A sermon preached before the General Assembly of the colony of Connecticut at Hartford in New England, May 13, 1697 being the day for electing the governour, deputy govenour and assistants, for that colony.
WHatever Differences of Opin•on there have been in th• World, concerning either th• Original, or Pre-eminen•• of those various Forms of C•vil Government, that have been Extant in i• yet the Thing it self hath ever been esteem• •f great necessity,
WHatever Differences of Opin•on there have been in th• World, Concerning either th• Original, or Pre-eminen•• of those various Forms of C•vil Government, that have been Extant in i• yet the Thing it self hath ever been esteem• •f great necessity,
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Most certain it is, •hat by this Medium, Divine Wisdom hath provi•ed to give check to those wretched Principles, of Pride and Contradiction, Disorder and Con•usion, which the first Rebellion hath unhappily •rought into the hearts of men;
Most certain it is, •hat by this Medium, Divine Wisdom hath provi•ed to give check to those wretched Principles, of Pride and Contradiction, Disorder and Con•usion, which the First Rebellion hath unhappily •rought into the hearts of men;
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So that, •n truth, of all those Favours, which God in his most Gracious Providence, hath distributed for the common benefit of the Children of men, this of Civil Government, deserves to be reputed among the Principal;
So that, •n truth, of all those Favours, which God in his most Gracious Providence, hath distributed for the Common benefit of the Children of men, this of Civil Government, deserves to be reputed among the Principal;
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And from the Experience that men have had of these Benefits, as well as from Gods Over-ruling Influence upon their Hearts, it comes to pass, that there is such a willingness and Disposition in the most, to submit to those Powers that God in his Providence placeth over them.
And from the Experience that men have had of these Benefits, as well as from God's Overruling Influence upon their Hearts, it comes to pass, that there is such a willingness and Disposition in the most, to submit to those Powers that God in his Providence places over them.
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Indeed we read of those that Despise the Government, 2 Pet. 2 10. who, in defiance of this Subjection, Speak Evil of Dignities; [ And what Ordinance of God is there, that hath not met with such as dare despise and condemn it? ] Yet that many,
Indeed we read of those that Despise the Government, 2 Pet. 2 10. who, in defiance of this Subjection, Speak Evil of Dignities; [ And what Ordinance of God is there, that hath not met with such as Dare despise and condemn it? ] Yet that many,
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appeareth, (if from no other Reason, yet at least) from the over weaning conceit they ordinarily have, of their own Abilities, to rectifie the Male Administrations of those that are in Authority,
appears, (if from no other Reason, yet At least) from the over weaning conceit they ordinarily have, of their own Abilities, to rectify the Male Administrations of those that Are in authority,
as have openly professed themselves Mortal Enemies, to the Nature and Being of Civil Government (loading it with the odious slanders, of an Antichristian Stratagem, Limb of the Beast,
as have openly professed themselves Mortal Enemies, to the Nature and Being of Civil Government (loading it with the odious slanders, of an Antichristian Stratagem, Limb of the Beast,
and such as these) But that man, who shall oppose the Furious Notions, of such Frantick men, against the concurring •oice of all Nations, consenting to the Necessity •nd Usefulness of this Ordinance, will truly me•it the Character, which the Apostle in the 12th. •verse of that fore cited Chapter, gives those Defamers, viz. Of Natural Bruit Beasts;
and such as these) But that man, who shall oppose the Furious Notions, of such Frantic men, against the concurring •oice of all nations, consenting to the Necessity •nd Usefulness of this Ordinance, will truly me•it the Character, which the Apostle in the 12th. •verse of that before cited Chapter, gives those Defamers, viz. Of Natural Bruit Beasts;
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and justly •incur the Judgment he declareth concerning them in that same verse; in those words, Made to be taken and destroyed, — and shall utterly perish.
and justly •incur the Judgement he Declareth Concerning them in that same verse; in those words, Made to be taken and destroyed, — and shall utterly perish.
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And surely whatever Detractions from the Honour and Excellency of Civil Authority, This or any other Set of Opposers, (blinded by their own willfulness) are guilty of;
And surely whatever Detractions from the Honour and Excellency of Civil authority, This or any other Set of Opposers, (blinded by their own willfulness) Are guilty of;
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As the great Buckler (when rightly managed) both of Religion and Property, and the best Expedi•ent to Save a People from becoming a Prey to those who hate them.
As the great Buckler (when rightly managed) both of Religion and Property, and the best Expedi•ent to Save a People from becoming a Prey to those who hate them.
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when the Rod of Dominion is broken, the Bands of Authority dissolved, and every man is his own King, will soon see reason to reckon Government in the prime Rank of God's Mercies.
when the Rod of Dominion is broken, the Bans of authority dissolved, and every man is his own King, will soon see reason to reckon Government in the prime Rank of God's mercies.
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We have, as the very Reason, both of the great Abominations that had defiled the Land of Israel, and of the great Devastations that had raged in it, This given us;
We have, as the very Reason, both of the great Abominations that had defiled the Land of Israel, and of the great Devastations that had raged in it, This given us;
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Now, by how much greater the Blessing of Civil Government is (which is designed for the Prevention and Removal of those Grievances that are incident to men) by so much the more intollerable is it,
Now, by how much greater the Blessing of Civil Government is (which is designed for the Prevention and Removal of those Grievances that Are incident to men) by so much the more intolerable is it,
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when either Wit or Will to prosecute the Ends of Rule are wanting; and such as have the managing of it, are either Unskilful, & know not; or Weak, and cannot;
when either Wit or Will to prosecute the Ends of Rule Are wanting; and such as have the managing of it, Are either Unskilful, & know not; or Weak, and cannot;
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Though the Calamities, and Confusions of Anarchy, are very dreadful, yet the Instances of such as have been ruined by the abuse, rather than the want of Civi• Authority, are more frequent, and as formidable.
Though the Calamities, and Confusions of Anarchy, Are very dreadful, yet the Instances of such as have been ruined by the abuse, rather than the want of Civi• authority, Are more frequent, and as formidable.
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for a Scepter to Rule and it is not much (if it be any thing) bette• when those Rods that are, are not strong Rods and those Scepters, Scepters of Righteousne• This hath a very ominous Aspect upon a Peopl• This affords a pleasing Prospect to their Enemies,
for a Sceptre to Rule and it is not much (if it be any thing) bette• when those Rods that Are, Are not strong Rods and those Sceptres, Sceptres of Righteousne• This hath a very ominous Aspect upon a Peopl• This affords a pleasing Prospect to their Enemies,
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This is it which the Prophet in our Text observes, to be the miserable case of the State of Judah; They that once had Men of Piety, Wisdom, Truth and Majesty, to adorn the Throne of Soveraignty,
This is it which the Prophet in our Text observes, to be the miserable case of the State of Judah; They that once had Men of Piety, Wisdom, Truth and Majesty, to adorn the Throne of Sovereignty,
And this was, to all that understood the worth of so great a Mercy, or should feel the want of it, such matter of sorrow, that we have it ingeminated by the Prophet.
And this was, to all that understood the worth of so great a Mercy, or should feel the want of it, such matter of sorrow, that we have it ingeminated by the Prophet.
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And so far as we shall find, (in the handling of these cases) either of them to b• co incident with our own, There will arise a variety of Duties, belonging to us respectively in our several Stations;
And so Far as we shall find, (in the handling of these cases) either of them to b• counterfeit incident with our own, There will arise a variety of Duties, belonging to us respectively in our several Stations;
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This last verse, seemeth to be not only a Narrative of the Low Ebb, that the Regal Authority of the Kings of Judah, was already fallen in to; (who were rather Princes than Kings,
This last verse, seems to be not only a Narrative of the Low Ebb, that the Regal authority of the Kings of Judah, was already fallen in to; (who were rather Princes than Kings,
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and those Tributaries to the King of Babylon ) Bu• also, a Prediction what a lamentable pass, th• Civil Affairs of that Kingdom (already so perplexed) should come to,
and those Tributaries to the King of Babylon) Bu• also, a Prediction what a lamentable pass, th• Civil Affairs of that Kingdom (already so perplexed) should come to,
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Deut 17.15.) were the Rods of the Branches of this Vine; and these were They, that by their Sin and Folly, kindled the Fire which consumed, both themselves and the State.
