In which Covenant David comforted himself whatever decayes should befall him, or his house in after-times. 2. As holding forth a Rule for the choice and ordering of Rulers over men.
In which Covenant David comforted himself whatever decays should befall him, or his house in Aftertimes. 2. As holding forth a Rule for the choice and ordering of Rulers over men.
And so the words hold forth a Rule of Wisdom, whereunto the Lord teacheth his People to apply their hearts, in setling Civil Government according to God's Ordinance,
And so the words hold forth a Rule of Wisdom, whereunto the Lord Teaches his People to apply their hearts, in settling Civil Government according to God's Ordinance,
cc av dt n2 vvb av dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq dt n1 vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n2, p-acp vvg j n1 vvg p-acp npg1 n1,
and noted as the Ordinance of God, in the Trinity of Persons, God the Father said it, who is called the God of Israel, by vertue of his gracious Covenant with them:
and noted as the Ordinance of God, in the Trinity of Persons, God the Father said it, who is called the God of Israel, by virtue of his gracious Covenant with them:
It is not my purpose to discourse of the several Forms of Government, Monarchical, Aristocratical, and Democratical, nor to trouble you with the divers readings of the words, according to the Original, being content to handle them as they are translated,
It is not my purpose to discourse of the several Forms of Government, Monarchical, Aristocratical, and Democratical, nor to trouble you with the diverse readings of the words, according to the Original, being content to handle them as they Are translated,
that union being made, the power of Civil-Government, and of making Laws, followeth naturally, though the manner of union, in a Political Body, is voluntary.
that Union being made, the power of Civil-Government, and of making Laws, follows naturally, though the manner of Union, in a Political Body, is voluntary.
and also Civil Government, administred by Judges and Magistrates, as Christ spake concerning Pilate, Joh. 19.11. Jesus answered, Thou couldst have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above:
and also Civil Government, administered by Judges and Magistrates, as christ spoke Concerning Pilate, John 19.11. jesus answered, Thou Couldst have no power At all against me, except it were given thee from above:
cc av j n1, vvn p-acp n2 cc n2, c-acp np1 vvd vvg np1, np1 crd. np1 vvd, pns21 vmd2 vhi dx n1 p-acp d p-acp pno11, c-acp pn31 vbdr vvn pno21 p-acp a-acp:
and they are said to judge not for man, but for the Lord, 2 Chron. 19.6. hence they are called Gods, Psal. 82.6, 7. as appointed by him, according to Christ's exposition of those words, Joh. 10.35. If he calleth them Gods, unto whom the Word of God was given.
and they Are said to judge not for man, but for the Lord, 2 Chronicles 19.6. hence they Are called God's, Psalm 82.6, 7. as appointed by him, according to Christ's exposition of those words, John 10.35. If he calls them God's, unto whom the Word of God was given.
So the Syriack expresseth it, Leculhum benai ausho, Obey all sons of men that are in Authority. 2. Because the Choice hereunto is from God by men, Deut. 1.13. Bring you men of Wisdom, and of Understanding, and known among your Tribes, and I will make them Rulers over you.
So the Syriac Expresses it, Leculhum benai ausho, Obey all Sons of men that Are in authority. 2. Because the Choice hereunto is from God by men, Deuteronomy 1.13. Bring you men of Wisdom, and of Understanding, and known among your Tribes, and I will make them Rulers over you.
np1 dt np1 vvz pn31, fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvb d n2 pp-f n2 cst vbr p-acp n1. crd p-acp dt n1 av vbz p-acp np1 p-acp n2, np1 crd. vvb pn22 n2 pp-f n1, cc pp-f n1, cc vvn p-acp po22 n2, cc pns11 vmb vvi pno32 n2 p-acp pn22.
He therefore establisheth the Ruling Power over men in all sorts of Magistrates, who may be said to be sent by the King, either immediate (as some are sent by express designation of the Person to such an office) or mediately, by his Royal Charter given to Corporations, to choose from among themselves, such as they account fit for such a trust.
He Therefore Establisheth the Ruling Power over men in all sorts of Magistrates, who may be said to be sent by the King, either immediate (as Some Are sent by express designation of the Person to such an office) or mediately, by his Royal Charter given to Corporations, to choose from among themselves, such as they account fit for such a trust.
pns31 av vvz dt j-vvg n1 p-acp n2 p-acp d n2 pp-f n2, r-crq vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, d j (c-acp d vbr vvn p-acp j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d dt n1) cc av-j, p-acp po31 j n1 vvn p-acp n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp px32, d c-acp pns32 vvb j p-acp d dt n1.
My Text saith, He that Ruleth over men, whether as Supream or Subordinate, as being sent by him upon the Peoples choice, must be just, ruling in the fear of the Lord:
My Text Says, He that Ruleth over men, whither as Supreme or Subordinate, as being sent by him upon the Peoples choice, must be just, ruling in the Fear of the Lord:
Family-Rulers, viz. Husbands and Parents, are the Ordinance of God, without designation of the Persons thereunto, by Commission from the King, or Election of the People:
Family-Rulers, viz. Husbands and Parents, Are the Ordinance of God, without designation of the Persons thereunto, by Commission from the King, or Election of the People:
For the designation of these, or those, to be Civil Rulers, leaving out others, is from God, by the Peoples free Choice, at least by the Suffrages of the major part of them, wherein the rest must acquiesce:
For the designation of these, or those, to be Civil Rulers, leaving out Others, is from God, by the Peoples free Choice, At least by the Suffrages of the Major part of them, wherein the rest must acquiesce:
This Power of Rulers of the Common-wealth is derived from the Peoples free Choice (therefore it is said in the Doctrine, being orderly chosen) for the Power of Government, is originally in the People,
This Power of Rulers of the Commonwealth is derived from the Peoples free Choice (Therefore it is said in the Doctrine, being orderly chosen) for the Power of Government, is originally in the People,
men united in Societies, being reasonable Creatures, must have that power in a more reasonable and honourable way, to put this power into the hands of Civil Rulers;
men united in Societies, being reasonable Creatures, must have that power in a more reasonable and honourable Way, to put this power into the hands of Civil Rulers;
n2 vvn p-acp n2, vbg j n2, vmb vhi d n1 p-acp dt av-dc j cc j n1, pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2;
or avenge injuries, proprio marte, without punishment. 2. Because, if men United in a Civil Society, may give Magistratical Power to such and such, leaving out others; (then this Power was in this united Society;
or avenge injuries, Properly mart, without punishment. 2. Because, if men United in a Civil Society, may give Magistratical Power to such and such, leaving out Others; (then this Power was in this united Society;
cc vvi n2, fw-la n1, p-acp n1. crd p-acp, cs n2 vvn p-acp dt j n1, vmb vvi j n1 p-acp d cc d, vvg av n2-jn; (cs d n1 vbds p-acp d j-vvn n1;
but it was not in them formally (for then all should be Rulers) therefore this Power was in them only virtually; for Nemo dat quod non habet, None can give that which they have not either formally,
but it was not in them formally (for then all should be Rulers) Therefore this Power was in them only virtually; for Nemo that quod non habet, None can give that which they have not either formally,
cc-acp pn31 vbds xx p-acp pno32 av-j (c-acp av d vmd vbi n2) av d n1 vbds p-acp pno32 av-j av-j; p-acp np1 cst vvd fw-fr fw-la, pix vmb vvi d r-crq pns32 vhb xx av-d av-j,
for none can regulate a Non Ens, nor will God by his Word regulate unwarrantable actions, as he doth this. Exod 18.21. Moreover, provide thou among all the People men of courage, fearing God, men dealing truly, hating covetousness;
for none can regulate a Non Ens, nor will God by his Word regulate unwarrantable actions, as he does this. Exod 18.21. Moreover, provide thou among all the People men of courage, fearing God, men dealing truly, hating covetousness;
and appoint such over them, to be Rulers over thousands, Rulers over hundreds, &c. Deut. 1.16, 17. And I charged your Judges, that same time, saying, Hear the Controversies between your Brethren,
and appoint such over them, to be Rulers over thousands, Rulers over hundreds, etc. Deuteronomy 1.16, 17. And I charged your Judges, that same time, saying, Hear the Controversies between your Brothers,
cc vvb d p-acp pno32, pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp crd, n2 p-acp crd, av np1 crd, crd cc pns11 vvd po22 n2, cst d n1, vvg, vvb dt n2 p-acp po22 n2,
For the People so give Magistratical Power unto some, as that still they retain in themselves these Three Acts, 1. That they may measure out so much Civil Power,
For the People so give Magistratical Power unto Some, as that still they retain in themselves these Three Acts, 1. That they may measure out so much Civil Power,
c-acp dt n1 av vvb j n1 p-acp d, c-acp cst av pns32 vvb p-acp px32 d crd n2, crd cst pns32 vmb vvi av av av-d j n1,
so as it may not be exuberant, above the Laws, and due Rights and Liberties of the People. 3. That they give it out conditionally, upon this or that condition;
so as it may not be exuberant, above the Laws, and due Rights and Liberties of the People. 3. That they give it out conditionally, upon this or that condition;
av c-acp pn31 vmb xx vbi j, p-acp dt n2, cc j-jn n2-jn cc n2 pp-f dt n1. crd cst pns32 vvb pn31 av av-j, p-acp d cc d n1;
1. They must be just. They are to be termed just, in the sense of this Text, whose wills are sanctified and inclined by the Spirit of God, to perform to men whatsoever is due to them according to the Rules of the Word. 1. The principal and efficient hereof, is the sanctifying Spirit:
1. They must be just. They Are to be termed just, in the sense of this Text, whose wills Are sanctified and inclined by the Spirit of God, to perform to men whatsoever is due to them according to the Rules of the Word. 1. The principal and efficient hereof, is the sanctifying Spirit:
and truth. 2. The proper subject recipient of this gift of Grace, is the sanctified will, into which it puts a bent and inclination unto righteosness.
and truth. 2. The proper Subject recipient of this gift of Grace, is the sanctified will, into which it puts a bent and inclination unto righteousness.
cc n1. crd dt j j-jn j-jn pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, vbz dt j-vvn n1, p-acp r-crq pn31 vvz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp n1.
For the faculties of the Soul are not by nature bent to that which is good, but contrary; Gen. 4.5. But unto Cain and his Offering he had no regard, wherefore Cain was exceeding wroth, and his countenance fell down.
For the faculties of the Soul Are not by nature bent to that which is good, but contrary; Gen. 4.5. But unto Cain and his Offering he had no regard, Wherefore Cain was exceeding wroth, and his countenance fell down.
p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr xx p-acp n1 vvn p-acp d r-crq vbz j, cc-acp j-jn; np1 crd. cc-acp p-acp np1 cc po31 vvg pns31 vhd dx n1, q-crq np1 vbds vvg j, cc po31 n1 vvd a-acp.
There may be light in the understanding, shewing what is good, but that which inclineth to good must be in the will, Rom. 7.18, 22. For to will is present with me,
There may be Light in the understanding, showing what is good, but that which Inclineth to good must be in the will, Rom. 7.18, 22. For to will is present with me,
He is truly just, who acteth justly out of love to Righteousness; unjust men may do just actions, upon other motives, as Absolom pretended, 2 Sam. 15.4. O that I were made Judge in the Land, that every man which hath any matter of Controversie might come to me, that I might do him right.
He is truly just, who Acts justly out of love to Righteousness; unjust men may do just actions, upon other motives, as Absalom pretended, 2 Sam. 15.4. Oh that I were made Judge in the Land, that every man which hath any matter of Controversy might come to me, that I might do him right.
Teaching us, that denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world. 4. The Rule is, not mans corrupt Reasons and Affections, but the Scripture. Mich. 6.8. He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good;
Teaching us, that denying ungodliness and worldly Lustiest, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world. 4. The Rule is, not men corrupt Reasons and Affections, but the Scripture. Mich. 6.8. He hath showed thee, Oh man, what is good;
vvg pno12, cst vvg n1 cc j n2, pns12 vmd vvi av-j, av-j, cc j p-acp d j n1. crd dt n1 vbz, xx ng1 j n2 cc n2, cc-acp dt n1. np1 crd. pns31 vhz vvn pno21, uh n1, r-crq vbz j;
Thus Rulers over men must be just, 1. In their personal Conversation, else that may be applyed to them in Rom. 2.1, 3. Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that condemnest,
Thus Rulers over men must be just, 1. In their personal Conversation, Else that may be applied to them in Rom. 2.1, 3. Therefore thou art inexcusable, Oh man, whosoever thou art that Condemnest,
and thinkest thou this, O man, that condemnest them which do such things, and dost the same things, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God? 2. In their administration of Justice and Judgment towards all men impartially, and promised, Psal. 72.2. Then shall he judge thy People in righteousness, and thy Poor with equity. This God required, Exod. 18.21. Moreover, provide thou among all the People, men of courage, fearing God, men dealing truly, hating covetousness, &c. And Job practised, Job. 29.14. and Samuel pleaded, when the People would alter the frame of Civil Government, 1 Sam. 12.3. Behold, here I am, bear record of me, before the Lord and before his Anointed;
and Thinkest thou this, Oh man, that Condemnest them which do such things, and dost the same things, that thou shalt escape the judgement of God? 2. In their administration of justice and Judgement towards all men impartially, and promised, Psalm 72.2. Then shall he judge thy People in righteousness, and thy Poor with equity. This God required, Exod 18.21. Moreover, provide thou among all the People, men of courage, fearing God, men dealing truly, hating covetousness, etc. And Job practised, Job. 29.14. and Samuel pleaded, when the People would altar the frame of Civil Government, 1 Sam. 12.3. Behold, Here I am, bear record of me, before the Lord and before his Anointed;
cc vv2 pns21 d, uh n1, cst vv2 pno32 r-crq vdb d n2, cc vd2 dt d n2, cst pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1? crd p-acp po32 n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2 av-j, cc vvd, np1 crd. av vmb pns31 vvi po21 n1 p-acp n1, cc po21 j p-acp n1. d np1 vvd, np1 crd. av, vvb pns21 p-acp d dt n1, n2 pp-f n1, vvg np1, n2 vvg av-j, vvg n1, av cc n1 vvn, np1. crd. cc np1 vvn, c-crq dt n1 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f j n1, crd np1 crd. vvb, av pns11 vbm, vvb n1 pp-f pno11, c-acp dt n1 cc p-acp po31 vvn;
whose Ox have I taken? or whose Ass have I taken? or of whose hand have I received any bribe, to blind mine eyes therewith, &c. to the 6th vers. Wherein he shewed, 1. His Integrity, in that he adjured them before the Lord. 2. His Modesty, 1, In that he speaks only negatively, that he had done them no wrong,
whose Ox have I taken? or whose Ass have I taken? or of whose hand have I received any bribe, to blind mine eyes therewith, etc. to the 6th vers. Wherein he showed, 1. His Integrity, in that he adjured them before the Lord. 2. His Modesty, 1, In that he speaks only negatively, that he had done them no wrong,
Which contains in it all matters of Religion contained in the first Table of the Law, whereof the filial, reverential, obediential fear of God is the summe and foundation and head-points; Eccles. 12.13. Let us hear the end of all:
Which contains in it all matters of Religion contained in the First Table of the Law, whereof the filial, reverential, obediential Fear of God is the sum and Foundation and head-points; Eccles. 12.13. Let us hear the end of all:
r-crq vvz p-acp pn31 d n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq dt j, j, j n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt n1 cc n1 cc n2; np1 crd. vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 pp-f d:
The fear of God is a sanctifying gift of Grace, wrought by the Holy Ghost in the hearts of the Elect, proceeding from a right knowledge of God, whence they exalt him above all,
The Fear of God is a sanctifying gift of Grace, wrought by the Holy Ghost in the hearts of the Elect, proceeding from a right knowledge of God, whence they exalt him above all,
Let us have grace, whereby we may so serve God, &c. 2. The principal efficient hereof is the Holy Ghost, Isa. 11.2. And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him.
Let us have grace, whereby we may so serve God, etc. 2. The principal efficient hereof is the Holy Ghost, Isaiah 11.2. And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him.
vvb pno12 vhi n1, c-crq pns12 vmb av vvi np1, av crd dt j-jn j av vbz dt j n1, np1 crd. cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno31.
was not this because he knew me, saith the Lord. 1. In his Soveraignty, Jer. 10.6. 2. In his Immensity, Isa. 40.15, &c. Behold the Nations are as a drop of a bucket,
was not this Because he knew me, Says the Lord. 1. In his Sovereignty, Jer. 10.6. 2. In his Immensity, Isaiah 40.15, etc. Behold the nations Are as a drop of a bucket,
and are counted as the dust of the ballance, &c. 3. In his Omnipresence, Psal. 130.7. Whither shall I go from thy Spirit? or, whither shall I flee from thy presence? 4. In his Justice;
and Are counted as the dust of the balance, etc. 3. In his Omnipresence, Psalm 130.7. Whither shall I go from thy Spirit? or, whither shall I flee from thy presence? 4. In his justice;
as the highest object of our submission. Prov. 22.4. By humility and the fear of the Lord, are riches, honour, and life. 2. Affiance, Psal. 147.11. But the Lord delighteth in them that fear him. 3. Love, Deut. 10.12.
as the highest Object of our submission. Curae 22.4. By humility and the Fear of the Lord, Are riches, honour, and life. 2. Affiance, Psalm 147.11. But the Lord delights in them that Fear him. 3. Love, Deuteronomy 10.12.
Acts 5.28, 29. Did not we straitly command you, that you should not teach in this Name? Then Peter and the Apostles answered and said, We ought rather to obey God than Men.
Acts 5.28, 29. Did not we straitly command you, that you should not teach in this Name? Then Peter and the Apostles answered and said, We ought rather to obey God than Men.
vvz crd, crd vdd xx pns12 av-j vvb pn22, cst pn22 vmd xx vvi p-acp d n1? av np1 cc dt n2 vvd cc vvd, pns12 vmd av-c pc-acp vvi np1 cs n2.
2. When the Omnipresence of God, causeth us to approve our selves, and wayes, to him. Gen. 17.1. I am God alsufficient, walk before me, and be thou upright. Job 1.5. He sanctified his Sons, and offered burnt Offerings;
2. When the Omnipresence of God, Causes us to approve our selves, and ways, to him. Gen. 17.1. I am God All-sufficient, walk before me, and be thou upright. Job 1.5. He sanctified his Sons, and offered burned Offerings;
crd c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1, vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, cc n2, p-acp pno31. np1 crd. pns11 vbm np1 j, vvb p-acp pno11, cc vbb pns21 j. np1 crd. pns31 vvd po31 n2, cc vvd vvn n2;
for Job thought, It may be my Sons have sinned, and blasphemed God in their hearts. Eccles. 8.12. Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and God prolong his dayes, yet I know it shall be well with them that fear the Lord, &c. 3. When the fear of God overcometh all carnal fears.
for Job Thought, It may be my Sons have sinned, and blasphemed God in their hearts. Eccles. 8.12. Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and God prolong his days, yet I know it shall be well with them that Fear the Lord, etc. 3. When the Fear of God Overcometh all carnal fears.
p-acp n1 vvd, pn31 vmb vbi po11 n2 vhb vvn, cc vvd np1 p-acp po32 n2. np1 crd. cs dt n1 vdb av-jn dt crd n2, cc np1 vvi po31 n2, av pns11 vvb pn31 vmb vbi av p-acp pno32 cst vvb dt n1, av crd c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz d j n2.
nor worship the golden Image which thou hast set up. Heb. 11.27. Hence follows, 1. A firm cleaving to God, in the obedience of Faith, Deut. 10.20. Thou shalt fear the Lord thy God, thou shalt serve him, and cleave to him.
nor worship the golden Image which thou hast Set up. Hebrew 11.27. Hence follows, 1. A firm cleaving to God, in the Obedience of Faith, Deuteronomy 10.20. Thou shalt Fear the Lord thy God, thou shalt serve him, and cleave to him.
Thus they must fear God in their persons. 2. In their Families, Psal. 101.2. I will do wisely in the perfect way till thou comest to me, I will walk in the uprightness of my heart, in the middest of mine house.
Thus they must Fear God in their Persons. 2. In their Families, Psalm 101.2. I will do wisely in the perfect Way till thou Comest to me, I will walk in the uprightness of my heart, in the midst of mine house.
3. They must exercise it in their Civil Government in the Common-wealth, Psal. 2.10, 11. Be wise now therefore ye Kings, be learned ye Judges of the Earth;
3. They must exercise it in their Civil Government in the Commonwealth, Psalm 2.10, 11. Be wise now Therefore you Kings, be learned you Judges of the Earth;
The Scripture plentifully shews what a strong and powerful influence and efficacy, the true fear of God exerteth in reference to all Moral duties among men;
The Scripture plentifully shows what a strong and powerful influence and efficacy, the true Fear of God exerteth in Referente to all Moral duties among men;
dt n1 av-j vvz q-crq dt j cc j n1 cc n1, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp n1 p-acp d j n2 p-acp n2;
Moderation in Joseph, who would not abuse his publick Authority unto private revenge, giving this for his Reason, I fear God, Gen. 50.19, 20. Mercy with the Midwives preserving the Male-Infants, Exod. 1.21. Justice in Judges against Usury and Oppression, Neh. 5.9. and his different carriage from former Governours, in easing the People of burthensome Charges, what he could, Psal. 14.15.
Moderation in Joseph, who would not abuse his public authority unto private revenge, giving this for his Reason, I Fear God, Gen. 50.19, 20. Mercy with the Midwives preserving the Male-Infants, Exod 1.21. justice in Judges against Usury and Oppression, Neh 5.9. and his different carriage from former Governors, in easing the People of burdensome Charges, what he could, Psalm 14.15.
and the Marriages of strange Wives, Chap. 13. Reas. 2. From the great Trust committed to Civil Rulers, 1. To do Justice, according to Scripture-Rules, 2 Chron. 19.6, 7. 2. To see that others do justly towards one another;
and the Marriages of strange Wives, Chap. 13. Reas. 2. From the great Trust committed to Civil Rulers, 1. To do justice, according to Scriptural rules, 2 Chronicles 19.6, 7. 2. To see that Others do justly towards one Another;
for he is the Minister of God for thy good, &c. 3. To protect men in every good way. 1 Tim. 2. 2. Pray for Kings, and for all that are in Authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, in all godliness and honesty.
for he is the Minister of God for thy good, etc. 3. To Pact men in every good Way. 1 Tim. 2. 2. Pray for Kings, and for all that Are in authority, that we may led a quiet and peaceable life, in all godliness and honesty.
c-acp pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po21 j, av crd p-acp vvi n2 p-acp d j n1. crd np1 crd crd vvb p-acp n2, cc p-acp d cst vbr p-acp n1, cst pns12 vmb vvi dt j-jn cc j n1, p-acp d n1 cc n1.
4. To uphold the Churches walking in the order of the Gospel. Isa. 49.23. Kings shall be thy nursing Fathers, and Queens thy nursing Mothers, &c. 5. Their End should be to exalt Christ in dispensing his Government in Textu, Psal. 2.10, 11. & 72.1. to 18. Exhortation. 1. To the Freemen, who are entrusted by the Community, to chuse Magistrates by their suffrages, to follow the counsel of Jethro to Moses, Exod. 18.21. Moreover, provide thou among all the People, men of courage, men fearing God, hating covetousness, &c. as Moses did, vers. 25. which also Moses gave to the Tribes, Deut. 1.13. Motive. 1. The choice of good Rulers will be a sign and pledge of Gods intendment to bless their Government and his People thereby.
4. To uphold the Churches walking in the order of the Gospel. Isaiah 49.23. Kings shall be thy nursing Father's, and Queen's thy nursing Mother's, etc. 5. Their End should be to exalt christ in dispensing his Government in Textu, Psalm 2.10, 11. & 72.1. to 18. Exhortation. 1. To the Freemen, who Are Entrusted by the Community, to choose Magistrates by their suffrages, to follow the counsel of Jethro to Moses, Exod 18.21. Moreover, provide thou among all the People, men of courage, men fearing God, hating covetousness, etc. as Moses did, vers. 25. which also Moses gave to the Tribes, Deuteronomy 1.13. Motive. 1. The choice of good Rulers will be a Signen and pledge of God's intendment to bless their Government and his People thereby.
For when God gives Rulers, whom he intends to make a blessing to his People, they shall be such as are blessed of him in Christ for the good of that People, Isa. 1.25, 26. Then I will turn mine hand upon thee,
For when God gives Rulers, whom he intends to make a blessing to his People, they shall be such as Are blessed of him in christ for the good of that People, Isaiah 1.25, 26. Then I will turn mine hand upon thee,
For when they that are called to Ruling Power, cease to exert it in subserviency to the Kingdom of Christ, there will be an end of New-England 's Glory, and Happiness, and Safety.
For when they that Are called to Ruling Power, cease to exert it in subserviency to the Kingdom of christ, there will be an end of New england is Glory, and Happiness, and Safety.
Mot. 3. If men unjust, and that fear not God, be chosen Rulers of the Common-wealth, all the People are in danger of being punished by the wrath of God for the sins of their Rulers;
Mot. 3. If men unjust, and that Fear not God, be chosen Rulers of the Commonwealth, all the People Are in danger of being punished by the wrath of God for the Sins of their Rulers;
np1 crd cs n2 j, cc d vvb xx np1, vbb vvn n2 pp-f dt n1, d dt n1 vbr p-acp n1 pp-f vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n2;
Bad men being in publick place, will give bad counsel to corrupt Religion, Ezek. 11.1, 2. Jaazaniah and Palatiah, Princes of the People, are said to be the men that imagine mischief, and devise wicked counsel in the City; the end will be ruine.
Bad men being in public place, will give bad counsel to corrupt Religion, Ezekiel 11.1, 2. Jaazaniah and Palatiah, Princes of the People, Are said to be the men that imagine mischief, and devise wicked counsel in the city; the end will be ruin.
See when the men of Shechem chose a bramble, Abimelech, to be their Ruler, see Judg. 9.2, 14, 15, 23, 52, 53. The sins of Jeroboam, and of those that succeded him, their corrupting Religion, ruined not only their own Families,
See when the men of Shechem chosen a bramble, Abimelech, to be their Ruler, see Judges 9.2, 14, 15, 23, 52, 53. The Sins of Jeroboam, and of those that succeeded him, their corrupting Religion, ruined not only their own Families,
Exhort. 2. To those, who by the consent of the Freemen, are according to Gods Ordinance, to be invested with Magistratical Power and Authority, to observe Moses his Charge to the Judges, Deut. 1.16, 17. And I charged your Judges that same time, saying, Hear the Controversies between your Brethren,
Exhort. 2. To those, who by the consent of the Freemen, Are according to God's Ordinance, to be invested with Magistratical Power and authority, to observe Moses his Charge to the Judges, Deuteronomy 1.16, 17. And I charged your Judges that same time, saying, Hear the Controversies between your Brothers,
but seek the continuance of his presence with us, and fix your thoughts on the things which tend to assure Gods special providential Presence with us.
but seek the Continuance of his presence with us, and fix your thoughts on the things which tend to assure God's special providential Presence with us.
Be not ready to receive ill reports against them. Jer. 20.10. Report say they, and we will report, &c. Psal. 15.3. nor receiveth a false report against his neighbour, 1 Tim. 1.19. 2. For Things: They are either the things of God, or the things of Men: 1. For the things of God;
Be not ready to receive ill reports against them. Jer. 20.10. Report say they, and we will report, etc. Psalm 15.3. nor receives a false report against his neighbour, 1 Tim. 1.19. 2. For Things: They Are either the things of God, or the things of Men: 1. For the things of God;
and by their protecting the Churches that are orderly gathered, and walk according to Gospel-Rules, from the violence and injuries of their opposers, remembring that dreadful threatning, Isa. 60.12.
and by their protecting the Churches that Are orderly gathered, and walk according to Gospel-Rules, from the violence and injuries of their opposers, remembering that dreadful threatening, Isaiah 60.12.
cc p-acp po32 vvg dt n2 cst vbr av-j vvn, cc vvb vvg p-acp n2, p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f po32 n2, vvg cst j n-vvg, np1 crd.
For the Nation and the Kingdom, that will not serve thee, shall perish, &c. I shall add a few Caveats. 1. Take heed of a various management of matters of Religion, to the advantage of the present postures and condition of your Civil Affairs.
For the nation and the Kingdom, that will not serve thee, shall perish, etc. I shall add a few Caveats. 1. Take heed of a various management of matters of Religion, to the advantage of the present postures and condition of your Civil Affairs.
p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, cst vmb xx vvi pno21, vmb vvi, av pns11 vmb vvi dt d n2. crd vvb n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n2 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 cc n1 pp-f po22 j n2.
for performance whereof, the God of Truth hath engaged his Alsufficiency. 2. Take heed and beware that you deprive not any Instituted Christian Church, walking according to Gospel Rules, of the Power and Priviledges which Christ hath purchased for them by his precious blood,
for performance whereof, the God of Truth hath engaged his All-sufficiency. 2. Take heed and beware that you deprive not any Instituted Christian Church, walking according to Gospel Rules, of the Power and Privileges which christ hath purchased for them by his precious blood,
if he hath given them power in their proper concernments within themselves, and you countenance and uphold others to exercise power over the Churches, in such things to whom Christ never gave such puwer;
if he hath given them power in their proper concernments within themselves, and you countenance and uphold Others to exercise power over the Churches, in such things to whom christ never gave such puwer;
cs pns31 vhz vvn pno32 n1 p-acp po32 j n2 p-acp px32, cc pn22 n1 cc vvi n2-jn p-acp n1 n1 p-acp dt n2, p-acp d n2 p-acp ro-crq np1 av-x vvd d n1;
Remember Jeptah's Argument, against the encroachments of the Amonites upon the Rights of Israel, Judg. 11.14. 3. Avoid carefully imposing upon the Churches any thing that Christ hath not put upon them, viz. 1. Mens Opinions, especially when they are such as prevailed in an hour of Temptation,
remember Jeptah's Argument, against the encroachments of the Ammonites upon the Rights of Israel, Judges 11.14. 3. Avoid carefully imposing upon the Churches any thing that christ hath not put upon them, viz. 1. Men's Opinions, especially when they Are such as prevailed in an hour of Temptation,
Nor is it safe for the Churches, which are thereby subjected under an undue Power out of the Church, which under a pretence — of helping the Church with their Light, bereave them of their Power;
Nor is it safe for the Churches, which Are thereby subjected under an undue Power out of the Church, which under a pretence — of helping the Church with their Light, bereave them of their Power;
in re propriâ, binding them to rest in their Decisions, and to practise accordingly. As for occasional Councils, two extreams must be avoided. 1. A total rejecting Councils:
in re propriâ, binding them to rest in their Decisions, and to practise accordingly. As for occasional Councils, two extremes must be avoided. 1. A total rejecting Councils:
For, when the need of any Church requireth such helps, through want of Light, or of consent within it self, in weighty and difficult questions, it is their Liberty,
For, when the need of any Church requires such helps, through want of Light, or of consent within it self, in weighty and difficult questions, it is their Liberty,
c-acp, c-crq dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvz d n2, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f n1 p-acp pn31 n1, p-acp j cc j n2, pn31 vbz po32 n1,
This is an abuse of Councils, which hath sharpned the Pens of Godly Learned men in their Writings against it, not only against Popish Councils, which bind People to receive their Superstitious Devices and Impositions, as matters of Faith;
This is an abuse of Councils, which hath sharpened the Pens of Godly Learned men in their Writings against it, not only against Popish Councils, which bind People to receive their Superstitious Devices and Impositions, as matters of Faith;
yet he lived under the good Emperour Theodosius. When Councils seek to please themselves and other men, more then to serve Christ, their Conclusions will be answerable to their scope.
yet he lived under the good Emperor Theodosius. When Councils seek to please themselves and other men, more then to serve christ, their Conclusions will be answerable to their scope.
who are, to this day, called, The good Old Nonconformists: The late Reverend Teacher, to reestablish a Church, published a Catechism for the Children of it, wherein he taught them concerning the Power of Councils;
who Are, to this day, called, The good Old nonconformists: The late Reverend Teacher, to reestablish a Church, published a Catechism for the Children of it, wherein he taught them Concerning the Power of Councils;
This shall suffice, for the present, to have been spoken to the Care that the Honourable Court is to Exercise about the things of God. The next things to be spoken to briefly, are the things of men;
This shall suffice, for the present, to have been spoken to the Care that the Honourable Court is to Exercise about the things of God. The next things to be spoken to briefly, Are the things of men;
These wheels also you are to set going. 1. If upon revisal of your Body of Laws any one be found to be unjust and oppressing, let it be expunged, and altered;
These wheels also you Are to Set going. 1. If upon revisal of your Body of Laws any one be found to be unjust and oppressing, let it be expunged, and altered;
np1 vvz av pn22 vbr pc-acp vvi vvg. crd cs p-acp n1 pp-f po22 n1 pp-f n2 d pi vbi vvn pc-acp vbi j cc j-vvg, vvb pn31 vbi vvd, cc vvn;
And for those that are good, provide for good execution. 2. Let the soveraign Dictates of Nature, be constantly attended by you, which Christ notes to be the sum of all Moral Duties, in the two Tables, Quod tibi furi non vis, alteri ne faeceris, Mat. 7.12.
And for those that Are good, provide for good execution. 2. Let the sovereign Dictates of Nature, be constantly attended by you, which christ notes to be the sum of all Moral Duties, in the two Tables, Quod tibi furi non vis, Alteri ne faeceris, Mathew 7.12.
lest the then Bishop of London, who was of the Privy Council, should have an ill eye upon me for my appearing so far in that work, whereunto he was opposit:
lest the then Bishop of London, who was of the Privy Council, should have an ill eye upon me for my appearing so Far in that work, whereunto he was opposite:
and for his encouragement, we gave him an House at Salem, which was built for the use of the Corporation in London; and he carried with him two Ministers.
and for his encouragement, we gave him an House At Salem, which was built for the use of the Corporation in London; and he carried with him two Ministers.
The next year the Corporation in London, understanding that honourable Mr Winthrope, inclined to remove himself and Family to New-England, chose him to be Governor, who came to Boston, and with him we sent the Patent, to prevent future inconveniencies;
The next year the Corporation in London, understanding that honourable Mr Winthrope, inclined to remove himself and Family to New england, chosen him to be Governor, who Come to Boston, and with him we sent the Patent, to prevent future inconveniences;
In the first General Court, after his Arrival, the Civil Order was settled in a Select Company of Free Planters, such as were accounted most fit to manage publick Trust, to Christ's Ends;
In the First General Court, After his Arrival, the Civil Order was settled in a Select Company of Free Planters, such as were accounted most fit to manage public Trust, to Christ's Ends;
Churches also were gathered in a Congregational way, and walked therein, according to the Rules of the Gospel, with much peace and consent among themselves, which that now blessed Servant of Christ, Mr John Cotton, the first Teacher to this Church,
Churches also were gathered in a Congregational Way, and walked therein, according to the Rules of the Gospel, with much peace and consent among themselves, which that now blessed Servant of christ, Mr John Cotton, the First Teacher to this Church,
np1 av vbdr vvn p-acp dt j n1, cc vvd av, vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d n1 cc n1 p-acp px32, r-crq d av j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, n1 np1 np1, dt ord n1 p-acp d n1,
so approved, that he wrote unto me, being then in Holland, to encourage my coming to New-England, that the Order of the Churches and of the Commonwealth was so settled, by common Consent;
so approved, that he wrote unto me, being then in Holland, to encourage my coming to New england, that the Order of the Churches and of the Commonwealth was so settled, by Common Consent;
av vvn, cst pns31 vvd p-acp pno11, vbg av p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi po11 n-vvg p-acp np1, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc pp-f dt n1 vbds av vvn, p-acp j vvb;
But Satan, in a short time, stir'd up Strifes and Dissentions, to the great disturbance of the Churches and of the Countrey, which God at last mercifully quieted;
But Satan, in a short time, stirred up Strifes and Dissensions, to the great disturbance of the Churches and of the Country, which God At last mercifully quieted;
p-acp np1, p-acp dt j n1, vvd a-acp n2 cc n2, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 cc pp-f dt n1, r-crq np1 p-acp ord av-j vvn;
nor hath the Gospel come unto you empty handed, but hath brought unto you in its right hand, Spiritual Good Things, through Jesus Christ, with Eternal Salvation to those that believe in him;
nor hath the Gospel come unto you empty handed, but hath brought unto you in its right hand, Spiritual Good Things, through jesus christ, with Eternal Salvation to those that believe in him;
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first wayes of his Father David: And see that your fruitfulness in good, answereth the cost & pains that God hath been at with you in his Vineyard,
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat, Because he walked in the First ways of his Father David: And see that your fruitfulness in good, Answers the cost & pains that God hath been At with you in his Vineyard,
