The true interest of nations impartially stated in a sermon preached at the Lent assizes at Chelmesford in Essex, March 2d. 1690/1 : proving that the promoting universal righteousness, piety, justice, and honesty, is the sure means to exalt a nation ... / by Anthony Walker ...
and every wise and good man will desire and endeavour to promote the Honour, Safety, and Welfare of his Native Countrey, the Nation of which he is a Member: For,
and every wise and good man will desire and endeavour to promote the Honour, Safety, and Welfare of his Native Country, the nation of which he is a Member: For,
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And this being supposed as a Sulstratum, the Text directs the Method, and the Means, in and by which that End may be attained, viz. by following after Righteousness, and avoiding, preventing,
And this being supposed as a Sulstratum, the Text directs the Method, and the Means, in and by which that End may be attained, viz. by following After Righteousness, and avoiding, preventing,
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and suppressing Sin to the utmost of our power, both in our selves and others; for Righteousness exalts a Nation; but Sin is a Reproach to any People.
and suppressing since to the utmost of our power, both in our selves and Others; for Righteousness exalts a nation; but since is a Reproach to any People.
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Which Divine Aphorism contains an excellent and infallible Receipt, and Direction, for the Health of the Body Politick; prescribed by the ablest and the wisest State-Physician, who acceptably begg'd, and successfully obtain'd his Skill from God himself, 1 Kings 3.9, 10, 11.
Which Divine Aphorism contains an excellent and infallible Receipt, and Direction, for the Health of the Body Politic; prescribed by the Ablest and the Wisest State-Physician, who acceptably begged, and successfully obtained his Skill from God himself, 1 Kings 3.9, 10, 11.
II. Two very different Causes, affecting and influencing that Subject; Righteousness, Sin. III. The Effects produced by these Causes; Exaltation, Repreach.
II Two very different Causes, affecting and influencing that Subject; Righteousness, Sin. III. The Effects produced by these Causes; Exaltation, Repreach.
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First, The Subject, Nation, may signifie, 1. The Countrey, or Place inhabited: As, Take away our Place and Nation, John 11.48. 2. The People inhabiting in such a Place:
First, The Subject, nation, may signify, 1. The Country, or Place inhabited: As, Take away our Place and nation, John 11.48. 2. The People inhabiting in such a Place:
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3. The Government, and Polity, by which such a People are governed in such a Country, defended from their Enemies, secur'd in their Rights, restrain'd from doing ill, encourag'd to do well, by Wise and Righteous Laws,
3. The Government, and Polity, by which such a People Are governed in such a Country, defended from their Enemies, secured in their Rights, restrained from doing ill, encouraged to do well, by Wise and Righteous Laws,
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and just Execution of them, by Rewards and Punishments: For, if House may be put for the Master of it; as, Luke 19.9. This day is Salvation come to this House, i, e.
and just Execution of them, by Rewards and Punishments: For, if House may be put for the Master of it; as, Lycia 19.9. This day is Salvation come to this House, i, e.
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Secondly, The Cause, Righteousness, with respect to Nations, may be considered as Threefold; (for Evangelical Righteousness respects Persons singly, not Nations complexly, ) which we may call Religious, Civil, Moral Righteousness.
Secondly, The Cause, Righteousness, with respect to nations, may be considered as Threefold; (for Evangelical Righteousness respects Persons singly, not nations complexly,) which we may call Religious, Civil, Moral Righteousness.
2. Civil, Legal, Political Righteousness, which is Justice and Equity, consisting in due Administration of Judgment, by just distribution of Rewards and Punishments, according to the true Design and Intent of the Wise and Righteous Laws of every Nation and Society of Men, defending and rewarding those who observe and keep them;
2. Civil, Legal, Political Righteousness, which is justice and Equity, consisting in due Administration of Judgement, by just distribution of Rewards and Punishments, according to the true Design and Intent of the Wise and Righteous Laws of every nation and Society of Men, defending and rewarding those who observe and keep them;
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that the Administration of Justice may be really the Terrer of evil doers, and to the Praise of them who do well, Rom. 13. 3. Moral Righteousness is Honesty and Probity, fair and upright dealing by private Persons, betwixt Man and Man;
that the Administration of justice may be really the Terrer of evil doers, and to the Praise of them who doe well, Rom. 13. 3. Moral Righteousness is Honesty and Probity, fair and upright dealing by private Persons, betwixt Man and Man;
And the whole amounts to walking (in all capacities,) with all good Conscience, void of offence towards God and Men, Acts 24.16. Thirdly. The Effect, Exalteth: This also may imply Three Things; Honour, Safety, Plenty.
And the Whole amounts to walking (in all capacities,) with all good Conscience, void of offence towards God and Men, Acts 24.16. Thirdly. The Effect, Exalteth: This also may imply Three Things; Honour, Safety, Plenty.
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1. To Exalt, signifies to set up on high in Honour, Renown, and Fame; To make thee high above all Nations which he hath made, in Praise, in Name, and Honour, Deut. 26.19.
1. To Exalt, signifies to Set up on high in Honour, Renown, and Fame; To make thee high above all nations which he hath made, in Praise, in Name, and Honour, Deuteronomy 26.19.
He shall dwell on high, his place of Defence shall be the Munition of Rocks, Isa. 33.16. He is my Shield, and my Salvation, my high Tower, and my Refuge, my Saviour, thou savest me from violence, 2 Sam. 22.3. 3. Plenty, and Prosperity; when it is with a Notion as David pray'd it might be with his, Psal. 144.13, 14, 15. That our Sons may be as Plants grown up in their youth, our Daughters as Corner-Stones polished after the similitude of a Palace:
He shall dwell on high, his place of Defence shall be the Munition of Rocks, Isaiah 33.16. He is my Shield, and my Salvation, my high Tower, and my Refuge, my Saviour, thou Save me from violence, 2 Sam. 22.3. 3. Plenty, and Prosperity; when it is with a Notion as David prayed it might be with his, Psalm 144.13, 14, 15. That our Sons may be as Plants grown up in their youth, our Daughters as Corner-Stones polished After the similitude of a Palace:
And that enlarged Promise of exceeding Plenty, Deut. 28.11, 12. The Lord shall make thee plenteous in Goods, in the fruit of thy Body, — thy Cattel, — thy Ground.
And that enlarged Promise of exceeding Plenty, Deuteronomy 28.11, 12. The Lord shall make thee plenteous in Goods, in the fruit of thy Body, — thy Cattle, — thy Ground.
That Religion and Piety, Justice and Equity, Probity and Honesty, exalt into Honour and Renown, Safety and Peace, Plenty and Prosperity, a Nation, the Land in which they are found, the People by whom they are practised, the Government by which they are defended and promoted.
That Religion and Piety, justice and Equity, Probity and Honesty, exalt into Honour and Renown, Safety and Peace, Plenty and Prosperity, a nation, the Land in which they Are found, the People by whom they Are practised, the Government by which they Are defended and promoted.
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There cannot be a more full and comprehensive Confirmation given of any Truth, than what may be drawn to confirm this, from Deut. 28. in the 14 first Verses, in all the Branches of it, which I must refer you to, being too long to transcribe and point at the Particulars.
There cannot be a more full and comprehensive Confirmation given of any Truth, than what may be drawn to confirm this, from Deuteronomy 28. in the 14 First Verses, in all the Branches of it, which I must refer you to, being too long to transcribe and point At the Particulars.
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When it goeth well with the Righteous, the City rejoiceth. By the Blessing of the Ʋpright the City is exalted, Prov. 11.10, 11. Religion and Justice, are like the two Pillars Solomon erected before the Porch of the Temple, Jakin and Bouz, Establishment and Strength, 1 Kings 7.21. Justice with Religion, as a Great Man hath observed, is the strong Foundation, and the steddy Prop of States and Kingdoms:
When it Goes well with the Righteous, the city rejoices. By the Blessing of the Ʋpright the city is exalted, Curae 11.10, 11. Religion and justice, Are like the two Pillars Solomon erected before the Porch of the Temple, Jakin and Bouz, Establishment and Strength, 1 Kings 7.21. justice with Religion, as a Great Man hath observed, is the strong Foundation, and the steady Prop of States and Kingdoms:
Therefore good Men are as Elisha call'd Elijah, The Chariots of Israel, and the Horsemen thereof, 2 Kings 2.12. What a Blessing had ten righteous Men been to Sodom; for the sake of so small a number, God would not have destroyed them, Gen. 18.32. Peace is the Skin of a Nation;
Therefore good Men Are as Elisha called Elijah, The Chariots of Israel, and the Horsemen thereof, 2 Kings 2.12. What a Blessing had ten righteous Men been to Sodom; for the sake of so small a number, God would not have destroyed them, Gen. 18.32. Peace is the Skin of a nation;
But I shall confirm the Truth of this Sentence, Righteousness exalts a Nation, according to the more enlarged Sense of it, given in the Explication and Proposition. By Arguments drawn from 1. God's Promises. 2. Observation and Experience.
But I shall confirm the Truth of this Sentence, Righteousness exalts a nation, according to the more enlarged Sense of it, given in the Explication and Proposition. By Arguments drawn from 1. God's Promises. 2. Observation and Experience.
His Arm is not shortned, nor his Hand weakned, Jer. 32.27. With God nothing shall be impossible, Luke 1.37. He made Heaven and Earth with a Word, and nothing can withstand, or resist his Power;
His Arm is not shortened, nor his Hand weakened, Jer. 32.27. With God nothing shall be impossible, Lycia 1.37. He made Heaven and Earth with a Word, and nothing can withstand, or resist his Power;
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for he is faithful that hath promised, Heb. 10.23. They are the Promises of him that cannot lie, Tit. 1.2. not only will not, but cannot; and may as soon cease to be God, as to be true.
for he is faithful that hath promised, Hebrew 10.23. They Are the Promises of him that cannot lie, Tit. 1.2. not only will not, but cannot; and may as soon cease to be God, as to be true.
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He withdraweth not his Eyes from the Righteous; yea he establisheth them for ever, and they are exalted, Job. 36.7. He shall judge the People with Righteousness, and the Poor with Judgment;
He withdraweth not his Eyes from the Righteous; yea he Establisheth them for ever, and they Are exalted, Job. 36.7. He shall judge the People with Righteousness, and the Poor with Judgement;
then, the Mountains shall bring Peace, a comprehensive word for all Prosperity, and the little Hills by Righteousness, Psal. 72.2, 3. Righteousness and Peace kiss each other, as is said of Melchisedec King of Salem; first King of Righteousness, then King of Peace, Heb. 7.2. Righteous Kings shall inherit Peace to themselves and People;
then, the Mountains shall bring Peace, a comprehensive word for all Prosperity, and the little Hills by Righteousness, Psalm 72.2, 3. Righteousness and Peace kiss each other, as is said of Melchizedek King of Salem; First King of Righteousness, then King of Peace, Hebrew 7.2. Righteous Kings shall inherit Peace to themselves and People;
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then shall there enter in by these Gates Kings sitting upon the Throne of David, &c. Secondly, Experience confirms the same, the most religious just, and vertuous Nations, have, generally speaking, been most flourishing;
then shall there enter in by these Gates Kings sitting upon the Throne of David, etc. Secondly, Experience confirms the same, the most religious just, and virtuous nations, have, generally speaking, been most flourishing;
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'Tis a good Observation of St. Augustin, That God gave that prosperous Success to the Romans, by which they obtained the Dominion of so great a part of the then known World,
It's a good Observation of Saint Augustin, That God gave that prosperous Success to the Roman, by which they obtained the Dominion of so great a part of the then known World,
What sav'd Judah and Jehosophat from that mighty Host, which came against them, but Faith, and Prayer, and Reformation? 2 Chron. 20. What delivered Jerusalem from Senacharib 's Host, consisting of Hundreds of thousands:
What saved Judah and Jehoshaphat from that mighty Host, which Come against them, but Faith, and Prayer, and Reformation? 2 Chronicles 20. What Delivered Jerusalem from Senacharib is Host, consisting of Hundreds of thousands:
Now Piety, Equity, Honesty, are Causes, as fit to bring forth Honour, Safety, and Prosperity, as any Causes can be to produce their proper Effects: And that,
Now Piety, Equity, Honesty, Are Causes, as fit to bring forth Honour, Safety, and Prosperity, as any Causes can be to produce their proper Effects: And that,
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Mark Abraham 's Plea for Sodom, Gen. 18.25. To slay the Righteous with the Wicked, and that the Righteous should be as the Wicked, that be far from thee;
Mark Abraham is Plea for Sodom, Gen. 18.25. To slay the Righteous with the Wicked, and that the Righteous should be as the Wicked, that be Far from thee;
doubtless there is a God that judgeth in the Earth, Psal. 58.11. Every man may see it, man may behold it afar off, Job 36.25. He that runs may read it.
doubtless there is a God that Judgeth in the Earth, Psalm 58.11. Every man may see it, man may behold it afar off, Job 36.25. He that runs may read it.
But for Nations, as Nations, this is the proper Season for Rewards, or Punishments, the Nations of the World ceasing to be Nations when the World shall cease to be.
But for nations, as nations, this is the proper Season for Rewards, or Punishments, the nations of the World ceasing to be nations when the World shall cease to be.
His Salvation is nigh to them that fear him, that Glory may dwell in our Land, Psal. 85.9. Light is sown for the righteous, and Gladness for the upright in heart, Psal. 97.11. These Light and Gladness are comprehensive Words, including all we speak of to make a People happy;
His Salvation is High to them that Fear him, that Glory may dwell in our Land, Psalm 85.9. Light is sown for the righteous, and Gladness for the upright in heart, Psalm 97.11. These Light and Gladness Are comprehensive Words, including all we speak of to make a People happy;
Glory to the Righteous, was the Prophet's Song, Isa. 24.16. We oft meet this Expression, tendeth to — Righteousness tendeth to Life, Prov. 10.16. — 11.19. Religion and Justice, they have a propense Tendency to the production of these things;
Glory to the Righteous, was the Prophet's Song, Isaiah 24.16. We oft meet this Expression, tendeth to — Righteousness tendeth to Life, Curae 10.16. — 11.19. Religion and justice, they have a propense Tendency to the production of these things;
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So no Conjuncture is happier, than when 'tis men's Interest to be good and vertuous; for that encourages many to be truly so, and invites more to appear such;
So no Conjuncture is Happier, than when it's men's Interest to be good and virtuous; for that encourages many to be truly so, and invites more to appear such;
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When it is discountenanced, look'd upon askew, with a suspicious and a jealous Eye, reproach'd, ridicul'd, scorn'd, hated, persecuted, that Men are made ashamed and affraid to own it.
When it is discountenanced, looked upon askew, with a suspicious and a jealous Eye, reproached, ridiculed, scorned, hated, persecuted, that Men Are made ashamed and afraid to own it.
The Righteous God will not exalt that Nation which thus treats Righteousness, unless for some little Time, ut graviori lapsu ruant; that the higher they are lift up, their Fall may be more conspicuous to others, and more painful to themselves.
The Righteous God will not exalt that nation which thus treats Righteousness, unless for Some little Time, ut graviori lapsu ruant; that the higher they Are lift up, their Fallen may be more conspicuous to Others, and more painful to themselves.
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If a Sun of Righteousness shine in that Orb, (give me leave to use that Phrase in an inferiour, secondary Sense,) he heals the Nations of their Impiety and Oppression:
If a Sun of Righteousness shine in that Orb, (give me leave to use that Phrase in an inferior, secondary Sense,) he heals the nations of their Impiety and Oppression:
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'Tis almost constant in the Sacred Histories, to give account of the Jewish Nation, as to Religion or Wickedness, according to the Disposition of their Great Men.
It's almost constant in the Sacred Histories, to give account of the Jewish nation, as to Religion or Wickedness, according to the Disposition of their Great Men.
to place able Men, fearing God, Men of Truth, and hating Covetousness, over the People, Exod. 18.21. When the Righteous are in Authority, the People rejoyce, saith Solomon, Prov. 29.2. And Reason good they should;
to place able Men, fearing God, Men of Truth, and hating Covetousness, over the People, Exod 18.21. When the Righteous Are in authority, the People rejoice, Says Solomon, Curae 29.2. And Reason good they should;
Or, like a speckled Bird, must fly into the Wilderness, because the Birds of the Forest are all against it, Jer. 12.9. and constrain'd to sigh out David 's Option, O that I had the Wings of a Dove, to fly away to be at rest, Psal. 55.6.
Or, like a speckled Bird, must fly into the Wilderness, Because the Birds of the Forest Are all against it, Jer. 12.9. and constrained to sighs out David is Option, Oh that I had the Wings of a Dove, to fly away to be At rest, Psalm 55.6.
and Religion spreads amain, like the Vine which God brought out of Egypt; which when his Hand planted, fill'd the Land, Psal. 80.9. 4. When 'tis scorn'd by few, persecuted and suppress'd by none;
and Religion spreads amain, like the Vine which God brought out of Egypt; which when his Hand planted, filled the Land, Psalm 80.9. 4. When it's scorned by few, persecuted and suppressed by none;
And Righteousness obtains that Privilege, with which St. Luke concludes the History of the Acts, in relation to St. Paul. He received all that came into him, preaching the Kingdom of God,
And Righteousness obtains that Privilege, with which Saint Lycia concludes the History of the Acts, in Relation to Saint Paul. He received all that Come into him, preaching the Kingdom of God,
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and foot of the Page, Moderation, Moderation, Moderation: Or, as the Rhetorician; who was ask'd what was the chief Excellency of an Orator, reply'd, Pronunciation, Pronunciation, Pronunciation.
and foot of the Page, Moderation, Moderation, Moderation: Or, as the Rhetorician; who was asked what was the chief Excellency of an Orator, replied, Pronunciation, Pronunciation, Pronunciation.
So may we truly answer him, who asks what exalts a Nation, with redoubled Repetition, God's Presence with them: This is the First, the Second, and the Third;
So may we truly answer him, who asks what exalts a nation, with redoubled Repetition, God's Presence with them: This is the First, the Second, and the Third;
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The Lord is on my side, I will not fear what Man can do unto me, Psal. 118.6. 124.1, 2. When David spent many Verses, in recounting what makes Nations flourish in Men's Esteem;
The Lord is on my side, I will not Fear what Man can do unto me, Psalm 118.6. 124.1, 2. When David spent many Verses, in recounting what makes nations flourish in Men's Esteem;
In his Hand is Power and Might, so that none is able to withstand him, 2 Chron. 20.6. as Jehosophat strengthned his own Faith, and the Faith of his People.
In his Hand is Power and Might, so that none is able to withstand him, 2 Chronicles 20.6. as Jehoshaphat strengthened his own Faith, and the Faith of his People.
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and in thine Hand it is to make great, and to give Strength unto all, 1 Chron. 29.10, 11, 12. Safety is of the Lord, as the holy Father David, Psal. 3.8. and the wise Solomon, Prov. 21.31. both assure us.
and in thine Hand it is to make great, and to give Strength unto all, 1 Chronicles 29.10, 11, 12. Safety is of the Lord, as the holy Father David, Psalm 3.8. and the wise Solomon, Curae 21.31. both assure us.
Yea, how oft and fully doth Nebuchadnezar, an Heathen, acknowledge God's absolute Dominion, as God of Gods, and Lord of Kings, Dan. 2.47. His Dominion is an Everlasting Dominion, and his Kingdom from Generation to Generation.
Yea, how oft and Fully does Nebuchadnezzar, an Heathen, acknowledge God's absolute Dominion, as God of God's, and Lord of Kings, Dan. 2.47. His Dominion is an Everlasting Dominion, and his Kingdom from Generation to Generation.
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and I will make Nations of thee, and Kings shall come out of thee, Gen. 17.5, 6. He was to be the Father of the Faithful, and all Nations were to be blessed in him: 'Tis spoke to the Nations then in his Loins.
and I will make nations of thee, and Kings shall come out of thee, Gen. 17.5, 6. He was to be the Father of the Faithful, and all nations were to be blessed in him: It's spoke to the nations then in his Loins.
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The Lord will be with them that are with him. Hear what Azariah said to Asa, when the Spirit was upon him, 2 Chron. 15.2. The Lord is with you while you are with him.
The Lord will be with them that Are with him. Hear what Azariah said to Asa, when the Spirit was upon him, 2 Chronicles 15.2. The Lord is with you while you Are with him.
The Lord will do good to them that are good, and upright in their hearts. He will be with the good Magistrate, as Jehoshaphat told his Judges, 2 Chron. 10.11. and with a good People, as all his Words assure them.
The Lord will do good to them that Are good, and upright in their hearts. He will be with the good Magistrate, as Jehoshaphat told his Judges, 2 Chronicles 10.11. and with a good People, as all his Words assure them.
and to pull down, and to destroy it, if that Nation against whom I have pronounced, turn from their Evil, I will repent of the Evil I thought to do unto them.
and to pull down, and to destroy it, if that nation against whom I have pronounced, turn from their Evil, I will Repent of the Evil I Thought to do unto them.
if it do evil in my sight, that it obey not my voice, then I will repent of the Good wherewith I said I would benefit them. Let us pause here. I confess my Infirmity;
if it do evil in my sighed, that it obey not my voice, then I will Repent of the Good wherewith I said I would benefit them. Let us pause Here. I confess my Infirmity;
Never did the Voice of Providence speak more audibly, more distinctly, more intelligibly, and more encouragingly, concerning a Nation, to build, and to plant it, than in the late Revolution;
Never did the Voice of Providence speak more audibly, more distinctly, more intelligibly, and more encouragingly, Concerning a nation, to built, and to plant it, than in the late Revolution;
because I have purged thee, and thou wast not purged, thou shalt not be purged from thy Filthiness any more, till I have caused my Fury to rest upon thee.
Because I have purged thee, and thou wast not purged, thou shalt not be purged from thy Filthiness any more, till I have caused my Fury to rest upon thee.
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then surely this iniquity shall not be purged from you till you die, saith the Lord God of Hosts, Isa. 22.14. Ephraim is joyned to Idols, let him alone, Hos. 4.17. — 7.8. Ephraim is a Cake not turned.
then surely this iniquity shall not be purged from you till you die, Says the Lord God of Hosts, Isaiah 22.14. Ephraim is joined to Idols, let him alone, Hos. 4.17. — 7.8. Ephraim is a Cake not turned.
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and as the early Dew it goeth away, Hos. 6.4. The good Lord avert the bad Omen, given by our obstinate Unrighteousness, (the grey hairs of which are already upon us, Hos. 7.9. though most are so blind, they know it not;
and as the early Due it Goes away, Hos. 6.4. The good Lord avert the bad Omen, given by our obstinate Unrighteousness, (the gray hairs of which Are already upon us, Hos. 7.9. though most Are so blind, they know it not;
Partly, While the honest, zealous Magistrate restrains by due execution of Justice, such flagitious Offenders, from polluting the Land, and infecting others: Which is the next Best.
Partly, While the honest, zealous Magistrate restrains by due execution of justice, such flagitious Offenders, from polluting the Land, and infecting Others: Which is the next Best.
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That those, whom the Love of God, Themselves, and Country, will not constrain to be good, the Fear of the Sword of Justice may restrain, from being, at least openly,
That those, whom the Love of God, Themselves, and Country, will not constrain to be good, the fear of the Sword of justice may restrain, from being, At least openly,
What destroyed Sechem, and his City, but the Rape of Dinah, Jacob's Daughter? Gen. 34. What brought the Moors into Spain, but the like Provocation, to revenge it? And what the Saxons into England? 2ly. Violent Oppression. I joyn these Two together, because I find them so, as the only Sins instanced in, which brought the Flood upon the Old World, Gen. 6. And the chief which brought Hell out of Heaven upon Sodom, Jude 7. the two standing Instances of Divine Indignation, set up to terrifie all succeeding Ages from the like.
What destroyed Shechem, and his city, but the Rape of Dinah, Jacob's Daughter? Gen. 34. What brought the Moors into Spain, but the like Provocation, to revenge it? And what the Saxons into England? 2ly. Violent Oppression. I join these Two together, Because I find them so, as the only Sins instanced in, which brought the Flood upon the Old World, Gen. 6. And the chief which brought Hell out of Heaven upon Sodom, U^de 7. the two standing Instances of Divine Indignation, Set up to terrify all succeeding Ages from the like.
So Drunkenness and Riot, which drown Men in Sottishness, and bereave them of the Force, both of Mind and Body, their Reason and their Hands to preserve themselves,
So drunkenness and Riot, which drown Men in Sottishness, and bereave them of the Force, both of Mind and Body, their Reason and their Hands to preserve themselves,
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When Benhadad was drinking himself drunk in the Pavilions, with the Thirty and Two Kings that helped, a little handful of Israelites routed his mighty Army, 1 Kings 30.16.
When Benhadad was drinking himself drunk in the Pavilions, with the Thirty and Two Kings that helped, a little handful of Israelites routed his mighty Army, 1 Kings 30.16.
All that beautiful Train of Vertues, which are the Ornament, and Establishment of Nations, are the Issue, and the Offspring of Righteousness, brought forth, or brought up by it. To instance in a few;
All that beautiful Train of Virtues, which Are the Ornament, and Establishment of nations, Are the Issue, and the Offspring of Righteousness, brought forth, or brought up by it. To instance in a few;
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It will make us bear the Burthens necessary for its Preservation, without murmuring and repining, and will forbear selfish Satisfactions, which are not consistent with the Publick Good;
It will make us bear the Burdens necessary for its Preservation, without murmuring and repining, and will forbear selfish Satisfactions, which Are not consistent with the Public Good;
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There may be Conspiracy amongst Thieves and Traytors; but true Concord only amongst Righteous Men. The Philosopher observed long since, That Friendship is only amongst good Men.
There may be conspiracy among Thieves and Traitors; but true Concord only among Righteous Men. The Philosopher observed long since, That Friendship is only among good Men.
than which, nothing can be desired, or conceived more conducive to so Noble an End. How can that Ship escape a Wreck, at the Helm of which is an unskilful,
than which, nothing can be desired, or conceived more conducive to so Noble an End. How can that Ship escape a Wreck, At the Helm of which is an unskilful,
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So countenancing Religion, and distributing Justice impartially, and yet with Moderation, fills a Nation with Admiration, Veneration, Love, and Good-Will;
So countenancing Religion, and distributing justice impartially, and yet with Moderation, fills a nation with Admiration, Veneration, Love, and Goodwill;
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and therefore Machiavel would have Rulers to be righteous, or at least to seem so, to charm the People to that Esteem of them, which is necessary for the Safety of themselves, and Countries.
and Therefore Machiavel would have Rulers to be righteous, or At least to seem so, to charm the People to that Esteem of them, which is necessary for the Safety of themselves, and Countries.
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To whose wise and friendly Counsels of Peace, when he had proudly and obstinately refused to hearken, he routed his Army, took him himself Prisoner, broke down the Walls of Jerusalem; and brought his Kingdom to such distress,
To whose wise and friendly Counsels of Peace, when he had proudly and obstinately refused to harken, he routed his Army, took him himself Prisoner, broke down the Walls of Jerusalem; and brought his Kingdom to such distress,
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If thou wilt keep the Commandments of the Lord thy God, and walk in his Ways, all People of the Earth shall see that thou art called by the Name of the Lord,
If thou wilt keep the commandments of the Lord thy God, and walk in his Ways, all People of the Earth shall see that thou art called by the Name of the Lord,
When a Man's ways please the Lord, he maketh his Enemies to be at Peace with him, Prov. 16.7. and that sutable Passage, Zech. 8.28. Ten Men, a number of Perfection;
When a Man's ways please the Lord, he makes his Enemies to be At Peace with him, Curae 16.7. and that suitable Passage, Zechariah 8.28. Ten Men, a number of Perfection;
and are in Truth, comparatively, but a taste and sprinkling, but one Cluster of Grapes, such as the Spies brought from the Brook of Eshcol, Numb. 13.23. to shew what Fruits a Land of Righteousness brings forth for its Inhabitants.
and Are in Truth, comparatively, but a taste and sprinkling, but one Cluster of Grapes, such as the Spies brought from the Brook of Eshcol, Numb. 13.23. to show what Fruits a Land of Righteousness brings forth for its Inhabitants.
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1. Let us learn hence who are the most faithful to their Country's Interest, and the truest Friends to Government, righteous, religious, just, sober, upright, honest Men;
1. Let us Learn hence who Are the most faithful to their Country's Interest, and the Truest Friends to Government, righteous, religious, just, Sobrium, upright, honest Men;
That it should be thus very frequently, is not unaccountable nor need it seem strange, if we consider that most Governments have been idolatrous, licentious, wicked;
That it should be thus very frequently, is not unaccountable nor need it seem strange, if we Consider that most Governments have been idolatrous, licentious, wicked;
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and as the most are the worst, the Community too ready to comply with them, and applaud them as being like them, and making their corrupt advantage of them.
and as the most Are the worst, the Community too ready to comply with them, and applaud them as being like them, and making their corrupt advantage of them.
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though he ventured his Life far, and wrought such great Salvations for his People, and was so innocent beyond Exception, that Saul was constrained, more than once, to acknowledge him more righteous than himself.
though he ventured his Life Far, and wrought such great Salvations for his People, and was so innocent beyond Exception, that Saul was constrained, more than once, to acknowledge him more righteous than himself.
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And holy Jeremiah, the best Man then alive, must dye as one, who sought not the Welfare of his People, but their Hurt, Jer. 38.4. and King Zedekiah himself had much ado to save him.
And holy Jeremiah, the best Man then alive, must die as one, who sought not the Welfare of his People, but their Hurt, Jer. 38.4. and King Zedekiah himself had much ado to save him.
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So impudent was their Malice, to lie in a Matter of Fact, when he had vindicated Caesar 's Right in set conference with them, and bid them give to Caesar the things which were Caesars; Mark. 12.17. and wrought a complicated Miracle to pay him Tribute: Mat. 17.27.
So impudent was their Malice, to lie in a Matter of Fact, when he had vindicated Caesar is Right in Set conference with them, and bid them give to Caesar the things which were Caesars; Mark. 12.17. and wrought a complicated Miracle to pay him Tribute: Mathew 17.27.
Nay, Pilate himself was bugbear'd into the Murther of the Lord of Glory, by this Weapon, If thou let this Man go, thou art not Caesar's Friend. Joh. 19.12.
Nay, Pilate himself was bugbeared into the Murder of the Lord of Glory, by this Weapon, If thou let this Man go, thou art not Caesar's Friend. John 19.12.
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than, We found this Man a pestilent Fellow, and a Mover of Sedition, Acts 24.5. And his Fellows, the Holy Apostles, were shot at with the like invenom'd Arrows.
than, We found this Man a pestilent Fellow, and a Mover of Sedition, Acts 24.5. And his Fellows, the Holy Apostles, were shot At with the like envenomed Arrows.
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and lived most innocently and usefully among their Fellow-Subjects; yet were esteemed no better than Traytors and Rebels, and common Enemies of Mankind:
and lived most innocently and usefully among their Fellow subjects; yet were esteemed no better than Traitors and Rebels, and Common Enemies of Mankind:
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In the Land of Ʋprightness will he deal unjustly, and will not behold the Majesty of the Lord. Isa. 26.10. 3. We may hence conjecture, yea foresee, what is like to be the Fate of Nations, according to the Prevalency of Righteousness or Sin, in the midst of them;
In the Land of Ʋprightness will he deal unjustly, and will not behold the Majesty of the Lord. Isaiah 26.10. 3. We may hence conjecture, yea foresee, what is like to be the Fate of nations, according to the Prevalency of Righteousness or since, in the midst of them;
for the Reward of his Hands shall be given him. Isa. 3.10. The Words of Micah are so apposite, and so very awakening, that I cannot forbear transcribing them;
for the Reward of his Hands shall be given him. Isaiah 3.10. The Words of micah Are so apposite, and so very awakening, that I cannot forbear transcribing them;
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and the Mountain of the House, as the high Places of the Forest, v. 12. Such Vengeance will a righteous God, sooner or later, cause to overtake unrighteous Nations.
and the Mountain of the House, as the high Places of the Forest, v. 12. Such Vengeance will a righteous God, sooner or later, cause to overtake unrighteous nations.
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4. See what an infinite Advantage it is, to have Righteousness flourish, and righteous Men advanced into Authority, who may by their Example bring it into Reputation,
4. See what an infinite Advantage it is, to have Righteousness flourish, and righteous Men advanced into authority, who may by their Exampl bring it into Reputation,
In general, I beseech you all in the Bowels of Christ, who shed his Bloud to redeem us from iniquity, and to purchase to himself a peculiar People zealous of good Works, Tit. 2.14. Which he hath appointed us to walk in:
In general, I beseech you all in the Bowels of christ, who shed his Blood to Redeem us from iniquity, and to purchase to himself a peculiar People zealous of good Works, Tit. 2.14. Which he hath appointed us to walk in:
Yea, I require, and charge you in the Name of the Great, the Righteous, and the Dreadful Judge of Quick and Dead, to whom we must all shortly give an Account;
Yea, I require, and charge you in the Name of the Great, the Righteous, and the Dreadful Judge of Quick and Dead, to whom we must all shortly give an Account;
as Men, as Parents, as English-men, as Christians, as Reformed Christians; as you love and desire the Prosperity of your Souls, your Families, your Native Country, the Government, under which you enjoy so many Comforts, your Church, your Holy Religion, which is our Glory;
as Men, as Parents, as Englishmen, as Christians, as Reformed Christians; as you love and desire the Prosperity of your Souls, your Families, your Native Country, the Government, under which you enjoy so many Comforts, your Church, your Holy Religion, which is our Glory;
and promote with your utmost Industry and Zeal, in your Persons, Families, Neighbourhood, and Nation, universal, unreserved Righteousness, Piety, Equity, Honesty, every one in your Places and Capacities:
and promote with your utmost Industry and Zeal, in your Persons, Families, Neighbourhood, and nation, universal, unreserved Righteousness, Piety, Equity, Honesty, every one in your Places and Capacities:
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awake to Righteousness, and sin not: Isa. 1. Yea, Die to Sin, and live to Righteousness, 1 Cor. 15. Deny all Ʋngodliness, and worldly Lusts, and walk righteously, soberly, and godly in this present World, Tit. 2.11. Giving to God, thy Neighbour, and thy Self, what's due to every of them, with a Conscience void of offence to all.
awake to Righteousness, and sin not: Isaiah 1. Yea, Die to since, and live to Righteousness, 1 Cor. 15. Deny all Ʋngodliness, and worldly Lustiest, and walk righteously, soberly, and godly in this present World, Tit. 2.11. Giving to God, thy Neighbour, and thy Self, what's due to every of them, with a Conscience void of offence to all.
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all will dwindle, and melt, and vanish into nothing, if God blow upon us, or hide his Face. And the Prophet Isaiah hath told you, Isa. 59.2. That your Iniquities persisted in, and Sins unrepented of, will make him do it.
all will dwindle, and melt, and vanish into nothing, if God blow upon us, or hide his Face. And the Prophet Isaiah hath told you, Isaiah 59.2. That your Iniquities persisted in, and Sins unrepented of, will make him do it.
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But some will say, What would you have us do? The Flouds of ungodly Men make us affraid, Psal. 18.4. He that departeth from Evil, makes himself a Prey, Isa. 59.15. Our very Remedy is turned into our Disease;
But Some will say, What would you have us do? The Floods of ungodly Men make us afraid, Psalm 18.4. He that departeth from Evil, makes himself a Prey, Isaiah 59.15. Our very Remedy is turned into our Disease;
Omnia cùm liceant, non licet (impunè) esse pium. If the Foundations be removed, what can the Righteous do? Psal. 11.3. I'll tell you as plainly as I can.
Omnia cùm liceant, non licet (impunè) esse pium. If the Foundations be removed, what can the Righteous doe? Psalm 11.3. I'll tell you as plainly as I can.
First, Take heed of Hypocrisie, and overweening Affectation of Singularity. Pharisaical Censuring, and Despising others, Luke 18.9. and saying, Stand by thy self, I am holier than thou, Isa. 65.5. Make not things worse than they are;
First, Take heed of Hypocrisy, and overweening Affectation of Singularity. Pharisaical Censuring, and Despising Others, Lycia 18.9. and saying, Stand by thy self, I am Holier than thou, Isaiah 65.5. Make not things Worse than they Are;
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Consider what our Lord's Interrogatory implies; What do ye more than others? Mat. 5.47. Remember there is a Praise-worthy, as well as a Blame-worthy affected Singularity.
Consider what our Lord's Interrogatory Implies; What do you more than Others? Mathew 5.47. remember there is a Praiseworthy, as well as a Blameworthy affected Singularity.
Micaiah, Daniel, Few find the narrow Way, Mat. 7.14. St. Paul, Athanasius, &c. 2. Be exhorted therefore to mourn, at least, for all the Abominations in the midst of us;
Micaiah, daniel, Few find the narrow Way, Mathew 7.14. Saint Paul, Athanasius, etc. 2. Be exhorted Therefore to mourn, At least, for all the Abominations in the midst of us;
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and let Righteousness spring up together: And sue out those gracious Promises that God hath made to his Church, concerning Righteousness, yet to be fulfilled; to hasten their Accomplishment: Such as these, amongst many.
and let Righteousness spring up together: And sue out those gracious Promises that God hath made to his Church, Concerning Righteousness, yet to be fulfilled; to hasten their Accomplishment: Such as these, among many.
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afterwards thou shalt be called a City of Righteousness, the faithful City, Isa. 1.26. In Righteousness shalt thou be established, and shalt be far from Oppression, Chap. 54.14. I will make thy Officers Peace, and thine Exacters Righteousness, ch. 60.17. — ver. 21. Thy People also shall be all righteous.
afterwards thou shalt be called a city of Righteousness, the faithful city, Isaiah 1.26. In Righteousness shalt thou be established, and shalt be Far from Oppression, Chap. 54.14. I will make thy Officers Peace, and thine Exacters Righteousness, changed. 60.17. — for. 21. Thy People also shall be all righteous.
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And pray down that New Heaven, and New Earth, wherein Righteousness shall dwell; which we expect, and St. John saw descending, 2 Pet. 3.13. Rev. 21.1. II. The Second Branch of the Exhortation I shall direct to all concerned in the solemn Business of the Day;
And pray down that New Heaven, and New Earth, wherein Righteousness shall dwell; which we expect, and Saint John saw descending, 2 Pet. 3.13. Rev. 21.1. II The Second Branch of the Exhortation I shall Direct to all concerned in the solemn Business of the Day;
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2. Do as Conscience will do by you at that Tribunal whither you are hastning; that will then speak the Truth, the whole Truth, and nothing but the Truth.
2. Do as Conscience will do by you At that Tribunal whither you Are hastening; that will then speak the Truth, the Whole Truth, and nothing but the Truth.
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Ver. 10. And what Cause soever shall come to you of your Brethren, between Bloud and Bloud, Law and Commandments, Statutes and Judgments, you shall warn them that they trespass not against the Lord,
Ver. 10. And what Cause soever shall come to you of your Brothers, between Blood and Blood, Law and commandments, Statutes and Judgments, you shall warn them that they trespass not against the Lord,
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Franciscus Alverius writes of some Aethiopian Judges, who sate upon the Foot-stool of their Chairs, leaving the Seat empty for God, or Angels to sit in.
Francis Alverius writes of Some aethiopian Judges, who sat upon the Footstool of their Chairs, leaving the Seat empty for God, or Angels to fit in.
And Plato tells us, That Judgment used to be administred near the Temples, that the Reverence of the Deity might bend the Judges Mind to the doing of Justice;
And Plato tells us, That Judgement used to be administered near the Temples, that the reverence of the Deity might bend the Judges Mind to the doing of justice;
See Aul. Gal. lib. 20. o. 1. (Which Festeem the most excellent Chapter in all his Book; containing a Vindication of the strictness of the Roman Laws, and the impartial Execution of them, Noct. Art. Tu dictis Albane maneres.
See Aul. Gal. lib. 20. o. 1. (Which Festeem the most excellent Chapter in all his Book; containing a Vindication of the strictness of the Roman Laws, and the impartial Execution of them, Night Art. Tu dictis Albane maneres.
