal Power, as it is likely, would have found any place in that Equality which was necessary to make even Eden it self equally a Paradise to all Men.
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And though we can trace no foot-steps of any one Mans Offering Sacrifice for another in the Antidiluvian World, the Two Eldest Sons of Adam, each offering his own Sacrifice;
And though we can trace no footsteps of any one men Offering Sacrifice for Another in the Antediluvian World, the Two Eldest Sons of Adam, each offering his own Sacrifice;
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Until God was afterwards pleased to Establish the Priesthood in the Tribe of Levy: Which Family he accepted of, by way of Commutation, instead of the first Born of all the other Tribes.
Until God was afterwards pleased to Establish the Priesthood in the Tribe of Levy: Which Family he accepted of, by Way of Commutation, instead of the First Born of all the other Tribes.
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And at last in compliance to the gross Conceptions of the Jewish Nation, he after the manner of Earthly Princes, fixed the Seat of his visible Empire in his Temple at Jerusalem; and there set forth his Revealed Religion with all the Pomp becoming so great a Majesty:
And At last in compliance to the gross Conceptions of the Jewish nation, he After the manner of Earthly Princes, fixed the Seat of his visible Empire in his Temple At Jerusalem; and there Set forth his Revealed Religion with all the Pomp becoming so great a Majesty:
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Making that House his own Royal Residence, and the Priests of the Aaronic Order his Principal Ministers of State, Adorning them with their particular Insignia of Honour,
Making that House his own Royal Residence, and the Priests of the Aaronic Order his Principal Ministers of State, Adorning them with their particular Insignia of Honour,
Gold, Purple, and Embroideries, Jewels, Pretious Ointments, and Arabian Gums, Solemn Instruments of Musick, and whole Hecatombs of Beasts for Sacrifice, gloriously contributing to the Magnificence of their Publick Services.
Gold, Purple, and Embroideries, Jewels, Precious Ointments, and Arabian Gums, Solemn Instruments of Music, and Whole Hecatombs of Beasts for Sacrifice, gloriously contributing to the Magnificence of their Public Services.
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until God saw fit to remove those NONLATINALPHABET those Elements at once both Rich and Beggarly, Gal. 4.9. together with their Attendant Statutes that were not good, Ezek. 20.25. that is, had no Essential Moral Goodness in them:
until God saw fit to remove those those Elements At once both Rich and Beggarly, Gal. 4.9. together with their Attendant Statutes that were not good, Ezekiel 20.25. that is, had no Essential Moral goodness in them:
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When the Church it self, though it had no longer its Garments of wrought Gold, yet became the more Glorious within: And the Ministers of Jesus Christ instead of vieing with Earthly Princes in their Glory and Magnificence, more nearly resembled their Blessed Jesus in his Exemplary Humility.
When the Church it self, though it had no longer its Garments of wrought Gold, yet became the more Glorious within: And the Ministers of jesus christ instead of vying with Earthly Princes in their Glory and Magnificence, more nearly resembled their Blessed jesus in his Exemplary Humility.
and the Ministers of the Gospel Covenant were more Divinely consecrated by that Ʋnction from the Holy one spoken of, 1 John 2.20. than the High Priest of old, upon whom and whom alone the anointing oil of the Lord was poured out, Lev. 8.10.
and the Ministers of the Gospel Covenant were more Divinely consecrated by that Ʋnction from the Holy one spoken of, 1 John 2.20. than the High Priest of old, upon whom and whom alone the anointing oil of the Lord was poured out, Lev. 8.10.
Thus they became a Kingdom of Priests, as the most Antient Hebrew reads it, Exod. 19 6. or Kings and Priests as St. John speaks Rev. 1.6. referring to the Targum on the forecited place;
Thus they became a Kingdom of Priests, as the most Ancient Hebrew reads it, Exod 19 6. or Kings and Priests as Saint John speaks Rev. 1.6. referring to the Targum on the forecited place;
In fine, God being now to be worshipped in Spirit and in Truth, those who attended his Publick Worship were to be Men of Spiritual Ʋnderstandings, Col. 1.9.
In fine, God being now to be worshipped in Spirit and in Truth, those who attended his Public Worship were to be Men of Spiritual Ʋnderstandings, Col. 1.9.
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It is almost as old as the World, as Universal as Mankind, It has been the Honour of Princes, the most Antient of whom, by uniting the Sacerdotal and the Regal Power in their own Persons, became truely Patriarchs; and in the most flourishing Empire upon Earth, the Title of Pontifex Maximus was thought an Additional Honour to that of Emperour.
