1 I will sing. In this verse we haue his generall protestation, which in the verses following, is more particularly (as it were) by peecemeales vnfolded and laid open:
1 I will sing. In this verse we have his general protestation, which in the Verses following, is more particularly (as it were) by piecemeals unfolded and laid open:
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euen as it is prophesied in Isai. of a good King raigning in iustice, and of princes ruling in iudgment, that they should be hiding places from the wind, a refuge for the tempest,
even as it is prophesied in Isaiah of a good King reigning in Justice, and of Princes ruling in judgement, that they should be hiding places from the wind, a refuge for the tempest,
Secondly they be taught, to set themselues against such as bee euill, to discountenance, restraine, and correct them according as the Apostles haue added in the places alledged immediately before. As where the one sayth:
Secondly they be taught, to Set themselves against such as be evil, to discountenance, restrain, and correct them according as the Apostles have added in the places alleged immediately before. As where the one say:
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& if thou doe euill, feare, for hee beareth not the sword for naught, for he is the minister, of God, to take vengeance on him that doth euill. And the other:
& if thou do evil, Fear, for he bears not the sword for nought, for he is the minister, of God, to take vengeance on him that does evil. And the other:
Therefore they be called his children, yea by his own name, (God,) that by liuing holily and vnblameably, by patronizing and defending the righteous, & by punishing of euill doers,
Therefore they be called his children, yea by his own name, (God,) that by living holily and unblamably, by patronizing and defending the righteous, & by punishing of evil doers,
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Great cause ther is, why gouernors shuld thus do For such as feare God, be here in the worlde as Lambs among wolues, according to the saying of Christ Iesus, in danger to be worried and spoyled by the wicked, that burne in malice against them,
Great cause there is, why Governors should thus do For such as Fear God, be Here in the world as Lambs among wolves, according to the saying of christ Iesus, in danger to be worried and spoiled by the wicked, that burn in malice against them,
for, fearing nothing but punishment, if vpon the remissnes of such as be in office, they may conceiue neuer so little hope to escape, they will not forbeare that which is most outragious,
for, fearing nothing but punishment, if upon the remissness of such as be in office, they may conceive never so little hope to escape, they will not forbear that which is most outrageous,
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They peruert the ordinance of God, & turne it a clean cōtrary way, in bending the edge of the sworde against those, towards whom they should turne the back,
They pervert the Ordinance of God, & turn it a clean contrary Way, in bending the edge of the sword against those, towards whom they should turn the back,
Such haue a fearefull account to make to the iudge of all the world, euen as now already in a double respect, they be abhominable to him, in iustifying the wicked,
Such have a fearful account to make to the judge of all the world, even as now already in a double respect, they be abominable to him, in justifying the wicked,
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howe much more execrable bee they, in the sight of the most wise and all-seeing God? They therefore, whome it hath pleased God here vpō the earth to depute vnder him to beare any office, be it neuer so meane, must know by the example of this holy Prophet, that it is their duetie, to be places of refuge, bulwarks and defences,
how much more execrable bee they, in the sighed of the most wise and All-seeing God? They Therefore, whom it hath pleased God Here upon the earth to depute under him to bear any office, be it never so mean, must know by the Exampl of this holy Prophet, that it is their duty, to be places of refuge, bulwarks and defences,
Now we are to remember here, that Dauid vowing this which we haue heard, and the things that followe after in this Psalme, doth not this, trusting to his owne strength,
Now we Are to Remember Here, that David vowing this which we have herd, and the things that follow After in this Psalm, does not this, trusting to his own strength,
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and after this maner also wee bee taught to vowe for our selues, namely that by the helpe and assistance of God, wee will bee carefull to our vttermost to doo our duetie.
and After this manner also we be taught to Voelli for our selves, namely that by the help and assistance of God, we will be careful to our uttermost to do our duty.
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So in the booke of Nehemiah it is sayde, that the chiefe of the people for their brethren came to the oath and to the curse, promising to walke in Gods lawe, to obserue and to doe all his commaundements, his iudgements, and his statutes.
So in the book of Nehemiah it is said, that the chief of the people for their brothers Come to the oath and to the curse, promising to walk in God's law, to observe and to do all his Commandments, his Judgments, and his statutes.
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And that if the people of the lande brought ware on the sabaoth, or victuales to sell, they would not take it on them, on the sabaoth, &c. So also Iosua protested, that he and his house would serue the Lord.
And that if the people of the land brought ware on the sabaoth, or victuales to fell, they would not take it on them, on the sabaoth, etc. So also Iosua protested, that he and his house would serve the Lord.
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This may bee very profitable for men, and much help their infirmitie, to consider when they bee tempted to sinne, that by their promise and oath to GOD they be bound from it.
This may be very profitable for men, and much help their infirmity, to Consider when they be tempted to sin, that by their promise and oath to GOD they be bound from it.
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Men otherwise eagre vpon play, whereby their wealth and credit bee decayed, to the end they may the rather conquer themselues in that corruption, bee content by their solemne promise, vpon something receiued from a friend, to bind themselues from playe:
Men otherwise eager upon play, whereby their wealth and credit be decayed, to the end they may the rather conquer themselves in that corruption, be content by their solemn promise, upon something received from a friend, to bind themselves from play:
that when they bee intised by other ryotous persons, they may truely answere I may not doe this, I am bound from it, I haue passed my worde to my friend which I must not go from:
that when they be enticed by other riotous Persons, they may truly answer I may not do this, I am bound from it, I have passed my word to my friend which I must not go from:
so our baptisme, being the outward receiuing of vs into the visible church and house of God, requireth of vs when we come to discretiō, to apply our selues to al good works,
so our Baptism, being the outward receiving of us into the visible Church and house of God, requires of us when we come to discretion, to apply our selves to all good works,
But it is good for vs, to bee strengthened with a second obligation, that a two-folde cord may holde vs the fasterr Therefore it shall be well, to doe that also which Dauid doth in this place,
But it is good for us, to be strengthened with a second obligation, that a twofold cord may hold us the fasterr Therefore it shall be well, to do that also which David does in this place,
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For, such as for their ignoraunce and corruption of life, be vnworthy to be reckoned of the church, bee much more vnworthy to be admitted to promise for the bringing vp of any,
For, such as for their ignorance and corruption of life, be unworthy to be reckoned of the Church, be much more unworthy to be admitted to promise for the bringing up of any,
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Such as be put in trust, to take bandes with sureties for men, are not so vnwise, carelesse and vnfaithfull, to take a childe for a suretie or one that knows not what he is bound too,
Such as be put in trust, to take bands with sureties for men, Are not so unwise, careless and unfaithful, to take a child for a surety or one that knows not what he is bound too,
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Childrē therfore without knowledge and conscience, Papists and other heretykes none of our communion, and other notorious ignorant and euill liuers, ought not to bee admitted in such a case.
Childrē Therefore without knowledge and conscience, Papists and other Heretics none of our communion, and other notorious ignorant and evil livers, ought not to be admitted in such a case.
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Promise ought to bee kept in lawfull things though to our owne hinderance, when we are become suerty for our brother, Salomon tels vs, that wee are snared with our owne wordes,
Promise ought to be kept in lawful things though to our own hindrance, when we Are become surety for our brother, Solomon tells us, that we Are snared with our own words,
How much more ought wee to doe thus, when wee haue vowed vnto God that which is agreeable to his will, what conscience ought there to bee in vs to keepe our worde to him that is so great,
How much more ought we to do thus, when we have vowed unto God that which is agreeable to his will, what conscience ought there to be in us to keep our word to him that is so great,
and so farre aboue all men, whether we haue promised any thing for our selues or for others? And yet this is a common thing, wherin men presume and take too much liberty.
and so Far above all men, whither we have promised any thing for our selves or for Others? And yet this is a Common thing, wherein men presume and take too much liberty.
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scarse once in their life, they think vpon the couenaunt passed between his Maiestie and them in their baptisme, wherein the very receiuing of the Sacrament bounde them to forsake the deuill, the world,
scarce once in their life, they think upon the Covenant passed between his Majesty and them in their Baptism, wherein the very receiving of the Sacrament bound them to forsake the Devil, the world,
And although peraduenture since they came to vnderstanding, vppon some speciall lessings receiued, or daungers escaped, • … ey haue promised to become better, to • … e these or these good deedes, to re• … urme their houses,
And although Peradventure since they Come to understanding, upon Some special lessings received, or dangers escaped, • … ey have promised to become better, to • … e these or these good Deeds, to re• … urme their houses,
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so as his word to him is no therwise thā wind, the benefit attained • … r the trouble being passed ouer, they • … e the same they were before, notwith• … anding their vowe.
so as his word to him is not therwise thā wind, the benefit attained • … r the trouble being passed over, they • … e the same they were before, notwith• … anding their Voelli.
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though it bee before • … e face of God and of his congregatiō: • … et where almost is there any one, that • … er after thinks vpon it? when do they • … ew any care to haue these children be• … ome Gods children, by watching ouer • … em, counselling them, reproouing thē, • … alling vpon them,
though it be before • … e face of God and of his congregation: • … et where almost is there any one, that • … er After thinks upon it? when do they • … ew any care to have these children be• … ome God's children, by watching over • … em, counseling them, reproving them, • … alling upon them,
and seeing them to • … e taught all such things as a Christian • … ught to know and beleeue, to his soules • … ealth? We ought therefore the rather 〈 … 〉 remember that which we haue heard • … oncerning Dauid,
and seeing them to • … e taught all such things as a Christian • … ught to know and believe, to his Souls • … ealth? We ought Therefore the rather 〈 … 〉 Remember that which we have herd • … oncerning David,
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When hee saith that he would sing o• … these, his meaning is, that when he we• … to recreate and refresh his spirits with〈 … 〉 song, it should containe matter of instruction to admonish him of his duety ▪ And so wee may see, that the rest of hi• … psalmes serue to the like end.
When he Says that he would sing o• … these, his meaning is, that when he we• … to recreate and refresh his spirits with〈 … 〉 song, it should contain matter of instruction to admonish him of his duty ▪ And so we may see, that the rest of hi• … psalms serve to the like end.
first that it is our dueti• … to sing, for howsoeuer the Iewes ha• … some musicall ceremonies, whereunt• … wee are not tied, yet is singing an exe• … cise still continued vnto vs:
First that it is our dueti• … to sing, for howsoever the Iewes ha• … Some musical ceremonies, whereunt• … we Are not tied, yet is singing an exe• … cise still continued unto us:
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why shoulde any whatsoeuer • … ee ashamed or thinke scorne, to honor • … od with lifting vp their voyce, by sin• … ng to his praises in their owne hou• … s,
why should any whatsoever • … ee ashamed or think scorn, to honour • … od with lifting up their voice, by sin• … ng to his praises in their own hou• … s,
when they should serue God with their tongue, to sing to his praise in the church or in other company, they be mute and dumbe as if this exercise were a thing too bas• … and vncomely for them.
when they should serve God with their tongue, to sing to his praise in the Church or in other company, they be mute and dumb as if this exercise were a thing too bas• … and uncomely for them.
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and be offensiue to chaste • … nd Christian eares, by singing idle, vn• … rofitable, drunken, filthy and vncleane • … ongs, whereof there is often and lamen• … able vse among the wicked vpon their • … le-bench,
and be offensive to chaste • … and Christian ears, by singing idle, vn• … rofitable, drunken, filthy and unclean • … ongs, whereof there is often and lamen• … able use among the wicked upon their • … le-bench,
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Now it is not to be omitted, that • … efore he come to deale more specially • … bout his publique charge, he first pro• … iseth thus earnestly for the good di• … ection of his owne person.
Now it is not to be omitted, that • … efore he come to deal more specially • … bout his public charge, he First pro• … iseth thus earnestly for the good di• … ection of his own person.
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and • … hastisements, shall the rather bee entertained to the reformation of many, • … nd their persons had in the reuerence, which becommeth their place.
and • … hastisements, shall the rather be entertained to the Reformation of many, • … and their Persons had in the Reverence, which becomes their place.
Wher• … pō it is that S Paul writing to Timo• … hy & Titus, ministers & teachers of the Church, chargeth them with this as an especiall thing, to be examples to their • … locks;
Wher• … pon it is that S Paul writing to Timo• … hy & Titus, Ministers & Teachers of the Church, charges them with this as an especial thing, to be Examples to their • … locks;
No maruaile therefore though the Apostles do so earnestly warne them of that poynt, and that Dauid (desirous to doe good in his house & common wealth gouernment) vow to be thus watchfull ouer his owne life, that the wicked (with whom he was to deale) might haue no exception at all against him,
No marvel Therefore though the Apostles do so earnestly warn them of that point, and that David (desirous to do good in his house & Common wealth government) Voelli to be thus watchful over his own life, that the wicked (with whom he was to deal) might have no exception At all against him,
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Thou that teachest other men, teachest thou not thy selfe? thou that preachest a man shoulde not steale, doest thou steale? &c. And yet is this also a course in respect wherof many bee very faulty:
Thou that Teachest other men, Teachest thou not thy self? thou that Preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal? etc. And yet is this also a course in respect whereof many be very faulty:
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and yet marre all themselues by their owne sinfull example, being guilty of horrible pride, couetousnes, scraping and raking by extreame meanes, slaundering and lying, fretting and chafing, mispending the sabaoths,
and yet mar all themselves by their own sinful Exampl, being guilty of horrible pride, covetousness, scraping and raking by extreme means, slandering and lying, fretting and chafing, misspending the Sabbaths,
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and authoritie to the meanes wee vse for the reformation of any, by the holie and vnblameable carriage of our selues, that wee may the rather doo good to such as by our calling wee be bound to doe good vnto.
and Authority to the means we use for the Reformation of any, by the holy and unblameable carriage of our selves, that we may the rather do good to such as by our calling we be bound to do good unto.
and is able to make a man wise to saluation, and what would we haue more? worthily therfore it deserueth the name of perfection, being absolute in it selfe, hauing nothing superfluous,
and is able to make a man wise to salvation, and what would we have more? worthily Therefore it deserves the name of perfection, being absolute in it self, having nothing superfluous,
as it is saide of such in the first to the Romanes, without the light and direction of this worde, men be but fooles whatsoeuer they be thoght of in the world;
as it is said of such in the First to the Romans, without the Light and direction of this word, men be but Fools whatsoever they be Thought of in the world;
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that there could not bee any wisedome in them, because they had cast off the lawe of God, where onely true wisedome was to be founde. Let vs marke this well:
that there could not be any Wisdom in them, Because they had cast off the law of God, where only true Wisdom was to be found. Let us mark this well:
the most part be of another iudgement, they thinke them vnwise, yea verie idiots, that bee carefull to liue after Gods commandements, in the deniall of themselues, in mortification, sanctification, and crucifying of the world:
the most part be of Another judgement, they think them unwise, yea very Idiots, that be careful to live After God's Commandments, in the denial of themselves, in mortification, sanctification, and crucifying of the world:
to beare wrongs and iniuries, to bee readie to forgiue, to loue their enemies, to indure reproaches, stripes, imprisonment, losse of liuing & of life for their conscience;
to bear wrongs and injuries, to be ready to forgive, to love their enemies, to endure Reproaches, stripes, imprisonment, loss of living & of life for their conscience;
On the other side, they esteeme them wise, that will put vp no wrong, will soone reuenge themselues, with all extremity will pursue their owne matters, bee cunning to gaine in the world, can serue for al times, especially,
On the other side, they esteem them wise, that will put up no wrong, will soon revenge themselves, with all extremity will pursue their own matters, be cunning to gain in the world, can serve for all times, especially,
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if they can giue wretched counsell, to serue the turne with to effect horrible things, though it bee to lie with the fathers wife, as did Achitophel to Absolom.
if they can give wretched counsel, to serve the turn with to Effect horrible things, though it be to lie with the Father's wife, as did Ahithophel to Absalom.
the better borne, the richer, the higher in place, (for the most part,) the more proud against GOD and men, the more wanton, lose and profane, disdaining all good instruction,
the better born, the Richer, the higher in place, (for the most part,) the more proud against GOD and men, the more wanton, loose and profane, disdaining all good instruction,
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They therefore whome GOD hath any way aduanced aboue their brethren, giuing them many priueledges and prerogatiues in the world, knowing how hard a thing it is to bee good stewards of so much, must be so far off from imagining that in respect of their greatnes, they may doo what they list, that so much the rather, they ought with Dauid to vow to be verie watchfull ouer themselues,
They Therefore whom GOD hath any Way advanced above their brothers, giving them many privileges and prerogatives in the world, knowing how hard a thing it is to be good Stewards of so much, must be so Far off from imagining that in respect of their greatness, they may do what they list, that so much the rather, they ought with David to Voelli to be very watchful over themselves,
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least the deceitfulnes of honor, riches, and pleasure withdraw their hearts, and so to their owne destruction they shake off the Lords yoake. Till thou commest to mee:
lest the deceitfulness of honour, riches, and pleasure withdraw their hearts, and so to their own destruction they shake off the lords yoke. Till thou Comest to me:
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Some holding that this Psalme was made by Dauid, after he was setled in his kingdome, think that hee promiseth here to continew dooing well to the end of his life,
some holding that this Psalm was made by David, After he was settled in his Kingdom, think that he promises Here to continue doing well to the end of his life,
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If wee take it thus, it offereth a very profitable instruction, which is, that continuallie wee giue our selues to well dooing, that the Lorde when hee calleth vs hence to giue accounts of our seuerall stewardships may finde vs well occupied,
If we take it thus, it Offereth a very profitable instruction, which is, that continually we give our selves to well doing, that the Lord when he calls us hence to give accounts of our several stewardships may find us well occupied,
wherevpon it is, that in the Gospell wee be so often willed to watch, to bee alwaies readie to meete the bridegrome with the wise virgins, hauing our lampes burning and store of oyle in them,
whereupon it is, that in the Gospel we be so often willed to watch, to be always ready to meet the bridegroom with the wise Virgins, having our lamps burning and store of oil in them,
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and because wee knowe not when the time hereof will bee, therefore to giue our selues no rest, till our consciences and conuersations bee brought vnto such an order, that resting vppon the mercie of our God, wee may cheare• … llie with Saint Paul desire and wish • … r our dissolution.
and Because we know not when the time hereof will be, Therefore to give our selves no rest, till our Consciences and conversations be brought unto such an order, that resting upon the mercy of our God, we may cheare• … llie with Saint Paul desire and wish • … r our dissolution.
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〈 … 〉 Lorde I will tarrie thy leasure, and • … eepe my selfe within the boundes • … f my duetie, till thou hast accompli• … hed that which thou hast promised • … nto me,
〈 … 〉 Lord I will tarry thy leisure, and • … eepe my self within the bounds • … f my duty, till thou hast accompli• … head that which thou hast promised • … unto me,
for although there were a great space, betwixt his annoynting, whereby hee was by Gods owne mouth proclaimed heir apparant to the crowne, after the death of Saul:
for although there were a great Molle, betwixt his anointing, whereby he was by God's own Mouth proclaimed heir apparent to the crown, After the death of Saul:
though the soule of Ionathan the kings sonne were lincked fast to him, and so he might haue conceiued hope to haue made a great part against Saul, which continuallie prouoked him, by his most cruell, outragious and vniust persecutions:
though the soul of Ionathan the Kings son were linked fast to him, and so he might have conceived hope to have made a great part against Saul, which continually provoked him, by his most cruel, outrageous and unjust persecutions:
yet Dauid kept himselfe in his vprightnes, hee hasted not by any indirect attempt (as did his owne sonne Absolom afterward against himselfe) to seeke his owne reuenge, nor to displace the king & his seed, which he knew in time were to be remoued;
yet David kept himself in his uprightness, he hasted not by any indirect attempt (as did his own son Absalom afterwards against himself) to seek his own revenge, nor to displace the King & his seed, which he knew in time were to be removed;
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hee was so farre off, from taking awaie his • … ife, which easilie hee might haue done, • … hat it grieued his conscience so much, • … s to haue cut off the lap of the Kings • … arment at the one time, & he sharplie • … eproued Abner for guarding the Kings • … erson so weakelie and careleslie at the • … ther.
he was so Far off, from taking away his • … ife, which Easily he might have done, • … hat it grieved his conscience so much, • … s to have Cut off the lap of the Kings • … Arment At the one time, & he sharply • … eproued Abner for guarding the Kings • … erson so weakly and carelessly At the • … there.
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and loyaltie to his cruell prince, • … nd persecuting father in lawe, till GOD himselfe by the waie that hee • … ppoynted, had set him in the Kinges • … ate.
and loyalty to his cruel Prince, • … and persecuting father in law, till GOD himself by the Way that he • … ppoynted, had Set him in the Kings • … ate.
And so wee bee taught here • … oncerning such things, as in time be • … kelie to become ours, either in re• … pect of the generall promise of GOD • … ade to vs,
And so we be taught Here • … oncerning such things, as in time be • … kelie to become ours, either in re• … pect of the general promise of GOD • … ade to us,
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or else of the ordinarie • … aie, whereby hee conueigheth such • … ings to his Children, to attend vp• … n him patientlie, till it please his Maiestie to giue them vnto vs. He knoweth the most fit season to doo euerie thing in,
or Else of the ordinary • … aye, whereby he conueigheth such • … ings to his Children, to attend vp• … n him patiently, till it please his Majesty to give them unto us He Knoweth the most fit season to do every thing in,
when it shall most aduanc• … his name, and yeeld vs especiall comfor• … we may not therefore prescribe him, t• … appoint when wee will haue any thing neither must we,
when it shall most aduanc• … his name, and yield us especial comfor• … we may not Therefore prescribe him, t• … appoint when we will have any thing neither must we,
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Abraham and Sarah had God promise to haue seede, but becau• … it came not so soone as they desire• … they forget themselues shamefullie• … Sarah becommeth no better than〈 … 〉 baude, in putting her maide into he• … Husbands bosom,
Abraham and Sarah had God promise to have seed, but becau• … it Come not so soon as they desire• … they forget themselves shamefullie• … Sarah becomes no better than〈 … 〉 bawd, in putting her maid into he• … Husbands bosom,
If such rare godlie personages as these, were thus soone drawne aside in this case, what • … ause haue we to feare and stand in awe? Therefore wee must alwaies remember;
If such rare godly Personages as these, were thus soon drawn aside in this case, what • … ause have we to Fear and stand in awe? Therefore we must always Remember;
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so must wee not bee our owne • … aruers of them, but onelie content • … ur selues to come by them by such waies as GOD alloweth and hath made lawfull vnto vs, beeing well bleased to bee without them so long • … s hee seeth good, assuring our selues, that in their due time wee shall attaine them.
so must we not be our own • … aruers of them, but only content • … ur selves to come by them by such ways as GOD alloweth and hath made lawful unto us, being well bleased to be without them so long • … s he sees good, assuring our selves, that in their due time we shall attain them.
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Howsoeuer therefore the Lorde hath promised to such as feare him, health, Children, and other outward necessarie and conuenient things, ye• … if wee be without these,
Howsoever Therefore the Lord hath promised to such as Fear him, health, Children, and other outward necessary and convenient things, ye• … if we be without these,
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or any of them, wee must bee content, and tarie his leasure, in any case not presuming to vse anie euill waie forbidden by him to attaine and compas them. It followeth.
or any of them, we must be content, and tarry his leisure, in any case not presuming to use any evil Way forbidden by him to attain and compass them. It follows.
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euen for conscience sake, because GOD had commanded the one, and forbidde• … the other without seeking the praise, o• … fearing the displeasure of men:
even for conscience sake, Because GOD had commanded the one, and forbidde• … the other without seeking the praise, o• … fearing the displeasure of men:
neither vppon the Sea, nor vppon the land, neither in the day, nor in the night, hee seeth alike in both, darkenes and light bee all one to him, as Dauid saith•n another place.
neither upon the Sea, nor upon the land, neither in the day, nor in the night, he sees alike in both, darkness and Light be all one to him, as David saith•n Another place.
how much lesse can any word or action of ours, (though spoken or done neuer so closelie) be hidden from him? Wee may well thinke that Dauid meditated thus with himselfe,
how much less can any word or actium of ours, (though spoken or done never so closely) be hidden from him? we may well think that David meditated thus with himself,
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if wee alwaies remembred, that GOD which will one day iudge vs, is with vs euerie where? How would a thiefe feare to steale before him, that he knew should after bee his iudge? And how should wee tremble to doo euill in the presence of him that shall iudge the world? This ought to be thought vpon by vs,
if we always remembered, that GOD which will one day judge us, is with us every where? How would a thief Fear to steal before him, that he knew should After be his judge? And how should we tremble to do evil in the presence of him that shall judge the world? This ought to be Thought upon by us,
but alone, or in their houses with such as they dare trust, they boldlie ad• … enture vpon euerie abomination, there • … s scarce any thing so horrible,
but alone, or in their houses with such as they Dare trust, they boldly ad• … enture upon every abomination, there • … s scarce any thing so horrible,
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another to dronkennes, another to slandering of the quicke and dead, to speake euill of those whome they praise to their face, to passe al bounds in chafing and fretting, to oppresse the poore and needie, to take all aduantages of them, and to grinde their faces as the Scripture speaketh.
Another to Drunkenness, Another to slandering of the quick and dead, to speak evil of those whom they praise to their face, to pass all bounds in chafing and fretting, to oppress the poor and needy, to take all advantages of them, and to grind their faces as the Scripture speaks.
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than they doo God himselfe the father of spirits, in that they dare presume boldlie to doo and speake that before him, which they would be ashamed shuld come to the knowledge of any, neuer so meane, much more of a Magistrate, a preacher, or some such other.
than they do God himself the father of spirits, in that they Dare presume boldly to do and speak that before him, which they would be ashamed should come to the knowledge of any, never so mean, much more of a Magistrate, a preacher, or Some such other.
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so sometimes hee causeth such things to their great reproach to be commonlie knowne abroad, which they most carefullie and cunninglie (as they thought) deuised in their closets;
so sometime he Causes such things to their great reproach to be commonly known abroad, which they most carefully and cunningly (as they Thought) devised in their closets;
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The scrol and register of their iniquities is layd open before the worlde, so as their name was not so honourable & precious in their life, by the faire shew of painted holines they made,
The Scroll and register of their iniquities is laid open before the world, so as their name was not so honourable & precious in their life, by the fair show of painted holiness they made,
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as it becomes shamefull and dishonourable after their death, when the chanell is raked, and the truth of their secret wickednesses is brought to light.
as it becomes shameful and dishonourable After their death, when the channel is raked, and the truth of their secret Wickednesses is brought to Light.
Dauid himselfe wee may think conceiued, that it should neuer haue been reuealed, concerning the defiling of Vriahs wife and the slaughter of her husband his faithful subiect: for assuredly hee dealt warilie;
David himself we may think conceived, that it should never have been revealed, Concerning the defiling of Uriah's wife and the slaughter of her husband his faithful Subject: for assuredly he dealt warily;
Let vs therefore bee wise and keepe a watch ouer our selues, to doe, speak and thinke alwaies that which is righteous and good, not only when we be seene & heard of men,
Let us Therefore be wise and keep a watch over our selves, to do, speak and think always that which is righteous and good, not only when we be seen & herd of men,
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3 J will set. As he had before promised to doe well, so here he protesteth to keepe himselfe from euill, according to the duty which he ought vnto the Lord.
3 J will Set. As he had before promised to do well, so Here he protesteth to keep himself from evil, according to the duty which he ought unto the Lord.
For so indeede the case standeth, betwixt his maiestie and vs, we are bound to him in two bands, the one to doe whatsoeuer he commaundeth, the other to leaue vndone whatsoeuer hee forbiddeth,
For so indeed the case Stands, betwixt his majesty and us, we Are bound to him in two bans, the one to do whatsoever he commandeth, the other to leave undone whatsoever he forbiddeth,
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Laying aside all maliciousues, and all guile, and dissimulation and enuie, and all euill speaking, as new borne babes desire the sincere milke of the word.
Laying aside all maliciousues, and all guile, and dissimulation and envy, and all evil speaking, as new born babes desire the sincere milk of the word.
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for it warneth vs of the selfe same thing, wee heard before, namely that there must not bee fostered in vs any maner of corruption either inwardly or outwardly,
for it warneth us of the self same thing, we herd before, namely that there must not be fostered in us any manner of corruption either inwardly or outwardly,
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Be not deceiued, neither fornicators, nor Idolaters, nor adulterers, nor wantons, nor buggerers, nor theeues, nor couetous, nor drunkards, nor raylers, nor extortioners shall inherite the kingdome of God.
Be not deceived, neither fornicators, nor Idolaters, nor Adulterers, nor wantons, nor buggers, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor railers, nor extortioners shall inherit the Kingdom of God.
and faithfully, should in other thinges presume to walke in a course contrary to our plaine commaundement to vex vs. And shall we thinke, that the Lorde hath not iust cause to burne in wrath against vs,
and faithfully, should in other things presume to walk in a course contrary to our plain Commandment to vex us And shall we think, that the Lord hath not just cause to burn in wrath against us,
if wilfully we shall go against his expresse and knowen will, howsoeuer in other things, we pretend some care to doe our duetie? let vs therefore looke well vnto it.
if wilfully we shall go against his express and known will, howsoever in other things, we pretend Some care to do our duty? let us Therefore look well unto it.
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although, on the other side, they both know and professe to all the world, that (to their vtmost) they ought to endeuo• … and labour for this perfection.
although, on the other side, they both know and profess to all the world, that (to their utmost) they ought to endeuo• … and labour for this perfection.
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and gardens be too too curious, to haue all things, neat, fine, handsome, and trim, are content that their soule, be laden with corruptiō, full of stinch, sores,
and gardens be too too curious, to have all things, neat, fine, handsome, and trim, Are content that their soul, be laden with corruption, full of stinch, sores,
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and especially if they make shewe of care in some things, they streyt imagine that in other things God will bee content and beare with them, notwithstanding they take liberty.
and especially if they make show of care in Some things, they streyt imagine that in other things God will be content and bear with them, notwithstanding they take liberty.
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We ought to be so far off, from fostering our selues in any one sin, that cleane contrarywise, we should cōsider what the sinne is whereunto wee be most giuen,
We ought to be so Far off, from fostering our selves in any one since, that clean contrariwise, we should Consider what the sin is whereunto we be most given,
and into the which wee fall most often and easily, and from the which wee bee hardlyest reclaymed, against that wee should strengthen our selues with spiritual armour.
and into the which we fallen most often and Easily, and from the which we be hardlyest reclaimed, against that we should strengthen our selves with spiritual armour.
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He that knewe Eue to bee the weaker of the two and therfore also laid battery at the saluation of mankinde in her rather than in Adam, knoweth also where thou art weakest,
He that knew Eue to be the Weaker of the two and Therefore also laid battery At the salvation of mankind in her rather than in Adam, Knoweth also where thou art Weakest,
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and where he is most likely to preuaile, and there giueth thee the battaile, peraduenture thou louest the world ouer much, thou couetest • … iches or honour:
and where he is most likely to prevail, and there gives thee the battle, Peradventure thou love the world over much, thou covetest • … iches or honour:
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when occasion offereth it selfe into thy hands to attaine these by euill and vnlawfull, wicked and sinfull meanes, Sathan will not faile to make thee offer of all the world,
when occasion Offereth it self into thy hands to attain these by evil and unlawful, wicked and sinful means, Sathan will not fail to make thee offer of all the world,
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whē thou art ill dealt with & abused, by thy husband, wife, children, friends, enemies, or such from whome thou lookedst for all good, duetiful and comfortable vsage,
when thou art ill dealt with & abused, by thy husband, wife, children, Friends, enemies, or such from whom thou lookedest for all good, dutiful and comfortable usage,
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as on the other side it is extreame folly, for vs to bee in detestation of some corruptions, whereinto for some outward respects, wee bee not like• … to fall,
as on the other side it is extreme folly, for us to be in detestation of Some corruptions, whereinto for Some outward respects, we be not like• … to fallen,
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By them that fall away, the scripture cōmonly vnderstandeth such, as leaue the standing that sometime they had, that • … s, forsake and turne away from the holy profession and good life, which before they made shew of,
By them that fallen away, the scripture commonly understandeth such, as leave the standing that sometime they had, that • … s, forsake and turn away from the holy profession and good life, which before they made show of,
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Hee saith not, I mislike it, or it discontenteth me, but I hate it, I abhorre it, it is an abhomination vnto mee And indeed thus wee ought to be disposed, against euery sinne, especially against the height of sinne, and highest of sinners.
He Says not, I mislike it, or it discontenteth me, but I hate it, I abhor it, it is an abomination unto me And indeed thus we ought to be disposed, against every sin, especially against the height of sin, and highest of Sinners.
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not in respect of their persons, but in respect of theyr horryble transgressions, by the which they rose vp against Go• … himselfe, as it is there written.
not in respect of their Persons, but in respect of their horrible transgressions, by the which they rose up against Go• … himself, as it is there written.
This i• … the zeale that ought to be in vs, and the• … fore be we redeemed after this maner t• … be zealous, as the Apostle speaketh I hi• … zeale is not only in our feruent and burning desire toward that which is good but also in a vehement loathing & detestation of all that is euill.
This i• … the zeal that ought to be in us, and the• … before be we redeemed After this manner t• … be zealous, as the Apostle speaks I hi• … zeal is not only in our fervent and burning desire towards that which is good but also in a vehement loathing & detestation of all that is evil.
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neither is it lawfull • … or euery priuate man to follow them. • … ut thus far euery of them doe require • … ur imitation, that our hearts inwardly • … e no lesse set on fire against sinne,
neither is it lawful • … or every private man to follow them. • … ut thus Far every of them do require • … ur imitation, that our hearts inwardly • … e no less Set on fire against sin,
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than were theirs and that so far as our calling will giue vs leaue, wee doe outwardly i• speech or otherwise make the affection of the heart to appeare.
than were theirs and that so Far as our calling will give us leave, we do outwardly i• speech or otherwise make the affection of the heart to appear.
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As for example, they which dwell in towns wher the light of Gods word shineth, discouering al darknes whē they be •alled vpon to doe their duetie to leaue this disorder or that, in the abuse of the • … abaoth or otherwise:
As for Exampl, they which dwell in Towns where the Light of God's word shines, discovering all darkness when they be •alled upon to do their duty to leave this disorder or that, in the abuse of the • … abaoth or otherwise:
So Salomō exhorteth vs to walk in the way of good men, & in the Epistle to the Heb. we be called vpō to be followers of such as through faith and patience haue attained the promise.
So Salomō exhorteth us to walk in the Way of good men, & in the Epistle to the Hebrew we be called upon to be followers of such as through faith and patience have attained the promise.
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because other women doe so? or would any man take it well, that his seruant should say vnto him, other mens seruants commit whoredome, haunt alehouses, be gamesters, lie out of their houses, neglect their busines,
Because other women do so? or would any man take it well, that his servant should say unto him, other men's Servants commit whoredom, haunt Alehouses, be gamesters, lie out of their houses, neglect their business,
Zacharie & Elizabeth in those euill dayes walked in all the commandements of GOD. And Iosua vowed yt whatsoeuer others did he & his house would serue the Lord.
Zacharias & Elizabeth in those evil days walked in all the Commandments of GOD. And Iosua vowed that whatsoever Others did he & his house would serve the Lord.
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we may not be like others whatsoeuer in any thing that is euill, but still keepe our selues in the feare of God, notwithstanding all else should goe aside from him.
we may not be like Others whatsoever in any thing that is evil, but still keep our selves in the Fear of God, notwithstanding all Else should go aside from him.
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Concerning them that haue begun wel, and continue not, their state is fearefull, for the Lord requireth, that we hold on to the end telling vs, that such onelie be blessed,
Concerning them that have begun well, and continue not, their state is fearful, for the Lord requires, that we hold on to the end telling us, that such only be blessed,
so as whatsoeuer they haue done or suffered before for his sake shall be in vaine except they perseuer, according as it is plainely to be gathered from the words of our sauiour Christ.
so as whatsoever they have done or suffered before for his sake shall be in vain except they persever, according as it is plainly to be gathered from the words of our Saviour christ.
let vs vse all good meanes of praier, preaching, the Sacraments, and other christian exercises publique and priuate, that we may not onelie continue in the good whereinto wee bee entred,
let us use all good means of prayer, preaching, the Sacraments, and other christian exercises public and private, that we may not only continue in the good whereinto we be entered,
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but also increase and goe forward, euer waxing better, as Salomon saieth, The waie of the righteous is as the sunne that shineth brighter and brighter, euen till the perfect daye.
but also increase and go forward, ever waxing better, as Solomon Saith, The Way of the righteous is as the sun that shines Brighter and Brighter, even till the perfect day.
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And so much the rather ought wee to bee carefull of this, because as sathan and our owne corruption, will doo what they can to keepe vs from euer entring into the right waie;
And so much the rather ought we to be careful of this, Because as sathan and our own corruption, will do what they can to keep us from ever entering into the right Way;
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Now it shall bee impossible against the alluring intisements of the one, and the battering cannon shot of the other, to keepe fast the faith and a good conscience,
Now it shall be impossible against the alluring enticements of the one, and the battering cannon shot of the other, to keep fast the faith and a good conscience,
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Euen as we see the field alreadie fought & won, not only by Christ himselfe our head but also in his name by many our brethren compassed with like infirmities, whose bodies bee asleape in the earth, their soules in heauen triumphing ouer satan, sinne, the world, and all their enemies. It followeth.
Eve as we see the field already fought & wone, not only by christ himself our head but also in his name by many our brothers compassed with like infirmities, whose bodies be asleape in the earth, their Souls in heaven triumphing over satan, sin, the world, and all their enemies. It follows.
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But by a froward heart here, wee are to vnderstand a thing more generall, namely a corrupt heart, that stoopeth not vnto God such as be the hearts of all men by nature.
But by a froward heart Here, we Are to understand a thing more general, namely a corrupt heart, that stoopeth not unto God such as be the hearts of all men by nature.
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he meaneth then, that he would looke to the reformation of that heart of his, which by nature was peruerse, froward and crooked, he would labour to bring that into good order.
he means then, that he would look to the Reformation of that heart of his, which by nature was perverse, froward and crooked, he would labour to bring that into good order.
so he that desireth to haue his outward conuersation reformed, must begin at the heart, praying that that may bee cleane, as Dauid dooth in another psalm.
so he that Desires to have his outward Conversation reformed, must begin At the heart, praying that that may be clean, as David doth in Another psalm.
And indeed they that cōtent thēselues to do some good deeds, or to leaue some euill things outwardly, without labour to plant sound knowledge in the heart, with loue of the one & hatred of the other, do like those foolish mē which pretending a desire to haue al weedes remoued out of their gardens, cut off only the toppes & let the rootes grow,
And indeed they that content themselves to do Some good Deeds, or to leave Some evil things outwardly, without labour to plant found knowledge in the heart, with love of the one & hatred of the other, do like those foolish men which pretending a desire to have all weeds removed out of their gardens, Cut off only the tops & let the roots grow,
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and wholy resigning vp our selues to the Lord, praying him to giue vs a new heart and to take away the old, as he hath promised. I will know none euill:
and wholly resigning up our selves to the Lord, praying him to give us a new heart and to take away the old, as he hath promised. I will know none evil:
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so then whereas in the verse going before, he vowed to do no euill, here he voweth that his inward affection should be answerable to his outward practise.
so then whereas in the verse going before, he vowed to do no evil, Here he Voweth that his inward affection should be answerable to his outward practice.
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And it is a thing worthy to bee remembred and followed of vs; for there bee many, which outwardlie leaue euil, whose heart notwithstanding taketh pleasure in euill,
And it is a thing worthy to be remembered and followed of us; for there be many, which outwardly leave evil, whose heart notwithstanding Takes pleasure in evil,
as it is in the house of a great personage, where beside the common seruice of the house, manie haue their speciall offices, one in the chamber, another in the hall, another in the stable, another in the pastures, which euery one in this seuerall place must looke vnto So hath the Lord don with vs here:
as it is in the house of a great personage, where beside the Common service of the house, many have their special Offices, one in the chamber, Another in the hall, Another in the stable, Another in the pastures, which every one in this several place must look unto So hath the Lord dONE with us Here:
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beside the general duties cōmon to all that professe his name, one of vs is a Magistrate, another a Minister, another a housholder, one a sonne or daughter,
beside the general duties Common to all that profess his name, one of us is a Magistrate, Another a Minister, Another a householder, one a son or daughter,
Kings and magistrates what belongeth to them, Ministers, what to them, priuate men, fathers, mothers, husbands, wiues, childrē, seruants, rich, poore, their dueties proper to their seuerall places, that no man might think to goe awaie with a shew of a generall good meaning, yt is not careful to do that which apperteineth to his place.
Kings and Magistrates what belongeth to them, Ministers, what to them, private men, Father's, mother's, Husbands, wives, children, Servants, rich, poor, their duties proper to their several places, that no man might think to go away with a show of a general good meaning, that is not careful to do that which appertaineth to his place.
This is the rather to be stood vpon, because the most part be faultie about it, the nūber being very few, which haue any conscience at all of their speciall office and calling.
This is the rather to be stood upon, Because the most part be faulty about it, the number being very few, which have any conscience At all of their special office and calling.
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Where almost is a minister that doth the workes of a minister? Where is a magistrate that dooth the workes of a Magistrate? Where is the housgouernor, the rich man, poore man, husband, wife, childe or seruant, which throughlie weigh what it is that GOD requireth of them in that state of theirs? And yet it is a common thing in men,
Where almost is a minister that does the works of a minister? Where is a magistrate that doth the works of a Magistrate? Where is the housgouernor, the rich man, poor man, husband, wife, child or servant, which throughly weigh what it is that GOD requires of them in that state of theirs? And yet it is a Common thing in men,
whereas the thing that dooth speciallie commend a Minister indeede is his preaching, when it may be trulie saide of him, he is a skilfull and painefull teacher.
whereas the thing that doth specially commend a Minister indeed is his preaching, when it may be truly said of him, he is a skilful and painful teacher.
hee is a good iustice, hee hunts out naughtie persons, hee flieth no paines nor expences to finde out euill dooers, hee examines causes wiselie and through• … ie, the countrie hath much good by him, they that liue well haue succour and defence from him.
he is a good Justice, he hunt's out naughty Persons, he flies no pains nor expenses to find out evil doers, he examines Causes wisely and through• … ie, the country hath much good by him, they that live well have succour and defence from him.
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To neglect this is an heynous offence• … the Lorde in such a case pronounceth them accursed that doo his worke negligently, and with-hold their swords from bloud.
To neglect this is an heinous offence• … the Lord in such a case pronounceth them accursed that do his work negligently, and withhold their swords from blood.
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Now when hee speaketh of slandering priuelie, he setteth out vnto vs the practise of slāderers, which is, behind a mans back to speake euill when hee shall not knowe it,
Now when he speaks of slandering privily, he sets out unto us the practice of slanderers, which is, behind a men back to speak evil when he shall not know it,
like a coward that not daring looke a man in the face, nor any way prouoke him when hee might drawe for his defence, comes behinde him at vnwares & thrusts him through.
like a coward that not daring look a man in the face, nor any Way provoke him when he might draw for his defence, comes behind him At unwares & thrusts him through.
how poore, meane & base he bee, I will take his cause into my hands, I wil be aduenged vpon him, that offereth this iniurie to the lowest of my subiects.
how poor, mean & base he be, I will take his cause into my hands, I will be aduenged upon him, that Offereth this injury to the lowest of my Subjects.
Touching the punishment of slanderers, the lawe of GOD was that hee which accused his neighbour, of that he could not proue, should suffer the same penaltie, which the party accused should haue suffered,
Touching the punishment of slanderers, the law of GOD was that he which accused his neighbour, of that he could not prove, should suffer the same penalty, which the party accused should have suffered,
Which wee knowe is a verie precious thing, better than a good oyntment, as it is in the booke of the preacher, and to bee chosen aboue great riches, siluer and golde as it is in the Prouerbs.
Which we know is a very precious thing, better than a good ointment, as it is in the book of the preacher, and to be chosen above great riches, silver and gold as it is in the Proverbs.
We imagine that whatsoeuer good opinion is conceiued of any other, is so much derogation from our selues, whereupon it commeth to passe, that we bee very readie, to speake that to their reproache which wee ought not:
We imagine that whatsoever good opinion is conceived of any other, is so much derogation from our selves, whereupon it comes to pass, that we be very ready, to speak that to their reproach which we ought not:
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as if wee were flattered, and wee are content to sooth men on, till wee haue the vtmost of their poyson powred out against such, whose name and credit ought to haue beene spared.
as if we were flattered, and we Are content to sooth men on, till we have the utmost of their poison poured out against such, whose name and credit ought to have been spared.
so assuredlie to bee a slanderer, and an entertainer of slanders, bee both a like before GOD, such as beare false witnesse against their neighbour, and be culpable of iudgment.
so assuredly to be a slanderer, and an entertainer of slanders, be both a like before GOD, such as bear false witness against their neighbour, and be culpable of judgement.
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According also as in the 15. Psalme these two things be matched together as the markes of them that be of the true Church here, & shal triumph in heauen,
According also as in the 15. Psalm these two things be matched together as the marks of them that be of the true Church Here, & shall triumph in heaven,
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For, as their fauour is much desired of men, so there wilbe such as will not stick to doe what they can (if it be possible) by slanders to bring all other into discredit, that they alone,
For, as their favour is much desired of men, so there will such as will not stick to do what they can (if it be possible) by slanders to bring all other into discredit, that they alone,
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Where it is recorded, that vpon the false accusation of Siba an vnfaithful seruant of Mephiboseth, he condemneth an innocent and very trustie subiect, cōfiscateth all his goods,
Where it is recorded, that upon the false accusation of Siba an unfaithful servant of Mephibosheth, he Condemneth an innocent and very trusty Subject, confiscateth all his goods,
and giueth them to the wretched slāderer, who (keeping his maisters Asse from him when hee would haue ridden after the king in his flight from Absalom) accused him of treason against Dauid,
and gives them to the wretched slanderer, who (keeping his masters Ass from him when he would have ridden After the King in his flight from Absalom) accused him of treason against David,
We must not then be hastie to credit euery thing told vs, but inquire further of matters, alwayes reseruing one eare for the partye accused to haue his purgation if hee haue any,
We must not then be hasty to credit every thing told us, but inquire further of matters, always reserving one ear for the party accused to have his purgation if he have any,
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This doctrine concerning slanderers, forbiddeth not iust and necessary information and entertainment of it, against euill doers, without which faults, cannot be knowne nor iustice executed as is requisite.
This Doctrine Concerning slanderers, forbiddeth not just and necessary information and entertainment of it, against evil doers, without which Faults, cannot be known nor Justice executed as is requisite.
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It is therefore necessary that they haue some faithfull and trustie to giue them intelligence of things done amisse, that so they may more easily be amēded.
It is Therefore necessary that they have Some faithful and trusty to give them intelligence of things done amiss, that so they may more Easily be amended.
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And the house-gouernours that neglect it, shall haue many disorders committed by their children, and seruants, to their dishonour, which peraduenture woulde bee otherwise,
And the housegouernours that neglect it, shall have many disorders committed by their children, and Servants, to their dishonour, which Peradventure would be otherwise,
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yet frett and chafe as if there could be no greater iniurie offered them, when in the zeale of God and loue of them, they be tolde of the horrible abuses that bee committed by such as be to their house.
yet fret and chafe as if there could be no greater injury offered them, when in the zeal of God and love of them, they be told of the horrible Abuses that be committed by such as be to their house.
Iacob being a holy and wise man, careful to haue good order in his house, it seemeth was well content that his Son Ioseph should obserue the behauiour of his brethrē to make relatiō to him, which the story saith he did:
Iacob being a holy and wise man, careful to have good order in his house, it seems was well content that his Son Ioseph should observe the behaviour of his brothers to make Relation to him, which the story Says he did:
Howsoeuer therfore slandering be naught, & slanderers worthie of sharpe punishment, yet it is necessary, that there be some to obserue the offences publike and priuate to informe of them.
Howsoever Therefore slandering be nought, & slanderers worthy of sharp punishment, yet it is necessary, that there be Some to observe the offences public and private to inform of them.
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Euery good gouernour & housholder that desire to haue things in order, must chuse out some of speciall trust, to help them this way, to whome also in wisedome and the feare of GOD, with due regard they ought to giue eare.
Every good governor & householder that desire to have things in order, must choose out Some of special trust, to help them this Way, to whom also in Wisdom and the Fear of GOD, with due regard they ought to give ear.
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For as much then as God hateth the prowd, & liketh wel of the lowly, euery one that desireth to shew the likenes of God in himself, ought to be of the same mind to banish pride from himselfe,
For as much then as God hates the proud, & liketh well of the lowly, every one that Desires to show the likeness of God in himself, ought to be of the same mind to banish pride from himself,
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For, what bee they by nature? To let pas the frailty & mortality of the body, bee they not altogether corrupted in their better part, euē in their soule & spirit? is not their vnderstanding poysoned & their will wholy peruerted? bee they not as it were a dunghill of sin,
For, what be they by nature? To let pass the frailty & mortality of the body, be they not altogether corrupted in their better part, even in their soul & Spirit? is not their understanding poisoned & their will wholly perverted? be they not as it were a dunghill of since,
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& so the heires of damnation, ouer and aboue that which they deserue by theyr continuall actuall rebellion in the breach of Gods commandements? Is the dogge, toad,
& so the Heirs of damnation, over and above that which they deserve by their continual actual rebellion in the breach of God's Commandments? Is the dog, toad,
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and if wee haue it frō elsewhere, why should we be proud, as if we had not receiued it, as Saint Paul sayth? Would we not think him worthy to be laughed at as a foole, that hauing borrowed of another a silke gowne,
and if we have it from elsewhere, why should we be proud, as if we had not received it, as Saint Paul say? Would we not think him worthy to be laughed At as a fool, that having borrowed of Another a silk gown,
and a chayn, should prowdly iet in it, as if it were his own? As worthie they be to be cronicled for fooles, which be prowde of the good gifts which it hath pleased God to lend them,
and a chain, should proudly jet in it, as if it were his own? As worthy they be to be chronicled for Fools, which be proved of the good Gifts which it hath pleased God to lend them,
and howe much it becommeth vs to hate it, wheresoeuer we finde it. As indeede they that giue themselues ouer vnto pride, are not onely fighters against GOD,
and how much it becomes us to hate it, wheresoever we find it. As indeed they that give themselves over unto pride, Are not only fighters against GOD,
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Prowd persons that thinke well of themselues for their birth, wisedome, riches & so forth, in the common wealth can abide no superiour, euery such they enuie, him that is their equall they disdaine and thinke scorne of, their inferiours they would tread vpon if they might.
Proud Persons that think well of themselves for their birth, Wisdom, riches & so forth, in the Common wealth can abide no superior, every such they envy, him that is their equal they disdain and think scorn of, their inferiors they would tread upon if they might.
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Their expenses commonly be great aboue their abi• … itie, in respect wherof not hauing the • … eare of God, they enter into sinful courses against their tenaunts and other sub• … ects by one exaction or other, to beare • … ut that which their pride spendeth.
Their expenses commonly be great above their abi• … itie, in respect whereof not having the • … ear of God, they enter into sinful courses against their tenants and other sub• … ects by one exaction or other, to bear • … ut that which their pride spendeth.
The least thing that is spoken to range them in the common order of their fellowes, is thought sufficient mater of quarrell, they must be gentlemen alone,
The least thing that is spoken to range them in the Common order of their Fellows, is Thought sufficient mater of quarrel, they must be gentlemen alone,
or elssome o• … ther wretched course, to the dishonor o• … God, of the house where they serue, an• … to the hurt of others, must bee taken t• … recompence that which they haue spen• … prowdly & vainly.
or elssome o• … there wretched course, to the dishonour o• … God, of the house where they serve, an• … to the hurt of Others, must be taken t• … recompense that which they have spen• … proudly & vainly.
Themagistrates the• … fore that mean to preuent inconueniences in the common wealth, must haue 〈 ◊ 〉 watchful eye & punishing hand toward prowd persons,
Themagistrates the• … before that mean to prevent inconveniences in the Common wealth, must have 〈 ◊ 〉 watchful eye & punishing hand towards proud Persons,
but also a forcible meane to increase that corruption further in them But aboue all things let vs take heed of pride in our selues, abstaining from the leaste shew of it, to the end we may with more ioy & authority withstand it in others.
but also a forcible mean to increase that corruption further in them But above all things let us take heed of pride in our selves, abstaining from the jest show of it, to the end we may with more joy & Authority withstand it in Others.
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According also as in the Epistle of Saint Peter, some are saide to haue eyes full of adultery: the meaning of the Apostle is, that their eyes bewrayed them to haue filthy and vnchast mindes.
According also as in the Epistle of Saint Peter, Some Are said to have eyes full of adultery: the meaning of the Apostle is, that their eyes bewrayed them to have filthy and unchaste minds.
It is a common thing with many, when they be reproued for their outward ill behauiour, their stately lookes, wanton eyes, idle wordes, and prowd apparrell, to say:
It is a Common thing with many, when they be reproved for their outward ill behaviour, their stately looks, wanton eyes, idle words, and proud apparel, to say:
By the perfect way, as we haue heard in the second verse, is vnderstoode the waies of Gods word, his meaning then is plaine, that such as shewed themselues faithfull by framing their liues to the word, should haue his fauour, beare office, and serue him.
By the perfect Way, as we have herd in the second verse, is understood the ways of God's word, his meaning then is plain, that such as showed themselves faithful by framing their lives to the word, should have his favour, bear office, and serve him.
yet if the questiō bee of a professor of the faith and true religion, they speake of him as if such a one ought to be perfect and altogether without fault.
yet if the question be of a professor of the faith and true Religion, they speak of him as if such a one ought to be perfect and altogether without fault.
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when in the meane time they see not beames in their own eyes. But oh wretched mā or womā whatsoeuer, whomade thee to condemne him whome God absolueth,
when in the mean time they see not beams in their own eyes. But o wretched man or woman whatsoever, whomade thee to condemn him whom God absolveth,
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and pardoneth being penitent? And why art thou so beastly to call into question the profession of thy brother? because peraduenture in some small things he is faulty or not so as he should, his generall care being good,
and Pardoneth being penitent? And why art thou so beastly to call into question the profession of thy brother? Because Peradventure in Some small things he is faulty or not so as he should, his general care being good,
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when thou art in thy doings tenne thousand times more abhominable to God, and all good men than he is? nay why doest thou suspect him, where there is no cause,
when thou art in thy doings tenne thousand times more abominable to God, and all good men than he is? nay why dost thou suspect him, where there is no cause,
Goe you cursed, when I was hungrie, you did not feede me, &c. how fearefull then is their estate, that disquiet, trouble, vexe and persecute these? Hee saith not, you kept their own meate, cloathing,
Go you cursed, when I was hungry, you did not feed me, etc. how fearful then is their estate, that disquiet, trouble, vex and persecute these? He Says not, you kept their own meat, clothing,
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And so much the rather, because they being not of this world, but strangers here, doo lie open to many violences and oppressions of the wicked, in respect whereof they neede comfort, beside the common aflictions they be subiect vnto with all men.
And so much the rather, Because they being not of this world, but Strangers Here, do lie open to many violences and oppressions of the wicked, in respect whereof they need Comfort, beside the Common afflictions they be Subject unto with all men.
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They that be of high calling for this purpose may fitlie be likened, to great ponds full of sweete and wholsome water, that might be beneficiall vnto many,
They that be of high calling for this purpose may fitly be likened, to great ponds full of sweet and wholesome water, that might be beneficial unto many,
But if they be naught, superstitious, couetous, oppressors, and cruell, their goodnes is after a sort shut vp in themselues, it disperseth not it self abroad for the comfort of those that need and desire it.
But if they be nought, superstitious, covetous, Oppressors's, and cruel, their Goodness is After a sort shut up in themselves, it disperses not it self abroad for the Comfort of those that need and desire it.
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According as in the third of Sophonie it is cōplained, that the princes were as roring lions, the iudges as woolues in the euening, which leaue not the boanes till the morrow:
According as in the third of Zephaniah it is complained, that the Princes were as roaring Lions, the judges as wolves in the evening, which leave not the bones till the morrow:
The like fel out in the daies of Rhehoboam, by following the ill counsell of such as he put in trust, by occasion wherof many fel from the house of Dauid,
The like fell out in the days of Rehoboam, by following the ill counsel of such as he put in trust, by occasion whereof many fell from the house of David,
So assuredlie wee must thinke of all states, where the chiefe magistrate is wel affected & carefull, that the cause why things bee no better ordered, is for that they which haue the execution of good lawes established for the church and common wealth, neglect that which is their dutie, not restraining sin as they might,
So assuredly we must think of all states, where the chief magistrate is well affected & careful, that the cause why things be no better ordered, is for that they which have the execution of good laws established for the Church and Common wealth, neglect that which is their duty, not restraining since as they might,
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and not without iust cause approued of Moses, when hee gaue aduise, that the officers ouer tennes, should be men of courage, fearing God, dealing trulie, and hating couetousnes.
and not without just cause approved of Moses, when he gave advise, that the Officers over tennes, should be men of courage, fearing God, dealing truly, and hating covetousness.
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that is, the vnworthie be put in authoritie, and the worthie bee kept out, yet wee bee taught here in the holy vow of the Prophet another manner of lesson,
that is, the unworthy be put in Authority, and the worthy be kept out, yet we be taught Here in the holy Voelli of the Prophet Another manner of Lesson,
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for, beside the great harme they do by this meanes, hindring iustice & offering the wel disposed vnto spoile, which be sure to finde no fauor at their hands, they do so much as in them lieth, make vs beleeue that the almighty God himself is such a one, filthy & abominable (which I trēble to speake) seeing euery gouernour ought to beare his image, and to resemble his maiestie.
for, beside the great harm they do by this means, hindering Justice & offering the well disposed unto spoil, which be sure to find no favour At their hands, they do so much as in them lies, make us believe that the almighty God himself is such a one, filthy & abominable (which I tremble to speak) seeing every governor ought to bear his image, and to resemble his majesty.
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Hee that truelie feareth God, honoreth such as hee hath set ouer him, hee will bee trustie in whatsoeuer is committed vnto him, not onely in respect of the person of his Lord and master,
He that truly fears God, Honoureth such as he hath Set over him, he will be trusty in whatsoever is committed unto him, not only in respect of the person of his Lord and master,
The treacherous treasonable and vnfaithfull seruants, that deale vntrustelie with their busines, and dare laye violent hands vpon such as they serue, bee they that knowe not the true GOD,
The treacherous treasonable and unfaithful Servants, that deal vntrustelie with their business, and Dare say violent hands upon such as they serve, be they that know not the true GOD,
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And therefore it is a• … thing to bee woondred at, that grea• … personages trust themselues and thei• … their affayres with such men as commonlie they doo.
And Therefore it is a• … thing to be wondered At, that grea• … Personages trust themselves and thei• … their affairs with such men as commonly they do.
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but also haue a promise of the blessing of GOD to goe with them, so as their Masters may perswade themselues that things shall prossper vnder their hands.
but also have a promise of the blessing of GOD to go with them, so as their Masters may persuade themselves that things shall prossper under their hands.
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If masters did so• … and vsed the meanes for the instructio• … of their famelie, bringing them to th• … publique ministerie, seeing them there to carie themselues reuerendlie,
If Masters did so• … and used the means for the instructio• … of their family, bringing them to th• … public Ministry, seeing them there to carry themselves reverendly,
If they gaue countenance to such as haue some good inclinations in them, and frowned vpon those that bee disordered and wanton, there were great hope and likelyhoode that in time they should haue faithfull, obedient, and trustie seruants.
If they gave countenance to such as have Some good inclinations in them, and frowned upon those that be disordered and wanton, there were great hope and likelihood that in time they should have faithful, obedient, and trusty Servants.
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But the most part care no further, but to haue their busines done, therefore can be content that some of their house come not to houshold praiers scarse once in a weeke,
But the most part care no further, but to have their business done, Therefore can be content that Some of their house come not to household Prayers scarce once in a Week,
Themselues be the speciall causes of all, and deserue many vexations, dishonors and shrewd turnes by such, seeing they haue no more care to bring them into good order.
Themselves be the special Causes of all, and deserve many vexations, dishonours and shrewd turns by such, seeing they have no more care to bring them into good order.
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if they sought and inquired for them, as such iewells deserue to bee sought for. Dauid saith, that hee would hearken all the land ouer to come by such.
if they sought and inquired for them, as such Jewels deserve to be sought for. David Says, that he would harken all the land over to come by such.
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And indeed this care ought to be, we should be inquiring for such, when our friends come to vs that dwel farre off, we should aske if they knew any fearing God, tha• … might bee gotten to serue vs, wee should not take those that come next to han• … as we say,
And indeed this care ought to be, we should be inquiring for such, when our Friends come to us that dwell Far off, we should ask if they knew any fearing God, tha• … might be got to serve us, we should not take those that come next to han• … as we say,
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It is certaine therefore, that the householders themselues for the most parte bee in the fault, that they want such seruants as might yeelde them comfort,
It is certain Therefore, that the householders themselves for the most part be in the fault, that they want such Servants as might yield them Comfort,
euen to labour tha•redge all his officers and seruants, should bee alike, and agree together in th• … vnitie of true Religion and holy con• … uersation.
even to labour tha•redge all his Officers and Servants, should be alike, and agree together in th• … unity of true Religion and holy con• … versation.
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If in a countrie some beare the sway that bee Popish, and others that be professours of the truth, some louers of righteousnes and some friends vnto sin, will not this bee an occasion of faction and partes taking, will not the one disalow that which the other hath done,
If in a country Some bear the sway that be Popish, and Others that be professors of the truth, Some lovers of righteousness and Some Friends unto since, will not this be an occasion of faction and parts taking, will not the one disallow that which the other hath done,
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The same is to be saide, if there bee any such difference among the seruants in the house, it must needes hinder much the good and peaceable ordering of it.
The same is to be said, if there be any such difference among the Servants in the house, it must needs hinder much the good and peaceable ordering of it.
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Where hee sayth that no such should dwell &c. His speech is worthy of speciall marking, his meaning is playn, that he wold haue no one such, whatsoeuer he were,
Where he say that no such should dwell etc. His speech is worthy of special marking, his meaning is plain, that he would have no one such, whatsoever he were,
Therefore this lesson also would be learned of Dauid, to suffer no one wicked man to haue any countenāce at al frō vs. The greater any is, the more careful they ought to be in this behalfe.
Therefore this Lesson also would be learned of David, to suffer no one wicked man to have any countenance At all from us The greater any is, the more careful they ought to be in this behalf.
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Men and women therefore bee in great danger to be deceiued this way, except they take great heede. One euill seruant in an house, is sufficient to infect all the house.
Men and women Therefore be in great danger to be deceived this Way, except they take great heed. One evil servant in an house, is sufficient to infect all the house.
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and that howsoeuer wee hardly folowe the example, or admit the counsell of the good, yet we doe easily follow the euill, and soone giue eare to their lewd counsell.
and that howsoever we hardly follow the Exampl, or admit the counsel of the good, yet we do Easily follow the evil, and soon give ear to their lewd counsel.
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Insomuch as, sometimes one such preuailes more in a house to carry the rest or at least the greater part vnto euill then many good preachers can doe, to draw them vnto goodnes.
Insomuch as, sometime one such prevails more in a house to carry the rest or At least the greater part unto evil then many good Preachers can do, to draw them unto Goodness.
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Doe we not see the whole hoast of Israel plagued for one Achan, and all the mariners in danger for Ionahs trespasse? Housegouernours therefore that meane to keepe their children and seruants frō the contagion of sinne,
Doe we not see the Whole host of Israel plagued for one achan, and all the Mariners in danger for Jonahs trespass? Housegouernours Therefore that mean to keep their children and Servants from the contagion of sin,
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No deceitful persō. If we take his speech vnderstoode of dealing vntrustily with their busines, or of deceiuing about such things as they haue to do with;
No deceitful person. If we take his speech understood of dealing untrustily with their business, or of deceiving about such things as they have to do with;
Vnles such haue conscience and the feare of God, their masters eye not being alwaies vpon thē, they may leaue many seruices vndone which it stādeth them much vpon they should doe,
Unless such have conscience and the Fear of God, their Masters eye not being always upon them, they may leave many services undone which it Stands them much upon they should do,
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Moreouer the goods of their masters, or any parte of them being vnder their charge, in their keeping or disposing, it is easie for them to purloine to themselues,
Moreover the goods of their Masters, or any part of them being under their charge, in their keeping or disposing, it is easy for them to purloin to themselves,
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and to inrich themselues by such wayes as bee not allowable, to the great impouerishment, yea the vtter decay of such as they serue, euē as it falleth out oftentimes.
and to enrich themselves by such ways as be not allowable, to the great impoverishment, yea the utter decay of such as they serve, even as it falls out oftentimes.
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Thus it comes to passe oftentimes, that vnder a veluet or a silke cloak a Iesuite or a priest is hidden and entertayned, who it may bee for a time wil• … come to church, that he may not be suspected, till by little & little he haue insinuated himself.
Thus it comes to pass oftentimes, that under a velvet or a silk cloak a Iesuite or a priest is hidden and entertained, who it may be for a time wil• … come to Church, that he may not be suspected, till by little & little he have insinuated himself.
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Thus also they be receiued to seruice, who by declaring secrets cause much trouble to them, whose cōfort they ought to haue procured, a• … did Iudas to his maister whome before he had kissed.
Thus also they be received to service, who by declaring secrets cause much trouble to them, whose Comfort they ought to have procured, a• … did Iudas to his master whom before he had kissed.
and then o• … their duetifull heart to her Maiestie and the state, least this being neglected, one be entertained for a protestant, that is a ranck Papist,
and then o• … their dutiful heart to her Majesty and the state, lest this being neglected, one be entertained for a protestant, that is a rank Papist,
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That Magistrate therefore, that desireth to remooue the plague of God from his countrey, or the place where hee hath to doo, must labour to bridle wicked men,
That Magistrate Therefore, that Desires to remove the plague of God from his country, or the place where he hath to do, must labour to bridle wicked men,
Now who the wicked be, hee expresseth after calling them workers of iniquitie, such as giue themselues ouer vnto a course of life disagreeing from the word of God, where onely righteousnes and equity is to be found.
Now who the wicked be, he Expresses After calling them workers of iniquity, such as give themselves over unto a course of life disagreeing from the word of God, where only righteousness and equity is to be found.
The Lord in sundry places of the scripture requireth this, and that magistrates should so looke onely vpon the cause and the offence, that they pitty not a poore man in his euil, who we know among others is specially to be pitied.
The Lord in sundry places of the scripture requires this, and that Magistrates should so look only upon the cause and the offence, that they pity not a poor man in his evil, who we know among Others is specially to be pitied.
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So farre ought wee to be from forbearing punishment in respect of the outward person, that be the offenders neuer so neare vnto vs, in some cases they ought not to be spared.
So Far ought we to be from forbearing punishment in respect of the outward person, that be the offenders never so near unto us, in Some cases they ought not to be spared.
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The same is to bee said of the offences thēselues, if they be wickednesses and iniquities in the sight of God, they ought not to be borne with. A thing to be remembred:
The same is to be said of the offences themselves, if they be Wickednesses and iniquities in the sighed of God, they ought not to be born with. A thing to be remembered:
Moreouer, wee maye see Townes and Countreyes swarme with common Rogues, concerning whome it is apparaunt, that they doo not onely liue idly, manie beeing well able to woorke,
Moreover, we may see Towns and Countries swarm with Common Rogues, Concerning whom it is apparent, that they do not only live idly, many being well able to work,
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And so at Ephesus such as had repented, burnt the bookes from the which they had before learned their wicked and diuelish artes to gaine by, accompting it now vnlawfull, vnder the profession of the Gospell, to helpe themselues by any such sinfull trade.
And so At Ephesus such as had repented, burned the books from the which they had before learned their wicked and devilish arts to gain by, accounting it now unlawful, under the profession of the Gospel, to help themselves by any such sinful trade.
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The trade of victualling is an holy and honest trade, very necessarie, which the Common-wealth cannot misse, that strangers which passe by the way may haue entertainement,
The trade of victualling is an holy and honest trade, very necessary, which the Commonwealth cannot miss, that Strangers which pass by the Way may have entertainment,
But sutch Houses as these are, ought to bee limitted within certayne boundes, and concerning the keepers of them, it is requisit, that they be men fearing God and of abilitie.
But such Houses as these Are, ought to be limited within certain bounds, and Concerning the keepers of them, it is requisite, that they be men fearing God and of ability.
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There is no feare of God at al in many of them, and so being also poore and needie, they doo the more easilie incline to entertaine such as bee naught to aduantage themselues by, with whome also they often consent and agree in theeuerie and robberie, making them priuie to matches, cōcealing them before,
There is no Fear of God At all in many of them, and so being also poor and needy, they do the more Easily incline to entertain such as bee nought to advantage themselves by, with whom also they often consent and agree in thievery and robbery, making them privy to Matches, concealing them before,
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and to conueigh awaie earlie such as for their leaudnes be susspitious and flie the light, not daring to trauaile there where they may bee openlie seene.
and to convey away early such as for their leaudnes be susspitious and fly the Light, not daring to travail there where they may be openly seen.
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Therefore they that anie way haue to do with gouernment, must bee carefull to purge the common wealth of these, to diminish the number of such houses, to see that the keepers bee of good report, not poore and needie so to bee driuen to ill shiftes,
Therefore they that any Way have to do with government, must be careful to purge the Common wealth of these, to diminish the number of such houses, to see that the keepers be of good report, not poor and needy so to be driven to ill shifts,
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And if hee haue a charge so as the suppressing of his euill course may seeme to threaten any charge to the Towne toward his reliefe and the reliefe of his wife and Children, foolish, pittie carieth men so farre, that they holde it matter of charitie, rather to suffer such a one to keepe a house of bauderie, dronkennes, common gaming,
And if he have a charge so as the suppressing of his evil course may seem to threaten any charge to the Town towards his relief and the relief of his wife and Children, foolish, pity Carrieth men so Far, that they hold it matter of charity, rather to suffer such a one to keep a house of Bauderie, Drunkenness, Common gaming,
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But as it is saide, is not this a wretched pittie, that thus spoyles the citie, filling towne and countrie with abominations? Wee must pittie where GOD commandeth to pittie;
But as it is said, is not this a wretched pity, that thus spoils the City, filling town and country with abominations? we must pity where GOD commands to pity;
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All workers of iniquitie therefore must bee proceeded against, as Dauid teacheth heere, which also hee promiseth to doo betimes, without putting off the matter,
All workers of iniquity Therefore must be proceeded against, as David Teaches Here, which also he promises to do betimes, without putting off the matter,
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The heat which we had against the sinne, will in time growe colde, that which before wee thought a great fault worthie of sharpe punishment, will seeme no fault at all,
The heat which we had against the sin, will in time grow cold, that which before we Thought a great fault worthy of sharp punishment, will seem no fault At all,
Againe, if they be abroad and at libertie, they doo the more harme, in as much as the bee like Lyons, Beares and Wolues let loose among poore seelie sheepe and lambes.
Again, if they be abroad and At liberty, they do the more harm, in as much as the be like Lyons, Bears and Wolves let lose among poor seely sheep and Lambs.
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and such a course of iustice to conuict the party hath been taken as is fit, there woulde bee no longer stay for the execution than for iust causes is found necessary.
and such a course of Justice to convict the party hath been taken as is fit, there would be no longer stay for the execution than for just Causes is found necessary.
Iosua rose earlie in the morning to finde out the trespasse of Achan, and hauing once found it out, with speede he causeth execution to be done, euen the selfe same day.
Iosua rose early in the morning to find out the trespass of achan, and having once found it out, with speed he Causes execution to be done, even the self same day.
yet can well inough bee content to beare a great while with outragious euill liuers, whome they knowe to liue and to haue liued a long time in dronkennes, fornication, & such other inormities.
yet can well enough be content to bear a great while with outrageous evil livers, whom they know to live and to have lived a long time in Drunkenness, fornication, & such other Infirmities.
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In respect that their speciall care is to doo well, and so they be called righteous, of that that is principall & chiefe in them, notwithstanding there bee much corruption behinde.
In respect that their special care is to do well, and so they be called righteous, of that that is principal & chief in them, notwithstanding there be much corruption behind.
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Whereas others bee called sinners, in respect that without strife they do willingly serue sinne, beeing led by him as a dogge in a lyne after a keeper, they bee ouercome of sinne,
Whereas Others be called Sinners, in respect that without strife they do willingly serve sin, being led by him as a dog in a line After a keeper, they be overcome of sin,
and make it their occupation and trade, as one man is a marchant, another a buyer & seller, another an husbandman, &c. So dooth the speache signifie, to be as it were of the occupation of finne, one wholie giuing himself ouer vnto it.
and make it their occupation and trade, as one man is a merchant, Another a buyer & seller, Another an husbandman, etc. So doth the speech signify, to be as it were of the occupation of fin, one wholly giving himself over unto it.
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but through infirmitie, which also they doo lament afterward Thus wee may see some difference betweene the one and the other, which euerie of vs must marke.
but through infirmity, which also they do lament afterwards Thus we may see Some difference between the one and the other, which every of us must mark.
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and a desire to doo better, beleeuing in Iesus Christ, thy sinnes bee forgiuen thee, thou art accounted before God for righteous and iust, thou art in his fauour.
and a desire to do better, believing in Iesus christ, thy Sins be forgiven thee, thou art accounted before God for righteous and just, thou art in his favour.
But if thou be a worker of iniquitie, giuing ouer thy selfe willinglie vnto sinne, taking pleasure and delight in it, thou shewest thy selfe to bee a wicked man,
But if thou be a worker of iniquity, giving over thy self willingly unto sin, taking pleasure and delight in it, thou shewest thy self to be a wicked man,
and one that as yet canst conceiue no true comfort concerning thy saluation, but so farre as may bee gathered in the very way to hell, not worthie of the societie of Gods people,
and one that as yet Canst conceive no true Comfort Concerning thy salvation, but so Far as may be gathered in the very Way to hell, not worthy of the society of God's people,
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The reason of the speache is, because howsoeuer all the world is his, hee hauing made heauen and earth, the one being his throne and the other his footestoole, yet this citie was his after a more speciall manner.
The reason of the speech is, Because howsoever all the world is his, he having made heaven and earth, the one being his throne and the other his footstool, yet this City was his After a more special manner.
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Because as he had chosen the Land of Canaan, out of all the world to bee the portion of his people, so out of all Canaan he chose Hierusalem, to place his name, Temple and house there,
Because as he had chosen the Land of Canaan, out of all the world to be the portion of his people, so out of all Canaan he chosen Jerusalem, to place his name, Temple and house there,
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Now, forasmuch as hee was put in trust with the gouernement of this citie, hee thinketh himselfe the rather bound, to looke to the well ordering of it,
Now, forasmuch as he was put in trust with the government of this City, he Thinketh himself the rather bound, to look to the well ordering of it,
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but what will such a one doo, if hee haue the charge, of the Princes speciall orchyard or garden, most deare to him, in the which hee taketh speciall delight.
but what will such a one do, if he have the charge, of the Princes special orchard or garden, most deer to him, in the which he Takes special delight.
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Such a thing is the church vnto God, and therefore in the scripture is called his inheritance, his sheepe, his house, his chiefe treasure, his vineyard and such like.
Such a thing is the Church unto God, and Therefore in the scripture is called his inheritance, his sheep, his house, his chief treasure, his vineyard and such like.
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Magistrates therfore that haue yt gouernement of christians, euē in respect of the special accoūt that such be in with the Lord, ought ye rather to be very watchfull to purge the places of their dominions from all filthines and filthy persons.
Magistrates Therefore that have that government of Christians, even in respect of the special account that such be in with the Lord, ought you rather to be very watchful to purge the places of their Dominions from all filthiness and filthy Persons.
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The Lord hath committed vnto them a part of his owne Garden, in the which hee hath delight to walke, whereupon also his eyes bee continuallie and where he is euer present, this they must dresse,
The Lord hath committed unto them a part of his own Garden, in the which he hath delight to walk, whereupon also his eyes be continually and where he is ever present, this they must dress,
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To suffer wicked men there, is as if the officers in the Courte-shoulde suffer the places where the Prince is daylie conuersant, to bee full of stinch and carryon.
To suffer wicked men there, is as if the Officers in the Courte-shoulde suffer the places where the Prince is daily conversant, to be full of stinch and carryon.
And how fearefull will their account bee in the great daye of Christ, when they shall appeare with their seuerall charges, which neglecting so great a trust, suffer sinnes and sinners to ouerflowe in their gouernements? If a Prince or Noble man should come to his Garden,
And how fearful will their account be in the great day of christ, when they shall appear with their several charges, which neglecting so great a trust, suffer Sins and Sinners to overflow in their governments? If a Prince or Noble man should come to his Garden,
and discharge such a Gardener, turning him out of house and home? They therefore that haue any rule ouer others, must see them ordered as becommeth the houshold of God,
and discharge such a Gardener, turning him out of house and home? They Therefore that have any Rule over Others, must see them ordered as becomes the household of God,
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This is also to bee applied to euery housholder, whose houshold should be as a little church, separated and put a part to yt seruice of God, according also as the māner of dedicatiō vnder the law taught the Iewes;
This is also to be applied to every householder, whose household should be as a little Church, separated and put a part to that service of God, according also as the manner of dedication under the law taught the Iewes;
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as among the heathen heretofore haue been punished, which also euen now in some such places peraduēture they would labour to weed out, if they were among them.
as among the heathen heretofore have been punished, which also even now in Some such places Peradventure they would labour to weed out, if they were among them.
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We must also here remēber, that Hierusalem was a great citie and very populous, and yet Dauid voweth to reforme it, meaning to doo what in him lay to bring euery part of it into good order.
We must also Here Remember, that Jerusalem was a great City and very populous, and yet David Voweth to reform it, meaning to do what in him lay to bring every part of it into good order.
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It is a thing which we ought to beare away, for it meeteth with the idlenes and lithernes of many, who imagine that it is impossible to reforme a great Citty,
It is a thing which we ought to bear away, for it meeteth with the idleness and lithernes of many, who imagine that it is impossible to reform a great city,
And so vnder a colour of this impossibilitie to reforme all, they doo almost iust nothing no not so much as the lawes doo put into their hands, and commande them to doe.
And so under a colour of this impossibility to reform all, they do almost just nothing no not so much as the laws do put into their hands, and command them to do.
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Dangerous Rogues without pasports swarme, neuer called in question; suspected persons, yea persons of note for pilferye and vncleannes, keepe houses of victualling;
Dangerous Rogues without passports swarm, never called in question; suspected Persons, yea Persons of note for pilferye and uncleanness, keep houses of victualling;
What thinke you would they do, if they had the charge of so great and large a Citie? True it is, let officers doo their best, there will bee much disorder.
What think you would they do, if they had the charge of so great and large a city? True it is, let Officers do their best, there will be much disorder.
yea bee euill themselues, men fitte rather to bee ouerseene and guided continuallie by others, than to bee in anie authoritie to ouersee and to guide anie.
yea be evil themselves, men fit rather to be overseen and guided continually by Others, than to be in any Authority to oversee and to guide any.
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Wee haue great cause to thanke GOD, for her Maiestie, and the superiors vnder her highnes, we haue worthy christian lawes, which if they were put in executiō, would either better wicked men or make them wearie of their partes.
we have great cause to thank GOD, for her Majesty, and the superiors under her highness, we have worthy christian laws, which if they were put in execution, would either better wicked men or make them weary of their parts.
Let such then as be in office doo their duetie, executing the good lawes put into their hands by higher authoritie, not doubting of the impossibilitie of reforming abuses in their little charges, seeing Dauid trusting vpon the helpe of God, is so confident touching this great & populous citie.
Let such then as be in office do their duty, executing the good laws put into their hands by higher Authority, not doubting of the impossibility of reforming Abuses in their little charges, seeing David trusting upon the help of God, is so confident touching this great & populous City.
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Lesser places looke to those that bee greater, and the meaner sorte looke to those that bee the higher, from whome also there is no small force to draw the inferiours either to good or euill.
Lesser places look to those that be greater, and the meaner sort look to those that be the higher, from whom also there is no small force to draw the inferiors either to good or evil.
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A great towne or a great house well ordered, may fitly be compared to a great garden full of sweete flowers, which yeeldeth much good sauor and prospect to the neighbours.
A great town or a great house well ordered, may fitly be compared to a great garden full of sweet flowers, which yields much good savour and prospect to the neighbours.
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Therefore as Dauid was carefull to reforme all things in this Cittie, so the greater any place or house is, whereof any is the gouernour, the more care ought that party to haue,
Therefore as David was careful to reform all things in this city, so the greater any place or house is, whereof any is the governor, the more care ought that party to have,
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But because this cannot bee done, while the Church is militant here, partely through the want of gouernment, carelesnes of the gouernours, & partly through the hypocrysie ofmen,
But Because this cannot be done, while the Church is militant Here, partly through the want of government, carelessness of the Governors, & partly through the Hypocrisy ofmen,
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When all thinges that offend, and all that worke iniquitie snall bee cast out of his kingdome, whereinto no vncleane thing shall enter, dogges being without, together with all that worke wickednes.
When all things that offend, and all that work iniquity snall be cast out of his Kingdom, whereinto no unclean thing shall enter, Dogs being without, together with all that work wickedness.
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and giuing their tongues to slander, yet shall not this mixture bee alwayes, the time will come when Iesus Christ will so seperate the one from the other, that they shall neuer bee together againe.
and giving their tongues to slander, yet shall not this mixture be always, the time will come when Iesus christ will so separate the one from the other, that they shall never be together again.
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Hee will vncase them and pull off the vizors whereby they haue deceiued, they shall bee iudged as intruders into the marriage feast, wanting a wedding garment.
He will uncase them and pull off the vizors whereby they have deceived, they shall be judged as intruders into the marriage feast, wanting a wedding garment.
