The uncharitable informer charitably informed, that sycophancy is a sin, pernicious to all, but most of all to himself. By Faithfull Teate, minister of the Gospel of peace and truth.
THe Informer, in Scripture, firnamed Sycophant, alias Tale-bearer (for his proper name you shall never know, if he can hide it, howsoever dishonestly bold he make with yours, not unlike some Nations, more jealous then chast, who love to be too free with other mens wives,
THe Informer, in Scripture, firnamed Sycophant, alias Talebearer (for his proper name you shall never know, if he can hide it, howsoever dishonestly bold he make with yours, not unlike Some nations, more jealous then chaste, who love to be too free with other men's wives,
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yet their own must not pass in the streets but under a veyle ) He is for his pedigree of a very ancient extraction, indubitably descended from that original Incendiary, exiled from Heaven for factiousness there,
yet their own must not pass in the streets but under a veil) He is for his pedigree of a very ancient extraction, indubitably descended from that original Incendiary, exiled from Heaven for factiousness there,
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and the first that set up the Trade of traducing on earth; opening his pack to that sex that he thought most inclined to the pedler, secretly suggesting to credulous Eve, that goodness it self was not so well affected as were to be wished to mans Commonwealth. The serpentine Sycophant having wound into the woman, she hyes her to her husband with a tale as fair, but as fatal as the fruit that she gave him.
and the First that Set up the Trade of traducing on earth; opening his pack to that sex that he Thought most inclined to the pedlar, secretly suggesting to credulous Eve, that Goodness it self was not so well affected as were to be wished to men Commonwealth. The serpentine Sycophant having wound into the woman, she hies her to her husband with a tale as fair, but as fatal as the fruit that she gave him.
Both are too soon recieved by Adam, who too late finds Eve decieved in both, that the sly Informer was both a Lyer and a Murtherer, and his information designed for the deformation of till that time happy, but thenceforth miserable mankind. So then (pardon my zeal against that trade that cost us so dear before we were born,
Both Are too soon received by Adam, who too late finds Eve deceived in both, that the sly Informer was both a Liar and a Murderer, and his information designed for the deformation of till that time happy, but thenceforth miserable mankind. So then (pardon my zeal against that trade that cost us so dear before we were born,
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and at its first setting up) the first Informer that ever was, was the Devil, the first informed against was God, the first customer that the crooked Informer got was a Woman, made of a crooked bone, yet made upright and innocent, till being decieved, she fell into the transgression by recieving a Report against the innocent.
and At its First setting up) the First Informer that ever was, was the devil, the First informed against was God, the First customer that the crooked Informer god was a Woman, made of a crooked bone, yet made upright and innocent, till being deceived, she fell into the Transgression by receiving a Report against the innocent.
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When evil and unjust surmises and jealousies are fomented against those that are good, men do but follow Satan who began with God: But Oh that there were the ears of none but weak womankind (who are too many, by so many) to drink in such venime as is spit by the seed of the serpent.
When evil and unjust surmises and jealousies Are fomented against those that Are good, men do but follow Satan who began with God: But O that there were the ears of none but weak womankind (who Are too many, by so many) to drink in such venom as is spit by the seed of the serpent.
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Adam now Bank-rupt takes up the same Trade as bad as it is, which could never have had rise amongst us but for his Fall: had not our Father been broken we should have scorned without doubt to have gone pedling about with a Tale-bearers pack. But he not knowing what shift to make for a poor living,
Adam now Bankrupt Takes up the same Trade as bad as it is, which could never have had rise among us but for his Fallen: had not our Father been broken we should have scorned without doubt to have gone peddling about with a Talebearers pack. But he not knowing what shift to make for a poor living,
and being yet too loath to cover himself with his own shame and confusion, which would best have become him, (but self censuring is too good a commodity for such had Merchants to deal much in) He turns Informer against his own dear wife, alas, too dear to him from the time that she grew tale-teller; but now he pays her in her own coyn,
and being yet too loath to cover himself with his own shame and confusion, which would best have become him, (but self censuring is too good a commodity for such had Merchant's to deal much in) He turns Informer against his own dear wife, alas, too dear to him from the time that she grew taleteller; but now he pays her in her own coin,
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The woman again she informs against the serpent, and (as strongly as she can) vomits up her Gall in the first Informers face, who goes sneaking and creeping away (as false Informers are wont to do,
The woman again she informs against the serpent, and (as strongly as she can) vomits up her Gall in the First Informers face, who Goes sneaking and creeping away (as false Informers Are wont to do,
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The Psalmist complaining (as some read) of slander and calumny (Cherpah, and Calimmah, whence carping and calumn, seem derived) inspired of God thus imprecates, make their loyns continually to shake, which text the Apostle quoting thus varies, bow down their back alway;
The Psalmist complaining (as Some read) of slander and calumny (Cherpah, and Calimmah, whence carping and calumn, seem derived) inspired of God thus imprecates, make their loins continually to shake, which text the Apostle quoting thus Varies, bow down their back always;
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When each of these Informers had thus acted their parts, the earth it self was the worse for it (as it is a plague to a Countrey to be pestered with such pedlers.
When each of these Informers had thus acted their parts, the earth it self was the Worse for it (as it is a plague to a Country to be pestered with such pedlars.
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and the most upright is sharper then a thorn hedge &c. Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide, keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lyeth in thy bosom.
and the most upright is sharper then a thorn hedge etc. Trust you not in a friend, put you not confidence in a guide, keep the doors of thy Mouth from her that lies in thy bosom.
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Having thus traced this Informer from his head spring, we find him to be too near a kin to a Cain, (who was of that wicked one) fallen Adam is his Father, a fallen Angel his Grandfather.
Having thus traced this Informer from his head spring, we find him to be too near a kin to a Cain, (who was of that wicked one) fallen Adam is his Father, a fallen Angel his Grandfather.
and as Arms are wont oft to be hung upon Sign-posts, you can hardly look off of the Informers when ever you see a Sign of Adam and Eve, for he beareth a serpent proper with an apple (or) on his tongue,
and as Arms Are wont oft to be hung upon Sign-posts, you can hardly look off of the Informers when ever you see a Signen of Adam and Eve, for he bears a serpent proper with an apple (or) on his tongue,
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morally thus blazoned, he salutes you with fair pretences, but never leaves you till he have poysoned and inflamed you with prejudices against the innocent;
morally thus blazoned, he salutes you with fair pretences, but never leaves you till he have poisoned and inflamed you with prejudices against the innocent;
To close this head, it is not to be forgotten, that as the evil spirit is called a Pleader or Informer against others, so the good spirit of God hath an appellation Antarctickly opposite viz. an advocate or a pleader for others:
To close this head, it is not to be forgotten, that as the evil Spirit is called a Pleader or Informer against Others, so the good Spirit of God hath an appellation Antarctickly opposite viz. an advocate or a pleader for Others:
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for gain is his godliness: a thing charged upon Railers and evil surmisers. You know his father, & may thence guess at his trade, for probably such a parent will be wanting in no endeavors to educate his own children in his own occupation. When God asked Satan, whence comest thou? his answer was, From going to and fro in the earth,
for gain is his godliness: a thing charged upon Railers and evil surmisers. You know his father, & may thence guess At his trade, for probably such a parent will be wanting in no endeavors to educate his own children in his own occupation. When God asked Satan, whence Comest thou? his answer was, From going to and from in the earth,
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The Informer by trade is a Pedler, (for so the phrase is) and a dealer too in prohibited commodities. Rokel is a Pedler, thence Rakil an Informer, the word used Lev. 19.16. Thou shalt not go up and down as a Talebearer among thy people.
