A sermon preached in London by a faithfvll minister of Christ, and perfected by him and now set forth to the publike view of all for the ivstification of the truth and clearing the innocencie of his long suffering for it.
GEN. 3. 17. Because thou hast hearkned to the voyce of thy wife, and hast eaten of the Tree of which I commanded, saying, Thou shalt not eate of it, cursed is the ground, &c.
GEN. 3. 17. Because thou hast hearkened to the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the Tree of which I commanded, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it, cursed is the ground, etc.
nor deny it, Hee had no excuse but onely this, That the Woman whom God had given to be an helpe meet for him, Shee gave him of the Tree and he did eate, vers. 11. Some perhaps will thinke that this was a sufficient excuse for Adams part;
nor deny it, He had no excuse but only this, That the Woman whom God had given to be an help meet for him, She gave him of the Tree and he did eat, vers. 11. some perhaps will think that this was a sufficient excuse for Adams part;
for why should not he respect her, and hearken to her voyce whom God had given him for a meet helpe? What affection of men and women one to another can be so great as the affection of Adam to his wife? She was bone of his bone,
for why should not he respect her, and harken to her voice whom God had given him for a meet help? What affection of men and women one to Another can be so great as the affection of Adam to his wife? She was bone of his bone,
and flesh of his flesh, chap. 2. 23. framed and made of a rib taken out of his side, in the same Image of God with him, and was his second selfe, the Queene and Lady of the inferiour World, who had with him equall dominion and rule over all visible creatures in the earth, and in the Sea;
and Flesh of his Flesh, chap. 2. 23. framed and made of a rib taken out of his side, in the same Image of God with him, and was his second self, the Queen and Lady of the inferior World, who had with him equal dominion and Rule over all visible creatures in the earth, and in the Sea;
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That no affection or respect to any man, no word, command, or threatning of greatest Kings and Potentates, no perswasion of them that are most neere and deare, no importunity of them to whom men are most obliged in love and duty for many great favours, can excuse any act which thereby they are drawne to doe against the commandement of God, from the foule staine of sinne,
That no affection or respect to any man, no word, command, or threatening of greatest Kings and Potentates, no persuasion of them that Are most near and deer, no importunity of them to whom men Are most obliged in love and duty for many great favours, can excuse any act which thereby they Are drawn to do against the Commandment of God, from the foul stain of sin,
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whether feare or dread of Superiours, or reverence of Benefactors, or love of them that are most neer and deare, can excuse any person from the guilt of sinne before God,
whither Fear or dread of Superiors, or Reverence of Benefactors, or love of them that Are most near and deer, can excuse any person from the guilt of sin before God,
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for the reasons before named, (viz.) because hee did eate by the perswasion of his wife, who deserved more love and respect at his hand then any fraile sinfull person of all his posterity can be worthy of,
for the Reasons before nam, (viz.) Because he did eat by the persuasion of his wife, who deserved more love and respect At his hand then any frail sinful person of all his posterity can be worthy of,
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and the rule of Justice, pronounceth him guilty and worthy of death, and of all the paines, sorrowes and punishments which are expressed in this verse, and the two next following:
and the Rule of justice, pronounceth him guilty and worthy of death, and of all the pains, sorrows and punishments which Are expressed in this verse, and the two next following:
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For the further illustration whereof, and confirming of our hearts in the truth and stedfast beliefe of it, wee have the plaine word and testimony of God himselfe in his Law, Deut. 13. Where hee gives a strict charge to all his people, under greatest penalties, to take heede, that neither reverence and respect of extraordinary Prophets which have certainely foretold before-hand things which afterwards have come to passe,
For the further illustration whereof, and confirming of our hearts in the truth and steadfast belief of it, we have the plain word and testimony of God himself in his Law, Deuteronomy 13. Where he gives a strict charge to all his people, under greatest penalties, to take heed, that neither Reverence and respect of extraordinary prophets which have Certainly foretold beforehand things which afterwards have come to pass,
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and the people thereof be found to commit Idolatry, (in which Cases many are moved and drawne out of affection and respect, Some to Superiours, some to Parents or Masters, some to Husbands, or Wives, or Brethren, or Friends, and Benefactors) the Lord declares all to bee deeply guilty, foulely stained,
and the people thereof be found to commit Idolatry, (in which Cases many Are moved and drawn out of affection and respect, some to Superiors, Some to Parents or Masters, Some to Husbands, or Wives, or Brothers, or Friends, and Benefactors) the Lord declares all to be deeply guilty, foully stained,
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And to this purpose are those words of God in the body of the morall Law in the second Precept, where he forbids making of any Image, of any thing in Heaven or Earth, to bow downe to it,
And to this purpose Are those words of God in the body of the moral Law in the second Precept, where he forbids making of any Image, of any thing in Heaven or Earth, to bow down to it,
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I am (saith he) a jealous God, and visit the sinnes of the Fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generation of them that hate me. Marke the words;
I am (Says he) a jealous God, and visit the Sins of the Father's upon the children to the third and fourth generation of them that hate me. Mark the words;
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Now jealousie is the indignātion and wrath of some person against those who with-hold and with-draw from him that love and respect which is due to him,
Now jealousy is the indignantion and wrath of Some person against those who withhold and withdraw from him that love and respect which is due to him,
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saying, I am a jealous God, which is all one in effect, as if hee had said, I am the Lord, the Creator of all things, there is no God besides me, no religious or divine worship is to be given to any but to me alone;
saying, I am a jealous God, which is all one in Effect, as if he had said, I am the Lord, the Creator of all things, there is no God beside me, no religious or divine worship is to be given to any but to me alone;
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And then, what followes? I will (saith he) visit the sinnes of the Fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generation of them that thus hate me.
And then, what follows? I will (Says he) visit the Sins of the Father's upon the children to the third and fourth generation of them that thus hate me.
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For hee is the righteous Judge of all the earth, hee will not destroy the righteous and innocent with the wicked and the guilty, Gen. 8. 25. He himselfe protesteth with an oath, That the Father shall not dye for the Child,
For he is the righteous Judge of all the earth, he will not destroy the righteous and innocent with the wicked and the guilty, Gen. 8. 25. He himself protesteth with an oath, That the Father shall not die for the Child,
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nor the Child for the Father, for all soules (saith hee) are mine, the soule of the Child as well as the soule of the Father, Ezek. 18. How then can this saying stand, that he will visit the sinnes of the Fathers on the Children to the third and fourth generation? Surely the meaning is, That because men often times live to see their Children and their Childrens children to the third and fourth generation,
nor the Child for the Father, for all Souls (Says he) Are mine, the soul of the Child as well as the soul of the Father, Ezekiel 18. How then can this saying stand, that he will visit the Sins of the Father's on the Children to the third and fourth generation? Surely the meaning is, That Because men often times live to see their Children and their Children's children to the third and fourth generation,
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and by exhortations, commandements, and examples draw such Children to commit the same sinnes, and their Children are led by affection and respect of their evill wayes.
and by exhortations, Commandments, and Examples draw such Children to commit the same Sins, and their Children Are led by affection and respect of their evil ways.
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nor upon the commands and threatnings of the chiefe Rulers in the Church and State of Israel transgresse the Commandement of Christ, and by obeying men, disobey God, Acts 4. 19. and 5. 29. Yea,
nor upon the commands and threatenings of the chief Rulers in the Church and State of Israel transgress the Commandment of christ, and by obeying men, disobey God, Acts 4. 19. and 5. 29. Yea,
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though their preaching of the Gospel publikely in the Temple (as the Angel commanded them from God, Acts 5. 20.) and to all the people in all publike Assemblies and their proclaiming of the Lord Christ (whom Pilate by instigation of the High-priests and Elders had condemned, crucified,
though their preaching of the Gospel publicly in the Temple (as the Angel commanded them from God, Acts 5. 20.) and to all the people in all public Assemblies and their proclaiming of the Lord christ (whom Pilate by instigation of the High priests and Elders had condemned, Crucified,
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and slaine) and their declaring of him to be the just and holy one of God, and the Redeemer promised to the Fathers, was no lesse then Scandalum Magnatum in the highest degree,
and slain) and their declaring of him to be the just and holy one of God, and the Redeemer promised to the Father's, was no less then Scandalum Magnatum in the highest degree,
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and also of those multitudes of people which are noted for great sinners, and were most severely punished for doing wicked acts, contrary to the Law of God out of obedience to their Rulers,
and also of those Multitudes of people which Are noted for great Sinners, and were most severely punished for doing wicked acts, contrary to the Law of God out of Obedience to their Rulers,
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the holy Scriptures afford many examples of this kind in severall places, where they commend Subjects and Children for refusing to obey their Superiours and Parents in things which they commanded against the Law of God;
the holy Scriptures afford many Examples of this kind in several places, where they commend Subjects and Children for refusing to obey their Superiors and Parents in things which they commanded against the Law of God;
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When King Saul commanded Ionathan his sonne and all his servants that they should wait for an opportunity to slay David his innocent servant and sonne in Law,
When King Saul commanded Ionathan his son and all his Servants that they should wait for an opportunity to slay David his innocent servant and son in Law,
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and this disobeying of the word and threatnings of the King, his Father commanding him to slay an innocent, is highly commended in Ionathan, and recorded for his praise and honour in the Holy History, I Sam. 19. So likwise we read that Ionathan did ignorantly breake his Fathers rash and foolish vow before he knew it, by eating honey which God unexpectedly offered to him when hee was faint and weary in his pursuit of the Phihstines, whom hee and his Armour bearer had rowted and put to flight,
and this disobeying of the word and threatenings of the King, his Father commanding him to slay an innocent, is highly commended in Ionathan, and recorded for his praise and honour in the Holy History, I Sam. 19. So likewise we read that Ionathan did ignorantly break his Father's rash and foolish Voelli before he knew it, by eating honey which God unexpectedly offered to him when he was faint and weary in his pursuit of the Phihstines, whom he and his Armour bearer had rowted and put to flight,
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but also did stand out and oppose themselves against it, and did save and rescue Ionathan out of his hands, saying, God forbid that Ionathan should dye,
but also did stand out and oppose themselves against it, and did save and rescue Ionathan out of his hands, saying, God forbid that Ionathan should die,
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for hee hath wroughe with God this day, I Sam. 14. 45. Which speech of theirs implies, that it had been a great sinne to slay Ionathan, as Saul their King commanded,
for he hath wroughe with God this day, I Sam. 14. 45. Which speech of theirs Implies, that it had been a great sin to slay Ionathan, as Saul their King commanded,
But the most pregnant example of all is that of Doeg the Edomite, Sauls chiefe Heards-man, I Sam. 22. where wee read that when King Saul commanded the men of his Guard (whom hee had obliged to him by many preferments and gifts,
But the most pregnant Exampl of all is that of Doeg the Edomite, Saul's chief Herdsman, I Sam. 22. where we read that when King Saul commanded the men of his Guard (whom he had obliged to him by many preferments and Gifts,
as his upbraiding words in the seaventh verse seeme to imply, that they should slay the Lords innocent Preists whome he out of false and unjust suspition and jelousy supposed to conspire with David against him, they would not put forth their hands to fall upon them,
as his upbraiding words in the Seventh verse seem to imply, that they should slay the lords innocent Priests whom he out of false and unjust suspicion and jealousy supposed to conspire with David against him, they would not put forth their hands to fallen upon them,
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and children and innocent Sucklings, and like a bloudy oppressing Tyrant spoyled their City and all their substance, is by the Spirit of God in the mouth of David cursed with most dreadfull curses,
and children and innocent Sucklings, and like a bloody oppressing Tyrant spoiled their city and all their substance, is by the Spirit of God in the Mouth of David cursed with most dreadful curses,
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though hee did these things in obedience to the King his Lord, upon whose favour all his preferment did depend, the sentence of judgement passed upon him, Psal. 52. that God would destroy him for ever, pluck him out of his dwelling,
though he did these things in Obedience to the King his Lord, upon whose favour all his preferment did depend, the sentence of judgement passed upon him, Psalm 52. that God would destroy him for ever, pluck him out of his Dwelling,
In like manner when Ieroboam commanded the Israelites who had chosen him for their King, to worship God who brought them out of Aegypt in the Images of golden Calves, such as Aaron had before made at Mount Horeh, it is said in the Text, that he made them to sinne, his Command•ment did not excuse them,
In like manner when Jeroboam commanded the Israelites who had chosen him for their King, to worship God who brought them out of Egypt in the Images of golden Calves, such as Aaron had before made At Mount Horeh, it is said in the Text, that he made them to sin, his Command•ment did not excuse them,
and their worship of Images, neither did God spare to punish them for it, but (as the Prophet Hosea testifieth, cap. 5. 11.) Ephraim, (that is, the Israelites of the ten Tribes) was oppressed and broken in judgement,
and their worship of Images, neither did God spare to Punish them for it, but (as the Prophet Hosea Testifieth, cap. 5. 11.) Ephraim, (that is, the Israelites of the ten Tribes) was oppressed and broken in judgement,
because he willingly walked after the Commandement (that is) of Ieroboam, and also of Baasha, and other wicked Kings, who walked in the wayes of Ieroboam, and made Israel to sinne.
Because he willingly walked After the Commandment (that is) of Jeroboam, and also of Baasha, and other wicked Kings, who walked in the ways of Jeroboam, and made Israel to sin.
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and slaughter of the Lords Prophets, teachers of Gods true worship, did not onely draw ▪ but drive and force Israel their people and subjects to worship Baal, yet this excused not the peoples Idolatry,
and slaughter of the lords prophets, Teachers of God's true worship, did not only draw ▪ but drive and force Israel their people and subject's to worship Baal, yet this excused not the peoples Idolatry,
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but the Lord threatens them by the Prophet Micha 6. 16. that because they kept the Statutes of Omri, and walked in the counsels and wayes of the house of Ahab, therefore hee will make the Land a desolation, and an hissing and reproach;
but the Lord threatens them by the Prophet Micah 6. 16. that Because they kept the Statutes of Omri, and walked in the Counsels and ways of the house of Ahab, Therefore he will make the Land a desolation, and an hissing and reproach;
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and for their forsaking of Gods covenant, and worshipping of Baal, Idols and Groves, Eliah the man of God accuseth them all as great offenders deeply guilty, saying, The Children of Israel have forsaken thy Covenant and broken downe thine Altars, 1 King. 19. 14. And God in his answer to Eliahs accusation exempts none from the guilt of these sinnes in all Israel, but onely those seveven thousand men who had not been drawne by the terrours, threatnings,
and for their forsaking of God's Covenant, and worshipping of Baal, Idols and Groves, Elijah the man of God Accuseth them all as great offenders deeply guilty, saying, The Children of Israel have forsaken thy Covenant and broken down thine Altars, 1 King. 19. 14. And God in his answer to Elijah's accusation exempts none from the guilt of these Sins in all Israel, but only those seveven thousand men who had not been drawn by the terrors, threatenings,
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and their mouthes from kissing him, as we see vers. 18 What man can plead more plausible for any disobedience to any Commandement of God, then the man of God which came from Iudah to Bethel to prophesie against Ieroboams Altar, might plead for his eating bread and drinking water in that wicked Idolatrous place, contrary to Gods particular Commandement given to him;
and their mouths from kissing him, as we see vers. 18 What man can plead more plausible for any disobedience to any Commandment of God, then the man of God which Come from Iudah to Bethel to prophesy against Ieroboams Altar, might plead for his eating bred and drinking water in that wicked Idolatrous place, contrary to God's particular Commandment given to him;
Secondly, his resolution and endeavour to keep this Commandement was such that when King Ieroboam thankfully invited him to eate and drinke out of kindnesse for healing his withered hand, he could not be overcome with any intreaty,
Secondly, his resolution and endeavour to keep this Commandment was such that when King Jeroboam thankfully invited him to eat and drink out of kindness for healing his withered hand, he could not be overcome with any entreaty,
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and that his dead carkasse torne by a Lyon should not come to the Sepulchre of his Fathers, 1 King. 13. Whereby it is manifest that no power or authority of any man how fairely soever it is pretended to be from God can excuse any act done against any knowne Commandement of God,
and that his dead carcase torn by a lion should not come to the Sepulchre of his Father's, 1 King. 13. Whereby it is manifest that no power or Authority of any man how fairly soever it is pretended to be from God can excuse any act done against any known Commandment of God,
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but whosoever upon any respect to any creature, or by any perswasion doth transgresse any Precept or word of God, he is guilty of sinne and worthy of death before Gods just Tribunall:
but whosoever upon any respect to any creature, or by any persuasion does transgress any Precept or word of God, he is guilty of sin and worthy of death before God's just Tribunal:
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Sauls letters from the High-priests which gave him a Commission and authority to persecute Christians did not excuse him from sin though he did it in ignorance and blind zeale for he calls himselfe the greatest of sinners for that act of persecution, 1 Tim. 1. 15. But I hold it needlesse to spend time in rehersing more examples to prove this doctrine,
Saul's letters from the High priests which gave him a Commission and Authority to persecute Christians did not excuse him from since though he did it in ignorance and blind zeal for he calls himself the greatest of Sinners for that act of persecution, 1 Tim. 1. 15. But I hold it needless to spend time in rehearsing more Examples to prove this Doctrine,
I will onely adde one strong and invincible argument and demonstration to convince all men of the truth thereof grounded upon divers solid principles of Reason and Religion.
I will only add one strong and invincible argument and demonstration to convince all men of the truth thereof grounded upon diverse solid principles of Reason and Religion.
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so they who in such a case obey him, whether for feare, or love, or any respect and affection in a thing contrary to any Word or Commandement of God, they do undobtedly rob God of his glory and of the honour which properly belongs to him,
so they who in such a case obey him, whither for Fear, or love, or any respect and affection in a thing contrary to any Word or Commandment of God, they do undobtedly rob God of his glory and of the honour which properly belongs to him,
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for God as the Creator of all things, and giver of being, life and breath to all creatures severally, who also upholds and preserves them all in being and well being,
for God as the Creator of all things, and giver of being, life and breath to all creatures severally, who also upholds and preserves them all in being and well being,
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so he is the chiefe Father of all, worthy to be respected, loved, and obeyed above all other Parents and Benefactors, who are but instruments of his bounty,
so he is the chief Father of all, worthy to be respected, loved, and obeyed above all other Parents and Benefactors, who Are but Instruments of his bounty,
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He also by the right both of Creation, and also of redemption is the chiefe King, Lord, owner and possessor of all things in heaven and earth, to whom all hearts, hands, wills, desires and affections ought to be subject and obedient in all things, and at all times.
He also by the right both of Creation, and also of redemption is the chief King, Lord, owner and possessor of all things in heaven and earth, to whom all hearts, hands, wills, Desires and affections ought to be Subject and obedient in all things, and At all times.
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Besides, if we consider God in himselfe as he is revealed in his word and workes to be the one only true Jehovah, eternall, omnipotent, immortal, immutable, infinite in goodnesse, bounty, wisdome, mercy, justice, faithfulnesse and truth, most mighty wise and prudent to order, rule and governe all the world, most bountifull to reward all obedience,
Beside, if we Consider God in himself as he is revealed in his word and works to be the one only true Jehovah, Eternal, omnipotent, immortal, immutable, infinite in Goodness, bounty, Wisdom, mercy, Justice, faithfulness and truth, most mighty wise and prudent to order, Rule and govern all the world, most bountiful to reward all Obedience,
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and Messengers, whosoever doe, out of feare, love, or any affection and respect to any creature, doe any thing contrary to his kowne will, word and commandement, they rob him of his honour and glory, set up the creature above the Creator,
and Messengers, whosoever do, out of Fear, love, or any affection and respect to any creature, do any thing contrary to his kown will, word and Commandment, they rob him of his honour and glory, Set up the creature above the Creator,
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and make it their God, which must needes by all reasonable men be confessed to be a most heinous and grievous sinne worthy of Gods wrath and all punishments.
and make it their God, which must needs by all reasonable men be confessed to be a most heinous and grievous sin worthy of God's wrath and all punishments.
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This is the solid argument and invincible demonstration which fully proves the Doctrine, which I will briefly reduce into the strict forme of a Sylogisme, thus,
This is the solid argument and invincible demonstration which Fully Proves the Doctrine, which I will briefly reduce into the strict Form of a Syllogism, thus,
and Commandement of God, robbeth thereby God the supream Lord, King, Father, and Benefactor; and setteth up the creature and servant above his Lord and Creator.
and Commandment of God, robbeth thereby God the supreme Lord, King, Father, and Benefactor; and sets up the creature and servant above his Lord and Creator.
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or commandement of earthly Potentates, no love, or respect of Parents and Benefactors can free from the foule staine of sinne in any act, which they draw men to doe contrary to the Commandement of God.
or Commandment of earthly Potentates, no love, or respect of Parents and Benefactors can free from the foul stain of sin in any act, which they draw men to do contrary to the Commandment of God.
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as his Vice-geren•s, Stewards, and Messengers, and all men who are under them, especiaily Christians (Gods free and willing people) ought to give them all honour and reverence and to feare and obey them for conscience sake in and under God;
as his Vice-geren•s, Stewards, and Messengers, and all men who Are under them, especiaily Christians (God's free and willing people) ought to give them all honour and Reverence and to Fear and obey them for conscience sake in and under God;
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the very law of Nature binds all men to love, reverence, honour and obey their Parents and Benefactors, who are Gods instruments of their being and well being;
the very law of Nature binds all men to love, Reverence, honour and obey their Parents and Benefactors, who Are God's Instruments of their being and well being;
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and authority, but Religion and Gods Word teach men to honour and affect such as are Prophets, Preachers, Embassadours and Messengers of God unto them:
and Authority, but Religion and God's Word teach men to honour and affect such as Are prophets, Preachers, ambassadors and Messengers of God unto them:
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Wherefore let all Gods people take heed and beware, and carefully looke to it, that they give not too much way to humane passions and affections by regarding and respecting secondary meanes and inferiour causes more then God the first and chiefe cause, Author and bountaine of all blessings,
Wherefore let all God's people take heed and beware, and carefully look to it, that they give not too much Way to humane passion and affections by regarding and respecting secondary means and inferior Causes more then God the First and chief cause, Author and bountaine of all blessings,
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If men once give way so far to the reverence, awe, feare, and dread of earthly Kings, Rulers and Potentates, that they become more affraid of their faces, angry countenances, menacing and threatnings,
If men once give Way so Far to the Reverence, awe, Fear, and dread of earthly Kings, Rulers and Potentates, that they become more afraid of their faces, angry countenances, menacing and threatenings,
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this is that which will draw them to disobey Gods Word and Law, out of respect to mortall men and will bring them under the staine and guilt of unecusable sinne laid open in this Text and Doctrine:
this is that which will draw them to disobey God's Word and Law, out of respect to Mortal men and will bring them under the stain and guilt of unecusable sin laid open in this Text and Doctrine:
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So likewise excessive love, carnall affection, and respect of Parents and Benefactors (while men set their eyes and hearts on the things which are visible and sensible,
So likewise excessive love, carnal affection, and respect of Parents and Benefactors (while men Set their eyes and hearts on the things which Are visible and sensible,
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and on the outward meanes more then on the invisible hand, power and goodnesse of God) may easily supplant them and make them fall in like sort into heinous sinne and inexcusable transgression.
and on the outward means more then on the invisible hand, power and Goodness of God) may Easily supplant them and make them fallen in like sort into heinous sin and inexcusable Transgression.
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But most dangerous of all is that superstitious feare, reverence and respect which men out of blind and undifereet zeale without knowledge doe shew to such as are set over them to rule and direct them in things which concerne God, Religion,
But most dangerous of all is that superstitious Fear, Reverence and respect which men out of blind and undifereet zeal without knowledge do show to such as Are Set over them to Rule and Direct them in things which concern God, Religion,
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when men are so enthralled in their wills, and become Slaves in their affections, that they are ready to beleeve and embrace whatsoever they hold and teach without proofe from Gods Word,
when men Are so enthralled in their wills, and become Slaves in their affections, that they Are ready to believe and embrace whatsoever they hold and teach without proof from God's Word,
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or examination of things taught by the word or consent with the word and rule of Faith, they are in the high way to horrible and dangerous errours and disobedience to the Law of God, into which whosoever fall being led by immoderate affection and more then due respect to any persons whatsoever, he may here learne from Gods proceeding against Adam (the common Father and root of all mankinde) that God will admit no excuse for breaking any of his Commandements out of any respect,
or examination of things taught by the word or consent with the word and Rule of Faith, they Are in the high Way to horrible and dangerous errors and disobedience to the Law of God, into which whosoever fallen being led by immoderate affection and more then due respect to any Persons whatsoever, he may Here Learn from God's proceeding against Adam (the Common Father and root of all mankind) that God will admit no excuse for breaking any of his commandments out of any respect,
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Secondly, this Doctrine discovers unto us abundance of error in the judgements, and iniquity in the practice of many worldly-wise and learned men, especially in those State-polititions, admirers of worldly power, greatnesse and authority, who doe thinke and hold, that they may lawfully doe things commanded by such as have the rule over them, without examining whether they be allowed or forbidden in the Law of God. If Kings and great Potentates command them under great penalties,
Secondly, this Doctrine discovers unto us abundance of error in the Judgments, and iniquity in the practice of many worldly-wise and learned men, especially in those State-polititions, admirers of worldly power, greatness and Authority, who do think and hold, that they may lawfully doe things commanded by such as have the Rule over them, without examining whither they be allowed or forbidden in the Law of God. If Kings and great Potentates command them under great penalties,
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Or if a law and decree were made (like that which Darius made by the advice of his wicked and malicious Princes) for a snare to Gods people, forbidding the true worship of God.
Or if a law and Decree were made (like that which Darius made by the Advice of his wicked and malicious Princes) for a snare to God's people, forbidding the true worship of God.
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It is the common opinion of self-conceited wordlings abundantly wise and politick in their own opinion, that there is no danger in obeying, no feare of unexcusable sin,
It is the Common opinion of self-conceited worldlings abundantly wise and politic in their own opinion, that there is no danger in obeying, no Fear of unexcusable since,
and that they who are afraid to obey such commands, and to stirre their consciences with guilt of sin by breaking Gods Law, are too scrupulous, worthy of contempt;
and that they who Are afraid to obey such commands, and to stir their Consciences with guilt of since by breaking God's Law, Are too scrupulous, worthy of contempt;
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But the 3. faithfull servants of God, full of the holy Spirit were of a contrary opinion and resolution, (as Dan. 3.) Though Nebuchadnezar was a mighty Potentate,
But the 3. faithful Servants of God, full of the holy Spirit were of a contrary opinion and resolution, (as Dan. 3.) Though Nebuchadnezzar was a mighty Potentate,
yet they utterly refused to doe such an act forbiden in Gods Law, and did rather chuse to yeeld their bodies to death and to be burned in his hot fiery Furnace:
yet they utterly refused to do such an act forbidden in God's Law, and did rather choose to yield their bodies to death and to be burned in his hight fiery Furnace:
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And so likewise Daniel that holy seruant of God, so famous in his time for learning wisdome and favour with God, he regarded not the Decree of the wicked Princes which restrained him from the worship of his God and from praing to him for the space of thirty dayes under paine of being cast into the den of Lions,
And so likewise daniel that holy servant of God, so famous in his time for learning Wisdom and favour with God, he regarded not the decree of the wicked Princes which restrained him from the worship of his God and from praying to him for the Molle of thirty days under pain of being cast into the den of Lions,
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but notwithstanding it was confirmed by his great Lord and King Darius and sealed with his Seale, he would not refraine from his constant course & custom of prayer and worship of his God, wich he knew to be a duety daly and continually required by the divine Law,
but notwithstanding it was confirmed by his great Lord and King Darius and sealed with his Seal, he would not refrain from his constant course & custom of prayer and worship of his God, which he knew to be a duty daly and continually required by the divine Law,
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and in discovering that wisdome which is commonly callen State-policy, to be folly and enmity against God, which I wil do very breifly by answering and taking away those foolish excuses of carnal men which are as vaine and unable to shroud and defend them from the staine of sin and Gods just wrath,
and in discovering that Wisdom which is commonly callen State-policy, to be folly and enmity against God, which I will do very briefly by answering and taking away those foolish excuses of carnal men which Are as vain and unable to shroud and defend them from the stain of since and God's just wrath,
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or are forbidden to professe the truth and true religion and to practice the holy worship of God, that under pain of death, persecution, imprisonment, spoyling of their goods,
or Are forbidden to profess the truth and true Religion and to practice the holy worship of God, that under pain of death, persecution, imprisonment, spoiling of their goods,
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and the same excuse for their forsaking of the Covenant of the Lord, & for worshipping of Baal, Calves, Idols & Groves, in the daies of Ieroboam, Ahab & other wicked kings, their Kings did comaund them so to do for a politike reason of state even to keep them from going up to worship God at Ierusalem, lest by that means they might be drawne away and revolt to the house of Dauid, and reunite themselves to the Kingdome of Iudah: Also some of their Kings were cruell Tyrants which persecuted the true.
and the same excuse for their forsaking of the Covenant of the Lord, & for worshipping of Baal, Calves, Idols & Groves, in the days of Jeroboam, Ahab & other wicked Kings, their Kings did command them so to do for a politic reason of state even to keep them from going up to worship God At Ierusalem, lest by that means they might be drawn away and revolt to the house of David, and reunite themselves to the Kingdom of Iudah: Also Some of their Kings were cruel Tyrants which persecuted the true.
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as we read in the dayes of Ahab and Iezabel, and as appeares by Eliahs complaint unto God, 1 King. 19. And yet this was no excuse of the peoples Idolatry and sinne,
as we read in the days of Ahab and Jezebel, and as appears by Elijah's complaint unto God, 1 King. 19. And yet this was no excuse of the peoples Idolatry and sin,
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as Hosea testifieth, Hos. 5. 11. And because they kept the Statutes of Omri, doing the workes of the house of Ahab, and walking in their counsels, the Lord gives this sentence against them by the Prophet Micha, That he will make their land a desolation,
as Hosea Testifieth, Hos. 5. 11. And Because they kept the Statutes of Omri, doing the works of the house of Ahab, and walking in their Counsels, the Lord gives this sentence against them by the Prophet Micah, That he will make their land a desolation,
and them an hissing and reproach, Micha 6. 16. Our Saviour in the Gospel discovers to us how vaine and frivolous all such excuses will be found before his Tribunall, where hee saith, that whosoever loves houses, lands, goods,
and them an hissing and reproach, Micah 6. 16. Our Saviour in the Gospel discovers to us how vain and frivolous all such excuses will be found before his Tribunal, where he Says, that whosoever loves houses, Lands, goods,
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whereas oathes are to be given and taken in truth, in judgement, and righteousnesse, Ier. 4. 2. That is, men must not sweare any false thing but onely what is true,
whereas Oaths Are to be given and taken in truth, in judgement, and righteousness, Jeremiah 4. 2. That is, men must not swear any false thing but only what is true,
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Now there are and have beene in all ages divers politick worldlings and cowardly Hypocrites, who when vaine or sinfull oathes are imposed on them, such as the Elders and Nobles of Iezrael imposed on the wicked men whom they set up to sweare falsely, that Naboath blasphemed God and the King;
Now there Are and have been in all ages diverse politic worldlings and cowardly Hypocrites, who when vain or sinful Oaths Are imposed on them, such as the Elders and Nobles of Israel imposed on the wicked men whom they Set up to swear falsely, that Naboath blasphemed God and the King;
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or as many corrupt men take to execute unlawfull offices and unjust designes, which are hurtfull and injurious to divers others either in Church or Common-wealth.
or as many corrupt men take to execute unlawful Offices and unjust designs, which Are hurtful and injurious to diverse Others either in Church or Commonwealth.
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as trouble, vexation, imprisonment, and losse of liberty, or with hope of some preferment, profit, and gaine, which they may reape by executing an unlawfull office;
as trouble, vexation, imprisonment, and loss of liberty, or with hope of Some preferment, profit, and gain, which they may reap by executing an unlawful office;
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and doe execute such offices by command of Superiours and in obedience to authority, and that otherwise they should forgoe a profitable office and trade which doth maintaine and enrich them and their Family,
and do execute such Offices by command of Superiors and in Obedience to Authority, and that otherwise they should forgo a profitable office and trade which does maintain and enrich them and their Family,
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when God taketh away his soule? What will his gainefull office advantage him when God findeth and judgeth him guilty for profaning his holy Ordinance and taking his Name in vaine? Yea, our Saviour fully answereth such Hypocrites,
when God Takes away his soul? What will his gainful office advantage him when God finds and Judgeth him guilty for profaning his holy Ordinance and taking his Name in vain? Yea, our Saviour Fully Answers such Hypocrites,
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and discovereth the folly of such worldly Polititions in expresse words, saying, What is a man profited to gaine the whole World, and lose his owne soule;
and Discovereth the folly of such worldly politicians in express words, saying, What is a man profited to gain the Whole World, and loose his own soul;
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or what shall a man give in exchange for his soule, Matth. 16. 26. All the liberty and freedome from bands and imprisonment, all the worldly profits, pleasures, goods,
or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul, Matthew 16. 26. All the liberty and freedom from bans and imprisonment, all the worldly profits, pleasures, goods,
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or to execute cruell and bloudy sentences given by Judges of unrighteousnesse under the name and colour of the Law, by haling to prison, torturing and punishing Christian people men and women;
or to execute cruel and bloody sentences given by Judges of unrighteousness under the name and colour of the Law, by haling to prison, torturing and punishing Christian people men and women;
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as Saul did when he was a persecutor armed with Commission and Letters from the High Priests, they perswade themselves and plead confidently, that it is no sinne in them to doe such things,
as Saul did when he was a persecutor armed with Commission and Letters from the High Priests, they persuade themselves and plead confidently, that it is no sin in them to do such things,
so they shall have their share in the just punishments of such heinous transgressions, and the righteous and supreme Judge will cause just vengeance to be executed on them also:
so they shall have their share in the just punishments of such heinous transgressions, and the righteous and supreme Judge will cause just vengeance to be executed on them also:
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And all they who are voluntarily instruments of cruell oppression, violence, or any wickednesse, they shall undoubtedly dye and perish in those sinnes of which they are partakers with them, who set them on worke to doe wickedly, there is no way for them to escape Gods revenging curse but by godly griefe and sorrow to repentance,
And all they who Are voluntarily Instruments of cruel oppression, violence, or any wickedness, they shall undoubtedly die and perish in those Sins of which they Are partakers with them, who Set them on work to do wickedly, there is no Way for them to escape God's revenging curse but by godly grief and sorrow to Repentance,
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Wherefore behold your folly and wilfull madnesse yee worklly Polititions who are so wise to worke your owne ruine, who by vaine excuses and subtile fallacies of fleshly reason doe blinde your owne eyes,
Wherefore behold your folly and wilful madness ye worklly politicians who Are so wise to work your own ruin, who by vain excuses and subtle fallacies of fleshly reason do blind your own eyes,
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From which wrath and eternall woe the Lord deliver us for his mercies sake, and through the meritorious satisfaction of the Lord Jesus Christ our Redeemer and Saviour;
From which wrath and Eternal woe the Lord deliver us for his Mercies sake, and through the meritorious satisfaction of the Lord jesus christ our Redeemer and Saviour;
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