A sermon preached before His Excellency, the Ld. Lieutenant and the two Houses of Parliament in Christ's-Church, Dublin when they first met there together on Sunday, October 16, 1692 / by John, Lord Archbishop of Tuam.
THE Book of Judges contains Memorials of the State and People of the Jews, from the Death of Joshua to the Time that Eli Judged Israel; with whose Government the first Book of Samuel begins, and carries on their History.
THE Book of Judges contains Memorials of the State and People of the jews, from the Death of joshua to the Time that Eli Judged Israel; with whose Government the First Book of Samuel begins, and carries on their History.
Nevertheless, upon their Repentance, God still rais'd them up Judges, and delivered them all the days of the Judge: But as soon as he died, they again corrupted themselves, more than their Fathers,
Nevertheless, upon their Repentance, God still raised them up Judges, and Delivered them all the days of the Judge: But as soon as he died, they again corrupted themselves, more than their Father's,
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When we have viewed and considered these Particulars, I shall in a few Practical Inferences bring them home to our own Doors, and there leave their Application. I.
When we have viewed and considered these Particulars, I shall in a few Practical Inferences bring them home to our own Doors, and there leave their Application. I.
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By the word King in this Text, we are not, I conceive, to understand that Form of Government only which we call a Monarchy, but Civil Government in general;
By the word King in this Text, we Are not, I conceive, to understand that From of Government only which we call a Monarchy, but Civil Government in general;
if the Text did intend that Form precisely and exclusively of all others, it would, I confess, be the strongest Argument of the Excellency and Usefulness thereof,
if the Text did intend that From precisely and exclusively of all Others, it would, I confess, be the Strongest Argument of the Excellency and Usefulness thereof,
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As if we shou'd say, There were other Governours, the standing Council of the Great Sanhedrim, and other Inferiour Judicatories; but these could not check the insolencies of Men,
As if we should say, There were other Governors, the standing Council of the Great Sanhedrim, and other Inferior Judges; but these could not check the insolences of Men,
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these could not hinder, or durst not punish the Riots and Unlawful Assemblies of the Wicked and Unruly Sons of Belial. There was no King, and therefore every Man did as he pleas'd,
these could not hinder, or durst not Punish the Riots and Unlawful Assemblies of the Wicked and Unruly Sons of Belial. There was no King, and Therefore every Man did as he pleased,
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and the Finger of their Discipline is found sometimes to be heavier than the Loins of Monarchy; the Generosity and Clemency of Kings (at least of some Kings) Dispensing in some matters with a rigid conformity to their Laws;
and the Finger of their Discipline is found sometime to be Heavier than the Loins of Monarchy; the Generosity and Clemency of Kings (At least of Some Kings) Dispensing in Some matters with a rigid conformity to their Laws;
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So that, No King, shall signifie no Government in Israel. But then, this kind of Government being here put to signifie any other, we may reasonably conclude, Either
So that, No King, shall signify no Government in Israel. But then, this kind of Government being Here put to signify any other, we may reasonably conclude, Either
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1. That this, viz. A Monarchy, is the best of all the several kinds, the most apt and sufficient for its ends, Parcere Subjectis, & Debellare Superbos, for the Terror of Evil Doers,
1. That this, viz. A Monarchy, is the best of all the several Kinds, the most apt and sufficient for its ends, Parcere Subjectis, & Debellare Superbos, for the Terror of Evil Doers,
And therefore we may have leave to think, that such a Paternal Government in a Gentle & well-temper'd Monarchy, is most like the divine Theocracy over that Nation,
And Therefore we may have leave to think, that such a Paternal Government in a Gentle & well-tempered Monarchy, is most like the divine Theocracy over that nation,
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every want was supply'd by the special Providence of the All-Wise and Almighty Monarch: For when the Lord rais'd them up Judges, the Lord was with the Judge,
every want was supplied by the special Providence of the Alwise and Almighty Monarch: For when the Lord raised them up Judges, the Lord was with the Judge,
not that such a form was simply, and in it self, unlawful, but because they were given to Change, and grew weary both of the worship which he had prescribed for them,
not that such a from was simply, and in it self, unlawful, but Because they were given to Change, and grew weary both of the worship which he had prescribed for them,
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and the Government by which he had deliver'd them at first out of Aegypt, and carried them into Canaan, and there frequently rescu'd them from such as oppressed and held them in Subjection.
and the Government by which he had Delivered them At First out of Egypt, and carried them into Canaan, and there frequently rescued them from such as oppressed and held them in Subjection.
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and this appears in the reason he gives of his displeasure, to Samuel, 1 Sam. VIII. 7. For in so doing they have not rejected thee but me, that I should not Reign over them.
and this appears in the reason he gives of his displeasure, to Samuel, 1 Sam. VIII. 7. For in so doing they have not rejected thee but me, that I should not Reign over them.
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and in the following Chapters of this Book, are most probably conceiv'd to happen soon after the death of Joshua, and the Elders that were Contemporary with him;
and in the following Chapters of this Book, Are most probably conceived to happen soon After the death of joshua, and the Elders that were Contemporary with him;
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But it does not much concern us to know when those days were, if there were at any time such days, in which there was No King in Israel: And that there were such, appears by the frequent mention of this Phrase, in several parts of this Book;
But it does not much concern us to know when those days were, if there were At any time such days, in which there was No King in Israel: And that there were such, appears by the frequent mention of this Phrase, in several parts of this Book;
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and who indeed could expect other? Who, that considers how difficult it is, even with Bit and Bridle, to restrain the hard mouth of the multitude? It will try the Patience, the Wisdom, the Courage of the most able and experienc'd Rulers,
and who indeed could expect other? Who, that considers how difficult it is, even with Bit and Bridle, to restrain the hard Mouth of the multitude? It will try the Patience, the Wisdom, the Courage of the most able and experienced Rulers,
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But when there is none to guide the Chariot, to Address the Motion, to check and arrest the Furies that draw it, into what precipices will they not run? God help those that sit in the One,
But when there is none to guide the Chariot, to Address the Motion, to check and arrest the Furies that draw it, into what precipices will they not run? God help those that fit in the One,
Whether this Expression does more fully describe the Sinful or the Miserable estate of a People, is a question; but that it does both; I think is none.
Whither this Expression does more Fully describe the Sinful or the Miserable estate of a People, is a question; but that it does both; I think is none.
And therefore we are Commanded, Numb. XV. 39. to seek his Statutes, and not to go after our own Hearts, and our own Eyes; and throughout this Book, these Phrases are set in Opposition to each other.
And Therefore we Are Commanded, Numb. XV. 39. to seek his Statutes, and not to go After our own Hearts, and our own Eyes; and throughout this Book, these Phrases Are Set in Opposition to each other.
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And I think there is no Expression that gives us a more full and compleat Character of a Person or a People wholly abandoned to a Vicious, Profligate and Sensual Life.
And I think there is no Expression that gives us a more full and complete Character of a Person or a People wholly abandoned to a Vicious, Profligate and Sensual Life.
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And surely there is not a more miserable Condition in the World, than to live in such a State of Anarchy. The most cruel Tyranny is more Tolerable, by how much it is better to be a Slave to one,
And surely there is not a more miserable Condition in the World, than to live in such a State of Anarchy. The most cruel Tyranny is more Tolerable, by how much it is better to be a Slave to one,
And yet, with how Pleasing a Speculation does this Common wealth of Libertinism entertain many Imaginations? They have nothing but Golden Dreams, they already wallow in Wealth, they swim in Pleasure,
And yet, with how Pleasing a Speculation does this Common wealth of Libertinism entertain many Imaginations? They have nothing but Golden Dreams, they already wallow in Wealth, they swim in Pleasure,
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and their Ephod and Teraphim, making his Son a Priest, who was not of the Tribe of Levi. For the Congregation is holy, said Korah, and every man has the Spirit.
and their Ephod and Teraphim, making his Son a Priest, who was not of the Tribe of Levi. For the Congregation is holy, said Korah, and every man has the Spirit.
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Tempted by necessity, as may be conceiv'd by the Salary this Chaplain was contented with, viz. Ten Shekels of Silver per Annum, a Suit of Cloaths and his Dyet.
Tempted by necessity, as may be conceived by the Salary this Chaplain was contented with, viz. Ten Shekels of Silver per Annum, a Suit of Clothes and his Diet.
Such is the carnality of some minds, That nothing is more delightful to them, than, as the Scripture Phrases it, to Run a Whoring after their own Inventions.
Such is the carnality of Some minds, That nothing is more delightful to them, than, as the Scripture Phrases it, to Run a Whoring After their own Inventions.
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And the same Reason is assign'd in the conclusion of the History, as sure there was no King, but every man did that which was right in his own Eyes. Judg. XXI. 25.
And the same Reason is assigned in the conclusion of the History, as sure there was no King, but every man did that which was right in his own Eyes. Judges XXI. 25.
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While they forsook God, who was their Strength, and every one displeas'd him, by doing what was pleasing to himself, their divided house could not stand, but lay open to the Ambition of every powerful Prince, who thought fit to advance the Glory of his Arms, in their Conquest and Destruction.
While they forsook God, who was their Strength, and every one displeased him, by doing what was pleasing to himself, their divided house could not stand, but lay open to the Ambition of every powerful Prince, who Thought fit to advance the Glory of his Arms, in their Conquest and Destruction.
And thus they became a Prey to Chushan the Mesopotamion and Eglon the Moabite, and to the many other Lords, who in their turns rul'd over them, almost to the ruine of their Nation.
And thus they became a Prey to Chushan the Mesopotamion and Eglon the Moabite, and to the many other lords, who in their turns ruled over them, almost to the ruin of their nation.
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Had not God sent them frequently Signal and unhop'd for deliverances. Having entertain'd your patience on the two particulars, I propos'd to discourse of:
Had not God sent them frequently Signal and unhoped for Deliverances. Having entertained your patience on the two particulars, I proposed to discourse of:
Since these only can sufficiently curb and restrain this Maxim of the Libertine, which if pursu'd, must necessarily destroy all our most Important Interests of Religion, of Liberty and Property. And all these are necessary.
Since these only can sufficiently curb and restrain this Maxim of the Libertine, which if pursued, must necessarily destroy all our most Important Interests of Religion, of Liberty and Property. And all these Are necessary.
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The Cure therefore of these Evils, of Idolatry, of Atheism, Lewdness, and Prophaneness; which, we are told in Job, are Iniquities to be punish'd by the Judge;
The Cure Therefore of these Evils, of Idolatry, of Atheism, lewdness, and Profaneness; which, we Are told in Job, Are Iniquities to be punished by the Judge;
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2. The Mischief of this principle, of doing every one what is right in his own Eyes, shews the unreasonableness of those that contend for an Indefinite Liberty, either in Religious or Civil Matters under a Stated and Well-settl'd Government;
2. The Mischief of this principle, of doing every one what is right in his own Eyes, shows the unreasonableness of those that contend for an Indefinite Liberty, either in Religious or Civil Matters under a Stated and Well-settled Government;
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And if Men will not be confin'd by the Socity in which they live, they Cancel the Obligations to which they are suppos'd to have consented, by entering into it;
And if Men will not be confined by the Society in which they live, they Cancel the Obligations to which they Are supposed to have consented, by entering into it;
and so endeavour to Sap and Undermine the Foundation on which it stands; and consequently expose themselves and others to the same Inconveniencies and Insecurities they were in, when there was no Government.
and so endeavour to Sap and Undermine the Foundation on which it Stands; and consequently expose themselves and Others to the same Inconveniences and Insecurities they were in, when there was no Government.
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And as wise Governments will not abridge the liberties of Men, which they have by the Charter of Nature, or of Christians, which they enjoy, by that of the Gospel, beyond what is necessary for the Peace or Good Order of the Community;
And as wise Governments will not abridge the Liberties of Men, which they have by the Charter of Nature, or of Christians, which they enjoy, by that of the Gospel, beyond what is necessary for the Peace or Good Order of the Community;
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3. If the want of Civil Government be so great an Evil, Then it is both the Duty and Interest of any People, who are fallen into such a Circumstance, immediately to apply the proper Remedy, by filling the Vacant Throne by a free Election, where they have Power so to do;
3. If the want of Civil Government be so great an Evil, Then it is both the Duty and Interest of any People, who Are fallen into such a Circumstance, immediately to apply the proper Remedy, by filling the Vacant Throne by a free Election, where they have Power so to do;
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for the Restraint he put upon the hearts and hands of Men, when these Kingdoms were left in such a State? Though in some Places the Rabble proceeded to some Excess,
for the Restraint he put upon the hearts and hands of Men, when these Kingdoms were left in such a State? Though in Some Places the Rabble proceeded to Some Excess,
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and an Army was disbanded, but not disarm'd, it could be nothing less than the incontroulable Dominion which God has over the hearts of men, that Restrain'd their Spirits,
and an Army was disbanded, but not disarmed, it could be nothing less than the incontroulable Dominion which God has over the hearts of men, that Restrained their Spirits,
Blessed be God, and blessed be the Name of Their Majesties, this Days Assembly opens to us a fair prospect of our being upon the Borders of Better Times than we have yet seen.
Blessed be God, and blessed be the Name of Their Majesties, this Days Assembly Opens to us a fair prospect of our being upon the Borders of Better Times than we have yet seen.
and rather than still be complaining, let us say with good old Mephibosheth, when he lost half his Estate, by the private Accusation of a false Informer, Yea, let them take all,
and rather than still be complaining, let us say with good old Mephibosheth, when he lost half his Estate, by the private Accusation of a false Informer, Yea, let them take all,
for them, by whom the House of Prayer is Restor'd to us, That the God of Israel would protect the King of Israel, and establish him, on the holy Hill of Sion, where his Right Hand hath set him.
for them, by whom the House of Prayer is Restored to us, That the God of Israel would Pact the King of Israel, and establish him, on the holy Hill of Sion, where his Right Hand hath Set him.
Let us thus support the hands of our Deliverer, while his Armies are Fighting against Amalek; that being call'd out of the narrow Scene, where his progenitors Actions were confin'd for the Deliverance of Oppressed Provinces, to assert the Liberties of Europe, against the Great Destroyer, he may ride Prosperously,
Let us thus support the hands of our Deliverer, while his Armies Are Fighting against Amalek; that being called out of the narrow Scene, where his progenitors Actions were confined for the Deliverance of Oppressed Provinces, to assert the Liberties of Europe, against the Great Destroyer, he may ride Prosperously,
At least let it appear, that we are even in our low Estate, to our power, yea and beyond our power, willing of our selves, to supply the necessities, of which we have been a great occasion, that our Loyalty and Zeal may provoke many.
At least let it appear, that we Are even in our low Estate, to our power, yea and beyond our power, willing of our selves, to supply the necessities, of which we have been a great occasion, that our Loyalty and Zeal may provoke many.
and to bear your Testimony against the crying Sins of this Generation, which call aloud for Reformation, or for Vengeance. By frequent Rapines, we have almost lost all Sense of justice:
and to bear your Testimony against the crying Sins of this Generation, which call aloud for Reformation, or for Vengeance. By frequent Rapines, we have almost lost all Sense of Justice:
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You cannot serve their Majesties more acceptably, who are great Examples of Vertue, and scatter iniquity with their eyes, nor settle their Thrones more securely, which are best establish't by righteousness, nor your own peace more durably,
You cannot serve their Majesties more acceptably, who Are great Examples of Virtue, and scatter iniquity with their eyes, nor settle their Thrones more securely, which Are best established by righteousness, nor your own peace more durably,
But if after so great a deliverance, we shall again Return, or rather still continue, in our follies and our Vanities, in our filthiness and intemperance, in our Opressions and our plunders, esteeming all right in our own eyes, whereby the Lust of the Flesh, the Lust of the Eye,
But if After so great a deliverance, we shall again Return, or rather still continue, in our follies and our Vanities, in our filthiness and intemperance, in our Oppressions and our plunders, esteeming all right in our own eyes, whereby the Lust of the Flesh, the Lust of the Eye,
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or he can hiss for our Enemies from abroad, and bring upon us a Chushan, or an Eglon, or stir up the conquer'd Philistine, and arm the Canaanite yet in the Land against us;
or he can hiss for our Enemies from abroad, and bring upon us a Chushan, or an Eglon, or stir up the conquered Philistine, and arm the Canaanite yet in the Land against us;
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