Say on, or, A seasonable plea for a full hearing betwixt man and man and a serious plea for the like hearing betwixt God and man : delivered in a sermon at Chelmsford in Essex, at the general assize holden for the said county, before the Honourable Sir Timothy Littleton, one of His Majesty's Barons of the Exchecquer, July 8, 1678 / by Anthony Walker ...
as I design this shall be, not to comply with the humour of those un-devout Souls, to whom every thing is tedious which is serious, and to whom holy David himself,
as I Design this shall be, not to comply with the humour of those un-devout Souls, to whom every thing is tedious which is serious, and to whom holy David himself,
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But to comport decently with the present occasion, that the Pulpit may not intrench upon the Tribunal, nor the first Table over-lay the second; or crowd it up into too narrow a room.
But to comport decently with the present occasion, that the Pulpit may not entrench upon the Tribunal, nor the First Table overlay the second; or crowd it up into too narrow a room.
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contrived by subtle Joab, and carried on, and acted by the wise Woman of Tekoah, whom the Jewish Rabbins will needs have to be the Grandmother of the Prophet Amos, a Native and Inhabitant of the same place, which,.
contrived by subtle Joab, and carried on, and acted by the wise Woman of Tekoah, whom the Jewish Rabbis will needs have to be the Grandmother of the Prophet Amos, a Native and Inhabitant of the same place, which,.
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The use of Parables, though it was not unknown to other Nations, witness that famous one of Menius Agrippa among the Romans, by which he successfully appeased a dangerous, popular Sedition;
The use of Parables, though it was not unknown to other nations, witness that famous one of Menius Agrippa among the Roman, by which he successfully appeased a dangerous, popular Sedition;
And though the first Design of them seems to have been to instruct the rude and ignorant multitude, whose minds are less susceptive of the impressions of solid Reason, they being a kind of mental Pictures, (and you know who call Pictures Lay-mens Books) by which the matter is represented more lively to the Fancy and Imagination.
And though the First Design of them seems to have been to instruct the rude and ignorant multitude, whose minds Are less susceptive of the impressions of solid Reason, they being a kind of mental Pictures, (and you know who call Pictures Laymen's Books) by which the matter is represented more lively to the Fancy and Imagination.
Yet the second end of them is to insinuate conviction and reproof insensibly into their minds, who would be less patient of it, in express words, or plainer Reprehensions.
Yet the second end of them is to insinuate conviction and reproof insensibly into their minds, who would be less patient of it, in express words, or plainer Reprehensions.
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And thus Nathan had proceeded with David in the case of Uriah and Bathsheba, chap. 12. and succeeded happily to ensnare him into Repentance, by the Parable of the poor Man's Ewe-Lamb.
And thus Nathan had proceeded with David in the case of Uriah and Bathsheba, chap. 12. and succeeded happily to ensnare him into Repentance, by the Parable of the poor Man's Ewe lamb.
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Deliver him from the pit, for I have found a ransome ) by Christ, to satisfie Justice, and magnifie Mercy; to punish the Sin, and spare the Sinner, that his banished from Paradise may not be expelled from Heaven.
Deliver him from the pit, for I have found a ransom) by christ, to satisfy justice, and magnify Mercy; to Punish the since, and spare the Sinner, that his banished from Paradise may not be expelled from Heaven.
First, Of the person who spake •hem, David, the King, the Judge 〈 ◊ 〉 whom this Woman addressed her ••lf, vers. 4. Help, O King. So v. •. My Lord, O King. So in this •welfth Verse.
First, Of the person who spoke •hem, David, the King, the Judge 〈 ◊ 〉 whom this Woman addressed her ••lf, vers. 4. Help, Oh King. So v. •. My Lord, Oh King. So in this •welfth Verse.
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This Book is stiled by a Learned Expositor, the Throne of David, whom the Holy Ghost represents as the Exemplar and Icon of an excellent Magistrate, who himself had learn'd and practised that Lesson he taught his Son;
This Book is styled by a Learned Expositor, the Throne of David, whom the Holy Ghost represents as the Exemplar and Icon of an excellent Magistrate, who himself had learned and practised that lesson he taught his Son;
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And this is not the least instance and proof of it, (that according to the old Verse, — Patiens sit Judicis auris) he was willing to hear out the Plea of her who stood before him for help,
And this is not the least instance and proof of it, (that according to the old Verse, — Patient fit Judges Auris) he was willing to hear out the Plea of her who stood before him for help,
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and by the forgetting which Rule, and deflecting from which Method, he contracted one of the foulest blots we read him to have stained his Justice with, in all his Government:
and by the forgetting which Rule, and deflecting from which Method, he contracted one of the Foulest blots we read him to have stained his justice with, in all his Government:
Which precipitate Sentence had been prevented, and an innocent Master delivered from the slanders of a treacherous servant, if instead of why speakest thou any more!
Which precipitate Sentence had been prevented, and an innocent Master Delivered from the slanders of a treacherous servant, if instead of why Speakest thou any more!
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No Judge or Magistrate, if instead of sitting on the Bench (excuse the supposition, which I will not make, but with a modest Apology) he should stand at the Bar as a reputed Criminal, or as a Plaintiff or Defendant, would be willing to have Judgment pass, till his Plea were made,
No Judge or Magistrate, if instead of sitting on the Bench (excuse the supposition, which I will not make, but with a modest Apology) he should stand At the Bar as a reputed Criminal, or as a Plaintiff or Defendant, would be willing to have Judgement pass, till his Plea were made,
Therefore Solomon (wise already) made it his Prayer, which God so highly approved, 1 Kings 3.9. Give thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people.
Therefore Solomon (wise already) made it his Prayer, which God so highly approved, 1 Kings 3.9. Give thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people.
Now wisdom consists in the adapting sutable means for the attainment of desirable ends. The end of judicial proceedings, is to give to every Man what is right, and due to him.
Now Wisdom consists in the adapting suitable means for the attainment of desirable ends. The end of judicial proceedings, is to give to every Man what is right, and due to him.
'Twas this that gave Solomon that Renown in judging betwixt the two Harlots, 1 King. 3. ult. That all who heard it said, The wisdom of God was in him to do judgment.
'Twas this that gave Solomon that Renown in judging betwixt the two Harlots, 1 King. 3. ult. That all who herd it said, The Wisdom of God was in him to do judgement.
therefore 'tis a customary question after Indictment read, and Evidence produced, What canst thou say for thy self? and no Proclamation more common in Courts than Let them come forth, and they shall be heard.
Therefore it's a customary question After Indictment read, and Evidence produced, What Canst thou say for thy self? and no Proclamation more Common in Courts than Let them come forth, and they shall be herd.
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And it was a standing Rule amongst the Romans (a People so renowned for their Justice, that S. Augustine ascribes all their Successes to God's rewarding of their Justice) not to deliver any Man to die, till the Accused had his Accusers face to face,
And it was a standing Rule among the Roman (a People so renowned for their justice, that S. Augustine ascribes all their Successes to God's rewarding of their justice) not to deliver any Man to die, till the Accused had his Accusers face to face,
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than non vacat, which made the poor Woman reply so smartly to Philip of Macedon, who when she demanded Audience and Justice of him, said, He could not tend it, or was not at leisure: Why then will you be King? I pray, Sir, let some body else be that can and will.
than non vacat, which made the poor Woman reply so smartly to Philip of Macedon, who when she demanded Audience and justice of him, said, He could not tend it, or was not At leisure: Why then will you be King? I pray, Sir, let Some body Else be that can and will.
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And because you Gentlemen of the Long Robe have a just veneration for the sage and grave Sayings of your Predecessors, I'll cite a memorable and very commendable Passage I heard near forty years ago at Cambridge Castle, from the Lord Chief Justice Banks, when an inferiour Officer of the Court prayed him to make haste,
And Because you Gentlemen of the Long Robe have a just veneration for the sage and grave Sayings of your Predecessors, I'll Cite a memorable and very commendable Passage I herd near forty Years ago At Cambridge Castle, from the Lord Chief justice Banks, when an inferior Officer of the Court prayed him to make haste,
And this for the Speaker, as they are the words of a King or Judge, ecchoing the sentiments of humane nature, speaking as a wise, a just, a merciful, a patient Judge, Say on.
And this for the Speaker, as they Are the words of a King or Judge, echoing the sentiments of humane nature, speaking as a wise, a just, a merciful, a patient Judge, Say on.
4. Dicta reo parricidii, they were spoken to one guilty of Murder, the worst of Crimes, and Fratricide the worst of Murders. The foulest offences cut not off the offender from liberty to plead his cause, to defend,
4. Dicta Reo parricidii, they were spoken to one guilty of Murder, the worst of Crimes, and Fratricide the worst of Murders. The Foulest offences Cut not off the offender from liberty to plead his cause, to defend,
which minds me of God's own proceeding with Cain in the very same Circumstances, when he had slain his Brother Abel; Gen. 4. Where is thy Brother? What hast thou done? Which Questions imply a liberty to answer, left him.
which minds me of God's own proceeding with Cain in the very same circumstances, when he had slave his Brother Abel; Gen. 4. Where is thy Brother? What hast thou done? Which Questions imply a liberty to answer, left him.
nor like the other Widow, Luke 18. weary him out with importunity, and so teez the Judge, that he did her Justice to be quiet, and reliev'd her in his own defence:
nor like the other Widow, Lycia 18. weary him out with importunity, and so teez the Judge, that he did her justice to be quiet, and relieved her in his own defence:
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And such procedure gives just suspicion, that the merits of that cause are not very good, which needs the raising so much dust, to cloud them from the eyes of sober Reason.
And such procedure gives just suspicion, that the merits of that cause Are not very good, which needs the raising so much dust, to cloud them from the eyes of Sobrium Reason.
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When S. Paul pleaded before King Agrippa and Festus, his Plea was words of truth and soberness: Act. 26.25. The King's presumed present in his Courts, and a greater than He, the King of Kings, He judgeth amongst the Gods, the judgment is the Lord's.
When S. Paul pleaded before King Agrippa and Festus, his Plea was words of truth and soberness: Act. 26.25. The King's presumed present in his Courts, and a greater than He, the King of Kings, He Judgeth among the God's, the judgement is the Lord's.
Therefore all things should be carried as becomes such a presence, gravely, modestly, soberly, seriously, for though every good Judge will say to such, with David here, Say on. I suppose no wise Judge will say in earnest what Job once said in Irony, Job 21.3. Mock on.
Therefore all things should be carried as becomes such a presence, gravely, modestly, soberly, seriously, for though every good Judge will say to such, with David Here, Say on. I suppose no wise Judge will say in earnest what Job once said in Irony, Job 21.3. Mock on.
A plain Story innocently told, that comes freely without pains, disguise, or artifice, that is coherent and self consistent, is a good argument of honest simplicity.
A plain Story innocently told, that comes freely without pains, disguise, or artifice, that is coherent and self consistent, is a good argument of honest simplicity.
yet takes care to make it apparent, that he proceeds justly, that he may be justified when he speaketh, and clear when he judgeth. As we have it, Psal. 51.4. or as the Apostle turns the words, Rom. 3.4. That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged.
yet Takes care to make it apparent, that he proceeds justly, that he may be justified when he speaks, and clear when he Judgeth. As we have it, Psalm 51.4. or as the Apostle turns the words, Rom. 3.4. That thou Mightest be justified in thy sayings, and Mightest overcome when thou art judged.
Now if the Magistrate will consider the cause of the needy and afflicted, the Fatherless, and Widow, the poor and helpless when they cry to him, this will be a mighty restraint, that the man of the earth shall no more oppress.
Now if the Magistrate will Consider the cause of the needy and afflicted, the Fatherless, and Widow, the poor and helpless when they cry to him, this will be a mighty restraint, that the man of the earth shall no more oppress.
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Therefore that a sacred Court may not be branded with the prophane name of a fortuitous Lottery, let the Pleader Say on; and let his so doing be crown'd with the Reverend Judges, saying in his Sentence what is Just and Right, according to the apparent merits of the Cause.
Therefore that a sacred Court may not be branded with the profane name of a fortuitous Lottery, let the Pleader Say on; and let his so doing be crowned with the Reverend Judges, saying in his Sentence what is Just and Right, according to the apparent merits of the Cause.
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But nearer yet, if the Judge must hear the Pleader, Man must hear God: for he vouchsafes, (oh astonishing condescension!) to make man judge, and to plead his own Cause before the Tribunal of Man's Reason. Isa. 1.18. Come let us reason together. And 5.3. O men of Judah, judge ye I pray you betwixt me and my vineyard.
But nearer yet, if the Judge must hear the Pleader, Man must hear God: for he vouchsafes, (o astonishing condescension!) to make man judge, and to plead his own Cause before the Tribunal of Man's Reason. Isaiah 1.18. Come let us reason together. And 5.3. Oh men of Judah, judge you I pray you betwixt me and my vineyard.
Where God's Plea is managed with such strength of Reason, such convictive evidence, such unanswerable clearness, that Interest it self cannot bribe man to forbear giving sentence on God's side.
Where God's Plea is managed with such strength of Reason, such convictive evidence, such unanswerable clearness, that Interest it self cannot bribe man to forbear giving sentence on God's side.
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So the Prophet Samuel on God 's behalf, 1 Sam. 12.7. appeals to themselves while he pleads God's cause, Stand still that I may reason with you before the Lord of all the righteous acts of the Lord, which he did to you and your Fathers. So Jer. 2.9. I will yet plead with you, saith the Lord, and with your childrens children will I plead.
So the Prophet Samuel on God is behalf, 1 Sam. 12.7. appeals to themselves while he pleads God's cause, Stand still that I may reason with you before the Lord of all the righteous acts of the Lord, which he did to you and your Father's. So Jer. 2.9. I will yet plead with you, Says the Lord, and with your Children's children will I plead.
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See also Ezek. 20.35, 36. See also that full place to this purpose, Mich. 6.1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Hear ye now what the Lord saith — for the Lord hath a controversie with his people,
See also Ezekiel 20.35, 36. See also that full place to this purpose, Mich. 6.1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Hear you now what the Lord Says — for the Lord hath a controversy with his people,
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Now is it not all the reason in the world, that when God appeals to Man, and makes him Judge, and pleads before him, that he should allow him a fair Hearing; and let him Say on.
Now is it not all the reason in the world, that when God appeals to Man, and makes him Judge, and pleads before him, that he should allow him a fair Hearing; and let him Say on.
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Say with Samuel, Speak Lord, thy servant heareth. Resolve with David, I will hearken what God the Lord will speak, Psal. 85.8. and with Simon, Lord, Master, Say on.
Say with Samuel, Speak Lord, thy servant hears. Resolve with David, I will harken what God the Lord will speak, Psalm 85.8. and with Simon, Lord, Master, Say on.
So 'tis also the Tongue and Voice of the Lord. Conscience is God's Deputy, what that speaks, he speaks, that accuses or excuses according to the Law his own Finger hath written on thy heart.
So it's also the Tongue and Voice of the Lord. Conscience is God's Deputy, what that speaks, he speaks, that accuses or excuses according to the Law his own Finger hath written on thy heart.
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There's not a sin against the Law of Nature or Grace, which this forbids not under pain of eternal death; nor a duty of either, to which it encourages not, with the promise of eternal life. This shews the equity, the reasonableness, the excellency, the necessity of every Duty, Virtue, Grace:
There's not a sin against the Law of Nature or Grace, which this forbids not under pain of Eternal death; nor a duty of either, to which it encourages not, with the promise of Eternal life. This shows the equity, the reasonableness, the excellency, the necessity of every Duty, Virtue, Grace:
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where you shall meet with all the cogent Arguments Right Reason can be moved by, in the behalf of Virtue, Temperance, Justice, Charity and universal Holiness: and against Vice, Prophaneness, Debauchery, Dishonesty and Irreligion, drawn from his authority over thee,
where you shall meet with all the cogent Arguments Right Reason can be moved by, in the behalf of Virtue, Temperance, justice, Charity and universal Holiness: and against Vice, Profaneness, Debauchery, Dishonesty and Irreligion, drawn from his Authority over thee,
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His Promises and Threatnings, his Rewards and Punishments, &c. So from Christ, the example of his Holy Life, the love and design of his Bloody Death, &c.
His Promises and Threatenings, his Rewards and Punishments, etc. So from christ, the Exampl of his Holy Life, the love and Design of his Bloody Death, etc.
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Now when thou art moved to any Duty, or tempted to any Sin, before thou refuse the one, or yield to the other, hear fully what God in his Word saith for it, or against it.
Now when thou art moved to any Duty, or tempted to any since, before thou refuse the one, or yield to the other, hear Fully what God in his Word Says for it, or against it.
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If Thus saith the Lord, be not enough, hear him, saying, O foolish people, will ye thus requite the Lord? If his love constrain thee not, try whether his fear, and the terrors of the Lord may not restrain thee,
If Thus Says the Lord, be not enough, hear him, saying, Oh foolish people, will you thus requite the Lord? If his love constrain thee not, try whither his Fear, and the terrors of the Lord may not restrain thee,
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If Gods Glory move thee not, hear what he saith of thine own interest: if the declaration of the promises and threatenings suffice not, hear what he saith of the fullfilling and exemplifying of them upon others, to give thee warning.
If God's Glory move thee not, hear what he Says of thine own Interest: if the declaration of the promises and threatenings suffice not, hear what he Says of the fulfilling and exemplifying of them upon Others, to give thee warning.
and remember that the sinfulness of the world, and their final condemnation is chiefly ascribed to their not hearing what God saith to them in the Word.
and Remember that the sinfulness of the world, and their final condemnation is chiefly ascribed to their not hearing what God Says to them in the Word.
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As a spirit of excitation stirring and quickening thee to present Duty, as a spirit of restraint to withdraw thee from thy sinful practices or purposes.
As a Spirit of excitation stirring and quickening thee to present Duty, as a Spirit of restraint to withdraw thee from thy sinful practices or Purposes.
If the wrath of God be revealed from Heaven against all unrighteousness, then against mine. If every one be accursed that continues not in all things that are written in the Law, then so am I.
If the wrath of God be revealed from Heaven against all unrighteousness, then against mine. If every one be accursed that continues not in all things that Are written in the Law, then so am I.
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when he calls, answer him. Resist him not, provoke him not, quench him not, grieve him not, put him not to silence, treat him not rudely, turn not a deaf ear,
when he calls, answer him. Resist him not, provoke him not, quench him not, grieve him not, put him not to silence, Treat him not rudely, turn not a deaf ear,
yet we may assure our selves of a Fair Trial. God will hear us out: he will give us leave to Say on all that we can say with reason, for our just defence: Isay 41.21.
yet we may assure our selves of a Fair Trial. God will hear us out: he will give us leave to Say on all that we can say with reason, for our just defence: Saiah 41.21.
Now God hath two Tribunals: one in this world, the other in the world to come. The first erected in every man's Breast, his Conscience enlightened by the word, which is magni judicii prae judicium: as a private Sessions preparatory to the general and grand Assise, which is the second, the judgment seat of Christ, at which we must all appear to give an account of all we have done in the flesh, whether good or evil.
Now God hath two Tribunals: one in this world, the other in the world to come. The First erected in every Man's Breast, his Conscience enlightened by the word, which is magni Judicii Prae judicium: as a private Sessions preparatory to the general and grand Assize, which is the second, the judgement seat of christ, At which we must all appear to give an account of all we have done in the Flesh, whither good or evil.
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First, What hast thou to say when God shall summon thee to appear before his Deputy, thy own Conscience? and shall demand a reason of thy ways? O man, why dost thou do so or so? I am ready to hear thee; Say on.
First, What hast thou to say when God shall summon thee to appear before his Deputy, thy own Conscience? and shall demand a reason of thy ways? O man, why dost thou do so or so? I am ready to hear thee; Say on.
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I appeal therefore to the Consciences of all that hear me this day, whether you can give this reason for all the actions of your lives, God commands me,
I appeal Therefore to the Consciences of all that hear me this day, whither you can give this reason for all the actions of your lives, God commands me,
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or to defend what he knows to be an unrighteous Cause, to the ruine of the poor and innocent, can he say so? Can he that swears falsly by the God of Truth, or customarily by the name of him who is a God of Holiness, say, so? Can the Drunkard, the Lyar, the Adulterer, the Thief, the Despiser of Holiness, say God commands him,
or to defend what he knows to be an unrighteous Cause, to the ruin of the poor and innocent, can he say so? Can he that swears falsely by the God of Truth, or customarily by the name of him who is a God of Holiness, say, so? Can the Drunkard, the Liar, the Adulterer, the Thief, the Despiser of Holiness, say God commands him,
But it will be a most dreadful thing then to stand mute, not as some do at the Bar, through sullenness or stomach; but as the man who thrust in to the Wedding Feast without a Wedding Garment to be speechless, and have nothing to say, when God bids them, Say on.
But it will be a most dreadful thing then to stand mute, not as Some do At the Bar, through sullenness or stomach; but as the man who thrust in to the Wedding Feast without a Wedding Garment to be speechless, and have nothing to say, when God bids them, Say on.
I find one indeed made for them by the Judge, Matth. 25. I was hungry, and ye fed me, &c. But none made formally by any man as for himself, I will not therefore assume the boldness to prescribe a form to any man, to plead his cause then,
I find one indeed made for them by the Judge, Matthew 25. I was hungry, and you fed me, etc. But none made formally by any man as for himself, I will not Therefore assume the boldness to prescribe a from to any man, to plead his cause then,
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O Lord, who knowest all things, thou knowest I lov'd thee sincerely, though not perfectly. And that I earnestly desired to know thy whole will, and seriously endeavoured to fulfil it,
Oh Lord, who Knowest all things, thou Knowest I loved thee sincerely, though not perfectly. And that I earnestly desired to know thy Whole will, and seriously endeavoured to fulfil it,
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Such a Plea made up of the conditions of the New Covenant, Faith and Repentance, love and universal new obedience in some measure performed by the assistance of Divine Grace, would I be glad to be provided of against that day.
Such a Plea made up of the conditions of the New Covenant, Faith and Repentance, love and universal new Obedience in Some measure performed by the assistance of Divine Grace, would I be glad to be provided of against that day.
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For which Blessed Sentence, he of his infinite Mercy prepare us, who hath by his Blood purchased that Kingdom for all that love him, and wait for his Appearance. Amen. FINIS.
For which Blessed Sentence, he of his infinite Mercy prepare us, who hath by his Blood purchased that Kingdom for all that love him, and wait for his Appearance. Amen. FINIS.