It is almost as old as the World, as Universal as Mankind, It has been the Honour of Princes, the most Ancient of whom, by uniting the Sacerdotal and the Regal Power in their own Persons, became truly Patriarchs; and in the most flourishing Empire upon Earth, the Title of Pontifex Maximus was Thought an Additional Honour to that of Emperor.
2. Consideration, Namely, The extraordinary Honour of that Order which God imploys in so great a work as this of Salvation; when God from the beginning designed the Salvation of Souls, he resolved to Imploy the Priesthood in that Gracious Design,
2. Consideration, Namely, The extraordinary Honour of that Order which God employs in so great a work as this of Salvation; when God from the beginning designed the Salvation of Souls, he resolved to Employ the Priesthood in that Gracious Design,
Thus the Ministry is said to watch for Souls, Heb. 12.17. Humane Souls the breath of God himself, his own Immortal Images, the Seat of the Rational Life, the Scene of Thought and Reflection.
Thus the Ministry is said to watch for Souls, Hebrew 12.17. Humane Souls the breath of God himself, his own Immortal Images, the Seat of the Rational Life, the Scene of Thought and Reflection.
It being highly Unphilosophical to suppose, that Life and Thought could arise from meer Matter, though ever so justly modified, or ever so evenly put in motion:
It being highly Unphilosophical to suppose, that Life and Thought could arise from mere Matter, though ever so justly modified, or ever so evenly put in motion:
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Greater than any that amuses the Cabals of Politicians, or the Cabinets of Princes; greater than all that ingages the Ambition of Fighting Monarchs, or of Rival Kings;
Greater than any that amuses the Cabals of Politicians, or the Cabinets of Princes; greater than all that engages the Ambition of Fighting Monarchs, or of Rival Kings;
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which we find to be set above the acquisition of the whole World, Matth. 16.26. and which does indeed infinitely excell all that the World looks upon with respect or wonder.
which we find to be Set above the acquisition of the Whole World, Matthew 16.26. and which does indeed infinitely excel all that the World looks upon with respect or wonder.
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though set out in all their Martial Bravery, and all the Glorious Terrours of successful War? If compared to a Holy Man of God, to a Guide of Souls, kneeling and praying in the midst of a Devout Congregation, whom he seems to have inspired with part of his own Devotion,
though Set out in all their Martial Bravery, and all the Glorious Terrors of successful War? If compared to a Holy Man of God, to a Guide of Souls, kneeling and praying in the midst of a Devout Congregation, whom he seems to have inspired with part of his own Devotion,
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whilst performing those Holy Offices that belong to his Sacred Function he wrestles mightily with God, and offers a Holy Violence to Heaven it self, which suffers it self to be taken by that Zealous force. This doubtless is a Spectacle incomparably more pleasing and agreeable in the Eyes of God, of Angels,
while performing those Holy Offices that belong to his Sacred Function he wrestles mightily with God, and offers a Holy Violence to Heaven it self, which suffers it self to be taken by that Zealous force. This doubtless is a Spectacle incomparably more pleasing and agreeable in the Eyes of God, of Angels,
and of good Men, than all the Criminal Triumphs of Humane Conquerors, though raised upon the Ruine and Devastation of Flourishing Provinces, the Ashes and Rubbish of smoaking Cities,
and of good Men, than all the Criminal Triumphos of Humane Conquerors, though raised upon the Ruin and Devastation of Flourishing Provinces, the Ashes and Rubbish of smoking Cities,
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and the Carcases of Thousands of Men, all Sacrificed to that Devouring Moloch, the Wild Ambition of one Restless Disturber of the Worlds Peace and his own.
and the Carcases of Thousands of Men, all Sacrificed to that Devouring Moloch, the Wild Ambition of one Restless Disturber of the World's Peace and his own.
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Whereas these Soldiers of Jesus Christ, for so his Ministers are called, 2 Tim. 2, 3. these Leaders of Gods People: Isa. 9.16. these Watchmen over his House, Ezek. 33.7. Carry on the Mighty Work of Souls at no other Expence but that of Sin;
Whereas these Soldiers of jesus christ, for so his Ministers Are called, 2 Tim. 2, 3. these Leaders of God's People: Isaiah 9.16. these Watchmen over his House, Ezekiel 33.7. Carry on the Mighty Work of Souls At no other Expense but that of since;
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For it is Gods own Work, and therefore they are called NONLATINALPHABET, Fellow-Labourers with God, 1 Cor. 3.9. and in sum it was the Work of Jesus Christ himself, when humbled into Man;
For it is God's own Work, and Therefore they Are called, Fellow-labourers with God, 1 Cor. 3.9. and in sum it was the Work of jesus christ himself, when humbled into Man;
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and Able Builders in that Fabrick of which he himself laid, as well as was, the Chief corner stone: Thus the Work of Souls being the Work of Heaven, the Work of God, the Work of Christ;
and Able Builders in that Fabric of which he himself laid, as well as was, the Chief corner stone: Thus the Work of Souls being the Work of Heaven, the Work of God, the Work of christ;
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to be admitted into ever so Inferiour a Coadjutorship of so Divine a Work, must needs be one of the highest Honours of which a meer Creature can be capable.
