I Dare so far pretend, my Brethren, to be a Judge of your Thoughts, as to assure my self, that upon the very naming of this Text, you all look upon it as a Word in Season, suited as well to the Place as Time wherein we live.
I Dare so Far pretend, my Brothers, to be a Judge of your Thoughts, as to assure my self, that upon the very naming of this Text, you all look upon it as a Word in Season, suited as well to the Place as Time wherein we live.
but it is much more so in such a critical Juncture as this, when by the many Difficulties under which the present Government labours, such Advantages are given to Designing Persons,
but it is much more so in such a critical Juncture as this, when by the many Difficulties under which the present Government labours, such Advantages Are given to Designing Persons,
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The Tempting Advantages, I mean, are chiefly such as relate to that noted Instrument of Justice, the Balance; the use of which has been corrupted by ill Practisers in all times.
The Tempting Advantages, I mean, Are chiefly such as relate to that noted Instrument of justice, the Balance; the use of which has been corrupted by ill Practisers in all times.
But sure Opportunities for such Corruptions were never more than at this time, when, besides common Wares and Merchandize, That which answers them all is brought to the Standard, I mean Money itself, comes to be bought and sold by Weight, and that at different Rates.
But sure Opportunities for such Corruptions were never more than At this time, when, beside Common Wares and Merchandise, That which answers them all is brought to the Standard, I mean Money itself, comes to be bought and sold by Weight, and that At different Rates.
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I look upon it as the Duty of every Faithful Minister to be particularly watchful against Public Temptations, and preserve as many as he can from Sin and Danger;
I look upon it as the Duty of every Faithful Minister to be particularly watchful against Public Temptations, and preserve as many as he can from since and Danger;
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and therefore shall make no further Apology, save that to prevent Censure, I desire to enter this serious Protestation, that I undertake this Argument upon a truly honest, religious,
and Therefore shall make no further Apology, save that to prevent Censure, I desire to enter this serious Protestation, that I undertake this Argument upon a truly honest, religious,
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And as Solomon was a Faithful Monitor to his People in this matter, (as we find by many repeated Cautions in this Book,) so I shall only represent to you the Reasons that we have to attend to those wise and just Observations,
And as Solomon was a Faithful Monitor to his People in this matter, (as we find by many repeated Cautions in this Book,) so I shall only represent to you the Reasons that we have to attend to those wise and just Observations,
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Distributive Justice consists in rendring to all such Dues, as without any express compact or agreement, may be challeng'd by right of a Divine Command, by the Laws of Nature or Religion, or the civil Constitution;
Distributive justice consists in rendering to all such Dues, as without any express compact or agreement, may be challenged by right of a Divine Command, by the Laws of Nature or Religion, or the civil Constitution;
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Commutative Justice supposes a mutual Contract and Exchange of things profitable, and requires simplicity in Bargaining, and faithfulness in performing Covenants.
Commutative justice supposes a mutual Contract and Exchange of things profitable, and requires simplicity in Bargaining, and faithfulness in performing Covenants.
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There seems to me to be more ground for a Conjecture, That Tubal Cain, the Son of Lamech, contrived these and the like Instruments, seeing he is recorded for an Instructor of every Artificer in Brass and Iron, Gen. 4.22.
There seems to me to be more ground for a Conjecture, That Tubal Cain, the Son of Lamech, contrived these and the like Instruments, seeing he is recorded for an Instructor of every Artificer in Brass and Iron, Gen. 4.22.
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But as to that particular Instrument, The Balance, The first Invention of it is by the Heathens, attributed to Astrea, who is therefore deified for the Goddess of Justice,
But as to that particular Instrument, The Balance, The First Invention of it is by the heathens, attributed to Astrea, who is Therefore deified for the Goddess of justice,
But now, if the Balance and Weights be of humane Invention, how will this Proverb of Solomon 's be accounted for, which plainly ascribes 'em to Divine Institution, A just Weight and Balance are the Lord's?
But now, if the Balance and Weights be of humane Invention, how will this Proverb of Solomon is be accounted for, which plainly ascribes they to Divine Institution, A just Weight and Balance Are the Lord's?
But that he claims this Ordinance of Justice as his own Institution, intimating, that his over-ruling Hand was imployed in the Workmanship of all and every of these Instruments.
But that he claims this Ordinance of justice as his own Institution, intimating, that his overruling Hand was employed in the Workmanship of all and every of these Instruments.
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and takes its Estimate and Measures from civil Sanctions, and private Agreements; yet it is built upon the Laws of God by plain Consequence, and undeniable Inference,
and Takes its Estimate and Measures from civil Sanctions, and private Agreements; yet it is built upon the Laws of God by plain Consequence, and undeniable Inference,
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For, who taught the first Inventers of them, this useful Art? Who imparted to them this Skill in Geometry? Who guided the Workman's Hammer? Who gave Men that Natural Sagacity to find out the critical Rules of Proportion? Who but the God of Nature? Who but that Omniscient Workman, who writ his first Law, the Law of Nature, in the Hearts and Minds of all his Servants?
For, who taught the First Inventers of them, this useful Art? Who imparted to them this Skill in Geometry? Who guided the Workman's Hammer? Who gave Men that Natural Sagacity to find out the critical Rules of Proportion? Who but the God of Nature? Who but that Omniscient Workman, who writ his First Law, the Law of Nature, in the Hearts and Minds of all his Servants?
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And therefore in another place he condemns it as a pernicious Error, That they had a cunning artificial sort of People, in great admiration, misstaking Craft for Wisdom.
And Therefore in Another place he condemns it as a pernicious Error, That they had a cunning artificial sort of People, in great admiration, misstaking Craft for Wisdom.
And that the like fraudulent Abuses of this Divine Institution were practised in former Ages, we learn from the Testimony, which Aristotle gives of the Merchants in his time.
And that the like fraudulent Abuses of this Divine Institution were practised in former Ages, we Learn from the Testimony, which Aristotle gives of the Merchant's in his time.
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— For the remedying of which Abuses, the Ancients did appoint divers Officers, call'd NONLATINALPHABET, who were to overlook the common Measures of Justice.
— For the remedying of which Abuses, the Ancients did appoint diverse Officers, called, who were to overlook the Common Measures of justice.
So sacred a Regard had those Moralists for this piece of Natural Religion, that they worship'd Justice for a Goddess, complaining that she had left the Earth,
So sacred a Regard had those Moralists for this piece of Natural Religion, that they worshipped justice for a Goddess, complaining that she had left the Earth,
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and was retired in Heaven, from whence she came, leaving only her Scales, as I hinted before, within our sight in the Zodiac, as a sign that our Dealings with Men should be equally divided as the Globe is with the Equinoctial Line, adjustae pondera Librae.
and was retired in Heaven, from whence she Come, leaving only her Scales, as I hinted before, within our sighed in the Zodiac, as a Signen that our Dealings with Men should be equally divided as the Globe is with the Equinoctial Line, adjustae pondera Librae.
Intimating that the Righteous God weighs all the Actions of Mortals, as in the Scales of Justice, whence the Poets stile him NONLATINALPHABET, the High and Heavenly Holder of the Balance.
Intimating that the Righteous God weighs all the Actions of Mortals, as in the Scales of justice, whence the Poets style him, the High and Heavenly Holder of the Balance.
Again, This Law is enforced by a promised Blessing, and the contrary Practice prohibited under pain of an heavy Curse, Thou shalt not have in thy Bag divers Weights, or (as it is in the Original) a Stone and a Stone, a great and a small, i.e. the greater to Buy with,
Again, This Law is Enforced by a promised Blessing, and the contrary Practice prohibited under pain of an heavy Curse, Thou shalt not have in thy Bag diverse Weights, or (as it is in the Original) a Stone and a Stone, a great and a small, i.e. the greater to Buy with,
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and the lesser for Selling, or the one for public Shew, and the other for private Ʋse. Likewise, Thou shalt not have in thy House divers Measures, a great and a small;
and the lesser for Selling, or the one for public Show, and the other for private Ʋse. Likewise, Thou shalt not have in thy House diverse Measures, a great and a small;
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God seems to have consecrated them, by these and several other Divine Sentences that we meet with in the Old Testament, thereby to raise in us a Reverence in the Use of them.
God seems to have consecrated them, by these and several other Divine Sentences that we meet with in the Old Testament, thereby to raise in us a reverence in the Use of them.
Again, Our Lord, in reckoning up the Duties of Justice, besides the Commandment, Do not Steal, he adds, Defraud not; thereby expressly forbidding this secret Theft of abusing our Brother in buying, selling, &c.
Again, Our Lord, in reckoning up the Duties of justice, beside the Commandment, Do not Steal, he adds, Defraud not; thereby expressly forbidding this secret Theft of abusing our Brother in buying, selling, etc.
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We have many excellent Statutes and Ordinances about the Weights and Measures used in this Realm, which shew what abundance of Care our Ancestors have taken to prevent all Cheating and Deceit herein.
We have many excellent Statutes and Ordinances about the Weights and Measures used in this Realm, which show what abundance of Care our Ancestors have taken to prevent all Cheating and Deceit herein.
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and accordingly the Royal Standards which must regulate all others, are kept in the Exchequer, (as the Roman Standards were in the Capitol ) by a special Officer of his Majesty's Houshold.
and accordingly the Royal Standards which must regulate all Others, Are kept in the Exchequer, (as the Roman Standards were in the Capitol) by a special Officer of his Majesty's Household.
It must be an high Aggravation to dissemble both with God and Man, and that perhaps in a matter of very small moment; so that a Peniworth of unjust Gain shall often cast the Scale against the weighty Considerations of Duty both to God and the King.
It must be an high Aggravation to dissemble both with God and Man, and that perhaps in a matter of very small moment; so that a Pennyworth of unjust Gain shall often cast the Scale against the weighty Considerations of Duty both to God and the King.
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and that awful Consideration would make us render to Caesar the thing that are Caesar 's, and to God the things that are God's, and raise a just Hatred in our Minds against all unclean Hands.
and that awful Consideration would make us render to Caesar the thing that Are Caesar is, and to God the things that Are God's, and raise a just Hatred in our Minds against all unclean Hands.
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But the highest Aggravation is to cheat a poor credulous Neighbour under this shew of Justice: To deceive with the Balances of Equity, is like Lying and Swearing falsely upon the Gospels of Truth. — Weights, Balances and Measures,
But the highest Aggravation is to cheat a poor credulous Neighbour under this show of justice: To deceive with the Balances of Equity, is like Lying and Swearing falsely upon the Gospels of Truth. — Weights, Balances and Measures,
He therefore that imposes upon his Neighbour by Slight of Hand, false Weights, or the like, does, in this sence, corrupt the King's Judges, and makes Justice itself a Cloak for his Knavery:
He Therefore that imposes upon his Neighbour by Slight of Hand, false Weights, or the like, does, in this sense, corrupt the King's Judges, and makes justice itself a Cloak for his Knavery:
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and undermines his Government, by dissolving those secret Tyes of Justice, which like Nerves, and other sinewy Ligaments, bind the Members of the Body Politic together.
and undermines his Government, by dissolving those secret Ties of justice, which like Nerves, and other sinewy Ligaments, bind the Members of the Body Politic together.
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And if this be not sufficient, we may further consider, the Sacred Regard that the Jews had for the Preservation of Commutative Justice from all Abuse and Falsification in this kind;
And if this be not sufficient, we may further Consider, the Sacred Regard that the jews had for the Preservation of Commutative justice from all Abuse and Falsification in this kind;
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insomuch that the Publick Standards and Originals, by which all other Measures were to be tryed and allowed, were with much Religion preserv'd in the Sanctuary, the care of them being committed to the Priests and Levites, whose Office it was, among other things, to inspect all manner of Measures and Size.
insomuch that the Public Standards and Originals, by which all other Measures were to be tried and allowed, were with much Religion preserved in the Sanctuary, the care of them being committed to the Priests and Levites, whose Office it was, among other things, to inspect all manner of Measures and Size.
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and more than the Vulgar, (as some fondly conceive) but only obliges Men in their Dealing and Traffique to make use of such Measures as were agreeable to the Public Standards that were kept in the Sanctuary.
and more than the vulgar, (as Some fondly conceive) but only obliges Men in their Dealing and Traffic to make use of such Measures as were agreeable to the Public Standards that were kept in the Sanctuary.
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Lastly, There is an Emphasis in the last words of the Text, which affords another worthy Consideration, All the Weights, (or Stones,) in the Bag are his Work.
Lastly, There is an Emphasis in the last words of the Text, which affords Another worthy Consideration, All the Weights, (or Stones,) in the Bag Are his Work.
for the Sin is not small, in respect to the Guilt, which is great enough to ruin the Soul, (every Act of Fraud being really a Wilful Sin,) but so called with respect to the smallness,
for the since is not small, in respect to the Gilded, which is great enough to ruin the Soul, (every Act of Fraud being really a Wilful since,) but so called with respect to the smallness,
We easily yield to what we think little Sins, and those lead us on and betray us into greater: He that hath brought himself to take an unjust Penny without regret, may in time be prevail'd with to take a Purse, when Want and Opportunity joyn together to make the Temptation strong. Covetousness has no Bounds;
We Easily yield to what we think little Sins, and those led us on and betray us into greater: He that hath brought himself to take an unjust Penny without regret, may in time be prevailed with to take a Purse, when Want and Opportunity join together to make the Temptation strong. Covetousness has no Bounds;
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He that can dexterously counterfeit a Half-peny, will hardly stop his eager Fancy till he come to the Half-crown, nor there till he come to the Halter.
He that can dexterously counterfeit a Halfpenny, will hardly stop his eager Fancy till he come to the Half-crown, nor there till he come to the Halter.
And if he resolutely bears the first Shock, he will, by God's Grace, carry the Day, and attain at last a Crown of Righteousness, infinitly more worth than all the unjust Lucre of the World.
And if he resolutely bears the First Shock, he will, by God's Grace, carry the Day, and attain At last a Crown of Righteousness, infinitely more worth than all the unjust Lucre of the World.
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Now to Counter-balance the many Temptations that entice Men to commit these Frauds, I shall endeavour, by way of Application, to lay the forementioned Obligations to the strict Observance of Commutative Justice more home to Men's Consciences,
Now to Counterbalance the many Temptations that entice Men to commit these Frauds, I shall endeavour, by Way of Application, to lay the forementioned Obligations to the strict Observance of Commutative justice more home to Men's Consciences,
or Inference, you shall hear more particularly what Obligations the Laws of Nature, Religion, and our Civil Constitution lay upon Ʋs to maintain these Ordinances of Commutative Justice.
or Inference, you shall hear more particularly what Obligations the Laws of Nature, Religion, and our Civil Constitution lay upon Ʋs to maintain these Ordinances of Commutative justice.
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And that these Arguments may have their due Force and Effect upon Men, I will set forth how every Dealer in the World ought often to lay these Considerations to Heart,
And that these Arguments may have their due Force and Effect upon Men, I will Set forth how every Dealer in the World ought often to lay these Considerations to Heart,
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That the Nature of Man in Society claims just Dealing from every Man he deals with? That the God of Nature, who made Man a sociable Creature, gave him that Right? — And moreover, That the Eternal Justice and Righteousness of that God should be a Standard of our upright Dealing with Men, i. e. as our Lord is Righteous in all his Works,
That the Nature of Man in Society claims just Dealing from every Man he deals with? That the God of Nature, who made Man a sociable Creature, gave him that Right? — And moreover, That the Eternal justice and Righteousness of that God should be a Standard of our upright Dealing with Men, i. e. as our Lord is Righteous in all his Works,
— No thinking Man can be ignorant of these everlasting Reasons of Righteousness, we are directed by a Law within us to help and assist one another in matters of Commerce,
— No thinking Man can be ignorant of these everlasting Reasons of Righteousness, we Are directed by a Law within us to help and assist one Another in matters of Commerce,
otherwise, instead of answering the great Design of Society, which was, to be mutually helpful one to another, we become cruel Oppressors of our Brethren.
otherwise, instead of answering the great Design of Society, which was, to be mutually helpful one to Another, we become cruel Oppressors's of our Brothers.
And that Man who is not contented with his Share, but ingrosses all the Profits of Exchange to himself, is rather a Wen of the Body Politic, (as Dr. Scot well expresseth it,) that draweth all the Nourishment to himself,
And that Man who is not contented with his Share, but ingrosses all the Profits of Exchange to himself, is rather a Wen of the Body Politic, (as Dr. Scot well Expresses it,) that draws all the Nourishment to himself,
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and gladly permitteth his Fellow-members to live and thrive as well as he. The Heathens, who attended to these Moral Obligations, needed no other Laws of Justice;
and gladly permitteth his Fellow members to live and thrive as well as he. The heathens, who attended to these Moral Obligations, needed no other Laws of justice;
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And what a Reproach is this to some Christian Professors, who seem to have put off the Nature of Men, while they make profession of Faith as Christians, and have as little Regard to Moral Equity,
And what a Reproach is this to Some Christian Professors, who seem to have put off the Nature of Men, while they make profession of Faith as Christians, and have as little Regard to Moral Equity,
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It was pardonable Superstition for Heathenish Ignorance to pay Divine Honour to the Goddess of Justice; but for Christian Knowledg to have Hand and Heart offered up,
It was pardonable Superstition for Heathenish Ignorance to pay Divine Honour to the Goddess of justice; but for Christian Knowledge to have Hand and Heart offered up,
as it were, in Sacrifice to the unrighteous Mammon, is abominable Idolatry; Their Worship terminated in Heaven, but We fall down and worship the Earth.
as it were, in Sacrifice to the unrighteous Mammon, is abominable Idolatry; Their Worship terminated in Heaven, but We fallen down and worship the Earth.
Again, Let every Dealer further consider in the second Place, that as Injustice is repugnant to the Principles of the Light of Nature, so likewise (as has been proved) to the Positive Laws of God revealed to us from Heaven.
Again, Let every Dealer further Consider in the second Place, that as Injustice is repugnant to the Principles of the Light of Nature, so likewise (as has been proved) to the Positive Laws of God revealed to us from Heaven.
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That Divine Word which declares, that the Weights and Balance belong to God, does plainly declare, that just Dealing belongs to Ʋs, for whose sake these Instruments were ordained.
That Divine Word which declares, that the Weights and Balance belong to God, does plainly declare, that just Dealing belongs to Ʋs, for whose sake these Instruments were ordained.
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All the Laws of Heaven are Just as well as Holy: As Christ came not to destroy the Moral Laws delivered by Moses; so Moses made no Alteration as to the Laws of Nature;
All the Laws of Heaven Are Just as well as Holy: As christ Come not to destroy the Moral Laws Delivered by Moses; so Moses made no Alteration as to the Laws of Nature;
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yet preserves its Lustre over the Universe, and will for ever determin those Men to deal justly with one another, who attend to the Dictates of Nature, or the Laws of Religion;
yet preserves its Lustre over the Universe, and will for ever determine those Men to deal justly with one Another, who attend to the Dictates of Nature, or the Laws of Religion;
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All which considered, is it not a Wonder that there should be Men, zealously professing Christianity, who look upon Honesty and Justice as the Beggerly Elements of Religion? A sort of Heathen Vertue belonging to Carnal and meer Moral Men, that are utterly unacquainted with the Spirit and Power of Godliness:
All which considered, is it not a Wonder that there should be Men, zealously professing Christianity, who look upon Honesty and justice as the Beggarly Elements of Religion? A sort of Heathen Virtue belonging to Carnal and mere Moral Men, that Are utterly unacquainted with the Spirit and Power of Godliness:
and the like Moral Vertues, have foisted in a sort of Spiritual Religion, as they call it, which consisteth in a certain Model of Conversion and Regeneration, that is made up of nothing but a meer fanciful Train of Dejections and Triumphs;
and the like Moral Virtues, have foisted in a sort of Spiritual Religion, as they call it, which Consisteth in a certain Model of Conversion and Regeneration, that is made up of nothing but a mere fanciful Train of Dejections and Triumphos;
after which supposed Regeneration, all their After-religion is nothing but an idle Leaning on Jesus Christ; and whilst they should be governing their Wills, their Words,
After which supposed Regeneration, all their After-religion is nothing but an idle Leaning on jesus christ; and while they should be governing their Wills, their Words,
and Actions, by the Eternal Rules of Justice and Goodness, they are employed, as they think, in an higher Dispensation, in forming odd Schemes of Spiritual Experiences,
and Actions, by the Eternal Rules of justice and goodness, they Are employed, as they think, in an higher Dispensation, in forming odd Schemes of Spiritual Experiences,
— But how dangerous a Mistake is it, for Men to take up with any Religion which does not principally insist upon the Eternal Laws of Morality? For tho' Justice in our Dealings with Men, will never singly recommend us to God,
— But how dangerous a Mistake is it, for Men to take up with any Religion which does not principally insist upon the Eternal Laws of Morality? For though justice in our Dealings with Men, will never singly recommend us to God,
yea, tho' all these together will never recommend us to God, unless their Imperfections be purged and expiated by the All-sufficient Merit of our Blessed Saviour;
yea, though all these together will never recommend us to God, unless their Imperfections be purged and expiated by the All-sufficient Merit of our Blessed Saviour;
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yet without Justice and Honesty all our Religion is a Damnable Cheat, a Peice of Pious Fraud, and All the Merit of our Saviour will be as insignificant to us,
yet without justice and Honesty all our Religion is a Damnable Cheat, a Piece of Pious Fraud, and All the Merit of our Saviour will be as insignificant to us,
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It is St. Paul 's Doctrin, For this end Christ gave himself for us, that he might Redeem us from all Iniquity, and purifie unto himself a peculiar People, zealous of good works.
It is Saint Paul is Doctrine, For this end christ gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all Iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar People, zealous of good works.
Thus that sacred Book of Religion, which declares, That the Instruments of Justice belong to God, declares, that the Exercise of it belongs to Ʋs; without which we neither answer the Ends of our Creation nor Redemption.
Thus that sacred Book of Religion, which declares, That the Instruments of justice belong to God, declares, that the Exercise of it belongs to Ʋs; without which we neither answer the Ends of our Creation nor Redemption.
Those Laws which entrust the King, as the Minister of God, with the Standards of Justice, do require that Subjects do Justice both to the King and to one another:
Those Laws which entrust the King, as the Minister of God, with the Standards of justice, do require that Subject's do justice both to the King and to one Another:
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and those that support themselves only upon Rapin and Violence, cannot yet subsist without it, insomuch that if one Thief does but defraud another of the same Troop, he is expel'd the Society,
and those that support themselves only upon Rapin and Violence, cannot yet subsist without it, insomuch that if one Thief does but defraud Another of the same Troop, he is expelled the Society,
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Now since this kind of Justice is so sacred, even among Thieves and Robbers, with how much greater Reverence ought it to be observed in a Regular and well-ordered Government, seeing that, of itself alone, it is able to advance and establish a Piratic Power without any other Support.
Now since this kind of justice is so sacred, even among Thieves and Robbers, with how much greater reverence ought it to be observed in a Regular and well-ordered Government, seeing that, of itself alone, it is able to advance and establish a Piratic Power without any other Support.
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yet this alone will effectually overthrow the Best of Governments, and like that Accursed Thing, trouble our Israel, so that we shall not be able to stand before our Enemies.
yet this alone will effectually overthrow the Best of Governments, and like that Accursed Thing, trouble our Israel, so that we shall not be able to stand before our Enemies.
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While we therefore pray that our Parliament may establish Peace and Happiness, let us maintain Truth and Justice, as the best and surest Foundations upon which the Peace and Tranquility both of Church and State must be setled.
While we Therefore pray that our Parliament may establish Peace and Happiness, let us maintain Truth and justice, as the best and Surest Foundations upon which the Peace and Tranquillity both of Church and State must be settled.
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— It is a Mockery to pray to Heaven for a National Establishment, while there are so many Personal Corruptions of Private as well as Public Justice, which two parts of Justice carry the same Correspondence to one another as Cement to the Foundation. Every good Government is founded upon Public Justice,
— It is a Mockery to pray to Heaven for a National Establishment, while there Are so many Personal Corruptions of Private as well as Public justice, which two parts of justice carry the same Correspondence to one Another as Cement to the Foundation. Every good Government is founded upon Public justice,
— And that we may use and manage them with scrupulous Integrity, in the smallest as well as the greatest Matters, the Royal Wise-man further adds, ALL the Weights of the Bag are his Work.
— And that we may use and manage them with scrupulous Integrity, in the Smallest as well as the greatest Matters, the Royal Wiseman further adds, ALL the Weights of the Bag Are his Work.
And how great Reason there is for this Caution, we may gather from that notable Observation, in the whole Duty of Man: — In this whole Business of Traffic, says that justly admired Author, there are so many Oppertunities of Deceit, that a Man had need fence himself with a very firm Resolution,
And how great Reason there is for this Caution, we may gather from that notable Observation, in the Whole Duty of Man: — In this Whole Business of Traffic, Says that justly admired Author, there Are so many Opportunities of Deceit, that a Man had need fence himself with a very firm Resolution,
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nay, Love of Justice, or he will be in danger to fall under Temptation. — For, as the Wise-man speaks, Ecclus. 27.2. As a Nail sticks fast betwixt the Joynings of the Stones;
nay, Love of justice, or he will be in danger to fallen under Temptation. — For, as the Wiseman speaks, Ecclus 27.2. As a Nail sticks fast betwixt the Joynings of the Stones;
while he that hath most of this Black Art of Defrauding, applauds and hugs himself, nay, perhaps boasts to others, how he hath over-reacht his Neighbour;
while he that hath most of this Black Art of Defrauding, applauds and hugs himself, nay, perhaps boasts to Others, how he hath overreached his Neighbour;
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— However, beware of being Ʋnjust, where you should be Charitable; impose not on the Weak Man's Ignorance, nor take Advantage of the Poor Man's Necessity; make not the One Buy his Folly, nor the Other Pay dear for his Poverty and Want. This adds Inhumanity to Injustice, Oppression to Misery.
— However, beware of being Ʋnjust, where you should be Charitable; impose not on the Weak Man's Ignorance, nor take Advantage of the Poor Man's Necessity; make not the One Buy his Folly, nor the Other Pay dear for his Poverty and Want. This adds Inhumanity to Injustice, Oppression to Misery.
Again, If a poor Man be driven by Necessity to Sell his Wares, Justice requires that you give him the same Price that you would do, supposing that he stood in no more need of your Mony than you do of his Commodity.
Again, If a poor Man be driven by Necessity to Fell his Wares, justice requires that you give him the same Price that you would do, supposing that he stood in no more need of your Money than you do of his Commodity.
The Richest Man hath a Right to conscionable Dealing as well as the Poorest Beggar, only with this Difference, That to the Poor, extremity of Justice is unmerciful, which to the the Rich Person may perhaps be innocent,
The Richest Man hath a Right to conscionable Dealing as well as the Poorest Beggar, only with this Difference, That to the Poor, extremity of justice is unmerciful, which to the the Rich Person may perhaps be innocent,
Secondly, Be strictly Just as becomes honest Men, and conscientious Christians in all Things, as well as to all Persons; substract not the least from just Measure;
Secondly, Be strictly Just as becomes honest Men, and conscientious Christians in all Things, as well as to all Persons; substract not the least from just Measure;
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Many have sinned for a small matter, says the Son of Sirach; For a piece of Bread, (A poor Reward!) some Men will Transgress. — 'Tis a lamentable thing to observe,
Many have sinned for a small matter, Says the Son of Sirach; For a piece of Bred, (A poor Reward!) Some Men will Transgress. — It's a lamentable thing to observe,
and that sometimes so very little, ' That (as the Excellent Author of the Whole Duty of Man observes) 'tis a Miracle that any Man who thinks he hath a Soul, can set it at so miserable and contemptible a Price.
and that sometime so very little, ' That (as the Excellent Author of the whole Duty of Man observes) it's a Miracle that any Man who thinks he hath a Soul, can Set it At so miserable and contemptible a Price.
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But I have observed to you before, both what Temptation and Danger there is in these Little Sins, and shall now only add, this short Advice, as a Preservative from Danger:
But I have observed to you before, both what Temptation and Danger there is in these Little Sins, and shall now only add, this short advice, as a Preservative from Danger:
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and that there is a dangerous Precipice joyns upon the Borders of Christian Liberty. Watch therefore, and Pray likewise, that ye enter not into Temptation:
and that there is a dangerous Precipice joins upon the Borders of Christian Liberty. Watch Therefore, and Pray likewise, that you enter not into Temptation:
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do not make private Advantage of public Miseries, but let every Man, in his Station, apply his healing Hand, by mixing Mercy with Justice in all his Dealings.
do not make private Advantage of public Misery's, but let every Man, in his Station, apply his healing Hand, by mixing Mercy with justice in all his Dealings.
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That I may the better be understood in this point, Let it be considered, that as the Iniquities of Clippers has brought this Kingdom into a difficult and confused State, as to the Coin;
That I may the better be understood in this point, Let it be considered, that as the Iniquities of Clippers has brought this Kingdom into a difficult and confused State, as to the Coin;
so I need not tell you those Difficulties lye heaviest upon poor Tradesmen and Labourers, and I scruple not to say, That they who allow the Poor less than their Coin is worth, which is brought to the Balance, are themselves guilty of Clipping, in foro Conscientiae, In the Court of Equity,
so I need not tell you those Difficulties lie Heaviest upon poor Tradesmen and Labourers, and I scruple not to say, That they who allow the Poor less than their Coin is worth, which is brought to the Balance, Are themselves guilty of Clipping, in foro Conscientiae, In the Court of Equity,
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How can we dispute the Sinfulness of That, of which God has expresly declared his Detestation again and again? It is often condemned in this Book, by a terrible Word,
How can we dispute the Sinfulness of That, of which God has expressly declared his Detestation again and again? It is often condemned in this Book, by a terrible Word,
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even, Length of days, to the observers of it, Deut. 25.15. A perfect and just Weight shalt thou have, that thy Days may be lengthned, in the Land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.
even, Length of days, to the observers of it, Deuteronomy 25.15. A perfect and just Weight shalt thou have, that thy Days may be lengthened, in the Land which the Lord thy God gives thee.
Shall not the Land tremble for this, and every One mourn that dwelleth therein? And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord, observe this Terrible Threatning, That I will cause the Sun to go down at Noon, and I will darken the Earth in the clear Day:
Shall not the Land tremble for this, and every One mourn that dwells therein? And it shall come to pass in that day, Says the Lord, observe this Terrible Threatening, That I will cause the Sun to go down At Noon, and I will darken the Earth in the clear Day:
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I will bring up Sackcloth upon your Loyns, and Baldness upon every Head, and I will make it as the Mourning of an Only Son, and the End thereof as a bitter Day.
I will bring up sackcloth upon your Loins, and Baldness upon every Head, and I will make it as the Mourning of an Only Son, and the End thereof as a bitter Day.
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nor a Thirst for Water, but of Hearing the Word of the Lord. And to shew that an Estate got by these Injurious Means shall not last long, nor afford much Enjoyment;
nor a Thirst for Water, but of Hearing the Word of the Lord. And to show that an Estate god by these Injurious Means shall not last long, nor afford much Enjoyment;
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Thou shalt sow but not reap, &c. — But on the contrary, The wealth of the Sinner is laid up for the just, says Solomon, and he that hath clean hands, &c. shall ascend into the Hill of the Lord, where the Righteous live for evermore:
Thou shalt sow but not reap, etc. — But on the contrary, The wealth of the Sinner is laid up for the just, Says Solomon, and he that hath clean hands, etc. shall ascend into the Hill of the Lord, where the Righteous live for evermore:
— To which Divine Care and Protection, I commend your Souls and Bodies, that they may be preserved blameless, till the coming of our LORD JESUS CHRIST.
— To which Divine Care and Protection, I commend your Souls and Bodies, that they may be preserved blameless, till the coming of our LORD JESUS CHRIST.
