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Textblocks with "law"Segments in 61126392:[1]: ...Moses, nor Abraham pretended to Prophecy by possession of a Spirit; but from the voyce of God; or by a Vision or Dream: Nor is there any thing in his Law, Morall Law , Morall, or Ceremoniall, by which they were taught, there was any such Enthusiasme; or any Possession..... Complete text of 61126392:For neither Moses, nor Abraham pretended to Prophecy by possession of a Spirit; but from the voyce of God; or by a Vision or Dream: Nor is there any thing in his law, Morall, or Ceremoniall, by which they were taught, there was any such Enthusiasme; or any Possession Segments in 61126523:[1]: ...To do those things to another, which he takes for signes of Honour, or which the Law or Custome makes so, is to Honour; because in approving the Honour done by others, he acknowledgeth the power which others acknowledge..... Complete text of 61126523:To do those things to another, which he takes for signes of Honour, or which the law or Custome makes so, is to Honour; because in approving the Honour done by others, he acknowledgeth the power which others acknowledge Segments in 61126637:[1]: ...Adhaerence To Custome, From Ignorance Of The Nature Of Right And Wrong Ignorance of the causes, and originall constitution of Right, Equity, Law , and Justice, disposeth a man to make Custome and Example the rule of his actions; in such manner, as to think that Unjust which it hath been the cus..... [2]: ... that Unjust which it hath been the custome to punish; and that Just, of the impunity and approbation whereof they can produce an Example, or (as the Lawyers which onely use the false measure of Justice barbarously call it) a Precedent; like little children, that have no other rule of good and evill manners, but the correction they receive from their Parents, and Masters; save that children are consta Law yers which onely use the false measure of Justice barbarously call it) a Precedent; like little children, that have no other rule of good and evill ma..... Complete text of 61126637:Adhaerence To Custome, From Ignorance Of The Nature Of Right And Wrong Ignorance of the causes, and originall constitution of Right, Equity, Law, and Justice, disposeth a man to make Custome and Example the rule of his actions; in such manner, as to think that Unjust which it hath been the custome to punish; and that Just, of the impunity and approbation whereof they can produce an Example, or (as the Lawyers which onely use the false measure of Justice barbarously call it) a Precedent; like little children, that have no other rule of good and evill manners, but the correction they receive from their Parents, and Masters; save that children are constant to their rule, whereas men are not so; because grown strong, and stubborn, they appeale from custome to reason, and from reason to custome, as it serves their turn; receding from custome when their interest requires it, and setting themselves against reason, as oft as reason is against them: Which is the cause, that the doctrine of Right and Wrong, is perpetually disputed, both by the Pen and the Sword: whereas the doctrine of Lines, and Figures, is not so; because men care not, in that subject what be truth, as a thing that crosses no mans ambition, profit, or lust Segments in 61126685:[1]: ...y, Sodomie, and any vice that may be taken for an effect of Power, or a cause of Pleasure; and all such Vices, as amongst men are taken to be against Law, rather than against Honour Law , rather than against Honour..... Complete text of 61126685:And to the Worship, which naturally men conceived fit to bee used towards their Gods, namely Oblations, Prayers, Thanks, and the rest formerly named; the same Legislators of the Gentiles have added their Images, both in Picture, and Sculpture; that the more ignorant sort, (that is to say, the most part, or generality of the people,) thinking the Gods for whose representation they were made, were really included, and as it were housed within them, might so much the more stand in feare of them: And endowed them with lands, and houses, and officers, and revenues, set apart from all other humane uses; that is, consecrated, and made holy to those their Idols; as Caverns, Groves, Woods, Mountains, and whole Ilands; and have attributed to them, not onely the shapes, some of Men, some of Beasts, some of Monsters; but also the Faculties, and Passions of men and beasts; as Sense, Speech, Sex, Lust, Generation, (and this not onely by mixing one with another, to propagate the kind of Gods; but also by mixing with men, and women, to beget mongrill Gods, and but inmates of Heaven, as Bacchus, Hercules, and others;) besides, Anger, Revenge, and other passions of living creatures, and the actions proceeding from them, as Fraud, Theft, Adultery, Sodomie, and any vice that may be taken for an effect of Power, or a cause of Pleasure; and all such Vices, as amongst men are taken to be against law, rather than against Honour Segments in 61126754:[1]: ...No more are the Actions, that proceed from those Passions, till they know a Law that forbids them; which till Lawes be made they cannot know: nor can any Law be made, till they have agreed upon the Person that shall make it..... [2]: ...No more are the Actions, that proceed from those Passions, till they know a Law that forbids them; which till Law es be made they cannot know: nor can any Law be made, till they have agreed upon the Person that shall make it..... [3]: ...ore are the Actions, that proceed from those Passions, till they know a Law that forbids them; which till Lawes be made they cannot know: nor can any Law Law be made, till they have agreed upon the Person that shall make it..... Complete text of 61126754:No more are the Actions, that proceed from those Passions, till they know a law that forbids them; which till Lawes be made they cannot know: nor can any law be made, till they have agreed upon the Person that shall make it Complete text of 61126762:Where there is no common Power, there is no law: where no law, no Injustice Segments in 61126775:[1]: ...A Law Of Nature What A LAW OF NATURE, (Lex Naturalis,) is a Precept, or generall Rule, found out by Reason, by which a man is forbidden to do, that, which..... [2]: ...A Law Of Nature What A LAW OF NATURE, (Lex Naturalis,) is a Precept, or generall Rule, found out by Reason, by which a man is forbidden to do, that, which is destructive of his..... Complete text of 61126775:A law Of Nature What A law OF NATURE, (Lex Naturalis,) is a Precept, or generall Rule, found out by Reason, by which a man is forbidden to do, that, which is destructive of his life, or taketh away the means of preserving the same; and to omit, that, by which he thinketh it may be best preserved Segments in 61126776:[1]: ...For though they that speak of this subject, use to confound Jus, and Lex, Right and Law ; yet they ought to be distinguished; because RIGHT, consisteth in liberty to do, or to forbeare; Whereas LAW, determineth, and bindeth to one of them..... [2]: ... use to confound Jus, and Lex, Right and Law; yet they ought to be distinguished; because RIGHT, consisteth in liberty to do, or to forbeare; Whereas LAW, determineth, and bindeth to one of th LAW , determineth, and bindeth to one of them: so that Law, and Right, differ as much, as Obligation, and Liberty; which in one and the same matter are in..... [3]: ... ought to be distinguished; because RIGHT, consisteth in liberty to do, or to forbeare; Whereas LAW, determineth, and bindeth to one of them: so that Law, and Right, differ as much, as Obligation, and Liberty; which in one and the same matter are Law , and Right, differ as much, as Obligation, and Liberty; which in one and the same matter are inconsistent..... Complete text of 61126776:For though they that speak of this subject, use to confound Jus, and Lex, Right and law; yet they ought to be distinguished; because RIGHT, consisteth in liberty to do, or to forbeare; Whereas law, determineth, and bindeth to one of them: so that law, and Right, differ as much, as Obligation, and Liberty; which in one and the same matter are inconsistent Segments in 61126779:[1]: ...The Fundamental Law Of Nature And consequently it is a precept, or generall rule of Reason, "That every man, ought to endeavour Peace, as farre as he has hope of obtain..... Complete text of 61126779:The Fundamental law Of Nature And consequently it is a precept, or generall rule of Reason, "That every man, ought to endeavour Peace, as farre as he has hope of obtaining it; and when he cannot obtain it, that he may seek, and use, all helps, and advantages of Warre Complete text of 61126780:" The first branch, of which Rule, containeth the first, and Fundamentall law of Nature; which is, "To seek Peace, and follow it Segments in 61126782:[1]: ..." The Second Law Of Nature From this Fundamentall Law of Nature, by which men are commanded to endeavour Peace, is derived this second Law; "That a man be willing, w..... [2]: ..." The Second Law Of Nature From this Fundamentall Law of Nature, by which men are commanded to endeavour Peace, is derived this second Law; "That a man be willing, when others are so too, as farre-forth,..... [3]: ..." The Second Law Of Nature From this Fundamentall Law of Nature, by which men are commanded to endeavour Peace, is derived this second Law ; "That a man be willing, when others are so too, as farre-forth, as for Peace, and defence of himselfe he shall think it necessary, to lay down this ..... Complete text of 61126782:" The Second law Of Nature From this Fundamentall law of Nature, by which men are commanded to endeavour Peace, is derived this second law; "That a man be willing, when others are so too, as farre-forth, as for Peace, and defence of himselfe he shall think it necessary, to lay down this right to all things; and be contented with so much liberty against other men, as he would allow other men against himselfe Complete text of 61126785:This is that law of the Gospell; "Whatsoever you require that others should do to you, that do ye to them Complete text of 61126786:" And that law of all men, "Quod tibi feiri non vis, alteri ne feceris Complete text of 61126840:And therefore they that Vow any thing contrary to any law of Nature, Vow in vain; as being a thing unjust to pay such Vow Complete text of 61126841:And if it be a thing commanded by the Law of Nature, it is not the Vow, but the law that binds them Segments in 61126849:[1]: ...For it is a Contract, wherein one receiveth the benefit of life; the other is to receive mony, or service for it; and consequently, where no other Law (as in the condition, of meer Nature) forbiddeth the performance, the Covenant is valid..... Complete text of 61126849:For it is a Contract, wherein one receiveth the benefit of life; the other is to receive mony, or service for it; and consequently, where no other law (as in the condition, of meer Nature) forbiddeth the performance, the Covenant is valid Complete text of 61126851:And even in Common-wealths, if I be forced to redeem my selfe from a Theefe by promising him mony, I am bound to pay it, till the Civill law discharge me Segments in 61126859:[1]: ...o be true by all men, in that they lead Criminals to Execution, and Prison, with armed men, notwithstanding that such Criminals have consented to the Law, by which they a Law , by which they are condemned..... Complete text of 61126859:And this is granted to be true by all men, in that they lead Criminals to Execution, and Prison, with armed men, notwithstanding that such Criminals have consented to the law, by which they are condemned Segments in 61126884:[1]: ...OF OTHER LAW ES OF NATURE The Third Law Of Nature, Justice From that law of Nature, by which we are obliged to transferre to another, such Rights, as being re..... [2]: ...OF OTHER LAWES OF NATURE The Third Law Of Nature, Justice From that law of Nature, by which we are obliged to transferre to another, such Rights, as being retained, hinder the peace of Ma..... [3]: ...OF OTHER LAWES OF NATURE The Third Law Of Nature, Justice From that law of Nature, by which we are obliged to transferre to another, such Rights, as being retained, hinder the peace of Mankind, there followeth a Third; wh..... Complete text of 61126884:OF OTHER LAWES OF NATURE The Third law Of Nature, Justice From that law of Nature, by which we are obliged to transferre to another, such Rights, as being retained, hinder the peace of Mankind, there followeth a Third; which is this, That Men Performe Their Covenants Made: without which, Covenants are in vain, and but Empty words; and the Right of all men to all things remaining, wee are still in the condition of Warre Complete text of 61126885:Justice And Injustice What And in this law of Nature, consisteth the Fountain and Originall of JUSTICE Segments in 61126898:[1]: ...eved, that Saturn was deposed by his son Jupiter, believed neverthelesse the same Jupiter to be the avenger of Injustice: Somewhat like to a piece of Law in Cokes Commentarie Law in Cokes Commentaries on Litleton; where he sayes, If the right Heire of the Crown be attainted of Treason; yet the Crown shall descend to him, and E..... Complete text of 61126898:And the Heathen that believed, that Saturn was deposed by his son Jupiter, believed neverthelesse the same Jupiter to be the avenger of Injustice: Somewhat like to a piece of law in Cokes Commentaries on Litleton; where he sayes, If the right Heire of the Crown be attainted of Treason; yet the Crown shall descend to him, and Eo Instante the Atteynder be voyd; From which instances a man will be very prone to inferre; that when the Heire apparent of a Kingdome, shall kill him that is in possession, though his father; you may call it Injustice, or by what other name you will; yet it can never be against Reason, seeing all the voluntary actions of men tend to the benefit of themselves; and those actions are most Reasonable, that conduce most to their ends Complete text of 61126907:Justice therefore, that is to say, Keeping of Covenant, is a Rule of Reason, by which we are forbidden to do any thing destructive to our life; and consequently a law of Nature Segments in 61126908:[1]: ...There be some that proceed further; and will not have the Law of Nature, to be those Rules which conduce to the preservation of mans life on earth; but to the attaining of an eternall felicity after death; to wh..... Complete text of 61126908:There be some that proceed further; and will not have the law of Nature, to be those Rules which conduce to the preservation of mans life on earth; but to the attaining of an eternall felicity after death; to which they think the breach of Covenant may conduce; and consequently be just and reasonable; (such are they that think it a work of merit to kill, or depose, or rebell against, the Soveraigne Power constituted over them by their own consent Segments in 61126910:[1]: ...Covenants Not Discharged By The Vice Of The Person To Whom Made Others, that allow for a Law of Nature, the keeping of Faith, do neverthelesse make exception of certain persons; as Heretiques, and such as use not to performe their Covenant to..... Complete text of 61126910:Covenants Not Discharged By The Vice Of The Person To Whom Made Others, that allow for a law of Nature, the keeping of Faith, do neverthelesse make exception of certain persons; as Heretiques, and such as use not to performe their Covenant to others: And this also is against reason Segments in 61126936:[1]: ...n his own: and his is indeed Just Distribution, and may be called (though improperly) Distributive Justice; but more properly Equity; which also is a Law of Nature, as shall be shewn in due place Law of Nature, as shall be shewn in due place..... Complete text of 61126936:Wherein, (being trusted by them that make him Arbitrator,) if he performe his Trust, he is said to distribute to every man his own: and his is indeed Just Distribution, and may be called (though improperly) Distributive Justice; but more properly Equity; which also is a law of Nature, as shall be shewn in due place Segments in 61126937:[1]: ...The Fourth Law Of Nature, Gratitude As Justice dependeth on Antecedent Covenant; so does Gratitude depend on Antecedent Grace; that is to say, Antecedent Free-gift..... [2]: ...e As Justice dependeth on Antecedent Covenant; so does Gratitude depend on Antecedent Grace; that is to say, Antecedent Free-gift: and is the fourth Law of Nature; which may be conce Law of Nature; which may be conceived in this Forme, "That a man which receiveth Benefit from another of meer Grace, Endeavour that he which giveth it, h..... Complete text of 61126937:The Fourth law Of Nature, Gratitude As Justice dependeth on Antecedent Covenant; so does Gratitude depend on Antecedent Grace; that is to say, Antecedent Free-gift: and is the fourth law of Nature; which may be conceived in this Forme, "That a man which receiveth Benefit from another of meer Grace, Endeavour that he which giveth it, have no reasonable cause to repent him of his good will Segments in 61126938:[1]: ...reconciliation of one man to another; and therefore they are to remain still in the condition of War; which is contrary to the first and Fundamentall Law of Nature, which commandeth men to Seek Peace Law of Nature, which commandeth men to Seek Peace..... Complete text of 61126938:" For no man giveth, but with intention of Good to himselfe; because Gift is Voluntary; and of all Voluntary Acts, the Object is to every man his own Good; of which if men see they shall be frustrated, there will be no beginning of benevolence, or trust; nor consequently of mutuall help; nor of reconciliation of one man to another; and therefore they are to remain still in the condition of War; which is contrary to the first and Fundamentall law of Nature, which commandeth men to Seek Peace Complete text of 61126939:The breach of this law, is called Ingratitude; and hath the same relation to Grace, that Injustice hath to Obligation by Covenant Complete text of 61126940:The Fifth, Mutuall accommodation, or Compleasance A fifth law of Nature, is COMPLEASANCE; that is to say, "That every man strive to accommodate himselfe to the rest Segments in 61126943:[1]: ...gainst it, for things superfluous, is guilty of the warre that thereupon is to follow; and therefore doth that, which is contrary to the fundamentall Law of Nature, which commandeth To Seek Peace Law of Nature, which commandeth To Seek Peace..... Complete text of 61126943:For seeing every man, not onely by Right, but also by necessity of Nature, is supposed to endeavour all he can, to obtain that which is necessary for his conservation; He that shall oppose himselfe against it, for things superfluous, is guilty of the warre that thereupon is to follow; and therefore doth that, which is contrary to the fundamentall law of Nature, which commandeth To Seek Peace Complete text of 61126944:The observers of this law, may be called SOCIABLE, (the Latines call them Commodi;) The contrary, Stubborn, Insociable, Froward, Intractable Complete text of 61126945:The Sixth, Facility To Pardon A sixth law of Nature is this, "That upon caution of the Future time, a man ought to pardon the offences past of them that repenting, desire it Segments in 61126946:[1]: ...e not Peace, but Feare; yet not granted to them that give caution of the Future time, is signe of an aversion to Peace; and therefore contrary to the Law of Nature Law of Nature..... Complete text of 61126946:" For PARDON, is nothing but granting of Peace; which though granted to them that persevere in their hostility, be not Peace, but Feare; yet not granted to them that give caution of the Future time, is signe of an aversion to Peace; and therefore contrary to the law of Nature Complete text of 61126949:For this law is consequent to the next before it, that commandeth Pardon, upon security of the Future Time Segments in 61126950:[1]: ...and glorying to no end, is vain-glory, and contrary to reason; and to hurt without reason, tendeth to the introduction of Warre; which is against the Law of Nature; and is commonly stiled by the name of Cruelty Law of Nature; and is commonly stiled by the name of Cruelty..... Complete text of 61126950:Besides, Revenge without respect to the Example, and profit to come, is a triumph, or glorying in the hurt of another, tending to no end; (for the End is alwayes somewhat to Come;) and glorying to no end, is vain-glory, and contrary to reason; and to hurt without reason, tendeth to the introduction of Warre; which is against the law of Nature; and is commonly stiled by the name of Cruelty Segments in 61126951:[1]: ...d, or contempt, provoke to fight; insomuch as most men choose rather to hazard their life, than not to be revenged; we may in the eighth place, for a Law of Nature set down this Precept, "That no man by deed, wo Law of Nature set down this Precept, "That no man by deed, word, countenance, or gesture, declare Hatred, or Contempt of another..... Complete text of 61126951:The Eighth, Against Contumely And because all signes of hatred, or contempt, provoke to fight; insomuch as most men choose rather to hazard their life, than not to be revenged; we may in the eighth place, for a law of Nature set down this Precept, "That no man by deed, word, countenance, or gesture, declare Hatred, or Contempt of another Complete text of 61126952:" The breach of which law, is commonly called Contumely Complete text of 61126958:And therefore for the ninth law of Nature, I put this, "That every man acknowledge other for his Equall by Nature Segments in 61126960:[1]: ...The Tenth Against Arrogance On this law , dependeth another, "That at the entrance into conditions of Peace, no man require to reserve to himselfe any Right, which he is not content should b..... Complete text of 61126960:The Tenth Against Arrogance On this law, dependeth another, "That at the entrance into conditions of Peace, no man require to reserve to himselfe any Right, which he is not content should be reserved to every one of the rest Segments in 61126962:[1]: ...s case, at the making of Peace, men require for themselves, that which they would not have to be granted to others, they do contrary to the precedent law, tha law , that commandeth the acknowledgement of naturall equalitie, and therefore also against the law of Nature..... [2]: ...e granted to others, they do contrary to the precedent law, that commandeth the acknowledgement of naturall equalitie, and therefore also against the law of Nature law of Nature..... Complete text of 61126962:If in this case, at the making of Peace, men require for themselves, that which they would not have to be granted to others, they do contrary to the precedent law, that commandeth the acknowledgement of naturall equalitie, and therefore also against the law of Nature Complete text of 61126963:The observers of this law, are those we call Modest, and the breakers Arrogant Men Complete text of 61126964:The Greeks call the violation of this law pleonexia; that is, a desire of more than their share Complete text of 61126965:The Eleventh Equity Also "If a man be trusted to judge between man and man," it is a precept of the law of Nature, "that he deale Equally between them Segments in 61126968:[1]: ...The observance of this law , from the equall distribution to each man, of that which in reason belongeth to him, is called EQUITY, and (as I have sayd before) distributive justi..... Complete text of 61126968:The observance of this law, from the equall distribution to each man, of that which in reason belongeth to him, is called EQUITY, and (as I have sayd before) distributive justice: the violation, Acception Of Persons, Prosopolepsia Segments in 61126969:[1]: ...The Twelfth, Equall Use Of Things Common And from this followeth another law , "That such things as cannot be divided, be enjoyed in Common, if it can be; and if the quantity of the thing permit, without Stint; otherwise Propor..... Complete text of 61126969:The Twelfth, Equall Use Of Things Common And from this followeth another