to be admitted into ever so Inferior a Coadjutorship of so Divine a Work, must needs be one of the highest Honours of which a mere Creature can be capable.
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And this gloriously differences their Work from all others though about the same Subject: For though the Philosopher busies his Speculations about this greatest of Created Subjects;
And this gloriously differences their Work from all Others though about the same Subject: For though the Philosopher busies his Speculations about this greatest of Created Subjects;
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Nay the Devil himself is busie about Souls too, but it is only how he may destroy them So that it is the Honour of the Ministerial Function alone to be imloyed in the saving of Souls:
Nay the devil himself is busy about Souls too, but it is only how he may destroy them So that it is the Honour of the Ministerial Function alone to be imloyed in the Saving of Souls:
And therefore St. Paul speaks of his saving his Countreymen, Rom. 11.14. and of his becoming all things to all men that so he might by all means save some, 1 Cor. 9.22.
And Therefore Saint Paul speaks of his Saving his Countrymen, Rom. 11.14. and of his becoming all things to all men that so he might by all means save Some, 1 Cor. 9.22.
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though of a much Inferiour Rank; Proper Instruments in our only Proper Saviours hands. And so great hath this Honour of saving, though but of Bodies, been accounted;
though of a much Inferior Rank; Proper Instruments in our only Proper Saviors hands. And so great hath this Honour of Saving, though but of Bodies, been accounted;
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And whereas the first had the honour to be styled Monarchs and the Founders of Empires, the latter were Intitled Hero's, and Canonized among their Demy-Gods: So well did wise Antiquity distinguish between the Destroying and the Saving Work.
And whereas the First had the honour to be styled Monarchs and the Founders of Empires, the latter were Entitled Hero's, and Canonized among their Demy-Gods: So well did wise Antiquity distinguish between the Destroying and the Saving Work.
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these Hero's of our Holy Faith, who themselves make it their great business, as God hath made it their Indispensable Duty, to labour for the Saving of Souls. Which Saving of Souls is set forth, in Holy Scripture by very Lofty Expressions.
these Hero's of our Holy Faith, who themselves make it their great business, as God hath made it their Indispensable Duty, to labour for the Saving of Souls. Which Saving of Souls is Set forth, in Holy Scripture by very Lofty Expressions.
and shall hide a multitude of Sins, James 5.20. He that winneth Souls is wise, Prov. 11.30. Those that turn many to Righteousness shall shine as the Stars for ever and ever. Dan. 12.3.
and shall hide a multitude of Sins, James 5.20. He that wins Souls is wise, Curae 11.30. Those that turn many to Righteousness shall shine as the Stars for ever and ever. Dan. 12.3.
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So Superlatively great will be the Honour of all such as faithfully Labour in the Lords Vineyard, at present they appear like so many Subordinate Saviours in this Lower World,
So Superlatively great will be the Honour of all such as faithfully Labour in the lords Vineyard, At present they appear like so many Subordinate Saviors in this Lower World,
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When God designed to Imploy the Priesthood about the Salvation of Souls, he designed that it should be as much to their own Advantage, as to other Mens;
When God designed to Employ the Priesthood about the Salvation of Souls, he designed that it should be as much to their own Advantage, as to other Men's;
for this they Watch and Pray and weary out themselves, to make some, though Imperfect, Discoveries of Heaven before hand, to measure as much as it is possible of that Infinity;
for this they Watch and Pray and weary out themselves, to make Some, though Imperfect, Discoveries of Heaven before hand, to measure as much as it is possible of that Infinity;
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Those therefore who by a long course of Heavenly Exercises, and by a continued Ingagement in Holy Offices, have dilated and extended the Capacities of their Souls, are likely at last to obtain those higher degrees of Glory, that are fully suited to their enlarged Faculties;
Those Therefore who by a long course of Heavenly Exercises, and by a continued Engagement in Holy Offices, have dilated and extended the Capacities of their Souls, Are likely At last to obtain those higher Degrees of Glory, that Are Fully suited to their enlarged Faculties;
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So that if there be degrees of Glory hereafter, then certainly the highest Stalls of Honour shall be secured to those, who have faithfully laboured in the Word and Doctrine:
So that if there be Degrees of Glory hereafter, then Certainly the highest Stalls of Honour shall be secured to those, who have faithfully laboured in the Word and Doctrine:
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from putting up Prayers and Supplications, the chief Work of the Ministry here, they shall be there preferred to the present Work of Angels, perpetual Praises and Hallelujahs;
from putting up Prayers and Supplications, the chief Work of the Ministry Here, they shall be there preferred to the present Work of Angels, perpetual Praises and Hallelujahs;
to be made Kings and Priests for ever in the New Jerusalem; and to wear those Crowns upon their own glorified Heads, which they have so zealously recommended to the pursuit of others. But,
to be made Kings and Priests for ever in the New Jerusalem; and to wear those Crowns upon their own glorified Heads, which they have so zealously recommended to the pursuit of Others. But,
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For such Souls as theirs which have so long glowed with Divine Love, and breathed the most fervent Charity, must needs be sensible of the fullest Satisfaction to behold others happy as well as themselves;
For such Souls as theirs which have so long glowed with Divine Love, and breathed the most fervent Charity, must needs be sensible of the Fullest Satisfaction to behold Others happy as well as themselves;
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and all do honour to the Blessed Instruments of their great Salvation: Whilst those happy Guides double their own happiness by the sight of their followers;
and all do honour to the Blessed Instruments of their great Salvation: While those happy Guides double their own happiness by the sighed of their followers;
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But now the faithful Feeder of Christ's Sheep, whose Study is all in Order to practice, Qui recte docet nec minus recte vivit, who lives what he Preaches;
But now the faithful Feeder of Christ's Sheep, whose Study is all in Order to practice, Qui recte docet nec minus recte vivit, who lives what he Preaches;
he by beginning with his Life will proceed the more happily with his Doctrine, Ʋt Doctrinae non repugnat vitae, and takes care that his Life do not contradict his Doctrine, the grossest Solaecism of which a Preacher can be guilty.
he by beginning with his Life will proceed the more happily with his Doctrine, Ʋt Doctrine non repugnat vitae, and Takes care that his Life do not contradict his Doctrine, the Grossest Solecism of which a Preacher can be guilty.
To your selves in the first place, and so ye will succeed the more effectually with your Flock. For alass it is matter of dayly and deplorable Observation, that the People are much apter to learn from one ill Action of their Preachers,
To your selves in the First place, and so you will succeed the more effectually with your Flock. For alas it is matter of daily and deplorable Observation, that the People Are much apter to Learn from one ill Actium of their Preachers,
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Whereas by all the Rules of Moral probability those are most likely to save them that hear them who have first taken all necessary heed to save themselves: And the whole, both Honour and Reward of the Ministerial Function depends absolutely upon this Method.
Whereas by all the Rules of Moral probability those Are most likely to save them that hear them who have First taken all necessary heed to save themselves: And the Whole, both Honour and Reward of the Ministerial Function depends absolutely upon this Method.
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that to our care is committed the Conduct of those precious Souls for whom Christ died, and that the dearest Concern of Heaven is intrusted to our Management. But more happy we!
that to our care is committed the Conduct of those precious Souls for whom christ died, and that the dearest Concern of Heaven is Entrusted to our Management. But more happy we!
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if convinced of our own Happiness, and warmed with a Holy Sence of our Sacred Imployments, we take such heed to our Lives and Doctrines as may keep up the Dignity of our Divine Commissions;
if convinced of our own Happiness, and warmed with a Holy Sense of our Sacred Employments, we take such heed to our Lives and Doctrines as may keep up the Dignity of our Divine Commissions;
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Still remembring that Heaven is our great Province, that Souls are the Noble Subjects which we are to work upon, that Salvation is the Glorious Affair in which we are imployed, Most happy we!
Still remembering that Heaven is our great Province, that Souls Are the Noble Subject's which we Are to work upon, that Salvation is the Glorious Affair in which we Are employed, Most happy we!
if we can untie our Affections from all Lower, Meaner Ingagements, and leaving the eager pursuit of those things to such as have not so much of Heavenly Business on their hands;
if we can untie our Affections from all Lower, Meaner Engagements, and leaving the eager pursuit of those things to such as have not so much of Heavenly Business on their hands;
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after the Moderate Provision for our own Families, (you will excuse this short Digression) after the Moderate Provision for our own Families, which whosoever doth not provide for is worse than an Infidel:
After the Moderate Provision for our own Families, (you will excuse this short Digression) After the Moderate Provision for our own Families, which whosoever does not provide for is Worse than an Infidel:
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and I am not yet convinced that we are bound to Preach and Beg, or which would come to much the same thing, to trust our necessary Maintenance to the Charity of such,
and I am not yet convinced that we Are bound to Preach and Beg, or which would come to much the same thing, to trust our necessary Maintenance to the Charity of such,
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and so coming well provided with their own Patrimonial Possessions, they may if they please do the Work of the Lord gratis, and then indeed our Pains and Pensions may both be spared:
and so coming well provided with their own Patrimonial Possessions, they may if they please do the Work of the Lord gratis, and then indeed our Pains and Pensions may both be spared:
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But until then, it is most equal that those whose Portions have been spent to prepare and fit them for this Imployment, should find a Decent Livelyhood in it;
But until then, it is most equal that those whose Portions have been spent to prepare and fit them for this Employment, should find a Decent Livelihood in it;
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But this care being thus moderately taken, and we not minding the Maintenance more than the Altars, nor the Living more than the Gospel, nor yet working chiefly for filthy Lucre like meer Hirelings: But knowing that the care of our Selves and Families ought to come vastly behind the care of our Peoples Souls: Happy we!
But this care being thus moderately taken, and we not minding the Maintenance more than the Altars, nor the Living more than the Gospel, nor yet working chiefly for filthy Lucre like mere Hirelings: But knowing that the care of our Selves and Families ought to come vastly behind the care of our Peoples Souls: Happy we!
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God himself calls them your Watchmen, and his own Angels, teaching you thereby to look upon them as so many of your Angel-Guardians. Happy you therefore if you behave your selves neither Unworthy of Gods Care nor theirs;
God himself calls them your Watchmen, and his own Angels, teaching you thereby to look upon them as so many of your Angel-Guardians. Happy you Therefore if you behave your selves neither Unworthy of God's Care nor theirs;
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nor yet put a slight at once both upon Gods Common Providence, and their Holy Labours, by lightly forsaking their Ministry meerly because you fancy some others better.
nor yet put a slight At once both upon God's Common Providence, and their Holy Labours, by lightly forsaking their Ministry merely Because you fancy Some Others better.
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And if you Act contrary to those Laws, by separating your selves from our Legal Assemblies, without being fully convinced that you cannot be saved in them, (and believe it no other reason will pass either with God, or Wise Men;
And if you Act contrary to those Laws, by separating your selves from our Legal Assemblies, without being Fully convinced that you cannot be saved in them, (and believe it not other reason will pass either with God, or Wise Men;
and they would be Bold Accusers of the Brethren who durst to charge us thus highly.) If you do thus, you affront Gods Providence by pretending to provide better for your selves,
and they would be Bold Accusers of the Brothers who durst to charge us thus highly.) If you do thus, you affront God's Providence by pretending to provide better for your selves,
that so Heaven may be our Journeys-End, and Salvation our Mutual Entertainment, when you shall all be Priests as well as we, and we shall all be Great and Rich as well as the best of you.
that so Heaven may be our Journey's-end, and Salvation our Mutual Entertainment, when you shall all be Priests as well as we, and we shall all be Great and Rich as well as the best of you.
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Keep we beseech thee, O Lord, thy Church with thy perpetual Mercy, and because the frailty of Man without thee cannot but fall, Keep us ever by thy help from all things hurtful,
Keep we beseech thee, Oh Lord, thy Church with thy perpetual Mercy, and Because the frailty of Man without thee cannot but fallen, Keep us ever by thy help from all things hurtful,
and lead us to all things profitable to our Salvation, through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with thy Self and the Blessed Spirit be all Adoration, Honour,
and led us to all things profitable to our Salvation, through jesus christ our Lord, to whom with thy Self and the Blessed Spirit be all Adoration, Honour,
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Cui enim, cui similes Dixerim Sacerdotes malos, nisi aquae baptismatis, quae peccata baptisatorum diluens, illos ad Regnum Coeleste mittit, at ipsa poslea in Cloacas descendit? Greg. Hom. 17. in Evang.
Cui enim, cui similes Dixerim Sacerdotes Malos, nisi Water baptismatis, Quae Peccata baptisatorum diluens, Illos ad Kingdom Celeste Sends, At ipsa poslea in Cloacas descendit? Greg. Hom. 17. in Evangelist
