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THE CHARACTER OF A GOOD RULER. II. SAMUEL XXIII. III. He that Ruleth over men, must be just, Ruling in the Fear of God.
THE CHARACTER OF A GOOD RULER. II SAMUEL XXIII. III. He that Ruleth over men, must be just, Ruling in the fear of God.
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WHether the Ordination of Civil Government be an Article of the Law of Nature, and it should accordingly have been established upon the Multiplication of Mankind,
Whither the Ordination of Civil Government be an Article of the Law of Nature, and it should accordingly have been established upon the Multiplication of Mankind,
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although they had retained their Primitive Integrity:
although they had retained their Primitive Integrity:
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Or whether i• have only a Positive right, and was introduced upon mans Apostasy; is a question about which all are not agreed.
Or whither i• have only a Positive right, and was introduced upon men Apostasy; is a question about which all Are not agreed.
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The equity of it, to be sure, is founded in the Law natural, and is to be discovered by the light of Nature, being accordingly acknowledged by such as are strangers to Scripture Revelation;
The equity of it, to be sure, is founded in the Law natural, and is to be discovered by the Light of Nature, being accordingly acknowledged by such as Are Strangers to Scripture Revelation;
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and by Christians it is reducible to the first Command in the Second Table of the Decalogue;
and by Christians it is reducible to the First Command in the Second Table of the Decalogue;
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which is supposed to be a transcript of the Law given to Adam at the first,
which is supposed to be a transcript of the Law given to Adam At the First,
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and written upon the Tables of his Heart.
and written upon the Tables of his Heart.
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For tho ▪ had man kept his first state, the Moral Image Concreated in him, consisting in, Knowledg, Righteousness, and True Holiness, would have maintained him in a perfect understanding of,
For tho ▪ had man kept his First state, the Moral Image Concreated in him, consisting in, Knowledge, Righteousness, and True Holiness, would have maintained him in a perfect understanding of,
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and Spontaneous Obedience to the whole duty incumbent on him, without the need of civil Laws to direct him,
and Spontaneous obedience to the Whole duty incumbent on him, without the need of civil Laws to Direct him,
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or a civil Sword to lay compulsion on him;
or a civil Sword to lay compulsion on him;
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and it would have been the true Golden Age, which the Heathen Myth•logists are so Fabulous about.
and it would have been the true Golden Age, which the Heathen Myth•logists Are so Fabulous about.
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yet even then did the All-Wise God Ordain Orders of Supe•iority and Inferiority among men, and required an Honour to be paid accordingly.
yet even then did the Alwise God Ordain Order of Supe•iority and Inferiority among men, and required an Honour to be paid accordingly.
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But since the unhappy fall hath Robbed man of that perfection, and filled his heart with perverse and rebellious principles, tending to the Subversion of all Order and the reducing of the World to a Chaos; necessity requires,
But since the unhappy fallen hath Robbed man of that perfection, and filled his heart with perverse and rebellious principles, tending to the Subversion of all Order and the reducing of the World to a Chaos; necessity requires,
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and the Political happiness of a People is concerned in the establishment of Civil Government. The want of it hath ever been pernicious, and at•ended on with miserable Circumstances.
and the Political happiness of a People is concerned in the establishment of Civil Government. The want of it hath ever been pernicious, and at•ended on with miserable circumstances.
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When there was no Governour in Israel, but every man did what he would, what horrible outrages, were then perpetrated,
When there was no Governor in Israel, but every man did what he would, what horrible outrages, were then perpetrated,
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though Holy and Zealous Phinehas was at that time the High-Priest? and we ourselves have had a Specimen of this in the short Anarchy accompanying our late Revolution. Gods Wisdom therefore,
though Holy and Zealous Phinehas was At that time the High-Priest? and we ourselves have had a Specimen of this in the short Anarchy accompanying our late Revolution. God's Wisdom Therefore,
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and his goodness is to be adored in that he hath hid in such a relief for the Children of men, against the mischief which would otherwise devour them;
and his Goodness is to be adored in that he hath hid in such a relief for the Children of men, against the mischief which would otherwise devour them;
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and engraven an inclination on their hearts, generally to comply with it.
and engraven an inclination on their hearts, generally to comply with it.
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But this notwithstanding, mens sins may put a curse into their Blessings, & render their remedy to be not better, possibly worse than the Malady.
But this notwithstanding, men's Sins may put a curse into their Blessings, & render their remedy to be not better, possibly Worse than the Malady.
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Government is to prevent and cure the disorders that are ap• to break forth among the Societies of men;
Government is to prevent and cure the disorders that Are ap• to break forth among the Societies of men;
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and to promote the civil peace and prospe•i•y of such a people, as well as to suppress impiety, and nourish Religion.
and to promote the civil peace and prospe•i•y of such a people, as well as to suppress impiety, and nourish Religion.
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For this end there are to be both Rulers, and such as are to be Ruled by them:
For this end there Are to be both Rulers, and such as Are to be Ruled by them:
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and the Weal or Wo of a People mainly depends on the qualifications of those Rulers, by whom we are to be Governed.
and the Weal or Woe of a People mainly depends on the qualifications of those Rulers, by whom we Are to be Governed.
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Hence that Observation, Eccles. 10. 16, 17. Wo to thee, O Land? when thy King is a Child, and thy Princes eat in the morning. Blessed art thou, O Land!
Hence that Observation, Eccles. 10. 16, 17. Woe to thee, Oh Land? when thy King is a Child, and thy Princes eat in the morning. Blessed art thou, Oh Land!
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when thy King is the Son of Nobles, and thy Princes eat in due season for strength, and not for Drunkenness. when thy King is the Son of Nobles, and thy Princes eat in due season for strength, and not for drunkenness.
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There is then much of Gods Kin•ness or Displeasure to be Read in his Providential disposing of this Affai•.
There is then much of God's Kin•ness or Displeasure to be Read in his Providential disposing of this Affai•.
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God saith of them, Hos• 13. 11. I gave them a King in mine Anger.
God Says of them, Hos• 13. 11. I gave them a King in mine Anger.
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We have therefore the Character of a Good RULER Recommended to us in the Word of GOD,
We have Therefore the Character of a Good RULER Recommended to us in the Word of GOD,
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and Exemplified in some who deserved that Epithete, not only to let men know when GOD favours them with such a Blessing, that they may return Him His deserved Praise for it;
and Exemplified in Some who deserved that Epithet, not only to let men know when GOD favours them with such a Blessing, that they may return Him His deserved Praise for it;
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but also, both to Instruct such into whose hands it falls, how to Demean themselves in their Authority,
but also, both to Instruct such into whose hands it falls, how to Demean themselves in their authority,
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so as to be a Common Good;
so as to be a Common Good;
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and to direct those unto whose trust it is Committed, what manner of Persons they ought to introduce, it they would either Please GOD,
and to Direct those unto whose trust it is Committed, what manner of Persons they ought to introduce, it they would either Please GOD,
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or Consult their own and their Peoples Welfare. Such a Character we find is given in our Text;
or Consult their own and their Peoples Welfare. Such a Character we find is given in our Text;
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and we may suppose David intended for an Instance of it.
and we may suppose David intended for an Instance of it.
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The words are Introduced with greatest solemnity, to give them the deeper impression on the hearts of those that read them, and are concerned in them.
The words Are Introduced with greatest solemnity, to give them the Deeper impression on the hearts of those that read them, and Are concerned in them.