law, "That such things as cannot be divided, be enjoyed in Common, if it can be; and if the quantity of the thing permit, without Stint; otherwise Proportionably to the number of them that have Right Complete text of 61126972:Then, The law of Nature, which prescribeth Equity, requireth, "That the Entire Right; or else, (making the use alternate,) the First Possession, be determined by Lot Complete text of 61126973:" For equall distribution, is of the law of Nature; and other means of equall distribution cannot be imagined Complete text of 61126977:The Fifteenth, Of Mediators It is also a law of Nature, "That all men that mediate Peace, be allowed safe Conduct Complete text of 61126978:" For the law that commandeth Peace, as the End, commandeth Intercession, as the Means; and to Intercession the Means is safe Conduct Segments in 61126979:[1]: ...The Sixteenth, Of Submission To Arbitrement And because, though men be never so willing to observe these Law es, there may neverthelesse arise questions concerning a mans action; First, whether it were done, or not done; Secondly (if done) whether against the..... [2]: ...s, there may neverthelesse arise questions concerning a mans action; First, whether it were done, or not done; Secondly (if done) whether against the Law, or not against the Law; the former whereof, is called a question Of Fact; the later a question Of Right; Law , or not against the Law; the former whereof, is called a question Of Fact; the later a question Of Right; therefore unlesse the parties to the questi..... [3]: ...se arise questions concerning a mans action; First, whether it were done, or not done; Secondly (if done) whether against the Law, or not against the Law; the former whereof, is called a question Of Fact; the later a question Of Right; therefore unlesse the parties to the question, Law ; the former whereof, is called a question Of Fact; the later a question Of Right; therefore unlesse the parties to the question, Covenant mutually to..... Complete text of 61126979:The Sixteenth, Of Submission To Arbitrement And because, though men be never so willing to observe these Lawes, there may neverthelesse arise questions concerning a mans action; First, whether it were done, or not done; Secondly (if done) whether against the law, or not against the law; the former whereof, is called a question Of Fact; the later a question Of Right; therefore unlesse the parties to the question, Covenant mutually to stand to the sentence of another, they are as farre from Peace as ever Complete text of 61126981:And therefore it is of the law of Nature, "That they that are at controversie, submit their Right to the judgement of an Arbitrator Segments in 61126982:[1]: ...all benefit, if one be admitted to be Judge, the other is to be admitted also; & so the controversie, that is, the cause of War, remains, against the Law of Nature Law of Nature..... Complete text of 61126982:" The Seventeenth, No Man Is His Own Judge And seeing every man is presumed to do all things in order to his own benefit, no man is a fit Arbitrator in his own cause: and if he were never so fit; yet Equity allowing to each party equall benefit, if one be admitted to be Judge, the other is to be admitted also; & so the controversie, that is, the cause of War, remains, against the law of Nature Complete text of 61126984:And thus also the controversie, and the condition of War remaineth, contrary to the law of Nature Segments in 61126985:[1]: ...her Arguments) must give credit to a third; or to a third and fourth; or more: For else the question is undecided, and left to force, contrary to the Law of Nature Law of Nature..... Complete text of 61126985:The Nineteenth, Of Witnesse And in a controversie of Fact, the Judge being to give no more credit to one, than to the other, (if there be no other Arguments) must give credit to a third; or to a third and fourth; or more: For else the question is undecided, and left to force, contrary to the law of Nature Segments in 61126987:[1]: ...struction of particular men; as Drunkenness, and all other parts of Intemperance; which may therefore also be reckoned amongst those things which the Law of Nature hath forbidden; but are Law of Nature hath forbidden; but are not necessary to be mentioned, nor are pertinent enough to this place..... Complete text of 61126987:There be other things tending to the destruction of particular men; as Drunkenness, and all other parts of Intemperance; which may therefore also be reckoned amongst those things which the law of Nature hath forbidden; but are not necessary to be mentioned, nor are pertinent enough to this place Complete text of 61126992:And whatsoever Lawes bind In Foro Interno, may be broken, not onely by a fact contrary to the law but also by a fact according to it, in case a man think it contrary Complete text of 61126993:For though his Action in this case, be according to the law; which where the Obligation is In Foro Interno, is a breach Complete text of 61126997:For in that they require nothing but endeavour; he that endeavoureth their performance, fulfilleth them; and he that fulfilleth the law, is Just Segments in 61127005:[1]: ...These dictates of Reason, men use to call by the name of Law es; but improperly: for they are but Conclusions, or Theoremes concerning what conduceth to the conservation and defence of themselves; whereas Law, p..... [2]: ...of Lawes; but improperly: for they are but Conclusions, or Theoremes concerning what conduceth to the conservation and defence of themselves; whereas Law, properly is the word of him, that by right hath Law , properly is the word of him, that by right hath command over others..... Complete text of 61127005:These dictates of Reason, men use to call by the name of Lawes; but improperly: for they are but Conclusions, or Theoremes concerning what conduceth to the conservation and defence of themselves; whereas law, properly is the word of him, that by right hath command over others Segments in 61127022:[1]: ...But Not The Actor When the Actor doth any thing against the Law of Nature by command of the Author, if he be obliged by former Covenant to obey him, not he, but the Author breaketh the Law of Nature: for though th..... [2]: ...th any thing against the Law of Nature by command of the Author, if he be obliged by former Covenant to obey him, not he, but the Author breaketh the Law of Nature: for though the Actio Law of Nature: for though the Action be against the Law of Nature; yet it is not his: but contrarily; to refuse to do it, is against the Law of Nature, t..... [3]: ... the Author, if he be obliged by former Covenant to obey him, not he, but the Author breaketh the Law of Nature: for though the Action be against the Law of Nature; yet it is not his: but contrarily; to refuse to do it, is against the La Law of Nature; yet it is not his: but contrarily; to refuse to do it, is against the Law of Nature, that forbiddeth breach of Covenant..... [4]: ...breaketh the Law of Nature: for though the Action be against the Law of Nature; yet it is not his: but contrarily; to refuse to do it, is against the Law of Nature, that forbiddeth breach of Covenant Law of Nature, that forbiddeth breach of Covenant..... Complete text of 61127022:But Not The Actor When the Actor doth any thing against the law of Nature by command of the Author, if he be obliged by former Covenant to obey him, not he, but the Author breaketh the law of Nature: for though the Action be against the law of Nature; yet it is not his: but contrarily; to refuse to do it, is against the law of Nature, that forbiddeth breach of Covenant Segments in 61127058:[1]: ...Which Is Not To Be Had From The Law Of Nature: For the Lawes of Nature (as Justice, Equity, Modesty, Mercy, and (in summe) Doing To Others, As Wee Would Be Done To,) if themselves, wit..... [2]: ...Which Is Not To Be Had From The Law Of Nature: For the Law es of Nature (as Justice, Equity, Modesty, Mercy, and (in summe) Doing To Others, As Wee Would Be Done To,) if themselves, without the terrour of some..... Complete text of 61127058:Which Is Not To Be Had From The law Of Nature: For the Lawes of Nature (as Justice, Equity, Modesty, Mercy, and (in summe) Doing To Others, As Wee Would Be Done To,) if themselves, without the terrour of some Power, to cause them to be observed, are contrary to our naturall Passions, that carry us to Partiality, Pride, Revenge, and the like Segments in 61127061:[1]: ...in all places, where men have lived by small Families, to robbe and spoyle one another, has been a Trade, and so farre from being reputed against the Law Law of Nature, that the greater spoyles they gained, the greater was their honour; and men observed no other Lawes therein, but the Lawes of Honour; that..... [2]: ... so farre from being reputed against the Law of Nature, that the greater spoyles they gained, the greater was their honour; and men observed no other Lawes therein, but the Lawes of Honour; that is, to abstain from cruelty, leaving to men their lives, and instru Law es therein, but the Lawes of Honour; that is, to abstain from cruelty, leaving to men their lives, and instruments of husbandry..... [3]: ...puted against the Law of Nature, that the greater spoyles they gained, the greater was their honour; and men observed no other Lawes therein, but the Lawes of Honour; that is, to abstain from cruelty, leaving to men their lives, and instruments of husbandry Law es of Honour; that is, to abstain from cruelty, leaving to men their lives, and instruments of husbandry..... Complete text of 61127061:And in all places, where men have lived by small Families, to robbe and spoyle one another, has been a Trade, and so farre from being reputed against the Law of Nature, that the greater spoyles they gained, the greater was their honour; and men observed no other Lawes therein, but the Lawes of Honour; that is, to abstain from cruelty, leaving to men their lives, and instruments of husbandry Complete text of 61127126:For Doctrine Repugnant to Peace, can no more be True, than Peace and Concord can be against the law of Nature Segments in 61127133:[1]: ...These Rules of Propriety (or Meum and Tuum) and of Good, Evill, Law full and Unlawfull in the actions of subjects, are the Civill Lawes, that is to say, the lawes of each Commonwealth in particular; though the name of ..... [2]: ...These Rules of Propriety (or Meum and Tuum) and of Good, Evill, Lawfull and U law full in the actions of subjects, are the Civill Lawes, that is to say, the lawes of each Commonwealth in particular; though the name of Civill Law be ..... [3]: ...These Rules of Propriety (or Meum and Tuum) and of Good, Evill, Lawfull and Unlawfull in the actions of subjects, are the Civill Law es, that is to say, the lawes of each Commonwealth in particular; though the name of Civill Law be now restrained to the antient Civill Lawes of the C..... [4]: ...Rules of Propriety (or Meum and Tuum) and of Good, Evill, Lawfull and Unlawfull in the actions of subjects, are the Civill Lawes, that is to say, the lawes law es of each Commonwealth in particular; though the name of Civill Law be now restrained to the antient Civill Lawes of the City of Rome; which being th..... [5]: ...d Unlawfull in the actions of subjects, are the Civill Lawes, that is to say, the lawes of each Commonwealth in particular; though the name of Civill Law be now restrained to the antient Civill Lawes of the City of Rome; wh Law be now restrained to the antient Civill Lawes of the City of Rome; which being the head of a great part of the World, her Lawes at that time were in ..... [6]: ...the Civill Lawes, that is to say, the lawes of each Commonwealth in particular; though the name of Civill Law be now restrained to the antient Civill Lawes of the City of Rome; which being the head of a great part of the World, her Lawes at that time were in these pa Law es of the City of Rome; which being the head of a great part of the World, her Lawes at that time were in these parts the Civill Law..... [7]: ...ough the name of Civill Law be now restrained to the antient Civill Lawes of the City of Rome; which being the head of a great part of the World, her Lawes at that time were in these parts the Civill Law Law es at that time were in these parts the Civill Law..... [8]: ...he antient Civill Lawes of the City of Rome; which being the head of a great part of the World, her Lawes at that time were in these parts the Civill Law Law ..... Complete text of 61127133:These Rules of Propriety (or Meum and Tuum) and of Good, Evill, Lawfull and Unlawfull in the actions of subjects, are the Civill Lawes, that is to say, the lawes of each Commonwealth in particular; though the name of Civill law be now restrained to the antient Civill Lawes of the City of Rome; which being the head of a great part of the World, her Lawes at that time were in these parts the Civill law Segments in 61127135:[1]: ...ghtly, is annexed to the Soveraigntie, the Right of Judicature; that is to say, of hearing and deciding all Controversies, which may arise concerning Law, either Civill, or naturall, or concerning Fact Law , either Civill, or naturall, or concerning Fact..... Complete text of 61127135:To Him Also Belongeth The Right Of All Judicature And Decision Of Controversies: Eightly, is annexed to the Soveraigntie, the Right of Judicature; that is to say, of hearing and deciding all Controversies, which may arise concerning law, either Civill, or naturall, or concerning Fact Segments in 61127145:[1]: ...And Of Rewarding, And Punishing, And That (Where No Former Law hath Determined The Measure Of It) Arbitrary: Eleventhly, to the Soveraign is committed the Power of Rewarding with riches, or honour; and of Punish..... [2]: ... Power of Rewarding with riches, or honour; and of Punishing with corporall, or pecuniary punishment, or with ignominy every Subject according to the Lawe he hath formerly made; or if there be no Law made, according as he shall judge most to conduce to the encouraging of men to serve the Common-wealth, o Law e he hath formerly made; or if there be no Law made, according as he shall judge most to conduce to the encouraging of men to serve the Common-wealth,..... [3]: ...d of Punishing with corporall, or pecuniary punishment, or with ignominy every Subject according to the Lawe he hath formerly made; or if there be no Law made, according as he shall judge most to conduce to the encouraging of men to serve the Common-wealth, or deterring of them from doing dis-service to the same Law made, according as he shall judge most to conduce to the encouraging of men to serve the Common-wealth, or deterring of them from doing dis-service t..... Complete text of 61127145:And Of Rewarding, And Punishing, And That (Where No Former law hath Determined The Measure Of It) Arbitrary: Eleventhly, to the Soveraign is committed the Power of Rewarding with riches, or honour; and of Punishing with corporall, or pecuniary punishment, or with ignominy every Subject according to the Lawe he hath formerly made; or if there be no law made, according as he shall judge most to conduce to the encouraging of men to serve the Common-wealth, or deterring of them from doing dis-service to the same Segments in 61127205:[1]: ...Or else the precedent Monarch, hath not at all taken order for such Tuition; And then the Law of Nature hath provided this sufficient rule, That the Tuition shall be in him, that hath by Nature most interest in the preservation of the Authorit..... Complete text of 61127205:Or else the precedent Monarch, hath not at all taken order for such Tuition; And then the law of Nature hath provided this sufficient rule, That the Tuition shall be in him, that hath by Nature most interest in the preservation of the Authority of the Infant, and to whom least benefit can accrue by his death, or diminution Segments in 61127219:[1]: ...But if there be none that can give the Soveraigntie, after the decease of him that was first elected; then has he power, nay he is obliged by the Law of Nature, to provide, by establishing his Successor, to keep those that had trusted him with the Government, from relapsing into the miserable condi..... Complete text of 61127219:But if there be none that can give the Soveraigntie, after the decease of him that was first elected; then has he power, nay he is obliged by the law of Nature, to provide, by establishing his Successor, to keep those that had trusted him with the Government, from relapsing into the miserable condition of Civill warre Segments in 61127274:[1]: ...In Common-wealths, this controversie is decided by the Civill Law : and for the most part, (but not alwayes) the sentence is in favour of the Father; because for the most part Common-wealths have been erected by the ..... Complete text of 61127274:In Common-wealths, this controversie is decided by the Civill law: and for the most part, (but not alwayes) the sentence is in favour of the Father; because for the most part Common-wealths have been erected by the Fathers, not by the Mothers of families Segments in 61127275:[1]: ...But the question lyeth now in the state of meer Nature; where there are supposed no law es of Matrimony; no lawes for the Education of Children; but the Law of Nature, and the naturall inclination of the Sexes, one to another, and to thei..... [2]: ...But the question lyeth now in the state of meer Nature; where there are supposed no lawes of Matrimony; no law es for the Education of Children; but the Law of Nature, and the naturall inclination of the Sexes, one to another, and to their children..... [3]: ...t the question lyeth now in the state of meer Nature; where there are supposed no lawes of Matrimony; no lawes for the Education of Children; but the L Law of Nature, and the naturall inclination of the Sexes, one to another, and to their children..... Complete text of 61127275:But the question lyeth now in the state of meer Nature; where there are supposed no lawes of Matrimony; no lawes for the Education of Children; but the law of Nature, and the naturall inclination of the Sexes, one to another, and to their children Complete text of 61127383:And when we say a Guift is free, there is not meant any liberty of the Guift, but of the Giver, that was not bound by any law, or Covenant to give it Complete text of 61127384:So when we Speak Freely, it is not the liberty of voice, or pronunciation, but of the man, whom no law hath obliged to speak otherwise then he did Complete text of 61127387:And generally all actions which men doe in Common-wealths, for Feare of the law, or actions, which the doers had Liberty to omit Complete text of 61127406:For though the action be against the law of Nature, as being contrary to Equitie, (as was the killing of Uriah, by David;) yet it was not an Injurie to Uriah; but to God Complete text of 61127407:Not to Uriah, because the right to doe what he pleased, was given him by Uriah himself; And yet to God, because David was Gods Subject; and prohibited all Iniquitie by the law of Nature Complete text of 61127450:The Greatest Liberty Of Subjects, Dependeth On The Silence Of The law As for other Lyberties, they depend on the silence of the law Segments in 61127456:[1]: ...ession of lands or goods, or concerning any service required at his hands, or concerning any penalty corporall, or pecuniary, grounded on a precedent Law; He hath the same Liberty to sue for his right, as if it were against a Subje Law ; He hath the same Liberty to sue for his right, as if it were against a Subject; and before such Judges, as are appointed by the Soveraign..... Complete text of 61127456:If a Subject have a controversie with his Soveraigne, of Debt, or of right of possession of lands or goods, or concerning any service required at his hands, or concerning any penalty corporall, or pecuniary, grounded on a precedent law; He hath the same Liberty to sue for his right, as if it were against a Subject; and before such Judges, as are appointed by the Soveraign Complete text of 61127457:For seeing the Soveraign demandeth by force of a former law, and not by vertue of his Power; he declareth thereby, that he requireth no more, than shall appear to be due by that Law Complete text of 61127458:The sute therefore is not contrary to the will of the Soveraign; and consequently the Subject hath the Liberty to demand the hearing of his Cause; and sentence, according to that law Segments in 61127459:[1]: ...But if he demand, or take any thing by pretence of his Power; there lyeth, in that case, no action of Law : for all that is done by him in Vertue of his Power, is done by the Authority of every subject, and consequently, he that brings an action against th..... Complete text of 61127459:But if he demand, or take any thing by pretence of his Power; there lyeth, in that case, no action of law: for all that is done by him in Vertue of his Power, is done by the Authority of every subject, and consequently, he that brings an action against the Soveraign, brings it against himselfe Complete text of 61127491:Politicall (otherwise Called Bodies Politique, and Persons In law,) are those, which are made by authority from the Soveraign Power of the Common-wealth Complete text of 61127502:One is their Writt, or Letters from the Soveraign: the other is the law of the Common-wealth Segments in 61127503:[1]: ...h is independent, there needs no Writing, because the Power of the Representative has there no other bounds, but such as are set out by the unwritten Law of Nature; yet in subordinate bodies, there are such diversities of Limitation neces Law of Nature; yet in subordinate bodies, there are such diversities of Limitation necessary, concerning their businesses, times, and places, as can neit..... Complete text of 61127503:By Letters Patents For though in the Institution or Acquisition of a Common-wealth, which is independent, there needs no Writing, because the Power of the Representative has there no other bounds, but such as are set out by the unwritten law of Nature; yet in subordinate bodies, there are such diversities of Limitation necessary, concerning their businesses, times, and places, as can neither be remembred without Letters, nor taken notice of, unlesse such Letters be Patent, that they may be read to them, and withall sealed, or testified, with the Seales, or other permanent signes of the Authority Soveraign Segments in 61127525:[1]: ... or other duty, in any place without the Colony it selfe, as having no Jurisdiction, nor Authoritie elsewhere, but are left to the remedie, which the Law of the place alloweth them Law of the place alloweth them..... Complete text of 61127525:Also that an Assembly residing out of the bounds of that Colony whereof they have the government, cannot execute any power over the persons, or goods of any of the Colonie, to seize on them for debt, or other duty, in any place without the Colony it selfe, as having no Jurisdiction, nor Authoritie elsewhere, but are left to the remedie, which the law of the place alloweth them Complete text of 61127533:But this is no Body Politique, there being no Common Representative to oblige them to any other law, than that which is common to all other subjects Complete text of 61127558:For he obligeth his Children, and Servants, as farre as the law permitteth, though not further, because none of them are bound to obedience in those actions, which the law hath forbidden to be done Segments in 61127560:[1]: ...er being before the Institution of Common-wealth, absolute Soveraigns in their own Families, they lose afterward no more of their Authority, than the Law of the Common-wealt Law of the Common-wealth taketh from them..... Complete text of 61127560:For the Father, and Master being before the Institution of Common-wealth, absolute Soveraigns in their own Families, they lose afterward no more of their Authority, than the law of the Common-wealth taketh from them Complete text of 61127569:And though he hire such friends with mony, (unlesse there be an expresse law against it,) yet it is not Injustice Segments in 61127608:[1]: ...And as Controversies are of two sorts, namely of Fact, and of Law ; so are judgements, some of Fact, some of Law: And consequently in the same controversie, there may be two Judges, one of Fact, another of Law..... [2]: ...And as Controversies are of two sorts, namely of Fact, and of Law; so are judgements, some of Fact, some of Law : And consequently in the same controversie, there may be two Judges, one of Fact, another of Law..... [3]: ...and of Law; so are judgements, some of Fact, some of Law: And consequently in the same controversie, there may be two Judges, one of Fact, another of Law Law ..... Complete text of 61127608:And as Controversies are of two sorts, namely of Fact, and of Law; so are judgements, some of Fact, some of law: And consequently in the same controversie, there may be two Judges, one of Fact, another of Law Segments in 61127639:[1]: ...Which is so evident, that even Cicero, (a passionate defender of Liberty,) in a publique pleading, attributeth all Propriety to the Law Civil, "Let the Civill Law," saith he, "be once abandoned, or but negligently guarded, (not to say oppressed,) and there is nothing, that any man can..... [2]: ...so evident, that even Cicero, (a passionate defender of Liberty,) in a publique pleading, attributeth all Propriety to the Law Civil, "Let the Civill Law," sa Law ," saith he, "be once abandoned, or but negligently guarded, (not to say oppressed,) and there is nothing, that any man can be sure to receive from hi..... Complete text of 61127639:Which is so evident, that even Cicero, (a passionate defender of Liberty,) in a publique pleading, attributeth all Propriety to the law Civil, "Let the Civill law," saith he, "be once abandoned, or but negligently guarded, (not to say oppressed,) and there is nothing, that any man can be sure to receive from his Ancestor, or leave to his Children Complete text of 61127640:" And again; "Take away the Civill law, and no man knows what is his own, and what another mans Complete text of 61127642:And this they well knew of old, who called that Nomos, (that is to say, Distribution,) which we call law; and defined Justice, by distributing to every man his own Segments in 61127643:[1]: ...All Private Estates Of Land Proceed Originally From The Arbitrary Distribution Of The Soveraign In this Distribution, the First Law , is for Division of the Land it selfe: wherein the Soveraign assigneth to every man a portion, according as he, and not according as any Subject, or ..... Complete text of 61127643:All Private Estates Of Land Proceed Originally From The Arbitrary Distribution Of The Soveraign In this Distribution, the First law, is for Division of the Land it selfe: wherein the Soveraign assigneth to every man a portion, according as he, and not according as any Subject, or any number of them, shall judge agreeable to Equity, and the Common Good Segments in 61127648:[1]: ...Assembly, may ordain the doing of many things in pursuit of their Passions, contrary to their own consciences, which is a breach of trust, and of the Law of Nature; but this is not enough to authorise any subject, either t Law of Nature; but this is not enough to authorise any subject, either to make warre upon, or so much as to accuse of Injustice, or any way to speak evil..... Complete text of 61127648:It is true, that a Soveraign Monarch, or the greater part of a Soveraign Assembly, may ordain the doing of many things in pursuit of their Passions, contrary to their own consciences, which is a breach of trust, and of the law of Nature; but this is not enough to authorise any subject, either to make warre upon, or so much as to accuse of Injustice, or any way to speak evill of their Soveraign; because they have authorised all his actions, and in bestowing the Soveraign Power, made them their own Complete text of 61127649:But in what cases the Commands of Soveraigns are contrary to Equity, and the law of Nature, is to be considered hereafter in another place Segments in 61127691:[1]: ...But if one Subject giveth Counsell to another, to do any thing contrary to the Law es, whether that Counsell proceed from evill intention, or from ignorance onely, it is punishable by the Common-wealth; because ignorance of the Law, ..... [2]: ...e Lawes, whether that Counsell proceed from evill intention, or from ignorance onely, it is punishable by the Common-wealth; because ignorance of the Law, is no good excuse, where every man is bound to take notice of the Lawes Law , is no good excuse, where every man is bound to take notice of the Lawes to which he is subject..... [3]: ...norance onely, it is punishable by the Common-wealth; because ignorance of the Law, is no good excuse, where every man is bound to take notice of the Lawes to which he is subject Law es to which he is subject..... Complete text of 61127691:But if one Subject giveth Counsell to another, to do any thing contrary to the Lawes, whether that Counsell proceed from evill intention, or from ignorance onely, it is punishable by the Common-wealth; because ignorance of the law, is no good excuse, where every man is bound to take notice of the Lawes to which he is subject Segments in 61127713:[1]: ...rraign Invasion, we shall find, it requires great knowledge of the disposition of Man-kind, of the Rights of Government, and of the nature of Equity, Law, Justice, and Honour, not to be attained without study; And of the Strength, Commodities, Places, both of Law , Justice, and Honour, not to be attained without study; And of the Strength, Commodities, Places, both of their own Country, and their Neighbours; as..... Complete text of 61127713:For seeing the businesse of a Common-wealth is this, to preserve the people at home, and defend them against forraign Invasion, we shall find, it requires great knowledge of the disposition of Man-kind, of the Rights of Government, and of the nature of Equity, law, Justice, and Honour, not to be attained without study; And of the Strength, Commodities, Places, both of their own Country, and their Neighbours; as also of the inclinations, and designes of all Nations that may any way annoy them Segments in 61127736:[1]: ...OF CIVILL LAW ES Civill Law what By CIVILL LAWES, I understand the Lawes, that men are therefore bound to observe, because they are Members, not of this, or th..... [2]: ...OF CIVILL LAWES Civill Law what By CIVILL LAWES, I understand the Lawes, that men are therefore bound to observe, because they are Members, not of this, or that Common-wealth ..... [3]: ...OF CIVILL LAWES Civill Law what By CIVILL LAW ES, I understand the Lawes, that men are therefore bound to observe, because they are Members, not of this, or that Common-wealth in particular, but o..... [4]: ...OF CIVILL LAWES Civill Law what By CIVILL LAWES, I understand the Law es, that men are therefore bound to observe, because they are Members, not of this, or that Common-wealth in particular, but of a Common-wealth..... Complete text of 61127736:OF CIVILL LAWES Civill law what By CIVILL LAWES, I understand the Lawes, that men are therefore bound to observe, because they are Members, not of this, or that Common-wealth in particular, but of a Common-wealth Complete text of 61127737:For the knowledge of particular Lawes belongeth to them, that professe the study of the Lawes of their severall Countries; but the knowledge of Civill law in generall, to any man Segments in 61127738:[1]: ...The antient Law of Rome was called their Civil Law, from the word Civitas, which signifies a Common-wealth; And those Countries, which having been under the Roman Em..... [2]: ...The antient Law of Rome was called their Civil Law , from the word Civitas, which signifies a Common-wealth; And those Countries, which having been under the Roman Empire, and governed by that Law, ret..... [3]: ...ivil Law, from the word Civitas, which signifies a Common-wealth; And those Countries, which having been under the Roman Empire, and governed by that Law, retaine still such part thereof as t Law , retaine still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the Civill Law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own Civill Lawes..... [4]: ...ies, which having been under the Roman Empire, and governed by that Law, retaine still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the Civill Law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own Civill Lawes Law , to distinguish it from the rest of their own Civill Lawes..... [5]: ...ed by that Law, retaine still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the Civill Law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own Civill Lawes Law es..... Complete text of 61127738:The antient law of Rome was called their Civil law, from the word Civitas, which signifies a Common-wealth; And those Countries, which having been under the Roman Empire, and governed by that law, retaine still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the Civill Law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own Civill Lawes Segments in 61127739:[1]: ...But that is not it I intend to speak of here; my designe being not to shew what is Law here, and there; but what is Law; as Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, and divers others have done, without taking upon them the profession of the study of t..... [2]: ...But that is not it I intend to speak of here; my designe being not to shew what is Law here, and there; but what is Law ; as Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, and divers others have done, without taking upon them the profession of the study of the Law..... [3]: ...re, and there; but what is Law; as Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, and divers others have done, without taking upon them the profession of the study of the Law Law ..... Complete text of 61127739:But that is not it I intend to speak of here; my designe being not to shew what is law here, and there; but what is law; as Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, and divers others have done, without taking upon them the profession of the study of the law Complete text of 61127740:And first it manifest, that law in generall, is not Counsell, but Command; nor a Command of any man to any man; but only of him, whose Command is addressed to one formerly obliged to obey him Complete text of 61127741:And as for Civill law, it addeth only the name of the person Commanding, which is Persona Civitatis, the Person of the Common-wealth Complete text of 61127742:Which considered, I define Civill law in this Manner Segments in 61127743:[1]: ..."CIVILL LAW , Is to every Subject, those Rules, which the Common-wealth hath Commanded him, by Word, Writing, or other sufficient Sign of the Will, to make use of..... Complete text of 61127743:"CIVILL law, Is to every Subject, those Rules, which the Common-wealth hath Commanded him, by Word, Writing, or other sufficient Sign of the Will, to make use of, for the Distinction of Right, and Wrong; that is to say, of what is contrary, and what is not contrary to the Rule Complete text of 61127746:As also, that Lawes are the Rules of Just, and Unjust; nothing being reputed Unjust, that is not contrary to some law Complete text of 61127752:For the Legislator, is he that maketh the law Complete text of 61127753:And the Common-wealth only, praescribes, and commandeth the observation of those rules, which we call law: Therefore the Common-wealth is the Legislator Complete text of 61127755:For the same reason, none can abrogate a law made, but the Soveraign; because a law is not abrogated, but by another law, that forbiddeth it to be put in execution Complete text of 61127756:And Not Subject To Civill law 2 Complete text of 61127760:Use, A law Not By Vertue Of Time, But Of The Soveraigns Consent 3 Segments in 61127761:[1]: ...When long Use obtaineth the authority of a Law , it is not the Length of Time that maketh the Authority, but the Will of the Soveraign signified by his silence, (for Silence is sometimes an argumen..... [2]: ... maketh the Authority, but the Will of the Soveraign signified by his silence, (for Silence is sometimes an argument of Consent;) and it is no longer Law, then the Soveraign shall be silent therein Law , then the Soveraign shall be silent therein..... Complete text of 61127761:When long Use obtaineth the authority of a law, it is not the Length of Time that maketh the Authority, but the Will of the Soveraign signified by his silence, (for Silence is sometimes an argument of Consent;) and it is no longer law, then the Soveraign shall be silent therein Segments in 61127764:[1]: ...And our Law yers account no Customes Law, but such as are reasonable, and that evill Customes are to be abolished; But the Judgement of what is reasonable, and of..... [2]: ...And our Lawyers account no Customes Law , but such as are reasonable, and that evill Customes are to be abolished; But the Judgement of what is reasonable, and of what is to be abolished, be..... [3]: ...nd that evill Customes are to be abolished; But the Judgement of what is reasonable, and of what is to be abolished, belongeth to him that maketh the Law, which is the Soveraign Assembly, or Monarch Law , which is the Soveraign Assembly, or Monarch..... Complete text of 61127764:And our Lawyers account no Customes law, but such as are reasonable, and that evill Customes are to be abolished; But the Judgement of what is reasonable, and of what is to be abolished, belongeth to him that maketh the law, which is the Soveraign Assembly, or Monarch Complete text of 61127765:The law Of Nature, And The Civill law Contain Each Other 4 Complete text of 61127766:The law of Nature, and the Civill law, contain each other, and are of equall extent Segments in 61127769:[1]: ... of the Ordinances of Soveraign Power, and Punishments to be ordained for such as shall break them; which Ordinances are therefore part of the Civill Law Law ..... Complete text of 61127769:For in the differences of private men, to declare, what is Equity, what is Justice, and what is morall Vertue, and to make them binding, there is need of the Ordinances of Soveraign Power, and Punishments to be ordained for such as shall break them; which Ordinances are therefore part of the Civill law Complete text of 61127770:The law of Nature therefore is a part of the Civill law in all Common-wealths of the world Complete text of 61127771:Reciprocally also, the Civill law is a part of the Dictates of Nature Complete text of 61127772:For Justice, that is to say, Performance of Covenant, and giving to every man his own, is a Dictate of the law of Nature Segments in 61127773:[1]: ...But every subject in a Common-wealth, hath covenanted to obey the Civill Law , (either one with another, as when they assemble to make a common Representative, or with the Representative it selfe one by one, when subdued by the..... [2]: ...resentative it selfe one by one, when subdued by the Sword they promise obedience, that they may receive life;) And therefore Obedience to the Civill Law is part also of the Law of Nature Law is part also of the Law of Nature..... [3]: ... by one, when subdued by the Sword they promise obedience, that they may receive life;) And therefore Obedience to the Civill Law is part also of the Law of Nature Law of Nature..... Complete text of 61127773:But every subject in a Common-wealth, hath covenanted to obey the Civill Law, (either one with another, as when they assemble to make a common Representative, or with the Representative it selfe one by one, when subdued by the Sword they promise obedience, that they may receive life;) And therefore Obedience to the Civill law is part also of the Law of Nature Complete text of 61127774:Civill, and Naturall law are not different kinds, but different parts of law; whereof one part being written, is called Civill, the other unwritten, Naturall Segments in 61127775:[1]: ...But the Right of Nature, that is, the naturall Liberty of man, may by the Civill Law be abridged, and restrained: nay, the end of making Lawes, is no other, but such Restraint; without the which there cannot possibly be any Peace..... [2]: ...But the Right of Nature, that is, the naturall Liberty of man, may by the Civill Law be abridged, and restrained: nay, the end of making Law es, is no other, but such Restraint; without the which there cannot possibly be any Peace..... Complete text of 61127775:But the Right of Nature, that is, the naturall Liberty of man, may by the Civill law be abridged, and restrained: nay, the end of making Lawes, is no other, but such Restraint; without the which there cannot possibly be any Peace Segments in 61127776:[1]: ...And Law was brought into the world for nothing else, but to limit the naturall liberty of particular men, in such manner, as they might not hurt, but assist ..... Complete text of 61127776:And law was brought into the world for nothing else, but to limit the naturall liberty of particular men, in such manner, as they might not hurt, but assist one another, and joyn together against a common Enemy Segments in 61127780:[1]: ...But if an unwritten Law , in all the Provinces of a Dominion, shall be generally observed, and no iniquity appear in the use thereof; that law can be no other but a Law of Na..... [2]: ...But if an unwritten Law, in all the Provinces of a Dominion, shall be generally observed, and no iniquity appear in the use thereof; that law can be no other but a Law of Nature, equally obliging all man-kind..... [3]: ...itten Law, in all the Provinces of a Dominion, shall be generally observed, and no iniquity appear in the use thereof; that law can be no other but a Law of Nature Law of Nature, equally obliging all man-kind..... Complete text of 61127780:But if an unwritten law, in all the Provinces of a Dominion, shall be generally observed, and no iniquity appear in the use thereof; that law can be no other but a law of Nature, equally obliging all man-kind Segments in 61127783:[1]: ...As for example, "That the Common Law , hath no Controuler but the Parlament;" which is true onely where a Parlament has the Soveraign Power, and cannot be assembled, nor dissolved, but by..... Complete text of 61127783:As for example, "That the Common law, hath no Controuler but the Parlament;" which is true onely where a Parlament has the Soveraign Power, and cannot be assembled, nor dissolved, but by their own discretion Complete text of 61127790:That law can never be against Reason, our Lawyers are agreed; and that not the Letter,(that is, every construction of it,) but that which is according to the Intention of the Legislator, is the law Complete text of 61127791:And it is true: but the doubt is, of whose Reason it is, that shall be received for law Segments in 61127798:[1]: ...t that Juris Prudentia, or wisedome of subordinate Judges; but the Reason of this our Artificiall Man the Common-wealth, and his Command, that maketh Law: And the Common-wealth being in their Representative but one Person, there cannot easily arise any contradiction in the Lawes; and when there doth, the same Reason is able, by interpretation, or alteration, to take it away Law : And the Common-wealth being in their Representative but one Person, there cannot easily arise any contradiction in the Lawes; and when there doth, t..... [2]: ... his Command, that maketh Law: And the Common-wealth being in their Representative but one Person, there cannot easily arise any contradiction in the Lawes; and when there doth, the same Reason is able, by interpretation, or alteration, to take it away Law es; and when there doth, the same Reason is able, by interpretation, or alteration, to take it away..... Complete text of 61127798:) For it is possible long study may encrease, and confirm erroneous Sentences: and where men build on false grounds, the more they build, the greater is the ruine; and of those that study, and observe with equall time, and diligence, the reasons and resolutions are, and must remain discordant: and therefore it is not that Juris Prudentia, or wisedome of subordinate Judges; but the Reason of this our Artificiall Man the Common-wealth, and his Command, that maketh law: And the Common-wealth being in their Representative but one Person, there cannot easily arise any contradiction in the Lawes; and when there doth, the same Reason is able, by interpretation, or alteration, to take it away Segments in 61127799:[1]: ...e Person of the Common-wealth,) is he that Judgeth: The subordinate Judge, ought to have regard to the reason, which moved his Soveraign to make such Law, that his Sentence may be according thereunto; Law , that his Sentence may be according thereunto; which then is his Soveraigns Sentence; otherwise it is his own, and an unjust one..... Complete text of 61127799:In all Courts of Justice, the Soveraign (which is the Person of the Common-wealth,) is he that Judgeth: The subordinate Judge, ought to have regard to the reason, which moved his Soveraign to make such law, that his Sentence may be according thereunto; which then is his Soveraigns Sentence; otherwise it is his own, and an unjust one Complete text of 61127800:law Made, If Not Also Made Known, Is No law 8 Segments in 61127801:[1]: ...From this, that the Law is a Command, and a Command consisteth in declaration, or manifestation of the will of him that commandeth, by voyce, writing, or some other sufficie..... [2]: ...f him that commandeth, by voyce, writing, or some other sufficient argument of the same, we may understand, that the Command of the Common-wealth, is Law onely to those, that have means to take notice of it Law onely to those, that have means to take notice of it..... Complete text of 61127801:From this, that the law is a Command, and a Command consisteth in declaration, or manifestation of the will of him that commandeth, by voyce, writing, or some other sufficient argument of the same, we may understand, that the Command of the Common-wealth, is law onely to those, that have means to take notice of it Segments in 61127802:[1]: ...Over naturall fooles, children, or mad-men there is no Law , no more than over brute beasts; nor are they capable of the title of just, or unjust; because they had never power to make any covenant, or to under..... Complete text of 61127802:Over naturall fooles, children, or mad-men there is no law, no more than over brute beasts; nor are they capable of the title of just, or unjust; because they had never power to make any covenant, or to understand the consequences thereof; and consequently never took upon them to authorise the actions of any Soveraign, as they must do that make to themselves a Common-wealth Segments in 61127803:[1]: ...And as those from whom Nature, or Accident hath taken away the notice of all Law es in generall; so also every man, from whom any accident, not proceeding from his own default, hath taken away the means to take notice of any partic..... [2]: ... generall; so also every man, from whom any accident, not proceeding from his own default, hath taken away the means to take notice of any particular Law, is excused, if he observe it not; And to speak properly, that Law is no Law to Law , is excused, if he observe it not; And to speak properly, that Law is no Law to him..... [3]: ...g from his own default, hath taken away the means to take notice of any particular Law, is excused, if he observe it not; And to speak properly, that Law is no Law to him Law is no Law to him..... [4]: ... own default, hath taken away the means to take notice of any particular Law, is excused, if he observe it not; And to speak properly, that Law is no Law to him Law to him..... Complete text of 61127803:And as those from whom Nature, or Accident hath taken away the notice of all Lawes in generall; so also every man, from whom any accident, not proceeding from his own default, hath taken away the means to take notice of any particular law, is excused, if he observe it not; And to speak properly, that law is no law to him Segments in 61127804:[1]: ...It is therefore necessary, to consider in this place, what arguments, and signes be sufficient for the knowledge of what is the Law ; that is to say, what is the will of the Soveraign, as well in Monarchies, as in other formes of government..... Complete text of 61127804:It is therefore necessary, to consider in this place, what arguments, and signes be sufficient for the knowledge of what is the law; that is to say, what is the will of the Soveraign, as well in Monarchies, as in other formes of government Segments in 61127805:[1]: ...Unwritten Law es Are All Of Them Lawes Of Nature And first, if it be a Law that obliges all the Subjects without exception, and is not written, nor otherwise publi..... [2]: ...Unwritten Lawes Are All Of Them Law es Of Nature And first, if it be a Law that obliges all the Subjects without exception, and is not written, nor otherwise published in such places as..... [3]: ...Unwritten Lawes Are All Of Them Lawes Of Nature And first, if it be a Law that obliges all the Subjects without exception, and is not written, nor otherwise published in such places as they may take notice thereof, it is a ..... [4]: ... that obliges all the Subjects without exception, and is not written, nor otherwise published in such places as they may take notice thereof, it is a Law of Nature Law of Nature..... Complete text of 61127805:Unwritten Lawes Are All Of Them Lawes Of Nature And first, if it be a law that obliges all the Subjects without exception, and is not written, nor otherwise published in such places as they may take notice thereof, it is a law of Nature Segments in 61127806:[1]: ...For whatsoever men are to take knowledge of for Law , not upon other mens words, but every one from his own reason, must be such as is agreeable to the reason of all men; which no Law can be, but the La..... [2]: ...e knowledge of for Law, not upon other mens words, but every one from his own reason, must be such as is agreeable to the reason of all men; which no Law can be, but the Law of N Law can be, but the Law of Nature..... [3]: ...aw, not upon other mens words, but every one from his own reason, must be such as is agreeable to the reason of all men; which no Law can be, but the Law of Nature Law of Nature..... Complete text of 61127806:For whatsoever men are to take knowledge of for law, not upon other mens words, but every one from his own reason, must be such as is agreeable to the reason of all men; which no law can be, but the law of Nature Segments in 61127808:[1]: ..." Secondly, if it be a Law that obliges only some condition of men, or one particular man and be not written, nor published by word, then also it is a Law of Nature; and known ..... [2]: ... Secondly, if it be a Law that obliges only some condition of men, or one particular man and be not written, nor published by word, then also it is a L Law of Nature; and known by the same arguments, and signs, that distinguish those in such a condition, from other Subjects..... Complete text of 61127808:" Secondly, if it be a law that obliges only some condition of men, or one particular man and be not written, nor published by word, then also it is a law of Nature; and known by the same arguments, and signs, that distinguish those in such a condition, from other Subjects Segments in 61127809:[1]: ...For whatsoever Law is not written, or some way published by him that makes it Law, can be known no way, but by the reason of him that is to obey it; and is therefore al..... [2]: ...For whatsoever Law is not written, or some way published by him that makes it Law , can be known no way, but by the reason of him that is to obey it; and is therefore also a Law not only Civill, but Naturall..... [3]: ...ot written, or some way published by him that makes it Law, can be known no way, but by the reason of him that is to obey it; and is therefore also a Law not only Civill, b Law not only Civill, but Naturall..... Complete text of 61127809:For whatsoever law is not written, or some way published by him that makes it law, can be known no way, but by the reason of him that is to obey it; and is therefore also a law not only Civill, but Naturall Segments in 61127810:[1]: ...notice, that his Sentence ought to be according to the reason of his Soveraign, which being alwaies understood to be Equity, he is bound to it by the Law of Nature: Or if an Ambassador, he is (in al things not conteined in his written Instructions) to take for Instruction that which Reason dictates to be most conducing to his Soveraigns interest; and so Law of Nature: Or if an Ambassador, he is (in al things not conteined in his written Instructions) to take for Instruction that which Reason dictates to ..... Complete text of 61127810:For example, if the Soveraign employ a Publique Minister, without written Instructions what to doe; he is obliged to take for Instructions the Dictates of Reason; As if he make a Judge, The Judge is to take notice, that his Sentence ought to be according to the reason of his Soveraign, which being alwaies understood to be Equity, he is bound to it by the Law of Nature: Or if an Ambassador, he is (in al things not conteined in his written Instructions) to take for Instruction that which Reason dictates to be most conducing to his Soveraigns interest; and so of all other Ministers of the Soveraignty, publique and private Segments in 61127812:[1]: ...The Law of Nature excepted, it belongeth to the essence of all other Lawes, to be made known, to every man that shall be obliged to obey them, either by word..... [2]: ...The Law of Nature excepted, it belongeth to the essence of all other Law es, to be made known, to every man that shall be obliged to obey them, either by word, or writing, or some other act, known to proceed from the Sovera..... Complete text of 61127812:The law of Nature excepted, it belongeth to the essence of all other Lawes, to be made known, to every man that shall be obliged to obey them, either by word, or writing, or some other act, known to proceed from the Soveraign Authority Complete text of 61127818:And for the law which Moses gave to the people of Israel at the renewing of the Covenant, (Deut Complete text of 61127823:Nothing Is law Where The Legislator Cannot Be Known Nor is it enough the law be written, and published; but also that there be manifest signs, that it proceedeth from the will of the Soveraign Complete text of 61127825:There is therefore requisite, not only a Declaration of the law, but also sufficient signes of the Author, and Authority Segments in 61127828:[1]: ...And it is a Dictate of Naturall Reason, and consequently an evident Law of Nature, that no man ought to weaken that power, the protection whereof he hath himself demanded, or wittingly received against others..... Complete text of 61127828:And it is a Dictate of Naturall Reason, and consequently an evident law of Nature, that no man ought to weaken that power, the protection whereof he hath himself demanded, or wittingly received against others Segments in 61127831:[1]: ...e Between Verifying And Authorising Verifyed, I say, not Authorised: for the Verification, is but the Testimony and Record; not the Authority of the law; whi law ; which consisteth in the Command of the Soveraign only..... Complete text of 61127831:Difference Between Verifying And Authorising Verifyed, I say, not Authorised: for the Verification, is but the Testimony and Record; not the Authority of the law; which consisteth in the Command of the Soveraign only Segments in 61127832:[1]: ...The Law Verifyed By The Subordinate Judge If therefore a man have a question of Injury, depending on the Law of Nature; that is to say, on common Equity; th..... [2]: ...The Law Verifyed By The Subordinate Judge If therefore a man have a question of Injury, depending on the Law of Nature; that is to say, on common Equity; the Sentence of the Judge, that by Commission hath Authority to take cognisance of such causes, is a suf..... [3]: ...on common Equity; the Sentence of the Judge, that by Commission hath Authority to take cognisance of such causes, is a sufficient Verification of the Law of Nature in that individuall case Law of Nature in that individuall case..... Complete text of 61127832:The law Verifyed By The Subordinate Judge If therefore a man have a question of Injury, depending on the law of Nature; that is to say, on common Equity; the Sentence of the Judge, that by Commission hath Authority to take cognisance of such causes, is a sufficient Verification of the law of Nature in that individuall case Segments in 61127833:[1]: ...For though the advice of one that professeth the study of the Law , be usefull for the avoyding of contention; yet it is but advice; tis the Judge must tell men what is Law, upon the hearing of the Controversy..... [2]: ...ice of one that professeth the study of the Law, be usefull for the avoyding of contention; yet it is but advice; tis the Judge must tell men what is Law, upon the hea Law , upon the hearing of the Controversy..... Complete text of 61127833:For though the advice of one that professeth the study of the law, be usefull for the avoyding of contention; yet it is but advice; tis the Judge must tell men what is law, upon the hearing of the Controversy Segments in 61127834:[1]: ...By The Publique Registers But when the question is of injury, or crime, upon a written Law ; every man by recourse to the Registers, by himself, or others, may (if he will) be sufficiently enformed, before he doe such injury, or commit the c..... [2]: ...Nay he ought to doe so: for when a man doubts whether the act he goeth about, be just, or injust; and may informe himself, if he will; the doing is unlawfull law full..... Complete text of 61127834:By The Publique Registers But when the question is of injury, or crime, upon a written law; every man by recourse to the Registers, by himself, or others, may (if he will) be sufficiently enformed, before he doe such injury, or commit the crime, whither it be an injury, or not: Nay he ought to doe so: for when a man doubts whether the act he goeth about, be just, or injust; and may informe himself, if he will; the doing is unlawfull Segments in 61127835:[1]: ...In like manner, he that supposeth himself injured, in a case determined by the written Law , which he may by himself, or others see and consider; if he complaine before he consults with the Law, he does unjustly, and bewrayeth a disposition ..... [2]: ...lf injured, in a case determined by the written Law, which he may by himself, or others see and consider; if he complaine before he consults with the Law, he does unjustly, and bewrayeth a Law , he does unjustly, and bewrayeth a disposition rather to vex other men, than to demand his own right..... Complete text of 61127835:In like manner, he that supposeth himself injured, in a case determined by the written law, which he may by himself, or others see and consider; if he complaine before he consults with the law, he does unjustly, and bewrayeth a disposition rather to vex other men, than to demand his own right Segments in 61127838:[1]: ...The Interpretation Of The Law Dependeth On The Soveraign Power The Legislator known; and the Lawes, either by writing, or by the light of Nature, sufficiently published; there wa..... [2]: ...The Interpretation Of The Law Dependeth On The Soveraign Power The Legislator known; and the Law es, either by writing, or by the light of Nature, sufficiently published; there wanteth yet another very materiall circumstance to make them obligator..... Complete text of 61127838:The Interpretation Of The law Dependeth On The Soveraign Power The Legislator known; and the Lawes, either by writing, or by the light of Nature, sufficiently published; there wanteth yet another very materiall circumstance to make them obligatory Segments in 61127839:[1]: ...For it is not the Letter, but the Intendment, or Meaning; that is to say, the authentique Interpretation of the Law (which is the sense of the Legislator,) in which the nature of the Law consisteth; And therefore the Interpretation of all Lawes dependeth on the Aut..... [2]: ... Intendment, or Meaning; that is to say, the authentique Interpretation of the Law (which is the sense of the Legislator,) in which the nature of the Law consisteth; And therefore th Law consisteth; And therefore the Interpretation of all Lawes dependeth on the Authority Soveraign; and the Interpreters can be none but those, which the..... [3]: ... Interpretation of the Law (which is the sense of the Legislator,) in which the nature of the Law consisteth; And therefore the Interpretation of all Lawes dependeth on the Authority Soveraign; and the Interpreters can be none but those, Law es dependeth on the Authority Soveraign; and the Interpreters can be none but those, which the Soveraign, (to whom only the Subject oweth obedience) s..... Complete text of 61127839:For it is not the Letter, but the Intendment, or Meaning; that is to say, the authentique Interpretation of the law (which is the sense of the Legislator,) in which the nature of the law consisteth; And therefore the Interpretation of all Lawes dependeth on the Authority Soveraign; and the Interpreters can be none but those, which the Soveraign, (to whom only the Subject oweth obedience) shall appoint Complete text of 61127840:For else, by the craft of an Interpreter, the law my be made to beare a sense, contrary to that of the Soveraign; by which means the Interpreter becomes the Legislator Segments in 61127842:[1]: ...The unwritten Law of Nature, though it be easy to such, as without partiality, and passion, make use of their naturall reason, and therefore leaves the violators there..... [2]: ...use; yet considering there be very few, perhaps none, that in some cases are not blinded by self love, or some other passion, it is now become of all Laws the most obscure; and has consequently the greatest need of able Interpreters Law s the most obscure; and has consequently the greatest need of able Interpreters..... Complete text of 61127842:The unwritten law of Nature, though it be easy to such, as without partiality, and passion, make use of their naturall reason, and therefore leaves the violators thereof without excuse; yet considering there be very few, perhaps none, that in some cases are not blinded by self love, or some other passion, it is now become of all Laws the most obscure; and has consequently the greatest need of able Interpreters Segments in 61127843:[1]: ...The written Law s, if they be short, are easily mis-interpreted, from the divers significations of a word, or two; if long, they be more obscure by the diverse signif..... [2]: ...from the divers significations of a word, or two; if long, they be more obscure by the diverse significations of many words: in so much as no written Law, delivered in few, or many words, can be well understood, w Law , delivered in few, or many words, can be well understood, without a perfect understanding of the finall causes, for which the Law was made; the knowl..... [3]: ... much as no written Law, delivered in few, or many words, can be well understood, without a perfect understanding of the finall causes, for which the Law was made; the knowledge of which finall causes is in the Legislator Law was made; the knowledge of which finall causes is in the Legislator..... Complete text of 61127843:The written Laws, if they be short, are easily mis-interpreted, from the divers significations of a word, or two; if long, they be more obscure by the diverse significations of many words: in so much as no written Law, delivered in few, or many words, can be well understood, without a perfect understanding of the finall causes, for which the law was made; the knowledge of which finall causes is in the Legislator Segments in 61127844:[1]: ...To him therefore there can not be any knot in the Law , insoluble; either by finding out the ends, to undoe it by; or else by making what ends he will, (as Alexander did with his sword in the Gordian knot..... Complete text of 61127844:To him therefore there can not be any knot in the law, insoluble; either by finding out the ends, to undoe it by; or else by making what ends he will, (as Alexander did with his sword in the Gordian knot,) by the Legislative power; which no other Interpreter can doe Complete text of 61127845:The Authenticall Interpretation Of law Is Not That Of Writers The Interpretation of the Lawes of Nature, in a Common-wealth, dependeth not on the books of Morall Philosophy Complete text of 61127846:The Authority of writers, without the Authority of the Common-wealth, maketh not their opinions law, be they never so true Segments in 61127847:[1]: ...cerning the Morall Vertues, and of their necessity, for the procuring, and maintaining peace, though it bee evident Truth, is not therefore presently Law; but because in all Common-wealths in the Law ; but because in all Common-wealths in the world, it is part of the Civill Law: For though it be naturally reasonable; yet it is by the Soveraigne Pow..... [2]: ...ntaining peace, though it bee evident Truth, is not therefore presently Law; but because in all Common-wealths in the world, it is part of the Civill Law: For though it be naturally reasonable; yet it is by the Soveraigne Power that it is Law: Otherwise, it were a great err Law : For though it be naturally reasonable; yet it is by the Soveraigne Power that it is Law: Otherwise, it were a great errour, to call the Lawes of Nat..... [3]: ...in all Common-wealths in the world, it is part of the Civill Law: For though it be naturally reasonable; yet it is by the Soveraigne Power that it is Law: Otherwise, it were a great errour, to call the Lawes of Nature unwritten Law; whereof wee see so many volumes published, and in them so many contradictions of one another, and of themselves Law : Otherwise, it were a great errour, to call the Lawes of Nature unwritten Law; whereof wee see so many volumes published, and in them so many contrad..... [4]: ...e Civill Law: For though it be naturally reasonable; yet it is by the Soveraigne Power that it is Law: Otherwise, it were a great errour, to call the Lawes of Nature unwritten Law; whereof wee see so many volumes published, and in them so many contradictions of one another, and of themselves Law es of Nature unwritten Law; whereof wee see so many volumes published, and in them so many contradictions of one another, and of themselves..... [5]: ...t be naturally reasonable; yet it is by the Soveraigne Power that it is Law: Otherwise, it were a great errour, to call the Lawes of Nature unwritten Law; whereof wee see so many volumes published, and in them so many contradictions of one another, and of themselves Law ; whereof wee see so many volumes published, and in them so many contradictions of one another, and of themselves..... Complete text of 61127847:That which I have written in this Treatise, concerning the Morall Vertues, and of their necessity, for the procuring, and maintaining peace, though it bee evident Truth, is not therefore presently law; but because in all Common-wealths in the world, it is part of the Civill law: For though it be naturally reasonable; yet it is by the Soveraigne Power that it is law: Otherwise, it were a great errour, to call the Lawes of Nature unwritten law; whereof wee see so many volumes published, and in them so many contradictions of one another, and of themselves Segments in 61127848:[1]: ...The Interpreter Of The Law Is The Judge Giving Sentence Viva Voce In Every Particular Case The Interpretation of the Law of Nature, is the Sentence of the Judge constituted b..... [2]: ...The Interpreter Of The Law Is The Judge Giving Sentence Viva Voce In Every Particular Case The Interpretation of the Law of Nature, is the Sentence of the Judge constituted by the Soveraign Authority, to heare and determine such controversies, as depend thereon; and con..... [3]: ... Judge constituted by the Soveraign Authority, to heare and determine such controversies, as depend thereon; and consisteth in the application of the Law to the present case Law to the present case..... Complete text of 61127848:The Interpreter Of The law Is The Judge Giving Sentence Viva Voce In Every Particular Case The Interpretation of the law of Nature, is the Sentence of the Judge constituted by the Soveraign Authority, to heare and determine such controversies, as depend thereon; and consisteth in the application of the law to the present case Segments in 61127849:[1]: ...der, whither the demand of the party, be consonant to naturall reason, and Equity; and the Sentence he giveth, is therefore the Interpretation of the Law of Nature; which Interpretation is Authentique; not becau Law of Nature; which Interpretation is Authentique; not because it is his private Sentence; but because he giveth it by Authority of the Soveraign, where..... [2]: ... not because it is his private Sentence; but because he giveth it by Authority of the Soveraign, whereby it becomes the Soveraigns Sentence; which is Law for that time, to the parties pleading Law for that time, to the parties pleading..... Complete text of 61127849:For in the act of Judicature, the Judge doth no more but consider, whither the demand of the party, be consonant to naturall reason, and Equity; and the Sentence he giveth, is therefore the Interpretation of the law of Nature; which Interpretation is Authentique; not because it is his private Sentence; but because he giveth it by Authority of the Soveraign, whereby it becomes the Soveraigns Sentence; which is law for that time, to the parties pleading Complete text of 61127851:No mans error becomes his own law; nor obliges him to persist in it Complete text of 61127852:Neither (for the same reason) becomes it a law to other Judges, though sworn to follow it Segments in 61127853:[1]: ...For though a wrong Sentence given by authority of the Soveraign, if he know and allow it, in such Law es as are mutable, be a constitution of a new Law, in cases, in which every little circumstance is the same; yet in Lawes immutable, such as are the L..... [2]: ...For though a wrong Sentence given by authority of the Soveraign, if he know and allow it, in such Lawes as are mutable, be a constitution of a new Law , in cases, in which every little circumstance is the same; yet in Lawes immutable, such as are the Lawes of Nature, they are no Lawes to the same, or..... [3]: ... he know and allow it, in such Lawes as are mutable, be a constitution of a new Law, in cases, in which every little circumstance is the same; yet in Lawes immutable, such as are the Lawes of Nature, they are no Lawe Law es immutable, such as are the Lawes of Nature, they are no Lawes to the same, or other Judges, in the like cases for ever after..... [4]: ...wes as are mutable, be a constitution of a new Law, in cases, in which every little circumstance is the same; yet in Lawes immutable, such as are the Lawes of Nature, they are no Lawes to the same, or other Judges, in the like cases for ever after Law es of Nature, they are no Lawes to the same, or other Judges, in the like cases for ever after..... [5]: ...titution of a new Law, in cases, in which every little circumstance is the same; yet in Lawes immutable, such as are the Lawes of Nature, they are no Lawes to the same, or other Judges, in the like cases for ever after Law es to the same, or other Judges, in the like cases for ever after..... Complete text of 61127853:For though a wrong Sentence given by authority of the Soveraign, if he know and allow it, in such Lawes as are mutable, be a constitution of a new law, in cases, in which every little circumstance is the same; yet in Lawes immutable, such as are the Lawes of Nature, they are no Lawes to the same, or other Judges, in the like cases for ever after Complete text of 61127854:Princes succeed one another; and one Judge passeth, another commeth; nay, Heaven and Earth shall passe; but not one title of the law of Nature shall passe; for it is the Eternall law of God Segments in 61127855:[1]: ...Therefore all the Sentences of precedent Judges that have ever been, cannot all together make a Law contrary to naturall Equity: Nor any Examples of former Judges, can warrant an unreasonable Sentence, or discharge the present Judge of the trouble o..... Complete text of 61127855:Therefore all the Sentences of precedent Judges that have ever been, cannot all together make a law contrary to naturall Equity: Nor any Examples of former Judges, can warrant an unreasonable Sentence, or discharge the present Judge of the trouble of studying what is Equity (in the case he is to Judge,) from the principles of his own naturall reason Complete text of 61127856:For example sake, 'Tis against the law of Nature, To Punish The Innocent; and Innocent is he that acquitteth himselfe Judicially, and is acknowledged for Innocent by the Judge Complete text of 61127858:I say therefore, that there is no place in the world, where this can be an interpretation of a law of Nature, or be made a law by the Sentences of precedent Judges, that had done the same Segments in 61127860:[1]: ...A written Law may forbid innocent men to fly, and they may be punished for flying: But that flying for feare of injury, should be taken for presumption of guilt, a..... Complete text of 61127860:A written law may forbid innocent men to fly, and they may be punished for flying: But that flying for feare of injury, should be taken for presumption of guilt, after a man is already absolved of the crime Judicially, is contrary to the nature of a Presumption, which hath no place after Judgement given Complete text of 61127861:Yet this is set down by a great Lawyer for the common law of England Complete text of 61127863:For as to the Forfeiture of them, the law will admit no proofe against the Presumption in law, grounded upon his flight Segments in 61127864:[1]: ..." Here you see, An Innocent Man, Judicially Acquitted, Notwithstanding His Innocency, (when no written Law forbad him to fly) after his acquitall, Upon A Presumption In Law, condemned to lose all the goods he hath..... [2]: ...Innocent Man, Judicially Acquitted, Notwithstanding His Innocency, (when no written Law forbad him to fly) after his acquitall, Upon A Presumption In Law, condemned to Law , condemned to lose all the goods he hath..... Complete text of 61127864:" Here you see, An Innocent Man, Judicially Acquitted, Notwithstanding His Innocency, (when no written law forbad him to fly) after his acquitall, Upon A Presumption In law, condemned to lose all the goods he hath Segments in 61127865:[1]: ...If the Law ground upon his flight a Presumption of the fact, (which was Capitall,) the Sentence ought to have been Capitall: if the presumption were not of the ..... [2]: ...l,) the Sentence ought to have been Capitall: if the presumption were not of the Fact, for what then ought he to lose his goods? This therefore is no Law of England; nor is the condemnation grounded upon a Presumption of Law, bu Law of England; nor is the condemnation grounded upon a Presumption of Law, but upon the Presumption of the Judges..... [3]: ...ot of the Fact, for what then ought he to lose his goods? This therefore is no Law of England; nor is the condemnation grounded upon a Presumption of Law, but upon the Presumption of the Judges Law , but upon the Presumption of the Judges..... Complete text of 61127865:If the law ground upon his flight a Presumption of the fact, (which was Capitall,) the Sentence ought to have been Capitall: if the presumption were not of the Fact, for what then ought he to lose his goods? This therefore is no law of England; nor is the condemnation grounded upon a Presumption of law, but upon the Presumption of the Judges Complete text of 61127866:It is also against law, to say that no Proofe shall be admitted against a Presumption of law Segments in 61127868:[1]: ...ture, wherein mens Judgements have been perverted, by trusting to Precedents: but this is enough to shew, that though the Sentence of the Judge, be a Law to the party pleading, yet Law to the party pleading, yet it is no Law to any Judge, that shall succeed him in that Office..... [2]: ...perverted, by trusting to Precedents: but this is enough to shew, that though the Sentence of the Judge, be a Law to the party pleading, yet it is no Law to any Judge, that shall succeed him in that Office Law to any Judge, that shall succeed him in that Office..... Complete text of 61127868:There be other things of this nature, wherein mens Judgements have been perverted, by trusting to Precedents: but this is enough to shew, that though the Sentence of the Judge, be a law to the party pleading, yet it is no law to any Judge, that shall succeed him in that Office Segments in 61127871:[1]: ...rdinate Judges are not to recede, the Interpreter can be no other than the ordinary Judges, in the some manner, as they are in cases of the unwritten Law; and their Sentences are to be taken by them that plead, for Lawes in that particular cas Law ; and their Sentences are to be taken by them that plead, for Lawes in that particular case; but not to bind other Judges, in like cases to give like ..... [2]: ... than the ordinary Judges, in the some manner, as they are in cases of the unwritten Law; and their Sentences are to be taken by them that plead, for Lawes in that particular case; but not to bind other Judges, in like cases to give like judgements Law es in that particular case; but not to bind other Judges, in like cases to give like judgements..... Complete text of 61127871:And therefore unlesse there be an Interpreter authorised by the Soveraign, from which the subordinate Judges are not to recede, the Interpreter can be no other than the ordinary Judges, in the some manner, as they are in cases of the unwritten law; and their Sentences are to be taken by them that plead, for Lawes in that particular case; but not to bind other Judges, in like cases to give like judgements Complete text of 61127872:For a Judge may erre in the Interpretation even of written Lawes; but no errour of a subordinate Judge, can change the law, which is the generall Sentence of the Soveraigne Segments in 61127873:[1]: ...The Difference Between The Letter And Sentence Of The Law In written Lawes, men use to make a difference between the Letter, and the Sentence of the Law: And when by the Letter, is meant whatsoever can be g..... [2]: ...The Difference Between The Letter And Sentence Of The Law In written Law es, men use to make a difference between the Letter, and the Sentence of the Law: And when by the Letter, is meant whatsoever can be gathered from the..... [3]: ...The Difference Between The Letter And Sentence Of The Law In written Lawes, men use to make a difference between the Letter, and the Sentence of the Law : And when by the Letter, is meant whatsoever can be gathered from the bare words, 'tis well distinguished..... Complete text of 61127873:The Difference Between The Letter And Sentence Of The law In written Lawes, men use to make a difference between the Letter, and the Sentence of the law: And when by the Letter, is meant whatsoever can be gathered from the bare words, 'tis well distinguished Segments in 61127874:[1]: ...in themselves, or in the metaphoricall use of them, ambiguous; and may be drawn in argument, to make many senses; but there is onely one sense of the Law Law ..... Complete text of 61127874:For the significations of almost all words, are either in themselves, or in the metaphoricall use of them, ambiguous; and may be drawn in argument, to make many senses; but there is onely one sense of the law Complete text of 61127875:But if by the Letter, be meant the Literall sense, then the Letter, and the Sentence or intention of the law, is all one Segments in 61127877:[1]: ...He ought therefore, if the Word of the Law doe not fully authorise a reasonable Sentence, to supply it with the Law of Nature; or if the case be difficult, to respit Judgement till he have rec..... [2]: ...He ought therefore, if the Word of the Law doe not fully authorise a reasonable Sentence, to supply it with the Law of Nature; or if the case be difficult, to respit Judgement till he have received more ample authority..... Complete text of 61127877:He ought therefore, if the Word of the law doe not fully authorise a reasonable Sentence, to supply it with the law of Nature; or if the case be difficult, to respit Judgement till he have received more ample authority Segments in 61127878:[1]: ...For Example, a written Law ordaineth, that he which is thrust out of his house by force, shall be restored by force: It happens that a man by negligence leaves his house empty,..... [2]: ...restored by force: It happens that a man by negligence leaves his house empty, and returning is kept out by force, in which case there is no speciall Law ordained Law ordained..... Complete text of 61127878:For Example, a written law ordaineth, that he which is thrust out of his house by force, shall be restored by force: It happens that a man by negligence leaves his house empty, and returning is kept out by force, in which case there is no speciall law ordained Complete text of 61127879:It is evident, that this case is contained in the same law: for else there is no remedy for him at all; which is to be supposed against the Intention of the Legislator Complete text of 61127880:Again, the word of the law, commandeth to Judge according to the Evidence: A man is accused falsly of a fact, which the Judge saw himself done by another; and not by him that is accused Segments in 61127881:[1]: ...In this case neither shall the Letter of the Law be followed to the condemnation of the Innocent, nor shall the Judge give Sentence against the evidence of the Witnesses; because the Letter of the L..... [2]: ...w be followed to the condemnation of the Innocent, nor shall the Judge give Sentence against the evidence of the Witnesses; because the Letter of the Law is to the contrary: but procure of the Sov Law is to the contrary: but procure of the Soveraign that another be made Judge, and himselfe Witnesse..... Complete text of 61127881:In this case neither shall the Letter of the law be followed to the condemnation of the Innocent, nor shall the Judge give Sentence against the evidence of the Witnesses; because the Letter of the law is to the contrary: but procure of the Soveraign that another be made Judge, and himselfe Witnesse Segments in 61127882:[1]: ...So that the incommodity that follows the bare words of a written Law , may lead him to the Intention of the Law, whereby to interpret the same the better; though no Incommodity can warrant a Sentence against the Law..... [2]: ...So that the incommodity that follows the bare words of a written Law, may lead him to the Intention of the Law , whereby to interpret the same the better; though no Incommodity can warrant a Sentence against the Law..... [3]: ...ten Law, may lead him to the Intention of the Law, whereby to interpret the same the better; though no Incommodity can warrant a Sentence against the Law Law ..... Complete text of 61127882:So that the incommodity that follows the bare words of a written law, may lead him to the Intention of the law, whereby to interpret the same the better; though no Incommodity can warrant a Sentence against the law Complete text of 61127884:The Abilities Required In A Judge The abilities required in a good Interpreter of the law, that is to say, in a good Judge, are not the same with those of an Advocate; namely the study of the Lawes Segments in 61127885:[1]: ...For a Judge, as he ought to take notice of the Fact, from none but the Witnesses; so also he ought to take notice of the Law , from nothing but the Statutes, and Constitutions of the Soveraign, alledged in the pleading, or declared to him by some that have authority from the..... [2]: ...efore-hand, what hee shall Judge; for it shall bee given him what hee shall say concerning the Fact, by Witnesses; and what hee shall say in point of Law, from those that shall in their pleadings shew it, and by authority interpret it upon the place Law , from those that shall in their pleadings shew it, and by authority interpret it upon the place..... Complete text of 61127885:For a Judge, as he ought to take notice of the Fact, from none but the Witnesses; so also he ought to take notice of the Law, from nothing but the Statutes, and Constitutions of the Soveraign, alledged in the pleading, or declared to him by some that have authority from the Soveraign Power to declare them; and need not take care before-hand, what hee shall Judge; for it shall bee given him what hee shall say concerning the Fact, by Witnesses; and what hee shall say in point of law, from those that shall in their pleadings shew it, and by authority interpret it upon the place Segments in 61127887:[1]: ...e, not onely determine whether done, or not done; but also whether it be Murder, Homicide, Felony, Assault, and the like, which are determinations of Law: but because they are not supposed to know the Law of themselves, there is one that hath Authority to enforme them of it, in the particular case they are to Judge of Law : but because they are not supposed to know the Law of themselves, there is one that hath Authority to enforme them of it, in the particular case they..... [2]: ...ut also whether it be Murder, Homicide, Felony, Assault, and the like, which are determinations of Law: but because they are not supposed to know the Law of themselves, there is one that hath Authority to enforme them of it, in the particular case they are to Judge of Law of themselves, there is one that hath Authority to enforme them of it, in the particular case they are to Judge of..... Complete text of 61127887:In like manner, in the ordinary trialls of Right, Twelve men of the common People, are the Judges, and give Sentence, not onely of the Fact, but of the Right; and pronounce simply for the Complaynant, or for the Defendant; that is to say, are Judges not onely of the Fact, but also of the Right: and in a question of crime, not onely determine whether done, or not done; but also whether it be Murder, Homicide, Felony, Assault, and the like, which are determinations of law: but because they are not supposed to know the law of themselves, there is one that hath Authority to enforme them of it, in the particular case they are to Judge of Segments in 61127889:[1]: ...The things that make a good Judge, or good Interpreter of the Law es, are, first A Right Understanding of that principall Law of Nature called Equity; which depending not on the reading of other mens Writings, but on..... [2]: ...The things that make a good Judge, or good Interpreter of the Lawes, are, first A Right Understanding of that principall Law of Nature called Equity; which depending not on the reading of other mens Writings, but on the goodnesse of a mans own naturall Reason, and Meditatio..... Complete text of 61127889:The things that make a good Judge, or good Interpreter of the Lawes, are, first A Right Understanding of that principall law of Nature called Equity; which depending not on the reading of other mens Writings, but on the goodnesse of a mans own naturall Reason, and Meditation, is presumed to be in those most, that have had most leisure, and had the most inclination to meditate thereon Complete text of 61127893:Divisions Of law The difference and division of the Lawes, has been made in divers manners, according to the different methods, of those men that have written of them Segments in 61127913:[1]: ...Responsa Prudentum; which were the Sentences, and Opinions of those Law yers, to whom the Emperour gave Authority to interpret the Law, and to give answer to such as in matter of Law demanded their advice; which Answers, t..... [2]: ...Responsa Prudentum; which were the Sentences, and Opinions of those Lawyers, to whom the Emperour gave Authority to interpret the Law , and to give answer to such as in matter of Law demanded their advice; which Answers, the Judges in giving Judgement were obliged by the Constitution..... [3]: ...re the Sentences, and Opinions of those Lawyers, to whom the Emperour gave Authority to interpret the Law, and to give answer to such as in matter of Law demanded their advice; Law demanded their advice; which Answers, the Judges in giving Judgement were obliged by the Constitutions of the Emperour to observe; And should be like..... [4]: ...ing Judgement were obliged by the Constitutions of the Emperour to observe; And should be like the Reports of Cases Judged, if other Judges be by the Law of England bound to observe them Law of England bound to observe them..... Complete text of 61127913:Responsa Prudentum; which were the Sentences, and Opinions of those Lawyers, to whom the Emperour gave Authority to interpret the law, and to give answer to such as in matter of law demanded their advice; which Answers, the Judges in giving Judgement were obliged by the Constitutions of the Emperour to observe; And should be like the Reports of Cases Judged, if other Judges be by the law of England bound to observe them Complete text of 61127914:For the Judges of the Common law of England, are not properly Judges, but Juris Consulti; of whom the Judges, who are either the Lords, or Twelve men of the Country, are in point of law to ask advice Complete text of 61127916:Also, Unwritten Customes, (which in their own nature are an imitation of law,) by the tacite consent of the Emperour, in case they be not contrary to the law of Nature, are very Lawes Complete text of 61127920:Another Division Of law Again, of Positive Lawes some are Humane, some Divine; And of Humane positive lawes, some are Distributive, some Penal Complete text of 61127922:Penal are those, which declare, what Penalty shall be inflicted on those that violate the law; and speak to the Ministers and Officers ordained for execution Complete text of 61127925:For all Lawes are generall judgements, or Sentences of the Legislator; as also every particular Judgement, is a Law to him, whose case is Judged Segments in 61127926:[1]: ...Divine Positive Law How Made Known To Be Law Divine Positive Lawes (for Naturall Lawes being Eternall, and Universall, are all Divine,) are those, which being the Comma..... [2]: ...Divine Positive Law How Made Known To Be Law Divine Positive Lawes (for Naturall Lawes being Eternall, and Universall, are all Divine,) are those, which being the Commandements of God, (not fro..... [3]: ...Divine Positive Law How Made Known To Be Law Divine Positive Law es (for Naturall Lawes being Eternall, and Universall, are all Divine,) are those, which being the Commandements of God, (not from all Eternity, nor u..... [4]: ...Divine Positive Law How Made Known To Be Law Divine Positive Lawes (for Naturall Law es being Eternall, and Universall, are all Divine,) are those, which being the Commandements of God, (not from all Eternity, nor universally addressed..... Complete text of 61127926:Divine Positive law How Made Known To Be law Divine Positive Lawes (for Naturall Lawes being Eternall, and Universall, are all Divine,) are those, which being the Commandements of God, (not from all Eternity, nor universally addressed to all men, but onely to a certain people, or to certain persons,) are declared for such, by those whom God hath authorised to declare them Segments in 61127928:[1]: ...But because it is of the essence of Law , that he who is to be obliged, be assured of the Authority of him that declareth it, which we cannot naturally take notice to be from God, How Can A ..... Complete text of 61127928:But because it is of the essence of law, that he who is to be obliged, be assured of the Authority of him that declareth it, which we cannot naturally take notice to be from God, How Can A Man Without Supernaturall Revelation Be Assured Of The Revelation Received By The Declarer? and How Can He Be Bound To Obey Them? For the first question, how a man can be assured of the Revelation of another, without a Revelation particularly to himselfe, it is evidently impossible: for though a man may be induced to believe such Revelation, from the Miracles they see him doe, or from seeing the Extraordinary sanctity of his life, or from seeing the Extraordinary wisedome, or Extraordinary felicity of his Actions, all which are marks of Gods extraordinary favour; yet they are not assured evidence of speciall Revelation Segments in 61127933:[1]: ...For if the Law declared, be not against the Law of Nature (which is undoubtedly Gods Law) and he undertake to obey it, he is bound by his own act; bound I say to ob..... [2]: ...For if the Law declared, be not against the Law of Nature (which is undoubtedly Gods Law) and he undertake to obey it, he is bound by his own act; bound I say to obey it, but not bound to believe i..... [3]: ...For if the Law declared, be not against the Law of Nature (which is undoubtedly Gods Law ) and he undertake to obey it, he is bound by his own act; bound I say to obey it, but not bound to believe it: for mens beliefe, and interiour cogita..... Complete text of 61127933:For if the law declared, be not against the law of Nature (which is undoubtedly Gods law) and he undertake to obey it, he is bound by his own act; bound I say to obey it, but not bound to believe it: for mens beliefe, and interiour cogitations, are not subject to the commands, but only to the operation of God, ordinary, or extraordinary Segments in 61127934:[1]: ...Faith of Supernaturall Law , is not a fulfilling, but only an assenting to the same; and not a duty that we exhibite to God, but a gift which God freely giveth to whom he please..... [2]: ... same; and not a duty that we exhibite to God, but a gift which God freely giveth to whom he pleaseth; as also Unbelief is not a breach of any of his Lawes; but a rejection of them all, except the Lawes Naturall Law es; but a rejection of them all, except the Lawes Naturall..... [3]: ...but a gift which God freely giveth to whom he pleaseth; as also Unbelief is not a breach of any of his Lawes; but a rejection of them all, except the Lawes Naturall Law es Naturall..... Complete text of 61127934:Faith of Supernaturall law, is not a fulfilling, but only an assenting to the same; and not a duty that we exhibite to God, but a gift which God freely giveth to whom he pleaseth; as also Unbelief is not a breach of any of his Lawes; but a rejection of them all, except the Lawes Naturall Segments in 61127939:[1]: ... had not this revelation, nor were yet in being; yet they are a party to the Covenant, and bound to obey what Abraham should declare to them for Gods Law; which the Law ; which they could not be, but in vertue of the obedience they owed to their Parents; who (if they be Subject to no other earthly power, as here in th..... Complete text of 61127939:" Abrahams Seed had not this revelation, nor were yet in being; yet they are a party to the Covenant, and bound to obey what Abraham should declare to them for Gods law; which they could not be, but in vertue of the obedience they owed to their Parents; who (if they be Subject to no other earthly power, as here in the case of Abraham) have Soveraign power over their children, and servants Complete text of 61127941:At Mount Sinai Moses only went up to God; the people were forbidden to approach on paine of death; yet were they bound to obey all that Moses declared to them for Gods law Segments in 61127943:[1]: ...I conclude therefore, that in all things not contrary to the Morall Law , (that is to say, to the Law of Nature,) all Subjects are bound to obey that for divine Law, which is declared to be so, by the Lawes of the Common-w..... [2]: ...I conclude therefore, that in all things not contrary to the Morall Law, (that is to say, to the Law of Nature,) all Subjects are bound to obey that for divine Law, which is declared to be so, by the Lawes of the Common-wealth..... [3]: ... therefore, that in all things not contrary to the Morall Law, (that is to say, to the Law of Nature,) all Subjects are bound to obey that for divine Law, whic Law , which is declared to be so, by the Lawes of the Common-wealth..... [4]: ...ary to the Morall Law, (that is to say, to the Law of Nature,) all Subjects are bound to obey that for divine Law, which is declared to be so, by the Lawes of the Common-wealth Law es of the Common-wealth..... Complete text of 61127943:I conclude therefore, that in all things not