The nature and usefulness of solemn judicial swearing with the impiety and mischief of vain and false-swearing in a sermon preached July 14th, 1681, in the cathedral church of S. Peter in York at the assizes for that county / by Thomas Comber.
since their Authority is of Divine Original, which the Scripture intimates, in calling Judges by the name of Gods (a Title commonly given them by the Jews) as also in declaring, They judge not for Man, but for the Lord ;
since their authority is of Divine Original, which the Scripture intimates, in calling Judges by the name of God's (a Title commonly given them by the jews) as also in declaring, They judge not for Man, but for the Lord;
Yea it was Law , and Custom , both of old in this Nation (as our own best Authors inform us) To place the venerable Book of the holy Gospels before the Tribunal of Justice:
Yea it was Law, and Custom, both of old in this nation (as our own best Authors inform us) To place the venerable Book of the holy Gospels before the Tribunal of justice:
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Wherefore since there is one part of God's Judicial Perfections that no mortal Judge can receive, viz. the knowledge of Mens Thoughts, a point so necessary, that no infallible and certain Judgment can be given without it:
Wherefore since there is one part of God's Judicial Perfections that no Mortal Judge can receive, viz. the knowledge of Mens Thoughts, a point so necessary, that no infallible and certain Judgement can be given without it:
Therefore in all Controversies, where the Parties make contrary affirmations, there lies an Appeal to the greater and higher Judge, that is, to God, the greatest of all;
Therefore in all Controversies, where the Parties make contrary affirmations, there lies an Appeal to the greater and higher Judge, that is, to God, the greatest of all;
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which Appeal being in order to end the strife, and to find out which of the contradicting Parties speaks true, is called an Oath, and here described by the Apostle,
which Appeal being in order to end the strife, and to find out which of the contradicting Parties speaks true, is called an Oath, and Here described by the Apostle,
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an evident testimony of the Divine Original of the Magistrates Power, and the great support of the administration of that Justice which is the Bond of all Societies.
an evident testimony of the Divine Original of the Magistrates Power, and the great support of the administration of that justice which is the Bound of all Societies.
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For the redress of which dangerous Errors and Impieties, I suppose it will be a very seasonable and useful undertaking upon this Occasion to explain this piece of holy Scripture, For men verily swear, &c. Wherein we will first consider the Apostles general design in this place, which will prove the lawfulness of Taking Oaths in Judicial cases.
For the redress of which dangerous Errors and Impieties, I suppose it will be a very seasonable and useful undertaking upon this Occasion to explain this piece of holy Scripture, For men verily swear, etc. Wherein we will First Consider the Apostles general Design in this place, which will prove the lawfulness of Taking Oaths in Judicial cases.
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And since a Religious Oath is the foundation of all our Administrations of Justice, the main hinge upon which all these Controversies turn, the only security that the Reverend Judges, the Jurors,
And since a Religious Oath is the Foundation of all our Administrations of justice, the main hinge upon which all these Controversies turn, the only security that the Reverend Judges, the Jurors,
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And we may observe, He is here perswading the Hebrews to imitate their Pious Ancestors, in relying on the Truth of God, exhorting them to be followers of them, who by Faith and Patience inherited the Promises, v. 12. adding, that the Promise it self was worthy to be trusted,
And we may observe, He is Here persuading the Hebrews to imitate their Pious Ancestors, in relying on the Truth of God, exhorting them to be followers of them, who by Faith and Patience inherited the Promises, v. 12. adding, that the Promise it self was worthy to be trusted,
But as Sovereign Princes having no equal in their Kingdom whose witness can add any Authority to their solemn Acts, conclude them with a Teste meipso, and are witnesses to themselves:
But as Sovereign Princes having no equal in their Kingdom whose witness can add any authority to their solemn Acts, conclude them with a Teste meipso, and Are Witnesses to themselves:
so the King of Kings, when he made the Promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, sware by himself, Ver. 13, 14, 15. Confirming his promise (saith Philo) by an Oath worthy of God, — and therefore he did not swear by any other,
so the King of Kings, when he made the Promise to Abraham, Because he could swear by no greater, sware by himself, Ver. 13, 14, 15. Confirming his promise (Says Philo) by an Oath worthy of God, — and Therefore he did not swear by any other,
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And lest any should object, What need was there for the God of Truth to swear, who is so far from being made more credible by an Oath (as the same Philo notes) that he only makes an Oath to be firm ;
And lest any should Object, What need was there for the God of Truth to swear, who is so Far from being made more credible by an Oath (as the same Philo notes) that he only makes an Oath to be firm;
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Therefore the Apostle prevents that scruple, in the words of the Text, by declaring that an Oath was not necessary with respect to God, who made the Promise,
Therefore the Apostle prevents that scruple, in the words of the Text, by declaring that an Oath was not necessary with respect to God, who made the Promise,
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in condescension to their infirmity, He was content to imitate humane Customs, and to give the same security for his own truth, which men are wont to give for theirs;
in condescension to their infirmity, He was content to imitate humane Customs, and to give the same security for his own truth, which men Are wont to give for theirs;
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For men verily swear by the greater, &c. that is, This is the way (saith our Apostle) by which men confirm things uncertain, this is the method they use to conclude, NONLATINALPHABET, all doubtful Controversies where one affirms what the other denies, the highest and best Means they have to end this strife (which otherwise would not cease) is to make the Parties swear by the Name of God.
For men verily swear by the greater, etc. that is, This is the Way (Says our Apostle) by which men confirm things uncertain, this is the method they use to conclude,, all doubtful Controversies where one affirms what the other Denies, the highest and best Means they have to end this strife (which otherwise would not cease) is to make the Parties swear by the Name of God.
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or that it was not to be allowed to the Christians so to do: wherefore we may conclude from his recording this usage without making any exception to it,
or that it was not to be allowed to the Christians so to do: Wherefore we may conclude from his recording this usage without making any exception to it,
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But our obstinate Adversaries, without considering how to answer these Arguments, will presently object, That Christ saith, Swear not at all, Math. V. 34. and S. James adds, Above all things, my Brethren, Swear not, Jam. V. 12. as also that some of the Ancients,
But our obstinate Adversaries, without considering how to answer these Arguments, will presently Object, That christ Says, Swear not At all, Math. V. 34. and S. James adds, Above all things, my Brothers, Swear not, Jam. V. 12. as also that Some of the Ancients,
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To which I shall reply, That since 'tis impious to suppose those Scriptures can contradict this Text, it is reasonable to believe, that some other kind of Swearing is there forbidden,
To which I shall reply, That since it's impious to suppose those Scriptures can contradict this Text, it is reasonable to believe, that Some other kind of Swearing is there forbidden,
yea, nay, nay, ver. 37. which shews, he was treating only of Oaths in our ordinary Communication, which might be wholly prevented, if in our common talk we barely affirmed things by a plain yea, or yes, or barely denied them by a plain nay, or no: and the instances he gives of swearing by Heaven, by Earth, by Jerusalem, and by their Head, ver. 34, 35, 36. were all of that sort of Oaths which the Jews used in their usual discourse,
yea, nay, nay, ver. 37. which shows, he was treating only of Oaths in our ordinary Communication, which might be wholly prevented, if in our Common talk we barely affirmed things by a plain yea, or yes, or barely denied them by a plain nay, or no: and the instances he gives of swearing by Heaven, by Earth, by Jerusalem, and by their Head, ver. 34, 35, 36. were all of that sort of Oaths which the jews used in their usual discourse,
and not one of them was ever used in Judgment, where they only swear by the living God, Math. xxvi. 63. Indeed the Pharisees, to take the Jews off from the wicked custom of ordinary Swearing by Gods Name, did allow them in their common-talk to swear by these lesser things, persuading them there was little danger in them,
and not one of them was ever used in Judgement, where they only swear by the living God, Math. xxvi. 63. Indeed the Pharisees, to take the jews off from the wicked custom of ordinary Swearing by God's Name, did allow them in their common-talk to swear by these lesser things, persuading them there was little danger in them,
and no great obligation by them, Math. xxiii. 16, &c. But Jesus reproves this false gloss of the Third Commandment, declaring, that in our Communication one with another we must not swear at all,
and no great obligation by them, Math. xxiii. 16, etc. But jesus reproves this false gloss of the Third Commandment, declaring, that in our Communication one with Another we must not swear At all,
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And S. James only repeats and applies his Masters words, warning the Christians to take great heed they did not use that liberty given them by the Jewish false Teachers, to swear in their usual talk by Heaven,
And S. James only repeats and Applies his Masters words, warning the Christians to take great heed they did not use that liberty given them by the Jewish false Teachers, to swear in their usual talk by Heaven,
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or (as some of the best Copies read) Lest by a common careless use of Oaths, they fall into that accursed Hypocrisie of binding rash and false words with Oaths,
or (as Some of the best Copies read) Lest by a Common careless use of Oaths, they fallen into that accursed Hypocrisy of binding rash and false words with Oaths,
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And the Practice of the best Christians abundantly assures us, it was never believed that solemn Oaths on great Occasions were forbidden in the Gospel.
And the Practice of the best Christians abundantly assures us, it was never believed that solemn Oaths on great Occasions were forbidden in the Gospel.
for his saying in weighty cases, God is my witness, Rom. I. 9. and, Behold, before God I lie not, Galat. I. 20. are as plain Oaths (in that Father's Opinion) as can be spoken.
for his saying in weighty cases, God is my witness, Rom. I. 9. and, Behold, before God I lie not, Galatians I. 20. Are as plain Oaths (in that Father's Opinion) as can be spoken.
And though the Primitive Christians refused to Swear by the Emperors Genius, or by any of the Daemons, since thereby they had acknowledged them to be gods;
And though the Primitive Christians refused to Swear by the Emperor's Genius, or by any of the Daemons, since thereby they had acknowledged them to be God's;
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'Tis certain the Christians were Souldiers under Heathen Emperors, and yet they could not be listed without taking an Oath, which was given to the Souldiers still,
It's certain the Christians were Soldiers under Heathen Emperor's, and yet they could not be listed without taking an Oath, which was given to the Soldiers still,
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An ancient and genuine Synodical Epistle, written from the Orthodox Bishops about Alexandria, An. 339. declares, That the Christian People there bound these Bishops by Oath, to choose Athanasius for their Pastor ,
an ancient and genuine Synodical Epistle, written from the Orthodox Bishops about Alexandria, Nias 339. declares, That the Christian People there bound these Bishops by Oath, to choose Athanasius for their Pastor,
Synesius likewise, a Primitive Bishop, being chosen Arbitrator in a certain Controversie, makes one of the Parties who was of the Episcopal Order, bind his Promise by an Oath .
Synesius likewise, a Primitive Bishop, being chosen Arbitrator in a certain Controversy, makes one of the Parties who was of the Episcopal Order, bind his Promise by an Oath.
And the Moderator of the Conference at Carthage, between the Orthodox and the Donatists, solemnly swears, by the Holy Trinity, he will judge impartially .
And the Moderator of the Conference At Carthage, between the Orthodox and the Donatists, solemnly swears, by the Holy Trinity, he will judge impartially.
Yea, the Civil Laws of Arcadius and Honorius, decree severe penalties to them who would not stand to those Agreements which they had confirmed by an Oath, either by the Name of God,
Yea, the Civil Laws of Arcadius and Honorius, Decree severe penalties to them who would not stand to those Agreements which they had confirmed by an Oath, either by the Name of God,
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and then Turgot and Aldwin, two Fanatick Monks of S. Cuthberts, being in Scotland, refused to swear Allegiance to King Malcolm, on pretence, Swearing was forbid in the Gospel ;
and then Turgot and Aldwin, two Fanatic Monks of S. Cuthberts, being in Scotland, refused to swear Allegiance to King Malcolm, on pretence, Swearing was forbid in the Gospel;
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And a little after the Monks of Castellion had some scruples, whether it were lawful for them to Swear, alledging the same Texts and Reasons that our modern Sectaries urge,
And a little After the Monks of Castellion had Some scruples, whither it were lawful for them to Swear, alleging the same Texts and Reasons that our modern Sectaries urge,
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But this short and clear account of the Sense of Holy Scripture, and the Opinion and Practice of the best Christians may abundantly satisfie all that are unprejudiced, That Solemn Oaths in Judgment, are not only very lawful,
But this short and clear account of the Sense of Holy Scripture, and the Opinion and Practice of the best Christians may abundantly satisfy all that Are unprejudiced, That Solemn Oaths in Judgement, Are not only very lawful,
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And hence it is made a Duty, and reckoned a part of Religious Worship, to Swear by the True God, Deut. vi. 13. and because Oaths in Judicature were always made by Gods Name,
And hence it is made a Duty, and reckoned a part of Religious Worship, to Swear by the True God, Deuteronomy vi. 13. and Because Oaths in Judicature were always made by God's Name,
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And in an older general League among all the Grecian Cities, every place was to take their Country Oath, and swear by the greatest Deity of their own City .
And in an older general League among all the Grecian Cities, every place was to take their Country Oath, and swear by the greatest Deity of their own city.
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as the Romans falsly pronounced, by the living God, NONLATINALPHABET And the Christians made the Jews swear by the Hebrew Names of God, Adonai, Sebaoth, Elohim, &c. .
as the Romans falsely pronounced, by the living God, And the Christians made the jews swear by the Hebrew Names of God, Adonai, Sebaoth, Elohim, etc..
And the use of going into the Temples and touching the Altars, when they took a Religious Oath , to put them in mind they were in the immediate presence of that God by whom they swore.
And the use of going into the Temples and touching the Altars, when they took a Religious Oath, to put them in mind they were in the immediate presence of that God by whom they swore.
. Whence the Papists (the gross Imitators of Pagan Superstition) have derived their Swearing upon the Reliques and Images of their Saints, to whom they do by this Act give the honour due to God only.
. Whence the Papists (the gross Imitators of Pagan Superstition) have derived their Swearing upon the Relics and Images of their Saints, to whom they do by this Act give the honour due to God only.
and was anciently called by the name of Religion it self , and had the Title of Sacramentum: For there is no way in the World by which we do more honour the Wisdom and Power, the Justice and Truth of God, than by this highest Appeal;
and was anciently called by the name of Religion it self, and had the Title of Sacramentum: For there is no Way in the World by which we do more honour the Wisdom and Power, the justice and Truth of God, than by this highest Appeal;
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But who can excuse Christians for this wicked Custom of swearing by the Creatures in ordinary discourse, contrary to Christ's express Precept? I am sure Tertullian reckons these kind of Oaths to be one sort of Idolatry ;
But who can excuse Christians for this wicked Custom of swearing by the Creatures in ordinary discourse, contrary to Christ's express Precept? I am sure Tertullian reckons these kind of Oaths to be one sort of Idolatry;
a Sin so gross that the later Rabbins do condemn it, and one of them says, He that swears by any thing besides the Name of God, shall be rooted out of the World .
a since so gross that the later Rabbis do condemn it, and one of them Says, He that swears by any thing beside the Name of God, shall be rooted out of the World.
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So that we may well suppose these vain and wicked Oaths among Christians, are Reliques of Pagan Idolatry, that have continued ever since the Creatures were worshipped as gods;
So that we may well suppose these vain and wicked Oaths among Christians, Are Relics of Pagan Idolatry, that have continued ever since the Creatures were worshipped as God's;
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Secondly, we infer from the former description of an Oath, That when we do Swear by the Holy Name of GOD, we should do it with all the solemnity of a Grave and Religious Reverence, remembring it is an Address to one infinitely Greater than ourselves,
Secondly, we infer from the former description of an Oath, That when we do Swear by the Holy Name of GOD, we should do it with all the solemnity of a Grave and Religious reverence, remembering it is an Address to one infinitely Greater than ourselves,
and we upon the Earth, Eccles. V. 2. 'Tis evident, that all Nations have so fully believed the Sacredness of an Oath, that they have endeavoured to make it as Solemn and Venerable as they could.
and we upon the Earth, Eccles. V. 2. It's evident, that all nations have so Fully believed the Sacredness of an Oath, that they have endeavoured to make it as Solemn and Venerable as they could.
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Orpheus imposed an Oath upon his Scholars (not to reveal the Secrets of his Art to Profane Ears) with all the Authority which Religious Terror could give it :
Orpheus imposed an Oath upon his Scholars (not to reveal the Secrets of his Art to Profane Ears) with all the authority which Religious Terror could give it:
their use of Priests and Temples, Altars and Sacrifices, on this Occasion, were all intended to teach Men that Golden Precept of Pythagoras, NONLATINALPHABET To Reverence an Oath, and to mind them, that they did Swear by a Greater than themselves.
their use of Priests and Temples, Altars and Sacrifices, on this Occasion, were all intended to teach Men that Golden Precept of Pythagoras, To reverence an Oath, and to mind them, that they did Swear by a Greater than themselves.
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It may suffice to remark that among the Jews (who had nothing in higher esteem than the Book of the Law) He that took an Oath was to stand up, and take the Book of the Law in his hand,
It may suffice to remark that among the jews (who had nothing in higher esteem than the Book of the Law) He that took an Oath was to stand up, and take the Book of the Law in his hand,
In like manner the Christians in solemn Swearing were wont to lay their Hands upon the Holy Gospels, a Custom at least as ancient as the Emperor Justinians Time, who mentions it in his Laws ;
In like manner the Christians in solemn Swearing were wont to lay their Hands upon the Holy Gospels, a Custom At least as ancient as the Emperor Justinians Time, who mentions it in his Laws;
and he himself is recorded to have held the Gospels in his hand while he made a Publick Oath, An. 535 ; and that this was a Custom universally observed in those days, may be seen by divers Instances in Procopius .
and he himself is recorded to have held the Gospels in his hand while he made a Public Oath, Nias 535; and that this was a Custom universally observed in those days, may be seen by diverse Instances in Procopius.
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for since all our hopes of Heaven depend upon Gods help and the Promise of the Holy Gospel, We thus devote our Souls to Damnation if our Assertions be not true.
for since all our hope's of Heaven depend upon God's help and the Promise of the Holy Gospel, We thus devote our Souls to Damnation if our Assertions be not true.
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Yea, it ought to be considered, Whether the slight and irreverent giving of Oaths (too common in our Courts of Justice) do not give Ignorant and Evil men too much occasion, to think the breaking of them to be a light matter:
Yea, it ought to be considered, Whither the slight and irreverent giving of Oaths (too Common in our Courts of justice) do not give Ignorant and Evil men too much occasion, to think the breaking of them to be a Light matter:
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A Rite of equal Piety and Antiquity, for Abimelech and Isaac had their Federal Feast over Night (saith the Text) They rose early in the Morning and sware one to another, Gen. xxvi. 31. as being then Fasting,
A Rite of equal Piety and Antiquity, for Abimelech and Isaac had their Federal Feast over Night (Says the Text) They rose early in the Morning and sware one to Another, Gen. xxvi. 31. as being then Fasting,
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Yea, there is an Ancient Gallican Law of Charles the Great, which Commands, That Courts of Justice shall be holden Fasting , that so both the Givers and Takers of Oaths might be serious,
Yea, there is an Ancient Gallican Law of Charles the Great, which Commands, That Courts of justice shall be held Fasting, that so both the Givers and Takers of Oaths might be serious,
All which ought to instruct and admonish those in Power, to Reform as much as in them lies, the scandalous and mischievous Corruption of slight giving Oaths in Judgment,
All which ought to instruct and admonish those in Power, to Reform as much as in them lies, the scandalous and mischievous Corruption of slight giving Oaths in Judgement,
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so that none but only God knows whether mens Words and Hearts agree: And Evil men (being assured no Mortal can discover their Thoughts) hence presume,
so that none but only God knows whither men's Words and Hearts agree: And Evil men (being assured no Mortal can discover their Thoughts) hence presume,
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And therefore All Nations have used to enjoyn Men, to call upon the All-seeing God to attest the Truth of what they say, with a wish of destruction to Themselves,
And Therefore All nations have used to enjoin Men, to call upon the All-seeing God to attest the Truth of what they say, with a wish of destruction to Themselves,
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And this is the Reason why all the World hath used Oaths in Judicature, to be as a Pledge and Security for the Truth of that Evidence given there, upon which all Causes usually depend.
And this is the Reason why all the World hath used Oaths in Judicature, to be as a Pledge and Security for the Truth of that Evidence given there, upon which all Causes usually depend.
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unless their peculiar Character give them such credibility as to exempt them; on which ground Jupiters Priests of Old, and the Christian Clergy in the Middle times,
unless their peculiar Character give them such credibility as to exempt them; on which ground Jupiter's Priests of Old, and the Christian Clergy in the Middle times,
But generally, Oaths are thought so necessary in Judgment, that in the Old Canons, it is the same thing to set down the Days in which no Oaths shall be taken,
But generally, Oaths Are Thought so necessary in Judgement, that in the Old Canonas, it is the same thing to Set down the Days in which no Oaths shall be taken,
So that the first Original of our Non-Term and Vacation in Law Proceedings are derived from the Canons which prohibit the Ʋse of Oaths at those Times . But to proceed;
So that the First Original of our Non-Term and Vacation in Law Proceedings Are derived from the Canonas which prohibit the Ʋse of Oaths At those Times. But to proceed;
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Since an Oath is so Solemn a Confirmation of our Truth, by calling God to Witness, the Pythagoreans allowed none to Swear in Light matters, especially not in a trifling Action for a small Debt ;
Since an Oath is so Solemn a Confirmation of our Truth, by calling God to Witness, the pythagoreans allowed none to Swear in Light matters, especially not in a trifling Actium for a small Debt;
Again, the same Pythagoreans permitted none to Swear concerning Things contingent, future and uncertain; affirming, it was neither fit nor safe to Swear in such Cases .
Again, the same pythagoreans permitted none to Swear Concerning Things contingent, future and uncertain; affirming, it was neither fit nor safe to Swear in such Cases.
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Which our Noble King Henry the First well knew, when he generously refused the Popes base Offer to Absolve him from his Oath, saying, Who will ever trust another hereafter,
Which our Noble King Henry the First well knew, when he generously refused the Popes base Offer to Absolve him from his Oath, saying, Who will ever trust Another hereafter,
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And as this Sin is condemned in the Old Law, so this Swearing in our Communication, is strictly forbidden above all things (James V. 12.) in the New Testament.
And as this since is condemned in the Old Law, so this Swearing in our Communication, is strictly forbidden above all things (James V. 12.) in the New Testament.
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since the highest Security that can be given for our Truth there, the most Sacred Bond of Human Society, the most Religious Pledge of a Mans Fidelity, on which all our Lives and Fortunes may depend;
since the highest Security that can be given for our Truth there, the most Sacred Bound of Human Society, the most Religious Pledge of a men Fidis, on which all our Lives and Fortune's may depend;
and the continuance in it is the more unpardonable, because it may easily and certainly be amended, by a few serious Thoughts of God's Majesty, by using the Company of Grave and Pious Men,
and the Continuance in it is the more unpardonable, Because it may Easily and Certainly be amended, by a few serious Thoughts of God's Majesty, by using the Company of Grave and Pious Men,
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Thirdly, I shall proceed to the last Particular in the Text, viz. The end of an Oath, or the Cause moving Magistrates to require it, that it may be an End of all strife:
Thirdly, I shall proceed to the last Particular in the Text, viz. The end of an Oath, or the Cause moving Magistrates to require it, that it may be an End of all strife:
this is literally, NONLATINALPHABET, Controversie, or Strife; and lest these contrary Speeches should produce perpetual Wrangling, the Witnesses Oaths are required, that by the Truth they speak,
this is literally,, Controversy, or Strife; and lest these contrary Speeches should produce perpetual Wrangling, the Witnesses Oaths Are required, that by the Truth they speak,
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for Justinian saith by this use of Oaths, Men seem to enter a Holy Temple when they come before a Tribunal — and God, rather than Man, appears to decide the Cause .
for Justinian Says by this use of Oaths, Men seem to enter a Holy Temple when they come before a Tribunal — and God, rather than Man, appears to decide the Cause.
Truth (as the Ancients speak) lies in a deep Pit, and if any thing will draw it out, it must be the Fear of God, who is thus set before the Witnesses Eyes, to engage them by all their hopes of Mercy, to speak the Truth, the whole Truth, and nothing but the Truth:
Truth (as the Ancients speak) lies in a deep Pit, and if any thing will draw it out, it must be the fear of God, who is thus Set before the Witnesses Eyes, to engage them by all their hope's of Mercy, to speak the Truth, the Whole Truth, and nothing but the Truth:
And the common Consent of Mankind, hath made all our Lives, Liberties, and Estates, to depend upon an Oath whensoever they are in question, supposing this to be the surest and most Sacred guard unto them.
And the Common Consent of Mankind, hath made all our Lives, Liberties, and Estates, to depend upon an Oath whensoever they Are in question, supposing this to be the Surest and most Sacred guard unto them.
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Nor is it without great reason that so much stress is laid upon Religious Oaths, since though another Man seem thereby to have our Lives and Estates in his Power;
Nor is it without great reason that so much stress is laid upon Religious Oaths, since though Another Man seem thereby to have our Lives and Estates in his Power;
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when the Oaths were taken to confirm Magna Charta. And though in our Modern Courts we now abstain from Ominous Words, contenting our selves with that very Ancient Form, So help me God ,
when the Oaths were taken to confirm Magna Charta. And though in our Modern Courts we now abstain from Ominous Words, contenting our selves with that very Ancient From, So help me God,
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and affronts him openly in some of his tenderest Attributes, disbelieving his Truth, tràmpling on his Justice, and despising his Power; yea, he makes (as much as in him lies) the Righteous God a Party to that Falshood, by which he Murders or Robs his Neighbour;
and affronts him openly in Some of his Tenderest Attributes, disbelieving his Truth, tràmpling on his justice, and despising his Power; yea, he makes (as much as in him lies) the Righteous God a Party to that Falsehood, by which he Murders or Robs his Neighbour;
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Or if the Jurors be the Perjured Men, in spight of all Evidence, it rescues the greatest and most dangerous Malefactors (by a Partiality that defies Heaven) from the Justice of the Law,
Or if the Jurors be the Perjured Men, in spite of all Evidence, it rescues the greatest and most dangerous Malefactors (by a Partiality that defies Heaven) from the justice of the Law,
And whosoever they be, Jurors or Witnesses, who regard not their Oaths, They do what in them lies, to subvert the Laws, to take away the Administration of Justice,
And whosoever they be, Jurors or Witnesses, who regard not their Oaths, They do what in them lies, to subvert the Laws, to take away the Administration of justice,
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If they do it in Malice, it is like the Crime of Witches, who give their Souls to the Devil for ever, to be enabled to do a transient harm to their Neighbours.
If they do it in Malice, it is like the Crime of Witches, who give their Souls to the devil for ever, to be enabled to do a Transient harm to their Neighbours.
And whatever be the Principle it springs from, yea, and whatever event it have as to the Party Accused, the Perjur'd Man devotes himself to all the Curses in Gods Book,
And whatever be the Principle it springs from, yea, and whatever event it have as to the Party Accused, the Perjured Man devotes himself to all the Curses in God's Book,
and therefore the Old Romans allotted no Human Punishment for this Sin, but left the Criminal to the more terrible Vengeance of the gods, who were most directly affronted by it ;
and Therefore the Old Romans allotted no Human Punishment for this since, but left the Criminal to the more terrible Vengeance of the God's, who were most directly affronted by it;
Yet, lest these who fear none but Human Penalties should be hardened by Impunity from Men, (for if they dreaded the Vengeance of God they durst not commit this Crime) therefore it was Ordained, that if any were convict of Perjury, who had sworn on the Holy Gospels, his Tongue should be cut out,
Yet, lest these who Fear none but Human Penalties should be hardened by Impunity from Men, (for if they dreaded the Vengeance of God they durst not commit this Crime) Therefore it was Ordained, that if any were convict of Perjury, who had sworn on the Holy Gospels, his Tongue should be Cut out,
First, That all Persons concerned be very Cautious in taking Oaths, and that when they come to Swear, they do it with all Religious Fear and Reverence; not only as being immediately in Gods Presence,
First, That all Persons concerned be very Cautious in taking Oaths, and that when they come to Swear, they do it with all Religious fear and reverence; not only as being immediately in God's Presence,
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and so high a piece of Religion, that it ought to be done with all Gravity and humble Reverence; and if they be so taken, to confirm a known and certain Truth, they do exceedingly tend to the Honour of God, and to the Benefit of Mankind, and are so very lawful, that we may as well scruple to make Application to Gods Mercy in Prayer,
and so high a piece of Religion, that it ought to be done with all Gravity and humble reverence; and if they be so taken, to confirm a known and certain Truth, they do exceedingly tend to the Honour of God, and to the Benefit of Mankind, and Are so very lawful, that we may as well scruple to make Application to God's Mercy in Prayer,
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Secondly, When we have taken them, let us be very fearful of breaking them, and make Conscience of answering and acting in every Point agreeable to what we have Sworn;
Secondly, When we have taken them, let us be very fearful of breaking them, and make Conscience of answering and acting in every Point agreeable to what we have Sworn;
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We see, that the Laws of God and Men have put the End of all Strife upon our Fidelity, supposing we are Christians and Hónest men, who Fear the Lord of Hosts, and value our own Souls, and we have given the greatest Security under Heaven, that we will be Impartial.
We see, that the Laws of God and Men have put the End of all Strife upon our Fidis, supposing we Are Christians and Hónest men, who fear the Lord of Hosts, and valve our own Souls, and we have given the greatest Security under Heaven, that we will be Impartial.
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Now, how vile and infamous a Crime will it be in us, to betray his Trust, to abuse the Judge of all the World, and his Vice-gerents, to wrong the Innocent, and destroyour own Souls? One would imagine, nothing could tempt a Rational Man to such an Act;
Now, how vile and infamous a Crime will it be in us, to betray his Trust, to abuse the Judge of all the World, and his Vicegerents, to wrong the Innocent, and destroyour own Souls? One would imagine, nothing could tempt a Rational Man to such an Act;
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if the too frequent and sad Experience of Opposite, yea of Contradictory Oaths (in this Impious Age of ours) did not convince us, that nothing is too monstrous or unreasonable for an Ill Man to do.
if the too frequent and sad Experience of Opposite, yea of Contradictory Oaths (in this Impious Age of ours) did not convince us, that nothing is too monstrous or unreasonable for an Ill Man to do.
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If Popish Zealots, by Assurances of Dispensation, were the only Persons, who assumed the Impudence to commit this Crime, it would not be so very strange:
If Popish Zealots, by Assurances of Dispensation, were the only Persons, who assumed the Impudence to commit this Crime, it would not be so very strange:
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But for Us, who say, No Power on Earth can Cancel this Sacred Bond of an Oath, for Us to Perjure our selves, is at once our Shame, and the Worlds Wonder;
But for Us, who say, No Power on Earth can Cancel this Sacred Bound of an Oath, for Us to Perjure our selves, is At once our Shame, and the World's Wonder;
doubtless such Men deserve not only the bare Punishments of the Law, but to suffer an Universal Detestation, that as they are the Bane of our Government, the Scandal of our Religion,
doubtless such Men deserve not only the bore Punishments of the Law, but to suffer an Universal Detestation, that as they Are the Bane of our Government, the Scandal of our Religion,
we have excellent Methods to find out the Guilty, and clear the Innocent. And though Evil Men will claim unjustly, accuse falsly, or deny their Guilt impudently,
we have excellent Methods to find out the Guilty, and clear the Innocent. And though Evil Men will claim unjustly, accuse falsely, or deny their Gilded impudently,
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yet while we have so Just and so Prudent Magistrates on Earth, and so Righteous and Powerful GOD in Heaven, we may rationally hope, that all Perjury, Falshood, and Injustice, shall be discovered either Here, or Hereafter.
yet while we have so Just and so Prudent Magistrates on Earth, and so Righteous and Powerful GOD in Heaven, we may rationally hope, that all Perjury, Falsehood, and Injustice, shall be discovered either Here, or Hereafter.
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But if such Vengeance be not Now presently executed, let us not despair; for there is a Great Assize coming, where all Errors in Judgment shall be rectified,
But if such Vengeance be not Now presently executed, let us not despair; for there is a Great Assize coming, where all Errors in Judgement shall be rectified,
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Invocato Dei Omnipotontis nomine — & PP. — salutem Principum, confirmationem initarum juraverint esse pactionum. Cod. Justin. l. 2. tit. 4. Pl. 41. Si quis, &c.
Invocato Dei Omnipotontis nomine — & PAGE. — salutem Principum, confirmationem initarum juraverint esse pactionum. Cod. Justin l. 2. tit. 4. Pl 41. Si quis, etc.
Consuetudinis vitium, diccre mehercule, aut medius fulius, accedente ignorantiâ quorundam qui ignorant jusjurandum esse per Herculem. Tertul. Idd. c. 21. pag. 98.
Consuetudinis Vitium, diccre mehercule, Or medius fulius, accedente ignorantiâ quorundam qui ignorant jusjurandum esse per Herculem. Tertulian Idd. c. 21. page. 98.
In his, vero causis Sacramenta praestentur, in quibus nullam probationem discussio judicantis invenerit. Leges Bajoar. apud Capitular. T. 1. p. 119. Tit. 8 c. 16. An. 630.
In his, vero Causis Sacraments praestentur, in quibus Nullam probationem discussio judicantis invenerit. Leges Bajoar. apud Capitular. T. 1. p. 119. Tit. 8 c. 16. Nias 630.