The Informer by trade is a Pedlar, (for so the phrase is) and a dealer too in prohibited commodities. Rokel is a Pedlar, thence Rakil an Informer, the word used Lev. 19.16. Thou shalt not go up and down as a Talebearer among thy people.
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A good man may possibly fall into it as his temptation, but none but a wicked will take it up as his Trade. He that walketh a Talebearer revealeth secrets.
A good man may possibly fallen into it as his temptation, but none but a wicked will take it up as his Trade. He that walks a Talebearer Revealeth secrets.
We think perhaps because the tongue is but a little member, that tongue-sins are but little matters: but James saith the tongue is a world of iniquity,
We think perhaps Because the tongue is but a little member, that Tongue-sins Are but little matters: but James Says the tongue is a world of iniquity,
The sin of Sycophancy, rendered false-accusing, forbidden by John Baptist, and repented of by Zachaeus, comes from shewing of figs; which some refer to the story of Aesop, who being traduced by his guilty fellow servants for eating up his Masters figs, and unable through an impediment in his speech to vindicate himself by drinking warm water in his Masters sight, did clear not onely his stomach, but his innocence; the colloguing Informers being made to pledg him in the same liquor, discharge both their stomach of the figs, and Aesop of the crime; whence the flattering false accuser was first call'd Sycophant. Others refer it to the Athenian Informers set on work for discovery of such as exported that kind of fruit, contrary to Law, who for lucre oft times would accuse the innocent.
The since of Sycophancy, rendered false-accusing, forbidden by John Baptist, and repented of by Zacchaeus, comes from showing of figs; which Some refer to the story of Aesop, who being traduced by his guilty fellow Servants for eating up his Masters figs, and unable through an impediment in his speech to vindicate himself by drinking warm water in his Masters sighed, did clear not only his stomach, but his innocence; the colloguing Informers being made to pledge him in the same liquour, discharge both their stomach of the figs, and Aesop of the crime; whence the flattering false accuser was First called Sycophant. Others refer it to the Athenian Informers Set on work for discovery of such as exported that kind of fruit, contrary to Law, who for lucre oft times would accuse the innocent.
But what ever was its rise, it's certain, its use both in Scripture and other Authors, is for a flattering Informer, defamer, Tale-bearer, false accuser.
But what ever was its rise, it's certain, its use both in Scripture and other Authors, is for a flattering Informer, defamer, Talebearer, false accuser.
Pedlers are wanderers, and so are Tale-tellers, which the Apostle well observes, when he joyns wandering about from house to house, to tatlers, &c. Yet himself when at Ephesus, went from house to house, but on a contrary errant, he did •hat to preach truth, which these do to spread lies. Thus as Pedlers go round about the town,
Pedlars Are wanderers, and so Are Tale-tellers, which the Apostle well observes, when he joins wandering about from house to house, to Tattlers, etc. Yet himself when At Ephesus, went from house to house, but on a contrary errant, he did •hat to preach truth, which these do to spread lies. Thus as Pedlars go round about the town,
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Pedlers will say that their packs are their own, when perhaps they are yet to pay for them: so will these, with our tongue will we prevail, our lips are our own, who is Lord ever us? yet is there a God to call these men to an account, as Enoch hath prophesied, even for hard speeches. For how light soever men make of words, and call them but wind; yet Christ the judg saith, By thy words thou shalt be justified,
Pedlars will say that their packs Are their own, when perhaps they Are yet to pay for them: so will these, with our tongue will we prevail, our lips Are our own, who is Lord ever us? yet is there a God to call these men to an account, as Enoch hath prophesied, even for hard Speeches. For how Light soever men make of words, and call them but wind; yet christ the judge Says, By thy words thou shalt be justified,
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Pedlers when they open their packs, have many gay things for you, to get something out of you, Tinsel-riboning with almost an endless &c. and so have these sycophants, whom therefore Solomon calls potsheards covered with silver dross.
Pedlars when they open their packs, have many gay things for you, to get something out of you, Tinsel-riboning with almost an endless etc. and so have these Sycophants, whom Therefore Solomon calls potsherds covered with silver dross.
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His mouth is full of deceipt and fraud, under his tongue is mischief and vanity, be croucheth and humbleth himself that the poor may fall by his strong ones.
His Mouth is full of deceit and fraud, under his tongue is mischief and vanity, be Croucheth and Humbleth himself that the poor may fallen by his strong ones.
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your old broken silver, &c. which when once they have gotten, let them alone to make the most of it. Thus Informers will export as well as import; and let them get out of you but a hint,
your old broken silver, etc. which when once they have got, let them alone to make the most of it. Thus Informers will export as well as import; and let them get out of you but a hint,
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And if yet they can get nothing out of you that they came for, it is not unlike that what themselves would have sold you, they will say they had it of you.
And if yet they can get nothing out of you that they Come for, it is not unlike that what themselves would have sold you, they will say they had it of you.
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and then said it was the Christians, They can create, make something out of nothing, what wonder then if they make more than is of what they see and hear?
and then said it was the Christians, They can create, make something out of nothing, what wonder then if they make more than is of what they see and hear?
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Pedlers they bend their back for the pack, and the Informer his tongue for lies: Both are too commonly artificial liers, counting lying their grace in putting off their slight wares so they do it cunningly.
Pedlars they bend their back for the pack, and the Informer his tongue for lies: Both Are too commonly artificial liers, counting lying their grace in putting off their slight wares so they do it cunningly.
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Pedlers will seem loath to part with what they long to be rid of, with too many protests, that if it were not to you, or for need, they would not part with it so:
Pedlars will seem loath to part with what they long to be rid of, with too many protests, that if it were not to you, or for need, they would not part with it so:
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so the sycophant hath something to say, which he is very loath to speak of, (as if informing forsooth went much against his grain) but necessity puts him upon it, and then he humms and hahs:
so the sycophant hath something to say, which he is very loath to speak of, (as if informing forsooth went much against his grain) but necessity puts him upon it, and then he humms and hahs:
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as if corrupted nature were not School Mistress enough who teacheth that from the womb, They will be sure to have this base Art to help Nature; though some of them perhaps are none of the greatest friends to more liberal Learning. Solomon saith of the Sychophant, that he first shutteth his eys to devise froward things, and then moveth his lips to bring the evil to pass.
as if corrupted nature were not School Mistress enough who Teaches that from the womb, They will be sure to have this base Art to help Nature; though Some of them perhaps Are none of the greatest Friends to more liberal Learning. Solomon Says of the Sycophant, that he First shutteth his eyes to devise froward things, and then moves his lips to bring the evil to pass.
