God's court wherein the dignity and duty of judges and magistrates is shew'd in a sermon preached at the assises held at Kingston upon Thames, July 26, 1683 / by Thomas Willis ...
NONLATINALPHABET GOD's COURE: AN ASSISE-SERMON; SHEWING The DIGNITY and DUTY OF Judges and Magistrates. PSAL. LXXXII. i. GOD standeth in the Congregation of the Mighty: He judgeth among the Gods.
GOD's COURE: an ASSISE-SERMON; SHOWING The DIGNITY and DUTY OF Judges and Magistrates. PSALM LXXXII. i. GOD Stands in the Congregation of the Mighty: He Judgeth among the God's
The Good or Hurt of many, the Welfare or Infelicity of Thousands, oft depends upon the Actions of some few Great men. Their more notable Miscarriages oft prove Epidemicall Mischiefs;
The Good or Hurt of many, the Welfare or Infelicity of Thousands, oft depends upon the Actions of Some few Great men. Their more notable Miscarriages oft prove Epidemical Mischiefs;
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whereas by their wise Management of great Affairs, men enjoy much Tranquillity, with Abundance of the Blessings of Peace. Now nothing does more conduce to engage such Persons to a serious Care in the menage of important Matters than a lively Sense of the Divine Presence.
whereas by their wise Management of great Affairs, men enjoy much Tranquillity, with Abundance of the Blessings of Peace. Now nothing does more conduce to engage such Persons to a serious Care in the manage of important Matters than a lively Sense of the Divine Presence.
so must Great men, in all Reason, be powerfully influenc't by the Presence of the most high God, who is infinitely more above them in Wisdom, Greatness, Power,
so must Great men, in all Reason, be powerfully influenced by the Presence of the most high God, who is infinitely more above them in Wisdom, Greatness, Power,
Now who are the Mighty, the Gods here mention'd, but Judges and Magistrates? What is this Congregation of the Mighty, but a Court of Justice? And who is this Glorious Person, who stands in the Court, and superintends in Judgment: 'Tis GOD Himself.
Now who Are the Mighty, the God's Here mentioned, but Judges and Magistrates? What is this Congregation of the Mighty, but a Court of justice? And who is this Glorious Person, who Stands in the Court, and superintends in Judgement: It's GOD Himself.
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they are call'd NONLATINALPHABET E L and NONLATINALPHABET ELOHIM, the Mighty, the Gods, or the Mighty Gods. Both these Titles are the Names of GOD, even of the most High GOD, by which He is most usually call'd in the Holy Scripture, They both signify Might and Power, with a special Reference to Justice and Judgment. For NONLATINALPHABET ELOHIM (as the Hebrews observe) is a Name of Judgment; as NONLATINALPHABET JEHOVAH is a Name of Grace. So it's said NONLATINALPHABET ELOHIM SHOPHET, GOD is Judge: He putteth down one, and setteth up another.
they Are called E L and ELOHIM, the Mighty, the God's, or the Mighty God's Both these Titles Are the Names of GOD, even of the most High GOD, by which He is most usually called in the Holy Scripture, They both signify Might and Power, with a special Referente to justice and Judgement. For ELOHIM (as the Hebrews observe) is a Name of Judgement; as JEHOVAH is a Name of Grace. So it's said ELOHIM SHOPHET, GOD is Judge: He putteth down one, and sets up Another.
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And by this Name are Judges call'd in the Law of Moses. For it is said, For all manner of Trespass, Exo. 22.9. whether it be for Ox, for Ass, for Sheep, for Raiment, or for any manner of lost Thing, which another challengeth to be his, the Cause of both Parties shall come NONLATINALPHABET AD HAELOHIM, before the Judges; and whom NONLATINALPHABET LOHIM the Judges shall condemn, he shall pay double unto his Neighbour.
And by this Name Are Judges called in the Law of Moses. For it is said, For all manner of Trespass, Exo. 22.9. whither it be for Ox, for Ass, for Sheep, for Raiment, or for any manner of lost Thing, which Another Challengeth to be his, the Cause of both Parties shall come AD HAELOHIM, before the Judges; and whom LOHIM the Judges shall condemn, he shall pay double unto his Neighbour.
For the LORD your GOD (saies Moses to Israel) is GOD of Gods, and LORD of Lords, NONLATINALPHABET HAEL HAGGADOL, a Great GOD, a mighty and a terrible, which regardeth not Persons, nor taketh Reward.
For the LORD your GOD (Says Moses to Israel) is GOD of God's, and LORD of lords, HAEL HAGGADOL, a Great GOD, a mighty and a terrible, which Regardeth not Persons, nor Takes Reward.
And therefore, when GOD is represented as coming forth in his terrible Majesty, with Power and great Glory, to judge the whole World in Righteousness, both these Names are given to Him.
And Therefore, when GOD is represented as coming forth in his terrible Majesty, with Power and great Glory, to judge the Whole World in Righteousness, both these Names Are given to Him.
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even from the rising of the Sun, unto the going down thereof. Out of Zion the Perfection of Beauty NONLATINALPHABET GOD, even ELOHIM the Mighty GOD, hath shined.
even from the rising of the Sun, unto the going down thereof. Out of Zion the Perfection of Beauty GOD, even ELOHIM the Mighty GOD, hath shined.
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NONLATINALPHABET Our GOD, even ELOHIM the Mighty Judge shall come, and shall not keep Silence. A Fire shall devour before Him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about Him.
Our GOD, even ELOHIM the Mighty Judge shall come, and shall not keep Silence. A Fire shall devour before Him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about Him.
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They are certainly given them Honoris & Officii gratiâ, to put an Honour upon them, to discriminate them from others of an inferiour Rank and Order in the World;
They Are Certainly given them Honoris & Officii gratiâ, to put an Honour upon them, to discriminate them from Others of an inferior Rank and Order in the World;
'Tis sure no small Honour to Judges and Magistrates, that GOD hath intrusted them with the Balances of Justice, arm'd them with his own glittering Sword, and put into their Hands his Thunder and Lightening, even the Terrours of the Law, which may make them formidable to guilty men:
It's sure no small Honour to Judges and Magistrates, that GOD hath Entrusted them with the Balances of justice, armed them with his own glittering Sword, and put into their Hands his Thunder and Lightning, even the Terrors of the Law, which may make them formidable to guilty men:
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but this Honour receives a mighty Augmentation by this, that he hath graciously been pleas'd to communicate to them His own Names, which primarily and most properly pertain unto Himself;
but this Honour receives a mighty Augmentation by this, that he hath graciously been pleased to communicate to them His own Names, which primarily and most properly pertain unto Himself;
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even NONLATINALPHABET EL, and NONLATINALPHABET ELOHIM, in that they are call'd the Mighty, stiled Gods. What greater Glory could GOD put upon men? When GOD,
even EL, and ELOHIM, in that they Are called the Mighty, styled God's What greater Glory could GOD put upon men? When GOD,
as a Token of his Favour, chang'd the Names of Abram and Sarai, as a Mark of Honour, He added only to each of them one Letter of his own glorious Name, NONLATINALPHABET JEHOVAH, calling him ABRAHAM, and her SARAH. But behold here, not a Letter of any Name of GOD,
as a Token of his Favour, changed the Names of Abram and Sarai, as a Mark of Honour, He added only to each of them one letter of his own glorious Name, JEHOVAH, calling him ABRAHAM, and her SARAH. But behold Here, not a letter of any Name of GOD,
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For it's here said, NONLATINALPHABET ELOHIM, GOD standeth in the Congregation of NONLATINALPHABET EL, the Mighty: He judges among NONLATINALPHABET ELOHIM, the Gods. What more magnificent can be spoken of them? And the Greatness of Him that speaks it, makes the Glory greater to them.
For it's Here said, ELOHIM, GOD Stands in the Congregation of EL, the Mighty: He judges among ELOHIM, the God's What more magnificent can be spoken of them? And the Greatness of Him that speaks it, makes the Glory greater to them.
The Senate of Rome seem'd to Cineas (Ambassadour of King Pyrrhus ) a Council House of Kings: but a Court of Justice, where the Mighty are assembled for Judgment, is a Congregation of Gods.
The Senate of Room seemed to Cineas (Ambassador of King Phyrrhus) a Council House of Kings: but a Court of justice, where the Mighty Are assembled for Judgement, is a Congregation of God's
and to procure them the greater Reverence and Veneration from men, that the Majesty of Justice, which is design'd to over-awe men to Obedience, may not be obscur'd by the Contempt of the Persons, who are authoriz'd for the Administration of it.
and to procure them the greater reverence and Veneration from men, that the Majesty of justice, which is designed to overawe men to obedience, may not be obscured by the Contempt of the Persons, who Are authorized for the Administration of it.
And when men give Honour to a Magistrate, to a Judge, as GOD's Representative, they do in effect give Glory to GOD, who hath given such Power and Authority to men.
And when men give Honour to a Magistrate, to a Judge, as GOD's Representative, they do in Effect give Glory to GOD, who hath given such Power and authority to men.
so He mightily obliges them hereby to such a Discharge of their Duty, as that there may be a visible Correspondency in their Actions to the Excellency of their Titles;
so He mightily obliges them hereby to such a Discharge of their Duty, as that there may be a visible Correspondency in their Actions to the Excellency of their Titles;
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and that they may manifest themselves to be what they are call'd, they should so demean themselves that these Virtues and Excellencies may appear in their Administrations.
and that they may manifest themselves to be what they Are called, they should so demean themselves that these Virtues and Excellencies may appear in their Administrations.
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and to make a right Judgment of Things in various Circumstances, is a Virtue without which it is not imaginable the Office of a Judge or Magistrate should be rightly executed.
and to make a right Judgement of Things in various circumstances, is a Virtue without which it is not imaginable the Office of a Judge or Magistrate should be rightly executed.
so Wisdom is NONLATINALPHABET, the Eye of Justice. Without this, Justice is blind; and that Sword oft wounds the Innocent which should Defend them, and slay the Guilty.
so Wisdom is, the Eye of justice. Without this, justice is blind; and that Sword oft wounds the Innocent which should Defend them, and slay the Guilty.
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And 'tis impartiall Justice, which Moses the Great Law giver requires in Judges, in the Charge which he gave them, saying, Hear the Causes between your Brethren,
And it's impartial justice, which Moses the Great Law giver requires in Judges, in the Charge which he gave them, saying, Hear the Causes between your Brothers,
For when Judges proceed according to the Divine Law, which is the most exact Rule of Justice, the Sentence they pronounce, either when they absolve the Innocent,
For when Judges proceed according to the Divine Law, which is the most exact Rule of justice, the Sentence they pronounce, either when they absolve the Innocent,
and therefore they should depose all Humane Respects, and as Divine Persons, do what may be rationally conceiv'd GOD Himself, who is essentially Just, in the like Case would do.
and Therefore they should depose all Humane Respects, and as Divine Persons, do what may be rationally conceived GOD Himself, who is essentially Just, in the like Case would do.
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Who is a GOD like unto Thee (saith the Prophet) who pardoneth Iniquity, and passeth by the Transgression of the Remnant of His Heritage? He retaineth not His Anger for ever; because He delighteth in Mercy.
Who is a GOD like unto Thee (Says the Prophet) who Pardoneth Iniquity, and passes by the Transgression of the Remnant of His Heritage? He retaineth not His Anger for ever; Because He delights in Mercy.
Justice without Mercy, will in some Cases, be Cruelty; and Government without this excellent Virtue, will degenerate into Tyranny. In a well govern'd Kingdom, Judgment should run down as Water, Am. 5.24. and Righteousness as a mighty Stream.
justice without Mercy, will in Some Cases, be Cruelty; and Government without this excellent Virtue, will degenerate into Tyranny. In a well governed Kingdom, Judgement should run down as Water, Am. 5.24. and Righteousness as a mighty Stream.
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But without Mercy, Judgment will be turn'd to Wormwood, and those mighty Waters, as the Rivers of Egypt, will be turn'd into Bloud. Justice and Mercy must walk hand in hand, in the Paths of Equity and Judgment.
But without Mercy, Judgement will be turned to Wormwood, and those mighty Waters, as the rivers of Egypt, will be turned into Blood. justice and Mercy must walk hand in hand, in the Paths of Equity and Judgement.
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Thus Zaleucus, the Law-giver of the Locrians, when his Son being taken in Adultery, was by the Law to suffer the Loss of both his Eyes, did by a rare Act of Mercy alleviate the Rigour of Justice, in suffering one of his own Eyes to be put out,
Thus Zaleucus, the Lawgiver of the Locrians, when his Son being taken in Adultery, was by the Law to suffer the Loss of both his Eyes, did by a rare Act of Mercy alleviate the Rigour of justice, in suffering one of his own Eyes to be put out,
and so the best Security for the Kingdoms Peace. For by Justice the Oppressours are consumed out of the Land: Isa. 16.5. and in Mercy (saith the Princely Prophet) shall the Throne be established.
and so the best Security for the Kingdoms Peace. For by justice the Oppressors Are consumed out of the Land: Isaiah 16.5. and in Mercy (Says the Princely Prophet) shall the Throne be established.
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He must act as becomes one who has Almighty GOD for his Patron, who accounts impartial Justice his impenetrable Shield, who designs the Publick Good as his main End,
He must act as becomes one who has Almighty GOD for his Patron, who accounts impartial justice his impenetrable Shield, who designs the Public Good as his main End,
And therefore in the Direction given to Moses for the Choice and Constitution of Magistrates and Judges over the people, it is said, Thou shalt provide out of all the people, Able men, NONLATINALPHABET men of Virtue and Valour, of Courage and Strength, as the prime Requisite for the adapting of Persons for this great Office.
And Therefore in the Direction given to Moses for the Choice and Constitution of Magistrates and Judges over the people, it is said, Thou shalt provide out of all the people, Able men, men of Virtue and Valour, of Courage and Strength, as the prime Requisite for the adapting of Persons for this great Office.
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And why are Judges and Magistrates here, (in the Text) call'd the Mighty, yea, NONLATINALPHABET ELOHIM, the Mighty GOD, but to signify they ought to be men of Might and Courage,
And why Are Judges and Magistrates Here, (in the Text) called the Mighty, yea, ELOHIM, the Mighty GOD, but to signify they ought to be men of Might and Courage,
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If a Matter of special Difficulty, which is attended with Danger, do occur, he may do well to call to mind the Words of David to his Son Solomon; Be strong, and of good Courage, and do it; 1 Chron. 28.20. Fear not, nor be dismai'd:
If a Matter of special Difficulty, which is attended with Danger, do occur, he may do well to call to mind the Words of David to his Son Solomon; Be strong, and of good Courage, and do it; 1 Chronicles 28.20. fear not, nor be dismayed:
but he cannot possibly be a good Judge, who (as it is said of the Sword-Fish ) is without Heart; who wants Courage and Resolution to Execute Justice and Judgment.
but he cannot possibly be a good Judge, who (as it is said of the Sword-Fish) is without Heart; who Wants Courage and Resolution to Execute justice and Judgement.
We read in our Chronicle, that Henry the Fifth being Prince, coming to rescue one of his Servants that was indicted, was resisted by the Lord Chief Justice, whom he struck in the Face;
We read in our Chronicle, that Henry the Fifth being Prince, coming to rescue one of his Servants that was indicted, was resisted by the Lord Chief justice, whom he struck in the Face;
Justice is indeed a Heroicall Virtue in a Judge, which elevates him above all Fears of Danger and Degradation, all Regard to Riches and Honours, all Respects to Relations and Allies;
justice is indeed a Heroical Virtue in a Judge, which elevates him above all Fears of Danger and Degradation, all Regard to Riches and Honours, all Respects to Relations and Allies;
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To complete their Character and Conformity to GOD, Judges and Magistrates must be NONLATINALPHABET men of Truth. Truth is an essential Excellency of GOD, the Rector and Judge of the World.
To complete their Character and Conformity to GOD, Judges and Magistrates must be men of Truth. Truth is an essential Excellency of GOD, the Rector and Judge of the World.
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For a GOD of Truth, and without Iniquity, Just and Right is He. The Truth of Things is their Reality, or reall Existence as they are represented to be:
For a GOD of Truth, and without Iniquity, Just and Right is He. The Truth of Things is their Reality, or real Existence as they Are represented to be:
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Truth is the Soul of Justice, without which Courts of Judicature are but Shops of Cruelty. If a Ruler hearken to Lyes (saith Solomon ) all his Servants are wicked.
Truth is the Soul of justice, without which Courts of Judicature Are but Shops of Cruelty. If a Ruler harken to Lyes (Says Solomon) all his Servants Are wicked.
and prizes it in other men, he will earnestly endeavour to find out Truth in all Matters before him, that all his Proceedings may be in Righteousness and Truth.
and prizes it in other men, he will earnestly endeavour to find out Truth in all Matters before him, that all his Proceedings may be in Righteousness and Truth.
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Thus we have seen what the Virtues are wherein Judges and Magistrates are oblig'd to excell, upon Account of that Honour which the most High GOD hath conferr'd upon them, in giving such Glorious Titles to them.
Thus we have seen what the Virtues Are wherein Judges and Magistrates Are obliged to excel, upon Account of that Honour which the most High GOD hath conferred upon them, in giving such Glorious Titles to them.
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especially when these judiciary Virtues are conjoin'd with a constant Practice of true Pietie, attended with the Actions of a good Life, and animated with a great Zeal for the Glory of GOD.
especially when these judiciary Virtues Are conjoined with a constant Practice of true Piety, attended with the Actions of a good Life, and animated with a great Zeal for the Glory of GOD.
But as for the Mighty, who are called Gods, and all of them Sons of the most High, how does it become them to mind the Things that are above, and to have their Conversation in Heaven, from whence their Power and Glory descends!
But as for the Mighty, who Are called God's, and all of them Sons of the most High, how does it become them to mind the Things that Are above, and to have their Conversation in Heaven, from whence their Power and Glory descends!
You, who sit as Gods upon the Tribunall in this World, and judge others, shall at length (how soon ye know not) stand before the Tribunall of the most High GOD, to be judg'd your selves, according to your Works.
You, who fit as God's upon the Tribunal in this World, and judge Others, shall At length (how soon you know not) stand before the Tribunal of the most High GOD, to be judged your selves, according to your Works.
Then the Wrongs of all the oppressed, of all that have been injur'd by an unjust Sentence, the Tears of Orphans, and the Bloud of Innocents, shall with loud Clamours, cry for Justice,
Then the Wrongs of all the oppressed, of all that have been injured by an unjust Sentence, the Tears of Orphans, and the Blood of Innocents, shall with loud Clamours, cry for justice,
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The Sentence shall be irrevocable, the Judgment inevitable, the Punishment intolerable and everlasting. But good Magistrates and just Judges shall, at that Day, appear with great Joy;
The Sentence shall be irrevocable, the Judgement inevitable, the Punishment intolerable and everlasting. But good Magistrates and just Judges shall, At that Day, appear with great Joy;
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Angels are sliled NONLATINALPHABET ELOHIM, Gods (as it is said, Worship Him all ye Gods ) and Judges who are called Gods on Earth, having saithfully discharg'd their Duty, shall share in the Glory of Angels,
Angels Are sliled ELOHIM, God's (as it is said, Worship Him all the God's) and Judges who Are called God's on Earth, having faithfully discharged their Duty, shall share in the Glory of Angels,
Judges and Magistrates then are but as Delegates of the King, who as his Representatives, sustain his Person in Acts of Government and Administration of Justice to the People.
Judges and Magistrates then Are but as Delegates of the King, who as his Representatives, sustain his Person in Acts of Government and Administration of justice to the People.
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The King does primarily and immediately represent the Person of GOD; and Judges and Magistrates secondarily and mediately, as they represent the Person of the King.
The King does primarily and immediately represent the Person of GOD; and Judges and Magistrates secondarily and mediately, as they represent the Person of the King.
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He is Judge among Gods. So that the Gods here mention'd (according to this Reading of the Words) are Princes: and what Princes can so properly be stiled Gods as Kings, who have a Sovereign Power over the People?
He is Judge among God's So that the God's Here mentioned (according to this Reading of the Words) Are Princes: and what Princes can so properly be styled God's as Kings, who have a Sovereign Power over the People?
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'Tis the King then who by reason of his Supereminency in Power and Authority is indeed NONLATINALPHABET EL, NONLATINALPHABET ELOHIM, a Mighty God, ruling and judging amongst men.
It's the King then who by reason of his Supereminency in Power and authority is indeed EL, ELOHIM, a Mighty God, ruling and judging among men.
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'Tis the King who (as Joseph to Pharaoh, Daniel to Darius ) is a Ruler and a Judge next and immediately under the most High GOD, the Supreme LORD and Judge of the whole World.
It's the King who (as Joseph to Pharaoh, daniel to Darius) is a Ruler and a Judge next and immediately under the most High GOD, the Supreme LORD and Judge of the Whole World.
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With what Reverence and Veneration then ought men to look upon his Person! With what Readiness and Alacrity ought they to submit to his Rule and Government!
With what reverence and Veneration then ought men to look upon his Person! With what Readiness and Alacrity ought they to submit to his Rule and Government!
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Hereby also we may plainly perceive how great the Sin of Disobedience is, how heinous the Crime of Rebellion. 'Tis in Effect to contemn GOD, to sight against GOD, who visibly governs the World by Sovereign Princes, as his Substitutes and Vicegerents.
Hereby also we may plainly perceive how great the since of Disobedience is, how heinous the Crime of Rebellion. It's in Effect to contemn GOD, to sighed against GOD, who visibly governs the World by Sovereign Princes, as his Substitutes and Vicegerents.
'Tis said in the Law, Thou shalt not revile the Gods, NONLATINALPHABET ELOHIM, the Judges (much less the King; ) nor curse NONLATINALPHABET NASI, the Prince, or Ruler of the People.
It's said in the Law, Thou shalt not revile the God's, ELOHIM, the Judges (much less the King;) nor curse NASI, the Prince, or Ruler of the People.
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The speaking Evil of an ordinary Person, is a Reproach; of a King, 'tis as the speaking Evil of GOD, a Blasphemy. The Charge drawn up against Naboth was this;
The speaking Evil of an ordinary Person, is a Reproach; of a King, it's as the speaking Evil of GOD, a Blasphemy. The Charge drawn up against Naboth was this;
With this Crime the bold and daring Sectaries of the Primitive Times, the proud and impure Gnosticks, are charg'd by the Apostles themselves, by whom they are thus characteriz'd;
With this Crime the bold and daring Sectaries of the Primitive Times, the proud and impure Gnostics, Are charged by the Apostles themselves, by whom they Are thus characterized;
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When GOD has put so much Majesty and Glory on them, given so much Authority and Power to them, on purpose to cast an Awe upon those who are to be subject to them, it must needs be strange that men should arrive to such an Height of Insolence,
When GOD has put so much Majesty and Glory on them, given so much authority and Power to them, on purpose to cast an Awe upon those who Are to be Subject to them, it must needs be strange that men should arrive to such an Height of Insolence,
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Surely as the Speaking Evil of a King is Blasphemy, so the Killing of a King is the Murder of GOD in Effigie, and the Slaughter of a whole Kingdom at a Stroke.
Surely as the Speaking Evil of a King is Blasphemy, so the Killing of a King is the Murder of GOD in Effigy, and the Slaughter of a Whole Kingdom At a Stroke.
seeing under his Government and Protection we draw our vitall Breath. How equall and reasonable is it, that we should not only earnestly pray to Almighty GOD for the Preservation of the Person of the King from Deceit and Violence; but also, with the Hazard of our Lives and Estates, endeavour to do what lies in us, for his Defence and Security:
seeing under his Government and Protection we draw our vital Breath. How equal and reasonable is it, that we should not only earnestly pray to Almighty GOD for the Preservation of the Person of the King from Deceit and Violence; but also, with the Hazard of our Lives and Estates, endeavour to do what lies in us, for his Defence and Security:
seeing we owe our own Peace and Safety, our Lives and Liberties, with the quiet and comfortable Fruition of all our Priviledges and Possessions, to his Sword and Scepter. And be we well assured, the hearty Loyalty and Obedience of the Subjects, is the best Security for the Life of the King,
seeing we owe our own Peace and Safety, our Lives and Liberties, with the quiet and comfortable Fruition of all our Privileges and Possessions, to his Sword and Sceptre. And be we well assured, the hearty Loyalty and obedience of the Subject's, is the best Security for the Life of the King,
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that is (according to the Idiom and Propriety of the Hebrew-Tongue ) in His own Court: He judges among the Gods. But NONLATINALPHABET ADATH-EL, is here rendred by the LXX. NONLATINALPHABET, the Synagogue, the Assembly of the Gods;
that is (according to the Idiom and Propriety of the Hebrew-Tongue) in His own Court: He judges among the God's But ADATHEL, is Here rendered by the LXX., the Synagogue, the Assembly of the God's;
Now these Mighty ones, are the Judge or Judges, with other Magistrates and Officers authoriz'd for the Administration and Execution of Justice and Judgment,
Now these Mighty ones, Are the Judge or Judges, with other Magistrates and Officers authorized for the Administration and Execution of justice and Judgement,
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Now this Convention and Association of the Mighty, of Judges and Magistrates, for the Constitution of a Court of Justice, is grounded upon great Reason.
Now this Convention and Association of the Mighty, of Judges and Magistrates, for the Constitution of a Court of justice, is grounded upon great Reason.
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For hereby the Administration of Justice is not only render'd more unexceptionable, but also more powerful and effectually conducible to its proper End, which is the Publick Peace, the Peoples Good.
For hereby the Administration of justice is not only rendered more unexceptionable, but also more powerful and effectually conducible to its proper End, which is the Public Peace, the Peoples Good.
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This will plainly appear, if we consider, that the great End of the Administration of Justice, is the keeping of people within the Limits of those Laws, which are the Rules of Government:
This will plainly appear, if we Consider, that the great End of the Administration of justice, is the keeping of people within the Limits of those Laws, which Are the Rules of Government:
and especially of the King or Supreme Governour, who is the Life of the Law, and Soul of Government, from whom that quickening Influence is derived, which animates the Law, otherwise a dead Letter, into a living Power. And so consequently the Safety and Happiness of all the People, must necessarily depend upon the Safety and Prosperity of the King.
and especially of the King or Supreme Governor, who is the Life of the Law, and Soul of Government, from whom that quickening Influence is derived, which animates the Law, otherwise a dead letter, into a living Power. And so consequently the Safety and Happiness of all the People, must necessarily depend upon the Safety and Prosperity of the King.
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For the rendring them more effectuall for this End, Penalties are annext unto them, in the Infliction whereof upon Transgressours stands the Execution of the Laws. This Execution of Laws is properly an Act of Justice, without which Laws become insignificant,
For the rendering them more effectual for this End, Penalties Are annexed unto them, in the Infliction whereof upon Transgressors Stands the Execution of the Laws. This Execution of Laws is properly an Act of justice, without which Laws become insignificant,
And the Convention of many Persons, authoriz'd by the Sovereign Power for this End, cannot but rationally appear to be the most powerfull and effectual Means, to restrain men from Vice and Sin, to keep them within the Limits of the Law,
And the Convention of many Persons, authorized by the Sovereign Power for this End, cannot but rationally appear to be the most powerful and effectual Means, to restrain men from Vice and since, to keep them within the Limits of the Law,
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For in such an Assembly of Judges and Magistrates, such a Congregation of the Mighty, such a Convention of the Gods, all completely arm'd with Authority and Power for the Execution of Justice and Judgment, there must needs appear so much Majesty, as will cast an Awe upon the Spirits of men, strike the Guilty with such a Terrour,
For in such an Assembly of Judges and Magistrates, such a Congregation of the Mighty, such a Convention of the God's, all completely armed with authority and Power for the Execution of justice and Judgement, there must needs appear so much Majesty, as will cast an Awe upon the Spirits of men, strike the Guilty with such a Terror,
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and then punisht by the Hands of the Executioner. For the Magistrate bears not the Sword in vain: Rom. 13.4. for he is the Minister of GOD, a Revenger to execute Wrath upon him that doth evil.
and then punished by the Hands of the Executioner. For the Magistrate bears not the Sword in vain: Rom. 13.4. for he is the Minister of GOD, a Revenger to execute Wrath upon him that does evil.
Now when the Laws are backt by Arms: and many Persons are assembled together bearing the Ensigns of Authority, and are attended by others bearing the Instruments of Justice, we may reasonably conceive this will strike such a Terrour into the Minds of men,
Now when the Laws Are backed by Arms: and many Persons Are assembled together bearing the Ensigns of authority, and Are attended by Others bearing the Instruments of justice, we may reasonably conceive this will strike such a Terror into the Minds of men,
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Thus Justice in a Collective Body of Judges, will shine with brighter Majesty, and strike with greater strength, towards the beating down all the Monsters of rebellious Pride,
Thus justice in a Collective Body of Judges, will shine with Brighter Majesty, and strike with greater strength, towards the beating down all the Monsters of rebellious Pride,
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And thus Guilt is more easily detected, Innocence more certainly relieved, and the Honour and Reverence due to Law and Government, more effectually secur'd for the Publick Good.
And thus Gilded is more Easily detected, Innocence more Certainly relieved, and the Honour and reverence due to Law and Government, more effectually secured for the Public Good.
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The Jews, a People whose Government was founded in the Authority, and confirm'd by the Approbation of GOD Himself, had their Sanhedrim NONLATINALPHABET Mat. 5.22. Vide Gratii Annot. in hunt lotum.
The jews, a People whose Government was founded in the authority, and confirmed by the Approbation of GOD Himself, had their Sanhedrim Mathew 5.22. Vide Gratii Annot in hunt Lotum.
, their NONLATINALPHABET, or Council vested with Judiciary Power, consisting of Seventy Persons, who were the Elders of Israel. All the greater Cases of Law were decided by them,
, their, or Council vested with Judiciary Power, consisting of Seventy Persons, who were the Elders of Israel. All the greater Cases of Law were decided by them,
one who was called NONLATINALPHABET NASI, the Prince, or L. Chief Justice; and the other who was call'd NONLATINALPHABET AB BETH DIN, the Father of the Court, or of the House of Judgment.
one who was called NASI, the Prince, or L. Chief justice; and the other who was called AB BETH DIN, the Father of the Court, or of the House of Judgement.
It is therefore very agreeable to right Reason, that a Court of Justice, which is to determine of weighty Matters, should consist of many Judges. For so will the Authority be more August, and the Judgment more tremendous.
It is Therefore very agreeable to right Reason, that a Court of justice, which is to determine of weighty Matters, should consist of many Judges. For so will the authority be more August, and the Judgement more tremendous.
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But that which should procure the greatest Reverence and Veneration to a Court of Justice, is a firm Persuasion of the Divine Presence. This comes, in the last Place, to be consider'd,
But that which should procure the greatest reverence and Veneration to a Court of justice, is a firm Persuasion of the Divine Presence. This comes, in the last Place, to be considered,
GOD then, even the most High GOD, is in a speciall manner present in a Court of Judicature, where Judges and Magistrates are assembled for the Administration of Justice and Judgment;
GOD then, even the most High GOD, is in a special manner present in a Court of Judicature, where Judges and Magistrates Are assembled for the Administration of justice and Judgement;
and He not only sees and observes all Things that are there transacted, but by approving and ratifying every right Sentence pronounc't by the Judge, He judges among the Gods.
and He not only sees and observes all Things that Are there transacted, but by approving and ratifying every right Sentence pronounced by the Judge, He judges among the God's
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or bear any Part in the Administration of Justice, to have a very great Care of their Demeanour, to take very great heed what they speak, what they do,
or bear any Part in the Administration of justice, to have a very great Care of their Demeanour, to take very great heed what they speak, what they do,
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if the King should cause his Royall Throne to be set in the Court, and should in his own Person come in his Royall Robes, with his Crown glittering on his Head,
if the King should cause his Royal Throne to be Set in the Court, and should in his own Person come in his Royal Robes, with his Crown glittering on his Head,
and the Majesty of GOD shining in his Face, and sit down amongst them, would not this be a great Honour to the Judges? Would not his Presence and Appearing in Royall State, cast a great Lustre upon the Court? Now it is the Glory of the King, that he is the Image of GOD, and his Vicegerent among men.
and the Majesty of GOD shining in his Face, and fit down among them, would not this be a great Honour to the Judges? Would not his Presence and Appearing in Royal State, cast a great Lustre upon the Court? Now it is the Glory of the King, that he is the Image of GOD, and his Vicegerent among men.
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If then the Great GOD Himself, by whom Kings reign, and Princes decree Justice, shall be pleased to vouchsafe His Presence in a Court of Judicature, in a Convention of Judges and Magistrates;
If then the Great GOD Himself, by whom Kings Reign, and Princes Decree justice, shall be pleased to vouchsafe His Presence in a Court of Judicature, in a Convention of Judges and Magistrates;
Well may a man that enters into the Court say, with Jacob, after his Vision at Bethel, Surely the LORD is in this Place, and I knew it not. How dreadful is this Place!
Well may a man that enters into the Court say, with Jacob, After his Vision At Bethel, Surely the LORD is in this Place, and I knew it not. How dreadful is this Place!
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a GOD and Judge who infinitely hates Iniquity, and who has appointed a Day wherein He will judge the World in Righteousness, and call all men, both Great and Small, to a strict Account for all their Words and Actions.
a GOD and Judge who infinitely hates Iniquity, and who has appointed a Day wherein He will judge the World in Righteousness, and call all men, both Great and Small, to a strict Account for all their Words and Actions.
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and there is nothing there done by the Judges or others, but under the Eye of GOD, the Great King and Supreme Judge, who from his High Throne looks down upon them? This Consideration might be just Ground of great Care and Caution. But, behold!
and there is nothing there done by the Judges or Others, but under the Eye of GOD, the Great King and Supreme Judge, who from his High Throne looks down upon them? This Consideration might be just Ground of great Care and Caution. But, behold!
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What can be more fitly and properly spoken to them, than what Jehoshaphat spake to the Judges, whom he set in the Cities of Judah; or what can more concern them in this Case,
What can be more fitly and properly spoken to them, than what Jehoshaphat spoke to the Judges, whom he Set in the Cities of Judah; or what can more concern them in this Case,
For (let me add from the Psalmist) tho' as Gods ye judge men, there stands one amongst you (whom ye see not) who will judge you, even the most High GOD .
For (let me add from the Psalmist) though as God's you judge men, there Stands one among you (whom you see not) who will judge you, even the most High GOD.
and he that is in the midst of them, (as we may render it) NONLATINALPHABET will judge the Judges; NONLATINALPHABET (as the LXX render it) will judge the Gods. So act then in the Administration of Justice, that when ye shall stand before the Judgment Seat of GOD, ye may stand approved,
and he that is in the midst of them, (as we may render it) will judge the Judges; (as the LXX render it) will judge the God's So act then in the Administration of justice, that when you shall stand before the Judgement Seat of GOD, you may stand approved,
and receive that Crown of Righteousness, 2 Tim. 4.8. which GOD, the Righteous Judge, shall then give to all just and good men, even to all them who love His Appearing.
and receive that Crown of Righteousness, 2 Tim. 4.8. which GOD, the Righteous Judge, shall then give to all just and good men, even to all them who love His Appearing.
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And how well does it become all others who attend the Court of Justice, to bear upon their Souls a lively Apprehension of the Divine Presence; and so to demean themselves in all Concerns as in the Sight of GOD! All those especially who shall be bound by the Religion of an Oath, to declare and testify the Truth in Matters of Fact which shall be lay'd before them, are mightily concern'd to take great Heed to themselves, that they do faithfully and sincerely acquit themselves, in the Answer and Discharge of so sacred and solemn an Obligation.
And how well does it become all Others who attend the Court of justice, to bear upon their Souls a lively Apprehension of the Divine Presence; and so to demean themselves in all Concerns as in the Sighed of GOD! All those especially who shall be bound by the Religion of an Oath, to declare and testify the Truth in Matters of Fact which shall be laid before them, Are mightily concerned to take great Heed to themselves, that they do faithfully and sincerely acquit themselves, in the Answer and Discharge of so sacred and solemn an Obligation.
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The Telling of a Lye is so great a Sin in the Account of GOD, that He hath punisht it in some (as Ananias and Sapphira ) with present Death; and hath plainly declar'd, He will punish it hereafter with Hell fire: how much more horrid and abominable is a Perjury, even in the Divine Presence!
The Telling of a Lie is so great a since in the Account of GOD, that He hath punished it in Some (as Ananias and Sapphira) with present Death; and hath plainly declared, He will Punish it hereafter with Hell fire: how much more horrid and abominable is a Perjury, even in the Divine Presence!
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With what Indignation did King Nebuchadnezzar charge the Magicians with a Crime of this kind; saying, Ye have prepar'd lying and corrupt Words to speak before Me!
With what Indignation did King Nebuchadnezzar charge the Magicians with a Crime of this kind; saying, You have prepared lying and corrupt Words to speak before Me!
By a Lye a man may be depriv'd of his Life. The innocent Naboth, by the lying Tongues of two false Witnesses, was at once depriv'd of his Life and Estate.
By a Lie a man may be deprived of his Life. The innocent Naboth, by the lying Tongues of two false Witnesses, was At once deprived of his Life and Estate.
But let those who shall be concern'd to declare and testify the Truth, in those Matters which shall fall under the Cognizance of the Court, remember and consider, that tho' they may possibly by false Assertions,
But let those who shall be concerned to declare and testify the Truth, in those Matters which shall fallen under the Cognizance of the Court, Remember and Consider, that though they may possibly by false Assertions,
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He has establisht an unchangeable Law against this Sin, which He once, yea, twice, wrote with His own Finger (with the rest of the Ten Commandments) upon Tables of Stone. The Law is this:
He has established an unchangeable Law against this since, which He once, yea, twice, wrote with His own Finger (with the rest of the Ten commandments) upon Tables of Stone. The Law is this:
For whether by his false Report or Testimony, an Innocent man be pronounced Guilty, or a Guilty man Innocent, he becomes Guilty before GOD, the Great Judge of all, who by a Righteous Sentence will condemn him to the burning Flames. For He hath said, He will not hold him guiltless, he will not acquit him, he will certainly condemn him;
For whither by his false Report or Testimony, an Innocent man be pronounced Guilty, or a Guilty man Innocent, he becomes Guilty before GOD, the Great Judge of all, who by a Righteous Sentence will condemn him to the burning Flames. For He hath said, He will not hold him guiltless, he will not acquit him, he will Certainly condemn him;
Now what Folly is it for any man, for the Prevention of a just Sentence upon a Guilty man, by a plain Perjury to draw such a dreadful Guilt upon his own Soul!
Now what Folly is it for any man, for the Prevention of a just Sentence upon a Guilty man, by a plain Perjury to draw such a dreadful Gilded upon his own Soul!
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Remember, O man, O woman, whosoever thou art, who shalt be call'd as a Witness of any Matter in the Court, Remember (I say) that Charge which Almighty GOD hath given thee in that Law, which He pronounc't with a Voice of Thunder, from the midst of Flames of Fire, in Mount Sinai, saying.
remember, Oh man, Oh woman, whosoever thou art, who shalt be called as a Witness of any Matter in the Court, remember (I say) that Charge which Almighty GOD hath given thee in that Law, which He pronounced with a Voice of Thunder, from the midst of Flames of Fire, in Mount Sinai, saying.
Hence it's said in the Law, If a Soul sin (that is, If a Crime be committed by any Person) and one hear the Voice of Swearing (that is, of the Judge adjuring him) and is a Witness whether he hath seen or known of it;
Hence it's said in the Law, If a Soul since (that is, If a Crime be committed by any Person) and one hear the Voice of Swearing (that is, of the Judge adjuring him) and is a Witness whither he hath seen or known of it;
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but also bear upon his Soul the Guilt of the Sin of Perjury, and so incur the manifest Danger of eternal Damnation.) And therefore all ye that are concern'd,
but also bear upon his Soul the Gilded of the since of Perjury, and so incur the manifest Danger of Eternal Damnation.) And Therefore all you that Are concerned,
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as ye tender the Honour of Almighty GOD, and the Salvation of your own Souls (which you pledge in your Oath) deal in all Things sincerely and truly, speaking, as becomes an Heir of Heaven, the Truth in your Heart;
as you tender the Honour of Almighty GOD, and the Salvation of your own Souls (which you pledge in your Oath) deal in all Things sincerely and truly, speaking, as becomes an Heir of Heaven, the Truth in your Heart;
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For thereis a Great Day a coming, when all the World shall be summon'd to appear before the Judgment-Seat of GOD. Never was there so Great an Assembly as that,
For There is a Great Day a coming, when all the World shall be summoned to appear before the Judgment seat of GOD. Never was there so Great an Assembly as that,
yea, then shall all men, both the Righteous and the Wicked, both the Living and the Dead, stand before the Face of the Judge, by his Sentence to be separated one from another, to receive their Reward or Punishment in their proper Place, from whence they shall never return to meet again or see one anothers Faces more.
yea, then shall all men, both the Righteous and the Wicked, both the Living and the Dead, stand before the Face of the Judge, by his Sentence to be separated one from Another, to receive their Reward or Punishment in their proper Place, from whence they shall never return to meet again or see one another's Faces more.
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What was thus represented in Vision, shall at length be executed in Reality; and we who are here present this Day, shall make a Part of that great Appearance. It infinitely concerns us all to prepare for it,
What was thus represented in Vision, shall At length be executed in Reality; and we who Are Here present this Day, shall make a Part of that great Appearance. It infinitely concerns us all to prepare for it,
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Happy are we, if we have any of us hitherto walked in sinfull Waies, that GOD is pleased this Day to call to us from Heaven in His Holy Word, saying, Return and Live. Let's remember, all our Words and Actions are recorded in those Books, which shall be lay'd open at that Day.
Happy Are we, if we have any of us hitherto walked in sinful Ways, that GOD is pleased this Day to call to us from Heaven in His Holy Word, saying, Return and Live. Let's Remember, all our Words and Actions Are recorded in those Books, which shall be laid open At that Day.
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Let's then look upon the Court of Justice, the Congregation of the Mighty this Day, wherein GOD stands and judges amongst the Gods, as a lively Image of that Great Assise, wherein we shall all stand before the Tribunall of GOD;
Let's then look upon the Court of justice, the Congregation of the Mighty this Day, wherein GOD Stands and judges among the God's, as a lively Image of that Great Assize, wherein we shall all stand before the Tribunal of GOD;
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Then, as in the Court of Justice we see the Judge sitting on the Bench, attended on either Hand with severall Persons of Prime Quality, vested with Judiciary Power, we shall see the Son of man (the Lord Jesus Christ ) sitting in the Throne of his Glory, Mat. 19.28. & Luk. 22.30. and with Him his Twelve Apostles, 1 Cor. 6.2, 3. sitting upon twelve Thrones, judging the twelve Tribes of Israel.
Then, as in the Court of justice we see the Judge sitting on the Bench, attended on either Hand with several Persons of Prime Quality, vested with Judiciary Power, we shall see the Son of man (the Lord jesus christ) sitting in the Throne of his Glory, Mathew 19.28. & Luk. 22.30. and with Him his Twelve Apostles, 1 Cor. 6.2, 3. sitting upon twelve Thrones, judging the twelve Tribes of Israel.
When we see a Guilty man looking pale at the Bar, while the Judge is pronouncing the Sentence of Death upon him, let's think with our selves, with what Horrour and Trembling will Guilty Sinners appear at the Great Day before the Tribunall of Christ,
When we see a Guilty man looking pale At the Bar, while the Judge is pronouncing the Sentence of Death upon him, let's think with our selves, with what Horror and Trembling will Guilty Sinners appear At the Great Day before the Tribunal of christ,
Oh how will they wring their Hands for Sorrow and Anguish of Heart, wishing they had never, never bene born, rather than by a Life of Sin, which was but for a Moment, have plung'd themselves into those unutterable Sorrows, those intolerable Torments which shall last to Eternity!
O how will they wring their Hands for Sorrow and Anguish of Heart, wishing they had never, never be born, rather than by a Life of since, which was but for a Moment, have plunged themselves into those unutterable Sorrows, those intolerable Torments which shall last to Eternity!
Now what considering man would for the Gain of the whole World, nay for a Thousand Worlds be in the wofull State of a Guilty Sinner at the Judgment-Day?
Now what considering man would for the Gain of the Whole World, nay for a Thousand World's be in the woeful State of a Guilty Sinner At the Judgment day?
how much more powerfull and efficacious should so lively an Image and Representation thereof, as is a Court of Justice, wherein the Judge sits upon Life and Death, be for the Conversion of men to GOD,
how much more powerful and efficacious should so lively an Image and Representation thereof, as is a Court of justice, wherein the Judge sits upon Life and Death, be for the Conversion of men to GOD,
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and lead a New Life? Yea, let the Consideration of the Coming of the Great and Dreadfull Day of the LORD, awake us all to a speedy and serious Care for the Salvation of our immortal Souls.
and led a New Life? Yea, let the Consideration of the Coming of the Great and Dreadful Day of the LORD, awake us all to a speedy and serious Care for the Salvation of our immortal Souls.
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Let the Fear of a deserved Punishment restrain us from Vice and Sin, and the Hope of a Glorious Reward quicken us to an unwearied Diligence in well doing.
Let the fear of a deserved Punishment restrain us from Vice and since, and the Hope of a Glorious Reward quicken us to an unwearied Diligence in well doing.
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Let's demean our selves every Day of our Lives with such a Holy Circumspection, as if we look'd every Day, every Night when this Great Day should begin.
Let's demean our selves every Day of our Lives with such a Holy Circumspection, as if we looked every Day, every Night when this Great Day should begin.
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What manner of Persons ought we to be in all Holy Conversation and Godliness? Heb. 12.28, 29. Let's then have Grace that we may serve GOD acceptably, with Reverence and Godly Fear.
What manner of Persons ought we to be in all Holy Conversation and Godliness? Hebrew 12.28, 29. Let's then have Grace that we may serve GOD acceptably, with reverence and Godly fear.
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And then when that Great Day is come we shall appear before GOD, our Judge, with exceeding Joy, and being there openly honour'd before men and Angels, by His gracious Acknowledgement of our Services and Sufferings for His Name and Glory, we shall ascend in Triumph into His eternall Kingdom, where we shall for ever live and reign with our Blessed Lord and Saviour JESƲS CHRIST; To whom be Majesty, Dominion,
And then when that Great Day is come we shall appear before GOD, our Judge, with exceeding Joy, and being there openly honoured before men and Angels, by His gracious Acknowledgement of our Services and Sufferings for His Name and Glory, we shall ascend in Triumph into His Eternal Kingdom, where we shall for ever live and Reign with our Blessed Lord and Saviour JESƲS CHRIST; To whom be Majesty, Dominion,
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