IN this Chapter is set down how it came to pass, that Moses, who hitherto had born the burthen of six hundred thousand men himself alone, hearing, examining,
IN this Chapter is Set down how it Come to pass, that Moses, who hitherto had born the burden of six hundred thousand men himself alone, hearing, examining,
and deciding even their lesser causes, was perswaded, for his own ease, and the benefit of all Israel, to make choice of some worthy persons to be his helps in government, and to give commission and charge unto them to judge the people at all seasons.
and deciding even their lesser Causes, was persuaded, for his own ease, and the benefit of all Israel, to make choice of Some worthy Persons to be his helps in government, and to give commission and charge unto them to judge the people At all seasons.
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and to give his Son-in-law a visit in the wilderness, and observing the pains he took in judging and determining of controversies from morning till evening, like a prudent and experienced Prince,
and to give his Son-in-law a visit in the Wilderness, and observing the pains he took in judging and determining of controversies from morning till evening, like a prudent and experienced Prince,
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and adviseth him to select and ordain Judges and inferiour Magistrates, who would greatly lessen the trouble he underwent, by bearing each of them his share of it. Sage counsel this!
and adviseth him to select and ordain Judges and inferior Magistrates, who would greatly lessen the trouble he underwent, by bearing each of them his share of it. Sage counsel this!
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and God vouchsafing so to honour and befriend him as to speak with him mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches, one would think it had been altogether superfluous for this King in Jesurun to receive instructions from the Priest or Prince of Midian how to menage his Office, how to rule God's people.
and God vouchsafing so to honour and befriend him as to speak with him Mouth to Mouth, even apparently, and not in dark Speeches, one would think it had been altogether superfluous for this King in Jeshurun to receive instructions from the Priest or Prince of Midian how to manage his Office, how to Rule God's people.
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But thus it pleased God to exercise and encrease the humility and meekness of his servant by putting him to learn prudence and policy from one who was in many respects his inferiour.
But thus it pleased God to exercise and increase the humility and meekness of his servant by putting him to Learn prudence and policy from one who was in many respects his inferior.
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Thus the great Doctour of the Gentiles was by Christ's own appointment, who appeared unto him, sent into Damascus, that there Ananias might cure him as well of his spiritual as of his bodily blindness, that from him he might hear the first lessons of Christianity,
Thus the great Doctor of the Gentiles was by Christ's own appointment, who appeared unto him, sent into Damascus, that there Ananias might cure him as well of his spiritual as of his bodily blindness, that from him he might hear the First Lessons of Christianity,
And the Angel's business with Cornelius was, not to preach the Gospel to him, but to give him directions to find and send for Simon Peter, whose office it was to do it.
And the Angel's business with Cornelius was, not to preach the Gospel to him, but to give him directions to find and send for Simon Peter, whose office it was to do it.
he bore in his hand a rod far more potent then any sceptre, by which he darkned the air, dried the sea, broched the rocks, ruled the creature at his pleasure:
he boar in his hand a rod Far more potent then any sceptre, by which he darkened the air, dried the sea, broached the Rocks, ruled the creature At his pleasure:
Yet this mighty and worthy Personage patiently heareth himself taxed for seeming to be ignorant of that which almost every body knoweth by common experience, That overmuch pains will assuredly wear and wast the pains-taker;
Yet this mighty and worthy Personage patiently hears himself taxed for seeming to be ignorant of that which almost every body Knoweth by Common experience, That overmuch pains will assuredly wear and wast the pains-taker;
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and that both himself and the people under his charge and conduct would sorely rue it if he did not assume some able and well-qualified persons to be his assistants in that weighty affair.
and that both himself and the people under his charge and conduct would sorely rue it if he did not assume Some able and well-qualified Persons to be his assistants in that weighty affair.
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This he heareth quietly from one who was a stranger from the Commonwealth of Israel, and whom some hold to have been an idolater and ignorant of the true God:
This he hears quietly from one who was a stranger from the Commonwealth of Israel, and whom Some hold to have been an idolater and ignorant of the true God:
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Whatever Jethro was, Moses meekly gave him the hearing, and neither justified himself, nor blamed his reprover for seeming too curious and busie in aliena republica, and meddling with that which nothing concerned him;
Whatever Jethro was, Moses meekly gave him the hearing, and neither justified himself, nor blamed his reprover for seeming too curious and busy in Aliena Republic, and meddling with that which nothing concerned him;
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But, instead of that, he hearkned to the voice of his Father-in-law, and did all that he had said, as ye read ver. 24. and may see further in the end of this Chapter,
But, instead of that, he hearkened to the voice of his Father-in-law, and did all that he had said, as you read for. 24. and may see further in the end of this Chapter,
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In the words I have made choice to treat of at this time, are contained certain Characters or Notes which Jethro held requisite to be in those whom Moses should employ in Courts of Judicature,
In the words I have made choice to Treat of At this time, Are contained certain Characters or Notes which Jethro held requisite to be in those whom Moses should employ in Courts of Judicature,
Through this is the house builded, and furnished too, Prov. 24.3, 4. This instructeth the plowman to sow and order his corn, Isa. 28. And this teacheth the artificer how to handle his tools.
Through this is the house built, and furnished too, Curae 24.3, 4. This Instructeth the plowman to sow and order his corn, Isaiah 28. And this Teaches the Artificer how to handle his tools.