Deuteronomy 17.15.) were the Rods of the Branches of this Vine; and these were They, that by their since and Folly, kindled the Fire which consumed, both themselves and the State.
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And belongs, as to its Application, to the three Kings or Princes, preceding Zedekiah (all of them gross Idolaters:) And especially to Zedekiah's revolting from,
And belongs, as to its Application, to the three Kings or Princes, preceding Zedekiah (all of them gross Idolaters:) And especially to Zedekiah's revolting from,
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Hence it is Metaphorically put for whatsoever is necessary for the Subsistence of another. So the Staff of Bread, in Lev. 26.26. and Ezek. 4.16. is that supply of such Kind, which a Person or People hath dependance upon, and cannot subsist without:
Hence it is Metaphorically put for whatsoever is necessary for the Subsistence of Another. So the Staff of Bred, in Lev. 26.26. and Ezekiel 4.16. is that supply of such Kind, which a Person or People hath dependence upon, and cannot subsist without:
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Because every Tribe had a Rod, with the Name of that Tribe on it, which the Princes of the Tribes used to carry in their Hands as Ensigns of their Authority.
Because every Tribe had a Rod, with the Name of that Tribe on it, which the Princes of the Tribes used to carry in their Hands as Ensigns of their authority.
Yet it is not to be restrained to Kingly Dominion only: ( in Amos 1.8. It is used concerning the State of the Philistines which was Aristocratical: ) And it signifieth, by the same Metonymie, any Power or Majesty, of Government or Rule, under what form or Name soever.
Yet it is not to be restrained to Kingly Dominion only: (in Amos 1.8. It is used Concerning the State of the philistines which was Aristocratical:) And it signifies, by the same Metonymy, any Power or Majesty, of Government or Rule, under what from or Name soever.
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But, How so? Was not Zedekiah King? And had he not Officers under him? This Difficulty will easily be removed, by considering the Quality of these Rods; which the Prophet adds;
But, How so? Was not Zedekiah King? And had he not Officers under him? This Difficulty will Easily be removed, by considering the Quality of these Rods; which the Prophet adds;
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This the Prophet adds to compleat the Description of those, whose help the state wanted: and that very agreeably with the Metaphor of a Rod or Staff, here used.
This the Prophet adds to complete the Description of those, whose help the state wanted: and that very agreeably with the Metaphor of a Rod or Staff, Here used.
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or of those whom the Prophet here stileth Rods. Whatsoever is requisite to accomplish Those that bear Rule, that the state may safely have dependance upon them;
or of those whom the Prophet Here styleth Rods. Whatsoever is requisite to accomplish Those that bear Rule, that the state may safely have dependence upon them;
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and without hazard lean upon their Conduct, whether it be Wisdom, Justice, Piety, Prowess; that is the strength of these Rods, the Prophet here speaks of.
and without hazard lean upon their Conduct, whither it be Wisdom, justice, Piety, Prowess; that is the strength of these Rods, the Prophet Here speaks of.
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after him the King of Babylon appointed Gedaliah Governour; (the time was no• yet come for the Scepter to depart from Judah, Gen. 49.10.) But these Rods, were not strong ones;
After him the King of Babylon appointed Gedaliah Governor; (the time was no• yet come for the Sceptre to depart from Judah, Gen. 49.10.) But these Rods, were not strong ones;
Whosoever shall look back to the times of King David, with those next following, and, shall take a view of the Conquests of that Reign; of Enemies subdued; Cities taken; Countries subjected; People made tributary; Religion and Justice flourishing;
Whosoever shall look back to the times of King David, with those next following, and, shall take a view of the Conquests of that Reign; of Enemies subdued; Cities taken; Countries subjected; People made tributary; Religion and justice flourishing;
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and gross Imprudence, of the highest Ranks and degrees of men accompanied with the wretched Degeneracy of the whole People (a natural consequent of the former) will without Hesitation subscribe to this of the Prophet;
and gross Imprudence, of the highest Ranks and Degrees of men accompanied with the wretched Degeneracy of the Whole People (a natural consequent of the former) will without Hesitation subscribe to this of the Prophet;
Viz. That no greater Misery can well befall a People (considered in their politick Capacity) than to be destitute of such Rulers as the Prophet here speaks of;
Viz. That no greater Misery can well befall a People (considered in their politic Capacity) than to be destitute of such Rulers as the Prophet Here speaks of;
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When those that are Vested with such Authority, are meetly accomplished for their Places, and faithful in discharging the Trust reposed in them, they are incomparable Blessings;
When those that Are Vested with such authority, Are meetly accomplished for their Places, and faithful in discharging the Trust reposed in them, they Are incomparable Blessings;
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Blessings of such Importance, that when they fail, it brings Ruine upon a People. They are great Blessings themselves, and may be happy Instruments of many more.
Blessings of such Importance, that when they fail, it brings Ruin upon a People. They Are great Blessings themselves, and may be happy Instruments of many more.
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These are the Strong Rods, unto which the Prophet in the Context, ver. 11. doth attribute the Grandeur and Glory of the once Flourishing State of Judah. And She had Strong Rods, for the Scepter of them that bear Rule,
These Are the Strong Rods, unto which the Prophet in the Context, ver. 11. does attribute the Grandeur and Glory of the once Flourishing State of Judah. And She had Strong Rods, for the Sceptre of them that bear Rule,
Of these, some are Supreme; who Stand it the Highest Rank of Dominion among Men 〈 ◊ 〉 and are accountable only to the King of Kings These, in respect of all Inferiour Ranks, are (a• it were) the Fountains of all Rightful Authority and like the Sun, Shine with their own Light.
Of these, Some Are Supreme; who Stand it the Highest Rank of Dominion among Men 〈 ◊ 〉 and Are accountable only to the King of Kings These, in respect of all Inferior Ranks, Are (a• it were) the Fountains of all Rightful authority and like the Sun, Shine with their own Light.
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All which, •ome (it seemeth not so rightly) take to be so Essential to Soveraignty, that it cannot be grant•d to any Subordinate Ruler, without admitting Him to a Participation of Soveraignty;
All which, •ome (it seems not so rightly) take to be so Essential to Sovereignty, that it cannot be grant•d to any Subordinate Ruler, without admitting Him to a Participation of Sovereignty;
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2. There is an Executive Power, (or if I may ••se the word) a Power of Legisaction; whereby •he Laws Enacted are put in Force; Justice ac•ording to Law Administred; Right is secured; •njuries are suppressed; Offenders are punished; ••e Obedient are Rewarded;
2. There is an Executive Power, (or if I may ••se the word) a Power of Legisaction; whereby •he Laws Enacted Are put in Force; justice ac•ording to Law Administered; Right is secured; •njuries Are suppressed; Offenders Are punished; ••e Obedient Are Rewarded;
And, when he •d it, he found it so rich a Jewel in his Crown, 〈 ◊ 〉 necessary to Government, that he speaks of •em, which had not a good measure of it,
And, when he •d it, he found it so rich a Jewel in his Crown, 〈 ◊ 〉 necessary to Government, that he speaks of •em, which had not a good measure of it,
It was Davids Praise, Th• when God had set him over his People, He G•ded them by the Skilfulness of his Hands. Psal. 78. •. 2. They must be Just and Upright Men.
It was Davids Praise, Th• when God had Set him over his People, He G•ded them by the Skilfulness of his Hands. Psalm 78. •. 2. They must be Just and Upright Men.
and without th• be such men themselves, they can never do 〈 ◊ 〉 If they han't a steady, constant Care and Z• and Love, to promote Justice and Righteousne•• among men, they will but abuse their Pla•• and be false to their Trust;
and without th• be such men themselves, they can never do 〈 ◊ 〉 If they han't a steady, constant Care and Z• and Love, to promote justice and Righteousne•• among men, they will but abuse their Pla•• and be false to their Trust;
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wilfully •vert the true intention of them; (or wink at •m that do it ignorantly) or they may delay 〈 ◊ 〉 Justice Sued for upon them, or positively de•it.
wilfully •vert the true intention of them; (or wink At •m that do it ignorantly) or they may Delay 〈 ◊ 〉 justice Sued for upon them, or positively de•it.
