Iethro's iustice of peace A sermon preached at a generall assises held at Bury St. Edmunds, for the countie of Suffolke. By Samuel Ward Batchelour of Diuinitie.
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And howsoeuer it passed from him at the first vnder Gods correction, yet afterward allowed by God and practised by Moses, becomes of good policie, sound diuinity;
And howsoever it passed from him At the First under God's correction, yet afterwards allowed by God and practised by Moses, becomes of good policy, found divinity;
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and tastes not of it, though no thirst prouokes him? Such is this, the cleare head-spring of all ensuing brookes in Scriture and other writers concerning Magistracy.
and tastes not of it, though no thirst provokes him? Such is this, the clear headspring of all ensuing brooks in Scripture and other writers Concerning Magistracy.
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and as a seale vpon the hearts of all in authority) Iehosaphats charge, 2 Chro. 19. 5. Iob his character, cha. 29. Dauids vow, Psal. 101. The scattered Parables of Salomon, and passages of the Prophets, cheefly that round and smart one Isai. 33. 14. are they not all branches of this root? In which respect it must needes bee of soueraigne vse for the discouering and reforming of whatsoeuer error time hath soyled gouernment withall.
and as a seal upon the hearts of all in Authority) Iehosaphats charge, 2 Chro 19. 5. Job his character, cham. 29. David Voelli, Psalm 101. The scattered Parables of Solomon, and passages of the prophets, chiefly that round and smart one Isaiah 33. 14. Are they not all branches of this root? In which respect it must needs be of sovereign use for the discovering and reforming of whatsoever error time hath soiled government withal.
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Yea, Gods familiar fauorite, faithfull in his house, knowen by name and face, honoured with miraculous power, &c. And that at the hands of one (age and fatherhood excepted) his inferiour.
Yea, God's familiar favourite, faithful in his house, known by name and face, honoured with miraculous power, etc. And that At the hands of one (age and fatherhood excepted) his inferior.
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This little portion therof containing in it more then all Lipsius his Bee-hiue, or Machiauels Spider-web. All which will best appeare by the opening of this rich cabinet,
This little portion thereof containing in it more then all Lipsius his Beehive, or Machiavels Spiderweb. All which will best appear by the opening of this rich cabinet,
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Secondly, it directs this choyce by foure essentiall characters of Magistrates. 1. Men of ability. 2. Fearing God. 3. Men of truth. 4. Hating couetousnesse.
Secondly, it directs this choice by foure essential characters of Magistrates. 1. Men of ability. 2. Fearing God. 3. Men of truth. 4. Hating covetousness.
Thirdly, it applies these foure to Magistrates of all degrees, in an exact distribution of them, by way of gradation descending step by step, from the highest to the lowest.
Thirdly, it Applies these foure to Magistrates of all Degrees, in an exact distribution of them, by Way of gradation descending step by step, from the highest to the lowest.
A word implying all exactnesse and curiosity incident to elections, as Inspection, circumspection, inquisition, suspition, information, deliberation, comming of Chozah, to see or contemplate, whence the Prophets were called Chosi, Seers.
A word implying all exactness and curiosity incident to elections, as Inspection, circumspection, inquisition, suspicion, information, deliberation, coming of Chozah, to see or contemplate, whence the prophets were called Chosi, Seers.
And good reason hee should bee called to counsell whose the iudgement is, and whose prouidence is alwayes very speciall in those elections, whether sought or no.
And good reason he should be called to counsel whose the judgement is, and whose providence is always very special in those elections, whither sought or no.
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or commonly goes for such, is sufficient: seeke out such, and such may be found. Looke among the Oliues, Vines, and Fig-trees: such trees must be climbed.
or commonly Goes for such, is sufficient: seek out such, and such may be found. Look among the Olive, Vines, and Figtrees: such trees must be climbed.
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the charge and danger whereof they weighing, as well as the credit, or gaine, and knowing them to bee callings, will not meddle with them, till they bee called to them.
the charge and danger whereof they weighing, as well as the credit, or gain, and knowing them to be callings, will not meddle with them, till they be called to them.
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Which care, as Iethro commits to Moses, so both the Scripture and reason imposeth vpon the superiour Magistrate, in whose power and place, it is either to nominate or constitute inferiour Authorities:
Which care, as Jethro commits to Moses, so both the Scripture and reason Imposes upon the superior Magistrate, in whose power and place, it is either to nominate or constitute inferior Authorities:
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A beaten Politician of our times, learned in the wisdome of newer state, and acquainted with the mysteries of the market, that knowes how to improoue things to the best,
A beaten Politician of our times, learned in the Wisdom of newer state, and acquainted with the Mysteres of the market, that knows how to improve things to the best,
Now you haue offices to bestow, a faire opportunity in your hand, to make your selfe for euer, to raise your house, to pleasure your friends, either proclaime it openly or secretly, set it abroach by some meanes or other, see who bids fairest, waigh the sacrifices, chuse the men of the best and greatest gifts.
Now you have Offices to bestow, a fair opportunity in your hand, to make your self for ever, to raise your house, to pleasure your Friends, either proclaim it openly or secretly, Set it abroach by Some means or other, see who bids Fairest, weigh the Sacrifices, choose the men of the best and greatest Gifts.
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Whose soule bleedes not to see mens soules bought and solde, like sheep at the market to euery Butcher? of this you Lawyers much complain against the Clergy men, for buying of benefices:
Whose soul bleeds not to see men's Souls bought and sold, like sheep At the market to every Butcher? of this you Lawyers much complain against the Clergy men, for buying of Benefices:
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but rewards of deserts, &c. Doth Iulius, Iustinianus, or Theodosius their lawes giue allowance to any? See then how prouidently Iethro prouides against this Hemlock-root of Iustice? out of whose prouiso I conclude that which Augustine saw in his time,
but rewards of deserts, etc. Does Julius, Iustinianus, or Theodosius their laws give allowance to any? See then how providently Jethro provides against this Hemlock-root of justice? out of whose proviso I conclude that which Augustine saw in his time,
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And not this onely, but another neere of kinde to this, met withall in the very next clause of my text, Among all the people Micol Hagnam.) Where Iethro restraines not Moses to his owne Family, to any particular Tribe, or to the richer sort:
And not this only, but Another near of kind to this, met withal in the very next clause of my text, Among all the people Micol Hagnam.) Where Jethro restrains not Moses to his own Family, to any particular Tribe, or to the Richer sort:
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as into whose hands they put their liues and lands at Parliaments, by a kinde of Conge defliers, vsually sent them by some of the Gentry of the Shires, perswading (if not prescribing) the very couple they must chuse.
as into whose hands they put their lives and Lands At Parliaments, by a kind of Congé defliers, usually sent them by Some of the Gentry of the Shires, persuading (if not prescribing) the very couple they must choose.
And for this end and purpose, let vs vse them this day, as foure waights of the Sanctuary, wherunto whatsoeuer Officer heere present, from the Iudges to the Bayliffes, shall not answer:
And for this end and purpose, let us use them this day, as foure weights of the Sanctuary, whereunto whatsoever Officer Here present, from the Judges to the Bailiffs, shall not answer:
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So our new translation expresseth it well in a comprehensiue word, and so I finde it in Scripture signifying and comprising all the seueralls that belong to facultie or abilitie:
So our new Translation Expresses it well in a comprehensive word, and so I find it in Scripture signifying and comprising all the severals that belong to faculty or ability:
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Which our straight buttoned, carpet and effeminate Gentry, wanting, cannot indure to hold out a forenoon or afternoone sitting without a Tobacco baite,
Which our straight buttoned, carpet and effeminate Gentry, wanting, cannot endure to hold out a forenoon or afternoon sitting without a Tobacco bait,
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That Diana of the world, which it onely accounts Abilitie, and calls it opes & potentia, which yet is better called value than valour, yet may it concurre to make vp that which our Law terme calls mieulx vailiant;
That Diana of the world, which it only accounts Ability, and calls it Opens & potentia, which yet is better called valve than valour, yet may it concur to make up that which our Law term calls mieulx vailiant;
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And besides there is some vse of these trappings to the common sort, Ad populum phaleras, which taught Agrippa to come to the Iudgement seat with pompe, state,
And beside there is Some use of these trappings to the Common sort, Ad Populum phaleras, which taught Agrippa to come to the Judgement seat with pomp, state,
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Yet remembring that these complements without the substance are but empty gulls and scarbuggs of maiestie, the Sophistry of gouernment, as one calls them.
Yet remembering that these compliments without the substance Are but empty gulls and scarbuggs of majesty, the Sophistry of government, as one calls them.
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And such as Ieremie derides in Shallum the sonne of Iosiah, Thinkest thou to rule because of thy large building, Cedar seeling, painted with vermilian, did not thy Father prosper when he did execute Iudgment and Iustice? which is indeed the truth and substance, th' other but the flourish.
And such as Ieremie derides in Shallum the son of Josiah, Thinkest thou to Rule Because of thy large building, Cedar seeling, painted with vermilian, did not thy Father prosper when he did execute Judgement and justice? which is indeed the truth and substance, the other but the flourish.
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Thirdly, I exclude not birth and blood, which many times conveyes spirit and courage with it, Blessed is the land whose Princes are the sonnes of Nobles.
Thirdly, I exclude not birth and blood, which many times conveys Spirit and courage with it, Blessed is the land whose Princes Are the Sons of Nobles.
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And the wisdome of some of our neighbour Nations is much to be commended in this, that if they discerne an excellent spirit and facultie in any man, they respect not his wealth,
And the Wisdom of Some of our neighbour nations is much to be commended in this, that if they discern an excellent Spirit and faculty in any man, they respect not his wealth,
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But these three are but of the by and well being, the three following of the maine and essentiall to Magistracy, all comprised vnder the word Chaijl, as first wisdome and experience, which the Preacher tels vs is better then strength, either of body or estate.
But these three Are but of the by and well being, the three following of the main and essential to Magistracy, all comprised under the word Chaijl, as First Wisdom and experience, which the Preacher tells us is better then strength, either of body or estate.
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as it often falls out? or shall hee not bee misled by some Counsellor, crossed and contradicted by euery stander by, that shall tell him this you cannot doe by Law,
as it often falls out? or shall he not be misled by Some Counsellor, crossed and contradicted by every stander by, that shall tell him this you cannot do by Law,
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The second is strength of minde, to gouerne and manage passion and vnruly affections, which hee that weilds at will, is stronger then hee that subdues a city and conquers a Kingdom, to beare and forbeare,
The second is strength of mind, to govern and manage passion and unruly affections, which he that wields At will, is Stronger then he that subdues a City and conquers a Kingdom, to bear and forbear,
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typified in Iudah the Law-giuing Tribe, whose embleme or scutchion was the Lyon Couchant, that sits or lies by the prey without feare of rescue, that turnes not his head at the sight of any other creature, Prou. 30. which Salomon symbolized in the steps of his throne adorned with Lyons:
typified in Iudah the Lawgiving Tribe, whose emblem or scutcheon was the lion Couchant, that sits or lies by the prey without Fear of rescue, that turns not his head At the sighed of any other creature, Prou. 30. which Solomon symbolized in the steps of his throne adorned with Lyons:
yet I mislike not Theodorets obseruation vpon that in Leuiticus, where the Ruler for his sinne is enioyned to offer an hee-goat, the priuate man a shee-goat.
yet I mislike not Theodoret observation upon that in Leviticus, where the Ruler for his sin is enjoined to offer an he-goat, the private man a she-goat.
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and Sampsons courage, that must take the pray out of the Lyons mouth, and rescue the oppressed from the man that is too mighty for him? had not he need to bee of some spirit and resolution, that must neglect the displeasure and frownes, reiect the letters and suits of great men and superiours?
and Sampsons courage, that must take the pray out of the Lyons Mouth, and rescue the oppressed from the man that is too mighty for him? had not he need to be of Some Spirit and resolution, that must neglect the displeasure and frowns, reject the letters and suits of great men and superiors?
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It is incredible to those that know it not, what strength great men will put to (especially if once interested) for the vpholding of a rotten Alehouse, countenancing of a disordered retainer, &c, the resistance wherof requires it not some spirit? had not the braine neede to bee of a strong constitution, that must dispell and disperse the fumes ascending from a corrupt liuer, stomacke,
It is incredible to those that know it not, what strength great men will put to (especially if once interested) for the upholding of a rotten Alehouse, countenancing of a disordered retainer, etc., the resistance whereof requires it not Some Spirit? had not the brain need to be of a strong constitution, that must dispel and disperse the fumes ascending from a corrupt liver, stomach,
especially such roaring monsters, and rebellious Chora's, such lawlesse sons of Belial, wherwith our times swarme, who sticke not to oppose with crest and brest, whosoeuer stand in the way of their humours and lusts? Surely,
especially such roaring monsters, and rebellious Chora's, such lawless Sons of Belial, wherewith our times swarm, who stick not to oppose with crest and breast, whosoever stand in the Way of their humours and Lustiest? Surely,
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not vnlike to those wherein God was faine to raise vp extraordinary Iudges, to smite hip and thigh, &c. What Atlas shall support the state of the ruinous and tottering world, in these perilous ends of time?
not unlike to those wherein God was feign to raise up extraordinary Judges, to smite hip and thigh, etc. What Atlas shall support the state of the ruinous and tottering world, in these perilous ends of time?
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For all these fore-named purposes, how vnapt is a man of a soft, timorous, and flexible nature? for whom it is as possible to steere a right course without sweruing to the left hand or right,
For all these forenamed Purposes, how unapt is a man of a soft, timorous, and flexible nature? for whom it is as possible to steer a right course without swerving to the left hand or right,
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On the contrary, it sayth to all men of ability, as the Angell to Gedeon, The Lord is with thee thou mighty man of valour, goe on in this thy might to saue Israel, &c. What is our office that are Ministers,
On the contrary, it say to all men of ability, as the Angel to Gideon, The Lord is with thee thou mighty man of valour, go on in this thy might to save Israel, etc. What is our office that Are Ministers,
then they in the course of Iustice. The stoutest and the richest will yeeld. But Dauid tells his sonne Salomon on his death-bed, where hee shall finde it.
then they in the course of Justice The Stoutest and the Richest will yield. But David tells his son Solomon on his deathbed, where he shall find it.
Thine, o Lord, is greatnesse and power, thou art the head of all riches, honor and strength are in thy hands, it is in thee to make great, &c. This God hath taught Dauid to breake a bow of steele with his hands:
Thine, oh Lord, is greatness and power, thou art the head of all riches, honour and strength Are in thy hands, it is in thee to make great, etc. This God hath taught David to break a bow of steel with his hands:
what if thou bee weake? is not God strength? and doth not hee perfect his strength in our weaknesse? what if there be many opposites in the way, true courage is strong as death, and will trample all vnder feet without resistance.
what if thou be weak? is not God strength? and does not he perfect his strength in our weakness? what if there be many opposites in the Way, true courage is strong as death, and will trample all under feet without resistance.
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One concluding place for all, out of a Preachers mouth, that knew what he sayd, wisdom strengthens one man more then twenty mighty Potentates that are in a city, he that feareth God shall come foorth of all dangers.
One concluding place for all, out of a Preachers Mouth, that knew what he said, Wisdom strengthens one man more then twenty mighty Potentates that Are in a City, he that fears God shall come forth of all dangers.
such as awed Ioseph, Cornelius, Dauid, &c. This is the feare required by Iethro, NONLATINALPHABET quae parit NONLATINALPHABET, godlinesse which breedeth an heedfulnesse in all our wayes and actions.
such as awed Ioseph, Cornelius, David, etc. This is the Fear required by Jethro, Quae parit, godliness which breeds an heedfulness in all our ways and actions.
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Without this feare of God, what is ability but the Diuels anuile, whereon he forgeth and hammereth mischiefe? what is wisdome but subtilty? what is courage vnsanctified,
Without this Fear of God, what is ability but the Devils Anuile, whereon he forgeth and hammereth mischief? what is Wisdom but subtlety? what is courage unsanctified,
What is the ground of all fidelity to King and Countrey, but religion? welfare Constantius his maxime, He cannot bee faithfull to mee, that is vnfaithfull to God.
What is the ground of all Fidis to King and Country, but Religion? welfare Constantius his maxim, He cannot be faithful to me, that is unfaithful to God.
Why then, what are oathes for Atheists and Papists, other then collers for monkies neckes, which slip them at their pleasure? such neither are nor can be good subiects: muchlesse good Magistrates.
Why then, what Are Oaths for Atheists and Papists, other then collers for monkeys necks, which slip them At their pleasure? such neither Are nor can be good Subjects: muchlesse good Magistrates.
but to promote his glory, countenancing the Gospell and the Professours of it, safe-gard of the Church and Common-wealth, the first and second table, and principally the two former.
but to promote his glory, countenancing the Gospel and the Professors of it, safeguard of the Church and Commonwealth, the First and second table, and principally the two former.
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yea, it troubles mee to make it, but a part which Salomon calls the whole of a man, especially such a man who is sent of God, for the praise of the godly,
yea, it Troubles me to make it, but a part which Solomon calls the Whole of a man, especially such a man who is sent of God, for the praise of the godly,
When he comes in court, he fixeth his eye, neither before him on that person, nor about him on the beholders, nor behinde him for bribes, but vpward on God:
When he comes in court, he fixeth his eye, neither before him on that person, nor about him on the beholders, nor behind him for Bribes, but upward on God:
Hee stewards all to his content, promotes his profits without wrong to the Tennant. Looks so to the Church, that the Common-weale receiue no detriment:
He Stewards all to his content, promotes his profits without wrong to the Tenant. Looks so to the Church, that the Commonweal receive no detriment:
or idle pleasurable Gentle-men, what reckoning doe we thinke hee makes of such prophane vncircumcised vice-gods (as I may in the worst sence best terme them) that sell themselues to worke wickednesse? that giue themselues to all good fellowship (as they call it) and to all excesse of ryot (as the Apostle calls it) and that hate to bee reformed:
or idle pleasurable Gentlemen, what reckoning doe we think he makes of such profane uncircumcised vice-gods (as I may in the worst sense best term them) that fell themselves to work wickedness? that give themselves to all good fellowship (as they call it) and to all excess of riot (as the Apostle calls it) and that hate to be reformed:
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such I meane as hold religion a disparagement to Gentry, and feare nothing more, then to haue a name that they feare God, who thinke when they haue gotten an office, they may swear by authority, oppresse by licence, drinke and swill without controll.
such I mean as hold Religion a disparagement to Gentry, and Fear nothing more, then to have a name that they Fear God, who think when they have got an office, they may swear by Authority, oppress by licence, drink and swill without control.
But what shall I say to such mock-god-like Esau's? shall I take vp the words of Moses: if thou wilt not feare this glorious name, The Lord thy God, I will make thy plagues wonderfull, and of great continuance:
But what shall I say to such mock-god-like Esau's? shall I take up the words of Moses: if thou wilt not Fear this glorious name, The Lord thy God, I will make thy plagues wonderful, and of great Continuance:
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Or will they suffer the Prophets exhortation, who art thou that dreadest a mortall man, whose breath is in his nostrils, whom the moth shall eat like a garment, and the worme like wooll:
Or will they suffer the prophets exhortation, who art thou that dreadest a Mortal man, whose breath is in his nostrils, whom the moth shall eat like a garment, and the worm like wool:
And forgettest thy maker, that hath spred the heauens, laid the foundations of the earth, that giueth the first and latter raine, that hath set the bounds to the sea, &c. Or will they heare Salomons end of all? Feare God, that will bring euery secret to iudgement:
And forgettest thy maker, that hath spread the heavens, laid the foundations of the earth, that gives the First and latter rain, that hath Set the bounds to the sea, etc. Or will they hear Solomon's end of all? fear God, that will bring every secret to judgement:
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One that in particular cases, suits, and controuersies between man and man, counts it his honour ro sift out the truth, maintaine the truth, sticke to it, not suffering himselfe to be misinformed by Tale-bearers, Promoters and Sycophants:
One that in particular cases, suits, and controversies between man and man, counts it his honour ro sift out the truth, maintain the truth, stick to it, not suffering himself to be misinformed by Talebearers, Promoters and sycophants:
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But brings iudgement to the ballance and rule of righteousnesse, & delights (as the hound doth naturally in senting out the hare) to search and trace out the truth, out of all the thickets and dens of iuggling and conueyance, labouring as much to boult it out by examination in Hypothesi, as the Philosophers by disputations in Thesi: being of his temper that worthily sayd, Plato is my friend, Socrates my friend,
But brings judgement to the balance and Rule of righteousness, & delights (as the hound does naturally in senting out the hare) to search and trace out the truth, out of all the thickets and dens of juggling and conveyance, labouring as much to boult it out by examination in Hypothesis, as the Philosophers by disputations in Thessia: being of his temper that worthily said, Plato is my friend, Socrates my friend,
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Or like Iob, who couered himselfe with Iustice, and to whom Iudgement was as a robe & a crowne, who when he knew not the cause, sought it out diligently.
Or like Job, who covered himself with justice, and to whom Judgement was as a robe & a crown, who when he knew not the cause, sought it out diligently.
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And of such Iustice, which is in truth and for truth, I say (as of olde it was sayd) neither the euening nor the morning star equalls it in brightnesse.
And of such justice, which is in truth and for truth, I say (as of old it was said) neither the evening nor the morning star equals it in brightness.
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But withall, I must complaine as of olde, that truth is fallen in the streets, and vtterly perished from among men, Iudgement failes and stands a farre off, equity enters not.
But withal, I must complain as of old, that truth is fallen in the streets, and utterly perished from among men, Judgement fails and Stands a Far off, equity enters not.
Insomuch that the common by-words are, that when men sweare by faith and truth, they sweare by Idols that are not, names they are and notions, things they are not, nor substances:
Insomuch that the Common bywords Are, that when men swear by faith and truth, they swear by Idols that Are not, names they Are and notions, things they Are not, nor substances:
A true hater of couetousnesse, Else will Salomons seuerall prouerbs meet in him. The wicked giues heede to the false lip, & the lier to a naughty tongue.
A true hater of covetousness, Else will Solomon's several proverbs meet in him. The wicked gives heed to the false lip, & the liar to a naughty tongue.
is such a kinde of Idolatry, as transformeth the worshippers of this golden calfe into Idolls themselues, making them to haue eyes that see not, eares that heare not:
is such a kind of Idolatry, as Transformeth the worshippers of this golden calf into Idols themselves, making them to have eyes that see not, ears that hear not:
and will needs be rich, falleth into his snare, and many other noysome lusts, which sincke men into perdition, peirceth their soules with sorrow, their names with reproach:
and will needs be rich, falls into his snare, and many other noisome Lustiest, which sink men into perdition, pierceth their Souls with sorrow, their names with reproach:
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to whom money is deare, he will not sticke with Ahab to sell euen himselfe to worke wickednesse for the compassing of that this soule loueth and longeth after.
to whom money is deer, he will not stick with Ahab to fell even himself to work wickedness for the compassing of that this soul loves and Longeth After.
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Secondly, let thy behauiour and conuersation bee auerse and strange from the loue of money. Let all sordid and filthy lucre be abhominable: all ill gotten goods execrable;
Secondly, let thy behaviour and Conversation be averse and strange from the love of money. Let all sordid and filthy lucre be abominable: all ill got goods execrable;
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when they behold their bags in the chest, and their lands from off their Turrets, saying to themselues, What is a man but his wealth? What is an office but the fees?
when they behold their bags in the chest, and their Lands from off their Turrets, saying to themselves, What is a man but his wealth? What is an office but the fees?
There is a text in Esay, that if Paul had the preaching of it, hee would make euery groping and griping Felix to tremble, I meane such as the Scripture termeth roaring Lions, ranging Beares, Horse-leeches, Wolues, deuouring all in the euening,
There is a text in Isaiah, that if Paul had the preaching of it, he would make every groping and gripping Felix to tremble, I mean such as the Scripture termeth roaring Lions, ranging Bears, Horseleeches, Wolves, devouring all in the evening,
So shall they follow Iethro's aduise the better, and and prooue compleat Magistrates & Officers: Men of courage, men of religion, men of truth, hating couetousnesse.
So shall they follow Jethro's advise the better, and and prove complete Magistrates & Officers: Men of courage, men of Religion, men of truth, hating covetousness.
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then would people become voluntary subiects, put the scepters into their hands, and the law of commanding and obeying become easie, things thought irreparable would easily be reformed.
then would people become voluntary Subjects, put the sceptres into their hands, and the law of commanding and obeying become easy, things Thought irreparable would Easily be reformed.
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but to all from the highest and greatest, to the lowest and least Instrument of Iustice, from the Gouernour of the thousand, to the Centurion, from him to the Tithingman or Decinour.
but to all from the highest and greatest, to the lowest and least Instrument of justice, from the Governor of the thousand, to the Centurion, from him to the Tithingman or Decinour.
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Their Sanedrim or Senate of seuenty, to our Parliament, Counsell-Table, Starr-chamber, Exchequer-chamber, &c. Our Iustices of Assises in their Circuit,
Their Sanhedrin or Senate of seuenty, to our Parliament, Counsell-Table, Star chamber, Exchequer-chamber, etc. Our Justices of Assizes in their Circuit,
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Our Iustices in their seuerall diuisions, Iudges of hundred Courts and Turnes to their Rulers of hundreds, to whom I may adde high Constables in their places, our Court-leets,
Our Justices in their several divisions, Judges of hundred Courts and Turns to their Rulers of hundreds, to whom I may add high Constables in their places, our Court-leets,
Contrary to the common and dangerous opinion of the vulgar, who to their owne iniury thinke and say, that it matters not for petty Officers, Constables and Bayliffs, &c. though they be of the lees and dregs of men;
Contrary to the Common and dangerous opinion of the Vulgar, who to their own injury think and say, that it matters not for Petty Officers, Constables and Bailiffs, etc. though they be of the lees and dregs of men;
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but of the Sunne and Moone, and the lowest and neerest orbs that gouerne the world. It is the ground-winde, not the rack-winde, that driues mills and ships.
but of the Sun and Moon, and the lowest and nearest orbs that govern the world. It is the ground-wind, not the rack-wind, that drives mills and ships.
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but if the media and spectacles of the sense will yeelde a false report, how shall the common sense make a right iudgement? If Pleaders and Attourneyes will colour and gloze,
but if the media and spectacles of the sense will yield a false report, how shall the Common sense make a right judgement? If Pleaders and Attorneys will colour and gloze,
if the Clarkes and Pen-men make false records, may not any of these disturb or peruert Iustice? if the least finger or toe of this body be distorted, I meane Iaylor or Sargeant,
if the Clerks and Penmen make false records, may not any of these disturb or pervert justice? if the least finger or toe of this body be distorted, I mean Jailer or Sergeant,
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or any other that should execute Iustice, be remisse and slacke, then must the Dutch-mans prouerb bee verified, Looke what the bell is without the clapper, such are good lawes and iudgements without due execution.
or any other that should execute justice, be remiss and slack, then must the Dutch-mans proverb be verified, Look what the bell is without the clapper, such Are good laws and Judgments without due execution.
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but if care were had to frame all these parts of the building according to the plat-forme of this skilfull Architect, what an absolute harmony of the parts, what an exact perfection of the whole;
but if care were had to frame all these parts of the building according to the platform of this skilful Architect, what an absolute harmony of the parts, what an exact perfection of the Whole;
Hearken ô yee mountaines and little hills, you Rulers of thousands, you Rulers of tens, you reuerend Sages of the Lawes, you worshipfull Knights and Gentlemen of the Countrey:
Harken o ye Mountains and little hills, you Rulers of thousands, you Rulers of tens, you reverend Sages of the Laws, you worshipful Knights and Gentlemen of the Country:
yee listen to this charge of Iethro: ye of the meanest place of the common-welth, weigh not things nor persons at the common beame of custome and opinion,
ye listen to this charge of Jethro: you of the Meanest place of the commonwealth, weigh not things nor Persons At the Common beam of custom and opinion,
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which if I shall perswade you to doe, I feare that wee must say with the Psalmist, that sonnes of men Beni-Adam, yea the cheefest men Beni-ish, to be layd vpon the ballance, will bee found lies and lighter then vanity:
which if I shall persuade you to do, I Fear that we must say with the Psalmist, that Sons of men Beni-Adam, yea the chiefest men Beni-ish, to be laid upon the balance, will be found lies and lighter then vanity:
if this order & rule of triall might take place, how many would bee turned out of commission? how many would bee offici perdae? how would benches and Shire-houses bee thinned?
if this order & Rule of trial might take place, how many would be turned out of commission? how many would be offici perdae? how would benches and Shire-houses be thinned?
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As for this present, to the which God hath called me to speake (for if I had called my selfe, I could not nor durst not speake) giue me leaue without offence, to speake that plainly and openly, which I conceiue inwardly:
As for this present, to the which God hath called me to speak (for if I had called my self, I could not nor durst not speak) give me leave without offence, to speak that plainly and openly, which I conceive inwardly:
it hath presented it selfe to my view, not vnlike to that image of Daniel, or picture in Horace, or table of the Popes of Rome, which for memories sake I reduce to these two Disticks Ex auro caput est, argentea brachia, venter Aeneus, admisto ferrea crura luto Diuino capiti, ceruix humana, ferinus Assuitur truncus Daemonijque pedes. The head of golde.
it hath presented it self to my view, not unlike to that image of daniel, or picture in Horace, or table of the Popes of Room, which for memories sake I reduce to these two Distichs Ex auro caput est, argentea branchia, venture Aeneus, admisto Ferrea crura Luto Diuino Capiti, ceruix Humana, ferinus Assuitur truncus Daemonijque pedes. The head of gold.
as I beleeue few other Benches are furnished withall, yet in this siluer I feare some drosse, some whose skill & ability the Countrey doubts of, being conceiued to be either so simple or so timorous, that they dare meddle with none that dare meddle with them:
as I believe few other Benches Are furnished withal, yet in this silver I Fear Some dross, Some whose skill & ability the Country doubts of, being conceived to be either so simple or so timorous, that they Dare meddle with none that Dare meddle with them:
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vnlesse religion may stand with common swearing, with drinking, with familiarity with Papists & Recusants, with vngouerned and vngodly families, voyd of all exercises of religion, fraught with spirits of the buttery, Ruffians, Ale-house-hunters,
unless Religion may stand with Common swearing, with drinking, with familiarity with Papists & Recusants, with ungoverned and ungodly families, void of all exercises of Religion, fraught with spirits of the buttery, Ruffians, Alehouse hunters,
The brest and belly of brasse, the strength of the Countrey, in which rancke I account the great Inquest, Iury-men and Constables, of which number how few make a conscience to present disorders according to oath,
The breast and belly of brass, the strength of the Country, in which rank I account the great Inquest, Jurymen and Constables, of which number how few make a conscience to present disorders according to oath,
Indeed the very mire and dirt of the Countrey, the Bayliffs, Stewards of small liberties, Bum-Bayliffs, Iaylours, &c. if Beelzebub wanted officers, he needed no worse then some of these:
Indeed the very mire and dirt of the Country, the Bailiffs, Stewards of small Liberties, Bum-Bayliffs, Jailers, etc. if Beelzebub wanted Officers, he needed no Worse then Some of these:
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what mysteries haue they to vex the poore Countrey-men with false arrests? and by vertue of that Statute tying euery Free holder of forty shillings per annum, to attend the Assises,
what Mysteres have they to vex the poor Countrymen with false arrests? and by virtue of that Statute tying every Free holder of forty shillings per annum, to attend the Assizes,
and reduce all to this Idaea of Iethro's, which indeed would make an Heauen vpon earth amongst vs. An Vtopia I feare some will say, too good to be true, obiecting to me as to Cato, that hee not discerning the times hee liued in, looked for Plato's Commonwealth in the dreggs of Romulus. And so that these Magistrates thus limbed out, might be found in Moses golden age of the world,
and reduce all to this Idaea of Jethro's, which indeed would make an Heaven upon earth among us an Utopia I Fear Some will say, too good to be true, objecting to me as to Cato, that he not discerning the times he lived in, looked for Plato's Commonwealth in the dregs of Romulus. And so that these Magistrates thus limbed out, might be found in Moses golden age of the world,
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when Esawisme? of religion, when hypocrisie and iniquity? of contentation, when the loue of the world so abounds? The onely way to repaire these ruines of the dying world is to renew gouernment to the primitiue beauty of it:
when Esawisme? of Religion, when hypocrisy and iniquity? of contentation, when the love of the world so abounds? The only Way to repair these ruins of the dying world is to renew government to the primitive beauty of it:
There being nothing else remaining to your perfection, and the peace of the Common-wealth, but this one Item following in my Text, requiring assiduity and diligence.
There being nothing Else remaining to your perfection, and the peace of the Commonwealth, but this one Item following in my Text, requiring assiduity and diligence.
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Many are the suits and controuersies, many are the criminall offences that neede continuall inspection. Let him therefore that hath an office, attend to his office with cheerefulnesse;
Many Are the suits and controversies, many Are the criminal offences that need continual inspection. Let him Therefore that hath an office, attend to his office with cheerfulness;
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From this neglect comes that wrong and iniury to the Assises, that such petty causes, trifling actions and complaints trouble these graue and reuerend personages, which a meane Yeoman were Iudge fit enough to end in a chaire at home:
From this neglect comes that wrong and injury to the Assizes, that such Petty Causes, trifling actions and complaints trouble these graven and reverend Personages, which a mean Yeoman were Judge fit enough to end in a chair At home:
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Then indeed would that follow, which Iethro assures Moses of in the last part of my Text, ver. 23. If thou do this thing (God so commanding thee) then shalt thou & thy people endure,
Then indeed would that follow, which Jethro assures Moses of in the last part of my Text, ver. 23. If thou do this thing (God so commanding thee) then shalt thou & thy people endure,
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That the gold, blew and purple silke might shine and glister within the Tabernacle, the outside was couered with red skins and goats haire, such a shelter is Magistracy to Gods Church and Religion.
That the gold, blew and purple silk might shine and glister within the Tabernacle, the outside was covered with read skins and Goats hair, such a shelter is Magistracy to God's Church and Religion.
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and refuges from the tempest, riuers of waters to to dry places, and as raine to the new mowen grasse, &c. Such also were the times enioyed by the Church vnder Constantine, deciphered as I take it, Reuel. 8. when there was silence in the heauen about halfe an houre, the golden vialls filled with sweet odors, the prayers of the Saints ascending as a pillar of smoke vp to heauen.
and refuges from the tempest, Rivers of waters to to dry places, and as rain to the new mowen grass, etc. Such also were the times enjoyed by the Church under Constantine, deciphered as I take it, Revel. 8. when there was silence in the heaven about half an hour, the golden vials filled with sweet odours, the Prayers of the Saints ascending as a pillar of smoke up to heaven.
Of these times see Panegyricall Sermons, and Encomiasticall discourses storied of olde, and one of them at large recorded by Eusebius, which whole booke is nothing but an Elogium of those peaceable dayes, wherein the Church was edified & multiplied.
Of these times see Panegyrical Sermons, and Encomiastical discourses storied of old, and one of them At large recorded by Eusebius, which Whole book is nothing but an Elogium of those peaceable days, wherein the Church was edified & multiplied.
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when hee had met with all, feelingly cries out, that hee had found that summum bonum, which the Philosophers so much sought after, hee now enioying more sweetnesse of little,
when he had met with all, feelingly cries out, that he had found that summum bonum, which the Philosophers so much sought After, he now enjoying more sweetness of little,
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