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The word KING, which in our language signifieth the supreme Magistrate, is derived, they say, from cyning, which in the Saxon tongue signifieth Cunning, Skill, Knowledge; Wherein Kings especially should abound.
The word KING, which in our language signifies the supreme Magistrate, is derived, they say, from cyning, which in the Saxon tongue signifies Cunning, Skill, Knowledge; Wherein Kings especially should abound.
This will be unto them an ornament better then rubies, and a defence better then strength or then weapons of war. It was therefore one of the wisest acts that we find recorded of the wisest of Kings, that being put to his choice what he would receive of the Giver of every good and perfect gift, he said, Give thy servant an understanding heart, to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad, 1 King. 3.9.
This will be unto them an ornament better then rubies, and a defence better then strength or then weapons of war. It was Therefore one of the Wisest acts that we find recorded of the Wisest of Kings, that being put to his choice what he would receive of the Giver of every good and perfect gift, he said, Give thy servant an understanding heart, to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad, 1 King. 3.9.
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But because, as Jethro telleth Moses, the administring of justice to a whole nation is a task too heavy for any one man to perform himself alone, ( Who is able to judge, saith Solomon there, this thy so great a people? ) therefore it is an especial point of Kingly prudence to substitute,
But Because, as Jethro Telleth Moses, the administering of Justice to a Whole Nation is a task too heavy for any one man to perform himself alone, (Who is able to judge, Says Solomon there, this thy so great a people?) Therefore it is an especial point of Kingly prudence to substitute,
And, blessed be God, our Moses, who hath been wonderfully hid (by the care of females too) and graciously preserved from bloud-thirsty Tyrant, who hath escaped (as Moses did) perils by water and perils by land,
And, blessed be God, our Moses, who hath been wonderfully hid (by the care of females too) and graciously preserved from bloodthirsty Tyrant, who hath escaped (as Moses did) perils by water and perils by land,
This our Moses, I say, hath shewn his Princely wisdom and care over his people in providing able men to judge them at all seasons; Men well versed in the Law of God, men well learned in the Laws of the Land, men of mature age and deep experience;
This our Moses, I say, hath shown his Princely Wisdom and care over his people in providing able men to judge them At all seasons; Men well versed in the Law of God, men well learned in the Laws of the Land, men of mature age and deep experience;
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who having been acquainted with trials of all sorts, know how to receive informations, examin witnesses, sift out the truth, put a quick end to suits without unnecessary demurrers and protractions;
who having been acquainted with trials of all sorts, know how to receive informations, examine Witnesses, sift out the truth, put a quick end to suits without unnecessary demurrers and protractions;
they should be all able men in this first sense, men of good skill and judgment in such matters as they take in hand, men of wit and dexterity to expedite and dispatch them.
they should be all able men in this First sense, men of good skill and judgement in such matters as they take in hand, men of wit and dexterity to expedite and dispatch them.
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To blame then are they who having empty heads, but ambitious or covetous hearts, say with Absalom, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me,
To blame then Are they who having empty Heads, but ambitious or covetous hearts, say with Absalom, O that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me,
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that gape after Honour, which is but a bubble, and catch at Riches, which are nothing, and consider not what a fearful Wo would hang over their heads if they had their wish,
that gape After Honour, which is but a bubble, and catch At Riches, which Are nothing, and Consider not what a fearful Woe would hang over their Heads if they had their wish,
But thus undoubtedly would these men mistake, if once set in the seat of judgment, being destitute of the main qualification of a Judge, the spirit of judgment and discerning.
But thus undoubtedly would these men mistake, if once Set in the seat of judgement, being destitute of the main qualification of a Judge, the Spirit of judgement and discerning.
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To do otherwise, to look for advancement and advantages without desert, is as absurd and preposterous as if a man should exspect to reap when he hath not sown, to receive wages without doing his work,
To do otherwise, to look for advancement and advantages without desert, is as absurd and preposterous as if a man should expect to reap when he hath not sown, to receive wages without doing his work,
and to see a shadow where there is neither light nor substance. So much of the first sort of Ability that is requisite in Magistrates; They must have able Heads. Next, they must have
and to see a shadow where there is neither Light nor substance. So much of the First sort of Ability that is requisite in Magistrates; They must have able Heads. Next, they must have
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yea are often dangerous and hurtful both to others and to them that have them, yet when they go together in a Magistrate, they serve to make him almost complete:
yea Are often dangerous and hurtful both to Others and to them that have them, yet when they go together in a Magistrate, they serve to make him almost complete:
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Let us therefore pray often to Him that sitttth upon the water-floud, that as our Land is full of Knowledge, as the waters cover the sea, so Judgment may run down in it as waters, and Righteousness like a mighty stream;
Let us Therefore pray often to Him that sitttth upon the waterflood, that as our Land is full of Knowledge, as the waters cover the sea, so Judgement may run down in it as waters, and Righteousness like a mighty stream;
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that as he hath given unto them the spirit of Counsel, so he would also give unto them the spirit of Might, that they may still be strong and of good courage, that they may not dread, nor be dismayed, but deal couragiously; that they may not respect the persons,
that as he hath given unto them the Spirit of Counsel, so he would also give unto them the Spirit of Might, that they may still be strong and of good courage, that they may not dread, nor be dismayed, but deal courageously; that they may not respect the Persons,
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or letters, or promises, nor fear the faces, or frowns, or threats of men, but with an undaunted courage do justice to all unpartially, maintaining the cause of the innocent, though never so poor,
or letters, or promises, nor Fear the faces, or frowns, or Treats of men, but with an undaunted courage do Justice to all unpartially, maintaining the cause of the innocent, though never so poor,
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By obeying the will and imitating the example of that Judge of all the earth, who sitteth in the throne judging right, they will deserve those high titles, that are given them Psal. 82.6. I have said, Ye are Gods, and all of you are Children of the most High.
By obeying the will and imitating the Exampl of that Judge of all the earth, who Sitteth in the throne judging right, they will deserve those high titles, that Are given them Psalm 82.6. I have said, You Are God's, and all of you Are Children of the most High.
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Their Tribunals will prove stays and props unto the King's Throne, which is established by righteousness. They will uphold the Commonwealth from confusion and ruine,
Their Tribunals will prove stays and props unto the King's Throne, which is established by righteousness. They will uphold the Commonwealth from confusion and ruin,
and dare not go on, as they ought, in the course of justice by reason of some lion they phansie to lie in their way; Those who had rather wrong a poor innocent,
and Dare not go on, as they ought, in the course of Justice by reason of Some Lion they fancy to lie in their Way; Those who had rather wrong a poor innocent,
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or, with Festus, to do the multitude a pleasure, can find in their hearts to leave a righteous man bound; or, with Pilate, to avoid Cesar's frown and the loss of their place, can dispense with their conscience for once,
or, with Festus, to do the multitude a pleasure, can find in their hearts to leave a righteous man bound; or, with Pilate, to avoid Cesar's frown and the loss of their place, can dispense with their conscience for once,
and by using unlawful means to save their own stake and to gain the favour of mortal men, they fall into the hands of the living God, who is a consuming fi e.
and by using unlawful means to save their own stake and to gain the favour of Mortal men, they fallen into the hands of the living God, who is a consuming Fi e.
It maketh a man chuse iniquity rather then affliction, prefer a whole skin before a sound conscience, trust God with his soul rather then men with his estate, as was lately said and practiced by too many.
It makes a man choose iniquity rather then affliction, prefer a Whole skin before a found conscience, trust God with his soul rather then men with his estate, as was lately said and practiced by too many.
In a word, he that is basely fearful and cowardly is so far from being a good Magistrate that he cannot be a good man till that aguish distemper be well driven out of him.
In a word, he that is basely fearful and cowardly is so Far from being a good Magistrate that he cannot be a good man till that aguish distemper be well driven out of him.
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and let us all in this sense become able men, men of courage and action, not slothful in business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord with all our might in the performance of those duties that either our general or our particular calling obligeth us unto, that so we may escape the curse that is threatned against those that do the work of the Lord negligently, and be commended and rewarded with good and faithful servants at our Master's coming.
and let us all in this sense become able men, men of courage and actium, not slothful in business, fervent in Spirit, serving the Lord with all our might in the performance of those duties that either our general or our particular calling obliges us unto, that so we may escape the curse that is threatened against those that do the work of the Lord negligently, and be commended and rewarded with good and faithful Servants At our Masters coming.
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Otherwise, how can they endure to sit day after day from morning till evening (as Moses did) in Courts of judicature, carefully and heedfully attending every transaction? Otherwise,
Otherwise, how can they endure to fit day After day from morning till evening (as Moses did) in Courts of judicature, carefully and heedfully attending every transaction? Otherwise,
how can they, when they are returned to their houses, take so great pains as they do in their Studies, that by encreasing their knowledge they may encrease their judgment,
how can they, when they Are returned to their houses, take so great pains as they do in their Studies, that by increasing their knowledge they may increase their judgement,
and by learning from the dead may be the better furnished to instruct the living? This last is not the least of their labours, much reading, as well as much riding, being a weariness to the flesh.
and by learning from the dead may be the better furnished to instruct the living? This last is not the least of their labours, much reading, as well as much riding, being a weariness to the Flesh.
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that not onely the Sheriff with his train, and the Justices and other Gentlemen, but also a good part of the body of the County should attend at the Assise, to the end they may honour the persons of the Judges, credit and countenance the proceedings in the Courts,
that not only the Sheriff with his train, and the Justices and other Gentlemen, but also a good part of the body of the County should attend At the Assize, to the end they may honour the Persons of the Judges, credit and countenance the proceedings in the Courts,
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and shall also be freer from the suspicion of corruption and dishonest gain, whereas those who are known to be in a poor and needy condition will still be supposed ready to embrace any offer,
and shall also be freer from the suspicion of corruption and dishonest gain, whereas those who Are known to be in a poor and needy condition will still be supposed ready to embrace any offer,
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That such is the judgment, or rather want of judgment, of the common people, that wisdom and real worth will come short of its due esteem amongst them,
That such is the judgement, or rather want of judgement, of the Common people, that Wisdom and real worth will come short of its due esteem among them,
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As we should not have the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, so neither ought we to have the Law of the Land, with respect of persons. There was not a jote more reverence and obedience due to the decrees of the Roman Senat when the Court shone with purple then there was when there sate there — pelliti rustica corda patres.
As we should not have the faith of our Lord jesus christ, so neither ought we to have the Law of the Land, with respect of Persons. There was not a Jote more Reverence and Obedience due to the decrees of the Roman Senate when the Court shone with purple then there was when there sat there — pelliti Rustica Corda patres.
