Peitharchia obedience to magistrates, both supreme and subordinate. In three sermons, preached upon the anniversarie election-day of three Lord Majors successively, viz. Sr. Thomas Viner, elected, September 29. 1653. Sr. Christopher Pack, on the same day, 1654. Alderman John Dethicke Esq. now Lord Elect, chosen the same day. 1655. At the church of Lawrence Jewrie London, together with a fourth sermon tending towards a description of the corruption of the mind, preacht at Pauls on the 24th day of June, 1655. / By Richard Vines.
Subjection to Magistrates both Supream and Subordinate, The Third Sermon, at the Election of the Lord Major of LONDON. TITUS 3. 1. Put them in minde to be subject to Principalities and Powers, to obey Magistrates, &c. SUbjection to Civil Magistracie, even that, which obtained in the world at that time prest upon them of Christian profession with such cogent Arguments;
Subjection to Magistrates both Supreme and Subordinate, The Third Sermon, At the Election of the Lord Major of LONDON. TITUS 3. 1. Put them in mind to be Subject to Principalities and Powers, to obey Magistrates, etc. SUbjection to Civil Magistracy, even that, which obtained in the world At that time pressed upon them of Christian profession with such cogent Arguments;
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13, 14, 15. doth perspicuously intimate that which Calvin observeth, what adoe the Apostles had to contain the new World of Christianity within the true bounds of this duty, which he calls in my text NONLATINALPHABET, obedience to Magistracie. For
13, 14, 15. does perspicuously intimate that which calvin observeth, what ado the Apostles had to contain the new World of Christianity within the true bounds of this duty, which he calls in my text, Obedience to Magistracy. For
3 That old ferment of the Jews, being a mutinous and seditions temper against all Forreigne and Gentile authority, in defence of their own NONLATINALPHABET, had with either Jewish Fables, Titus 1. 14. spread into the Island,
3 That old ferment of the jews, being a mutinous and seditions temper against all Foreign and Gentile Authority, in defence of their own, had with either Jewish Fables, Titus 1. 14. spread into the Island,
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and whose infamous character given of them by Epimenides, one of their own, even a Prophet of their own, the Apostle verifies, Titus 1. vers. 12, 13. The Cretians are alwayes lyars, evil beasts, idle bellies.
and whose infamous character given of them by Epimenides, one of their own, even a Prophet of their own, the Apostle verifies, Titus 1. vers. 12, 13. The Cretians Are always liars, evil beasts, idle bellies.
Whether some particular Reason at that timeindisposed Christians to subjection unto Magistracie? or whether the universal pride of man aspiring Adam like to a condition above himself? be the reason, that every Absalon aspires to be made Judge,
Whither Some particular Reason At that timeindisposed Christians to subjection unto Magistracy? or whither the universal pride of man aspiring Adam like to a condition above himself? be the reason, that every Absalom aspires to be made Judge,
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but observe that not onely the Apostles do inculcate this point of subjection, but also in this text the Apostle charges the local Minister to put the Christians, his Auditors in minde to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey Magistrates, and so leaves the Doctrine,
but observe that not only the Apostles do inculcate this point of subjection, but also in this text the Apostle charges the local Minister to put the Christians, his Auditors in mind to be Subject to principalities and Powers, to obey Magistrates, and so leaves the Doctrine,
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1 Who the Remembrancer is, whom the Apostle doth charge NONLATINALPHABET, to put them in minde, and that is Titus, and all Colleagues with him in the Ministerial Office, the Apostle one of the highest authority Ecclesiastical, provides for the maintenance of the highest authority Political in the Common-wealth,
1 Who the Remembrancer is, whom the Apostle does charge, to put them in mind, and that is Titus, and all Colleagues with him in the Ministerial Office, the Apostle one of the highest Authority Ecclesiastical, provides for the maintenance of the highest Authority Political in the Commonwealth,
and if the people will submit to the Minister of Doctrine, it may be presumed they will subject themselves to the Magistrate, who is the Minister of God for government, this first part I sum up into this point.
and if the people will submit to the Minister of Doctrine, it may be presumed they will Subject themselves to the Magistrate, who is the Minister of God for government, this First part I sum up into this point.
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1 That the Minister of the Word ought in his place and office to endeavour that the Scepter of Majesty in the highest, the Sword of Magistratical authority in the lower hand be kept in possession of their rights and dues, which are subjection and obedience of the people.
1 That the Minister of the Word ought in his place and office to endeavour that the Sceptre of Majesty in the highest, the Sword of Magistratical Authority in the lower hand be kept in possession of their rights and dues, which Are subjection and Obedience of the people.
2 Whose Remembrancer the Minister is, and they are Christians by their profession, who come to his crib to feed, Not heathens, who neither acknowledge any authority of God in the Minister,
2 Whose Remembrancer the Minister is, and they Are Christians by their profession, who come to his crib to feed, Not Heathens, who neither acknowledge any Authority of God in the Minister,
nor are much moved to this duty of obedience for conscience towards God, but rather for fear, whereof (I mean the punishment) the Magistrate himself, not the Minister, is the proper executioner or Minister NONLATINALPHABET, saith the text, put them in minde, and so the second point is.
nor Are much moved to this duty of Obedience for conscience towards God, but rather for Fear, whereof (I mean the punishment) the Magistrate himself, not the Minister, is the proper executioner or Minister, Says the text, put them in mind, and so the second point is.
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3 These things wherewith Christians must be charged in relation to civil authority are summ'd up under two heads, subjection, obedience, put them in minde NONLATINALPHABET.
3 These things wherewith Christians must be charged in Relation to civil Authority Are summed up under two Heads, subjection, Obedience, put them in mind.
and therefore what the Higher powers may look for of inferiour subjects, what the master though crabbed and crooked, may expect of his servants, that is, subjection, you must perform, Rom. 13. 1. 1 Pet. 2. 13, 14. Titus 2. 9. 1 Pet. 2. 18, &c.
and Therefore what the Higher Powers may look for of inferior subject's, what the master though crabbed and crooked, may expect of his Servants, that is, subjection, you must perform, Rom. 13. 1. 1 Pet. 2. 13, 14. Titus 2. 9. 1 Pet. 2. 18, etc.
The other of these calls for obedience to their Laws and Commands, and that is NONLATINALPHABET, which though in the notion of the word it signifie to obey Magistrates or Rulers,
The other of these calls for Obedience to their Laws and Commands, and that is, which though in the notion of the word it signify to obey Magistrates or Rulers,
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and is so turned in our last English Translation in this place, yet is applyed to obedience to God, Acts 5. 29, 32. or unto our listenings to the perswasions of men,
and is so turned in our last English translation in this place, yet is applied to Obedience to God, Acts 5. 29, 32. or unto our listenings to the persuasions of men,
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When the word obedient is set alone without a second it comprehends subjection, Acts 5. 29, &c. (I mean this of a voluntary and not enforced subjection, Luke 10. 17.) But when both these words are used together in the same place,
When the word obedient is Set alone without a second it comprehends subjection, Acts 5. 29, etc. (I mean this of a voluntary and not Enforced subjection, Lycia 10. 17.) But when both these words Are used together in the same place,
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as they are in this text, they may be more accurately distinguisht. Subjection relates to the person, that is supream in place, function office, and the contrary, or opposite hereunto is resistance;
as they Are in this text, they may be more accurately distinguished. Subjection relates to the person, that is supreme in place, function office, and the contrary, or opposite hereunto is resistance;
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NONLATINALPHABET, are opposed, Rom. 13. 2. that is, subjection and resistance. Obedience properly relates to the Magistrate his Edicts, Laws, lawful and honest commands.
, Are opposed, Rom. 13. 2. that is, subjection and resistance. obedience properly relates to the Magistrate his Edicts, Laws, lawful and honest commands.
but we dare not, we will not perform the command enjoyned, Dan. 3. 18. and thus its plain, there may be subjection to just authority (for that is good and lawful) when there is not obedience unto unjust commands:
but we Dare not, we will not perform the command enjoined, Dan. 3. 18. and thus its plain, there may be subjection to just Authority (for that is good and lawful) when there is not Obedience unto unjust commands:
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I might say honest obedience, but that I look not to be carped, no more then the Apostles did, that gave this command to servants, to obey their masters in all things, Col. 3. 22. nor yet (though I acknowledge the subject,
I might say honest Obedience, but that I look not to be carped, no more then the Apostles did, that gave this command to Servants, to obey their Masters in all things, Col. 3. 22. nor yet (though I acknowledge the Subject,
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or the servant to be (as he said) NONLATINALPHABET a rational instrument) would I open a gap for every unquiet & unsober dispute, that on purpose, to shift off the Magistrates or the Masters commands, may think it enough to pretend they are not honest, and so the Master shall indeed be the Master, but the servant is the Judge, the Magistrate is the Magistrate, but the subject is the Judge, which indeed he is of his own action, by the judgement of Discretion, but not of the command by the judgement of Authority, for that would be an easie way to overturn both authority and obedience,
or the servant to be (as he said) a rational Instrument) would I open a gap for every unquiet & unsober dispute, that on purpose, to shift off the Magistrates or the Masters commands, may think it enough to pretend they Are not honest, and so the Master shall indeed be the Master, but the servant is the Judge, the Magistrate is the Magistrate, but the Subject is the Judge, which indeed he is of his own actium, by the judgement of Discretion, but not of the command by the judgement of authority, for that would be an easy Way to overturn both Authority and Obedience,
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4 Those to whom this debt is to be paid, are the principalities & powers, they are all that are in rank of Magistracy respectively, both the Highest and the Subordinate in this Scale;
4 Those to whom this debt is to be paid, Are the principalities & Powers, they Are all that Are in rank of Magistracy respectively, both the Highest and the Subordinate in this Scale;
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Principalities and Powers, saith the text, NONLATINALPHABET, principalities, that is NONLATINALPHABET, supereminent, or superexcellent powers, Rom. 13. 1. that are in highest orbe NONLATINALPHABET powers, those that are Presidents of Provinces, who though not in highest orbe of Supremacy, are yet in a neerer orbe to you,
Principalities and Powers, Says the text,, principalities, that is, supereminent, or superexcellent Powers, Rom. 13. 1. that Are in highest orb Powers, those that Are Presidents of Provinces, who though not in highest orb of Supremacy, Are yet in a nearer orb to you,
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So the Apostle Peter, 1 Pet. 2. 14. Commands subjection, whether to them he calls NONLATINALPHABET Kings, so the Greek Authors call the Roman Emperours, meaning by Kings, such as was at that time NONLATINALPHABET in the Soverignty,
So the Apostle Peter, 1 Pet. 2. 14. Commands subjection, whither to them he calls Kings, so the Greek Authors call the Roman emperors, meaning by Kings, such as was At that time in the Sovereignty,
and by NONLATINALPHABET Governours, the inferiour Officers and Governours under the Supream, and the Apostle Paul thus expresses the several ranks of Magistrates, 1 Tim. 2. 2. Kings,
and by Governors, the inferior Officers and Governors under the Supreme, and the Apostle Paul thus Expresses the several ranks of Magistrates, 1 Tim. 2. 2. Kings,
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That this debt of subjection and obedience is due to all that have share in the Civil Government respectively, whether they be in the Supremacy or in Subordination.
That this debt of subjection and Obedience is due to all that have share in the Civil Government respectively, whither they be in the Supremacy or in Subordination.
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The superscription that is upon a two pence, owns the same authority as that which is upon a twelvepence, that word, Rom. 13. 4, 6, the Ruler is, NONLATINALPHABET, Gods Minister to thee for good, Gods publick officer commends all Magistracy to us.
The superscription that is upon a two pence, owns the same Authority as that which is upon a twelvepence, that word, Rom. 13. 4, 6, the Ruler is,, God's Minister to thee for good, God's public officer commends all Magistracy to us.
but himself, but he is like the Sea that having all fulness in it self, sends from it self founains and rivers to water all the Continent whither the Sea it self cannot come;
but himself, but he is like the Sea that having all fullness in it self, sends from it self founains and Rivers to water all the Continent whither the Sea it self cannot come;
And God while he kept the chief Government over Israel (as I may say in his own hand, whereupon Josephus calls it a Theocracy ) did as we know, erect under himself Judges or Dictators in their necessities who (as one observes) did alwayes prosper in their atchievements, being (as I may say) Gods Lievtenants. In want of which we read, that there was no King in Israel, not because the Sanhedrin did not sit at those times,
And God while he kept the chief Government over Israel (as I may say in his own hand, whereupon Josephus calls it a Theocracy) did as we know, erect under himself Judges or Dictators in their necessities who (as one observes) did always prosper in their achievements, being (as I may say) God's Lieutenants. In want of which we read, that there was no King in Israel, not Because the Sanhedrin did not fit At those times,
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but because there was no Chief or Sovereign Magistrate that might exercise coercion, and work deliverance in Gods stead. As for the dispensation of common Justice they had the Seventy, the Viginti Triumvirate in the greater,
but Because there was no Chief or Sovereign Magistrate that might exercise coercion, and work deliverance in God's stead. As for the Dispensation of Common justice they had the Seventy, the Viginti Triumvirate in the greater,
and a Triumvirate in the lesser Towns, and thus the publick Justice was brought home to them, till there arose some hard matter to be determined by Appeal, whose judgement was final in the case, Deut. 17. 9, 10, 11, 12.
and a Triumvirate in the lesser Towns, and thus the public justice was brought home to them, till there arose Some hard matter to be determined by Appeal, whose judgement was final in the case, Deuteronomy 17. 9, 10, 11, 12.
And therefore, if there be any (as there are) that think it necessary that the Judicials of the Jewes, and that the form and mode of Government that obtain'd amongst them be re-introduced into other States & Kingdoms they may please to consider, that even the Iewish form was variable, that the Apostle Peter commands Christian subjection to every humane ordinance, and that Paul saith, that the powers that be (that is in the world at that time) are ordained of God, Rom. 13. 2. These are the four points, which being thus cut out shall be made up into further use in their order.
And Therefore, if there be any (as there Are) that think it necessary that the Judicials of the Jews, and that the from and mode of Government that obtained among them be reintroduced into other States & Kingdoms they may please to Consider, that even the Jewish from was variable, that the Apostle Peter commands Christian subjection to every humane Ordinance, and that Paul Says, that the Powers that be (that is in the world At that time) Are ordained of God, Rom. 13. 2. These Are the four points, which being thus Cut out shall be made up into further use in their order.
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1 This duty is charged upon the Minister as the publick remembrancer of the people to whom is committed the dispensation of sound doctrine, Titus 2. 1. serving to keep them right in the duties of their relations towards one another,
1 This duty is charged upon the Minister as the public remembrancer of the people to whom is committed the Dispensation of found Doctrine, Titus 2. 1. serving to keep them right in the duties of their relations towards one Another,
and therefore it appears that God will honour the standing Ministery with this publick service, that the flock may not stand at any mans courtesie that will feed them (I say not poison them) but expect it from some hand of standing duty,
and Therefore it appears that God will honour the standing Ministry with this public service, that the flock may not stand At any men courtesy that will feed them (I say not poison them) but expect it from Some hand of standing duty,
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2 A faithful Ministery is very useful to Civil Magistracie in discharge of this office of putting the people in minde of their subjection to authority,
2 A faithful Ministry is very useful to Civil Magistracy in discharge of this office of putting the people in mind of their subjection to Authority,
for commonly people are querulous and waspishly froward against authority, and subjection to mans nature is grievous, good service doth the Minister of Gods Word do for the Magistrate, who is also called the Minister of God in bearing of his sword,
for commonly people Are querulous and waspishly froward against Authority, and subjection to men nature is grievous, good service does the Minister of God's Word do for the Magistrate, who is also called the Minister of God in bearing of his sword,
and let these two Ministers like twins supporting one the other flourish and live together, good service doth the Minister also for the people in warning them of their duty,
and let these two Ministers like twins supporting one the other flourish and live together, good service does the Minister also for the people in warning them of their duty,
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and of their doing it for conscience sake, for heathen Kingdoms and Policies that want this office of remembrancers do usually more obey for wrath then conscience.
and of their doing it for conscience sake, for heathen Kingdoms and Policies that want this office of remembrancers do usually more obey for wrath then conscience.
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Oh! let not the Minister of the Word who is their Remembrancer cut the girdle of this relation between Magistrate and subject by blowing the one up into Tyranny,
Oh! let not the Minister of the Word who is their Remembrancer Cut the girdle of this Relation between Magistrate and Subject by blowing the one up into Tyranny,
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for surely you ought not to turn your host out of dores, that gives the Gospel house-room and hospitality in his Territories, no though he were a Heathen, vae soli, wo be to either of them that is alone, I know and am sorry that the Pulpit which is the Watch-tower whence this Remembrancer gives warning, is sometimes so partial and so passionate as rather to seem to blow Sheba his Trumpet,
for surely you ought not to turn your host out of doors, that gives the Gospel houseroom and hospitality in his Territories, no though he were a Heathen, vae soli, woe be to either of them that is alone, I know and am sorry that the Pulpit which is the Watchtower whence this Remembrancer gives warning, is sometime so partial and so passionate as rather to seem to blow Sheba his Trumpet,
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or to throw dirt in the face of Authority, for I believe that God hath put this office on the Gospel Minister, partly to sweeten and make the Gospel acceptable to States and Magistrates, which otherwise as a Bou•efeau would (to speak humanely) have been hunted out of all places.
or to throw dirt in the face of authority, for I believe that God hath put this office on the Gospel Minister, partly to sweeten and make the Gospel acceptable to States and Magistrates, which otherwise as a Bou•efeau would (to speak humanely) have been hunted out of all places.
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I consess, it is not our place as the Heralds to blazon titles, or pragmatically to model forms and modes of Policy, such have produced unhappy Empericks of the Body Politick,
I confess, it is not our place as the Heralds to blazon titles, or pragmatically to model forms and modes of Policy, such have produced unhappy Empirics of the Body Politic,
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& wives to be subject, NONLATINALPHABET, 1 Pet. 3. 1. to their own husbands, so the people to be subject to their own Magistrates, viz. the powers that be in place and possession of Magistracy.
& wives to be Subject,, 1 Pet. 3. 1. to their own Husbands, so the people to be Subject to their own Magistrates, viz. the Powers that be in place and possession of Magistracy.
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And therefore according to their partiality and fancy do cry up a Magistrate, that is of their own party or opinion, and the same man they cry down that is otherwise minded, seem to me to miss the true grounds of subjection to him, which Sophocles hit better upon, saying, what then? Must we obey? Why not, saith he? NONLATINALPHABET,
And Therefore according to their partiality and fancy do cry up a Magistrate, that is of their own party or opinion, and the same man they cry down that is otherwise minded, seem to me to miss the true grounds of subjection to him, which Sophocles hit better upon, saying, what then? Must we obey? Why not, Says he?,
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but irregularly and surreptitiously, as most of them had done since the time of the Macchabees, and our Saviour told the captious Jews, that they receiving Caesars Coine a signe of his Soverignty must in reason give to Caesar what was his.
but irregularly and surreptitiously, as most of them had done since the time of the Maccabees, and our Saviour told the captious jews, that they receiving Caesars Coin a Signen of his Sovereignty must in reason give to Caesar what was his.
3 God is the countenancer and approver of Civil Magistracy, as appears in that he will have the Minister of his Word to put the people in mind to be subject to it,
3 God is the countenancer and approver of Civil Magistracy, as appears in that he will have the Minister of his Word to put the people in mind to be Subject to it,
and such are Magistrates though Heathen, but you must distinguish between the function or office it self, which maintains peace and safety, a peaceable and quiet life in godliness and honesty,
and such Are Magistrates though Heathen, but you must distinguish between the function or office it self, which maintains peace and safety, a peaceable and quiet life in godliness and honesty,
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If Jeroboam set up his Calves, or Nebuchadnezzar his Image, We will not serve thy gods, Dan. 3. 38. is the best answer, our disobedience is our best obedience, God hath countenanced and honoured disobeyers of sinful commands,
If Jeroboam Set up his Calves, or Nebuchadnezzar his Image, We will not serve thy God's, Dan. 3. 38. is the best answer, our disobedience is our best Obedience, God hath countenanced and honoured disobeyers of sinful commands,
or exempt from the civil authority, that is over him though it be Heathenish for this you shall neither learn from the head, nor from the Doctrine of our Christian profession.
or exempt from the civil Authority, that is over him though it be Heathenish for this you shall neither Learn from the head, nor from the Doctrine of our Christian profession.
& our doctrine is, that every man whereinhe is called must therein abide with God, 1 Cor. 7. 24. not forbidding a man thereby to better his cōdition (if we may) but to use it rather, v. 21. but shewing that his priviledges though they be great,
& our Doctrine is, that every man whereinhe is called must therein abide with God, 1 Cor. 7. 24. not forbidding a man thereby to better his condition (if we may) but to use it rather, v. 21. but showing that his privileges though they be great,
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yet are they spirituall, and that his outward condition and state is not changed, or bettered by becomming Christian, the wife is not freed from her heathen husband, the bond servant is not made free from his master, the Subject not exempt from his tyrant,
yet Are they spiritual, and that his outward condition and state is not changed, or bettered by becoming Christian, the wife is not freed from her heathen husband, the bound servant is not made free from his master, the Subject not exempt from his tyrant,
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but we have a better rule religio christiana non tollit ordinationes politicus the Christian religion doth not abrogate the wholsome ordinances of the State.
but we have a better Rule Religio Christian non Tollit ordinationes Politicus the Christian Religion does not abrogate the wholesome ordinances of the State.
2 Neither doth Christianity, prohibit a Christian to be a Magistrate, nor a Christian subject to pay him subjection, It is true unto the unlawfull commands either of the heathen or Christian Magistrate it may be pleaded in barre, Acts 5. 29. We ought to obey God rather then men,
2 Neither does Christianity, prohibit a Christian to be a Magistrate, nor a Christian Subject to pay him subjection, It is true unto the unlawful commands either of the heathen or Christian Magistrate it may be pleaded in bar, Acts 5. 29. We ought to obey God rather then men,
but it was a spice of that desperate Doctrine of those Pseudochristians the Gnosticks to please their deluded followers and themselves by promising liberty, 2 Pet. 2. 19. An egge of the same bird was that fury (call yee it) or delusion of those Rustick Peasants, Libertines of Germany in our ancestors days, who arose in such swarms to take the sword out of the Magistrates hand to put it into their owne scabbard,
but it was a spice of that desperate Doctrine of those Pseudochristians the Gnostics to please their deluded followers and themselves by promising liberty, 2 Pet. 2. 19. an egg of the same bird was that fury (call ye it) or delusion of those Rustic Peasants, Libertines of Germany in our Ancestors days, who arose in such swarms to take the sword out of the Magistrates hand to put it into their own scabbard,
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and to level their estates, into more plainness and evenness, pretending that the sword of civil Authority becomes not a Christian hand, nor do we say they find it in such a hand in all the New Testament as if it might please them to have Pilate a Judge because he judged Christ; no other must fi• us.
and to level their estates, into more plainness and evenness, pretending that the sword of civil authority becomes not a Christian hand, nor do we say they find it in such a hand in all the New Testament as if it might please them to have Pilate a Judge Because he judged christ; no other must fi• us.
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Are the Jewish Magistrates called Gods? and do the Prophets call them Shields for their protection, Corners for their support, Nayles for their uniting of the people.
are the Jewish Magistrates called God's? and do the prophets call them Shields for their protection, Corners for their support, Nails for their uniting of the people.
Zac. 10. 6. Isa. 22. 23. Hos. 4. 18. Doth the New Testament call them Dignities, Principalities, Powers, yea the very heathen Magistrates, Ministers and Officers for God and for thy Good. Rom. 13. Doe the Heathens Plato and Homer call them NONLATINALPHABET, Saviours and Shephearas of the people, (for so they are by the intention of their office and place, thought they be Nero's for blood and lust,) and shall they that are promised to be nursing fathers, Isa 49. that are commanded to be so wise as to kisse the son, Psal 2. that are prophesied to tread upon the Heathen Empire,
Zac. 10. 6. Isaiah 22. 23. Hos. 4. 18. Does the New Testament call them Dignities, Principalities, Powers, yea the very heathen Magistrates, Ministers and Officers for God and for thy Good. Rom. 13. Doe the heathens Plato and Homer call them, Saviors and Shepherds of the people, (for so they Are by the intention of their office and place, Thought they be Nero's for blood and lust,) and shall they that Are promised to be nursing Father's, Isaiah 49. that Are commanded to be so wise as to kiss the son, Psalm 2. that Are prophesied to tread upon the Heathen Empire,
and make them incapable of Government of Christians that are most fit for it, and for whom we must pray that we may live, a peaceable life in all godlinesse and honesty,
and make them incapable of Government of Christians that Are most fit for it, and for whom we must pray that we may live, a peaceable life in all godliness and honesty,
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for this is good and acceptable in the fight of God, our Saviour, 1 Tim. 2. 13 Qui regna dat coelestia, non adimit terrena, Will Christ take mens kingdoms away if they turn Christians? Will he that is King of Kings have under his Empire no Christian Kings? sutely the Apostle commands, 1 Tim. 6.2. Those servants that have believing masters, the rather to do them service, and why the subject that hath a believing Magistrate should not do so too, I know not.
for this is good and acceptable in the fight of God, our Saviour, 1 Tim. 2. 13 Qui regna that coelestia, non adimit Terrena, Will christ take men's kingdoms away if they turn Christians? Will he that is King of Kings have under his Empire no Christian Kings? sutely the Apostle commands, 1 Tim. 6.2. Those Servants that have believing Masters, the rather to do them service, and why the Subject that hath a believing Magistrate should not do so too, I know not.
In fine, I might argue against this denial of Christian Magistracie by argument drawn from the scanpall which it draws upon Religion (whereof Christ teaches every Christian to be chary, Matth. 17. 27.) but that I finde this kind of Libertines are not much moved with such arguments,
In fine, I might argue against this denial of Christian Magistracy by argument drawn from the scanpall which it draws upon Religion (whereof christ Teaches every Christian to be chary, Matthew 17. 27.) but that I find this kind of Libertines Are not much moved with such Arguments,
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as Tapers that are eclipsed by the Sun, or Candle-rushes put out by Torches, is more then I can affirm and hath some unpleasant reflexion upon the Magistracy Christian. From the third Point observe:
as Tapers that Are eclipsed by the Sun, or Candle-rushes put out by Torches, is more then I can affirm and hath Some unpleasant reflection upon the Magistracy Christian. From the third Point observe:
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That this great debt of subjection and obedience be duly paid without grudging, two things call for payment. 1 The command of God whose Officer the Magistrate is. 2 Your own good by whom you sleepe, you walke, you are masters of your own, you are Masters of your lives, you hold all these at this Rent-service, your subjection.
That this great debt of subjection and Obedience be duly paid without grudging, two things call for payment. 1 The command of God whose Officer the Magistrate is. 2 Your own good by whom you sleep, you walk, you Are Masters of your own, you Are Masters of your lives, you hold all these At this Rent-service, your subjection.
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There is a certain light in mans minde, that tels them they cannot live together in society without this nail, the mutinous members that rose up against the belly for eating up their labours were quieted by this oratory, that it did but digest the meat for them, nothing more pernicions then the inferiour his refusal of obedience to the Magistrate, especially you that are Christians have most benefit by Magistracy,
There is a certain Light in men mind, that tells them they cannot live together in society without this nail, the mutinous members that rose up against the belly for eating up their labours were quieted by this oratory, that it did but digest the meat for them, nothing more pernicious then the inferior his refusal of Obedience to the Magistrate, especially you that Are Christians have most benefit by Magistracy,
except the Magistrate shall profess himself a Gallio that cares for no such thing, or be like Esarhaddon, that sent into the Kingdom of subdued Israel, a mixture or gallimaufrey of several Religions in designe, ut in commune consulere non sineret religionum diversit as, that is, That diversity of Religion might hinder common counsels.
except the Magistrate shall profess himself a Gallio that Cares for no such thing, or be like Esarhaddon, that sent into the Kingdom of subdued Israel, a mixture or gallimaufry of several Religions in Design, ut in commune Consult non sineret Religions diversit as, that is, That diversity of Religion might hinder Common Counsels.
as the cause of the false prophet pertained to the Supream Judicature, therefore our Saviour saith (as Cunaeus observes) that a Prophet could not perish out of Jerusalem. Blasphemy hurts the name, Heresie the Truth, Idolatry the worship of God, of these the Magistrate is as he is called the heir of restraint, Judges 18. 17. for in this the Prince as a Prince may serve God and cannot do it as he is as a private man, I bespeak this at the Magistrates hand, I mean restraint, for that God expects it at his hand is plain by that, that Idolatry was set up in Micah his house, Judges 17.8.
as the cause of the false Prophet pertained to the Supreme Judicature, Therefore our Saviour Says (as Cunaeus observes) that a Prophet could not perish out of Jerusalem. Blasphemy hurts the name, Heresy the Truth, Idolatry the worship of God, of these the Magistrate is as he is called the heir of restraint, Judges 18. 17. for in this the Prince as a Prince may serve God and cannot do it as he is as a private man, I bespeak this At the Magistrates hand, I mean restraint, for that God expects it At his hand is plain by that, that Idolatry was Set up in micah his house, Judges 17.8.
because at that time there was no King in Israel. Those that said, Quid Imperatoricum Ecclesia (the Donatists ) are justly upbraided by Augustine, that when the Emperour was against them, they cryed that cry,
Because At that time there was no King in Israel. Those that said, Quid Imperial Ecclesia (the Donatists) Are justly upbraided by Augustine, that when the Emperor was against them, they cried that cry,
The Doctrine of this Church always was, that the intermedling of the Civil Magistrate in sacris, was not that of Uzzia, but of Hezekiah, Josiah, &c. not to perform them,
The Doctrine of this Church always was, that the intermeddling of the Civil Magistrate in sacris, was not that of Uzzia, but of Hezekiah, Josiah, etc. not to perform them,
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1 To put you in minde of the Extent of this duty of subjection and obedience, it reaches from him that is in highest, to him that is of lowest rank in Magistracy, all that have the stamp or mark of authority upon them,
1 To put you in mind of the Extent of this duty of subjection and Obedience, it reaches from him that is in highest, to him that is of lowest rank in Magistracy, all that have the stamp or mark of Authority upon them,
though the money differ in value, yet there is a superscription on the least piece, which speaks the same authority, the image of Caesar was upon a peny.
though the money differ in valve, yet there is a superscription on the least piece, which speaks the same Authority, the image of Caesar was upon a penny.
The lower Officers are the Supream, his eyes, eares, hands, and therefore in them Magistracy may be wounded, be subject, (saith the Apostle) to every ordinance of man,
The lower Officers Are the Supreme, his eyes, ears, hands, and Therefore in them Magistracy may be wounded, be Subject, (Says the Apostle) to every Ordinance of man,
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for the Lords sake, for conscience sake, Rom. 13. The honour of a childe due to his father, the subjection of a servant to a Master, the respect of a wife towards a Husband, and so the subjection of a subject to a Magistrate ▪ are not paid according to the grandeur of the person of the Superiour,
for the lords sake, for conscience sake, Rom. 13. The honour of a child due to his father, the subjection of a servant to a Master, the respect of a wife towards a Husband, and so the subjection of a Subject to a Magistrate ▪ Are not paid according to the grandeur of the person of the Superior,
2 To encourage the Magistrate what he may justly expect from the people under him, while he acts within his sphere, and stretches not his commands beyond his place;
2 To encourage the Magistrate what he may justly expect from the people under him, while he acts within his sphere, and stretches not his commands beyond his place;
so though he be in lowest orbe, yet he hath by office a share, and some pittance of authority wherein as Gods Minister for the conservation of the Peace and safety of the body he may expect protection and act (boldly,
so though he be in lowest orb, yet he hath by office a share, and Some pittance of Authority wherein as God's Minister for the conservation of the Peace and safety of the body he may expect protection and act (boldly,
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for though the zeal of Phineas be highly commended by God in such a case as many men doe not understand the warrant, which doubtlesse was unquestionable,
for though the zeal of Phinehas be highly commended by God in such a case as many men do not understand the warrant, which doubtless was unquestionable,
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as also that of Moses in his killing the Egyptian, yet ordinarily, the subordinate Magistrate shall do well to observe the law of his place and verge of his power,
as also that of Moses in his killing the Egyptian, yet ordinarily, the subordinate Magistrate shall do well to observe the law of his place and verge of his power,
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as the Cedar doth the shrub, yet that God doth cōmand subjection & obedience to the Magistrate both supream and lower, not meerly for or according to the length of his sword,
as the Cedar does the shrub, yet that God does command subjection & Obedience to the Magistrate both supreme and lower, not merely for or according to the length of his sword,
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or Suffrage, is a talent that is put into your hand, of which you must give account, it was an ancient constitution in the Election of a Bishop, Ut non ordo, sed meritum crearet Episcopum:
or Suffrage, is a talon that is put into your hand, of which you must give account, it was an ancient constitution in the Election of a Bishop, Ut non ordo, sed Merit crearet Bishop:
but look unto those seven qualifications, (as the Hebrews number them) which God requires in a Head or Judge, Exod. 18. 21. Deut. 1. 15. which are all required (as is observed) to be found in him that is but one of Triumvirate, or but a Captain of Tens,
but look unto those seven qualifications, (as the Hebrews number them) which God requires in a Head or Judge, Exod 18. 21. Deuteronomy 1. 15. which Are all required (as is observed) to be found in him that is but one of Triumvirate, or but a Captain of Tens,
