Phinehas's zeal in execution of judgement. Or, A divine remedy for Englands misery. A sermon preached before the Right Honourable House of Lords in the Abby of Westminster, at their late solemne monethly fast, October 30. 1644. By Edmund Staunton D.D. pastour of Kingston upon Thames in the countie of Surrey. A member of the Assembly of Divines.
First, Corporall uncleannesse, They committed whoredome with the daughters of Moab. Numb. 25.1. Secondly, Spirituall uncleannesse, The people did eate and bowed down to their gods.
First, Corporal uncleanness, They committed whoredom with the daughters of Moab. Numb. 25.1. Secondly, Spiritual uncleanness, The people did eat and bowed down to their God's.
vers. 2. They ioyned themselves to Baal-peor, and eate the sacrifice of the dead, to wit, dead Israel, of dead sacrifices to dead gods, so the Psalmist, vers. 28. Hence observe, that Corporall and spirituall uncleannesse, usually goe together:
vers. 2. They joined themselves to Baalpeor, and eat the sacrifice of the dead, to wit, dead Israel, of dead Sacrifices to dead God's, so the Psalmist, vers. 28. Hence observe, that Corporal and spiritual uncleanness, usually go together:
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and upon this double right of double uncleannesse, Rome challengeth that title of Mother of harlots and abominations of the earth, Rev. 17.5. 2. Gods plaguing of Israel hath two degrees or steps in it. 1. The kindling of it in Gods wrath, they provoked him to anger with there inventions.
and upon this double right of double uncleanness, Room Challengeth that title of Mother of harlots and abominations of the earth, Rev. 17.5. 2. God's plaguing of Israel hath two Degrees or steps in it. 1. The kindling of it in God's wrath, they provoked him to anger with there Inventions.
others conceive it rather to be a plague of slaughters by the hand of Moses, who had command from God to take all the heads of the people, (to wit, the ringleaders to idolatry) and to hang them up before the Lord against the Sunne. Numb. 25.4.
Others conceive it rather to be a plague of slaughters by the hand of Moses, who had command from God to take all the Heads of the people, (to wit, the ringleaders to idolatry) and to hang them up before the Lord against the Sun. Numb. 25.4.
and by the Iudges, who had command from Moses, To slay every one his men that were joyned unto Baal peor, vers. 5. And probably this was the plague the Psalmist speaks of, partly,
and by the Judges, who had command from Moses, To slay every one his men that were joined unto Baal peor, vers. 5. And probably this was the plague the Psalmist speaks of, partly,
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because the word is genericall, implying many kinds or species, and is sometimes particularly applyed to this by slaughters. So there was a great slaughter or plague among the people, 1 Sam. 4.17.
Because the word is generical, implying many Kinds or species, and is sometime particularly applied to this by slaughters. So there was a great slaughter or plague among the people, 1 Sam. 4.17.
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For answer, aske Moses, he saith, those that died in the plague were twentie and foure thousand, Numb. 25.9. aske Paul and he saith, There fell three and twentie thousand, 1 Corinth. 10.8. these varying calculations, some reconcile thus;
For answer, ask Moses, he Says, those that died in the plague were twentie and foure thousand, Numb. 25.9. ask Paul and he Says, There fell three and twentie thousand, 1 Corinth. 10.8. these varying calculations, Some reconcile thus;
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others take notice of the double slaughter, one by the Iudges with the sword, wherein probably were cut off about three and twentie thousand, and this is Pauls number, another by Moses, with the halter hanging up the heads of the people, probably about a thousand, which being added to the former, makes up the foure and twentie thousand, the number set down by Moses.
Others take notice of the double slaughter, one by the Judges with the sword, wherein probably were Cut off about three and twentie thousand, and this is Paul's number, Another by Moses, with the halter hanging up the Heads of the people, probably about a thousand, which being added to the former, makes up the foure and twentie thousand, the number Set down by Moses.
as for instance, should the Parliament put to death an hundred, or but half an hundred of the Traytors and Rebels against the State in a day, it would in one sense be a sad spectacle, a kinde of plague,
as for instance, should the Parliament put to death an hundred, or but half an hundred of the Traitors and Rebels against the State in a day, it would in one sense be a sad spectacle, a kind of plague,
and that in a high degree, for there was shedding blood, noble, if not royall blood, Zimri being the sonne of Salu, a prince of a chiefe house among the Simeonites, Numb. 25.14.
and that in a high degree, for there was shedding blood, noble, if not royal blood, Zimri being the son of Salu, a Prince of a chief house among the Simeonites, Numb. 25.14.
as a righteous act unto all generations for evermore, vers. 31. And some Divines give this reason for the clearing of him, that he did it by speciall instinct, and by a motion extraordinary, and by a holy pang of zeale,
as a righteous act unto all generations for evermore, vers. 31. And Some Divines give this reason for the clearing of him, that he did it by special instinct, and by a motion extraordinary, and by a holy pang of zeal,
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A second Doubt is, Why the pacifying of Gods wrath, and the staying of the plague is ascribed to this act of Phineas, having a blush of irregularitie in it, rather then to the acts of Moses and the Iudges, which were by expresse command from God and very regular;
A second Doubt is, Why the pacifying of God's wrath, and the staying of the plague is ascribed to this act of Phinehas, having a blush of irregularity in it, rather then to the acts of Moses and the Judges, which were by express command from God and very regular;
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hence the Lord who is exceedingly taken with the springs and roots of actions, sets the crowne upon the head of Phineas. These things I lay down as probable, not as demonstrative.
hence the Lord who is exceedingly taken with the springs and roots of actions, sets the crown upon the head of Phinehas. These things I lay down as probable, not as demonstrative.
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Hence observe, the Magistrates due and regular execution of justice, bindeth not up Gods hands from pouring out of his wrath upon his enemies, in wayes something strange and extraordinary.
Hence observe, the Magistrates due and regular execution of Justice, binds not up God's hands from pouring out of his wrath upon his enemies, in ways something strange and extraordinary.
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hence observe that when God hath work to do, he can finde out workmen, a Phinehas with zeale in his heart and a javelin in his hand, to thrust through the proudest Zimri's and Cosbi's, the most daring sinners.
hence observe that when God hath work to do, he can find out workmen, a Phinehas with zeal in his heart and a javelin in his hand, to thrust through the proudest Zimri's and Cosbi's, the most daring Sinners.
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instance the case of Levi, his curse was to be divided in Iacob, and scattered in Israel, Genesis 49. verse 7. But the Levites in an after story shewed themselves zealous in execution of judgement upon the Idolaters, who had worshipped the Molten Calfe, Moses stood in the Gate of the Campe, and said, Who is on the Lords side? let him come to me:
instance the case of Levi, his curse was to be divided in Iacob, and scattered in Israel, Genesis 49. verse 7. But the Levites in an After story showed themselves zealous in execution of judgement upon the Idolaters, who had worshipped the Melted Calf, Moses stood in the Gate of the Camp, and said, Who is on the lords side? let him come to me:
and all the sonnes of Levi gathered themselves together unto him, and he said unto them, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, put every man his sword by his side, and goe in and out from gate to gate throughout the Camp and slay every man his Brother,
and all the Sons of Levi gathered themselves together unto him, and he said unto them, Thus Says the Lord God of Israel, put every man his sword by his side, and go in and out from gate to gate throughout the Camp and slay every man his Brother,
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thereupon God bestowed upon the Levites a blessing that day, Exodus 32.26,27,28,29. What blessing? this, that the Levites should be given to the Priests for the Service of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, Numb. 3.6,7.
thereupon God bestowed upon the Levites a blessing that day, Exodus 32.26,27,28,29. What blessing? this, that the Levites should be given to the Priests for the Service of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, Numb. 3.6,7.
Levi unscattered had been as Candles in the pound, dark & useles, but the Levites thus scattered, are set up as so many shining lights through all the roomes of the house of Israel.
Levi unscattered had been as Candles in the pound, dark & useless, but the Levites thus scattered, Are Set up as so many shining lights through all the rooms of the house of Israel.
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Levi unscattered had been as so many schollers cloystered together in the Academy, but the Levites thus scattered, are as so many pious able Divines, dispersed up and down through a Kingdom, a blessing to a Nation.
Levi unscattered had been as so many Scholars cloistered together in the Academy, but the Levites thus scattered, Are as so many pious able Divines, dispersed up and down through a Kingdom, a blessing to a nation.
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Gods avenging himself is his self-easing. Again thus in the Prophet Zachary Chap. 6. vers. 8. The Angell cryes unto him, saying, Behold these that go towards the North country have quieted my spirit in the North country.
God's avenging himself is his self-easing. Again thus in the Prophet Zachary Chap. 6. vers. 8. The Angel cries unto him, saying, Behold these that go towards the North country have quieted my Spirit in the North country.
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Whether the black horses in the vision were Angells, or Meeds and Persians, laying wast the Babylonians which lay North from Iudea, it may be questioned,
Whither the black Horses in the vision were Angels, or Meeds and Persians, laying waste the Babylonians which lay North from Iudea, it may be questioned,
For application in the first place, this truth informs us who are friends, who enemies to our English Israel, who for the pacifying of wrath, and the removall of judgments;
For application in the First place, this truth informs us who Are Friends, who enemies to our English Israel, who for the pacifying of wrath, and the removal of Judgments;
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their executing of Iudgment did evidence their siding with Iehu, and those in Israel, who stand for execution of Iustice, side with the God of Israel.
their executing of Judgement did evidence their siding with Iehu, and those in Israel, who stand for execution of justice, side with the God of Israel.
Againe in the next place this exhorts and counsells us to the execution of Iudgment, and that first private and personall on our own lusts in our breasts and bosomes, lying, swearing, prophanations of Sabbaths, breach of Covenants, uncleannesse, &c. these, these are the Acbans that trouble Israel:
Again in the next place this exhorts and Counsels us to the execution of Judgement, and that First private and personal on our own Lustiest in our breasts and bosoms, lying, swearing, profanations of Sabbaths, breach of Covenants, uncleanness, etc. these, these Are the Acab's that trouble Israel:
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Covetousnesse with her self-ends and aimes, seeking great things, even in sad times, makes up the wedge of Gold, and the Silver, pride in Apparell, naked breasts, even in a Day of Humiliation,
Covetousness with her self-ends and aims, seeking great things, even in sad times, makes up the wedge of Gold, and the Silver, pride in Apparel, naked breasts, even in a Day of Humiliation,
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and that in the solemne Congregation (which of late mine eyes have seen, and my heart lamented) black spots to set out beauty, (It is mercy God turnes them not into blew spots, tokens of the pestilence) are as the babylonish garment, accursed things in Israel;
and that in the solemn Congregation (which of late mine eyes have seen, and my heart lamented) black spots to Set out beauty, (It is mercy God turns them not into blue spots, tokens of the pestilence) Are as the babylonish garment, accursed things in Israel;
when our lusts at home, our personall corruptions are the inlets of all our miseries; yea the sinnes of inferiours God oft times punisheth with sinfull miscariages in superiours;
when our Lustiest At home, our personal corruptions Are the inlets of all our misery's; yea the Sins of inferiors God oft times Punisheth with sinful miscarriages in superiors;
holinesse at home gives victories abroad; Iacob clenseth his houshold from the strange Gods, bids it be cleane, Gen. 35.2. and the terrour of the Lord was upon the cities round about him, vers.
holiness At home gives victories abroad; Iacob Cleanseth his household from the strange God's, bids it be clean, Gen. 35.2. and the terror of the Lord was upon the cities round about him, vers.
and sorely grieve them with unjust taxations? your Honours must help to ease them; if widows and orphans made so by the warres, I may call them sword widows, and sword orphans;
and sorely grieve them with unjust taxations? your Honours must help to ease them; if Widows and orphans made so by the wars, I may call them sword Widows, and sword orphans;
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if a company of poor maimed souldiers that once fought for their lives, now beg that they may live, (which is neither for the honour nor incouragement of Souldiery) (you my Lords) must take some order for the releeving of them;
if a company of poor maimed Soldiers that once fought for their lives, now beg that they may live, (which is neither for the honour nor encouragement of Soldiery) (you my lords) must take Some order for the relieving of them;
For the manner first, the execution of justice should be sincere, sincerely, in regard of its springs & aymes, the springs are zeal for God, a love of truth and justice, hatred of sinne,
For the manner First, the execution of Justice should be sincere, sincerely, in regard of its springs & aims, the springs Are zeal for God, a love of truth and Justice, hatred of sin,
the ends should be Gods glory, the advancing of truth and peace, suppressing of sinne and errour, reformation and (if it may be) salvation to such as fall under the lash of Iustice. Moses grinds to powder the golden Calf,
the ends should be God's glory, the advancing of truth and peace, suppressing of sin and error, Reformation and (if it may be) salvation to such as fallen under the lash of Justice Moses grinds to powder the golden Calf,
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and therefore what he doth is accompted by the Lord not zeale but murther, and God threatens to avenge the blood of Iezreel upon the house of Iehu, Hosea 1.4.
and Therefore what he does is accounted by the Lord not zeal but murder, and God threatens to avenge the blood of Jezreel upon the house of Iehu, Hosea 1.4.
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though the covenant engages all that have taken it, not to be swayed by feares or hopes, yet that of Daniel is the portion of too too many, that they do wickedly against the Covenant, and are corrupt by flatteries;
though the Covenant engages all that have taken it, not to be swayed by fears or hope's, yet that of daniel is the portion of too too many, that they do wickedly against the Covenant, and Are corrupt by flatteries;
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neither did he acknowledge his brethren, nor knew his own children, for they observed the word of the Lord and kept his Covenant, Deut. 33.9. Zeal laid aside naturall affections in Levi, when it put him upon this worke, the execution of Iudgement.
neither did he acknowledge his brothers, nor knew his own children, for they observed the word of the Lord and kept his Covenant, Deuteronomy 33.9. Zeal laid aside natural affections in Levi, when it put him upon this work, the execution of Judgement.
Thirdly, Iudgement must be executed celeriter speedily, without delayes: Let Iudgement be speedily executed, Ezra 7.26. Execute Iudgement in the morning, Ier. 21.12. Evening-justice, Noon-justice, is not so seasonable, so acceptable to the Lord as Morning-justice;
Thirdly, Judgement must be executed celeriter speedily, without delays: Let Judgement be speedily executed, Ezra 7.26. Execute Judgement in the morning, Jeremiah 21.12. Evening-justice, Noon-justice, is not so seasonable, so acceptable to the Lord as Morning-justice;
Fourthly, Iustice and judgement should be administred proportionaliter, in a proportion to the nature and degree of crimes and facts, sometiems death, sometimes banishment, in one case confiscation of goods, in another imprisonment. I need not minde your Honours of a mixture of mercy with justice, the Iudges robes,
Fourthly, justice and judgement should be administered proportionaliter, in a proportion to the nature and degree of crimes and facts, sometiems death, sometime banishment, in one case confiscation of goods, in Another imprisonment. I need not mind your Honours of a mixture of mercy with Justice, the Judges robes,
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though red, have some streamings of white about them; and David saith, he will sing of mercy, of Iudgement, Psal. 101.1. as occasion serves execute justice, and pronounce sentence yea unto death, though Augustus - like, you doe it with teares in your eyes.
though read, have Some streamings of white about them; and David Says, he will sing of mercy, of Judgement, Psalm 101.1. as occasion serves execute Justice, and pronounce sentence yea unto death, though Augustus - like, you do it with tears in your eyes.
to hang a poore souldier now and then for running from his Colours, who was perhaps afraid of being starved at his Colours, may have a piece of Iustice in it,
to hang a poor soldier now and then for running from his Colours, who was perhaps afraid of being starved At his Colours, may have a piece of justice in it,
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and gave it to his neighbour better then he. 1 Sam. 15.28. Salomons throne was supported by Lions, and it is Couragious execution of lustice, that holds up thrones and kingdomes.
and gave it to his neighbour better then he. 1 Sam. 15.28. Solomon's throne was supported by Lions, and it is Courageous execution of lustice, that holds up thrones and kingdoms.
because he was zealous for his God, and made an atonement for the children of Israel, Numb. 25.12,13. and so holds out an example, and incouragement to all in authoritie, to burne with zeale for God against his enemies:
Because he was zealous for his God, and made an atonement for the children of Israel, Numb. 25.12,13. and so holds out an Exampl, and encouragement to all in Authority, to burn with zeal for God against his enemies:
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and seeke in the broad places thereof, to wit, to the gates where were the Seats of Iustice, if you can finde a man, (that is) a publique man zealous for God, if there be any that executeth judgment,
and seek in the broad places thereof, to wit, to the gates where were the Seats of justice, if you can find a man, (that is) a public man zealous for God, if there be any that Executeth judgement,
and for my part, I thinke there is but two bloods will quench it, the blood of Christ and of his desperate enemies: free grace in God hath powred out the one, full Iustice in your Honours should help to powre out the other.
and for my part, I think there is but two bloods will quench it, the blood of christ and of his desperate enemies: free grace in God hath poured out the one, full justice in your Honours should help to pour out the other.
The sacred Story in the Old Testament all along, discovers sinne to be the make-bate, and execution of Iudgement to be the make-peace between God and Israel;
The sacred Story in the Old Testament all along, discovers sin to be the makebate, and execution of Judgement to be the make-peace between God and Israel;
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feare we may, when we remember Gods curse on Ahab, who cryed my brother Benhadad, the curse was this, Because thou hast let goe out of thy hand, a man whom I appointed to utter destruction,
Fear we may, when we Remember God's curse on Ahab, who cried my brother Benhadad, the curse was this, Because thou hast let go out of thy hand, a man whom I appointed to utter destruction,
therfore thy life shall go for his life, and thy people for his people, 1 King, 20.42. The ac•omplishment whereof we finde, when the dogs licked up the blood of Ahab, according to the word of the Lord which he spake, Chap. 22.38.
Therefore thy life shall go for his life, and thy people for his people, 1 King, 20.42. The ac•omplishment whereof we find, when the Dogs licked up the blood of Ahab, according to the word of the Lord which he spoke, Chap. 22.38.
and slay our tender infants, before our faces, then would our lives goe for their lives, and our people for their people. Probably the way to sheath one sword were to draw another,
and slay our tender Infants, before our faces, then would our lives go for their lives, and our people for their people. Probably the Way to sheath one sword were to draw Another,
If you throughly execute judgement between a man and his neighbour, then will I cause you to dwell in this place, in the land that I gave to your fathers for ever and ever, Ier. 7.5.7.
If you thoroughly execute judgement between a man and his neighbour, then will I cause you to dwell in this place, in the land that I gave to your Father's for ever and ever, Jeremiah 7.5.7.
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We dwell yet in a Land flowing with milk and honey, in a healthy and wealthy Nation, given to our fathers, let us not loose England for want of Iustice. Fifthly and lastly;
We dwell yet in a Land flowing with milk and honey, in a healthy and wealthy nation, given to our Father's, let us not lose England for want of Justice Fifthly and lastly;
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All devotions, yea, fasting and praying, are but formall and hypocriticall, without execution of judgement; Hence Gods expostulation with the people, Zach. 7.5.
All devotions, yea, fasting and praying, Are but formal and hypocritical, without execution of judgement; Hence God's expostulation with the people, Zach 7.5.
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and the reason is, because they did not execute true judgement, vers. 9. to fast and set Naboth on high, crushing the innocent, is Iesabelish and devilish, to fast and spare Agags, our fatest lusts unmortified,
and the reason is, Because they did not execute true judgement, vers. 9. to fast and Set Naboth on high, crushing the innocent, is Iesabelish and devilish, to fast and spare Agag's, our fatest Lustiest unmortified,
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My Lords, we are cast upon troublous times, which are trying times, and as Hierom saith of Iob, all those evils befell him, that he might appeare to be outwardly to men, what he was inwardly to God,
My lords, we Are cast upon troublous times, which Are trying times, and as Hieronymus Says of Job, all those evils befell him, that he might appear to be outwardly to men, what he was inwardly to God,
and it will appeare who are for God, and who for Baal. It is sad to thinke how some renowned Worthies, who travelled with your Honours in this worke of Reformation, have layed down their lives in the quarrell;
and it will appear who Are for God, and who for Baal. It is sad to think how Some renowned Worthies, who traveled with your Honours in this work of Reformation, have laid down their lives in the quarrel;
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yet ride you on patiently (ye men of Honor) gird your swords upon your thighes, execute judgement in the feare of the Lord faithfully, and with a perfect heart;
yet ride you on patiently (you men of Honour) gird your swords upon your thighs, execute judgement in the Fear of the Lord faithfully, and with a perfect heart;
yea, the Temple of Ierusalem, for setling the affaires of State and Church, and in the things of God, his worship and Churchgovernment be not swayed by subtle insinuations, seeming holinesse, personall preengagements or popular politick Arguments on the one side,
yea, the Temple of Ierusalem, for settling the affairs of State and Church, and in the things of God, his worship and Church government be not swayed by subtle insinuations, seeming holiness, personal preengagements or popular politic Arguments on the one side,
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or constant Apostolicall practice, or consequeutive only, by a necessitie of rationall deduction, feare not to give it your politicall stamp of civill sanction, whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be diligently done,
or constant Apostolical practice, or consequeutive only, by a necessity of rational deduction, Fear not to give it your political stamp of civil sanction, whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be diligently done,
but you and your fathers houses shall be destroyed, and who knowes whether God hath not reserved you in the Kingdome for such a time as this? The Kingdome,
but you and your Father's houses shall be destroyed, and who knows whither God hath not reserved you in the Kingdom for such a time as this? The Kingdom,
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And now could I lift up my voyce as a trumpet, had I the shrill cry of an angell, which might be heard from East, to West, from North to South, in all the corners of the Kingdome, my note should be, execution of judgement, execution of judgement, execution of judgement, that is Gods way to pacifie Gods wrath;
And now could I lift up my voice as a trumpet, had I the shrill cry of an angel, which might be herd from East, to West, from North to South, in all the corners of the Kingdom, my note should be, execution of judgement, execution of judgement, execution of judgement, that is God's Way to pacify God's wrath;
Mol. in loc. Cum Deus approbet, & praemiis ornet hoc factum, exemplum hoc omnibus gubernatoribus proponitur, ut iusto zelo arderent adversus turpitudinem, &c.
Mol. in loc. Cum Deus approbet, & praemiis ornet hoc factum, exemplum hoc omnibus gubernatoribus proponitur, ut Just Zeal arderent Adversus turpitudinem, etc.
