Exposition of the Ten Commandments, Commandment 5

Exposition of the Ten Commandments · Commandment 5

p. 62The fift Commandment. The affirmatiue part.

The fift Commandement containes a precept,

Honour thy father and thy mother;

And a confirmation of it, by a promiſe made to ſuch as yeeld obedience to it, in theſe words,

That thy dayes may be long in the Land, which the Lord thy God giueth thee.

The precept requires all due reſpect, and all due cariage of inferiours towards their ſuperiours; and by neceſſarie conſequence, of ſuperiours alſo towards their inferiours, and of equalls among themſelues; and that either in generall or particular.

Firſt, in generall, as of inferiours, p. 63towards their ſuperiors, ſtanding in two things,

1 In yeelding to them reuerence.

2 In a care and endeuour to deſerue well of them.

In yeelding to them reuerence, and that inward and outward:

1 Inward reuerence, Leuit. 19.3. 1. Sam. 10.26. Rom. 13.1.2. Epheſ. 6.5.Lev 19:31 Sam 10:26Rom 13:1Rom 13:2Eph 6:5(namely) a reuerent opinion and eſtimation of them; that they thinke and eſteeme of them reuerently in regard of Gods ordinance, in ſetting them ouer them, and becauſe they beare Gods image.

2 Outward reuerence, 1. Sam. 1.15. Leuit. 19.32. Gen. 18.2. Mar. 10.17. Exod. 18.13. 1. King. 2.19.1 Sam 1:15Lev 19:32Gen 18:2Mark 10:17Exod 18:131 Kgs 2:19(namely) a manifeſtation of their inward reuerence, both by word and deed, both by reuerent ſpeeches, and by reuerent behauiour; as by riſing vp before them, by baring the head, by bowing the knee, and ſuch like. In a care and endeuour to deſerue p. 64well of them, ſtanding in yeelding two things vntounto them:

1 Obedience.

2 Thankfulneſſe.

1 Obedience, which is a willing ſubmitting of themſelues to their lawfull Commandements, 1. Pet. 2.13.14 Heb. 13.17. Pro. 15.5.1 Pet 2:131 Pet 2:14Heb 13:17Prov 15:5and counſells, and to their admonitions and reproofes, and corrections.

2 In thankefulneſſe, which is not onelyonly a thankfull acknowledgement of their goodneſſe towards them in word; Gen. 4.7.25. 1 Tim. 5.4.17Gen 4:7Gen 4:251 Tim 5:41 Tim 5:17but an indeuour alſo to requite them by doing good to them; againe and that two waies,

1 By yeelding them their helpe in outward things, if they ſtand in need of it. Rom. 13.6.7. Galat. 6.6.

2. 1. Tim. 2.1.2.1 Tim 2:11 Tim 2:2By praying for them.

Secondly, of ſuperiours towards their inferiours, ſtanding

1 Either in yeelding that which is due from them, to all that are any p. 65way inferiour vntounto them, in age, place or gifts. And the things that are due from them to ſuch inferiours, are,

1 To go before them in an holy conuerſation and good example, Iob. 29.7.8. Philip. 3.17. Tit. 2.7. 1. Pet. 5.3.Job 29:7Job 29:8Phil 3:17Titus 2:71 Pet 5:3ſhewing forth all grauity according to their place, by their countenances, geſtures, wordes and deeds.

2 In meekeneſſe of ſpirit, Deut. 17.20. 2. King. 5.13.14.Deut 17:202 Kgs 5:132 Kgs 5:14to yeeld to them in good things, reſpecting them as their brethren.

3 Keeping and maintaining their ſtate and place: Iob. 31.13. Rom. 14.3.Job 31:13Rom 14:3to be afraid to wrong or deſpiſe the meaneſt or their inferiours.

2 Or in yeelding that which is due from them towards ſuch as are inferiours to them, more eſpecially in reſpect of place, and are vnderunder their power and gouernment; and the things that are due from them to ſuch inferiours are.

p. 661 To rule them in the Lord, and to endeauour that God may be honoured by all that are vnderunder their gouernment.Deut. 17.19. 1. Sam. 2.30. 2. King. 23.1.2.3.Deut 17:191 Sam 2:302 Kgs 23:12 Kgs 23:22 Kgs 23:3

2 To ſeeke their good, the good of their bodies, Rom. 13.4. Iſai 49.23. Num. 11.12. Gen. 19.18. Gen. 9.26.27. Heb. 11.20.Rom 13:4Isa 49:23Num 11:12Gen 19:18Gen 9:26Gen 9:27Heb 11:20and the good of their ſoules, by prouiding good things for them, by protecting and ſupporting them; by giuing them good inſtructions, cōmandements and counſells, by praying for them and bleſſing them, according to the power they receiue from God.

3 In wiſedome and diſcretion, to vſe their authority ouer them, Pſal. 101.6.7. Rom. 13.3.4.Ps 101:6Ps 101:7Rom 13:3Rom 13:4to the fauouring, countenancing, and rewarding the good and ſuch as do well; and to the diſcountenancing and puniſhing the bad and euill doers, according to their faults and offences.

3 Thirdly, of Equalls among p. 67themſelues, ſtanding in a modeſt preferring each other before themſelues, both in opinion and practiſe.Philip. 2.3.Phil 2:3

In particular, according to the relation of certaine perſons, either of ſuperioritie or of inferioritie: and that either in priuate, as in the family; or in publike, as in the Church or Common-wealth: of theſe ſeuerally.

Priuate in the family, which is,

1 Either naturall betweene parents and children.

2 Or by calling and condition, as betweene the husband and the wife, or betweene the maiſter and the ſeruant.

The due reſpect and due carriage of children towards their parents ſtands in yeelding to them, 1 Reuerence. 2 Obedience. 3 Thankefulneſſe.

Reuerence: Inward both in heart and minde, reuerencing them by p. 68thinking and eſteeming reuerently of them, Leuit. 19.3. Malac. 1.6. Heb. 12.9.Lev 19:3Mal 1:6Heb 12:9by louing them and fearing them, in regard of their authoritie ouer them, and of Gods image which they beare as they be parents be they neuer ſo meane or poore.

Outward, declaring their inward reuerence of them, by their outward reuerent behauiour towards them, both in their wordes and geſtures.

Obedience, (namely) a willing and hearty yeelding, ſo farre as they are able, to the voice and wil of their parents:

Standing,

1 In a cheerfull yeelding ſo farre as they are able, Gen. 24.15. Pro. 1.8. Epheſ. 6.1. Coloſſ 3.20. 1. Sam. 2.25.Gen 24:15Prov 1:8Eph 6:1Col 3:201 Sam 2:25to theſe things which their parents teach or counſel or command, being things honeſt and lawful, though neuer ſo baſe or painfull.

2 In a quiet and patient ſuffering p. 69of that which their parents do inflict and lay on them in word or deed, be it admonition, reproofe, Pro. 13.1. Pro. 15.5. Heb. 12.9.Prov 13:1Prov 15:5Heb 12:9or correction:

Expreſſed in two things,

1 In the choice of a fit and lawfull calling, 1. Sam. 8.1. Mar. 6 3.1 Sam 8:1Mark 6:3children are to be directed therein at the diſcretion of their parents.

2 In being ordered and diſpoſed of by their parents in marriage. Deut. 7.3. Ierem. 29.6.1. Cor. 7.38. Gen. 21.21. Gen. 24.3.4. Iudg. 14.1.2.

Thankefulneſſe ſtanding,

1 In yeelding a comfort to them by their honeſt and good carriage.Pro. 10.1. & 15.20. Pro. 23.15.16 Gen. 47.12. Rut. 2.18.Prov 10:1Prov 15:20Prov 23:15Prov 23:16Gen 47:12

2 In ſuccouring and releeuing them in caſe of want.

3 In praying for them. 1. Tim. 1.2.

4 In comforting them as they are able in time of their ſickeneſſe, p. 70and in committing their bodies to the graue being dead, Gen. 48.1. Gen. 25.9. Gen. 35.29. Gen. 50.12.13Gen 48:1Gen 25:9Gen 35:29Gen 50:12Gen 50:13after an honeſt and ſeemely manner.

The due reſpect and due carriage of parents towards their children, Parents.ſtands in bringing vp their children, and in a wife diſpoſing of them being brought vp.

And touching education, they are to be carefull that their children may liue; expreſſing that care,

1 In yeelding to them (according to their abilitie) ſuch competent food and cloathing, Mat. 7.9.10. 1. Tim. 5.8.10Matt 7:9Matt 7:101 Tim 5:81 Tim 5:10and other neceſſaries, as be fit for them, & agreeable to their age.

