The magistrates pourtraiture drawn from the Word, and preached in a sermon at Stowe-Market in Suffolk, upon August, the 20. 1656. before the election of Parliament-men for the same county. / By William Gurnall, M.A. of Eman. Coll. now pastor of the Church of Christ in Lavenham. Suffolk.
IF we consider the great wickednesse of the people, to whom this holy Prophet was sent, we may wonder that God suffered so rare a Jewel, to hang so long on such a disobedient care, as theirs was;
IF we Consider the great wickedness of the people, to whom this holy Prophet was sent, we may wonder that God suffered so rare a Jewel, to hang so long on such a disobedient care, as theirs was;
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But again, if we consider how long heaven indulged them, this incomparable mercy, and calculate the long race of his Prophetical course, we have reason to wonder as much,
But again, if we Consider how long heaven indulged them, this incomparable mercy, and calculate the long raze of his Prophetical course, we have reason to wonder as much,
Stones weare with long dropping, but these relent not under sixty yeares preaching, and more of this holy man, (for so long the line of his Ministery was stretcht) they were wicked enough in Uzziah and Jothams reign,
Stones wear with long dropping, but these relent not under sixty Years preaching, and more of this holy man, (for so long the line of his Ministry was stretched) they were wicked enough in Uzziah and Jothams Reign,
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if by Heaven and Earth you will have the Continents of both meant, then by speaking to these is intimated, he had as good speak to the inanimate creatures, as to them.
if by Heaven and Earth you will have the Continents of both meant, then by speaking to these is intimated, he had as good speak to the inanimate creatures, as to them.
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Secondly, as they were Sermon, so Affliction-proof, they were so mad on their lusts, that rather then not have them, they would swim through their own blood to them;
Secondly, as they were Sermon, so Affliction-proof, they were so mad on their Lustiest, that rather then not have them, they would swim through their own blood to them;
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but findes him grow worse under his hand, and therefore at last speaks of giving him over, ver. 3. Why should ye be stricken any more, the whole head is sick,
but finds him grow Worse under his hand, and Therefore At last speaks of giving him over, ver. 3. Why should you be stricken any more, the Whole head is sick,
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Thirdly, in a word, they were impudent in their hypocrisie; at the very same time that they acted all their abominations, they kept up a gaudy Pageant of Religion, they spared for no cost in the multitude of their sacrifices,
Thirdly, in a word, they were impudent in their hypocrisy; At the very same time that they acted all their abominations, they kept up a gaudy Pageant of Religion, they spared for no cost in the multitude of their Sacrifices,
Now as it is in the diseases of the body, when a general distemper hath invaded the whole (as in a Feaver or the like,) there is commonly some one principal part, whose disorder affects all the rest, which a wise Physician bestows his chiefest skill to finde out,
Now as it is in the diseases of the body, when a general distemper hath invaded the Whole (as in a Fever or the like,) there is commonly Some one principal part, whose disorder affects all the rest, which a wise physician bestows his chiefest skill to find out,
so here, the sad distemper which the Jewish Nation lay under, both in regard of sin and misery, is observed by the Prophet in a great measure, to have proceeded from one principal rank,
so Here, the sad distemper which the Jewish nation lay under, both in regard of since and misery, is observed by the Prophet in a great measure, to have proceeded from one principal rank,
and order of men among them, and that was their Rulers and Magistrates, ver. 22, 23. Thy silver is become drosse, thy wine mixt with water, thy Princes are rebellious.
and order of men among them, and that was their Rulers and Magistrates, ver. 22, 23. Thy silver is become dross, thy wine mixed with water, thy Princes Are rebellious.
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Therefore the Lord levells his threatnings at their breast, in an especial manner, ver. 24. Therefore, saith the Lord, Ah, I will ease me of mine adversaries.
Therefore the Lord levels his threatenings At their breast, in an especial manner, ver. 24. Therefore, Says the Lord, Ah, I will ease me of mine Adversaries.
But lest the godly should be discouraged at the calamities denounced against them, (for they could not but know, it would be a sad day with the whole Land,
But lest the godly should be discouraged At the calamities denounced against them, (for they could not but know, it would be a sad day with the Whole Land,
and share with them in their sufferings.) To fortifie therefore the hearts of these few godly ones, he opens his designe of mercy which he had towards them,
and share with them in their sufferings.) To fortify Therefore the hearts of these few godly ones, he Opens his Design of mercy which he had towards them,
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where he compares their captivity to a furnace, themselves to silver, the ungodly among them especially (Magistrates that were such) to drosse and tin, and himself to the Refiner, and that his designe is not to consume,
where he compares their captivity to a furnace, themselves to silver, the ungodly among them especially (Magistrates that were such) to dross and tin, and himself to the Refiner, and that his Design is not to consume,
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but purge them from this drosse that did allay and debase them, and when he had done this (so as that wicked generation were once worne out) then he would provide better for them;
but purge them from this dross that did allay and debase them, and when he had done this (so as that wicked generation were once worn out) then he would provide better for them;
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faithful Magistrates in the room of the ungodly ones removed, ver. 26. which are the words of the Text, And I will restore thy Judges as at the first, &c.
faithful Magistrates in the room of the ungodly ones removed, ver. 26. which Are the words of the Text, And I will restore thy Judges as At the First, etc.
So that those words are as a lump of sugar after a bitter draught, given to this poor people, to take away that unpleasing farewel, which the threatening of a captivity might leave on their thoughts.
So that those words Are as a lump of sugar After a bitter draught, given to this poor people, to take away that unpleasing farewell, which the threatening of a captivity might leave on their thoughts.
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when his wrath is in its greatest career against the wicked, even then his thoughts of mercy are full at work in his heart for his people, he is carving a mercy for them out of the same Providence, in which he deals out vengeance to the ungodly;
when his wrath is in its greatest career against the wicked, even then his thoughts of mercy Are full At work in his heart for his people, he is carving a mercy for them out of the same Providence, in which he deals out vengeance to the ungodly;
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yea, he contents not himself with this purpose of love to his people, but also he must acquaint them with it, that though they could not be put in present possession of the promise,
yea, he contents not himself with this purpose of love to his people, but also he must acquaint them with it, that though they could not be put in present possession of the promise,
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The bed of affliction of it selfe is hard, now to prevent their tossing and tumbling in it, through anguish of their present sorrow, he layes this soft pillow of the Promise under their head; I will restore. And
The Bed of affliction of it self is hard, now to prevent their tossing and tumbling in it, through anguish of their present sorrow, he lays this soft pillow of the Promise under their head; I will restore. And
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The words are a Promise, wherein observe First, the Person promising, I will restore, &c. Secondly, the mercy promised, Judge as at the first, and Counsellours as at the beginning.
The words Are a Promise, wherein observe First, the Person promising, I will restore, etc. Secondly, the mercy promised, Judge as At the First, and Counsellors as At the beginning.
Thirdly, the time and manner, when and how performed, wrap't up in the word, And; which stands in the front of the Text, pointing to the preceding words, They indeed tell us when and how God will do this for them.
Thirdly, the time and manner, when and how performed, wrapped up in the word, And; which Stands in the front of the Text, pointing to the preceding words, They indeed tell us when and how God will do this for them.
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The people of God have usually their hardest labours of their greatest mercies. So have Churches and Nations their greatest Reformations, raised out of their greatest Confusions.
The people of God have usually their Hardest labours of their greatest Mercies. So have Churches and nations their greatest Reformations, raised out of their greatest Confusions.
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So God lets them know, they were grown so corrupt and nought, that they needed a hot and lasting fire to burne up their drosse, that their Nation might he cast into a new mould,
So God lets them know, they were grown so corrupt and nought, that they needed a hight and lasting fire to burn up their dross, that their nation might he cast into a new mould,
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First, of the Person promising, I will restore; In which observe, how in promising to give Judges and Counsellours, he ownes this order of Magistracy as lawful,
First, of the Person promising, I will restore; In which observe, how in promising to give Judges and Counsellors, he owns this order of Magistracy as lawful,
In that time he will restore. Here is Divinity stamp't upon the face of it. 'Tis called indeed an Ordinance of man, 1 Pet. 2.13. NONLATINALPHABET, not as if it were mans invention:
In that time he will restore. Here is Divinity stamped upon the face of it. It's called indeed an Ordinance of man, 1 Pet. 2.13., not as if it were men invention:
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We may use the same Argument to prove the Divinity of Magistracy, which sometime we do the Divinity of Scripture, viz. the strange preservation of it in all the revolutions and changes that have come over the head of times, by warres,
We may use the same Argument to prove the Divinity of Magistracy, which sometime we do the Divinity of Scripture, viz. the strange preservation of it in all the revolutions and changes that have come over the head of times, by wars,
The Persians had a custome, that when their Prince died, some dayes (five as I remember) of misrule, were indulged the people, in which they might do what they would without controll, that by the rapines and outrages, which might well be thought would be committed therein, they might be brought in love the more with the Person and Government of their succeeding Prince.
The Persians had a custom, that when their Prince died, Some days (five as I Remember) of misrule, were indulged the people, in which they might do what they would without control, that by the rapines and outrages, which might well be Thought would be committed therein, they might be brought in love the more with the Person and Government of their succeeding Prince.
though girded to it by Gods own hand? that call Magistracy it selfe to the barre to shew its Commission? This is no new Sect, we finde it one Article in the inditement of those seducers, Jude 8. They did despise Dominion, and speak evil of Dignity;
though girded to it by God's own hand? that call Magistracy it self to the bar to show its Commission? This is no new Sect, we find it one Article in the indictment of those seducers, U^de 8. They did despise Dominion, and speak evil of Dignity;
Among other positions of this Sect in Transilvania, published one thousand five hundred sixty and eight, I finde this one, openly vouched by them, that 'tis a mark of Antichrist to have in their Church Kings, Princes,
Among other positions of this Sect in Transylvania, published one thousand five hundred sixty and eight, I find this one, openly vouched by them, that it's a mark of Antichrist to have in their Church Kings, Princes,
But how an those reade the Scripture and not blush? were the Saints at Rome Heathens or Christians? and doth the Apostle bring any such newes to them, doth he see them out of the Magistrates precincts? No, He is the Minister of God to them for good;
But how an those read the Scripture and not blush? were the Saints At Room heathens or Christians? and does the Apostle bring any such news to them, does he see them out of the Magistrates precincts? No, He is the Minister of God to them for good;
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and he tells them they must needs be subject, (though then the Magistrate was no friend to the Church) and that not only for wrath, to save his skin from mans wrath,
and he tells them they must needs be Subject, (though then the Magistrate was no friend to the Church) and that not only for wrath, to save his skin from men wrath,
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True liberty is to chuse good, and reject evil, and this Magistracy is erected to defend thee in doing, Rom. 13. Rulers are not a terrour to good works.
True liberty is to choose good, and reject evil, and this Magistracy is erected to defend thee in doing, Rom. 13. Rulers Are not a terror to good works.
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Secondly, a perfection that they dream of, which lifts them up so high, that now they need not the Ministery of the Magistracy to keep them within bounds.
Secondly, a perfection that they dream of, which lifts them up so high, that now they need not the Ministry of the Magistracy to keep them within bounds.
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yet do they not live among those that are wicked? (I am sure they think and speak bad enough of all besides their own tribe,) and do they not need the Magistrates help, that they may be defended in the exercise of holinesse? The Saints do not finde the world so kinde,
yet do they not live among those that Are wicked? (I am sure they think and speak bad enough of all beside their own tribe,) and do they not need the Magistrates help, that they may be defended in the exercise of holiness? The Saints do not find the world so kind,
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as that they should need dismisse their guard, before they get safe to Heaven. But what horrible pride is this, to pretend to such a conduct of the Spirit,
as that they should need dismiss their guard, before they get safe to Heaven. But what horrible pride is this, to pretend to such a conduct of the Spirit,
And some of them, those I mean at Munster in Germany convinced the world, (for all their loud cries against Magistracy at first) that they liked the Magistrates seat well enough,
And Some of them, those I mean At Munster in Germany convinced the world, (for all their loud cries against Magistracy At First) that they liked the Magistrates seat well enough,
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Frederick Duke of Saxony, when he had read Luthers book, put out in Vindication of the divine Authority of Magistracy against the Anabaptists, lift up his hands to heaven,
Frederick Duke of Saxony, when he had read Luthers book, put out in Vindication of the divine authority of Magistracy against the Anabaptists, lift up his hands to heaven,
That God hath the winde in his fist that sends you to sea, and if a storme meet you in your work, Christ can soon be with you in it, and save you from it.
That God hath the wind in his fist that sends you to sea, and if a storm meet you in your work, christ can soon be with you in it, and save you from it.
Well, whatever comes of it, it will be more honourable and safe for you (when called) to be found in Parliament, endeavouring to heal the bleeding wounds of the Nation,
Well, whatever comes of it, it will be more honourable and safe for you (when called) to be found in Parliament, endeavouring to heal the bleeding wounds of the nation,
because 'tis midnight when she calls, and her neighbours, loth to break their rests, or come out in the cold to save her life? England is now in travel,
Because it's midnight when she calls, and her neighbours, loath to break their rests, or come out in the cold to save her life? England is now in travel,
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'tis with England, as with a woman that hath oft called her women, but her paines have gone over and nothing to be done, which makes her want help when she hath most need of it;
it's with England, as with a woman that hath oft called her women, but her pains have gone over and nothing to be done, which makes her want help when she hath most need of it;
so he layes claim to the disposure of persons that bear this office, I will restore, &c. It implies, that he had a hand in taking away those holy Governours which ruled them in the first and better times for their sins;
so he lays claim to the disposure of Persons that bear this office, I will restore, etc. It Implies, that he had a hand in taking away those holy Governors which ruled them in the First and better times for their Sins;
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That not only the office of Magistracy is of Gods erecting, but the persons also in the place of Magistracy, (whether good or bad) are of Gods appointing.
That not only the office of Magistracy is of God's erecting, but the Persons also in the place of Magistracy, (whither good or bad) Are of God's appointing.
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When the Magistrates place is to be filled, though it be but in a private Corporation, what plotting and siding is there, every one to lift up a head for his own faction? And I wish there were not too much of this crowded into the great Assembly of this day, wherein most (it is to be feared) come rather to serve a party,
When the Magistrates place is to be filled, though it be but in a private Corporation, what plotting and siding is there, every one to lift up a head for his own faction? And I wish there were not too much of this crowded into the great Assembly of this day, wherein most (it is to be feared) come rather to serve a party,
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well, plot what you can, Heaven will carry it from you all, you (with all the bussle and pudder that is made) are but the flie upon the wheel, 'tis the wheele of Providence, not you, that determines the issue of this dayes meeting.
well, plot what you can, Heaven will carry it from you all, you (with all the bussle and pudder that is made) Are but the fly upon the wheel, it's the wheel of Providence, not you, that determines the issue of this days meeting.
that is, they asked not Gods leave, they were not by him, that is, not by his approbation, Princes that he knew not, that is, not by their acquainting him, they took not God into their Councel,
that is, they asked not God's leave, they were not by him, that is, not by his approbation, Princes that he knew not, that is, not by their acquainting him, they took not God into their Council,
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yet God tells them, he gave them these very Kings and Princes, Hosea 13.11. Gods secret Providence had the ordering of the matter, while they please their own lust, they fulfilled Gods Councel wrath, who by their own wicked choice intended to plague them for their former sin.
yet God tells them, he gave them these very Kings and Princes, Hosea 13.11. God's secret Providence had the ordering of the matter, while they please their own lust, they fulfilled God's Council wrath, who by their own wicked choice intended to plague them for their former since.
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when Israel groaned under the bondage of Pharaoh, the Lord heares their cry, and saves them by the hand of Moses, it was worth their groaning to get such a change, a Moses that carried them tenderly on his shoulder,
when Israel groaned under the bondage of Pharaoh, the Lord hears their cry, and saves them by the hand of Moses, it was worth their groaning to get such a change, a Moses that carried them tenderly on his shoulder,
He that could give Saul another spirit, and so altered the property of the man, that before he is aware he shall prophesie with the Prophets; he can alter those purposes which men had in their hearts when they came forth this day,
He that could give Saul Another Spirit, and so altered the property of the man, that before he is aware he shall prophesy with the prophets; he can altar those Purposes which men had in their hearts when they Come forth this day,
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when Parliaments were to be chosen, to Townes and Corporations, which had almost the effect of a Mandamus. To be sure, God can send into the bosomes of men his secret messages, which shall awe their consciences, Gen. 31.29.
when Parliaments were to be chosen, to Towns and Corporations, which had almost the Effect of a Mandamus. To be sure, God can send into the bosoms of men his secret messages, which shall awe their Consciences, Gen. 31.29.
Hath not God thus met some of you on your way, over-powering your hearts against your former thoughts? If he hath not met with you as you come, to binde up your hand from writing for an unworthy person, you may expect to meet him as you go home, sometime or other upon a sadder-errand.
Hath not God thus met Some of you on your Way, overpowering your hearts against your former thoughts? If he hath not met with you as you come, to bind up your hand from writing for an unworthy person, you may expect to meet him as you go home, sometime or other upon a sadder-errand.
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O it will pierce thy heart like a Dagger, when God shall ask another day, What hast thou done in giving thy voice for such as will help to ruine, not to heal the land? Thou art the Murderer of thy Countrey,
Oh it will pierce thy heart like a Dagger, when God shall ask Another day, What hast thou done in giving thy voice for such as will help to ruin, not to heal the land? Thou art the Murderer of thy Country,
Three Questions may here be propounded, why Judges and Counsellours are here promised, and not Kings and Princes? why the Promise double both Judges and Counsellours? And lastly,
Three Questions may Here be propounded, why Judges and Counsellors Are Here promised, and not Kings and Princes? why the Promise double both Judges and Counsellors? And lastly,
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and they saw as miserable dayes, under both Kings and Judges, being under the former delivered up into the hand of the Assyrian and Babylonian; and by the factions of the latter betrayed at last into the hand of the Romane power:
and they saw as miserable days, under both Kings and Judges, being under the former Delivered up into the hand of the assyrian and Babylonian; and by the factions of the latter betrayed At last into the hand of the Roman power:
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Because these by a Synecdoche comprehend whole Magistracy. Two things concurre to compleat a Government; Wisdome to make wholesom Lawes, and Advice for the good of the People;
Because these by a Synecdoche comprehend Whole Magistracy. Two things concur to complete a Government; Wisdom to make wholesome Laws, and advice for the good of the People;
To implie their present degeneracy from the primitive constitution, when first formed into a Commonwealth by Moses, or after in a Kingdome by David; where by the way we see, The best constituted Governments are prone in time to degenerate.
To imply their present degeneracy from the primitive constitution, when First formed into a Commonwealth by Moses, or After in a Kingdom by David; where by the Way we see, The best constituted Governments Are prove in time to degenerate.
First, they change in purity, and grow corrupt; Then God changes their peace and prosperity; yea, sometimes of their very forme and visible constitution.
First, they change in purity, and grow corrupt; Then God changes their peace and Prosperity; yea, sometime of their very Form and visible constitution.
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But we shall wave the points those considerations would afford us, and take up one Conclusion, which ariseth from the Subject matter of the Promise in general, and 'tis this.
But we shall wave the points those considerations would afford us, and take up one Conclusion, which arises from the Subject matter of the Promise in general, and it's this.
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I will restore Judges as at the first, &c. None of Gods gifts are NONLATINALPHABET, giftlesse gifts; it is worth the having what God thinks is worth the promising;
I will restore Judges as At the First, etc. None of God's Gifts Are, giftless Gifts; it is worth the having what God thinks is worth the promising;
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and to make them the more willingly to leave their own land, upon this account, that when they returne, they should gain this by all their sufferings, to have Judges as at the first, as if this were a recompence adequate to all their losses and troubles.
and to make them the more willingly to leave their own land, upon this account, that when they return, they should gain this by all their sufferings, to have Judges as At the First, as if this were a recompense adequate to all their losses and Troubles.
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There is no one place where we may stand at greater advantage to see what God intends for a people (good or evil) then by observing what Rulers and Governours, his Providence orders out to them.
There is no one place where we may stand At greater advantage to see what God intends for a people (good or evil) then by observing what Rulers and Governors, his Providence order out to them.
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The very Heathens signified thus much by their custome, who in erecting the statues of their Magistrates by fountaines, did imply, that from them issued out the good or evil of a people. Two wayes it goes ill or well with a Nation.
The very heathens signified thus much by their custom, who in erecting the statues of their Magistrates by fountains, did imply, that from them issued out the good or evil of a people. Two ways it Goes ill or well with a nation.
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but we finde the influence of it among the people, I will restore thy Judges as at the first, &c. then it follows, Afterward thou shalt be called a City of Righteousnesse, a faithful City.
but we find the influence of it among the people, I will restore thy Judges as At the First, etc. then it follows, Afterwards thou shalt be called a city of Righteousness, a faithful city.
Therefore the open idolatry of a Nation is laid by God himself at the Magistrates door, Mich, 1.5. For the transgression of Jacob is all this, and for the sins of the House of Israel.
Therefore the open idolatry of a nation is laid by God himself At the Magistrates door, Mich, 1.5. For the Transgression of Jacob is all this, and for the Sins of the House of Israel.
Now mark the next words, What is the transgression of Jacob? is it not Samaria? and what are the high places of Judah? are they not Jerusalem? That is, what is the Spring of all this idolatry,
Now mark the next words, What is the Transgression of Jacob? is it not Samaria? and what Are the high places of Judah? Are they not Jerusalem? That is, what is the Spring of all this idolatry,
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and Princes Courts kept there? Reade Scripture-Story, and you shall finde Religion flourished and faded among the Jewes, as their Magistrates were good or bad.
and Princes Courts kept there? Reade Scripture-story, and you shall find Religion flourished and faded among the Jews, as their Magistrates were good or bad.
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When Joshua went off the stage, and there were but any of those faithful Elders left, who shared with him in the Government to hold the helme, Religion was safe,
When joshua went off the stage, and there were but any of those faithful Elders left, who shared with him in the Government to hold the helm, Religion was safe,
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and fill up the breach, then all went to wrack in Church and State, as we finde, Judges 2.11. Then the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord, and served Baalim.
and fill up the breach, then all went to wrack in Church and State, as we find, Judges 2.11. Then the children of Israel did evil in the sighed of the Lord, and served Baalim.
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The Queen of Sheba without a Spirit of Prophecy, was able to see happy dayes coming on the Jewes from the piety and wisdom she observed in their Prince, 2 Chron. 9.8. Because thy God loved Israel to establish them for ever, therefore made he thee King over them to do Judgement and Justice.
The Queen of Sheba without a Spirit of Prophecy, was able to see happy days coming on the Jews from the piety and Wisdom she observed in their Prince, 2 Chronicles 9.8. Because thy God loved Israel to establish them for ever, Therefore made he thee King over them to do Judgement and justice.
So the wickednesse of the Kings of the ten Tribes, after their rent from the house of David, (for 'tis observed, not a good one is to be found of the whole pack,
So the wickedness of the Kings of the ten Tribes, After their rend from the house of David, (for it's observed, not a good one is to be found of the Whole pack,
though some lesse evil then other) is by the Spirit of God interpreted, to proceed from his displeasure and purposes of wrath, that he had taken up against them, to break and ruine them, Hosea 13.11. I gave thee a King in mine anger, and took him away in my wrath.
though Some less evil then other) is by the Spirit of God interpreted, to proceed from his displeasure and Purposes of wrath, that he had taken up against them, to break and ruin them, Hosea 13.11. I gave thee a King in mine anger, and took him away in my wrath.
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and when he took any of them away, it was to make room for a worse, till by degrees the Nation (as a morsel prepared for a forrein enemie) drop't into the Assyrians mouth, and was devoured by them.
and when he took any of them away, it was to make room for a Worse, till by Degrees the nation (as a morsel prepared for a foreign enemy) dropped into the Assyrians Mouth, and was devoured by them.
yea, under an arrest from God, for the abominations of former times, and the people, at present, not much amended, being kept in rather by his royal Sanction,
yea, under an arrest from God, for the abominations of former times, and the people, At present, not much amended, being kept in rather by his royal Sanction,
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yet let me tell you, that if you did owe a spight to the peace and happinesse thereof, I know no way like this, wherein you could pay it to the full, by choosing unfaithful Counsellours.
yet let me tell you, that if you did owe a spite to the peace and happiness thereof, I know no Way like this, wherein you could pay it to the full, by choosing unfaithful Counsellors.
David, when he meant to curse Gods enemy and his to purpose, one thing he wished him, was, that God would set a wicked man over him, Psal. 109.6. one that would make no conscience to oppresse him, and tyrannically lord it over him;
David, when he meant to curse God's enemy and his to purpose, one thing he wished him, was, that God would Set a wicked man over him, Psalm 109.6. one that would make no conscience to oppress him, and tyrannically lord it over him;
First, consider they are great things that you trust them with, whom you chuse to sit in the great Senate of the Nation; you trust them with your purse,
First, Consider they Are great things that you trust them with, whom you choose to fit in the great Senate of the nation; you trust them with your purse,
In one word, with all that is dear to you as English men, as Christians, you put that power into their hands, which if they be not the more faithful, they may turne like a cannon upon your own breasts,
In one word, with all that is dear to you as English men, as Christians, you put that power into their hands, which if they be not the more faithful, they may turn like a cannon upon your own breasts,
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He that is accessory to the burning down of his house, by the negligence of a drunken person, whom he trusted to watch and keep it, hath more reason to be troubled,
He that is accessory to the burning down of his house, by the negligence of a drunken person, whom he trusted to watch and keep it, hath more reason to be troubled,
if you were to chuse a Nurse for your childe, you would look for one of a healthful constitution and good disposition, you would weigh and taste her milke whether good or no;
if you were to choose a Nurse for your child, you would look for one of a healthful constitution and good disposition, you would weigh and taste her milk whither good or no;
You are now to choose Nurses for three Nations, so Magistrates are call'd in Scripture, Nursing Fathers and Mothers; You are to choose these in a time of these Nations languishing,
You Are now to choose Nurse's for three nations, so Magistrates Are called in Scripture, Nursing Fathers and Mother's; You Are to choose these in a time of these nations languishing,
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and will you send any to such a place and work, before you know what milk they have given in their private capacities in the Countrey? If you were to choose a Shield, should it be one that would let the arrow come through it, to pierce you to the heart? Magistrates are the Shields of the earth. You value the life of the Nation little, that will put a Shield into its hand you have not well tried;
and will you send any to such a place and work, before you know what milk they have given in their private capacities in the Country? If you were to choose a Shield, should it be one that would let the arrow come through it, to pierce you to the heart? Magistrates Are the Shields of the earth. You valve the life of the nation little, that will put a Shield into its hand you have not well tried;
Pharaoh a King thought it not beneath his care, though in so low a businesse, Gen. 47.6. If thou knowest any man, saith he to Joseph, of activity amongst thy brethren, make them rulers over my cattel;
Pharaoh a King Thought it not beneath his care, though in so low a business, Gen. 47.6. If thou Knowest any man, Says he to Joseph, of activity among thy brothers, make them Rulers over my cattle;
What Jehoshaphat said to his Judges, I may with a little alteration apply to you that are Electours this day, 2 Chron. 19.6. Take heed what you do, for yee choose not for man, but for the Lord, who is with you in the choice.
What Jehoshaphat said to his Judges, I may with a little alteration apply to you that Are Electors this day, 2 Chronicles 19.6. Take heed what you do, for ye choose not for man, but for the Lord, who is with you in the choice.
When Bishop Latimer heard a pen going behind the hanging, as he was upon examination before the Queens Councel, it made him more watchful what he said;
When Bishop Latimer herd a pen going behind the hanging, as he was upon examination before the Queen's Council, it made him more watchful what he said;
and we infamous for the breach of it,) to promote, and procure with our utmost endeavours the Reformation of the Land. God hath, I beleeve, most of your hands to shew for this,
and we infamous for the breach of it,) to promote, and procure with our utmost endeavours the Reformation of the Land. God hath, I believe, most of your hands to show for this,
and darest thou who hast bound thy selfe in such a Covenant, give thy voice for an unworthy man to sit in Parliament, whom thy conscience, (if thou wouldest have patience to heare it,) will tell thee, he will never be the man that will help on that work with any Vote of his,
and Darest thou who hast bound thy self in such a Covenant, give thy voice for an unworthy man to fit in Parliament, whom thy conscience, (if thou Wouldst have patience to hear it,) will tell thee, he will never be the man that will help on that work with any Vote of his,
and if thou gettest this brand upon thy forehead once, go where thou wilt, thou dragest a chaine after thee, that will binde thee over to the fearful expectation of Gods wrath;
and if thou gettest this brand upon thy forehead once, go where thou wilt, thou dragest a chain After thee, that will bind thee over to the fearful expectation of God's wrath;
yea, dead in thy grave, then to have come hither to do so unhappy a dayes work? Oh, think when thou goest this day to give thy suffrage for any that thou didst see the Covenant with thy hand at it spread before thee;
yea, dead in thy grave, then to have come hither to do so unhappy a days work? O, think when thou goest this day to give thy suffrage for any that thou didst see the Covenant with thy hand At it spread before thee;
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durst thou then venture, to blot out what there thou hast wrote, by a wicked and unworthy choice? Suppose one should put himself under an oath of friendship, to promote the good and welfare of another, to his utmost power, (as Jonathan to David ) and this his friend, to whom he is thus engaged, falling sick, should trust him to bring a Physician to him,
durst thou then venture, to blot out what there thou hast wrote, by a wicked and unworthy choice? Suppose one should put himself under an oath of friendship, to promote the good and welfare of Another, to his utmost power, (as Johnathan to David) and this his friend, to whom he is thus engaged, falling sick, should trust him to bring a physician to him,
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So there are some among us (I doubt not) on whom you may finde those Magistratical endowments and graces, that are engraved by the Spirit of God on the seal of the Word,
So there Are Some among us (I doubt not) on whom you may find those Magistratical endowments and graces, that Are engraved by the Spirit of God on the seal of the Word,
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This is writ with so large a character in Scripture upon the Magistrates forehead, and is so principal a letter in his Name, that it cannot be well spelled without it, Exod. 18.21. Moses bids them provide such men as feare God;
This is writ with so large a character in Scripture upon the Magistrates forehead, and is so principal a Letter in his Name, that it cannot be well spelled without it, Exod 18.21. Moses bids them provide such men as Fear God;
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how much soever his name swells in riches and honours in the worlds stile; Antiochus called a vile person, Dan. 11.21. The poorest Saint he persecuted, was a Starre, and he as vile as dirt, even while he stamped them under his foot of pride.
how much soever his name Swells in riches and honours in the world's style; Antiochus called a vile person, Dan. 11.21. The Poorest Saint he persecuted, was a Star, and he as vile as dirt, even while he stamped them under his foot of pride.
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Indeed his power was so great, that if the feare of God had not given law to his conscience, he had them at such advantage, that he might have revenged himself upon them for their unkindnesse,
Indeed his power was so great, that if the Fear of God had not given law to his conscience, he had them At such advantage, that he might have revenged himself upon them for their unkindness,
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The Governours that went before Nehemiah, wanting this, nothing could keep them from oppression, whereas good Nehemiah himself, had no other cord but this to tie his hands, Nehemiah 5.15. But so did not I, because of the fear of the Lord.
The Governors that went before Nehemiah, wanting this, nothing could keep them from oppression, whereas good Nehemiah himself, had no other cord but this to tie his hands, Nehemiah 5.15. But so did not I, Because of the Fear of the Lord.
Secondly, enquire for wisdom and ability of parts, for the work to which you choose them, Exod. 18.21. Provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God;
Secondly, inquire for Wisdom and ability of parts, for the work to which you choose them, Exod 18.21. Provide out of all the people able men, such as Fear God;
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there are some so holy, that in regard of their Prayers and the Power of godlinesse in their lives â–ª may be said to be Saviours, (I am sure the Nation had drowned, had not they helped to hold its chin above water) but if they were called to Parliament-work, they might for want of wisdom and a governing spirit be in danger of proving destroyers of it;
there Are Some so holy, that in regard of their Prayers and the Power of godliness in their lives â–ª may be said to be Saviors, (I am sure the nation had drowned, had not they helped to hold its chin above water) but if they were called to Parliament-work, they might for want of Wisdom and a governing Spirit be in danger of proving destroyers of it;
and is it not pitie, that they who do such service to the publick in their private capacities should be called from praying for, to ruining of the Nation? Every good Christian could not make a good Minister:
and is it not pity, that they who do such service to the public in their private capacities should be called from praying for, to ruining of the nation? Every good Christian could not make a good Minister:
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So a Senatour must be apt to advise and counsel, without this all is insufficient, because he wants that which should enable him to reach the end of his place.
So a Senator must be apt to Advice and counsel, without this all is insufficient, Because he Wants that which should enable him to reach the end of his place.
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A knife, though it hath a sheath of gold, & a haft of diamond, yet if it hath no edge, it is not a good knife, it may be good to sell and make money of, but not to cut.
A knife, though it hath a sheath of gold, & a haft of diamond, yet if it hath no edge, it is not a good knife, it may be good to fell and make money of, but not to Cut.
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The distempers of the Nation at this time are many, and those complicated, it will employ the skill of a Colledge of as wise State-Physicians as ever sate within those walls to finde out a remedie;
The distempers of the nation At this time Are many, and those complicated, it will employ the skill of a College of as wise State-Physicians as ever sat within those walls to find out a remedy;
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and keep all the words of this Law, Deut. 17, 18. which was not meant only personallie (that was to be the endeavour of every private Israelite) but as a Ruler to see the Law of God kept,
and keep all the words of this Law, Deuteronomy 17, 18. which was not meant only personally (that was to be the endeavour of every private Israelite) but as a Ruler to see the Law of God kept,
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That he cleaved to the Lord, and kept his Commandments, which the Lord commanded Moses. And truly, if it were the Magistrates work then, it continues to be so now,
That he cleaved to the Lord, and kept his commandments, which the Lord commanded Moses. And truly, if it were the Magistrates work then, it continues to be so now,
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the observation is good that Dr. Rivet quotes out of Augustine. If we would resolve the Question, what the Magistrates power is in matters of Religion, we must observe those times rather,
the observation is good that Dr. Rivet quotes out of Augustine. If we would resolve the Question, what the Magistrates power is in matters of Religion, we must observe those times rather,
except you have a minde to diffuse the infection presently over the whole Land. The plague of this spiritual leprosie is spreading too fast already in the body of the Nations.
except you have a mind to diffuse the infection presently over the Whole Land. The plague of this spiritual leprosy is spreading too fast already in the body of the nations.
and we see what they are like to resolve into, and that truly is no lesse then Popery it self, which the Merchants of Rome have these late years brought over from thence by whole-sale,
and we see what they Are like to resolve into, and that truly is not less then Popery it self, which the Merchant's of Room have these late Years brought over from thence by wholesale,
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and parcelled it out to the several Sects, Anabaptists, Seekers, Quakers, &c. in the Nation, as their petty Chapmen, to retail it for them, and put off some one point,
and parceled it out to the several Sects, Anabaptists, Seekers, Quakers, etc. in the nation, as their Petty Chapmen, to retail it for them, and put off Some one point,
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so that as it is observed of those diseases, Pox, Purples and Malignant Feavers, when they abound, 'tis a signe the plague is not far off, their malignity being soon heightened unto the Pestilence:
so that as it is observed of those diseases, Pox, Purples and Malignant Fevers, when they abound, it's a Signen the plague is not Far off, their malignity being soon heightened unto the Pestilence:
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and makes him steer a clean contrary course, John 19.12, 13. When Pilate therefore heard that saying (that now quoted) he brought Jesus forth and sate in the judgment seat, and basely proceeded to an unrighteous sentence against his conscience.
and makes him steer a clean contrary course, John 19.12, 13. When Pilate Therefore herd that saying (that now quoted) he brought jesus forth and sat in the judgement seat, and basely proceeded to an unrighteous sentence against his conscience.
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Non-residence is as bad in a Mgistrate, as in a Minister, they are Gods Ministers, as well as Preachers; so saith Paul, Rom. 13.6. For they are Gods Ministers attending continually upon this very thing.
Nonresidence is as bad in a Magistrate, as in a Minister, they Are God's Ministers, as well as Preachers; so Says Paul, Rom. 13.6. For they Are God's Ministers attending continually upon this very thing.
away with those that will shift all the burden off their own, unto other shoulders, that like to be carryed upon the peoples shoulders on an Election-day,
away with those that will shift all the burden off their own, unto other shoulders, that like to be carried upon the peoples shoulders on an Election-day,
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and to heare themselves cryed up with the applause of the Countrey, but do not like to carry the burden of their Countries affaires, either in their head,
and to hear themselves cried up with the applause of the Country, but do not like to carry the burden of their Countries affairs, either in their head,
If you can find any that have more compassion towards this divided Nation then others, especially whose bowels work more tenderly over Gods people in the Land,
If you can find any that have more compassion towards this divided nation then Others, especially whose bowels work more tenderly over God's people in the Land,
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And surely, it shews a people are going down the hill of honour, when the places of Magistracy that use to be filled with the chief heads of the Country, come to be of the ignoble floore;
And surely, it shows a people Are going down the hill of honour, when the places of Magistracy that use to be filled with the chief Heads of the Country, come to be of the ignoble floor;
and can you think him worthy of the Magistrates seat, that would not allow you a Minister in the Pulpit? Oh my brethren, know the Ministery hath the same Authority to shew for their calling, the Magistrate hath;
and can you think him worthy of the Magistrates seat, that would not allow you a Minister in the Pulpit? O my brothers, know the Ministry hath the same authority to show for their calling, the Magistrate hath;
The same hand that planted one Olive-tree, on the one side of the bowle, to wit, Zerubbabel the Magistrate, did plant Joshua, the Minister, on the other,
The same hand that planted one Olive-tree, on the one side of the bowl, to wit, Zerubbabel the Magistrate, did plant joshua, the Minister, on the other,
I have heard that Queen Elizabeth, coming her progresse into this our County of Suffolk, when she observed that the Gentlemen of the County, who came out to meet her, had every one his Minister by his side, said, Now I have learned why my County of Suffolk is so well governed, it is because the Magistrates and Ministers go together.
I have herd that Queen Elizabeth, coming her progress into this our County of Suffolk, when she observed that the Gentlemen of the County, who Come out to meet her, had every one his Minister by his side, said, Now I have learned why my County of Suffolk is so well governed, it is Because the Magistrates and Ministers go together.
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Neither of these can be spared if this Parliament ends well, they must have a seeing eye, to see what counsel and advice is both wholesome and seasonable;
Neither of these can be spared if this Parliament ends well, they must have a seeing eye, to see what counsel and Advice is both wholesome and seasonable;
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Sin is like a deaf stone, which I have heard to be in Scotland, that one standing at one end, cannot hear what another saith standing at the other end.
since is like a deaf stone, which I have herd to be in Scotland, that one standing At one end, cannot hear what Another Says standing At the other end.
why should we go sweating under that load, which God is willing to take off our shoulders? Though God looks we should sowe and plough, pray and use the meanes;
why should we go sweating under that load, which God is willing to take off our shoulders? Though God looks we should sow and plough, pray and use the means;
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