Ad magistratum three sermons preached before the justices of assize, at Bury-St.-Edmunds in the countie of Suffolk : with sacred hymns upon the Gospels for the hyemal quarter / by Tho. Stephens.
Out of the Camp of the Philistines, from the uncircumcised may come up spoilers perhaps, 1 Sam. 13. 17. and let them tremble, (as ver. 15. of the next chap.) tremble with a great trembling, on God's name, they deserve it.
Out of the Camp of the philistines, from the uncircumcised may come up spoilers perhaps, 1 Sam. 13. 17. and let them tremble, (as for. 15. of the next chap.) tremble with a great trembling, on God's name, they deserve it.
But far be it from us to deal treacherously: We are true Israelites, in whom there is no guile: if we borrow from the Egyptians golden earings or bracelets (although with a purpose never to repay them) it is at the worst but fraus pia, a waranted cheat, approved of by God: For that's the Devil's doctrine in opposition to St. Paul: to do evil to those which are enemies to the Holy Cause, and to rob and spoil them forget not,
But Far be it from us to deal treacherously: We Are true Israelites, in whom there is no guile: if we borrow from the egyptians golden earings or bracelets (although with a purpose never to repay them) it is At the worst but fraus pia, a warranted cheat, approved of by God: For that's the Devil's Doctrine in opposition to Saint Paul: to do evil to those which Are enemies to the Holy Cause, and to rob and spoil them forget not,
Thus after prostituting our conscience to injustice and rapine, we are ready with Solomons adulterous woman, to wipe our mouth, and say we have done no wickedness, Prov. 13. 20.
Thus After prostituting our conscience to injustice and rapine, we Are ready with Solomons adulterous woman, to wipe our Mouth, and say we have done no wickedness, Curae 13. 20.
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It is needless, I presume, to tell you why Isaiah was called the Evangelical Prophet; who through all his prophesies hath like another St. Iohn prepared the way of the Lord,
It is needless, I presume, to tell you why Isaiah was called the Evangelical Prophet; who through all his prophecies hath like Another Saint John prepared the Way of the Lord,
So that although first, and more immediately his writings were directed to the Iews, yet mediately they were to be diffused so far as God diffused his Church, and all were concerned in them, who hoped to have a Nail within the Temple.
So that although First, and more immediately his writings were directed to the Iews, yet mediately they were to be diffused so Far as God diffused his Church, and all were concerned in them, who hoped to have a Nail within the Temple.
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So that although the Iews (which did too much delight in injury and oppression) were the first sharers in this wo; yet all nations, that must expect the Lord, their judge, the Lord their Lawgiver, and the Lord their King (as in the 22, v. of this Chap.) must look for this distributive part of his justice and righteousness: ] And it is not onely at this day literally verified, in your Man-eating Cannibals, where he that breakfasts upon his brother in the morning, is made afeast at supper for another:
So that although the Iews (which did too much delight in injury and oppression) were the First sharers in this woe; yet all Nations, that must expect the Lord, their judge, the Lord their Lawgiver, and the Lord their King (as in the 22, v. of this Chap.) must look for this distributive part of his Justice and righteousness: ] And it is not only At this day literally verified, in your Man-eating Cannibals, where he that breakfasts upon his brother in the morning, is made afeast At supper for Another:
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and your NONLATINALPHABET amongst men, your irrational heathen, (as I may call them) whose capacity of Morall principles can onely from hence be prov'd,
and your among men, your irrational heathen, (as I may call them) whose capacity of Moral principles can only from hence be proved,
But amongst your more civilized Mahumetans too, whose law pretends much to the golden rule of Equity of doing to another as they would be done unto themselves;
But among your more civilized Mahumetans too, whose law pretends much to the golden Rule of Equity of doing to Another as they would be done unto themselves;
and finde it indeed verified in a sence which they least desire, whilst the Officers of the State are made the spunges of the Grandseignior, who suck up the moisture of the people, till they be full and swoln, and fitto be sqeezed themselves.
and find it indeed verified in a sense which they least desire, while the Officers of the State Are made the sponges of the Grand-signior, who suck up the moisture of the people, till they be full and swollen, and fitto be sqeezed themselves.
or coveteousness in the heart, as the eight which forbids us to do perversly, or to spoil with the hand. Yet, God knows, we have liv'd to see iniquity established by another law, or at least that which hath pretended to it,
or covetousness in the heart, as the eight which forbids us to do perversely, or to spoil with the hand. Yet, God knows, we have lived to see iniquity established by Another law, or At least that which hath pretended to it,
and the Nobles in the heaviest fetters of iron, Psal, 129. ver. 8. and they in the Devils Calendar have been printed with the reddest letters, who were deepest dyed in blood. Since then we have contracted part of the guilt, we must expect a share in the vengeance: Non diligenti tela vibrentur manu: God's thunderbolts cannot fall amiss:
and the Nobles in the Heaviest fetters of iron, Psalm, 129. ver. 8. and they in the Devils Calendar have been printed with the reddest letters, who were Deepest died in blood. Since then we have contracted part of the guilt, we must expect a share in the vengeance: Non diligenti Tela vibrentur manu: God's thunderbolts cannot fallen amiss:
the Thee in the text, though it seems personal, yet it is indefinite: Every one concerned may expect Nathans particular application, Thou art the man; Wo to thee that spoilest and thou wast not spoiled, &c. The words present us with mans sin, and God's judgement; Mans unjust persecution, and God's just retribution: They spoil others, there's the sin; They are spoiled of others:
the Thee in the text, though it seems personal, yet it is indefinite: Every one concerned may expect Nathans particular application, Thou art the man; Woe to thee that spoilest and thou wast not spoiled, etc. The words present us with men since, and God's judgement; men unjust persecution, and God's just retribution: They spoil Others, there's the since; They Are spoiled of Others:
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there's the vengeance. They deal perversly; there's the fault. They are dealt perversly with, there's their punishment. And all this time the judgement runs parallel to the offence: But now they differ; gratis deliquerunt, ingratiis delicta luent:
there's the vengeance. They deal perversely; there's the fault. They Are dealt perversely with, there's their punishment. And all this time the judgement runs parallel to the offence: But now they differ; gratis deliquerunt, ingratiis Delicta luent:
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they sin'd causlesly, they spoiled others when they were not spoiled: but there is too great cause for the punishment, They shall be spoiled themselves because they spoiled others.
they sinned causelessly, they spoiled Others when they were not spoiled: but there is too great cause for the punishment, They shall be spoiled themselves Because they spoiled Others.
God can put a hook in their nose, and a bridle in their lips, and turn them back by the way by which they came, Isa. 35. 29. Desinent maledicere maledicta ut noscant:
God can put a hook in their nose, and a bridle in their lips, and turn them back by the Way by which they Come, Isaiah 35. 29. Desinent maledicere maledicta ut noscant:
But when they can no longer NONLATINALPHABET do mischief, they shall begin NONLATINALPHABET, God will reckon with them for the mischief they have done. They shall then be spoiled:
But when they can no longer do mischief, they shall begin, God will reckon with them for the mischief they have done. They shall then be spoiled:
it is called spoiling, and dealing treacherously. Secondly, the malitiousness that accompanies it, in that it was acted without any provocation, it was against them that spoiled not, that dealt not treacherously. The judgement likewise hath two circumstances to agravate it.
it is called spoiling, and dealing treacherously. Secondly, the Maliciousness that Accompanies it, in that it was acted without any provocation, it was against them that spoiled not, that dealt not treacherously. The judgement likewise hath two Circumstances to aggravate it.
First, the unexpectedness of it, vengeance wakes when they sleep secure, they shall cease when God arises to judgement. Secondly, the certainty of it they shall be spoiled, they shall be dealt perversly withall.
First, the unexpectedness of it, vengeance wakes when they sleep secure, they shall cease when God arises to judgement. Secondly, the certainty of it they shall be spoiled, they shall be dealt perversely withal.
Vengeance is mine, I will repay it saith the Lord, Rom. 12. 19. These are the parts of which I desire you to take a summary view; and first of the first: Wo to thee that spoilest.
Vengeance is mine, I will repay it Says the Lord, Rom. 12. 19. These Are the parts of which I desire you to take a summary view; and First of the First: Woe to thee that spoilest.
The first term that clothes their sin is that of spoiling; which is all one with plundering: a word (God help us) of which we know the meaning too well.
The First term that clothes their since is that of spoiling; which is all one with plundering: a word (God help us) of which we know the meaning too well.
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for who could imagine that the sword of oppression and the sword of authority should ever be fitted to one scabbard? that the Magistrate that beareth not the sword in vain, hath either vainly worn the sword, which he durst not draw; or drawn it to be a terror to good works and not to evil? whilst loyalty onely made up a traitor; and the sincere practise of the establish'd religion, hath been onely branded for superstition, and prophaneness: Which watch-word once given, there's work enough for the spoiler then.
for who could imagine that the sword of oppression and the sword of Authority should ever be fitted to one scabbard? that the Magistrate that bears not the sword in vain, hath either vainly worn the sword, which he durst not draw; or drawn it to be a terror to good works and not to evil? while loyalty only made up a traitor; and the sincere practice of the established Religion, hath been only branded for Superstition, and profaneness: Which watchword once given, there's work enough for the spoiler then.
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An unusual piece of religion this, for Souldiers to go to Christ for a word of Command, and as great boldness in him to bid them do no violence. Who dares call prosperous treason by any other name but vertue? who dares call Marshal violence by any thing but valour and courage? But these were Souldiers in Christ's School;
an unusual piece of Religion this, for Soldiers to go to christ for a word of Command, and as great boldness in him to bid them do no violence. Who dares call prosperous treason by any other name but virtue? who dares call Marshal violence by any thing but valour and courage? But these were Soldiers in Christ's School;
they must do no violence. Annonâ suâ contenti sint, non de lachrymis provincialium vivant, says Vopiscus: Let them not oppress their quarters, and drink up the tears of the fatherless and the widow whom they plunder: should a poor woman of Zarephath meet such an one,
they must do no violence. Annonâ suâ contenti sint, non de Lachrymis provincialium vivant, Says Vopiscus: Let them not oppress their quarters, and drink up the tears of the fatherless and the widow whom they plunder: should a poor woman of Zarephath meet such an one,
And this makes Ieremy threaten the people with Spoilers that come from the North, Ier. 51. 43. we all have felt those North-winds which have swept away all before them.
And this makes Ieremy threaten the people with Spoilers that come from the North, Jeremiah 51. 43. we all have felt those North-winds which have swept away all before them.
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But as after a storm, many times a gentler blast from the same climate, breaks the clouds and fans the air. God hath now brought good out of the North:
But as After a storm, many times a Gentler blast from the same climate, breaks the Clouds and fans the air. God hath now brought good out of the North:
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the drums beat a Loyal march, and the noise of the trumpets, do no longer drown the law, but sound a triumph (as upon mount Sinai) this day at the promulgation of it.
the drums beatrice a Loyal march, and the noise of the trumpets, do no longer drown the law, but found a triumph (as upon mount Sinai) this day At the Promulgation of it.
So that violence alone is not spoiling: there may be a good violence: heaven must be taken by violence; but violence mixt with injury; and that's the Second.
So that violence alone is not spoiling: there may be a good violence: heaven must be taken by violence; but violence mixed with injury; and that's the Second.
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The Scholiast says, the word came from the practise of presenting a basket of figs to the NONLATINALPHABET the gift-devouring Iudges, as Hesiod calls them:
The Scholiast Says, the word Come from the practice of presenting a basket of figs to the the gift-devouring Judges, as Hesiod calls them:
and a Magistrate thus prejudging a person to be criminal, leaves him fit to be spoiled: Hence St. Barnard says, the false unjust accuser carries the Devil in his tongue, the receiver in his car: No such sure way to rob Naboth of his Vineyard,
and a Magistrate thus prejudging a person to be criminal, leaves him fit to be spoiled: Hence Saint Barnard Says, the false unjust accuser carries the devil in his tongue, the receiver in his car: No such sure Way to rob Naboth of his Vineyard,
And now I do heartily wish, that the Harpy's were onely a Poetical brood which built their nests in the Poets fictions. Tristius haud illis monstrum — should I give you the description of them from the Poets, you would believe you had seen their walking pictures:
And now I do heartily wish, that the Harpy's were only a Poetical brood which built their nests in the Poets fictions. Tristius haud illis monstrum — should I give you the description of them from the Poets, you would believe you had seen their walking pictures:
they have wings to fly, and that swift in extorting, witness those prodigious sums raised in one Harpie's time, more then in all the reigns of the Kings from the Conquest to his days:
they have wings to fly, and that swift in extorting, witness those prodigious sums raised in one Harpie's time, more then in all the reigns of the Kings from the Conquest to his days:
Have you seen none of these? What think you of Elijah's spoilers? 1 Kin. 21. who have killed, and also taken possession, have you seen none of these? What think you of Iacob's sons? Gen. 34. which spoil the whole city of the Shechemites upon a pretence of introducing religion there:
Have you seen none of these? What think you of Elijah's spoilers? 1 Kin. 21. who have killed, and also taken possession, have you seen none of these? What think you of Jacob's Sons? Gen. 34. which spoil the Whole City of the Shechemites upon a pretence of introducing Religion there:
Have ye seen none of these? in a word, what think ye of our Saviours spoilers? Mat. 23. 14. Scribes and Pharisces hypocrites, who under a pretence of long prayers devour whole widows houses:
Have you seen none of these? in a word, what think you of our Saviors spoilers? Mathew 23. 14. Scribes and Pharisees Hypocrites, who under a pretence of long Prayers devour Whole Widows houses:
All Publicans are rapacious. And if the Law Books say true, that the word Fellon comes from fell or cruel, we may conclude them the greatest Fellons of all,
All Publicans Are rapacious. And if the Law Books say true, that the word Felon comes from fell or cruel, we may conclude them the greatest Felons of all,
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And now you would think here were matter enough for an Endictment against them, but this is but the first branch of it, that they are spoilers; there is another yet behind, they are treacherous dealers.
And now you would think Here were matter enough for an Indictment against them, but this is but the First branch of it, that they Are spoilers; there is Another yet behind, they Are treacherous dealers.
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For the first of these, I know it is a judgement upon Tyranny, that it is never secure from jealousies and suspicions. the wicked feareth where no fear is, Psal 14. 5.. Nero suspects his own shadow for harbouring his mothers Ghost: yet oftentimes it happens, that great dangers are pretended, that the blame may fall on them who are mark'd out for sacrifice: Thus Richard (our third shall I say? or) our first usurper imputes his natural mishapen withered arm, to the sorcery of such as he had devoted to execution. Iehu knew himself to be established King over Israel, he was proclaimed by the Souldiers, acknowledged by the people: he had slain Ioram, his lawfull Soveraign:
For the First of these, I know it is a judgement upon Tyranny, that it is never secure from jealousies and suspicions. the wicked fears where no Fear is, Psalm 14. 5.. Nero suspects his own shadow for harbouring his mother's Ghost: yet oftentimes it happens, that great dangers Are pretended, that the blame may fallen on them who Are marked out for sacrifice: Thus Richard (our third shall I say? or) our First usurper imputes his natural Misshapen withered arm, to the sorcery of such as he had devoted to execution. Iehu knew himself to be established King over Israel, he was proclaimed by the Soldiers, acknowledged by the people: he had slave Ioram, his lawful Sovereign:
he had by a cunning hypocrisie cheated the people into a great opinion of his zeal: yet by a fine reach of policy a letter must be sent to Samaria to perswade the Elders of Israel to set up the best of their Masters Sons upon his Throne,
he had by a cunning hypocrisy cheated the people into a great opinion of his zeal: yet by a fine reach of policy a Letter must be sent to Samaria to persuade the Elders of Israel to Set up the best of their Masters Sons upon his Throne,
and fight for him, 2 King ▪ 10. 3. he knew he had the City already at his devotion by the terror he had cast upon them ▪ But by this means he obtained a noble present ▪ the heads of Ahabs seventy sons were sent in baskets to him.
and fight for him, 2 King ▪ 10. 3. he knew he had the city already At his devotion by the terror he had cast upon them ▪ But by this means he obtained a noble present ▪ the Heads of Ahabs seventy Sons were sent in baskets to him.
Thus the Lapwing flutters most, and cries the lowdest to cheat the traveller when she is farthest from indangering her nest. Potiphars wife had too great trial of Iosephs honesty,
Thus the Lapwing flutters most, and cries the Loudest to cheat the traveller when she is farthest from endangering her nest. Potiphars wife had too great trial of Joseph's honesty,
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and makes musick to the dancing flames, singing there his NONLATINALPHABET, whilst many thousand Christians are condemned to tortures for being the Incendiaries:
and makes music to the dancing flames, singing there his, while many thousand Christians Are condemned to tortures for being the Incendiaries:
And this was a good mans, even Iosephs policy too, who secretly conveys the price of the corn and his own divining cup withall, into his brethrens sacks mouths, that he might have the juster pretence to secure their persons for spies of the land:
And this was a good men, even Joseph's policy too, who secretly conveys the price of the corn and his own divining cup withal, into his Brothers' sacks mouths, that he might have the juster pretence to secure their Persons for spies of the land:
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And this made David so often, and so fervently pray for the clearing up of his integrity; not that he suspected the integrity of his own heart, for he was a man after Gods heart, and so could not deal treacherously: but Saul had suggested false insinuations of him.
And this made David so often, and so fervently pray for the clearing up of his integrity; not that he suspected the integrity of his own heart, for he was a man After God's heart, and so could not deal treacherously: but Saul had suggested false insinuations of him.
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For by this means they raise the reputation of their own sagacity and waking diligence, and evermore weaken the power of the adverse party, some of which must fall victims to their wit and industry. But how prosperous soever such counsels are for a time, Christianity warrants us not for such dark-lanthorn Stratagems.
For by this means they raise the reputation of their own sagacity and waking diligence, and evermore weaken the power of the adverse party, Some of which must fallen victims to their wit and industry. But how prosperous soever such Counsels Are for a time, Christianity warrants us not for such Dark-lantern Stratagems.
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But the third and last fallacy of these treacherous dealers is their non causa pro causâ, the assigning the cause of their mischiefs to them who are most unconcern'd and innocent.
But the third and last fallacy of these treacherous dealers is their non causa Pro causâ, the assigning the cause of their mischiefs to them who Are most unconcerned and innocent.
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When Ahab 's cruelty, and Iezabels sorcery had begot a famine in the fruitfull Land of Canaan, and that Countrey felt an ebb, which before had flowed with milk and honey, the blood of the Lords prophets which were slain is quite forgotten,
When Ahab is cruelty, and Jezebel's sorcery had begotten a famine in the fruitful Land of Canaan, and that Country felt an ebb, which before had flowed with milk and honey, the blood of the lords Prophets which were slave is quite forgotten,
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but the blame of all must rest upon Elijah, that its he that troubles Israel. Herodotus tells us of a foolish people of Mauritania which yearly go out to curse the Sun, with a great solemnity,
but the blame of all must rest upon Elijah, that its he that Troubles Israel. Herodotus tells us of a foolish people of Mauritania which yearly go out to curse the Sun, with a great solemnity,
because he tanns their naked bodies: Thus when jealousies and fears have laid us naked to all the mischiefs of base suspicion: when ingratitude and rebellion have stain'd our souls as black as the sins, the furies that harbour in them;
Because he tanns their naked bodies: Thus when jealousies and fears have laid us naked to all the mischiefs of base suspicion: when ingratitude and rebellion have stained our Souls as black as the Sins, the furies that harbour in them;
we have gone out to curse the Sun, and make the blessed influence of his heat and light the cause of all our grievances. But there is no Nation (except our own) hath given more pregnant instances of this then the Israelites, whose ingratitude this way made the very quails their meat, stink between their teeth,
we have gone out to curse the Sun, and make the blessed influence of his heat and Light the cause of all our grievances. But there is no nation (except our own) hath given more pregnant instances of this then the Israelites, whose ingratitude this Way made the very quails their meat, stink between their teeth,
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Sometimes Corah and his seditious Elders shall quarrel at Aarons the High Priest 's preheminence, upon a pretence of holiness; they are as good as he, why lifts he up himself above the people of the Lord? And if Moses the civil Magistrate steps in to his rescue, there is Tyranny straight clapt in his teeth;
Sometime Corah and his seditious Elders shall quarrel At Aaron's the High Priest is pre-eminence, upon a pretence of holiness; they Are as good as he, why lifts he up himself above the people of the Lord? And if Moses the civil Magistrate steps in to his rescue, there is Tyranny straight clapped in his teeth;
Straight after this, two hundred and fifty assemblymen, shall dare challenge a share in holy administrations, and offer incense on their unhallowed censers:
Straight After this, two hundred and fifty assemblymen, shall Dare challenge a share in holy administrations, and offer incense on their unhallowed censers:
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but opening the mouth of the earth, he shall let some of them down quick to hell, whilst he rains down Hell from Heaven, consuming fire upon the rest, the very next day Moses and Aaron shall be challenged for it that they have murthered the people of the Lord:
but opening the Mouth of the earth, he shall let Some of them down quick to hell, while he rains down Hell from Heaven, consuming fire upon the rest, the very next day Moses and Aaron shall be challenged for it that they have murdered the people of the Lord:
whilst a cloud covers Moses and Aaron at the Tabernacle of the Congregation. Yet in the very next story, they are no sooner pinch'd with a little drought,
while a cloud covers Moses and Aaron At the Tabernacle of the Congregation. Yet in the very next story, they Are no sooner pinched with a little drought,
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why murmure ye against the Lord? ye are gathered together against the Lord, and what are we that you murmure against us? And have not our eyes, beloved, seen all this acted? Hath not the preheminency of our Aarons been questioned by a pretended godly party? Hath not our Moses been accused of Tyranny, because he stood up to vindicate them? Nay hath not our Moses been arraigned for murthering of them that perished in their rebellion? Hath not every unsuccessfull adventure, every dear year, every deluge or drought, been imputed to him and his party? Hath there been any thunder or rain in wheat-harvest, which hath not been charged upon that great wickedness of asking a King? But hearken Oh ye rebels! 'tis Gods Ordinances you despise, in trampling upon Aaron: Hearken Oh ye rebels!
why murmur you against the Lord? you Are gathered together against the Lord, and what Are we that you murmur against us? And have not our eyes, Beloved, seen all this acted? Hath not the Preeminence of our Aaron's been questioned by a pretended godly party? Hath not our Moses been accused of Tyranny, Because he stood up to vindicate them? Nay hath not our Moses been arraigned for murdering of them that perished in their rebellion? Hath not every unsuccessful adventure, every dear year, every deluge or drought, been imputed to him and his party? Hath there been any thunder or rain in Wheat harvest, which hath not been charged upon that great wickedness of asking a King? But harken O you rebels! it's God's Ordinances you despise, in trampling upon Aaron: Harken O you rebels!
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Thus have they committed falshood, the thief cometh in, and the troop of robbers spoileth without, Hos. 7. 1. and they have dealt treacherously against the Lord:
Thus have they committed falsehood, the thief comes in, and the troop of robbers spoileth without, Hos. 7. 1. and they have dealt treacherously against the Lord:
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this sin was acted without any just provocation: They spoiled when they were not spoiled, they dealt treacherously when they were not dealt treacherously withall, without any just provocation, I say:
this since was acted without any just provocation: They spoiled when they were not spoiled, they dealt treacherously when they were not dealt treacherously withal, without any just provocation, I say:
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But alas the Temple hath been shut up against us and our worship, as it was in Ieroboam 's days; and if we met in private, to whisper our devotions, some Sanballats and Geshams would be ready to inform, that we met together to rebell.
But alas the Temple hath been shut up against us and our worship, as it was in Jeroboam is days; and if we met in private, to whisper our devotions, Some Sanballats and Geshams would be ready to inform, that we met together to rebel.
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For what teeth and claws hath a Lamb to encounter with a Wolf? What beak or talons hath a Dove to grapple with a Vulture? God does many times disarm his people of all outward help,
For what teeth and claws hath a Lamb to encounter with a Wolf? What beak or talons hath a Dove to grapple with a Vulture? God does many times disarm his people of all outward help,
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and this is to make trial what these dare do, and what those can suffer? Sad was it with Israel in the days of Saul, they had neither sword nor spear amongst them, nor yet a Smith to make them any 1 Sam. 13. they were forced to set their weapons on the grindlestones of the Philistines: And this was their case before, in the days of Deborah; not a shield nor a spear seen among forty thousand:
and this is to make trial what these Dare do, and what those can suffer? Sad was it with Israel in the days of Saul, they had neither sword nor spear among them, nor yet a Smith to make them any 1 Sam. 13. they were forced to Set their weapons on the grindlestones of the philistines: And this was their case before, in the days of Deborah; not a shield nor a spear seen among forty thousand:
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For our Saviours command, Mat. 5. 39. (Resist not evil) bids us not open our doors to plunderers, or expose our lives or estates to treacherous dealers: the word NONLATINALPHABET (as our learned Paraphraser observes) is all one with NONLATINALPHABET which signifies to wage war and fly to arms: so that to secure our selves we must not make a violent resistance:
For our Saviors command, Mathew 5. 39. (Resist not evil) bids us not open our doors to plunderers, or expose our lives or estates to treacherous dealers: the word (as our learned Paraphraser observes) is all one with which signifies to wage war and fly to arms: so that to secure our selves we must not make a violent resistance:
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Patience at present, and depending on Gods providence for the future does much better become a Christian: which St. Iames his just man makes good in practise, Iam. 5. 6. they did NONLATINALPHABET condemn him, there's treacherous dealing: and NONLATINALPHABET kill him, there's spoiling: But he NONLATINALPHABET he sets not himself in battle aray against them, non laesi vicem refert, says Tertullian he spoils not again. I finde indeed a young Levite of Bethlem Iuda among the children of Dan appointed with their weapons of war,
Patience At present, and depending on God's providence for the future does much better become a Christian: which Saint James his just man makes good in practice, Iam. 5. 6. they did condemn him, there's treacherous dealing: and kill him, there's spoiling: But he he sets not himself in battle array against them, non laesi vicem refert, Says Tertullian he spoils not again. I find indeed a young Levite of Bethlehem Iuda among the children of Dan appointed with their weapons of war,
As for those hot headed Clergymen who formerly have beaten their pulpit drums, and marched before their Saints militant into the field, they look more like Iudas amongst the Priests and Elders with swords and staves to betray Iesus, then his Disciples which took up the cross and followed him: 'Twas Baals Priests that rent and cut themselves, Elijah was of a calmer temper,
As for those hight headed Clergymen who formerly have beaten their pulpit drums, and marched before their Saints militant into the field, they look more like Iudas among the Priests and Elders with swords and staves to betray Iesus, then his Disciples which took up the cross and followed him: 'Twas Baal's Priests that rend and Cut themselves, Elijah was of a calmer temper,
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and if they be plundered of their cloak, to give their coat too, rather then to avenge themselves and NONLATINALPHABET, to repay evil for evil: It is carnal policy to give our enemies the first blow,
and if they be plundered of their cloak, to give their coat too, rather then to avenge themselves and, to repay evil for evil: It is carnal policy to give our enemies the First blow,
Would you have a large comment upon this? Oh! think upon those holy meditations of that blessed Martyr, and now triumphant St. King Charles the first in the 28. ch. of his NONLATINALPHABET and if thou beest not all marble, it will thaw thee into tears:
Would you have a large comment upon this? Oh! think upon those holy meditations of that blessed Martyr, and now triumphant Saint King Charles the First in the 28. changed. of his and if thou Best not all Marble, it will thaw thee into tears:
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My comfort is (saith he) that God gives me the honour, not onely to imitate his example in suffering for righteousness (though obscured by the foulest charges of tyranny and injustice) but also that charity which is the noblest revenge upon,
My Comfort is (Says he) that God gives me the honour, not only to imitate his Exampl in suffering for righteousness (though obscured by the Foulest charges of tyranny and injustice) but also that charity which is the Noblest revenge upon,
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further then to convince them, what need they have of Christs blood to wash their souls from the guilt of shedding mine? And would you hear how he prayed for them? indeed can you hear it, without being drown'd in passion? Thou O Lord (saith he) madest thy son a Saviour to many that crucified him,
further then to convince them, what need they have of Christ blood to wash their Souls from the guilt of shedding mine? And would you hear how he prayed for them? indeed can you hear it, without being drowned in passion? Thou Oh Lord (Says he) Madest thy son a Saviour to many that Crucified him,
And when thou makest inquisition for my blood, O sprinkle their polluted, yet penitent souls with the blood of thy son, that thy destroying Angel may pass over them.
And when thou Makest inquisition for my blood, Oh sprinkle their polluted, yet penitent Souls with the blood of thy son, that thy destroying Angel may pass over them.
how can we doubt but these devout effusions of the soul of our dying Soveraign hath been an happy means to reduce his most Malignant enemies to a sense of their duty and allegiance, and hath had a blessed influence upon our gacious Lord and Master the Kings most excellent Majesty in those mercifull condescentions of his, by which he hath shewed himself more carefull of his subjects security then of his own establishment: And this is the last aggravation of the sin of the spoilers, they exercised their unjust oppression when they were not spoiled, when they were not dealt treacherously withall.
how can we doubt but these devout effusions of the soul of our dying Sovereign hath been an happy means to reduce his most Malignant enemies to a sense of their duty and allegiance, and hath had a blessed influence upon our gacious Lord and Master the Kings most excellent Majesty in those merciful condescensions of his, by which he hath showed himself more careful of his subject's security then of his own establishment: And this is the last aggravation of the since of the spoilers, they exercised their unjust oppression when they were not spoiled, when they were not dealt treacherously withal.
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Secondly, the certainty; they shall be spoiled. First, they shall cease to spoil, they shall make an end to deal treacherously, for either they will be satiated with their extortions, or when they are run out to the end of the line, God will put a hook in their nostrils, and pull them back:
Secondly, the certainty; they shall be spoiled. First, they shall cease to spoil, they shall make an end to deal treacherously, for either they will be satiated with their extortions, or when they Are run out to the end of the line, God will put a hook in their nostrils, and pull them back:
First, I say they will be satiated with their plunder. For although rapine be one of the Horseleeches daughters, that is always crying out Give, Give, or taking rather where we do not give: Yet the Horseleech will fall off,
First, I say they will be satiated with their plunder. For although rapine be one of the Horseleeches daughters, that is always crying out Give, Give, or taking rather where we do not give: Yet the Horseleech will fallen off,
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They will be tired with David's grinning Dogs in running to and fro, and going about the city, and desirous at last to sit still and make merry with their mammon of iniquity, singing the gluttons requiem to themselves, Soul take thine ease, thou hast goods laid up for many years:
They will be tired with David's grinning Dogs in running to and from, and going about the City, and desirous At last to fit still and make merry with their mammon of iniquity, singing the gluttons requiem to themselves, Soul take thine ease, thou hast goods laid up for many Years:
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and is now glutted, mediis in caedibus astat aeger hians victus { que } cibis — he stands panting, tired, yawning, lashing the air with his tail, and licking their worried fleeces.
and is now glutted, mediis in caedibus astat aeger hians victus { que } Cibis — he Stands panting, tired, yawning, lashing the air with his tail, and licking their worried fleeces.
Shall their God defend them, says he? for who is God but Nebuchodonosor? whilst Bethulia is ready to faint for want of water, and the governours are resolved within five days to surrender it:
Shall their God defend them, Says he? for who is God but Nebuchadnezzar? while Bethulia is ready to faint for want of water, and the Governors Are resolved within five days to surrender it:
He satiated with the glory of his former atchievements, and delighted in the sweetness of Iudiths company, gives up himself to caressing and excess, and strives to kindle his lust with wine, in which he quench'd his valour; sleeping securely on his bed of pleasure, where he acted a Prologue to his own tragedy, the eternal sleep of death that presently seized upon him.
He satiated with the glory of his former achievements, and delighted in the sweetness of Judith's company, gives up himself to caressing and excess, and strives to kindle his lust with wine, in which he quenched his valour; sleeping securely on his Bed of pleasure, where he acted a Prologue to his own tragedy, the Eternal sleep of death that presently seized upon him.
Thus Tydeus having overcome the fifty Thebanes, and now triumphing in their spoil sends Meon home untouched, not out of pity but necessity; for now lassus ferit praecordia sanguis, he was tyred with conquering.
Thus Tydeus having overcome the fifty Thebans, and now triumphing in their spoil sends Meon home untouched, not out of pity but necessity; for now lassus Ferret praecordia sanguis, he was tired with conquering.
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For indeed this ceasing of Tyrants from the spoil, is as much removed from mercy as a gluttons fast is from religion, who being lately surfeited can eat no more.
For indeed this ceasing of Tyrants from the spoil, is as much removed from mercy as a gluttons fast is from Religion, who being lately surfeited can eat no more.
Our Saviour tells us of Wolves which should come in sheeps clothing, the nota Vellera, the habits of old prophets; perhaps this clothing is put on that they might ravin with the more security:
Our Saviour tells us of Wolves which should come in Sheep clothing, the nota Vellera, the habits of old Prophets; perhaps this clothing is put on that they might ravine with the more security:
they are Wolves still, and therefore he bids us to beware of them: And yet its possible that they may be so wearied out with worrying, that with the cloathing they may for a time put on mildness, and the gentleness of the sheep too.
they Are Wolves still, and Therefore he bids us to beware of them: And yet its possible that they may be so wearied out with worrying, that with the clothing they may for a time put on mildness, and the gentleness of the sheep too.
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Those very Prophets that have preached up blood and murther, and encouraged every man to be up and doing and to sanctifie himself that very day on his brother, where if any shewed pity he did the work of the Lord negligently;
Those very prophets that have preached up blood and murder, and encouraged every man to be up and doing and to sanctify himself that very day on his brother, where if any showed pity he did the work of the Lord negligently;
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seeing the shepherd coming with his guard of dogs that can hunt and worry them, will presently put off the Wolf and put on the sheep, and cry up tenderness and moderation with the foremost.
seeing the shepherd coming with his guard of Dogs that can hunt and worry them, will presently put off the Wolf and put on the sheep, and cry up tenderness and moderation with the foremost.
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He that setteth bounds to the Sea that it shall not pass, can still the raging of the waters & the madness of the people. Iezabel had thought shee had made clear work in destroying the Prophets of the Lord,
He that sets bounds to the Sea that it shall not pass, can still the raging of the waters & the madness of the people. Jezebel had Thought she had made clear work in destroying the prophets of the Lord,
yet he found many thousands, partners enough to seize upon Baals prophets, and bring them down to the Brook Kishon, and slay them there. For thus it fares with the Church, as sometimes it did in old Ely 's days that the lamp of God is ready to go out in the temple of the Lord.
yet he found many thousands, partners enough to seize upon Baal's Prophets, and bring them down to the Brook Kishon, and slay them there. For thus it fares with the Church, as sometime it did in old Ely is days that the lamp of God is ready to go out in the temple of the Lord.
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Yet even then, when our fears are highest, and our enemies hopes most pregnant, that because the seere are grown dimsighted and there is not one prophet more (as David complains) succession must needs fail,
Yet even then, when our fears Are highest, and our enemies hope's most pregnant, that Because the seere Are grown dimsighted and there is not one Prophet more (as David complains) succession must needs fail,
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The Church of God shall somtimes rest in the desolate valleys and in the holes of the rocks and upon thorns, and upon bushes as it was prophesied, Isa. 7. 19. Yet even in those valleys of Achor God will open a door of hope: the holes shee creeps into, are the places of her defence, the munition of rocks, even the rock of her salvation; and those thorns shall bear grapes, and thistles, figs. When was the light of Israel nearer quenching then in blinde Samsons days? His Dalilah (which had long been a pearl in his eyes) had now put them out:
The Church of God shall sometimes rest in the desolate valleys and in the holes of the Rocks and upon thorns, and upon Bushes as it was prophesied, Isaiah 7. 19. Yet even in those valleys of Achor God will open a door of hope: the holes she creeps into, Are the places of her defence, the munition of Rocks, even the rock of her salvation; and those thorns shall bear grapes, and thistles, figs. When was the Light of Israel nearer quenching then in blind Samsons days? His Delilah (which had long been a pearl in his eyes) had now put them out:
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And this is according to Ezra 's prayer, Ezr. 9. 8. That God would leave us a remnant to escape and give us a nail in his holy place and lighten our eyes and give us a little reviving in our bondage. Thus shall the spoil cease.
And this is according to Ezra is prayer, Ezra 9. 8. That God would leave us a remnant to escape and give us a nail in his holy place and lighten our eyes and give us a little reviving in our bondage. Thus shall the spoil cease.
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when these rods worn out to the stumps shall be thrown into the fire: For if judgement begins at the house of God what shall the end of those be which obey not the Gospel? When Herod after many other acts of Tyrannical persecution, had slain Iames, and imprisoned Peter, his wickedness seemed very prosperous: the Iews were pleased:
when these rods worn out to the stumps shall be thrown into the fire: For if judgement begins At the house of God what shall the end of those be which obey not the Gospel? When Herod After many other acts of Tyrannical persecution, had slave James, and imprisoned Peter, his wickedness seemed very prosperous: the Iews were pleased:
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Thus plenteously God rewardeth the proud doer, Psal. 31. 23. Memorable is that story of Cepio the Roman Consul at the siege of Tolouse, ubi nec fanis parcitum est nec profanis, the gold of the temple could not take Sanctuary to secure it from their sacrilegious fingers;
Thus plenteously God Rewardeth the proud doer, Psalm 31. 23. Memorable is that story of Cepio the Roman Consul At the siege of Toulouse, ubi nec fanis parcitum est nec profanis, the gold of the temple could not take Sanctuary to secure it from their sacrilegious fingers;
Go ask rich Crassus how plenteously he was rewarded, after he had pillaged and spoiled the Parthians, he had his belly full of molten gold poured down his throat.
Go ask rich Crassus how plenteously he was rewarded, After he had pillaged and spoiled the Parthians, he had his belly full of melted gold poured down his throat.
Some foolish voluptuaries we know there are which love to revell and riot with their Mammon of iniquity, & Diis fruuntur iratis, but think not of the reckoning that is behind,
some foolish voluptuaries we know there Are which love to revel and riot with their Mammon of iniquity, & Dis fruuntur iratis, but think not of the reckoning that is behind,
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the brass of which may serve like the brasen censers of Corah 's confederates to make broad plates for a covering to the Altar, to be a memorial to after ages to do so wickedly no more:
the brass of which may serve like the brazen censers of Corah is confederates to make broad Plataea for a covering to the Altar, to be a memorial to After ages to do so wickedly no more:
This plentifull reward of God, was that hand-writing on the wall wch changed Belshazzars countenance, and loosned the joints of his loins, and made his knees smite one against another,
This plentiful reward of God, was that handwriting on the wall which changed Belshazzars countenance, and loosened the Joints of his loins, and made his knees smite one against Another,
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and eat the bread out of the mouthes of the hungry, that cast in prison those that the law makes freer then themselves that eject out of their possessions such as comply not with their fanaticall designes.
and eat the bred out of the mouths of the hungry, that cast in prison those that the law makes freer then themselves that eject out of their possessions such as comply not with their fanatical designs.
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Did he stand speechless, that came in without a wedding garment? What wilt thou answer, that appearest in a plundered garment? Did he lose his eternall inheritance that would not sell all that he had and give to the poor? where shall the lot of thy eternall inheritance fall, who by thy unjust extortion hast forc'd all that he hath from the poor? Princes we see have gone on foot when servants have ridden on horse back: But in the day of Gods retribution they shall need no horses, when they are hurried quick to hell. Then thou spoiler shalt be drest up in flames, and thou deceitfull dealer shalt have none to cheat withall.
Did he stand speechless, that Come in without a wedding garment? What wilt thou answer, that appearest in a plundered garment? Did he loose his Eternal inheritance that would not fell all that he had and give to the poor? where shall the lot of thy Eternal inheritance fallen, who by thy unjust extortion hast forced all that he hath from the poor? Princes we see have gone on foot when Servants have ridden on horse back: But in the day of God's retribution they shall need no Horses, when they Are hurried quick to hell. Then thou spoiler shalt be dressed up in flames, and thou deceitful dealer shalt have none to cheat withal.
Thy hidden works of darkness will then be manifested. Thy NONLATINALPHABET thy methods of deceit will then be analyzed. Thy bloody characters will then be uncyphered: thou shalt be unplumed of all thy spoils and stripp'd of all thy feathers, whilst thy riches take wings and fly away.
Thy hidden works of darkness will then be manifested. Thy thy methods of deceit will then be analyzed. Thy bloody characters will then be uncyphered: thou shalt be unplumed of all thy spoils and stripped of all thy Feathers, while thy riches take wings and fly away.
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And yet I will not imitate some, in spending so much time, to teach others their duty as to forget mine own. Yet reverend Sages, give me leave to put you in minde that you sit here in a double capacity:
And yet I will not imitate Some, in spending so much time, to teach Others their duty as to forget mine own. Yet reverend Sages, give me leave to put you in mind that you fit Here in a double capacity:
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as you are Gods inflict the punishment. As you are men first, take heed of spoiling: My Lords, let not the height of your places put you in hopes of the indemnity of your persons in any actionsof violence and injustice, Tanto conspectius: The fairest mark is easiest seen and most shot at.
as you Are God's inflict the punishment. As you Are men First, take heed of spoiling: My lords, let not the height of your places put you in hope's of the indemnity of your Persons in any actionsof violence and injustice, Tanto conspectius: The Fairest mark is Easiest seen and most shot At.
Let him never keep his name if he leave the Etymology. It was a bitter Sarcasme in Democrates who seeeing a felon led to the tribunal laugh'd at the poor Caitiff,
Let him never keep his name if he leave the Etymology. It was a bitter Sarcasm in Democrates who seeing a felon led to the tribunal laughed At the poor Caitiff,
Or if she she put on scarlet; it was but scarlet dyed in blood: Voracious scarlet, which begets a proverb in Athenaeus NONLATINALPHABET, scarlet which partakes of the nature of that animal of which the dye is made, quod quicquid nactum fuit retinet ac devorat, which devours and spoils all that comes within its clutches:
Or if she she put on scarlet; it was but scarlet died in blood: Voracious scarlet, which begets a proverb in Athenaeus, scarlet which partakes of the nature of that animal of which the die is made, quod quicquid nactum fuit retinet ac devorate, which devours and spoils all that comes within its clutches:
which puts another sence upon that old sentence, Summum jus summa est injuria, the high Courts of justice are Courts of high injustice. But such Iudges have been overthrown in stony places. Ps. 141. 6. Places which havebeen rugged to ride in, and hard to fall in.
which puts Another sense upon that old sentence, Summum jus summa est injuria, the high Courts of Justice Are Courts of high injustice. But such Judges have been overthrown in stony places. Ps. 141. 6. Places which havebeen rugged to ride in, and hard to fallen in.
That God who by his Almighty power hath called light out of darkness, and raised this beautifull and orderly form of government, out of our Chaos of confusion, hath restored our Iudges as at the first and our counsellours as at the beginning:
That God who by his Almighty power hath called Light out of darkness, and raised this beautiful and orderly from of government, out of our Chaos of confusion, hath restored our Judges as At the First and our counsellors as At the beginning:
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And such you are my Lords, as besides the judgement of charity (which bids us hope the best of all) I have reason to believe, may boldly make Samuel's challenge, Samuel's, the first itinerant Iudge that ever went a circuit.
And such you Are my lords, as beside the judgement of charity (which bids us hope the best of all) I have reason to believe, may boldly make Samuel's challenge, Samuel's, the First itinerant Judge that ever went a circuit.
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Whose Ox have I taken, or whose Ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hands have I received any bribe to blinde mine eyes therewith? 1 Sam. 12. ver.
Whose Ox have I taken, or whose Ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hands have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? 1 Sam. 12. ver.
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for Moses Iudges, Exod. 18. 21. who besides their ability to know the law, and their fear of the Lord to practise what they do know, must be men of truth too.
for Moses Judges, Exod 18. 21. who beside their ability to know the law, and their Fear of the Lord to practise what they do know, must be men of truth too.
A gift (says the wise man) blindeth the eyes: But if justice be thus blinded, it will have its reward in the land of darkness. And yet although justice be blinde, not to distinguish between party and party;
A gift (Says the wise man) blinds the eyes: But if Justice be thus blinded, it will have its reward in the land of darkness. And yet although Justice be blind, not to distinguish between party and party;
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Either cease to be a King or do me right, says the bold Petitioner to the Persian Monarch. Oh my Lords, Let not the cries of the oppressed reach heaven before you,
Either cease to be a King or do me right, Says the bold Petitioner to the Persian Monarch. O my lords, Let not the cries of the oppressed reach heaven before you,
When Philip sate sleeping on the bench whilst a false judgement passed in the Court he was wakened with the bold appeal of Machaetas: The King disdaining a higher Iudicatory to which an appeal could be made, replies with indignation, whither dost thou appeal thou Varlet? To thy self. To K. Philip (says he) Te in te appello, to Philip waking from Philip sleeping. Such sleepy Iudges love darkness, and the deeds of darkness, more then light. But as their ears must be open yet they must open but one at once:
When Philip sat sleeping on the bench while a false judgement passed in the Court he was wakened with the bold appeal of Machaetas: The King disdaining a higher Judicatory to which an appeal could be made, replies with Indignation, whither dost thou appeal thou Varlet? To thy self. To K. Philip (Says he) To in te Appeal, to Philip waking from Philip sleeping. Such sleepy Judges love darkness, and the Deeds of darkness, more then Light. But as their ears must be open yet they must open but one At once:
Wth the Graecian Monarch they must stop up one, while the Plaintiff is objecting; and leave it free not prepossest when the Defendant makes his Plea:
With the Grecian Monarch they must stop up one, while the Plaintiff is objecting; and leave it free not prepossessed when the Defendant makes his Plea:
To wch he must come impartiall and unpraejudicate. Remember that Gods law was wrote in Tables of Stone, not of Leather or Parchment which would stretch wider,
To which he must come impartial and unprejudicate. remember that God's law was wrote in Tables of Stone, not of Leather or Parchment which would stretch wider,
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Such corruption of the laws Severus complained of, NONLATINALPHABET (says he) he that steals much to inable him to give a little, makes a bridge of gold for his own escape.
Such corruption of the laws Severus complained of, (Says he) he that steals much to inable him to give a little, makes a bridge of gold for his own escape.
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Bitter was that reply of the malefactor who being asked of his judge, who was accessary to his felony? Thou thy self (says he) for hadst thou trusst me up for my former, I had not lived to commit another:
Bitter was that reply of the Malefactor who being asked of his judge, who was accessary to his felony? Thou thy self (Says he) for Hadst thou trusst me up for my former, I had not lived to commit Another:
which leads me my Lords to your second capacity as you are Gods you must execute wrath on evildoers, you must spoil the spoilers. And here you have need of Hercules his strength to cleanse another Augaean stable. This age hath furnished us with NONLATINALPHABET (as the Comaedian calls them) gulfs and whirlpools of rapine and oppression: But since his royall Majesty hath thrown a mantle over them, not such an one as Ahasuerus the Persian did over Haman a token of condemnation but of pardon and absolution, I will not uncover their nakedness: but leave our spoilers to Gods plentifull reward at the last account,
which leads me my lords to your second capacity as you Are God's you must execute wrath on evildoers, you must spoil the spoilers. And Here you have need of Hercules his strength to cleanse Another Augean stable. This age hath furnished us with (as the Comedian calls them) gulfs and whirlpools of rapine and oppression: But since his royal Majesty hath thrown a mantle over them, not such an one as Ahasuerus the Persian did over Haman a token of condemnation but of pardon and absolution, I will not uncover their nakedness: but leave our spoilers to God's plentiful reward At the last account,
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if they do not before that time make satisfaction for their extortion and violence: Let it suffice your Lordships with a Calendar of such criminals as have in other places,
if they do not before that time make satisfaction for their extortion and violence: Let it suffice your Lordship's with a Calendar of such criminals as have in other places,
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And well may I call those criminals which are guilty of these, because for such sins as these the Land hath mourned; and if they be not removed or cut off by the hand of justice, the Land shall mourn again, and the inhabitants thereof shall languish.
And well may I call those criminals which Are guilty of these, Because for such Sins as these the Land hath mourned; and if they be not removed or Cut off by the hand of Justice, the Land shall mourn again, and the inhabitants thereof shall languish.
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So near relation betwixt God and his Vicars, those which are labourers in his stead, that they that rob them of their Tithes and Offerings, rob God, Mal. 3. 8. They that strive against Aaron, are gathered together against the Lord, Numb.
So near Relation betwixt God and his Vicars, those which Are labourers in his stead, that they that rob them of their Tithes and Offerings, rob God, Malachi 3. 8. They that strive against Aaron, Are gathered together against the Lord, Numb.
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16. 11. Tremble then thou Theomachus, that darest fight against God in his holy Ministers, darest fight against God in his holy Ordinances: God will take no pains to reprove thee:
16. 11. Tremble then thou Theomachus, that Darest fight against God in his holy Ministers, Darest fight against God in his holy Ordinances: God will take no pains to reprove thee:
thou art one of those that castest him out of the Synagogues: Nay (to make up our Saviours prophesie) thou thinkest thou dost God good service if thou killest him.
thou art one of those that Chastest him out of the Synagogues: Nay (to make up our Saviors prophesy) thou Thinkest thou dost God good service if thou Killest him.
And truly my Lords, this is onerosa prophetia this is the burden of the Land that by a pretended kind of Saintship, men intitle God to the Devills cause, they think they do the Lord service, by killing his servants, and as if his kingdome were divided against it self, they fancy that they set up the Scepter of Christ by pulling down his anointed: Thus was it in St. Peters days if any man suffered,
And truly my lords, this is onerosa Prophetia this is the burden of the Land that by a pretended kind of Saintship, men entitle God to the Devils cause, they think they do the Lord service, by killing his Servants, and as if his Kingdom were divided against it self, they fancy that they Set up the Sceptre of christ by pulling down his anointed: Thus was it in Saint Peter's days if any man suffered,
as a NONLATINALPHABET a bloody cut-throat, or a NONLATINALPHABET a thievish felon, or a NONLATINALPHABET a spoiling plunderer, or an NONLATINALPHABET a Bishop in another mans Diocess, a Sequestrator in anothers living, it was voyced abroad to be suffering for the name of Christ.
as a a bloody cutthroat, or a a thievish felon, or a a spoiling plunderer, or an a Bishop in Another men Diocese, a Sequestrator in another's living, it was voiced abroad to be suffering for the name of christ.
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And if your sword of justice should cut off any such ulcerated gangrain'd member the congregation of these Saints would be ready to murmure against you as they did against Moses and Aaron, Numb. 16. and say, ye have killed the people of the Lord.
And if your sword of Justice should Cut off any such ulcerated gangrained member the congregation of these Saints would be ready to murmur against you as they did against Moses and Aaron, Numb. 16. and say, you have killed the people of the Lord.
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THe Context will tell you that these words are part of the description of those men who should cause perillous times in the last days: Which days although a learned Paraphraser contends to be all one with St. Iohns NONLATINALPHABET 1 John 2. 18. the last hour before Christ 's coming in vengeance to destroy his enemies the Jews: an hour which of all the Disciples St. John only lived to see;
THe Context will tell you that these words Are part of the description of those men who should cause perilous times in the last days: Which days although a learned Paraphraser contends to be all one with Saint Iohns 1 John 2. 18. the last hour before christ is coming in vengeance to destroy his enemies the jews: an hour which of all the Disciples Saint John only lived to see;
and so they have a more immediate aspect upon the Gnosticks those early debauchers of Christianity, and persecutors of true believers; upon which account this faithfull steward of Gods House St. Paul arms his son Timothy with a double premonition, both here in this Epistle, and Chap. 4. ver. 1. of the former:
and so they have a more immediate aspect upon the Gnostics those early debauchers of Christianity, and persecutors of true believers; upon which account this faithful steward of God's House Saint Paul arms his son Timothy with a double premonition, both Here in this Epistle, and Chap. 4. ver. 1. of the former:
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Especially seeing Phygellus and Hermogenes, and other Asian Bishops were poysoned with this Heresie, 2 Tim. 1. 15. and the false Doctrine of Hymenaeus and Philetus had like a gangrene infected the body of the Church, 2 Tim. 2. 17. Yet all this seems to be but a partial truth. For sixteen hundred years since that time past, may well intitle us to latter days; and the difficulties which the professors of pure religion incounter with, may well inform us of perillous times: and the names by which the Churches enemies are described here, may well assure us that they are NONLATINALPHABET, coaetaneous, contemporaries with our selves.
Especially seeing Phygellus and Hermogenes, and other Asian Bishops were poisoned with this Heresy, 2 Tim. 1. 15. and the false Doctrine of Hymenaeus and Philetus had like a gangrene infected the body of the Church, 2 Tim. 2. 17. Yet all this seems to be but a partial truth. For sixteen hundred Years since that time past, may well entitle us to latter days; and the difficulties which the professors of pure Religion encounter with, may well inform us of perilous times: and the names by which the Churches enemies Are described Here, may well assure us that they Are, Coetaneous, contemporaries with our selves.
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That we may therefore the better know them and so avoid their companie (as St. Paul advises here From such turn away) let us take a short view of their persons and so NONLATINALPHABET: (as in a glass) behold the Characters of them which bring upon us these perillous times.
That we may Therefore the better know them and so avoid their company (as Saint Paul advises Here From such turn away) let us take a short view of their Persons and so: (as in a glass) behold the Characters of them which bring upon us these perilous times.
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First, you have NONLATINALPHABET lovers of themselves, men of self interests to preserve which they will sacrifice the peace of the Church and State not remembring that they themselves must perish in the community.
First, you have lovers of themselves, men of self interests to preserve which they will sacrifice the peace of the Church and State not remembering that they themselves must perish in the community.
Next come your NONLATINALPHABET your coveteous persons, such as make a gain of Godliness: the Demetrius 's of this age which cry up Diana of Ephesus, any heathenish religion whatsoever,
Next come your your covetous Persons, such as make a gain of Godliness: the Demetrius is of this age which cry up Diana of Ephesus, any Heathenish Religion whatsoever,
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Then follow your NONLATINALPHABET boasters, circulatores (if you please) Mountebanks, for so the Etymologer says the word signifies quasi NONLATINALPHABET, following their master Satans trade,
Then follow your boaster's, Circulators (if you please) Mountebanks, for so the Etymologer Says the word signifies quasi, following their master Satan trade,
and going to and fro the earth, as your itinerant Preachers do, who glory of their Proselytes and can tell you the instant and occasion of the conversion of their auditors.
and going to and from the earth, as your itinerant Preachers do, who glory of their Proselytes and can tell you the instant and occasion of the conversion of their Auditors.
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Next are your NONLATINALPHABET proud men; such as look over other mens shoulders, as Corah did over Aarons, that they may appear the heads of the faction:
Next Are your proud men; such as look over other men's shoulders, as Corah did over Aaron's, that they may appear the Heads of the faction:
poor inferiour brambles which will burn down the Cedars and all the lofty trees, and the Olives and all the fruitfull ones that they may be Kings over the wood.
poor inferior brambles which will burn down the Cedars and all the lofty trees, and the Olive and all the fruitful ones that they may be Kings over the wood.
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Then are NONLATINALPHABET, blasphemers: the word signifies to hurt by speaking, and the Scripture tells us but of two persons that can be blasphemed, that is God and the King. Now although God be above the reach of malice,
Then Are, blasphemers: the word signifies to hurt by speaking, and the Scripture tells us but of two Persons that can be blasphemed, that is God and the King. Now although God be above the reach of malice,
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Next are NONLATINALPHABET disobedient to parents, and if we speak of naturall Parents hath not our Saviours prophesie been literally verified amongst us? Mat. 10. 21. That the Children shall rise up against their Parents and cause them to be put to death? If of Political, have not they spoke evil of dignities and cursed, made an Anathema of, devoted to execution the Ruler of the people? if of Ecclesiastical, how many cursed Cams hath our Church bred who have made a sport at their fathers nakedness, such as have been NONLATINALPHABET indeed, unperswaded by them for should they dare to reprove them, they have but seem'd like men that mock'd,
Next Are disobedient to Parents, and if we speak of natural Parents hath not our Saviors prophesy been literally verified among us? Mathew 10. 21. That the Children shall rise up against their Parents and cause them to be put to death? If of Political, have not they spoke evil of dignities and cursed, made an Anathema of, devoted to execution the Ruler of the people? if of Ecclesiastical, how many cursed Cams hath our Church bred who have made a sport At their Father's nakedness, such as have been indeed, unpersuaded by them for should they Dare to reprove them, they have but seemed like men that mocked,
But by a peculiar gloss the Scholiast interprets it coram quibus non fiunt NONLATINALPHABET such as will not be present in the holy assemblies, nor joyn with Gods people in their publick services.
But by a peculiar gloss the Scholiast interprets it coram quibus non Fluent such as will not be present in the holy assemblies, nor join with God's people in their public services.
But yet the word hath more in it, & comes from NONLATINALPHABET privativum, & NONLATINALPHABET, not to admit of a sacrifice, nullamlibationem facere, not to pour out wine; and how many places have we known which in this sense have been NONLATINALPHABET, no breaking of bread, or pouring out of wine in the blessed Sacrament for many years
But yet the word hath more in it, & comes from privativum, &, not to admit of a sacrifice, nullamlibationem facere, not to pour out wine; and how many places have we known which in this sense have been, no breaking of bred, or pouring out of wine in the blessed Sacrament for many Years
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so difficult is the work of mortification that every child of God findes it as hard, by his own strength, to kill, as it is to raise to life, to conquer a lust as it is to quicken a grace.
so difficult is the work of mortification that every child of God finds it as hard, by his own strength, to kill, as it is to raise to life, to conquer a lust as it is to quicken a grace.
But the word may as well signifie intemperate, from NONLATINALPHABET & NONLATINALPHABET not to mingle water wth their wine as the practise in those hot Countries was;
But the word may as well signify intemperate, from & not to mingle water with their wine as the practice in those hight Countries was;
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Next follow NONLATINALPHABET, fierce men; such (as the word imports) as are always clouded, who bury their faces with their eyebrows, and never suffer the day to break in a smile there but by their sowre looks discover that they are plotting of the hidden works of darkness.
Next follow, fierce men; such (as the word imports) as Are always clouded, who bury their faces with their eyebrows, and never suffer the day to break in a smile there but by their sour looks discover that they Are plotting of the hidden works of darkness.
What should I speak of the NONLATINALPHABET which follow, the despisers of good men? It hath been Satans policy in all ages of the Church to discourage professours, by throwingupon them contempt,
What should I speak of the which follow, the despisers of good men? It hath been Satan policy in all ages of the Church to discourage professors, by throwingupon them contempt,
But what need we dive into Church History for that which these last days have too abundantly verified? wherein the purity and legal establishment of Gods publick worship hath been branded with the odious names of superstition and prophaneness.
But what need we dive into Church History for that which these last days have too abundantly verified? wherein the purity and Legal establishment of God's public worship hath been branded with the odious names of Superstition and profaneness.
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The fourth verse begins with those who are proprii quarto modo to this present age, NONLATINALPHABET Traitours; the word properly bears it of such as give a largess before hand to corrupt or betray a trust; which in Iudahs's case was called the price of innocent blood. And in such a case the receiver is as bad as the thief. Thus the Jews bought our Saviour, and thus we know who did their Soveraign.
The fourth verse begins with those who Are proprii quarto modo to this present age, Traitors; the word properly bears it of such as give a largess before hand to corrupt or betray a trust; which in Iudahs's case was called the price of innocent blood. And in such a case the receiver is as bad as the thief. Thus the jews bought our Saviour, and thus we know who did their Sovereign.
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and comes from the theme NONLATINALPHABET smoke and so by a fit Metaphor decyphers such as having kindled a fire of ambition in their breasts which is blown up with the bellows of pride, it sends up fames and vapours out of their mouths, which like smoke smutch and blacken all that stand about them, till at last they vanish into the air and signifie nothing.
and comes from the theme smoke and so by a fit Metaphor deciphers such as having kindled a fire of ambition in their breasts which is blown up with the bellows of pride, it sends up Fames and vapours out of their mouths, which like smoke smutch and blacken all that stand about them, till At last they vanish into the air and signify nothing.
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And all this while you will believe that you have met with your countrey-men, such as are bone of your bone, and flesh of your flesh, If any think that we have taken too long acquaintance of them, it is because they are so near of kin to those that follow in my text, who are best made known by their companions, they have a form of Godliness, but deny the power thereof.
And all this while you will believe that you have met with your countrymen, such as Are bone of your bone, and Flesh of your Flesh, If any think that we have taken too long acquaintance of them, it is Because they Are so near of kin to those that follow in my text, who Are best made known by their Sodales, they have a from of Godliness, but deny the power thereof.
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The text is an Enantiôsis a setting of contraries in opposition; and here is a double contrariety; First, of the Object there is NONLATINALPHABET a form of Godliness opposed to the NONLATINALPHABET to the power thereof. Secondly, of the Subjects, of the one they are NONLATINALPHABET they have the form, of the other they are NONLATINALPHABET they deny the power. In my Method I shall endeavour to comply with the weakest capacity here present, that so I may not fall under the reproof of the text in seeming to have a form of Godliness in the inticing words of mans wisdome, but denying the power thereof in the evidence and demonstration of the spirit.
The text is an Enantiôsis a setting of contraries in opposition; and Here is a double contrariety; First, of the Object there is a from of Godliness opposed to the to the power thereof. Secondly, of the Subject's, of the one they Are they have the from, of the other they Are they deny the power. In my Method I shall endeavour to comply with the Weakest capacity Here present, that so I may not fallen under the reproof of the text in seeming to have a from of Godliness in the enticing words of men Wisdom, but denying the power thereof in the evidence and demonstration of the Spirit.
I shall firstendeavour to clear up the words by explaining to you what is meant by having a form of Godliness, and what by the denying the power thereof. Secondly, I shall make it manifest that in the School of Christ there be many Nominals which are not Reals. Many pretend in shew which fall short in substance. Thirdly, I shall bring all home to our selves by application.
I shall firstendeavour to clear up the words by explaining to you what is meant by having a from of Godliness, and what by the denying the power thereof. Secondly, I shall make it manifest that in the School of christ there be many Nominals which Are not Reals. Many pretend in show which fallen short in substance. Thirdly, I shall bring all home to our selves by application.
1. Then, this NONLATINALPHABET this form of godliness signifies nothing else but a shew and a pretence and is opposed to NONLATINALPHABET the power thereof, not otherwise then species and res, among Historians, the semblance and the substance; as a face in a glass hath all the lines and figures and features,
1. Then, this this from of godliness signifies nothing Else but a show and a pretence and is opposed to the power thereof, not otherwise then species and Rest, among Historians, the semblance and the substance; as a face in a glass hath all the lines and figures and features,
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Such pretenders to religion Ignatius calls NONLATINALPHABET dissembling actours of devotion, not real Christians: such are the decoys in religion which the Devil sends abroad to bring others into his net. As Iehu boasts to Iehonadab of the uprightness of his heart.
Such pretenders to Religion Ignatius calls dissembling actors of devotion, not real Christians: such Are the decoys in Religion which the devil sends abroad to bring Others into his net. As Iehu boasts to Jehonadab of the uprightness of his heart.
Thus there are those which can get (as they account it) the tone of Saints and speak demurely, they will avoid the language of Ashdod, and counterfeit Iacobs voice, but look to their actions and they have the hands of Esau. Such as these our Saviour mentions, Mat. 7. 21. They have got his name very perfect, Lord, Lord, say they!
Thus there Are those which can get (as they account it) the tone of Saints and speak demurely, they will avoid the language of Ashdod, and counterfeit Iacobs voice, but look to their actions and they have the hands of Esau Such as these our Saviour mentions, Mathew 7. 21. They have god his name very perfect, Lord, Lord, say they!
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they double it with much seeming zeal and devotion: nay they plead they are gifted brethren too, they have preach'd or prophesied in his name and have done many wonderfull works NONLATINALPHABET many works of power; besides their NONLATINALPHABET they have NONLATINALPHABET too, such works as made all their proselytes stand and admire them;
they double it with much seeming zeal and devotion: nay they plead they Are gifted brothers too, they have preached or prophesied in his name and have done many wonderful works many works of power; beside their they have too, such works as made all their Proselytes stand and admire them;
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And this leads me to the second word NONLATINALPHABET, what is meant by the power of Godliness: which is nothing else but the energetical force and vertue of it exercised in our lives. 'Twas said of Zeuxes that he drew so lively a picture of a boy, with a bunch of grapes in his hand that the birds came and pecked at them:
And this leads me to the second word, what is meant by the power of Godliness: which is nothing Else but the energetical force and virtue of it exercised in our lives. 'Twas said of Zeuxes that he drew so lively a picture of a boy, with a bunch of grapes in his hand that the Birds Come and pecked At them:
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but he in discontent threw it into the fire, saying if the boy had been as lively drawn as the grapes those fowls of prey durst not approach so near it.
but he in discontent threw it into the fire, saying if the boy had been as lively drawn as the grapes those fowls of prey durst not approach so near it.
For indeed it is this NONLATINALPHABET this principle of power which does distinguish between a dead carcase and a living man. Our Saviour compares Hypocrites to painted sepulchres beautified without, but within full of rottenness.
For indeed it is this this principle of power which does distinguish between a dead carcase and a living man. Our Saviour compares Hypocrites to painted sepulchres beautified without, but within full of rottenness.
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but without this lively faith, we are but the Skeletons of religion, full of dead works: We are but like Ezekiels valley full of dry bones, untill we have this NONLATINALPHABET this principle of life within us, this power enabling us to present our bodies a living sacrifice unto th• Lord, Rom. 12. 1. By their fruits ye shall know them, says our Saviour, speaking of Hypocrites, Mat. 7. 15. which are Wolves in sheeps clothing: There's enough of NONLATINALPHABET, the shew, they have drest up themselves like actours. There's NONLATINALPHABET, they are in sheeps clothing.
but without this lively faith, we Are but the Skeletons of Religion, full of dead works: We Are but like Ezekiel's valley full of dry bones, until we have this this principle of life within us, this power enabling us to present our bodies a living sacrifice unto th• Lord, Rom. 12. 1. By their fruits you shall know them, Says our Saviour, speaking of Hypocrites, Mathew 7. 15. which Are Wolves in Sheep clothing: There's enough of, the show, they have dressed up themselves like actors. There's, they Are in Sheep clothing.
If there be no fruit, nay if there be no good fruit, no fruit of righteousness, there wants the NONLATINALPHABET, we are barren; and if barren we are no better then dead in Gods esteem.
If there be no fruit, nay if there be no good fruit, no fruit of righteousness, there Wants the, we Are barren; and if barren we Are no better then dead in God's esteem.
Dost thou see vice triumphant marching top and top gallant, set out with all its trickments and gayetyes and inticing any of the sons of wisdome? O! think thou seest an hearse carried before thee;
Dost thou see vice triumphant marching top and top gallant, Set out with all its trickments and Gaieties and enticing any of the Sons of Wisdom? OH! think thou See an hearse carried before thee;
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And thus am I fallen upon my second part before I am well aware of it, that in the School of Christ there are many followers which are no Disciples, many pretenders to, which are no practisers of Christianity: Many which have a form of Godliness which deny the power thereof.
And thus am I fallen upon my second part before I am well aware of it, that in the School of christ there Are many followers which Are no Disciples, many pretenders to, which Are no practisers of Christianity: Many which have a from of Godliness which deny the power thereof.
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For this reason Satan transforms himself into an Angel of light, that he may the more successfully practise his deeds of darkness; And the firstborn of Satan, Simon Magus, stiled himself NONLATINALPHABET Act. 8. 10. the great power of God, when he spake of that power by which he practised sorcery and inchantments. And I doubt not but Iannes and Iambres (which follow here in this chap.) pretended to as divine a vertue, although they withstood Moses and resisted the truth, or else they could never so effectually have hardned Pharaohs heart. As for those that dare sin with a witness, and stare heaven in the face whilst they boast of their impieties, they do more then the works of their father the Devil: for that Prince of the air casts a cloud before his black actions:
For this reason Satan transforms himself into an Angel of Light, that he may the more successfully practise his Deeds of darkness; And the firstborn of Satan, Simon Magus, styled himself Act. 8. 10. the great power of God, when he spoke of that power by which he practised sorcery and enchantments. And I doubt not but Jannes and Jambres (which follow Here in this chap.) pretended to as divine a virtue, although they withstood Moses and resisted the truth, or Else they could never so effectually have hardened Pharaohs heart. As for those that Dare since with a witness, and stare heaven in the face while they boast of their impieties, they do more then the works of their father the devil: for that Prince of the air Cast a cloud before his black actions:
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his very thunder hath some lightning: but these hasten upon themselves the day of judgement, and they themselves bring to light their own hidden things of darkness.
his very thunder hath Some lightning: but these hasten upon themselves the day of judgement, and they themselves bring to Light their own hidden things of darkness.
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Nay further yet, the most indeared affection, the most darling lusts must be rooted out, the right eye must be pluck'd out and the right hand must be cut off, or we shall finde no entertainment there;
Nay further yet, the most endeared affection, the most darling Lustiest must be rooted out, the right eye must be plucked out and the right hand must be Cut off, or we shall find no entertainment there;
Let poor distressed and despised creatures the filth and of scouring of all things NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET, such as have lived to be weary of all things,
Let poor distressed and despised creatures the filth and of scouring of all things and, such as have lived to be weary of all things,
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and all things weary of them, let such begin the work of mortification, and crucifie the world unto themselves with the flesh and the affections and lusts:
and all things weary of them, let such begin the work of mortification, and crucify the world unto themselves with the Flesh and the affections and Lustiest:
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and shall we neglect these gifts of God? shall we endanger our selves by a perrillous wading over Iordan in hopes of an inheritance in Canaan, when the fruitfull plains of Gilead are before us? poteris tutiùs esse Domi. 'Tis better to injoy the creature, and keep a good house, which may beget the repute of hospitality, and set the poor on work although thou pay him small wages besides the bread of affliction, and keep a Chaplain (like Bias 's fatted mule) whose looks have religion enough for all the family; and build Hospitals that men may see thy good works, and so perhaps be incited to glorifie thy father which is in heaven.
and shall we neglect these Gifts of God? shall we endanger our selves by a perilous wading over Iordan in hope's of an inheritance in Canaan, when the fruitful plains of Gilead Are before us? poteris tutiùs esse At home It's better to enjoy the creature, and keep a good house, which may beget the repute of hospitality, and Set the poor on work although thou pay him small wages beside the bred of affliction, and keep a Chaplain (like Bias is fatted mule) whose looks have Religion enough for all the family; and built Hospitals that men may see thy good works, and so perhaps be incited to Glorify thy father which is in heaven.
Add to all this, that this NONLATINALPHABET cannot be obtained, without encountring with NONLATINALPHABET powers that will over power us without the Almighty power of God to support and back us.
Add to all this, that this cannot be obtained, without encountering with Powers that will over power us without the Almighty power of God to support and back us.
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And this potent enemy hath scaled our battlements, this strong man armed hath got possession of the house, he hath seized upon the cinque-ports of our sences and there gives the word of command, and orders all our actions:
And this potent enemy hath scaled our battlements, this strong man armed hath god possession of the house, he hath seized upon the Cinque ports of our Senses and there gives the word of command, and order all our actions:
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Nay he executes and performs them himself, he does NONLATINALPHABET, the spirit works in the children of disobedience, Ephes. 2. 2. He sees in our wanton eyes, he hears with our itching years, he tastes with our curious palates. And turpiùs ejicitur, he knows its more disgrace to be dispossest and thrown out then never to have gotten possession;
Nay he executes and performs them himself, he does, the Spirit works in the children of disobedience, Ephesians 2. 2. He sees in our wanton eyes, he hears with our itching Years, he tastes with our curious palates. And turpiùs ejicitur, he knows its more disgrace to be dispossessed and thrown out then never to have got possession;
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Therefore when a stronger then he comes, even the power of God to set up this power of Godliness, he fortifies himself with all his might and loses by inches what he hath gotten ▪ Sometimes perhaps he sets up Gods colours on the wall, a from of Godliness, but it is but to betray others and to make them believe the city is not taken,
Therefore when a Stronger then he comes, even the power of God to Set up this power of Godliness, he fortifies himself with all his might and loses by inches what he hath got ▪ Sometime perhaps he sets up God's colours on the wall, a from of Godliness, but it is but to betray Others and to make them believe the City is not taken,
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Nay some which are drest up so like unto vertue that we our selves cannot distinguish between them, some that get into the train and the retinue of Godliness, as hatred to our brother attends upon zeal to Gods honour, vain glory waits upon hospitable charity. So that when we open to entertain the one, the other too often creeps in with it, which make a Christians life checquer'd, Sables and Argent are quartered together.
Nay Some which Are dressed up so like unto virtue that we our selves cannot distinguish between them, Some that get into the train and the retinue of Godliness, as hatred to our brother attends upon zeal to God's honour, vain glory waits upon hospitable charity. So that when we open to entertain the one, the other too often creeps in with it, which make a Christians life checkered, Sables and Argent Are quartered together.
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when any evil circumstance is enough to deprave an action and weaken the power of Godliness, no marvail if throughout the world we see so much sh•w and so little substance.
when any evil circumstance is enough to deprave an actium and weaken the power of Godliness, no marvel if throughout the world we see so much sh•w and so little substance.
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And truly most men make it their work to live up to opinion, not to reality. They come unto thee as my people cometh (says the Prophet, Ezek. 33. 31.) and they sit before thee as my people,
And truly most men make it their work to live up to opinion, not to reality. They come unto thee as my people comes (Says the Prophet, Ezekiel 33. 31.) and they fit before thee as my people,
And would to God all would follow them thus far? There are too many amongst us that will not sit, as Gods people sit, with reverence and adoration and fear before the Lord their King.
And would to God all would follow them thus Far? There Are too many among us that will not fit, as God's people fit, with Reverence and adoration and Fear before the Lord their King.
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Marlorat interprets the Formalists in my text by a Metaphor fetch'd from images and idols, which have the NONLATINALPHABET the resemblance, but want the NONLATINALPHABET the life of what they represent:
Marlorat interprets the Formalists in my text by a Metaphor fetched from Images and Idols, which have the the resemblance, but want the the life of what they represent:
But these do sit and hear, that is the voyce of man, with the ears of their body, not the voyce of God with the ears of their soul. Indeed we live in age when NONLATINALPHABET, the whole body of devotion and religion is hearing; like Pliny 's monsters whose ears cover all their bodies.
But these do fit and hear, that is the voice of man, with the ears of their body, not the voice of God with the ears of their soul. Indeed we live in age when, the Whole body of devotion and Religion is hearing; like pliny is monsters whose ears cover all their bodies.
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It is worth observing here that the Prophets complaint is not, they kneel and pray, but they sit and hear: although I know there is too much formality even in our devotions too:
It is worth observing Here that the prophets complaint is not, they kneel and pray, but they fit and hear: although I know there is too much formality even in our devotions too:
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Our Saviour forwarning us of the practise of Hypocrites (which are chiefly designed here) in reference to the duty of prayer, Mat. 6. 5. describes them by two notable circumstances;
Our Saviour forewarning us of the practice of Hypocrites (which Are chiefly designed Here) in Referente to the duty of prayer, Mathew 6. 5. describes them by two notable Circumstances;
The first is peculiar to them, they pray standing in the Synagogues or publick assemblies; The second they borrow from the heathen, in using vain repetitions and many words:
The First is peculiar to them, they pray standing in the Synagogues or public assemblies; The second they borrow from the heathen, in using vain repetitions and many words:
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And hath not this age justified their practise? where kneeling in the Church of God hath been changed to standing NONLATINALPHABET in comitiis, in assemblies and committees; where tautologies of Lord, Lord, have been repeated as long as Baals worshippers cried out, O Baal hear us! 1 King. 18. 27. from morning unto noon. Mistake me not;
And hath not this age justified their practice? where kneeling in the Church of God hath been changed to standing in comitiis, in assemblies and committees; where Tautologies of Lord, Lord, have been repeated as long as Baal's worshippers cried out, Oh Baal hear us! 1 King. 18. 27. from morning unto noon. Mistake me not;
The next duty wch our Saviour pitches upon, is that of fasting ver. 16. and although the adjunct to Hypocrites there NONLATINALPHABET of a sad countenance be fully made up in our NONLATINALPHABET our fierce men (as I lately interpreted the word) yet Isaiah leavs these religious duties more directly at our doors, Chap. 58. ver. 4. ye (fast says he) for strife and debate and to strike with the fist of wickedness:
The next duty which our Saviour pitches upon, is that of fasting for. 16. and although the adjunct to Hypocrites there of a sad countenance be Fully made up in our our fierce men (as I lately interpreted the word) yet Isaiah leaves these religious duties more directly At our doors, Chap. 58. ver. 4. the (fast Says he) for strife and debate and to strike with the fist of wickedness:
We may all remember what horrid murthers and prodigious rapines, have been ushered in by this religious pageantry: so that if once they came, to an in nomine Domini a seeking of the Lord: the people were taught to expect an inundation of mischief overwhelming them.
We may all Remember what horrid murders and prodigious rapines, have been ushered in by this religious pageantry: so that if once they Come, to an in nomine Domini a seeking of the Lord: the people were taught to expect an inundation of mischief overwhelming them.
It were no difficulty to run a parallel between Hypocrites practises and our own, in all those circumstances mentioned by our Saviour: But in one we do apparently fall short of this NONLATINALPHABET of this shew of Godliness, even of the Pharisees themselves;
It were no difficulty to run a parallel between Hypocrites practises and our own, in all those Circumstances mentioned by our Saviour: But in one we do apparently fallen short of this of this show of Godliness, even of the Pharisees themselves;
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For they ▪ hold it as a tradition of the Elders, not to eat, nor drink, nor sacrifice, with unwash'd hands; which was so general a practise among the heathen that I finde NONLATINALPHABET washing the hands in Lycophron, put for NONLATINALPHABET for sacrificing: But God knows, we do too often approach Gods altars without washing our hands in innocency:
For they ▪ hold it as a tradition of the Elders, not to eat, nor drink, nor sacrifice, with unwashed hands; which was so general a practice among the heathen that I find washing the hands in Lycophron, put for for sacrificing: But God knows, we do too often approach God's Altars without washing our hands in innocency:
as if we were going to lay a bloody sacrifice upon Gods altar. And indeed so great enemies to innocency are we grown of late that we cannot indure any thing that is a badge of it:
as if we were going to lay a bloody sacrifice upon God's altar. And indeed so great enemies to innocency Are we grown of late that we cannot endure any thing that is a badge of it:
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A Surplice affrights us more then garments rolled in blood: And if any Minister now should NONLATINALPHABET (a custome (says the learned Grotius) among all nations,
A Surplice affrights us more then garments rolled in blood: And if any Minister now should (a custom (Says the learned Grotius) among all Nations,
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we are ready to cast durt upon it, and make it as black by our reviling as the Prince of darkness; as if the power of Godliness consisted in opposing all shews and appearance of it.
we Are ready to cast dirt upon it, and make it as black by our reviling as the Prince of darkness; as if the power of Godliness consisted in opposing all shows and appearance of it.
