The vnrighteous iudge, or, Iudex cretensis, the iudge of Crete a sermon preached within the iurisdiction of the arch-deaconry of Norwich, at a generall court, in April last past, 16. 1621 / by Mr. Yonger of South-Walsham.
that it is a Parable the Euangelist makes it plaine: (Alas! (if it be a true story) that any Iudge should be so wicked.) Christ spake also a Parable vnto them, that vnder the figure and similitude thereof, we should be stirred vp, alwayes to pray, and not to waxe faint.
that it is a Parable the Evangelist makes it plain: (Alas! (if it be a true story) that any Judge should be so wicked.) christ spoke also a Parable unto them, that under the figure and similitude thereof, we should be stirred up, always to pray, and not to wax faint.
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Yea, Behold a company cometh: for he is waited vpon in the text, with many followers, complements, accoutrements, circumstances if you will. 1. Of the Time, which is not of the present,
Yea, Behold a company comes: for he is waited upon in the text, with many followers, compliments, accoutrements, Circumstances if you will. 1. Of the Time, which is not of the present,
3. It is worth the noting, that the Article is NONLATINALPHABET and not NONLATINALPHABET, he was but a certaine Iudge; He was not NONLATINALPHABET the onely Iudge, but a Iudge of some subordinate and inferiour place;
3. It is worth the noting, that the Article is and not, he was but a certain Judge; He was not the only Judge, but a Judge of Some subordinate and inferior place;
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4. Obserue the place, hee was in a City. But Christ doth not say in Ierusalem. No! that was the City of God, and it is likeliest there were Iudges that feared God: Nor in Samaria, yet there had beene Iudges wicked inough.
4. Observe the place, he was in a city. But christ does not say in Ierusalem. No! that was the city of God, and it is likeliest there were Judges that feared God: Nor in Samaria, yet there had been Judges wicked enough.
The Apostle tells vs, from their owne Poets, the Cretians are euill beasts, and if there were a fowler beast then this, I haue much maruayle. I pray see his qualities;
The Apostle tells us, from their own Poets, the Cretians Are evil beasts, and if there were a Fowler beast then this, I have much marvel. I pray see his qualities;
as in the first member ex parte Dei, the quality is feare, and the proper obect is God. And in the second member ex parte hominis, the quality is regard, and the proper obiect is Man: and these are positiuely,
as in the First member ex parte Dei, the quality is Fear, and the proper Object is God. And in the second member ex parte hominis, the quality is regard, and the proper Object is Man: and these Are positively,
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There was a Iudge, and first of all, let it not seeme strange that Christ in this Parable, compares Almighty God, to this vnrighteous Iudge: for hee doth not compare things that are equall,
There was a Judge, and First of all, let it not seem strange that christ in this Parable, compares Almighty God, to this unrighteous Judge: for he does not compare things that Are equal,
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if a man get his right by importunity, at the hands of a most vnrighteous Iudge,; how much more shall the continuall prayers of the godly pressing the eares of God preuaile with God.
if a man get his right by importunity, At the hands of a most unrighteous Judge,; how much more shall the continual Prayers of the godly pressing the ears of God prevail with God.
As in that of the Rich man and Lazarus, Luke 16. For thence it should appeare, that the soules of the damned in hell should haue materiall and fleshy tongues;
As in that of the Rich man and Lazarus, Lycia 16. For thence it should appear, that the Souls of the damned in hell should have material and fleshy tongues;
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and to worke their conuersion, that so they might avoid those insufferable torments. Saint Augustine therefore giueth a good rule whereby to interpret Parables;
and to work their conversion, that so they might avoid those insufferable torments. Saint Augustine Therefore gives a good Rule whereby to interpret Parables;
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Iudges and Magistrates shalt thou make in all thy Cities throughout thy Tribes, sayth God to Moses, Deut. 16.18. There is no power but of God, the powers that be, are ordained of God, Rom. 13.2. God assumeth vnto himselfe the title of a Iudge, else would not Abraham haue beene so bold, Shall not the Iudge of the whole world doe right? Gen. 18.25. God sitteth on their bench and iudgeth amongst them, Psal. 82.1. Their honour must needs be great when he layes vpon them his owne name, God standeth in the assembly of gods:
Judges and Magistrates shalt thou make in all thy Cities throughout thy Tribes, say God to Moses, Deuteronomy 16.18. There is no power but of God, the Powers that be, Are ordained of God, Rom. 13.2. God assumeth unto himself the title of a Judge, Else would not Abraham have been so bold, Shall not the Judge of the Whole world do right? Gen. 18.25. God Sitteth on their bench and Judgeth among them, Psalm 82.1. Their honour must needs be great when he lays upon them his own name, God Stands in the assembly of God's:
which is not to bee vnderstood of the generall doctrine, directed to all the sons of God, sed de speciali dominandi mandato, as Caluin well interpreteth it, of the speciall charge of gouernment,
which is not to be understood of the general Doctrine, directed to all the Sons of God, sed de Speciali dominandi Commandment, as Calvin well interpreteth it, of the special charge of government,
2. Their Antiquity appeares partly by that which I haue said before, they are as ancient as Moses, who was both a Temporall Iudge and an Ecclesiasticall,
2. Their Antiquity appears partly by that which I have said before, they Are as ancient as Moses, who was both a Temporal Judge and an Ecclesiastical,
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and so continued, till after he resigned his Ecclesiasticall Iurisdiction to Aaron. And after the death of Moses and Iosuah, the Gouernors ouer Israel for many yeares together, were called Iudges, of whom Samuel was the last.
and so continued, till After he resigned his Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction to Aaron. And After the death of Moses and Joshua, the Governors over Israel for many Years together, were called Judges, of whom Samuel was the last.
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The Ephori among the Lacedemonians, and the Areopagitae among the Athenians, were Iudges, and these long since determined weighty matters, concerning their gouernment, and punished offenders.
The Ephori among the Lacedaemonians, and the Areopagite among the Athenians, were Judges, and these long since determined weighty matters, Concerning their government, and punished offenders.
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For where good Iudges and Magistrates are, there commonly good causes thriue and prosper, Godly lawes are conscionably administred, the glory of God is aduanced,
For where good Judges and Magistrates Are, there commonly good Causes thrive and prosper, Godly laws Are Conscionably administered, the glory of God is advanced,
Secondly, necessary, for they are the Ministers of God to take vengeance on them that doe euill, to bridle and represse the corruptions and misdemeanours of wicked men, to punish the loosenesse and exorbitancy of their liues, to suppresse their insolencies, root vp their vices,
Secondly, necessary, for they Are the Ministers of God to take vengeance on them that do evil, to bridle and repress the corruptions and misdemeanours of wicked men, to Punish the looseness and exorbitancy of their lives, to suppress their insolences, root up their vices,
Now as God placeth them in their seats of Iustice, which are called the Seats of the Mighty, but not that they should be ouer mighty in their seats, obstreperous and combersome,
Now as God places them in their seats of justice, which Are called the Seats of the Mighty, but not that they should be over mighty in their seats, obstreperous and cumbersome,
and alloweth them also Princely or priestly Roabes, ad gloriam & ornatum, Exod. 28.2. not so much for their owne carcasses, which are but earthly and mortall, as for the honour of their places.
and alloweth them also Princely or priestly Robes, ad gloriam & ornatum, Exod 28.2. not so much for their own carcases, which Are but earthly and Mortal, as for the honour of their places.
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So God also hath ordained and required that they should be adorned, not onely regijs vestibus, sed & regijs & egregijs virtutibus, which according to Iethro's aduice to Moses are these:
So God also hath ordained and required that they should be adorned, not only regijs vestibus, sed & regijs & egregijs virtutibus, which according to Jethro's Advice to Moses Are these:
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and they are wofull Magistrates and Iudges, in whom this feare of God is wanting. 3. They must be men of Truth, not onely speculatiuè, in knowing, discerning, and iudging,
and they Are woeful Magistrates and Judges, in whom this Fear of God is wanting. 3. They must be men of Truth, not only speculatiuè, in knowing, discerning, and judging,
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yea, this detestable and accursed hunger of gold, what doth it not effect? nay, whom doth it not affect? The Poets faine of Ʋenus, that she commits adultery in chaines;
yea, this detestable and accursed hunger of gold, what does it not Effect? nay, whom does it not affect? The Poets feign of Ʋenus, that she commits adultery in chains;
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Sure, it was not for nothing, that as in old time, the Iudges of Thebes were painted or carued out sitting, which argued a setled moderation, a treatable, deliberate, gentle proceeding; (for they should not be like euill Spirits in their places, onely to vexe and torment:) and with eyes shut, or turned another way;
Sure, it was not for nothing, that as in old time, the Judges of Thebes were painted or carved out sitting, which argued a settled moderation, a treatable, deliberate, gentle proceeding; (for they should not be like evil Spirits in their places, only to vex and torment:) and with eyes shut, or turned Another Way;
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So also were they portrayed without hands, vt à donis essent alieni, that they should not reach after gifts and bribes, which blinde the eyes of the wise,
So also were they portrayed without hands, vt à donis essent Alieni, that they should not reach After Gifts and Bribes, which blind the eyes of the wise,
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yet is this the maine disease of many, NONLATINALPHABET. Other vertues are required in a Iudge, as wisedome, & vnderstanding, Deut. 1.15. but neyther these, nor any other before rehearsed, were in this Iudge:
yet is this the main disease of many,. Other Virtues Are required in a Judge, as Wisdom, & understanding, Deuteronomy 1.15. but neither these, nor any other before rehearsed, were in this Judge:
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and the Arke of God taken, All the Citie, that is, all the inhabitants of the Citie, cryed out. Nay thirdly, a Citie also is taken for the whole body of a Country,
and the Ark of God taken, All the city, that is, all the inhabitants of the city, cried out. Nay Thirdly, a city also is taken for the Whole body of a Country,
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as Marlorate vpon that place of the Psalme, The Lord keepeth the Citie, he speaketh there saith he, de Reipublicae statu & politia, of the policy and state of the Commonwealth.
as Marlorate upon that place of the Psalm, The Lord Keepeth the city, he speaks there Says he, de Reipublicae Statu & politia, of the policy and state of the Commonwealth.
Take the word Citie here, in any of these sences, I am sure it noteth thus much, that Cities are the speciallest and most remarkeable places of a Country,
Take the word city Here, in any of these Senses, I am sure it notes thus much, that Cities Are the speciallest and most remarkable places of a Country,
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Now all these, makes against this Iudge, that hauing his residency and abode in a City, a place of eminencie, a place of ciuility and good manners a religious place,
Now all these, makes against this Judge, that having his residency and Abided in a city, a place of eminency, a place of civility and good manners a religious place,
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yet that hee should be so irreligious as not to feare God; or haue so little ciuility or good manners, as not to regard man. And so I come to his Qualities.
yet that he should be so irreligious as not to Fear God; or have so little civility or good manners, as not to regard man. And so I come to his Qualities.
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I should rather haue thought it had beene a good Testimony, to haue beene giuen of an Ʋsurer or a Drunkard. And if Christ had said, There was an Vsurer in a certaine City, or, There was a Drunkard in a certaine City, and either of these, neither fearing God, or regarding man, this had beene somewhat; nay, very probable.
I should rather have Thought it had been a good Testimony, to have been given of an Ʋsurer or a Drunkard. And if christ had said, There was an Usurer in a certain city, or, There was a Drunkard in a certain city, and either of these, neither fearing God, or regarding man, this had been somewhat; nay, very probable.
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O thou blessed Sonne of God, the eternall Wisedome of thy Father I that NONLATINALPHABET, Heauen-dropping dew, whose words are as Aples of gold with pictures of siluer, inwardly rich, inwardly precious, euermore to singular and speciall purpose, whatsoeuer thou diddest, whatsoeuer thou spakest was for our instruction.
O thou blessed Son of God, the Eternal Wisdom of thy Father I that, Heaven-dropping due, whose words Are as Apples of gold with pictures of silver, inwardly rich, inwardly precious, evermore to singular and special purpose, whatsoever thou didst, whatsoever thou spokest was for our instruction.
as being humbled and stricken through with sorrow and contrition. Excellent is the speach of that Heathen man, Sireprchēdi fers aegrè, reprehendēda ne feceris;
as being humbled and stricken through with sorrow and contrition. Excellent is the speech of that Heathen man, Sireprchēdi fers aegrè, reprehendēda ne feceris;
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or the Doctor for his dignity, or the Iudge for his authority, if they be shamelesse or exorbitant? And if we may not spare our right eye or our right hand, if they be causes of offence;
or the Doctor for his dignity, or the Judge for his Authority, if they be shameless or exorbitant? And if we may not spare our right eye or our right hand, if they be Causes of offence;
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2. He speakes this to let vs see, that sometimes wicked and vile men, men voyd of Gods feare and of all goodnesse, are promoted to places of office and dignity.
2. He speaks this to let us see, that sometime wicked and vile men, men void of God's Fear and of all Goodness, Are promoted to places of office and dignity.
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What a storme of dreadfull imprecations doth the Prophet call for from heauen, Psal. 109. like a raine almost of fire and brimstone, a very tempest of euils, vpon wife, children, posterity, goods,
What a storm of dreadful imprecations does the Prophet call for from heaven, Psalm 109. like a rain almost of fire and brimstone, a very tempest of evils, upon wife, children, posterity, goods,
1. For the worship and seruice of God, as Psal. 33.11. I will teach you the feare of the Lord, that is, I will instruct you rightly concerning the true worship of God. And Esay. 29.13. Their feare (saith God) towards me was taught by the precepts of men:
1. For the worship and service of God, as Psalm 33.11. I will teach you the Fear of the Lord, that is, I will instruct you rightly Concerning the true worship of God. And Isaiah. 29.13. Their Fear (Says God) towards me was taught by the Precepts of men:
And our Sauiour Christ, Mat. 15. interpreteth this place after the same manner, In vaine doe they worship me, teaching for doctrine the precepts of men.
And our Saviour christ, Mathew 15. interpreteth this place After the same manner, In vain do they worship me, teaching for Doctrine the Precepts of men.
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Elias thought that Ahab would haue supposed him but an idle fellow, when hee told him, that neyther dewe nor raine should fall in Israell of three yeares, 1 Kings 17. and therefore addes, that hee stood in the presence of God, whom because hee feared with an awfull regard, it behooued him to make conscience of what he spake.
Elias Thought that Ahab would have supposed him but an idle fellow, when he told him, that neither dew nor rain should fallen in Israel of three Years, 1 Kings 17. and Therefore adds, that he stood in the presence of God, whom Because he feared with an awful regard, it behooved him to make conscience of what he spoke.
It was the speech of the Theefe, vnto his fellow Theefe vpon the Crosse, Fearest thou not God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? as if hee should say, Doest thou not consider the place,
It was the speech of the Thief, unto his fellow Thief upon the Cross, Fearest thou not God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? as if he should say, Dost thou not Consider the place,
and case, wherein thou art? Standest thou in no feare of him who now taketh vengeance on thee for thy forepassed iniquities? And doest thou still persist to reuile,
and case, wherein thou art? Standest thou in no Fear of him who now Takes vengeance on thee for thy forepassed iniquities? And dost thou still persist to revile,
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Loue, mercy, sauing-health, light of his countenance, patience, long-sufferance, liberality, his amiablest disposition, fauour, grace, aboundance of his goodnesse, gratiously interpreting our offences, setting by his Iustice,
Love, mercy, Saving-health, Light of his countenance, patience, long-sufferance, liberality, his amiablest disposition, favour, grace, abundance of his Goodness, graciously interpreting our offences, setting by his justice,
All is one with this Troyan horse, this Cyclops that warreth against heauen, and careth neither for Iupiter nor his Thunderbolts, respecting not his dreadfullest lookes, no,
All is one with this Trojan horse, this Cyclops that Warreth against heaven, and Careth neither for Iupiter nor his Thunderbolts, respecting not his Dreadfullest looks, no,
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And Dauid acknowledgeth himselfe, and in himselfe all others, to be maruelously made, Psal. 139. The Stoicks made him to consist of soule and body as we doe.
And David acknowledgeth himself, and in himself all Others, to be marvelously made, Psalm 139. The Stoics made him to consist of soul and body as we do.
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and yet, that good Father I am sure, not ignorant of that of the Apostle, Eph. 4.24. Col. 3.10. where we may see how we are to vnderstand this Image of God in man.
and yet, that good Father I am sure, not ignorant of that of the Apostle, Ephesians 4.24. Col. 3.10. where we may see how we Are to understand this Image of God in man.
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This Image was broken in pieces in the fall, and yet is repayred and renewed againe, through Christ (who is the substance of the couenant of Grace,) in all those who haue put off the old man, and put on the new:
This Image was broken in Pieces in the fallen, and yet is repaired and renewed again, through christ (who is the substance of the Covenant of Grace,) in all those who have put off the old man, and put on the new:
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To this purpose Christostome speaketh sweetly, Animalia fecit Deus propter hominem, hominem vero propter seipsum; He made all the creatures for man, but he made man for himselfe onely.
To this purpose Christostome speaks sweetly, Animalia fecit Deus propter hominem, hominem vero propter seipsum; He made all the creatures for man, but he made man for himself only.
Yet further, there is a speciall relation, alliance, affinity betwixt God and man, as if he were bone of his bone: For we are also of his generation, Act. 17.21.
Yet further, there is a special Relation, alliance, affinity betwixt God and man, as if he were bone of his bone: For we Are also of his generation, Act. 17.21.
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Nay further yet, God hath made man animalsociale, a sociable creature, and hath giuen him a face of a very gratious and amiable aspect, a hand to congratulate,
Nay further yet, God hath made man animalsociale, a sociable creature, and hath given him a face of a very gracious and amiable aspect, a hand to congratulate,
this Heterogenian, whelpe of another kind, a very Misanthropos, an hater of his owne kind, a Tymon, demon, I say not the sonne of Belial, but Belial himselfe:
this Heterogenian, whelp of Another kind, a very Misanthropos, an hater of his own kind, a Tymon, demon, I say not the son of Belial, but Belial himself:
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The word here in the originall vsed for regard, signifies more then curare, or, curam habere, and yet that argues a manifestation of it in outward action;
The word Here in the original used for regard, signifies more then curare, or, curam habere, and yet that argues a manifestation of it in outward actium;
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If this Iudex bellicosus, Theanthropomastix, If he had feared God, though hee had not regarded man, or if hee had regarded man, though hee had not feared God, this testimony of him had not beene so foule.
If this Judge bellicosus, Theanthropomastix, If he had feared God, though he had not regarded man, or if he had regarded man, though he had not feared God, this testimony of him had not been so foul.
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For he neither feared God, who was before him, nor regarded man, who came behind him, wicked à dextris et à sinistris, He neither feared God, who was at his right hand,
For he neither feared God, who was before him, nor regarded man, who Come behind him, wicked à dextris et à sinistris, He neither feared God, who was At his right hand,
It is many times the iust iudgement of God vpon such men, who hauing greedy appetites, which are neuer of the best disgestion, that being well stuft with riches and wealth, either by the confluence of their offices,
It is many times the just judgement of God upon such men, who having greedy appetites, which Are never of the best digestion, that being well stuffed with riches and wealth, either by the confluence of their Offices,
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when he threatens the wicked Iudges of Samaria, that he would take them away with fishookes, but that they should swallow downe somewhat into their throat, that should turne to their bane? I haue now done;
when he threatens the wicked Judges of Samaria, that he would take them away with fishookes, but that they should swallow down somewhat into their throat, that should turn to their bane? I have now done;
And as Christ in the former Chapter giues an Item for Lots wife, remember Lots wife; so say I, Remember this vnrighteous Iudge. And though we might speake of him,
And as christ in the former Chapter gives an Item for Lots wife, Remember Lots wife; so say I, remember this unrighteous Judge. And though we might speak of him,
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and as Iuuenal cals Eagles the seruants of Iupiter, so such are the seruants and Ministers of God, by an honorable prerogatiue, in being his deputies and vicegerents:
and as Juvenal calls Eagles the Servants of Iupiter, so such Are the Servants and Ministers of God, by an honourable prerogative, in being his deputies and vicegerents:
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Especially Pastors and Ministers of the Church, (who haue an eminency of place, ouer the soules of men,) that they adorne the Gospell of Christ Iesus, with soundnesse of Doctrine and integrity of life.
Especially Pastors and Ministers of the Church, (who have an eminency of place, over the Souls of men,) that they adorn the Gospel of christ Iesus, with soundness of Doctrine and integrity of life.
But howsoeuer, let as well the Pastor as the Iudge make conscience of his duty. Compensat ille qui dispensat. He that sets vs to our taske, giues vs our pay;
But howsoever, let as well the Pastor as the Judge make conscience of his duty. Compensat Isle qui dispensat. He that sets us to our task, gives us our pay;
few thy gifts and ornaments, little perhaps, thy cure and charge, but because thou wert faithfull in a little, I will make thee ruler ouer much, enter thou into thy masters ioy.
few thy Gifts and Ornament, little perhaps, thy cure and charge, but Because thou Wertenberg faithful in a little, I will make thee ruler over much, enter thou into thy Masters joy.
2. I may not omit this also, that Christ here sayth not There is, but There was, which implies, that whatsoeuer the pride and insolency of this man was, either not to feare God, or dis-regard man; yet hee was either taken away by death,
2. I may not omit this also, that christ Here say not There is, but There was, which Implies, that whatsoever the pride and insolency of this man was, either not to Fear God, or disregard man; yet he was either taken away by death,
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or which is likliest, secluded from his place, through some accident disasterous, and so for an earthly punishment, became as currant and conuersant a by-word for matter of reproach as once was Daedal { us } in omni fabula.
or which is likliest, secluded from his place, through Some accident disastrous, and so for an earthly punishment, became as currant and conversant a Byword for matter of reproach as once was Daedal { us } in omni fabula.
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In the meane time therefore whilst he is in place, to demeane himselfe in the feare of God, and with due regard to man: In these striuing to excell all that went before,
In the mean time Therefore while he is in place, to demean himself in the Fear of God, and with due regard to man: In these striving to excel all that went before,
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wisdome, knowledge, grauity, zeale, diligence, vprightnesse of heart, in his proceedings, are notable ornaments in a Iudge, especially to sanctifie his person and his place, by frequent inuocation and prayer vnto God.
Wisdom, knowledge, gravity, zeal, diligence, uprightness of heart, in his proceedings, Are notable Ornament in a Judge, especially to sanctify his person and his place, by frequent invocation and prayer unto God.
and that he shine out amongst others of his rancke, with that transparency and beauty, like Mercury himselfe betwixt those radiant Orbes of Venus and the Moone.
and that he shine out among Others of his rank, with that transparency and beauty, like Mercury himself betwixt those radiant Orbs of Venus and the Moon.
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Nor yet is this to be ouerpassed, that Christ here saith hee was in a City. It was no maruaile sure, his manners were so good I thinke the basest village in all the Isle had been good enough.
Nor yet is this to be overpassed, that christ Here Says he was in a city. It was no marvel sure, his manners were so good I think the Basest village in all the Isle had been good enough.
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and that he was none of the best to the poore, because the Text saith, he regarded not man. But this I am sure of, that in this City where he dwelt, lay his authority and Iurisdiction,
and that he was none of the best to the poor, Because the Text Says, he regarded not man. But this I am sure of, that in this city where he dwelled, lay his Authority and Jurisdiction,
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Else such Cities are as ill incombred, as that of Alexandria in Egypt, of which Diodorus the Sicilian writes, that they nourished that great bird Ibis to deuoure the garbage and offall of their City, and to cleanse their streets,
Else such Cities Are as ill encumbered, as that of Alexandria in Egypt, of which Diodorus the Sicilian writes, that they nourished that great bird Ibis to devour the garbage and offal of their city, and to cleanse their streets,
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So such a one, by the institution of his calling is very profitable, to purge and cleanse the places where his power lieth, from enormities and corruptions, which if his discipline were not, would grow noysome and abhorring;
So such a one, by the Institution of his calling is very profitable, to purge and cleanse the places where his power lies, from enormities and corruptions, which if his discipline were not, would grow noisome and abhorring;
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so it is but a corrupt and disfigured gouernment, where men of authority are aspersed and besmeared with the grosse and odious imputations, either of Luxury or iniustice:
so it is but a corrupt and disfigured government, where men of Authority Are aspersed and besmeared with the gross and odious imputations, either of Luxury or injustice:
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Thirdly, concerning his Qualities, he is here noted with a blacke cole, that he feared not God. But wee that expect to receiue the white stone, and in that stone a new name written, which no man knowes,
Thirdly, Concerning his Qualities, he is Here noted with a black coal, that he feared not God. But we that expect to receive the white stone, and in that stone a new name written, which no man knows,
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it will make him as proud as Herod, as cruell as Nero, as prophane as Iulian, as vniust as Pilate, as sensuall and beastly as Heliogabalus, as couetous, dogged, churlish as Nabal, and perhaps as drunke too;
it will make him as proud as Herod, as cruel as Nero, as profane as Iulian, as unjust as Pilate, as sensual and beastly as Heliogabalus, as covetous, dogged, churlish as Nabal, and perhaps as drunk too;
when men shall come in open Court, present their bodies before the Iudge, their bodies and soules before God, who shall be their latest and fearefullest Iudge;
when men shall come in open Court, present their bodies before the Judge, their bodies and Souls before God, who shall be their latest and fearfullest Judge;
Generally in all men the want of this feare, is the foundation of all euill, Holy and faithfull Abraham, shifting for himselfe before King Abimilech, Gen. 20.11.
Generally in all men the want of this Fear, is the Foundation of all evil, Holy and faithful Abraham, shifting for himself before King Abimelech, Gen. 20.11.
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for saying that Sarah was his sister, whereas indeed shee was his wife, and being demanded the cause why he did so, answerd modestly and religiously for himselfe, I thought thus, surely the feare of God was not in this place,
for saying that Sarah was his sister, whereas indeed she was his wife, and being demanded the cause why he did so, answered modestly and religiously for himself, I Thought thus, surely the Fear of God was not in this place,
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Hence ariseth all those grosse and abhominable sinnes of murders, adulteries, drunkennesse, prophaning of the Lords Sabbaths, blasphemous oathes, deceitfull bargaines, accursed vsuries, wherewith the land groneth, and I know not what!
Hence arises all those gross and abominable Sins of murders, adulteries, Drunkenness, profaning of the lords Sabbaths, blasphemous Oaths, deceitful bargains, accursed Usuries, wherewith the land groans, and I know not what!
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vix vulneribus excitari possunt; they stir not with many stabs, or like that Fencer at the ganies of Caesar, whom Aulus Gellius mentioneth, that when his wounds were gashed and launced by Surgeons, vsed to laugh at them:
vix vulneribus excitari possunt; they stir not with many stabs, or like that Fencer At the ganies of Caesar, whom Aulus Gellius mentioneth, that when his wounds were gashed and lanced by Surgeons, used to laugh At them:
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Or like those old Italians, of whom I haue read, that in the forest tempests of Thunders and lightnings, they would shoot off their greatest ordinance,
Or like those old Italians, of whom I have read, that in the forest tempests of Thunders and lightnings, they would shoot off their greatest Ordinance,
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So insensible are men, and without remorse, that they will audaciously contest, confront, oppose, and improue their incorrigible wickednesse to the height, against our loud and powerfull reprehensions;
So insensible Are men, and without remorse, that they will audaciously contest, confront, oppose, and improve their incorrigible wickedness to the height, against our loud and powerful reprehensions;
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Hence is the cause of all, with this Antesignanus Nequitiae, this Theomachus; they feare not God, or as Iob saith, men haue forgotten the feare of the Almighty.
Hence is the cause of all, with this Antesignanus Nequitiae, this Theomachus; they Fear not God, or as Job Says, men have forgotten the Fear of the Almighty.
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Lastly, this Iudge is here taxed with inciuility, or want of good manners, he regarded not man: I wonder then if there were any man regarded him, or gaue him a good word, any good report.
Lastly, this Judge is Here taxed with incivility, or want of good manners, he regarded not man: I wonder then if there were any man regarded him, or gave him a good word, any good report.
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yet men in high place, aboue all things, are to respect this; carefully to auoyd infamy, and ill report, which quickly spreades out, and inlargeth it selfe,
yet men in high place, above all things, Are to respect this; carefully to avoid infamy, and ill report, which quickly spreads out, and enlargeth it self,
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as we know in a troubled water, one circle begets another, NONLATINALPHABET: and therefore the Poet said well, Fama malum, quo non aliud velocius vllum:
as we know in a troubled water, one circle begets Another,: and Therefore the Poet said well, Fama malum, quo non Aliud velocius vllum:
howsoeuer this slow bellied, swilbellied Cretian, wallowing in his stinke and sinke of iniquity, as Lot in his drunkennesse, commits abhominable incest, with his two daughters, the elder and the yonger, sinne and shame.
howsoever this slow bellied, swilbellied Cretian, wallowing in his stink and sink of iniquity, as Lot in his Drunkenness, commits abominable Incest, with his two daughters, the elder and the younger, sin and shame.
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Secondly, He offended in the Negatiue, but let vs carefully practise the affirmatiue, namely to reuerence and regard man. Yea I say man, cuiuscun { que } conditionis, as Augustus spake to that Romane Pollio, of what condition soeuer he be.
Secondly, He offended in the Negative, but let us carefully practise the affirmative, namely to Reverence and regard man. Yea I say man, cuiuscun { que } conditionis, as Augustus spoke to that Roman Pollio, of what condition soever he be.
and liueth vnder the same gouernment and prouidence of the Creator, and (as thou oughtest in charitie to thinke,) within the compasse of Gods Election.
and lives under the same government and providence of the Creator, and (as thou Ought in charity to think,) within the compass of God's Election.
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and hee that loues not his brother whom he hath seene, can neuer loue God whom he hath not seene, 1 Iohn 4.20. This loue shewes it selfe amongst other things by a ciuill and courteous behauiour towards man:
and he that loves not his brother whom he hath seen, can never love God whom he hath not seen, 1 John 4.20. This love shows it self among other things by a civil and courteous behaviour towards man:
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How courteous and respectfull were the sonnes of Heth to Abraham, Gen. 23.6. being in a strange country, and put to it for a buriall place for his wife:
How courteous and respectful were the Sons of Heth to Abraham, Gen. 23.6. being in a strange country, and put to it for a burial place for his wife:
None of vs shall forbid thee his Sepulcher, but thou maiest bury thy dead therein. It is the commendation of Gedeon, Iudges 8.3. He spake courteously to the men of Ephraim.
None of us shall forbid thee his Sepulcher, but thou Mayest bury thy dead therein. It is the commendation of Gideon, Judges 8.3. He spoke courteously to the men of Ephraim.
But howsoeuer, this Iudge was wonderfull faulty, hee gaue no regard, whereas our duty is to regard man, though he be a stranger, though he be an inferiour.
But howsoever, this Judge was wonderful faulty, he gave no regard, whereas our duty is to regard man, though he be a stranger, though he be an inferior.
Let a man so esteeme of vs as the Ministers of Christ, and the disposers of the secrets of God, 1 Cor. 4.1. Obey them that haue the ouersight of you, for they watch for your soules, as they which must giue an account.
Let a man so esteem of us as the Ministers of christ, and the disposers of the secrets of God, 1 Cor. 4.1. Obey them that have the oversight of you, for they watch for your Souls, as they which must give an account.
But (meane while) let God haue the Honour, by your obedience to his truth, loue to his word, by your care and conscience to practise those doctrines which faithfully we teach:
But (mean while) let God have the Honour, by your Obedience to his truth, love to his word, by your care and conscience to practise those doctrines which faithfully we teach:
let vs in the reuerence and feare of GOD, so carry and demeane our selues to God and Man, That God euen our owne God may giue vs his blessing, that hee may blesse and sanctifie our gouernment, sanctifie our obedience, sanctifie our teaching, sanctifie our hearing,
let us in the Reverence and Fear of GOD, so carry and demean our selves to God and Man, That God even our own God may give us his blessing, that he may bless and sanctify our government, sanctify our Obedience, sanctify our teaching, sanctify our hearing,
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Now the God of peace sanctifie you throughout, and I pray God that all our hearts and soules may be kept blamelesse vntill the comming of our Lord Iesus Christ. AMEN. FINIS.
Now the God of peace sanctify you throughout, and I pray God that all our hearts and Souls may be kept blameless until the coming of our Lord Iesus christ. AMEN. FINIS.
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