- even me also, O my Father.

Mat.15.4. For God commanded faying, Honour thy Father and Mother, and he that carfeth Fa-ther or Mother, let him die the death.

Prov.39.17. The eye that mocketh at his Father, and defpifeth to obey his Mother, the ravens of the valley fhall pick it out, and the young Eagle fhall eat it.

Lev.20.9. For every one that curfeth his Father or his mother, fhall furely be put to death; he -bath curfed his Father or his Mother, his blood fhall be upon him.

Exod.21.15. And he that fmiteth his Father or his Mother, fhall be furely put to death. Prov.20.20. Whofo curfeth his Father or his Mo ther, his Lamp fhall be put out, in obfcure dark

- neßn Prov.13.1. A wife fon heareth his Fathers inftrution, but a forner heareth not rebuke.

1 Sam. 2.25.

Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto the voyce of their Father, because the. Lord would flay them.

Gen.47.12. And Fofeph nourished his Father and his Brethren, and all his Fathers bonfhold with bread, according to their Families.

1 Tim.5.4. But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn firft to fhew Piety at home, and to require their Parents, for that is good and acceptable before God.

Mat.15.5. But ye fay, whosoever shall fay to his Father,

Father, or bis Mother, it is a gift, by whatfoever thon mightest be profited by me,

V.6. And honour not his Father or Mother, be fhall be free, thus have ye made the Commandments of God of none effect by your Traditi

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CHAP. XIV.

Of the Duties of fuch as are in office, and of Inferiours.

A publicksrust ought to be very fare of LL thofe that are in any Office or place of

charge the duties of their respective places faithfully, diligently, and patiently, with an upright heart, and a right tempered zeal, aiming at the Glory of God, and endeavouring that Piety, Fuftice, and peace may be preferved and maintained among men. They fhould confider how much more eafie it is to bear the anger and difpleasure of men for the conscionable difcharge, than the wrath of God for the unconscionable neglect of their Duties...

Exod.18.21. Moreover, thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, fuch as fear God, men of Truth hating Covetousneffe, and place fuch over them, to be Rulers of Thousands, and Ru«

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lers of Hundreds, and Rulers of Fifties, and Rulers of Tens.

2 Sam.23.3. The God of Ifrael faid, the Rock of Ifrael spake to me, he that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.

Deut.1.13. Take ye wife men, and understanding, and known among your Tribes, and I will make them Rulers over you.

Rom. 12.8. He that ruleth with diligence

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Rom.13.3. For Rulers are not a terrour to good works, but to the evil, wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praife of the fame.

V.4. For he is the Minister of God to thee for good, but if thou do that which is evil, be afraid, for he beareth not the sword in vain, for he is the Minifter of God, a revenger to executè wrath upon him that doth evil.

1 Sam.2.30.-Them that honour me, I will bonour, and they that despise me, fhall be lightly esteemed.

The Duties of Inferiours.

Inferiours ought to yeild all due fubjection to those Magiftrates and Governours God hath fet over them; remembring that Magistracy is Gods Ordinance, and none but Libertines think that Religion freeth them from Subjection thereun1. They are to confider how sharply the Apostle

in 2 Pet.2.10. Reproves thofe that defpile Govern ment, that are prefumptuous, felf-will'd, that are not afraid to speak evil of Dignities. Subjection 'tis a hard duty to corrupt Nature. Man naturally is like the wild Aßes Colt, as Zophar (peaks, Fob 11. 12. And that both for the rudeneß of his mind, and untamedness of his Affections. He would fain be free and yokeleffe: Being proud, he loves not the Saperiority of others: And being licentious, loves not to be refrained by others He would neither have his heart fubject to God,. nor his actions to man. He would have none to be Lord over him, as 'cis, Pfal.12.3. But this defpifing of Dominions is flatly against the injunctions of Gods Word, Rom.13.1. Let every foul be Subject unto the higher powers, for there is no power but of God, the powers that be are ordained of God. Tit.3.1. Put them in mind to be fubject unto Principalities,and Powers, to obey Magiftrates, to be ready to every good work. And 'tis a trefpaffe against the common good of humane Societies. Let all Inferiours therefore in obedience to God, for the honour of true Religion, and for the preferving order and good Government in the world, make Confcience of these three Duties.

To pray for Magiftrates.

2. To honour their Perfons.

3. To yield all due Subjection and obedience unto them.

Jude

Jude v.8. Likewife alfo these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, defpife Dominion, speak evil of

Dignities. Rom.13.7. Render therefore to all their dues, tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to whom cuftom, fear to whom fear, bonour to whom he

nour.

1 Pet.2.1. Submit your felves to every Ordinance of man for the Lords fake, whether it be to the King as Supream.

V.14. Or unto Governours, as unto them that are fent by him, for the punishment of evil doers, and for the praise of them that do well. 1 Tim.2.1. 1 exhort therefore, that first of all Supplications, Prayers, Interceffions, and gi ving of thanks be made for all men,

V.2. For Kings, and for all that are in Authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all Godliness and Honesty.

Exod.22.28. Thou shalt not revile the Gods, nor curfe the Ruler of thy people.

Acts 23.5. Then faid Paul, I wift not Brethren that he was the High Prieft, for it is written, than fhalt not speak evil of the Raler of thy peo ple.

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