IEhoshaphat was one of the best of all the Kings of Judah; it having pleased the Spirit of God to record it of him, about the beginning of his Reign, that he walked in the first ways of his Father David, and sought not unto Baalim;
Jehoshaphat was one of the best of all the Kings of Judah; it having pleased the Spirit of God to record it of him, about the beginning of his Reign, that he walked in the First ways of his Father David, and sought not unto Baalim;
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And afterwards, towards his latter end, the same spirit testifies, that he walked in the way of Asa, his Father, and departed not from it, doing that which was right in the sight of the Lord.
And afterwards, towards his latter end, the same Spirit Testifies, that he walked in the Way of Asa, his Father, and departed not from it, doing that which was right in the sighed of the Lord.
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And on the other side, He only chargeth him with breaking Leagues with Ahab, and Ahaziah, two wicked Kings of Israel, (which, according to humane policy, might seem agreeable enough with the reasons of State) and for not removing the High places, which the people still had recourse unto, having not throughly prepared their hearts to the God of their Fathers.
And on the other side, He only charges him with breaking Leagues with Ahab, and Ahaziah, two wicked Kings of Israel, (which, according to humane policy, might seem agreeable enough with the Reasons of State) and for not removing the High places, which the people still had recourse unto, having not thoroughly prepared their hearts to the God of their Father's.
And therefore, from them, we may rationally expect to learn some of the main and principal duties, which concern all those, who live in any degree of Eminency,
And Therefore, from them, we may rationally expect to Learn Some of the main and principal duties, which concern all those, who live in any degree of Eminency,
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and the two latter principally concern those Sages, which are in Commission. They are these. That the primary source, and original of Judgment, is God.
and the two latter principally concern those Sages, which Are in Commission. They Are these. That the primary source, and original of Judgement, is God.
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That all they, who are duly advanced to such eminent places of trust, and dignity, have the greatest motives in the world, to be faithful in the performance of their duty;
That all they, who Are duly advanced to such eminent places of trust, and dignity, have the greatest motives in the world, to be faithful in the performance of their duty;
Yet do I not think it rational, for any man, so to appropriate Ecclesiastical affairs to the Lord, as to exclude him from his interest, in those that are Civil: but have good reason to conclude, that the King speaks to both sorts of Judges,
Yet do I not think it rational, for any man, so to Appropriate Ecclesiastical affairs to the Lord, as to exclude him from his Interest, in those that Are Civil: but have good reason to conclude, that the King speaks to both sorts of Judges,
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And what cause soever shall come to you, of your Brethren, that dwell in their cities; between blood, and blood; between law, and commandement; statutes, and judgments;
And what cause soever shall come to you, of your Brothers, that dwell in their cities; between blood, and blood; between law, and Commandment; statutes, and Judgments;
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Those criminal causes, between blood and blood, were certainly Civil, as well as those, which related to the statutes, and judgments, were Ecclesiastical:
Those criminal Causes, between blood and blood, were Certainly Civil, as well as those, which related to the statutes, and Judgments, were Ecclesiastical:
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and yet, the offenders, in both cases, are warned not to trespass against the Lord. Which plainly discovers God's interest in Judgment, be it of what kind or nature soever:
and yet, the offenders, in both cases, Are warned not to trespass against the Lord. Which plainly discovers God's Interest in Judgement, be it of what kind or nature soever:
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This, I am sure, is agreeable with the analogy of Scripture, which informs us, not only, that the Lord is a God of judgment, implying, that it is his nature, or unalterable property;
This, I am sure, is agreeable with the analogy of Scripture, which informs us, not only, that the Lord is a God of judgement, implying, that it is his nature, or unalterable property;
By that emanation of power from himself, whereby he communicated existence to the World, and all the Creatures that are therein, He became the absolute Sovereign of the Ʋniverse;
By that emanation of power from himself, whereby he communicated existence to the World, and all the Creatures that Are therein, He became the absolute Sovereign of the Ʋniverse;
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And by his Commissioning Abraham to kill his Son; which made the real intentions of the Patriarch so to do, an act of Faith, and commendable obedience;
And by his Commissioning Abraham to kill his Son; which made the real intentions of the Patriarch so to do, an act of Faith, and commendable Obedience;
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And tis as certain that he did, afterwards, devolve this power upon Man, when he delivered that Law to the sons of Noah, whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed :
And this as certain that he did, afterwards, devolve this power upon Man, when he Delivered that Law to the Sons of Noah, whoso sheds Man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed:
which power he cannot be imagined to have committed promiscuously to every man, who would be glad to be an avenger of blood, (because that would have given authority to the most notorious murthers,
which power he cannot be imagined to have committed promiscuously to every man, who would be glad to be an avenger of blood, (Because that would have given Authority to the most notorious murders,
and all other artifices of men, should the consideration hereof make all those, who judge not for Man, but for the Lord? A wicked Baalam could say, If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word, of the Lord, my God, to do less or more.
and all other artifices of men, should the consideration hereof make all those, who judge not for Man, but for the Lord? A wicked Balaam could say, If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word, of the Lord, my God, to do less or more.
