and dearely belooued in our Lord and Sauiour Iesu Christ) haue sundry times heard heretofore deliuered by men of greater grauitie, more exquisite learning,
and dearly Beloved in our Lord and Saviour Iesu christ) have sundry times herd heretofore Delivered by men of greater gravity, more exquisite learning,
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and riper iudgement, for your instruction and admonition, I haue made choyce of this scripture now read vnto you, being as I may rightly terme it the Magistrates Charge, giuen by no worse man then a king, to be a light vnto all princes and gouernours then liuing and succeeding vnto the worlds end.
and riper judgement, for your instruction and admonition, I have made choice of this scripture now read unto you, being as I may rightly term it the Magistrates Charge, given by no Worse man then a King, to be a Light unto all Princes and Governors then living and succeeding unto the world's end.
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Whosoeuer therefore shall feele any inward pricking, let him acknowledge the power of the word of GOD, which is mightie in operation and sharper then any two edged sword.
Whosoever Therefore shall feel any inward pricking, let him acknowledge the power of the word of GOD, which is mighty in operation and sharper then any two edged sword.
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1 The occasion that moued king Dauid to giue this charge, was this, because there is a king and a Iudge, whose throne is for euer and euer, the scepter of his kingdome a scepter of righteousnesse,
1 The occasion that moved King David to give this charge, was this, Because there is a King and a Judge, whose throne is for ever and ever, the sceptre of his Kingdom a sceptre of righteousness,
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which if they refuse to doe, and of obedient subiectes that should not attempt any thing farther then they are warranted by his vnreproueable lawes, do become rebelles and say desperately,
which if they refuse to do, and of obedient Subjects that should not attempt any thing farther then they Are warranted by his unreprovable laws, do become rebels and say desperately,
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Surely we will walke after our owne imaginations, and doe euery man after the stubbornesse of his wicked heart, they shall perceiue that an angry countenance from his face is able to crush al his enemies in peeces.
Surely we will walk After our own Imaginations, and do every man After the Stubbornness of his wicked heart, they shall perceive that an angry countenance from his face is able to crush all his enemies in Pieces.
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if they continue bewitched with the loue of their own wisdome and power, & by reason of their riches and titles, blaspheme the gospell, despise gods Ministers, contemne our Church and congregations, set light of holy exercises, shall be brused with the rod of power and the breaking of them shall be as the breaking of a potters pot, which is broken without pitie, and in the breaking of it shall not be founde a sheard to take fire out of the hearth or water out of the pit.
if they continue bewitched with the love of their own Wisdom and power, & by reason of their riches and titles, Blaspheme the gospel, despise God's Ministers, contemn our Church and congregations, Set Light of holy exercises, shall be Bruised with the rod of power and the breaking of them shall be as the breaking of a potters pot, which is broken without pity, and in the breaking of it shall not be found a shore to take fire out of the hearth or water out of the pit.
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Sith there abideth for the impenitent so heauie & fearefull iudgement, Be wise yee kings, &c. 2 The persons, to whome this Charge is giuen are Kings and Iudges:
Sith there Abideth for the impenitent so heavy & fearful judgement, Be wise ye Kings, etc. 2 The Persons, to whom this Charge is given Are Kings and Judges:
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but all others also that are put in authoritie vnder them, because it is to heauie a burthen for one man to decide all controuersies but this must be remembred that by how much the higher their place and calling•s, by so much the more properly doth this Charge bertaine vnto them. The reasons are two:
but all Others also that Are put in Authority under them, Because it is to heavy a burden for one man to decide all controversies but this must be remembered that by how much the higher their place and calling•s, by so much the more properly does this Charge bertaine unto them. The Reasons Are two:
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First, men of high place and calling haue many lets and impediments, many encomberances that either hinder them from turning into the right way, or clogge them that they walke very slowly therein,
First, men of high place and calling have many lets and impediments, many encomberances that either hinder them from turning into the right Way, or clog them that they walk very slowly therein,
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and the greatest stones that they may be laide vnder in the foundation When any king purposeth to make warre against another king, he will first determine of his Generall,
and the greatest stones that they may be laid under in the Foundation When any King Purposes to make war against Another King, he will First determine of his General,
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in like manner the lord and king of heauen & earth intending to erect the spirituall building of his church, which is groūded vpon the foundation of the Prophets and Apostles, Christ himselfe being the head corner stone, wold haue the mē of authoritie,
in like manner the lord and King of heaven & earth intending to erect the spiritual building of his Church, which is grounded upon the Foundation of the prophets and Apostles, christ himself being the head corner stone, would have the men of Authority,
the same Lord & king intending to ouerthrow the kingdom of Satan & to driue him out of his dominions, woulde that the rulers shoulde not play the cowards,
the same Lord & King intending to overthrow the Kingdom of Satan & to driven him out of his Dominions, would that the Rulers should not play the cowards,
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As Moses and Aaron went togither, so if the Magistrate which be areth the sworde goe forwarde with the Minister that preacheth the word, the people shall the more easily be deliuered from the spiritual AEgypt & the more willingly march towards the heauenly Canaan. The second reason is,
As Moses and Aaron went together, so if the Magistrate which be areth the sword go forward with the Minister that Preacheth the word, the people shall the more Easily be Delivered from the spiritual Egypt & the more willingly march towards the heavenly Canaan. The second reason is,
fire warmeth the things that are neare vnto it, the ouerflowing of the riuer Nilus did water the lande of Egypt, in the time of Noahs flood as long as the moūtaines were couered with water, the vallies could not be dry:
fire warmeth the things that Are near unto it, the overflowing of the river Nilus did water the land of Egypt, in the time of Noahs flood as long as the Mountains were covered with water, the valleys could not be dry:
so if the superiours be zealous, their heate will kindle the zeale of their inferiours, their godlinesse and righteousnesse will allure others to bring forth fruites worthy of amendment of life:
so if the superiors be zealous, their heat will kindle the zeal of their inferiors, their godliness and righteousness will allure Others to bring forth fruits worthy of amendment of life:
and on the other side, if the great men of the worlde be wicked and prophane for the most part (but not altogither) the multitude is vngodly and vnholy.
and on the other side, if the great men of the world be wicked and profane for the most part (but not altogether) the multitude is ungodly and unholy.
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A mote is easily passed ouer though it be in a very darke place, but a great block in a straite and a narrow way causeth many to stumble euen in the light and at noone day;
A mote is Easily passed over though it be in a very dark place, but a great block in a strait and a narrow Way Causes many to Stumble even in the Light and At noon day;
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So in these daies it is saide, how fewe of our gentlemen, of our great men doe esteeme the Gospell as they should? How doe they recken of the preaching and preachers therof? How few of thē had rather hearken to Michah thē Zidkijah? How few of them teach their children in the trade of their way, that when they are olde they may not depart from it? Hence it commeth to passe that both olde and young for the most part delight in such Prophets as will flatter them, telling pleasant tales and speaking of their commodities,
So in these days it is said, how few of our gentlemen, of our great men do esteem the Gospel as they should? How do they reckon of the preaching and Preachers thereof? How few of them had rather harken to Micah them Zidkijah? How few of them teach their children in the trade of their Way, that when they Are old they may not depart from it? Hence it comes to pass that both old and young for the most part delight in such prophets as will flatter them, telling pleasant tales and speaking of their commodities,
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and are with Herode wearie of Iohn Baptist his preaching as soone as he speaketh one word against their Herodians? How many lead their liues as Esau and Sardanapalus? In health they forget God, in sicknesse they seeke not the Lord,
and Are with Herod weary of John Baptist his preaching as soon as he speaks one word against their Herodians? How many led their lives as Esau and Sardanapalus? In health they forget God, in sickness they seek not the Lord,
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but with the foolish king Asa, seeke to the phisitians, next send for the Lawyer to make deuises, long entailements and perpetuities, as though euery man could builde an house at his pleasure:
but with the foolish King Asa, seek to the Physicians, next send for the Lawyer to make devises, long entailements and perpetuities, as though every man could build an house At his pleasure:
at last, when all hope and likelyhood of longer life is past, then perhaps they call for a spirituall counseller, who when he commeth, must not be troublesome, that is, must speake nothing but of mercie, mercy:
At last, when all hope and likelihood of longer life is past, then perhaps they call for a spiritual Counsellor, who when he comes, must not be troublesome, that is, must speak nothing but of mercy, mercy:
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if he speake of gods iudgements against sinne, it must bee in generall termes, in any case must not a worde be spoken of any restitution of things vniustly gotten, this is trouble some to the sicke,
if he speak of God's Judgments against sin, it must be in general terms, in any case must not a word be spoken of any restitution of things unjustly got, this is trouble Some to the sick,
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Before I come to speake thereof, I wil briefly obserue one very necessarie note, that is, that the holy Ghost saith not, O ye Kings and Iudges giue ouer your places,
Before I come to speak thereof, I will briefly observe one very necessary note, that is, that the holy Ghost Says not, Oh you Kings and Judges give over your places,
therefore the doctrine of the Anabaptistes and Maniches, and whatsoeuer else they be that deny the lawfulnesse of Magistrates authoritie, is to bee reiected of all christians, being most pernicious and wicked.
Therefore the Doctrine of the Anabaptists and Maniches, and whatsoever Else they be that deny the lawfulness of Magistrates Authority, is to be rejected of all Christians, being most pernicious and wicked.
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3 The Charge it selfe what it is, that the forenamed persons be wise & learned, S. Barnard in his first Sermon de aduentu Domini, saith, the men that trust in worldly comfortes, are like vnto those that fall into some deep water,
3 The Charge it self what it is, that the forenamed Persons be wise & learned, S. Barnard in his First Sermon de aduentu Domini, Says, the men that trust in worldly comforts, Are like unto those that fallen into Some deep water,
if wee take wrong holde, wee shall without doubt perish euerlastingly, vnlesse in due feason wee shall be content to followe this wisedome which as a cloude by day and as a pillar of fire by night will conduct vs fafely through middest of the tēpestuous waues of this world.
if we take wrong hold, we shall without doubt perish everlastingly, unless in due feason we shall be content to follow this Wisdom which as a cloud by day and as a pillar of fire by night will conduct us fafely through midst of the tempestuous waves of this world.
but to doe well haue no vnderstanding, this is the wisdome of the flesh as Saint Paule calleth it, and Saint Iames saith it is earthly, senselesse and diuelish, in this the children of this worlde are most expert and cunning.
but to do well have no understanding, this is the Wisdom of the Flesh as Saint Paul calls it, and Saint James Says it is earthly, senseless and devilish, in this the children of this world Are most expert and cunning.