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And the Tale-teller when he hath cast arrows, and Fire-brands, and Death, yet because he hath deceived his neighbor, he saith am I not in sport? And then as Pedlers probably sleep not so contentedly if their Markets have not succeeded prosperously, so these sleep not except they have done Mischief,
And the Taleteller when he hath cast arrows, and Firebrands, and Death, yet Because he hath deceived his neighbour, he Says am I not in sport? And then as Pedlars probably sleep not so contentedly if their Markets have not succeeded prosperously, so these sleep not except they have done Mischief,
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One thing I had almost forgot, which the Pedler will for the most part be sure to remember, being perhaps last in his mouth, yet not least in his mind: And that is to ask you a piece of somthing before he hath done with you:
One thing I had almost forgotten, which the Pedlar will for the most part be sure to Remember, being perhaps last in his Mouth, yet not lest in his mind: And that is to ask you a piece of something before he hath done with you:
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and if his modesty do not serve to beg flatly for himself, yet he hath a partner some or other, that would thank you for a piece of your bread, &c. Thus the bread of deceipt lying or falshood, (that is, bread so gotten) is sweet to the Sychophant.
and if his modesty do not serve to beg flatly for himself, yet he hath a partner Some or other, that would thank you for a piece of your bred, etc. Thus the bred of deceit lying or falsehood, (that is, bred so got) is sweet to the Sycophant.
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Thus Zibah by his Taletelling, and by his I humbly beseech thee, to David, shares stakes with Mephibosheth, nay had almost turned him quite out of all,
Thus Zibah by his Taletelling, and by his I humbly beseech thee, to David, shares stakes with Mephibosheth, nay had almost turned him quite out of all,
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It is foretold of the last days, first that men shall be lovers of their own selves, then false Accusers. And supplanting is yoaked with slandering, Take ye heed every one of his Neighbor,
It is foretold of the last days, First that men shall be lovers of their own selves, then false Accusers. And supplanting is yoked with slandering, Take you heed every one of his Neighbour,
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The Cuckow picks a hole in another birds Eggs, that she may lay her own in the same nest. It was Nabaths good vineyard that made him a bad man, and that which made him unfit to live, was that which he had to live upon. It is not always mens walking ill in their place, as the goodness of the place that they walk in, that makes them Criminal.
The Cuckoo picks a hold in Another Birds Eggs, that she may lay her own in the same nest. It was Nabaths good vineyard that made him a bad man, and that which made him unfit to live, was that which he had to live upon. It is not always men's walking ill in their place, as the Goodness of the place that they walk in, that makes them Criminal.
though a foul bird and a fair mark, when some other bird is knockt down, not because it is more mischievous but because it hath better flesh. The Eagle-eyed Informer will not trust a fly. You shall have happily here or there a ten or twenty pound Vicar that hangs still like an old Cobweb in the same thatch where he was Twenty years ago,
though a foul bird and a fair mark, when Some other bird is knocked down, not Because it is more mischievous but Because it hath better Flesh. The Eagle-eyed Informer will not trust a fly. You shall have happily Here or there a ten or twenty pound Vicar that hangs still like an old Cobweb in the same thatch where he was Twenty Years ago,
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yet was never touched with the beesom of Sequestration: not because he was a less sinner than others upon whom Sequestration fell; or the souls of poor people less pretious there;
yet was never touched with the beesom of Sequestration: not Because he was a less sinner than Others upon whom Sequestration fell; or the Souls of poor people less precious there;
but the Living less worth, and the Informer besides his Charges to Westminster, and the indifferent supply of the place would not have wherewithal sufficiently to recruit the expence of his zeal in procuring an Order of Sequestration of it into his own hands till further Order.
but the Living less worth, and the Informer beside his Charges to Westminster, and the indifferent supply of the place would not have wherewithal sufficiently to recruit the expense of his zeal in procuring an Order of Sequestration of it into his own hands till further Order.
But if any be so pestilent and profligate, as slanderously to accuse meerly to mischieve others, I need not spend paper to tell you whose trade they are of, However make the best of the proditors bad Markets:
But if any be so pestilent and profligate, as slanderously to accuse merely to mischieve Others, I need not spend paper to tell you whose trade they Are of, However make the best of the proditors bad Markets:
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Pedlers are not over much at home in their own houses: no more I fear are Informers in their own hearts. If they were, they would find less time, and perhaps less reason to be so busie abroad; but this is too natural.
Pedlars Are not over much At home in their own houses: no more I Fear Are Informers in their own hearts. If they were, they would find less time, and perhaps less reason to be so busy abroad; but this is too natural.
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There is one Informer would be incouraged, for he hath Gods licence, and that is Conscience. Would we but often enough read over this Monitors bill, and be but enough Criticks upon our own hearts, which are nearest us,
There is one Informer would be encouraged, for he hath God's licence, and that is Conscience. Would we but often enough read over this Monitors bill, and be but enough Critics upon our own hearts, which Are nearest us,
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and as willing to take informations against our selves, as some are to get them against others, we should not be as the Apostles word is, such busie Bishops in other mens matters.
and as willing to take informations against our selves, as Some Are to get them against Others, we should not be as the Apostles word is, such busy Bishops in other men's matters.
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But whilst I was busie here and there, saith he, he whom I had in charge was gone. What is become of family-Religion, catechizing children, instructing servants, secret duty, closet work, heart examination, &c. since thou hast taken up this trade,
But while I was busy Here and there, Says he, he whom I had in charge was gone. What is become of family-Religion, catechizing children, instructing Servants, secret duty, closet work, heart examination, etc. since thou hast taken up this trade,
Pedlers sometimes will have some weapon in their hands, which the Informer carries in his head, whose tongue, saith David, is a sharp sword. And where they suspect any difficulty or danger in their march, they love company, such as their own:
Pedlars sometime will have Some weapon in their hands, which the Informer carries in his head, whose tongue, Says David, is a sharp sword. And where they suspect any difficulty or danger in their march, they love company, such as their own:
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You see why the hatred hiding-lyer is said by Solomon to utter a slander, a phrase proper to a Pedler who utters his Wares. But let me tell you it is so bad a Trade that no man can live well upon it, no not in this world:
You see why the hatred hiding-lyer is said by Solomon to utter a slander, a phrase proper to a Pedlar who utters his Wares. But let me tell you it is so bade a Trade that no man can live well upon it, no not in this world:
Reader, whosoever thou art, let me warn thee though thou love not thy Neighbor, yet as thou lov'st thy life, to take heed of this Traffique, warn thine Eve for her Grandmothers sake that she pry not into the Pack. Let not this Pedler,
Reader, whosoever thou art, let me warn thee though thou love not thy Neighbour, yet as thou Lovest thy life, to take heed of this Traffic, warn thine Eve for her Grandmothers sake that she pry not into the Pack. Let not this Pedlar,
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He hath rough hands, yet Jacobs voice. When he speaks fair, believe him not, (saith Solomon ) or when he maketh his voice gracious. 'Tis not so, yet he makes it so.
He hath rough hands, yet Jacobs voice. When he speaks fair, believe him not, (Says Solomon) or when he makes his voice gracious. It's not so, yet he makes it so.
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It would spoil his informing if he were not in the form. The Pedler had as good be out of the world as fashion; he must have to fit that, or give over.
