New England freemen warned and warmed to be free indeed, having an eye to God in their elections in a sermon preached before the Court of Election at Boston on the last day of May, 1671 [by] J.O., pastour of the first church in Boston.
MEn, Fathers and Brethren, whatsoever you expect or suspect of me, I would neither expect nor suspect of you the representative body of a high professing People, that you should take up this solemn worship of God as a bare ceremony to attend the Granduer of the day,
MEn, Father's and Brothers, whatsoever you expect or suspect of me, I would neither expect nor suspect of you the representative body of a high professing People, that you should take up this solemn worship of God as a bore ceremony to attend the Grandeur of the day,
& not to be resolved by him; we dissemble in our hearts, as they, Jer. 42.10. They ask counsel but take it not, Come not I pray you to enquire with an Idol in your heart, Ezek. 14.7.
& not to be resolved by him; we dissemble in our hearts, as they, Jer. 42.10. They ask counsel but take it not, Come not I pray you to inquire with an Idol in your heart, Ezekiel 14.7.
let such an Idoll fall down before the Living God, but whatsoever go will do, the Lord tells me what I must do, Ezek. 2.9. Thou shalt spe•k my words,
let such an Idol fallen down before the Living God, but whatsoever go will do, the Lord tells me what I must do, Ezekiel 2.9. Thou shalt spe•k my words,
Whose coherence is this in the first verse, the Prophet hath order from the Lord of Hosts to sound an Alarm with the greatest earnestness, with a Trumpet from the roof of his mouth against secure Hypocrites, & so to signifie the aproach of a swift and ravenous enemy, as an Eagle against the ten Tribes;
Whose coherence is this in the First verse, the Prophet hath order from the Lord of Hosts to found an Alarm with the greatest earnestness, with a Trumpet from the roof of his Mouth against secure Hypocrites, & so to signify the approach of a swift and ravenous enemy, as an Eagl against the ten Tribes;
and cast off the thing what his good, which is, that which the Covenant and Law require, and in this 4th. ver. is a proof of their thus breaking with God in their civil and religious administration the former is our present concern; They have set up Kings:
and cast off the thing what his good, which is, that which the Covenant and Law require, and in this 4th. ver. is a proof of their thus breaking with God in their civil and religious administration the former is our present concern; They have Set up Kings:
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so the Syriack and vulgar Latine, but the Arabick varies a little, they have reigned of themselves and not from me, They have made Princes and I knew it not;
so the Syriac and Vulgar Latin, but the Arabic Varies a little, they have reigned of themselves and not from me, They have made Princes and I knew it not;
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yet often the 70 as quoted in the N. T. enlargeth the next and express sense of the Hebrew, and so it may here be allowed and the matter will bear it well;
yet often the 70 as quoted in the N. T. enlarges the next and express sense of the Hebrew, and so it may Here be allowed and the matter will bear it well;
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For those civil Governours that are of a corrupt constitution are not likely to carry on a godly administration, what power is ill laid in, will be ill laid out, Mich. 17. what is gathered of an Harlot will return to the hire of an harlot, what is from the flew will bring forth corruption,
For those civil Governors that Are of a corrupt constitution Are not likely to carry on a godly administration, what power is ill laid in, will be ill laid out, Mich. 17. what is gathered of an Harlot will return to the hire of an harlot, what is from the flew will bring forth corruption,
Answ. not meerly (as I conceive) in setting up the Kingly Government, for that was revealed to be his will eventually, Deut. 17.14. but their sin in first taking to this Government was their lusting after it out of season and measure;
Answer not merely (as I conceive) in setting up the Kingly Government, for that was revealed to be his will eventually, Deuteronomy 17.14. but their since in First taking to this Government was their lusting After it out of season and measure;
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this itching humour in the Israelites was partly from their distrusting their God, and partly for Gentilizing or conforming to the Gentiles, and it broke forth in Gideons time, Judg. 8.22, 23. they would have a Regal Hereditary Government,
this itching humour in the Israelites was partly from their distrusting their God, and partly for Gentilizing or conforming to the Gentiles, and it broke forth in Gideons time, Judges 8.22, 23. they would have a Regal Hereditary Government,
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But this lust in that people did afterwards rise, Judg. 9. toward his Bastard Son Abime•e•h, who had not that honest spirit to check it as his Father did;
But this lust in that people did afterwards rise, Judges 9. towards his Bastard Son Abime•e•h, who had not that honest Spirit to check it as his Father did;
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for the succession of David the Type of Christ, 2 Sam. 5.2 yet they first set up Ishbosheth, and afterward Absalom, and then inclined to Sheba, in all which they neither sought nor had the approbation of God,
for the succession of David the Type of christ, 2 Sam. 5.2 yet they First Set up Ishbosheth, and afterwards Absalom, and then inclined to Sheba, in all which they neither sought nor had the approbation of God,
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yet neither did the people, nor Ieroboam enquire of God about it, but the people in discontent rebelled against the house of Dav d, & Ieroboam in his ambition did snatch at the offer of the seditious Israelites; thus did not Dav•d, for though we was anointed King,
yet neither did the people, nor Jeroboam inquire of God about it, but the people in discontent rebelled against the house of David worser, & Jeroboam in his ambition did snatch At the offer of the seditious Israelites; thus did not Dav•d, for though we was anointed King,
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yet neither in Sauls time would he put forth a hand to the Crown, nor after Sauls death had made the Throne vacant, would David step one foot towards possession of it, till he enquired after,
yet neither in Saul's time would he put forth a hand to the Crown, nor After Saul's death had made the Throne vacant, would David step one foot towards possession of it, till he inquired After,
and received Gods approbation, 2 Sam. 2.1. David enquired of the Lord, shall I go up to any of the Cities of Iudah? but Ieroboam did neither take nor wear the Crown according to Gods counsel and rearms;
and received God's approbation, 2 Sam. 2.1. David inquired of the Lord, shall I go up to any of the Cities of Iudah? but Jeroboam did neither take nor wear the Crown according to God's counsel and rearms;
so did they destroy them, Hos. 7.7. Being hot as an oven in their own passions and factions, they devour their Iudges, their Kings are fallen, there is none that calls upon me, and pulled down their Kings without Gods counsel or help,
so did they destroy them, Hos. 7.7. Being hight as an oven in their own passion and factions, they devour their Judges, their Kings Are fallen, there is none that calls upon me, and pulled down their Kings without God's counsel or help,
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Doct. It is expected of a People professing themselves the people of God, that they should have regard to him in the constitution and administration of their Magistracy: This appears by,
Doct. It is expected of a People professing themselves the people of God, that they should have regard to him in the constitution and administration of their Magistracy: This appears by,
1. God reproving of the Israelites, in the Text the Israelites are charged with an omission, not doing according to God in their Magistracy, which implies a rule and duty so to do, sins of omission import a duty omitted.
1. God reproving of the Israelites, in the Text the Israelites Are charged with an omission, not doing according to God in their Magistracy, which Implies a Rule and duty so to do, Sins of omission import a duty omitted.
2. By Gods approving those that have this regard to him as well as his reproving them that have it not, Hos. 11. ult. Ephraim compasseth me about with lyes,
2. By God's approving those that have this regard to him as well as his reproving them that have it not, Hos. 11. ult. Ephraim Compasseth me about with lies,
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the ten Tribes retaining some profession of God, but having no sincere respect to him in their civil or religious matters, do but keep a customary round of lyes and hypocrisie in their profession of God;
the ten Tribes retaining Some profession of God, but having no sincere respect to him in their civil or religious matters, do but keep a customary round of lies and hypocrisy in their profession of God;
but Iudah in their Government, keeping to the house of David according to Gods command, and holding with their Godly Ancestors and their faithful remnant are approved by their God.
but Iudah in their Government, keeping to the house of David according to God's command, and holding with their Godly Ancestors and their faithful remnant Are approved by their God.
and themselves for his people, that they should be his universally and unchangeably, and that his right to them should not be limited to any place or case,
and themselves for his people, that they should be his universally and unchangeably, and that his right to them should not be limited to any place or case,
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sometimes retain to God, and other times to Mammon, Mat. 6.24. Ye cannot serve God and Mammon, for they are so far two Masters as never to be one, to that if ye hold to one ye will despise the other;
sometime retain to God, and other times to Mammon, Mathew 6.24. You cannot serve God and Mammon, for they Are so Far two Masters as never to be one, to that if you hold to one you will despise the other;
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and some worldly interest call you to another, if ye hold to the worldly, ye despise God in this, however in other occasions ye pretend to retain to him, your choice will discover whose indeed you are;
and Some worldly Interest call you to Another, if you hold to the worldly, you despise God in this, however in other occasions you pretend to retain to him, your choice will discover whose indeed you Are;
your choice of a calling, your choice of a companion, yours (especially in Marriage for your self or yours) and your choice of a Magistrates and others in Authority (when it is in your power) will shew whether ye are resolved to serve God in your Generation or not;
your choice of a calling, your choice of a Companion, yours (especially in Marriage for your self or yours) and your choice of a Magistrates and Others in authority (when it is in your power) will show whither you Are resolved to serve God in your Generation or not;
and believe it Brethren, if ye talk of God and his Covenant, and walk not in the main concerns of your publick or private standing with a chief regard to him;
and believe it Brothers, if you talk of God and his Covenant, and walk not in the main concerns of your public or private standing with a chief regard to him;
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Reas. 2. Magistracy and Government is mercifully ordered and maintained by God, and therefore as it falls into the hands of men, should be ordered according to him, what is of him,
Reas. 2. Magistracy and Government is mercifully ordered and maintained by God, and Therefore as it falls into the hands of men, should be ordered according to him, what is of him,
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Government is not on•y by general providence ordered and governed by him (as are all Wars, Pestilence and Famine) but ordained, God gives out a command and a confinement (or bound) to it:
Government is not on•y by general providence ordered and governed by him (as Are all Wars, Pestilence and Famine) but ordained, God gives out a command and a confinement (or bound) to it:
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but God did more expresly enjoyn his own people to set up Magistrates, Deut. 16.18. Iudges and Officers shalt thou make thee in all thy Gates which the Lord giveth thee;
but God did more expressly enjoin his own people to Set up Magistrates, Deuteronomy 16.18. Judges and Officers shalt thou make thee in all thy Gates which the Lord gives thee;
and it is a mercy, and so made over to men through Christ, Prov. 8.15. By me Kings reign, Mat. 28.15. All power is given to me in Heaven and Earth, Christ dispenseth it for carrying on the welfare of men,
and it is a mercy, and so made over to men through christ, Curae 8.15. By me Kings Reign, Mathew 28.15. All power is given to me in Heaven and Earth, christ dispenseth it for carrying on the welfare of men,
therefore the enjoyment of Government according to him is matter of praise, Psal. 122.4. Whether the Tribes go up to give thanks to the name of the Lord,
Therefore the enjoyment of Government according to him is matter of praise, Psalm 122.4. Whither the Tribes go up to give thanks to the name of the Lord,
as Isai. 22.11. when they used skill and diligence in fortifying of Jerusalem, there was one neglect that threatens the frustrating of all, that is, not having the principal eye and regard to the Lord that founded Jerusalem as the seat of the Kingdome, and his most solemn worship:
as Isaiah 22.11. when they used skill and diligence in fortifying of Jerusalem, there was one neglect that threatens the frustrating of all, that is, not having the principal eye and regard to the Lord that founded Jerusalem as the seat of the Kingdom, and his most solemn worship:
It may be as usually is objected against this reason, from 1 Pet. 2.13. Submit your selves to every Ordinance of man? Ans It is for the Lords sake, who hath ordered there should be Government,
It may be as usually is objected against this reason, from 1 Pet. 2.13. Submit your selves to every Ordinance of man? Ans It is for the lords sake, who hath ordered there should be Government,
Civil Government is also called Humane, because its end is the good of man, in outwards nextly and the matter it is conversant about, is (properly and immediately) humane not divine;
Civil Government is also called Humane, Because its end is the good of man, in outward nextly and the matter it is conversant about, is (properly and immediately) humane not divine;
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In divine the Magistrate hath not power according to his minde to put or appoint any Worship upon God which never came into his minde, Jer. 9.5. Which I commanded not, nor speak it, neither came it into my minde, and what came not into Gods minde to appoint, may not come into the Magistrates minde to enjoyn.
In divine the Magistrate hath not power according to his mind to put or appoint any Worship upon God which never Come into his mind, Jer. 9.5. Which I commanded not, nor speak it, neither Come it into my mind, and what Come not into God's mind to appoint, may not come into the Magistrates mind to enjoin.
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the help of the Magistrate is not of absolute necessity to the being of Christs true Religion (for he did bring forth and maintain it when the edge of the Magistrate was sharp against it for 300 years the purer age) but this support is necessary for the false, Ier. 10.5. an Image which is created by man, cannot subsist without his providence, the Idol must needs be borne it cannot go,
the help of the Magistrate is not of absolute necessity to the being of Christ true Religion (for he did bring forth and maintain it when the edge of the Magistrate was sharp against it for 300 Years the Purer age) but this support is necessary for the false, Jeremiah 10.5. an Image which is created by man, cannot subsist without his providence, the Idol must needs be born it cannot go,
and Babylon, whether East or West (the way of Arius, Mahomet or the Pope ) must have a Beast to carry her, Rev. 17.7. NONLATINALPHABET saith Meade but that this is the abuse of civil power will appear in the Doctrines third Reason.
and Babylon, whither East or West (the Way of Arius, Mahomet or the Pope) must have a Beast to carry her, Rev. 17.7. Says Mead but that this is the abuse of civil power will appear in the Doctrines third Reason.
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when ye chuse a Magistrate or Deputy, ye put such a man upon God, and therefore should consider what will please him, Rom. 13.4 the Magistrate is called Gods NONLATINALPHABET & NONLATINALPHABET his Deacon (as we may say) his Minister, so 2 Chron. 9 8. Blessed be the Lord (saith heba's Queen to Solomon) wh•ch delight•d in thee to set thee upon his Throne, to be K•ng for the Lord God:
when you choose a Magistrate or Deputy, you put such a man upon God, and Therefore should Consider what will please him, Rom. 13.4 the Magistrate is called God's & his Deacon (as we may say) his Minister, so 2 Chronicles 9 8. Blessed be the Lord (Says heba's Queen to Solomon) wh•ch delight•d in thee to Set thee upon his Throne, to be K•ng for the Lord God:
Constantin• is said to be caught up to Gods Throne, now God useth men in Gover•ment not out of necessity but bounty, for Ps; •l. 89.18. He is the Shield of his people, yet he hath the shields of his people, P•al 47. ult.
Constantin• is said to be caught up to God's Throne, now God uses men in Gover•ment not out of necessity but bounty, for Psalm; •l. 89.18. He is the Shield of his people, yet he hath the shields of his people, P•al 47. ult.
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Application. Let the Authority of this Doctrine fall and fix upon your hearts this day, remembring Psal. 81.2. that God standeth, which is a posture of greater attention,
Application. Let the authority of this Doctrine fallen and fix upon your hearts this day, remembering Psalm 81.2. that God Stands, which is a posture of greater attention,
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So acknowledge God in giving and taking Magistracy, that he may approve your proceeding, and let every heart lift up a cry to the Lord almost in Moses words, Numb. 27.16. Let the Lord the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man and men over the Congregation, which may go out before them,
So acknowledge God in giving and taking Magistracy, that he may approve your proceeding, and let every heart lift up a cry to the Lord almost in Moses words, Numb. 27.16. Let the Lord the God of the spirits of all Flesh, Set a man and men over the Congregation, which may go out before them,
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and which may go in before them, and which may lead them, and which may bring them in, that the Congregation of the Lord be not as sheep which have no Shepherd.
and which may go in before them, and which may led them, and which may bring them in, that the Congregation of the Lord be not as sheep which have no Shepherd.
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Motive. 1. It concerns as to be owned in the proceedings of this day, else the business of the day will not be for our safety, Ier. 5.10. Go ye up upon her Walls,
Motive. 1. It concerns as to be owned in the proceedings of this day, Else the business of the day will not be for our safety, Jeremiah 5.10. Go you up upon her Walls,
Motive 2. Magistraticall Power is of great weight and worth, especially among Gods people; therefore with great consideration to be made over and managed by them that have it.
Motive 2. Magistratical Power is of great weight and worth, especially among God's people; Therefore with great consideration to be made over and managed by them that have it.
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for ye rule over my Children, Ioh. 19 8. When Pilate heard that saying, viz. that Christ was the Son of God, he was the more afraid, he was the more awed,
for you Rule over my Children, John 19 8. When Pilate herd that saying, viz. that christ was the Son of God, he was the more afraid, he was the more awed,
It is spoken to Magistrates, ye may willingly and chearfully serve the Lord i• that capacity of doing good to his people, but tremble lest ye miscarry;
It is spoken to Magistrates, you may willingly and cheerfully serve the Lord i• that capacity of doing good to his people, but tremble lest you miscarry;
If you touch his people harmfully, or put power into the hands of such as will so touch them you touch the apple of Gods eye, Z•ch. 2. he will not bear that wrong to them that he will upon another people, no not although it be sl•ly and by way of fraud,
If you touch his people harmfully, or put power into the hands of such as will so touch them you touch the apple of God's eye, Z•ch. 2. he will not bear that wrong to them that he will upon Another people, no not although it be sl•ly and by Way of fraud,
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and not by way of open violence, for that was the cause of Midian, against whom the Lord gives that charge, Numb. 31.3. Let them go against the Midianites and avenge the Lord of Midian.
and not by Way of open violence, for that was the cause of Midian, against whom the Lord gives that charge, Numb. 31.3. Let them go against the midianites and avenge the Lord of Midian.
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and ye that shall be chosen, Psal. 82.6.7. Though you be all of you Children of the m•st •••h, or Angels as Chalde renders it, yet ye must dye like Adam.
and you that shall be chosen, Psalm 82.6.7. Though you be all of you Children of the m•st •••h, or Angels as Chaldea renders it, yet you must die like Adam.
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now if any of you upon these Motives are willing in your giving or taking Magistratical power, to do it according to Gods will, offer you some means so to do.
now if any of you upon these Motives Are willing in your giving or taking Magistratical power, to do it according to God's will, offer you Some means so to do.
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in the two verses before the Text, we have Israels boasting and breaking of their Covenant with God, Israel shall cry unto me, my God we know thee, but this is no better then to compass God with lyes, Hos. 11. ult.
in the two Verses before the Text, we have Israel's boasting and breaking of their Covenant with God, Israel shall cry unto me, my God we know thee, but this is no better then to compass God with lies, Hos. 11. ult.
evil will follow you if you follow not that which is good, when your Religion is but a pretence, a lye, it will never last, a lye is never long-lived howsoever you sawn upon God or his people, ye can never really love either by outward fleshly.
evil will follow you if you follow not that which is good, when your Religion is but a pretence, a lie, it will never last, a lie is never long-lived howsoever you sawn upon God or his people, you can never really love either by outward fleshly.
circumcision alone, when ye are only (as the same Messenger said) custome born, Deut. 30.6. there's need of the Lords own circumcizing your hearts and the hearts of your seed,
circumcision alone, when you Are only (as the same Messenger said) custom born, Deuteronomy 30.6. there's need of the lords own circumcizing your hearts and the hearts of your seed,
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whether ye be chusing or chosen into power, otherwise not, Prov. 24. ult. the upright is an abomination unto the wicked His natural Fore skin, the enmity of his carnal minde will upon any ripening temptation break out;
whither you be choosing or chosen into power, otherwise not, Curae 24. ult. the upright is an abomination unto the wicked His natural Before skin, the enmity of his carnal mind will upon any ripening temptation break out;
he that hath but the form, not the power of godliness, will not like to have godliness in power, they that are not indeed Freemen (though so called) are servants, 2 Pet. 2.19. to corruption,
he that hath but the from, not the power of godliness, will not like to have godliness in power, they that Are not indeed Freemen (though so called) Are Servants, 2 Pet. 2.19. to corruption,
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and therefore Job 17.8. The innocent shall stir up himself against the hypocrite, and God intending mercy to a people will help such opposition, Iob 34.30. That the Hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared;
and Therefore Job 17.8. The innocent shall stir up himself against the hypocrite, and God intending mercy to a people will help such opposition, Job 34.30. That the Hypocrite Reign not, lest the people be Ensnared;
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for you can but limp after them, and you will forget (as was told you the last year by that Reverend Elder) your errand of Planting this Wilderness, and if you have a minde to turn your Churches into Parishes,
for you can but limp After them, and you will forget (as was told you the last year by that Reverend Elder) your errand of Planting this Wilderness, and if you have a mind to turn your Churches into Parishes,
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and know ye that your backsliding will not only be vanity but vexation, also for this ye will lose the good ye have had, Hos. 4.7. As they were increased so they sinned against me,
and know you that your backsliding will not only be vanity but vexation, also for this you will loose the good you have had, Hos. 4.7. As they were increased so they sinned against me,
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If ye rebel and vex his holy Spirit, acting in them that anointing will be gone, Isai. 63.10, 11. Where is he that brought them up out of the Sea with the shepherd of his flock? where is he that put his holy spirit within them? Ye will have Magistrates and Ministers of a meaner alloy,
If you rebel and vex his holy Spirit, acting in them that anointing will be gone, Isaiah 63.10, 11. Where is he that brought them up out of the Sea with the shepherd of his flock? where is he that put his holy Spirit within them? You will have Magistrates and Ministers of a meaner alloy,
so will our Jesus bring a Curse upon those that shall go about to build Iericho the City of the Moon (so it signifies) the Kingdome of the Beast, which being an earthly, worldly Religion:
so will our jesus bring a Curse upon those that shall go about to built Jericho the city of the Moon (so it signifies) the Kingdom of the Beast, which being an earthly, worldly Religion:
Lunenburge is reckoned by the Moon, Rev. 11. But blessed are they that resist and crush the least beginnings and breed of Babylon, (be they will-worship, persecution or confusion:) Blessed I say are those that will dash their brats against the Rock, even Christ the sure and tried Stone.
Lunenburge is reckoned by the Moon, Rev. 11. But blessed Are they that resist and crush the least beginnings and breed of Babylon, (be they will-worship, persecution or confusion:) Blessed I say Are those that will dash their brats against the Rock, even christ the sure and tried Stone.
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as Israel returning to the Idols of Mesopotamia, from whence their Ancestors Abraham and Jacob had separated, were first put into the hand of the King of Mesopotamia, Iudg. 3.8. and think not what I say is impertinent to the Doctrine or the day, for in the civil Government.
as Israel returning to the Idols of Mesopotamia, from whence their Ancestors Abraham and Jacob had separated, were First put into the hand of the King of Mesopotamia, Judges 3.8. and think not what I say is impertinent to the Doctrine or the day, for in the civil Government.
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The first worthy Planters they professed to erect and administer according to God, and if you that succeed will do according to your lust it will go ill with you:
The First worthy Planters they professed to erect and administer according to God, and if you that succeed will do according to your lust it will go ill with you:
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Means 2. Minde faith fully and diligently your liberties, that ye may be free to act for and according to God in the constitution and manage of your Magistracy:
Means 2. Mind faith Fully and diligently your Liberties, that you may be free to act for and according to God in the constitution and manage of your Magistracy:
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This your day of free Election is preforable before all your own dayes if we marre it not & (for ought we know) there is no such day in other Colonies abroad,
This your day of free Election is preforable before all your own days if we mar it not & (for ought we know) there is no such day in other Colonies abroad,
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because we have not deserved it, but as Saul, after his wickedness to David, and Davids kindness to him in spring him when he had advantage, 1 San. 24.19. This day thou hast made me as the Hebrew saith, your liberty then being the gift of such a band,
Because we have not deserved it, but as Saul, After his wickedness to David, and Davids kindness to him in spring him when he had advantage, 1 San. 24.19. This day thou hast made me as the Hebrew Says, your liberty then being the gift of such a band,
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even of the Lord, let no hand be against it, but let every hand hold it, Gal. 5.1. Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not intangled again with the yoke of bondage.
even of the Lord, let no hand be against it, but let every hand hold it, Gal. 5.1. Stand fast Therefore in the liberty wherewith christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
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The Lord Jesus hath given you such a standing, keep your standing, whosoever shall push at you, let none doubt that ever shall push at you, let none doubt that even our outward liberties in spirituals and temporals are from our Redeemer;
The Lord jesus hath given you such a standing, keep your standing, whosoever shall push At you, let none doubt that ever shall push At you, let none doubt that even our outward Liberties in spirituals and temporals Are from our Redeemer;
and such as ye people gave, Moses took, yea, this people of Israel were still free to chuse when scarce any were free to be chosen, Isai. 3.6. A man shall take hold of his Brother,
and such as you people gave, Moses took, yea, this people of Israel were still free to choose when scarce any were free to be chosen, Isaiah 3.6. A man shall take hold of his Brother,
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and it seems all shall (as we) have the yoke broken because of the anointing, Isai. 10.27. Now shall not we hold the Lands and Liberties which our God hath given us, as Iudg. 11.24. that valliant Iephthe told the Arronite, and indeed for your just bounds it will be great weakness to shorten them,
and it seems all shall (as we) have the yoke broken Because of the anointing, Isaiah 10.27. Now shall not we hold the Lands and Liberties which our God hath given us, as Judges 11.24. that valiant Jephthah told the Arronite, and indeed for your just bounds it will be great weakness to shorten them,
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yea, and Strangers too, let me beseech this Honourable Assembly, in the name of all the Freemen (who am also a Freeman) not to part with any of our Liberties by force or fraud, these are our Crowns and Iewels which we commit to your care and charge.
yea, and Strangers too, let me beseech this Honourable Assembly, in the name of all the Freemen (who am also a Freeman) not to part with any of our Liberties by force or fraud, these Are our Crowns and Jewels which we commit to your care and charge.
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no man can chuse or be chosen, but he hath taken the Oath for our Liberties, take heed you be not charged as those Hypocritical Professors, Isai. 48.1. nominal Christians, Swearing by the Lord, making mention of the God of Israel,
no man can choose or be chosen, but he hath taken the Oath for our Liberties, take heed you be not charged as those Hypocritical Professors, Isaiah 48.1. nominal Christians, Swearing by the Lord, making mention of the God of Israel,
and there I saw the preface and the three last Liberties to be too solemn to be concealed, one is for the perpetual observation of the liberties, another is to give them the force of Laws,
and there I saw the preface and the three last Liberties to be too solemn to be concealed, one is for the perpetual observation of the Liberties, Another is to give them the force of Laws,
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wherefore watch and be diligent in keeping your liberties, that they may not be insensibly lost, Prov. 12.24. The hand of the diligent shall bear rule, but the slothful shall be under tribute.
Wherefore watch and be diligent in keeping your Liberties, that they may not be insensibly lost, Curae 12.24. The hand of the diligent shall bear Rule, but the slothful shall be under tribute.
are there any that back-slide or warpe among you, they will co-operate with workers of iniquity, Psal. 125.5. and ye will want no such Instruments, if ye admit of a carnal party into the priviledges due here to visible Saints, they will be likely to eat out the heart of liberty and religion;
Are there any that backslide or warp among you, they will cooperate with workers of iniquity, Psalm 125.5. and you will want no such Instruments, if you admit of a carnal party into the privileges due Here to visible Saints, they will be likely to eat out the heart of liberty and Religion;
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and if such comply with a carnal interest, Prov. 25.26. A righteous man falling down before the wicked, is as a troubled Fountain and corrupt spring, earthly, muddy,
and if such comply with a carnal Interest, Curae 25.26. A righteous man falling down before the wicked, is as a troubled Fountain and corrupt spring, earthly, muddy,
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the shearing house is as the Hebrew there, and your Margent, the house of shepheras binding, when you are so sheepish to be bound, your fleece will be shorn,
the shearing house is as the Hebrew there, and your Margin, the house of shepheras binding, when you Are so sheepish to be bound, your fleece will be shorn,
and may be your skin flayed and flesh will be devoured, and if any say, its good sleeping in a whole skin, I would tell such that sleeping is not the way to keep the skin whole;
and may be your skin flayed and Flesh will be devoured, and if any say, its good sleeping in a Whole skin, I would tell such that sleeping is not the Way to keep the skin Whole;
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those wary Princes of Succoth could not compass it, but the contrary was written on their skin by the thorns of the wilderness and if this our wilderness bread any such luke warm Polititians in a needful time, it is to be hoped that it will also bring forth thorns enough to teach them, you have beautiful and precious liberties beyond other Colonies, but Prov. 11.20. as a jewel of gold in a Swines snout,
those wary Princes of Succoth could not compass it, but the contrary was written on their skin by the thorns of the Wilderness and if this our Wilderness bred any such lycia warm Politicians in a needful time, it is to be hoped that it will also bring forth thorns enough to teach them, you have beautiful and precious Liberties beyond other Colonies, but Curae 11.20. as a jewel of gold in a Swine snout,
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if you so root in your present and particular profits and interests, as to neglect your golden liberties, what will England? what will all the world say of you, that you are not new English, but no English men;
if you so root in your present and particular profits and interests, as to neglect your golden Liberties, what will England? what will all the world say of you, that you Are not new English, but no English men;
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therefore give me leave to beseech and intreat the aged to follow the aged Caleb that hearty man as he followed the Lord and fulfilled after him, Iush. 14.8, 11, 13. Be ye now as hearty for your true and just liberties as ye were 40. year since,
Therefore give me leave to beseech and entreat the aged to follow the aged Caleb that hearty man as he followed the Lord and fulfilled After him, Josh. 14.8, 11, 13. Be you now as hearty for your true and just Liberties as you were 40. year since,
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Let me also bespeak the young men amongst you, that you would not be prodigal of those liberties you never knew the getting of, use you not the fork since ye never knew the rake.
Let me also bespeak the young men among you, that you would not be prodigal of those Liberties you never knew the getting of, use you not the fork since you never knew the rake.
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and sure it is not fit that any one General Court should have such an unlimited Arbitrary, power that nothing should be fixed and unmoveable, no property, use and estate should be secured,
and sure it is not fit that any one General Court should have such an unlimited Arbitrary, power that nothing should be fixed and Unmovable, no property, use and estate should be secured,
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and ye have encouragement to help your selves and the whole, because as yet the promise is made good to you Ier. 30.2 Your Nobles are of your selves,
and you have encouragement to help your selves and the Whole, Because as yet the promise is made good to you Jeremiah 30.2 Your Nobles Are of your selves,
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but it must be by your selves, and this being your glory ye may expect that the Lord will create a cloud when no visible help doth appear, Isai. 4, 5. upon all the glory shall be a defence,
but it must be by your selves, and this being your glory you may expect that the Lord will create a cloud when no visible help does appear, Isaiah 4, 5. upon all the glory shall be a defence,
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and the same presence of God will be offensive to all unrighteous encroachers or disturbers, Eccl. 10.8, 9. He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it,
and the same presence of God will be offensive to all unrighteous encroachers or disturbers, Ecclesiastes 10.8, 9. He that diggeth a pit shall fallen into it,
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and whoso breaketh an bedge a Serpent shall bite him, whoso remoreth stones shall be hurt therewith, and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby:
and whoso breaks an bedge a Serpent shall bite him, whoso remoreth stones shall be hurt therewith, and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby:
nay, take that encouraging word more, Ezra 6.11. Whosoever shall alter this word (of priviledges and provision for the Temple) let the Timber be pulled down from his house,
nay, take that encouraging word more, Ezra 6.11. Whosoever shall altar this word (of privileges and provision for the Temple) let the Timber be pulled down from his house,
Means 3. Of your constituting and administring Magistracy according to God, is to give good heed to your Election, that it may proceed with clearness,
Means 3. Of your constituting and administering Magistracy according to God, is to give good heed to your Election, that it may proceed with clearness,
so much more for the Object whom you chuse or refuse, Exod. 18. Thou shalt provide, Chasub is to look about, to be circumspect, ye must weigh and consider, Deut. 1.13. ye must pitch upon known men, excuse not, saying, thou knowest not whether men are fit or unfit, Prov. 24.12. If thou sayest, behold we knew it not;
so much more for the Object whom you choose or refuse, Exod 18. Thou shalt provide, Chasub is to look about, to be circumspect, you must weigh and Consider, Deuteronomy 1.13. you must pitch upon known men, excuse not, saying, thou Knowest not whither men Are fit or unfit, Curae 24.12. If thou Sayest, behold we knew it not;
see therefore with thine own eye, implicit faith is indeed more easie but less safe, you do in your Conscience and experience make some judgement of men,
see Therefore with thine own eye, implicit faith is indeed more easy but less safe, you do in your Conscience and experience make Some judgement of men,
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and thus you do know whom to chuse, whom to refuse, whom you chuse you justifie as a man qualified according to Gods counsel, Prov. 24.24. He that saith unto the wicked, thou art righteous, him shall the people curse, and the Nations shall abhor;
and thus you do know whom to choose, whom to refuse, whom you choose you justify as a man qualified according to God's counsel, Curae 24.24. He that Says unto the wicked, thou art righteous, him shall the people curse, and the nations shall abhor;
take heed therefore to your selves this day or any day of Election, least ye bare false witness for or against any whom ye chuse or refuse, give good heed to your choice that you may not miscarry in it.
take heed Therefore to your selves this day or any day of Election, lest you bore false witness for or against any whom you choose or refuse, give good heed to your choice that you may not miscarry in it.
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They chose the things wherein I delighted not, your choice shews who is your Master, and whom you would please, this shews what is deepest in your soul;
They chosen the things wherein I delighted not, your choice shows who is your Master, and whom you would please, this shows what is Deepest in your soul;
holy Bolton in his discourse of happiness, pag. 131 shews, that the Hypocrite hath quite other ends in his choice, (even himself) but a sincere Christians thoughts run and are exercised about his faithfulness;
holy Bolton in his discourse of happiness, page. 131 shows, that the Hypocrite hath quite other ends in his choice, (even himself) but a sincere Christians thoughts run and Are exercised about his faithfulness;
Arg. 2. If you miss in your choice ye provide not well for your selves or neighbours whom ye chuse, Magistrates or Deputies you trust with your lives, liberties and estates;
Argument 2. If you miss in your choice you provide not well for your selves or neighbours whom you choose, Magistrates or Deputies you trust with your lives, Liberties and estates;
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If on by respects you set up such as will be scourges to your selves or Brethren, you deserve to be whipt, Iudg. 9. the Shechamites for selfish respects chose a Bramble (Abimelech) and by him are they scratched, and even ruined.
If on by respects you Set up such as will be scourges to your selves or Brothers, you deserve to be whipped, Judges 9. the Shechemites for selfish respects chosen a Bramble (Abimelech) and by him Are they scratched, and even ruined.
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Arg. 3. W••• you miss in choice, you do not well for the chosen nor the place, Ec. 8 9. There is a time when one man ruleth over others to his hurt, for so he acteth more sin and gathers more wrath, Pro. 26.18.
Argument 3. W••• you miss in choice, you do not well for the chosen nor the place, Ec. 8 9. There is a time when one man Ruleth over Others to his hurt, for so he Acts more since and gathers more wrath, Pro 26.18.
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As he that bindeth a stone in a string, so is he that giveth honour to a fool, such a man is not in his proper place, (as that stone, the stones proper place is the ground) neither can he well continue in it,
As he that binds a stone in a string, so is he that gives honour to a fool, such a man is not in his proper place, (as that stone, the stones proper place is the ground) neither can he well continue in it,
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Means 4. Of acting according to God in the making and manage of Magistracy, is to attend to Gods particular Rules in the matter, they are in Exod. 18.21.
Means 4. Of acting according to God in the making and manage of Magistracy, is to attend to God's particular Rules in the matter, they Are in Exod 18.21.
Thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, ha•ing covetousness, here are Rules that make out the true manage of Magistracy,
Thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as Fear God, men of truth, ha•ing covetousness, Here Are Rules that make out the true manage of Magistracy,
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they should themselves be wise, or at least guided by them that are so, the want of which is noted as a cause of all publick disorders Psal. 8.2, 5. They know not themselves, neither will they understand from others, they walk on in darkness, the foundations of the Earth are out of course.
they should themselves be wise, or At least guided by them that Are so, the want of which is noted as a cause of all public disorders Psalm 8.2, 5. They know not themselves, neither will they understand from Others, they walk on in darkness, the foundations of the Earth Are out of course.
3. Ability of spirit or courage, else they will not be a terrour to evil-works, but bear the sword in vain, Rom. ••. 4. and this Ability is especially to be min••• … when Drunkenness, Gaming, Unright•••• … ness & Uncleanness grow bold;
3. Ability of Spirit or courage, Else they will not be a terror to evil-works, but bear the sword in vain, Rom. ••. 4. and this Ability is especially to be min••• … when drunkenness, Gaming, Unright•••• … ness & Uncleanness grow bold;
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and I would here in particular cast in a word against the first, Exo. 21.33. what pits you open or dig with your licence, ye had need to cover them to keep the tipling beast from falling therein, at least the tiplers of your own Towns.
and I would Here in particular cast in a word against the First, Exo. 21.33. what pits you open or dig with your licence, you had need to cover them to keep the tippling beast from falling therein, At least the tipplers of your own Towns.
2. God-fearing men; those that want the fear of God will not regard men justly and conscientiously, Luk. 18.2. The Judge that feared not God, neither regarded he men.
2. God-fearing men; those that want the Fear of God will not regard men justly and conscientiously, Luk. 18.2. The Judge that feared not God, neither regarded he men.
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and use what you have that no man take your Crown, Rev. 3.11. 3. Men of Truth, sincere faithful men: (1) Encouraging the good. (2) Being just men. (3) And of publick spirits.
and use what you have that no man take your Crown, Rev. 3.11. 3. Men of Truth, sincere faithful men: (1) Encouraging the good. (2) Being just men. (3) And of public spirits.
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1. Encouraging and succouring them that are favoured of God, and st•dy conformity to him, this must be the aim of Rulers, who Pet. 1.2, 14. are sent forth for the praise of them that do well, and this will be their advantage, Zach. 12.5. The Governours of Iudah shall say in their heart, the Inhabitants of Ierusalem shall be my strength in the Lord of Hos•• … their God;
1. Encouraging and succouring them that Are favoured of God, and st•dy conformity to him, this must be the aim of Rulers, who Pet. 1.2, 14. Are sent forth for the praise of them that do well, and this will be their advantage, Zach 12.5. The Governors of Iudah shall say in their heart, the Inhabitants of Ierusalem shall be my strength in the Lord of Hos•• … their God;
but would crave leave to remember what Chamier saith, in Answer to the Papists charging Protestants with grievous Heresies drawn from their opinion, Nemo fit Hereticus per cons•quentiam, and as for the uniformity so cruelly urged by Papists and Prelates, I would hope that only convincing light for the means and compassionate love for the manner will be taken up,
but would crave leave to Remember what Chamier Says, in Answer to the Papists charging Protestants with grievous Heresies drawn from their opinion, Nemo fit Hereticus per cons•quentiam, and as for the uniformity so cruelly urged by Papists and Prelates, I would hope that only convincing Light for the means and compassionate love for the manner will be taken up,
and if we here in the time of our peace and ease, use violence to pious people here with us, we may ere we are aware, help for ward the affliction of those in other parts, Zach. 1.15. which is the way of the Heathen, very displeasing to God.
and if we Here in the time of our peace and ease, use violence to pious people Here with us, we may ere we Are aware, help for ward the affliction of those in other parts, Zach 1.15. which is the Way of the Heathen, very displeasing to God.
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he that in such a case is cast, may well (as he) appeal from sleeping to waking Phillip; more vigilance is required in a cause which may sometime be covered with many blind•,
he that in such a case is cast, may well (as he) appeal from sleeping to waking Philip; more vigilance is required in a cause which may sometime be covered with many blind•,
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and the strong current of a party, in which ease just men will not therefore bear down any in his cause, Iob 3•. 21. If I have lift up my hand against the fatherless,
and the strong current of a party, in which ease just men will not Therefore bear down any in his cause, Job 3•. 21. If I have lift up my hand against the fatherless,
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he should hasten justice, it is the honour of Christ in his Kingdome, Isai. 16.5. He shall sit upon bis Throne in truth, judging and seeking Iudgement, and hasting righteousness.
he should hasten Justice, it is the honour of christ in his Kingdom, Isaiah 16.5. He shall fit upon bis Throne in truth, judging and seeking Judgement, and hasting righteousness.
But when the current of Justice in the hand and heart of just men shall run too strong for all opposition, it is more pleasing to God then the best melody of instituted Worship, Amos 5.23, 24. Take thou away from me the noise of thy Songs,
But when the current of justice in the hand and heart of just men shall run too strong for all opposition, it is more pleasing to God then the best melody of instituted Worship, Amos 5.23, 24. Take thou away from me the noise of thy Songs,
when you are upon the seat of Judgement Christ must be nearest a kin unto you, Prov. 7.4. Say unto Wisdome, that is unto Christ, thou art my Sister, and call understanding thy Kinswoman, that they may keep thee from the strange woman.
when you Are upon the seat of Judgement christ must be nearest a kin unto you, Curae 7.4. Say unto Wisdom, that is unto christ, thou art my Sister, and call understanding thy Kinswoman, that they may keep thee from the strange woman.
every Magistrate should be as Nehemiah, A man come to seek the welfare of the Sons of Israel, Neh. 2.10. for be is of God set in that work and place for that end to every one, Rom. 13.4. he is a Minister of God to thee for good, Africanus had that wholsome counsel, never to rise from the Court till he had done good to one or other, now the publick good, the good of all may be promoted by the Magistrate in point of defence, diligence, ingenuity and peace.
every Magistrate should be as Nehemiah, A man come to seek the welfare of the Sons of Israel, Neh 2.10. for be is of God Set in that work and place for that end to every one, Rom. 13.4. he is a Minister of God to thee for good, Africanus had that wholesome counsel, never to rise from the Court till he had done good to one or other, now the public good, the good of all may be promoted by the Magistrate in point of defence, diligence, ingenuity and peace.
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1. Defence, Hos. 4.18. Her shields are translated Rulers, whence in the East Sultan (which signifies a Shield) is the usual name of their Princes, upon which a learned Protestant wisheth that some were not rather Scutica then Scuta, a Scourge rather then a Shield.
1. Defence, Hos. 4.18. Her shields Are translated Rulers, whence in the East Sultan (which signifies a Shield) is the usual name of their Princes, upon which a learned Protestant wishes that Some were not rather Scutica then Scuta, a Scourge rather then a Shield.
2. Diligence, that the people may live industruously and not idly, for honesty of life is under the Magistrates care, 1 Tim. 2.2. Thus our Antient, holy ones Elton and Dod on the Commandments express this care of honest labour and calling to be the Magistrates duty,
2. Diligence, that the people may live industruously and not idly, for honesty of life is under the Magistrates care, 1 Tim. 2.2. Thus our Ancient, holy ones Elton and Dod on the commandments express this care of honest labour and calling to be the Magistrates duty,
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3. Ingenuity, for the drawing forth of this here in this Land, see the best Argument Psal. 122.9. Because of the house of the Lord our God I will seek thy good, because the good and maintenance of so many Churches doth depend upon some wise consideration of the gifts of men here,
3. Ingenuity, for the drawing forth of this Here in this Land, see the best Argument Psalm 122.9. Because of the house of the Lord our God I will seek thy good, Because the good and maintenance of so many Churches does depend upon Some wise consideration of the Gifts of men Here,
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and I perceive Magistrates and Ministers, and most of the Husbandmen will finde the want of some stable commodity, which may command supplies from abroad.
and I perceive Magistrates and Ministers, and most of the Husbandmen will find the want of Some stable commodity, which may command supplies from abroad.
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let me beseech you in the Name of the Lord, to attend healing work, and to act as those that are united as one man for the common good, that the people may be so;
let me beseech you in the Name of the Lord, to attend healing work, and to act as those that Are united as one man for the Common good, that the people may be so;
and may be you see your help in the gate, and have it in your power, yet let me entreat you in this joynt of time, not to follow but forbear your own desires,
and may be you see your help in the gate, and have it in your power, yet let me entreat you in this joint of time, not to follow but forbear your own Desires,
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what if some Brethren have departed from a particular Church, irregularly say some, regularly say others? but why should this make any noise, heat and breach in the Land,
what if Some Brothers have departed from a particular Church, irregularly say Some, regularly say Others? but why should this make any noise, heat and breach in the Land,
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nor is it upon any different Principles, though some differing application of Principles, for it is expresly owned on all hands that the major part of a Church must issue their matters, where the rule doth not contradict,
nor is it upon any different Principles, though Some differing application of Principles, for it is expressly owned on all hands that the Major part of a Church must issue their matters, where the Rule does not contradict,
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because of your wilful drawing such things upon your selves, 1 Sam. 8.18. then will you wish, Oh that we had hearkened to God and his servants and had agreed, but were it not (my honoured Fathers and dear Brethren) better to work in hope for that agreement now, which we would wish for in vain.
Because of your wilful drawing such things upon your selves, 1 Sam. 8.18. then will you wish, O that we had harkened to God and his Servants and had agreed, but were it not (my honoured Father's and dear Brothers) better to work in hope for that agreement now, which we would wish for in vain.
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Now therefore, let all New Englands friends for their comfort, and Enemies for their disappointment know, that (bating some Exentricks) we are all general•y agreed in the Principles of purity and power of the Churches,
Now Therefore, let all New Englands Friends for their Comfort, and Enemies for their disappointment know, that (bating Some Exentricks) we Are all general•y agreed in the Principles of purity and power of the Churches,
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4. Qualification of them that should be set up in Magistratical power, hating Coveteousness; this Coveteousness which doth incapacitate a man for Magistracy, is an earnest intentiveness upon wealth and increase of estate:
4. Qualification of them that should be Set up in Magistratical power, hating Covetousness; this Covetousness which does incapacitate a man for Magistracy, is an earnest intentiveness upon wealth and increase of estate:
A coveteous Magist•ate, Deputy or Commissioner, will be so busie upon particular advantage, that for want of that he will think much of time and pains for publick good,
A covetous Magist•ate, Deputy or Commissioner, will be so busy upon particular advantage, that for want of that he will think much of time and pains for public good,
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and that it is Sacriledge to get wealth from the publick, and gives even a divine rule that Magistracy is not NONLATINALPHABET but NONLATINALPHABET not a trading and merchandize but a Ministry, be that dispiseth the gain of oppression, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, Isai. 33.14.15 shall hold up his head when all the world is on fire,
and that it is Sacrilege to get wealth from the public, and gives even a divine Rule that Magistracy is not but not a trading and merchandise but a Ministry, be that despiseth the gain of oppression, that shakes his hands from holding of Bribes, Isaiah 33.14.15 shall hold up his head when all the world is on fire,
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for indeed we are beholden to them for so mean a 〈 … 〉 is allowed, that they will put the 〈 … 〉ders under so great a burthen in totter••• … and troublesome times, let all the Inhabitants incourage them in their work,
for indeed we Are beholden to them for so mean a 〈 … 〉 is allowed, that they will put the 〈 … 〉ders under so great a burden in totter••• … and troublesome times, let all the Inhabitants encourage them in their work,
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your weakness in Faith, Prayer, Watching and Working, for God would have you work ••t all your salvations, Eccl. 10.18. By much slothfulness the building decayeth,
your weakness in Faith, Prayer, Watching and Working, for God would have you work ••t all your salvations, Ecclesiastes 10.18. By much slothfulness the building decayeth,
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The hand of the diligent shall bear rule, but the slothful shall be under tribute, all the decayes of the fair building of Government here, all thralldome,
The hand of the diligent shall bear Rule, but the slothful shall be under tribute, all the decays of the fair building of Government Here, all thralldome,
2. Exercise Faith, if ye seek the Lord, he •ill not cast you off, he hath expressed him••lf so in promise, 1 Sam. 12.22. The Lord will not forsake his people for his great names sake,
2. Exercise Faith, if you seek the Lord, he •ill not cast you off, he hath expressed him••lf so in promise, 1 Sam. 12.22. The Lord will not forsake his people for his great names sake,
for the 〈 … 〉 will not forsake, and so hath the Lord 〈 … 〉pressed himself in performance to you hitherto, Isa. 26.3. ye are born by him from the belly,
for the 〈 … 〉 will not forsake, and so hath the Lord 〈 … 〉pressed himself in performance to you hitherto, Isaiah 26.3. you Are born by him from the belly,