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and the poor man's wisdom be despised, and his words not heard, it will be prudence therefore in the supreme Magistrate, when Governours are to be sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers,
and the poor Man's Wisdom be despised, and his words not herd, it will be prudence Therefore in the supreme Magistrate, when Governors Are to be sent by him for the punishment of evildoers,
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and to pitch upon such as, caeteris paribus, are the ablest men in this last sense, men of great and plentiful estates, were it for no other reason but this, that by thus indulging to that popular prejudice, which he cannot cure, he may keep Tribunals from the disrespect and contempt they would be liable unto if men of mean fortunes were set upon them.
and to pitch upon such as, caeteris paribus, Are the Ablest men in this last sense, men of great and plentiful estates, were it for no other reason but this, that by thus indulging to that popular prejudice, which he cannot cure, he may keep Tribunals from the disrespect and contempt they would be liable unto if men of mean fortune's were Set upon them.
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I might here take occasion to speak also of men of another robe, the Pastours of Christ's flock, the Ministers of the Gospel, who being Rulers too in their proper sphere, besides their inward abilities, ought also to be able men of estates,
I might Here take occasion to speak also of men of Another robe, the Pastors of Christ's flock, the Ministers of the Gospel, who being Rulers too in their proper sphere, beside their inward abilities, ought also to be able men of estates,
and that, amongst other reasons, upon the like account with Magistrates, that their ruling and their labouring in the word and doctrine, their pains and preaching, may be of more both esteem and efficacy.
and that, among other Reasons, upon the like account with Magistrates, that their ruling and their labouring in the word and Doctrine, their pains and preaching, may be of more both esteem and efficacy.
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By the Fear of God in this place (as we may gather from the companions which go along with it, Love of Truth, and Hatred of Covetousness ) we are to understand that genuine and kindly sort of Fear which is in the hearts of God's children,
By the fear of God in this place (as we may gather from the Sodales which go along with it, Love of Truth, and Hatred of Covetousness) we Are to understand that genuine and kindly sort of fear which is in the hearts of God's children,
There is also another sort of Fear, of a far different & baser allay, like unto that dread whereby an ill-conditioned servant is forced to do his master's will much against his own, NONLATINALPHABET.
There is also Another sort of fear, of a Far different & baser allay, like unto that dread whereby an ill-conditioned servant is forced to do his Masters will much against his own,.
This by Divines is called Servile or Slavish Fear, by the Apostle the Spirit of bondage; because it putteth a man into the posture of a bondslave, who hath his mind still tormented with the apprehension of his master's strictness and austerity,
This by Divines is called Servile or Slavish fear, by the Apostle the Spirit of bondage; Because it putteth a man into the posture of a bondslave, who hath his mind still tormented with the apprehension of his Masters strictness and austerity,
but ever and anon the belief of his Presence, Knowledge, Justice, Power shall imbitter their sinful pleasures, check them in their inordinate courses, and make them tremble, with Felix, at the thought of a judgment to come. For as true saving Faith is not in the power of man, but a supernatural gift of God, so neither is Incredulity wholly in man's power, the knowledge and belief of some points being as it were inbred by Nature,
but ever and anon the belief of his Presence, Knowledge, justice, Power shall embitter their sinful pleasures, check them in their inordinate courses, and make them tremble, with Felix, At the Thought of a judgement to come. For as true Saving Faith is not in the power of man, but a supernatural gift of God, so neither is Incredulity wholly in Man's power, the knowledge and belief of Some points being as it were inbred by Nature,
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and common unto all, especially of the Divine Essence and Attributes, That God is, and, That he is wise, and just, and powerful, and, That he will reward every man according to his works.
and Common unto all, especially of the Divine Essence and Attributes, That God is, and, That he is wise, and just, and powerful, and, That he will reward every man according to his works.
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hence those gripes of conscience after wilful sinning, and that fearful looking-for of judgment, a notable instance whereof we have in the first sinners Gen. 3. These terrours of the Lord, being kindled in the breasts of men by the light of Nature, may indeed be much encreased by the preaching of the Word making clearer and further discoveries unto them of their own sins and of the wrath of God;
hence those gripes of conscience After wilful sinning, and that fearful looking-for of judgement, a notable instance whereof we have in the First Sinners Gen. 3. These terrors of the Lord, being kindled in the breasts of men by the Light of Nature, may indeed be much increased by the preaching of the Word making clearer and further discoveries unto them of their own Sins and of the wrath of God;
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and to benumme their consciences, yet still there will be NONLATINALPHABET, a conscience accusing, an heart condemning, a worm gnawing, and a fire glowing: — tacitâ sudant praecordia culpâ, saith the Satyrist:
and to benumme their Consciences, yet still there will be, a conscience accusing, an heart condemning, a worm gnawing, and a fire glowing: — tacitâ Student praecordia culpâ, Says the Satirist:
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A kind of hell, this, upon earth, and the greatest of all torments, Nocte dié { que } suum gestare in pectore testem, to have the Conscience continually lashing us with the remembrance of sin and with the fear of vengeance.
A kind of hell, this, upon earth, and the greatest of all torments, Nocte dié { que } suum gestare in pectore Testimony, to have the Conscience continually lashing us with the remembrance of since and with the Fear of vengeance.
but the Scripture also biddeth us, if we do evil, then to fear, if we should do evil and not fear, we should make our sin exceeding sinful by falling into it presumptuously,
but the Scripture also bids us, if we do evil, then to Fear, if we should do evil and not Fear, we should make our since exceeding sinful by falling into it presumptuously,
and hinder the perpetrating of a world of wickedness. 3. Further yet, this servile Fear is an instrument not onely of God's Wisdom and Providence in ruling the affairs of the world,
and hinder the perpetrating of a world of wickedness. 3. Further yet, this servile fear is an Instrument not only of God's Wisdom and Providence in ruling the affairs of the world,
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God appeareth to our souls for the most part as he did to Elijah on mount Horeb, making the Wind, the Earthquake, and the Fire usher-in the still small Voice. Moses is our School-master to 〈 ◊ 〉 •nto Christ, and under the terrours of the Law we are trained up to serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.
God appears to our Souls for the most part as he did to Elijah on mount Horeb, making the Wind, the Earthquake, and the Fire usher-in the still small Voice. Moses is our Schoolmaster to 〈 ◊ 〉 •nto christ, and under the terrors of the Law we Are trained up to serve God acceptably with Reverence and godly Fear.
and then, to fear the Lord and his goodness, as the Prophet speaketh, and, as the Psalmist, to fear him because there is mercy and forgiveness with that is, (for such sense those places may have) lest we should forfeit and come short of his goodness and mercy.
and then, to Fear the Lord and his Goodness, as the Prophet speaks, and, as the Psalmist, to Fear him Because there is mercy and forgiveness with that is, (for such sense those places may have) lest we should forfeit and come short of his Goodness and mercy.
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But David and Solomon his son (who both give that high elogium to the Fear of the Lord ) are to be understood to speak of that eminent and excellent Fear which doth not contract the heart, but enlarge it,
But David and Solomon his son (who both give that high elogium to the fear of the Lord) Are to be understood to speak of that eminent and excellent fear which does not contract the heart, but enlarge it,
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but it is (as the Hebrew word NONLATINALPHABET also signifieth) the head, the chief and principal point, of wisdom, the summe and complement and perfection of it.
but it is (as the Hebrew word also signifies) the head, the chief and principal point, of Wisdom, the sum and compliment and perfection of it.
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Now this Fear maketh a man not onely to depart from evil, (which the other Fear may do) but to hate evil, and that not so much because it is deadly as because it is ugly, not so much because God will punish it as because he doth dislike it and hath forbidden it.
Now this fear makes a man not only to depart from evil, (which the other fear may do) but to hate evil, and that not so much Because it is deadly as Because it is ugly, not so much Because God will Punish it as Because he does dislike it and hath forbidden it.
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He who hath his heart indued with this grace will not dare to commit any sin, not to blaspheme God's name, not to profane his day, not to neglect his service,
He who hath his heart endued with this grace will not Dare to commit any since, not to Blaspheme God's name, not to profane his day, not to neglect his service,
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This withheld Nehemiah from oppressing the people, when Oppression was now grown customary, and he might have pleaded precedent and prescription for it.
This withheld Nehemiah from oppressing the people, when Oppression was now grown customary, and he might have pleaded precedent and prescription for it.
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This reason Abraham allegeth to Abimelech wherefore he was loth to own Sarah for his wife when he was come to Gerar, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place,
This reason Abraham allegeth to Abimelech Wherefore he was loath to own Sarah for his wife when he was come to Gerar, Because I Thought, Surely the Fear of God is not in this place,
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Concerning a great part thereof we may take-up the Psalmist's words, The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before their eyes.
Concerning a great part thereof we may take-up the Psalmist's words, The Transgression of the wicked Says within my heart, that there is no Fear of God before their eyes.
The outragious and unbridled sins of this age, Atheism and Libertinism, Schism and Heresie, Oaths and Blasphemies, Sacrilege and Profaneness, Sedition and Rebellion, Bloud-shed and Cruelty, Oppression and Injustice, Drunkenness and Gluttony, Pride and Uncleanness, Covetousness and Uncharitableness, these notorious and horrible sins do openly shew that there is little fear of God amongst us.
The outrageous and unbridled Sins of this age, Atheism and Libertinism, Schism and Heresy, Oaths and Blasphemies, Sacrilege and Profaneness, Sedition and Rebellion, Bloodshed and Cruelty, Oppression and Injustice, drunkenness and Gluttony, Pride and Uncleanness, Covetousness and Uncharitableness, these notorious and horrible Sins do openly show that there is little Fear of God among us.
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Those few who, making conscience of their ways, will not cast-in their lot among the rest, and runinto the same excess of riot, are made objects of wonder and subjects of obloquy:
Those few who, making conscience of their ways, will not cast-in their lot among the rest, and runinto the same excess of riot, Are made objects of wonder and subject's of obloquy:
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if they repent not, reform not, they shall ere long give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead, and feel that Power which they now do not fear.
if they Repent not, reform not, they shall ere long give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead, and feel that Power which they now do not Fear.
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and, seeing it is an heavenly and Divine grace, let us earnestly pray with David, that God would unite our hearts unto him that we may fear his Name; that we may stand in aw of him, and not sin against him;
and, seeing it is an heavenly and Divine grace, let us earnestly pray with David, that God would unite our hearts unto him that we may Fear his Name; that we may stand in aw of him, and not since against him;
and above all of his goodness unto us, we may exercise ourselves to have always a conscience void of offense toward him, and to approve not our actions alone,
and above all of his Goodness unto us, we may exercise ourselves to have always a conscience void of offence towards him, and to approve not our actions alone,
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Before I close-up this point (which shall close-up my discourse at this time) let me crave leave (though indeed my Text and my Calling give me leave) to tell Judges and Magistrates and all that are in authority, that they ought to be such as fear God.
Before I close-up this point (which shall close-up my discourse At this time) let me crave leave (though indeed my Text and my Calling give me leave) to tell Judges and Magistrates and all that Are in Authority, that they ought to be such as Fear God.
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This Qualification standeth, mee thinketh, in the Text like the Sun in the middle of the Planets, dispersing his beams all about, being the fountain of light and life;
This Qualification Stands, me Thinketh, in the Text like the Sun in the middle of the Planets, dispersing his beams all about, being the fountain of Light and life;
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That Magistrate who truly feareth God, will be also an able man both in head and heart, a man of truth, and an hater of covetousness. 1. The Fear of the Lord will be unto him a principle both of Wisdom and Courage.
That Magistrate who truly fears God, will be also an able man both in head and heart, a man of truth, and an hater of covetousness. 1. The fear of the Lord will be unto him a principle both of Wisdom and Courage.
For this noble Fear will banish, yea quite extinguish all base relpects and carnal fears, as fear of loss, or danger, or disgrace, or imprisonment, or death it self.
For this noble fear will banish, yea quite extinguish all base relpects and carnal fears, as Fear of loss, or danger, or disgrace, or imprisonment, or death it self.
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Fearing Him who can cast both body and soul into hell, he will not fear them who can but kill the body, no nor that neither, not so much as touch an hair of the head, without leave and power from above.
Fearing Him who can cast both body and soul into hell, he will not Fear them who can but kill the body, not nor that neither, not so much as touch an hair of the head, without leave and power from above.
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2. Again, that Magistrate who truly feareth God cannot chuse but be also a man of truth, and that in respect both of belief and of life, of opinion and of practice, of speculation and of judgment.
2. Again, that Magistrate who truly fears God cannot choose but be also a man of truth, and that in respect both of belief and of life, of opinion and of practice, of speculation and of judgement.
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He will abhor all false doctrine, heresie and schism, all fanatical and fond opinions, and make use of that power which God and his Prince have given him to discountenance and suppress them.
He will abhor all false Doctrine, heresy and Schism, all fanatical and found opinions, and make use of that power which God and his Prince have given him to discountenance and suppress them.
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and speak of this Qualification (as I shall also of the last) only as an inseparable companion of the former, That the Judge who feareth God will be sure to be a man of truth. Considering that he sitteth in the seat of God, that he doth the work of God, that he judgeeth not for man, but for God, who is with him in the judgment, that he beareth the name of God and is a petty God upon earth, he will not dare to walk contrary to God's command and example,
and speak of this Qualification (as I shall also of the last) only as an inseparable Companion of the former, That the Judge who fears God will be sure to be a man of truth. Considering that he Sitteth in the seat of God, that he does the work of God, that he judgeeth not for man, but for God, who is with him in the judgement, that he bears the name of God and is a Petty God upon earth, he will not Dare to walk contrary to God's command and Exampl,
but will follow God as a dear child, and as God is the God of truth, so will he be a man of truth: He will use all possible prudence and pains and patience in sifting and bolting out of the truth:
but will follow God as a dear child, and as God is the God of truth, so will he be a man of truth: He will use all possible prudence and pains and patience in sifting and bolting out of the truth:
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3. Lastly, from the Fear of God will assuredly flow an Hatred of Covetousness, since these two cannot possibly stand together, the Beginning of Wisdom & the Root of all evil.
3. Lastly, from the fear of God will assuredly flow an Hatred of Covetousness, since these two cannot possibly stand together, the Beginning of Wisdom & the Root of all evil.
That Judge, that Justice, hat Advocate, that Jurour, that Witness, that Infor•••, that person whatsoever he be, who is greedy of filthy lucre, hath no true fear of God before his eyes:
That Judge, that justice, hat Advocate, that Juror, that Witness, that Infor•••, that person whatsoever he be, who is greedy of filthy lucre, hath no true Fear of God before his eyes:
It transformeth them, and maketh them quite contrary to what they should be, so that of Patrones of the oppressed themselves become the sorest Oppressours, of Shepherds they become NONLATINALPHABET, wolves ravening the prey, shedding bloud, destroying souls, getting dishonest gain:
It Transformeth them, and makes them quite contrary to what they should be, so that of Patroness of the oppressed themselves become the Sorest Oppressors, of Shepherd's they become, wolves ravening the prey, shedding blood, destroying Souls, getting dishonest gain:
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It blindeth the eyes of the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous. An instance whereof we have in the young Judges of Beer-sheba, 1 Sam. 8.3. who turning aside after lucre, and taking bribes, perverted judgment, contrary to the good example their aged father Samuel had given them.
It blinds the eyes of the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous. an instance whereof we have in the young Judges of Beer-sheba, 1 Sam. 8.3. who turning aside After lucre, and taking Bribes, perverted judgement, contrary to the good Exampl their aged father Samuel had given them.
This Grace (as hath already been noted) moved that good Governour Nehemiah to chuse rather to part with his allowance and customary provision then to seem a griping oppressour of a necessitous people.
This Grace (as hath already been noted) moved that good Governor Nehemiah to choose rather to part with his allowance and customary provision then to seem a gripping oppressor of a necessitous people.
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This King Jehoshaphat, in that excellent Charge he giveth to his Judges, recommendeth as a sovereign NONLATINALPHABET and Preservative against Bribery, Partiality, and all Injustice;
This King Jehoshaphat, in that excellent Charge he gives to his Judges, recommendeth as a sovereign and Preservative against Bribery, Partiality, and all Injustice;
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But if this Fear be wanting, we may come to the place of judgment, and wickedness will be there; and to the place of righteousness, and iniquity will be there: we may look for judgment, but behold oppression;
But if this fear be wanting, we may come to the place of judgement, and wickedness will be there; and to the place of righteousness, and iniquity will be there: we may look for judgement, but behold oppression;
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Surely then if Christians prove guilty of the non-performance hereof, and be like the Judge in the Gospel, which feared not God, neither regarded man, their sin will be sorely aggravated and their condemnation exceedingly increased by their enjoyment of clearer light and greater means to have done better.
Surely then if Christians prove guilty of the non-performance hereof, and be like the Judge in the Gospel, which feared not God, neither regarded man, their since will be sorely aggravated and their condemnation exceedingly increased by their enjoyment of clearer Light and greater means to have done better.
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And that to this end ye will carry still in your breasts a serious apprehension of God's Presence, his Knowledge, his Justice, his Power, and his Goodness. 1. For the first;
And that to this end you will carry still in your breasts a serious apprehension of God's Presence, his Knowledge, his justice, his Power, and his goodness. 1. For the First;
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For we say of every place, whether sacred or profane, whether publick or private, as Jacob did of Bethel, Surely the Lord is in this place, though we were not aware.
For we say of every place, whither sacred or profane, whither public or private, as Jacob did of Bethel, Surely the Lord is in this place, though we were not aware.
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The Psalmist telleth us that, which way soever we bend our course, we cannot go from God's Spirit, nor flee from his presence. But though he be present everywhere,
The Psalmist Telleth us that, which Way soever we bend our course, we cannot go from God's Spirit, nor flee from his presence. But though he be present everywhere,
Plato saith it was a custom amongst the antients to build their Judges Court close by the Temple of the Gods, that the neighbourhood of that sacred place might strike reverence into the Magistrate,
Plato Says it was a custom among the ancients to built their Judges Court close by the Temple of the God's, that the neighbourhood of that sacred place might strike Reverence into the Magistrate,
They thought so great matters as the Lives and Livelihoods of Men might not be decided unless the Gods themselves were of the Quorum; and therefore they reserved places for them.
They Thought so great matters as the Lives and Livelihoods of Men might not be decided unless the God's themselves were of the Quorum; and Therefore they reserved places for them.
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Man, whose eye can pierce no further then the outside, may easily be deceived and cousened by the fair shews that crafty companions can cloke themselves and disguise their falshood withall:
Man, whose eye can pierce no further then the outside, may Easily be deceived and cozened by the fair shows that crafty Sodales can cloak themselves and disguise their falsehood withal:
What high and horrid presumption then is it for Christians, who profess a belief of God's Omniscience, to go about by malicious and fraudulent practices to deprive their innocent brethren of life,
What high and horrid presumption then is it for Christians, who profess a belief of God's Omniscience, to go about by malicious and fraudulent practices to deprive their innocent brothers of life,
It would nip those cursed buds, and not suffer them to ripen; It would crush the cockatrice-egs, that they never should be hatched into serpents. But alas!
It would nip those cursed buds, and not suffer them to ripen; It would crush the cockatrice-egs, that they never should be hatched into Serpents. But alas!
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though thou thinkest he doth not, from the height of heaven, and through the dark cloud. His eyes, saith the son of Sirach, are ten thousand times brighter then the Sun, beholding all the ways of men,
though thou Thinkest he does not, from the height of heaven, and through the dark cloud. His eyes, Says the son of Sirach, Are ten thousand times Brighter then the Sun, beholding all the ways of men,
that being true of him which the Delphick Devil said falsly of himself, NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET. He counteth the Sands on the shore, and the Drops of the deep;
that being true of him which the Delphic devil said falsely of himself,. He counteth the Sands on the shore, and the Drops of the deep;
He taketh exact notice not onely of that which cometh from thee, but of that also which is contrived within thee, of all the plots and projects that thou art forging in thy brain or breast.
He Takes exact notice not only of that which comes from thee, but of that also which is contrived within thee, of all the plots and projects that thou art forging in thy brain or breast.
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They give their mouths to evil, and their tongues frame deceit; They sit and speak against their brother, and slander their own mothers son: These things they do;
They give their mouths to evil, and their tongues frame deceit; They fit and speak against their brother, and slander their own mother's son: These things they do;
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They see not Knights of the post, false Witnesses and forsworn Jury-men, served as Ananias and Sapphira were, struck dead with the lie in their mouths;
They see not Knights of the post, false Witnesses and forsworn Jurymen, served as Ananias and Sapphira were, struck dead with the lie in their mouths;
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They see not unconscionable Lawyers struck dumb at the bar for misemploying that excellent gift of Eloquence in gilding-over causes manifestly rotten, — non hos quaesitum mun us in usus;
They see not unconscionable Lawyers struck dumb At the bar for misemploying that excellent gift of Eloquence in gilding-over Causes manifestly rotten, — non hos quaesitum must us in usus;
that he is the Judge of all the earth, and will do right; that he will by no means clear the guilty, but though at present he endure with much long-sussering the vessels of wrath, he will in due time make himself known by exsecuting judgment: Though he now keep silence, yet presumptuous sinners shall one day find,
that he is the Judge of all the earth, and will do right; that he will by no means clear the guilty, but though At present he endure with much long-sussering the vessels of wrath, he will in due time make himself known by exsecuting judgement: Though he now keep silence, yet presumptuous Sinners shall one day find,
Then impenitent wretches shall feel the patience they abused turned into fury, and the blow they feared not fall the heavier by how much it was the longer in fetching.
Then impenitent wretches shall feel the patience they abused turned into fury, and the blow they feared not fallen the Heavier by how much it was the longer in fetching.
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4. But still perhaps some there are who love to flatter and feed themselves with vain hopes of scaping well enough at that dreadful day of doom, great men especially, such as here upon earth have had both the face and fortune to overbear right by might, to baffle Magistrates, to elude the Laws of the Land, to break all bands asunder, to cast away all cords from them, and to pass through every obstacle with as much ease and sport as Wasps and Hornets brush through the nets of Spiders.
4. But still perhaps Some there Are who love to flatter and feed themselves with vain hope's of escaping well enough At that dreadful day of doom, great men especially, such as Here upon earth have had both the face and fortune to overbear right by might, to baffle Magistrates, to elude the Laws of the Land, to break all bans asunder, to cast away all cords from them, and to pass through every obstacle with as much ease and sport as Wasps and Hornets brush through the nets of Spiders.
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But if there be any of those NONLATINALPHABET, of that brood of Titans, yet above ground, let them know that He who sitteth in the heavens will laugh them to scorn, the Lord will have them in derision;
But if there be any of those, of that brood of Titans, yet above ground, let them know that He who Sitteth in the heavens will laugh them to scorn, the Lord will have them in derision;
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But though they be never so many, never so mighty, unless in this their day they know the things which belong unto their peace, He will in that day of his break them with a rod of iron, and dash them in pieces like a potters vessel.
But though they be never so many, never so mighty, unless in this their day they know the things which belong unto their peace, He will in that day of his break them with a rod of iron, and dash them in Pieces like a potters vessel.
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By one word of his mouth all the wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the people that forget God! Thy present wealth shall not be able to purchase thy pardon,
By one word of his Mouth all the wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the people that forget God! Thy present wealth shall not be able to purchase thy pardon,
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for, Potentes potenter; Mighty sinners shall be mightily tormented, Wisd. 6. a Chapter worthy to be seriously perused by all great men, that they may become good as well as great.
for, Potentes potenter; Mighty Sinners shall be mightily tormented, Wisdom 6. a Chapter worthy to be seriously perused by all great men, that they may become good as well as great.
Learn this lesson, That God's Presence cannot be avoided, his Knowledge cannot be deluded, his Justice cannot be corrupted, his Power cannot be resisted;
Learn this Lesson, That God's Presence cannot be avoided, his Knowledge cannot be deluded, his justice cannot be corrupted, his Power cannot be resisted;
But they should not do so, since they are very profitable, and may (with the concent and concurrence of God's grace) like the strokes of David's harp, serve to allay and charm the evil spirit that is in us,
But they should not do so, since they Are very profitable, and may (with the concent and concurrence of God's grace) like the Strokes of David's harp, serve to allay and charm the evil Spirit that is in us,
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5. In the last place, let all Magistrates, for the ingendring and increasing the Fear of God in their hearts, often remember and consider the Goodness of God unto them and his Favours bestowed upon them;
5. In the last place, let all Magistrates, for the engendering and increasing the fear of God in their hearts, often Remember and Consider the goodness of God unto them and his Favours bestowed upon them;
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made them Oracles of justice, Living Laws, Pillars and Props of the Common-wealth, Eyes to the blind, Feet to the lame, Fathers to the Poor, a Refuge to the oppressed,
made them Oracles of Justice, Living Laws, Pillars and Props of the Commonwealth, Eyes to the blind, Feet to the lame, Father's to the Poor, a Refuge to the oppressed,
Now let every Magistrate seriously consider this, and in stead of being proud of God's gifts, as if he had not received them, he will bethink and bespeak himself with the Psalmist, What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits towards me? and finding himself to be the Child of God in so many respects, by Creation, by Adoption, by Office and Authority,
Now let every Magistrate seriously Consider this, and in stead of being proud of God's Gifts, as if he had not received them, he will bethink and bespeak himself with the Psalmist, What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits towards me? and finding himself to be the Child of God in so many respects, by Creation, by Adoption, by Office and authority,
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as a Man, as a Christian, as a Magistrate, he will hold himself bound as it were by a threefold cord to serve his heavenly Father with filial Fear and Reverence.
as a Man, as a Christian, as a Magistrate, he will hold himself bound as it were by a threefold cord to serve his heavenly Father with filial fear and reverence.
Neither indeed will it be necessary that I should, if what hath been spoken concerning the Fear of God be believed and practiced as it ought, seeing those other Qualifications,
Neither indeed will it be necessary that I should, if what hath been spoken Concerning the fear of God be believed and practiced as it ought, seeing those other Qualifications,
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