It would spoil his informing if he were not in the from. The Pedlar had as good be out of the world as fashion; he must have to fit that, or give over.
for had they not the form, they could not carry in a false sence such a Grace in Traducing: But had they the power, they would have more Grace (in a true sence) then to Traduce. So then, hear such a one speak and you may take him for a Jacob, but if ever you come to feel him, you will be perhaps of another mind.
for had they not the from, they could not carry in a false sense such a Grace in Traducing: But had they the power, they would have more Grace (in a true sense) then to Traduce. So then, hear such a one speak and you may take him for a Jacob, but if ever you come to feel him, you will be perhaps of Another mind.
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Birds of Prey (how curiously coloured soever,) are pronounced unclean, as Eagles, Vultures, Cormorants &c. And so is the tongue that loves like Doegs, all devouring words.
Birds of Prey (how curiously coloured soever,) Are pronounced unclean, as Eagles, Vultures, Cormorants etc. And so is the tongue that loves like Doegs, all devouring words.
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He was not it seems void of a Form of Religion, who yet bloodily betrays and butchers in the next, those very Ministers with whom he had joyn'd in waiting upon God in the Chapter before.
He was not it seems void of a From of Religion, who yet bloodily betrays and butchers in the next, those very Ministers with whom he had joined in waiting upon God in the Chapter before.
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and then hath wings like a bird to carry the matter. These creepers into houses (as the Apostle calls them) though never so heady, (or high-flown) yet because they are false accusers, are therefore to be turned away from, (as being unclean in a Gospel sense) notwithstanding their gay feathers, though having a form of godliness.
and then hath wings like a bird to carry the matter. These creepers into houses (as the Apostle calls them) though never so heady, (or high-flown) yet Because they Are false accusers, Are Therefore to be turned away from, (as being unclean in a Gospel sense) notwithstanding their gay Feathers, though having a from of godliness.
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As he could not so hope to be passant without aiming at the Shibboleth: so he reckons that by pretending to kiss Christ, he may best play the Judas; for none kept more fawning or complementing than the Traitor,
As he could not so hope to be passant without aiming At the Shibboleth: so he reckons that by pretending to kiss christ, he may best play the Judas; for none kept more fawning or Complimenting than the Traitor,
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A Sepulchre is such a thing as none would covet to come near it, were it not covered and painted. Such mens throat is an open sepulchre, which every one would fear to fall into, had it not the Epiglottis the smooth covering of a deceitfull tongue.
A Sepulchre is such a thing as none would covet to come near it, were it not covered and painted. Such men's throat is an open Sepulchre, which every one would Fear to fallen into, had it not the Epiglottis the smooth covering of a deceitful tongue.
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The wolf in his own skin would affright the sheep, (as Ananias and the Disciples were afraid of Saul who appeared an open persecutor) he must therefore put on sheeps cloathing, that he may raven the more among the sheep.
The wolf in his own skin would affright the sheep, (as Ananias and the Disciples were afraid of Saul who appeared an open persecutor) he must Therefore put on Sheep clothing, that he may raven the more among the sheep.
Nay possibly men blinded in their judgment, by Gods, may conceit that their seeming holiness may make some amends for their real unrightousness. Else how should they say, Let the Lord be glorified when they hate their bretheren,
Nay possibly men blinded in their judgement, by God's, may conceit that their seeming holiness may make Some amends for their real unrighteousness. Else how should they say, Let the Lord be glorified when they hate their brethren,
Therefore Pilate went out to them, and said, What accusation bring you against this man? Nay it seems they look'd on themselves as such pure Merchants, that they seem to take it ill at his hands that he takes not off all their pack by whole-sale, (as Informers will take snuff if you take not all upon their trust) They answered and said unto him, If he had not been a malefactor, we would not have delivered him unto thee.
Therefore Pilate went out to them, and said, What accusation bring you against this man? Nay it seems they looked on themselves as such pure Merchant's, that they seem to take it ill At his hands that he Takes not off all their pack by wholesale, (as Informers will take snuff if you take not all upon their trust) They answered and said unto him, If he had not been a Malefactor, we would not have Delivered him unto thee.
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What do you suspect us that have such scrupulous consciences, that we would have been Accusers if he had not been guilty? I reflect not here on holiness, but rip up hypocrisie. Therefore James betwixt seeming to be religious and not bridling the tongue, puts in self-deceipt. 'Tis the less then to be wondered at, that under semblance of Religion, such can deceive others, who have first deceived their own heart. A fair item to all others not to overtrust him that deceives himself.
What do you suspect us that have such scrupulous Consciences, that we would have been Accusers if he had not been guilty? I reflect not Here on holiness, but rip up hypocrisy. Therefore James betwixt seeming to be religious and not bridling the tongue, puts in self-deceipt. It's the less then to be wondered At, that under semblance of Religion, such can deceive Others, who have First deceived their own heart. A fair item to all Others not to overtrust him that deceives himself.
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You have had a view of the Informer, How religious he is, and Why; yet but overly of that which is but superficial. Perhaps if you follow close at his heels for a particuler survey of his Saint ship in his house or closet, you might too frequently find his tongue so tired with travailing abroad, that by the time it gets home, it hath too little either list or leisure to praise or to Pray. However we shall take notice of those particular Devotions that himself not unwillingly exposeth to publick view;
You have had a view of the Informer, How religious he is, and Why; yet but overly of that which is but superficial. Perhaps if you follow close At his heels for a particular survey of his Saint ship in his house or closet, you might too frequently find his tongue so tired with travailing abroad, that by the time it gets home, it hath too little either list or leisure to praise or to Pray. However we shall take notice of those particular Devotions that himself not unwillingly exposeth to public view;
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as if real perjury were to be previously expiated, by this counterfit piety, or else as if it were disorderly to falsify against man, without lying to God in the first place,
as if real perjury were to be previously expiated, by this counterfeit piety, or Else as if it were disorderly to falsify against man, without lying to God in the First place,
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Proclaime a Fast, and set Naboth on high, and set two men sons of Belial before him, to bear witness against him &c. So commanded that Jezabel, whose Religion like her Beauty was but paint-deep, and so did her Knights of the Post, those sons of Belial.
Proclaim a Fast, and Set Naboth on high, and Set two men Sons of Belial before him, to bear witness against him etc. So commanded that Jezebel, whose Religion like her Beauty was but paint-deep, and so did her Knights of the Post, those Sons of Belial.
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For the other point of his Religion, to wit, his publick Hearing; He will often be an auditor where he least loves the Preacher, which you will not think strange when you consider his errand, which is not to get any thing by the Minister, (for he takes himself already to be wiser then his teacher, or however to be now too old to be a Learner who is turned to be Informer, ) but to get something against the Minister:
For the other point of his Religion, to wit, his public Hearing; He will often be an auditor where he least loves the Preacher, which you will not think strange when you Consider his errand, which is not to get any thing by the Minister, (for he Takes himself already to be Wiser then his teacher, or however to be now too old to be a Learner who is turned to be Informer,) but to get something against the Minister:
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neither carest thou for any man &c. This they did, Mark saith to catch him in his words, and Luke saith, that they might take hold of his words, and so of him too, not by Faith, but by fraud and fury.
neither Carest thou for any man etc. This they did, Mark Says to catch him in his words, and Lycia Says, that they might take hold of his words, and so of him too, not by Faith, but by fraud and fury.
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Thus Jeremiah that was the best affected man amongst them, is charged by a Captain amongst the Israelites to be a faller off to the Caldeans, and all because of his honest and plain dealing.
Thus Jeremiah that was the best affected man among them, is charged by a Captain among the Israelites to be a faller off to the Chaldaeans, and all Because of his honest and plain dealing.
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that is, when Sermon is done he intends a Repetition, such as you may expect by what hath been told you, even such as Amaziah the Priest of Bethel made to Jeroboam King of Israel, saying, Amos hath conspired against thee in the midst of the House of Israel, the Land is not able to bear his words,
that is, when Sermon is done he intends a Repetition, such as you may expect by what hath been told you, even such as Amaziah the Priest of Bethel made to Jeroboam King of Israel, saying, Amos hath conspired against thee in the midst of the House of Israel, the Land is not able to bear his words,
for thus Amos saith, &c. And when he thus Repeats, he will be angry if you will not believe him, more then himself did the Minister that Preached the Sermon.
for thus Amos Says, etc. And when he thus Repeats, he will be angry if you will not believe him, more then himself did the Minister that Preached the Sermon.
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I Now come to the Informant against the Informer, and justly to deal with this Adonibozek, as he hath injuriously dealt with others, Nec Lex est justier ulla, &c.
I Now come to the Informant against the Informer, and justly to deal with this Adonibozek, as he hath injuriously dealt with Others, Nec Lex est justier ulla, etc.
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Onely being much a stranger to the formalityes of our Law, as he whom I implead is altogether to the tenour of Gods. I endorse on his Indictment a true Bill, yet am I contented, where need is, that this Bill be mended in form but not altered in substance.
Only being much a stranger to the formalities of our Law, as he whom I implead is altogether to the tenor of God's I endorse on his Indictment a true Bill, yet am I contented, where need is, that this Bill be mended in from but not altered in substance.
The first thing therefore that I charge on the Informer is Defamation: A good Name is as a pretious Ointment, but then the Informer is as a Fly in the box; I heard, saith Jeremy, the Defaming of many.
The First thing Therefore that I charge on the Informer is Defamation: A good Name is as a precious Ointment, but then the Informer is as a Fly in the box; I herd, Says Jeremiah, the Defaming of many.
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Now as Defamation bears an Action amongst Men, so especially in Heaven, where God hath set up a Court of Honor for the Innocent, where he both pleads their Cause and executes Judgment for them, till he bring forth their Righteousness as the light,
Now as Defamation bears an Actium among Men, so especially in Heaven, where God hath Set up a Court of Honour for the Innocent, where he both pleads their Cause and executes Judgement for them, till he bring forth their Righteousness as the Light,
Therefore what Jeremiah calls defaming, Paul calls Blaspheming, for complaining that himself, and the rest of the Apostles were slandorously Reported and Defamed, as we read, the word in both places is Blasphemed Cr.
Therefore what Jeremiah calls defaming, Paul calls Blaspheming, for complaining that himself, and the rest of the Apostles were slandorously Reported and Defamed, as we read, the word in both places is Blasphemed Cr.
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now as no man can commence a suit to the prejudice of the Orphan without taking in the Guardian, so the reproaches of them that reproach the Innocent fall upon God;
now as no man can commence a suit to the prejudice of the Orphan without taking in the Guardian, so the Reproaches of them that reproach the Innocent fallen upon God;
and hence to false witnesses are added Blasphemyes. As is he that by lying would make himself better, (I know the blasphemy of those that say they are Jews and are not) so is he that falsly represents another as worse then he is.
and hence to false Witnesses Are added Blasphemies. As is he that by lying would make himself better, (I know the blasphemy of those that say they Are jews and Are not) so is he that falsely represents Another as Worse then he is.
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Next I present the Informer by the name of Sycophant alias Tale-bearer, as a Common Barretour, an Inciter of litigations and vexations quarrelings among Men.
Next I present the Informer by the name of Sycophant alias Talebearer, as a Common Barretour, an Inciter of litigations and vexations quarrellings among Men.
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Solomon yokes a false witness that speaks Lyes, and him that soweth discord among brethren, for a froward man soweth strife, and a whisperer separateth chief friends. You se• his Husbandry:
Solomon yokes a false witness that speaks Lies, and him that Soweth discord among brothers, for a froward man Soweth strife, and a whisperer separateth chief Friends. You se• his Husbandry:
Oh how perilous as to substance are our Breaches for Circumstances since the wound hath taken wind by false fame and continually been kept a chafing by evil Interpreters, and worse Interpraters among dissenting Brethren.
O how perilous as to substance Are our Breaches for circumstances since the wound hath taken wind by false fame and continually been kept a chafing by evil Interpreters, and Worse Interpraters among dissenting Brothers.
This Informer is a pernicious Ambidexter at the handling, I mean, of his double tongue. Strange instances hereof do occur in reading, too prolix to be here inserted.
This Informer is a pernicious Ambidexter At the handling, I mean, of his double tongue. Strange instances hereof do occur in reading, too prolix to be Here inserted.
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He oft kils two birds with one stone. Persuades if it may be, the Husband to doubt the Wifes Loyalty, and the Wife to dispute the Husbands Love; rejoycing secretly to abate that in both, the want whereof, he subtily laments in either. Such pranks he can play between Magistrate and Minister, one and another;
He oft kills two Birds with one stone. Persuades if it may be, the Husband to doubt the Wives Loyalty, and the Wife to dispute the Husbands Love; rejoicing secretly to abate that in both, the want whereof, he subtly laments in either. Such pranks he can play between Magistrate and Minister, one and Another;
Also I present the said Informer for Bloudshed and Battery, for that he with force of arms, that is to say, with swords, staves, clubs, or other Offensive weapons did assault, wound, or otherwise evil intreat, contrary to the peace of our soverain Lord the King Jesus Christ, who is King of Salem, that is, Peace, sundry of his Majesties peaceable and good Subjects.
Also I present the said Informer for Bloodshed and Battery, for that he with force of arms, that is to say, with swords, staves, Clubs, or other Offensive weapons did assault, wound, or otherwise evil entreat, contrary to the peace of our sovereign Lord the King jesus christ, who is King of Salem, that is, Peace, sundry of his Majesties peaceable and good Subject's.
He hath a subtil way of wounding at a distance, which neither club nor sword can do He bends his tongue like a bow for lies, his Tongue is an Arrow shot out.
He hath a subtle Way of wounding At a distance, which neither club nor sword can do He bends his tongue like a bow for lies, his Tongue is an Arrow shot out.
He loves not a close combat with his enemie face to face, but lurks in some hole, whence he shoots his Arrow, that the wounded may not see the hand that hits him.
He loves not a close combat with his enemy face to face, but lurks in Some hold, whence he shoots his Arrow, that the wounded may not see the hand that hits him.
if you knew how, your very Occiput had need be ocular, and you like Ianus, double faced, to obviate the assaults of the double tongued. The Informer is like Dan, A Serpent by the way, an Adder in the paths, that bites the horse heels,
if you knew how, your very Occiput had need be ocular, and you like Ianus, double faced, to obviate the assaults of the double tongued. The Informer is like Dan, A Serpent by the Way, an Adder in the paths, that bites the horse heels,
When Antipater a great Commander, being then very far off, was accused to Alexander; Cassander the son of the accused being then in the Court, saith Alexander, Thy father is certainly guilty, else these men would never have put themselves to the trouble to have come so far to accuse him:
When Antipater a great Commander, being then very Far off, was accused to Alexander; Cassander the son of the accused being then in the Court, Says Alexander, Thy father is Certainly guilty, Else these men would never have put themselves to the trouble to have come so Far to accuse him:
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I leave this story to them whom it most concerns, being called upon to a further prosecution of the Informer at the Bar. I shall onely add, That honest Mephibosheth might soon have made traiterous Ziba stumble in his story had not himself (good man) been lame of his feet,
I leave this story to them whom it most concerns, being called upon to a further prosecution of the Informer At the Bar. I shall only add, That honest Mephibosheth might soon have made traitorous Ziba Stumble in his story had not himself (good man) been lame of his feet,
whereas the Informer hath but one Tongue, (though that perhaps be a double one) they should make conscience of reserving one ear for the accused, (as Plutarch says Alexander was wont to do) when they have lent the Offendor the other afore-hand.
whereas the Informer hath but one Tongue, (though that perhaps be a double one) they should make conscience of reserving one ear for the accused, (as Plutarch Says Alexander was wont to do) when they have lent the Offender the other aforehand.
as they through Naboths to rob him of his Inheritance. Saith Zachaeus, when converted, If I have wronged any man by sycophancie, I restore him fourfold, that is, by false Accusation in such case where part of the pecuniary penalty did go to the Informer.
as they through Naboth's to rob him of his Inheritance. Says Zacchaeus, when converted, If I have wronged any man by sycophancy, I restore him fourfold, that is, by false Accusation in such case where part of the pecuniary penalty did go to the Informer.
And surely could we but see our Informers reform, we should have much travelling in this unbeaten path of Restitution, the necessary concomitant (where it may be) of true Repentance, with a non-obstante to that saying, 'Tis a shame to steal,
And surely could we but see our Informers reform, we should have much traveling in this unbeaten path of Restitution, the necessary concomitant (where it may be) of true Repentance, with a non-obstante to that saying, It's a shame to steal,
The spoyling of ones good name is by so much a greater Robbery than the rapine of ones Goods, by how much A good name is rather to be chosen then great Riches, and loving favor rather then silver and gold.
The spoiling of ones good name is by so much a greater Robbery than the rapine of ones Goods, by how much A good name is rather to be chosen then great Riches, and loving favour rather then silver and gold.
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A man had better be plundered of his Coin then Credit, and of his Goods then Good esteem. Credit hath a magnetick virture in it to draw livelyhood and imployment after it;
A man had better be plundered of his Coin then Credit, and of his Goods then Good esteem. Credit hath a magnetic Virtue in it to draw livelihood and employment After it;
but let the good name be broken, and then good parts are like a curiously wrought Lock with a broken spring, that may have many lookers on, but few buyers.
but let the good name be broken, and then good parts Are like a curiously wrought Lock with a broken spring, that may have many lookers on, but few buyers.
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and if he can, makes their friends partyes, that they may not be witnesses. Thus treacherous Zibah took away Mephibosheths Asses, that he might not ride to clear himself to the King, whom he knew to be so lame, that he could not go on his own feet. Thus High-way-men will turn away your Horse, as well as take away your Purse, to disable you to pursue the Thieves,
and if he can, makes their Friends parties, that they may not be Witnesses. Thus treacherous Zibah took away Mephibosheth's Asses, that he might not ride to clear himself to the King, whom he knew to be so lame, that he could not go on his own feet. Thus Highwaymen will turn away your Horse, as well as take away your Purse, to disable you to pursue the Thieves,
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Calumnia•• boldly and something will stick, as Ʋenim will, when the Vipers teeth are pluckt out (so receptive are our evil hearts of any evil impression,
Calumnia•• boldly and something will stick, as Ʋenim will, when the Vipers teeth Are plucked out (so receptive Are our evil hearts of any evil impression,
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and so retentive, yea, tenacious of what is so recieved,) for when Mephibosheth, as soon as he could, had brought the King, not onely his most cordial and clear expressions to blow off,
and so retentive, yea, tenacious of what is so received,) for when Mephibosheth, as soon as he could, had brought the King, not only his most cordial and clear expressions to blow off,
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but also his overgrown hair, to brush off the false suggestions of a flattering Zibah, making proof good enough that himself had remembred David and all his trouble, yet the King so forgat the kindness of Ie••••an, to say nothing of the justice of a Prince, that still Zibah must have half his Masters Estate,
but also his overgrown hair, to brush off the false suggestions of a flattering Zibah, making proof good enough that himself had remembered David and all his trouble, yet the King so forgot the kindness of Ie••••an, to say nothing of the Justice of a Prince, that still Zibah must have half his Masters Estate,
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I might add, that as the Thief in the Candle, so is the Tale-bearer to Time, his own and others; stealing that away, that is inestimably precious. You know what a Brand of Infamy was set on the Athenians, that spent their time in nothing else,
I might add, that as the Thief in the Candle, so is the Talebearer to Time, his own and Others; stealing that away, that is inestimably precious. You know what a Brand of Infamy was Set on the Athenians, that spent their time in nothing Else,
Lastly, I present the Informer for Murther, (which here in Ireland is Treason ) for that he contrary to the crown and dignitie of the soverain Lord of life, the fear of God before his eyes not having, of malice forethought did kill and murther.
Lastly, I present the Informer for Murder, (which Here in Ireland is Treason) for that he contrary to the crown and dignity of the sovereign Lord of life, the Fear of God before his eyes not having, of malice forethought did kill and murder.
Yea, the Coroner himself who hath made the Inquest, and probed the depth of the wound, saith, That the words of the Tale-bearer are as wounds, they go down to the innermost parts of the belly.
Yea, the Coroner himself who hath made the Inquest, and probed the depth of the wound, Says, That the words of the Talebearer Are as wounds, they go down to the innermost parts of the belly.
They sink not onely into the Hearer, working an inward, if not incurable Rancor; but especially into the innocent sufferer, Solomon speaks of those that are afflicted by a lying Tongue, and adds, that a flatering mouth worketh ruin. Such a Tongue the Greek Version sometimes renders, (as Ainsworth observes,) a double tongue: but the Hebrew Doctors phrase is a threefold tongue, (which methinks the Poets seem to have respect unto, in their Fiction of Cerberus, that triple tong'd Hell-hound.
They sink not only into the Hearer, working an inward, if not incurable Rancour; but especially into the innocent sufferer, Solomon speaks of those that Are afflicted by a lying Tongue, and adds, that a flattering Mouth works ruin. Such a Tongue the Greek Version sometime renders, (as Ainsworth observes,) a double tongue: but the Hebrew Doctors phrase is a threefold tongue, (which methinks the Poets seem to have respect unto, in their Fiction of Cerberus, that triple tongued Hellhound.
but working honestly, it makes the patient endurer thereof, more smooth and trim. But the flanderers Tongue is a sharp Rasor, a cut-throat weapon, when it works deceiptfully.
but working honestly, it makes the patient endurer thereof, more smooth and trim. But the flanderers Tongue is a sharp Razor, a cutthroat weapon, when it works deceitfully.
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of whom the Prophet says, that he was not onely as a Lamb, at the slaughtering, but as a Sheep at the Shearing, They first rob him what they can of his Fleece of Innocence, and then Butcher him.
of whom the Prophet Says, that he was not only as a Lamb, At the slaughtering, but as a Sheep At the Shearing, They First rob him what they can of his Fleece of Innocence, and then Butcher him.
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Otherwise it destroys Life by working Sorrow in the sufferer, that works Death. Even Davia himself complains, that he was a dead man, and like a broken vessel;
Otherwise it Destroys Life by working Sorrow in the sufferer, that works Death. Even Davia himself complains, that he was a dead man, and like a broken vessel;
As she that lives in pleasure, so he that lives in disgrace, is even dead whilst he liveth for what is the Life of our Life next under the favor of God, but the favor of those that are good? and next our acceptance with the Father,
As she that lives in pleasure, so he that lives in disgrace, is even dead while he lives for what is the Life of our Life next under the favour of God, but the favour of those that Are good? and next our acceptance with the Father,
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Ambition we know, could much more tempt the more generous Heathen, then sordid Avarice, who would lose their Life to save their Honour. And how much dearer should a Christians good Name be to him, inasmuch as the Name of the Lord is called upon him, and he said to walk up and down in it? So that, whosoever slandereth his walking, and assassinates his Credit, adds Treason against God, to his murthering of the just;
Ambition we know, could much more tempt the more generous Heathen, then sordid Avarice, who would loose their Life to save their Honour. And how much Dearer should a Christians good Name be to him, inasmuch as the Name of the Lord is called upon him, and he said to walk up and down in it? So that, whosoever Slandereth his walking, and assassinates his Credit, adds Treason against God, to his murdering of the just;
He that complains of the slander of many, on purpose devised to take away his life, was yet most deeply wounded at this, saith he, Remember O Lord, the reproach of thy servants, wherewith thine Enemyes have reproached Jehovah, wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.
He that complains of the slander of many, on purpose devised to take away his life, was yet most deeply wounded At this, Says he, remember Oh Lord, the reproach of thy Servants, wherewith thine Enemies have reproached Jehovah, wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.
Now that this Treasonable murthering is of malice forethought, the Wise man gives evidence where he saith, A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it, which Text with some experience may in time teach you to construe that paradox.
Now that this Treasonable murdering is of malice forethought, the Wise man gives evidence where he Says, A lying tongue hates those that Are afflicted by it, which Text with Some experience may in time teach you to construe that paradox.
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And that it is for that they have not the fear of God before their eys, David proves saying of the Ziphims, Sauls sneaking Informers, Strangers are risen up against me, that seek after my soul, they have not set God before them, Selah.
And that it is for that they have not the Fear of God before their eyes, David Proves saying of the Ziphims, Saul's sneaking Informers, Strangers Are risen up against me, that seek After my soul, they have not Set God before them, Selac.
And now having got him upon a fresh sent, Methinks, besides all that hath been spoken, the Informer smells so strong of the MALIGNANT, that it were easy to prosecute him from Sessions to Councils, and from Courts to Committees, and to make the charge good from that of the Apostle, where he makes Malignancy the very Root of Backbiters and Whisperers, Full of Malignity, Backbiters, Whisperers.
And now having god him upon a fresh sent, Methinks, beside all that hath been spoken, the Informer smells so strong of the MALIGNANT, that it were easy to prosecute him from Sessions to Councils, and from Courts to Committees, and to make the charge good from that of the Apostle, where he makes Malignancy the very Root of Backbiters and Whisperers, Full of Malignity, Backbiters, Whisperers.
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And thus, (what ever fair umbrage be put on to the contrary.) having proved him a Delinquent against the Commonwealth, We are in the next place to bring him to condign Pumishment.
And thus, (what ever fair umbrage be put on to the contrary.) having proved him a Delinquent against the Commonwealth, We Are in the next place to bring him to condign Pumishment.
ANd now to begin with him where we left him, (viz) in a state of Delinquency against the State: He is in the first place lyable to Sequestration (from the favor I mean, of all great and good men.) Satan the Arch-Malignant was thus sentenced of old at a Council in Heaven The Dragon was cast out thi•t old Serpent, called Accuser,
ANd now to begin with him where we left him, (videlicet) in a state of Delinquency against the State: He is in the First place liable to Sequestration (from the favour I mean, of all great and good men.) Satan the Arch-Malignant was thus sentenced of old At a Council in Heaven The Dragon was cast out thi•t old Serpent, called Accuser,
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and enemy, (for so Devil and Satan signify,) and so it is explained in the following Verse where he is called the Accuser of our Brethren that accused them night and day.
and enemy, (for so devil and Satan signify,) and so it is explained in the following Verse where he is called the Accuser of our Brothers that accused them night and day.
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And for my part, I see no reason why this Sequestration should be taken off of his Children, till they give some better proof of their true Repentance,
And for my part, I see no reason why this Sequestration should be taken off of his Children, till they give Some better proof of their true Repentance,
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And were but as round a course taken in this as in other cases there would not be so many Malignants (in Scripture sense left so able to mischiev the Republique as there are.
And were but as round a course taken in this as in other cases there would not be so many Malignants (in Scripture sense left so able to mischiev the Republic as there Are.
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So that by both their votes, what you may see sometimes written over private Tables, would be most necessarily inscribed over Council-Boards, Quisquis amat dictis absentum rodere vitam, Hanc mensam vetitam noverit esse sibi.
So that by both their votes, what you may see sometime written over private Tables, would be most necessarily inscribed over Council-Boards, Quisquis amat dictis absentum rodere vitam, Hanc Mensam vetitam Know esse sibi.
But if any shall think necessary to inflict further penalty, yet so as to keep within compass of Law, I shall not here turn you over to the Cannonists, much less to Ethnick Legislators, (for as a Reverend Author observes, Delators & Informers have in all happy & well Governed States been ever held an odious & Infamous kind of cattel:
But if any shall think necessary to inflict further penalty, yet so as to keep within compass of Law, I shall not Here turn you over to the Cannonists, much less to Ethnic Legislators, (for as a Reverend Author observes, Delators & Informers have in all happy & well Governed States been ever held an odious & Infamous kind of cattle:
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but a Vespatian & Titus, an Antoninus pius, & Macrinus, or whatever other Princes carryed a tender care to the Peace and wellfare of their Subjects, whipt them in the Amphitheater, abandoned them out of their Dominions as pernicious and intollerable.
but a Vespasian & Titus, an Antoninus Pius, & Macrinus, or whatever other Princes carried a tender care to the Peace and welfare of their Subject's, whipped them in the Amphitheater, abandoned them out of their Dominions as pernicious and intolerable.
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) Neither shall I direct you to steer your course by his Compass, who caused some Accusers, (who were found out to have wilfully falsifyed.) to be hung up by the Tongue:
) Neither shall I Direct you to steer your course by his Compass, who caused Some Accusers, (who were found out to have wilfully falsified.) to be hung up by the Tongue:
'Twas lex talionis too, that Darius executed on Daniels Acousers, charging him maliciously though not falsly of the breach of the Decree, that they had subtilly contrived to flatter the King and in trap him;
'Twas lex Talionis too, that Darius executed on Daniel's Acousers, charging him maliciously though not falsely of the breach of the decree, that they had subtly contrived to flatter the King and in trap him;
which God himself as aforesaid took care to see executed, opening the Lyons mouths upon the Accusers, which were stopt whilst the Accused was in the den. 'Tis said of such, That swords are in their lips, whereby they cut others;
which God himself as aforesaid took care to see executed, opening the Lyons mouths upon the Accusers, which were stopped while the Accused was in the den. It's said of such, That swords Are in their lips, whereby they Cut Others;
So the Psalmist imprecates that God would divide their tongues. And perhaps if men forbear to punish in such cases, they may come to be punished by those that they forbear. The fiery mettled ill-mouth'd horse will not much spare his Rider, (let him get but his bit between his teeth) who perhaps loved too well to see him throw up his heels at all others whom he meets by the way.
So the Psalmist imprecates that God would divide their tongues. And perhaps if men forbear to Punish in such cases, they may come to be punished by those that they forbear. The fiery mettled ill-mouthed horse will not much spare his Rider, (let him get but his bit between his teeth) who perhaps loved too well to see him throw up his heels At all Others whom he meets by the Way.
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Dreadful are the imprecations that lie at the slanderers and backbiters door (as sin at Cains ) up and down in the Psalms, (how consolatory soever that portion of Scripture be to the rightous,
Dreadful Are the imprecations that lie At the slanderers and backbiters door (as sin At Cains) up and down in the Psalms, (how consolatory soever that portion of Scripture be to the righteous,
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Let cursing come into his bowels like water, and like oyl into his bones, &c. Let this be the reward of mine adversaries from the Lord, and of them that speak evil against my soul.
Let cursing come into his bowels like water, and like oil into his bones, etc. Let this be the reward of mine Adversaries from the Lord, and of them that speak evil against my soul.
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And as dreadful the comminations, They bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words, &c. But God shall shoot at them with an arrow, suddenly shall they be wounded So David against Doeg. Why boastest thou thy self in mischief, O mighty mar? &c. Thou lovest all devouring words:
And as dreadful the comminations, They bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words, etc. But God shall shoot At them with an arrow, suddenly shall they be wounded So David against Doeg. Why boastest thou thy self in mischief, Oh mighty mar? etc. Thou Lovest all devouring words:
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God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, &c. And elswhere, Shall I not visit for these things? saith the Lord, (even these that I have been speak ng of,
God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, etc. And elsewhere, Shall I not visit for these things? Says the Lord, (even these that I have been speak ng of,
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Thus he that with Judas hath been an Informer against the Innocent, comes at last with him too, to be felo de se. The Lord of his grace give him a timely and better repentance than Judas's was, that he may never become a firebrand in Hell, as he hath been on Earth. This hath been and shall be my prayer to God for him,
Thus he that with Judas hath been an Informer against the Innocent, comes At last with him too, to be Fellow de se. The Lord of his grace give him a timely and better Repentance than Judas's was, that he may never become a firebrand in Hell, as he hath been on Earth. This hath been and shall be my prayer to God for him,
But give none occasion to the Adversary to speak reproachfully, the word is, to him that is set against you; he that is set against you will be sure to find occasions, but be you sure to give none. The Ermin of Innocencie is a Robe worth the best mans wearing,
But give none occasion to the Adversary to speak reproachfully, the word is, to him that is Set against you; he that is Set against you will be sure to find occasions, but be you sure to give none. The Ermine of Innocence is a Robe worth the best men wearing,
the afflictions of the first, the patience of the second are grown to a Proverb, and the third is stiled NONLATINALPHABET, the man of sorrows. 'Tis said of the first, that the Archers sorely grieved him, shot at him and hated him, and the archest of those Archers was Potiphers wife, who devilishly first tempts him,
the afflictions of the First, the patience of the second Are grown to a Proverb, and the third is styled, the man of sorrows. It's said of the First, that the Archers sorely grieved him, shot At him and hated him, and the Archest of those Archers was Potiphers wife, who devilishly First tempts him,
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The second had his children, his estate, and his health all taken away, onely his wife is left to be his Tempter, and his friends to become his Traducers to lay the hypocrite at his door and 'tis evident in his story, that their hard words went nearer him than all the hardship before;
The second had his children, his estate, and his health all taken away, only his wife is left to be his Tempter, and his Friends to become his Traducers to lay the hypocrite At his door and it's evident in his story, that their hard words went nearer him than all the hardship before;
And therefore Christ reckons his reproach with his gall, and complains that it even broke his heart. And therefore I cannot blame thee to lay thy sufferings in this kind to heart.
And Therefore christ reckons his reproach with his Gall, and complains that it even broke his heart. And Therefore I cannot blame thee to lay thy sufferings in this kind to heart.
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But yet look higher than the tongues of men, even to the hand of God, who can tongue-tie if he pleaseth every dog in Egypt, that they bark not at an Israelite. Let him curse (saith David of Shimei) for the Lord hath said, Curse David. Not that David justified him,
But yet look higher than the tongues of men, even to the hand of God, who can tongue-tie if he Pleases every dog in Egypt, that they bark not At an Israelite. Let him curse (Says David of Shimei) for the Lord hath said, Curse David. Not that David justified him,
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persisted to deny that fact, but confessed of himself that he had deserved to dy by the Laws both of God and man, having secretly committed in that very field bestiality not fit to be named.
persisted to deny that fact, but confessed of himself that he had deserved to die by the Laws both of God and man, having secretly committed in that very field bestiality not fit to be nam.
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When Smicythus had accused Nicanor, and urged that he should be punished for speaking evil of King Philip: Not so, said Philip, for Nicanor is one of the honestest men in Macedon,
When Smicythus had accused Nicanor, and urged that he should be punished for speaking evil of King Philip: Not so, said Philip, for Nicanor is one of the honestest men in Macedon,
as the said Philip would reckon himself beholding to the Counsellors of Athens, for that they by speaking evil of him, were a cause to make him the more honest man, that by word and deed he might prove them liers;
as the said Philip would reckon himself beholding to the Counsellors of Athens, for that they by speaking evil of him, were a cause to make him the more honest man, that by word and deed he might prove them liers;
3. Art thou traduced by men? give the more diligence to attain and maintain the clearness and strength of a state of justification before God, by an operative faith in the rightousness of Jesus Christ.
3. Art thou traduced by men? give the more diligence to attain and maintain the clearness and strength of a state of justification before God, by an operative faith in the righteousness of jesus christ.
There are special promises that the faith of a justified person may improve against obloquies and calumniations, made by him that saveth the poor from the sword, from their mouth and from the hand of the mighty:
There Are special promises that the faith of a justified person may improve against Obloquies and calumniations, made by him that Saveth the poor from the sword, from their Mouth and from the hand of the mighty:
Lastly, Let all the barkings of dogs at thee, put thee more in remembrance that thou art a stranger on earth, and make thee long more to be at home, where as all tears shall be wiped from thine eyes:
Lastly, Let all the barkings of Dogs At thee, put thee more in remembrance that thou art a stranger on earth, and make thee long more to be At home, where as all tears shall be wiped from thine eyes:
