And this Subject he immediately enters upon in the beginning of the next Chapter, Ver. 2, 3, 4. wherein he sets before us the Glories and Advantages of that Constitution;
And this Subject he immediately enters upon in the beginning of the next Chapter, Ver. 2, 3, 4. wherein he sets before us the Glories and Advantages of that Constitution;
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together with the Happiness attending it, signified by the Peace, good Disposition, and sweet Temper, among such Professors, whose Principles would direct them to lay aside all Animosities,
together with the Happiness attending it, signified by the Peace, good Disposition, and sweet Temper, among such Professors, whose Principles would Direct them to lay aside all Animosities,
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This, I say, is the great Work of Isaiah, the Glory and Extent of the Empire and Religion of Messias, in opposition to the Jews, who were confined within narrow Bounds,
This, I say, is the great Work of Isaiah, the Glory and Extent of the Empire and Religion of Messias, in opposition to the jews, who were confined within narrow Bounds,
and whose Condition was for the most part Military and Unhappy, because of the frequent Wars they were forced to ingage in for the Defence of their Worship,
and whose Condition was for the most part Military and Unhappy, Because of the frequent Wars they were forced to engage in for the Defence of their Worship,
Yet it is evident, according to the way of Holy Writ, (wherein there are many Intermixtures of Religious and Worldly Matters) that he insists on a nearer Subject in this Chapter,
Yet it is evident, according to the Way of Holy Writ, (wherein there Are many Intermixtures of Religious and Worldly Matters) that he insists on a nearer Subject in this Chapter,
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and directs his Discourse to the Jews with respect to their Civil Capacity, as they made up a State or Nation, and as such to be punished or prospered in a way suitable to their Polity;
and directs his Discourse to the jews with respect to their Civil Capacity, as they made up a State or nation, and as such to be punished or prospered in a Way suitable to their Polity;
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Here then in the first place he charges them, as a Nation, with many Sins of frightful Gomplexion, Injustice, Violence, and Rebellion, Ver. 4.21, 22, 23. The Ground of all which was a real Disbelief of what they profess'd;
Here then in the First place he charges them, as a nation, with many Sins of frightful Gomplexion, Injustice, Violence, and Rebellion, Ver. 4.21, 22, 23. The Ground of all which was a real Disbelief of what they professed;
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or, which is no less Atheism, denied him to be what He is, All-knowing, Righteous and Pure; Attributes, which being admitted, would quickly put a stop to all these Religious Cheats.
or, which is no less Atheism, denied him to be what He is, All-knowing, Righteous and Pure; Attributes, which being admitted, would quickly put a stop to all these Religious Cheats.
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And therefore, as in Ver. 7. they had experience of this a little before, when their Country was desolate, and their Cities burnt with fire — meaning the Destruction wrought by the Syrians in the preceding Reign.
And Therefore, as in Ver. 7. they had experience of this a little before, when their Country was desolate, and their Cities burned with fire — meaning the Destruction wrought by the Syrians in the preceding Reign.
So we sind another Calamity threaten'd, V. 24. Therefore saith the Lord, the Lord of Hosts, the mighty one of Israel, Ah, I will ease me of my Adversaries,
So we sind Another Calamity threatened, V. 24. Therefore Says the Lord, the Lord of Hosts, the mighty one of Israel, Ah, I will ease me of my Adversaries,
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yet his Compassion was also great, and this sad Message by the Prophet shall be close follow'd with a Promise of Comfort, especially to the few Righteous among them, who,
yet his Compassion was also great, and this sad Message by the Prophet shall be close followed with a Promise of Comfort, especially to the few Righteous among them, who,
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Which being done, then comes in the Deliverance, the Blessing of my Text, And I will restore, &c. which was effected by Zerubbabel, who recovered the City, and rebuilt the Temple.
Which being done, then comes in the Deliverance, the Blessing of my Text, And I will restore, etc. which was effected by Zerubbabel, who recovered the city, and Rebuilt the Temple.
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And in order to this, it will lie upon us to consider a little the Importance or Signification of those Two Terms, Judges and Counsellors, the clearing of which will be serviceable to us. NONLATINALPHABET. So the Septuagint.
And in order to this, it will lie upon us to Consider a little the Importance or Signification of those Two Terms, Judges and Counsellors, the clearing of which will be serviceable to us.. So the septuagint.
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And this being the requisite Qualification of him who at any time is appointed to end Controversies between Man and Man, he that hath this Trust is called NONLATINALPHABET, a Judge, that his Name might remember him of the Caution and Discretion he is to use in all these Cases.
And this being the requisite Qualification of him who At any time is appointed to end Controversies between Man and Man, he that hath this Trust is called, a Judge, that his Name might Remember him of the Caution and Discretion he is to use in all these Cases.
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And tho' the Power supposes this Capacity, (and where it is otherwise, they are in a very miserable Circumstance who are subject to that Power) yet we are now to lay aside the Etymology and Grammar of NONLATINALPHABET,
And though the Power supposes this Capacity, (and where it is otherwise, they Are in a very miserable Circumstance who Are Subject to that Power) yet we Are now to lay aside the Etymology and Grammar of,
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Being then restrained to the Government of Israel, to whom the Prophet speaks, it appears from Josephus, that all the Princes and Rulers of that People, from the Death of Joshua to the Election of K. Saul, had this Name.
Being then restrained to the Government of Israel, to whom the Prophet speaks, it appears from Josephus, that all the Princes and Rulers of that People, from the Death of joshua to the Election of K. Saul, had this Name.
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So the Book which contains the History of their Actions, is Entitled NONLATINALPHABET, as in the Hebrew Shophetim. And in the Account of the several Reigns therein recorded, it is said that such a one NONLATINALPHABET, Judged Israel at that time.
So the Book which contains the History of their Actions, is Entitled, as in the Hebrew Shophetim. And in the Account of the several Reigns therein recorded, it is said that such a one, Judged Israel At that time.
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for we find that even Moses himself had the same Stile in that Oration St. Stephen made the Jews just before his Death, where, reciting the Passage in which Moses endeavoured to reconcile two of his Brethren, one of whom ill requited him for his Pains, demanding peevishly, Who made him a Judge and a Ruler over them? This very Moses, saith the Martyr, whom they refused, saying, Who made thee a Ruler and a Judge, the same did God send to be a Ruler, &c. Acts 7.35.
for we find that even Moses himself had the same Style in that Oration Saint Stephen made the jews just before his Death, where, reciting the Passage in which Moses endeavoured to reconcile two of his Brothers, one of whom ill requited him for his Pains, demanding peevishly, Who made him a Judge and a Ruler over them? This very Moses, Says the Martyr, whom they refused, saying, Who made thee a Ruler and a Judge, the same did God send to be a Ruler, etc. Acts 7.35.
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and calls him NONLATINALPHABET, which in sound varies, but hath the same signification, and both are translated Judge. And all the difference is, that NONLATINALPHABET seems of larger extent,
and calls him, which in found Varies, but hath the same signification, and both Are translated Judge. And all the difference is, that seems of larger extent,
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The first bespeaks his Skill, the last his Integrity. And as NONLATINALPHABET makes him a Judge, so NONLATINALPHABET supposes him Righteous, and that he will take special care to execute Justice without Prejudice, Partiality or Favour,
The First bespeaks his Skill, the last his Integrity. And as makes him a Judge, so supposes him Righteous, and that he will take special care to execute justice without Prejudice, Partiality or Favour,
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yet originally the Power is lodged in the NONLATINALPHABET, as St. Stephen explains it, and the word denotes the Sovereign Prince or Ruler, by whatever name we distinguish him, such as Moses, Joshua, and their followers the Judges were who had Kingly Authority, and sometimes the name,
yet originally the Power is lodged in the, as Saint Stephen explains it, and the word denotes the Sovereign Prince or Ruler, by whatever name we distinguish him, such as Moses, joshua, and their followers the Judges were who had Kingly authority, and sometime the name,
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which, as it shews himself to be no Mighty Potentate, yet beating his Enemies with these, it proves the other four Princes weaker than He, who notwithstanding are called Kings and they had routed five other Kings before.
which, as it shows himself to be no Mighty Potentate, yet beating his Enemies with these, it Proves the other four Princes Weaker than He, who notwithstanding Are called Kings and they had routed five other Kings before.
those supposed Combinations, or closing of lesser Familes to oppose the greater, and the final Election of one among them to keep Peace among the whole,
those supposed Combinations, or closing of lesser Families to oppose the greater, and the final Election of one among them to keep Peace among the Whole,
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Yet it went so slowly on, and with so much Caution, that at the Trojan Wars Seven hundred Years at least after Abraham, we have the Catalogue of a great number of Kings in that little spot of Ground which made up Greece; all which were consulted and engaged in that War, which lasted so long, because the Kings were many.
Yet it went so slowly on, and with so much Caution, that At the Trojan Wars Seven hundred years At least After Abraham, we have the Catalogue of a great number of Kings in that little spot of Ground which made up Greece; all which were consulted and engaged in that War, which lasted so long, Because the Kings were many.
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And to that Crown the People of Israel were at length Subjected, even in its more Arbitrary and Unreasonable Commands, without any Regiment or Laws of their own, till the times of Moses, who was first their Deliverer, and then their King.
And to that Crown the People of Israel were At length Subjected, even in its more Arbitrary and Unreasonable Commands, without any Regiment or Laws of their own, till the times of Moses, who was First their Deliverer, and then their King.
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Because, tho' he may be capable to propose wholsom Advice, he is no Counsellor until this capacity be brought in to act by his Warrant who gives him leave to offer it with freedom.
Because, though he may be capable to propose wholesome advice, he is no Counsellor until this capacity be brought in to act by his Warrant who gives him leave to offer it with freedom.
so the Government cannot but be happy where the Relation is such as the Text gives between Judges and Counsellours; the one not venturing to act without previous and solid Advice,
so the Government cannot but be happy where the Relation is such as the Text gives between Judges and Counsellors; the one not venturing to act without previous and solid advice,
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and the other not daring to offer any Advice but what Experience, Conscience and Honour declare to be serviceable to those Ends for which it is demanded.
and the other not daring to offer any advice but what Experience, Conscience and Honour declare to be serviceable to those Ends for which it is demanded.
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so the Counsellors signifie Aaron and his Successors in the High-Priesthood, by whose Pectoral, Ʋrim and Thummim, or some other way, God was pleas'd to reveal his Will,
so the Counsellors signify Aaron and his Successors in the High-Priesthood, by whose Pectoral, Ʋrim and Thummim, or Some other Way, God was pleased to reveal his Will,
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so early, so sacred and relative was the Institution of the Crown and Mitre. And if the Precedence is given the First, it is because the Church is within the State;
so early, so sacred and relative was the Institution of the Crown and Mitre. And if the Precedence is given the First, it is Because the Church is within the State;
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who for want of their Advice, sometimes miscarried in their Affairs, as in the Instances of Joshua 's hasty League with the Gibeonites, and Jeptha 's dealing with his Daughter.
who for want of their advice, sometime miscarried in their Affairs, as in the Instances of joshua is hasty League with the Gibeonites, and Jephtha is dealing with his Daughter.
and the Ministry of these may be serviceable to the State, where care is taken not to depend too much on the Advice of Achitophel, and that Rehoboam 's Novices prevail not too much on the Prince's Ambition or Easiness, to Enslave and Oppress the People.
and the Ministry of these may be serviceable to the State, where care is taken not to depend too much on the advice of Ahithophel, and that Rehoboam is novices prevail not too much on the Prince's Ambition or Easiness, to Enslave and Oppress the People.
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Before I proceed to my Second Point, it concerns me to see, Whether the Notion of the Sanhedrim doth not contradict the Interpretation I have made on these words.
Before I proceed to my Second Point, it concerns me to see, Whither the Notion of the Sanhedrim does not contradict the Interpretation I have made on these words.
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or within their number, then I have mistaken the Meaning of Isaiah, and the Nature of the ancient Constitution of Israel; in the return of which, the Prophet foretells their Happiness:
or within their number, then I have mistaken the Meaning of Isaiah, and the Nature of the ancient Constitution of Israel; in the return of which, the Prophet foretells their Happiness:
And which, as I have dated under the the Reigns of Moses, Joshua and the Judges, so I understand it to be a Compleat Monarchy, with as much Power or more than the Kings after them.
And which, as I have dated under the the Reigns of Moses, joshua and the Judges, so I understand it to be a Complete Monarchy, with as much Power or more than the Kings After them.
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By the Sanhedrim, I mean the Senate of Seventy Two, (a fatal Number to our late Monarch) being Six out of every Tribe indifferently chosen, to whom some Rabbins, and others on their Credit, have given such an Exorbitant Power,
By the Sanhedrim, I mean the Senate of Seventy Two, (a fatal Number to our late Monarch) being Six out of every Tribe indifferently chosen, to whom Some Rabbis, and Others on their Credit, have given such an Exorbitant Power,
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And probably it had been so in King David 's time, if Achitophel 's Success had been equal to his Wishes, whom they make the President of such a Sanhedrim.
And probably it had been so in King David is time, if Ahithophel is Success had been equal to his Wishes, whom they make the President of such a Sanhedrim.
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The truth is, several of the Jewish Writers, out of prejudice to the Roman and other Monarchies under which they frequently groaned, have spoke big Words about the Synedrial Authority in the Ages of their Fathers:
The truth is, several of the Jewish Writers, out of prejudice to the Roman and other Monarchies under which they frequently groaned, have spoke big Words about the Synedrial authority in the Ages of their Father's:
And whatever countenance such a Form may have in other Countries, they have little reason to charge their own with it, much less make God the Contriver and Founder.
And whatever countenance such a From may have in other Countries, they have little reason to charge their own with it, much less make God the Contriver and Founder.
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That this was so, cannot be well doubted, if we consider that Passage which afterwards fell out concerning Korah, Numb. 16. Dathan and Abiram. It appears by this Conspiracy, that after the Election of the Seventy Elders, Moses had the Sovereignty in his own hands,
That this was so, cannot be well doubted, if we Consider that Passage which afterwards fell out Concerning Korah, Numb. 16. Dathan and Abiram. It appears by this conspiracy, that After the Election of the Seventy Elders, Moses had the Sovereignty in his own hands,
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because their Charge against him was, that He had made himself altogether a Prince over them — and they tell him and Aaron, V. 13. You take too much upon you,
Because their Charge against him was, that He had made himself altogether a Prince over them — and they tell him and Aaron, V. 13. You take too much upon you,
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and have lifted up your selves above the Congregation of the Lord — An Article that affected them no more than the rest of the Sanhedrim, had Korah and his Fellows then discover'd any such mighty Consistory to partake of the Government in which it seems Moses would not admit an Equal.
and have lifted up your selves above the Congregation of the Lord — an Article that affected them no more than the rest of the Sanhedrim, had Korah and his Fellows then discovered any such mighty Consistory to partake of the Government in which it seems Moses would not admit an Equal.
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Josephus indeed informs us, That under Moses and his Disciple Joshua, who at that time had the Empire and Army, the Nobility and other Worthy Men Ruled the State.
Josephus indeed informs us, That under Moses and his Disciple joshua, who At that time had the Empire and Army, the Nobilt and other Worthy Men Ruled the State.
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how could this Author say, that after Joshua 's death, the People were without Government eighteen Years, till they found a Valiant Just Man to Rule, who with his Successors were call'd Judges. This proves their Power to decease with the Prince,
how could this Author say, that After joshua is death, the People were without Government eighteen years, till they found a Valiant Just Man to Rule, who with his Successors were called Judges. This Proves their Power to decease with the Prince,
We often read in the Book of Judges, what a licentious and lawless Life the People lead, during the several Interregnums or spaces of Time between the Death of one Judge and the Choice of another:
We often read in the Book of Judges, what a licentious and lawless Life the People led, during the several Interregnums or spaces of Time between the Death of one Judge and the Choice of Another:
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and bow down to them, they ceased not from their own doings, Ch. 17.6. nor from their stubborn way — And again — In those days there was no King in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes — This was too fully explain'd in the Sodomy of Gibeah, and Micah 's Idolatry in the very Verse before;
and bow down to them, they ceased not from their own doings, Christ 17.6. nor from their stubborn Way — And again — In those days there was no King in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes — This was too Fully explained in the Sodomy of Gibeah, and micah is Idolatry in the very Verse before;
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and seems to be confirmed by that Saying of Christ, that it could not be that a Prophet should perish out of Jerusalem — the case of false Doctrine and false Worship being the Points, that Court more especially, took cognizance of.) If there had been, I say, all along from Moses downwards, such a standing Authority among the Jews, how comes it to pass, we find the Accounts of so much Irreligion and bad Morals in their days,
and seems to be confirmed by that Saying of christ, that it could not be that a Prophet should perish out of Jerusalem — the case of false Doctrine and false Worship being the Points, that Court more especially, took cognizance of.) If there had been, I say, all along from Moses downwards, such a standing authority among the jews, how comes it to pass, we find the Accounts of so much Irreligion and bad Morals in their days,
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The great Instances of Prerogative and Majesty in making War, creating Judges, and, which we might think the proper work of the Sanhedrim, the ordering of Church-Affairs, deposing ill Ministers, and the like;
The great Instances of Prerogative and Majesty in making War, creating Judges, and, which we might think the proper work of the Sanhedrim, the ordering of Church affairs, deposing ill Ministers, and the like;
That all this was done sometimes immediately by the Kings themselves, must be evident to any body who will be at the pains to go thro' the History of those Princes in the Books of Samuel, Kings and Chronicles. Nay, the very putting a Prophet to death,
That all this was done sometime immediately by the Kings themselves, must be evident to any body who will be At the pains to go through the History of those Princes in the Books of Samuel, Kings and Chronicles. Nay, the very putting a Prophet to death,
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or discharging him out of Prison, This also was the King's Act, as we see in the Example of Zedekiah and Jeremiah; and this without the Rebuke or Murmur of that Assembly,
or discharging him out of Prison, This also was the King's Act, as we see in the Exampl of Zedekiah and Jeremiah; and this without the Rebuke or Murmur of that Assembly,
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but, which shews them to be Men without the common Principles of Conscience and Honesty, in murdering a Just Person, whom the President himself declared Innocent.
but, which shows them to be Men without the Common Principles of Conscience and Honesty, in murdering a Just Person, whom the President himself declared Innocent.
and 'tis plain the Roman Deputies were at length above it) yet 'tis a good Answer for us to say, that from the beginning it was not so — and we are now speaking of such Judges as were at the first, and such Counsellours as were at the beginning And though we should admit the Institution of the Seventy Two under the Character of the latter (as probably some of them might be Counsellours and Ministers of State;
and it's plain the Roman Deputies were At length above it) yet it's a good Answer for us to say, that from the beginning it was not so — and we Are now speaking of such Judges as were At the First, and such Counsellors as were At the beginning And though we should admit the Institution of the Seventy Two under the Character of the latter (as probably Some of them might be Counsellors and Ministers of State;
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and therefore Hebrew Writers say, That it was one necessary qualification to recommend them, if they understood the Languages, in order to be Interpreters to their Princes) yet that they were not such Judges, as the first word supposes,
and Therefore Hebrew Writers say, That it was one necessary qualification to recommend them, if they understood the Languages, in order to be Interpreters to their Princes) yet that they were not such Judges, as the First word supposes,
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2. I will restore — The Government referred to, being that of Moses and Aaron, Joshua and the Judges, 'twill be requisite to lay before you, in little, the Acts, Conduct and Behaviour of those Princes,
2. I will restore — The Government referred to, being that of Moses and Aaron, joshua and the Judges, it'll be requisite to lay before you, in little, the Acts, Conduct and Behaviour of those Princes,
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and the people stood by Moses from morning unto the evening, and he made them know the Statutes of God and his Laws — And this he did with so much Application, that his Health was in great danger by it;
and the people stood by Moses from morning unto the evening, and he made them know the Statutes of God and his Laws — And this he did with so much Application, that his Health was in great danger by it;
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but remembring that their wants extorted it from them, he not only forgave, but pitied and imploy'd the Interest he had with God, both to pardon and supply them.
but remembering that their Wants extorted it from them, he not only forgave, but pitied and employed the Interest he had with God, both to pardon and supply them.
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The Spirit of God came upon them, and they judged Israel, and the Children of Israel prospered under them — Men so void of Ambition, that as they never attempted the Rule before the Dangers of the Commonwealth, the Fears and Addresses of the People urged them to it, and God commanded it:
The Spirit of God Come upon them, and they judged Israel, and the Children of Israel prospered under them — Men so void of Ambition, that as they never attempted the Rule before the Dangers of the Commonwealth, the Fears and Addresses of the People urged them to it, and God commanded it:
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So when the Service was over (without any Self-denying Ordinance of their Sanhedrim ) like the worthy Roman, who made good Isaiah 's Prophecy, by turning his Sword to the Plow-share ) they could have been willing, had it been permitted, to retire to their private life,
So when the Service was over (without any Self-denying Ordinance of their Sanhedrim) like the worthy Roman, who made good Isaiah is Prophecy, by turning his Sword to the Plowshare) they could have been willing, had it been permitted, to retire to their private life,
who having so much obliged the Nation by the Deliverance he had given them from the Hand of Midian, that thereupon they proposed an Act of Settlement to six the Monarchy in him and his Line, he refused and hindred it:
who having so much obliged the nation by the Deliverance he had given them from the Hand of Midian, that thereupon they proposed an Act of Settlement to six the Monarchy in him and his Line, he refused and hindered it:
or let his Generosity ask a Crown of ' em. I will not rule over you, neither shall my Son rule over you, Judges 8.23. the Lord shall rule over you — And tho' Josephus tells us, that he did Rule the Israelites for the space of forty Years;
or let his Generosity ask a Crown of ' em. I will not Rule over you, neither shall my Son Rule over you, Judges 8.23. the Lord shall Rule over you — And though Josephus tells us, that he did Rule the Israelites for the Molle of forty years;
whose Oxe have I taken, or whom have I defrauded? Whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I receive any bribe? And they said, — 4. Thou hast not defrauded us,
whose Ox have I taken, or whom have I defrauded? Whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I receive any bribe? And they said, — 4. Thou hast not defrauded us,
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Either such Men, whose Principles lead them to advance the Publick Good, or whose discretion would not offer at any other Advice than what was agreeable to the Sovereign's Mind, who always studied and desired nothing more than the Honour and Safety of the Nation.
Either such Men, whose Principles led them to advance the Public Good, or whose discretion would not offer At any other advice than what was agreeable to the Sovereign's Mind, who always studied and desired nothing more than the Honour and Safety of the nation.
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where the People are secured from Oppression at home, and from being a prey to Enemies abroad, put out all fear of being enslaved by their own Prince or any Foreigner,
where the People Are secured from Oppression At home, and from being a prey to Enemies abroad, put out all Fear of being enslaved by their own Prince or any Foreigner,
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and we have reason enough to believe, the Prophet promised the Jews a Blessing in the Text, where he speaks of a Restauration, and that God would give them such Judges as they had at first, and such Counsellours as they had in the beginning.
and we have reason enough to believe, the Prophet promised the jews a Blessing in the Text, where he speaks of a Restauration, and that God would give them such Judges as they had At First, and such Counsellors as they had in the beginning.
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And unless we had security that all Sovereign Princes would be as Faithful as Moses, as Pious as David, or were as Wise or Peaceable as Solomon, unbiass'd by any Motives but what administred to the Prosperity of a Nation committed to their charge, we have no cogent Reason to take this Precedent,
And unless we had security that all Sovereign Princes would be as Faithful as Moses, as Pious as David, or were as Wise or Peaceable as Solomon, unbiased by any Motives but what administered to the Prosperity of a nation committed to their charge, we have no cogent Reason to take this Precedent,
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yet I think it may be safely said to redound much to the Credit of Monarchy, that the wise God himself was pleas'd to begin it among his Favourite-people;
yet I think it may be safely said to redound much to the Credit of Monarchy, that the wise God himself was pleased to begin it among his Favourite-people;
yet it is observable, that our great Redeemer the Lord Christ, seems to restore it at the Incarnation, when there was nothing besides Monarchy over the whole Universe.
yet it is observable, that our great Redeemer the Lord christ, seems to restore it At the Incarnation, when there was nothing beside Monarchy over the Whole Universe.
and then the use they put 'em to, is the very same with what Men design by the other Commissions they take, which is not for the sake of the common Good, but in order to make up a broken Fortune. And in the mean while, they bear the Burdens laid upon them in expectation of their own turns, to oppress their Fellow-Citizens, or Country-men;
and then the use they put they to, is the very same with what Men Design by the other Commissions they take, which is not for the sake of the Common Good, but in order to make up a broken Fortune. And in the mean while, they bear the Burdens laid upon them in expectation of their own turns, to oppress their Fellow-Citizens, or Countrymen;
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yet in Oligarchy the Motive hath its place from the like Rotation or Circle of Succession in all the beneficial Imployments of the State, which is confessedly the rise of particular Families;
yet in Oligarchy the Motive hath its place from the like Rotation or Circle of Succession in all the beneficial Employments of the State, which is confessedly the rise of particular Families;
but how the Commonwealth suffers by it, is easily seen, when we may discover in the Accounts, that besides the necessary Expences of the Publick in Peace and War, vast Treasures are consumed to satisfie private appetites,
but how the Commonwealth suffers by it, is Easily seen, when we may discover in the Accounts, that beside the necessary Expenses of the Public in Peace and War, vast Treasures Are consumed to satisfy private appetites,
But over and above that Inconvenience, what dangerous Consequences this Course hath, we may be able to guess, by remembring the Case of Alcibiades at Athens, and some other Captains at Rome, who by the Custom of their Rotation being laid aside,
But over and above that Inconvenience, what dangerous Consequences this Course hath, we may be able to guess, by remembering the Case of Alcibiades At Athens, and Some other Captains At Room, who by the Custom of their Rotation being laid aside,
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'Tis true, sometimes their Fears taught 'em more Wisdom, and they thought fit to overlook this Custom in the frequent Consulships of Marius, &c. But for the most part their Temper was that of the Multitude, who were obstinate in their choice of Barrabbas before Jesus. Or else all in hurly-burly,
It's true, sometime their Fears taught they more Wisdom, and they Thought fit to overlook this Custom in the frequent Consulships of Marius, etc. But for the most part their Temper was that of the Multitude, who were obstinate in their choice of Barabbas before jesus. Or Else all in hurly-burly,
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not as it concerns the Publick, but as it suits their Affections and Interest, whose Industry can produce majority of Votes, and whose great Reason is Number. This very thing was fatal to Carthage, one of the mighty'st Commonwealths the Sun ever shin'd on;
not as it concerns the Public, but as it suits their Affections and Interest, whose Industry can produce majority of Votes, and whose great Reason is Number. This very thing was fatal to Carthage, one of the Mightiest Commonwealths the Sun ever shined on;
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when the Malice of Hanno 's Faction so prevail'd against Hannibal, as to force him back from Italy for want of Supplies, chusing rather to sink their own City,
when the Malice of Hanno is Faction so prevailed against Hannibal, as to force him back from Italy for want of Supplies, choosing rather to sink their own city,
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And tho' he hath many, and probably different, Counsels offer'd him, yet still they are no more than Counsels, which the Prince may take or let alone.
And though he hath many, and probably different, Counsels offered him, yet still they Are no more than Counsels, which the Prince may take or let alone.
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but the Governour being one, if he cannot reconcile them, he can reconcile what they propose to the Publick good, at least so much of it as will serve his present turn, without scaring their resentments who are of the adverse Opinion,
but the Governor being one, if he cannot reconcile them, he can reconcile what they propose to the Public good, At least so much of it as will serve his present turn, without scaring their resentments who Are of the adverse Opinion,
And therefore a Subject at Venice, Genoa or Holland, is under the same obligation of Obedience with him in France and Spain, and he is to submit not only for Wrath, but Conscience-sake.
And Therefore a Subject At Venice, Genoa or Holland, is under the same obligation of obedience with him in France and Spain, and he is to submit not only for Wrath, but Conscience-sake.
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whether Saxons, Danes, Normans or Scots; whether before, under, or after the Heptarchy; whether of the Line of Lancaster or York; whether before or after the Ʋnion of this Island into the one Name of Great Britain; Fix us where you will, we can find nothing but Monarchy among us, with those Helps and Assistants of it the Text mentions and we now enjoy;
whither Saxons, Danes, Normans or Scots; whither before, under, or After the Heptarchy; whither of the Line of Lancaster or York; whither before or After the Ʋnion of this Island into the one Name of Great Britain; Fix us where you will, we can find nothing but Monarchy among us, with those Helps and Assistants of it the Text mentions and we now enjoy;
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and tho' we lose our selves in point of Pedegree, yet the Evidence of this Government is so clear and strong, that I may honestly apply what Isaiah saith, That our Governours are as at the first,
and though we loose our selves in point of Pedigree, yet the Evidence of this Government is so clear and strong, that I may honestly apply what Isaiah Says, That our Governors Are as At the First,
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I confess our late unhappy Times have left a Proof of the Uncertainty of Humane Affairs, and told us, That there is nothing so Ancient, or so well Setled, but what is expos'd to Change and Violence.
I confess our late unhappy Times have left a Proof of the Uncertainty of Humane Affairs, and told us, That there is nothing so Ancient, or so well Settled, but what is exposed to Change and Violence.
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And herein alone they closed with St. Paul 's Allusion, That those Members of the Body which were less honourable, upon these they bestow'd more abundant Honour,
And herein alone they closed with Saint Paul is Allusion, That those Members of the Body which were less honourable, upon these they bestowed more abundant Honour,
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The first Innovation was, to Vote the Bishops an Ʋseless, nay Dangerous part of the Ʋpper House: And not long after, all the Lords became as Ʋseless and Dangerous as they. Nor did the Lower House stop here,
The First Innovation was, to Vote the Bishops an Ʋseless, nay Dangerous part of the Ʋpper House: And not long After, all the lords became as Ʋseless and Dangerous as they. Nor did the Lower House stop Here,
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and after a while were all of 'em requited in Specie, and sent home as a pack of Men (so it was told 'em) who had arrogated to themselves, their Friends and Dependants, all the Honours, Commands,
and After a while were all of they requited in Specie, and sent home as a pack of Men (so it was told they) who had arrogated to themselves, their Friends and Dependants, all the Honours, Commands,
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but what was our real Condition, and how many were forced to weep it in Tears and Blood? The common Complaints were, Sequestrations, Free-quarter, Sacrilege, Consiscations, Imprisonments, Executions, and other Instances of Oppression, as numberless as their ways of Government, their Council of State, Council of War, High Courts of Justice, Protectorship, Committee of Safety, Rump or Junto, with other Forms under other Names.
but what was our real Condition, and how many were forced to weep it in Tears and Blood? The Common Complaints were, Sequestrations, Free-quarter, Sacrilege, Consiscations, Imprisonments, Executions, and other Instances of Oppression, as numberless as their ways of Government, their Council of State, Council of War, High Courts of justice, Protectorship, Committee of Safety, Rump or Junto, with other Forms under other Names.
What could be expected from this variety of Interests, but that the Nation must suffer to gratifie their several Affections and Desires? And how could it be thought, that an Ʋsurper should thrust himself into Power,
What could be expected from this variety of Interests, but that the nation must suffer to gratify their several Affections and Desires? And how could it be Thought, that an Ʋsurper should thrust himself into Power,
and not be a Tyrant to be able to maintain it? And where can Tyranny be but Misery will follow? And, What was both the reproach and aggravation of this Misery;
and not be a Tyrant to be able to maintain it? And where can Tyranny be but Misery will follow? And, What was both the reproach and aggravation of this Misery;
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and that a Papist should be able to argue from it, to disgrace the best constituted Church on the face of the Earth, which was then under a severe Persecution,
and that a Papist should be able to argue from it, to disgrace the best constituted Church on the face of the Earth, which was then under a severe Persecution,
and think David never did a more generous Act, then when he pardon'd Shimei at his Restauration after the Rebellion of Absalom. An Act of Indemnity and Oblivion is somewhat like the Conduct of God, who hath power enough to punish all his Enemies,
and think David never did a more generous Act, then when he pardoned Shimei At his Restauration After the Rebellion of Absalom. an Act of Indemnity and Oblivion is somewhat like the Conduct of God, who hath power enough to Punish all his Enemies,
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And surely I may do here, as in the Devotion and Service of the Day, set before our selves and God the miserable Confusions we were lately under, in order to bless him with the greater warmth, by being made sensible what it was we were deliver'd from.
And surely I may do Here, as in the Devotion and Service of the Day, Set before our selves and God the miserable Confusions we were lately under, in order to bless him with the greater warmth, by being made sensible what it was we were Delivered from.
and therefore tho' the Bread was sweet, the Herbs were bitter. So that Necessity required to say somewhat of the Nature and Causes of our Troubles, that we might better reflect on what has been done for us,
and Therefore though the Bred was sweet, the Herbs were bitter. So that Necessity required to say somewhat of the Nature and Causes of our Troubles, that we might better reflect on what has been done for us,
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Wherein the Prince hath as much Majesty and Power as may satisfie one who would answer the Honour and Character of his Place, to be the Basis of the Commonweal, NONLATINALPHABET a Father of his Country, and a Shepherd of his People.
Wherein the Prince hath as much Majesty and Power as may satisfy one who would answer the Honour and Character of his Place, to be the Basis of the Commonweal, a Father of his Country, and a Shepherd of his People.
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so also to the Vigilance and Care of our most August Assembly, who have both Wisdom enough to be stiled the King's Great Council, and sufficient Authority to be Patriots to their Country:
so also to the Vigilance and Care of our most August Assembly, who have both Wisdom enough to be styled the King's Great Council, and sufficient authority to be Patriots to their Country:
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And I believe, upon an industrious enquiry, we may advance many Ages further, and there discover the grey Hairs of these Aldermen, as the old Books call ' em.
And I believe, upon an Industria enquiry, we may advance many Ages further, and there discover the gray Hairs of these Aldermen, as the old Books call ' em.
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And as we have our Moses and those Counsellors in the State, so we have the other Counsellor of the Text, our Aaron, in the Temple; and in both we would emblem Heaven where the Great Monarch sits, the God of all Power,
And as we have our Moses and those Counsellors in the State, so we have the other Counsellor of the Text, our Aaron, in the Temple; and in both we would emblem Heaven where the Great Monarch sits, the God of all Power,
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There is no more Arbitrary Power in the Episcopal Chair then in the Throne; yet we have Rules enough to contradict and discourage Licentiousness and Anarchy;
There is no more Arbitrary Power in the Episcopal Chair then in the Throne; yet we have Rules enough to contradict and discourage Licentiousness and Anarchy;
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This is our Government, and this our Religion, which, during some ill Days, was not only cover'd with Clouds of Darkness, but moreover loaded with Tempest and Thunder. But the Sun of Righteousness hath been strong enough to disperse them.
This is our Government, and this our Religion, which, during Some ill Days, was not only covered with Clouds of Darkness, but moreover loaded with Tempest and Thunder. But the Sun of Righteousness hath been strong enough to disperse them.
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and the assistance of that Blessed Spirit (the plentiful effusion of whose manifold Gifts we now commemorate) that being thus delivered out of the Hands of our Enemies, we may make it our business to serve him without fear in holiness and righteousness all the days of our life;
and the assistance of that Blessed Spirit (the plentiful effusion of whose manifold Gifts we now commemorate) that being thus Delivered out of the Hands of our Enemies, we may make it our business to serve him without Fear in holiness and righteousness all the days of our life;
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To which God in his infinite Goodness bring us all in his due time, thro' the Intercession and Merits of Jesus Christ, to whom with the Father and Holy Ghost, be Honour and Glory World without End. Amen. At St. Paul 's May 29. 1699. FINIS.
To which God in his infinite goodness bring us all in his due time, through the Intercession and Merits of jesus christ, to whom with the Father and Holy Ghost, be Honour and Glory World without End. Amen. At Saint Paul is May 29. 1699. FINIS.
