Moses returned from Midian; or, Gods kindnesse to a banished king his office, and his subjects duty. As it was delivered in a sermon, preached at Linlithgow, on the day of thanksgiving for His Majestie our Soveraigns happy restauration. By J.R. M.L. and published by A.G. P.L. Published by authority.
This Moses whom they refused, saying, Who made thee a Ruler and a Iudge? The same did God send to be a Ruler and a Deliverer, by the hands of the Angel which appeared to him in the Bush.
This Moses whom they refused, saying, Who made thee a Ruler and a Judge? The same did God send to be a Ruler and a Deliverer, by the hands of the Angel which appeared to him in the Bush.
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GOvernment is so necessary for the entertainment of an orderly and comfortable society amongst men, that, next to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, there is no greater blessing can be bestowed by the Lord upon a people then a lawfull and righteous Ruler, who will govern for the Lord, ruling in righteousnesse and judgement.
GOvernment is so necessary for the entertainment of an orderly and comfortable society among men, that, next to the Gospel of jesus christ, there is no greater blessing can be bestowed by the Lord upon a people then a lawful and righteous Ruler, who will govern for the Lord, ruling in righteousness and judgement.
Therefore doth this Protomartyre Steven, while he is recounting the great mercies of God to the Church of the Jews, stay long in rehearsing the Lords sending of Moses to be Ruler, &c. unto them, as the Churches eminent mercie;
Therefore does this Protomartyr Steven, while he is recounting the great Mercies of God to the Church of the jews, stay long in rehearsing the lords sending of Moses to be Ruler, etc. unto them, as the Churches eminent mercy;
yea, in all this recapitulation, he mentioneth none of the sins of the Jews, but that of rejecting Moses their Ruler, vers. 27. and 39. and their black sin of Idolatrie, which (vers. 40.) followed upon their rejecting of Moses: That we might see, that Rebellion against lawfull Authoritie, is as unavoidably the forerunner of rejecting God,
yea, in all this recapitulation, he mentioneth none of the Sins of the jews, but that of rejecting Moses their Ruler, vers. 27. and 39. and their black since of Idolatry, which (vers. 40.) followed upon their rejecting of Moses: That we might see, that Rebellion against lawful authority, is as avoidable the forerunner of rejecting God,
My Text seemeth to quadrat well with what is the occasion of this joyfull Day: which will the better appear, by holding out the severall parts and purposes therein contained. They are three:
My Text seems to quadrat well with what is the occasion of this joyful Day: which will the better appear, by holding out the several parts and Purposes therein contained. They Are three:
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The first, is the sinful and rebellious cariage of the people to a Ruler sent them of God, They refused, &c. Secondly, What the righteous Lord, out of compassion to His people, did for this oppressed and refused Ruler or King (so the Spirit of God calls him, Deut. 33.5.) God sent him, &c. Thirdly, You have a threefold office, to the administration whereof, he is sent and commissioned of the Lord, viz. Ruler, Judge and Deliverer: Under which also relatively, the duety of people is determined and set within its limits.
The First, is the sinful and rebellious carriage of the people to a Ruler sent them of God, They refused, etc. Secondly, What the righteous Lord, out of compassion to His people, did for this oppressed and refused Ruler or King (so the Spirit of God calls him, Deuteronomy 33.5.) God sent him, etc. Thirdly, You have a threefold office, to the administration whereof, he is sent and commissioned of the Lord, viz. Ruler, Judge and Deliverer: Under which also relatively, the duty of people is determined and Set within its Limits.
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yea, the word is sometimes used for a refusall or a denyall with disdain and undervaluing, as Acts 3.13. which also accompanied therefusall in the words, as is clear from the disdainfull saying attending it at the back in these words, Who made thee, & e? such an answer as we use to give to bussie medlers in matters not belonging to them:
yea, the word is sometime used for a refusal or a denial with disdain and undervaluing, as Acts 3.13. which also accompanied therefusall in the words, as is clear from the disdainful saying attending it At the back in these words, Who made thee, & e? such an answer as we use to give to bussy meddlers in matters not belonging to them:
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even kept fellowship with him, through Jesus Christ the Angel that dwelt in the Bush, comforting and directing him in a wonderfull manner, that he might know he was not rejected of God, though refused by men.
even kept fellowship with him, through jesus christ the Angel that dwelled in the Bush, comforting and directing him in a wonderful manner, that he might know he was not rejected of God, though refused by men.
The third purpose in the text, (as I have said) is the parts of that office, to the exercise whereof he is sent, viz. Ruler, Judge. and Deliverer: under which I conceive is comprehended all that a Soveraign can or ought to claim,
The third purpose in the text, (as I have said) is the parts of that office, to the exercise whereof he is sent, viz. Ruler, Judge. and Deliverer: under which I conceive is comprehended all that a Sovereign can or ought to claim,
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Now it followeth that we proceed to the Doctrines: and in the entrie I would warn you, that this text, being so full of weighty matter, it will not be possible, in the short time allowed us, to presse forth the whole substance thereof;
Now it follows that we proceed to the Doctrines: and in the entry I would warn you, that this text, being so full of weighty matter, it will not be possible, in the short time allowed us, to press forth the Whole substance thereof;
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That Government, is, in it self, a thing so evidently necessary and usefull, that even the opposers of lawfull Governours, will not speak against Government.
That Government, is, in it self, a thing so evidently necessary and useful, that even the opposers of lawful Governors, will not speak against Government.
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See also vers. 27. It will be supperfluous labour to prove the truth of this Doctrine, The necessity and usefulnesse of Government being clear from Hab. 1.14. Where, to be without a Ruler, is to be as the Fishes of the sea and the creeping things, the weaker whereof, are destroyed by the greater and mightier;
See also vers. 27. It will be supperfluous labour to prove the truth of this Doctrine, The necessity and usefulness of Government being clear from Hab. 1.14. Where, to be without a Ruler, is to be as the Fish of the sea and the creeping things, the Weaker whereof, Are destroyed by the greater and Mightier;
as also from that Judg. 17. 6. Where it's said, that in the dayes wherein there was no King in Israel, every man did that which was right in his own eyes:
as also from that Judges 17. 6. Where it's said, that in the days wherein there was no King in Israel, every man did that which was right in his own eyes:
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and chap. 21. vers. 25. In which places, it is also observable, that there is mention made of the wrong which the Levites (the Church-men) sustained, that thereby we might see how usefull,
and chap. 21. vers. 25. In which places, it is also observable, that there is mention made of the wrong which the Levites (the Churchmen) sustained, that thereby we might see how useful,
And have we not seen how the Church was wronged among us by the boundless toleration of errour, the Government and Judicatories thereof encroached upon by Acts and Ordinances, taking the power of Plantations out of the hands of established Judicatories,
And have we not seen how the Church was wronged among us by the boundless toleration of error, the Government and Judges thereof encroached upon by Acts and Ordinances, taking the power of Plantations out of the hands of established Judges,
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as might be instanced, ever since the violence was done to the settled Civil Government of these Kingdoms? from these things we may see how useful civil Government is, not only for the State, but for the Church also.
as might be instanced, ever since the violence was done to the settled Civil Government of these Kingdoms? from these things we may see how useful civil Government is, not only for the State, but for the Church also.
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Therefore, as we ought to bewaile the sad sufferings of our King, and seriously mourn before the Lord for these sins, that provocked his Holinesse to make our Israel be so many dayes without a King;
Therefore, as we ought to bewail the sad sufferings of our King, and seriously mourn before the Lord for these Sins, that provoked his Holiness to make our Israel be so many days without a King;
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and our own King, to exercise the same: whereby we have a full accomplishment of that promise, Isa. 1.26. I will restore thy Judges as at the first, and thy Counsellours as at the beginning.
and our own King, to exercise the same: whereby we have a full accomplishment of that promise, Isaiah 1.26. I will restore thy Judges as At the First, and thy Counsellors as At the beginning.
