A sermon preached in the High-Church of Edinburgh, at the election of the magistrats of the city. On the 2d. of Octob. 1694. / by James Webster, Minister of the Gospel.
It being indeed a Pure Theocracy; GOD himself was their political Head and King, and (as it were) their Supreme Magistrate, both Sacred and prophane History, bear witness to this:
It being indeed a Pure Theocracy; GOD himself was their political Head and King, and (as it were) their Supreme Magistrate, both Sacred and profane History, bear witness to this:
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He gave them their Laws immediatly from Heaven, went forth before their Armies, fought their Battels, appointed their Rulers, Deputies under him, and exacted from them Tribute.
He gave them their Laws immediately from Heaven, went forth before their Armies, fought their Battles, appointed their Rulers, Deputies under him, and exacted from them Tribute.
And betwixt the promise and its accomplishment, (as some think) or immediatly after the accomplishment (as others) he composes this Psalm, where he comes under solemn Engagements and Vows, not to abuse his Power as Saul had done;
And betwixt the promise and its accomplishment, (as Some think) or immediately After the accomplishment (as Others) he composes this Psalm, where he comes under solemn Engagements and Vows, not to abuse his Power as Saul had done;
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and bound into a Vice, he in great wisdom and discretion, Resolves to temper it with a mixture of Justice, by discountenancing, punishing, and being terrible to Evil-doers. I'le sing of Judgement.
and bound into a Vice, he in great Wisdom and discretion, Resolves to temper it with a mixture of justice, by discountenancing, punishing, and being terrible to Evildoers. I'll sing of Judgement.
David, to demonstrat the natural Delight, himself, and all Rulers should have in a well temper'd Government, sings his obligations and engagements to it, with a Joyfull emotion of Spirit, Voweth,
David, to demonstrate the natural Delight, himself, and all Rulers should have in a well tempered Government, sings his obligations and engagements to it, with a Joyful emotion of Spirit, Voweth,
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The Serpent flattered us wt a Promise yt we should be Gods The word of God mentioned Joh. 10.34 according to ye best Interpreters, is the divine warrand & commission to be Magistrats;
The Serpent flattered us with a Promise that we should be God's The word of God mentioned John 10.34 according to the best Interpreters, is the divine warrant & commission to be Magistrates;
Farther as soon as Men are cloathed with Authority, God comes to them and gives them another Heart and a large measure of necessary and sutable gifts, by a plentiful effusion of his Spirit, breaths into them noble Dispositions;
Farther as soon as Men Are clothed with authority, God comes to them and gives them Another Heart and a large measure of necessary and suitable Gifts, by a plentiful effusion of his Spirit, breathes into them noble Dispositions;
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which, together with a Call from Men, are Heaven's credential Letters, that prepare their Reception, and command obedience and submission from the people.
which, together with a Call from Men, Are Heaven's credential Letters, that prepare their Reception, and command Obedience and submission from the people.
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for though having been anointed by the Lords express Command, he had an undoubted Title to the Succession, he has not the Ambition to shuffle his Anointed Head under the Crown, till God by the voice of such as had right to give it, comes and puts it on, which he knows, will make it to sit the surer, and shine the brighter.
for though having been anointed by the lords express Command, he had an undoubted Title to the Succession, he has not the Ambition to shuffle his Anointed Head under the Crown, till God by the voice of such as had right to give it, comes and puts it on, which he knows, will make it to fit the Surer, and shine the Brighter.
The proposition that lyes before us, and is the scope of the words, is, Persons in Authority sbould manage their Government with an equal mixture of Mercy and Justice.
The proposition that lies before us, and is the scope of the words, is, Persons in authority sbould manage their Government with an equal mixture of Mercy and justice.
like a Good Ruler, he makes the Impartial Administration of Justice his chief Business and delight, his Ornament and Glory, 'tis better in his account,
like a Good Ruler, he makes the Impartial Administration of justice his chief Business and delight, his Ornament and Glory, it's better in his account,
A good Ruler put on Righteousness in the Morning, wears it all the day, & on the bench wraps it so closely about him, that no Temptation can blow it aside.
A good Ruler put on Righteousness in the Morning, wears it all the day, & on the bench wraps it so closely about him, that no Temptation can blow it aside.
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From the forcited place, 'tis evident, that Job has no less regard to the Exercise of Mercy, I was eyes to the blind &c. Micah 6. God reckons the Exercise of Justice and Mercy, the whole of our obedience,
From the forcited place, it's evident, that Job has no less regard to the Exercise of Mercy, I was eyes to the blind etc. micah 6. God reckons the Exercise of justice and Mercy, the Whole of our Obedience,
and prefers it before Ten thousand Rivers of Oyl, and Rom. 13.4. the two very different setts of Men, There, make the Exercise of Mercy and Justice equally necessary.
and prefers it before Ten thousand rivers of Oil, and Rom. 13.4. the two very different sets of Men, There, make the Exercise of Mercy and justice equally necessary.
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I shall follow forth this Head, First by taking a separate view of Mercy and Justice, the two essential parts of a well manag'd Goverment. 2. Consider them in Conjunction,
I shall follow forth this Head, First by taking a separate view of Mercy and justice, the two essential parts of a well managed Government. 2. Consider them in Conjunction,
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as giving mutual help and support one to another. 3. Demonstrat, that in all publick Administrations, Magistrats should have a particular regard to them. 4. Bring home all to practice.
as giving mutual help and support one to Another. 3. Demonstrate, that in all public Administrations, Magistrates should have a particular regard to them. 4. Bring home all to practice.
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but because this sweer and gentle method, all Magistrates should observe: Drawing the Sword is the last remedy, and never to be used, save in Extremity,
but Because this sweer and gentle method, all Magistrates should observe: Drawing the Sword is the last remedy, and never to be used, save in Extremity,
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Mercy is God's Darling and triumphant Attribute, the immediat offspring of his nature, but for this divine affection, the World long since had fallen about our ears:
Mercy is God's Darling and triumphant Attribute, the immediate offspring of his nature, but for this divine affection, the World long since had fallen about our ears:
and as far as Possible, an exact Transcript of that Grand exemplar, and consisteth. 1. In, their protecting and defending the Innocent from all unjust violence and oppression.
and as Far as Possible, an exact Transcript of that Grand exemplar, and Consisteth. 1. In, their protecting and defending the Innocent from all unjust violence and oppression.
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They are by sacred Writters stiled Gods, and by both sacred and prophane Fathers, for the great tenderness they should Exercise towards their people that are their Children and creatures;
They Are by sacred Writters styled God's, and by both sacred and profane Father's, for the great tenderness they should Exercise towards their people that Are their Children and creatures;
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Magistrats are appointed to be Cities of Refuge, where the oppressed may take Sanctuary, and therefore should be all Eye to spy out the peoples Burdens, all Ear to hear their Complaints,
Magistrates Are appointed to be Cities of Refuge, where the oppressed may take Sanctuary, and Therefore should be all Eye to spy out the peoples Burdens, all Ear to hear their Complaints,
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else the best and wisest Law-givers can't so frame their Laws, as that a strict and rigourous Execution of them, shall not be an unsupportable severity:
Else the best and Wisest Lawgivers can't so frame their Laws, as that a strict and rigorous Execution of them, shall not be an unsupportable severity:
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Yea, in the smallest-circumstances, and on all occasions to exercise Justice, without being diverted from the same, by any temptation, of promises or threats, or nearness of Relation;
Yea, in the smallest-circumstances, and on all occasions to exercise justice, without being diverted from the same, by any temptation, of promises or Treats, or nearness of Relation;
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to do Judgement, is more to him, than all Sacrifices and whole Burnt — Offerings: These without That are unprofitable, unacceptable and an abomination, Isa. 1.11, 12, 13.17. These Solemn and August Ordinances, tho' commanded and rewarded by the Lord, yet when divorced and separated from Justice, are but bright Sins in his account:
to do Judgement, is more to him, than all Sacrifices and Whole Burned — Offerings: These without That Are unprofitable, unacceptable and an abomination, Isaiah 1.11, 12, 13.17. These Solemn and August Ordinances, though commanded and rewarded by the Lord, yet when divorced and separated from justice, Are but bright Sins in his account:
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He puts upon them a Slight, as Solemn as their Institution, Who required those things at your hands? The practice of Rulers should have a conformity to the eternal Law of Righteousness:
He puts upon them a Slight, as Solemn as their Institution, Who required those things At your hands? The practice of Rulers should have a conformity to the Eternal Law of Righteousness:
For the Power, the Bench, the Judgement, are the Lord's, and must not be made Tools and Weapons of Unrighteousness, this were to profane the most sacred Things.
For the Power, the Bench, the Judgement, Are the Lord's, and must not be made Tools and Weapons of Unrighteousness, this were to profane the most sacred Things.
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The Law must take special hold of Persons guilty of gross Immoralities and Disorders, unsupportable to any Government, such Disturbers of humane Society, have need to be mortified;
The Law must take special hold of Persons guilty of gross Immoralities and Disorders, unsupportable to any Government, such Disturbers of humane Society, have need to be mortified;
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Compassion to the Innocent makes the Punishment of others sometimes necessary; and the Perverseness of some Men accents the Song of Judgement against them.
Compassion to the Innocent makes the Punishment of Others sometime necessary; and the Perverseness of Some Men accents the Song of Judgement against them.
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and First, They make the Magistrat the lively Image of God, who is both Mercifull and Just, those Two Divine Attributes have their different Actings on their proper Objects, without doing prejudice one to another,
and First, They make the Magistrate the lively Image of God, who is both Merciful and Just, those Two Divine Attributes have their different Actings on their proper Objects, without doing prejudice one to Another,
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Thirdly, That they are a counterpart of, and fitly answer the two essential Peeces of Sanctification, Love to God, and hatred of Evil. Fourthly, By a Government so qualified, God doth in a manner, make streight that which seem'd crooked:
Thirdly, That they Are a counterpart of, and fitly answer the two essential Pieces of Sanctification, Love to God, and hatred of Evil. Fourthly, By a Government so qualified, God does in a manner, make straight that which seemed crooked:
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In the Third place, I come to shew, That 'tis very necessary and reasonable, that Persons in Authority should in all their publick Administrations, mingle Mercy and Justice together,
In the Third place, I come to show, That it's very necessary and reasonable, that Persons in authority should in all their public Administrations, mingle Mercy and justice together,
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namely, The mighty and universal Influence such a Government has on the publick Happiness and Prosperity of humane Society, Prov. 14.34. Righteousness exalteth a Nation: Two things prove this, 1. The Justice of the Divine Providence.
namely, The mighty and universal Influence such a Government has on the public Happiness and Prosperity of humane Society, Curae 14.34. Righteousness Exalteth a nation: Two things prove this, 1. The justice of the Divine Providence.
For which Reason Austin tells us, That the mighty Success and long Prosperity of the Romans, was a Reward given them by God for their eminent Justice — This the Scripture declares to be the setled Course of God's Providence;
For which Reason Austin tells us, That the mighty Success and long Prosperity of the Roman, was a Reward given them by God for their eminent justice — This the Scripture declares to be the settled Course of God's Providence;
That a Righteous Nation shal be Happy, They work of Righteousness shal be Peace, and the effects of Righteousness, Quietness and Assurance for every. Thus far the Learned Primate.
That a Righteous nation shall be Happy, They work of Righteousness shall be Peace, and the effects of Righteousness, Quietness and Assurance for every. Thus Far the Learned Primate.
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But to come a little nearer, an equal mixture of Mercy & Justice, does by ballancing the procedure of Rulers, prevent all the evil consequences of bad Administration,
But to come a little nearer, an equal mixture of Mercy & justice, does by balancing the procedure of Rulers, prevent all the evil consequences of bad Administration,
But let us yet take a nearer view & prospect of the matter, and we shall observe how admirably the two are adjusted to the two great governing passions of man, Hope and fear, that are as the helme of Societies;
But let us yet take a nearer view & prospect of the matter, and we shall observe how admirably the two Are adjusted to the two great governing passion of man, Hope and Fear, that Are as the helm of Societies;
Others have a more ackward temper, and tempt the Ruler to instruct them, as Gideon did the men of Succoth with Briets & Thorns, in fine, the great variety of Peoples conditions and manners,
Others have a more ackward temper, and tempt the Ruler to instruct them, as gideon did the men of Succoth with Briets & Thorns, in fine, the great variety of Peoples conditions and manners,
and their different circumstances, call for different treatment to some, the Melancholy tune of Justice must be Sung Others must be comforted with the calm and still voice of Mercy.
and their different Circumstances, call for different treatment to Some, the Melancholy tune of justice must be Sung Others must be comforted with the Cam and still voice of Mercy.
as the tender Grass springing out of the Earth, by clear shining after Ram, ye are under the deepest Obligations, to preserve the power in its proper subject, by handing it down to Faithful men;
as the tender Grass springing out of the Earth, by clear shining After Ram, you Are under the Deepest Obligations, to preserve the power in its proper Subject, by handing it down to Faithful men;
and as Ministers of Mercy and Justice to the People, look therefore that the Persons ye Elect this day, have the Qualifications required in a Good Ruler.
and as Ministers of Mercy and justice to the People, look Therefore that the Persons you Elect this day, have the Qualifications required in a Good Ruler.
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They are also to countenance and encourage Religion by their good example, The lowd practice of a Ruler (as one sayeth) is very infectious, makes a thousand fall at his side,
They Are also to countenance and encourage Religion by their good Exampl, The loud practice of a Ruler (as one Saith) is very infectious, makes a thousand fallen At his side,
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The best of men are in danger to turn a little worse by promotion and how much Religion soevet they carry to the bench it will be found little enough when it comes there.
The best of men Are in danger to turn a little Worse by promotion and how much Religion soevet they carry to the bench it will be found little enough when it comes there.
an exact and diligent inquiry after Truth, The Cause I knew not, says Job, I searched out; They should copy after our Lord, who judged not by the appearance of the eye.
an exact and diligent inquiry After Truth, The Cause I knew not, Says Job, I searched out; They should copy After our Lord, who judged not by the appearance of the eye.
it was the Emperour Hadrian's common proverb, I am to inrich the People, not my self and a saying of Ptolmeus, the Riches of my subjects are my plenty, Its fit that Magistrats have a flourishing and plentiful fortune, that in dispensing of justice, they may have a single regard to the publick interest,
it was the Emperor Hadrian's Common proverb, I am to enrich the People, not my self and a saying of Ptolemy, the Riches of my subject's Are my plenty, Its fit that Magistrates have a flourishing and plentiful fortune, that in dispensing of Justice, they may have a single regard to the public Interest,
And above all, they are to have a perfect indignation at that gross perverter of all Justice, Bribery. Judges were wont to be pictur'd without hands, To shut up this exhortation, see ye manage your Election with all possible sincerity, consider ye are a Congregation of Gods,
And above all, they Are to have a perfect Indignation At that gross perverter of all justice, Bribery. Judges were wont to be pictured without hands, To shut up this exhortation, see you manage your Election with all possible sincerity, Consider you Are a Congregation of God's,
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and penetrating into the most in ward and hidden Springs of your Actions; In the mid'st of you, diffusing his influences as the Centre of your happiness.
and penetrating into the most in ward and hidden Springs of your Actions; In the midst of you, diffusing his influences as the Centre of your happiness.
'tis therefore your Wisdom, Interest and Duty, by the due Execution of Justice to prevent it. 2. Ye must do it speedily, this seems to be the Dictat of Nature, Ezra 7.26. Slow pac'd Justice, is the next degree to Unjustice:
it's Therefore your Wisdom, Interest and Duty, by the due Execution of justice to prevent it. 2. You must do it speedily, this seems to be the Dictate of Nature, Ezra 7.26. Slow paced justice, is the next degree to Unjustice:
And unnecessary Delay in giving of Judgement is a great Grievance. 3. Yet ye would act with great deliberation, which serves as a Check upon the the former.
And unnecessary delay in giving of Judgement is a great Grievance. 3. Yet you would act with great deliberation, which serves as a Check upon thee the former.
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An Omniscient God will not punish a Sodom, though their Wickedness was notoriously known, till he first bring them to a Trial. The Ruler is to have two Ears to hear both Parties.
an Omniscient God will not Punish a Sodom, though their Wickedness was notoriously known, till he First bring them to a Trial. The Ruler is to have two Ears to hear both Parties.
It was an ingenious Check Machetas gave Philip of Macedon, for giving rash Judgement against him, the King having slumbred all the while the Case was a pleading 1 Machetas, at the giving of the Sentence, with a loud Voice, call'd out, I Appeal, at which Philip being surprized, demanded, To whom, To your self Sir, said he, when you are well awake.
It was an ingenious Check Machetas gave Philip of Macedon, for giving rash Judgement against him, the King having slumbered all the while the Case was a pleading 1 Machetas, At the giving of the Sentence, with a loud Voice, called out, I Appeal, At which Philip being surprised, demanded, To whom, To your self Sir, said he, when you Are well awake.
