A sermon preached before the Right Honourable, Sr. Thomas Stampe, Lord Mayor the Court of Alderman, and citizens of London, September 29th. 1692, at the election of the Lord Mayor for the year ensuing / by William Smythies ...
In this Book we are furnished with Ethicks, Oeconomicks, and Politicks; by which every Man may know how to govern himself, every Master may know how to govern his Family,
In this Book we Are furnished with Ethics, Economics, and Politics; by which every Man may know how to govern himself, every Master may know how to govern his Family,
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For by the dayly Irregularities and Outrages of Men under a strict Government and severe Laws, we may conclude, that if there were no Authority to punish Offenders, the World would be worse than a Forest of Wild Beasts:
For by the daily Irregularities and Outrages of Men under a strict Government and severe Laws, we may conclude, that if there were no authority to Punish Offenders, the World would be Worse than a Forest of Wild Beasts:
As therefore it is of absolute necessity that there should be Government, so it is one of the greatest Concerns of this Life, that there should be Righteous Governours.
As Therefore it is of absolute necessity that there should be Government, so it is one of the greatest Concerns of this Life, that there should be Righteous Governors.
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And where there is Male-Administration, that City would be like to Jericho, of which 'tis said, 2 King. 2.19. that it is well scituated, but the Waters are naught.
And where there is Male-Administration, that city would be like to Jericho, of which it's said, 2 King. 2.19. that it is well situated, but the Waters Are nought.
The Sin of Drunkenness is a shame to the meanest Beggar, but how inexpressibly shameful is it in him, who is to punish the Drunkard and the Beggar too.
The since of drunkenness is a shame to the Meanest Beggar, but how inexpressibly shameful is it in him, who is to Punish the Drunkard and the Beggar too.
So necessary was Sobriety and Temperance accounted in them that govern, by those who had not the Laws of Heaven to oblige them to it, as Christians have.
So necessary was Sobriety and Temperance accounted in them that govern, by those who had not the Laws of Heaven to oblige them to it, as Christians have.
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Places of Authority are Places of Honour, in which Men must have a care that they be not guilty of any Vice, which will be a reproach to them whilst they live,
Places of authority Are Places of Honour, in which Men must have a care that they be not guilty of any Vice, which will be a reproach to them while they live,
So odious was Intemperance in him, who should have been an Example of Sobriety, and a Punisher of that Vice of which he himself was guilty. Solomon saith, Eccl. 10.16. Wo unto thee O Land when thy Princes eat in the Morning.
So odious was Intemperance in him, who should have been an Exampl of Sobriety, and a Punisher of that Vice of which he himself was guilty. Solomon Says, Ecclesiastes 10.16. Woe unto thee Oh Land when thy Princes eat in the Morning.
They should imitate Moses, of whom we read, Exod 18.13. that he arose in the Morning to sit in Judgment. And David saith, Psal. 108.1. I will early destroy all the Wicked of the Land. By which Expesitors understand, that he made the Morning to be the time of Judicature.
They should imitate Moses, of whom we read, Exod 18.13. that he arose in the Morning to fit in Judgement. And David Says, Psalm 108.1. I will early destroy all the Wicked of the Land. By which Expesitors understand, that he made the Morning to be the time of Judicature.
He was an early riser to do his Devotion to God, Psal. 5.3. My Voice shalt thou hear in the morning, in the morning will I direct my Prayer unto thee and will look up.
He was an early riser to do his Devotion to God, Psalm 5.3. My Voice shalt thou hear in the morning, in the morning will I Direct my Prayer unto thee and will look up.
Intemperance makes a Man forget his business, and therefore the Heathens were wont to call the God of Wine the Son of Forgetfulness. If Magistrates are guilty of this, it may cause them to pervert Justice.
Intemperance makes a Man forget his business, and Therefore the heathens were wont to call the God of Wine the Son of Forgetfulness. If Magistrates Are guilty of this, it may cause them to pervert justice.
The Prince who was made sick with bottles of Wine, stretched out his hand with scorners, Hos. 7.5. when he should have stretched out his hand against them.
The Prince who was made sick with bottles of Wine, stretched out his hand with Scorner's, Hos. 7.5. when he should have stretched out his hand against them.
Moses was the meekest Man in the world, and yet not always meek enough to govern his passion when disturb'd by a disorderly and Murmuring people, who (as the Psalmist saith) provoked him so, that he spake unadvisedly with his lips, for which God was offended at him.
Moses was the Meekest Man in the world, and yet not always meek enough to govern his passion when disturbed by a disorderly and Murmuring people, who (as the Psalmist Says) provoked him so, that he spoke unadvisedly with his lips, for which God was offended At him.
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Solomon saith, he that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruseth his Spirit, than he that taketh a City, Prov. 16.32. The meaning is, that he who overcomes himself is more to be valued than he who, by force and violence, overcometh others.
Solomon Says, he that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruseth his Spirit, than he that Takes a city, Curae 16.32. The meaning is, that he who overcomes himself is more to be valued than he who, by force and violence, Overcometh Others.
Immoderate anger is called by the Latines Impotentia. It is the weakness and impotency of a man, which will give occasion to the Envious to Reproach them that are placed above them.
Immoderate anger is called by the Latins Impotence. It is the weakness and impotency of a man, which will give occasion to the Envious to Reproach them that Are placed above them.
And amongst other evils (which are too many for me to reckon up) this great one is to be expected from a passionate Magistrate, viz. passing hasty judgment, it being impossible for him with due attendance and sedateness, to weigh and consider all that is offered on both sides.
And among other evils (which Are too many for me to reckon up) this great one is to be expected from a passionate Magistrate, viz. passing hasty judgement, it being impossible for him with due attendance and sedateness, to weigh and Consider all that is offered on both sides.
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Slanderous Ziba putting King David into a passion, caused a very undeserved severity against Mephibosheth. It was a good saying concerning good Magistrates.
Slanderous Ziba putting King David into a passion, caused a very undeserved severity against Mephibosheth. It was a good saying Concerning good Magistrates.
And I may use the words of Selomon in another place, with little alteration, Eccl. 10. v. 16. Wo unto thee, O City when thy Governour is a Child; which is all one in reference to age and understanding.
And I may use the words of solomon in Another place, with little alteration, Ecclesiastes 10. v. 16. Woe unto thee, Oh city when thy Governor is a Child; which is all one in Referente to age and understanding.
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That he would take away the mighty man, and the prudent man, and give them Children to be their Princes and Babes to Rule over them, Esa. 3. And on the contrary, it is a great blessing of God to have wise and good governours, which he promised by the prophet Esaiah as an encouragement to reform the disobedient, (c. 1.25.) I will restore thy Judges at the first,
That he would take away the mighty man, and the prudent man, and give them Children to be their Princes and Babes to Rule over them, Isaiah 3. And on the contrary, it is a great blessing of God to have wise and good Governors, which he promised by the Prophet Isaiah as an encouragement to reform the disobedient, (c. 1.25.) I will restore thy Judges At the First,
The world never was without mischievous men who would destroy the welfare of it, nor any great City without those that seek to undermine its peace and prosperity:
The world never was without mischievous men who would destroy the welfare of it, nor any great city without those that seek to undermine its peace and Prosperity:
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But at the end of it, he took a solemn leave of them, as if he had been going into another Countrey at that time when he was only going into another Station;
But At the end of it, he took a solemn leave of them, as if he had been going into Another Country At that time when he was only going into Another Station;
intimating thereby, that no friend must expect the least favour or kindness from him in the discharge of that Office, in which the peace of his Conscience,
intimating thereby, that no friend must expect the least favour or kindness from him in the discharge of that Office, in which the peace of his Conscience,
The other being Elected, utterly refus'd it, saying that he would never be placed at that post where he should be obliged to make no difference between his friends and his foes.
The other being Elected, utterly refused it, saying that he would never be placed At that post where he should be obliged to make no difference between his Friends and his foes.
And who threatneth his Eternal wrath and displeasure to the unrighteous. I may add farther, that Magistrates must not only turn their backs upon their friends,
And who threatens his Eternal wrath and displeasure to the unrighteous. I may add farther, that Magistrates must not only turn their backs upon their Friends,
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and acquaintance, that justice may take place, but upon their nearest and dearest Relations. A Magistrate must be like Melchizedeck, without Father and without Mother.
and acquaintance, that Justice may take place, but upon their nearest and dearest Relations. A Magistrate must be like Melchizedeck, without Father and without Mother.
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He must imitare our Saviour, who, when he was told, That his Mother and his Brethren were without waiting for him, said, Who is my Mother and my Brethren? Intimating, that he had that business to do, to which Natural Affection must give place.
He must imitate our Saviour, who, when he was told, That his Mother and his Brothers were without waiting for him, said, Who is my Mother and my Brothers? Intimating, that he had that business to do, to which Natural Affection must give place.
They must be Men of Truth, (that is, Men of Honesty and Sincerity) and hating Covetousness, Exod. 18.21. which is sordid and base in the esteem of all Men.
They must be Men of Truth, (that is, Men of Honesty and Sincerity) and hating Covetousness, Exod 18.21. which is sordid and base in the esteem of all Men.
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This is a Sin so odious to God, and so provoking, that it were better for such a Magistrate, that a Mill stone (and not a Chain) were hanged about his neck,
This is a since so odious to God, and so provoking, that it were better for such a Magistrate, that a Mill stone (and not a Chain) were hanged about his neck,
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Solomon justly gives the Title of a wicked man to such a Magistrate, Prov. 17.23. A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosome, to pervert the ways of Judgment;
Solomon justly gives the Title of a wicked man to such a Magistrate, Curae 17.23. A wicked man Takes a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the ways of Judgement;
The Scripture tells us of Rulers, who instead of hating Covetousness, delighted in nothing more than Bribes. The Rulers, with shame, do love, Give ye, Hos. 4.18.
The Scripture tells us of Rulers, who instead of hating Covetousness, delighted in nothing more than Bribes. The Rulers, with shame, do love, Give you, Hos. 4.18.
There were corrupt Magistrates, who for a Reward, would gratifio mischievous Designs, and let Justice and the prosecution of it, drop out of their hands.
There were corrupt Magistrates, who for a Reward, would gratifio mischievous Designs, and let justice and the prosecution of it, drop out of their hands.
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When the man that took a Reward was cursed, all the People were to say Amen, Deut. 27.25. There is another Consideration which I am loath to omit.
When the man that took a Reward was cursed, all the People were to say Amen, Deuteronomy 27.25. There is Another Consideration which I am loath to omit.
All the three Kingdoms, and it may be, most of the Kingdoms in this part of the World, do ring of the Noble and Charitable Acts which have been done by the Magistrates and other Worthy Citizens of London, such as have not with shame lov'd, Give ye; but, with honour and renown, have lov'd, I will give.
All the three Kingdoms, and it may be, most of the Kingdoms in this part of the World, do ring of the Noble and Charitable Acts which have been done by the Magistrates and other Worthy Citizens of London, such as have not with shame loved, Give you; but, with honour and renown, have loved, I will give.
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They have been, and are at this day, Fathers of the Fatherless, by whose Bounty, Orphans, who might have perished, are so happily provided for when their Parents are dead and gone, that as 'tis said in Job, Their Children come to Honour and they know it not.
They have been, and Are At this day, Father's of the Fatherless, by whose Bounty, Orphans, who might have perished, Are so happily provided for when their Parents Are dead and gone, that as it's said in Job, Their Children come to Honour and they know it not.
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And a most excellent Structure is built for those who have lost themselves, their Reason I mean, (without which all the World signities nothing) who have had that Benefit by their Charity, which the Lunaticks in the Gospel had by our Saviours Miracles, restoration to their right Minds.
And a most excellent Structure is built for those who have lost themselves, their Reason I mean, (without which all the World signities nothing) who have had that Benefit by their Charity, which the Lunatics in the Gospel had by our Saviors Miracles, restoration to their right Minds.
We often find in the Scriptures, that Cities are called Mothers, and the Citizens are called their Children; from which we may conclude, that there lies a kind of Natural Obligation upon them to do good to the City, in which they enjoy Prosperity,
We often find in the Scriptures, that Cities Are called Mother's, and the Citizens Are called their Children; from which we may conclude, that there lies a kind of Natural Obligation upon them to do good to the city, in which they enjoy Prosperity,
We read in St. Lukes Gospel, Chap. 7. That when the Centurions Servant, who was dear to him, was taken sick, the Elders came to our Saviour to desire him to go to his House,
We read in Saint Lukes Gospel, Chap. 7. That when the Centurions Servant, who was dear to him, was taken sick, the Elders Come to our Saviour to desire him to go to his House,
III. A third Qualification is Diligence. A Magistrate must be a Man that will bestir himself, to do God and the King and the City service, in his great Station.
III. A third Qualification is Diligence. A Magistrate must be a Man that will Bestir himself, to do God and the King and the city service, in his great Station.
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He must be like Job who was diligent as well as just (and if he had not been diligent he could not have been just) who saith, Chap. 29, 16. The cause which I knew not I searched out.
He must be like Job who was diligent as well as just (and if he had not been diligent he could not have been just) who Says, Chap. 29, 16. The cause which I knew not I searched out.
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And in this he shewed himself to be a Righteous Magistrate, according to that of Solomon, Prov. 29.7. The righteous considereth the cause of the poor, but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
And in this he showed himself to be a Righteous Magistrate, according to that of Solomon, Curae 29.7. The righteous Considereth the cause of the poor, but the wicked Regardeth not to know it.
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The Office, though very Honourable, is very burthensom, (as Jethro told Moses ) it had not need to be laid upon the shoulder of him that loves his ease.
The Office, though very Honourable, is very burdensome, (as Jethro told Moses) it had not need to be laid upon the shoulder of him that loves his ease.
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Moses his diligence made him an excellent Magistrate who was from the Morning unto the Evening sitting in Judgment, Exod. 18, 13. IV. A Magistrate must have Courage. He must not be afraid to do his Duty, whomsoever he disobliges.
Moses his diligence made him an excellent Magistrate who was from the Morning unto the Evening sitting in Judgement, Exod 18, 13. IV. A Magistrate must have Courage. He must not be afraid to do his Duty, whomsoever he disobliges.
As Uprightness and Impartiality is necessary for doing right to the Poor; so is Courage and Magnanimity, for the punishing of great and rich Offenders.
As Uprightness and Impartiality is necessary for doing right to the Poor; so is Courage and Magnanimity, for the punishing of great and rich Offenders.
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The Electors should therefore resolve as Gideon did, that they will not have one who is fearful and afraid, but one that will do by the stoutest Offender,
The Electors should Therefore resolve as gideon did, that they will not have one who is fearful and afraid, but one that will do by the Stoutest Offender,
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The Punishment of a great Malefactor, is a fearing Example to the small ones, because it convinceth them, that the Magistrate is resolved that no evildoer, brought before him, shall escape.
The Punishment of a great Malefactor, is a fearing Exampl to the small ones, Because it Convinces them, that the Magistrate is resolved that no evildoer, brought before him, shall escape.
What Alexander once said to one of his Chieftains, in whom he placed great considence, may the King and Queen say to the Lord Mayor of this City, if he be Loyal;
What Alexander once said to one of his Chieftains, in whom he placed great confidence, may the King and Queen say to the Lord Mayor of this city, if he be Loyal;
And there is a necessity of more than ordinary Loyalty at this Time, when the great Concerns, not only of this but of other neighbouring Nations, require the Kings frequent and long absence.
And there is a necessity of more than ordinary Loyalty At this Time, when the great Concerns, not only of this but of other neighbouring nations, require the Kings frequent and long absence.
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And when there are so many amongst us, who are so insensible of our wonderful Deliverance from the Tyranny o• Popery, that they would bring us back again into that worse than Aegyptian Bondage:
And when there Are so many among us, who Are so insensible of our wondered Deliverance from the Tyranny o• Popery, that they would bring us back again into that Worse than Egyptian Bondage:
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When the Disciples would have fetch'd Fire from Heaven, to destroy the Samaritans, our Saviour rebuked them and said, Ye know not what Spirit ye are of.
When the Disciples would have fetched Fire from Heaven, to destroy the Samaritans, our Saviour rebuked them and said, You know not what Spirit you Are of.
What Spirit then are these men of, who would fetch Fire from Hell, (I mean from France ) to destroy their own Country-men and the men of their own Religion? But I hope there will be a Lord Mayor chosen again, who will use his utmost diligence to disappoint the Design of these blind Protestants.
What Spirit then Are these men of, who would fetch Fire from Hell, (I mean from France) to destroy their own Countrymen and the men of their own Religion? But I hope there will be a Lord Mayor chosen again, who will use his utmost diligence to disappoint the Design of these blind Protestants.
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The Jesuits (Thanks be to God) are gone, but wherever they are, they cannot but be exceedingly pleased, that they have Protestant Agents who are carrying on that Design which will bring them all back again, to sit at the Helm as they did before.
The Jesuits (Thanks be to God) Are gone, but wherever they Are, they cannot but be exceedingly pleased, that they have Protestant Agents who Are carrying on that Design which will bring them all back again, to fit At the Helm as they did before.
He that ruleth men must be just, ruling in the fear of God, 2 Sam. 23.3. The Antient Romans would not endure that a Sentence should be pass'd by a vitious Magistrate. Good Magistrates make good Cities.
He that Ruleth men must be just, ruling in the Fear of God, 2 Sam. 23.3. The Ancient Romans would not endure that a Sentence should be passed by a vicious Magistrate. Good Magistrates make good Cities.
When God would restore to his People, Judges as at the first, and Counsellors as at the beginning, it presently follows, Thou shalt be called, The City of Righteousness, the faithful City, Esa. 1.26.
When God would restore to his People, Judges as At the First, and Counsellors as At the beginning, it presently follows, Thou shalt be called, The city of Righteousness, the faithful city, Isaiah 1.26.
He will remember the Lord and let Jerusalem, as well as London, come into his mind, Jer. 51.50. It hath pleased God to bless our Church with many pious and Learned Prelates.
He will Remember the Lord and let Jerusalem, as well as London, come into his mind, Jer. 51.50. It hath pleased God to bless our Church with many pious and Learned Prelates.
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and that judgment will run down like waters, and righteousness with such a mighty stream, that vicious men will not be able to stemm the torrent of it.
and that judgement will run down like waters, and righteousness with such a mighty stream, that vicious men will not be able to stem the torrent of it.
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God guided his people through the wilderness by Moses and Aaron. When Magistrates and Ministers joyn in the promoting of Gods Honour, we may expect that piety should encrease, and wickedness be supprest. Ministers cannot do it alone.
God guided his people through the Wilderness by Moses and Aaron. When Magistrates and Ministers join in the promoting of God's Honour, we may expect that piety should increase, and wickedness be suppressed. Ministers cannot do it alone.
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We complain with sorrowful hearts, that we labour in vain, but the Magistrate shall not need to bear the sword in vain, but may be a terrour to evil doers: And he hath reason to expect that God will be a terror to him, if he be not.
We complain with sorrowful hearts, that we labour in vain, but the Magistrate shall not need to bear the sword in vain, but may be a terror to evil doers: And he hath reason to expect that God will be a terror to him, if he be not.
The Magistrate should consider that his Sword is the Sword of the Lord, as well as Gideons for the overcoming of those that are enemies to God and Goodness.
The Magistrate should Consider that his Sword is the Sword of the Lord, as well as Gideons for the overcoming of those that Are enemies to God and goodness.
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Cato exhorting Magistrates to punish offenders, said, That those who can suppress wickedness, and will not, deserve to be ston'd to death, Quod ad scelerum licentiam invitarent improbos.
Cato exhorting Magistrates to Punish offenders, said, That those who can suppress wickedness, and will not, deserve to be stoned to death, Quod ad Scelerum licentiam invitarent Improbos.
The Councel therefore which Jethro gave to Moses, is fit to be observerd by the Citizens this day, viz. That they Chuse an able Man, and one that fears God, Exo. 18.21.
The Council Therefore which Jethro gave to Moses, is fit to be observerd by the Citizens this day, viz. That they Choose an able Man, and one that fears God, Exo. 18.21.
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and when the wicked perish, there is shouting, Prov. 11.10. We read of a Heathen who refused the Office of a Magistrate, saying, That if he govern'd ill, he should offend the Gods;
and when the wicked perish, there is shouting, Curae 11.10. We read of a Heathen who refused the Office of a Magistrate, saying, That if he governed ill, he should offend the God's;
As therefore you expect such a Magistrate, be careful that you have a right Aim in your Choice, and that you be not misguided by favour or affection or any sinister end.
As Therefore you expect such a Magistrate, be careful that you have a right Aim in your Choice, and that you be not misguided by favour or affection or any sinister end.
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and may require great wisdom, as well as the other qualifications, in him whom you make the Chief Magistrate. Solomon tells us, Eccl. 9.14. A parable of a poor wise man, who delivered a City by his wisdom, when a great King came against it.
and may require great Wisdom, as well as the other qualifications, in him whom you make the Chief Magistrate. Solomon tells us, Ecclesiastes 9.14. A parable of a poor wise man, who Delivered a city by his Wisdom, when a great King Come against it.
We know that there is a Potent King who wages war against us, and if by Treachery or force he can overcome this City, he will look upon his work as more then half done.
We know that there is a Potent King who wages war against us, and if by Treachery or force he can overcome this city, he will look upon his work as more then half done.
Let me beseech you in the name of that God who is the God of peace, and by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the Prince of Peace, that there be no Unchristian Jarrings and Contentions amongst you, which are a great dishonor to our Religion,
Let me beseech you in the name of that God who is the God of peace, and by the name of our Lord jesus christ, who is the Prince of Peace, that there be no Unchristian Jarrings and Contentions among you, which Are a great dishonour to our Religion,
How can you expect that God should prosper your choice, if you offend him at the same time? Remember I beseech you, that if you are True Christians, you are fellow-Citizens with the Saints, and of the Houshold of God, which is the highest Obligation to Christian Love and Unity.
How can you expect that God should prosper your choice, if you offend him At the same time? remember I beseech you, that if you Are True Christians, you Are fellow-Citizens with the Saints, and of the Household of God, which is the highest Obligation to Christian Love and Unity.