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They are the words of David, whom God had exalted to the Government over His People Israel, and instructed in his Duty:
They Are the words of David, whom God had exalted to the Government over His People Israel, and instructed in his Duty:
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who was Gods own Anointed by an Extraordinary calling And they are his Last words, Probably not that he ever spake,
who was God's own Anointed by an Extraordinary calling And they Are his Last words, Probably not that he ever spoke,
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but some of his dying words, and the l•st that he uttered by a Peculiar Prophetical Inspiration,
but Some of his dying words, and the l•st that he uttered by a Peculiar Prophetical Inspiration,
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& they were not his own words, but such as the Spirit of God dictated to him,
& they were not his own words, but such as the Spirit of God dictated to him,
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and spake by him, whereof he was only the Instrument of their being committed to record.
and spoke by him, whereof he was only the Instrument of their being committed to record.
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They therfore came out of the Mouth of the God and Rock of Israel:
They Therefore Come out of the Mouth of the God and Rock of Israel:
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and surely there must be unspeakable Importance in words Ushered in with so Majestical a Preface.
and surely there must be unspeakable Importance in words Ushered in with so Majestical a Preface.
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I might here tell you the divers readings, occasioned by the curt expression of the Hebrew Text,
I might Here tell you the diverse readings, occasioned by the curt expression of the Hebrew Text,
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but I shall not spend time in it, since the general current of Interpreters runs the same way with our Translation.
but I shall not spend time in it, since the general current of Interpreters runs the same Way with our translation.
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And I need but Briefly acquaint you that the import or sense of the words is variously understood:
And I need but Briefly acquaint you that the import or sense of the words is variously understood:
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some apply them to God himself, and accordingly read the words as a continued description of him: he that Ruleth just men;
Some apply them to God himself, and accordingly read the words as a continued description of him: he that Ruleth just men;
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that ruleth men to fear God. that Ruleth men to Fear God.
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Others apply them to Christ, as t•pified by David; and take them to be a Prophesy of his Mediatorial Kingdom: and then t•ey •ead it, shall be •ust, ruling the fear of God: i. e. Divine Instituted worship:
Others apply them to christ, as t•pified by David; and take them to be a Prophesy of his Mediatorial Kingdom: and then t•ey •ead it, shall be •ust, ruling the Fear of God: i. e. Divine Instituted worship:
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pointing to the abrogating of the legal, and bringing in of the Gospel administrations: but then the Type also must be respected, at le•st •nder a shadow:
pointing to the abrogating of the Legal, and bringing in of the Gospel administrations: but then the Type also must be respected, At le•st •nder a shadow:
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and so they suppose that Davids Typical Government is represented.
and so they suppose that Davids Typical Government is represented.
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Others take them according to the sense of our Transla•ion, not to be a predi••ion but a precept, giving us to understand what manner of persons such are required to be, by the Divine Mandate,
Others take them according to the sense of our Transla•ion, not to be a predi••ion but a precept, giving us to understand what manner of Persons such Are required to be, by the Divine Mandate,
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and that it was left as a Rule to them who should succeed. In the words there are two things to be observed. 1 The Subje•t spoken of; He that Ruleth over men.
and that it was left as a Rule to them who should succeed. In the words there Are two things to be observed. 1 The Subje•t spoken of; He that Ruleth over men.
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He that ruleth ] The word Imports one that hath any Dominion, right, or authority over either Persons or things;He that Ruleth ] The word Imports one that hath any Dominion, right, or Authority over either Persons or things;
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and is here applicable to all those degrees of men that have any ma•k of Authority upon them;
and is Here applicable to all those Degrees of men that have any ma•k of authority upon them;
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whether the King as Supream, or any Ministers under him, under what Character or title soever:
whither the King as Supreme, or any Ministers under him, under what Character or title soever:
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Over men ] the word [ Adam ] is frequently used to express the Commonalty, or People that are to be Governed:Over men ] the word [ Adam ] is frequently used to express the Commonalty, or People that Are to be Governed:
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but how••er, there i• or ought to be a vast difference between the Government of Men and Beasts;
but how••er, there i• or ought to be a vast difference between the Government of Men and Beasts;
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though some Brutish men may deserve to b• treated as Brutes.
though Some Brutish men may deserve to b• treated as Brutus's.
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Man is a Reasonable Creature, and of the same order of being with them that Gove•n him,
Man is a Reasonable Creature, and of the same order of being with them that Gove•n him,
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and ought to be managed accordingly. 2. The Duty incumbent on such an one: He must be Just, Ruling in the Fear of God.
and ought to be managed accordingly. 2. The Duty incumbent on such an one: He must be Just, Ruling in the fear of God.
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Some suppose that the double Office of the Civil Magistrate is here pointed at, who is Custos utriusque Tab••ae, who is to maintain Justice towards men, & Piety towards God.
some suppose that the double Office of the Civil Magistrate is Here pointed At, who is Custos utriusque Tab••ae, who is to maintain justice towards men, & Piety towards God.
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Others suppose the latter Expression to be Exegetical to the former.
Others suppose the latter Expression to be Exegetical to the former.
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[ Just ] i. e One that makes Conscience to observe and keep to the Rule of Right• ▪ ousness in all his Administrations, he ought not to Exert his Power Illimitedly,
[ Just ] i. e One that makes Conscience to observe and keep to the Rule of Right• ▪ ousness in all his Administrations, he ought not to Exert his Power Illimitedly,
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and Arbitrarily, but in Conformi•y to the Law of God, and the Light of Nature,
and Arbitrarily, but in Conformi•y to the Law of God, and the Light of Nature,
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for Gods Honour, and the prom••ing of the common benefit of those over whom he bears Authority. And hence,
for God's Honour, and the prom••ing of the Common benefit of those over whom he bears authority. And hence,
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[ R•ling in the Fear of God. ] And if he doth not so, he cannot be Just:
[ R•ling in the fear of God. ] And if he does not so, he cannot be Just:
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and by the Fear of God we may either understand an holy Reverential Fear, entertained in his heart, which must Govern him,
and by the fear of God we may either understand an holy Reverential fear, entertained in his heart, which must Govern him,
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or else he will never Rule well.
or Else he will never Rule well.
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For though every good man will not make a good Ruler, yet it is s•arce to be believed that a man will Acquit this Office well without Piety.
For though every good man will not make a good Ruler, yet it is s•arce to be believed that a man will Acquit this Office well without Piety.
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Or else it may be taken Metonimically, for the Rules of Gods Word, and those particular Precepts which direct men how to carry themselves in every Station:
Or Else it may be taken Metonymically, for the Rules of God's Word, and those particular Precepts which Direct men how to carry themselves in every Station:
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which are therefore called the Fear of God, because they serve rightly to Regulate our Fear of him Where it is said [ he must ] it doth not suppose that all who have such Authority with them, do so Rule:
which Are Therefore called the fear of God, Because they serve rightly to Regulate our fear of him Where it is said [ he must ] it does not suppose that all who have such authority with them, do so Rule:
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woful experience too frequently proves the contrary:
woeful experience too frequently Proves the contrary:
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but that it is their Duty, and a matter of great Importance for them to attend it. Hence. DOCTRINE
but that it is their Duty, and a matter of great Importance for them to attend it. Hence. DOCTRINE
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It is of highest Consequence, that Civil Rulers should be Just Men, and such as Rule in the Fear of God.
It is of highest Consequence, that Civil Rulers should be Just Men, and such as Rule in the fear of God.
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Where shall we find any one Text in Scripture U•hered in more remarkably than this? I may not •arry here to draw out this Character in its full dimensions,
Where shall we find any one Text in Scripture U•hered in more remarkably than this? I may not •arry Here to draw out this Character in its full dimensions,
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and give it all its Colours; but must only make some brief Glances.
and give it all its Colours; but must only make Some brief Glances.
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Civil Rulers are all such as are in the exercise of a rightful Authority over others.Civil Rulers Are all such as Are in the exercise of a rightful authority over Others.
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These do not all of them stand in one equal Rank, nor are alike influential into Government.
These do not all of them stand in one equal Rank, nor Are alike influential into Government.
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There are Supream and Subordinate Powers:
There Are Supreme and Subordinate Powers:
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and of these also there are some who have a Legislative, others an Executive Power in their Hands;
and of these also there Are Some who have a Legislative, Others an Executive Power in their Hands;
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which two, though they may sometimes meet in the same persons, yet are in themselves things of a different Nature.
which two, though they may sometime meet in the same Persons, yet Are in themselves things of a different Nature.
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There are Superiour Magistrates in Provinces, and such as are of Council with them, and Assembly men, the Representatives of the People.
There Are Superior Magistrates in Provinces, and such as Are of Council with them, and Assembly men, the Representatives of the People.
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There are Judges in Courts, Superious and Inferiour; Justices of the Peace in their several Precincts:
There Are Judges in Courts, Superior and Inferior; Justices of the Peace in their several Precincts:
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and in each of these Orders there Resides a measure of Authority.
and in each of these Order there Resides a measure of authority.
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Now, that all these may be Just, it is firstly req•ired, that they have a Principle of Moral Honesty in them, and Swaying of them:
Now, that all these may be Just, it is firstly req•ired, that they have a Principle of Moral Honesty in them, and Swaying of them:
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that they Love Righteousness, and Hate Iniquity:
that they Love Righteousness, and Hate Iniquity:
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that they be Men of Truth, Exod. 18. 21. for every man will act in hi• Relation, according to the P•inciple that Ruler in him:
that they be Men of Truth, Exod 18. 21. for every man will act in hi• Relation, according to the P•inciple that Ruler in him:
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so that an Unrighteous man will be an Unrighteous Ruler, so far as he hath an Opportunity.
so that an Unrighteous man will be an Unrighteous Ruler, so Far as he hath an Opportunity.
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They must also be acquainted with the Rules of Righteousness;
They must also be acquainted with the Rules of Righteousness;
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they must know what is Just, and what is Unjust, be Abl• m•n, Exod. 18. 21. For,
they must know what is Just, and what is Unjust, be Abl• m•n, Exod 18. 21. For,
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though men may know and not do, yet without Knowledge the Mind cannot be good.
though men may know and not do, yet without Knowledge the Mind cannot be good.
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Ignorance is a Foundation •or Error, and will likely produce it, when the man applies himself to act:
Ignorance is a Foundation •or Error, and will likely produce it, when the man Applies himself to act:
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and if he do right at any time, it is but by guess, which is a very poor Commendation.
and if he do right At any time, it is but by guess, which is a very poor Commendation.
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Again, he must be one that respects the Cause, and not the persons in all •is Administrations, Deut. 1. 17. Ye shall no• respect Persons in Judgment, &c. i• his Affections Oversway his Judgment at any time, they will be a crooked Liass, that will turn him ou• of the way,
Again, he must be one that respects the Cause, and not the Persons in all •is Administrations, Deuteronomy 1. 17. You shall no• respect Persons in Judgement, etc. i• his Affections Oversway his Judgement At any time, they will be a crooked Liass, that will turn him ou• of the Way,
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and that shall be Justice in one mans case, which will not be so in another.
and that shall be justice in one men case, which will not be so in Another.
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Farthermore, he must be one whom neither Flattery nor B•i•ery may be able to remove out of his way, Deut. 16. 19 ▪ Thou shalt not wrest Judgment, thou shalt not Respect Persons, neither take a Gift;
Farthermore, he must be one whom neither Flattery nor B•i•ery may be able to remove out of his Way, Deuteronomy 16. 19 ▪ Thou shalt not wrest Judgement, thou shalt not Respect Persons, neither take a Gift;
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and hence he must be one who hates both Ambition and Covetousness, Exod. 18. 21 Hating Covetousness; which word signi•ies, a Greedy Desire, and is applicable to both the fore cited Vices:
and hence he must be one who hates both Ambition and Covetousness, Exod 18. 21 Hating Covetousness; which word signi•ies, a Greedy Desire, and is applicable to both the before cited Vices:
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for if these Rule him, he will never be a just Ruler.
for if these Rule him, he will never be a just Ruler.
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Finally, he must be one who prefers the publick Benefit above all private and separate Interests whatsoever.
Finally, he must be one who prefers the public Benefit above all private and separate Interests whatsoever.
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Every man in his place, owes himself to the good of the whole; and if he doth not so devote himself, he is unjust:
Every man in his place, owes himself to the good of the Whole; and if he does not so devote himself, he is unjust:
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and he who either to advance himself, or to be Revenged on another, will push on Injurious Laws,
and he who either to advance himself, or to be Revenged on Another, will push on Injurious Laws,
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or pervert the true Intention of such as are in Force, is an unjust man:
or pervert the true Intention of such as Are in Force, is an unjust man:
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and he who is under the influence of a Narrow Spirit, will be ready to do so, as occasion offers.
and he who is under the influence of a Narrow Spirit, will be ready to do so, as occasion offers.
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Nor is this Justice to be lookt upon as separate from the Fear of God, but as influenced and maintained by it.
Nor is this justice to be looked upon as separate from the fear of God, but as influenced and maintained by it.
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He therefore that Ruleth in the Fear of God, is one who Acknowledgeth God to be his Soveraign,
He Therefore that Ruleth in the fear of God, is one who Acknowledgeth God to be his Sovereign,
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and carries in his heart an Awful Fear of him:
and carries in his heart an Awful fear of him:
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who owns his Commission to be from him, and expects ere long to be called to give in an Account of his managing of it:
who owns his Commission to be from him, and expects ere long to be called to give in an Account of his managing of it:
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which maketh him to study in all things to please him, and to be afraid of doing any thing that will provoke him.
which makes him to study in all things to please him, and to be afraid of doing any thing that will provoke him.
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And accordingly, he is a Student in the Law of God, and Meditates in i• Day and Night;
And accordingly, he is a Student in the Law of God, and Meditates in i• Day and Night;
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making it the Rule into which he ultimately resolves all that he doth in his place.
making it the Rule into which he ultimately resolves all that he does in his place.
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We find that in the Old Law, the King was to write a Copy of it with his own hand,
We find that in the Old Law, the King was to write a Copy of it with his own hand,
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and to make use of it at all times: Deut. 17. 18, 19.
and to make use of it At all times: Deuteronomy 17. 18, 19.
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If he hath any thing to do in the making of Laws, he will consult a good Conscience,
If he hath any thing to do in the making of Laws, he will consult a good Conscience,
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and what may be pleasing of God, and will be far from framing mischief by a Law.
and what may be pleasing of God, and will be Far from framing mischief by a Law.
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And if he be to execu•e any Laws of men, he will not dare to give a judgment for such an one as directly Crosseth the Command of God,
And if he be to execu•e any Laws of men, he will not Dare to give a judgement for such an one as directly Crosseth the Command of God,
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but counts it ipso facto void, and his Conscience acquitted of his Oath. Yea the Fear of God will make him not •o think himself Lawless;
but counts it ipso facto void, and his Conscience acquitted of his Oath. Yea the fear of God will make him not •o think himself Lawless;
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nor dare to bear witness, by Laws and Penalties, against sins in others, which he countenanceth and encourageth by living in the Practise of himself:
nor Dare to bear witness, by Laws and Penalties, against Sins in Others, which he Countenanceth and Encourageth by living in the practice of himself:
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But to use utmost endeavours that his own life may be an exemplification of Obedience,
But to use utmost endeavours that his own life may be an exemplification of obedience,
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and others may lea•n by Him, what a Veneration he hath for the Laws that are enacted for the good of Man-kind.
and Others may lea•n by Him, what a Veneration he hath for the Laws that Are enacted for the good of Mankind.
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In a word, he is one that will take care to promote Piety as well as Honesty among ▪ men;
In a word, he is one that will take care to promote Piety as well as Honesty among ▪ men;
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and do his utmost that the true Religion may be countenanced and established ▪ and that all Ungodliness,
and do his utmost that the true Religion may be countenanced and established ▪ and that all Ungodliness,
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as well as Unrighteousness, may have a due Testimony born against it at all times.
as well as Unrighteousness, may have a due Testimony born against it At all times.
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So he resolves Psal. 75. 10. all the horns of the wicked also will I cut off;
So he resolves Psalm 75. 10. all the horns of the wicked also will I Cut off;
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but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted. but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.
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It then follows that we enquire of what great moment or consequence it is that these should be such:
It then follows that we inquire of what great moment or consequence it is that these should be such:
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and there is a threefold respect in which the high importance of it is •o be discovered by us.
and there is a threefold respect in which the high importance of it is •o be discovered by us.
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I. In respect to the Glory of God. Civil Rulers are Gods Vi•egerents here upon earth;I In respect to the Glory of God. Civil Rulers Are God's Vi•egerents Here upon earth;
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hence they are som•imes honoured with the ti•le of Gods, Psal. 82 6. I have said ye are Gods. Government is Gods Ordinance;
hence they Are som•imes honoured with the ti•le of God's, Psalm 82 6. I have said you Are God's Government is God's Ordinance;
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and those that are Vested with it, however mediately ▪ introduced into it, have their right•ul autho•ity from him, Prov. 8. 15, 16. By me Kings Reign, and Princes Decree Justice ▪ By me Princes Rule,
and those that Are Vested with it, however mediately ▪ introduced into it, have their right•ul autho•ity from him, Curae 8. 15, 16. By me Kings Reign, and Princes decree justice ▪ By me Princes Rule,
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and Nobles, even all the Judges of the Earth, and they that are from him, should be for him,and Nobles, even all the Judges of the Earth, and they that Are from him, should be for him,
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and ought to seek the Honour of him who is King of Kings, and Lord of Lords:
and ought to seek the Honour of him who is King of Kings, and Lord of lords:
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which they only then do, when they manage their whole Interest and Power with a Design for his Glory;
which they only then do, when they manage their Whole Interest and Power with a Design for his Glory;
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& accordingly manage themselves in all their Ministrations by the Statutes of his Kingdom;
& accordingly manage themselves in all their Ministrations by the Statutes of his Kingdom;
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which none will ever do, but they that are Just, Ruling in the Fear of God.
which none will ever do, but they that Are Just, Ruling in the fear of God.
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Righteousness and Religion flourishing in these, will be as a Torch on an Hill, whose Light and Influence will be vastly extensive:
Righteousness and Religion flourishing in these, will be as a Torch on an Hill, whose Light and Influence will be vastly extensive:
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every one will be advantaged to see their good works, and to Glorifie God for and in them.
every one will be advantaged to see their good works, and to glorify God for and in them.
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Their very Example will have the force of a Law in it, and win many by a powerful Attraction, to the avoiding of sin, and practising of Righteousness.
Their very Exampl will have the force of a Law in it, and win many by a powerful Attraction, to the avoiding of since, and practising of Righteousness.
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They will be a good Copy, that many will be ambitious to write after:
They will be a good Copy, that many will be ambitious to write After:
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and their faithful Administrations will render them a Terror •o Evil Doers, and an Encouragement to them that do well;
and their faithful Administrations will render them a Terror •o Evil Doers, and an Encouragement to them that do well;
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which will advance the very •nd of Government.
which will advance the very •nd of Government.
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Whereas the Evil Deportment, and Ill Management of Rulers, who are unjust, and void of the Fear of God, is an open scandal,
Whereas the Evil Deportment, and Ill Management of Rulers, who Are unjust, and void of the fear of God, is an open scandal,
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and of a more pernicious tendency than the wickedness of others;
and of a more pernicious tendency than the wickedness of Others;
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inasmuch as their Example is a discouragement to them that are well disposed, and animates those that are set in their hea•ts for iniquity,
inasmuch as their Exampl is a discouragement to them that Are well disposed, and animates those that Are Set in their hea•ts for iniquity,
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and they are thereby emboldned to shew their heads ▪ and to declare their sin as Sodom: hence that Remark of the Psalmist, Psal. 12. 8. •he wicked walk on every side,
and they Are thereby emboldened to show their Heads ▪ and to declare their since as Sodom: hence that Remark of the Psalmist, Psalm 12. 8. •he wicked walk on every side,
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when the vi•est men are exalted. Those that would •ear their Testimony against Impiety and Debauchery, are frown•d on and neg•ected;when the vi•est men Are exalted. Those that would •ear their Testimony against Impiety and Debauchery, Are frown•d on and neg•ected;
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and such as would Nourish them are Countenanced:
and such as would Nourish them Are Countenanced:
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and either good Laws to suppress them are not provided, or they are laid by as things Obsolete, and of no Service:
and either good Laws to suppress them Are not provided, or they Are laid by as things Obsolete, and of no Service:
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and thus all Abominations come in upon a People as a Flood, and the Name of God is wofully dishonoured by this means:
and thus all Abominations come in upon a People as a Flood, and the Name of God is woefully dishonoured by this means:
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and hereupon the last and most excellent end of Government comes to be frustrated, and what is there that we can conceive to be of greater weight than this? if this be lost, the Glory of such a people is gone.
and hereupon the last and most excellent end of Government comes to be frustrated, and what is there that we can conceive to be of greater weight than this? if this be lost, the Glory of such a people is gone.
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2 In regard to the weal of the People over whom they Rule. A People are not made for Rulers, But Rulers for a People.
2 In regard to the weal of the People over whom they Rule. A People Are not made for Rulers, But Rulers for a People.
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It is indeed an Honour which God puts upon some above others ▪ when he takes them from among the People,
It is indeed an Honour which God puts upon Some above Others ▪ when he Takes them from among the People,
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and sets them up to Rule over them, but it is for the Peoples sake, and the Civil felicity of them is the next end of Civil Policy;
and sets them up to Rule over them, but it is for the Peoples sake, and the Civil felicity of them is the next end of Civil Policy;
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and the happiness of Rulers is bound up with theirs in it.
and the happiness of Rulers is bound up with theirs in it.
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Nor can any wise men in authority think themselves happy in the Misery of their Subjects, to whom they either are or should be as Children are to to their Fathers:
Nor can any wise men in Authority think themselves happy in the Misery of their Subject's, to whom they either Are or should be as Children Are to to their Father's:
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We have the Benefit of Government expressed, 1. Tim. 2: 2. a quiet Life and a peacable, in all Godliness and honesty.
We have the Benefit of Government expressed, 1. Tim. 2: 2. a quiet Life and a peaceable, in all Godliness and honesty.
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and it lies espe•ialy with Rulers, under God, to make a People Happy or Miserable. When men can injoy their Liberties and Rights without molestation or oppression;
and it lies espe•ialy with Rulers, under God, to make a People Happy or Miserable. When men can enjoy their Liberties and Rights without molestation or oppression;
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when they can live without fear of being born down by their more Potent Neighbours;
when they can live without Fear of being born down by their more Potent Neighbours;
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when they are secured against Violence, and may be Righted against them that offer them any injury, without fraud;
when they Are secured against Violence, and may be Righted against them that offer them any injury, without fraud;
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and are encouraged to serve God in their own way, with freedom, and without being imposed upon contrary to the Gospel precepts;
and Are encouraged to serve God in their own Way, with freedom, and without being imposed upon contrary to the Gospel Precepts;
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now are they an happy People. But this is to be expected from none other but men just and Pious:
now Are they an happy People. But this is to be expected from none other but men just and Pious:
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they that are otherwise, will themselves be oppressour ▪ and they that are influenced by them,
they that Are otherwise, will themselves be oppressor ▪ and they that Are influenced by them,
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and dependent on them, will adde to the g•i• ▪ vance. They that should look after them Will Do it fast enough:
and dependent on them, will add to the g•i• ▪ vance. They that should look After them Will Do it fast enough:
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Yea every one will •surp a License to do so to his Neighbour upon an advantage:
Yea every one will •surp a License to do so to his Neighbour upon an advantage:
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and such a people must needs groan under an intollerable burden.
and such a people must needs groan under an intolerable burden.
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Besides, it is a great Truth, •hat the Mercies and Judgments of God come upon a people, according as their Rulers carry themselves in managing of the Trust which God hath committed to them.
Beside, it is a great Truth, •hat the mercies and Judgments of God come upon a people, according as their Rulers carry themselves in managing of the Trust which God hath committed to them.
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Just and Zealous Rulers, are men that Stand in the Gap, and keep off Judgments from a sinning people;
Just and Zealous Rulers, Are men that Stand in the Gap, and keep off Judgments from a sinning people;
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God sought for one such, Ezek. 22. 30. they turn away wrath, when it hath made an inroad,
God sought for one such, Ezekiel 22. 30. they turn away wrath, when it hath made an inroad,
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so it is recorded of Phinehas that he did, Ps 106. 30. and God is wont to bless such a People,
so it is recorded of Phinehas that he did, Psalm 106. 30. and God is wont to bless such a People,
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as He did Israel and Judah in the days of David, Solomon, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, and Josiah: wheras when these fall into such sins as God is Provoked at, the People are like to Smart for it.
as He did Israel and Judah in the days of David, Solomon, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, and Josiah: whereas when these fallen into such Sins as God is Provoked At, the People Are like to Smart for it.
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There is such an Influence with the Prevarications of these men, that, in the righteous judgment of God, those under them suffer grievously by it.
There is such an Influence with the Prevarications of these men, that, in the righteous judgement of God, those under them suffer grievously by it.
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This the Heathen observed in the course of Providence, and made that remark upon it, Delirant reges, plectuntur Achivi.
This the Heathen observed in the course of Providence, and made that remark upon it, Delirant reges, plectuntur Achivi.
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Thus David numbers the People, and Seventy Thousand of the men of Israel die for it, 2 Sa ▪ 24. Yea such may be the influence of the Male-administration of Rulers,
Thus David numbers the People, and Seventy Thousand of the men of Israel die for it, 2 Sa ▪ 24. Yea such may be the influence of the Maladministration of Rulers,
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though done without malice, and in an heat of misguided zeal for the People of GOD;
though done without malice, and in an heat of misguided zeal for the People of GOD;
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as Sauls act in Slaying the Gibeonites is recorded to have been ▪ 2 Sam 21 2. that the Guilt may •y long upon a Land,
as Saul's act in Slaying the Gibeonites is recorded to have been ▪ 2 Same 21 2. that the Gilded may •y long upon a Land,
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and break out in Terrible Judgments a great while after, and not be expiated till the sin be openly confessed, and the Atonement sought unto.
and break out in Terrible Judgments a great while After, and not be expiated till the since be openly confessed, and the Atonement sought unto.
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3 With Reference to Rulers themselves.
3 With Referente to Rulers themselves.
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It is, as we before Observed, a Dignity put upon them, to be preferred to Government over their Brethren;
It is, as we before Observed, a Dignity put upon them, to be preferred to Government over their Brothers;
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to have the oversight, not of Beasts, but of Men.
to have the oversight, not of Beasts, but of Men.
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But as there is a great Trust devolved on them, so there is an answerable Reckoning which they must be called unto:
But as there is a great Trust devolved on them, so there is an answerable Reckoning which they must be called unto:
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And however they are setled in Authority by men, yet GOD, who Rules over all, hath put them in only Durante Bene I ••cito: they are upon their good Behaviour;
And however they Are settled in authority by men, yet GOD, who Rules over all, hath put them in only Durante Bene I ••cito: they Are upon their good Behaviour;
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they are Stewards, and whensoever GOD pleaseth, He will call for a Reckoning, and put them out.
they Are Stewards, and whensoever GOD Pleases, He will call for a Reckoning, and put them out.
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GOD s•ts up, and he pulls down; and he hath a respect to men• Carriages in his dealings with them.
GOD s•ts up, and he pulls down; and he hath a respect to men• Carriages in his dealings with them.
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Godly and Zealous Phinehas got a Blessing for himself and his Posterity, Numb. 25. 11. &c. Whereas Sa•l procured for himself a Rejection,
Godly and Zealous Phinehas god a Blessing for himself and his Posterity, Numb. 25. 11. etc. Whereas Sa•l procured for himself a Rejection,
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and the laying aside and almost Ex•i•patlon of his Family.
and the laying aside and almost Ex•i•patlon of his Family.
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We have this also instanced in Shebna and Eli•••• Is•. 22. 15. &c. Yea, what did Jeroboam, what did Ahab, and many others procure for themselves, by their ill Government,
We have this also instanced in Shebna and Eli•••• Is•. 22. 15. etc. Yea, what did Jeroboam, what did Ahab, and many Others procure for themselves, by their ill Government,
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but the utter rooting out of their Names ▪ and Posterity? The Fourth Generation may Rue that ever they derived from such Progenitors.
but the utter rooting out of their Names ▪ and Posterity? The Fourth Generation may Rue that ever they derived from such Progenitors.
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The only sure way for Rulers to build up their own Houses, is to be such in their places as David was, of whom we have that Testimony, Psal. 78. 71, 72. He brought him to Feed Jacob his People, and Israel his Inheritance. So he Fed them according to the Integrity of his heart, •ad guided them by the Skilfulness of his hands.
The only sure Way for Rulers to built up their own Houses, is to be such in their places as David was, of whom we have that Testimony, Psalm 78. 71, 72. He brought him to Feed Jacob his People, and Israel his Inheritance. So he Fed them according to the Integrity of his heart, •ad guided them by the Skilfulness of his hands.
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And although GOD doth not always peculiarly put a Brand in this World upon Impious and Unjust Rulers,
And although GOD does not always peculiarly put a Brand in this World upon Impious and Unjust Rulers,
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yet there is a Tribunal before which they must stand e're long as other men;
yet there is a Tribunal before which they must stand ever long as other men;
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only their Account will be so much the more Fearful, and Condemnation more Tremendous, by how much they have neglected to take their greater advantages to Glorify GOD,
only their Account will be so much the more Fearful, and Condemnation more Tremendous, by how much they have neglected to take their greater advantages to glorify GOD,
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and abused their Power to His Dishonour, by which they had a fairer opportunity than other men.
and abused their Power to His Dishonour, by which they had a Fairer opportunity than other men.
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USE. All that I have to Offer by way of Improvement, shall be in a Threefold Commendation of this TRƲTH to us.USE. All that I have to Offer by Way of Improvement, shall be in a Threefold Commendation of this TRƲTH to us.
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1. Let me propose it to such in whose hands it is to Appoint the Persons that are to bear Rule over this People;
1. Let me propose it to such in whose hands it is to Appoint the Persons that Are to bear Rule over this People;
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whether for the making of Laws to Govern by, or the putting o• such as are made into Execution:
whither for the making of Laws to Govern by, or the putting o• such as Are made into Execution:
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Whether Counsellors, Assembly-Men, or J•stices of the Peace. Let this be your directory in ex•rting of this right.
Whither Counsellors, Assembly-Men, or J•stices of the Peace. Let this be your directory in ex•rting of this right.
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Civil Government is sea•ed in no particular Persons or Families by a Natural right, neither hath the Light o• Nature, no• the Word of GOD determined in particular, what Form of Government shall be Established among men,
Civil Government is sea•ed in no particular Persons or Families by a Natural right, neither hath the Light o• Nature, no• the Word of GOD determined in particular, what From of Government shall be Established among men,
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whether Monarchical, Ari•t•c••tical, or D•mocratical: much less, who are individually ▪ to be acknowledged in Authority, and accordingly submitted to.
whither Monarchical, Ari•t•c••tical, or D•mocratical: much less, who Are individually ▪ to be acknowledged in authority, and accordingly submitted to.
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Nevertheless the H•ly Providence of GOD presides in this matter; sometimes, by a more. Immedi•te, and Extraordinary pointing to the Persons and Families:
Nevertheless the H•ly Providence of GOD presides in this matter; sometime, by a more. Immedi•te, and Extraordinary pointing to the Persons and Families:
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when by Revelation he declares his pleasure in it.
when by Revelation he declares his pleasure in it.
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Thus was Saul set up over the Kingdom of Israel; and afterwards David was thus chosen of God,
Thus was Saul Set up over the Kingdom of Israel; and afterwards David was thus chosen of God,
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and an Entail made o• the Crown on his Posterity: but this way hath long since ceased.
and an Entail made o• the Crown on his Posterity: but this Way hath long since ceased.
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Someitmes it is more mediate and ordinary, and that is, either Forcible, when God Judi•ially delivers a People •p to the will of their enemies,
Someitmes it is more mediate and ordinary, and that is, either Forcible, when God Judi•ially delivers a People •p to the will of their enemies,
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and the Conquerour gives Laws to, and appoints Rulers over such a People at his pleasure,
and the Conqueror gives Laws to, and appoints Rulers over such a People At his pleasure,
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and they are compelled to accept o• them, little to their content: which, as is not Elegi•le, so neither is it wont to be of duration:
and they Are compelled to accept o• them, little to their content: which, as is not Elegi•le, so neither is it wont to be of duration:
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things violent us• not to be Permanent.
things violent us• not to be Permanent.
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Or voluntary, which is by the free consent of a People, orderly, and without Compul••on establishing the Fundamentals of Government among themselves,
Or voluntary, which is by the free consent of a People, orderly, and without Compul••on establishing the Fundamentals of Government among themselves,
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and the methods of introducing Persons into autho•i•y:
and the methods of introducing Persons into autho•i•y:
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which Methods are not prescribed in Scripture, but remain points of Prude•ce, and may Lawfully be divers here and there.
which Methods Are not prescribed in Scripture, but remain points of Prude•ce, and may Lawfully be diverse Here and there.
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There are yet general Rules which both reason and Religion do point men to attend in this Case;
There Are yet general Rules which both reason and Religion do point men to attend in this Case;
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and the weal or wo o• a People do very much depend therupon.
and the weal or woe o• a People doe very much depend thereupon.
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And as it is a thing very grateful to men to have some hand and consent in the appointment of their own Rulers,
And as it is a thing very grateful to men to have Some hand and consent in the appointment of their own Rulers,
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so they do either make or mar themselves by the using or abusing of such a liberty.
so they do either make or mar themselves by the using or abusing of such a liberty.
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Whe• this power is Immediately devolved upon some persons, they have great advantage to procure either the happiness or misery of their People.
Whe• this power is Immediately devolved upon Some Persons, they have great advantage to procure either the happiness or misery of their People.
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Such Electors therefore are under the obligation to be very wary in the application of themselves to the Nomination of the persons for such a trust.
Such Electors Therefore Are under the obligation to be very wary in the application of themselves to the Nomination of the Persons for such a trust.
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A good Charter is Doubtless Preferible to a bad one;
A good Charter is Doubtless Preferible to a bad one;
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it is a great Priviledge to be secured from being hurt by any but our selves:
it is a great Privilege to be secured from being hurt by any but our selves:
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but, let Charter Privileges be never so Excellent, Good Rulers only can make us Happy under them:
but, let Charter Privileges be never so Excellent, Good Rulers only can make us Happy under them:
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and if they are not so, we suffer notwithstanding.
and if they Are not so, we suffer notwithstanding.
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Here then you are told what qualities are to be eyed in those whom you fix your Choise upon.
Here then you Are told what qualities Are to be eyed in those whom you fix your Choice upon.
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Whatsoever other Rules discretion may point to be observed in this affair, yet these must always be of the Quorum. It is true, there are none without their failings;
Whatsoever other Rules discretion may point to be observed in this affair, yet these must always be of the Quorum. It is true, there Are none without their failings;
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nor can we expect that the best of men will never do amiss; but yet the Best are to be preferred, as they that will do i• s•ldomest, and never of design.
nor can we expect that the best of men will never do amiss; but yet the Best Are to be preferred, as they that will do i• s•ldomest, and never of Design.
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They that Fear God will be afraid wilfully to hurt men; they that are just will do justice, & that ca• wrong none.
They that fear God will be afraid wilfully to hurt men; they that Are just will do Justice, & that ca• wrong none.
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This is it which advantageth all other gifts, whether natural or acqui•ed, to be truely serviceable to the promoting of the w•l••re of a People:
This is it which advantageth all other Gifts, whither natural or acqui•ed, to be truly serviceable to the promoting of the w•l••re of a People:
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without this, the more that men have of these, they a•• so much the more advantaged to do 〈 ◊ 〉 There is no misery greater,
without this, the more that men have of these, they a•• so much the more advantaged to do 〈 ◊ 〉 There is no misery greater,
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or less 〈 ◊ 〉 than what men foolishly bring on thems•lves;
or less 〈 ◊ 〉 than what men foolishly bring on thems•lves;
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and none will be equally blamed •o• ••, a• t•ey who were the guilty occasions of it, or more deserve it.
and none will be equally blamed •o• ••, a• t•ey who were the guilty occasions of it, or more deserve it.
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Chuse such men, and then you may expect to be so Govern•d:
Choose such men, and then you may expect to be so Govern•d:
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if you desire that H•liness, and Righteousness may be promoted and encouraged, this i• the best stroak that you can give to i•:
if you desire that H•liness, and Righteousness may be promoted and encouraged, this i• the best stroke that you can give to i•:
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if you have a mind that Prophaneness, and Deba•ch•ry sho•ld take place, and bear all down, here is the readiest way for it.
if you have a mind that Profaneness, and Deba•ch•ry sho•ld take place, and bear all down, Here is the Readiest Way for it.
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And if you will keep to the Rule pr•scribed in our T•xt, •eware of being misguided by Special Favour, Bri•ery or Faction
And if you will keep to the Rule pr•scribed in our T•xt, •eware of being misguided by Special Favour, Bri•ery or Faction
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When Persons shall be crowded in, because they are our Friends, or have gaine• a room in our affections, without any respec• to their meetness, out what our blind passions judge of;
When Persons shall be crowded in, Because they Are our Friends, or have gaine• a room in our affections, without any respec• to their meetness, out what our blind passion judge of;
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or that they may hav• a way to support themselves by the Govern•ment; it is easy to tell what is to be expected.
or that they may hav• a Way to support themselves by the Govern•ment; it is easy to tell what is to be expected.
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When places of Trust in Governmen• are bought and sold, and he shall have the• that will give most for them, we may wel• con•lude ▪ that such a People are bought and sold too,
When places of Trust in Governmen• Are bought and sold, and he shall have the• that will give most for them, we may wel• con•lude ▪ that such a People Are bought and sold too,
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and must only serve to make a good Market of.
and must only serve to make a good Market of.
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When a People are divided into Factions ▪ Just, and Wise, and good Men are renounced,
When a People Are divided into Factions ▪ Just, and Wise, and good Men Are renounced,
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& not thought worthy to be made use of, because they favour not the Party that can sway;
& not Thought worthy to be made use of, Because they favour not the Party that can sway;
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and such as are ho•ly zealous for the design, are counted, meerly by that zeal sufficiently qualified,
and such as Are ho•ly zealous for the Design, Are counted, merely by that zeal sufficiently qualified,
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and to be of all most worthy;
and to be of all most worthy;
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this will not p•omote the Publick Good, but only gain to the one side a little more of advantage to do hurt.
this will not p•omote the Public Good, but only gain to the one side a little more of advantage to do hurt.
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2 ▪ Let me humbly offer this as a Copy for all that either are,
2 ▪ Let me humbly offer this as a Copy for all that either Are,
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or may be in place of Rule, to W•ite after, Allow me the •iberty to say this from GOD;
or may be in place of Rule, to W•ite After, Allow me the •iberty to say this from GOD;
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that by what•oever Titles of, Excellent, Honourable, or Wor•hipful, you are known;
that by what•oever Titles of, Excellent, Honourable, or Wor•hipful, you Are known;
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you not only Rule •nder such as are your Superiors on Earth ▪ unto whom you are accountable for what you do;
you not only Rule •nder such as Are your Superiors on Earth ▪ unto whom you Are accountable for what you do;
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but under GOD also, who is your Great SOVERAIGN.
but under GOD also, who is your Great SOVEREIGN.
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Your Authority is from Him, and ought therefore to be for Him, else will you be found false to your Trust. You Rule over His Subjects,
Your authority is from Him, and ought Therefore to be for Him, Else will you be found false to your Trust. You Rule over His Subject's,
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and that not only upon a common account, as the whole World is His Kingdom,
and that not only upon a Common account, as the Whole World is His Kingdom,
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but one more Special, as the People under your Watch, are the Subjects of His GOSPEL KINGDOM: if you do that which is Right to them, He will be Pleased.
but one more Special, as the People under your Watch, Are the Subject's of His GOSPEL KINGDOM: if you do that which is Right to them, He will be Pleased.
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but if you should do otherwise, their APPEAL is open to Him, and there is a COURT that will be called, wherein their CAUSE shall be Heard, and Adjusted.
but if you should do otherwise, their APPEAL is open to Him, and there is a COURT that will be called, wherein their CAUSE shall be Herd, and Adjusted.
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Be you entreated, to measure all your •dministration by this R•l•: Do all justly and in the fear of God.
Be you entreated, to measure all your •dministration by this R•l•: Do all justly and in the Fear of God.
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This is the way to be Blessings in your places, and to be the Blessed of the Lord. By this course you will make your people an happy people,
This is the Way to be Blessings in your places, and to be the Blessed of the Lord. By this course you will make your people an happy people,
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and you your selves shall be Established.
and you your selves shall be Established.
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Thus shall you pull down a blessing on your own heads, and upon the Land you dwell i• This is the way to be the Repairers of breaches, and the Restorers of paths to dwell in.
Thus shall you pull down a blessing on your own Heads, and upon the Land you dwell i• This is the Way to be the Repairers of Breaches, and the Restorers of paths to dwell in.
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To this end, be entreated to take care that Religion may Flourish;
To this end, be entreated to take care that Religion may Flourish;
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the True Fear o• GOD, and Right Administration of His Ordinances may be Promoted and Secured: that Righteousness may be done for men,
the True fear o• GOD, and Right Administration of His Ordinances may be Promoted and Secured: that Righteousness may be done for men,
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and that Iniquity which defiles a Land, and pull• down Wrath, may be Purged away:
and that Iniquity which defiles a Land, and pull• down Wrath, may be Purged away:
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that Drunkenness, and Swearing, Fornication, and Sabbath-Prophanation, and whatsoever hastens the Calamity of a Professing People, may be du•ly bo•n Witness against.
that drunkenness, and Swearing, Fornication, and Sabbath-Prophanation, and whatsoever hastens the Calamity of a Professing People, may be du•ly bo•n Witness against.
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Let this be your Sincere Unb•assed Aim in all that you do. Carry this with you, & let it Rule in the making of Laws:
Let this be your Sincere Unb•assed Aim in all that you do. Carry this with you, & let it Rule in the making of Laws:
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let the Word of GOD be consulted, and the Common Utility of the Subject be designed:
let the Word of GOD be consulted, and the Common Utility of the Subject be designed:
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For, though there be not a Body of Civil Laws drawn up in the Scriptures, to which every Pol•ity is to be confined,
For, though there be not a Body of Civil Laws drawn up in the Scriptures, to which every Pol•ity is to be confined,
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yet there are sufficient general directions, & Rules, to be gathered from thence; which may Regulate in this Affair.
yet there Are sufficient general directions, & Rules, to be gathered from thence; which may Regulate in this Affair.
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Take heed of any Sinister Aims in whatsoever Laws do pass:
Take heed of any Sinister Aims in whatsoever Laws do pass:
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Laws made do strengthen a particular separate Interest, never did Good, but Hurt to a Body-Politick:
Laws made do strengthen a particular separate Interest, never did Good, but Hurt to a Body politic:
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that which may serve the present turn, may in a little time prove more Mischievous, than ever it was Advantageous.
that which may serve the present turn, may in a little time prove more Mischievous, than ever it was Advantageous.
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Remember, you cannot Repeal such Laws, when you will, or when you have advanced a design with them.
remember, you cannot Repeal such Laws, when you will, or when you have advanced a Design with them.
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Look then forward to the after Issues.
Look then forward to the After Issues.
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It will be no small Aggravation of our Trouble, to be Wounded with a Shaft of our own making.
It will be no small Aggravation of our Trouble, to be Wounded with a Shaft of our own making.
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Look for Changes in a World of Mutability, and lay in, as far as innocent Prudence may direct,
Look for Changes in a World of Mutability, and lay in, as Far as innocent Prudence may Direct,
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for your Own, and your Peoples Safety. Keep to this also in all your Administration or Application of Laws.
for your Own, and your Peoples Safety. Keep to this also in all your Administration or Application of Laws.
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Maintain a good Conscience in it, and let the Fear of God, and a Principle of Justice make you 〈 ◊ 〉 lay aside all Sinister Respects.
Maintain a good Conscience in it, and let the fear of God, and a Principle of justice make you 〈 ◊ 〉 lay aside all Sinister Respects.
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Let not Persons but Things Sway you in all your Dispensations; and when the case is the same, let the same sentence proceed from •ou:
Let not Persons but Things Sway you in all your Dispensations; and when the case is the same, let the same sentence proceed from •ou:
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let neither Riches nor Poverty turn the Scale; neither Friendship nor Enmity Spoil the Sentence. Take no Gift in secret to stop or Pervert Justice;
let neither Riches nor Poverty turn the Scale; neither Friendship nor Enmity Spoil the Sentence. Take no Gift in secret to stop or Pervert justice;
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nor misapply your power to take private or personal Revenge. When Cases are plain, do not obscure them;
nor misapply your power to take private or personal Revenge. When Cases Are plain, do not Obscure them;
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and when they are dubious Search them out: and let not flattery or Impudence prevail over you,
and when they Are dubious Search them out: and let not flattery or Impudence prevail over you,
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but take his advice in 2. Chron 16. 9. Thus shall you do in the fear of the Lord, faithfully,
but take his Advice in 2. Chronicles 16. 9. Thus shall you do in the Fear of the Lord, faithfully,
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and with a perfect heart, Deal couragiously, and the Lord shall be with the good. Remember the cause is Gods, and he will have the calling of it over again;and with a perfect heart, Deal courageously, and the Lord shall be with the good. remember the cause is God's, and he will have the calling of it over again;
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where he will either applaud your fidelity, or condemn your unfaithfulness. Do so also in your Exemplary conversation.
where he will either applaud your Fidis, or condemn your unfaithfulness. Do so also in your Exemplary Conversation.
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Do not do that your selves, which you ought in Duty, and oath, to punish in others;
Do not do that your selves, which you ought in Duty, and oath, to Punish in Others;
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Embolden not wicked men to transgress by your example, and to excuse themselves upon your account.
Embolden not wicked men to transgress by your Exampl, and to excuse themselves upon your account.
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That Man who Will Violate the Laws which He is to Rule by, will soon neglect to Exec••• them on others,
That Man who Will Violate the Laws which He is to Rule by, will soon neglect to Exec••• them on Others,
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and bring reproach on himself where he doth. 3 Let it afford matter of Instruction •• us all.
and bring reproach on himself where he does. 3 Let it afford matter of Instruction •• us all.
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Are these the Eminent Qualifications of good Rulers? it is no small concern that we have in this affair.
are these the Eminent Qualifications of good Rulers? it is no small concern that we have in this affair.
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It tells us that we ought Earnestly to Pray to God that we may have such always:
It tells us that we ought Earnestly to Pray to God that we may have such always:
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and we pray for our selves when we so do.
and we pray for our selves when we so do.
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Whatsoever other influence we may have into the appointment of those that are to Govern us, there is none that can hinder us of this but our selves.
Whatsoever other influence we may have into the appointment of those that Are to Govern us, there is none that can hinder us of this but our selves.
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God Overrules the L•t, he Determines the Hearts of men, and he can make men after his own Heart: he Presides over every Election;
God Overrules the L•t, he Determines the Hearts of men, and he can make men After his own Heart: he Presides over every Election;
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and if we can prevail with him by importunate Prayer, our business is done.
and if we can prevail with him by importunate Prayer, our business is done.
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It is one of the Blessings that he will be sought unto for, by the House of Israel.
It is one of the Blessings that he will be sought unto for, by the House of Israel.
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It calls us to be thankful to him for such when he bestows them upon us.
It calls us to be thankful to him for such when he bestows them upon us.
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God •ot a little displays his kindness to a people, when it is thus; and expects their gratitude to him for so Comprehensive a Mercy:
God •ot a little displays his kindness to a people, when it is thus; and expects their gratitude to him for so Comprehensive a Mercy:
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there is nothing will sooner lose 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 benefit than Ingratitude.
there is nothing will sooner loose 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 benefit than Ingratitude.
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Let us Encourage them that are such, and that by 〈 ◊ 〉 Cheerful acknowledgment of them, Contentation under them, and candid Interpretation of them.
Let us Encourage them that Are such, and that by 〈 ◊ 〉 Cheerful acknowledgment of them, Contentation under them, and candid Interpretation of them.
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We are Governed by men of like infirmitis with ourselves, wonder not if sometimes they discover something of them:
We Are Governed by men of like infirmities with ourselves, wonder not if sometime they discover something of them:
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but when we know that their cordial endeavours are to do that which is right, and promote o•r peacable and Godly Living, let thi• please us. And beware of Murmurings;
but when we know that their cordial endeavours Are to do that which is right, and promote o•r peaceable and Godly Living, let thi• please us. And beware of Murmurings;
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GOD will not take it well of us, and can easily let us know a difference:
GOD will not take it well of us, and can Easily let us know a difference:
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and it is an Observation that seldom misseth; That they who are most addicted to, are soonest weary of Changes.
and it is an Observation that seldom misses; That they who Are most addicted to, Are soonest weary of Changes.
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In a Word, let us beware lest we provoke an Holy and Jealous God to anger so as to give us men of another Spirit to Rule over us,
In a Word, let us beware lest we provoke an Holy and Jealous God to anger so as to give us men of Another Spirit to Rule over us,
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or to withdraw His Spirit from them that do, and leave them to do things inconvenient.
or to withdraw His Spirit from them that do, and leave them to do things inconvenient.
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Evil Rulers, and the Male-Administrations of good ones, are punishments which GOD doth inflict on a people that have provoked him to Anger against them, GOD gave Saul to Israel in his Wrath;
Evil Rulers, and the Maladministrations of good ones, Are punishments which GOD does inflict on a people that have provoked him to Anger against them, GOD gave Saul to Israel in his Wrath;
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and he left David to Number the people because His Anger was kindled against Israel.
and he left David to Number the people Because His Anger was kindled against Israel.
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If we Apostatise from GOD, and grow weary of his ways, he knows how to Scourge us after this manner;
If we Apostatise from GOD, and grow weary of his ways, he knows how to Scourge us After this manner;
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and hath, not seldom, done so by his people on such occasions.
and hath, not seldom, done so by his people on such occasions.
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But if we be a people Fearing GOD and Keeping of His Commandments, He will Delight in us to Bless us, and to do us Good:
But if we be a people Fearing GOD and Keeping of His commandments, He will Delight in us to Bless us, and to do us Good:
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and to give us Rulers after his own Prescription, Just Men, and Ruling •n the Fear of God. FINIS.
and to give us Rulers After his own Prescription, Just Men, and Ruling •n the fear of God. FINIS.
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