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The other kinde of wisdome is an holy vnderstanding whereby we lay vp the precepts of the Lord in our hearts that wee might not sinne against him, this is the wisdome of the spirit and descendeth from aboue, this, none,
The other kind of Wisdom is an holy understanding whereby we lay up the Precepts of the Lord in our hearts that we might not sin against him, this is the Wisdom of the Spirit and Descendeth from above, this, none,
This matter would require a large discourse, but that I may haue time to make application to ou• seuerall vses and not keepe you too long from your businesse which brought you vnto this place, I will deliuer it as briefely as possibly I may.
This matter would require a large discourse, but that I may have time to make application to ou• several uses and not keep you too long from your business which brought you unto this place, I will deliver it as briefly as possibly I may.
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This wisdome is a free gift of God, the holy Ghost enspyring and sowing it in our heartes thereby enlightning the eyes of our vnderstanding, that we may make a holy vse of all the things which wee haue seene heard and learned.
This Wisdom is a free gift of God, the holy Ghost enspyring and sowing it in our hearts thereby enlightening the eyes of our understanding, that we may make a holy use of all the things which we have seen herd and learned.
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Though Israell saw all the wonders which the Lord did in the land of Egypt to Pharaoh and to all his seruants, yet the Lord hath not giuen you (saide Moses ) an heart to perceiue,
Though Israel saw all the wonders which the Lord did in the land of Egypt to Pharaoh and to all his Servants, yet the Lord hath not given you (said Moses) an heart to perceive,
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with this wisdome the Wisardes of the world are not acquainted, they account it stark foolishnesse & madnesse, there is not an vnregenerat person, no not one, that enioyeth the companie thereof, and that for two causes;
with this Wisdom the Wizards of the world Are not acquainted, they account it stark foolishness & madness, there is not an unregenerate person, no not one, that Enjoyeth the company thereof, and that for two Causes;
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First because it is a pearle that is neuer cast before swine, so holy a thing that it is neuer giuen to dogges, wisdome cannot enter into a wicked heart,
First Because it is a pearl that is never cast before Swine, so holy a thing that it is never given to Dogs, Wisdom cannot enter into a wicked heart,
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Wisdome must be sought for, wherefore wee must not be like the Anabaptists, qui Enthusiasmos & Priuntas reuelationes expectant, which neglect all meanes,
Wisdom must be sought for, Wherefore we must not be like the Anabaptists, qui Enthusiasmos & Priuntas Revelations expectant, which neglect all means,
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Whosoeuer desireth this wisdome without which mens soules pine away and dy, let him repaire to the holy Scriptures, they are a shoppe full of all spirituall medicines:
Whosoever Desires this Wisdom without which men's Souls pine away and die, let him repair to the holy Scriptures, they Are a shop full of all spiritual medicines:
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if we will, or at leastwise if wee can descend into the depth thereof, there shall we finde this pearle which is not to be valued with the wedge of golde of Ophir, nor with the pretious Onix, nor with the Gabish, nor with the Topaz of Aethiopia, al•ewels are nothing in comparison thereof:
if we will, or At leastwise if we can descend into the depth thereof, there shall we find this pearl which is not to be valued with the wedge of gold of Ophir, nor with the precious Onix, nor with the Garbish, nor with the Topaz of Ethiopia, al•ewels Are nothing in comparison thereof:
The first steppe of searching for it, is earnest and hearty prayer according to the lesson that Saint Iames teacheth vs, If any man want wisdome, let him aske of God which giueth to all men liberally;
The First step of searching for it, is earnest and hearty prayer according to the Lesson that Saint James Teaches us, If any man want Wisdom, let him ask of God which gives to all men liberally;
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for custome, or for cōpanie, bringing hearts full fraught with settled purposes and determinations to do that which seemeth good in their owne eyes, whatsoeuer they shall at any time heare taught:
for custom, or for company, bringing hearts full fraught with settled Purposes and determinations to do that which seems good in their own eyes, whatsoever they shall At any time hear taught:
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and to this purpose also let vs keepe in minde, that bitter checke giuen to the vnprofitable seruant, To him that hath shall be giuen, and from him that hath not, shal be takē away euē that which he hath.
and to this purpose also let us keep in mind, that bitter check given to the unprofitable servant, To him that hath shall be given, and from him that hath not, shall be taken away even that which he hath.
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The third step in seeking, is Meditating on the things that we haue heard, by this meanes the Bereans made profit of the Apostles preaching, they did not onely receiue the worde of God with all readinesse,
The third step in seeking, is Meditating on the things that we have herd, by this means the Bereans made profit of the Apostles preaching, they did not only receive the word of God with all readiness,
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So the meditating on the worde of the Lord, will yeeld vs so liuelily a taste of the sweetenesse thereof, that wee shall confesse with Dauid, that it is sweeter than the hony comb:
So the meditating on the word of the Lord, will yield us so livelily a taste of the sweetness thereof, that we shall confess with David, that it is Sweeten than the honey comb:
this sweetnesse wil breed in vs an vnsatiable desire to be continually fed therewith, by feeding theron we shal grow from strength to strength, from vertue to vertue, & so come to the •oyfull estate of blessed men.
this sweetness will breed in us an unsatiable desire to be continually fed therewith, by feeding theron we shall grow from strength to strength, from virtue to virtue, & so come to the •oyfull estate of blessed men.
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but as the kings daughter all glorious within, her clothing all of brodred gold, her raimēt of needle worke, her ornaments and her iewels are about her.
but as the Kings daughter all glorious within, her clothing all of broidered gold, her raiment of needle work, her Ornament and her Jewels Are about her.
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Whether we haue alreadie attained any portion of this wisdome or no, we shall know by the fruites therof, which are in generall two, to witte zeale of Gods house, and integritie of manners:
Whither we have already attained any portion of this Wisdom or no, we shall know by the fruits thereof, which Are in general two, to wit zeal of God's house, and integrity of manners:
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If our zeale be not such as that, ouerpassing all loue of our selues, our owne pleasure and profit (I omit to say our owne saluation and damnation with Moses and Paule ) we doe not absolutely with an heartie affection seeke the glory of God, by the aduancement of the scepter of his kingdomne:
If our zeal be not such as that, overpassing all love of our selves, our own pleasure and profit (I omit to say our own salvation and damnation with Moses and Paul) we do not absolutely with an hearty affection seek the glory of God, by the advancement of the sceptre of his kingdomne:
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if in the course of our liues we walke not as be cōmeth them that would be called the sonnes of God, howsoeuer we would be esteemed, wee are ignorant and foolish.
if in the course of our lives we walk not as be comes them that would be called the Sons of God, howsoever we would be esteemed, we Are ignorant and foolish.
What then shall we say of them, who asmuch, as in them lyeth, continue the course of that floode which the Serpent cast out of his mouth after the woman that she might be carried away of the same? What of them, that as the Philistins would not suffer any smith in Israell, least the Hebrewes make them swords or speares, will take away all the meanes whereby we should make prouision for our defence and safetie against our ghostly enemies.
What then shall we say of them, who as, as in them lies, continue the course of that flood which the Serpent cast out of his Mouth After the woman that she might be carried away of the same? What of them, that as the philistines would not suffer any smith in Israel, lest the Hebrews make them swords or spears, will take away all the means whereby we should make provision for our defence and safety against our ghostly enemies.
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To withhold the pay from thē that go a warfare, to muzzle the mouth of the oxe that treadeth out the corne, to deny the fruite of the vine to him that planteth it, to forbid them to be partakers of the altar which attend at the altar, are these the effectes of zeale in these daies? they haue bin contrarie in former times.
To withhold the pay from them that go a warfare, to muzzle the Mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn, to deny the fruit of the vine to him that plants it, to forbid them to be partakers of the altar which attend At the altar, Are these the effects of zeal in these days? they have been contrary in former times.
In the darke daies & blacknesse of olde superstition, men were so forwarde in giuing towards the maintenance (as they thought) of true religion, that as ye know well, they were restrained by lawe.
In the dark days & blackness of old Superstition, men were so forward in giving towards the maintenance (as they Thought) of true Religion, that as you know well, they were restrained by law.
That was the time of giuing, this is the time of taking away, that was the time of enriching, this is the time of impouerishing, that was the time when mē thought all too little, this is the time when men thinke all too much,
That was the time of giving, this is the time of taking away, that was the time of enriching, this is the time of impoverishing, that was the time when men Thought all too little, this is the time when men think all too much,
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Are there not such, say our accusers? I will not deny the truthe, surely there are the sons of Ely, Ierobohams priests, Iudas, Diotrephes, Demas, many that eare the fatte and cloath themselues with the woll, but feede not the sheepe.
are there not such, say our accusers? I will not deny the truth, surely there Are the Sons of Ely, Ierobohams Priests, Iudas, Diotrephes, Demas, many that ear the fat and cloth themselves with the will, but feed not the sheep.
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As for such as account their gaine godlinesse, and their theft honest dealing, let them remember what reward Gehezi had for receiuing giftes at the hands of Naaman the Syrian: let them remember the punishment of Ananias and Saphyra for embeaselling a part of their own possession, which they sould when is was in their choyce whither they woulde haue solde it or no:
As for such as account their gain godliness, and their theft honest dealing, let them Remember what reward Gehazi had for receiving Gifts At the hands of Naaman the Syrian: let them Remember the punishment of Ananias and Saphyra for embeaselling a part of their own possession, which they should when is was in their choice whither they would have sold it or not:
let them remember the counsaile that Saint Peter gaue vnto Simon Magus, saying, Repent therefore of this thy wickednesse, & pray God, if it be possible, that the thought of thine heart may be forgiuen thee.
let them Remember the counsel that Saint Peter gave unto Simon Magus, saying, repent Therefore of this thy wickedness, & pray God, if it be possible, that the Thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.
Is mercilesnesse no sinne? Seemeth it a small thing to betray, nay to murther soules? Is it none offence to nourish the seede of errors, heresies, idolatry, treason, and rebellion:
Is mercilessness no sin? Seems it a small thing to betray, nay to murder Souls? Is it none offence to nourish the seed of errors, heresies, idolatry, treason, and rebellion:
all which budde and spring out of ignorance? As Dagon •ell down before the Arke, Aarons rod deuoured the rods of the Enchaunters, the beames of the Sunne do disperse the darkesome clouds;
all which bud and spring out of ignorance? As Dagon •ell down before the Ark, Aaron's rod devoured the rods of the Enchanters, the beams of the Sun do disperse the darksome Clouds;
euen so, surely if the Gospell were sincerely preached, as it might haue beene in many places more then it is, were not the labourers portion deuoured by the deuourers, the Idols of mens hearts would fall downe in the presence of the trueth, superstitious blindenesse which as yet couereth the hearts of manie thousands within this lande, no lesse then it did the very first day of her Maiesties ioyfull and happie Raigne, should haue beene put to flight long agoe.
even so, surely if the Gospel were sincerely preached, as it might have been in many places more then it is, were not the labourers portion devoured by the devourers, the Idols of men's hearts would fallen down in the presence of the truth, superstitious blindness which as yet Covereth the hearts of many thousands within this land, no less then it did the very First day of her Majesties joyful and happy Reign, should have been put to flight long ago.
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Though outlaw do allow thē, as ye law of Moses allowed diuorcement, yet I am surely perswaded that such propriatories as haue both the best and the worst tithes,
Though outlaw do allow them, as you law of Moses allowed divorcement, yet I am surely persuaded that such propriatories as have both the best and the worst Tithes,
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and the whole pastorall charge withall, and yet make no conscience of prouiding & giuing spirituall things for their temporall, that these offende against the law.
and the Whole pastoral charge withal, and yet make no conscience of providing & giving spiritual things for their temporal, that these offend against the law.
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as that they be enforced not only to liue by the deuotion of others, but sometimes to vse filthy and vnlawfull meanes to supply their wants, it is the readie way to cause the enemies of the Lord to blaspheame.
as that they be Enforced not only to live by the devotion of Others, but sometime to use filthy and unlawful means to supply their Wants, it is the ready Way to cause the enemies of the Lord to Blaspheme.
Well sith the neglect of corporall prouision for the poore shall be remembred when euery man shall receiue according to his workes, without all doubt the famishing of soules will not be forgotten.
Well sith the neglect of corporal provision for the poor shall be remembered when every man shall receive according to his works, without all doubt the famishing of Souls will not be forgotten.
Vnto publicke dueties there doe pertaine the deciding of controuersies betweene partie and partie, & the due punishment of malefactors according to their offences:
Unto public duties there do pertain the deciding of controversies between party and party, & the due punishment of malefactors according to their offences:
for the performance of these things, yee are assembled at this present, Iudges cheefe labourers in the businesse, Iustices assistants & coadiutors, Aduocates to lay open causes, Iurors to make diligent enquirie for the trueth,
for the performance of these things, ye Are assembled At this present, Judges chief labourers in the business, Justices assistants & coadjutors, Advocates to lay open Causes, Jurors to make diligent enquiry for the truth,
I wil set before you two examples, as two most cleare glasses of Crystall wherein you may see how to addresse your selues to the discharging of your dueties.
I will Set before you two Examples, as two most clear glasses of Crystal wherein you may see how to address your selves to the discharging of your duties.
and it couered him, iudgement was as a robe and a crowne vnto him, hee was the eyes of the blinde and the feete to the lame, he was a father vnto the poore,
and it covered him, judgement was as a robe and a crown unto him, he was the eyes of the blind and the feet to the lame, he was a father unto the poor,
such Aduocates as haue taught their tongs to cal euil good, & falshood truth, that can by their smooth speaches steale away & lead captiue the harts of the simple, to keep back the poore from iudgement, that widows may be their prey,
such Advocates as have taught their tongue's to call evil good, & falsehood truth, that can by their smooth Speeches steal away & led captive the hearts of the simple, to keep back the poor from judgement, that Widows may be their prey,
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so the end of the law is to defend the innocent from wrong, but it is oftentimes abused to oppresse the harmelesse There are without all question very doubtfull cases & both parties may seeme to defende right:
so the end of the law is to defend the innocent from wrong, but it is oftentimes abused to oppress the harmless There Are without all question very doubtful cases & both parties may seem to defend right:
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but when the cause shal be so apparant, that men contrary to their own knowledge shal maintaine wrong, this bewrayeth that in these daies there are such as were spoken of long agoe, that regard not the cause but the persons, respect not the law,
but when the cause shall be so apparent, that men contrary to their own knowledge shall maintain wrong, this bewrayeth that in these days there Are such as were spoken of long ago, that regard not the cause but the Persons, respect not the law,
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Others by commending their clyents & dispraising their aduersaries, assay to colour euill causes as harlots paint their faces, to entise wantons, forgetting that lesson.
Others by commending their Clients & dispraising their Adversaries, assay to colour evil Causes as harlots paint their faces, to entice wantons, forgetting that Lesson.
yet the multitude whose affections and passions are as the waues of the sea, may soon be drawn from the trueth by the enticing speaches of mans wisdome.
yet the multitude whose affections and passion Are as the waves of the sea, may soon be drawn from the truth by the enticing Speeches of men Wisdom.
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The impediments in Iurors are, if Iuries be pickt or packt of purpose, of those Mercenarie men which trudge from place to place, thinking it long while they be not impanelled:
The impediments in Jurors Are, if Juries be picked or packed of purpose, of those Mercenary men which trudge from place to place, thinking it long while they be not impaneled:
In great mens causes it is specially to be foreseene with all carefull diligence, what manner of men they bee that are Iurors, least feare or fauour cause them to bee like the two vnthrifts which Iezabell suborned against poore Naboth, that spake & auouched against the innocent that which was altogither vntrue.
In great men's Causes it is specially to be foreseen with all careful diligence, what manner of men they be that Are Jurors, least Fear or favour cause them to be like the two unthrifts which Jezebel suborned against poor Naboth, that spoke & avouched against the innocent that which was altogether untrue.
Wherefore the best way were, when men of might shall see their neighbours or tenants in their causes empanelled, to vse meanes that they may be discharged, the matter in question shall thereby purchase credite, the suspicion of oppression shall be taken away, siely men shal be freed from danger,
Wherefore the best Way were, when men of might shall see their neighbours or tenants in their Causes empaneled, to use means that they may be discharged, the matter in question shall thereby purchase credit, the suspicion of oppression shall be taken away, siely men shall be freed from danger,
I will lay before you a few reasons which should incite and stirre vp all that are in authoritie without any respect of persons or foolish pittie to drawe forth the sword that it rust not in the scabberd of securitie,
I will lay before you a few Reasons which should incite and stir up all that Are in Authority without any respect of Persons or foolish pity to draw forth the sword that it rust not in the scabbard of security,
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First, Magistrates should not leaue sinne vnpunished for their owne good & safeties sake, for grieuous plagues haue fallen on them that haue beene negligent through too much pittie in doing the worke of the Lord:
First, Magistrates should not leave sin unpunished for their own good & Safeties sake, for grievous plagues have fallen on them that have been negligent through too much pity in doing the work of the Lord:
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The wise preacher saith, Because sentence against an euill work is not spedily executed, therfore the heart of the children of men is fully set to doe euill.
The wise preacher Says, Because sentence against an evil work is not speedily executed, Therefore the heart of the children of men is Fully Set to do evil.
one thinketh if he be espyed, hee hath friēds that wil not faile him in a time of need, another recounteth with himselfe that his goodly personage will moue some or other to pittie him,
one Thinketh if he be espied, he hath Friends that will not fail him in a time of need, Another recounteth with himself that his goodly personage will move Some or other to pity him,
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As the Chronicles of this land do testifie, Alfred a king of the Saxons had his lawes so executed, that men might hanggolden bracelets & Iewels at crosse waies and no man durst to touch them for feare of the law, there was no hope of fauour, no nor yet in the daies of Edgar another king of the Saxons, who is cōmended to be so excellent in Iustice & sharpe in correction of vices aswel in his Magistrates as other subiects, that neuer before his daies was vsed lesse fellonie by robbers or extortion, or bribery by false officers.
As the Chronicles of this land do testify, Alfred a King of the Saxons had his laws so executed, that men might hanggolden bracelets & Jewels At cross ways and no man durst to touch them for Fear of the law, there was no hope of favour, no nor yet in the days of Edgar Another King of the Saxons, who is commended to be so excellent in justice & sharp in correction of vices aswell in his Magistrates as other Subjects, that never before his days was used less felony by robbers or extortion, or bribery by false Officers.
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It is also recorded, that in William the Conquerers daies, a yong wench might carry a burthen of golde through the whole land without danger, there was no hope of fauour:
It is also recorded, that in William the Conquerors days, a young wench might carry a burden of gold through the Whole land without danger, there was no hope of favour:
as long as the people committed abhomination against the Lord without punishment, the wrath of the Lord was hote against Israel & the Lord plagued thē, that there died 24000. but when zealous Phinees had done the execution vpon them that wrought wickednesse in the Campe, the plague ceased from the children of Israell.
as long as the people committed abomination against the Lord without punishment, the wrath of the Lord was hight against Israel & the Lord plagued them, that there died 24000. but when zealous Phinehas had done the execution upon them that wrought wickedness in the Camp, the plague ceased from the children of Israel.
When the sinne of the bloudie house of Saule was punished, the officers hauing performed all that the king commaunded, God was then appeased with the land.
When the sin of the bloody house of Saule was punished, the Officers having performed all that the King commanded, God was then appeased with the land.
and he is strictly bounde to execute his office as occasion shall be offered: sometimes inflicting easier, sometimes sharper punishments vpon euill doers.
and he is strictly bound to execute his office as occasion shall be offered: sometime inflicting Easier, sometime sharper punishments upon evil doers.
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I will by your fauourable patience, put you in minde at this time of one sinne by name, that it may be the better lookt vnto, that is euen that great & capitall sinne of this land, Recusancie.
I will by your favourable patience, put you in mind At this time of one sin by name, that it may be the better looked unto, that is even that great & capital sin of this land, Recusancy.
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The suffering of the Canaanits & the making of peace with thē, was an occasion that the children of Israell called the name of the place Bochim, that is, weeping or lamentation.
The suffering of the Canaanites & the making of peace with them, was an occasion that the children of Israel called the name of the place Bochim, that is, weeping or lamentation.
For the curing of bodily diseases both in men and beastes, if they refuse to receiue medecines, we will manacle, bind and fetter them that they may receiue medicines:
For the curing of bodily diseases both in men and beasts, if they refuse to receive medicines, we will manacle, bind and fetter them that they may receive medicines:
and should we not much more enforce our sicke brethren to receiue the medicines of the soule? In my simple iudgement, this is euery mans case, we are all bound to seeke the good one of another,
and should we not much more enforce our sick brothers to receive the medicines of the soul? In my simple judgement, this is every men case, we Are all bound to seek the good one of Another,
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but let vs all know for a certainty that God would haue kings and Iudges to be wise and learned, that the earth might be filled with knowledge as the waters couer the sea, that religion might be plāted from Dan to Bersheba.
but let us all know for a certainty that God would have Kings and Judges to be wise and learned, that the earth might be filled with knowledge as the waters cover the sea, that Religion might be planted from Dan to Beersheba.
for as it is truely said of Philosophical vertues, omnis virtutis laus in actione consistit, so it is to be held of Christian profession and diuine knowledge;
for as it is truly said of Philosophical Virtues, omnis virtue laus in action consistit, so it is to be held of Christian profession and divine knowledge;
Men say som are Esaus, som Nimrods, some Sodomits, many the schollers of Macheuill, few Lots, few Iosephs, few Obadiahs, few Cornelij, fewe Zachees, these are the cōmon whisperings abroad:
Men say Some Are Esaus, Some Nimrods, Some Sodomites, many the Scholars of Macheuill, few Lots, few Joseph's, few Obadiah's, few Cornelius, few Zachees, these Are the Common whisperings abroad:
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because poore mens tents are daily racked, their fines intollerable, their ancient tenures altered, their new leases stuffed with ambiguous & dāgerous clauses, Rehoams little finger is heauier then his fathers loynes, this yee call Improuement. It is also reported that by how much the greater cost the tenants bestowe in manuring their tenements, in erecting houses necessarie, plāting Orchards,
Because poor men's tents Are daily racked, their fines intolerable, their ancient tenures altered, their new leases stuffed with ambiguous & dangerous clauses, Rehoams little finger is Heavier then his Father's loins, this ye call Improvement. It is also reported that by how much the greater cost the tenants bestow in manuring their tenements, in erecting houses necessary, planting Orchards,
& such like, it is by so much the more vnlikely that their post eritie shall euer enioy the same, especially by how much the nearer they dwell vnto their landlords.
& such like, it is by so much the more unlikely that their post eritie shall ever enjoy the same, especially by how much the nearer they dwell unto their landlords.
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For as Eue, though shee had an infinite number of most delicate fruites giuen her of the Lord in Paradise, yet she most earnestly desired one that was forbidden,
For as Eue, though she had an infinite number of most delicate fruits given her of the Lord in Paradise, yet she most earnestly desired one that was forbidden,
so fareth it in these daies, this mans tenement with other his neighbours liuings are very fit to enlarge their Landlords demaines, such a māner hath good pastures within it,
so fareth it in these days, this men tenement with other his neighbours livings Are very fit to enlarge their Landlords Domains, such a manner hath good pastures within it,
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For an answere vnto the common excuses vsed in this behalfe, I beseech you consider how the holy Ghost hath penned the storie of Achab & Naboth. Achab was the king of the land, a man would haue thought it a small fault in him to desire any thing of his subiecte for his pleasure,
For an answer unto the Common excuses used in this behalf, I beseech you Consider how the holy Ghost hath penned the story of Ahab & Naboth. Ahab was the King of the land, a man would have Thought it a small fault in him to desire any thing of his Subject for his pleasure,
Yet the very desire of hauing, is there noted to bee euill, and laide before vs for our admonition, that wee shoulde take heede that wee doe not transgresse after the like manner.
Yet the very desire of having, is there noted to be evil, and laid before us for our admonition, that we should take heed that we do not transgress After the like manner.
this high Lord is he that hath pronounced by his Prophet a woe to them that will leaue no place for the poore to dwell in, he can thrust these earthen Lords out of doores at his pleasure,
this high Lord is he that hath pronounced by his Prophet a woe to them that will leave no place for the poor to dwell in, he can thrust these earthen lords out of doors At his pleasure,
Sith the case stādeth thus, it is no wisdome for the workers of iniquitie to eate vp gods people as they eate bread, it is no wisdome to set our affections on things here belowe,
Sith the case Stands thus, it is no Wisdom for the workers of iniquity to eat up God's people as they eat bred, it is no Wisdom to Set our affections on things Here below,
as ioyning of land to land, and house to house, that wee may be placed by our selues on the middest of the earth, it is no wisdome to vnpeople parishes and countries.
as joining of land to land, and house to house, that we may be placed by our selves on the midst of the earth, it is no Wisdom to unpeople Parishes and countries.
neither are they high in the congregation, neither sit they vpon the iudgement seats, yet without these cannot common weales continue, cities cannot be maintained nor inhabited nor occupied.
neither Are they high in the congregation, neither fit they upon the judgement seats, yet without these cannot Common weals continue, cities cannot be maintained nor inhabited nor occupied.
As for such whose consciences doe acquite them from this sinne of couetousnesse, let them search and examine themselues whether there be any other sin that raigneth in them,
As for such whose Consciences do acquit them from this sin of covetousness, let them search and examine themselves whither there be any other since that Reigneth in them,
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for he that is an adulterer is in the same condemnation that the couetous is, the drunkard and glutton and proude man is also in as dangerous estate as the others: one raigning sinne whatsoeuer it be without repentance, shall be more bitter vnto our soules then the Colliquintida was to the taste of the children of the Prophets,
for he that is an adulterer is in the same condemnation that the covetous is, the drunkard and glutton and proud man is also in as dangerous estate as the Others: one reigning sin whatsoever it be without Repentance, shall be more bitter unto our Souls then the Colliquintida was to the taste of the children of the prophets,
Let vs all embrace true wisdome which teacheth all men to consider their waies, and to turne their feete vnto the testimonies of the Lord, to make haste and delay not to keepe his commaundements:
Let us all embrace true Wisdom which Teaches all men to Consider their ways, and to turn their feet unto the testimonies of the Lord, to make haste and Delay not to keep his Commandments:
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it teacheth vs to make bags which waxe not old, a treasure that cannot faile in heauen, where no theefe commeth nor moath corrupteth, in a worde to denie vngodlinesse and worldly lustes,
it Teaches us to make bags which wax not old, a treasure that cannot fail in heaven, where no thief comes nor moath corrupteth, in a word to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts,
for many that consent to all the rest, trifle very dangerously about the time: therefore it is worth our obseruation that the Prophet leaueth vs not at our libertie,
for many that consent to all the rest, trifle very dangerously about the time: Therefore it is worth our observation that the Prophet Leaveth us not At our liberty,
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and righteous, or that they will bee so hereafter, but that true wisdome consisteth in present obedience vnto her wordes which calleth the fooles from their foolishnesse,
and righteous, or that they will be so hereafter, but that true Wisdom Consisteth in present Obedience unto her words which calls the Fools from their foolishness,
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That wee may without delay, by our holy obedience shewe our godly wisdome, there are three most forcible arguments ready at hand to perswade vs. First, the shortnesse of our liues and the vncertainetie of our estates, the rich man that built his barnes wider,
That we may without Delay, by our holy Obedience show our godly Wisdom, there Are three most forcible Arguments ready At hand to persuade us First, the shortness of our lives and the uncertainty of our estates, the rich man that built his Barns wider,
Secondly, gods iudgements are neerer then wee thinke of, according to the saying of Iohn the Baptist, The axe is laide to the roote of the tree, hee saith not, that it shall be laide, but that it is:
Secondly, God's Judgments Are nearer then we think of, according to the saying of John the Baptist, The axe is laid to the root of the tree, he Says not, that it shall be laid, but that it is:
so was it with the Amalekites when they lay scattered vpon the earth, eating and drinking and dauncing, because of all the greate prey that they had taken out of the land of the Philistines and out of the Lande of Iudah, Dauid came vpon them and smote them from the twilight euen vnto the euening of the next morrow,
so was it with the Amalekites when they lay scattered upon the earth, eating and drinking and dancing, Because of all the great prey that they had taken out of the land of the philistines and out of the Land of Iudah, David Come upon them and smote them from the twilight even unto the evening of the next morrow,
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While Herode was in his royall apparell sitting on the iudgement seate, being tickled with the vaine commendations of the people, the Angell of the Lord smote him,
While Herod was in his royal apparel sitting on the judgement seat, being tickled with the vain commendations of the people, the Angel of the Lord smote him,
This was performed in Hierusalem euen that citie which the Lord did chuse out of all the tribes of Israell, to put his name there, in their prosperitie the inhabitants therof made their harts as an Adamant stone,
This was performed in Jerusalem even that City which the Lord did choose out of all the tribes of Israel, to put his name there, in their Prosperity the inhabitants thereof made their hearts as an Adamant stone,
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therfore it came to passe, that as he cryed and they wold not heare, so they cryed and I would not heare saith the Lord of hostes, Because Hierusalem would not embrace Christ their Sauiour,
Therefore it Come to pass, that as he cried and they would not hear, so they cried and I would not hear Says the Lord of hosts, Because Jerusalem would not embrace christ their Saviour,
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Now vnto the king euerlasting, immortall, inuisible, vnto God onely wise be honour and glorie for euer and euer, Amen. Ecclesiastes. 12.11. The wordes of the wise are like goades and like nailes fastned by the masters of the assemblies, which are giuen by one Pastour. FINIS.
Now unto the King everlasting, immortal, invisible, unto God only wise be honour and glory for ever and ever, Amen. Ecclesiastes. 12.11. The words of the wise Are like goads and like nails fastened by the Masters of the assemblies, which Are given by one Pastor. FINIS.
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