2 As God giueth them abilitie, by diligence in their callings, and a carefull vſe of all good and lawfull meanes, 1. King. 21.3. Pro. 19.14. 2. Cor. 12.14.1 Kgs 21:3Prov 19:142 Cor 12:14and a wiſe ordering of their expences, in prouiding and laying vp ſome thing for the maintenance of their children in time to come; ſo p. 71as they pinch not themſelues in things neceſſarie, nor neglect the doing of that good they are bound to do, to the Church, Common-wealth or poore; and wiſely ordering and diſpoſing of things prouided for the good of their children, by

Diſpoſing them by wil, Gen. 25.5.6. Iſai. 38.1. Num. 28.7.8.Gen 25:5Gen 25:6Isa 38:1Num 28:7Num 28:8or otherwiſe as ſhall be thought fit, in their life time.

And that children may liue wel, expreſſing that care,

1 In being carefull that their children newly borne may with all conuenient ſpeed and in due order be admitted into the true viſible Church of God by Baptiſme, Gen. 21.3.4. Luk. 1.59.60.61. Luk. 2.21.Gen 21:3Gen 21:4Luke 1:59Luke 1:60Luke 1:61Luke 2:21and hauehave fit names giuen to them.

2 Not onelyonly in teaching them ciuilitie and good manners, Deut. 4.10. Deut. 6.7.20.21. Deut. 11.19.Deut 4:10Deut 6:7Deut 6:20Deut 6:21Deut 11:19and in trayning them vp in learning and humane knowledge, and humane p. 72affaires, Pro. 22.6. Epheſ. 6.4. 2. Tim. 3.15.Prov 22:6Eph 6:42 Tim 3:15but inſtructing them alſo in Religion, and endeuouring to ſow the ſeeds of godlines in their hearts, ſo ſoone as they are able to ſpeake and come to the vſe of reaſon and vnderſtanding, and endeauouring that as they grow in yeares, ſo they may grow and increaſe in knowledge.

3 In checking and rebuking them when they do offend and do amiſſe, 1. King. 1.6. Pro. 13.24. Pro. 19.18. Pro. 23.13.14. Heb. 12.7 9.1 Kgs 1:6Prov 13:24Prov 19:18Prov 23:13Prov 23:14Heb 12:7& in words reprouing them diſcreetly, if that wil ſerue the turne; if not, in giuing them ſeaſonable, due and moderate correction.

4 In praying for their good, Gen. 28.1. Gen. 48.15.16 1. Chron. 29.19. Iob. 1.5. 2. Sam. 12.16.Gen 28:1Gen 48:15Gen 48:161 Chr 29:19Job 1:52 Sam 12:16and for the bleſſing of God on their bodies and on their ſoules.

In a wiſe diſpoſing of them being brought vp, ſtanding,

1 In the choice of a fit and lawfull calling, Gen. 4.2. Gen. 46.34. Gen. 47.3.Gen 4:2Gen 46:34Gen 47:3and courſe of life for them.

p. 732 Knowing them to be marriageable, Gen. 21.21. Gen. 24 3.4. Gen. 28.1.2. Gen. 38.6. Ierem. 29.6. 1. Cor. 7.36. Pro. 31.30. Eccleſ 7.13.Gen 21:21Gen 24:3Gen 24:4Gen 28:1Gen 28:2Gen 38:6Jer 29:61 Cor 7:36Prov 31:30Eccl 7:13and not to hauehave the gift of continencie, in vſing their beſt endeuor to prouide fit matches for them in time, or at leaſt aduiſing them thereunto by themſelues or by their friends, and therein to hauehave a ſpeciall reſpect to wiſedome and pietie.

The due reſpect and due carriage of the wife towards her husband, ſtandeth in yeelding to him ſubiection, loyaltie, and faithfull louelove, helpe and comfort.

1 Subiection (namely) an humble ready and willing yeelding and ſubmitting of her ſelfe to the gouernment of her husband, Gen. 3.16. Rom 7.2. Epheſ. 5.22.23.24. Coloſſ. 3.18.Gen 3:16Rom 7:2Eph 5:22Eph 5:23Eph 5:24Col 3:18ſtanding in yeelding to him reuerence inward and outward, and obedience.

1 Inward reuerence (namely) in carrying in her minde a reuerent opinion & eſtimation of him, Epheſ. 5.23. 1. Pet. 3.2.Eph 5:231 Pet 3:2thinking reuerently of him, and carrying p. 74in her heart a reuerent awe and feare to offend him in any thing, acknowledging him as her head, though he be neuer ſo poore or meane in the world.

2 Outward reuerence, (namely) a manifeſtation of her inward reuerence, Gen 18.12. 1. Pet. 3.6. 1. Tim. 2.6.10 11.12.Gen 18:121 Pet 3:61 Tim 2:61 Tim 2:10by outward meekneſſe and lowlineſſe, expreſſed in her ſpeech; giuing him reuerent titles & terms, and in her countenance, and in all her behauiour towards him.

Obedience, willingly yeelding her ſelfe to be commanded, Gen. 12.5. Gen. 13.1. Gen. 31.4. to 17. 2. King 4.22. 1. Pet. 3.6.Gen 12:5Gen 13:1Gen 31:4–172 Kgs 4:221 Pet 3:6gouerned and directed by him in all things honeſt and lawfull, though they be neuer ſo croſſe and contrarie to her owne minde; according to her abilitie doing what he giues in charge to be done, and forbearing to do that which he forbids.

2 Loyaltie, and faithfull louelove, (namely) a conſtant keeping of the p. 75marriage couenant made with him, Pro. 2.17. Pro. 31.12. Rom. 7.2. Tit. 2.4.Prov 2:17Prov 31:12Rom 7:2Titus 2:4and a conſtant yeelding to him, all duties of louelove that concerne her, ſo long as they liue together, with a deſire to giuegive him all holy contentment; expreſſing that

1 In her chaſtity, being chaſt and faithfull to him both in her mind and body, Pro. 31.11. Tit. 2.5. 1. Tim. 3.11.Prov 31:11Titus 2:51 Tim 3:11and keeping her ſelfe to him onelyonly.

2 In her ſecreſie, keeping ſecret his honeſt intents, Pro. 11.13. Pro. 12.4. Pro. 31.11.Prov 11:13Prov 12:4Prov 31:11ſayings and doings, which he would not hauehave diſcouered; and hiding and couering his faults from all, ſauing thoſe who may helpe to better him; and to pray to God for his amendment.

3 Helpe and comfort, and that

1 In reſpect of his body, Gen. 2.18. 1. Cor. 11.9.Gen 2:181 Cor 11:9according to her ability vſing her beſt endeauour to preſerue his body in health; and if it be ſicke, to tender it and to looke to it, with all carefulneſſe p. 76and diligence.

2 In reſpect of his outward eſtate, Gen. 27.9. Pro. 31.15.23. Eccleſ. 49.10.Gen 27:9Prov 31:15Prov 31:23Sir 49:10(as much as concernes her in her place) helping him in the gouernment of the family, and as the Lord makes her able; being prouident for his eſtate by exerciſing her ſelfe in ſome profitable employment, 1. Tim. 5.14. Pro. 31.13. to 29.1 Tim 5:14Prov 31:13–29by appointing her maydes their worke, and ouerſeeing them therein, and by … ordering of her children and ſer…ants, inſtructing them and admoniſhing them as occaſion is offered.

3 In reſpect of his ſoule, vſing her beſt endeuour to refreſh his heart with comfort in time of heauineſſe and ſorrow, Iob. 19.17. 2. King. 4 9.10 1. Tim. 2.12.Job 19:172 Kgs 4:92 Kgs 4:101 Tim 2:12and to …ir him vp, and to helpe him forward in good duties, & to ioyne with him in the performance of them, and to pray for the good of his body and the good of his ſoule.

p. 77The due reſpect and due carriage of the husband towards his wife, Husbands dutie.ſtandeth in a wiſe and right vſage of his power and authoritie ouer his wife, in tender louelove to her, and in giuing honour to her.

1 In a wiſe and right vſage of his power and authority ouer his wife, and that, ſtanding

1 In vſing it ſo as he maintaine his preheminence & ſuperiority in all things, Gen. 3.16. Epheſ. 5.23. 1. Cor. 11.13.Gen 3:16Eph 5:231 Cor 11:13carrying himſelfe as head and gouernor ouer his wife.

2 In vſing it not as a tyrant ouer her after his owne luſt and pleaſure, Pro. 2.17. Epheſ. 5.23. Gen. 2.22. 1. Pet. 3.7.Prov 2:17Eph 5:23Gen 2:221 Pet 3:7but ſo as may be for her good in all things, and ſo as his gouernment be void of rigour and bitterneſſe, Coloſſ. 3.19.

In tender louelove to her, ſtanding in cleauing to her as one with himſelfe by the bond of mariage, Gen. 2.24. Mat. 19.5.6.Gen 2:24Matt 19:5Matt 19:6in true louelove and affection of his heart, in p. 78ſpeciall manner expreſſing that louelove and affection to her, Mar. 10.7.8.Mark 10:7Mark 10:8in louelove to her body, and in louelove to her ſoule.

In louelove to her body, expreſſing that,

1 In contenting himſelfe with the louelove of his owne wife only, Gen. 24.67. Pro. 5.19.20. Malac. 2.14.15Gen 24:67Prov 5:19Prov 5:20Mal 2:14Mal 2:15and keeping himſelfe to her alone, both in his minde and body; manifeſting that,

By being willing to hauehave his abode with her as much as may be, 1. Pet. 3.7. Gen. 29.8.9. Iſai. 62.5. Pro. 5.18.19.1 Pet 3:7Gen 29:8Gen 29:9Isa 62:5Prov 5:18Prov 5:19and his calling will ſuffer him; and by liuing cheerefully with her, letting her hauehave all comfortable familiarity with him.

2 In regarding carefully the good of the body of his wife, 2. Sam. 12.3. Epheſ. 5.28.29.2 Sam 12:3Eph 5:28Eph 5:29as he regards the good of his owne body; manifeſting that,

By prouiding as God makes him able, Gen. 30 30. Exod. 31.10. Pro. 27.27.Gen 30:30Exod 31:10Prov 27:27all things needfull and fitting for her maintenance, according to p. 79his place and calling, 1. Tim. 5.8. Gen. 28.16.1 Tim 5:8Gen 28:16both for the time of his life, and after his death, if he die before her; and ordering all things to the beſt, and by protecting her as much as he is able from all iniuries both at home and abroad.

2 In louelove to her ſoule, 1. Pet. 3.7. Epheſ. 5.25.26 27. 1. Cor. 7.16. Pro. 2.17.1 Pet 3:7Eph 5:25Eph 5:261 Cor 7:16Prov 2:17dwelling with her as a man of knowledge, being carefull, and vſing his beſt endeuour in wiſedome and diſcretion to do good to her ſoule; manifeſting that,

1 In going before her in good example.

2 In vſing his beſt endeuour either to plant good things, 1. Cor. 14.35. 1. Sam. 1.8. 2. Sam. 12.24. Gen. 25.2. Gen. 30.2.1 Cor 14:351 Sam 1:82 Sam 12:24Gen 25:2Gen 30:2or to increaſe them being already implanted in her ſoule, by teaching and inſtructing her, by giuing her good counſell, by encouraging and comforting her, and by praying for her; and likewiſe in vſing his beſt endeuour to amend and cure the things p. 80that are amiſſe in her, 2. Sam. 6.21. Iob. 2.10.2 Sam 6:21Job 2:10& to reclaime her when ſhe doth offend in word or deed, the offence being ſuch as lieth in his power to amend, by ſeaſonable and louing admonition or reproofe, as occaſion is offered.

In giuing honour to her, ſtanding,

1 In making account of her as his companiō & yoake-fellow, Gen. 2.18.19. Pro. 31.27. 1. Tim. 5.14.Gen 2:18Gen 2:19Prov 31:271 Tim 5:14& fellow helper, allowing her to helpe him in the gouernment of the family; and leauing her (ſhe being able and faithfull) in ſome houſhold matters, to her owne will and to her owne indgment and diſcretion; & maintayning her authoritie and honour amongſt children, ſeruants, and others in the houſe.

2 In a wiſe and patient ſuffering and bearing with her naturall infirmities, Rom. 15.1. Gal. 6.2. 1. Pet. 3.7.Rom 15:1Gal 6:21 Pet 3:7ſo farre forth as they are diſpleaſing to him.

p. 813 In ſuffering himſelfe ſometimes to be admoniſhed or aduiſed by his wife.Gen. 21.12. 1. Sam. 2.23.Gen 21:121 Sam 2:23

The dutie of ſeruants.Seruants.

The due reſpect and due carriage of ſeruants towards their maiſters, ſtandeth in yeelding to them,

Reuerence, ſubiection, faithfulneſſe, and thankefulneſſe.

1 Reuerence, inward and outward.

1 Inward reuerence, Malac. 1.6. Epheſ. 6.5.6.7 Coloſſ. 3.22.23.24. 1. Pet. 2.18.Mal 1:6Eph 6:5Eph 6:6Eph 6:7Col 3:22Col 3:23Col 3:241 Pet 2:18(namely this) in thinking & eſteeming reuerently of them, and carrying in their hearts a reuerent awe and feare of them, diſcerning Gods Image in them, and that they ſtand in Chriſt his ſtead vntounto them, in regard of their power and authoritie ouer them as they be their maiſters, be they neuer ſo poore or meane in the world.

2 Outward reuerence (namely) a manifeſtation of their inward reuerence, p. 82by their reuerent behauiour towardes them, 2. King. 5.13.25. Pro. 28.18. Act. 10.7.2 Kgs 5:132 Kgs 5:25Prov 28:18Acts 10:7both in word and deed; as by giuing them reuerēt titles, by bowing to them, riſing vp before them, vnbaring the head, and ſuch like.

2 Subiection (namely) an humble, Tit. 2.9. 1. Pet. 2.18.Titus 2:91 Pet 2:18ready, and willing ſubmitting of themſelues to the exerciſe and practiſe of that authority and power that their maiſters hauehave ouer them, ſtanding in yeelding obedience to the voice and will of their maiſters; Epheſ. 6.5. Coloſſ. 3.22.Eph 6:5Col 3:22and that ſtanding,

1 In ready and cheerfull yeelding (ſo farre as they are able) to thoſe things which their maiſters teach them, Gen. 24.2.3.4.9.10. 2. Sam. 7.8. Luke 7.8. Luke. 17.7.8.9.Gen 24:2Gen 24:3Gen 24:4Gen 24:9Gen 24:102 Sam 7:8Luke 7:8Luke 17:7Luke 17:8Luke 17:9or counſell them, whether they be things that pertaine to their honeſt and lawfull callings and be their ordinarie workes, or they be duties of pietie and religion: and a ready and cheerful doing as they are p. 83able, of things commanded by their maiſters, being things fitting & honeſt & lawful, though they be neuer ſo baſe, and neuer ſo laborious and painfull.

2 In a meek and patient bearing of that checke, Cen. 16.6.8.9. 1. Gen. 2.18.20 Tit. 2 9.Gen 2:18Gen 2:20Titus 2:9rebuke or correction that is layd on them by their maiſters, yea though the correction be without iuſt cauſe, or vnreaſonable, and more then it ought to be.

3 Faithfulneſſe (namely) a yeelding of ſincere and ſingle hearted ſeruice to their maiſters, Coloſſ. 3.22.23. Tit. 2.10.Col 3:22Col 3:23Titus 2:10and doing their beſt endeuour in eueryevery thing, to anſwer that truſt that their maiſters do repoſe in them; expreſſing that,

1 In diligence and painefulneſſe, Epheſ. 6.5.6. Col. 3.22.23. Gen 24.33. Gen. 31.40.Eph 6:5Eph 6:6Col 3:22Col 3:23Gen 24:33Gen 31:40in being diligent in doing that buſineſſe they are ſet about by their maſters, & doing it with the vttermoſt ſtrength of their minds and bodies, p. 84or both, according to the qualitie of the buſineſſe, and that as well in the abſence as in the preſence of their maiſters.

2 In truſtie ſeruice, in a care of their maiſters good and profite and lawfull aduantage at all times; Mat. 25.19. to 29. Tit. 2.10. Gen. 31.38.39 Gen. 39.6.7.Matt 25:19–29Titus 2:10Gen 31:38Gen 31:39Gen 39:6Gen 39:7being as carefull and thriftie for their maiſters and their families, as they would be for themſelues, and their owne families.

3 In ſecreſie and care of their maiſters good name, 2. Sam. 16.3. 2. King. 6.11. Micah 7.5.6.2 Sam 16:32 Kgs 6:11Mic 7:5Mic 7:6keeping ſecret their honeſt intents, ſayings and doings, which they would not hauehave diſcouered; and as much as may be, hiding and couering their wants and infirmities, and not blazing them abroad.

4 Thankfulneſſe, (namely) not onelyonly an acknowledgment in word of their maiſters care ouer them for their good, and of the good they p. 85receiue from them, their maiſter being carefull to do them good; but a care and endeuour alſo in ſeruants (ſo farre as they are able) to anſwer that care of their maiſters and that good they receiue from them, by doing good to them againe; ſtanding,

1 In yeelding comfort and in bringing credite to them, Gen. 39.8.9. Pſal. 101.6.7. Pro. 14.35.Gen 39:8Gen 39:9Ps 101:6Ps 101:7Prov 14:35by their honeſt and religious good behauiour and carriage.

