Justice justified; or The judges commission opened: in two assize sermons, preached before the judges of assize. The first at Chard, on Prov. 14.34. March 12. the other at Tauton, on Rom. 13.4. Aug.3. 1657. By James Strong, Master of Arts, and minister of the Gospel at Illmister in Sommerset.
Scipio went first to the Capitol, and then to the Senate; and thither, as the Historian tells us, the Consuls alwayes went to Sacrifice the day they received their Authority, a Lesson that Nature hath taught even Heathens,
Scipio went First to the Capitol, and then to the Senate; and thither, as the Historian tells us, the Consuls always went to Sacrifice the day they received their authority, a lesson that Nature hath taught even heathens,
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when Religion is become a byword, and the Ordinances of God accounted but so many need-nots, sith yet those that sit at Stern keep the Helm in their hand,
when Religion is become a Byword, and the Ordinances of God accounted but so many need-nots, sith yet those that fit At Stern keep the Helm in their hand,
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The words are one of Solomons Axioms, and have him for their Author, who was both Judge and King in Israel; one that better deserved to be stiled Master of the Sentences for those his Proverbs,
The words Are one of Solomons Axioms, and have him for their Author, who was both Judge and King in Israel; one that better deserved to be styled Master of the Sentences for those his Proverbs,
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So Drusius. Miserum facit populum. So Hierom. In both, we have Sin and Justice described by their contrary effects, Altero corripimur, altero corrumpimur;
So Drusius. Miserum facit Populum. So Hieronymus In both, we have since and justice described by their contrary effects, Altero corripimur, altero corrumpimur;
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we are to understand distributive Justice, or publike Justice especially, which consists in giving every man his right, either in punishing the nocent, or justifying the innocent:
we Are to understand distributive justice, or public justice especially, which consists in giving every man his right, either in punishing the nocent, or justifying the innocent:
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This it doth these three wayes; Ut Fundamentum. Munimentum. Ornamentum. 1 Ut Fundamentum. As the Foundation bears up the house, so doth Justice a Nation:
This it does these three ways; Ut Fundamentum. Munimentum. Ornamentum. 1 Ut Fundamentum. As the Foundation bears up the house, so does justice a nation:
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If the fo•ndations be destroyed, what can the righteous do? Positiones vel Statut aeverterunt: So Luther renders the Orig They have imbroiled and destroyed the Law;
If the fo•ndations be destroyed, what can the righteous doe? Positiones vel Statute aeverterunt: So Luther renders the Origin They have embroiled and destroyed the Law;
and what follows, a Kingdome devided, cannot stand ▪ 3 Justice exalts a Nation; ut Ornamentum: Cornerstones do not only strengthen, but also adorn the building;
and what follows, a Kingdom divided, cannot stand ▪ 3 justice exalts a nation; ut Ornamentum: Cornerstones do not only strengthen, but also adorn the building;
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Those satanized Monsters that despise government, and speak evil of dignities, are such as follow the flesh in the lusts of uncleannesse, 2. Pet. 2. 10. Law is one of the greatest enemies to lust, two Masters they are, that cannot be served both, but he that will leane to the one, must despise the other.
Those Satanized Monsters that despise government, and speak evil of dignities, Are such as follow the Flesh in the Lustiest of uncleanness, 2. Pet. 2. 10. Law is one of the greatest enemies to lust, two Masters they Are, that cannot be served both, but he that will lean to the one, must despise the other.
rapes, and robberies of all kinds committed, by the headlesse multitude, that before the five daies were expired, they were exceeding glad to accept of a new Governour.
rapes, and robberies of all Kinds committed, by the headless multitude, that before the five days were expired, they were exceeding glad to accept of a new Governor.
'Tis sad when judgement is turned into gall, and the fruit of righteousnesse into hemlock, where should a man look for justice, but where men professe holinesse:
It's sad when judgement is turned into Gall, and the fruit of righteousness into hemlock, where should a man look for Justice, but where men profess holiness:
Yet this was the grievance of which the Preacher complains, Eccles. 3. 16. I saw under the Sun the place of Judgement, and behold, wickednesse was there;
Yet this was the grievance of which the Preacher complains, Eccles. 3. 16. I saw under the Sun the place of Judgement, and behold, wickedness was there;
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In short, a people is then at their last cast, when God finds not a man to do Justice among them, Jer. 5. 1. Run too and fro thorow the streets of Jerusalem, and see, and know,
In short, a people is then At their last cast, when God finds not a man to do justice among them, Jer. 5. 1. Run too and from thorough the streets of Jerusalem, and see, and know,
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because the Lord loved Israel for ever, therefore he made the King to do judgement and justice, 1 Kings 10. 9. Sure 'tis our happinesse, had we hearts to acknowledge it, that we have justice weighed to us by the balance,
Because the Lord loved Israel for ever, Therefore he made the King to do judgement and Justice, 1 Kings 10. 9. Sure it's our happiness, had we hearts to acknowledge it, that we have Justice weighed to us by the balance,
Hear the causes between your brethren, and judge righteously between every man and his brother. Five things especially are requisite to make a compleat Magistrate, and they are briefly these.
Hear the Causes between your brothers, and judge righteously between every man and his brother. Five things especially Are requisite to make a complete Magistrate, and they Are briefly these.
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The other four vertues to compleat a Magistrate, are in one Scripture injoyned, Exod. 18. 21. Provide you among all the people men of courage, fearing God, dealing truly;
The other four Virtues to complete a Magistrate, Are in one Scripture enjoined, Exod 18. 21. Provide you among all the people men of courage, fearing God, dealing truly;
Solomon symbolized this courage by the steps of his Throne, which were adorned with Lions, to mind him alway of that courage that beseemeth him that sate thereon:
Solomon symbolized this courage by the steps of his Throne, which were adorned with Lions, to mind him always of that courage that beseems him that sat thereon:
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this valour was eminent in Job, who brake the jawes of the unrighteous, and pluck'd the prey out of his teeth, Job 29. 17. This holy boldnesse would be as a shield to fence us either against the frowns of superiours, or the murmurings of inferiours;
this valour was eminent in Job, who brake the Jaws of the unrighteous, and plucked the prey out of his teeth, Job 29. 17. This holy boldness would be as a shield to fence us either against the frowns of superiors, or the murmurings of inferiors;
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this (saith Solomon is both the beginning and the end of Christianity, 'tis the beginning of wisdome, Prov. 1. 7. and 'tis the end of all things, Eccles. 12. 13. Yea, 'tis the all of Christian, that one thing that is necessary;
this (Says Solomon is both the beginning and the end of Christianity, it's the beginning of Wisdom, Curae 1. 7. and it's the end of all things, Eccles. 12. 13. Yea, it's the all of Christian, that one thing that is necessary;
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A Magistrate, saith Luther, should be vivalex, such whose life should be but a Comment on the Law of God and man ▪ the way to do righteousnesse is to be righteous:
A Magistrate, Says Luther, should be vivalex, such whose life should be but a Comment on the Law of God and man ▪ the Way to do righteousness is to be righteous:
and this was the Isalmists order too, who first tenders a Petition for Zion, and after that for Jerusalem; Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion, and then build the walls of Jerusalem.
and this was the Isalmists order too, who First tenders a Petition for Zion, and After that for Jerusalem; Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion, and then built the walls of Jerusalem.
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shall blasphemy scape better than felony? shall a Cut-purse die, and a blasphemer, a God-robber, a Kill-Christ live? Is sacriledge become a lesse sin than theft? If ever rage beseems a Magistrate, 'tis when he comes to rescue the honour,
shall blasphemy escape better than felony? shall a Cutpurse die, and a blasphemer, a God-robber, a Kill-Christ live? Is sacrilege become a less since than theft? If ever rage beseems a Magistrate, it's when he comes to rescue the honour,
1. The Lawyer, who makes it a great part of his Art to raise a mist before the Judges eyes ('tis a rule, that where the discourse is general, there's no personal wrong to any) 'tis sad to see a cause prove good or bad according as 'tis pleaded.
1. The Lawyer, who makes it a great part of his Art to raise a missed before the Judges eyes (it's a Rule, that where the discourse is general, there's no personal wrong to any) it's sad to see a cause prove good or bad according as it's pleaded.
Methinks I cannot mention the employment, but mind too that of poor Spira, whoat once breathed out his soul, his hopes, and this sad lamentation together;
Methinks I cannot mention the employment, but mind too that of poor Spira, whoat once breathed out his soul, his hope's, and this sad lamentation together;
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Be not too wise or too learned to be saved by the foolishnesse of preaching. 2. The second enemy is the false witnesse, if truth and innocency escape the one,
Be not too wise or too learned to be saved by the foolishness of preaching. 2. The second enemy is the false witness, if truth and innocency escape the one,
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Though a faithful witnesse, I must confesse, as great a friend to truth, as Jonathan to David, yet that thorowly sifted, I doubt not but too often they would deserve to be handled as Paul, when he was examined with stripes.
Though a faithful witness, I must confess, as great a friend to truth, as Johnathan to David, yet that thoroughly sifted, I doubt not but too often they would deserve to be handled as Paul, when he was examined with stripes.
Between these two enemies, when truth is like to be torne in pieces, as Paul by those contrary factions, the Pharisees and the Sadduces, Acts 23. What need of a compleat Magistrate,
Between these two enemies, when truth is like to be torn in Pieces, as Paul by those contrary factions, the Pharisees and the Sadducees, Acts 23. What need of a complete Magistrate,
Thy Princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves, he addes the cause, they love gifts. As Paul shook off the viper from his hand, so should a Magistrate a bribe,
Thy Princes Are rebellious, and Sodales of thieves, he adds the cause, they love Gifts. As Paul shook off the viper from his hand, so should a Magistrate a bribe,
1. Consider those many honourable titles wherewith God hath dignified you, wherefore are you called Princes, Nobles, Nursing-fathers, Shepherds, Mountaines, Sons of the Almighty,
1. Consider those many honourable titles wherewith God hath dignified you, Wherefore Are you called Princes, Nobles, Nursing fathers, Shepherd's, Mountains, Sons of the Almighty,
but that you should honour those titles by acting for his honor that hath conferr'd them on you, 'tis a saying of Salvians, reatus impii est pium nomen.
but that you should honour those titles by acting for his honour that hath conferred them on you, it's a saying of Salvians, Rheatus Impious est pium Nome.
Magnates Magnetes, great mens lives are small mens Laws, Magistrates are the countreys looking glasses in which other men look and dress themselves by them.
Magnates Magnetes, great men's lives Are small men's Laws, Magistrates Are the Countries' looking glasses in which other men look and dress themselves by them.
As an eclipse in the Sunne alwayes produceth some destructive effects upon inferiour bodies, so 'tis here, let a man of place be either good or bad, he is sure to be exemplary:
As an eclipse in the Sun always Produceth Some destructive effects upon inferior bodies, so it's Here, let a man of place be either good or bad, he is sure to be exemplary:
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We read when Crispus the chief Ruler of the Synagogue beleeved, many of the Corinthians beside beleeved and were baptized with him, Acts 18. 8. on the other side the Psalmist could imagine no heavier curse for his enemy then this, set you an ungodly man to be Ruler over him.
We read when Crispus the chief Ruler of the Synagogue believed, many of the Corinthians beside believed and were baptised with him, Acts 18. 8. on the other side the Psalmist could imagine no Heavier curse for his enemy then this, Set you an ungodly man to be Ruler over him.
Loring on that Scripture tells us, the Ethiopians were wont to set an empty chaire in the middest of their judicatories to minde them that God was there, O think that God attends to heare what charges, evidences, pleas,
Loring on that Scripture tells us, the Ethiopians were wont to Set an empty chair in the midst of their Judges to mind them that God was there, Oh think that God attends to hear what charges, evidences, pleasant,
and relieves himself from heaven, but God (saith he) shall judge the righteous and the wicked, Eccl. 3. 17. Ciprian in his prayer before his martyrdome among many heart-wounding passages from the consideration of the last judgement, this especially is one, Ve peccatis nihil cum elevaneris confringere terram sub qua fissura petrarum me absconsurus sum cui monti dicam cade super me, cui colli tege me, &c. Woe to me when thou O Lord shalt arise to shake terribly the earth.
and relieves himself from heaven, but God (Says he) shall judge the righteous and the wicked, Ecclesiastes 3. 17. Cyprian in his prayer before his martyrdom among many heart-wounding passages from the consideration of the last judgement, this especially is one, We peccatis nihil cum elevaneris confringere terram sub qua fissura petrarum me absconsurus sum cui Monti dicam cade super me, cui colli tege me, etc. Woe to me when thou Oh Lord shalt arise to shake terribly the earth.
And oh blessed be that God that after we have made shipwrack by sin, hath provided us such a plank as repentance upon which we may swim safe to heaven.
And o blessed be that God that After we have made shipwreck by since, hath provided us such a plank as Repentance upon which we may swim safe to heaven.
Let us then all take the shame of sin to our selves by repentance here in the day of grace, that sin may never bring us to shame in the day of judgement.
Let us then all take the shame of since to our selves by Repentance Here in the day of grace, that since may never bring us to shame in the day of judgement.
A SERMON preached at the Assizes at Taunton in the County of Sommerset. August 3. 1657. ROM. 13. Ver. 4. For he is the Minister of God to thee for good,
A SERMON preached At the Assizes At Taunton in the County of Sommerset. August 3. 1657. ROM. 13. Ver. 4. For he is the Minister of God to thee for good,
how great soever be his busines was (with his own hand, saith Philo ) to write two copies of the Bible out of the Original, the one he was to use at home,
how great soever be his business was (with his own hand, Says Philo) to write two copies of the bible out of the Original, the one he was to use At home,
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and if he went abroad the other he must use as a running library or hic vade mecum, Deut. 17. 18. And the reason is added, v. 20. that his heart be not lifted up.
and if he went abroad the other he must use as a running library or hic vade mecum, Deuteronomy 17. 18. And the reason is added, v. 20. that his heart be not lifted up.
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'Tis Aretius observation of the Jewes, that they ever scorn'd subjection to any, especially to the Romans, and Alsted of the vain glory of their successours to this day, sayes thus, antiquum obtinent; They are no changelings, still fill up their fathers sinne by their present pride, you may read their temper in that bragge of theirs, John 8. 33. We were never in bondage to any man, when yet they were scarce ever out of bondage to some or other,
It's Aretius observation of the Jews, that they ever scorned subjection to any, especially to the Roman, and Alsted of the vain glory of their Successors to this day, Says thus, Antiquum obtinent; They Are no changelings, still fill up their Father's sin by their present pride, you may read their temper in that brag of theirs, John 8. 33. We were never in bondage to any man, when yet they were scarce ever out of bondage to Some or other,
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and at that very time in bondage to the Romans. Well, Bondage being so burdensome to this people, There was liberty by the Gospel preacht by Christ and his Apostles, which doctrine of liberty was so misapplied,
and At that very time in bondage to the Romans. Well, Bondage being so burdensome to this people, There was liberty by the Gospel preached by christ and his Apostles, which Doctrine of liberty was so misapplied,
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On this occasion (saith Clemens Alexandrius ) did Christ and his Apostles studiously endeavour to vindicate the doctrine of the Gospel from this aspersion,
On this occasion (Says Clemens Alexander) did christ and his Apostles studiously endeavour to vindicate the Doctrine of the Gospel from this aspersion,
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This Christ did when he paid tribute money himself, and gave it in charge to others to give Caesar the things that were Caesars. And Paul among the rest makes it his profest businesse in this chapter, in which both his matter and method are exceeding plaine.
This christ did when he paid tribute money himself, and gave it in charge to Others to give Caesar the things that were Caesars. And Paul among the rest makes it his professed business in this chapter, in which both his matter and method Are exceeding plain.
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True, the constitution is from man, the manner or mould of Government, as Solon said of the Athenian Laws, they were so good as the people could beare, fitted (he meant) and accomodated to the state of the people,
True, the constitution is from man, the manner or mould of Government, as Solon said of the Athenian Laws, they were so good as the people could bear, fitted (he meant) and accommodated to the state of the people,
but still the institution or ordination is from God, NONLATINALPHABET, they are ordained of God, from which conclusion follows this fearful consequence, he then that resisteth the power resisteth the Ordinance of God, v. 2.
but still the Institution or ordination is from God,, they Are ordained of God, from which conclusion follows this fearful consequence, he then that Resisteth the power Resisteth the Ordinance of God, v. 2.
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3. He argues from Magistrates relation to God, whose person they represent, and by whose authority they act, vers. 4. for he is the Minister of God, &c.
3. He argues from Magistrates Relation to God, whose person they represent, and by whose Authority they act, vers. 4. for he is the Minister of God, etc.
Hence that prayer of the Psalmist, Give the King thy judgement, O Lord, and thy righteousnesse to the Kings Son, and then he doubts not when God has given him righteous Laws,
Hence that prayer of the Psalmist, Give the King thy judgement, Oh Lord, and thy righteousness to the Kings Son, and then he doubts not when God has given him righteous Laws,
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and a righteous heart to execute them, but that he will prove a blessed Governour, Then shall he judge thy People in righteousnesse, and thy poore with equitie.
and a righteous heart to execute them, but that he will prove a blessed Governor, Then shall he judge thy People in righteousness, and thy poor with equity.
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and his mouth transgresseth not in judgement, Prov. 16. 10. Our old word Conning, and by contraction, King Becanus sayes, comes from Con, which signifies three things, p•ssum scio Audeo, I can do justice, I know how to do it,
and his Mouth Transgresseth not in judgement, Curae 16. 10. Our old word Cunning, and by contraction, King Becanus Says, comes from Con, which signifies three things, p•ssum scio Audeo, I can do Justice, I know how to do it,
And first, what meanes that bedlam spirit, whereby Anabaptists, Quakers, and the rest of that same batch are acted, that have learnt a Religion to justifie their rebellion, pretending as the Jewes of Caesar that they know no King but Christ,
And First, what means that bedlam Spirit, whereby Anabaptists, Quakers, and the rest of that same batch Are acted, that have learned a Religion to justify their rebellion, pretending as the Jews of Caesar that they know no King but christ,
Facile imperium in benos, pessimus quisque asperime rectorem patitur, &c. The corruptest tempers have ever been most apt to scorne authority, I wish such masterlesse monsters would consider how well that querie might might be proposed to them wherewith the Lord confounds Sennecharib; Whom wast thou railed on and whom hast thou blasphemed,
Facile imperium in benos, pessimus Quisque asperime rectorem patitur, etc. The corruptest tempers have ever been most apt to scorn Authority, I wish such masterless monsters would Consider how well that query might might be proposed to them wherewith the Lord confounds Sennecharib; Whom waste thou railed on and whom hast thou blasphemed,
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'Tis a note of Paraeus, did not God (sayes he) countenance and assist them that are Ministers of Justice, did not he stand in the Assembly of Princes, it could never be that the face of authority should be so formidable:
It's a note of Pareus, did not God (Says he) countenance and assist them that Are Ministers of justice, did not he stand in the Assembly of Princes, it could never be that the face of Authority should be so formidable:
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that God that promised Israel, that one should chase a thousand, is he that makes the face of a single Magistrate to awe the hearts of a thousand malefactors.
that God that promised Israel, that one should chase a thousand, is he that makes the face of a single Magistrate to awe the hearts of a thousand malefactors.
Oh how should it be the study of a Christian Magistrate to passe such a sentence as God himselfe would passe did he take the matter into his owne hand.
O how should it be the study of a Christian Magistrate to pass such a sentence as God himself would pass did he take the matter into his own hand.
Never Magistrates fared worse than such as were enemies to the Prophet, as Paul and Ahab, and none ever prosper'd better then such as were nursing to them,
Never Magistrates fared Worse than such as were enemies to the Prophet, as Paul and Ahab, and none ever prospered better then such as were nursing to them,
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2. Civil good, how quickly would the hills become mountains of robbers, and the high-wayes be once more unoccupied as in the dayes of Jael, Judg. 5. no safety would there be to him that went out,
2. Civil good, how quickly would the hills become Mountains of robbers, and the highways be once more unoccupied as in the days of Jael, Judges 5. no safety would there be to him that went out,
Therefore the Apostle bids us pray for Kings, and all that be in authority, that under them we may live peaceable lives, in all godlinesse and honesty, 1 Tim. 2, 2. 4 Spiritual good Magistracy was ever intended to be a guard to the Gospel;
Therefore the Apostle bids us pray for Kings, and all that be in Authority, that under them we may live peaceable lives, in all godliness and honesty, 1 Tim. 2, 2. 4 Spiritual good Magistracy was ever intended to be a guard to the Gospel;
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Of Charles the great 'tis recorded, that he had his office written on his sword, which he wore as his great glory, decem praeceptorum custos Carolus, Charles, Lord Keeper of the ten Commandments;
Of Charles the great it's recorded, that he had his office written on his sword, which he wore as his great glory, Decem praeceptorum custos Carolus, Charles, Lord Keeper of the ten commandments;
Take two for all, of good Josiah 'tis said, that he was so farre from leaving his subjects to an intollerable tolleration that he commanded Judah to serve the God of Israel, 2 Chron. 33. 16. And so did Asa, 2 Chron. 14. 4. I am forc't to leave the Application to your selves, and must hasten to the next thing.
Take two for all, of good Josiah it's said, that he was so Far from leaving his subject's to an intolerable toleration that he commanded Judah to serve the God of Israel, 2 Chronicles 33. 16. And so did Asa, 2 Chronicles 14. 4. I am forced to leave the Application to your selves, and must hasten to the next thing.
First, to observe a difference between the precious and the vile, and in drawing the sword of justice alwayes to have a blow at wickednesse, the Psalmist deserves to be our president here, who having sorted his subjects, bestows his favour on the good, his frownes on the evil, Psal. 101. 6. Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful in the land, that they may dwell with me.
First, to observe a difference between the precious and the vile, and in drawing the sword of Justice always to have a blow At wickedness, the Psalmist deserves to be our president Here, who having sorted his subject's, bestows his favour on the good, his frowns on the evil, Psalm 101. 6. Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful in the land, that they may dwell with me.
These he intended should be to him, as Joseph to Pharaoh, men of office and honour, but v. 8. betimes I will destroy all the wicked of the land, that I may cut off the workers of iniquity from the City of the Lord:
These he intended should be to him, as Joseph to Pharaoh, men of office and honour, but v. 8. betimes I will destroy all the wicked of the land, that I may Cut off the workers of iniquity from the city of the Lord:
if men in place would study this choice, and make such a difference among their inferiours, I had almost said they might save the labour of forcing men from evil by their power.
if men in place would study this choice, and make such a difference among their inferiors, I had almost said they might save the labour of forcing men from evil by their power.
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It charges Magistrates that they do not do justice by halves, take heed you do not punish one for speaking one word against Caesar, and let another scape that speaks too against Christ, to all evil-doers a Magistrate must be terrible.
It charges Magistrates that they do not doe Justice by halves, take heed you do not Punish one for speaking one word against Caesar, and let Another escape that speaks too against christ, to all evildoers a Magistrate must be terrible.
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'Tis not in vaine this sword is committed to them, no 'tis to give notice that they have potestatem vitae & necis, Gladium gestant ut impios plectant (saith one) 'tis to cut off the wicked, which otherwise,
It's not in vain this sword is committed to them, no it's to give notice that they have potestatem vitae & necis, Gladium gestant ut Impious plectant (Says one) it's to Cut off the wicked, which otherwise,
and that too according to the nature of the trespasse, Deut. 25. 3. the same punishment is no more fit for all offences then the same physick is for all diseases;
and that too according to the nature of the trespass, Deuteronomy 25. 3. the same punishment is no more fit for all offences then the same physic is for all diseases;
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The Romans had as well rods as axes borne before their Consuls to intimate that some offences were as sufficiently punisht by the whip as others by the block.
The Romans had as well rods as axes born before their Consuls to intimate that Some offences were as sufficiently punished by the whip as Others by the block.
And first, (Right Honourable) your dignity bespeaks the upmost roome, 'tis for you, there's none more honourable then your selves that is bidden of it.
And First, (Right Honourable) your dignity bespeaks the upmost room, it's for you, there's none more honourable then your selves that is bidden of it.
Magistracy implys somewhat more then a title of honour, take heed of sparing when God bids you slay, let not the sword of justice rust in the scabbard,
Magistracy Implies somewhat more then a title of honour, take heed of sparing when God bids you slay, let not the sword of Justice rust in the scabbard,
but there wants strength to bring forth, is't not pity she should miscarry, with Ephraim, and stay in the place of bringing forth children? sure a hand of authority would do much to further her deliverance, Christ by the sword hath been paring and pruning his Vine till at last some some young grapes of Reformation did appeare,
but there Wants strength to bring forth, is't not pity she should miscarry, with Ephraim, and stay in the place of bringing forth children? sure a hand of Authority would do much to further her deliverance, christ by the sword hath been paring and pruning his Vine till At last Some Some young grapes of Reformation did appear,
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and the lowing of oxen that we heare? what meanes the roaring in Ale-houses, prophanation of Sabbaths, with other crying abominations? what's the matter that so many with Malchus have lost their right eare that they cannot hear a complaint,
and the lowing of oxen that we hear? what means the roaring in Alehouses, profanation of Sabbaths, with other crying abominations? what's the matter that so many with Malchus have lost their right ear that they cannot hear a complaint,
As for you, Gentlemen of the Gowne, I intend no Satyr but a Sermon, and therefore 'tis but a word of Councel that I would venture to give you, looking neither for bribe nor fee, save onely a desire to see the fruit of my lips in the consecrating of yours.
As for you, Gentlemen of the Gown, I intend no Satyr but a Sermon, and Therefore it's but a word of Council that I would venture to give you, looking neither for bribe nor fee, save only a desire to see the fruit of my lips in the consecrating of yours.
Take the fatherlesse and the widow for your Clients, God owns them for his, and alwayes judge your selves most bound to speak when Truth wants an Advocate.
Take the fatherless and the widow for your Clients, God owns them for his, and always judge your selves most bound to speak when Truth Wants an Advocate.
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I question not, but that like a well-drawn picture, you will have your eyes on every corner in the County, you are your countreys representatives, a Petty Parliament, O make faithfull reports of your countreys case,
I question not, but that like a well-drawn picture, you will have your eyes on every corner in the County, you Are your Countries' representatives, a Petty Parliament, Oh make faithful reports of your Countries' case,
For the Jurors of inferiour order, and the witnesses, Oh that there were none of Jezabels Knights of the post to be found among you, that should sell an innocent man for eight pence.
For the Jurors of inferior order, and the Witnesses, O that there were none of Jezebel's Knights of the post to be found among you, that should fell an innocent man for eight pence.
even the Turks send away such with a whip, if any be found in their Courts, I wish heartily ours might speed no better, doubtlesse authority would be far lesse troubled then now,
even the Turks send away such with a whip, if any be found in their Courts, I wish heartily ours might speed no better, doubtless Authority would be Far less troubled then now,
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If any thing fetch life in a dying state, 'tis justice, 'tis worth our observation, that when God promises to give a spirit of judgement to them that sit in judgement, he promises also to be a Crown of glory to the residue of his people, Is. 28. 5, 6. O that the generations to come might rise up and call you blessed.
If any thing fetch life in a dying state, it's Justice, it's worth our observation, that when God promises to give a Spirit of judgement to them that fit in judgement, he promises also to be a Crown of glory to the residue of his people, Is. 28. 5, 6. O that the generations to come might rise up and call you blessed.
Of Cassianus the Emperour, 'tis storied that he refused to be called pius, but would be called foelix, a wilde designe to reach after felicity by the neglect of piety;
Of Cassian the Emperor, it's storied that he refused to be called Pius, but would be called Felix, a wild Design to reach After felicity by the neglect of piety;
nothing so surely honours us among men, as when we seek the honour of God, 'tis a bargaine of Gods own making, those that honour me, them will I honour.
nothing so surely honours us among men, as when we seek the honour of God, it's a bargain of God's own making, those that honour me, them will I honour.
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2. Tis the way to die comfortably, when the sight of grim death makes others look wan, conscience of their integrity will steel their hearts against the King of terrours;
2. This the Way to die comfortably, when the sighed of grim death makes Others look wan, conscience of their integrity will steel their hearts against the King of terrors;
Oh blessed case, when in the closing up of mens lives, they can with that zealous Magistrate, Nehemiah, say boldly, Remember me O Lord concerning this,
O blessed case, when in the closing up of men's lives, they can with that zealous Magistrate, Nehemiah, say boldly, remember me Oh Lord Concerning this,
To borrow the elegant words of a Reverend Authour, what happy Items will these be in our last reckoning, such Magistrates may sweetly close their lives with those comfortable words wherwith he closes his book:
To borrow the elegant words of a Reverend Author, what happy Items will these be in our last reckoning, such Magistrates may sweetly close their lives with those comfortable words wherewith he closes his book:
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A vast and blessed difference between the righteous and the wicked, when of the one the Lord protesteth he will never forget any of their works to let them scape unrevenged, Amos 8. 7. of the other we have as strong an assurance that he will never forget any of theirs to let them go unrewarded, Heb. 6. 10. 'Tis not consistent with the Justice of God, the Lord is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love.
A vast and blessed difference between the righteous and the wicked, when of the one the Lord protesteth he will never forget any of their works to let them escape unrevenged, Amos 8. 7. of the other we have as strong an assurance that he will never forget any of theirs to let them go unrewarded, Hebrew 6. 10. It's not consistent with the justice of God, the Lord is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love.
Quid valeant statuta legum que illi maxime spernant qui ministrant. Salvian, pa. 276. 2 Chro. 3. 17. Respublica bene constituta duabus vastis innititur columnis & vera religio ne & justitia. Sibelius. Tom. 3. page 382.
Quid valeant Statuta Legume que illi maxim spernant qui ministrant. Salvian, Paul. 276. 2 Chro 3. 17. Respublica bene Constituted Duabus vastis innititur columnis & vera Religio ne & justitia. Sibelius. Tom. 3. page 382.
Ad Magistratum maxime utiles qui privata comoda publice post habent qui sciunt civium non servitutum sibi traditam sed tutelam nec Republ. suam esse sed sc republicae &c. Sibelliq. tom. 4. p. 383.
Ad Magistratum maxim utiles qui Privata comoda publice post habent qui sciunt Citizens non servitutum sibi traditam sed tutelam nec Republic suam esse sed sc republicae etc. Sibelliq. tom. 4. p. 383.