The ambition of Satan at first was to be like God: Now although he hath lost his happiness, yet he retains his vice still, he is as ambitious as ever to appear to be like God. The sons of God cannot present themselves before the Lord, but Satan will crowd in amongst them, Iob 2. 1. And this Prince of darkness will work as wonderously in his new lights, as Manoahs angel, did in the flame, Iudg. 13. 19. Eusebius tells us, that Simon Magus the first Antichrist, appear'd in all power and signes, and lying wonders NONLATINALPHABET doing strange miraculous works by the power of the Devil;
The ambition of Satan At First was to be like God: Now although he hath lost his happiness, yet he retains his vice still, he is as ambitious as ever to appear to be like God. The Sons of God cannot present themselves before the Lord, but Satan will crowd in among them, Job 2. 1. And this Prince of darkness will work as wondrously in his new lights, as Manoahs angel, did in the flame, Judges 13. 19. Eusebius tells us, that Simon Magus the First Antichrist, appeared in all power and Signs, and lying wonders doing strange miraculous works by the power of the devil;
And no wonder that superstitious Rome should do this, when even in Samaria where a Church was now planted, he was called the great power of God, Act. 8. 11. Nay NONLATINALPHABET (says Eusebius) the principal God, as his strumpet Helena was NONLATINALPHABET the first cogitation, the first Minerva of this Iupiter: This great Impostor to make his inchantments gain credit without control, makes a shew of Christianity, was baptized by Philip, & desires to buy from the Apostles the power of the Holy Ghost: Nay boasted (says Irenaeus) quod in gētibus quasi spiritus sanctus adventaverit, that he had appeared as the Son amongst the Iews, that in Samaria he appeared as the Father, and in other nations came as the Holy Ghost. And truly although the works of the spirit differ from the works of the flesh, as much as heaven and hell, as much as light and darkness, yet many times they are drest up in such properties that they aremistaken one for another:
And no wonder that superstitious Room should do this, when even in Samaria where a Church was now planted, he was called the great power of God, Act. 8. 11. Nay (Says Eusebius) the principal God, as his strumpet Helena was the First cogitation, the First Minerva of this Iupiter: This great Impostor to make his enchantments gain credit without control, makes a show of Christianity, was baptised by Philip, & Desires to buy from the Apostles the power of the Holy Ghost: Nay boasted (Says Irnaeus) quod in gētibus quasi spiritus Sanctus adventaverit, that he had appeared as the Son among the Iews, that in Samaria he appeared as the Father, and in other Nations Come as the Holy Ghost. And truly although the works of the Spirit differ from the works of the Flesh, as much as heaven and hell, as much as Light and darkness, yet many times they Are dressed up in such properties that they aremistaken one for Another:
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How often doth sensual lust mask it self under a pretext of love? voluptuousness be reputed joy? carnal security be accounted peace? a waiting for a more sure and severe revenge be called longsuffering? NONLATINALPHABET Tiberii a politick declining, nay weeping to accept that which we do most ambitiously affect (as the late Usurper did his Protectorship) be esteemed meekness and moderation? But however we may be deceived, God is not mocked.
How often does sensual lust mask it self under a pretext of love? voluptuousness be reputed joy? carnal security be accounted peace? a waiting for a more sure and severe revenge be called long-suffering? Tiberii a politic declining, nay weeping to accept that which we do most ambitiously affect (as the late Usurper did his Protectorship) be esteemed meekness and moderation? But however we may be deceived, God is not mocked.
which God sees, NONLATINALPHABET 'tis the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is precious in Gods sight, 1 Pet. 3. 4. For however the leaven of the Pharisees which is Hypocrisie may puff up some & make them swell;
which God sees, it's the ornament of a meek and quiet Spirit, which is precious in God's sighed, 1 Pet. 3. 4. For however the leaven of the Pharisees which is Hypocrisy may puff up Some & make them swell;
a Christians vertues must be like his charity, good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over. In a word to the form of Godliness he must add the power thereof.
a Christians Virtues must be like his charity, good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over. In a word to the from of Godliness he must add the power thereof.
Hitherto we have shot at rovers; let us now take aim in the application, and see whom this Doctrine hits. And here give me leave to free my text from the injuries of those who make it a Mount from whence they b•tter all Christian Liturgies and established services of the Church; and very zealously (without knowledge) from hence rail at all forms of Godliness, as if they were inconsistent with the power thereof: sure if the study of the Oriental tongues had not made these Rabby's forget Greek and all politer learning they would have known that there is a vast difference between NONLATINALPHABET a form or an appearance, and NONLATINALPHABET a form or established order: But indeed, by mistaking this NONLATINALPHABET, they have brought in a strange Metamorphosis, a confusion and disorderly transformation in the Church of God, crying out of Babylon, they have builded another Babel where hearts and mindes as well as tongues have been divided in Gods service: whilst one is for a powerfull Paul, another for an eloquent Apollos, another for a confessing Cephas, who is for Christ? For Christ is not divided, 1 Cor. 1. 13. Nor must his service be.
Hitherto we have shot At rovers; let us now take aim in the application, and see whom this Doctrine hits. And Here give me leave to free my text from the injuries of those who make it a Mount from whence they b•tter all Christian Liturgies and established services of the Church; and very zealously (without knowledge) from hence rail At all forms of Godliness, as if they were inconsistent with the power thereof: sure if the study of the Oriental tongues had not made these Rabby's forget Greek and all politer learning they would have known that there is a vast difference between a from or an appearance, and a from or established order: But indeed, by mistaking this, they have brought in a strange Metamorphosis, a confusion and disorderly transformation in the Church of God, crying out of Babylon, they have built Another Babel where hearts and minds as well as tongues have been divided in God's service: while one is for a powerful Paul, Another for an eloquent Apollos, Another for a confessing Cephas, who is for christ? For christ is not divided, 1 Cor. 1. 13. Nor must his service be.
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Eph. 4. 3. I should write Iliads after Homer, should I go about to plead for that excellent and devout form of worship established in the Church of England, which hath found such eminent and learned assertors, both in the last age and this, that should I presume to add any thing, I must needs make it go less, and derogate from it by falling short of what hath been published by others.
Ephesians 4. 3. I should write Iliads After Homer, should I go about to plead for that excellent and devout from of worship established in the Church of England, which hath found such eminent and learned assertors, both in the last age and this, that should I presume to add any thing, I must needs make it go less, and derogate from it by falling short of what hath been published by Others.
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Onely I beseech those men which are oppugners of all set forms, seriously to consider, that since the first Chaos of confusion when darkness covered all, nothing hath been or can be absolutely without a form; not an unlick'd bears whelp, not their own conceiv'd ex tempore prayers, not their very directory but hath a kind of form such as it is:
Only I beseech those men which Are oppugners of all Set forms, seriously to Consider, that since the First Chaos of confusion when darkness covered all, nothing hath been or can be absolutely without a from; not an unlicked bears whelp, not their own conceived ex tempore Prayers, not their very directory but hath a kind of from such as it is:
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And I dare appeal even to the interested parties themselves whether such forms as are shuffled together by chance, or such as are most refined and polish'd, do best become the beauty of holiness. Add to this:
And I Dare appeal even to the interested parties themselves whither such forms as Are shuffled together by chance, or such as Are most refined and polished, do best become the beauty of holiness. Add to this:
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and ponder'd with his heart, the petitions which he offers with his mouth, or he who must either by an implicite devotion give assent to all that comes from the mouth of a gifted brother;
and pondered with his heart, the petitions which he offers with his Mouth, or he who must either by an implicit devotion give assent to all that comes from the Mouth of a gifted brother;
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but because it is commanded; when that very command lays the highest obligation upon us to that form. Obedience (says Samuel) is better then sacrifice, 1 Sam. 15. 22. The Levitical law commanded that the firstling of an ass should be redeemed with a Lamb: shall we in the contempt of this command, break the lamb's neck and think that an ass is a more proper offering for the Temple.
but Because it is commanded; when that very command lays the highest obligation upon us to that from. obedience (Says Samuel) is better then sacrifice, 1 Sam. 15. 22. The Levitical law commanded that the firstling of an Ass should be redeemed with a Lamb: shall we in the contempt of this command, break the lamb's neck and think that an Ass is a more proper offering for the Temple.
whilst the high-way religion of Dan and Bethel was onely countenanced, God by the prophet Ieremy in the days of good Iosiah indeavours to reduce these wandring sheep, Ier. 6. 16. Ask for the old paths (says he) where is the good old way, and walk therein;
while the highway Religion of Dan and Bethel was only countenanced, God by the Prophet Ieremy in the days of good Josiah endeavours to reduce these wandering sheep, Jeremiah 6. 16. Ask for the old paths (Says he) where is the good old Way, and walk therein;
also he set watchmen over them, saying hearken to the sound of the trumpet, (that trumpet which was of Gods appointment Numb. 10.) but they said we will not hearken.
also he Set watchmen over them, saying harken to the found of the trumpet, (that trumpet which was of God's appointment Numb. 10.) but they said we will not harken.
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We have heard the calfs of Dan and Bethel bleat lowder then the milch kine which drew the ark could low; and the trumpets of war have drowned the silver trumpets of the Sanctuary. But now by the infinite goodness of God, we hear in the days of our Iosiah those trumpets sound again,
We have herd the calfs of Dan and Bethel bleat Louder then the milch kine which drew the Ark could low; and the trumpets of war have drowned the silver trumpets of the Sanctuary. But now by the infinite Goodness of God, we hear in the days of our Josiah those trumpets found again,
There may be worshipping of imaginations as well as images, and as they break the second commandment who do worship false Gods, so do they likewise who worship the true God in a false manner.
There may be worshipping of Imaginations as well as Images, and as they break the second Commandment who do worship false God's, so do they likewise who worship the true God in a false manner.
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As for that pitifull objection, that our English service is a collection out of the Popish ritual or Mass-book; I beseech you know, that there were Liturgies in the Church of God before ever the Mass had a name or being;
As for that pitiful objection, that our English service is a collection out of the Popish ritual or Mass-book; I beseech you know, that there were Liturgies in the Church of God before ever the Mass had a name or being;
and there was Rome Christian, the Church of Christ, before there was Rome Papal (as ye count it) the seat of Antichrist. Now when the mystery of iniquity did begin to work, the old Liturgy was not abolish'd but interlined and blotted with new corruptions:
and there was Rome Christian, the Church of christ, before there was Rome Papal (as you count it) the seat of Antichrist. Now when the mystery of iniquity did begin to work, the old Liturgy was not abolished but interlined and blotted with new corruptions:
This then was the work of our most religious reformers, to melt it down to its first purity, and refining it from its dross, to retain nothing but either what is Scripture or deduced from it by the opinion and practise of the Holy Catholick and Apostolick Church of Christ; which thus reformed hath been signed by the attestation of religious confessours, and sealed by the blood of glorious Martyrs, those triumphant and undaunted Vancouriers of our religion who have felt the overflowing joys and power of Godliness in using the form thereof.
This then was the work of our most religious reformers, to melt it down to its First purity, and refining it from its dross, to retain nothing but either what is Scripture or deduced from it by the opinion and practise of the Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church of christ; which thus reformed hath been signed by the attestation of religious Confessors, and sealed by the blood of glorious Martyrs, those triumphant and undaunted Vancouriers of our Religion who have felt the overflowing Joys and power of Godliness in using the from thereof.
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But secondly, in the fear of God, Brethren, suffer a word of exhortation. And here I beg leave of my reverend brethren of the Clergy, to press this home upon them.
But secondly, in the Fear of God, Brothers, suffer a word of exhortation. And Here I beg leave of my reverend brothers of the Clergy, to press this home upon them.
Bullinger is of an opinion, that you are principally intended in this text, you which are instructers of the foolish and teachers of babes, Rom. 2. 20. and have NONLATINALPHABET a form of knowledge (the word of my text) Oh labour for the power of it. Let your lives confute gain-sayers.
Bullinger is of an opinion, that you Are principally intended in this text, you which Are instructers of the foolish and Teachers of babes, Rom. 2. 20. and have a from of knowledge (the word of my text) O labour for the power of it. Let your lives confute gainsayers.
NONLATINALPHABET, let your lives write a comment upon your Doctrine; and be an example to believers (as St. Paul exhorts Timothy, 1 Tim. 4. 12.) in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
, let your lives write a comment upon your Doctrine; and be an Exampl to believers (as Saint Paul exhorts Timothy, 1 Tim. 4. 12.) in word, in Conversation, in charity, in Spirit, in faith, in purity.
Epictetus laughs at some who were Philosophers NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET drest up in their beards and gowns, but uncase them, under that vizard you should finde licentious Poets, debauchers of youth and corrupters of sober principles.
Epictetus laughs At Some who were Philosophers dressed up in their beards and gowns, but uncase them, under that vizard you should find licentious Poets, debauchers of youth and corrupters of Sobrium principles.
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But what need I trace the lives of Heathens? when St. Paul (in the next words to my text) observes those in the bosome of the Church, who under this pretence and form of Godliness creep into houses and lead captive silly women.
But what need I trace the lives of heathens? when Saint Paul (in the next words to my text) observes those in the bosom of the Church, who under this pretence and from of Godliness creep into houses and led captive silly women.
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What use hath been made of Pulpit holiness, we all know, where an opinion of zeal and sanctity once gain'd hath been gloss enough to set off the foulest and the blackest actions; and they which have seemed most devout on the Sunday in the work of the Lord, least they should seem to do it negligently the week after, have dipp'd their black coats in blood. My dear Brethren, those men now call you formalists, formalists for your habits as well as your way of worship. O, shame not your cassocks;
What use hath been made of Pulpit holiness, we all know, where an opinion of zeal and sanctity once gained hath been gloss enough to Set off the Foulest and the Blackest actions; and they which have seemed most devout on the Sunday in the work of the Lord, lest they should seem to do it negligently the Week After, have dipped their black coats in blood. My dear Brothers, those men now call you formalists, formalists for your habits as well as your Way of worship. Oh, shame not your cassocks;
Gods herald ought NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET he must do as well as speak, or else he's but the shadow of a preacher: for words are but the shadow of deeds, says Democritus: We know whose motto it is,
God's herald ought he must do as well as speak, or Else he's but the shadow of a preacher: for words Are but the shadow of Deeds, Says Democritus: We know whose motto it is,
and let their mouthes overflow with the inticing words of mans wisdome, As for us, Brethren, Vivamus let us live Christians, let Gods Commandments be the text, and our lives the Sermons on it.
and let their mouths overflow with the enticing words of men Wisdom, As for us, Brothers, Vivamus let us live Christians, let God's commandments be the text, and our lives the Sermons on it.
I confess of late we have had too great and invincible hindrances: The paths to Gods Temple have been so overgrown with briers and thorns, that we can hardly hit the way thither now.
I confess of late we have had too great and invincible hindrances: The paths to God's Temple have been so overgrown with briers and thorns, that we can hardly hit the Way thither now.
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and we hope ere long the sons of Aaron will learn to attend upon the morning and evening sacrifice. And wilt thou so often dare to call upon God by the name of, Our father which art in heaven, when thy actions speak thee to be the child of wrath and son of the Devil? wilt thou say, O Lord open thou our lips, when thy mouth is used to do the Devils drudgery in blaspheming the holy name of God? Wilt thou cry Gloria patri, &c. when thou art plotting and contriving those things which may most dishonour him? 'Tis St. Paul 's command, 2 Tim. 2. ver. 19. Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
and we hope ere long the Sons of Aaron will Learn to attend upon the morning and evening sacrifice. And wilt thou so often Dare to call upon God by the name of, Our father which art in heaven, when thy actions speak thee to be the child of wrath and son of the devil? wilt thou say, Oh Lord open thou our lips, when thy Mouth is used to do the Devils drudgery in blaspheming the holy name of God? Wilt thou cry Gloria patri, etc. when thou art plotting and contriving those things which may most dishonour him? It's Saint Paul is command, 2 Tim. 2. ver. 19. Let every one that names the name of christ depart from iniquity.
Sirs religion hath taught us more then barely to name the name, it obliges us to pay adoration to the holy Name: and shall we imitate the accursed Iews, that bowed their knee to Iesus, and spit him in the face? shall we tread the steps of the Tyrant Herod, who pretended that he came to worship the holy Infant when he intended to kill him.
Sirs Religion hath taught us more then barely to name the name, it obliges us to pay adoration to the holy Name: and shall we imitate the accursed Iews, that bowed their knee to Iesus, and spit him in the face? shall we tread the steps of the Tyrant Herod, who pretended that he Come to worship the holy Infant when he intended to kill him.
but the Priest which compasseth Gods altar must avoyd the very appearance of evil. When Aristippus was perswaded once in a frolick to dance at a Bacchanal he did NONLATINALPHABET, he put off his Philosophers robe, and put on an effaeminate habit, least his profession might suffer by his laciviousness.
but the Priest which Compasseth God's altar must avoid the very appearance of evil. When Aristippus was persuaded once in a frolic to dance At a Bacchanal he did, he put off his Philosophers robe, and put on an effeminate habit, lest his profession might suffer by his lasciviousness.
If there be any here that have outlived such disgraces, make I beseech you, your indeavour to be so eminent in the exercise of vertue which is truly the power of Godliness, that your enemies in the gate may see and confess, that whom they called the scandalous, are the scandalized Clergy.
If there be any Here that have outlived such disgraces, make I beseech you, your endeavour to be so eminent in the exercise of virtue which is truly the power of Godliness, that your enemies in the gate may see and confess, that whom they called the scandalous, Are the scandalized Clergy.
the Laity have a share in this exhortation ▪ Many among you I know there are who are least for form, and cry up most the power of Godliness. Take heed, I beseech you least what you think to be the power, be not onely NONLATINALPHABET a form and bare pretence: We have lived to see a generation of rebellious people (as Isaiah calls them Isaiah 30. 10.) which have said to the seers see not,
the Laity have a share in this exhortation ▪ Many among you I know there Are who Are least for from, and cry up most the power of Godliness. Take heed, I beseech you lest what you think to be the power, be not only a from and bore pretence: We have lived to see a generation of rebellious people (as Isaiah calls them Isaiah 30. 10.) which have said to the seers see not,
And hence have we had so many blinde watchmen (as it follows chap. 56. ver. 10.) seers which have beams in their eyes and yet will be casting out motes out of their brothers,
And hence have we had so many blind watchmen (as it follows chap. 56. ver. 10.) seers which have beams in their eyes and yet will be casting out motes out of their Brother's,
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as our Saviour describes Hypocrites: Neglecting the Ordinances, and superstitious will-worship (as they call it) and a cursed neutrality or lukewarmness, and such motes as these, are knock'd down in every Sermon with much zeal and devotion; but the beams of sacriledge, and rebellion, and murther, have layn untouch'd for many years;
as our Saviour describes Hypocrites: Neglecting the Ordinances, and superstitious will-worship (as they call it) and a cursed neutrality or lukewarmness, and such motes as these, Are knocked down in every Sermon with much zeal and devotion; but the beams of sacrilege, and rebellion, and murder, have lain untouched for many Years;
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these have been prosperous and thriving sins and almost adopted into the number of vertues: Thus do the prophets prophesie falsely, and the people love to have it so.
these have been prosperous and thriving Sins and almost adopted into the number of Virtues: Thus do the Prophets prophesy falsely, and the people love to have it so.
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And if you finde a convenience in the sixth, seventh, and eighth Commandment, for the preservation of your persons and your proprieties, all the reason in the world obliges you to obedience to the fifth, to honour the King, under whom you have that protection:
And if you find a convenience in the sixth, seventh, and eighth Commandment, for the preservation of your Persons and your proprieties, all the reason in the world obliges you to Obedience to the fifth, to honour the King, under whom you have that protection:
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And this NONLATINALPHABET this Godliness in the text cannot consist without NONLATINALPHABET a sacred adoration and reverence before him, in a religious observation of his holy days, and awfull respect to his holy places, and a reverential esteem of holy things: Whatsoever is once made an NONLATINALPHABET,
And this this Godliness in the text cannot consist without a sacred adoration and Reverence before him, in a religious observation of his holy days, and awful respect to his holy places, and a reverential esteem of holy things: Whatsoever is once made an,
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But they would soon go out, they wanted oyl in their vessels. Oh, Sirs, labour to get oyl, the oyl of Gods Holy Spirit; labour to fill your vessels, your hearts the seat of life, your heads the seat of reason, fill up your wills and your affections with it,
But they would soon go out, they wanted oil in their vessels. O, Sirs, labour to get oil, the oil of God's Holy Spirit; labour to fill your vessels, your hearts the seat of life, your Heads the seat of reason, fill up your wills and your affections with it,
This oyl will blaze in your eyes, 'twill be dropp'd into your ears, 'twill flow out of your mouthes: 'twill supple your tongues, that asking you may receive; 'twill supply your lamps, that seeking by that light ye may finde; and it will make glib heaven gates, that knocking they will be opened unto you.
This oil will blaze in your eyes, it'll be dropped into your ears, it'll flow out of your mouths: it'll supple your tongues, that asking you may receive; it'll supply your lamps, that seeking by that Light you may find; and it will make glib heaven gates, that knocking they will be opened unto you.
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In a word if you thus put your power of Godliness into a form, and actuate your forms of Godliness with the power you will proceed from one degree and measure of Godliness to another, till you be made perfect in that state where there is all form and comliness, all power and vertue of it in the highest heavens.
In a word if you thus put your power of Godliness into a from, and actuate your forms of Godliness with the power you will proceed from one degree and measure of Godliness to Another, till you be made perfect in that state where there is all from and comeliness, all power and virtue of it in the highest heavens.
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The last use should be St. Pauls words which follow in my text, From such turn away: Touch not such pitch lest thou be d•filed. But for as much as onely our High Priest hath been separate from sinners, Heb. 7. 26. that is from the corruption of their manners not the conversation with their persons. For as much as the wheat and tares must grow together in the field of the world till the day of harvest, (whatever was dream'd by the Catharists of old,
The last use should be Saint Paul's words which follow in my text, From such turn away: Touch not such pitch lest thou be d•filed. But for as much as only our High Priest hath been separate from Sinners, Hebrew 7. 26. that is from the corruption of their manners not the Conversation with their Persons. For as much as the wheat and tares must grow together in the field of the world till the day of harvest, (whatever was dreamed by the Catharists of old,
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It may be expected that out of my text, I should prepare you a Calendar of prisoners; of such as are proud, blasphemers, disobedient, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, traitors, high-minded, heady, and he like.
It may be expected that out of my text, I should prepare you a Calendar of Prisoners; of such as Are proud, blasphemers, disobedient, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, Traitors, High-minded, heady, and he like.
But this were to tell you what others are, not what you ought to be your selves. And there is something in the words which doth more immediately concern you, which at first ingaged my meditations upon this text.
But this were to tell you what Others Are, not what you ought to be your selves. And there is something in the words which does more immediately concern you, which At First engaged my meditations upon this text.
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and the hinges upon which the two tables of the Covenant hang, are so jointed and riveted into one another, there is such a connaturality between holiness to God, and righteousness to man, that they are inseparable. If so;
and the hinges upon which the two tables of the Covenant hang, Are so jointed and riveted into one Another, there is such a connaturality between holiness to God, and righteousness to man, that they Are inseparable. If so;
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Take heed of using a form of justice, but denying the power thereof. It was the prophetical complaint, of the greatest sufferer by the malice of Devils and wicked men that ever was murthered since our Saviours passion, that blessed Martyr our late dread Soveraign L. the King, that his enemies (to appear more solemnly cruel) would in those greatest Formalities seek to add (as those did that crucified Christ) the mockery of justice to the cruelty of malice:
Take heed of using a from of Justice, but denying the power thereof. It was the prophetical complaint, of the greatest sufferer by the malice of Devils and wicked men that ever was murdered since our Saviors passion, that blessed Martyr our late dread Sovereign L. the King, that his enemies (to appear more solemnly cruel) would in those greatest Formalities seek to add (as those did that Crucified christ) the mockery of Justice to the cruelty of malice:
For that he might be destroyed as with greater pomp and artifice, so with less pity, he foresaw that it would be but a necessary policy, to make his death appear as an act of justice done by subjects upon their Soveraign, who being sworn and bound by all that was sacred before God and Man, to endeavour his preservation, must pretend justice to cover their perjury.
For that he might be destroyed as with greater pomp and artifice, so with less pity, he foresaw that it would be but a necessary policy, to make his death appear as an act of Justice done by subject's upon their Sovereign, who being sworn and bound by all that was sacred before God and Man, to endeavour his preservation, must pretend Justice to cover their perjury.
And some of us may remember that in those prodigious tribunals erected in despight of all Law, both Sacred, Common, and Civil, called the High Courts of Iustice, after the nigrum NONLATINALPHABET, the Clancular Chamber-vote, of who should be offered up and who acquitted, there followed the solemn pageantry of bringing the accused person upon the Stage, as if the merits of his cause should impartially be heard,
And Some of us may Remember that in those prodigious tribunals erected in despite of all Law, both Sacred, Common, and Civil, called the High Courts of justice, After the nigrum, the Clancular Chamber-vote, of who should be offered up and who acquitted, there followed the solemn pageantry of bringing the accused person upon the Stage, as if the merits of his cause should impartially be herd,
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Ahabs coveteousness and Iezabels cruelty had appeared too open, and unmask'd, had there not been a solemn fast proclaimed, in which Naboth must be set on high,
Ahabs covetousness and Jezebel's cruelty had appeared too open, and unmasked, had there not been a solemn fast proclaimed, in which Naboth must be Set on high,
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But my Lords, as you tender your immortal souls take heed of making justice do the drudgery of private revenge: However ye are called Gods, remember ye shall die like men: And whilst you live take not Gods work out of his hands;
But my lords, as you tender your immortal Souls take heed of making Justice do the drudgery of private revenge: However you Are called God's, Remember you shall die like men: And while you live take not God's work out of his hands;
that the Defendants plea may finde as much room as the Plaintiffs accusation. Let it be quick-sighted too, to discern what it sees with the eyes, not what it feels with the hands. Let it be NONLATINALPHABET a touch-stone to distinguish between gold and dross, not pardon ravening vultures which bring plundered meat in their mouthes and punish innocent doves which have onely sighs and groanes to relieve them.
that the Defendants plea may find as much room as the Plaintiffs accusation. Let it be quick-sighted too, to discern what it sees with the eyes, not what it feels with the hands. Let it be a touchstone to distinguish between gold and dross, not pardon ravening vultures which bring plundered meat in their mouths and Punish innocent Dove which have only sighs and groans to relieve them.
My Lords you sit here now by a full Commission, and can answer to captious questions of Scribes and Elders, if they shall dare to ask you as they did our Saviour, Mar. 11. ver. 28. By what authority do you these things? and who gave you this authority? You come not here to publish any Manliana imperia, any Tyrants decrees,
My lords you fit Here now by a full Commission, and can answer to captious questions of Scribes and Elders, if they shall Dare to ask you as they did our Saviour, Mar. 11. ver. 28. By what Authority do you these things? and who gave you this Authority? You come not Here to publish any Manliana imperia, any Tyrants decrees,
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And as our confidence is that our good Iehoshaphat hath sent us judges which have the fear of the Lord before their eyes, with whom there is no respect of persons nor taking of bribes;
And as our confidence is that our good Jehoshaphat hath sent us judges which have the Fear of the Lord before their eyes, with whom there is no respect of Persons nor taking of Bribes;
so if you should fail of that trust, you would prove the greatest traytors of all others, you would pull down that throne which is established in righteousness.
so if you should fail of that trust, you would prove the greatest Traitors of all Others, you would pull down that throne which is established in righteousness.
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'Twas a severe reproof that Anacharsis gave to Solon when he told him that his laws were NONLATINALPHABET like to spiders webs which intangled little flies,
'Twas a severe reproof that Anacharsis gave to Solon when he told him that his laws were like to spiders webs which entangled little flies,
It is an old tradition, that our English Forum, Westminster Hall is roof'd with Irish wood, which will harbour no spiders. Oh, let not the floor, the Courts of Iustice there be full of Cobwebs, to intangle poor innocent ignorant wretches with niceties and formalities, which those with strong backs easily break through.
It is an old tradition, that our English Forum, Westminster Hall is roofed with Irish wood, which will harbour no spiders. O, let not the floor, the Courts of justice there be full of Cobwebs, to entangle poor innocent ignorant wretches with niceties and formalities, which those with strong backs Easily break through.
I am far from closing with the Fanatical whimzes of some amongst us who cry out of all forms and legal proceedings, because grounded perhaps upon Norman customs,
I am Far from closing with the Fanatical whimzes of Some among us who cry out of all forms and Legal proceedings, Because grounded perhaps upon Norman customs,
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when there was no King visibly reigning in our Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes, gave us a taste of those innumerable contentions which would arise by translating the body of the law into the English tongue:
when there was no King visibly reigning in our Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes, gave us a taste of those innumerable contentions which would arise by translating the body of the law into the English tongue:
their abilities smell of the lamp in those knotty and irksome studies of the laws. But Gentlemen I wish there were not so many left-handed Caelius's among you;
their abilities smell of the lamp in those knotty and irksome studies of the laws. But Gentlemen I wish there were not so many Left-handed Caelius's among you;
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that after equity, and right, and reason have adjudged a cause, it may be retrived by picking out some punctilio wherein there hath been a miscarriage in the prosecution and formality of it.
that After equity, and right, and reason have adjudged a cause, it may be retrieved by picking out Some punctilio wherein there hath been a miscarriage in the prosecution and formality of it.
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he stands in it, and over it too (for so the word imports) he does praesidere, he is president, he is Lord chief justice: he is judge among the Gods: judges them here, by a secret sentence, their consciences either accusing or excusing every one:
he Stands in it, and over it too (for so the word imports) he does praesidere, he is president, he is Lord chief Justice: he is judge among the God's: judges them Here, by a secret sentence, their Consciences either accusing or excusing every one:
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THE Government of Gods own people, was at this time committed under him to Iudges; neither so loose, that every man durst do what was right in his own eyes;
THE Government of God's own people, was At this time committed under him to Judges; neither so lose, that every man durst doe what was right in his own eyes;
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And now the best of Magistrates, Samuel, ruled the worst of Subjects, Israel: whether we consider their seditious mutability and desire of change, in the next chapter;
And now the best of Magistrates, Samuel, ruled the worst of Subject's, Israel: whither we Consider their seditious mutability and desire of change, in the next chapter;
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which caused the anger of the Lord to break out upon them, insomuch that he for sook the Tabernacle in Shilo, Ps. 78. 60. and suffered the Ark to be captivated by the Philistines: the husbands are slain,
which caused the anger of the Lord to break out upon them, insomuch that he for sook the Tabernacle in Shilo, Ps. 78. 60. and suffered the Ark to be captivated by the philistines: the Husbands Are slave,
Yet the Ark (even during the captivity of it) had power enough to triumph over Dagon, and made those of Ashdod, Gath, and Ekron smart for their sacrilegious usurpation.
Yet the Ark (even during the captivity of it) had power enough to triumph over Dagon, and made those of Ashdod, Gaza, and Ekron smart for their sacrilegious usurpation.
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And that their late Ataxy and confusion might be redressed by the happy establishment of a settled government, he sets up Samuel over them, who judged Israel all his days;
And that their late Ataxy and confusion might be Redressed by the happy establishment of a settled government, he sets up Samuel over them, who judged Israel all his days;
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We have served Baalim and Ashtaroth, even worshipped our own inventions: we have kicked at Gods sacrifices and offerings, which he commanded in his habitation. 1 Sam. 2. 29. We have prophaned the service of his sanctuary, and polluted Gods holy Ordinances.
We have served Baalim and Ashtaroth, even worshipped our own Inventions: we have Kicked At God's Sacrifices and offerings, which he commanded in his habitation. 1 Sam. 2. 29. We have Profaned the service of his sanctuary, and polluted God's holy Ordinances.
And, notwithstanding that the Philistines have gotten but little advantage by seizing upon our Ark, for even during the captivity of it, the Dagon of the times fell down before it:
And, notwithstanding that the philistines have got but little advantage by seizing upon our Ark, for even during the captivity of it, the Dagon of the times fell down before it:
and the sacrilegious Ashdodites, and Gathites, and Ekronites, who thought to have made it their own possession, found the hand of God heavy upon them, Haemorroide, they have voided blood enough;
and the sacrilegious Ashdodites, and Gathites, and Ekronites, who Thought to have made it their own possession, found the hand of God heavy upon them, Haemorroide, they have voided blood enough;
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& propensione intestinorum, and well might they want bowels, who before shewed no compassion; And the prophane Bethshemites, who being common persons durst pry into those sacred Mysteries have been smitten with blindness, a spiritual blindness,
& propension intestinorum, and well might they want bowels, who before showed no compassion; And the profane Beth-shemites, who being Common Persons durst pry into those sacred Mysteres have been smitten with blindness, a spiritual blindness,
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But upon the assembling of the people at Mizpeh, and drawing of waters; waters either an embleme of their faith, for the forgiveness of their sins, (as some of the Rabbies say the people cryed out here, evanescant pec•ata mea ut haec aqua, dele peccata mea;
But upon the assembling of the people At Mizpeh, and drawing of waters; waters either an emblem of their faith, for the forgiveness of their Sins, (as Some of the Rabbies say the people cried out Here, evanescant pec•ata mea ut haec aqua, deal Peccata mea;
sicut aqua effusa, Lord we are but like water poured out before thee:) or waters, è puteo cordis (as the Ghaldee Paraphrase) waters drawn from the wells of their hearts, in sorrow and repentance before the Lord:
sicut aqua effusa, Lord we Are but like water poured out before thee:) or waters, è Puteo Cordis (as the Ghaldee paraphrase) waters drawn from the wells of their hearts, in sorrow and Repentance before the Lord:
I say when the people fell down and wept before the Lord, God heard the voice of their tears, and exhaled them into clouds from whence he thundred upon our enemies:
I say when the people fell down and wept before the Lord, God herd the voice of their tears, and exhaled them into Clouds from whence he thundered upon our enemies:
He is lapis adjutorii, the rock of our salvation. And least the thunder that hath destroyed our enemies, might still present black clouds of horrour to us,
He is lapis adjutorii, the rock of our salvation. And lest the thunder that hath destroyed our enemies, might still present black Clouds of horror to us,
His extraction was from Elkanah, a Levite of Ramah-Sophim, so named (says Vatablus) because it was the habitation of Prophets and Seers, and such as were Doctors of the law.
His extraction was from Elkanah, a Levite of Ramah-Sophim, so nam (Says Vatablus) Because it was the habitation of prophets and Seers, and such as were Doctors of the law.
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His mother was Hannah, a woman of a religious and a melting soul who notwithstanding the provocations of her rival Peninnah, (For, NONLATINALPHABET (says the Poet) make NONLATINALPHABET a divided bed makes a divided house:) yet ceas'd she not, devoutly and constantly, to attend her husband to the solemn feasts at Shilo, there to beg of God a son, whom she might devote and dedicate to his Service. A Nazarite she will make him that no rasor come upon his head:
His mother was Hannah, a woman of a religious and a melting soul who notwithstanding the provocations of her rival Peninnah, (For, (Says the Poet) make a divided Bed makes a divided house:) yet ceased she not, devoutly and constantly, to attend her husband to the solemn feasts At Shilo, there to beg of God a son, whom she might devote and dedicate to his Service. A Nazarite she will make him that no razor come upon his head:
And as she was free in promising, she was not slack in performing, but as God lent her a son, she lent him back unto the Lord, 1 Sam. 1. 28. She restored the petition which God had given her, (says the Targum:) and whereas other Levites were not admitted to their ministrations before twenty years of age;
And as she was free in promising, she was not slack in performing, but as God lent her a son, she lent him back unto the Lord, 1 Sam. 1. 28. She restored the petition which God had given her, (Says the Targum:) and whereas other Levites were not admitted to their ministrations before twenty Years of age;
She offers him, so soon as he was wean'd, to appear before the Lord, and to abide there for ever, 1 Sam. 2. 18. And he whilst he was yet a childe began to Minister; that is, (says Munster) to study the law, and the knowledge of God,
She offers him, so soon as he was weaned, to appear before the Lord, and to abide there for ever, 1 Sam. 2. 18. And he while he was yet a child began to Minister; that is, (Says Munster) to study the law, and the knowledge of God,
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and to sing divine service, and to play upon musical instruments; (For such were made use of, in the service of the Sanctuary) being girt with a linnen Ephod NONLATINALPHABET, with a surplice if you please;
and to sing divine service, and to play upon musical Instruments; (For such were made use of, in the service of the Sanctuary) being girded with a linen Ephod, with a surplice if you please;
besides a little coat, NONLATINALPHABET, an embroidered cope, which his mother yearly made him, to wear upon the solemn Festivals, And I hope these garments were not Popish in those early days:
beside a little coat,, an embroidered cope, which his mother yearly made him, to wear upon the solemn Festivals, And I hope these garments were not Popish in those early days:
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And this was Samuel 's imployment, all the days of Eli: But when the sins of the people had devoured their Iudges, Hos. 7. 7. when the Ark of God was taken,
And this was Samuel is employment, all the days of Eli: But when the Sins of the people had devoured their Judges, Hos. 7. 7. when the Ark of God was taken,
Indeed St. Paul in his sermon at Antioch, Act. 13. 21. drawing up a Breviary of the Jewish story, seems to blend both these Governments together, and assignes 40 years between them:
Indeed Saint Paul in his sermon At Antioch, Act. 13. 21. drawing up a Breviary of the Jewish story, seems to blend both these Governments together, and assigns 40 Years between them:
That whereas Samuel exercising his Prophetical office, had at first govern'd Israel alone, and afterward NONLATINALPHABET, declining under the great burthen of years, he joined his sons in commission with him;
That whereas Samuel exercising his Prophetical office, had At First governed Israel alone, and afterwards, declining under the great burden of Years, he joined his Sons in commission with him;
after that, by Gods direction, condescending to the importunate desire of the people, whom he could not disswade from their obstinate resolution, he anoints Samuel to be King over them:
After that, by God's direction, condescending to the importunate desire of the people, whom he could not dissuade from their obstinate resolution, he anoints Samuel to be King over them:
And now the linen Ephod and little Coat is turned to a purple Robe; and the Stall in Shilo is changed to a Seat in the gates of Ramah, when he judged Israel; where if we look upon him under two considerations farther, I conceive the first part of the Text can point at no more:
And now the linen Ephod and little Coat is turned to a purple Robe; and the Stall in Shilo is changed to a Seat in the gates of Ramah, when he judged Israel; where if we look upon him under two considerations farther, I conceive the First part of the Text can point At no more:
1. He was but one: For God is too much a God of Order, to prepare a government for his people with a face looking to confusion. The Pythagoreans thought One to be the Deity, but Two to be the Devil, because it first separates from Unity. And truly, what ever wild notions some fantastick Commonwealths-men have found out, to adorn the Babel of their Oceana's, or Utopian fancies;
1. He was but one: For God is too much a God of Order, to prepare a government for his people with a face looking to confusion. The pythagoreans Thought One to be the Deity, but Two to be the devil, Because it First separates from Unity. And truly, what ever wild notions Some fantastic Commonwealths-men have found out, to adorn the Babel of their Oceana's, or Utopian fancies;
both reason and experience as well as religion teach us that those frames of Government stand surest which have but one Basis; those reel most which stand upon many legs. An unconstant cowardly Christian is called by St. Iames NONLATINALPHABET, Iam. 1. 8. one of two souls, two hearts;
both reason and experience as well as Religion teach us that those frames of Government stand Surest which have but one Basis; those reel most which stand upon many legs. an unconstant cowardly Christian is called by Saint James, Iam. 1. 8. one of two Souls, two hearts;
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the more heads the less counsel. Therefore, says the wisest of men, to whom you may add the wisdome of the Holy Ghost, Prov. 28. 2. For the transgressions of a land many are the Princes thereof.
the more Heads the less counsel. Therefore, Says the Wisest of men, to whom you may add the Wisdom of the Holy Ghost, Curae 28. 2. For the transgressions of a land many Are the Princes thereof.
Princes shall I call them, or servants set on horse-back? such as have spurgalld thispoor jaded Nation, where Ambition, Rapine, Faction, and the study of parts, hath rid us out of breath,
Princes shall I call them, or Servants Set on horseback? such as have spurgalld thispoor jaded nation, where Ambition, Rapine, Faction, and the study of parts, hath rid us out of breath,
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whilst the multiplying the number of our masters, hath but increased the baseness of our bondage. Hereupon the Philosopher, after he had pondred the strength of arguments on all sides, draws up this conclusion, Ethic. l. 8. NONLATINALPHABET Kingdoms and Monarchies are the best of Governments.
while the multiplying the number of our Masters, hath but increased the baseness of our bondage. Hereupon the Philosopher, After he had pondered the strength of Arguments on all sides, draws up this conclusion, Ethic. l. 8. Kingdoms and Monarchies Are the best of Governments.
But what talk I of Philosophy? when St. Austin convinces it to be the most natural: For whereas God (says he) created at first many individuals of all other kinde of creatures,
But what talk I of Philosophy? when Saint Austin convinces it to be the most natural: For whereas God (Says he) created At First many individuals of all other kind of creatures,
as, many horses, many dogs, many birds, and the like, he made but one man, on whom by theright of priority all the descendents of that stock must depend.
as, many Horses, many Dogs, many Birds, and the like, he made but one man, on whom by theright of priority all the descendents of that stock must depend.
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And Herodian gives this reason, NONLATINALPHABET, as God alone is King in heaven, so he allots each particular kingdome upon earth to one particular person. Hand bellè quaedam faciunt duo:
And Herodian gives this reason,, as God alone is King in heaven, so he allots each particular Kingdom upon earth to one particular person. Hand bellè quaedam faciunt duo:
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Observe I pray, in the several changes of the names of the Iewish Government; how God still avoyded Polyarchy and Aristocracy, when Captains, but one Moses in temporals, one Aaron in Spirituals; When Iudges, but one Othniel; When Priests, but one Eli; When Prophets, but one Samuel: And when for their own ease, they joyn'd others in commission with them, they presently verged to corruption, and declined in their reputation.
Observe I pray, in the several changes of the names of the Jewish Government; how God still avoided Polyarchy and Aristocracy, when Captains, but one Moses in temporals, one Aaron in Spirituals; When Judges, but one Othniel; When Priests, but one Eli; When prophets, but one Samuel: And when for their own ease, they joined Others in commission with them, they presently verged to corruption, and declined in their reputation.
Thus fared it with Hophni and Phineas in the days of Eli: And good old Samuel found no better success in his two sons Ioel and Abia: For besides the grievance which they brought upon the people, to travel to one corner of the land, to Beersheba, for judgement;
Thus fared it with Hophni and Phinehas in the days of Eli: And good old Samuel found no better success in his two Sons Joel and Abia: For beside the grievance which they brought upon the people, to travel to one corner of the land, to Beersheba, for judgement;
Let no man object (my Lords) that every Circuit now hath two Iudges, and that you are of the Quorum of a numerous commission. All your authority flows but from one fountain:
Let no man Object (my lords) that every Circuit now hath two Judges, and that you Are of the Quorum of a numerous commission. All your Authority flows but from one fountain:
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and although the eyes be two, blessed be God, there is but one head: Your commissions come now from Gods vicegerent our Soveraign Lord the King: not from that Chimaera, that many headed Fiction:
and although the eyes be two, blessed be God, there is but one head: Your commissions come now from God's vicegerent our Sovereign Lord the King: not from that Chimaera, that many headed Fiction:
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The Keepers (shall I call them? or) the Goalers of Englands liberties. Not long since England might have cryed out as once the Carians did, NONLATINALPHABET, Too many Commanders have destroyed me: But now NONLATINALPHABET;
The Keepers (shall I call them? or) the Gaolers of Englands Liberties. Not long since England might have cried out as once the Carians did,, Too many Commanders have destroyed me: But now;
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And I dare appeal to all sober-minded Christians, in the words of Abimelech, Judg. 9. 2. whether is it better for you, that all the sons of Jerubbaal, which are threescore and ten persons should raign over you, (and so many, they say, that fag end of that reproach of Parliaments consisted of) or that one should raign over you?
And I Dare appeal to all sober-minded Christians, in the words of Abimelech, Judges 9. 2. whither is it better for you, that all the Sons of Jerubbaal, which Are threescore and ten Persons should Reign over you, (and so many, they say, that fag end of that reproach of Parliaments consisted of) or that one should Reign over you?
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But secondly, consider the Person, and this one was Samuel; and this Samuel was a Levite, bred up in Shilo, where he ministred to God, before he was set over the people;
But secondly, Consider the Person, and this one was Samuel; and this Samuel was a Levite, bred up in Shilo, where he ministered to God, before he was Set over the people;
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and yet no scruple was made of the lawfulness of these concurrent powers: 'Tis strange that Ecclesiastical persons should by many in our days be thought so unfit for the exercise of civil power. Eli before him was a Priest, and so was Phinehas too,
and yet no scruple was made of the lawfulness of these concurrent Powers: It's strange that Ecclesiastical Persons should by many in our days be Thought so unfit for the exercise of civil power. Eli before him was a Priest, and so was Phinehas too,
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and yet he executed judgement upon Zimri and Cosbi, the two idolatrous adulterers. A thing never quarrelled at by any nations, Christian or Heathen, before our critical days,
and yet he executed judgement upon Zimri and Cozbi, the two idolatrous Adulterers. A thing never quarreled At by any Nations, Christian or Heathen, before our critical days,
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Before them the Egyptians united them says Plutarch, NONLATINALPHABET, witness Josephs father-in-law, Potiphera the Prince or Priest of On, Gen. 41. 45. Before them, Melchizedeck, who was King of Salem, and Priest of the most high God.
Before them the egyptians united them Says Plutarch,, witness Josephs father-in-law, Potiphera the Prince or Priest of On, Gen. 41. 45. Before them, Melchizedeck, who was King of Salem, and Priest of the most high God.
Thus by Gods own appointment, Deut. 17. 8, 9. the difficultest cases between blood and blood, between plea and plea, being matters of controversie, were brought before the Priests and Levites who must shew them the sentence of judgement.
Thus by God's own appointment, Deuteronomy 17. 8, 9. the difficultest cases between blood and blood, between plea and plea, being matters of controversy, were brought before the Priests and Levites who must show them the sentence of judgement.
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And this was practised in David 's days, 1 Chron. 26. 29. when Chenaniah and his sons, of the tribe of Levi, were set over Israel, for all outward business, in omni negotio divino & humano (says Vatablus) for officers and Iudges.
And this was practised in David is days, 1 Chronicles 26. 29. when Chenaniah and his Sons, of the tribe of Levi, were Set over Israel, for all outward business, in omni negotio divino & Human (Says Vatablus) for Officers and Judges.
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for the judgement of the Lord, and for controversies between blood and blood, between Laws and Commandments, between Statutes and Ordinances, 2 Chron. 19. 8. And if the Embassey of the Gospel, be more honourable then that of the Law, let not the NONLATINALPHABET the Embassadours be more dishonoured.
for the judgement of the Lord, and for controversies between blood and blood, between Laws and commandments, between Statutes and Ordinances, 2 Chronicles 19. 8. And if the Embassy of the Gospel, be more honourable then that of the Law, let not the the ambassadors be more dishonoured.
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Our Samuels are bred up in Ramah-Sophim too, in the Schools of the Prophets, and at the feet'of Doctors: And as their education may intitle them to some talents of knowledge, some NONLATINALPHABET,
Our Samuels Are bred up in Ramah-Sophim too, in the Schools of the prophets, and At the feet'of Doctors: And as their education may entitle them to Some Talents of knowledge, Some,
Samuel 's first title I know, was to be set apart for the service of the Tabernacle, and he did not seek his temporal power, by any indirect, ambitious,
Samuel is First title I know, was to be Set apart for the service of the Tabernacle, and he did not seek his temporal power, by any indirect, ambitious,
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let us not quarrel at the preferment of a Priest (as in contempt we use to call them) for in such oblique descants, we glance at the royal prerogative, and either ty up the hands,
let us not quarrel At the preferment of a Priest (as in contempt we use to call them) for in such oblique descants, we glance At the royal prerogative, and either ty up the hands,
Witness those unparalleld riots, which we read of in the latter end of the Iudges, where in the short inter-regnum of judiciary power, they fall to Idolatry in families, Burglaries in Counties, and Rapes in cities.
Witness those unparalleled riots, which we read of in the latter end of the Judges, where in the short inter-regnum of judiciary power, they fallen to Idolatry in families, Burglaries in Counties, and Rapes in cities.
& was of so great a strength that the children of Joseph were constrained to take it by Stratagem, not by force, Judg. 1. 21. As for Gilgal it was the constant head-quarters, where Joshua pitched his camp:
& was of so great a strength that the children of Joseph were constrained to take it by Stratagem, not by force, Judges 1. 21. As for Gilgal it was the constant headquarters, where joshua pitched his camp:
And Mizpeh was the place where all Israel randezvous'd, to expiate the Idolatry of Baalim and Ashtaroth. They must needs therefore be large and capacious towns, fit for the reception of all that repaired to the Courts of Iustice there.
And Mizpeh was the place where all Israel randezvoused, to expiate the Idolatry of Baalim and Ashtaroth. They must needs Therefore be large and capacious Towns, fit for the reception of all that repaired to the Courts of justice there.
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Appointed no doubt for the ease and benefit of the inhabitants, whose charge and pains would have been too great, to have repaired to Ramah, the common seat of judgement.
Appointed no doubt for the ease and benefit of the inhabitants, whose charge and pains would have been too great, to have repaired to Ramah, the Common seat of judgement.
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Upon which precedent no doubt, our King Henry the second by the counsel of his Son and Bishops, (which was afterward ratified by Parliament authority under Ed. the third) appointed Iustices of Eyre, justiciarios itineris, that is, Judges itinerant, to hear and deterwine Pleas of the crown,
Upon which precedent no doubt, our King Henry the second by the counsel of his Son and Bishops, (which was afterwards ratified by Parliament Authority under Ed. the third) appointed Justices of Eyre, justiciarios itineris, that is, Judges itinerant, to hear and deterwine Pleasant of the crown,
That so the notoriety of them may appear, and the chargeable attendance upon Law-Suits at Westmin. may not make men think, the remedy worse then the disease.
That so the notoriety of them may appear, and the chargeable attendance upon Law-Suits At Westminster. may not make men think, the remedy Worse then the disease.
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Bethel was at first called Luz, Gen. 28. 19. which signifies an Almond, a rod of which tree God made to flourish miraculously, to shew the preheminence of Aaron in the Priesthood. It was by Jacob dedicated to God,
Bethel was At First called Luz, Gen. 28. 19. which signifies an Almond, a rod of which tree God made to flourish miraculously, to show the pre-eminence of Aaron in the Priesthood. It was by Jacob dedicated to God,
A place consecrated, by Gods especial presence and manifestation of himself there; according to that of the Prophet, in Bethel invenit eum, He found him in Bethel,
A place consecrated, by God's especial presence and manifestation of himself there; according to that of the Prophet, in Bethel invenit Eum, He found him in Bethel,
then he spake with us, Hos. 12. 4. Yet Bethel the house of God is made choice of by Samuel for the seat of justice. Gilgal was remarkable for the twelve stones, which Ioshua pitched there, in remembrance of the twelve Tribes wch at that place passed over Iordan. It is called the hill of fore-skins, Iosh. 5. 3. from the circumcision which by Gods command was renewed there upon all the children of Israel. There the camp continued till the Passover was celebrated.
then he spoke with us, Hos. 12. 4. Yet Bethel the house of God is made choice of by Samuel for the seat of Justice. Gilgal was remarkable for the twelve stones, which Ioshua pitched there, in remembrance of the twelve Tribes which At that place passed over Iordan. It is called the hill of foreskins, Joshua 5. 3. from the circumcision which by God's command was renewed there upon all the children of Israel. There the camp continued till the Passover was celebrated.
Nay, so convenient Quarters it was, that for many years after, even to the days of Samuel, from thence they began their expeditions, they randezvous'd there, there they incamped when they renewed the Kingdome to Saul, 1 Sam. 11. 14. Yet in Gilgal in the camp of the men of war is the seat of justice.
Nay, so convenient Quarters it was, that for many Years After, even to the days of Samuel, from thence they began their expeditions, they randezvoused there, there they encamped when they renewed the Kingdom to Saul, 1 Sam. 11. 14. Yet in Gilgal in the camp of the men of war is the seat of Justice.
and to expiate their Idolatry. And Rupertus is of opinion, that the waters which the people drew there, had the same vertue which the waters of jealousie had, Numb. 5. 24. which were waters of bitterness to all offenders which drank thereof,
and to expiate their Idolatry. And Rupert is of opinion, that the waters which the people drew there, had the same virtue which the waters of jealousy had, Numb. 5. 24. which were waters of bitterness to all offenders which drank thereof,
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and caused the belly to swell, and the thigh to rot; and so discover the worshippers of Baalim and Ashtaroth. Yet even in Mizpeh where an expiation of Idolatry was to be made, was the seat of Iustice.
and caused the belly to swell, and the thigh to rot; and so discover the worshippers of Baalim and Ashtaroth. Yet even in Mizpeh where an expiation of Idolatry was to be made, was the seat of Justice
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Which places although far remote from one another, yet in this case are they coupled together by the tails like Samsons foxes, with a fire-brand of sedition between them.
Which places although Far remote from one Another, yet in this case Are they coupled together by the tails like Samsons foxes, with a firebrand of sedition between them.
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Where he ties up the hands of the secular power, from executing judgment upon a Clerk, though stain'd with treason or murther, or sins of the deepest die.
Where he ties up the hands of the secular power, from executing judgement upon a Clerk, though stained with treason or murder, or Sins of the Deepest die.
I meddle not with those priviledges wch Christian Emperours and Kings have in their respective dominions given to the holy Church. Let those that have them, plead them.
I meddle not with those privileges which Christian emperors and Kings have in their respective Dominions given to the holy Church. Let those that have them, plead them.
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But that by the moral or positive law of God, all Clergy-men should be exempt from all civil sanctions, and the coercive power of the Magistrate, is so destructive to Kingdomes, nay,
But that by the moral or positive law of God, all Clergymen should be exempt from all civil sanctions, and the coercive power of the Magistrate, is so destructive to Kingdoms, nay,
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he paid tribute for fear of bringing a scandal upon the Gospel, Mat. 17. Nay, he was obedient to the sentence of death pronounced against him by the secular power, that power wch he acknowledged had that authority from him, which was used to his destruction.
he paid tribute for Fear of bringing a scandal upon the Gospel, Mathew 17. Nay, he was obedient to the sentence of death pronounced against him by the secular power, that power which he acknowledged had that Authority from him, which was used to his destruction.
Ioh. 19. 11. He suffered for us (says the Apostle) leaving us an example that we should follow his steps: 1 Pet. 2. 21. That is, to suffer and to submit; not NONLATINALPHABET, to plead an exemption, and then to lord it over others. I,
John 19. 11. He suffered for us (Says the Apostle) leaving us an Exampl that we should follow his steps: 1 Pet. 2. 21. That is, to suffer and to submit; not, to plead an exemption, and then to lord it over Others. I,
but says Bellarmine the Pope hath exempted all Clergy-men, from subjection to secular Princes, that as to them they are not Princes, nor higher Powers. And I pray who exempted the Pope? Why, the Canonists will tell you, that Papa est jure divino directè Dominus totius orbis;
but Says Bellarmine the Pope hath exempted all Clergymen, from subjection to secular Princes, that as to them they Are not Princes, nor higher Powers. And I pray who exempted the Pope? Why, the Canonists will tell you, that Papa est jure divino directè Dominus totius Orbis;
the Monarchy, the temporal Monarchy of the world was absolutely and inseparably given to the See of Rome, as a branch of the Charter, which Christ gave to Peter. Why,
the Monarchy, the temporal Monarchy of the world was absolutely and inseparably given to the See of Room, as a branch of the Charter, which christ gave to Peter. Why,
then by higher Powers (says he) is meant the Pope. Why, but St. Peter interprets it of secular powers, 1 Pet. 2. 13. Submit your selves to every ordinance of man,
then by higher Powers (Says he) is meant the Pope. Why, but Saint Peter interprets it of secular Powers, 1 Pet. 2. 13. Submit your selves to every Ordinance of man,
(I quote his own words, lest you should suspect that I abuse him.) At that time (says he) obedience to Kings ought diligently to be prest upon the people,
(I quote his own words, lest you should suspect that I abuse him.) At that time (Says he) Obedience to Kings ought diligently to be pressed upon the people,
But some of the brood of Loyola have met with the best confutation, that is, a halter; and have found that a cart at Tiburn is but an ill chair to dispute in;
But Some of the brood of Loyola have met with the best confutation, that is, a halter; and have found that a cart At Tiburn is but an ill chair to dispute in;
As for my Consistorial friends, if they repent not, their brother Guthry will tell them, they must expect the same condemnation. For they that travel the same rode,
As for my Consistorial Friends, if they Repent not, their brother Guthry will tell them, they must expect the same condemnation. For they that travel the same road,
If any please to turn over that sober and modest history of Scotland written by the most reverend Archbishop of St. Andrews, he will finde rebellions even to a prodigy hatched under the wings of Religion. There Pont dares tell King James and his Councel, that they do not acknowledge them judges in causes Ecclesiastick:
If any please to turn over that Sobrium and modest history of Scotland written by the most reverend Archbishop of Saint Andrews, he will find rebellions even to a prodigy hatched under the wings of Religion. There Pont dares tell King James and his Council, that they do not acknowledge them judges in Causes Ecclesiastic:
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There will they finde the Ministers of Edinborough proclaim a fast, on a day appointed by His Majesty for a solemn feast; and to detain the people at Church, three Preachers make Sermon all day long:
There will they find the Ministers of Edinburgh proclaim a fast, on a day appointed by His Majesty for a solemn feast; and to detain the people At Church, three Preachers make Sermon all day long:
When Achan had sacrilegiously stoln the Babylonish garment, and the shekels of silver, and the wedge of gold, Ioshua in the midst of the camp commands execution upon the malefactour,
When achan had sacrilegiously stolen the Babylonish garment, and the shekels of silver, and the wedge of gold, Ioshua in the midst of the camp commands execution upon the Malefactor,
and all of his stock and lineage, and for a perpetual memory of the fact, he raises a pillar and named the place the valley of Achor to all succeeding ages.
and all of his stock and lineage, and for a perpetual memory of the fact, he raises a pillar and nam the place the valley of Achor to all succeeding ages.
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And where should justice whet her sword with more severity, then where violence and injury may expect most protection? amongst those, — quos arma tegunt, & baltheus ambit; belts and buff coats.
And where should Justice whet her sword with more severity, then where violence and injury may expect most protection? among those, — quos arma tegunt, & Baldric ambit; belts and buff coats.
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And if any one that had two shins, durst adventure to make a complaint inter tot caligatos, millia clavorum, among so many clubs and clouted shoes, he should onely be heard by a Iudge Advocate, in a Court Martial, where good luck betided him,
And if any one that had two shins, durst adventure to make a complaint inter tot caligatos, millia clavorum, among so many Clubs and clouted shoes, he should only be herd by a Judge Advocate, in a Court Martial, where good luck betided him,
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Which makes our Saviour so strict in his advice to Souldiers, Luke 3. 14. That they should do no violence, NONLATINALPHABET, shake no man. The Metaphor includes much:
Which makes our Saviour so strict in his Advice to Soldiers, Lycia 3. 14. That they should do no violence,, shake no man. The Metaphor includes much:
An army ought to be a sword and buckler to the Countrey where they quarter. Whether they have obeyed this counsel in after-ages, some have too sadly found.
an army ought to be a sword and buckler to the Country where they quarter. Whither they have obeyed this counsel in Afterages, Some have too sadly found.
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But blessed be God, who hath removed from us Aquilonarem exercitum, Ioel 2. 20. Even the locust and the canker-worm, and the caterpillar and the palmer-worm; the great army which we had sent amongst us, which devoured all the fat things of the land.
But blessed be God, who hath removed from us Aquilonarem exercitum, Joel 2. 20. Even the locust and the cankerworm, and the caterpillar and the palmer-worm; the great army which we had sent among us, which devoured all the fat things of the land.
Blessed be God who hath removed that terrour, that did accompany the name of Souldier, which is now a Protection, not an affrightment. Blessed be God who hath stilled the raging of the sea, the noise of the waves,
Blessed be God who hath removed that terror, that did accompany the name of Soldier, which is now a Protection, not an affrightment. Blessed be God who hath stilled the raging of the sea, the noise of the waves,
Those loyal souls which stil are honoured with the title of Souldiers, will no doubt, prove themselves indeed to be the Life guard of their King. For as Iustice supports the Throne, they dare not be so great Rebels, as by any actions of injustice or oppression to pull it down.
Those loyal Souls which still Are honoured with the title of Soldiers, will no doubt, prove themselves indeed to be the Life guard of their King. For as justice supports the Throne, they Dare not be so great Rebels, as by any actions of injustice or oppression to pull it down.
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whether the judgement of religious controversies, and punishment of offences belongs onely to the civil Magistrate. I am no Erastian: But this I am sure of, That a man of God came in his predecessours days to old Ely, and sadly reproves him for neglecting the uniformity and decency in the service of the sanctuary, which he calls kicking against Gods sacrifices and his offerings.
whither the judgement of religious controversies, and punishment of offences belongs only to the civil Magistrate. I am no Erastian: But this I am sure of, That a man of God Come in his predecessors days to old Ely, and sadly reproves him for neglecting the uniformity and decency in the service of the sanctuary, which he calls kicking against God's Sacrifices and his offerings.
And Camius proves it, from the Hebrew Doctors, that this man of God was Elkana the father of Samuel, who no doubt would have been armed with sharper Rhetorick against his son should he have gratified a popular faction in their Schism, or Idolatry. For a Magistrate is custos utriusque tabulae; he is a Judge both in Laws and Commandments, Statutes and Ordinances, things that concern God as well as man. 2 Chr. 19. 10. And if any defect can be found in our English Laws, 'tis this, that they are more strict to preserve to man his Meū and Tuum, then to God his Suum. That it shall be less hazardous to denyGod (at least consequentially) against the first Commandement;
And Camius Proves it, from the Hebrew Doctors, that this man of God was Elkana the father of Samuel, who no doubt would have been armed with sharper Rhetoric against his son should he have gratified a popular faction in their Schism, or Idolatry. For a Magistrate is custos utriusque tabulae; he is a Judge both in Laws and commandments, Statutes and Ordinances, things that concern God as well as man. 2 Christ 19. 10. And if any defect can be found in our English Laws, it's this, that they Are more strict to preserve to man his Meū and Tuum, then to God his Suum. That it shall be less hazardous to denyGod (At least consequentially) against the First Commandment;
It is not my purpose to give a loose to licentiousness, or to think a transgression of the second table is but a petty trespass. I know that without righteousness to man, there is no true holiness to God,
It is not my purpose to give a lose to licentiousness, or to think a Transgression of the second table is but a Petty trespass. I know that without righteousness to man, there is no true holiness to God,
and a religious Rebel is but a gilded Athiest. But forasmuch as the Poena praesens is that alone, which for the most part strikes a terrour to debauched mindes:
and a religious Rebel is but a gilded Atheist. But forasmuch as the Poena Praesens is that alone, which for the most part strikes a terror to debauched minds:
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And practical Atheists, however they have a general notion of eternity, yet seldome apply it, pro hic & nunc in their particular actions, to think of the last Assize, when they shall be arraigned before the judgement seat of Christ, to give an account for what they have have done in the flesh,
And practical Atheists, however they have a general notion of eternity, yet seldom apply it, Pro hic & nunc in their particular actions, to think of the last Assize, when they shall be arraigned before the judgement seat of christ, to give an account for what they have have done in the Flesh,
whilst the other serves to fill up an empty corner of a stained cloth, where it is so customary, that prophane men esteem it little more then fabulous:
while the other serves to fill up an empty corner of a stained cloth, where it is so customary, that profane men esteem it little more then fabulous:
Upon these and many other grounds, sober-minded Christians do wish (My Lords) that your commissions were enlarged to inquire more for the Lord against Baalim and Ashtaroth here in Mizpeh. Then should not Atheistical Libertines rant in the streets;
Upon these and many other grounds, sober-minded Christians do wish (My lords) that your commissions were enlarged to inquire more for the Lord against Baalim and Ashtaroth Here in Mizpeh. Then should not Atheistical Libertines rant in the streets;
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superstitious worshippers of their own inventions should not dare to separate from Gods publick ordinances: prophane stabbers of his holy name, should be indited of murther, for crucifying again the Lord of Life:
superstitious worshippers of their own Inventions should not Dare to separate from God's public ordinances: profane stabbers of his holy name, should be Indited of murder, for crucifying again the Lord of Life:
the thriving sin of Sacrilege would find a snare indeed (as the Vulgar Latine reads it, Laqueus est homini devorare sacra:) to rob God of time or place of worship, deserves a halter:
the thriving since of Sacrilege would find a snare indeed (as the vulgar Latin reads it, Laqueus est Homini devorare sacra:) to rob God of time or place of worship, deserves a halter:
Psal. 119. 136. And indeed, My Lords, it is time for all to weep, if once God laughs. Because I have called, (says God) and ye refused, I have stretched out mine arm,
Psalm 119. 136. And indeed, My lords, it is time for all to weep, if once God laughs. Because I have called, (Says God) and you refused, I have stretched out mine arm,
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His frown is not so terrible as such a Sardonick laughter. He hath been graciously pleased once more to turn that laughter into a smile, and with it, our mourning into joy: He hath thundred upon our enemies with a terrible thunder.
His frown is not so terrible as such a Sardonic laughter. He hath been graciously pleased once more to turn that laughter into a smile, and with it, our mourning into joy: He hath thundered upon our enemies with a terrible thunder.
their guile and hypocrisic, their sacriledge and bloud-guiltiness, their perjuries and treasons made the wrath of God break out like fire against them.
their guile and hypocrisic, their sacrilege and Bloodguiltiness, their perjuries and treasons made the wrath of God break out like fire against them.
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And now our storms are scattered, I perswade my self God makes tryal whether the Sunshine of his Mercy cannot court us out of those cloaks, those garments spotted with the flesh, which the blasts of afflictions could not ruffle us out of:
And now our storms Are scattered, I persuade my self God makes trial whither the Sunshine of his Mercy cannot court us out of those cloaks, those garments spotted with the Flesh, which the blasts of afflictions could not ruffle us out of:
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Are we men? NONLATINALPHABET, born to live under a civil government, such as pretend to honour our gracious King? And shall let loose the reins to such facinorous actions,
are we men?, born to live under a civil government, such as pretend to honour our gracious King? And shall let lose the reins to such facinorous actions,
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as shall provoke God to number and finish our kingdome? Dan. 5. 26 ▪ and cast his Anointed once more into exile, out of the land of his Nativity? Consider seriously how Samüel threatens the stiff-necked Israelites, 1 Sam. 12. 25. But if you will still do wickedly, (says he) you shall be destroyed, both ye and your King.
as shall provoke God to number and finish our Kingdom? Dan. 5. 26 ▪ and cast his Anointed once more into exile, out of the land of his Nativity? Consider seriously how Samüel threatens the Stiffnecked Israelites, 1 Sam. 12. 25. But if you will still do wickedly, (Says he) you shall be destroyed, both you and your King.
Hear this you pretenders to Loyalty, who dare fight against God, as well as for your King: ye are the greatest Traitours to the Crown. Are we Christians? such as took a military oath in our Baptism, to fight Gods battels, against the world, the flesh, and the devil? and shall we prove NONLATINALPHABET, shall we fight on the devils side, against God? Are we penitent Christians, such as in the day of our captivity, made many solemn vows and covenants of a better obedience? I do not mean that Solemn League and Covenant, that covenant with death, Isa. 28. 15. which was not so truly a holding up of our hands to God, as a lifting up of our hands against God. But a promise and profession of devoting our selves and all that God should rescue for us out of the Harpyes talons, to God and to his service.
Hear this you pretenders to Loyalty, who Dare fight against God, as well as for your King: you Are the greatest Traitors to the Crown. are we Christians? such as took a military oath in our Baptism, to fight God's battles, against the world, the Flesh, and the Devil? and shall we prove, shall we fight on the Devils side, against God? are we penitent Christians, such as in the day of our captivity, made many solemn vows and Covenants of a better Obedience? I do not mean that Solemn League and Covenant, that Covenant with death, Isaiah 28. 15. which was not so truly a holding up of our hands to God, as a lifting up of our hands against God. But a promise and profession of devoting our selves and all that God should rescue for us out of the Harpies talons, to God and to his service.
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And is this performed by sacrificing all to Baalim and Ashtaroth, to Venus and Bacchus, parta meae veneri sunt munera — to intemperance and uncleanness, to luxury and prophaneness? Pardon I beseech you a just indignation.
And is this performed by sacrificing all to Baalim and Ashtaroth, to Venus and Bacchus, Parta meae veneri sunt Munera — to intemperance and uncleanness, to luxury and profaneness? Pardon I beseech you a just Indignation.
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Shall after ages say, that they are made Anathema's, cursed in their cradles, cursed before their nativities, because their fore-fathers did not pay their vows? My Lords, you are the Ministers of God, to take vengeanee of them that do evil;
Shall After ages say, that they Are made Anathema's, cursed in their cradles, cursed before their Nativities, Because their Forefathers did not pay their vows? My lords, you Are the Ministers of God, to take vengeanee of them that do evil;
yet still you have a power to be a terrour to evil doers. I beseech you, exerite brachia, make bare your arm, strike at prophane libertinisme as far as your swords can reach.
yet still you have a power to be a terror to evil doers. I beseech you, exerite branchia, make bore your arm, strike At profane libertinism as Far as your swords can reach.
not like his sons, who did NONLATINALPHABET, (says Iosephus) walk quite contrary to their father, they turned aside after lucre to take bribes, and to pervert judgement.
not like his Sons, who did, (Says Iosephus) walk quite contrary to their father, they turned aside After lucre to take Bribes, and to pervert judgement.
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or whom have I oppressed, or of whose hands have I received any bribes, to blinde mine eyes therewith? The three first of these have piceatas manus: Injury, Oppression, and Fraud have birdlime fingers:
or whom have I oppressed, or of whose hands have I received any Bribes, to blind mine eyes therewith? The three First of these have piceatas manus: Injury, Oppression, and Fraud have birdlime fingers:
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now a Iudge should not be an Autolicus. The last, Bribery, hath manus oculatas, hands full of eyes: now a Iudge should not in this sense be like old Isaack dim of sight, but nimble of touch. The time does not permit me to enter into a full discourse of these particulars.
now a Judge should not be an Autolycus. The last, Bribery, hath manus oculatas, hands full of eyes: now a Judge should not in this sense be like old Isaac dim of sighed, but nimble of touch. The time does not permit me to enter into a full discourse of these particulars.
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First as he was a Man enlightned with the noble beams of reason, he would not be injurious. What if beasts and birds and fishes rob one another? NONLATINALPHABET,
First as he was a Man enlightened with the noble beams of reason, he would not be injurious. What if beasts and Birds and Fish rob one Another?,
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Royal, because dictated by that Magisterial rule of refined nature, right reason: And Royal, because inculcated by our King and Law-giver, Christ, Joh. 13. 34. And Royal because a Law given principally to Kings and Magistrates, who should scorn — quocunque modo rem —. To make the Commonwealth their private gain:
Royal, Because dictated by that Magisterial Rule of refined nature, right reason: And Royal, Because inculcated by our King and Lawgiver, christ, John 13. 34. And Royal Because a Law given principally to Kings and Magistrates, who should scorn — quocunque modo remembering —. To make the Commonwealth their private gain:
Samuel did not desire that he that came to plead at his bar, should bring NONLATINALPHABET, an ox upon his tongue, as was said of Demosthenes: that is the first:
Samuel did not desire that he that Come to plead At his bar, should bring, an ox upon his tongue, as was said of Demosthenes: that is the First:
And many such mad Prophets we have lived to see, who under the cloak of a sanctimonious life, and a pretence of gifts, have defrauded their poor Proselytes of their estates, wits, liberties, and lives. But know it brethren:
And many such mad prophets we have lived to see, who under the cloak of a sanctimonious life, and a pretence of Gifts, have defrauded their poor Proselytes of their estates, wits, Liberties, and lives. But know it brothers:
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The fat kine of Basan which dwell in the mountains of Samaria (says the Prophet Amos) oppress the poor and crush the needy, Amos 4. 1. These (says Clarius) are pingues proceres, & delicati principes, qui ad ar andum nihil valent,
The fat kine of Basan which dwell in the Mountains of Samaria (Says the Prophet Amos) oppress the poor and crush the needy, Amos 4. 1. These (Says Clarius) Are Pringles proceres, & delicati Princes, qui ad Are andum nihil valent,
sed tantum ad devorandum, the well-lined Magistrates, which like stall'd oxen are fitter to feed then to work. Grotius interprets the Kine of Basan (in the feminine gender) by the wives of Magistrates who too often give Law to their Husbands, and abuse their authority to support their own pride and haughtiness. If once Iezabel be Ahabs instructour, what poor Naboth can keep his vineyard? Samuel no doubt had a wife, else whence sprung Joel and Abia his two sons! But she is not once mentioned, in the holy Page, least she should seem to have a finger in the Government. Thus Melchizedek is called NONLATINALPHABET because his Genealogy is not recorded:
sed Tantum ad devorandum, the well-lined Magistrates, which like stalled oxen Are fitter to feed then to work. Grotius interprets the Kine of Basan (in the Faemin gender) by the wives of Magistrates who too often give Law to their Husbands, and abuse their Authority to support their own pride and haughtiness. If once Jezebel be Ahabs instructor, what poor Naboth can keep his vineyard? Samuel no doubt had a wife, Else whence sprung Joel and Abia his two Sons! But she is not once mentioned, in the holy Page, lest she should seem to have a finger in the Government. Thus Melchizedek is called Because his Genealogy is not recorded:
So should a Magistrate be NONLATINALPHABET, he should know no relations, no bosome favourite, which may grinde the faces of the poor first, that he may come after and eat them up like bread.
So should a Magistrate be, he should know no relations, no bosom favourite, which may grind the faces of the poor First, that he may come After and eat them up like bred.
We may sadly remember the time, when judgement sprung up as Hemlock (as the Prophet complains, Hos. 10. 4.) Sicut absynthium vel cicuta, herbs which are green and flourishing, but taste them,
We may sadly Remember the time, when judgement sprung up as Hemlock (as the Prophet complains, Hos. 10. 4.) Sicut Absinthe vel cicuta, herbs which Are green and flourishing, but taste them,
and the juice is bitter poyson. What greater flourishes of equity and impartial proceedings, then in those High Courts of Iustice. But those poor souls that tasted of them, found judicium amarae mortis (as the Original signifies) the bitterness of death was in them.
and the juice is bitter poison. What greater flourishes of equity and impartial proceedings, then in those High Courts of Justice But those poor Souls that tasted of them, found judicium amarae mortis (as the Original signifies) the bitterness of death was in them.
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NONLATINALPHABET Let us play the Sophisters with them, NONLATINALPHABET, there's fraud and oppression both united. Of both which the people acquit our Magistrate Samuel here:
Let us play the Sophisters with them,, there's fraud and oppression both united. Of both which the people acquit our Magistrate Samuel Here:
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Thou hast not (say they) defrauded us, nor oppressed us, 1 Sam. 12. 4. Lastly, as he was a Iudge, he shook his hands from holding of bribes, as Isaiah expresses it, Chap. 33. verse 15. The word signifies Volam the palm, the hollow of the hand, which others who sell courtesies hold out to receive their gratuities;
Thou hast not (say they) defrauded us, nor oppressed us, 1 Sam. 12. 4. Lastly, as he was a Judge, he shook his hands from holding of Bribes, as Isaiah Expresses it, Chap. 33. verse 15. The word signifies Volam the palm, the hollow of the hand, which Others who fell courtesies hold out to receive their Gratuities;
And Iudges had need shake off such a viper from their hands, which is of such a venemous nature, that let it but sting the fingers ends, it presently blinds the eyes. Even the eyes of the wise says Moses, and perverts the words of the righteous, Deut. 16. 19. NONLATINALPHABET, even wisdome it self stoops to advantage, says Pindarus. Oh brethren, how much doth self interest prevail in the world!
And Judges had need shake off such a viper from their hands, which is of such a venomous nature, that let it but sting the fingers ends, it presently blinds the eyes. Even the eyes of the wise Says Moses, and perverts the words of the righteous, Deuteronomy 16. 19., even Wisdom it self stoops to advantage, Says Pindarus. O brothers, how much does self Interest prevail in the world!
What a perswasive faculty there is in gifts! They do NONLATINALPHABET; says the Poet, reconcile heaven, and ingratiate us with all the powers upon earth.
What a persuasive faculty there is in Gifts! They do; Says the Poet, reconcile heaven, and ingratiate us with all the Powers upon earth.
But Samuel remembred that the people that he judged lived under a Theocracy: God was their King, he but a viceroy. He knew that one day he must come to be judged himself, by that God with whom there is no iniquity nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts:
But Samuel remembered that the people that he judged lived under a Theocracy: God was their King, he but a viceroy. He knew that one day he must come to be judged himself, by that God with whom there is no iniquity nor respect of Persons, nor taking of Gifts:
And however justice may be blinded here, the all-seeing eye of Providence is quick-sighted, and will at last bring to light the hidden works of darkness:
And however Justice may be blinded Here, the All-seeing eye of Providence is quick-sighted, and will At last bring to Light the hidden works of darkness:
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All preaching cannot convince so much my Lords, as your practise. I may spend the time in teaching facienda, what is to be done: 'Tis you must apply it faciendo, in doing what is taught. You see Samuel after his death still prophesies:
All preaching cannot convince so much my lords, as your practise. I may spend the time in teaching facienda, what is to be done: It's you must apply it faciendo, in doing what is taught. You see Samuel After his death still prophecies:
