Saint Pauls politiques, or, A sermon against neutrality preached at Margarets Westminster on the Lords-Day Decemb. 13, 1644, divers of the Honourable House of Commons being present / by Lawrence Palmer ...
he layes down the means how to attain it, namely by humblenesse of minde after the example of Jesus Christ, ver. 1.2, 3, 5, &c. Now because my Text is (as it were) interwoven with this Argument.
he lays down the means how to attain it, namely by humbleness of mind After the Exampl of jesus christ, ver. 1.2, 3, 5, etc. Now Because my Text is (as it were) interwoven with this Argument.
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either in Church or State, either publick or private, to arise only from Pride. The sin of this age is Pride, and the Pride of this age is intolerable.
either in Church or State, either public or private, to arise only from Pride. The since of this age is Pride, and the Pride of this age is intolerable.
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and Montanus called himself Paracletum, or the holy Ghost. Here is pride with a witnesse, now what contentions did arise from hence, the history of Theodoret, and others set forth.
and Montanus called himself Paracletum, or the holy Ghost. Here is pride with a witness, now what contentions did arise from hence, the history of Theodoret, and Others Set forth.
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I suppose, it may be truly affirmed, that it is nothing but Pride and self conceitedness, that make so many become Separatists, from whence ariseth so many hot contentions in these dayes.
I suppose, it may be truly affirmed, that it is nothing but Pride and self conceitedness, that make so many become Separatists, from whence arises so many hight contentions in these days.
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The servant would be as his Master, the peasant as the Prince, the Cobler as the Courtier, Currus sequitur Curiam, and hereby all things are brought into confusion.
The servant would be as his Master, the Peasant as the Prince, the Cobbler as the Courtier, chariots sequitur Curiam, and hereby all things Are brought into confusion.
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What is the ground of disaffection amongst Ministers? Dislike and jarring amongst Commanders? Falling out amongst souldiers? scolding amongst Neighbours? but onely pride, not having learned this of the Apostle ver. 3. Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory,
What is the ground of disaffection among Ministers? Dislike and jarring among Commanders? Falling out among Soldiers? scolding among Neighbours? but only pride, not having learned this of the Apostle ver. 3. Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory,
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By Pride the Angels fell from heaven to hel, from felicity to misery, are now reserved in chaines under darknes to the judgement of the great day, Jude ver. 6. And therefore take heed of it.
By Pride the Angels fell from heaven to hell, from felicity to misery, Are now reserved in chains under darkness to the judgement of the great day, U^de ver. 6. And Therefore take heed of it.
And it is St. Pauls command, Col. 3.13. 2. Forget an injury, Lev. 19.18. It is storied of Phocion in Plutarch, that being rail'd upon in the night by a sort of base fellowes, he gave his man order to light them home.
And it is Saint Paul's command, Col. 3.13. 2. Forget an injury, Lev. 19.18. It is storied of Phocion in Plutarch, that being railed upon in the night by a sort of base Fellows, he gave his man order to Light them home.
so did Abraham for quietnesse sake, when he was to deale with his kinsman Lot, Gen. 13.8, 9. and Paul with Philemon. In that Epistle to Philemon ver. 8, 9. 4. Be ready to requite good for evil to such as have done us wrong, Prov. 25.21, 22. and Rom. 12.20. These things might be enlarged, but it is a doctrine from the generall.
so did Abraham for quietness sake, when he was to deal with his kinsman Lot, Gen. 13.8, 9. and Paul with Philemon. In that Epistle to Philemon ver. 8, 9. 4. Be ready to requite good for evil to such as have done us wrong, Curae 25.21, 22. and Rom. 12.20. These things might be enlarged, but it is a Doctrine from the general.
I therefore passe it, and come more particularly to the words of the Text. NONLATINALPHABET, &c. Looke not every one on his, &c. I may fitly stile my Text, St. Pauls Politiques. In which we have: 1. His little care for his own private;
I Therefore pass it, and come more particularly to the words of the Text., etc. Look not every one on his, etc. I may fitly style my Text, Saint Paul's Politics. In which we have: 1. His little care for his own private;
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Look not, &c. 2. His great care of the publike: But every one, &c. I know the words will admit of a subdivision, but I cannot have time to prosecute these generalls so fully as I can desire.
Look not, etc. 2. His great care of the public: But every one, etc. I know the words will admit of a subdivision, but I cannot have time to prosecute these generals so Fully as I can desire.
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The words are very plain, not any thing difficult in them, unlesse you inquire what it is to looke upon. The originall word comes from NONLATINALPHABET Circumspicio, whence comes NONLATINALPHABET which signifies Meta, Scopus ad quem sagittarii collimant & tela sua dirigunt:
The words Are very plain, not any thing difficult in them, unless you inquire what it is to look upon. The original word comes from Circumspicio, whence comes which signifies Meta, Scope ad Whom Sagittarii collimant & Tela sua dirigunt:
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So that when the Apostle saith, Look not every one, &c, It is all one as if he had said thus, (My bloved Philippians) as you desire to approve your selves followers of Christ, and desirous of true Peace;
So that when the Apostle Says, Look not every one, etc., It is all one as if he had said thus, (My bloved Philippians) as you desire to approve your selves followers of christ, and desirous of true Peace;
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But this care must not justle out the care of the publike; Nay rather, Cedunt privata publicis. But for proofe of the point so 1 Cor. 10.24. Let no man seek his own, but every man anothers wealth.
But this care must not justle out the care of the public; Nay rather, Cedunt Privata publicis. But for proof of the point so 1 Cor. 10.24. Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth.
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In 2 Cor. 11.28, 29. so a plaine proofe, Besides those things that are without, that which cometh upon me dayly, the care of all Churches, v. 29. Who is weake, and I am not weake? Who is offended,
In 2 Cor. 11.28, 29. so a plain proof, Beside those things that Are without, that which comes upon me daily, the care of all Churches, v. 29. Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is offended,
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and I burne not? In which place you may observe, how that holy sympathy that Saint Paul had towards the State of the Church of God in generall, begate in him a care of all Churches;
and I burn not? In which place you may observe, how that holy Sympathy that Saint Paul had towards the State of the Church of God in general, begat in him a care of all Churches;
and that in respect of his outward and inward carriage towards them, for he saith, Beside the things that are without, &c. It is his command to the Galatians 6.10. Do good unto all.
and that in respect of his outward and inward carriage towards them, for he Says, Beside the things that Are without, etc. It is his command to the Galatians 6.10. Do good unto all.
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We have divers examples that do clearly illustrate this. Faith, first, Abraham the father of the faithfull, Gen. 14.14. Abraham no doubt might have lived in his own house, and defended that;
We have diverse Examples that do clearly illustrate this. Faith, First, Abraham the father of the faithful, Gen. 14.14. Abraham no doubt might have lived in his own house, and defended that;
or he might have complyed with Chedorlaomar, and with Amraphel, &c. (Who would have been glad if he would have sate still) But Abraham is a man of a more publike spirit, he scornes any complyance with such cursed enemies of God,
or he might have complied with Chedorlaomer, and with Amraphel, etc. (Who would have been glad if he would have sat still) But Abraham is a man of a more public Spirit, he scorns any compliance with such cursed enemies of God,
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and his cause hates neutrality, and therefore musters up, and marches out with his own hushold servants, 318. and doth great service for the Church of God.
and his cause hates neutrality, and Therefore musters up, and marches out with his own hushold Servants, 318. and does great service for the Church of God.
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Look on the example of Nehemiah, What place of imployment he had in respect of his own particular, you may guesse by that, Nehe. 1. ver. last, he was the Kings Cupbearer,
Look on the Exampl of Nehemiah, What place of employment he had in respect of his own particular, you may guess by that, Neh 1. ver. last, he was the Kings Cupbearer,
when he comes there and hath his power in his hand, doth he seek himself too much, his own Coffers, to prefer his own friends? or is his care to advance the publike? I wish all Governours and others, would read his story, and follow his example.
when he comes there and hath his power in his hand, does he seek himself too much, his own Coffers, to prefer his own Friends? or is his care to advance the public? I wish all Governors and Others, would read his story, and follow his Exampl.
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and it is of Heroicke Queen Hester, Shee might have been quiet and contented with the Kings favour, being assured that Hamans bloody policy against the Jewes, could not have pluckt her from the Kings bosome;
and it is of Heroic Queen Esther, She might have been quiet and contented with the Kings favour, being assured that Hamans bloody policy against the Jews, could not have plucked her from the Kings bosom;
and thereupon puts forth her self to do service for the publique, Hest. 4.15, 16. The first reason or ground of this Doctrine, may be taken from common nature, or naturall relation we stand in:
and thereupon puts forth her self to do service for the public, Hest. 4.15, 16. The First reason or ground of this Doctrine, may be taken from Common nature, or natural Relation we stand in:
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for even nature it self hath indebted every man to his Nieghbour one to another, Non nobis solum nati sumus, &c. The second reason taken from our spirituall relation, in which we all stand bound:
for even nature it self hath indebted every man to his Nieghbour one to Another, Non nobis solum Nati sumus, etc. The second reason taken from our spiritual Relation, in which we all stand bound:
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and to live soberly, righteously, and godly, in the present evil world, Tit. 2.11, 12. As we must live soberly in respect of our selves, godly in respect of God:
and to live soberly, righteously, and godly, in the present evil world, Tit. 2.11, 12. As we must live soberly in respect of our selves, godly in respect of God:
and to drink, and to lye with my wife? As thou livest, and as thy soul liveth, I will not do this thing, I cannot find Vriah any where condemned for this his resolution;
and to drink, and to lie with my wife? As thou Livest, and as thy soul lives, I will not do this thing, I cannot find Uriah any where condemned for this his resolution;
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and then they will shew themselves just like Isachar, Gen. 49.14, 15. They are strong Asses, couching down between two burdens, seeing rest to be good,
and then they will show themselves just like Isachar, Gen. 49.14, 15. They Are strong Asses, couching down between two burdens, seeing rest to be good,
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And Fourthly, that which is yet more intolerable basenesse, in the spirits of some, who having chosen men of parts and abilities, for the publike service:
And Fourthly, that which is yet more intolerable baseness, in the spirits of Some, who having chosen men of parts and abilities, for the public service:
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who have been imployed, and faithfully discharged the greatest places for the Towns or Counties where they lived, shall be not only shamefully deserted, but likewise maligned;
who have been employed, and faithfully discharged the greatest places for the Towns or Counties where they lived, shall be not only shamefully deserted, but likewise maligned;
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To these, if any here present, I shall humbly desire to commend these few considerations. 1. Let them consider that they lie under a most heavy curse, Iudges 5.23. Curse ye Meroz (said the Angel of the Lord) Curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof:
To these, if any Here present, I shall humbly desire to commend these few considerations. 1. Let them Consider that they lie under a most heavy curse, Judges 5.23. Curse you Meroz (said the Angel of the Lord) Curse you bitterly the inhabitants thereof:
Why, Alas what hath Me•oz done? She came not to the help of the Lord, to the help of the Lord against the mighty, Meroz is not in Armes against the Lord,
Why, Alas what hath Me•oz done? She Come not to the help of the Lord, to the help of the Lord against the mighty, Meroz is not in Arms against the Lord,
3. Let them consider, that herein they sin even against Christ himself. I make it a sin against the Gospel, Christ hath said it, Mat. 12.30. He that is not with me is against me, and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad:
3. Let them Consider, that herein they sin even against christ himself. I make it a since against the Gospel, christ hath said it, Mathew 12.30. He that is not with me is against me, and he that gathereth not with me Scattereth abroad:
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Those that are ashamed of Christ here, Christ will be ashamed of them hereafter, Mark. 8. last, Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed, &c. 4. Let them consider that for the most part none are worst dealt with, then your halting Neuters, men of such base and private spirits:
Those that Are ashamed of christ Here, christ will be ashamed of them hereafter, Mark. 8. last, Whosoever Therefore shall be ashamed, etc. 4. Let them Consider that for the most part none Are worst dealt with, then your halting Neuters, men of such base and private spirits:
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Memorable is that story, Iudges 8.5, 6. &c. It was thus, Gideon desires food of the men of Succoth for his faint and weary Souldiers, they deny it him,
Memorable is that story, Judges 8.5, 6. etc. It was thus, gideon Desires food of the men of Succoth for his faint and weary Soldiers, they deny it him,
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What is the issue of this Neutrality? I pray see Gideon falling upon them the Princes of Zeba and Zalmunna not able or desirous to relieve and succour them, ver. 15, 16, 17.
What is the issue of this Neutrality? I pray see gideon falling upon them the Princes of Zeba and Zalmunna not able or desirous to relieve and succour them, ver. 15, 16, 17.
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as it may be, do intrench upon some mens private, and particular: (you know) when the Town is on fire, every man hath leave to run into his neighbors house to break open Chests, to throw out Trunks, to save what goods he can.
as it may be, do entrench upon Some men's private, and particular: (you know) when the Town is on fire, every man hath leave to run into his neighbours house to break open Chests, to throw out Trunks, to save what goods he can.
Something (questionlesse) may be done when the Kingdom, the State, the Church, is all in a combustion for the safety of the publike, which at other times may be more then questionable.
Something (questionless) may be done when the Kingdom, the State, the Church, is all in a combustion for the safety of the public, which At other times may be more then questionable.
had not Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego withstood the Idolatrous decree of King Nebuchadnezzar, Dan. 3. All the people of the land had been bound to have fallen down and worshipped his golden Image.
had not Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego withstood the Idolatrous Decree of King Nebuchadnezzar, Dan. 3. All the people of the land had been bound to have fallen down and worshipped his golden Image.
Had it not been for Daniel, who stood up for the priority of Gods worship; there had been no prayer made, but what others should put into their mouths:
Had it not been for daniel, who stood up for the priority of God's worship; there had been no prayer made, but what Others should put into their mouths:
But 2. I answer, and deny the objection, for that in these miserable, sad, and distracted differences, we are not the Plantiffs, we are defendants, only I beseech you read, Gen. 26.18. &c. There is a contention falls out between the Philistines, the inhabitants of Gerar, and Isaac, and it is about wells of water which Abraham ( Isaacs father) had digged;
But 2. I answer, and deny the objection, for that in these miserable, sad, and distracted differences, we Are not the Plaintiffs, we Are defendants, only I beseech you read, Gen. 26.18. etc. There is a contention falls out between the philistines, the inhabitants of Gerar, and Isaac, and it is about wells of water which Abraham (Isaacs father) had dug;
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And therefore notwithstanding this objection, I shall again, and again intreat you to have a high esteem of all those publike spirits, that either are,
And Therefore notwithstanding this objection, I shall again, and again entreat you to have a high esteem of all those public spirits, that either Are,
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Note that those who voluntarily offer themselves, to assist the people of the God of Abraham, are stiled Princes: It was the voluntary offring themselves did enoble Zebulun and Nephtali, Iudges 5.18. I beseech you consider it is the end of all our naturall abilities:
Note that those who voluntarily offer themselves, to assist the people of the God of Abraham, Are styled Princes: It was the voluntary offering themselves did ennoble Zebulun and Naphtali, Judges 5.18. I beseech you Consider it is the end of all our natural abilities:
The sheepe, the Bees, the Birds, the Beasts, pay tribute of their labour to man: Sic vos non vobis, &c. It is very profitable to a mans selfe, for whatsoever thou, or I, or any man or woman shall adventure in the publike Cause:
The sheep, the Bees, the Birds, the Beasts, pay tribute of their labour to man: Sic vos non vobis, etc. It is very profitable to a men self, for whatsoever thou, or I, or any man or woman shall adventure in the public Cause:
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If the ship sinck, what is become of any mans particular cabine? I remember what Ieremy said to Baruch, Jere. 45.4, 5. The Lord faith thus, Behold, that which I have built I will breake down,
If the ship sink, what is become of any men particular cabin? I Remember what Ieremy said to baruch, Jere. 45.4, 5. The Lord faith thus, Behold, that which I have built I will break down,
Consider that as this is very honourable in a mans life, as who can remember Abraham, Moses and Nehemiah, and Hester? But he hath precious thoughts of them? so it cannot but afford a man much comfort when he shall come to dye,
Consider that as this is very honourable in a men life, as who can Remember Abraham, Moses and Nehemiah, and Esther? But he hath precious thoughts of them? so it cannot but afford a man much Comfort when he shall come to die,
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See this in Hezekiah a great Statesman Isay. 38. Remember (now) O Lord I beseech thee how I have walked, &c. And in Nehemiah a great Governour, in the forequoted Neh. 5. where after he had remembred what great care he had of the publique,
See this in Hezekiah a great Statesman Saiah 38. remember (now) Oh Lord I beseech thee how I have walked, etc. And in Nehemiah a great Governor, in the forequoted Neh 5. where After he had remembered what great care he had of the public,
Where amongst other Characters, of a conversation that can afford comfort and rejoycing to a mans conscience, this is one, that he hath been beneficiall to others.
Where among other Characters, of a Conversation that can afford Comfort and rejoicing to a men conscience, this is one, that he hath been beneficial to Others.
So that all these considerations laid together, I hope there are many will be parswaded to labour for more publique spirits for the cause of God then hitherto they have had.
So that all these considerations laid together, I hope there Are many will be parswaded to labour for more public spirits for the cause of God then hitherto they have had.
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or do good to others, it were easy to prove it, both by the examples of all those good Statesmen, formerly mentioned, Abraham, Moses, Nehemiah, Hezekiah, &c. and shew what good men they were,
or do good to Others, it were easy to prove it, both by the Examples of all those good Statesmen, formerly mentioned, Abraham, Moses, Nehemiah, Hezekiah, etc. and show what good men they were,
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and also by the examples of all those Kings and Councellours that have brought ruine on their States and Kingdomes, Jeroboam, Manasses, &c. and shew what wicked men they were, the Apostle Paul doth hint such a thing to us. 1 Thessalonians 2.8. and Act. 4.34, 35. Well then, so long as we or any other imployed for the publique, continue Drunkards, Swearers, Adulterers, Hypocrites.
and also by the Examples of all those Kings and Counsellors that have brought ruin on their States and Kingdoms, Jeroboam, Manasses, etc. and show what wicked men they were, the Apostle Paul does hint such a thing to us. 1 Thessalonians 2.8. and Act. 4.34, 35. Well then, so long as we or any other employed for the public, continue Drunkards, Swearers, Adulterers, Hypocrites.
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In a storme, when the ship is like to be cast away, every passenger must not turne Pilot. In a disease of the body (if we regard our own health,) we will not willingly commit our selves to every unskilfull, and illiterate Mountebanke.
In a storm, when the ship is like to be cast away, every Passenger must not turn Pilot. In a disease of the body (if we regard our own health,) we will not willingly commit our selves to every unskilful, and illiterate Mountebank.
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Let us follow, not go before the authority set over us. In this we must do things with all our might, Eccles. 9.10. Whatsoever thou findest to do, do it with all thy might, Hoc age, make the publique thy businesse.
Let us follow, not go before the Authority Set over us. In this we must do things with all our might, Eccles. 9.10. Whatsoever thou Findest to do, do it with all thy might, Hoc age, make the public thy business.
But now least any man should be disheartned, I shall conclude all with a word of comfort and encouragement to all those that are publique spirited men indeed.
But now lest any man should be disheartened, I shall conclude all with a word of Comfort and encouragement to all those that Are public spirited men indeed.
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It may be the Church or State may miscarry in these sad calamities, comfort your selves, it shall not be laid to your charge, you may read Ezech. 9.4. That those who did mourne for the abominations that were committed in the land, had a marke set upon their foreheads, to the end that when the destroyer did passe through the land, they might be spared.
It may be the Church or State may miscarry in these sad calamities, Comfort your selves, it shall not be laid to your charge, you may read Ezekiel 9.4. That those who did mourn for the abominations that were committed in the land, had a mark Set upon their foreheads, to the end that when the destroyer did pass through the land, they might be spared.
or as it is Deut. 32.25. there is the sword without, and the terrour within. I cannot promise any, the best man in the world freedom from the common destruction, or the sword without.
or as it is Deuteronomy 32.25. there is the sword without, and the terror within. I cannot promise any, the best man in the world freedom from the Common destruction, or the sword without.
But this I dare promise you, because God hath promised it, Isa. 43.2, 3. that you shall be freed from the common distraction, from feare within: Besides, this argues truth of Christianity:
But this I Dare promise you, Because God hath promised it, Isaiah 43.2, 3. that you shall be freed from the Common distraction, from Fear within: Beside, this argues truth of Christianity:
