A sermon preach'd before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, aldermen, and citizens of London at St. Lawrence Jewry, on the feast of St. Michael, 1698, at the election of the Lord Mayor for the year ensuing / by Samuel Barton ...
SOlomon the wise King of Israel was not only a great Lover of Justice, (as every good Man is) but had great Power and Opportunity of doing Justice among his Subjects, by virtue of that high Office, that regal Dignity, with which he was invested.
SOlomon the wise King of Israel was not only a great Lover of justice, (as every good Man is) but had great Power and Opportunity of doing justice among his Subject's, by virtue of that high Office, that regal Dignity, with which he was invested.
as we may learn from what is related of him in the First Book of Kings, concerning his deciding the Controversie between the two Women about the Living and the Dead Child.
as we may Learn from what is related of him in the First Book of Kings, Concerning his deciding the Controversy between the two Women about the Living and the Dead Child.
And therefore we may reasonably suppose that what he says in the former part at least, of the Words of the Text, was no more than what he himself had found to be true by Experience, It is joy to the just to do judgment: i. e.
And Therefore we may reasonably suppose that what he Says in the former part At least, of the Words of the Text, was no more than what he himself had found to be true by Experience, It is joy to the just to do judgement: i. e.
And if we take the former part of the Words in this Sense, then the Antithesis will be the more clear in the latter part, But destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity, or,
And if we take the former part of the Words in this Sense, then the Antithesis will be the more clear in the latter part, But destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity, or,
as if Solomon had said, When good Magistrates discharge their Trust faithfully, and execute Justice impartially, all honest and good Men are greatly rejoyc'd at it,
as if Solomon had said, When good Magistrates discharge their Trust faithfully, and execute justice impartially, all honest and good Men Are greatly rejoiced At it,
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if they be righteous and good Men, to see good Magistrates faithfully discharging their Duty in the Execution of Justice. III. That the same is a great Terror to the Wicked and Unjust.
if they be righteous and good Men, to see good Magistrates faithfully discharging their Duty in the Execution of justice. III. That the same is a great Terror to the Wicked and Unjust.
A bountiful Disposition is pleas'd with Acts of Liberality, and therefore seeks the fit Occasions and Opportunities for 'em, according to that of the Prophet, The liberal deviseth liberal things.
A bountiful Disposition is pleased with Acts of Liberality, and Therefore seeks the fit Occasions and Opportunities for they, according to that of the Prophet, The liberal devises liberal things.
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But the difference is, Where the Habit or Inclination is Evil, all the Pleasure that can come from acting according to it, is quite over-balanc'd, by the Sting it leaves behind;
But the difference is, Where the Habit or Inclination is Evil, all the Pleasure that can come from acting according to it, is quite overbalanced, by the Sting it leaves behind;
For however thro' Error such may sometimes imagine that they do well, yet that's the most it can amount to, they can never be sure of it, because it is not so;
For however through Error such may sometime imagine that they do well, yet that's the most it can amount to, they can never be sure of it, Because it is not so;
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Thirdly, To do Justice must needs be Joy to a good Man, because of the assured Hope it gives him of God's Favour, who is evermore a Lover and Rewarder of the Upright;
Thirdly, To do justice must needs be Joy to a good Man, Because of the assured Hope it gives him of God's Favour, who is evermore a Lover and Rewarder of the Upright;
Thus Job, who was a great Ruler and Magistrate in his Country, grounded his hope of a Blessing from God upon his having faithfully discharg'd his Duty in the Administration of Justice,
Thus Job, who was a great Ruler and Magistrate in his Country, grounded his hope of a Blessing from God upon his having faithfully discharged his Duty in the Administration of justice,
Fourthly, It may well be Joy to a just Magistrate to do Judgment, because 'tis an high Honour done him by Almighty God to be employ'd in doing part of his Work.
Fourthly, It may well be Joy to a just Magistrate to do Judgement, Because it's an high Honour done him by Almighty God to be employed in doing part of his Work.
but has appointed Deputies for it, to whom upon that account he has said Ye are Gods. However difficult it may be to prove any one particular Form of Government to be of Divine Right, most certain it is that Government and Magistracy in general, are the Ordinance of God.
but has appointed Deputies for it, to whom upon that account he has said You Are God's However difficult it may be to prove any one particular From of Government to be of Divine Right, most certain it is that Government and Magistracy in general, Are the Ordinance of God.
II. That 'tis a great Pleasure also to the Spectators, if they be Righteous and Good Men, to see good Magistrates faithfully discharging their Duty in the Execution of Justice. So it is
II That it's a great Pleasure also to the Spectators, if they be Righteous and Good Men, to see good Magistrates faithfully discharging their Duty in the Execution of justice. So it is
First, Because 'tis a Pleasure to see others doing that which one wou'd do one's self, to see especially great Men and Magistrates concurring with one in Opinion,
First, Because it's a Pleasure to see Others doing that which one would do one's self, to see especially great Men and Magistrates concurring with one in Opinion,
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For 'tis obvious to the Thoughts of all Men, that without some Execution of Justice, there can be no Peace, no Security, no quiet or comfortable Living, no Property, no calling any thing one's own,
For it's obvious to the Thoughts of all Men, that without Some Execution of justice, there can be no Peace, no Security, no quiet or comfortable Living, no Property, no calling any thing one's own,
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But a faithful and diligent Endeavour to suppress all things of that Nature, by executing the Laws that are in force against them, is the only way to prevent God's Judgments from falling on us.
But a faithful and diligent Endeavour to suppress all things of that Nature, by executing the Laws that Are in force against them, is the only Way to prevent God's Judgments from falling on us.
but ought to be thankful to those who use a diligent Endeavour to keep things in some tolerable good Order, those good Magistrates who study to promote the Publick Peace and Welfare,
but ought to be thankful to those who use a diligent Endeavour to keep things in Some tolerable good Order, those good Magistrates who study to promote the Public Peace and Welfare,
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if not speedily aveng'd, or when the Sufferings of some innocent Persons are such by reason of Oppressors, that 'tis enough to grieve the Heart of any well-natur'd Man to observe it.
if not speedily avenged, or when the Sufferings of Some innocent Persons Are such by reason of Oppressors's, that it's enough to grieve the Heart of any well-natured Man to observe it.
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In these and such like Cases, a good Man may be in pain till he has seen Justice done, his Stomach may so rise against some sort of Wickedness as it may happen to be aggravated,
In these and such like Cases, a good Man may be in pain till he has seen justice done, his Stomach may so rise against Some sort of Wickedness as it may happen to be aggravated,
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or his Compassion may be such towards some Sufferers, or he may be so apprehensive of Publick Guilt and Infamy by reason of some Crimes, that he may be scarce able to brook any Delay.
or his Compassion may be such towards Some Sufferers, or he may be so apprehensive of Public Gilded and Infamy by reason of Some Crimes, that he may be scarce able to brook any delay.
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Almighty God is infinitely patient, and bears long with Men, and yet when Wickedness is grown to a great height, we find him expressing himself as one in pain till he had executed Judgment upon Evil-Doers, Isa. 1.24. Ah I will ease me of mine adversaries, and avenge me of mine enemies.
Almighty God is infinitely patient, and bears long with Men, and yet when Wickedness is grown to a great height, we find him expressing himself as one in pain till he had executed Judgement upon Evil-Doers, Isaiah 1.24. Ah I will ease me of mine Adversaries, and avenge me of mine enemies.
Far be it from any good Man to rejoyce merely in the Sufferings of another, how wicked soever, and not rather to wish for his Repentance and Amendment.
far be it from any good Man to rejoice merely in the Sufferings of Another, how wicked soever, and not rather to wish for his Repentance and Amendment.
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But yet when Wickedness is very great and daring, or open and notorious, so that there is apparent need of a speedy Reformation to prevent the Judgments of God, it cannot but rejoyce a good Man's Heart to see a Check put to it by the power of the Magistrate,
But yet when Wickedness is very great and daring, or open and notorious, so that there is apparent need of a speedy Reformation to prevent the Judgments of God, it cannot but rejoice a good Man's Heart to see a Check put to it by the power of the Magistrate,
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But to proceed to the Third Proposition. That's but the manifest Consequence of what has been already said, viz. III. That the Execution of Justice is terrible to Evil-doers.
But to proceed to the Third Proposition. That's but the manifest Consequence of what has been already said, viz. III. That the Execution of justice is terrible to Evildoers.
And happy it is for them if they can but repent and amend their Ways, and so escape those endless Torments to which Sin else will inevitably bring ' em.
And happy it is for them if they can but Repent and amend their Ways, and so escape those endless Torments to which since Else will inevitably bring ' em.
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But 'tis a sad and a dreadful thing indeed when Punishments in this Life from the Hand of the Civil Magistrate, are but a Prelude to everlasting Woe and Misery in the next;
But it's a sad and a dreadful thing indeed when Punishments in this Life from the Hand of the Civil Magistrate, Are but a Prelude to everlasting Woe and Misery in the next;
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But whatever Defects there may be in them, or in the Execution of them, or howsoever Men may escape here, there is One above whom no Man can deceive, none can bribe,
But whatever Defects there may be in them, or in the Execution of them, or howsoever Men may escape Here, there is One above whom no Man can deceive, none can bribe,
And I think if we reflect seriously upon the Doctrine that has been deliver'd, it will afford us Motives sufficient to the Duties which all or any of us are now call'd to.
And I think if we reflect seriously upon the Doctrine that has been Delivered, it will afford us Motives sufficient to the Duties which all or any of us Are now called to.
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First, All those that are concern'd may here find how much it does behove 'em to use their Endeavours that such a Person may be chosen as they believe will faithfully discharge the Trust repos'd in him;
First, All those that Are concerned may Here find how much it does behove they to use their Endeavours that such a Person may be chosen as they believe will faithfully discharge the Trust reposed in him;
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One, in short, to whom it will be joy to do Judgment and Righteousness, and who will do what he can to prevent the utter Destruction of the Workers of Iniquity, by exercising an wholsome Severity towards 'em, that if possible they may be reclaim'd,
One, in short, to whom it will be joy to do Judgement and Righteousness, and who will do what he can to prevent the utter Destruction of the Workers of Iniquity, by exercising an wholesome Severity towards they, that if possible they may be reclaimed,
And he will consider that if he knowingly contributes to the setting up of one who he believes will not answer these Ends, he thereby derives a Share of the Guilt of all upon himself,
And he will Consider that if he knowingly contributes to the setting up of one who he believes will not answer these Ends, he thereby derives a Share of the Gilded of all upon himself,
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and Justice, and Equity between Man and Man, and the preventing of Oppression and Extortion; (which are crying Sins) but also for the beating down all manner of Vice and Profaneness by a vigorous putting the Laws in execution against them,
and justice, and Equity between Man and Man, and the preventing of Oppression and Extortion; (which Are crying Sins) but also for the beating down all manner of Vice and Profaneness by a vigorous putting the Laws in execution against them,
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This is a thing highly becoming every good Magistrate, and no more than what is requir'd of 'em by his Majesty's late Proclamation for preventing and punishing Immorality and Profaneness.
This is a thing highly becoming every good Magistrate, and no more than what is required of they by his Majesty's late Proclamation for preventing and punishing Immorality and Profaneness.
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and to compel them by Force and Terror to forbear the open Practice of their Impieties, whom Words and Perswasions, Arguments drawn from Reason and Religion, will not work upon:
and to compel them by Force and Terror to forbear the open Practice of their Impieties, whom Words and Persuasions, Arguments drawn from Reason and Religion, will not work upon:
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Thirdly, The same Motives which ought to prevail with Magistrates to set themselves, and bend their whole Power and Authority against the Workers of Iniquity of all sorts, shou'd also persuade every one of us,
Thirdly, The same Motives which ought to prevail with Magistrates to Set themselves, and bend their Whole Power and authority against the Workers of Iniquity of all sorts, should also persuade every one of us,
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We cannot but be sensible of the great need there is of Reformation, and therefore, I think, the least we can do is to commend the Zeal of those that set themselves to promote it, and to encourage them therein.
We cannot but be sensible of the great need there is of Reformation, and Therefore, I think, the least we can do is to commend the Zeal of those that Set themselves to promote it, and to encourage them therein.
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Let us have a care therefore how we pretend to enter into Mens Thoughts, or to judge and censure their private Intentions, which are known only to God and themselves.
Let us have a care Therefore how we pretend to enter into Men's Thoughts, or to judge and censure their private Intentions, which Are known only to God and themselves.
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or endeavour to obstruct it, though there shou'd sometimes (and 'tis a great Wonder indeed if there never shou'd) be a Mixture of some Indiscretion in the Management of it.
or endeavour to obstruct it, though there should sometime (and it's a great Wonder indeed if there never should) be a Mixture of Some Indiscretion in the Management of it.
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which may in due time, with the help of good and faithful Magistrates, give a Check to all open Impiety and Immorality, make the Laws against 'em useful,
which may in due time, with the help of good and faithful Magistrates, give a Check to all open Impiety and Immorality, make the Laws against they useful,
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I am sure if this be not done, it must be said of us as it was of the Romans by the Historian, Nec vitia nostra pati possumus nec Remedia, We can neither hold up under the Weight of so much Vice and Corruption,
I am sure if this be not done, it must be said of us as it was of the Romans by the Historian, Nec Vices nostra pati possumus nec Remedy, We can neither hold up under the Weight of so much Vice and Corruption,
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or any regard to the Credit of that Reform'd Religion which we profess, it behoves us to be so far from hindering, that we shou'd rather be ready to do all that honestly and lawfully we can, to prevent so great and imminent a Danger, by setting forwar'd to our power, a general Reformation of Manners. But,
or any regard to the Credit of that Reformed Religion which we profess, it behoves us to be so Far from hindering, that we should rather be ready to do all that honestly and lawfully we can, to prevent so great and imminent a Danger, by setting forwared to our power, a general Reformation of Manners. But,
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Fourthly and Lastly, The last thing that I told you we shou'd be persuaded to by the Doctrine that has been deliver'd, is that which is the Duty of every one of us at all times, viz. To behave our selves so that a good Magistrate faithfully discharging his Trust, may be no Terror,
Fourthly and Lastly, The last thing that I told you we should be persuaded to by the Doctrine that has been Delivered, is that which is the Duty of every one of us At all times, viz. To behave our selves so that a good Magistrate faithfully discharging his Trust, may be no Terror,
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That the Apostle tells us will be the Case if we do our Duty as we ought to do, Rom. 13.3. — Wilt thou then not be afraid of the Power? Do that which is good and thou shalt have praise of the same.
That the Apostle tells us will be the Case if we do our Duty as we ought to do, Rom. 13.3. — Wilt thou then not be afraid of the Power? Do that which is good and thou shalt have praise of the same.
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And indeed tho' Magistrates may oft be too remiss in punishing Men for their Faults, yet they are very bad ones indeed that will punish them for doing well;
And indeed though Magistrates may oft be too remiss in punishing Men for their Faults, yet they Are very bad ones indeed that will Punish them for doing well;
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That's quite contrary to the design of their Institution, and the very end of the Law, which the same Apostle tells us, was not made for a righteous man, to coerce or punish him, but for the ungodly and for sinners.
That's quite contrary to the Design of their Institution, and the very end of the Law, which the same Apostle tells us, was not made for a righteous man, to coerce or Punish him, but for the ungodly and for Sinners.
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And therefore unless it be by reason of some great Mistakes in Religion, or the like, it does not often happen that Men suffer from the Hand of the Magistrate for doing well.
And Therefore unless it be by reason of Some great Mistakes in Religion, or the like, it does not often happen that Men suffer from the Hand of the Magistrate for doing well.
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It is therefore the Duty of all Christians to endeavour to live up so strictly to the Rules and Precepts of Gods Law as to be above the Fear of Man's.
It is Therefore the Duty of all Christians to endeavour to live up so strictly to the Rules and Precepts of God's Law as to be above the fear of Man's.
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