contrary to the Morall law, (that is to say, to the law of Nature,) all Subjects are bound to obey that for divine law, which is declared to be so, by the Lawes of the Common-wealth Segments in 61127944:[1]: ...Which also is evident to any mans reason; for whatsoever is not against the Law of Nature, may be made Law in the name of them that have the Soveraign power; and there is no reason men should be the lesse obliged by it, when tis ..... [2]: ...Which also is evident to any mans reason; for whatsoever is not against the Law of Nature, may be made Law in the name of them that have the Soveraign power; and there is no reason men should be the lesse obliged by it, when tis propounded in the name of G..... Complete text of 61127944:Which also is evident to any mans reason; for whatsoever is not against the law of Nature, may be made law in the name of them that have the Soveraign power; and there is no reason men should be the lesse obliged by it, when tis propounded in the name of God Complete text of 61127947:For in whatsoever is not regulated by the Common-wealth, tis Equity (which is the law of Nature, and therefore an eternall law of God) that every man equally enjoy his liberty Complete text of 61127948:Another Division Of Lawes There is also another distinction of Laws, into Fundamentall, and Not Fundamentall: but I could never see in any Author, what a Fundamentall Law signifieth Complete text of 61127950:A Fundamentall law What For a Fundamentall law in every Common-wealth is that, which being taken away, the Common-wealth faileth, and is utterly dissolved; as a building whose Foundation is destroyed Segments in 61127951:[1]: ...And therefore a Fundamentall Law is that, by which Subjects are bound to uphold whatsoever power is given to the Soveraign, whether a Monarch, or a Soveraign Assembly, without which ..... Complete text of 61127951:And therefore a Fundamentall law is that, by which Subjects are bound to uphold whatsoever power is given to the Soveraign, whether a Monarch, or a Soveraign Assembly, without which the Common-wealth cannot stand, such as is the power of War and Peace, of Judicature, of Election of Officers, and of doing whatsoever he shall think necessary for the Publique good Segments in 61127954:[1]: ...Difference Between Law And Right I find the words Lex Civilis, and Jus Civile, that is to say, Law and Right Civil, promiscuously used for the same thing, even in the most..... [2]: ...Difference Between Law And Right I find the words Lex Civilis, and Jus Civile, that is to say, Law and Right Civil, promiscuously used for the same thing, even in the most learned Authors; which neverthelesse ought not to be so..... Complete text of 61127954:Difference Between law And Right I find the words Lex Civilis, and Jus Civile, that is to say, law and Right Civil, promiscuously used for the same thing, even in the most learned Authors; which neverthelesse ought not to be so Complete text of 61127955:For Right is Liberty, namely that Liberty which the Civil law leaves us: But Civill Law is an Obligation; and takes from us the Liberty which the law of Nature gave us Segments in 61127956:[1]: ...Nature gave a Right to every man to secure himselfe by his own strength, and to invade a suspected neighbour, by way of prevention; but the Civill Law takes away that Liberty, in all cases where the protection of the Lawe may be safely stayd for..... [2]: ...ngth, and to invade a suspected neighbour, by way of prevention; but the Civill Law takes away that Liberty, in all cases where the protection of the Lawe may be safely stayd for Law e may be safely stayd for..... Complete text of 61127956:Nature gave a Right to every man to secure himselfe by his own strength, and to invade a suspected neighbour, by way of prevention; but the Civill law takes away that Liberty, in all cases where the protection of the Lawe may be safely stayd for Complete text of 61127958:And Between A law And A Charter Likewise Lawes and Charters are taken promiscuously for the same thing Complete text of 61127959:Yet Charters are Donations of the Soveraign; and not Lawes, but exemptions from law Segments in 61127960:[1]: ...The phrase of a Law is Jubeo, Injungo, I Command, and Enjoyn: the phrase of a Charter is Dedi, Concessi, I Have Given, I Have Granted: but what is given or granted, to a..... [2]: ...Enjoyn: the phrase of a Charter is Dedi, Concessi, I Have Given, I Have Granted: but what is given or granted, to a man, is not forced upon him, by a Law Law ..... Complete text of 61127960:The phrase of a law is Jubeo, Injungo, I Command, and Enjoyn: the phrase of a Charter is Dedi, Concessi, I Have Given, I Have Granted: but what is given or granted, to a man, is not forced upon him, by a law Complete text of 61127961:A law may be made to bind All the Subjects of a Common-wealth: a Liberty, or Charter is only to One man, or some One part of the people Complete text of 61127962:For to say all the people of a Common-wealth, have Liberty in any case whatsoever; is to say, that in such case, there hath been no law made; or else having been made, is now abrogated Complete text of 61127964:OF CRIMES, EXCUSES, AND EXTENUATIONS Sinne What A Sinne, is not onely a Transgression of a law, but also any Contempt of the Legislator Segments in 61127966:[1]: ...And therefore may consist, not onely in the Commission of a Fact, or in the Speaking of Words by the Law es forbidden, or in the Omission of what the Law commandeth, but also in the Intention, or purpose to transgresse..... [2]: ...And therefore may consist, not onely in the Commission of a Fact, or in the Speaking of Words by the Lawes forbidden, or in the Omission of what the Law commandeth, but also in the Intention, or purpose to transgresse..... Complete text of 61127966:And therefore may consist, not onely in the Commission of a Fact, or in the Speaking of Words by the Lawes forbidden, or in the Omission of what the law commandeth, but also in the Intention, or purpose to transgresse Complete text of 61127967:For the purpose to breake the law, is some degree of Contempt of him, to whom it belongeth to see it executed Segments in 61127968:[1]: ...ely, of being possessed of another mans goods, servants, or wife, without any intention to take them from him by force, or fraud, is no breach of the Law, that sayth, "Thou shalt not cov Law , that sayth, "Thou shalt not covet:" nor is the pleasure a man my have in imagining, or dreaming of the death of him, from whose life he expecteth no..... Complete text of 61127968:To be delighted in the Imagination onely, of being possessed of another mans goods, servants, or wife, without any intention to take them from him by force, or fraud, is no breach of the law, that sayth, "Thou shalt not covet:" nor is the pleasure a man my have in imagining, or dreaming of the death of him, from whose life he expecteth nothing but dammage, and displeasure, a Sinne; but the resolving to put some Act in execution, that tendeth thereto Complete text of 61127972:A Crime What A Crime, is a sinne, consisting in the Committing (by Deed, or Word) of that which the law forbiddeth, or the Omission of what it hath commanded Segments in 61127974:[1]: ...ion the Greeks observed in the word amartema, and egklema, or aitia; wherof the former, (which is translated Sinne,) signifieth any swarving from the Law whatsoever; but the two later, (which are translated Crime,) signifie that sinne onely, whereof one man may accuse another Law whatsoever; but the two later, (which are translated Crime,) signifie that sinne onely, whereof one man may accuse another..... Complete text of 61127974:To intend to steale, or kill, is a sinne, though it never appeare in Word, or Fact: for God that seeth the thoughts of man, can lay it to his charge: but till it appear by some thing done, or said, by which the intention may be Crime; which distinction the Greeks observed in the word amartema, and egklema, or aitia; wherof the former, (which is translated Sinne,) signifieth any swarving from the law whatsoever; but the two later, (which are translated Crime,) signifie that sinne onely, whereof one man may accuse another Segments in 61127976:[1]: ...In like manner the Latines by Peccatum, which is Sinne, signifie all manner of deviation from the Law ; but by crimen, (which word they derive from Cerno, which signifies to perceive,) they mean onely such sinnes, as my be made appear before a Judge; a..... Complete text of 61127976:In like manner the Latines by Peccatum, which is Sinne, signifie all manner of deviation from the law; but by crimen, (which word they derive from Cerno, which signifies to perceive,) they mean onely such sinnes, as my be made appear before a Judge; and therfore are not meer Intentions Complete text of 61127977:Where No Civill law Is, There Is No Crime From this relation of Sinne to the law, and of Crime to the Civill Law, may be inferred, First, that where law ceaseth, Sinne ceaseth Complete text of 61127978:But because the law of Nature is eternall, Violation of Covenants, Ingratitude, Arrogance, and all Facts contrary to any Morall vertue, can never cease to be Sinne Segments in 61127979:[1]: ...Secondly, that the Civill Law ceasing, Crimes cease: for there being no other Law remaining, but that of Nature, there is no place for Accusation; every man being his own Judge, a..... [2]: ...Secondly, that the Civill Law ceasing, Crimes cease: for there being no other Law remaining, but that of Nature, there is no place for Accusation; every man being his own Judge, and accused onely by his own Conscience, and cleared ..... Complete text of 61127979:Secondly, that the Civill law ceasing, Crimes cease: for there being no other law remaining, but that of Nature, there is no place for Accusation; every man being his own Judge, and accused onely by his own Conscience, and cleared by the Uprightnesse of his own Intention Segments in 61127981:[1]: ...Thirdly, That when the Soveraign Power ceaseth, Crime also ceaseth: for where there is no such Power, there is no protection to be had from the Law ; and therefore every one may protect himself by his own power: for no man in the Institution of Soveraign Power can be supposed to give away the Righ..... Complete text of 61127981:Thirdly, That when the Soveraign Power ceaseth, Crime also ceaseth: for where there is no such Power, there is no protection to be had from the law; and therefore every one may protect himself by his own power: for no man in the Institution of Soveraign Power can be supposed to give away the Right of preserving his own body; for the safety whereof all Soveraignty was ordained Complete text of 61127983:Ignorance Of The law Of Nature Excuseth No Man The source of every Crime, is some defect of the Understanding; or some errour in Reasoning, or some sudden force of the Passions Complete text of 61127985:Again, ignorance is of three sort; of the law, and of the Soveraign, and of the Penalty Complete text of 61127986:Ignorance of the law of Nature Excuseth no man; because every man that hath attained to the use of Reason, is supposed to know, he ought not to do to another, what he would not have done to himselfe Complete text of 61127987:Therefore into what place soever a man shall come, if he do any thing contrary to that law, it is a Crime Complete text of 61127989:But ignorance of the Civill law, shall Excuse a man in a strange Country, till it be declared to him; because, till then no Civill law is binding Segments in 61127990:[1]: ...Ignorance Of The Civill Law Excuseth Sometimes In the like manner, if the Civill Law of a mans own Country, be not so sufficiently declared, as he may know it if he will; nor t..... [2]: ...Ignorance Of The Civill Law Excuseth Sometimes In the like manner, if the Civill Law of a mans own Country, be not so sufficiently declared, as he may know it if he will; nor the Action against the Law of Nature; the Ignorance is a go..... [3]: ...n the like manner, if the Civill Law of a mans own Country, be not so sufficiently declared, as he may know it if he will; nor the Action against the Law of Nature; the Ignorance is a good Excuse: I Law of Nature; the Ignorance is a good Excuse: In other cases ignorance of the Civill Law, Excuseth not..... [4]: ...lared, as he may know it if he will; nor the Action against the Law of Nature; the Ignorance is a good Excuse: In other cases ignorance of the Civill Law, Excuseth not Law , Excuseth not..... Complete text of 61127990:Ignorance Of The Civill law Excuseth Sometimes In the like manner, if the Civill law of a mans own Country, be not so sufficiently declared, as he may know it if he will; nor the Action against the law of Nature; the Ignorance is a good Excuse: In other cases ignorance of the Civill law, Excuseth not Segments in 61127992:[1]: ...Ignorance Of The Penalty Excuseth Not Ignorance of the Penalty, where the Law is declared, Excuseth no man: For in breaking the Law, which without a fear of penalty to follow, were not a Law, but vain words, he undergoeth the p..... [2]: ...Ignorance Of The Penalty Excuseth Not Ignorance of the Penalty, where the Law is declared, Excuseth no man: For in breaking the Law , which without a fear of penalty to follow, were not a Law, but vain words, he undergoeth the penalty, though he know not what it is; because, whosoe..... [3]: ... Ignorance of the Penalty, where the Law is declared, Excuseth no man: For in breaking the Law, which without a fear of penalty to follow, were not a Law, but vain words, he undergoeth th Law , but vain words, he undergoeth the penalty, though he know not what it is; because, whosoever voluntarily doth any action, accepteth all the known co..... [4]: ...use, whosoever voluntarily doth any action, accepteth all the known consequences of it; but Punishment is a known consequence of the violation of the Lawes, in every Common-wealth; which punishment, if it be determined already by the Law, he is subject to that; if not, then is he subject to Arbitrary punishment Law es, in every Common-wealth; which punishment, if it be determined already by the Law, he is subject to that; if not, then is he subject to Arbitrary p..... [5]: ...it; but Punishment is a known consequence of the violation of the Lawes, in every Common-wealth; which punishment, if it be determined already by the Law, he is subject to that; if not, then is he subject to Arbitrary punishment Law , he is subject to that; if not, then is he subject to Arbitrary punishment..... Complete text of 61127992:Ignorance Of The Penalty Excuseth Not Ignorance of the Penalty, where the law is declared, Excuseth no man: For in breaking the law, which without a fear of penalty to follow, were not a law, but vain words, he undergoeth the penalty, though he know not what it is; because, whosoever voluntarily doth any action, accepteth all the known consequences of it; but Punishment is a known consequence of the violation of the Lawes, in every Common-wealth; which punishment, if it be determined already by the law, he is subject to that; if not, then is he subject to Arbitrary punishment Complete text of 61127993:For it is reason, that he which does Injury, without other limitation than that of his own Will, should suffer punishment without other limitation, than that of his Will whose law is thereby violated Segments in 61127994:[1]: ...Punishments Declared Before The Fact, Excuse From Greater Punishments After It But when a penalty, is either annexed to the Crime in the Law it selfe, or hath been usually inflicted in the like cases; there the Delinquent is Excused from a greater penalty..... Complete text of 61127994:Punishments Declared Before The Fact, Excuse From Greater Punishments After It But when a penalty, is either annexed to the Crime in the law it selfe, or hath been usually inflicted in the like cases; there the Delinquent is Excused from a greater penalty Segments in 61127995:[1]: ... of their punishment, by necessity of Nature they choose that which appeareth best for themselves; and therefore when they are punished more than the Law had formerly determined, or more than others were punished for the same Crime; it the Law that tempted, and deceiveth them Law had formerly determined, or more than others were punished for the same Crime; it the Law that tempted, and deceiveth them..... [2]: ...mselves; and therefore when they are punished more than the Law had formerly determined, or more than others were punished for the same Crime; it the Law that tempted, and deceiveth them Law that tempted, and deceiveth them..... Complete text of 61127995:For the punishment foreknown, if not great enough to deterre men from the action, is an invitement to it: because when men compare the benefit of their Injustice, with the harm of their punishment, by necessity of Nature they choose that which appeareth best for themselves; and therefore when they are punished more than the law had formerly determined, or more than others were punished for the same Crime; it the law that tempted, and deceiveth them Segments in 61127996:[1]: ...Nothing Can Be Made A Crime By A Law Made After The Fact No Law, made after a Fact done, can make it a Crime: because if the Fact be against the Law of Nature, the Law was before the Fa..... [2]: ...Nothing Can Be Made A Crime By A Law Made After The Fact No Law , made after a Fact done, can make it a Crime: because if the Fact be against the Law of Nature, the Law was before the Fact; and a Positive Law canno..... [3]: ...Nothing Can Be Made A Crime By A Law Made After The Fact No Law, made after a Fact done, can make it a Crime: because if the Fact be against the Law of Nature, the Law was before the Fact; and a Positive Law cannot be taken notice of, before it be made; and therefore cannot be Obligatory..... [4]: ...Made A Crime By A Law Made After The Fact No Law, made after a Fact done, can make it a Crime: because if the Fact be against the Law of Nature, the Law was before Law was before the Fact; and a Positive Law cannot be taken notice of, before it be made; and therefore cannot be Obligatory..... [5]: ...t No Law, made after a Fact done, can make it a Crime: because if the Fact be against the Law of Nature, the Law was before the Fact; and a Positive Law cannot be taken notice of, before it be made; and Law cannot be taken notice of, before it be made; and therefore cannot be Obligatory..... Complete text of 61127996:Nothing Can Be Made A Crime By A law Made After The Fact No law, made after a Fact done, can make it a Crime: because if the Fact be against the law of Nature, the law was before the Fact; and a Positive law cannot be taken notice of, before it be made; and therefore cannot be Obligatory Segments in 61127997:[1]: ...But when the Law that forbiddeth a Fact, is made before the Fact be done; yet he that doth the Fact, is lyable to the Penalty ordained after, in case no lesser Penalt..... Complete text of 61127997:But when the law that forbiddeth a Fact, is made before the Fact be done; yet he that doth the Fact, is lyable to the Penalty ordained after, in case no lesser Penalty were made known before, neither by Writing, nor by Example, for the reason immediatly before alledged Segments in 61127999:[1]: ... unjust Actions have been authorised, by the force, and victories of those who have committed them; and that potent men, breaking through the Cob-web Lawes of their Country, the weaker sort, and those that have failed in their Enterprises, have been esteemed t Law es of their Country, the weaker sort, and those that have failed in their Enterprises, have been esteemed the onely Criminals; have thereupon taken fo..... [2]: ...guments of doing the like again;" and many more of that kind: Which being granted, no Act in it selfe can be a Crime, but must be made so (not by the Law, but) by the successe of them that commit it; and the same Fact be vertuous, or vicious, as Fortune pleaseth; so that what Marius makes a Crime, Sylla shall make meritorious, and Caesar (the same Lawes standing) turn again into a Crime, to the perpetuall disturbance of the Peace of the Common-wealth Law , but) by the successe of them that commit it; and the same Fact be vertuous, or vicious, as Fortune pleaseth; so that what Marius makes a Crime, Syll..... [3]: ...and the same Fact be vertuous, or vicious, as Fortune pleaseth; so that what Marius makes a Crime, Sylla shall make meritorious, and Caesar (the same Lawes standing) turn again into a Crime, to the perpetuall disturbance of the Peace of the Common-wealth Law es standing) turn again into a Crime, to the perpetuall disturbance of the Peace of the Common-wealth..... Complete text of 61127999:First, by Presumption of false Principles; as when men from having observed how in all places, and in all ages, unjust Actions have been authorised, by the force, and victories of those who have committed them; and that potent men, breaking through the Cob-web Lawes of their Country, the weaker sort, and those that have failed in their Enterprises, have been esteemed the onely Criminals; have thereupon taken for Principles, and grounds of their Reasoning, "That Justice is but a vain word: That whatsoever a man can get by his own Industry, and hazard, is his own: That the Practice of all Nations cannot be unjust: That examples of former times are good Arguments of doing the like again;" and many more of that kind: Which being granted, no Act in it selfe can be a Crime, but must be made so (not by the law, but) by the successe of them that commit it; and the same Fact be vertuous, or vicious, as Fortune pleaseth; so that what Marius makes a Crime, Sylla shall make meritorious, and Caesar (the same Lawes standing) turn again into a Crime, to the perpetuall disturbance of the Peace of the Common-wealth Segments in 61128000:[1]: ...False Teachers Mis-interpreting The Law Of Nature Secondly, by false Teachers, that either mis-interpret the Law of Nature, making it thereby repugnant to the Law Civill; or by teaching for..... [2]: ...False Teachers Mis-interpreting The Law Of Nature Secondly, by false Teachers, that either mis-interpret the Law of Nature, making it thereby repugnant to the Law Civill; or by teaching for Lawes, such Doctrines of their own, or Traditions of former times, as ar..... [3]: ...chers Mis-interpreting The Law Of Nature Secondly, by false Teachers, that either mis-interpret the Law of Nature, making it thereby repugnant to the Law Civi Law Civill; or by teaching for Lawes, such Doctrines of their own, or Traditions of former times, as are inconsistent with the duty of a Subject..... [4]: ...Of Nature Secondly, by false Teachers, that either mis-interpret the Law of Nature, making it thereby repugnant to the Law Civill; or by teaching for Lawes, such Doctrines of their own, or Law es, such Doctrines of their own, or Traditions of former times, as are inconsistent with the duty of a Subject..... Complete text of 61128000:False Teachers Mis-interpreting The law Of Nature Secondly, by false Teachers, that either mis-interpret the law of Nature, making it thereby repugnant to the law Civill; or by teaching for Lawes, such Doctrines of their own, or Traditions of former times, as are inconsistent with the duty of a Subject Segments in 61128014:[1]: ...e eased by removing the power of that which molesteth him; The former is difficult; the later is many times impossible, without some violation of the Law Law ..... Complete text of 61128014:For in those things men hate, they find a continuall, and unavoydable molestation; whereby either a mans patience must be everlasting, or he must be eased by removing the power of that which molesteth him; The former is difficult; the later is many times impossible, without some violation of the law Segments in 61128021:[1]: ...death, this is no Crime; because no man is supposed at the making of a Common-wealth, to have abandoned the defence of his life, or limbes, where the Law cannot arrive time enough to his assistance Law cannot arrive time enough to his assistance..... Complete text of 61128021:A man is assaulted, fears present death, from which he sees not how to escape, but by wounding him that assaulteth him; If he wound him to death, this is no Crime; because no man is supposed at the making of a Common-wealth, to have abandoned the defence of his life, or limbes, where the law cannot arrive time enough to his assistance Segments in 61128023:[1]: ...Again, a man receives words of disgrace, or some little injuries (for which they that made the Law es, had assigned no punishment, nor thought it worthy of a man that hath the use of Reason, to take notice of,) and is afraid, unlesse he revenge it, ..... [2]: ...id, unlesse he revenge it, he shall fall into contempt, and consequently be obnoxious to the like injuries from others; and to avoyd this, breaks the Law, and protects himselfe for the future, by the terrour of his private revenge Law , and protects himselfe for the future, by the terrour of his private revenge..... Complete text of 61128023:Again, a man receives words of disgrace, or some little injuries (for which they that made the Lawes, had assigned no punishment, nor thought it worthy of a man that hath the use of Reason, to take notice of,) and is afraid, unlesse he revenge it, he shall fall into contempt, and consequently be obnoxious to the like injuries from others; and to avoyd this, breaks the law, and protects himselfe for the future, by the terrour of his private revenge Segments in 61128026:[1]: ...ly received waking; and when men are by any accident unassured they have slept, seem to be reall Visions; and therefore he that presumes to break the Law upon his own, or anothers Dream, or pretended Vision, or upon other Fancy of the power of Invisible Spirits, than is permitted by the Common-weal Law upon his own, or anothers Dream, or pretended Vision, or upon other Fancy of the power of Invisible Spirits, than is permitted by the Common-wealth, ..... [2]: ...n, or anothers Dream, or pretended Vision, or upon other Fancy of the power of Invisible Spirits, than is permitted by the Common-wealth, leaveth the Law of Nature, which is a certain offence, and followeth the imagery of his own, or another private mans brain, which he can never know whether it signifieth any thing, or nothing, nor whether he that tells his Dream, say true, or lye; which if every private man should have leave to do, (as they must by the Law o Law of Nature, which is a certain offence, and followeth the imagery of his own, or another private mans brain, which he can never know whether it signif..... [3]: ...ny thing, or nothing, nor whether he that tells his Dream, say true, or lye; which if every private man should have leave to do, (as they must by the Law of Nature, if any one have it) there could no Law be made to hold, and so all Common-wealth would be dissolved Law of Nature, if any one have it) there could no Law be made to hold, and so all Common-wealth would be dissolved..... [4]: ...s Dream, say true, or lye; which if every private man should have leave to do, (as they must by the Law of Nature, if any one have it) there could no Law be made to hold, and so all Common-wealth would be dissolved Law be made to hold, and so all Common-wealth would be dissolved..... Complete text of 61128026:For (as I have shewn before in the second Chapter) Dreams be naturally but the fancies remaining in sleep, after the impressions our Senses had formerly received waking; and when men are by any accident unassured they have slept, seem to be reall Visions; and therefore he that presumes to break the law upon his own, or anothers Dream, or pretended Vision, or upon other Fancy of the power of Invisible Spirits, than is permitted by the Common-wealth, leaveth the law of Nature, which is a certain offence, and followeth the imagery of his own, or another private mans brain, which he can never know whether it signifieth any thing, or nothing, nor whether he that tells his Dream, say true, or lye; which if every private man should have leave to do, (as they must by the law of Nature, if any one have it) there could no law be made to hold, and so all Common-wealth would be dissolved Segments in 61128029:[1]: ...njust, no more than that all crooked lines are equally crooked; which the Stoicks not observing, held it as great a Crime, to kill a Hen, against the Law, as to kill ones Father Law , as to kill ones Father..... Complete text of 61128029:For though all Crimes doe equally deserve the name of Injustice, as all deviation from a strait line is equally crookednesse, which the Stoicks rightly observed; yet it does not follow that all Crimes are equally unjust, no more than that all crooked lines are equally crooked; which the Stoicks not observing, held it as great a Crime, to kill a Hen, against the law, as to kill ones Father Complete text of 61128030:Totall Excuses That which totally Excuseth a Fact, and takes away from it the nature of a Crime, can be none but that, which at the same time, taketh away the obligation of the law Complete text of 61128031:For the fact committed once against the law, if he that committed it be obliged to the law, can be no other than a Crime Complete text of 61128032:The want of means to know the law, totally Excuseth: For the law whereof a man has no means to enforme himself, is not obligatory Segments in 61128033:[1]: ... as a want of means; Nor shall any man, that pretendeth to reason enough for the Government of his own affairs, be supposed to want means to know the Lawes of Nature; because they are known by the reason he pre Law es of Nature; because they are known by the reason he pretends to: only Children, and Madmen are Excused from offences against the Law Naturall..... [2]: ...ans to know the Lawes of Nature; because they are known by the reason he pretends to: only Children, and Madmen are Excused from offences against the Law Naturall Law Naturall..... Complete text of 61128033:But the want of diligence to enquire, shall not be considered as a want of means; Nor shall any man, that pretendeth to reason enough for the Government of his own affairs, be supposed to want means to know the Lawes of Nature; because they are known by the reason he pretends to: only Children, and Madmen are Excused from offences against the law Naturall Segments in 61128034:[1]: ...my, (and he is then in the power of the enemy, when his person, or his means of living, is so,) if it be without his own fault, the Obligation of the Law ceaseth; because he must obey the enemy, or d Law ceaseth; because he must obey the enemy, or dye; and consequently such obedience is no Crime: for no man is obliged (when the protection of the Law f..... [2]: ...e Law ceaseth; because he must obey the enemy, or dye; and consequently such obedience is no Crime: for no man is obliged (when the protection of the Law faileth,) not to protect himself, by the best means he can Law faileth,) not to protect himself, by the best means he can..... Complete text of 61128034:Where a man is captive, or in the power of the enemy, (and he is then in the power of the enemy, when his person, or his means of living, is so,) if it be without his own fault, the Obligation of the law ceaseth; because he must obey the enemy, or dye; and consequently such obedience is no Crime: for no man is obliged (when the protection of the law faileth,) not to protect himself, by the best means he can Complete text of 61128035:If a man by the terrour of present death, be compelled to doe a fact against the law, he is totally Excused; because no law can oblige a man to abandon his own preservation Segments in 61128036:[1]: ...And supposing such a Law were obligatory; yet a man would reason thus, "If I doe it not, I die presently; if I doe it, I die afterwards; therefore by doing it, there is time ..... Complete text of 61128036:And supposing such a law were obligatory; yet a man would reason thus, "If I doe it not, I die presently; if I doe it, I die afterwards; therefore by doing it, there is time of life gained;" Nature therefore compells him to the fact Segments in 61128037:[1]: ...When a man is destitute of food, or other thing necessary for his life, and cannot preserve himselfe any other way, but by some fact against the Law ; as if in a great famine he take the food by force, or stealth, which he cannot obtaine for mony nor charity; or in defence of his life, snatch away ..... Complete text of 61128037:When a man is destitute of food, or other thing necessary for his life, and cannot preserve himselfe any other way, but by some fact against the law; as if in a great famine he take the food by force, or stealth, which he cannot obtaine for mony nor charity; or in defence of his life, snatch away another mans Sword, he is totally Excused, for the reason next before alledged Segments in 61128038:[1]: ...Excuses Against The Author Again, Facts done against the Law , by the authority of another, are by that authority Excused against the Author; because no man ought to accuse his own fact in another, that is but h..... [2]: ...se his own fact in another, that is but his instrument: but it is not Excused against a third person thereby injured; because in the violation of the law, bothe the Author, and Actor are Criminalls law , bothe the Author, and Actor are Criminalls..... Complete text of 61128038:Excuses Against The Author Again, Facts done against the law, by the authority of another, are by that authority Excused against the Author; because no man ought to accuse his own fact in another, that is but his instrument: but it is not Excused against a third person thereby injured; because in the violation of the law, bothe the Author, and Actor are Criminalls Segments in 61128039:[1]: ...From hence it followeth that when that Man, or Assembly, that hath the Soveraign Power, commandeth a man to do that which is contrary to a former Law , the doing of it is totally Excused: For he ought not to condemn it himselfe, because he is the Author; and what cannot justly be condemned by the So..... Complete text of 61128039:From hence it followeth that when that Man, or Assembly, that hath the Soveraign Power, commandeth a man to do that which is contrary to a former law, the doing of it is totally Excused: For he ought not to condemn it himselfe, because he is the Author; and what cannot justly be condemned by the Soveraign, cannot justly be punished by any other Complete text of 61128040:Besides, when the Soveraign commandeth any thing to be done against his own former law, the Command, as to that particular fact, is an abrogation of the law Segments in 61128044:[1]: ...Presumption Of Power, Aggravateth The same Fact done against the Law , if it proceed from Presumption of strength, riches, or friends to resist those that are to execute the Law, is a greater Crime, than if it proceed f..... [2]: ...gravateth The same Fact done against the Law, if it proceed from Presumption of strength, riches, or friends to resist those that are to execute the Law, is a greater Crime Law , is a greater Crime, than if it proceed from hope of not being discovered, or of escape by flight: For Presumption of impunity by force, is a Root, f..... [3]: ...f escape by flight: For Presumption of impunity by force, is a Root, from whence springeth, at all times, and upon all temptations, a contempt of all Lawes; whereas in the later case, the apprehension of danger, that makes a man fly, renders him more obedient for the future Law es; whereas in the later case, the apprehension of danger, that makes a man fly, renders him more obedient for the future..... Complete text of 61128044:Presumption Of Power, Aggravateth The same Fact done against the law, if it proceed from Presumption of strength, riches, or friends to resist those that are to execute the Law, is a greater Crime, than if it proceed from hope of not being discovered, or of escape by flight: For Presumption of impunity by force, is a Root, from whence springeth, at all times, and upon all temptations, a contempt of all Lawes; whereas in the later case, the apprehension of danger, that makes a man fly, renders him more obedient for the future Segments in 61128045:[1]: ...A Crime which we know to be so, is greater than the same Crime proceeding from a false perswasion that it is law full: For he that committeth it against his own conscience, presumeth on his force, or other power, which encourages him to commit the same again: but..... [2]: ...orce, or other power, which encourages him to commit the same again: but he that doth it by errour, after the errour shewn him, is conformable to the Law Law ..... Complete text of 61128045:A Crime which we know to be so, is greater than the same Crime proceeding from a false perswasion that it is lawfull: For he that committeth it against his own conscience, presumeth on his force, or other power, which encourages him to commit the same again: but he that doth it by errour, after the errour shewn him, is conformable to the Law Segments in 61128046:[1]: ...Evill Teachers, Extenuate Hee, whose errour proceeds from the authority of a Teacher, or an Interpreter of the Law publiquely authorised, is not so faulty, as he whose errour proceedeth from a peremptory pursute of his own principles, and reasoning: For what is ta..... [2]: ...s own principles, and reasoning: For what is taught by one that teacheth by publique Authority, the Common-wealth teacheth, and hath a resemblance of Law, till the same Authority controuleth it; and in all Crimes that contain not in them a denyall of the Soveraign Power, nor are against an evident Law, Excuseth totally: whereas he that groundeth his actions, on his Law , till the same Authority controuleth it; and in all Crimes that contain not in them a denyall of the Soveraign Power, nor are against an evident Law,..... [3]: ... Law, till the same Authority controuleth it; and in all Crimes that contain not in them a denyall of the Soveraign Power, nor are against an evident Law, Excuseth totally: whereas he that groundeth his actions, on his private Judgement, ought according to the rectitude, or errour thereof, to stand, or fall Law , Excuseth totally: whereas he that groundeth his actions, on his private Judgement, ought according to the rectitude, or errour thereof, to stand, or..... Complete text of 61128046:Evill Teachers, Extenuate Hee, whose errour proceeds from the authority of a Teacher, or an Interpreter of the law publiquely authorised, is not so faulty, as he whose errour proceedeth from a peremptory pursute of his own principles, and reasoning: For what is taught by one that teacheth by publique Authority, the Common-wealth teacheth, and hath a resemblance of law, till the same Authority controuleth it; and in all Crimes that contain not in them a denyall of the Soveraign Power, nor are against an evident Law, Excuseth totally: whereas he that groundeth his actions, on his private Judgement, ought according to the rectitude, or errour thereof, to stand, or fall Segments in 61128049:[1]: ...for Extenuation, in the common infirmity of humane nature: but he that doth it with praemeditation, has used circumspection, and cast his eye, on the Law, on the punishment, and on the consequence thereof to humane society; all which in committing the Crime, hee hath contemned, and postposed to his own appetite Law , on the punishment, and on the consequence thereof to humane society; all which in committing the Crime, hee hath contemned, and postposed to his own..... Complete text of 61128049:Praemeditation, Aggravateth A Crime arising from a sudden Passion, is not so great, as when the same ariseth from long meditation: For in the former case there is a place for Extenuation, in the common infirmity of humane nature: but he that doth it with praemeditation, has used circumspection, and cast his eye, on the law, on the punishment, and on the consequence thereof to humane society; all which in committing the Crime, hee hath contemned, and postposed to his own appetite Segments in 61128050:[1]: ...But there is no suddennesse of Passion sufficient for a totall Excuse: For all the time between the first knowing of the Law , and the Commission of the Fact, shall be taken for a time of deliberation; because he ought by meditation of the Law, to rectifie the irregularity o..... [2]: ...etween the first knowing of the Law, and the Commission of the Fact, shall be taken for a time of deliberation; because he ought by meditation of the Law, to rectifie the irregularity of his Passions Law , to rectifie the irregularity of his Passions..... Complete text of 61128050:But there is no suddennesse of Passion sufficient for a totall Excuse: For all the time between the first knowing of the law, and the Commission of the Fact, shall be taken for a time of deliberation; because he ought by meditation of the law, to rectifie the irregularity of his Passions Segments in 61128051:[1]: ...Where the Law is publiquely, and with assiduity, before all the people read, and interpreted; a fact done against it, is a greater Crime, than where men are left w..... Complete text of 61128051:Where the law is publiquely, and with assiduity, before all the people read, and interpreted; a fact done against it, is a greater Crime, than where men are left without such instruction, to enquire of it with difficulty, uncertainty, and interruption of their Callings, and be informed by private men: for in this case, part of the fault is discharged upon common infirmity; but in the former there is apparent negligence, which is not without some contempt of the Soveraign Power Segments in 61128052:[1]: ...Tacite Approbation Of The Soveraign, Extenuates Those facts which the Law expresly condemneth, but the Law-maker by other manifest signes of his will tacitly approveth, are lesse Crimes, than the same facts, condemned both ..... [2]: ...Tacite Approbation Of The Soveraign, Extenuates Those facts which the Law expresly condemneth, but the Law -maker by other manifest signes of his will tacitly approveth, are lesse Crimes, than the same facts, condemned both by the Law, and Lawmaker..... [3]: ...ly condemneth, but the Law-maker by other manifest signes of his will tacitly approveth, are lesse Crimes, than the same facts, condemned both by the Law, and Lawmaker Law , and Lawmaker..... [4]: ...neth, but the Law-maker by other manifest signes of his will tacitly approveth, are lesse Crimes, than the same facts, condemned both by the Law, and Lawmaker Law maker..... Complete text of 61128052:Tacite Approbation Of The Soveraign, Extenuates Those facts which the law expresly condemneth, but the law-maker by other manifest signes of his will tacitly approveth, are lesse Crimes, than the same facts, condemned both by the law, and Lawmaker Segments in 61128053:[1]: ...For seeing the will of the Law -maker is a Law, there appear in this case two contradictory Lawes; which would totally Excuse, if men were bound to take notice of the Soveraigns app..... [2]: ...For seeing the will of the Law-maker is a Law , there appear in this case two contradictory Lawes; which would totally Excuse, if men were bound to take notice of the Soveraigns approbation, by ot..... [3]: ...For seeing the will of the Law-maker is a Law, there appear in this case two contradictory Law es; which would totally Excuse, if men were bound to take notice of the Soveraigns approbation, by other arguments, than are expressed by his command..... Complete text of 61128053:For seeing the will of the law-maker is a law, there appear in this case two contradictory Lawes; which would totally Excuse, if men were bound to take notice of the Soveraigns approbation, by other arguments, than are expressed by his command Segments in 61128054:[1]: ...But because there are punishments consequent, not onely to the transgression of his Law , but also to the observing of it, he is in part a cause of the transgression, and therefore cannot reasonably impute the whole Crime to the Delinquen..... Complete text of 61128054:But because there are punishments consequent, not onely to the transgression of his law, but also to the observing of it, he is in part a cause of the transgression, and therefore cannot reasonably impute the whole Crime to the Delinquent Segments in 61128055:[1]: ...For example, the Law condemneth Duells; the punishment is made capitall: On the contrary part, he that refuseth Duell, is subject to contempt and scorne, without remedy; ..... [2]: ...nd sometimes by the Soveraign himselfe thought unworthy to have any charge, or preferment in Warre: If thereupon he accept Duell, considering all men lawfully endeavour to obtain the good opinion of them that have the Soveraign Power, he ought not in reason to be rigorously punished; seeing part of the fault may be dis law fully endeavour to obtain the good opinion of them that have the Soveraign Power, he ought not in reason to be rigorously punished; seeing part of the..... Complete text of 61128055:For example, the Law condemneth Duells; the punishment is made capitall: On the contrary part, he that refuseth Duell, is subject to contempt and scorne, without remedy; and sometimes by the Soveraign himselfe thought unworthy to have any charge, or preferment in Warre: If thereupon he accept Duell, considering all men lawfully endeavour to obtain the good opinion of them that have the Soveraign Power, he ought not in reason to be rigorously punished; seeing part of the fault may be discharged on the punisher; which I say, not as wishing liberty of private revenges, or any other kind of disobedience; but a care in Governours, not to countenance any thing obliquely, which directly they forbid Segments in 61128061:[1]: ...Likewise in a Professor of the Law , to maintain any point, on do any act, that tendeth to the weakning of the Soveraign Power, as a greater Crime, than in another man: Also in a man th..... [2]: ... man: Also in a man that hath such reputation for wisedome, as that his counsells are followed, or his actions imitated by many, his fact against the Law, is a greater Crime, than the same fact in another: For such men not onely commit Crime, but teach it for Law to all other men Law , is a greater Crime, than the same fact in another: For such men not onely commit Crime, but teach it for Law to all other men..... [3]: ... imitated by many, his fact against the Law, is a greater Crime, than the same fact in another: For such men not onely commit Crime, but teach it for Law to all other men Law to all other men..... Complete text of 61128061:Likewise in a Professor of the Law, to maintain any point, on do any act, that tendeth to the weakning of the Soveraign Power, as a greater Crime, than in another man: Also in a man that hath such reputation for wisedome, as that his counsells are followed, or his actions imitated by many, his fact against the law, is a greater Crime, than the same fact in another: For such men not onely commit Crime, but teach it for law to all other men Segments in 61128063:[1]: ... time, or in succession: which Crimes the Latines understand by Crimina Laesae Majestatis, and consist in designe, or act, contrary to a Fundamentall Law Law ..... Complete text of 61128063:Laesae Majestas Also Facts of Hostility against the present state of the Common-wealth, are greater Crimes, than the same acts done to private men; For the dammage extends it selfe to all: Such are the betraying of the strengths, or revealing of the secrets of the Common-wealth to an Enemy; also all attempts upon the Representative of the Common-wealth, be it a monarch, or an Assembly; and all endeavours by word, or deed to diminish the Authority of the same, either in the present time, or in succession: which Crimes the Latines understand by Crimina Laesae Majestatis, and consist in designe, or act, contrary to a Fundamentall law Complete text of 61128067:Crimes Against Private Men Compared Of facts against the law, done to private men, the greater Crime, is that, where the dammage in the common opinion of men, is most sensible Complete text of 61128068:And therefore To kill against the law, is a greater Crime, that any other injury, life preserved Complete text of 61128076:But the law regardeth not the particular, but the generall