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See also vers. 27. and 39. The same was Davids case, 2 Sam. 2. and 5. chap. And for the prosecution of this point, I judge it not unfit to take a short view of these few things, which concurred in the thrusting of Moses away:
See also vers. 27. and 39. The same was Davids case, 2 Sam. 2. and 5. chap. And for the prosecution of this point, I judge it not unfit to take a short view of these few things, which concurred in the thrusting of Moses away:
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and therefore, would not so much as suffer Moses to be an amicable adviser, ver. 26. much lesse to be Judge, ver. 27. Thirdly, The means whereby this rebellion is carried on:
and Therefore, would not so much as suffer Moses to be an amicable adviser, ver. 26. much less to be Judge, ver. 27. Thirdly, The means whereby this rebellion is carried on:
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and they are three. 1. The calling in question and contemning of his Authority and Warrantablenesse of his undertaking, Who made thee a Ruler, & c? 2. Reproaches of him as a bloody man, that would kill all he ruled over,
and they Are three. 1. The calling in question and contemning of his authority and Warrantableness of his undertaking, Who made thee a Ruler, & c? 2. Reproaches of him as a bloody man, that would kill all he ruled over,
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yet it was malo animo, to bring Moses in hazard. 3. The third mean, whereby this rebellion was carried on to it's hight, was violence, he thrust him away, ver. 27. And where the Authority of a Ruler begins to be contemned, there (if it be in the contemners power) thrusting away cometh in the close:
yet it was Malo animo, to bring Moses in hazard. 3. The third mean, whereby this rebellion was carried on to it's hight, was violence, he thrust him away, ver. 27. And where the authority of a Ruler begins to be contemned, there (if it be in the contemners power) thrusting away comes in the close:
Fifthly, Consider what are the sad effects of a rebellion, (coming to it's hight) even upon the Subjects, to wit, oppression of the weaker by the stronger.
Fifthly, Consider what Are the sad effects of a rebellion, (coming to it's hight) even upon the Subject's, to wit, oppression of the Weaker by the Stronger.
See Isa. 3.2, 3, 4, 5. And lastly, That rebellion, once coming the length of thrusting away, God must, in a more then ordinary way, interpose for the reintroducing of the expulsed Ruler.
See Isaiah 3.2, 3, 4, 5. And lastly, That rebellion, once coming the length of thrusting away, God must, in a more then ordinary Way, interpose for the reintroducing of the Expulsed Ruler.
for it is marked, as the first rise of the occasion of this rebellion against Moses, that the people strove, v. 26. We might gather our third Doct. by comparing this vers.
for it is marked, as the First rise of the occasion of this rebellion against Moses, that the people strove, v. 26. We might gather our third Doct. by comparing this vers.
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wherein their refusall of Moses is spoken of, with vers. 30. Where his fourty years sojourning, in a exiled condition, is mentioned, to be, That sinfull opposition and thrusting away of a righteous Ruler, may have successe for along time;
wherein their refusal of Moses is spoken of, with vers. 30. Where his fourty Years sojourning, in a exiled condition, is mentioned, to be, That sinful opposition and thrusting away of a righteous Ruler, may have success for along time;
and to praise Him from our souls, who hath said concerning us as he said concerning the Jews, vers. 34. I have seen, I have seen the affliction of my people, I have heard their groaning,
and to praise Him from our Souls, who hath said Concerning us as he said Concerning the jews, vers. 34. I have seen, I have seen the affliction of my people, I have herd their groaning,
and it will not be amisse here to consider a little some things, wherein the sufferings and the return of our King, is parallel to the sufferings and the return of Moses.
and it will not be amiss Here to Consider a little Some things, wherein the sufferings and the return of our King, is parallel to the sufferings and the return of Moses.
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Secondly, their return was without blood, or War. Thirdly, Both were unexpected. Fourthly, both were, when the affliction of their people was at a great hight.
Secondly, their return was without blood, or War. Thirdly, Both were unexpected. Fourthly, both were, when the affliction of their people was At a great hight.
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The fifth and last Doct. that I shall name, is this, That whom God sends to the government of a people, he also giveth them commission for the Dignities, Authority,
The fifth and last Doct. that I shall name, is this, That whom God sends to the government of a people, he also gives them commission for the Dignities, authority,
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First, Something concerning a Monarchs Commission, or the fountain whence he derives his Authority. Secondly, Somewhat of his Prerogative and eminent Power.
First, Something Concerning a Monarchs Commission, or the fountain whence he derives his authority. Secondly, Somewhat of his Prerogative and eminent Power.
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As to the first of these, to wit, the Soveraigns Commission, wee see it is from God, God sent him, NONLATINALPHABET, The word used in the Mission of the Apostles. Whence we infer: First.
As to the First of these, to wit, the Sovereigns Commission, we see it is from God, God sent him,, The word used in the Mission of the Apostles. Whence we infer: First.
That a lawfull Soveraign, hes his Authority immediatly from God ( Rom. 13.1.) and not from the people, who, being of God appointed to be subject to Rule,
That a lawful Sovereign, hes his authority immediately from God (Rom. 13.1.) and not from the people, who, being of God appointed to be Subject to Rule,
so that the assertion, which alloweth to people a Majestas realis, seemeth to be groundlesse, and dishonourable to God the only Original and Fountain of Soveraignity;
so that the assertion, which alloweth to people a Majestas realis, seems to be groundless, and dishonourable to God the only Original and Fountain of Sovereignty;
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As also because it takes away the distinction betwixt Governour and Governed. Secondly, I infer as following on the former, that a Soveraign, having his Commission from God,
As also Because it Takes away the distinction betwixt Governor and Governed. Secondly, I infer as following on the former, that a Sovereign, having his Commission from God,
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and that is (upon this subject) God who hath said, By me Kings reign, Prov. 8.15, 16. Thirdly, I infer, that Soveraigus may expect Gods presence and assistance in the work of their office,
and that is (upon this Subject) God who hath said, By me Kings Reign, Curae 8.15, 16. Thirdly, I infer, that Soveraigus may expect God's presence and assistance in the work of their office,
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But secondly, The words hold out something of his Prerogative and eminent Authority, as necessarily annexed to his Office and place, to the which his Commission bears him, in these words, God sent him to be Ruler and Deliverer.
But secondly, The words hold out something of his Prerogative and eminent authority, as necessarily annexed to his Office and place, to the which his Commission bears him, in these words, God sent him to be Ruler and Deliverer.
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Where it is observable, that what Steven calleth a Ruler, is in Exod. 2.14. called a Prince: to shew, that all the prerogatives of Ruling, do appertain to a Prince.
Where it is observable, that what Steven calls a Ruler, is in Exod 2.14. called a Prince: to show, that all the prerogatives of Ruling, do appertain to a Prince.
There are two words used in the Commission, to wit, Ruler, and Deliverer, as said is, under which the Soveraigns power, both in Peace and War, in Civil and Military affairs, is comprehended;
There Are two words used in the Commission, to wit, Ruler, and Deliverer, as said is, under which the Sovereigns power, both in Peace and War, in Civil and Military affairs, is comprehended;
Yea, ordinarly Ruling, and Delivering, are more controverted then Judging. But, to proceed, by the first, Ruler, there are these particulars of his Prerogative held forth unto us.
Yea, ordinarily Ruling, and Delivering, Are more controverted then Judging. But, to proceed, by the First, Ruler, there Are these particulars of his Prerogative held forth unto us.
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Secondly, That all authoritative Acts, within his Kingdoms, be in his name. Thirdly, That all Rule and Power in inferiour Officers, or Governours, be derived from him:
Secondly, That all authoritative Acts, within his Kingdoms, be in his name. Thirdly, That all Rule and Power in inferior Officers, or Governors, be derived from him:
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Therefore the word signifies not only Authority; but a primary and fountain Authority. Fourthly, That he have the power of making the universall Laws of the Kingdom;
Therefore the word signifies not only authority; but a primary and fountain authority. Fourthly, That he have the power of making the universal Laws of the Kingdom;
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for, these being the Rule both for inferiour Judges and the judged, it is requisit, that the Ruler have a speciall and Soveraign hand in making thereof, the Legislative power being naturally annexed to Soveraignity.
for, these being the Rule both for inferior Judges and the judged, it is requisite, that the Ruler have a special and Sovereign hand in making thereof, the Legislative power being naturally annexed to Sovereignty.
Together with many other Jura majestatis reduceable to these and depending on the Soveraignity, as particularly, the making an universally oblidging interpretation of the Law,
Together with many other Jura majestatis reduceable to these and depending on the Sovereignty, as particularly, the making an universally obliging Interpretation of the Law,
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There is moreover somewhat further of the Soveraigns prerogative, hold forth in the word NONLATINALPHABET, which signifies Redeemer, Saviour, as well as Deliverer; And this is his power in Military maters:
There is moreover somewhat further of the Sovereigns prerogative, hold forth in the word, which signifies Redeemer, Saviour, as well as Deliverer; And this is his power in Military maters:
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For, he that may not command his Subjects to be in friendship, or to fight, doth but cary the empty tittle of Deliverer, and in vain expects obedience in Civils.
For, he that may not command his Subject's to be in friendship, or to fight, does but carry the empty tittle of Deliverer, and in vain expects Obedience in Civils.
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As also because the governing of these things, is a principall part of Government, experience having sadly taught, that the power of Armies, not being subordinat to the Soveraign, usurps a superiority over him and the Kingdoms both;
As also Because the governing of these things, is a principal part of Government, experience having sadly taught, that the power of Armies, not being subordinate to the Sovereign, usurps a superiority over him and the Kingdoms both;
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Yea, doth not reason teach, that a Deliverer should not be without a sword, nor have his sword so lockt in the sheath, that he cannot draw it till he call for the key from these who perhaps may refuse it,
Yea, does not reason teach, that a Deliverer should not be without a sword, nor have his sword so locked in the sheath, that he cannot draw it till he call for the key from these who perhaps may refuse it,
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But I haste to the third thing which I proposed, viz. to hold out somewhat concerning the Soveraigns Office and Duty, which by vertue of this Commission Moses was,
But I haste to the third thing which I proposed, viz. to hold out somewhat Concerning the Sovereigns Office and Duty, which by virtue of this Commission Moses was,
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This is a great part of his Ruling: therefore in Isa. 1. after that the restoring of Judges as at the first, and counsellours as at the beginning, is promised, v. 26. It is immediatly subjoyned, v. 27. Zion shall be redeemed. And this is that which is promised, Isa. 49.23. and Kings shall be thy nursing fathers.
This is a great part of his Ruling: Therefore in Isaiah 1. After that the restoring of Judges as At the First, and counsellors as At the beginning, is promised, v. 26. It is immediately subjoined, v. 27. Zion shall be redeemed. And this is that which is promised, Isaiah 49.23. and Kings shall be thy nursing Father's.
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errour and heresie, with the promoters thereof, discountenanced and punished, (not tolerated, which were unsuitable for the Defender of the Faith ) according to the example of good Josiah, 2 Chr. 34. throughout.
error and heresy, with the promoters thereof, discountenanced and punished, (not tolerated, which were unsuitable for the Defender of the Faith) according to the Exampl of good Josiah, 2 Christ 34. throughout.
Secondly, That the precious Ordinances of the Church, the Worship and Government thereof, be established and defended by Law, according to the example of Jehoshaphat, 2 Chron. 19.8.11.
Secondly, That the precious Ordinances of the Church, the Worship and Government thereof, be established and defended by Law, according to the Exampl of Jehoshaphat, 2 Chronicles 19.8.11.
But that faithful, learned and painfull Pastours be encouraged, 2 Chron. 31.4. and their hands strengthned by seconding the Censures of the Church by his Authority, and the concurrence of his inferiour Magistrates:
But that faithful, learned and painful Pastors be encouraged, 2 Chronicles 31.4. and their hands strengthened by seconding the Censures of the Church by his authority, and the concurrence of his inferior Magistrates:
The second branch of the Soveraigns duty and office, is in reference to morall transgressions, against which, Laws and Statutes ought to be made agreeable to the word of God;
The second branch of the Sovereigns duty and office, is in Referente to moral transgressions, against which, Laws and Statutes ought to be made agreeable to the word of God;
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and these Laws would be impartially put in execution, without respect of persons. Therefore, Isa. 1.26. when Judges are restored as at the first, &c. Then righteousnesse and faithfulnesse spread in Burgh and Landwart.
and these Laws would be impartially put in execution, without respect of Persons. Therefore, Isaiah 1.26. when Judges Are restored as At the First, etc. Then righteousness and faithfulness spread in Burgh and Landwart.
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For which, not only wholsome and just Laws would be made for the good of the whole (and not for the advantage of some to the prejudice of many;) But able faithfull and consciencious men would be substitute, who, according to the just Laws, may impartially do justice to all.
For which, not only wholesome and just Laws would be made for the good of the Whole (and not for the advantage of Some to the prejudice of many;) But able faithful and conscientious men would be substitute, who, according to the just Laws, may impartially do Justice to all.
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And questionlesse, the great weight of duty that lyes upon a faithfull Soveraign, calls for the loyall performance of all good Offices from the subjects to him.
And questionless, the great weight of duty that lies upon a faithful Sovereign, calls for the loyal performance of all good Offices from the subject's to him.
The Apostle, (1 Pet. 2.17.) summeth up all in one word, Honour the King: which may be branched forth in a fourfold duty, implyed in the tittles given in the text, viz. 1. Reverence, 2. Obedience, 3. Fidelity, 4. Aid.
The Apostle, (1 Pet. 2.17.) summeth up all in one word, Honour the King: which may be branched forth in a fourfold duty, employed in the tittles given in the text, viz. 1. reverence, 2. obedience, 3. Fidis, 4. Aid.
I say, our first duty is Reverence: and that, First, of the mynd, Eccles. 10.20. Curse not the King, no not in thy thought, or conscience, as on the margent.
I say, our First duty is reverence: and that, First, of the mind, Eccles. 10.20. Curse not the King, no not in thy Thought, or conscience, as on the margin.
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Therefore, the Apostle Paul, in the forecited place of the Acts, maketh apology for calling the high Priest whited wall, although unjustly he had commanded him to be smitten:
Therefore, the Apostle Paul, in the forecited place of the Acts, makes apology for calling the high Priest whited wall, although unjustly he had commanded him to be smitten:
I find none in Scripture cursers of a King, but Shimei, and these Isa. 8.21. Where cursing of the King and of God are joyned together, They shall fret themselves, and curse their King and their God.
I find none in Scripture cursers of a King, but Shimei, and these Isaiah 8.21. Where cursing of the King and of God Are joined together, They shall fret themselves, and curse their King and their God.
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The third kind of Reverence, is with the body, using a suteable gesture to regall Authority as the Woman of Tekoah, 2 Sam, 14.4: And Ahimaaz 2 Sam. 18.28.
The third kind of reverence, is with the body, using a suitable gesture to regal authority as the Woman of Tekoah, 2 Sam, 14.4: And Ahimaaz 2 Sam. 18.28.
So did all the people, 1 Chron. 29.20. I might multiply other citations, but it is superfluous, exhibeant eis etiam foris honorem cuique regne & pairia consuetum, saith Bullin: dec: 2. ser: 9. speaking of the duty of subjects to their Soveraign.
So did all the people, 1 Chronicles 29.20. I might multiply other citations, but it is superfluous, exhibeant eis etiam Foris Honor cuique regne & pairia consuetum, Says Bullin: dec: 2. ser: 9. speaking of the duty of subject's to their Sovereign.
for saith Bern. in one of his Epistles, writing to an Arch-bishop, Quis vos excepit ex universitate? It is true, that Kings have no power to exercise Ministeriall acts themselves;
for Says Bern. in one of his Epistles, writing to an Archbishop, Quis vos excepit ex Universitate? It is true, that Kings have no power to exercise Ministerial acts themselves;
Yet they have power to put Ministers to do that which they cannot do themselves, and to punish them, when, after orderly tryall, they are found guilty of Mal-administration:
Yet they have power to put Ministers to do that which they cannot do themselves, and to Punish them, when, After orderly trial, they Are found guilty of Maladministration:
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Not a lap of his garment can be touched, but the tender heart is smitten. And in Scripture, we find nothing taught for loosing subjects from their fidelity and aleadgeance.
Not a lap of his garment can be touched, but the tender heart is smitten. And in Scripture, we find nothing taught for losing subject's from their Fidis and aleadgeance.
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and discovery of his secret enemies and their plots. Secondly, by our estates, chearfully paying out thereof tribute and custome, Rom. 13.7. Christ himself payed pole-money, Match. 17.27. And, Thirdly, by our persons:
and discovery of his secret enemies and their plots. Secondly, by our estates, cheerfully paying out thereof tribute and custom, Rom. 13.7. christ himself paid Pole-money, Match. 17.27. And, Thirdly, by our Persons:
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We ought to assist our Soveraign both against countrey Rebells and out-land Enemies, whensoever it is called for by him, who hath it in his Commission to be Deliverer:
We ought to assist our Sovereign both against country Rebels and outland Enemies, whensoever it is called for by him, who hath it in his Commission to be Deliverer:
