The high court of justice. A sermon preached before the judge of assise at Leicester, Julie 30. 1652. / By Antonie Scattergood rectour of Winwick in North-hampton-shire.
Such as is Jethro's counsel to Moses concerning the choice of Judges, Exod. 18.21. Moses's charge to the Judges hee had chosen, Deut. 1.16, 17. Samuels example, (that was a Judge itinerant 1. Sam. 7. 15-17. in Bethel, and Gilgal, and Mizpeh, and Ramah) 1 Sam. 12.3. King Jehoshaphat's commission to the Judges hee set in the cities of Judah, 2 Chron. 19.6. Job's profession of his own integrity, Job. 29. 7-17.
Such as is Jethro's counsel to Moses Concerning the choice of Judges, Exod 18.21. Moses's charge to the Judges he had chosen, Deuteronomy 1.16, 17. Samuels Exampl, (that was a Judge itinerant 1. Sam. 7. 15-17. in Bethel, and Gilgal, and Mizpeh, and Ramah) 1 Sam. 12.3. King Jehoshaphat's commission to the Judges he Set in the cities of Judah, 2 Chronicles 19.6. Job's profession of his own integrity, Job. 29. 7-17.
or prohibit Bribery, Cowardise, Partiality, or some other vice incident to that honourable calling. Such places as these are for the most part the subject of Assise-sermons:
or prohibit Bribery, Cowardice, Partiality, or Some other vice incident to that honourable calling. Such places as these Are for the most part the Subject of Assise-sermons:
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The Trumpet, and Guard, and Attendance, the Robes, the Tribunall, the Barre, the whole pomp and proceeding of Judges here below should mind us of that awfull Judge who will one day descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the Archangel,
The Trumpet, and Guard, and Attendance, the Robes, the Tribunal, the Bar, the Whole pomp and proceeding of Judges Here below should mind us of that awful Judge who will one day descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the Archangel,
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and with the trump of God, 1 Thess. 4.16. and coming in the glorie of his Father, with his Angels and myriads of Saints, Mat. 16.27. Jude 14. shall erect his judgement-seat in the clouds, and there sit upon the eternall life and death of all mankind.
and with the trump of God, 1 Thess 4.16. and coming in the glory of his Father, with his Angels and myriads of Saints, Mathew 16.27. U^de 14. shall erect his Judgement seat in the Clouds, and there fit upon the Eternal life and death of all mankind.
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For let all that have to do in matters apperteining to Judgement but believe and remember these few words, Wee shall all stand before the judgement-seat of Christ, and I am consident there will bee no malicious calumnies or false accusations brought into the Court, no rotten cause gilded over by bribed eloquence, no verdict given-in against evidence and Oath, no perverting, no delaying of Justice,
For let all that have to do in matters aPPERTAINING to Judgement but believe and Remember these few words, we shall all stand before the Judgement seat of christ, and I am confident there will be no malicious calumnies or false accusations brought into the Court, no rotten cause gilded over by bribed eloquence, no verdict given-in against evidence and Oath, no perverting, no delaying of justice,
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but all, from him that sitteth on the Bench to the meanest Officer, will by the terrours of the Lord bee perswaded so to demean themselves as to have alwayes a conscience void of offense toward God & toward men, Acts. 24.16. The Text then is a word spoken in fit season;
but all, from him that Sitteth on the Bench to the Meanest Officer, will by the terrors of the Lord be persuaded so to demean themselves as to have always a conscience void of offence towards God & towards men, Acts. 24.16. The Text then is a word spoken in fit season;
when he was apprehended and brought before them, that they should see him come in the clouds of heaven, Mat. 26.64. and from S. Pauls reasoning before Felix of the judgement to come, Acts. 24.25. My porch is big enough:
when he was apprehended and brought before them, that they should see him come in the Clouds of heaven, Mathew 26.64. and from S. Paul's reasoning before Felix of the judgement to come, Acts. 24.25. My porch is big enough:
That there shal bee a Judgement after death, though it bee an article of Christian Faith, the property and privilege whereof is to look beyond the veil, and to behold things invisible;
That there shall be a Judgement After death, though it be an article of Christian Faith, the property and privilege whereof is to look beyond the veil, and to behold things invisible;
yet was it not wholy hid from the ey of naturall Reason: for wee find the wiser sort of the Heathen making some discoveries of it. The Sibylls prophesie of it.
yet was it not wholly hid from the ey of natural Reason: for we find the Wiser sort of the Heathen making Some discoveries of it. The Sibyl's prophesy of it.
The Poets with their witty fansies paint it out in their fables of Aeacus and his fellow-Judges, of the Elysian fields, of Tityus's vultur, of Tantalus's hunger & thirst, of the darkness and fire and furies of the infernall regions.
The Poets with their witty fancies paint it out in their fables of Aeacus and his fellow-Judges, of the Elysian fields, of Tityus's vulture, of Tantalus's hunger & thirst, of the darkness and fire and furies of the infernal regions.
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If these by the glimmering light of Nature could see so much, how can wee wonder enough at those Sadducees and Epicures amongst us, that deny this truth now the Sun of the Gospel shineth so bright about them? what can wee think,
If these by the glimmering Light of Nature could see so much, how can we wonder enough At those Sadducees and Epicureans among us, that deny this truth now the Sun of the Gospel shines so bright about them? what can we think,
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Solomon saith to the voluptuous youngster, Know thou that for all these things God will bring thee into judgement, Eccl. 11.9. and hee endeth that excellent book with that golden sentence concerning the end of all things, God shall bring every work into judgement, with every secret thing whether it bee good or whether it bee evil, Eccl. 12.14.
Solomon Says to the voluptuous youngster, Know thou that for all these things God will bring thee into judgement, Ecclesiastes 11.9. and he Endeth that excellent book with that golden sentence Concerning the end of all things, God shall bring every work into judgement, with every secret thing whither it be good or whither it be evil, Ecclesiastes 12.14.
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and by his powerful voice raile up all unto judgement, Mat. 16.27. Joh. 5.28, 29. and 6.39. but hee also punctually setteth down the signes of his coming, Matth. 24. and the maner of his proceeding, Matth. 25. And since the rest of his words have proved faithfull and true, let us not make any question of this.
and by his powerful voice rail up all unto judgement, Mathew 16.27. John 5.28, 29. and 6.39. but he also punctually sets down the Signs of his coming, Matthew 24. and the manner of his proceeding, Matthew 25. And since the rest of his words have proved faithful and true, let us not make any question of this.
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That this main point might be the more generally believed, he commanded his Apostles to testifie that it is hee that is ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead, Acts 10.42.
That this main point might be the more generally believed, he commanded his Apostles to testify that it is he that is ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead, Acts 10.42.
and the execution of it revealed unto him, Rev. 20. 11-15. The like vision had Daniel, Dan. 7.9, 10, 13, 14. Yea, Enoch even in the beginning of the world was so certain of the end of it, that he speaketh of the day of doom as if he had then seen it.
and the execution of it revealed unto him, Rev. 20. 11-15. The like vision had daniel, Dan. 7.9, 10, 13, 14. Yea, Enoch even in the beginning of the world was so certain of the end of it, that he speaks of the day of doom as if he had then seen it.
See him as it were pointing with his finger at the Judge marching in the clouds with all the company of heaven with him, Jude 14. Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his Saints, to execute judgement upon all, &c. This article of the later Judgement is not onely grounded (as yee see) upon the word,
See him as it were pointing with his finger At the Judge marching in the Clouds with all the company of heaven with him, U^de 14. Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of his Saints, to execute judgement upon all, etc. This article of the later Judgement is not only grounded (as ye see) upon the word,
Here in this world God doth not alwaies reward men according to their works, but for the most part suffereth his dearest children to lie under the cross,
Here in this world God does not always reward men according to their works, but for the most part suffers his dearest children to lie under the cross,
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Naboth's vineyard is usurped by Ahab; Lazarus wanteth relief at the gluttons door briefly. the rod of the ungodly lieth upon the back of the righteous;
Naboth's vineyard is usurped by Ahab; Lazarus Wants relief At the gluttons door briefly. the rod of the ungodly lies upon the back of the righteous;
and all this while though God look upon them that deal treacherously, yet he holdeth his tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous then he, Hab. 1.13.
and all this while though God look upon them that deal treacherously, yet he holds his tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous then he, Hab. 1.13.
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Nay, because God keepeth silence, they take his silence for consent, and they think he is altogether such an one as themselves, Psa. 50.21. Sure he loveth our persons (say they) he owneth our cause, he is well pleased with our courses, otherwise he would never pour his favours so plentifully on us.
Nay, Because God Keepeth silence, they take his silence for consent, and they think he is altogether such an one as themselves, Psa. 50.21. Sure he loves our Persons (say they) he owneth our cause, he is well pleased with our courses, otherwise he would never pour his favours so plentifully on us.
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This seeming confusion that is in Gods dealings with men in this world, made not some morall Heathens alone to question Providence (as we read Lucilius demanded of Seneca, Quid ita si providentia mundus agatur, tam multa bonis viris accidunt mala? but it moved the Prophet thus to expostulate with God himself, Righteous art thou, O Lord,
This seeming confusion that is in God's dealings with men in this world, made not Some moral heathens alone to question Providence (as we read Lucilius demanded of Senecca, Quid ita si Providentia World agatur, tam Multa bonis Viris accidunt mala? but it moved the Prophet thus to expostulate with God himself, Righteous art thou, Oh Lord,
Yea, this unevenness in the wayes of God made the Psalmist stumble shrewdly, Psal. 73.2, 3. As for me (saith he) my feet were almost gone, my steps had wellnigh slipt;
Yea, this unevenness in the ways of God made the Psalmist Stumble shrewdly, Psalm 73.2, 3. As for me (Says he) my feet were almost gone, my steps had Wellnigh slipped;
And surely Religion were the grandest folly in the world, and we Christians of all men the most miserable, (as the Apostle speaketh, 1 Cor. 15.19.) if in this life onely we had hope in Christ.
And surely Religion were the grandest folly in the world, and we Christians of all men the most miserable, (as the Apostle speaks, 1 Cor. 15.19.) if in this life only we had hope in christ.
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If there were no recompense of reward to be looked for hereafter, who would choose to suffer affliction with the people of God, rather then to enjoy the pleasures of sin,
If there were no recompense of reward to be looked for hereafter, who would choose to suffer affliction with the people of God, rather then to enjoy the pleasures of since,
But blessed be God we are assured, that after all these gloomy dayes and doubtfull weather, the day of the revelation of the righteous judgement of God will appear,
But blessed be God we Are assured, that After all these gloomy days and doubtful weather, the day of the Revelation of the righteous judgement of God will appear,
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The Wise man argueth in like manner, Eccles. 3.16, 17. For observing the cruelty and injustice of men in great place and authority, how in stead of being a shelter and sanctuary to the oppressed, they proved unto them a briar and a thorn-hedge, in stead of being patrones of laws they perverted them, making use of their power to do mischief,
The Wise man argue in like manner, Eccles. 3.16, 17. For observing the cruelty and injustice of men in great place and Authority, how in stead of being a shelter and sanctuary to the oppressed, they proved unto them a briar and a thorn-hedge, in stead of being patroness of laws they perverted them, making use of their power to do mischief,
and turning their Courts of Justice into dens of rapine, into meer butcheries and shops of cruelty, what inferreth he hence? Not what they Ezek. 9.9. The Lord hath forsaken the earth, and the Lord seeth not;
and turning their Courts of justice into dens of rapine, into mere Butcheries and shops of cruelty, what infers he hence? Not what they Ezekiel 9.9. The Lord hath forsaken the earth, and the Lord sees not;
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For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy the Lord will arise, &c. Solomon from the cruell and unjust courses of Magistrates inferreth the just judgement of God,
For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy the Lord will arise, etc. Solomon from the cruel and unjust courses of Magistrates infers the just judgement of God,
yet it affordeth them a towell to wipe their cheeks withall, it being a strong argument to assure their hearts, that a time of refreshing will come from the presence of the Lord, Acts 3.19.
yet it affords them a towel to wipe their cheeks withal, it being a strong argument to assure their hearts, that a time of refreshing will come from the presence of the Lord, Acts 3.19.
Why is this villain prosperous? and why that Saint in mifery? Cur sceleris pretium ille crucem tulit, hic diadema? Why was that traitour dressed with an hempen halter,
Why is this villain prosperous? and why that Saint in mifery? Cur sceleris Price Isle crucem tulit, hic Diadema? Why was that traitor dressed with an hempen halter,
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and this with a gold chain or a diadem? Then the NONLATINALPHABET, Rom. 2.5. the NONLATINALPHABET, the exact justice of God will be so evident, that even his enemies shall be forced to say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous, doubtless there is a God that judgeth the earth, Psal. 58, 11, A day of judgement then shall come. But when?
and this with a gold chain or a diadem? Then the, Rom. 2.5. the, the exact Justice of God will be so evident, that even his enemies shall be forced to say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous, doubtless there is a God that Judgeth the earth, Psalm 58, 11, A day of judgement then shall come. But when?
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Elias a Jew, but not the Tishbite, but a cabalisticall Rabbine of a far meaner stamp, alloweth the world but a sixth part of that term which those Philosophers do,
Elias a Jew, but not the Tishbite, but a cabalistical Rabbis of a Far meaner stamp, alloweth the world but a sixth part of that term which those Philosophers do,
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and a thousand years as one day, 2 Pet. 3.8. It would bee endless, and indeed it is needless, to acquaint you with the severall opinions of Christian writers concerning the time of Christ's second coming;
and a thousand Years as one day, 2 Pet. 3.8. It would be endless, and indeed it is needless, to acquaint you with the several opinions of Christian writers Concerning the time of Christ's second coming;
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Not the Son, that is, not as man, or not at that time, (for his knowledge was graduall, Luke 2.52. and mixed with some ignorance, Mark 11.13.) or not as Mediatour, so as to reveal it to his Church:
Not the Son, that is, not as man, or not At that time, (for his knowledge was gradual, Lycia 2.52. and mixed with Some ignorance, Mark 11.13.) or not as Mediator, so as to reveal it to his Church:
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Whether night or day, how near it is wee may not affirm, yet that it is not far off wee may gather from those prognosticks that our Saviour hath given us, most whereof are come to passe already;
Whither night or day, how near it is we may not affirm, yet that it is not Far off we may gather from those Prognostics that our Saviour hath given us, most whereof Are come to pass already;
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as the arising of false Christs and false prophets, persecuting of true Christians, wars and rumours of wars, pestilences and famines, quakings of the earth,
as the arising of false Christ and false Prophets, persecuting of true Christians, wars and rumours of wars, pestilences and famines, quakings of the earth,
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and searfull signes in heaven, iniquity everywhere abounding, and charity everywhere abating. These buds plainly tell us that the Sun of righteousness draweth nigh.
and searfull Signs in heaven, iniquity everywhere abounding, and charity everywhere abating. These buds plainly tell us that the Sun of righteousness draws High.
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No sooner shal thy soul leave her earthly tabernacle, but shee shall stand before her Judge, who having passed an unalterable doom upon her, shee shall enter into endless joyes or pains.
No sooner shall thy soul leave her earthly tabernacle, but she shall stand before her Judge, who having passed an unalterable doom upon her, she shall enter into endless Joys or pains.
To break the jaws of oppressours, and pluck the spoil out of their teeth, Job 29.15, 17. To drive away wickedness and wicked men with a cast of his ey or with the breath of his mouth, Pro. 20.8, 26. To carry the life & livelihood of others on the tip of his tongue;
To break the Jaws of Oppressors's, and pluck the spoil out of their teeth, Job 29.15, 17. To drive away wickedness and wicked men with a cast of his ey or with the breath of his Mouth, Pro 20.8, 26. To carry the life & livelihood of Others on the tip of his tongue;
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Such actions as these, so great, so good, lift a man almost above humanity. And indeed as Judges do Gods work, ( The judgement is Gods, Deut. 1.17. and, Yee judge not for man, but for the Lord, 2 Chron. 19.6.) so God giveth Judges his own title, Psal. 82.6. I have said, Yee are Gods, and all of you are children of the most High.
Such actions as these, so great, so good, lift a man almost above humanity. And indeed as Judges do God's work, (The judgement is God's, Deuteronomy 1.17. and, Ye judge not for man, but for the Lord, 2 Chronicles 19.6.) so God gives Judges his own title, Psalm 82.6. I have said, Ye Are God's, and all of you Are children of the most High.
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If these that ride circuits here below, and exsecute judgement and justice but in some small province, have so great honour and dignity laid upon them,
If these that ride circuits Here below, and execute judgement and Justice but in Some small province, have so great honour and dignity laid upon them,
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how unconceivable will the autority and majesty of that Person bee that shall bee Lord Chief Justice of heaven and earth, that shall bring in his hand the keyes of Hell and Death,
how unconceivable will the Authority and majesty of that Person be that shall be Lord Chief justice of heaven and earth, that shall bring in his hand the keys of Hell and Death,
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and shall pass an unrepealable sentence upon both! And to this height is Christ advanced. All power is given him in heaven and in earth, Matth. 28.18. Hee is made not onely Head of his Church Ephes. 5.23. but Lord and Judge of all, Acts 10.36, 42. All things are put under his feet;
and shall pass an unrepealable sentence upon both! And to this height is christ advanced. All power is given him in heaven and in earth, Matthew 28.18. He is made not only Head of his Church Ephesians 5.23. but Lord and Judge of all, Acts 10.36, 42. All things Are put under his feet;
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for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world, John 12.47? And the like wee have John 3.17. Resp. Such places are to bee understood of that coming which is past, not of that which is to come.
for I Come not to judge the world, but to save the world, John 12.47? And the like we have John 3.17. Resp. Such places Are to be understood of that coming which is past, not of that which is to come.