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Finally that Authori•• which is not exercised under the Influence of •n Principles, will prove either Arbitrary and •annical, or turn to Anarchy and Confusion. •. They must be Men of Courage and Resolution.
Finally that Authori•• which is not exercised under the Influence of •n Principles, will prove either Arbitrary and •annical, or turn to Anarchy and Confusion. •. They must be Men of Courage and Resolution.
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〈 ◊ 〉 if they knew never so well what they ought •o, & if they have never so much a mind to do •et a faint heart will betray both their Know•ge and their Honesty, to the Will of any •at One that dares to oppose them.
〈 ◊ 〉 if they knew never so well what they ought •o, & if they have never so much a mind to do •et a faint heart will betray both their Know•ge and their Honesty, to the Will of any •at One that dares to oppose them.
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But when men of a• higher Rank do offend (and that is as often 〈 ◊ 〉 as any) when they that should be Examples of 〈 ◊ 〉 Obedience to others, scorn to stoop to the Laws 〈 ◊ 〉 themselves, bid defiance to those Ordinances which they owe Subjection to,
But when men of a• higher Rank do offend (and that is as often 〈 ◊ 〉 as any) when they that should be Examples of 〈 ◊ 〉 obedience to Others, scorn to stoop to the Laws 〈 ◊ 〉 themselves, bid defiance to those Ordinances which they owe Subjection to,
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The Purest Politicks are but insipid Tra• unless they have this seasoning; It is this th• influenceth and actuates, the principles of Mo• Honesty & Justice;
The Purest Politics Are but insipid Tra• unless they have this seasoning; It is this th• influenceth and actuates, the principles of Mo• Honesty & justice;
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yet it can't be rationally thought, that such as han't the Fear of God ruling in their own hearts, are qualified as they ought to be for the weighty Charge of Government. To conclude:
yet it can't be rationally Thought, that such as han't the fear of God ruling in their own hearts, Are qualified as they ought to be for the weighty Charge of Government. To conclude:
King Jehosaphat gave this Instruction in special, with the Commission he had granted to those Judges that were to set at Jerusalem, 2 Chron. 19.9. Thus ye shall do: q. d.
King Jehoshaphat gave this Instruction in special, with the Commission he had granted to those Judges that were to Set At Jerusalem, 2 Chronicles 19.9. Thus you shall do: q. worser.
And for this reason, God hath provided, that such as thus Serve the Publick, should have not only the Honour of Reverence, but also of Tribute; Rom. 13.6. For this cause pay you Tribute also;
And for this reason, God hath provided, that such as thus Serve the Public, should have not only the Honour of reverence, but also of Tribute; Rom. 13.6. For this cause pay you Tribute also;
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Thus, the same right that Rulers have to these civil Dues, Tribute, or Salary, (call it by which name you please) than which right, nothing can be more indisputable,
Thus, the same right that Rulers have to these civil Dues, Tribute, or Salary, (call it by which name you please) than which right, nothing can be more indisputable,
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2. A diligent Enquiry into all Causes depending before them. The Judges saith Moses, Deut. 19.18. shall make diligent Inquisition; and Job saith, chap. 29.16. The Cause that I knew not, I searched out;
2. A diligent Enquiry into all Causes depending before them. The Judges Says Moses, Deuteronomy 19.18. shall make diligent Inquisition; and Job Says, chap. 29.16. The Cause that I knew not, I searched out;
And before this is well done, before consideration had, and Examination made, of all Witnesses and Circumstances, Proofs and Pleas (with whatever else may be worthy of it,
And before this is well done, before consideration had, and Examination made, of all Witnesses and circumstances, Proofs and Pleasant (with whatever Else may be worthy of it,
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or serve to give Light in the Case) It is not safe but shameful to determine any thing Prov. 18.13. He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
or serve to give Light in the Case) It is not safe but shameful to determine any thing Curae 18.13. He that Answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame unto him.
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They must not respect persons in Judgment. Deut 1.17. Prov. 24.23. No not the poorest man in his Cause, if he hath not Right on his side. Exod, 23.3. Justice is to be Given, not Sold, and that with an equal steady hand;
They must not respect Persons in Judgement. Deuteronomy 1.17. Curae 24.23. No not the Poorest man in his Cause, if he hath not Right on his side. Exod, 23.3. justice is to be Given, not Sold, and that with an equal steady hand;
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For although they owe this Obedience, considered in a more private capacity, yet their yielding of it, not a little conduceth to their faithful management of their publick Office;
For although they owe this obedience, considered in a more private capacity, yet their yielding of it, not a little conduceth to their faithful management of their public Office;
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Good and Faithful Rulers, will be far from thinking, that their Audiority (which is to suppress Evil in others) serveth as a Dispensation to themselves, to be, and do as they please.
Good and Faithful Rulers, will be Far from thinking, that their Audiority (which is to suppress Evil in Others) serves as a Dispensation to themselves, to be, and do as they please.
or think that they are as much above the Law they are to Rule by, as they are above those they are to Rule over. But, they know that (considering the Places they stand in) it doth as much concern them, to approve themselves worthy Patterns of all Holiness Righteousness and Obedience,
or think that they Are as much above the Law they Are to Rule by, as they Are above those they Are to Rule over. But, they know that (considering the Places they stand in) it does as much concern them, to approve themselves worthy Patterns of all Holiness Righteousness and obedience,
And that therefore, they can never be honest in their Places, unless they labour to be Instances of that Reverence themselves, which they expect all others should shew to the Laws under their Administration.
And that Therefore, they can never be honest in their Places, unless they labour to be Instances of that reverence themselves, which they expect all Others should show to the Laws under their Administration.
and do the very things, that they should bear witness against in others, we may be sure, The Wicked will walk on every side Psal. 12.8. without Fear either of God or man.
and do the very things, that they should bear witness against in Others, we may be sure, The Wicked will walk on every side Psalm 12.8. without fear either of God or man.
But when those that are in Authority, do by their own Obedience, practically honour the Laws they administer, this is not only an Encouragement to those that do well,
But when those that Are in authority, do by their own obedience, practically honour the Laws they administer, this is not only an Encouragement to those that do well,
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For this Instance of a Rulers Fidelity is the best Assurance that he hath taken up Davids Resolution. Psal. 75.10. To cut off all the Horns of the Wicked;
For this Instance of a Rulers Fidis is the best Assurance that he hath taken up Davids Resolution. Psalm 75.10. To Cut off all the Horns of the Wicked;
Devoting themselves to the work of their Office, diligently enquiring into, and impartially judging in Causes depending, and of Exemplary Consersation.
Devoting themselves to the work of their Office, diligently inquiring into, and impartially judging in Causes depending, and of Exemplary Consersation.
and these Rights and Priviledges maintained both against the Annoyances of a Foreign Power, and against the Attempts of Domestick Oppression, Fraud and Violence,
and these Rights and Privileges maintained both against the Annoyances of a Foreign Power, and against the Attempts of Domestic Oppression, Fraud and Violence,
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Whatever Dissatisfaction men have conceived, against the Powers that are, they are rather against the Person, than the Authority: Yea, they, that being weary of any present Powers, are given to Change, do ever pretend to hope for better;
Whatever Dissatisfaction men have conceived, against the Powers that Are, they Are rather against the Person, than the authority: Yea, they, that being weary of any present Powers, Are given to Change, do ever pretend to hope for better;
or that Justice not strengthened by Courage; or this Courage not influenced by Piety; but they are though ambitious of the Honour, yet careless of the charge of Government; impatient in Examination; rash in Judging; partial in their Sentence; culpable in their Deportment;
or that justice not strengthened by Courage; or this Courage not influenced by Piety; but they Are though ambitious of the Honour, yet careless of the charge of Government; impatient in Examination; rash in Judging; partial in their Sentence; culpable in their Deportment;
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These are they that will justify the wicked for a Reward, and take away the Righteousness of the Righteous from him. Isa. 5.23. instead of righting those that are injured, they will add to the wrong.
These Are they that will justify the wicked for a Reward, and take away the Righteousness of the Righteous from him. Isaiah 5.23. instead of righting those that Are injured, they will add to the wrong.
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and that whosever doth not faithfully endeavour the same, can never attain the Ultimate. And though the Lord hath advanced them above their Fellow Creatures,
and that whosever does not faithfully endeavour the same, can never attain the Ultimate. And though the Lord hath advanced them above their Fellow Creatures,
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yet they will remember that they are Ministers for their Good; Rom. 13 4. And accordingly do whatsoever lies in their Power, that it may be advanced under their management;
yet they will Remember that they Are Ministers for their Good; Rom. 13 4. And accordingly do whatsoever lies in their Power, that it may be advanced under their management;
that if God bless them therein, they may live the Desire of their People; their Deaths, whether Civil or Natural, be lamented; or their Memories Blessed.
that if God bless them therein, they may live the Desire of their People; their Death's, whither Civil or Natural, be lamented; or their Memories Blessed.
especially the greatest Evil of Sin, which opens the Door to all the rest they will conscientiously oppose, not only by strict Laws, and severe Punishments;
especially the greatest Evil of since, which Opens the Door to all the rest they will conscientiously oppose, not only by strict Laws, and severe Punishments;
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and they may, by their Zeal for Gods Glory, seasonably shewn, in a suitable Witness-bearing against the crying Sins that kindled the Lord's Anger, turn away his Wrath from such a People.
and they may, by their Zeal for God's Glory, seasonably shown, in a suitable Witnessbearing against the crying Sins that kindled the Lord's Anger, turn away his Wrath from such a People.
The success of the most Excellent Forms of Government, and most suitable Laws, doth under God, mainly depend upon the Ability and Fidelity of those that are in the Government.
The success of the most Excellent Forms of Government, and most suitable Laws, does under God, mainly depend upon the Ability and Fidis of those that Are in the Government.
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Which further shews such as these to be exceeding great Blessings. Though there are diverse Forms of Government lawful, and many Laws just in themselves;
Which further shows such as these to be exceeding great Blessings. Though there Are diverse Forms of Government lawful, and many Laws just in themselves;
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the Government will soon become ineffectual, and the Law be but a dead Letter; which hath its Life and Power, from an honest and vigorous Execution of it.
the Government will soon become ineffectual, and the Law be but a dead letter; which hath its Life and Power, from an honest and vigorous Execution of it.
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Lamentable Instances of which do abound in the Chronicles of the Monarchies of Israel and Judah; which though they had a Body of Judicial Laws, compiled for them by God himself;
Lamentable Instances of which do abound in the Chronicles of the Monarchies of Israel and Judah; which though they had a Body of Judicial Laws, compiled for them by God himself;
yet, never any Common Weal, fuller of Fraud, Oppression, Injuries, Violence, and Wickedness of all sorts, (as the frequent complaints of the Prophets do testifie) than these were,
yet, never any Common Weal, fuller of Fraud, Oppression, Injuries, Violence, and Wickedness of all sorts, (as the frequent complaints of the prophets do testify) than these were,
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The Lord by whom Princes rule and Nobles even all the Judges of the Earth, Prov. 8.16. Doth warrant able and faithful Rulers to us, for Publick and great Blessings;
The Lord by whom Princes Rule and Nobles even all the Judges of the Earth, Curae 8.16. Does warrant able and faithful Rulers to us, for Public and great Blessings;
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What an honourable Character doth the Spirit of God give us, of Moses, Joshua and Samuel among the Judges? Of David, Solomon, Jehosaphat (and some others) among the Kings? And what an everlasting Brand of Infamy, the Scripture hath set upon those Kings of Judah and Israel, that were not so qualified,
What an honourable Character does the Spirit of God give us, of Moses, joshua and Samuel among the Judges? Of David, Solomon, Jehoshaphat (and Some Others) among the Kings? And what an everlasting Brand of Infamy, the Scripture hath Set upon those Kings of Judah and Israel, that were not so qualified,
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To this therefore I shall add only these two or three Particulars, wherein you may see the Lord commending able and faithful Rulers to us as rich Blessings, and condemning others as ruinous.
To this Therefore I shall add only these two or three Particulars, wherein you may see the Lord commending able and faithful Rulers to us as rich Blessings, and condemning Others as ruinous.
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1. It is recommended in Deut. 1.13. and Exod. 18.21. to all that have the liberty and power of Electing Civil Rulers, that in their designation of Persons to Places of Authority, they should have special regard to their being so qualified.
1. It is recommended in Deuteronomy 1.13. and Exod 18.21. to all that have the liberty and power of Electing Civil Rulers, that in their designation of Persons to Places of authority, they should have special regard to their being so qualified.
It was a blessed Promise, that God supported his people with, when they were languishing under the miseries of a Government, not regarding the Administration of Justice;
It was a blessed Promise, that God supported his people with, when they were languishing under the misery's of a Government, not regarding the Administration of justice;
The Child shall behave himself proudly against the Ancient, and the base against the honourable. In a word, Violence and Insolence will bear down all before them.
The Child shall behave himself proudly against the Ancient, and the base against the honourable. In a word, Violence and Insolence will bear down all before them.
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4. Able and Faithful Rulers have the Promise of God's Presence and Blessing: Prov. 29.14. The King that faithfully judgeth the Poor, his Throne shall be established for ever.
4. Able and Faithful Rulers have the Promise of God's Presence and Blessing: Curae 29.14. The King that faithfully Judgeth the Poor, his Throne shall be established for ever.
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and God is pleased to be Crowning them with Success; the Publick will reap the benefit. It is said, Judges 2.7. The People served the Lord all the days of Joshua.
and God is pleased to be Crowning them with Success; the Public will reap the benefit. It is said, Judges 2.7. The People served the Lord all the days of joshua.
when good men are taken away, it is a sad Omen; but when such good men, thus removed, were good Rulers too, it's much more ominous. Such losses are hardly repaired;
when good men Are taken away, it is a sad Omen; but when such good men, thus removed, were good Rulers too, it's much more ominous. Such losses Are hardly repaired;
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But, I suppose (whatever s•ep• have been already taken in other places of this Government) there are many in this Assembly who are still to give in their Suffrage.
But, I suppose (whatever s•ep• have been already taken in other places of this Government) there Are many in this Assembly who Are still to give in their Suffrage.
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To whom therefore I would more particularly recommend this Rule, that the Doctrine layes before 〈 ◊ 〉) and in them to all others, that may hereafter be concerned in the same,
To whom Therefore I would more particularly recommend this Rule, that the Doctrine lays before 〈 ◊ 〉) and in them to all Others, that may hereafter be concerned in the same,
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but such as will be sticklers for, and strenuous promote•s of, the Separate Intreaguer, and pri•a•• D•signs, which under the Countenance of Authority, they hope to drive on successfully, against all that shall oppose them.
but such as will be sticklers for, and strenuous promote•s of, the Separate Intreaguer, and pri•a•• D•signs, which under the Countenance of authority, they hope to drive on successfully, against all that shall oppose them.
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And you are bound in Conscience both to God and his People, (detesting the base Ends mentioned) to pitch upon those, concerning whom, you may reasonably hope that they will prove accordingly.
And you Are bound in Conscience both to God and his People, (detesting the base Ends mentioned) to pitch upon those, Concerning whom, you may reasonably hope that they will prove accordingly.
Give me leave therefore a little more distinctly (and as briefly as I may) to open the Particulars of that General Rule, in a few plain Directions. 1. Direction.
Give me leave Therefore a little more distinctly (and as briefly as I may) to open the Particulars of that General Rule, in a few plain Directions. 1. Direction.
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Look at Wisdom as a principal thing, and seck for men of Understanding. Solomon tells us, That by such as these a State is prolonged. Prov. 28.2. Religion commends it to us as a duty, and the Light of Reason as the most Excellent Policy.
Look At Wisdom as a principal thing, and seck for men of Understanding. Solomon tells us, That by such as these a State is prolonged. Curae 28.2. Religion commends it to us as a duty, and the Light of Reason as the most Excellent Policy.
