Timē kai timōria, A beautifull swan with two black feet, or, Magistrates deity attended with mortality & misery affirmed & confirmed before the learned and religious Judge Hales, at the assize holden at Maidstone, July 7, 1657, for the county of Kent / by Henry Symons ...
TO spend or spin out time with the needless thred of curious enquiry, Whether this be a Psalm of Asaph, or for Asaph; or whether it were composed in the reign of Jehosaphat, or of David after the death of Saul, would be as vain,
TO spend or spin out time with the needless thread of curious enquiry, Whither this be a Psalm of Asaph, or for Asaph; or whither it were composed in the Reign of Jehoshaphat, or of David After the death of Saul, would be as vain,
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because there is ever one in the midst of them, that writes down with a pen of a diamond, all their acts, decrees, orders, judgements. Secondly, The Hortatory oration.
Because there is ever one in the midst of them, that writes down with a pen of a diamond, all their acts, decrees, order, Judgments. Secondly, The Hortatory oration.
Concio ad Magistratum. Wherein are three things: 1. A severe increpation of corruptions in their judging. 2. A serious perswasion to righteous judging. 3. A sad demonstration,
Concio ad Magistratum. Wherein Are three things: 1. A severe increpation of corruptions in their judging. 2. A serious persuasion to righteous judging. 3. A sad demonstration,
1. A severe increpation of their corruptions in judging, aggravated by their duration, and obduration in this sinne, vers. 2. How long will ye judge unjustly: Quousque tandem Catilina.
1. A severe increpation of their corruptions in judging, aggravated by their duration, and obduration in this sin, vers. 2. How long will you judge unjustly: How long tandem Catilina.
3. A sad demonstration, or relation of the miserable effects of injustice usher'd in with a new complaint by way of admiration, v. 5. They know not, neither will they understand, they walk on in darkness;
3. A sad demonstration, or Relation of the miserable effects of injustice ushered in with a new complaint by Way of admiration, v. 5. They know not, neither will they understand, they walk on in darkness;
yet they are wofully blinde, they know not, they are wilfully blinde, they will not understand, they are wretchedly blinde, they go on in perverting justice.
yet they Are woefully blind, they know not, they Are wilfully blind, they will not understand, they Are wretchedly blind, they go on in perverting Justice.
Poetica concessio. Geneb: Though all lawes and orders be violated, Estates disturbed, Parliament priviledges destroyed, Subjects liberties infringed, all things brought to confusion,
Poetica concessio. Geneb: Though all laws and order be violated, Estates disturbed, Parliament privileges destroyed, Subject's Liberties infringed, all things brought to confusion,
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or rather their lusts, shall commit crimen laesae Majestatis. This insolency is abased in the 6 and 7. v. I have said you are Gods, &c. Its true, the power you have is from God,
or rather their Lustiest, shall commit crimen laesae Majestatis. This insolency is abased in the 6 and 7. v. I have said you Are God's, etc. Its true, the power you have is from God,
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My text is that part of the Psalme which answers that secret objection that lyes and lurks in the breasts and bosomes of Rulers, viz. their pattent from heaven for their places,
My text is that part of the Psalm which answers that secret objection that lies and lurks in the breasts and bosoms of Rulers, viz. their patent from heaven for their places,
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Wherein observe three parts. 1. A deputation to their places. 2. A computation for their times. 3. An imputation of their crimes. 1. Shews their dignity. 2. Shews their death. 3. Shews their damnation. 1. A deputation to their places, I have said you are Gods. 2. A computation of their time; they are not eternall;
Wherein observe three parts. 1. A deputation to their places. 2. A computation for their times. 3. an imputation of their crimes. 1. Shows their dignity. 2. Shows their death. 3. Shows their damnation. 1. A deputation to their places, I have said you Are God's 2. A computation of their time; they Are not Eternal;
though they are Gods, they shall live no longer then men, they must dye as men, both for time and manner. 3. The imputation of their crimes which they have committed,
though they Are God's, they shall live no longer then men, they must die as men, both for time and manner. 3. The imputation of their crimes which they have committed,
Doct. 1. Magistrates and persons in high places of au•••rity, are gods on earth. I have said, one whose hath said is more authentick then Pythagoras his ipse dixit.
Doct. 1. Magistrates and Persons in high places of au•••rity, Are God's on earth. I have said, one whose hath said is more authentic then Pythagoras his ipse dixit.
In the prosecution of which point, I shall follow that golden rule of Aristotle, NONLATINALPHABET. 1. I will shew you Negatively, what gods they are not. 2. Affirmatively; what gods they are.
In the prosecution of which point, I shall follow that golden Rule of Aristotle,. 1. I will show you Negatively, what God's they Are not. 2. Affirmatively; what God's they Are.
Why hast thou stolne away my gods, said Laban to Jacob about his idols, Gen. 31. 30. 32. Pretty gods that could not keep themselves from the theeves.
Why hast thou stolen away my God's, said Laban to Jacob about his Idols, Gen. 31. 30. 32. Pretty God's that could not keep themselves from the thieves.
such as have a blessed and divine nature, attended with those glorious properties, of eternity, immensity, ubiquity, omnisciency, &c. for so only is God himselfe.
such as have a blessed and divine nature, attended with those glorious properties, of eternity, immensity, ubiquity, omnisciency, etc. for so only is God himself.