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At his first coming such was his meekness and humility, that hee hid himself that hee might not bee a King, John 6.15. but such shall bee the splendour and terrour of his second coming, that even Kings and Potentates shall seek to hide themselves from his presence, Rev. 6. 15-17.
At his First coming such was his meekness and humility, that he hid himself that he might not be a King, John 6.15. but such shall be the splendour and terror of his second coming, that even Kings and Potentates shall seek to hide themselves from his presence, Rev. 6. 15-17.
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hee will bestow the mansions of glorie on the vessels of grace, and, like his type Joshua, divide the heavenly Canaan among all the Israel of God, giving to one autority over five cities, to another over ten, Luke 19.17, 19. Qu. But how and why is Judgement attributed to Christ, since God is Judge of all the earth, Gen. 18.25.
he will bestow the mansions of glory on the vessels of grace, and, like his type joshua, divide the heavenly Canaan among all the Israel of God, giving to one Authority over five cities, to Another over ten, Lycia 19.17, 19. Qu. But how and why is Judgement attributed to christ, since God is Judge of all the earth, Gen. 18.25.
That which in the Text the Apostle calleth standing before the judgement-seat of Christ, in the twelfth verse hee calleth Giving account to God; So then, saith hee, every one of us shall give account of himself to God. So then Christ is God.
That which in the Text the Apostle calls standing before the Judgement seat of christ, in the twelfth verse he calls Giving account to God; So then, Says he, every one of us shall give account of himself to God. So then christ is God.
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And indeed the Father communicateth both his nature and his power unto him. Hee hath given all things into his hand, Joh. 3.35. and hee hath given him autority to exsecute judgement because hee is the Son of man, Joh. 5.27.
And indeed the Father Communicateth both his nature and his power unto him. He hath given all things into his hand, John 3.35. and he hath given him Authority to execute judgement Because he is the Son of man, John 5.27.
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That of our Saviour, Joh. 5.22. The Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgement to the Son, is excellently expounded by S. Paul, Acts 17.31. God hath appointed a day in the which hee will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom hee hath ordained.
That of our Saviour, John 5.22. The Father Judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgement to the Son, is excellently expounded by S. Paul, Acts 17.31. God hath appointed a day in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained.
Yet shall not Christ sit as a delegate or subordinate Judge, but as a Judge Paramount, principall and absolute, from whom there shall bee no appeal, whose sentence shall not bee traversed, nor his power resisted.
Yet shall not christ fit as a delegate or subordinate Judge, but as a Judge Paramount, principal and absolute, from whom there shall be no appeal, whose sentence shall not be traversed, nor his power resisted.
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God shal judge, as the King who is supreme; Christ shall judge, as a Judge sent by him for the punishment of evildoers & for the praise of them that do well, 1 Pet. 2.13, 14. The Saints shall judge,
God shall judge, as the King who is supreme; christ shall judge, as a Judge sent by him for the punishment of evildoers & for the praise of them that do well, 1 Pet. 2.13, 14. The Saints shall judge,
and when their eyes see him, they give witness to him, Job 29.11. I. If Christ bee Judge, then the judgement shall bee according to truth, Rom. 2.2. The Judge of all the earth will do right, Gen. 18.25. Judges of but part of the earth oft erre in judgement.
and when their eyes see him, they give witness to him, Job 29.11. I. If christ be Judge, then the judgement shall be according to truth, Rom. 2.2. The Judge of all the earth will do right, Gen. 18.25. Judges of but part of the earth oft err in judgement.
Great men are not alwayes wise, neither do the aged alwayes understand judgement, saith Elihu, Job 32.9. Sometimes Judges would find out the truth, but cannot:
Great men Are not always wise, neither do the aged always understand judgement, Says Elihu, Job 32.9. Sometime Judges would find out the truth, but cannot:
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& Falshood now and then meeteth the Judge in so handsome a disguise, that it is no wonder to see even a good man mistaken, to see an Isaac think well of an Esau, Gen. 25.28. a Samuel of an Eliab, 1 Sam. 16.6. a whole college of Apostles of a Judas, Mat 26.22. Joh. 13. 21-26.
& Falsehood now and then meeteth the Judge in so handsome a disguise, that it is no wonder to see even a good man mistaken, to see an Isaac think well of an Esau, Gen. 25.28. a Samuel of an Eliab, 1 Sam. 16.6. a Whole college of Apostles of a Judas, Mathew 26.22. John 13. 21-26.
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But errour in judgement ariseth oftner from want of will to do right then from want of skill, the Judge either not having the patience to afford the cause a full hearing and to examin and sift matters to the bottome,
But error in judgement arises oftener from want of will to do right then from want of skill, the Judge either not having the patience to afford the cause a full hearing and to examine and sift matters to the bottom,
Contra libertum Caesaris ire timet, hee is afraid not to seem Caesars friend, John 19.12, 13. or hee is afraid to anger the beast with many heads, the multitude;
Contra libertum Caesaris ire timet, he is afraid not to seem Caesars friend, John 19.12, 13. or he is afraid to anger the beast with many Heads, the multitude;
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that those old scenes are in every age oft acted over, that Joseph is condemned as a vitious person, that Mephibosheth's estate is bestowed upon a sycophant, that Naboth fareth the worse for having a good vineyard,
that those old scenes Are in every age oft acted over, that Joseph is condemned as a vicious person, that Mephibosheth's estate is bestowed upon a sycophant, that Naboth fareth the Worse for having a good vineyard,
Certain it is, that while darkness is in the minds of men, and the Prince of darkness is suffered to tempt, amongst other Vanities that are under the Sun, that will still bee one that yee heard Solomon complaining of Eccl. 3.16. that in the place of judgement wickedness is there, & in the place of righteousness iniquity is there.
Certain it is, that while darkness is in the minds of men, and the Prince of darkness is suffered to tempt, among other Vanities that Are under the Sun, that will still be one that ye herd Solomon complaining of Ecclesiastes 3.16. that in the place of judgement wickedness is there, & in the place of righteousness iniquity is there.
