such was that of proud Nebuchadnezzar, when devested of Empire, and Reason, Humiliatus erat, quid humilis non erat, humbled, because not humble. And there is a Celestiall gratious humility, when men of eminent parts and place, own God as the fountain of all they have,
such was that of proud Nebuchadnezzar, when devested of Empire, and Reason, Humiliatus erat, quid Humilis non erat, humbled, Because not humble. And there is a Celestial gracious humility, when men of eminent parts and place, own God as the fountain of all they have,
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It is the method of proud men to compare themselves with their inferiours, and as the Pharisee, to cry out, Lord! what am I not? like those that measure themselves by the declining Sun,
It is the method of proud men to compare themselves with their inferiors, and as the Pharisee, to cry out, Lord! what am I not? like those that measure themselves by the declining Sun,
God blessed the Aegyptian Midwives, by his building them houses, for their supporting the houses of the Israelites. And he who blessed them for their work, blessed them in it:
God blessed the Egyptian Midwives, by his building them houses, for their supporting the houses of the Israelites. And he who blessed them for their work, blessed them in it:
No, nor yet multiply where he will substract. He, who keeps the key of David, opens the barren, and shuts up the fruitfull Womb: And as from one Vine, one fertil Wife, he can draw forth the blessing of Clusters of Children for him that feareth him; so from seven hundred Wives and three hundred Concubines, the product to Solomon was but a single Rhehoboam, so farre as Scripture undertakes the Genealogy;
No, nor yet multiply where he will substract. He, who keeps the key of David, Opens the barren, and shuts up the fruitful Womb: And as from one Vine, one fertile Wife, he can draw forth the blessing of Clusters of Children for him that fears him; so from seven hundred Wives and three hundred Concubines, the product to Solomon was but a single Rehoboam, so Far as Scripture undertakes the Genealogy;
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Except he keep the City, &c. Which words are, whether written by Solomon, or by David, for Solomon (as is most probable) the words of a King, and there is power, and truth in them;
Except he keep the city, etc. Which words Are, whither written by Solomon, or by David, for Solomon (as is most probable) the words of a King, and there is power, and truth in them;
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that that providence is so particular, as to extend to the Oeconomy of every private family, except the Lord build, &c. that is, nisi augeat rem familiarem & familiam, unlesse he improve the estate, and houshold: haeredes, liberos, the heirs, the children, there can be no increase,
that that providence is so particular, as to extend to the Oeconomy of every private family, except the Lord built, etc. that is, nisi augeat remembering familiarem & familiam, unless he improve the estate, and household: haeredes, Liberos, the Heirs, the children, there can be no increase,
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and of living earth, its Militia and Magistrates, unlesse God shall supervise and blesse all. Except the Lord keep, &c. The words are a mod•l Proposition. The Proposition, The Watchman waketh but in vain.
and of living earth, its Militia and Magistrates, unless God shall supervise and bless all. Except the Lord keep, etc. The words Are a mod•l Proposition. The Proposition, The Watchman waketh but in vain.
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that I may not part God from the City; the Watchman from God; vigilance from the Watchman; nor successe from his vigilance. But I shall speak to it by way of Explication, and Application.
that I may not part God from the city; the Watchman from God; vigilance from the Watchman; nor success from his vigilance. But I shall speak to it by Way of Explication, and Application.
Fourthly, I shall insist on what is indeed the whole concernment of the Text, that Except the Lord keep, &c. which I shall assert. 1. By Precedents, that so it hath been. 2. By Arguments, that so it must be.
Fourthly, I shall insist on what is indeed the Whole concernment of the Text, that Except the Lord keep, etc. which I shall assert. 1. By Precedents, that so it hath been. 2. By Arguments, that so it must be.
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But an enlargement on this sense, in this place, at this time, is not pertinent. It is, 2. Therefore put for the Civill Governours, and particularly for Magistrates by Election.
But an enlargement on this sense, in this place, At this time, is not pertinent. It is, 2. Therefore put for the Civil Governors, and particularly for Magistrates by Election.
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If the people of the Land take a man from among them, and make him their watchman, &c. And the expression is significant, there is an Analogy, or correspondence between the Magistrate, and Watchman in the unde, ubi, and quare of their imployments.
If the people of the Land take a man from among them, and make him their watchman, etc. And the expression is significant, there is an Analogy, or correspondence between the Magistrate, and Watchman in the unde, ubi, and quare of their employments.
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so is the Magistrate, who though cloathed with the Name and Image of God, in regard of his power above his brethren, Yet must dye as a man, and fall like one of the Princes.
so is the Magistrate, who though clothed with the Name and Image of God, in regard of his power above his brothers, Yet must die as a man, and fallen like one of the Princes.
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and name thee, to wit, Cyrus, which neither descended of NONLATINALPHABET authority, or (which is a derivative of that) from NONLATINALPHABET Lord, shew'd he had that, and was this for Jacobs and Israels sake:
and name thee, to wit, Cyrus, which neither descended of Authority, or (which is a derivative of that) from Lord, showed he had that, and was this for Jacobs and Israel's sake:
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But because the Magistrate here, under the notion of a Watchman, is set rather for the preservation, than improvement of his peoples peace, to keep the City, that is, to secure what they have, not to acquire what they have not;
But Because the Magistrate Here, under the notion of a Watchman, is Set rather for the preservation, than improvement of his peoples peace, to keep the city, that is, to secure what they have, not to acquire what they have not;
1. To prevent dangers, And truely, as it is rather eligible to avoid sinne, than censure; to be innocent than pardoned. 1 Sam. 15 22. Obedience being better than sacrifice, in this among many other respects, since that prevents the guilt, which this but atones for;
1. To prevent dangers, And truly, as it is rather eligible to avoid sin, than censure; to be innocent than pardoned. 1 Sam. 15 22. obedience being better than sacrifice, in this among many other respects, since that prevents the guilt, which this but atones for;
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he that prevents sinnes, preven•s dangers, for sinne is the harbinger of plagues For this cause many are sick, and weak among us, and many are fallen asleep;
he that prevents Sins, preven•s dangers, for sin is the harbinger of plagues For this cause many Are sick, and weak among us, and many Are fallen asleep;
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for as intemperate diet in the naturall body breeds ill humours, and they engender death; so in the body politick, ill manners beget publick distempers, and they close in a generall confusion. Therefore as the Watchmen walk about the City to prevent the designes of thieves, murderers,
for as intemperate diet in the natural body breeds ill humours, and they engender death; so in the body politic, ill manners beget public distempers, and they close in a general confusion. Therefore as the Watchmen walk about the city to prevent the designs of thieves, murderers,
and then, when brachia contra torrentem, when grown large, and swift, and strong, those weak and contemned waters will bear down all the banks and dams of Laws and Auctority.
and then, when branchia contra torrentem, when grown large, and swift, and strong, those weak and contemned waters will bear down all the banks and dams of Laws and authority.
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therefore is the Watchman in the day on his Tower to foresee and forewarn, in the night with his Lanthorne to descry. The Magistrates are those wheels mentioned by the Prophet, said to be full of eyes; eyes to pry into sinnes,
Therefore is the Watchman in the day on his Tower to foresee and forewarn, in the night with his Lanthorne to descry. The Magistrates Are those wheels mentioned by the Prophet, said to be full of eyes; eyes to pry into Sins,
and like those of Tiberius, able to see in the dark. Watchman, what of the night? And they have motion, and weight, to track and overtake, thrash, grind, and crush sinners to pieces.
and like those of Tiberius, able to see in the dark. Watchman, what of the night? And they have motion, and weight, to track and overtake, thrash, grind, and crush Sinners to Pieces.
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And therefore is the Magistrate arm'd with a Commission, that where he cannot hinder offences from a being, he may obstruct their spreading, by discountenancing vice in striking through the loynes of offenders.
And Therefore is the Magistrate armed with a Commission, that where he cannot hinder offences from a being, he may obstruct their spreading, by discountenancing vice in striking through the loins of offenders.
And THE City in every Nation signifies their Metropo•is, as among the Ancient Grecians, Athens; with the latter, Byzantium, or Constantinople; among the Romans, Rome; with us, this of London; and among the Jews Jerusalem, suppposed to be the City intended in the Text. Though it is an universall truth,
And THE city in every nation signifies their Metropo•is, as among the Ancient Greeks, Athens; with the latter, Byzantium, or Constantinople; among the Roman, Rome; with us, this of London; and among the jews Jerusalem, supposed to be the city intended in the Text. Though it is an universal truth,
and may be predicated of any whole Countrey or Kingdome, and of every particular body politick, Corporation or City therein, that the Watchman or Magistrate thereof watcheth or waketh therefore but in vain, Except The third expression needing Explication.
and may be predicated of any Whole Country or Kingdom, and of every particular body politic, Corporation or city therein, that the Watchman or Magistrate thereof watches or waketh Therefore but in vain, Except The third expression needing Explication.
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It was an antient superstition among those who knew not God, in the croud of those th•••• thousand, they worshipped for God, The Lord keepeth the City.
It was an ancient Superstition among those who knew not God, in the crowd of those th•••• thousand, they worshipped for God, The Lord Keepeth the city.
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and to build their Cities under the most propitious configuration of the Heavens, which they called the Ascendent of the City. Under the influence of a second constellation, they erected a Statue of brasse, into which they called by Magick (as the Devill made them believe) the Fortune of their City, which so confin'd, they dispos'd in some recessefull and safe place of the City; and on the preservation of that Statue, they supposed their own, and their Cities depended.
and to built their Cities under the most propitious configuration of the Heavens, which they called the Ascendent of the city. Under the influence of a second constellation, they erected a Statue of brass, into which they called by Magic (as the devil made them believe) the Fortune of their city, which so confined, they disposed in Some recessefull and safe place of the city; and on the preservation of that Statue, they supposed their own, and their Cities depended.
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Such was the Trojan Palladium, and such were the blind and lame, mentioned in Samuel, wherewith the Jebusites did Garrison their Fort against David. Not impotent persons (as some have too lamely and blindly asserted) set in scorn as defendants good enough in a place so impregnable;
Such was the Trojan Palladium, and such were the blind and lame, mentioned in Samuel, wherewith the Jebusites did Garrison their Fort against David. Not impotent Persons (as Some have too lamely and blindly asserted) Set in scorn as defendants good enough in a place so impregnable;
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And their naturall or accidentall defects would not have secluded them from his Palace, as those lame and blind, were, which was open to Mephibosheth, though conscious of one of those imperfections.
And their natural or accidental defects would not have secluded them from his Palace, as those lame and blind, were, which was open to Mephibosheth, though conscious of one of those imperfections.
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It was congruous to the pride of Persian Monarchs, to forbid entrance into their Courts to persons cloath'd in sackcloath, least they should cloud, and damp their mirth, and luxury:
It was congruous to the pride of Persian Monarchs, to forbid Entrance into their Courts to Persons clothed in Sackcloth, lest they should cloud, and damp their mirth, and luxury:
but repeating the Israelites upbraidings of them as such; suitable to the Character David gives of them, They have eyes and see not, (blind, ) feet and walk-not, (lame.) And throughout that Psalm, (it is therefore worth your perusall at leisure) the Penman thereof sets up the Lord in opposition to all those false Gods. Who by his binding that strong man arm'd in his own Palace, shewed that the Devils are subject to him, by their migremus hinc, their quitting possession,
but repeating the Israelites upbraidings of them as such; suitable to the Character David gives of them, They have eyes and see not, (blind,) feet and walk-not, (lame.) And throughout that Psalm, (it is Therefore worth your perusal At leisure) the Penman thereof sets up the Lord in opposition to all those false God's Who by his binding that strong man armed in his own Palace, showed that the Devils Are Subject to him, by their Migremus hinc, their quitting possession,
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when, and wherever his commands seal a Lease of Ejectment on them, and that there is no sorcery against Jacob, nor divination against his Israel. He is able to save to the uttermost them that rely on him;
when, and wherever his commands seal a Lease of Ejectment on them, and that there is no sorcery against Jacob, nor divination against his Israel. He is able to save to the uttermost them that rely on him;
In his hands no danger, out of them no safety. No presuming then on Idols, that are not so much as the Image of God, no nor yet on Magistrates, which are but so much:
In his hands no danger, out of them no safety. No presuming then on Idols, that Are not so much as the Image of God, not nor yet on Magistrates, which Are but so much:
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Take the word City in its limited and usuall sense, for a place encompassed with walls, and the time would faile me, should I insist on the particular Tradegies of those only recorded in Sacred Writ, that have fallen under the displeasure of the Lord:
Take the word city in its limited and usual sense, for a place encompassed with walls, and the time would fail me, should I insist on the particular Tragedies of those only recorded in Sacred Writ, that have fallen under the displeasure of the Lord:
The Cities about Gerar of Aroer, the Cities of Og. All those of the Ammonites and Moabites, and Benjamin. Ashdod, Gath, and Ekron of the Philistims; with those many that sunk under the weight of the Prophets heavy burdens. And the dolefull ruines of Jerusalem, we may take a view of through the holy p••spective of Jeremy 's tears and Threnody: And its last irrecoverable devastation described by Josephus, an eye-witnesse of the fulfilling of our Saviours prediction on the Temple, and the enlargement thereof to almost the whole City, whereof scarce one stone was left upon another.
The Cities about Gerar of Aroer, the Cities of Og. All those of the Ammonites and Moabites, and Benjamin. Ashdod, Gaza, and Ekron of the philistines; with those many that sunk under the weight of the prophets heavy burdens. And the doleful ruins of Jerusalem, we may take a view of through the holy p••spective of Jeremiah is tears and Threnody: And its last irrecoverable devastation described by Josephus, an eyewitness of the fulfilling of our Saviors prediction on the Temple, and the enlargement thereof to almost the Whole city, whereof scarce one stone was left upon Another.
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When God had empounded the greater part of the Nation within those walls at the feast of the Passeover; where there was an account given in of two hundred fifty six thousand five hundred Paschall Lambs slain,
When God had empounded the greater part of the nation within those walls At the feast of the Passover; where there was an account given in of two hundred fifty six thousand five hundred Paschal Lambs slave,
and at the rate of ten at least to a Lamb, there was in the City then no lesse than two millions five hundred sixty five thousand purifi•d male Jews: Jews besides strangers,
and At the rate of ten At least to a Lamb, there was in the city then no less than two millions five hundred sixty five thousand purifi•d male jews: jews beside Strangers,
And indeed sedition, and blind zeal will go far toward the destruction of a City. In grand Cairo Historians tell us, there died in one year of the plague no lesse than eighteen hundred thousand persons.
And indeed sedition, and blind zeal will go Far towards the destruction of a city. In grand Cairo Historians tell us, there died in one year of the plague no less than eighteen hundred thousand Persons.
To come nearer home, how hath God harassed these Lands by incursions of Romans, Scots, Picts, Danes, Saxons, and Normans, by Civil dissentions betwixt King and Barons, York and L•ncaster, when (as one wittily alludes) the red Rose blush•d for the bloud it shed,
To come nearer home, how hath God harassed these Lands by incursions of Romans, Scots, Picts, Danes, Saxons, and Normans, by Civil dissensions betwixt King and Barons, York and L•ncaster, when (as one wittily alludes) the read Rose blush•d for the blood it shed,
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To come home to this City, in the year 1593, there died of the plague seventeen thousand eight hundred and ninety, among which, the then Lord Maior, and three Aldermen In the year 1563, twenty one thousand five hundred and thirty.
To come home to this city, in the year 1593, there died of the plague seventeen thousand eight hundred and ninety, among which, the then Lord Maior, and three Aldermen In the year 1563, twenty one thousand five hundred and thirty.
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In the year 1348, fifty thousand were buried in one Churchyard, that of the Charter-house The vast numbers of those that were hereby gathered to their Fathers in the first of King James, and King Charles the first, is within the memory of many of you,
In the year 1348, fifty thousand were buried in one Churchyard, that of the Charterhouse The vast numbers of those that were hereby gathered to their Father's in the First of King James, and King Charles the First, is within the memory of many of you,
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yet all these unquestionable experiences will peremptorily convince us, that Except the Lord keep the City, &c. But 2. this truth may be, as experimentall• so also rationally asserted.
yet all these unquestionable experiences will peremptorily convince us, that Except the Lord keep the city, etc. But 2. this truth may be, as experimentall• so also rationally asserted.
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Wherefore to back this strength of History, we shall bring up a reserve of six Arguments: three whereof immediately refer to God, and the other three respect the Magistrate, or Watchm•n. Three Attributes of God especially, give in a valid testimony to this truth;
Wherefore to back this strength of History, we shall bring up a reserve of six Arguments: three whereof immediately refer to God, and the other three respect the Magistrate, or Watchm•n. Three Attributes of God especially, give in a valid testimony to this truth;
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and open before him, NONLATINALPHABET anatomiz'd, as every capil••ry v•in to the Hawks eye of the accurate Chyrurgion. No such dissecting knife, as the wisdom of God, it pierceth to the dividing as••n•er of soul,
and open before him, anatomized, as every capil••ry v•in to the Hawks eye of the accurate Chirurgeon. No such dissecting knife, as the Wisdom of God, it pierces to the dividing as••n•er of soul,
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better than the Artificer doth the springs, and wheels of any movement. One man cannot judge anothers heart, but by some overt •ct: It therefore is a very blasphemous expression to say, We know such an one as well as he that made him.
better than the Artificer does the springs, and wheels of any movement. One man cannot judge another's heart, but by Some overt •ct: It Therefore is a very blasphemous expression to say, We know such an one as well as he that made him.
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The Pharisees were NONLATINALPHABET men of most mortified countenances, but corrupt principles, and they caught the people in this net; who could not see the graves for the painting. That lying Prophet by a smooth tongue,
The Pharisees were men of most mortified countenances, but corrupt principles, and they caught the people in this net; who could not see the graves for the painting. That lying Prophet by a smooth tongue,
and a well dressed lye, an innocent look, and siding for a while with a party, let in a Spye, and Traytour into a Garrison, past all the Guards to the ruine thereof? Thus Judith captivated th• heart, and then cut off the head of Holofernes. And what walls are proof against a golden Ass, or the wooden horse of an insinuating Sinon. The Philosoper conscious of his sincerity, wished he had a window to his breast, that his very thoughts might be visible to all the world.
and a well dressed lie, an innocent look, and siding for a while with a party, let in a Spy, and Traitor into a Garrison, passed all the Guards to the ruin thereof? Thus Judith captivated th• heart, and then Cut off the head of Holofernes. And what walls Are proof against a golden Ass, or the wooden horse of an insinuating Sinon. The Philosopher conscious of his sincerity, wished he had a window to his breast, that his very thoughts might be visible to all the world.
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Man is diaphanous, or transparent to God who made the eye, without such a window. The heart of man is deceitfull above all things, to others, to himself; but he that framed it, knows every winding in that labyrinth, and can trace it without a clue. The Watchman passeth him that can give the word: But how many have had the word in their mouths, who yet have betray'd the City? But there is no word save that of Immanuel, God with us, that can preserve it. The Lords all-seeing eye can pierce into a Spanish Council, a Romish Conclave, an Hellish Vault; and discover,
Man is diaphanous, or transparent to God who made the eye, without such a window. The heart of man is deceitful above all things, to Others, to himself; but he that framed it, knows every winding in that labyrinth, and can trace it without a Clue. The Watchman passes him that can give the word: But how many have had the word in their mouths, who yet have betrayed the city? But there is no word save that of Immanuel, God with us, that can preserve it. The lords All-seeing eye can pierce into a Spanish Council, a Romish Conclave, an Hellish Vault; and discover,
every embryo stratagem against a City, and no ambush is hid from, nor is there any counsel against him. No such overseer than as God, who is never overseen.
every embryo stratagem against a city, and no ambush is hid from, nor is there any counsel against him. No such overseer than as God, who is never overseen.
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to see by the perspective of others eyes, and hear by the Otacousticon of others ears, and e•k out their short armes with others hands: To ape an omnipresence by Lieutenants, Judges, Vice-royes, Deputies, Constables, and the like:
to see by the perspective of Others eyes, and hear by the Otacousticon of Others ears, and e•k out their short arms with Others hands: To ape an omnipresence by Lieutenants, Judges, Viceroys, Deputies, Constables, and the like:
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The Governour of a Garrison endeavours to be every where by his Council, Orders, Officers, Main-guard, Ou•-guards, Reserves, Centinels, Perdu's, Scouts, Spyes, Pe••ols, Rounds, and Grand-rounds.
The Governor of a Garrison endeavours to be every where by his Council, Order, Officers, Main-guard, Ou•-guards, Reserves, Centinels, Perdu's, Scouts, Spies, Pe••ols, Rounds, and Grand-rounds.
But God is all these, and above them, and they are all nothing without him; He is a Centinel at every door, a Master, a Father in every Family, in the City: for except he build every particular house, they labour but in vain, that would raise it.
But God is all these, and above them, and they Are all nothing without him; He is a Centinel At every door, a Master, a Father in every Family, in the city: for except he built every particular house, they labour but in vain, that would raise it.
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He is not as a Watchmaker, who having fram'd, and put together a piece of Clock-work, winds up the springs, or draws up the weights, and is then an idle spectator of its severall motions: But as a skilfull Musician, whose fingers assist to every Note, and rellish; as In him we live, and move, and have our being.
He is not as a Watchmaker, who having framed, and put together a piece of Clockwork, winds up the springs, or draws up the weights, and is then an idle spectator of its several motions: But as a skilful Musician, whose fingers assist to every Note, and relish; as In him we live, and move, and have our being.
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and life out at every pore, every little leak may sink the Vessel of the Common-wealth; there can be no security, but in one, who is at hand to all dangers,
and life out At every poor, every little leak may sink the Vessel of the Commonwealth; there can be no security, but in one, who is At hand to all dangers,
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His breath that blowes up the fire, can blow it out. He can set limits of time, number, and place to the plague, and fill your Bills of Mortality with empty Cyphers, as (blessed be his name for it) he hath done for above thirty years together.
His breath that blows up the fire, can blow it out. He can Set Limits of time, number, and place to the plague, and fill your Bills of Mortality with empty Ciphers, as (blessed be his name for it) he hath done for above thirty Years together.
and secure those without? He only gives bread, and makes it plentifull. Even fullnesse of bread, and he gives the staffe of bread, and makes it nourishing, that it prove not gravel in the mouth; a stone instead of bread.
and secure those without? He only gives bred, and makes it plentiful. Even fullness of bred, and he gives the staff of bred, and makes it nourishing, that it prove not gravel in the Mouth; a stone instead of bred.
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You have found what advantage it is to have the General of a few thousands for your friend. What prejudice, to have him for your enemy? What doth it then import to have the Lord of hosts for you,
You have found what advantage it is to have the General of a few thousands for your friend. What prejudice, to have him for your enemy? What does it then import to have the Lord of hosts for you,
or against you? One Angel is Guardian sufficient for the whole City of Samaria, and in one night dispatcheth one hundred eighty five thousand of its besiegers.
or against you? One Angel is Guardian sufficient for the Whole city of Samaria, and in one night dispatcheth one hundred eighty five thousand of its besiegers.
How secure are they then, who have him for their defender, who commands more than twelve legions of such Conquerours? We presume our Nation to be well fenced with a wall of water; And we thought our City well munited with a wall of earth; But alas!
How secure Are they then, who have him for their defender, who commands more than twelve legions of such Conquerors? We presume our nation to be well fenced with a wall of water; And we Thought our city well munited with a wall of earth; But alas!
how weak is water, and how frail is earth to that God who is a wall of fire. The Roman Ram, an engine of battery with its iron hornes push'd down the walls of many Cities: But even the breath of a few ramms horns, when God inspires them, blows down the walls of Iericho.
how weak is water, and how frail is earth to that God who is a wall of fire. The Roman Ram, an engine of battery with its iron horns pushed down the walls of many Cities: But even the breath of a few rams horns, when God inspires them, blows down the walls of Jericho.
Both the red horse of war, and the black horse of famine, and the pale horse of pestilence belong to his Militia; And if he charge us with but one of these, it is sufficient to rout us; What would all three do then,
Both the read horse of war, and the black horse of famine, and the pale horse of pestilence belong to his Militia; And if he charge us with but one of these, it is sufficient to rout us; What would all three do then,
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if he did not bind their mouths with a bit, and bridle, that they should not come near us? No Magistrate is then such a shield, as God. No Tower so strong,
if he did not bind their mouths with a bit, and bridle, that they should not come near us? No Magistrate is then such a shield, as God. No Tower so strong,
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such as are Davids zeal for piety; and Phineas his for justice; the wisedom of Solomon; the meeknesse and uprightnesse of Moses; the valour, and conduct of Joshua; the strength of Sampson; an unbribeable spirit as Samuel; a tender care of the spiritual and civil concernments of Gods people, as Joseph, Nehemiah, and Mordecai; the impartiality of Job: And (which comprehends all these) that vigilancy, that waking in the Text, to exert, and suit these to their proper objects. Now all these are NONLATINALPHABET, from the father of lights, who gives every good and perfect gift:
such as Are Davids zeal for piety; and Phinehas his for Justice; the Wisdom of Solomon; the meekness and uprightness of Moses; the valour, and conduct of joshua; the strength of Sampson; an unbribeable Spirit as Samuel; a tender care of the spiritual and civil concernments of God's people, as Joseph, Nehemiah, and Mordecai; the impartiality of Job: And (which comprehends all these) that vigilancy, that waking in the Text, to exert, and suit these to their proper objects. Now all these Are, from the father of lights, who gives every good and perfect gift:
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And where God denies or withdraws any of these from Governours, he so far, and so much exposeth that Government to hazard. But these are but the limnings, though rich ones, of a Magistrate: We must have a facing to:
And where God Denies or withdraws any of these from Governors, he so Far, and so much exposeth that Government to hazard. But these Are but the limnings, though rich ones, of a Magistrate: We must have a facing to:
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these but adapt, they do not license for Government: they belong ad posse, not adesse of Magistracy, simply considered: for with these our Watchman watcheth but in vain, Except, &c. 2. He hath his deputation from God: from whom all must have their Commissions, immediately as Kings, or mediately by and from Kings, as subordinate Magistrates. The Prince is the fountain of honour, and power. But God is the Sea of both, the bottomlesse, boundlesse Ocean of both honour, and power. The powers that be are ordained of God.
these but adapt, they do not license for Government: they belong ad posse, not Adesse of Magistracy, simply considered: for with these our Watchman watches but in vain, Except, etc. 2. He hath his deputation from God: from whom all must have their Commissions, immediately as Kings, or mediately by and from Kings, as subordinate Magistrates. The Prince is the fountain of honour, and power. But God is the Sea of both, the bottomless, boundless Ocean of both honour, and power. The Powers that be Are ordained of God.
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All Magistrates from God, whether by succession as Kings, nomination as Judges, or election, as Maiors, Aldermen, Sheriffs, Common-council-men, &c. though there is also herein much of the NONLATINALPHABET the ordinance of man, St Peter speaks of,
All Magistrates from God, whither by succession as Kings, nomination as Judges, or election, as Majors, Aldermen, Sheriffs, Common-council-men, etc. though there is also herein much of the the Ordinance of man, Saint Peter speaks of,
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because proper for men, and discharg'd by men, and they have their congè d'eslire, leave to choose from God. By whom Kings reign, and Princes decree justice. Now a Commission is a direction to the Commissioned for the matter, manner, measure,
Because proper for men, and discharged by men, and they have their congè d'eslire, leave to choose from God. By whom Kings Reign, and Princes Decree Justice. Now a Commission is a direction to the Commissioned for the matter, manner, measure,
So that Magistrates often cannot do the good they have power to do, for want of authority: he that transgresseth lying under a premunire. The holy One of Israel, in himself, unlimited, ha h set bounds to all dominion, every Magistrate being his Minister. Even Angels who are superiour to the best of men in their best condition, their state of innocence; wherein they were made little lower than the Angels, are prescrib'd their orders, and circumscrib'd by God.
So that Magistrates often cannot do the good they have power to do, for want of Authority: he that Transgresseth lying under a premunire. The holy One of Israel, in himself, unlimited, would h Set bounds to all dominion, every Magistrate being his Minister. Even Angels who Are superior to the best of men in their best condition, their state of innocence; wherein they were made little lower than the Angels, Are prescribed their order, and circumscribed by God.
whereas he who draws his Sword lawfully, can use it valiantly, and sheath it safely. It is undeniable that there may be many not call'd to the helm of Government, as pious, prudent, just, and valiant as those that are:
whereas he who draws his Sword lawfully, can use it valiantly, and sheath it safely. It is undeniable that there may be many not called to the helm of Government, as pious, prudent, just, and valiant as those that Are:
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But as they have a moral aptitude to rule, parts, so they must have a civil aptitude, leave to exercise those parts, before they can justly exert them as Rulers. He that hath the endowment without the employment, like Ephraim, is a cake, bak'd but on one side.
But as they have a moral aptitude to Rule, parts, so they must have a civil aptitude, leave to exercise those parts, before they can justly exert them as Rulers. He that hath the endowment without the employment, like Ephraim, is a cake, baked but on one side.
An unsent Ahimaaz may make more haste than a Commission'd Cushi, and more haste than good speed too, for when he comes his errand is, he knows not what. To be apt to teach, apt to rule is not enough,
an unsent Ahimaaz may make more haste than a Commissioned Cushi, and more haste than good speed too, for when he comes his errand is, he knows not what. To be apt to teach, apt to Rule is not enough,
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for how shall they do either, except they be sent? We have sadly felt the inconveniences of having the Throne, the Bench, the Pulpit thus fill'd by Ʋsurpers. The Ship cannot be safe,
for how shall they do either, except they be sent? We have sadly felt the inconveniences of having the Throne, the Bench, the Pulpit thus filled by Ʋsurpers. The Ship cannot be safe,
Now the providences of God cannot be expected, where the Ordinances of God are sleighted. Then God will keep your City when you let him set his own Centinels and Watchmen over it, such as are not only parted, but also impower'd by him, adapted, and Commission'd by God, Authority being the embellishment of Dignity. But yet this is not all that is necessary to the preservation of a City: For
Now the providences of God cannot be expected, where the Ordinances of God Are sleighted. Then God will keep your city when you let him Set his own Centinels and Watchmen over it, such as Are not only parted, but also Empowered by him, adapted, and Commissioned by God, authority being the embellishment of Dignity. But yet this is not all that is necessary to the preservation of a city: For
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3. Then God keeps the City when he blesseth the endeavours of those that do wake over it. The able, faithfull, painfull, lawfull, may yet be an unsuccessefull Magistrate, and Watchman: The last hand therefore of God is his blessing upon their studies. And this is the main purport of the Text, as is evident by the next Verse, the exegesis, or illustration thereof.
3. Then God keeps the city when he Blesses the endeavours of those that do wake over it. The able, faithful, painful, lawful, may yet be an unsuccessful Magistrate, and Watchman: The last hand Therefore of God is his blessing upon their studies. And this is the main purport of the Text, as is evident by the next Verse, the exegesis, or illustration thereof.
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We soundly, and safely sleep on beds of Down, when he renders the councels of our vigilant Watchmen successefull, whose Pillowes are stuffed with thornes, publick cares.
We soundly, and safely sleep on Beds of Down, when he renders the Counsels of our vigilant Watchmen successful, whose Pillows Are stuffed with thorns, public Cares.
What doth a Typhis, a Palinurus at the Stern signifie, when God will not still the raging of the Sea? or a wise and just Prince in the Throne, when he will not allay the madnesse of the people? A Court of Aldenmen, or Common Councel may debate and conclude, but as lots cast into the lap, God will dispose of all their Resolves, they may deliberate, but he will determine, and,
What does a Typhis, a Palinurus At the Stern signify, when God will not still the raging of the Sea? or a wise and just Prince in the Throne, when he will not allay the madness of the people? A Court of Aldenmen, or Common Council may debate and conclude, but as lots cast into the lap, God will dispose of all their Resolves, they may deliberate, but he will determine, and,
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when he pleaseth, use his Negative voyce, against any of their orders. Nay, when he purposeth to chastise a City, he will do it by fasces and Swords of their own Judges, and set Leopards to watch over them.
when he Pleases, use his Negative voice, against any of their order. Nay, when he Purposes to chastise a city, he will do it by fasces and Swords of their own Judges, and Set Leopards to watch over them.
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Their keepers shall be their Goalers. Instead of Nursing-fathers, their Magistrates shall prove Step-fathers: Their Ministers bout-feu's, and bellowes of Sedition: And their Militia an Iron yoak about the neck of their liberty; A Wolfe in the bosome that eats out the heart of its maintainer. Separate the blessing of God from the brain of an Ahitophel, and the tongue of an Herod, and that wise Counsellour, and this eloquent Orator shall dye with shame and horror, though he counselled, and this spake as the Oracles of God.
Their keepers shall be their Gaolers. Instead of Nursing fathers, their Magistrates shall prove Stepfathers: Their Ministers bout-feu's, and bellows of Sedition: And their Militia an Iron yoke about the neck of their liberty; A Wolf in the bosom that eats out the heart of its maintainer. Separate the blessing of God from the brain of an Ahithophel, and the tongue of an Herod, and that wise Counselor, and this eloquent Orator shall die with shame and horror, though he counseled, and this spoke as the Oracles of God.
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Why doth not the harvest answer the seed time, nor that promise of God, that he that soweth plentifully shall reap so? Why doth not meat satisfie the hungry? nor drink the thirsty? nor cloaths warm? nor the wages rest in the bag? the ninth Verse tells the reason:
Why does not the harvest answer the seed time, nor that promise of God, that he that Soweth plentifully shall reap so? Why does not meat satisfy the hungry? nor drink the thirsty? nor clothes warm? nor the wages rest in the bag? the ninth Verse tells the reason:
The blessing of God makes rich, the curse of God sometimes doth it, when he fills the bellies of the wicked with his hid treasure, and entailes it, they have enough, and leave the rest of their substance to their Babes.
The blessing of God makes rich, the curse of God sometime does it, when he fills the bellies of the wicked with his hid treasure, and entails it, they have enough, and leave the rest of their substance to their Babes.
When they have wealth from God, not as tokens, but portions, but then the sting appears in the taile, everlasting sorrow, Dives last course and sad voyder;
When they have wealth from God, not as tokens, but portions, but then the sting appears in the tail, everlasting sorrow, Dives last course and sad voider;
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here comforted, and but for a time, their prosperity a fire of thornes; below tormented, and that for ever, their punishment a fire of brimstone. Gods blessing is the best Charter of the City, the ratification of all your coun•ell,
Here comforted, and but for a time, their Prosperity a fire of thorns; below tormented, and that for ever, their punishment a fire of brimstone. God's blessing is the best Charter of the city, the ratification of all your coun•ell,
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Then is your Militia so many thousand effective, when the Lord of Hosts is their General, then in the multitude of your Counsello••s there is safety, when God stan•eth in your Assemblies, and judgeth among you.
Then is your Militia so many thousand effective, when the Lord of Hosts is their General, then in the multitude of your Counsello••s there is safety, when God stan•eth in your Assemblies, and Judgeth among you.
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My Addresse shall be to each, with respect to the other two. To the Watchman for the Lord and the City; and to the City for the Watchman and the Lord; and to the Lord for both Watchman and City.
My Address shall be to each, with respect to the other two. To the Watchman for the Lord and the city; and to the city for the Watchman and the Lord; and to the Lord for both Watchman and city.
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The best way then to wed your endeavours to successe, is to interest God in your endeavours, which is done principally in the exercise of piety and justice, piety toward the Lord, and justice toward the City: the Jachin and Boaz, the pillars of a Nation, these being uprightnesse and strength
The best Way then to wed your endeavours to success, is to Interest God in your endeavours, which is done principally in the exercise of piety and Justice, piety towards the Lord, and Justice towards the city: the Jachin and Boaz, the pillars of a nation, these being uprightness and strength
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You have excellent Laws against sinnes of all sorts, Let not those Lions sleep, if you would have your God wake for you. But especially let your lives be a Law to your City: your people will be more apt to coppy out your practice than your Precepts. Then your commands have authority in them,
You have excellent Laws against Sins of all sorts, Let not those Lions sleep, if you would have your God wake for you. But especially let your lives be a Law to your city: your people will be more apt to copy out your practice than your Precepts. Then your commands have Authority in them,
a compendious way to effect it, is by Magistrates amending themselves. Many would set their Watches by such regular Sun-dials. The good conversation of one righteous Lot will check a whole City of Sodomites. Nobles are in the holy language called white ones, and the Robes of Majesty are faced with white, to put the wearers in mind, that they must be innocent, who condemn the guilty, least the sentence reflect, and the beam censure the mote. God hath honoured you, do you honour him;
a compendious Way to Effect it, is by Magistrates amending themselves. Many would Set their Watches by such regular Sun-dials. The good Conversation of one righteous Lot will check a Whole city of Sodomites. Nobles Are in the holy language called white ones, and the Robes of Majesty Are faced with white, to put the wearers in mind, that they must be innocent, who condemn the guilty, least the sentence reflect, and the beam censure the mote. God hath honoured you, do you honour him;
And do not as the Lacedemonians, who are said to dresse their Gods according to the present mode, and garb of their City. Magistratus indicat virum, wine, and power shew what is in man. Let men see, that as you are Gods, you can be good as well as great. Plato would have the Palaces of Princes seated near Temples; and the Romans made the way to the Temple of Honour through that of Virtue. Hic •urus •haeneus sto, nil conscire m•li, nullâ p•llescere culpâ. Integrity and piety will be a wall of brasse to you, and your City.
And do not as the Lacedaemonians, who Are said to dress their God's according to the present mode, and garb of their city. Magistratus indicat virum, wine, and power show what is in man. Let men see, that as you Are God's, you can be good as well as great. Plato would have the Palaces of Princes seated near Temples; and the Romans made the Way to the Temple of Honour through that of Virtue. Hic •urus •haeneus Sto, nil Conscire m•li, nullâ p•llescere culpâ. Integrity and piety will be a wall of brass to you, and your city.
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and valiantly used, will prevent unsheathing the Sword of War. And keep you from falling not only into the hands of men, but those of God too, by fire, famine, or pestilence; Which last Phineas diverts by an act of justice.
and valiantly used, will prevent unsheathing the Sword of War. And keep you from falling not only into the hands of men, but those of God too, by fire, famine, or pestilence; Which last Phinehas diverts by an act of Justice.
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Thus though the wrath of man worketh not the righteousnesse of God, yet the righteousnesse of men, diverteth the wrath of God. All Controversies before you are about meum and tuum, what is this, or that mans propriety.
Thus though the wrath of man works not the righteousness of God, yet the righteousness of men, diverteth the wrath of God. All Controversies before you Are about meum and tuum, what is this, or that men propriety.
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And as piety and justice are the pillars of Magistracy; so reward and punishment are the whole work of justice. And in the discharge of this duty, you must exe•cise many virtues, your prudence in searching out of causes, and discerning the naturall from the artificiall white, the truth from that fucus, and paint which Rhetorick and interest will dawb them with.
And as piety and Justice Are the pillars of Magistracy; so reward and punishment Are the Whole work of Justice. And in the discharge of this duty, you must exe•cise many Virtues, your prudence in searching out of Causes, and discerning the natural from the artificial white, the truth from that fucus, and paint which Rhetoric and Interest will dawb them with.
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And truely without this prudence, justice will still be, as already it hath too long been, all Sword and no ballance. It was a worthy choice in Solomon to preferre wisdom to riches, long life, and victory; for with that, he had these given as vantage, in measure,
And truly without this prudence, Justice will still be, as already it hath too long been, all Sword and no balance. It was a worthy choice in Solomon to prefer Wisdom to riches, long life, and victory; for with that, he had these given as vantage, in measure,
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as a train attending on that Queen, Psal. 45.14 This qualified him for the Throne, and by this he decided that intricate Controversie between the two harlots. And justice cannot be done without judgement. They are mistaken who think piety alone qualifies for Magistracy. The wisdom of the serpent must be joyned to the innocency of the Dove.
as a train attending on that Queen, Psalm 45.14 This qualified him for the Throne, and by this he decided that intricate Controversy between the two harlots. And Justice cannot be done without judgement. They Are mistaken who think piety alone Qualifies for Magistracy. The Wisdom of the serpent must be joined to the innocency of the Dove.
Then Magistrates are Gods, when, as God their truth secures them from deceiving, and their wisdom from being deceived. As impiety alone destroyes not right of Dominion:
Then Magistrates Are God's, when, as God their truth secures them from deceiving, and their Wisdom from being deceived. As impiety alone Destroys not right of Dominion:
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(And when the prudence, and prowesse of your present Governour last year expressed, in timely intercepting the repullulating head of sedition, shall be duely weighed, there will be found not more roome,
(And when the prudence, and prowess of your present Governor last year expressed, in timely intercepting the repullulating head of sedition, shall be duly weighed, there will be found not more room,
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and this leads the Van, (and courage loves to do it) in Jethro 's qualifications for Magistrates, they must be men of courage, fearing God, dealing truely, and hating covetousnesse.
and this leads the Van, (and courage loves to do it) in Jethro is qualifications for Magistrates, they must be men of courage, fearing God, dealing truly, and hating covetousness.
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You must rescue the innocent Lamb from the Lion and the Bear, and break their jawes too. Solomons Throne was supported with Lions. Courage will bear up your judgement-seats; and to this you must adde impartiality; not to be warp'd by the poore man's misery, Exod. 23.3. (not countenance a poor man in his cause, if unjust) nor rich mans bounty, nor great mans dignity, nor a friend's amity. God is no respecter of persons, and you are no Gods if you be. You must let judgement run down like water, and righteousnesse as a mighty stream;
You must rescue the innocent Lamb from the lion and the Bear, and break their Jaws too. Solomons Throne was supported with Lions. Courage will bear up your judgement-seats; and to this you must add impartiality; not to be warped by the poor Man's misery, Exod 23.3. (not countenance a poor man in his cause, if unjust) nor rich men bounty, nor great men dignity, nor a friend's amity. God is no respecter of Persons, and you Are no God's if you be. You must let judgement run down like water, and righteousness as a mighty stream;
free as water from a spring, and not forc'd by importunity, as water from a Pump. And free as your Conduit-water, that fills the earthen pitcher, as well as the silver goblet. And free as your Thames water that flowes to all that will fetch it, and not as your New-River-water, that is imparted to none but those that will pay for it. And clear without mudding it by mixing self-interest.
free as water from a spring, and not forced by importunity, as water from a Pump. And free as your Conduit water, that fills the earthen pitcher, as well as the silver goblet. And free as your Thames water that flows to all that will fetch it, and not as your New-River-water, that is imparted to none but those that will pay for it. And clear without mudding it by mixing self-interest.
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Great persons that use their place and power to fill their own Coffers, are like passengers in a Ship, that tear up the planks of the Vessel to build their own Cabins. Remember you judge for God,
Great Persons that use their place and power to fill their own Coffers, Are like passengers in a Ship, that tear up the planks of the Vessel to built their own Cabins. remember you judge for God,
It was a condescending expression of the best of Princes to a late Parliament upon their Dissolution, that during their Intervals, in all his publick Resolves, he should propose to himself what a Parliament would judge of them,
It was a condescending expression of the best of Princes to a late Parliament upon their Dissolution, that during their Intervals, in all his public Resolves, he should propose to himself what a Parliament would judge of them,
In every sentence you are to give, remember the sentence you must receive; and so pronounce that, that you may not dread to undergo this. Thus faithfully trading with the Talents of your piety, and justice, wisedom, courage, and integrity in the trust of the Government of this City. God shall at last give you authority over many Cities.
In every sentence you Are to give, Remember the sentence you must receive; and so pronounce that, that you may not dread to undergo this. Thus faithfully trading with the Talents of your piety, and Justice, Wisdom, courage, and integrity in the trust of the Government of this city. God shall At last give you Authority over many Cities.
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2. To the City, that is, to the Citizens, by a Meta•••y of the continent for the contents, Acts 13.44. the City, that is, the Inhabitants, came together to hear the word.
2. To the city, that is, to the Citizens, by a Meta•••y of the continent for the contents, Acts 13.44. the city, that is, the Inhabitants, Come together to hear the word.
And to you, as therefore so conven'd, I shall speak a word for the Lord, and for the Watchmen. There hath been formerly among you a great cry for truth and peace, so great a cry, that we lost both in the mist of that breath; They are two Jewels, that when gone, are worth a siquis an enquiry;
And to you, as Therefore so convened, I shall speak a word for the Lord, and for the Watchmen. There hath been formerly among you a great cry for truth and peace, so great a cry, that we lost both in the missed of that breath; They Are two Jewels, that when gone, Are worth a siquis an enquiry;
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1. Truth, and if any shall put to me Pilate 's question to Christ, what is truth? and hath more patience than he to stay for an answer, that I shall give proper to our present purpose, is;
1. Truth, and if any shall put to me Pilate is question to christ, what is truth? and hath more patience than he to stay for an answer, that I shall give proper to our present purpose, is;
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that, by truth is mean'd either the word of God, thus his Law and Commandments are truth; or our conformity to that word, called the way of truth: That is truth of Doctrine, this, of life and practice. Now, as the same Ocean takes various denominations from the severall shores it runs by,
that, by truth is meaned either the word of God, thus his Law and commandments Are truth; or our conformity to that word, called the Way of truth: That is truth of Doctrine, this, of life and practice. Now, as the same Ocean Takes various denominations from the several shores it runs by,
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not as a guest for a night, or a servant for an Apprenticeship, or a child during non-age; but as the Master of the house, even aeterno vestro, for life.
not as a guest for a night, or a servant for an Apprenticeship, or a child during nonage; but as the Master of the house, even aeterno Vestro, for life.
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Be frequent in searching these evidences for your freehold of grace and glory, and so copy them out, that they may be legible in your lives to him that runs. Let there be truth in the inward parts, truth in thoughts. And speak every one the truth to his neighbour, truth in word, called the lip of truth. And let your works be the works of truth, truth in deed. It God's Omnipotency, that he cannot lye; Let it be yours, that you can do nothing against the truth, but for it. Maxima,
Be frequent in searching these evidences for your freehold of grace and glory, and so copy them out, that they may be legible in your lives to him that runs. Let there be truth in the inward parts, truth in thoughts. And speak every one the truth to his neighbour, truth in word, called the lip of truth. And let your works be the works of truth, truth in deed. It God's Omnipotency, that he cannot lie; Let it be yours, that you can do nothing against the truth, but for it. Maxima,
& summa est virtus neminem decipere. It is the greatest, chiefest virtue to deceive none. Oh that all that hear me were thus, and alwayes thus virtuous! Buy the truth,
& summa est virtus neminem decipere. It is the greatest, chiefest virtue to deceive none. O that all that hear me were thus, and always thus virtuous! Buy the truth,
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Let it, as a thread in a neck-lac• of Pearl, run through all your duties to God and man: your worship, let it be suited to the God you serve, He is a Spirit, and will be worshipped in spirit, and in truth.
Let it, as a thread in a neck-lac• of Pearl, run through all your duties to God and man: your worship, let it be suited to the God you serve, He is a Spirit, and will be worshipped in Spirit, and in truth.
And let your respect be to all the Commandements of God, and all his Ordinances, to the truth, and all the truth; and in the whole inward and outward man, and this is integrity, as it is deduc'd from timber, that is strait without, and sound within.
And let your respect be to all the commandments of God, and all his Ordinances, to the truth, and all the truth; and in the Whole inward and outward man, and this is integrity, as it is deduced from timber, that is strait without, and found within.
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And be true in your civil contracts with men, and let not Turks and Infidels rise up in judgment against you Let your Omer and Epha, your Shekel and Cubit agree with those of the Sanctuary. Your weights, and measures correspond with those of the Standard• The Heathen used to chain their Gods in their Temples: Fasten God by truth of holinesse to your Churches, and truth of justice to your Shops, and you have him a sure keeper of your City.
And be true in your civil contracts with men, and let not Turks and Infidels rise up in judgement against you Let your Omer and Epha, your Shekel and Cubit agree with those of the Sanctuary. Your weights, and measures correspond with those of the Standard• The Heathen used to chain their God's in their Temples: Fasten God by truth of holiness to your Churches, and truth of Justice to your Shops, and you have him a sure keeper of your city.
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2. Having taken into your bosomes this Leah, this eldest daughter of grace, truth (and it is fit she should have precedence, it being also not our custome, to give the younger before the first born ) make roome too for the beautifull Rachel of peace, so beautifull that she reflects a beauty on the feet of her messengers. This bigamy is not only lawfull but dutifull. In the old Law the Jewes were not to take a wife with her sister, to vex her: But you cannot vex these sisters, nor your selves, worse than by parting them; He is a Jew that would do it.
2. Having taken into your bosoms this Leah, this eldest daughter of grace, truth (and it is fit she should have precedence, it being also not our custom, to give the younger before the First born) make room too for the beautiful Rachel of peace, so beautiful that she reflects a beauty on the feet of her messengers. This bigamy is not only lawful but dutiful. In the old Law the Jews were not to take a wife with her sister, to vex her: But you cannot vex these Sisters, nor your selves, Worse than by parting them; He is a Jew that would do it.
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For truth without peace is a constant persecution, and peace without truth is a wicked combination. Peace is the walls, and truth the Guard of a City, and these are a mutuall, a counter-security to each other.
For truth without peace is a constant persecution, and peace without truth is a wicked combination. Peace is the walls, and truth the Guard of a city, and these Are a mutual, a countersecurity to each other.
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nor peace be shut out, of your Church, and City-gates by schisme and faction! Weaken not the hands of your Magistrates by your intestine divisions, and strife about words, and things that profit not;
nor peace be shut out, of your Church, and City gates by Schism and faction! Weaken not the hands of your Magistrates by your intestine divisions, and strife about words, and things that profit not;
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Love in your bitter altercations about the dresse and shadow of it, Indifferent Ceremonies. Committing an undoubted sinne, disobedience to the powers, in waving a scrupled duty, submission to a prescrib'd Forme of Worship; where liberty of Conscience is not intrench'd on,
Love in your bitter altercations about the dress and shadow of it, Indifferent Ceremonies. Committing an undoubted sin, disobedience to the Powers, in waving a scrupled duty, submission to a prescribed Form of Worship; where liberty of Conscience is not entrenched on,
Let me therefore prevaile with you, since God hath vouchsaf'd you a mercy as much above your expectation, as your merit, in giving you Judges as at the first, and Councellours as at the beginning;
Let me Therefore prevail with you, since God hath vouchsafed you a mercy as much above your expectation, as your merit, in giving you Judges as At the First, and Counsellors as At the beginning;
as you are taught from the Text, to think the Lord necessary to you, be they never so able; so not to think them unnecessary, though God can keep your City without them.
as you Are taught from the Text, to think the Lord necessary to you, be they never so able; so not to think them unnecessary, though God can keep your city without them.
Would you set up a Throne to Christ, do it every one of you in your own hearts, Open those everlasting doores, and let that King of Glory come in And think not to gratifie him by wresting the Scepter out of the hands of your lawfull Prince, to crow'd i• into his, who by his renunciation of any such Governement, of the office of a Ruler or Judge, when sollicited to it;
Would you Set up a Throne to christ, do it every one of you in your own hearts, Open those everlasting doors, and let that King of Glory come in And think not to gratify him by wresting the Sceptre out of the hands of your lawful Prince, to crowed i• into his, who by his renunciation of any such Government, of the office of a Ruler or Judge, when solicited to it;
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Submit to their Orders where they enterfere not with Gods, and passe no harsh censures on their Councels, since you cannot fathom all the reasons of them.
Submit to their Order where they enterfere not with God's, and pass no harsh censures on their Counsels, since you cannot fathom all the Reasons of them.
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as their persons are more eminent, so their faults are more visible than others, and themselves are but men. And practice that love towards one another, which St John, Who lay in the bosome of Christ, and learn'd there, so frequently and cordially urgeth And manifest it in giving, forgiving, bearing, forbearing.
as their Persons Are more eminent, so their Faults Are more visible than Others, and themselves Are but men. And practice that love towards one Another, which Saint John, Who lay in the bosom of christ, and learned there, so frequently and cordially urges And manifest it in giving, forgiving, bearing, forbearing.
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Convincing gainsayers by strong arguments in soft expressions: Reconciling differences lik• blessed peace-makers, going between brethren of opposite perswasions, as mortar to cement them, though you venture being crush'd by both for it, the lot of moderate spirits. So shall you allay all violence, and strife in the City, and discover your legitimacy as the Children of God, who will therefore, and thereby keep you and your City;
Convincing gainsayers by strong Arguments in soft expressions: Reconciling differences lik• blessed peacemakers, going between brothers of opposite persuasions, as mortar to cement them, though you venture being crushed by both for it, the lot of moderate spirits. So shall you allay all violence, and strife in the city, and discover your legitimacy as the Children of God, who will Therefore, and thereby keep you and your city;
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and in his due time translate you, and all your faithfull Watchmen to be made Denizens of that City that hath foundations, whose builder, maker and keeper, himself immediately is; even that Jerusalem, that is above the Mother of us all.
and in his due time translate you, and all your faithful Watchmen to be made Denizens of that city that hath foundations, whose builder, maker and keeper, himself immediately is; even that Jerusalem, that is above the Mother of us all.
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Having finish'd my addresse to the Watchman for the Lord, and the City; and to the City for the Lord, and the Watchmen; It remains that I bespeak the Lord for both Watchmen & City. Now all Application to him being by way of Petition, whereunto the more hands and hearts we can get, the more hope of successe;
Having finished my address to the Watchman for the Lord, and the city; and to the city for the Lord, and the Watchmen; It remains that I bespeak the Lord for both Watchmen & city. Now all Application to him being by Way of Petition, whereunto the more hands and hearts we can get, the more hope of success;
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And, as by particular Relation, and Duty I stand bound, I implore thy most gratious preservation of his Majesties Royal Tower of London, and of St John Robinson his Honourable, and Faithfull Lieutenant thereof.
And, as by particular Relation, and Duty I stand bound, I implore thy most gracious preservation of his Majesties Royal Tower of London, and of Saint John Robinson his Honourable, and Faithful Lieutenant thereof.
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and faction, envy, hatred, malice, and all uncharitablenesse; pride, drunkennesse, gluttony, and idlenesse. Preserve them from every evill of sinne, and sorrow, from fire, famine, sword and pestilence.
and faction, envy, hatred, malice, and all uncharitableness; pride, Drunkenness, gluttony, and idleness. Preserve them from every evil of sin, and sorrow, from fire, famine, sword and pestilence.
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And their fellow-subjects their due in brotherly charity, and honesty in bargains and sales: And their families theirs in all Christian care for them;
And their Fellow subjects their endue in brotherly charity, and honesty in bargains and sales: And their families theirs in all Christian care for them;
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