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Nehemiah could say, in the sincerity and integrity of his heart, Should such a man as I fly? And it will well become every person, that is entrusted with Judgment, to take up the like forms of speech, and say;
Nehemiah could say, in the sincerity and integrity of his heart, Should such a man as I fly? And it will well become every person, that is Entrusted with Judgement, to take up the like forms of speech, and say;
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Should I he faint-hearted, or negligent? should I be partial, or injust? shall I be drawn aside by any sinister respects, who judge not for Man, but for the Lord! Sure I am, they have as good a ground so to do;
Should I he fainthearted, or negligent? should I be partial, or injust? shall I be drawn aside by any sinister respects, who judge not for Man, but for the Lord! Sure I am, they have as good a ground so to do;
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And, on the other side, how ready to obey, and fearful to offend, should it make all those, who are subjected to their Power? How should they be inclined to account their persons Sacred,
And, on the other side, how ready to obey, and fearful to offend, should it make all those, who Are subjected to their Power? How should they be inclined to account their Persons Sacred,
How effectually should this convince all the Anarchical spirits amongst us? and assure them, that Dominion is neither founded in Power, nor Property, nor Compact, nor Grace, but in the great Authority of the Absolute Sovereign,
How effectually should this convince all the Anarchical spirits among us? and assure them, that Dominion is neither founded in Power, nor Property, nor Compact, nor Grace, but in the great authority of the Absolute Sovereign,
which was long before he back'd it with that commandment, Thou shalt not steal. Could it be founded in Compact, 'twould have been at the pleasure of the People heretofore,
which was long before he backed it with that Commandment, Thou shalt not steal. Could it be founded in Compact, 'twould have been At the pleasure of the People heretofore,
and would be so still, whether they would engage themselves, or not: and they might have frustrated the great design of the Almighty, by their refusal.
and would be so still, whither they would engage themselves, or not: and they might have frustrated the great Design of the Almighty, by their refusal.
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Could it be founded in Grace, there must have been some better NONLATINALPHABET, than we now enjoy, whereby to distinguish between the Holy, and the Vile;
Could it be founded in Grace, there must have been Some better, than we now enjoy, whereby to distinguish between the Holy, and the Vile;
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it will necessarily follow, That the subordinate Authors of Judgment are not, meerly, the ordinance of Man. They are so indeed, subjectivè, as the Offices of Justice are born by Men, not immediately by God himself, not hy Angels, or any other Creature.
it will necessarily follow, That the subordinate Authors of Judgement Are not, merely, the Ordinance of Man. They Are so indeed, subjectivè, as the Offices of justice Are born by Men, not immediately by God himself, not high Angels, or any other Creature.
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When the whole congregation of the Israelites were sensible of the terrible Concomitants of God's delivering the Law, it was their unanimous supplication, that he would be pleased, from thence forwards, to speak to them by the mediation of his Servants.
When the Whole congregation of the Israelites were sensible of the terrible Concomitants of God's delivering the Law, it was their unanimous supplication, that he would be pleased, from thence forward, to speak to them by the mediation of his Servants.
And it is as impossible to apprehend what confusion would enter into the world, if God should, in his righteous judgment; deliver up Mankind to Anarchy.
And it is as impossible to apprehend what confusion would enter into the world, if God should, in his righteous judgement; deliver up Mankind to Anarchy.
and as it may be taken with its most desireable additaments, by him they reign justly, righteously, and happily. This Promotion cometh neither from the East,
and as it may be taken with its most desirable additaments, by him they Reign justly, righteously, and happily. This Promotion comes neither from the East,
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It being the natural temper of Justice, to give to every man his due, without being biassed by the persons interests, relations, or rewards of malefactors.
It being the natural temper of justice, to give to every man his endue, without being biased by the Persons interests, relations, or rewards of malefactors.
or to defend and maintain themselves against God's ordinance by private conspiracies, or open resistance, when ever natural strength, or the combination of parties shall make them able.
or to defend and maintain themselves against God's Ordinance by private conspiracies, or open resistance, when ever natural strength, or the combination of parties shall make them able.
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and the Queen of Sheba, though an Heathen, attributed it to God's love to Israel, that he had set Solomon over that people, to do judgment, and justice .
and the Queen of Sheba, though an Heathen, attributed it to God's love to Israel, that he had Set Solomon over that people, to do judgement, and Justice.
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Certainly we have as great reason as any Nation under Heaven, to make an hearty and grateful use of that Exclamation of the Psalmist, Happy are the people that are in such a case;
Certainly we have as great reason as any nation under Heaven, to make an hearty and grateful use of that Exclamation of the Psalmist, Happy Are the people that Are in such a case;
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Without these, it will be impossible for them to take heed what they do, notwithstanding they be, of themselves, well-minded, and willing to do justly:
Without these, it will be impossible for them to take heed what they do, notwithstanding they be, of themselves, well-minded, and willing to do justly:
But when Prudence and Experience come to be superadded to great natural Abilities, and acquired Accomplishments, they will certainly prove the most excellent ingredients out of which, Care, and Caution can be compounded.
But when Prudence and Experience come to be superadded to great natural Abilities, and acquired Accomplishments, they will Certainly prove the most excellent ingredients out of which, Care, and Caution can be compounded.
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2. It is implyed hereby, that they should be endued with courage, and braveness of spirit, without which, Knowledge and Experience will be but insignificant words, and ineffectual sounds.
2. It is employed hereby, that they should be endued with courage, and braveness of Spirit, without which, Knowledge and Experience will be but insignificant words, and ineffectual sounds.
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because Cowardice will certainly betray men to base and ignoble actions, 'twill make them afraid of righteousness both in a Legal and Evangelical sense, because it wears a sword.
Because Cowardice will Certainly betray men to base and ignoble actions, it'll make them afraid of righteousness both in a Legal and Evangelical sense, Because it wears a sword.
Though Justice it self ought to be blind, yet the Ministers thereof ought to be all eye; because the great Governour of the World, who hath stiled them Gods, never made them Omniscient:
Though justice it self ought to be blind, yet the Ministers thereof ought to be all eye; Because the great Governor of the World, who hath styled them God's, never made them Omniscient:
It is the unparallel'd excellency of God that He is Omnipresent, i. e. (as the Schools interpret it) in all places, at all times, by the same indivisible act:
It is the unparalleled excellency of God that He is Omnipresent, i. e. (as the Schools interpret it) in all places, At all times, by the same indivisible act:
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and undoubtedly he expects it from all those, of whom he hath said, ye are Gods, that they should endeavour to assimilate themselves to Himself, by a Politick Ʋbiquity.
and undoubtedly he expects it from all those, of whom he hath said, you Are God's, that they should endeavour to assimilate themselves to Himself, by a Politic Ʋbiquity.
Especially, because the lives and fortunes of their Brethren are frequently put into their hands; and tis possible for them, without such caution, not only to do unrighteousness in Judgment,
Especially, Because the lives and fortune's of their Brothers Are frequently put into their hands; and this possible for them, without such caution, not only to do unrighteousness in Judgement,
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Because the purest Church, which Christ hath this day upon Earth, and the best of Monarchies, are design'd to be subverted and ruin'd by men of the most different Principles, and Interests.
Because the Purest Church, which christ hath this day upon Earth, and the best of Monarchies, Are designed to be subverted and ruined by men of the most different Principles, and Interests.
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and make use of those Franchises and Liberties, which have been given by the gracious Kings of this Realm to their once loyal Subjects, to deprive their Successors of their Sovereign Authority.
and make use of those Franchises and Liberties, which have been given by the gracious Kings of this Realm to their once loyal Subject's, to deprive their Successors of their Sovereign authority.
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They so well understand the inclinations of the giddy multitude, as, at most of their Popular Elections, they design to choose such Representatives of the People,
They so well understand the inclinations of the giddy multitude, as, At most of their Popular Elections, they Design to choose such Representatives of the People,
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as if they were (with the degenerating Romans ) to set up the Tribunes of the People, with this only design, that they might beard the Consular Dignity. That's the third Truth.
as if they were (with the degenerating Romans) to Set up the Tribunes of the People, with this only Design, that they might beard the Consular Dignity. That's the third Truth.
That all, who are duely advanced to such Eminent places of Trust and Dignity, have the greatest reason in the world, to be faithful in the performance of their Duty;
That all, who Are duly advanced to such Eminent places of Trust and Dignity, have the greatest reason in the world, to be faithful in the performance of their Duty;
but will keep a severe book of remembrance against them, if ever they force Judgment, which should run as as a pure and mighty stream, to spring up as hemlock, or wormwood.
but will keep a severe book of remembrance against them, if ever they force Judgement, which should run as as a pure and mighty stream, to spring up as hemlock, or wormwood.