For hee hath all the properties of a complete Judge, Wisdome, Power, Justice, all infinite. First, his Wisdome is such, that his eyes cannot bee blinded.
For he hath all the properties of a complete Judge, Wisdom, Power, justice, all infinite. First, his Wisdom is such, that his eyes cannot be blinded.
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NONLATINALPHABET is his peculiar title, Acts 1.24. All things are NONLATINALPHABET stipped naked, ripped open before him, Heb. 4.13. Those that have gone in the dark, and sought deep to hide their counsel from the Lord, shall at the day of judgement find their cunning contrivances to have been to no purpose.
is his peculiar title, Acts 1.24. All things Are stipped naked, ripped open before him, Hebrew 4.13. Those that have gone in the dark, and sought deep to hide their counsel from the Lord, shall At the day of judgement find their cunning contrivances to have been to no purpose.
All close plots, all secret chamberings, all curtain-sins shall then bee brought to light; all hypocrisy shall bee unveiled, and every mask pulled off.
All close plots, all secret chamberings, all curtain-sins shall then be brought to Light; all hypocrisy shall be unveiled, and every mask pulled off.
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Even in the dayes of his flesh Christ knew what was in man, John 2.25. hee knew Nathanael to bee a true Israelite, John 1.47. and Judas to bee a devil, John 6.70.
Even in the days of his Flesh christ knew what was in man, John 2.25. he knew Nathanael to be a true Israelite, John 1.47. and Judas to be a Devil, John 6.70.
and make manifest the counsels of the hearts? 1 Cor. 4.5. The wicked shall at that day call to the mountains and rocks to cover them, Rev. 6.16. but in vain.
and make manifest the Counsels of the hearts? 1 Cor. 4.5. The wicked shall At that day call to the Mountains and Rocks to cover them, Rev. 6.16. but in vain.
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Many sins are said to cry now, as Murder, Gen. 4.10. Uncleanness, Gen. 18.20. Oppression, Isa. 5.7. Keeping-back the labourers hire, Jam. 5.4. but every sin will have a voice at that day to cry for vengeance, if its mouth bee not stopped in the mean time with that bloud which speaketh better things, Hebr. 12.24. II. Every creature which thou hast abuled will put up a bill of endictment.
Many Sins Are said to cry now, as Murder, Gen. 4.10. Uncleanness, Gen. 18.20. Oppression, Isaiah 5.7. Keeping-back the labourers hire, Jam. 5.4. but every since will have a voice At that day to cry for vengeance, if its Mouth be not stopped in the mean time with that blood which speaks better things, Hebrew 12.24. II Every creature which thou hast abuled will put up a bill of indictment.
If thou buildest thy house by unrighteousness, and thy chambers by wrong, wo unto thee, Jer. 22.13. for the stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it, Hab. 2.11.
If thou buildest thy house by unrighteousness, and thy chambers by wrong, woe unto thee, Jer. 22.13. for the stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it, Hab. 2.11.
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even a treasure of wrath, at the last day, Jam. 5.3, 4. III. Satan, NONLATINALPHABET, that adversarie in judgement, as S. Peter calleth him, 1 Pet. 5.8.
even a treasure of wrath, At the last day, Jam. 5.3, 4. III. Satan,, that adversary in judgement, as S. Peter calls him, 1 Pet. 5.8.
and play the Devil indeed, accusing thee of those sins to which he tempted thee. IV. But if all else should bee silent, thou hast that in thy bosome that will speak loud enough, a book wherein all thy works,
and play the devil indeed, accusing thee of those Sins to which he tempted thee. IV. But if all Else should be silent, thou hast that in thy bosom that will speak loud enough, a book wherein all thy works,
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This is one of those books mentioned Rev. 20.12. even the book of thy Conscience, which shall bear witness, and either accuse or excuse thee before thy Judge, Rom. 2.16.
This is one of those books mentioned Rev. 20.12. even the book of thy Conscience, which shall bear witness, and either accuse or excuse thee before thy Judge, Rom. 2.16.
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and needeth not that any should testifie of man, John 2.25. In the vast volume of his Omniscience all our membres were written before they were fashioned.
and needs not that any should testify of man, John 2.25. In the vast volume of his Omniscience all our members were written before they were fashioned.
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yea, hee understandeth our thoughts afarre off, as the Psalmist most excellently, Psal. 139. As hee putteth tears into a bottle, Psal. 58.8. so hee soweth and sealeth up transgressions in a bag, Job 14.17. Hee now setteth thine iniquities before him, even thy secret sins in the light of his countenance, Psal. 90.8. and time will come (though thou thinkest otherwise) when hee will set all in order before thine eyes, Psal. 50.21.
yea, he understands our thoughts afar off, as the Psalmist most excellently, Psalm 139. As he putteth tears into a Bottle, Psalm 58.8. so he Soweth and Sealeth up transgressions in a bag, Job 14.17. He now sets thine iniquities before him, even thy secret Sins in the Light of his countenance, Psalm 90.8. and time will come (though thou Thinkest otherwise) when he will Set all in order before thine eyes, Psalm 50.21.
Secondly, as in respect of his Wisdome the Judge may be said to be Totus oculus, so in respect of his power hee may bee said to bee Totus manus. Other Judges are oft hindred (as I said) in the exsecution of Justice:
Secondly, as in respect of his Wisdom the Judge may be said to be Totus oculus, so in respect of his power he may be said to be Totus manus. Other Judges Are oft hindered (as I said) in the exsecution of justice:
But there will bee no standing against this Judge, no appealing from him. Hee is higher then the highest, Eccl. 5.8. And his Kingdome ruleth over all, Psal. 103.19. His hand will bee found no shorter at the last day then it was at the first;
But there will be no standing against this Judge, no appealing from him. He is higher then the highest, Ecclesiastes 5.8. And his Kingdom Ruleth over all, Psalm 103.19. His hand will be found no shorter At the last day then it was At the First;
the true Melchisedech, the King of righteousness. His name is, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS, Jer. 23.6. and his nature is, to love righteousness, and to hate wickedness, Psal. 45.7. Righteousness shall go before him, Psal. 85.13. Righteousness shall bee under him:
the true Melchizedek, the King of righteousness. His name is, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS, Jer. 23.6. and his nature is, to love righteousness, and to hate wickedness, Psalm 45.7. Righteousness shall go before him, Psalm 85.13. Righteousness shall be under him:
Neither Herode nor Pilate could find any fault in him, Luke 23.14, 15. Yea, the very devil cried out, Mark 1.24. I know thee who thou art, the Holy one of God.
Neither Herod nor Pilate could find any fault in him, Lycia 23.14, 15. Yea, the very Devil cried out, Mark 1.24. I know thee who thou art, the Holy one of God.
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and all things coming so alike to all, that there is no judging of love or hatred by outward events, Eccl. 9.1, 2. But at the last day his judgement will bee manifest as well as just.
and all things coming so alike to all, that there is no judging of love or hatred by outward events, Ecclesiastes 9.1, 2. But At the last day his judgement will be manifest as well as just.
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Now hee loveth to sit upon his mercie-seat and his throne of grace, to encline his ear to prayers, to bee mollified with tears, to bee swayed with sighs, to receive suits,
Now he loves to fit upon his mercy-seat and his throne of grace, to incline his ear to Prayers, to be mollified with tears, to be swayed with sighs, to receive suits,
and beeing clad with zele as a cloak, according to their deeds accordingly hee will repay furie to his adversaries and recompense to his enemies, Isa. 59.17, 18.
and being clad with zeal as a cloak, according to their Deeds accordingly he will repay fury to his Adversaries and recompense to his enemies, Isaiah 59.17, 18.
and, had they lived in that place and at that time, they would have had an hand in that bloud which they now trample under foot and account as a commonthing, Hebr. 10.29.
and, had they lived in that place and At that time, they would have had an hand in that blood which they now trample under foot and account as a commonthing, Hebrew 10.29.
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When such as these shall behold him whom they have pierced, how shall their faces gather blackness, rottenness enter into their bones, and their hearts bee overwhelmed with fear and astonishment!
When such as these shall behold him whom they have pierced, how shall their faces gather blackness, rottenness enter into their bones, and their hearts be overwhelmed with Fear and astonishment!
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they shall therefore hear his terrible and dreadfull voice to their confusion: They would not come to him for ease and refreshment, Mat. 11.29. they shall therefore depart from him into everlasting fire, Mat. 25.41.
they shall Therefore hear his terrible and dreadful voice to their confusion: They would not come to him for ease and refreshment, Mathew 11.29. they shall Therefore depart from him into everlasting fire, Mathew 25.41.
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If in the state of his humiliation hee was able with a word to throw his apprehenders on their backs, Joh. 18.6. how casily then, when hee ariseth to judgement, shall his enemies (that would not apprehend him by faith) bee scattered, and they that hate him, flee before him! Psal. 68.1.
If in the state of his humiliation he was able with a word to throw his apprehenders on their backs, John 18.6. how casily then, when he arises to judgement, shall his enemies (that would not apprehend him by faith) be scattered, and they that hate him, flee before him! Psalm 68.1.
lest hereafter they bee hid from our eyes, Luke 19.41. Let us now curb our lusts, & break off our sinful courses, & live in all holy conversation & godliness, 2 Pet. 3.11. Let us kiss the Son, lest he bee angry, & wee perish when his wrath is kindled:
lest hereafter they be hid from our eyes, Lycia 19.41. Let us now curb our Lustiest, & break off our sinful courses, & live in all holy Conversation & godliness, 2 Pet. 3.11. Let us kiss the Son, lest he be angry, & we perish when his wrath is kindled:
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Though his eyes bee as a flame of fire, & his voice as the sound of many waters, Rev. 1.14, 15. though a fiery stream issue & come forth from before him, Dan. 7.10.
Though his eyes be as a flame of fire, & his voice as the found of many waters, Rev. 1.14, 15. though a fiery stream issue & come forth from before him, Dan. 7.10.
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yet let the righteous bee glad, let them rejoyce yea let them exceedingly rejoice, Psal. 68.2, 3. That great flame, that shall devour all things else, shall not touch them.
yet let the righteous be glad, let them rejoice yea let them exceedingly rejoice, Psalm 68.2, 3. That great flame, that shall devour all things Else, shall not touch them.
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They have a Friend in the Court, that is able to save them to the uttermost, Heb. 7.25. The Judge himself that sitteth on the bench will bee their Advocate, & plead their cause.
They have a Friend in the Court, that is able to save them to the uttermost, Hebrew 7.25. The Judge himself that Sitteth on the bench will be their Advocate, & plead their cause.
Hee is their Brother, Heb. 2.11. their Husband, 2 Cor. 11.2. their Head, Col. 1.18. their Redeemer, Rev. 5.9. Hee shed his bloud for them on the Cross;
He is their Brother, Hebrew 2.11. their Husband, 2 Cor. 11.2. their Head, Col. 1.18. their Redeemer, Rev. 5.9. He shed his blood for them on the Cross;
shall he not then speak a word for them on the tribunall? Hee appeared at his first coming like us, taking not onely our infirmities but our iniquities upon him, that at his second coming wee might bee like him, and appear with him in glorie, Col. 3.4. 1 Joh. 3.2.
shall he not then speak a word for them on the tribunal? He appeared At his First coming like us, taking not only our infirmities but our iniquities upon him, that At his second coming we might be like him, and appear with him in glory, Col. 3.4. 1 John 3.2.
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How should the consideration of this make us wth patience bear the Cross, & run to the Crown, make us wth care to prepare for Christs coming & with an earnest desire & NONLATINALPHABET Rom. 8.19. to wish and long & look for it, still crying, Come, Lord Jesus, come quickly! Rev. 22.20.
How should the consideration of this make us with patience bear the Cross, & run to the Crown, make us with care to prepare for Christ coming & with an earnest desire & Rom. 8.19. to wish and long & look for it, still crying, Come, Lord jesus, come quickly! Rev. 22.20.
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It remaineth now that wee speak of the third observable in the text, the Persons to bee judged, Wee all: Whence this doctrine, III. The last Judgement shall bee generall.
It remains now that we speak of the third observable in the text, the Persons to be judged, we all: Whence this Doctrine, III. The last Judgement shall be general.
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All that are in the graves shall hear Christs voice, Joh. 5.28. All shall appear before his judgement-seat, 2 Cor. 5.10. whether Smal or Great, Rev. 20.12. whether Quick or Dead, Acts 10.42. whether Just or Unjust, Acts 24.15.
All that Are in the graves shall hear Christ voice, John 5.28. All shall appear before his Judgement seat, 2 Cor. 5.10. whither Small or Great, Rev. 20.12. whither Quick or Dead, Acts 10.42. whither Just or Unjust, Acts 24.15.
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There shall bee no acception or exception of persons no sanctuarie or hiding place, no bribe, no appeal, no appearing by Proxy or Atturney, no pleading by Counsel,
There shall be no acception or exception of Persons no sanctuary or hiding place, no bribe, no appeal, no appearing by Proxy or attorney, no pleading by Counsel,
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Yea, not onely deeds, but words shall bee accounted for, Matth. 12.36. yea, thoughts, Acts 8.22. Ro. 2.16. yea, not onely commissions of evil, but omissions of good;
Yea, not only Deeds, but words shall be accounted for, Matthew 12.36. yea, thoughts, Acts 8.22. Ro. 2.16. yea, not only commissions of evil, but omissions of good;
Every man shall bee summoned in particular to give an account of his stewardship, Luke 16.2. An exact and strict survey shall bee taken of all that wee have done, spoken, thought;
Every man shall be summoned in particular to give an account of his stewardship, Lycia 16.2. an exact and strict survey shall be taken of all that we have done, spoken, Thought;
how much more for Covetousness Oppression, Gluttony, Drunkenness, Theft, Adulterie, Murder, Rebellion? The consideration of this strict tribunall maketh the godly themselves oft to tremble and quake.
how much more for Covetousness Oppression, Gluttony, drunkenness, Theft, Adultery, Murder, Rebellion? The consideration of this strict tribunal makes the godly themselves oft to tremble and quake.
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How will the faces of all wicked wretches bee covered with shame, when those abominable sinnes which they now dig deep to hide from the ey of the world, shall all bee made manifest to men and angels!
How will the faces of all wicked wretches be covered with shame, when those abominable Sins which they now dig deep to hide from the ey of the world, shall all be made manifest to men and Angels!
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Neither the mountains nor the waves will bee able to cover thee from him that will command the Sea, the Earth, Death and Hell to give-up their dead, Rev. 20.13.
Neither the Mountains nor the waves will be able to cover thee from him that will command the Sea, the Earth, Death and Hell to give-up their dead, Rev. 20.13.
But though thou canst not conceal thy person, yet (which is far better) thou mayest conceal thy sins from the ey of the Judge, by confessing and forsaking them now: 1 Joh. 1.9. Psal. 32.5.
But though thou Canst not conceal thy person, yet (which is Far better) thou Mayest conceal thy Sins from the ey of the Judge, by confessing and forsaking them now: 1 John 1.9. Psalm 32.5.
Prov. 28, 13. Hee that hideth his sins, shall not prosper; but hee that confesseth and forsaketh them, shall have mercie. So S. Peter, Acts 3.19. Repent yee, and bee converted, that your sins may bee blotted out when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.
Curae 28, 13. He that Hideth his Sins, shall not prosper; but he that Confesses and Forsaketh them, shall have mercy. So S. Peter, Acts 3.19. repent ye, and be converted, that your Sins may be blotted out when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.
This Peter having found true by experience, Mark 14.72. & 16.7. commendeth a Remedie with a Probatum est. David, Manasseh, Marie Magdalene, all Gods Saints, have proved this course effectuall. Let us take it.
This Peter having found true by experience, Mark 14.72. & 16.7. commends a Remedy with a Probatum est. David, Manasses, Marry Magdalene, all God's Saints, have proved this course effectual. Let us take it.
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Let us arraign ourselves at the barre of our own conscience, rip-up our hearts and lives, confess our sins with sorrow and shame, condemn ourselves for them, repent unfeignedly of them,
Let us arraign ourselves At the bar of our own conscience, rip-up our hearts and lives, confess our Sins with sorrow and shame, condemn ourselves for them, Repent unfeignedly of them,
But if wee cover our transgressions, as Adam, by hiding our iniquity in our bosome, Job 31.33. wee shall find that as the bushes could not hide him, so neither shall the hills hide us.
But if we cover our transgressions, as Adam, by hiding our iniquity in our bosom, Job 31.33. we shall find that as the Bushes could not hide him, so neither shall the hills hide us.
and if wee cast them behind our backs, hee will set them in order before our faces, Psal. 50.21. Oh let us not put the Judge to this, but let us save him the labour of judging by judging ourselves.
and if we cast them behind our backs, he will Set them in order before our faces, Psalm 50.21. O let us not put the Judge to this, but let us save him the labour of judging by judging ourselves.
It is a fearfull thing to fall into the hands of the living God, Hebr. 10.31. and who may stand in his sight when once hee is angry? Psal. 76.7. but our judging of ourselves is prositable.
It is a fearful thing to fallen into the hands of the living God, Hebrew 10.31. and who may stand in his sighed when once he is angry? Psalm 76.7. but our judging of ourselves is profitable.
For so saith the Apostle, If wee would judge ourselves, wee should not bee judged, that is, wee should not bee condemned with the world, 1 Cor. 11.31, 32, This is one Use.
For so Says the Apostle, If we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged, that is, we should not be condemned with the world, 1 Cor. 11.31, 32, This is one Use.