2 In praying for their maiſters, 1. Tim. 2 1. Gen. 24.12.1 Tim 2:1Gen 24:12and for direction and good ſucceſſe in their buſineſſe.

3 In prayſing God for their good gifts, 1. Tim. 2.12. Gen. 24.27.1 Tim 2:12Gen 24:27& for their care they take with them for their good, and for the good ſucceſſe they find in their workes and buſineſſes.

The due reſpect and due carriage of maiſters towards their ſeruants ſtandeth in two things:Maiſters.

p. 861 In a wiſe and right vſage and exerciſe of their power and authoritie ouer their ſeruants.

2 In being helpfull vntounto them for their good.

1 A wiſe and right vſage and exerciſe of their power and authority ouer their ſeruants, ſtandeth

1 In dealing iuſtly with them.

2 In doing that which is equall and conſcionable to them, Coloſſ. 4.1.Col 4:1Coloſſ. 4.1.

In dealing iuſtly with them, and that,

1 In requiring of them not onelyonly things lawfull and poſſible, Leuit. 25.46. Pro. 12.10.Lev 25:46Prov 12:10but things alſo proportionable to their abilitie and ſtrength.

2 In yeelding to them meate, Deut. 24.14.15 Pro. 31.15. & 21. Mat. 10.10. Leuit. 19.13. Iam. 5.4.Deut 24:14Deut 24:15Prov 31:15Prov 31:21Matt 10:10Lev 19:13Jas 5:4drinke, and apparel, fitting for them in regard of their ſeruice, and in regard of their order and degree, and their qualitie and condition in the p. 87family; or competent wages to prouide the ſame, being carefull that they hauehave their meate and drinke, and their whole wages in due ſeaſon.

3 In yeelding to them iuſt cenſure and correction for their faults, Pro. 19.29. Pro. 29.19. Exod. 21.20.Prov 19:29Prov 29:19Exod 21:20not cenſuring or correcting them, without iuſt cauſe or exceſſiuly, but wiſely and diſcreetly, admoniſhing, checking and rebuking them when they do amiſſe, with wordes, if that will ſerue the turne; if not, giuing them ſeaſonable, due and moderate correction.

2 In doing that which is equall and conſcionable to them, and that

1 In yeelding to them moderate reſt from their labours, Exod. 23.12. Deut. 5.14. Pro. 12.10.Exod 23:12Deut 5:14Prov 12:10and lawfull and ſeaſonable recreation, without which they cannot continue with any cheerfulneſſe in their callings; and eſpecially allowing them libertiep. 88to ſanctifie the Sabbath both in publike and priuate.

2 In being carefull for their ſeruants when they fall ſicke in their ſeruice, Mat. 8.5.6. 1. Sam. 30.13.Matt 8:5Matt 8:61 Sam 30:13prouiding according to their abilitie, things needfull for them in time of their ſickneſſe.

3 In yeelding to them according to their ability, Deut. 15.13.14Deut 15:13Deut 15:14ſome further recompence ouer and aboue their wages when they depart from them, according to the good and faithfull ſeruice they hauehave done them, and according to the time they hauehave bene with them.

2 In being helpefull to them for their good, and that in reſpect of their calling and religion.

1 In reſpect of their calling, (namely) in ſeeing them follow the workes of their calling, Pro. 29.21. Exod. 35.34. Pro. 31.27.Prov 29:21Exod 35:34Prov 31:27ouer-ſeeing them in their workes, and directing them in the doing of them, not only p. 89ſo as may be for their owne preſent good and lawfull benefite, but ſo alſo as may be for the good of their ſeruants in time to come; teaching them wherein they are vnskilful and need teaching, eſpecially in their trade and myſterie, faithfully opening that to them, and ſo as they may beſt and moſt eaſily learne it.

2 In reſpect of religion, and that firſt in being carefull that their ſeruants keepe an holy reſt to God on the Sabath, Exod. 20.10. Pſal. 42.4. Act. 10.24.33.Exod 20:10Ps 42:4Acts 10:24Acts 10:33endeuoring to fit them for publike exerciſes, and bringing them to the publike aſſemblies in due time, & looking that there they behaue themſelues religiouſly the whole time; and after the publike exerciſes are ended, taking account of that which they hauehave heard, that they may profite in knowledge and holy obedience.

p. 90Secondly, Gen. 18.19. Deut. 6.7. Ioſh. 24.15. Ierem. 10.25.Gen 18:19Deut 6:7Josh 24:15Jer 10:25in inſtructing them carefully and diligently in priuate, in the holy Scriptures and in the grounds of religion, that they may grow in knowledge, and may reape benefite by the publike Miniſterie of the word; and in praying with them and for them, that the Lord would beſtow on them all needfull graces.

The due reſpect and due carriage of the people or flocke towards their Miniſter or Paſtor, The People or Flocke.ſtands in yeelding to them, reuerence, ſubmiſſion, aſſiſtance and thankefulneſſe.

1 Reuerence, (namely) hauing him in reuerent account and eſtimation, 1. King. 17.18. 2. King. 4.16. 1. Cor. 4.1. 2. Cor. 5.20. 1. Theſſ. 2.13. Tit. 1.7.1 Kgs 17:182 Kgs 4:161 Cor 4:12 Cor 5:201 Thess 2:13Titus 1:7eſteeming of him reuerently in their hearts, and expreſſing their reuerent eſtimation of him both in word and deed; and eſpecially in hearing him teach the truth of God with reuerence, euen as a meſſenger p. 91ſent to them of God, and as ſtanding in Chriſt his ſtead, and as Gods ſteward and diſpoſer of his ſecrets to them, be he neuer ſo weake or poore.

2 Submiſſion, willingly yeelding themſelues to be taught and guided by him, Exod. 24.3.7. Ioh. 10.2.3.4.5.27. Heb. 13.17.Exod 24:3Exod 24:7John 10:2John 10:3John 10:4John 10:5John 10:27Heb 13:17hearing and knowing his voice, and obeying his doctrine truly deliuered to them out of the word of God, and following him as the ſheepe of Chriſt in his holy doctrine and conuerſation.

3 Aſſiſtance, and that two wayes.

1 Aſſiſting him by their power, and according to their abilitie, Ierem. 38.7.8.9. Rom. 16.4. 2. Tim. 4.16.Jer 38:7Jer 38:8Jer 38:9Rom 16:42 Tim 4:16ſtanding for his defence againſt the wrongs and iniuries that are offered and done to him, by il diſpoſed perſons.

2 Aſſiſting him by their prayers, praying for him that the Lord would giuegive him both abilitie and p. 92libertie to execute and fulfill his miniſteriall office; Rom. 15.30.31. Epheſ. 6.19. Coloſſ. 4.3.4. 2. Theſſ. 3.1.2. Philem. v. 22. Heb. 13.18.Rom 15:30Rom 15:31Eph 6:19Col 4:3Col 4:42 Thess 3:12 Thess 3:2Heb 13:18and that he would giuegive him ſtrength, courage and power to ſtand againſt men and diuels, that ſeeke by force and ſubtiltie to diſcourage him, and either to driue him away, or to hold him backe from the faithfull diſcharge of his dutie.

4 Thankefulneſſe not onelyonly acknowledging in word their Miniſters care ouer them, and his paines taken with them for their good, he being wel qualified, and being faithfull and carefull and taking paines with them as he ought for their good; but a care and an endeuour alſo in the people, ſo far as they are able, to anſwer that care and that paines of their Miniſter & the good they do or may receiue from him, by doing good to him againe; that ſtanding

p. 931 In reioycing in him, Iſai. 52.7. Philip. 2.29.Isa 52:7Phil 2:29and giuing thankes to God for him, prayſing God for his good gifts, and for his faithfull care ouer them, and paines taken with them for their good.

2 In yeelding him **1. Tim. 5.17.18. Deut. 19.12. Galat. 4.15. 1. Theſſ. 5.12.13. 1. Cor. 9.7. to 15. Galat. 6.6. The Miniſter or Paſtors dutie. Ezech 13.17. Ezech. 33.7. Iob 33.23.24. Act. 20.28.31. Heb. 13.17. 1. Pet. 5.2.1 Tim 5:171 Tim 5:18Deut 19:12Gal 4:151 Thess 5:121 Thess 5:131 Cor 9:7–15Gal 6:6Ezek 13:17Ezek 33:7Job 33:23Job 33:24Acts 20:28Acts 20:31Heb 13:171 Pet 5:2double honour, that is, both ſingular louelove for his workes ſake, and alſo ſufficient maintenance both in regard of his perſon and calling.

The due reſpect & due carriage of the Miniſter or Paſtor towards his people or flocke, ſtands in watching carefully & faithfully ouer his people, diligently ouerſeeing them, and carefully endeuouring to do good to their ſoules, both to gaine & call them to God that are not called, and alſo to preſerue and keepe them in Chriſt that are called; expreſſing that,

1 In vſing and applying his gifts for the beſt good of their ſoules.

p. 942 In going wiſely in and out before them, in vſing and applying his giftes for the beſt good of their ſoules; and that

1 By diligent and faithfull preaching the pure word of God to them, Ierem. 3.15. 1. Cor. 9.16. 2. Tim. 4.2.Jer 3:151 Cor 9:162 Tim 4:2in ſeaſon and out of ſeaſon, for the beſt good of their ſoules; and that

By opening to his people the will of God reuealed in his word, Nehem. 8.8. Ierem. 23.16.28. Ezech. 13.3. to 10.Neh 8:8Jer 23:16Jer 23:28Ezek 13:3–10faithfully and truly expounding that to them that they may vnderſtand it, and deliuering vntounto them ſound and wholeſome doctrine, 1. Cor. 2.4. Tit. 1.9. 2. Tim. 2.15.1 Cor 2:4Titus 1:92 Tim 2:15and that in plainneſſe and power, to their capacitie and conſcience: and by making right vſe and application of it to them, giuing eueryevery one his portion as need ſhall require and as iuſt occaſion is offered; Heb. 5.12. 2. Tim. 2.25. 2. Tim. 4.2. Tit. 1.9.10.11.13. Act. 18.28.Heb 5:122 Tim 2:252 Tim 4:2Titus 1:9Titus 1:10Titus 1:11Titus 1:13Acts 18:28inſtructing the ignorant, and endeuoring to build vp his people further in knowledge of the truth of God, refuting errors, p. 95that either the whole flocke or any of them are tainted withall, Iſai 58.1. Tit. 2.1.6.15. Ierem. 23.14.17. Ezech. 13.10.11.18.22. 1. Cor. 14.3.Isa 58:1Titus 2:1Titus 2:6Titus 2:15Jer 23:14Jer 23:17Ezek 13:10Ezek 13:11Ezek 13:18Ezek 13:221 Cor 14:3or may fall into; exhorting & ſtirring them vp to pietie and all good duties, admoniſhing them that are vnruly, and wiſely rebuking and reprouing them for their ſinnes, and that with meekeneſſe or ſharpeneſſe as occaſion is offered; ſtrengthening the weake, and comforting ſuch as ſtand in need of comfort, and are iuſtly to be comforted.

2 By a wiſe and right diſpenſing of the Sacraments to them, 1. Cor. 4.1.2. Mat. 24.45. Pro. 27.23. Philip. 2.19. 1. Sam. 12.23. Philip. 1.9. Coloſſ. 1.3.9. 1. Theſſ. 1.2. 1. Theſſ. 3.13. 2. Theſſ. 1.3.111 Cor 4:11 Cor 4:2Matt 24:45Prov 27:23Phil 2:191 Sam 12:23Phil 1:9Col 1:3Col 1:91 Thess 1:21 Thess 3:132 Thess 1:32 Thess 1:11and alſo by praying for them, & prayſing God on their behalfe, examining them, how fit they be to partake in the holy things of God, and inſtructing them, & endeuoring to make them fit to partake in them to their comfort, and praying for their ſpirituall good, and prayſing God for the ſpirituall good that is beſtowed p. 96on them.

3 In going wiſely in and out before them, Exod. 28.30. Philip. 4.9. 1. Tim. 4.12.Exod 28:30Phil 4:91 Tim 4:12that is, going before them in all holy example and being a patterne of holy life to them; and that,

Both in doing good things, Mat. 5.14.15.16. Tit. 2.7. 2. Tim. 2.3. 1. Tim. 3.4.5.7. 1. Cor. 9.19. to 25. Subiects.Matt 5:14Matt 5:15Matt 5:16Titus 2:72 Tim 2:31 Tim 3:41 Tim 3:51 Tim 3:71 Cor 9:19–25and in the practiſe of eueryevery good worke. And alſo in ſuffering.

The due reſpect and due carriage of the ſubiects towards their Magiſtrates, ſtandeth in yeelding to them reuerence, ſubmiſſion, fidelitie, and thankefulneſſe.

Reuerence both inward and outward.

1 Inward reuerence, (namely) thinking and eſteeming reuerently of them; Pſal. 82.1.6. Eccleſ. 10.20. Rom. 13.17.Ps 82:1Ps 82:6Eccl 10:20Rom 13:17and carrying in their hearts a reuerent awe and feare of them, acknowledging Gods image in them, and that they hauehave their authority from God, and are ordained p. 97of God, and are his deputies, and ſtand in his ſtead as they be Magiſtrates.

2 Outward reuerence, 2. Sam. 15.21. Dan. 4.16. Act. 26.25. Iude epiſt. v. 8. 2. Sam. 9.6.8. 1. King. 2.23. 2. King. 3.14. Act. 24.10.2 Sam 15:21Dan 4:16Acts 26:252 Sam 9:62 Sam 9:81 Kgs 2:232 Kgs 3:14Acts 24:10(namely) a declaration of their inward reuerence, expreſſing their outward reuerent behauiour towards them, both in word and deed, by giuing them titles of honor and reuerence due to them, by bowing to them, by ſtanding bare in their preſence, by keeping ſilence in Courts of iudgement till they be called to ſpeake.

Submiſſion, (namely) an humble ready and willing ſubmitting of themſelues to the exerciſe and practiſe of that authority and power that their Magiſtrates hauehave ouer them, 1. Pet. 2.23.1 Pet 2:23Tit. 3.1.Titus 3:1ſtanding in yeelding obedience to them; expreſſing that

1 In yeelding willingly and readily ſo farre forth as they are able, Ioſh. 1.16.17. 1. Sam. 16.19.20.Josh 1:16Josh 1:171 Sam 16:191 Sam 16:20to thoſe things that their Magiſtrates p. 98do command, 2. Sam. 15.14.15. 1. King. 2.25. 2. King 10.25.2 Sam 15:142 Sam 15:151 Kgs 2:252 Kgs 10:25keeping and performing according to their ability, the expreſſe commandement of their Magiſtrates, in all things honeſt and lawfull.

2 In a quiet and patient bearing of the cenſures and puniſhments that their Magiſtrates lay on them for their offences in breaking their good and wholſome lawes, 2. Sam. 19.27.28. Pro. 24.21.22. Act. 25.11. Rom. 13.4.2 Sam 19:272 Sam 19:28Prov 24:21Prov 24:22Acts 25:11Rom 13:4though it be to the loſſe of their liues.

3 Fidelity, (namely) a loyall and ſound hearted louelove to them, 1. Sam. 22.14. 2. Sam. 20.2.1 Sam 22:142 Sam 20:2conſtantly cleauing to them, and not ſhrinking from them when they hauehave need of them, nor deceiuing them at any time, nor in any thing wherein they ought to be faithfull.

Expreſſing that:

1 In a tender care of their honour and dignitie, 1. Sam. 19.24.5.1 Sam 19:241 Sam 19:5endeuouring as much as they are able, within compaſſe p. 99of their place and calling, 2. Sam. 24.3.2 Sam 24:3to keepe their Magiſtrates from doing any thing that may blemiſh them in their place and office: Ierem. 36.25.Jer 36:25as being ſuch as may ſpeake to them, by ſpeaking plainly vntounto them, yet reuerently and dutifully; and by diſſwading them as much as they may, from that which is amiſſe, when they ſee they are about to do any euill, and not flattering and ſoothing them vp in any euill courſe.

2 In ſtanding as much as they are able for the defence of their life and ſtate, 2. Sam. 15.21. 2. Sam. 18.3. 2. Sam. 21.17.2 Sam 15:212 Sam 18:32 Sam 21:17eſpecially in defending to their vttermoſt power the life of their Prince and ſupreame Magiſtrate, though it be to the loſſe of their owne liues.

3 In keeping ſecret their honeſt intents, ſayings and doings, 2. King. 6.11. 2. Sam. 17.15.16. Heſt, 2.21.22.2 Kgs 6:112 Sam 17:152 Sam 17:16which they would not hauehave diſcouered; and in diſcouering of treaſons, p. 100conſpiracies, practiſes and dangers, intended againſt their liues and perſons, and eſpecially againſt the life and perſon of their Prince and ſupreame Magiſtrate.

3 Thankefulneſſe, not onelyonly acknowledging in word, their care ouer them for their good, and the benefites they enioy vnderunder their wiſe and good gouernment (their Magiſtrates being carefull as they ought to be for their good,) but a care and an endeuour alſo in ſubiects ſo farre as they are able, to anſwer that care and good they do or may receiue by their good gouernment, by doing good to them againe.

And that,

1 In yeelding to them outward helpe and ſupport willingly and cheerfully, Mat. 22.21. Rom. 13.6.7.Matt 22:21Rom 13:6Rom 13:7paying to them ſubſidies, taxes and other payments neceſſarie p. 101for the maintenance of their eſtate, eſpecially the eſtate of the Prince, both in time of peace and in time of warre.

2 In praying for them, eſpecially for their Prince and ſupreame Magiſtrate, for his perſon, ſtate, 1. King. 1.39. Ierem. 29 7. 1. Tim. 2.1.2.1 Kgs 1:39Jer 29:71 Tim 2:11 Tim 2:2and happie gouernment.

3 In praiſing God for their good gifts, the right vſe of their authority, Pſal. 21. 1. Tim. 2.1.2.Ps 211 Tim 2:11 Tim 2:2and the bleſſing of God on their publicke actions that concerne the common good, the good of their ſubiects, both in peace and in warre.

The due reſpect and due carriage of the Magiſtrate towards his ſubiects, Magiſtrates.ſtands in a wiſe and right vſage of his good gifts, and of his power and authority ouer his ſubiects, Iſai. 49.23. Rom. 13.4. 2. Tim. 2.1.2.Isa 49:23Rom 13:42 Tim 2:12 Tim 2:2in vſing and applying his gifts and authority in that place and office he holdeth in the commonwealth, for the beſt good of his ſubiects p. 102and of the common wealth; and that,

By a carefull promoting and aduancing of true religion and the pure worſhip of God, 2. King. 18.4. 2. King. 13.3. to 21. 2. Chron 17.6 2. Chro. 34.31 1. Tim. 2.2.2 Kgs 18:42 Kgs 13:3–212 Chr 17:62 Chr 34:311 Tim 2:2and by diſcountenancing and defacing of all vngodlineſſe, and all falſe and idolatrous worſhip, according to his place and power: the chiefe Magiſtrate according to his place and power, and the inferiour Magiſtrate according to his. As the chiefe Magiſtrate is to do it:Deut. 17.18.19 2. Sam. 6.14. 2. Chron. 19.3Deut 17:18Deut 17:192 Sam 6:142 Chr 19:3

1 In his owne perſon, (namely) by taking knowledge of true religion himſelfe, and by imbracing it and practiſing it in his owne perſon.

2 In thoſe that be vnderunder him: and that,

1 By making and eſtabliſhing in his kingdome, 1. Chron. 23.1 Chr 23ſuch good and wholſome lawes and orders, as ſerue to p. 103maintaine and vphold the truth of religion, 2. Chron. 25.1. to 9. Iudge 17.6.2 Chr 25:1–9and to inhibite and to put downe all falſe religion, and to keep out of his kingdome and dominion all confuſed mixture of religion, and by ſeeing thoſe lawes and orders duly executed.

2 By prouiding as much as he may, 2. King. 9.1. 2. King. 22.14 Iſai. 49.23. 2. Chron 19.8 9. 2. Chron. 31.2.2 Kgs 9:12 Kgs 22:14Isa 49:232 Chr 19:82 Chr 31:2that his ſubiects may be taught the truth of religion, and inſtructed in the wayes of God, to that end planting and maintaining ſchooles of good learning and Vniuerſities in his dominions; and looking that able and ſufficient Paſtors be ſet ouer the ſeuerall Churches in his kingdome.

3 By taking order that Paſtors & teachers do their dutie in preaching true and ſound doctrine, 2. King. 23.4. 2. Chron. 29.4 5.11.2 Kgs 23:42 Chr 29:4and in other holy adminiſtrations; countenancing the good and faithfull, and diſcountenancing the careleſſe and p. 104negligent; 1. King. 2.26.27.35. Exod. 22.20. Leuit. 24.6.1 Kgs 2:261 Kgs 2:271 Kgs 2:35Exod 22:20Lev 24:6and remouing ſuch as be erroneous and ſcandalous, and deſerue to be remoued; and by taking order that the people yeeld themſelues to be taught and guided by their Paſtors, for the good of their ſoules; and that hereticks, idolaters, and blaſphemers, be puniſhed according to their offences.

The inferiour Magiſtrate is to do it,

1 In his owne perſon, by taking notice of true religion himſelfe, Pſal. 2.10.11.12. Pſal. 148.11.Ps 2:10Ps 2:11Ps 2:12Ps 148:11and by embracing it, and practiſing it in his owne perſon according to his place and calling.

2 As much as he may, in all thoſe that be vnderunder his power and authoritie; and that,

1 By a diligent and carefull ouerſeeing of his vnderunder officers (he being one that hath officers vnderunder him,) and by looking to them that p. 105they performe their duty in promoting true religion and the pure worſhip of God; Nehem. 13.10 11. Nehem. 13.17 25 28.Neh 13:10Neh 13:17& in diſcountenancing the contrarie, ſo farre as concernes them in their places and offices, encouraging the good and faithful, & diſcountenancing, reprouing and cenſuring thoſe that be careleſſe and negligent, according to their faults and offences.

2 By executing duly and impartially thoſe good lawes and orders, Iſai. 22.22.22. Ierem. 38.4.6. Mica. 3.2. Rom. 13.3.4.Isa 22:22Jer 38:4Jer 38:6Rom 13:3Rom 13:4that are eſtabliſhed for the maintenāce of true religiō & the pure worſhip of God, to his vttermoſt power & ſo far as concerns him in his place and office, to the countenancing of good cauſes of religion and religious perſons, whether Miniſters or others; and to the diſcountenancing and repreſſing of bad and wicked cauſes and perſons, as heretickes, idolaters, and ſuch like.

p. 1062 By a carefull prouiding for the peace and ſafety, Rom. 13.4. 1. Tim. 2.2.Rom 13:41 Tim 2:2and quietneſſe and outward welfare of his ſubiects, according to his place and power; the chiefe Magiſtrate according to his place and power, the inferior Magiſtrate according to his, as the chiefe Magiſtrate is to do it by vſing his power.

1 For the eſtabliſhing of peace and quietnes amongſt his ſubiects; and that,Iſai. 10 1.2.Isa 10:1Isa 10:2

1 By making ſuch good and wholeſome lawes in his kingdome, as ſerue to ſettle vnity and concord, and equitie and iuſtice amongſt his ſubiects, and by ſeeing thoſe lawes duely executed, Pſal. 122.3.Ps 122:3that eueryevery one of his ſubiects may (as much as is poſſible) hauehave his right, and that which in equitie and conſcience belongs to him; and that none of them be any way, in body, goods p. 107or name wronged or oppreſſed.Exod. 18.21.22. 2. Sam. 8.15.16. &c. 2. Chron. 19.5.6.7.11.Exod 18:21Exod 18:222 Sam 8:152 Sam 8:162 Chr 19:52 Chr 19:62 Chr 19:72 Chr 19:11

2 By a wiſe and carefull choice of his vnderunder gouernors, both in time of peace and in time of warre, that they be qualified as they ought to be, that they be men of courage, fearing God, dealing truly, and hating couetouſneſſe.1. King. 1.52. Pro. 16.14.15, Pro. 20.26. Rom. 13.4.1 Kgs 1:52Prov 16:14Prov 16:15Prov 20:26Rom 13:4

3 By pulling down the wicked & enemies of peace, and by maintaining and defending the quiet, and peaceable, and innocent, that ſeeke to him for ſuccour and reliefe.

2 And for the keeping and maintaining of peace and quietnes, and for the preſeruing of the outward welfare of his ſubiects; & that,

1 By requiring onelyonly ſo much outward helpe and ſupport from them as is meete and neceſſary for the maintenance of his eſtate, 1. Sam. 8.11.12. &c. 1. King. 12.14.1 Sam 8:111 Sam 8:121 Kgs 12:14either in time of peace or warre, not oppreſſing them with exactions and grieuances.

p. 1082 By making lawfull leagues of friendſhip and peace with his neighbour Princes and Gouernours.1. King. 5.4.5.6.1 Kgs 5:41 Kgs 5:51 Kgs 5:6

3 By ſtanding for the liberty of his kingdome and ſubiects if need be, Iudg. 4.14. 2. Sam. 20.6.7 2. King. 18.7.8Judg 4:142 Sam 20:62 Sam 20:72 Kgs 18:72 Kgs 18:8by force of armes, by fighting for it, either for the defending of it againſt the ſeditious and rebellious within his kingdome and dominions, or againſt the common and forreine enemies of it, or for the recouering of it againe being loſt.

The inferiour Magiſtrate is to do it,

1 By a carefull and diligent ouerſeeing of his vnderunder officers (he being ſuch a one as hath officers vnderunder him) looking to them that they performe the duty that concernes them, Nehem. 5.1.2.3.4. &c.Neh 5:1Neh 5:2Neh 5:3Neh 5:4touching the peace, and ſafety, and quietneſſe, and outward p. 109welfare of men where they hauehave to do; that they deale iuſtly, and truly, and equally betweene man and man, and that they wrong no man in any cauſe or matter which they hauehave to deale withall: encouraging the good and faithfull, and diſcountenancing, reprouing, and cenſuring ſuch as be careleſſe and faulty, according to their offences.

2 By acquainting himſelfe with the good lawes and cuſtomes of the land and kingdome where he holds his office, Deut. 1.13.15. Num. 11.16. Act. 24.10.Deut 1:13Deut 1:15Num 11:16Acts 24:10and by being skilfull in all thoſe cauſes that ſhall come before him, that he may wiſely rule and gouerne all ſorts of men that he hath to deale withall, and may wiſely apply his knowledge to eueryevery particular occaſion.

3 By admitting willingly all iuſt complaints, and taking notice of all aggreeuances that are brought before p. 110him, throughly examining them by all due circumſtances, 2. Sam. 15.3.4. Pro. 18.17. Leuit. 19.15. Deut. 1.16.17. Deut. 16.18.19. Iudg. 19.30. 1. Sam. 8.3. Pro. 17.23. Iſai. 1.23. Hoſ. 4.18. Ioſh. 7.24. Rom. 13.4.2 Sam 15:32 Sam 15:4Prov 18:17Lev 19:15Deut 1:16Deut 1:17Deut 16:18Deut 16:19Judg 19:301 Sam 8:3Prov 17:23Isa 1:23Hos 4:18Josh 7:24Rom 13:4and hauing ſo examined them, by putting difference betweene good and bad cauſes and perſons, and deciding thoſe cauſes ſo examined, vncorruptly, giuing iuſt iudgement without partialitie or reſpect of perſons, and without receiuing of bribes and gifts to peruert iudgement.

4 By ſeeing or taking order, that due and ſeaſonable execution be done on offenders and malefactors, according to the iudgement and ſentence paſſed on them, Ioſh. 7.24. Rom. 13.4.

3 By a carefull procuring of ciuill honeſtie, good manners, and good order amongſt his ſubiects, according to his place & power; the chiefe Magiſtrate according to his place and power, 1. Tim. 2.2.1 Tim 2:2and the inferiour p. 111Magiſtrate according vntounto his, as the chiefe Magiſtrate is to do it, thus:

By making ſuch good lawes and orders in his kingdome, Rom. 12.17. Philip. 4.8. Eccleſ. 5.8.Rom 12:17Phil 4:8Eccl 5:8as ſerue to maintaine ciuil honeſty, good manners, and good order among his ſubiects; and to inhibite and to put downe all things that are thereunto contrarie, and by ſeeing thoſe lawes and orders duly executed, looking to it as much as is poſſible, that his ſubiects walke orderly, being eueryevery one imployed according to his abilitie in ſome honeſt and lawfull calling; and that al lewd perſons and practiſes, and all occaſions of luſt and vnthirftineſſe be remoued, as ſtewes, houſes of filthineſſe, 1. King. 15.121 Kgs 15:12houſes of gaming, and ſuch like.

The inferiour Magiſtrate is to do it,

By executing duly and impartially, p. 112both by himſelf, and by ſuch as be in office vnderunder him, the good lawes and orders made for the maintaining of ciuill honeſty, and for the inhibiting & putting downe of thoſe things that are thereunto contrarie: ſtanding

1 In ſetting ſuch poore perſons as be luſtie and ſtrong, to work, and not ſuffering them to be idle, and to make begging and wandring their trade of life; but puniſhing them according to law, if they be found rouing and wandring: 2. Theſſ. 3.10.11.12. Iob. 30.5.6.7.8.2 Thess 3:102 Thess 3:112 Thess 3:12Job 30:5Job 30:6Job 30:7Job 30:8and in ſeeing that no maintenance or allowance be giuen to ſuch without puniſhment, vnleſſe they will ſettle themſelues to ſome honeſt labour and imployment.

2 In taking order that ſuch poore perſons as be aged or weake, Deut 15.7.8.9 10.11.12. Iob. 20.13.14.15.16.Deut 15:7Deut 15:8Deut 15:9Job 20:13Job 20:14Job 20:15Job 20:16or be blinde or lame, and not able to labour; or ſuch as hauehave ſtrength of body, p. 113and vſe it carefully and conſcionably, & yet cannot earne ſo much as to maintaine themſelues and their families, be in ſome competent ſort helped and relieued, that they be not conſtrained to begge their bread.

3 In ſeeing, Leuit. 18.24.25.27.28. Deut. 23.17. 1. Sam. 2.22.Lev 18:24Lev 18:25Lev 18:27Lev 18:28Deut 23:171 Sam 2:22as much as poſſibly he may, all lewde practiſes, and all occaſions of filthineſſe and vnthriftines be remoued, as ſtewes, houſes of filthineſſe, houſes of gaming, &c.

The due reſpect and due carriage of perſons younger in yeares, Perſons yonger in yeares.towards thoſe that are more ancient in regard of their yeares, ſtandeth in yeelding to them

1 Reuerence both in heart, word, Leuit. 19.32. Iob. 30.1. Iſai. 3.5.Lev 19:32Job 30:1Isa 3:5and deed, eſteeming reuerently of them in regard of their age, as a print of Gods eternitie, and ſhewing forth their reuerent opinion of p. 114them, 1. Tim. 5.1.2.1 Tim 5:11 Tim 5:2by giuing them titles of reuerence due to them in their place, and by giuing them the vpper hand, by bowing to them, by riſing vp before them, and the like.

2 Modeſt behauiour towards them, Iob. 32.4.6.10 16.17. Tit. 2.6. 1. Pet. 5.5. Perſons more Ancient.Job 32:4Job 32:6Job 32:10Titus 2:61 Pet 5:5not preſuming to ſpeake before them in matters of weight, but keeping ſilence till they hauehave ſpokē.

The due reſpect and due carriage of perſons more ancient towards thoſe that are yonger in yeares, ſtandeth in yeelding to them,

1 Good aduice, Iob. 32.7.9. 1. King. 12.6.7.8. Tit. 2.4.Job 32:7Job 32:91 Kgs 12:61 Kgs 12:71 Kgs 12:8Titus 2:4counſell and direction as occaſion is offered, wiſely aduiſing, counſelling and directing them in good things.

2 Good example, giuing them good example, Pro. 16.31. Iſai 62.20. Tit. 2.2.3.Prov 16:31Isa 62:20Titus 2:2Titus 2:3and going before them in a wiſe, ſober, graue and holy conuerſation.

The due reſpect and due carriage of thoſe that want good gifts, Thoſe that want gifts.or are p. 115inferiour to others in gifts, towards thoſe that hauehave good gifts, ſtandeth in yeelding to them,

1 An acknowledgement of their good gifts, Gen. 41.38.39 Dan. 4.6. Mat 3.11. 2. Pet. 3.15.Gen 41:38Gen 41:39Dan 4:6Matt 3:112 Pet 3:15and a reuerent regard of them for the ſame, according to the meaſure of their good gifts, and according to the excellencie and kind of them; more reuerently reſpecting thoſe that hauehave good gifts of minde & graces of Gods Spirit, then thoſe that hauehave onelyonly good gifts of body, or outward good gifts, though they are alſo to be reſpected in regard of thoſe good gifts.

2 Imitation of their good gifts, and making a good vſe of them to themſelues, 1. Sam. 9.9. Ioh. 4.19.20. to 27. Philip. 4.9.1 Sam 9:9John 4:19John 4:20–27Phil 4:9imitating the vertues and graces that are in others, and labouring for them in themſelues.

The due reſpect and due carriage of thoſe that hauehave good gifts of minde or body, Thoſe that hauehave good gifts.or outward good p. 116gifts, towards thoſe that want thoſe good gifts, or are inferiour to them in gifts, ſtandeth

In vſing thoſe good gifts to the glory of God, Rom. 14 7. Rom. 15.1. 1. Cor. 12.7.Rom 14:7Rom 15:11 Cor 12:7and to the greateſt good of thoſe that want them; not lifting vp themſelues aboue their brethren, but bending downe, and applying their gifts for the beſt good of others.

The due reſpect and due carriage of thoſe that do or may receiue benefit from others, toward thoſe that hauehave care, or ſhew forth their care for their good and benefite, ſtandeth

In a kinde acceptance of the leaſt benefite, Gen. 40.23. 2. Chron. 24.21.22. Act. 22.3. Rom. 16 2.3.4Gen 40:232 Chr 24:212 Chr 24:22Acts 22:3Rom 16:2Rom 16:3Rom 16:4and a thankefull acknowledgment of it, and a louing remembrance of them for it, as any occaſion is offered, and in vſing it to Gods glory, and their owne beſt good.

p. 117The due reſpect and due carriage of thoſe that hauehave care of others, or ſhew forth their care for the benefite of others, towards thoſe that do or may receiue benefite from them, ſtandeth

In taking the beſt and wiſeſt courſe that poſſibly they can, 2 King. 2.9. Iob. 29.16. Act. 22.3.2 Kgs 2:9Job 29:16Acts 22:3that the benefite they intend or reach out to others, may be moſt profitable to them that are or ſhall be partakers of it.

The negatiue part of the fifth Commandement.

It forbids,

1 The want or neglect of the due reſpect and of the due carriage of inferiours towards their ſuperiours, and by conſequent, of ſuperiours towards their inferiors, & of equals amongſt p. 118themſelues, and ſo the omiſſion of any of thoſe duties that are required of inferiours, ſuperiors, or equalls, one towards another, whether generall, or particular.

2 Whatſoeuer is contrarie to the due reſpect and due carriage of inferiours towards their ſuperiours, and of equalls among themſelues, and doth diminiſh or impeach the dignitie that God hath beſtowed on others; as

1 The things contrarie to the due reſpect and due carriage of inferiours towards their ſuperiours, are

1 A light and baſe eſteeming, a deſpiſing and contemning of ſuperiours, Leuit. 20.9. Deut. 27.16. Gen 9.22. Pro. 30.11.17. Iud. epiſt v. 8. Exod. 22.28. Eccleſ. 10.20.Lev 20:9Deut 27:16Gen 9:22Prov 30:11Prov 30:17Exod 22:28Eccl 10:20as the Anabaptiſts do in their iudgement and opinion, ſhewing forth that light eſtimation and that contempt of them, by contemptuous words, geſtures, or deeds; as by wiſhing ill to them, by mocking and p. 119ſcorning of them, by ſpeaking ill of them, and reuiling them, by ſmiting them, and the like.

2 Diſobedience to them, Deut. 21.18. Rom. 1.30.Deut 21:18Rom 1:30ſtubbornly refuſing to yeeld that obedience they owe vntounto them; ſhewing it forth

1 In reſiſting their lawfull authoritie, Gen. 28.8.9. 2 Sam. 15.10.11.12. Mat. 21.30. Tit. 2.15.Gen 28:8Gen 28:92 Sam 15:102 Sam 15:112 Sam 15:12Matt 21:30Titus 2:15refuſing to be gouerned by them, & in contemning their good counſells, and their iuſt and lawfull commandements.

2 In reſiſting them, when they exerciſe their power ouer them, Gen. 16.8.9. Deut. 21.18. Pro. 13.1. Tit. 2.9.Gen 16:8Gen 16:9Deut 21:18Prov 13:1Titus 2:9in admoniſhing, in reprouing, or in correcting them, then murmuring or riſing vp againſt them, or flying from them.

2 The things contrarie to the due reſpect and due carriage of ſuperiours towards their inferiours are,

1 A light, vaine, wicked and vnſeemely carriage of themſelues in p. 1202. Sam. 6.20.2 Sam 6:20the ſight of their inferiours; Zephan. 3.4. Rom. 2.17.18 to. 25.Zeph 3:4Rom 2:17Rom 2:18–25when they carrie themſelues lightly, vainely, and wickedly, and vnbeſeeming them in reſpect of their age, place, or gifts, before their inferiours, and thereby not onelyonly bring diſhonour to God, in whoſe place and roome they ſtand as they be ſuperiours; Tit. 2.15.Titus 2:15but bring alſo iuſt diſgrace and contempt on their owne perſons, or on their places or gifts.

2 The abuſe of that authoritie and power that God hath put into their hands ouer their inferiours, Pro. 28 15. Z…phan. 3 3. Coloſſ. 3.19. 1. Pet. 5.3.Prov 28:15Col 3:191 Pet 5:3when they peruert that authoritie and power God hath giuen them for the good of thoſe ouer whom they are ſet, to the hurt and wrong of thoſe that be vnderunder them; and that,

1 When they exerciſe it to the fauouring, 1 King. 12.31. 2. Chron. 13.91 Kgs 12:312 Chr 13:9countenancing, and aduancing of the wicked and vnworthy; p. 121and to the diſcountenancing, Eccle. 10.5 6.7 Mica. 3.2. Ierem. 5.23. Ezech. 13.18.21.Eccl 10:5Jer 5:23Ezek 13:18Ezek 13:21diſgracing, and putting downe and keeping vnderunder of the godly and wel deſeruing.

2 When they exerciſe it either with too much lenitie, or with too much ſeueritie, 1. Sam. 2.22.23. Epheſ. 6.4.9. Coloſſ. 3.21.

3. The contrarie to the due reſpect and due carriage of equals among themſelues, is,

The aduancing and preferring of themſelues one aboue another, Mat 20.24. Mat. 23.6.Matt 20:24Matt 23:6either in opinion or practiſe, and ſo diſdaining one another.

That inferiours, ſuperiours, or equals, do things contrary to the due reſpect and due carriage that they owe one to another, Pride. Pro. 13.10. Num. 12.1.2. Ich. 19.10. Selfe-louelove. 2. Tim. 3.2.3.4. Careleſneſſe.Prov 13:10Num 12:1Num 12:22 Tim 3:22 Tim 3:32 Tim 3:4proceeds either out of pride and arrogancy, or ſelfe-louelove, or careleſneſſe to know their duty, or knowing it, to practiſe it; or curioſitie, men buſying themſelues p. 122with the duties of others, Zach 11.16. Curioſitie. 1. Tim. 5.13. 1. Pet. 4.15.Zech 11:161 Tim 5:131 Pet 4:15and medling with things not appertaining to them.

The confirmation or promiſe.

It containes,

2 A confirmation of it by a promiſe made to ſuch as yeeld obedience to it, in theſe words,

That thy dayes may be long in the land which the Lord thy God giueth thee.

The bleſſing promiſed is length of dayes, Epheſ 6.3. Deut. 5.16.Eph 6:3Deut 5:16long life, and proſperitie, and whatſoeuer belongs to a mans welfare and well being in this life.

This bleſſing is promiſed rather then any other particular bleſſing, becauſe parents are the inſtruments and meanes of this life; therefore it pleaſeth the Lord to make this promiſe, and to giuegive them long life for ableſſing, who dutifully, and reſpectiuely behaue themſelues p. 123towards their parents.

And long life in this world is a bleſſing, Eccleſ. 9.4.5.6.10. Pſal. 6.5.6.Eccl 9:4Eccl 9:5Eccl 9:6Eccl 9:10Ps 6:5Ps 6:6becauſe our temporarie life is giuen vsus, that in it we may vſe all good meanes to attaine to life and ſaluation, and it is the time of repentance, and the time of grace and ſaluation.

The land ſpoken of in this promiſe, is, in reſpect of the Iſraelites, the land of Canaan, which was giuen of the Lord for a poſſeſſion; but in reſpect of vsus it is to be vnderſtood generally of any place, whereſoeuer we be in the world, that ſuch as honour their parents they hauehave right of dwelling in that place where they be, from the Lord, Pſal. 24.1. Epheſ. 6.3.Ps 24:1Eph 6:3whoſe is the whole earth.

Things to be gathered from this promiſe, are,

1 That due reſpect and due carriage of inferiours, ſuperiours, and p. 124equals one towards another, is greatly pleaſing to God.Coloſſ. 3.10.Col 3:10

2 That the beſt courſe that parents can take, 2. Sam. 13.14.28.29. 2. Sam. 15.2 Sam 13:142 Sam 13:282 Sam 13:292 Sam 15that it may go well with their children, is to inſtruct and nurture them in godlineſſe, and to bring them vp in the feare of the Lord; and that they that are careleſſe and neglect this dutie, do, as much as in them is, ſhorten the dayes of their children,

3 That long life in this world cometh not by nature or good conſtitution of the body, Pſal. 31.15. Eccleſ. 8.8.Ps 31:15Eccl 8:8but of the good pleaſure and prouidence of God, the Lord granting it, and bleſſing the meanes to that purpoſe.

The end of the fifth Commandement.