Nebuchadnezzar, though a Heathen, spake wisely, when he gave those Instructions unto Ashpenaz, concerning the Choice he was to make among the Children of the Captivity,
Nebuchadnezzar, though a Heathen, spoke wisely, when he gave those Instructions unto Ashpenaz, Concerning the Choice he was to make among the Children of the Captivity,
who were first to be instructed in the Affairs that were to be committed to them, v. 4 since they were to be taught the learning of the Chaldeans, and afterwards, in the end of three years, to stand before the King, v. 5. i e. to be introduced to Service.
who were First to be instructed in the Affairs that were to be committed to them, v. 4 since they were to be taught the learning of the Chaldeans, and afterwards, in the end of three Years, to stand before the King, v. 5. i e. to be introduced to Service.
When the Ministers of Justice have wisdom and knowledge to insorm them about the 〈 … 〉 Conscience to keep up to it, we may then 〈 ◊ 〉, that Judgment will run down as Waters,
When the Ministers of justice have Wisdom and knowledge to insorm them about the 〈 … 〉 Conscience to keep up to it, we may then 〈 ◊ 〉, that Judgement will run down as Waters,
such as out o• 〈 ◊ 〉 ••ve of, and Zeal to Justice, would ab••• to be temp•ed ▪ either by Flattery, P•i•ery, 〈 … 〉 (Honour, Profit or Friendship) 〈 … 〉 Consciences,
such as out o• 〈 ◊ 〉 ••ve of, and Zeal to justice, would ab••• to be temp•ed ▪ either by Flattery, P•i•ery, 〈 … 〉 (Honour, Profit or Friendship) 〈 … 〉 Consciences,
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as Moses c•••ged the •udges 〈 … 〉 over that People Dent. 1.17. B• 〈 … 〉 are of unrighteous dishonest Principles, 〈 … 〉• may possibly sometimes do that which is just;
as Moses c•••ged the •udges 〈 … 〉 over that People Dent. 1.17. B• 〈 … 〉 Are of unrighteous dishonest Principles, 〈 … 〉• may possibly sometime do that which is just;
or at the •breats of one that can do them a Favour, or ••at dare not (with Phinehas ) shew themselves in •e Front, to make head against prevailing im•rious Wickedness:
or At the •breats of one that can do them a Favour, or ••at Dare not (with Phinehas) show themselves in •e Front, to make head against prevailing im•rious Wickedness:
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And for them that hope for Desence and Protection by it, to put it into such hand as these, is (to say no worse of it) the greatest indiscretion. 4. Direction.
And for them that hope for Defense and Protection by it, to put it into such hand as these, is (to say no Worse of it) the greatest indiscretion. 4. Direction.
You have been often assured (and especially by those Servants of the Lord, that have delivered his message to you upon the like Occasion with this of the present day) that the maintaining of the Truths of Gods Word, in Honour and Purity; the promoting of Piety;
You have been often assured (and especially by those Servants of the Lord, that have Delivered his message to you upon the like Occasion with this of the present day) that the maintaining of the Truths of God's Word, in Honour and Purity; the promoting of Piety;
He that is an Enemy to his own Soul, (and so is every one that doth not fear God) He that hath no more Religion than what will serve to deceive others withal;
He that is an Enemy to his own Soul, (and so is every one that does not Fear God) He that hath no more Religion than what will serve to deceive Others withal;
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these would be very corrupt Judge, in that case, which the Apostles dared to refer to the Consciences of their own Judges, Acts 4.14. viz. Whether it be better to obey God or men.
these would be very corrupt Judge, in that case, which the Apostles dared to refer to the Consciences of their own Judges, Acts 4.14. viz. Whither it be better to obey God or men.
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but also they will commend the Observation of them, by a Pattern worthy of those, whose eminency renders their Example more observable and more offectual.
but also they will commend the Observation of them, by a Pattern worthy of those, whose eminency renders their Exampl more observable and more offectual.
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In this case especially, they that are given to Change are not to be med•ed with. Prov. 24.21. In all Revolutions (that are not absolutely necessary for the Preservation of Justice and Equity) it is hazardable whether the Publick will not come by the loss;
In this case especially, they that Are given to Change Are not to be med•ed with. Curae 24.21. In all Revolutions (that Are not absolutely necessary for the Preservation of justice and Equity) it is hazardable whither the Public will not come by the loss;
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Yet, beware of thinking, that all that have been aspersed as Enemies to the Common Weal, do deserve that Character (which it may be is but the effect of some Secret Grudge of malignant men against them.) We shall be very unwise, to deprive our selves of the benefit of those, that can do God and their Country Service,
Yet, beware of thinking, that all that have been aspersed as Enemies to the Common Weal, do deserve that Character (which it may be is but the Effect of Some Secret Grudge of malignant men against them.) We shall be very unwise, to deprive our selves of the benefit of those, that can do God and their Country Service,
When it may be said to them that Rule, as once Christ said, in that case mentioned, Joh. 8.7. He that is without sin among you, let him cast the first Stone.
When it may be said to them that Rule, as once christ said, in that case mentioned, John 8.7. He that is without since among you, let him cast the First Stone.
Be you therefore intreated (whosoever you are, upon whom the over ruling Hand of the Lord shall order the Lot to fall this day) to approve your selves Strong Rods. Esteem this to be your greatest Glory;
Be you Therefore entreated (whosoever you Are, upon whom the over ruling Hand of the Lord shall order the Lot to fallen this day) to approve your selves Strong Rods. Esteem this to be your greatest Glory;
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The Lord our God hath by signal Protections, and a stretched out Arm, made these (once dark) corners of the earth a place of comfortable Entertainment to a Remnant of his faithful Servants, and their Seed:
The Lord our God hath by signal Protections, and a stretched out Arm, made these (once dark) corners of the earth a place of comfortable Entertainment to a Remnant of his faithful Servants, and their Seed:
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Here he hath intrusted us with the choise Mercies of his Word & Ordinances; we have had them & enjoyed them, in safety from all the Endeavours of such,
Here he hath Entrusted us with the choice mercies of his Word & Ordinances; we have had them & enjoyed them, in safety from all the Endeavours of such,
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yet Oh! how are Covenant Mercies prolonged to us? and how great are the Covenant Engagements and Obligations, that we are continued under to this Day? And what is the Lords end in all this,
yet Oh! how Are Covenant mercies prolonged to us? and how great Are the Covenant Engagements and Obligations, that we Are continued under to this Day? And what is the lords end in all this,
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but that we should be holiness unto him? What doth God design, but that we should shew forth his Praises, who hath thus crowned us? What doth the Lord look for from us,
but that we should be holiness unto him? What does God Design, but that we should show forth his Praises, who hath thus crowned us? What does the Lord look for from us,
but sach fruit as this? And, the Honour God puts upon you, whom he makes the Rulers of his People, the Authority which he doth vest you with, is with Subserviency to this end.
but Sack fruit as this? And, the Honour God puts upon you, whom he makes the Rulers of his People, the authority which he does vest you with, is with Subserviency to this end.
God hath designed the Civil Government of his People, to concenter with Ecclesiastical Administrations: and (though by different Mediums ) they are both levelled at the same end;
God hath designed the Civil Government of his People, to concenter with Ecclesiastical Administrations: and (though by different Mediums) they Are both leveled At the same end;
and it calls for your Wisdom and Justice, and Zeal and Holiness; if you would be found thus ruling with God, and faithful with his Saints. Hosea 11.12. 2. Again.
and it calls for your Wisdom and justice, and Zeal and Holiness; if you would be found thus ruling with God, and faithful with his Saints. Hosea 11.12. 2. Again.
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Do net those palpable Declensions from the way of the Lord, and Covenant Violations which we are manisestly guilty of, loudly proclaim it necessary for you to bestir your selves with a holy Prudence,
Do net those palpable Declensions from the Way of the Lord, and Covenant Violations which we Are manifestly guilty of, loudly proclaim it necessary for you to Bestir your selves with a holy Prudence,
and Zeal for the Cause of God among us? Oh! how justly may the Lord complain of us, that we are become the degenerate Plant of a strange Vine unto him? Where is that Zeal for God and his ways? that high esteem of Gospel Priviledges;
and Zeal for the Cause of God among us? Oh! how justly may the Lord complain of us, that we Are become the degenerate Plant of a strange Vine unto him? Where is that Zeal for God and his ways? that high esteem of Gospel Privileges;
Are not these great Interests miserably disregarded? And Oh! what Irreligion, Lukewarmness, Prophanes, and Immoralities, have usurped their Room? And doth not the Lord expect that the Leaders of his People should be their Reformers? You have great Examples, the Royal Presidents of Jehosaphat, Hezekiah, Josiah, famous in this matter, accepted and blessed of the Lord.
are not these great Interests miserably disregarded? And Oh! what Irreligion, Lukewarmness, Profanes, and Immoralities, have usurped their Room? And does not the Lord expect that the Leaders of his People should be their Reformers? You have great Examples, the Royal Presidents of Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, Josiah, famous in this matter, accepted and blessed of the Lord.
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yet if we co•sider the Bloodshed, and ruinous Devastations in some Places of this Land, together with the languishing S•ate o• the whole Country at this Day, we may also take up the Psalmists complaint, Psal. 80.5.
yet if we co•sider the Bloodshed, and ruinous Devastations in Some Places of this Land, together with the languishing S•ate o• the Whole Country At this Day, we may also take up the Psalmists complaint, Psalm 80.5.
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We have a case fit and proper for us under our present Circumstances to propound and consider, stated and resolved to our hand, in Deut 29.23, 24. Wherefore hath the Lord done thus unto this Land, what meaneth the Heat of this great Anger? Then men shall say,
We have a case fit and proper for us under our present circumstances to propound and Consider, stated and resolved to our hand, in Deuteronomy 29.23, 24. Wherefore hath the Lord done thus unto this Land, what means the Heat of this great Anger? Then men shall say,
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How should you that are the Lords Substitutes bear witness in your places against the Transgressions which provoke him? If you are thus a Terrour to Evil Doers, it may be God will do no more terrible things in Judgment against us:
How should you that Are the lords Substitutes bear witness in your places against the Transgressions which provoke him? If you Are thus a Terror to Evil Doers, it may be God will do no more terrible things in Judgement against us:
4 You do ordinarily (I suppose I may say constantly) bring your selves under the Sacred B•nd of a Solemn Oath, with impartiality & fidelity to discharge the Trust committed to you,
4 You do ordinarily (I suppose I may say constantly) bring your selves under the Sacred B•nd of a Solemn Oath, with impartiality & Fidis to discharge the Trust committed to you,
than which nothing can be a stricter tie to those that know and believe, that the same God, whom they have thus called upon to be a witness of the sincerity and integrity of their hearts, in what they are undertaking;
than which nothing can be a Stricter tie to those that know and believe, that the same God, whom they have thus called upon to be a witness of the sincerity and integrity of their hearts, in what they Are undertaking;
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and as the Prophet Ezekiel speaks, chap. 34.27. God hath broken the Bands of the Yoke that were upon us, and delivered us out of the Hands of those that would have served themselves of us.
and as the Prophet Ezekielem speaks, chap. 34.27. God hath broken the Bans of the Yoke that were upon us, and Delivered us out of the Hands of those that would have served themselves of us.
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God who hath the Hearts of Princes in his Hand, hath (whatever our Enemies have endeavoured to the contrary) given you Favour in the sight of the King:
God who hath the Hearts of Princes in his Hand, hath (whatever our Enemies have endeavoured to the contrary) given you Favour in the sighed of the King:
You have in this respect great opportunity and advantage to be consulting and promoting the things which will be for the Gl•ry of God, the Interest of his Kingdom,
You have in this respect great opportunity and advantage to be consulting and promoting the things which will be for the Gl•ry of God, the Interest of his Kingdom,
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as once it was said to Ez•a, chap. 10.4 This matter belongeth unto you: It is your part principally to take care for the Improvement of such an Opportunity,
as once it was said to Ez•a, chap. 10.4 This matter belongeth unto you: It is your part principally to take care for the Improvement of such an Opportunity,
When the Lord by whom Princes ••le, maketh them Nursing Fathers to his People, it op••eth a wide door of Liberty and Power, to all that derive Authority from them to be in their respective places, Rods of Strength, for desending and encouraging the Good,
When the Lord by whom Princes ••le, makes them Nursing Father's to his People, it op••eth a wide door of Liberty and Power, to all that derive authority from them to be in their respective places, Rods of Strength, for descending and encouraging the Good,
we have in the following verse the consideration intimated, upon which the Lord proceeded in deing those great things for his people, verse 8. For he said, surely they are my People, Children that will not lie, so •e was their Saviour; q. d.
we have in the following verse the consideration intimated, upon which the Lord proceeded in deing those great things for his people, verse 8. For he said, surely they Are my People, Children that will not lie, so •e was their Saviour; q. worser.
we may say of those Providences, where by God through many Difficulties, brought a Remnant of his faithful People into these remote corners of the World, planted and preserved them here, as David doth, Psal. 44.7. That the Lord did it;
we may say of those Providences, where by God through many Difficulties, brought a Remnant of his faithful People into these remote corners of the World, planted and preserved them Here, as David does, Psalm 44.7. That the Lord did it;
if we give the Lord cause to take up that Complaint concerning us, in Mal. 3.7. Even from the dayes of your Fathers, ye are gone away from mine Ordinances, and have not kept them.
if we give the Lord cause to take up that Complaint Concerning us, in Malachi 3.7. Even from the days of your Father's, you Are gone away from mine Ordinances, and have not kept them.
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How many are there that have forgotten & forsaken this great Interest of the Lord among us? Beyou intreated therefore (who shall have the rule of this People) to consider it,
How many Are there that have forgotten & forsaken this great Interest of the Lord among us? Beyou entreated Therefore (who shall have the Rule of this People) to Consider it,
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and therefore the recovering of us from all our Apostasies, and the maintaining & promoting of serious Godliness among us, should & will be the chief Scope of such Rulers,
and Therefore the recovering of us from all our Apostasies, and the maintaining & promoting of serious Godliness among us, should & will be the chief Scope of such Rulers,
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3. Labour to settle prudent Methods for the transmitting of the publick Gospel Worship unto the Rising Generation, upon as firm and lasting Foundations as may be.
3. Labour to settle prudent Methods for the transmitting of the public Gospel Worship unto the Rising Generation, upon as firm and lasting Foundations as may be.
If any thing in order to this, may be done by the Legislative Power among us (which I submit to your most serious consideration) we may be sure it will be a good Improvement of it.
If any thing in order to this, may be done by the Legislative Power among us (which I submit to your most serious consideration) we may be sure it will be a good Improvement of it.
Mal. 3.9, 10, 11, 12. And because many of the Passages in this Text do so directly point at many of the Lords humbling Dispensations towards us, I cannot but mention it at large, Ye are Cursed with a Curse,
Malachi 3.9, 10, 11, 12. And Because many of the Passages in this Text do so directly point At many of the lords humbling Dispensations towards us, I cannot but mention it At large, You Are Cursed with a Curse,
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& prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven & pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
& prove me now herewith, Says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven & pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
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whether the Experience we have had of the unsuccesfulness of those measures that have been already taken, doth not call for something farther to be done:
whither the Experience we have had of the unsuccessfulness of those measures that have been already taken, does not call for something farther to be done:
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We may rationally look that if what is amiss in a matter of so great Concernment as this, both to our selves and ours, be not rectified speedily, it will grow worse and worse,
We may rationally look that if what is amiss in a matter of so great Concernment as this, both to our selves and ours, be not rectified speedily, it will grow Worse and Worse,
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4. Be a swift witness against the Crying Sins and fearful Abominations that Defile the Land. When the Providence of God hath brought such wickedness to Light, let it not be smoothered,
4. Be a swift witness against the Crying Sins and fearful Abominations that Defile the Land. When the Providence of God hath brought such wickedness to Light, let it not be smothered,
but brought out to condign Punishment You are God's Vicegerents, and should in this Imitate him, who saith, Mal. 3.5. I will be a sw••t wuness against the Sorcerers, and against the Adulterers, and against false Swearers, &c. The Lord hath set you up to be a Terrour to Evil Doers;
but brought out to condign Punishment You Are God's Vicegerents, and should in this Imitate him, who Says, Malachi 3.5. I will be a sw••t wuness against the Sorcerers, and against the Adulterers, and against false Swearers, etc. The Lord hath Set you up to be a Terror to Evil Doers;
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Drunkenness, and the propagating of that Sin (for filthy Lucres sake) among the Heathen, who are therefore justly the Rod of Gods Anger against us at this Day;
drunkenness, and the propagating of that since (for filthy Lucres sake) among the Heathen, who Are Therefore justly the Rod of God's Anger against us At this Day;
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be not easy in crediting Reports, especially when they are made out of Place, Order, and Season. The simple saith Solomon, believeth every word, but the Prudent man looketh well to his going. Prov. 14.15. The Judgment may easily be forestalled. Prov. 18.17. He that is first in his own Cause seemeth just.
be not easy in crediting Reports, especially when they Are made out of Place, Order, and Season. The simple Says Solomon, Believeth every word, but the Prudent man looks well to his going. Curae 14.15. The Judgement may Easily be forestalled. Curae 18.17. He that is First in his own Cause seems just.
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And Prudence to sift out and discover the Truth, (if there be but a Conscience to judge accordingly) will be found the Ornament and Glory of those that are upon the Seat of Justice.
And Prudence to sift out and discover the Truth, (if there be but a Conscience to judge accordingly) will be found the Ornament and Glory of those that Are upon the Seat of justice.
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When you have heard the Cause, judge according to the merit of it. Remember what the Psalmist saith, Psal. 75.2. When I shall receive the Congregation, I will judge uprightly.
When you have herd the Cause, judge according to the merit of it. remember what the Psalmist Says, Psalm 75.2. When I shall receive the Congregation, I will judge uprightly.
when it consists neither with Piety, nor Justice. But, Remember always; that with you there ought to be no such respect of Persons. Prov. 24.23. Be deaf to the cries of the Poorest, when they can't be heard without wrong to Justice:
when it consists neither with Piety, nor justice. But, remember always; that with you there ought to be no such respect of Persons. Curae 24.23. Be deaf to the cries of the Poorest, when they can't be herd without wrong to justice:
and at length they will grow to such an height of In•lence, as will not be contented with any thing le•• than trampling upon the Authority that hath ev•• attempted,
and At length they will grow to such an height of In•lence, as will not be contented with any thing le•• than trampling upon the authority that hath ev•• attempted,
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and where that e•• may in these ways be promoted withal, it n• not be unmeet that Lenity should be exercis• ▪ But to pardon Offences, purely out of hope •• win Offenders, (which is the fairest pretenc• imprudent men) without considering whether 〈 ◊ 〉 Publick will not sustain more damage other w• than it can be profited by the amendment of th• Offenders,
and where that e•• may in these ways be promoted withal, it n• not be unmeet that Lenity should be exercis• ▪ But to pardon Offences, purely out of hope •• win Offenders, (which is the Fairest pretenc• imprudent men) without considering whither 〈 ◊ 〉 Public will not sustain more damage other w• than it can be profited by the amendment of th• Offenders,
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It is a sad thing, when 〈 ◊ 〉 comes a Ruled Case with those that have to• in such Pleadings as are proper for Courts o•stice, that it is but a venial matter, to aver 〈 ◊ 〉 thing, be it never so wrong,
It is a sad thing, when 〈 ◊ 〉 comes a Ruled Case with those that have to• in such Pleadings as Are proper for Courts o•stice, that it is but a venial matter, to aver 〈 ◊ 〉 thing, be it never so wrong,
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if they notoriously appear to be stitiae Inimici. If silence be but a moderate Pe••ce to be Enjoyned those that have not wit e•ugh to speak to the Case:
if they notoriously appear to be stitiae Inimici. If silence be but a moderate Pe••ce to be Enjoined those that have not wit e•ugh to speak to the Case:
they know themselves blame worthy enough, but they secretly think also, that you who should punish such intolerable Injuries to the Publick are more to blame in suffering them to escape unpunished ▪ And it may be they are not herein much mistaken.
they know themselves blame worthy enough, but they secretly think also, that you who should Punish such intolerable Injuries to the Public Are more to blame in suffering them to escape unpunished ▪ And it may be they Are not herein much mistaken.
And of Jehosapha• Charge to his Judges. 2 Chron. 19.11. Deal Cour••giously. To rule over men in the Fear of God is a work that will meet with no slender oppos•tion.
And of Jehosapha• Charge to his Judges. 2 Chronicles 19.11. Deal Cour••giously. To Rule over men in the fear of God is a work that will meet with no slender oppos•tion.
It is good Policy even in a Time of •eace, to follow Davids steps, who commanded •at the Children of Judah should be taught the •se of the Bow. 2 Sam. 1.18.
It is good Policy even in a Time of •eace, to follow Davids steps, who commanded •at the Children of Judah should be taught the •se of the Bow. 2 Sam. 1.18.
God forbid we should trust to our Bow, to our Skill, or to any arm of Flesh whatsoever, (we have as little pretences for it as any People under the Sun) yet it behooves us to be up and providing for our selves;
God forbid we should trust to our Bow, to our Skill, or to any arm of Flesh whatsoever, (we have as little pretences for it as any People under the Sun) yet it behooves us to be up and providing for our selves;
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You know also, who were cursed for their Sluggishness and Backwardness to jeapord themselves in the High Places of the Field, to help the People of the Lord against the Mighty. Judg. 5.23. You know the Distresses of the Eastern Parts of the Country;
You know also, who were cursed for their Sluggishness and Backwardness to jeapord themselves in the High Places of the Field, to help the People of the Lord against the Mighty. Judges 5.23. You know the Distresses of the Eastern Parts of the Country;
and how far it may be Duty for us, to expose and put our selves for ward in the Defence of the Common Interest o• God's People in this Wilderness, That this Rui• may not be advanced by any Neglect of ours, or be under your Hand.
and how Far it may be Duty for us, to expose and put our selves for ward in the Defence of the Common Interest o• God's People in this Wilderness, That this Rui• may not be advanced by any Neglect of ours, or be under your Hand.
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13. Study Unity in your Councils, Proceedings, and in all your Managements. You know the familar similitude, whereby the Strength and Power of Concord is usually Illustrated. A Bundle of Rods;
13. Study Unity in your Councils, Proceedings, and in all your Managements. You know the familiar similitude, whereby the Strength and Power of Concord is usually Illustrated. A Bundle of Rods;
He will be with you, and make you the Repairers of our Breaches, the Restorers of our Paths. Isa 58.12. exceeding great Blessings •o his Distressed People.
He will be with you, and make you the Repairers of our Breaches, the Restorers of our Paths. Isaiah 58.12. exceeding great Blessings •o his Distressed People.
That Civil Liberty of Election, which you are this day assembled to exercise, doth advantage many of you to be in this Respect, eminently Serviceable to the Publick Weal;
That Civil Liberty of Election, which you Are this day assembled to exercise, does advantage many of you to be in this Respect, eminently Serviceable to the Public Weal;
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There are many things which for this end God expects of us all, our neglect of which (whatever prudent methods, the most Sufficient and Able men may take to prevent it) will certainly involve us in a most inevitable Ruine.
There Are many things which for this end God expects of us all, our neglect of which (whatever prudent methods, the most Sufficient and Able men may take to prevent it) will Certainly involve us in a most inevitable Ruin.
It was not King Jesiahs Piety or Prudence (however at the present it laid some kind of Restraint upon them) that could divert the approaching lamentable Fate of that Stubborn Sinful People he had the rule of.
It was not King Jesiahs Piety or Prudence (however At the present it laid Some kind of Restraint upon them) that could divert the approaching lamentable Fate of that Stubborn Sinful People he had the Rule of.
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When the Lord gives Kings to be Nursing Fathers to his People, as he promiseth, Isa 49 23. Should not the Praises of the Lord resound throughout all the Gates of the •ughter of Zion? Do we also see such advanced to •bordinate Places of Power? Let us remember, that 〈 ◊ 〉 Promotion is from God;
When the Lord gives Kings to be Nursing Father's to his People, as he promises, Isaiah 49 23. Should not the Praises of the Lord resound throughout all the Gates of the •ughter of Zion? Do we also see such advanced to •bordinate Places of Power? Let us Remember, that 〈 ◊ 〉 Promotion is from God;
It is He that sets them up. •d. 756, 7. They are of Him: R•m. 13.1. And by Him •y Rule: Prov. 8.16 We cast the Lot, but the Lord that 〈 ◊ 〉 on High, hath the whole disposing of it.
It is He that sets them up. •d. 756, 7. They Are of Him: R•m. 13.1. And by Him •y Rule: Curae 8.16 We cast the Lot, but the Lord that 〈 ◊ 〉 on High, hath the Whole disposing of it.
If •ey be of our desiring, they are of His giving And as •hen others bear rule over a People, it is a Signal of •ods Displeasure, under which they ought to Mourn;
If •ey be of our desiring, they Are of His giving And as •hen Others bear Rule over a People, it is a Signal of •ods Displeasure, under which they ought to Mourn;
In Psal. 72. •fter the Psalmist had in a Prophetical Contemplation •lebrated the happy State of the Common-Weal of •rael, in a Day when they enjoyed the Blessing, which •e Doctrine speaks of (for the Glory of which Felicity • is considered as a Type of Christ's Kingdom) closeth •l with Repeated Acclamations of Praise and Honour 〈 ◊ 〉 God,
In Psalm 72. •fter the Psalmist had in a Prophetical Contemplation •lebrated the happy State of the Common-Weal of •rael, in a Day when they enjoyed the Blessing, which •e Doctrine speaks of (for the Glory of which Felicity • is considered as a Type of Christ's Kingdom) closeth •l with Repeated Acclamations of Praise and Honour 〈 ◊ 〉 God,
That Pre•ept of the Apostle with Reference to Rulers Ecclesiasti•al, is of as great Force in this case. 1 Thes 5.13 Where •e chargeth us to esteem them that are over us, very •ighly;
That Pre•ept of the Apostle with Referente to Rulers Ecclesiasti•al, is of as great Force in this case. 1 These 5.13 Where •e charges us to esteem them that Are over us, very •ighly;
Again, let our high Esteem of them, be testifyed by an honourable Deference towards them: The Apostle Paul •aith concerning them. Rom. 13.7. That Honour is to be rendred them. They are Gods, Psal. 82.6.
Again, let our high Esteem of them, be testified by an honourable Deference towards them: The Apostle Paul •aith Concerning them. Rom. 13.7. That Honour is to be rendered them. They Are God's, Psalm 82.6.
Do our Enemi•s charge us, that this is the way wherein we have been used to requite those that with greatest Pains, have travailed for the Publick good? Let us refute this Slander;
Do our Enemi•s charge us, that this is the Way wherein we have been used to requite those that with greatest Pains, have travailed for the Public good? Let us refute this Slander;
4. I shall not exceed the Bounds of my Commission, (and I hope neither those of your Patience) if I put you in Remembrance, That you be Subject to those that are set over you.
4. I shall not exceed the Bounds of my Commission, (and I hope neither those of your Patience) if I put you in Remembrance, That you be Subject to those that Are Set over you.
The General Precept of Obedience, Apostle doth here particularly apply, with Respect •ll Degrees of Authority, both Supreme & Subordinate: 〈 ◊ 〉 so plainly declareth it to be the Mind of God.
The General Precept of obedience, Apostle does Here particularly apply, with Respect •ll Degrees of authority, both Supreme & Subordinate: 〈 ◊ 〉 so plainly Declareth it to be the Mind of God.
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v. 4. From the •mon good, which shall then flourish, when there is •irit of Wisdom, Prudence & Judgment in those that 〈 ◊ 〉, & of Subjection in others:
v. 4. From the •mon good, which shall then flourish, when there is •irit of Wisdom, Prudence & Judgement in those that 〈 ◊ 〉, & of Subjection in Others:
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yet here, All en•ours are to be carefully used, to assure our selves, •he Repugnancy which we conceive to be between •s Divine & Humane be not onely in our Imagina•;
yet Here, All en•ours Are to be carefully used, to assure our selves, •he Repugnancy which we conceive to be between •s Divine & Humane be not only in our Imagina•;
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for otherwise, while we pretend to obey the Lord, •efusing Obedience unto men, we shall be found (which without doubt is the unhappy Condition of some) disobedient both to God & man.
for otherwise, while we pretend to obey the Lord, •efusing obedience unto men, we shall be found (which without doubt is the unhappy Condition of Some) disobedient both to God & man.
certainly, they that have the Liberty or Electing their own Rulers, have the least Reason to insist upon this Objection, against such as are of their own Choice;
Certainly, they that have the Liberty or Electing their own Rulers, have the least Reason to insist upon this Objection, against such as Are of their own Choice;
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as well as that of Respect & Obedience And that there might be the less room for Dispute in a point which an avaritious and niggardly World, would be so ready to callin question;
as well as that of Respect & obedience And that there might be the less room for Dispute in a point which an Avaricious and niggardly World, would be so ready to callin question;
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Yea, we have this Duty enforced upon us, by the express Precept o• Christ himself Mat 22.21. Render therefore unto Caesa• the things which are Caesars.
Yea, we have this Duty Enforced upon us, by the express Precept o• christ himself Mathew 22.21. Render Therefore unto Caesa• the things which Are Caesars.
And our blessed Saviour chose rather to work a Miracle (whatever might have been pleaded for his own exemption) than omit the Duty, o• offend by not doing it;
And our blessed Saviour chosen rather to work a Miracle (whatever might have been pleaded for his own exemption) than omit the Duty, o• offend by not doing it;
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as you may see, Mat 17 26, 27. And if it were not for those natural Seeds of Rebellion which every man is the worse for, it would be a wonder that so plain a Precept and Duty should be so little regarded.
as you may see, Mathew 17 26, 27. And if it were not for those natural Seeds of Rebellion which every man is the Worse for, it would be a wonder that so plain a Precept and Duty should be so little regarded.
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And certainly, it will be as great a wonde• if that Government that wants this Honourable Suppo• doth not finally fink under its own Burthen, with a that depends on it.
And Certainly, it will be as great a wonde• if that Government that Wants this Honourable Suppo• does not finally fink under its own Burden, with a that depends on it.
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It was suc• a per•erse humour among the People of Israel, that occasion•d a Revolution in the Dayes of Samuel, which we read • 1 Sam 8 But when it was effected;
It was suc• a per•erse humour among the People of Israel, that occasion•d a Revolution in the Days of Samuel, which we read • 1 Same 8 But when it was effected;
7. Address the Throne of Grace in their Behalf, & pray •rnestly, that God in mercy both to them and us, would •ant them a Spirit of Wisdom and Judgment, Zeal and ••liness;
7. Address the Throne of Grace in their Behalf, & pray •rnestly, that God in mercy both to them and us, would •ant them a Spirit of Wisdom and Judgement, Zeal and ••liness;
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When Israel had degenerated, & their Religion was become Formality, their Devotio• Hypocrisy, the Lord saith, Isa. 29 14. The wisdom their wise m•n shall perish.
When Israel had degenerated, & their Religion was become Formality, their Devotio• Hypocrisy, the Lord Says, Isaiah 29 14. The Wisdom their wise m•n shall perish.
Thus Samuel threatens th• people: 1 Sam 12 25. But if ye shall still do wicked ye sha•l be consumed, both ye and your King When the Lo•• forsakes those that have the Rule of his people, no wo•der if we have cause to complain, as in Isa. 3.12. Th• which lead thee cause thee to err;
Thus Samuel threatens th• people: 1 Same 12 25. But if you shall still do wicked you sha•l be consumed, both you and your King When the Lo•• forsakes those that have the Rule of his people, no wo•der if we have cause to complain, as in Isaiah 3.12. Th• which led thee cause thee to err;