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yea, and the Apostles argument in this very place, Why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at naught thy brother? for wee shall all stand before the judgement-seat of Christ. So it should bee read:
yea, and the Apostles argument in this very place, Why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou Set At nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the Judgement seat of christ. So it should be read:
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This For ushereth-in a double argument against proud and Pharisaicall judging, against busy and uncharitable censuring of other men, one from the persons to bee judged at the last day, another from the Judge: 1. Wee shall all bee judged:
This For ushereth-in a double argument against proud and Pharisaical judging, against busy and uncharitable censuring of other men, one from the Persons to be judged At the last day, Another from the Judge: 1. we shall all be judged:
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who art thou that judgest another? What absurd and sawcy impudence would it bee for prisoners, who are all in the same condemnation, to doom and damne one another? Yet how common is this sin, this NONLATINALPHABET, this putting an oar into other mens boats? Who is there almost that is not more curious to enquire after others,
who art thou that Judges Another? What absurd and saucy impudence would it be for Prisoners, who Are all in the same condemnation, to doom and damn one Another? Yet how Common is this since, this, this putting an oar into other men's boats? Who is there almost that is not more curious to inquire After Others,
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and the Citizen the Countrey-man, and both the Clergy-man? how ordinarie, even among those that profess religion, to find men spying motes and straining gnats in their brethren,
and the Citizen the Countryman, and both the Clergyman? how ordinary, even among those that profess Religion, to find men spying motes and straining gnats in their brothers,
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It is a good observation of Plutarch's, that as it is a shrewd signe that they have a durty and an ill-ordered house of their own, who love to gad much abroad,
It is a good observation of Plutarch's, that as it is a shrewd Signen that they have a dirty and an ill-ordered house of their own, who love to gad much abroad,
None so ready to find fault with the wast of the ointment as hee that was about to sell his Masters bloud, John 12.4, 5. Know this, whoever thou art that busiest thy self with thy brothers accounts and thy Masters office, that thy condemning of others will not excuse thy self.
None so ready to find fault with the waste of the ointment as he that was about to fell his Masters blood, John 12.4, 5. Know this, whoever thou art that Busiest thy self with thy Brother's accounts and thy Masters office, that thy condemning of Others will not excuse thy self.
and business enough to cast-up thine own accounts, and no leisure or list at all to cast stones at others, John 8.7. Obj. Doth not our Saviour say, Matth. 7.16, 20. By their fruits yee shall know them? therefore judging his lawfull.
and business enough to cast-up thine own accounts, and no leisure or list At all to cast stones At Others, John 8.7. Object Does not our Saviour say, Matthew 7.16, 20. By their fruits ye shall know them? Therefore judging his lawful.
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But this maketh nothing against publick judging, nothing against the civile Magistrate, whose calling is as clearly warranted by Gods Word as the exsecution thereof is profitable to humane society.
But this makes nothing against public judging, nothing against the civil Magistrate, whose calling is as clearly warranted by God's Word as the exsecution thereof is profitable to humane society.
By mee Princes rule and nobles, even all the Judges of the earth, Pro. 8.15 16. The Judge here in the text would not invade the Judges office, Luke 12.14. and commandeth that Cesar have his due as well as God, Matth. 22.21. The Apostles agree with their Master:
By me Princes Rule and Nobles, even all the Judges of the earth, Pro 8.15 16. The Judge Here in the text would not invade the Judges office, Lycia 12.14. and commands that Cesar have his due as well as God, Matthew 22.21. The Apostles agree with their Master:
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The Aethiopians (as Franciscus Alvarez reporteth) used to set many chairs about the tribunalls of Judges, imagining their Gods would come and sit down in them.
The Ethiopians (as Francis Alvarez Reporteth) used to Set many chairs about the tribunals of Judges, imagining their God's would come and fit down in them.
That which they did but imagin, the Scripture assureth us of, That the Lord is with Judges in the judgement, 2 Chron. 19.6. That God standeth in the congregation of the mighty, and judgeth among the Gods, Ps. 82.1.
That which they did but imagine, the Scripture assureth us of, That the Lord is with Judges in the judgement, 2 Chronicles 19.6. That God Stands in the congregation of the mighty, and Judgeth among the God's, Ps. 82.1.
And indeed let them but bethink and bespeak themselves with Job, What shall wee do when God riseth up? and when hee visiteth, what shall wee answer him? Job 31.14.
And indeed let them but bethink and bespeak themselves with Job, What shall we do when God Riseth up? and when he Visiteth, what shall we answer him? Job 31.14.
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though they see their help in the gate, vers. 16, 21. They will follow the Prophets counsel, Isa. 33.15. They will walk righteously, speak uprightly, despise the gain of oppressions, and shake their hands from holding of bribes;
though they see their help in the gate, vers. 16, 21. They will follow the prophets counsel, Isaiah 33.15. They will walk righteously, speak uprightly, despise the gain of oppressions, and shake their hands from holding of Bribes;
They will neither suffer the golden eloquence of Advocates that plead in publick, nor the eloquent gold of such as would bribe in private, to blind their eyes,
They will neither suffer the golden eloquence of Advocates that plead in public, nor the eloquent gold of such as would bribe in private, to blind their eyes,
but they will hear the small as well as the great, Deut. 1.17. and punish the great as well as the small, and administer justice without respect of persons.
but they will hear the small as well as the great, Deuteronomy 1.17. and Punish the great as well as the small, and administer Justice without respect of Persons.
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And so doing, (besides the many positive blessings that shall flow from their judgement-seats) they shall bee a means to prevent and remove temporall judgements from the places where they live;
And so doing, (beside the many positive blessings that shall flow from their judgement-seats) they shall be a means to prevent and remove temporal Judgments from the places where they live;
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and when unrighteous Judges and mighty sinners shall bee doomed to mighty torments, they shall receive a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous Judge shall give them at that day;
and when unrighteous Judges and mighty Sinners shall be doomed to mighty torments, they shall receive a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous Judge shall give them At that day;
and not to them onely, but to all them also that love his appearing, 2 Tim. 4.8. To whom with the Father and the holy Ghost be all honour and glorie now and for ever. Amen. FINIS.
and not to them only, but to all them also that love his appearing, 2 Tim. 4.8. To whom with the Father and the holy Ghost be all honour and glory now and for ever. Amen. FINIS.
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