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adopted they are to place and power, though not alwayes to grace and holiness. 2. Analogicé; so Theod: by way of analogy, tanquam in hoc deum imitantes;
adopted they Are to place and power, though not always to grace and holiness. 2. Analogicé; so Theod: by Way of analogy, tanquam in hoc God imitantes;
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it was an honour to Josephs son, that Jacob put his name on him, Gen. 48. 16. much more for Magistrates that God puts his name on them, his Elohim, not his Jehovah.
it was an honour to Josephs son, that Jacob put his name on him, Gen. 48. 16. much more for Magistrates that God puts his name on them, his Elohim, not his Jehovah.
4. Repraesentativè; so Aug: they resemble and represent the image of God, Gerunt imaginem dei: the very Heathen could see so much divine glory in the face of a Magistrate, that he stiled him, NONLATINALPHABET, the living image of the ever-living God:
4. Repraesentativè; so Aug: they resemble and represent the image of God, Gerunt imaginem dei: the very Heathen could see so much divine glory in the face of a Magistrate, that he styled him,, the living image of the everliving God:
5. Authoritativè; they are ordained, appointed, authorized to be Gods. If any sue Magistrates with a Quo warranto, or upbraid them with a Quis vas fecit judices, they have good authority to shew, they have a Pattent under Christs broad Seale for it.
5. Authoritativè; they Are ordained, appointed, authorized to be God's If any sue Magistrates with a Quo Warranto, or upbraid them with a Quis vas fecit Judges, they have good Authority to show, they have a Patent under Christ broad Seal for it.
by me Princes rule and Nobles, and all the Judges of the earth, i. e. God the Father hath made over unto me all the powers and governments in the world;
by me Princes Rule and Nobles, and all the Judges of the earth, i. e. God the Father hath made over unto me all the Powers and governments in the world;
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Psal. 75. 6. For God is Judge, he putteth down (one government and governour) and setteth up another. This truth the Apostle fully cleares and confirmes, Rom. 13. 1, 2. Let every soul be subject to the higher powers;
Psalm 75. 6. For God is Judge, he putteth down (one government and governor) and sets up Another. This truth the Apostle Fully clears and confirms, Rom. 13. 1, 2. Let every soul be Subject to the higher Powers;
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6. Ministerialiter; they doe supplere vices dei, they are his vice-royes and vice-gerents. 2 Chron. 19. 6. Jehosaphat tels his Judges, that they judged not for men but for the Lord:
6. Ministerialiter; they do supplere vices dei, they Are his viceroys and vicegerents. 2 Chronicles 19. 6. Jehoshaphat tells his Judges, that they judged not for men but for the Lord:
this we finde in the Elders, Num. 11. 17. And likewise in David after Samuel had anointed him with the horne of oyle, 1 Sam. 16. 13, 14. But above all in Solomon, 1 Kings 3. 12. Behold I have done according to thy word:
this we find in the Elders, Num. 11. 17. And likewise in David After Samuel had anointed him with the horn of oil, 1 Sam. 16. 13, 14. But above all in Solomon, 1 Kings 3. 12. Behold I have done according to thy word:
witnesse that unparrellel'd decision of the true mother, 1 Kings 13. 16, to the 28. in which verses you may see how all Israel upon the judgemen• feared the King,
witness that unparrelleled decision of the true mother, 1 Kings 13. 16, to the 28. in which Verses you may see how all Israel upon the judgemen• feared the King,
Every Magistrate, as well as every man, when he hath acted his part on the Stage of this world, shall have his exit. The Preacher tels us that death is the end of all men, Eccles. 7. 2. and Job tels us that Kings, Counsellors and Princes, that had gold,
Every Magistrate, as well as every man, when he hath acted his part on the Stage of this world, shall have his exit. The Preacher tells us that death is the end of all men, Eccles. 7. 2. and Job tells us that Kings, Counsellors and Princes, that had gold,
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and a righteous one to, saies, he knew God would bring him to death, and to the house appointed for all living, Job 30. 23. Very true is that of the Poet, Scilicet omne sacrum, mors importuna profanat, Omnibus obscuras injicit illa manus.
and a righteous one to, Says, he knew God would bring him to death, and to the house appointed for all living, Job 30. 23. Very true is that of the Poet, Scilicet omne sacrum, mors importuna profanat, Omnibus obscuras injicit illa manus.
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Doct. 3. That those Gods of earth that have not faithfully discharged their trust, done their duties, shall be cast down among the devils in hell to be tormented.
Doct. 3. That those God's of earth that have not faithfully discharged their trust, done their duties, shall be cast down among the Devils in hell to be tormented.
& sanguine pauci Descendunt reges, & sicca morte tyranni. Some singular judgement not usual or common to ordinary men. Musc. 3. But the stream of Interpreters (as Aug. Hier. Theod. Basil. Chrysost. Genebrard.
& sanguine Pauci Descendunt reges, & sicca morte tyranni. some singular judgement not usual or Common to ordinary men. Music 3. But the stream of Interpreters (as Aug. Hier. Theod. Basil. Chrysostom Genebrard.
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who being Gods in heaven, abusing their places by their pride, were cast down from the top of heaven, to the bottom of hell: 2 Pet. 2. 4. He spared not the Angels that sinned, but threw them down to hell:
who being God's in heaven, abusing their places by their pride, were cast down from the top of heaven, to the bottom of hell: 2 Pet. 2. 4. He spared not the Angels that sinned, but threw them down to hell:
NONLATINALPHABET, a word borrowed from the Heathen, to set forth the greatnesse and grievousnesse of their torments, Ad paenas tartareas damnavit, Mede.
, a word borrowed from the Heathen, to Set forth the greatness and grievousness of their torments, Ad Penalty tartareas Damnavit, Mede.
Wicked Magistrates shall get nothing by their greatnesse, but greater punishments. NONLATINALPHABET, Greatnesse of place abused, will produce greatnesse of punishment.
Wicked Magistrates shall get nothing by their greatness, but greater punishments., Greatness of place abused, will produce greatness of punishment.
though not participatione divinae essentiae, yet similitudine divinae potentiae, and therefore alwaies to presse them to render obedience and subjection to them,
though not participation Divinae essentiae, yet Similitude Divinae potentiae, and Therefore always to press them to render Obedience and subjection to them,
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See how those (that were godly to) insinuated and crept into the hearts of Rulers, Dan. 6. 21. O King live for ever, my God hath sent his Angel, &c. And before thee, O King, have I done no hurt;
See how those (that were godly to) insinuated and crept into the hearts of Rulers, Dan. 6. 21. Oh King live for ever, my God hath sent his Angel, etc. And before thee, Oh King, have I done no hurt;
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Luther pleading before the Emperour, beg'd pardon for his rudenesse, as not being acquainted with the tender and delicate ears of Princes and Rulers, by which he obtained much favour.
Luther pleading before the Emperor, begged pardon for his rudeness, as not being acquainted with the tender and delicate ears of Princes and Rulers, by which he obtained much favour.
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Poor Alexander suffered much this way, who having in his drink slain his friend Clytus, and being troubled in his conscience for it, that he could neither eat nor drink three daies together;
Poor Alexander suffered much this Way, who having in his drink slave his friend Clytus, and being troubled in his conscience for it, that he could neither eat nor drink three days together;
Anaxarchus the Philosopher to comfort him, spake flatteringly, The Ancients placed Justice by Jupiter, to intimate that whatever Jupiter did, must needs be just;
Anaxarchus the Philosopher to Comfort him, spoke flatteringly, The Ancients placed justice by Jupiter, to intimate that whatever Jupiter did, must needs be just;
It cost Ahab his life, and perhaps his soul, the false and flattering Prophets advice to go up to Ramoth Gilead, with the promise of prosperity and victory, 1 Kings 22. 6. How much more commendable was Elijah, who told Ahab the truth,
It cost Ahab his life, and perhaps his soul, the false and flattering prophets Advice to go up to Ramoth Gilead, with the promise of Prosperity and victory, 1 Kings 22. 6. How much more commendable was Elijah, who told Ahab the truth,
when he had killed Naboth, and took possession of his vineyard, 1 Kings 21. 19. In the place where dogs ▪ licked the blood of Naboth, shall dogs lick thy blood, even thine:
when he had killed Naboth, and took possession of his vineyard, 1 Kings 21. 19. In the place where Dogs ▪ licked the blood of Naboth, shall Dogs lick thy blood, even thine:
Or Ambrose, who tartly reproved Theodosius for his sins, and took away his vain excuse of Davids example, with a Quem sequutus es errantem sequere paenitentem.
Or Ambrose, who tartly reproved Theodosius for his Sins, and took away his vain excuse of Davids Exampl, with a Whom sequutus es errantem Sequere paenitentem.
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NONLATINALPHABET. Tenendum est illud principium Magistratûs officium esse a Deo, Calv. in 1 Tim. cap. 2. 10. Joh. 34. 35. Is it not written in your law, I said ye are Gods? If he called them Gods, to whom the word of the Lord came, (Cui venit speciale dominandi mandatum) An expresse Commission from heaven for some men to Rule on earth,
. Tenendum est illud principium Magistratûs officium esse a God, Calvin in 1 Tim. cap. 2. 10. John 34. 35. Is it not written in your law, I said you Are God's? If he called them God's, to whom the word of the Lord Come, (Cui venit special dominandi mandatum) an express Commission from heaven for Some men to Rule on earth,
And grossely erroneous is the opinion of the Papists, who according to Aquinas, affirm Dominium esse jure humano: It is a strange riddle how the Pope should be Jure Divino, and the Emperour who made him so, should be but Jure humano.
And grossly erroneous is the opinion of the Papists, who according to Aquinas, affirm Dominium esse jure Human: It is a strange riddle how the Pope should be Jure Divino, and the Emperor who made him so, should be but Jure Human.
To walk, yea to warre Antipodes against Government, or Governours, is as bad as witchcraft, and deserves as much to be punished by the Judges. I. It is a gyants sinne;
To walk, yea to war Antipodes against Government, or Governors, is as bad as witchcraft, and deserves as much to be punished by the Judges. I. It is a Giants sin;
And Sheba, who sounded a trumpet to stirre up the people to rebell against David, is called a man of Belial, 2 Sam. 20. 1. III. It is a sinne God hath severely punished, even in this life;
And Sheba, who sounded a trumpet to stir up the people to rebel against David, is called a man of Belial, 2 Sam. 20. 1. III. It is a sin God hath severely punished, even in this life;
IV. It is a sinne for which God will certainly damn men, (if they do not repent) Rom. 13. 2. And they that resist, shall receive to themselves damnation:
IV. It is a sin for which God will Certainly damn men, (if they do not Repent) Rom. 13. 2. And they that resist, shall receive to themselves damnation:
it is an apple of spiritual Sodom, (which like Sodom apples, toucht with the mouth, fill it with cinders and ashes.) I speak the more, that we may never have any more Sheba's to blow the trumpet of rebellion amongst us;
it is an apple of spiritual Sodom, (which like Sodom Apples, touched with the Mouth, fill it with cinders and Ashes.) I speak the more, that we may never have any more Sheba's to blow the trumpet of rebellion among us;
3. It informs the people, that seeing Magistrates are but dying, perishing men, how vain they are who build all their hope and happinesse in being in their favour:
3. It informs the people, that seeing Magistrates Are but dying, perishing men, how vain they Are who built all their hope and happiness in being in their favour:
4. Information, Let it acquaint Magistrates who are their best friends, even those that presse and perswade them to do their duties of Gods, that they may avoid the damnation of devils.
4. Information, Let it acquaint Magistrates who Are their best Friends, even those that press and persuade them to do their duties of God's, that they may avoid the damnation of Devils.
I know such Ministers are lookt upon with a squint eye, and are forbid to preach at Bethel, Amos 7. 13. they are called the troublers of Israel, 1 King. 18. 17. are put into prisons, 2 Chron. 16. 10. yea often are beheaded, Mark 6. 27. yet they are their chiefest friends.
I know such Ministers Are looked upon with a squint eye, and Are forbid to preach At Bethel, Amos 7. 13. they Are called the troublers of Israel, 1 King. 18. 17. Are put into prisons, 2 Chronicles 16. 10. yea often Are beheaded, Mark 6. 27. yet they Are their chiefest Friends.
Those that kept their friends awake in the time of the sweating sicknesse, were the truest friends (though they thought them not so) for they kept them from death.
Those that kept their Friends awake in the time of the sweating sickness, were the Truest Friends (though they Thought them not so) for they kept them from death.
And reproving Ambrose, was solus dignus Episcopi nomine, as Theodosius ingenuously acknowledged. 2. Ʋse, Of Exhortation. 1. To Magistrates. 2. To people.
And reproving Ambrose, was solus Dignus Bishops nomine, as Theodosius ingenuously acknowledged. 2. Ʋse, Of Exhortation. 1. To Magistrates. 2. To people.
Oh therefore let the graces of God that have been in other gods, as meeknesse in Moses, uprightnesse in Samuel, holinesse in David, wisdom in Solomon, patience in Job, courage in Nehemiah, meet in your lives,
O Therefore let the graces of God that have been in other God's, as meekness in Moses, uprightness in Samuel, holiness in David, Wisdom in Solomon, patience in Job, courage in Nehemiah, meet in your lives,
that the ancient salutation may come into fashion again, And to the Church that is in thy house, Philem. 2. Good Joshua, in such a time of liberty and licentiousnesse as this is, keeps himself and family to the pure service of God, Josh. 24. 15. I and my house will serve the Lord.
that the ancient salutation may come into fashion again, And to the Church that is in thy house, Philemon 2. Good joshua, in such a time of liberty and licentiousness as this is, keeps himself and family to the pure service of God, Josh. 24. 15. I and my house will serve the Lord.
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that the teller of lies shall not tarry in his sight, Psal. 101. 6, 7. Nicephorus reports of Andronicus the elder, that he was Master of such a family,
that the teller of lies shall not tarry in his sighed, Psalm 101. 6, 7. Nicephorus reports of Andronicus the elder, that he was Master of such a family,
as was the very shop of vertue, discipline, and all godly exercises, and therefore was called NONLATINALPHABET, the Sun of the earth to enlighten others:
as was the very shop of virtue, discipline, and all godly exercises, and Therefore was called, the Sun of the earth to enlighten Others:
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Lev. 19. 15. Thou shalt not favour the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty. A Judge should be as the Sun, which shines on the beggar as well as the noble;
Lev. 19. 15. Thou shalt not favour the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty. A Judge should be as the Sun, which shines on the beggar as well as the noble;
4. God judgeth deliberately, advisedly, making strict scrutiny and diligent search whether the accusation be so, Gen. 18. 20, 21. And the Lord said, because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great,
4. God Judgeth deliberately, advisedly, making strict scrutiny and diligent search whither the accusation be so, Gen. 18. 20, 21. And the Lord said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great,
for God cannot descend, neither need he search to know, for all things are naked and open before him, Heb. 4. 13. NONLATINALPHABET, dissected, unboweld, anatomized.
for God cannot descend, neither need he search to know, for all things Are naked and open before him, Hebrew 4. 13., dissected, unboweld, anatomized.
the cause that was dark, difficult and dubious, he would examine witnesses, and weigh circumstances, that he would find (veritatem in profundo) the truth in the bottom.
the cause that was dark, difficult and dubious, he would examine Witnesses, and weigh Circumstances, that he would find (veritatem in profundo) the truth in the bottom.
It was a great stain to David that he gave away Mephibosheths living upon the false information of Ziba, 2 Sam. 16. 2. 3, 4. And it's horrible injustice (if true) what I have heard of the Turks, that they will put a man to death,
It was a great stain to David that he gave away Mephibosheth's living upon the false information of Ziba, 2 Sam. 16. 2. 3, 4. And it's horrible injustice (if true) what I have herd of the Turks, that they will put a man to death,
You have God challenging as a valiant champion, Isa. 27. 4. Who would set the briars and thorns in battel against me? I would go thorow them, I would burn them together.
You have God challenging as a valiant champion, Isaiah 27. 4. Who would Set the briers and thorns in battle against me? I would go thorough them, I would burn them together.
And this is the reason the Holy Ghost gives, why the whore of Babilon shall be so irresistably and irrecoverably consumed, Because strong is the Lord God who judgeth her, Rev. 18. 8. So ought Judges to be very valiant and couragious.
And this is the reason the Holy Ghost gives, why the whore of Babylon shall be so irresistible and irrecoverably consumed, Because strong is the Lord God who Judgeth her, Rev. 18. 8. So ought Judges to be very valiant and courageous.
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Solomons throne (which is called Gods throne) was supported with Lions, to shew, that in execution of judgement, Magistrates should have the hearts of Lions, of all beasts the most magnanimous.
Solomons throne (which is called God's throne) was supported with Lions, to show, that in execution of judgement, Magistrates should have the hearts of Lions, of all beasts the most magnanimous.
The Athenian Judges sate in Mars street, to shew they had Martiall hearts, and did not bear the sword in vain, Rom. 13. 4. Timidi nunquam statuêre trophaea, cowardly and timorous Judges, will never set up monuments of their victories over sin and prophaness.
The Athenian Judges sat in Mars street, to show they had Martial hearts, and did not bear the sword in vain, Rom. 13. 4. Timidi Never statuêre trophaea, cowardly and timorous Judges, will never Set up monuments of their victories over since and profaneness.
It is very sad, when we may say of our Judges, as the Heathen did of Judges in his time, they were very good, Si audeant, quae sentiunt, if they durst but do what they ought to do.
It is very sad, when we may say of our Judges, as the Heathen did of Judges in his time, they were very good, Si audeant, Quae sentiunt, if they durst but do what they ought to do.
Thirdly, Defend as Gods, the things of God. 1. The Book of God. 2. The Son of God. 3. The Day of God. 4. The Ordinances of God. 5. The Ministers of God. 6. The People of God.
Thirdly, Defend as God's, the things of God. 1. The Book of God. 2. The Son of God. 3. The Day of God. 4. The Ordinances of God. 5. The Ministers of God. 6. The People of God.
or use the scoffing phrase of Bonners Chaplain, his pretty little Gods-book. Silence those expressions of the black Gospel, the inky Divinity, &c. Oh do you own and honour it as a great expression of Gods love to you,
or use the scoffing phrase of Bonners Chaplain, his pretty little Gods-book. Silence those expressions of the black Gospel, the inky Divinity, etc. O do you own and honour it as a great expression of God's love to you,
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Much such a story doth Speed in his Chronicles relate of that Queen of famous memory Q. Elizabeth, upon the presenting of a Bible to her by the City of London.
Much such a story does Speed in his Chronicles relate of that Queen of famous memory Q. Elizabeth, upon the presenting of a bible to her by the city of London.
II. The Son of God, of whom we may better say, then they of Titus, Delitiae generis humani, The Saviour of the world, the desire of Nations, the Head of the Church, the Beloved of the beleevers soul;
II The Son of God, of whom we may better say, then they of Titus, Delitiae Generis Humani, The Saviour of the world, the desire of nations, the Head of the Church, the beloved of the believers soul;
let none scoff him with a crucified God, but make all to kisse the Son, Psal. 2. 12. If you neglect this, shall not the Heathen Judges rise up against you in judgement? I mean the Athenian, who put Socrates to death,
let none scoff him with a Crucified God, but make all to kiss the Son, Psalm 2. 12. If you neglect this, shall not the Heathen Judges rise up against you in judgement? I mean the Athenian, who put Socrates to death,
How many irreverent, yea irreligious speeches are belched out against the only wise God, Jesus Christ, 1 Tim. 1. 17. and yet our Magistrates have no hearts to hate, no hands to punish, it were well if they had no houses to entertain such blasphemers:
How many irreverent, yea irreligious Speeches Are belched out against the only wise God, jesus christ, 1 Tim. 1. 17. and yet our Magistrates have no hearts to hate, no hands to Punish, it were well if they had no houses to entertain such blasphemers:
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All that I shall say is, consider what a dreadfull curse is denounced against such men and Magistrates, 1 Cor. 16. 22. If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha. III.
All that I shall say is, Consider what a dreadful curse is denounced against such men and Magistrates, 1 Cor. 16. 22. If any man love not the Lord jesus christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha. III.
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The Day of God, which is Gods holy day, Isa. 58. 13. the Christians market day for their souls, Isa. 55. 1. Christs Coronation day, Rev. 1. 10. the Beleevers Sabbath,
The Day of God, which is God's holy day, Isaiah 58. 13. the Christians market day for their Souls, Isaiah 55. 1. Christ Coronation day, Rev. 1. 10. the Believers Sabbath,
that pious Ministers, and godly people may have as just cause to speak with shame and sorrow (what Alstedius did of the Germans Sabbath) it was dies daemoniacus, non Dominicus, the day of the devil, according to peoples observation of it,
that pious Ministers, and godly people may have as just cause to speak with shame and sorrow (what Alstedius did of the Germanes Sabbath) it was dies Demoniac, non Dominicus, the day of the Devil, according to peoples observation of it,
4. He set his own servants as spies to see how the law was observed, v. 19. 5. He commanded the Levites to do their duties for the sanctifying of the Sabbath.
4. He Set his own Servants as spies to see how the law was observed, v. 19. 5. He commanded the Levites to do their duties for the sanctifying of the Sabbath.
IV. The Ordinances of God, those canales gratiae, those golden pipes which lye at the spring-head of grace, the Lord Jesus Christ, who by them conveighs much of himself into the soul, Joh. 1. 16. Suffer no uncircumcised Philistines to poyson those wels of salvation, Isa. 12. 3. Let no Elephants puddle those springs,
IV. The Ordinances of God, those Channels Gratiae, those golden pipes which lie At the springhead of grace, the Lord jesus christ, who by them conveys much of himself into the soul, John 1. 16. Suffer no uncircumcised philistines to poison those wells of salvation, Isaiah 12. 3. Let no Elephants puddle those springs,
then your hearts breath after the living God, in the enjoyment of Ordinances, Psal. 42. 1, 2. V. The Ministers of God, those legati a latere, legeir Embassadors, that lye to keep peace between heaven and earth, 2 Cor. 5. 20. those dispensers of mysteries, 1 Cor. 4. 1. the Mercuries from heaven that bring you glad tydings, Rom. 10. 15. Christs Paranymphs and spokesmen to woe and win souls to him, Joh. 3. 19. In a word, the very saviours of your souls instrumentally, 1 Tim. 4. 16. do you save them, succour them, support them, supply them, do for them, whatever lies in your place and power;
then your hearts breath After the living God, in the enjoyment of Ordinances, Psalm 42. 1, 2. V. The Ministers of God, those Legati a later, legeir ambassadors, that lie to keep peace between heaven and earth, 2 Cor. 5. 20. those dispensers of Mysteres, 1 Cor. 4. 1. the Mercuries from heaven that bring you glad tidings, Rom. 10. 15. Christ Paranymphs and spokesmen to woe and win Souls to him, John 3. 19. In a word, the very Saviors of your Souls instrumentally, 1 Tim. 4. 16. doe you save them, succour them, support them, supply them, do for them, whatever lies in your place and power;
Those Columbae and Columnae of the world, of whom the world is not worthy, Heb. 11. 38. The saviours of Nations, Job 22. 30. the apples of Gods eyes, Zech. 2. 8. the Commanders of God, Isa. 45. 11. the glory upon which shall be a defence, Isa. 4. 5. Take them to your care, custody, compassion:
Those Columbae and Columnae of the world, of whom the world is not worthy, Hebrew 11. 38. The Saviors of nations, Job 22. 30. the Apples of God's eyes, Zechariah 2. 8. the Commanders of God, Isaiah 45. 11. the glory upon which shall be a defence, Isaiah 4. 5. Take them to your care, custody, compassion:
You are called the shields of the earth, Psal. 47. 9. that you may shelter and safeguard Gods Hephzibahs: You are nursing fathers and mothers, Isa. 49. 23. that you should dance Gods darlings in your arms,
You Are called the shields of the earth, Psalm 47. 9. that you may shelter and safeguard God's Hephzibahs: You Are nursing Father's and mother's, Isaiah 49. 23. that you should dance God's darlings in your arms,
he hath lifted you up (as nature did Saul) higher by the head and shoulders then the rest of your brethren, hath put you into his seat, placed his Name on you, called you Gods, commanded all your brethrens sheaves to bow before you,
he hath lifted you up (as nature did Saul) higher by the head and shoulders then the rest of your brothers, hath put you into his seat, placed his Name on you, called you God's, commanded all your Brothers' sheaves to bow before you,
If the Magistrates of England would make Religion their businesse, and not a design, how easily might they suppresse sin and prophanesse, advance the power of godlinesse, exalt Christ and his Ordinances to their place, power and purity, encourage and increase those that are sincere and godly, take off the disguises and vizards of hypocrites:
If the Magistrates of England would make Religion their business, and not a Design, how Easily might they suppress since and profaneness, advance the power of godliness, exalt christ and his Ordinances to their place, power and purity, encourage and increase those that Are sincere and godly, take off the disguises and vizards of Hypocrites:
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I dare boldly say, there is nothing needfull, honourable, creditable, comfortable for the bodies, souls, estates, names, liberties, consciences of the people,
I Dare boldly say, there is nothing needful, honourable, creditable, comfortable for the bodies, Souls, estates, names, Liberties, Consciences of the people,
for suppressing all manner of loosenesse and lewdnesse, and encouraging purity and holinesse against scoffers and scorners? They might make such Laws as should make the proudest and prophanest in the Land to stoop to their Scepters;
for suppressing all manner of looseness and Lewdness, and encouraging purity and holiness against scoffers and Scorner's? They might make such Laws as should make the proudest and profanest in the Land to stoop to their Sceptres;
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and why might not Christian Magistrates be much more? What made the Israelites be so highly esteemed by the Canaanites, for a wise and understanding people? but the keeping of those righteous Laws and Statutes:
and why might not Christian Magistrates be much more? What made the Israelites be so highly esteemed by the Canaanites, for a wise and understanding people? but the keeping of those righteous Laws and Statutes:
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yea perforcing them to observe them, Deut. 4. 2. By President: There is a very great magneticall power and vertue in the examples of godly Magistrates;
yea perforcing them to observe them, Deuteronomy 4. 2. By President: There is a very great magnetical power and virtue in the Examples of godly Magistrates;
Those who strike with the fist of violence, Isa. 58. 4. he will strike them with the sword of Justice, Rom. 13. 4. We account it a glory for Magistrates to be attended with a great train here on earth,
Those who strike with the fist of violence, Isaiah 58. 4. he will strike them with the sword of justice, Rom. 13. 4. We account it a glory for Magistrates to be attended with a great train Here on earth,
When David was exalted to the throne after the death of Saul, the eyes of all Israel were upon him, expecting he would perform those promises he had made before to them, Psal. 75. 2. When I shall receive the Congregation, I will judge uprightly.
When David was exalted to the throne After the death of Saul, the eyes of all Israel were upon him, expecting he would perform those promises he had made before to them, Psalm 75. 2. When I shall receive the Congregation, I will judge uprightly.
The eyes of all England are now upon our Magistrates, expecting the performance of those promises that were made to them, That judgement should run down as waters,
The eyes of all England Are now upon our Magistrates, expecting the performance of those promises that were made to them, That judgement should run down as waters,
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Mot. 4. The great comfort this will afford you in your dying hour, that you have Lived, Judged, Defended as Gods. It will not be long before the lock of your Deity (like Sampsons) shall be cut off by deaths sizers,
Mot. 4. The great Comfort this will afford you in your dying hour, that you have Lived, Judged, Defended as God's It will not be long before the lock of your Deity (like Sampsons) shall be Cut off by death's sizers,
to condemn on earth, and to be condemned to hell, yea to a worse place there then any of those malefactors whom you have condemned for theft or murder, would it not be extreamly miserable? Potentes, potenter torquebuntur. If Magistrates would often meditate on those two places of Scripture, the one of which shews the place of this punishment, the other the persons with whom they are to be punished, Isa. 30. 33. Matth. 25. 41. Go ye cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels;
to condemn on earth, and to be condemned to hell, yea to a Worse place there then any of those malefactors whom you have condemned for theft or murder, would it not be extremely miserable? Potentes, potenter torquebuntur. If Magistrates would often meditate on those two places of Scripture, the one of which shows the place of this punishment, the other the Persons with whom they Are to be punished, Isaiah 30. 33. Matthew 25. 41. Go you cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for the Devil and his Angels;
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The Indians do beleeve when they die, they shall be turned into devils; wicked Magistrates may beleeve when they die, they shall be turned unto devils.
The Indians do believe when they die, they shall be turned into Devils; wicked Magistrates may believe when they die, they shall be turned unto Devils.
To submit our selves to this present power, Rom. 13. 1, 2, 3, 4. there is a bundle of arguments to presse and perswade us to it, 1 Pet. 2. 13. Submit your selves to every ordinance of man for the Lords sake,
To submit our selves to this present power, Rom. 13. 1, 2, 3, 4. there is a bundle of Arguments to press and persuade us to it, 1 Pet. 2. 13. Submit your selves to every Ordinance of man for the lords sake,
Remotâ justitia, quid sunt regna nisi magna latrocinia? Remove government, and Nations will quickly become dens of beasts for prey, slaughter-houses of blood, Judg. 17. 6. When there was no King in Israel, every one did that which was right in his own eyes.
Remotâ justitia, quid sunt regna nisi Magna Thefts? Remove government, and nations will quickly become dens of beasts for prey, slaughterhouses of blood, Judges 17. 6. When there was no King in Israel, every one did that which was right in his own eyes.
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Mieahs house full of Idols, Levites turn'd a begging, houses plundred, Laish treacherously fallen on, the Levites Concubine abused, &c. 2. For present Governours:
Mieahs house full of Idols, Levites turned a begging, houses plundered, Laish treacherously fallen on, the Levites Concubine abused, etc. 2. For present Governors:
we sit every one under his Vine and Figtree, and none maketh us afraid, Micah 4. 4. yea we hear the joyfull sound, Psal. 89. 15. we enjoy our Ordinances and opportunities for our souls advantage.
we fit every one under his Vine and Fig tree, and none makes us afraid, micah 4. 4. yea we hear the joyful found, Psalm 89. 15. we enjoy our Ordinances and opportunities for our Souls advantage.
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I would willingly present something to you, which if it should displease, I professe it is like natures production of monsters, which the Philosophers tell us is praeter intentionem ipsius.
I would willingly present something to you, which if it should displease, I profess it is like nature's production of monsters, which the Philosophers tell us is praeter intentionem Himself.
You are not ignorant in what age of the world we live in, the old age, which is full of distempers and diseases, the very dregs of sins seat and center themselves in it;
You Are not ignorant in what age of the world we live in, the old age, which is full of distempers and diseases, the very dregs of Sins seat and centre themselves in it;
the deluge of sin hath drowned the whole Nation (except the Arks of some few Noahs.) Sin is grown impudent, a whores forehead, Jer. 3. 3. Sin hath faced and affrighted the Ministers, that few of them dare oppose it.
the deluge of since hath drowned the Whole nation (except the Arks of Some few Noahs.) since is grown impudent, a whores forehead, Jer. 3. 3. since hath faced and affrighted the Ministers, that few of them Dare oppose it.
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3. A third sort, for fear of the losse of their living, which they see two or three sons of Belial joyning their forces together, are able to rout any Minister,
3. A third sort, for Fear of the loss of their living, which they see two or three Sons of Belial joining their forces together, Are able to rout any Minister,
and do no more any such wickednesse, Deut. 13. 11. I have heard it spoken by a Reverend Judge (now with God) to the perpetuall praise of Judge Popham, and Judge Hitcham; in whose daies the highwaies of England were like the waies from Peloponnesus to Athens, so full of theeves that none could escape robbing, perhaps not killing in his travels:
and do no more any such wickedness, Deuteronomy 13. 11. I have herd it spoken by a Reverend Judge (now with God) to the perpetual praise of Judge Popham, and Judge Hitcham; in whose days the highways of England were like the ways from Peloponnesus to Athens, so full of thieves that none could escape robbing, perhaps not killing in his travels:
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Yet they by their industry, zeal, severity, so cleered the Counties where they rode Circuits, that (according to what one of them promised) a man might ride over Sarisbury Plain, with a purse in his hand.
Yet they by their industry, zeal, severity, so cleared the Counties where they road Circuits, that (according to what one of them promised) a man might ride over Salisbury Plain, with a purse in his hand.
oh let such severe carriage, and zealous courage shew themselves against them and all other malefactors, that the beams of a Deity may shine forth to the confusion of prophanesse and ungodlinesse, that when you pronounce sentence, all may say in a true sense, what they said in a false of Herod, It is the voice of God,
o let such severe carriage, and zealous courage show themselves against them and all other malefactors, that the beams of a Deity may shine forth to the confusion of profaneness and ungodliness, that when you pronounce sentence, all may say in a true sense, what they said in a false of Herod, It is the voice of God,
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make a difference between them that swear, and them that fear an oath, Eccles 9. 2. You know that two sons of Belial can and will swear a righteous Naboth, not only out of his livelihood,
make a difference between them that swear, and them that Fear an oath, Eccles 9. 2. You know that two Sons of Belial can and will swear a righteous Naboth, not only out of his livelihood,
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but also out of his life, except you interpose, 1 King. 21. 13. 3. That those witnesses who shall swear point blank one to another, (as white is to black) that the witnesse who is found to swear fasly, have the reward of perjury.
but also out of his life, except you interpose, 1 King. 21. 13. 3. That those Witnesses who shall swear point blank one to Another, (as white is to black) that the witness who is found to swear fasly, have the reward of perjury.
It is now in England (as it was once in Rome) that persons are to be had and hired on both sides, by which innocency is wronged, justice abused, Judges pusled:
It is now in England (as it was once in Room) that Persons Are to be had and hired on both sides, by which innocency is wronged, Justice abused, Judges puzzled:
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Secondly, To you my much honoured friends the Justices of peace, who are our dii titulares; I may invert Tertullus speech to Felix (in particular) to you (in generall) By your care we enjoy great quietnesse,
Secondly, To you my much honoured Friends the Justices of peace, who Are our Gods titulares; I may invert Tertullus speech to Felix (in particular) to you (in general) By your care we enjoy great quietness,
and made compleat souldiers for hels service, viz. Alchouses, and suffer not the putting down one of them, to be like the cutting off the head of Hydra, in whose room seven more came,
and made complete Soldiers for hels service, viz. Alehouses, and suffer not the putting down one of them, to be like the cutting off the head of Hydra, in whose room seven more Come,
3. Never permit prophane and ignorant persons to be chosen officers: It is never likely that one drunkard or swearer will punish or complain of another.
3. Never permit profane and ignorant Persons to be chosen Officers: It is never likely that one drunkard or swearer will Punish or complain of Another.
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Thirdly, To you Gentlemen of the Grand Inquest, who are dii informantes; I beseech you do something this time by way of petition, that may make for Gods glory,
Thirdly, To you Gentlemen of the Grand Inquest, who Are Gods informantes; I beseech you do something this time by Way of petition, that may make for God's glory,
It shall therefore be my earnest request unto you and for you, That the Lord would grant you the Spirit of Wisdom and of Knowledge, whereby you may improve your selves in your places, Instruments of Gods honour, his Peoples interest,
It shall Therefore be my earnest request unto you and for you, That the Lord would grant you the Spirit of Wisdom and of Knowledge, whereby you may improve your selves in your places, Instruments of God's honour, his Peoples Interest,