inclination of mankind Segments in 61128079:[1]: ... is a greater Crime, than to kill another: for the Parent ought to have the honour of a Soveraign, (though he have surrendred his Power to the Civill Law,) because he had it Law ,) because he had it originally by Nature..... Complete text of 61128079:For to kill ones Parent, is a greater Crime, than to kill another: for the Parent ought to have the honour of a Soveraign, (though he have surrendred his Power to the Civill law,) because he had it originally by Nature Complete text of 61128081:And a Crime committed in the Time, or Place appointed for Devotion, is greater, than if committed at another time or place: for it proceeds from a greater contempt of the law Segments in 61128086:[1]: ...s an Evill inflicted by publique Authority, on him that hath done, or omitted that which is Judged by the same Authority to be a Transgression of the Law; to the end that the will of men may thereby the better be disposed to ob Law ; to the end that the will of men may thereby the better be disposed to obedience..... Complete text of 61128086:OF PUNISHMENTS, AND REWARDS The Definition Of Punishment "A PUNISHMENT, is an Evill inflicted by publique Authority, on him that hath done, or omitted that which is Judged by the same Authority to be a Transgression of the law; to the end that the will of men may thereby the better be disposed to obedience Segments in 61128095:[1]: ...ink fit, for the preservation of them all: so that it was not given, but left to him, and to him onely; and (excepting the limits set him by naturall Law) as entire, as in the condition of meer Nature, and of warre of every one against his neighbour Law ) as entire, as in the condition of meer Nature, and of warre of every one against his neighbour..... Complete text of 61128095:For the Subjects did not give the Soveraign that right; but onely in laying down theirs, strengthned him to use his own, as he should think fit, for the preservation of them all: so that it was not given, but left to him, and to him onely; and (excepting the limits set him by naturall law) as entire, as in the condition of meer Nature, and of warre of every one against his neighbour Segments in 61128098:[1]: ...nt; but of an hostile act; because the fact for which a man is Punished, ought first to be Judged by publique Authority, to be a transgression of the Law Law ..... Complete text of 61128098:Nor Pain Inflicted Without Publique Hearing Thirdly, that the evill inflicted by publique Authority, without precedent publique condemnation, is not to be stiled by the name of Punishment; but of an hostile act; because the fact for which a man is Punished, ought first to be Judged by publique Authority, to be a transgression of the law Segments in 61128102:[1]: ...he Price, or Redemption, than the Punishment of a Crime: Because it is of the nature of Punishment, to have for end, the disposing of men to obey the Law; which end (if it be lesse that the benefit of the transgression) it attaineth not, but worketh a contrary effect Law ; which end (if it be lesse that the benefit of the transgression) it attaineth not, but worketh a contrary effect..... Complete text of 61128102:Hurt Inflicted, If Lesse Than The Benefit Of Transgressing, Is Not Punishment Seventhly, If the harm inflicted be lesse than the benefit, or contentment that naturally followeth the crime committed, that harm is not within the definition; and is rather the Price, or Redemption, than the Punishment of a Crime: Because it is of the nature of Punishment, to have for end, the disposing of men to obey the law; which end (if it be lesse that the benefit of the transgression) it attaineth not, but worketh a contrary effect Segments in 61128103:[1]: ...Where The Punishment Is Annexed To The Law , A Greater Hurt Is Not Punishment, But Hostility Eighthly, If a Punishment be determined and prescribed in the Law it selfe, and after the crime co..... [2]: ...The Punishment Is Annexed To The Law, A Greater Hurt Is Not Punishment, But Hostility Eighthly, If a Punishment be determined and prescribed in the Law i Law it selfe, and after the crime committed, there be a greater Punishment inflicted, the excesse is not Punishment, but an act of hostility..... Complete text of 61128103:Where The Punishment Is Annexed To The law, A Greater Hurt Is Not Punishment, But Hostility Eighthly, If a Punishment be determined and prescribed in the law it selfe, and after the crime committed, there be a greater Punishment inflicted, the excesse is not Punishment, but an act of hostility Complete text of 61128105:But where there is no Punishment at all determined by the law, there whatsoever is inflicted, hath the nature of Punishment Complete text of 61128106:For he that goes about the violation of a law, wherein no penalty is determined, expecteth an indeterminate, that is to say, an arbitrary Punishment Segments in 61128107:[1]: ...Hurt Inflicted For A Fact Done Before The Law , No Punishment Ninthly, Harme inflicted for a Fact done before there was a Law that forbad it, is not Punishment, but an act of Hostility: For befor..... [2]: ...Hurt Inflicted For A Fact Done Before The Law, No Punishment Ninthly, Harme inflicted for a Fact done before there was a Law that forbad it, is not Punishment, but an act of Hostility: For before the Law, there is no transgression of the Law: But Punishment supposeth a fact..... [3]: ...unishment Ninthly, Harme inflicted for a Fact done before there was a Law that forbad it, is not Punishment, but an act of Hostility: For before the Law, there is no transgression of the Law: But Pun Law , there is no transgression of the Law: But Punishment supposeth a fact judged, to have been a transgression of the Law; Therefore Harme inflicted bef..... [4]: ...r a Fact done before there was a Law that forbad it, is not Punishment, but an act of Hostility: For before the Law, there is no transgression of the Law: But Punishment supposeth a fact judged, to have been a transgression of the Law; Th Law : But Punishment supposeth a fact judged, to have been a transgression of the Law; Therefore Harme inflicted before the Law made, is not Punishment, b..... [5]: ...t of Hostility: For before the Law, there is no transgression of the Law: But Punishment supposeth a fact judged, to have been a transgression of the Law; Therefore Harme inflicted before the Law made, is not Punishment, but an act of Hostility Law ; Therefore Harme inflicted before the Law made, is not Punishment, but an act of Hostility..... [6]: ...is no transgression of the Law: But Punishment supposeth a fact judged, to have been a transgression of the Law; Therefore Harme inflicted before the Law made, is not Punishment, but an act of Hostility Law made, is not Punishment, but an act of Hostility..... Complete text of 61128107:Hurt Inflicted For A Fact Done Before The law, No Punishment Ninthly, Harme inflicted for a Fact done before there was a law that forbad it, is not Punishment, but an act of Hostility: For before the Law, there is no transgression of the law: But Punishment supposeth a fact judged, to have been a transgression of the law; Therefore Harme inflicted before the law made, is not Punishment, but an act of Hostility Segments in 61128109:[1]: ...astly, Harme inflicted upon one that is a declared enemy, fals not under the name of Punishment: Because seeing they were either never subject to the Law, and therefore cannot transgresse it; or having been subject to it, and pr Law , and therefore cannot transgresse it; or having been subject to it, and professing to be no longer so, by consequence deny they can transgresse it, a..... Complete text of 61128109:Hurt To Revolted Subjects Is Done By Right Of War, Not By Way Of Punishment Lastly, Harme inflicted upon one that is a declared enemy, fals not under the name of Punishment: Because seeing they were either never subject to the law, and therefore cannot transgresse it; or having been subject to it, and professing to be no longer so, by consequence deny they can transgresse it, all the Harmes that can be done them, must be taken as acts of Hostility Segments in 61128111:[1]: ..., and deliberatly deny the authority of the Representative of the Common-wealth, (whatsoever penalty hath been formerly ordained for Treason,) he may lawfully be made to suffer whatsoever the Representative will: For in denyin law fully be made to suffer whatsoever the Representative will: For in denying subjection, he denyes such Punishment as by the Law hath been ordained; and..... [2]: ...ed for Treason,) he may lawfully be made to suffer whatsoever the Representative will: For in denying subjection, he denyes such Punishment as by the Law hath been ordained; and therefore suffers as an enemy of the Common-wealth; that is, according to the will of the Representative Law hath been ordained; and therefore suffers as an enemy of the Common-wealth; that is, according to the will of the Representative..... Complete text of 61128111:From whence it followeth, that if a subject shall by fact, or word, wittingly, and deliberatly deny the authority of the Representative of the Common-wealth, (whatsoever penalty hath been formerly ordained for Treason,) he may lawfully be made to suffer whatsoever the Representative will: For in denying subjection, he denyes such Punishment as by the law hath been ordained; and therefore suffers as an enemy of the Common-wealth; that is, according to the will of the Representative Complete text of 61128112:For the Punishments set down in the law, are to Subjects, not to Enemies; such as are they, that having been by their own act Subjects, deliberately revolting, deny the Soveraign Power Segments in 61128122:[1]: ...And in case the Law , that ordaineth such a punishment, be made with design to gather mony, from such as shall transgresse the same, it is not properly a Punishment, but ..... [2]: ... design to gather mony, from such as shall transgresse the same, it is not properly a Punishment, but the Price of priviledge, and exemption from the Law, which doth not absolutely forbid the fact, but only to those Law , which doth not absolutely forbid the fact, but only to those that are not able to pay the mony: except where the Law is Naturall, or part of Religio..... [3]: ...viledge, and exemption from the Law, which doth not absolutely forbid the fact, but only to those that are not able to pay the mony: except where the Law is Naturall, or part of Religion; for in that case it is not an exemption from the Law, but a transgression of it Law is Naturall, or part of Religion; for in that case it is not an exemption from the Law, but a transgression of it..... [4]: ...y to those that are not able to pay the mony: except where the Law is Naturall, or part of Religion; for in that case it is not an exemption from the Law, but a transgression of it Law , but a transgression of it..... Complete text of 61128122:And in case the law, that ordaineth such a punishment, be made with design to gather mony, from such as shall transgresse the same, it is not properly a Punishment, but the Price of priviledge, and exemption from the law, which doth not absolutely forbid the fact, but only to those that are not able to pay the mony: except where the law is Naturall, or part of Religion; for in that case it is not an exemption from the law, but a transgression of it Segments in 61128123:[1]: ...As where a Law exacteth a Pecuniary mulct, of them that take the name of God in vaine, the payment of the mulct, is not the price of a dispensation to sweare, but t..... [2]: ...t take the name of God in vaine, the payment of the mulct, is not the price of a dispensation to sweare, but the Punishment of the transgression of a Law undispensable Law undispensable..... Complete text of 61128123:As where a law exacteth a Pecuniary mulct, of them that take the name of God in vaine, the payment of the mulct, is not the price of a dispensation to sweare, but the Punishment of the transgression of a law undispensable Segments in 61128124:[1]: ...In like manner if the Law impose a Summe of Mony to be payd, to him that has been Injured; this is but a satisfaction for the hurt done him; and extinguisheth the accusation o..... Complete text of 61128124:In like manner if the law impose a Summe of Mony to be payd, to him that has been Injured; this is but a satisfaction for the hurt done him; and extinguisheth the accusation of the party injured, not the crime of the offender Complete text of 61128127:The former, (though they may faile by nature, or accident,) cannot be taken away by a law; and therefore the losse of them is not Punishment Complete text of 61128131:And therefore whatsoever hurt a man is made to suffer by bonds, or restraint, before his cause be heard, over and above that which is necessary to assure his custody, is against the law of Nature Complete text of 61128132:But the Later is Punishment, because Evill, and inflicted by publique Authority, for somewhat that has by the same Authority been Judged a Transgression of the law Segments in 61128136:[1]: ... to that benefit of the Common-wealth, for which all Punishments are ordained, (that is to say, to the forming of mens wils to the observation of the Law;) but many times to the dammage of the Common-wealth Law ;) but many times to the dammage of the Common-wealth..... Complete text of 61128136:For if a man banished, be neverthelesse permitted to enjoy his Goods, and the Revenue of his Lands, the meer change of ayr is no punishment; nor does it tend to that benefit of the Common-wealth, for which all Punishments are ordained, (that is to say, to the forming of mens wils to the observation of the law;) but many times to the dammage of the Common-wealth Segments in 61128139:[1]: ...The Punishment Of Innocent Subjects Is Contrary To The Law Of Nature All Punishments of Innocent subjects, be they great or little, are against the Law of Nature; For Punishment is only of Transgression of t..... [2]: ...The Punishment Of Innocent Subjects Is Contrary To The Law Of Nature All Punishments of Innocent subjects, be they great or little, are against the Law of Nature; For Punishment is only of Transgression of the Law, and therefore there can be no Punishment of the Innocent..... [3]: ... Nature All Punishments of Innocent subjects, be they great or little, are against the Law of Nature; For Punishment is only of Transgression of the Law, and therefore there can be no Punishment of the Innocen Law , and therefore there can be no Punishment of the Innocent..... Complete text of 61128139:The Punishment Of Innocent Subjects Is Contrary To The law Of Nature All Punishments of Innocent subjects, be they great or little, are against the law of Nature; For Punishment is only of Transgression of the law, and therefore there can be no Punishment of the Innocent Segments in 61128140:[1]: ...It is therefore a violation, First, of that Law of Nature, which forbiddeth all men, in their Revenges, to look at any thing but some future good: For there can arrive no good to the Common-wealth,..... Complete text of 61128140:It is therefore a violation, First, of that law of Nature, which forbiddeth all men, in their Revenges, to look at any thing but some future good: For there can arrive no good to the Common-wealth, by Punishing the Innocent Complete text of 61128142:And thirdly, of the law that commandeth Equity; that is to say, an equall distribution of Justice; which in Punishing the Innocent is not observed Segments in 61128143:[1]: ...Innocent man, that is not a Subject, if it be for the benefit of the Common-wealth, and without violation of any former Covenant, is no breach of the Law of Nature Law of Nature..... Complete text of 61128143:But The Harme Done To Innocents In War, Not So But the Infliction of what evill soever, on an Innocent man, that is not a Subject, if it be for the benefit of the Common-wealth, and without violation of any former Covenant, is no breach of the law of Nature Segments in 61128152:[1]: ...For though men have no law full remedy, when they be commanded to quit their private businesse, to serve the publique, without Reward, or Salary; yet they are not bound thereto,..... [2]: ...edy, when they be commanded to quit their private businesse, to serve the publique, without Reward, or Salary; yet they are not bound thereto, by the Law of Nature, nor by the institu Law of Nature, nor by the institution of the Common-wealth, unlesse the service cannot otherwise be done; because it is supposed the Soveraign may make u..... Complete text of 61128152:For though men have no lawfull remedy, when they be commanded to quit their private businesse, to serve the publique, without Reward, or Salary; yet they are not bound thereto, by the law of Nature, nor by the institution of the Common-wealth, unlesse the service cannot otherwise be done; because it is supposed the Soveraign may make use of all their means, insomuch as the most common Souldier, may demand the wages of his warrefare, as a debt Complete text of 61128178:" This is true in the condition of meer Nature, where there are no Civill Lawes; and also under Civill Government, in such cases as are not determined by the Law Complete text of 61128179:But otherwise, it is manifest, that the measure of Good and Evill actions, is the Civill law; and the Judge the Legislator, who is alwayes Representative of the Common-wealth Segments in 61128184:[1]: ...Therefore, though he that is subject to no Civill Law , sinneth in all he does against his Conscience, because he has no other rule to follow but his own reason; yet it is not so with him that lives in a ..... [2]: ...ainst his Conscience, because he has no other rule to follow but his own reason; yet it is not so with him that lives in a Common-wealth; because the Law is the publique Conscience, by which he hath already undertaken to be guide Law is the publique Conscience, by which he hath already undertaken to be guided..... Complete text of 61128184:Therefore, though he that is subject to no Civill law, sinneth in all he does against his Conscience, because he has no other rule to follow but his own reason; yet it is not so with him that lives in a Common-wealth; because the law is the publique Conscience, by which he hath already undertaken to be guided Segments in 61128186:[1]: ...anted, I see not why any man should render a reason of his Faith; or why every Christian should not be also a Prophet; or why any man should take the Law of his Country, rather than his own Inspiration, for the rule of his action Law of his Country, rather than his own Inspiration, for the rule of his action..... Complete text of 61128186:Pretence Of Inspiration It hath been also commonly taught, "That Faith and Sanctity, are not to be attained by Study and Reason, but by supernaturall Inspiration, or Infusion," which granted, I see not why any man should render a reason of his Faith; or why every Christian should not be also a Prophet; or why any man should take the law of his Country, rather than his own Inspiration, for the rule of his action Segments in 61128217:[1]: ...For seeing the Ghostly Power challengeth the Right to declare what is Sinne it challengeth by consequence to declare what is Law , (Sinne being nothing but the transgression of the Law;) and again, the Civill Power challenging to declare what is Law, every Subject must obey two ..... [2]: ...hallengeth the Right to declare what is Sinne it challengeth by consequence to declare what is Law, (Sinne being nothing but the transgression of the Law;) and again, the Civill P Law ;) and again, the Civill Power challenging to declare what is Law, every Subject must obey two Masters, who bothe will have their Commands be observed..... [3]: ...onsequence to declare what is Law, (Sinne being nothing but the transgression of the Law;) and again, the Civill Power challenging to declare what is Law, every Subject must obey two Masters, who bothe will have their Commands be observed as La Law , every Subject must obey two Masters, who bothe will have their Commands be observed as Law; which is impossible..... [4]: ...nd again, the Civill Power challenging to declare what is Law, every Subject must obey two Masters, who bothe will have their Commands be observed as Law; which is impossible Law ; which is impossible..... Complete text of 61128217:For seeing the Ghostly Power challengeth the Right to declare what is Sinne it challengeth by consequence to declare what is law, (Sinne being nothing but the transgression of the law;) and again, the Civill Power challenging to declare what is law, every Subject must obey two Masters, who bothe will have their Commands be observed as law; which is impossible Segments in 61128233:[1]: ...event such dangers in their beginnings, contracteth it selfe as long as it can, and when it cannot longer, struggles with the people by strategems of Law, to obtain little summes, which not sufficing, he is fain at last violently to open the way for present supply, or Perish; and being put often to these extremities, at last reduceth the people to their due temper; or else the Common-wealth must perish Law , to obtain little summes, which not sufficing, he is fain at last violently to open the way for present supply, or Perish; and being put often to the..... Complete text of 61128233:From whence it commeth to passe, that the Soveraign Power, which foreseeth the necessities and dangers of the Common-wealth, (finding the passage of mony to the publique Treasure obstructed, by the tenacity of the people,) whereas it ought to extend it selfe, to encounter, and prevent such dangers in their beginnings, contracteth it selfe as long as it can, and when it cannot longer, struggles with the people by strategems of law, to obtain little summes, which not sufficing, he is fain at last violently to open the way for present supply, or Perish; and being put often to these extremities, at last reduceth the people to their due temper; or else the Common-wealth must perish Segments in 61128249:[1]: ...teth in the end, for which he was trusted with the Soveraign Power, namely the procuration of the Safety Of The People; to which he is obliged by the Law of Nature, and to render an account thereof to God, the Author of that Law, and to none but him Law of Nature, and to render an account thereof to God, the Author of that Law, and to none but him..... [2]: ...the procuration of the Safety Of The People; to which he is obliged by the Law of Nature, and to render an account thereof to God, the Author of that Law, and to none but him Law , and to none but him..... Complete text of 61128249:OF THE OFFICE OF THE SOVERAIGN REPRESENTATIVE The Procuration Of The Good Of The People The OFFICE of the Soveraign, (be it a Monarch, or an Assembly,) consisteth in the end, for which he was trusted with the Soveraign Power, namely the procuration of the Safety Of The People; to which he is obliged by the law of Nature, and to render an account thereof to God, the Author of that law, and to none but him Complete text of 61128255:And the grounds of these Rights, have the rather need to be diligently, and truly taught; because they cannot be maintained by any Civill law, or terrour of legal punishment Segments in 61128256:[1]: ...For a Civill Law , that shall forbid Rebellion, (and such is all resistance to the essentiall Rights of Soveraignty,) is not (as a Civill Law) any obligation, but by v..... [2]: ...For a Civill Law, that shall forbid Rebellion, (and such is all resistance to the essentiall Rights of Soveraignty,) is not (as a Civill Law ) any obligation, but by vertue onely of the Law of Nature, that forbiddeth the violation of Faith; which naturall obligation if men know not, they ca..... [3]: ... Rebellion, (and such is all resistance to the essentiall Rights of Soveraignty,) is not (as a Civill Law) any obligation, but by vertue onely of the Law of Nature, that forbiddeth the Law of Nature, that forbiddeth the violation of Faith; which naturall obligation if men know not, they cannot know the Right of any Law the Soveraign mak..... [4]: ...rtue onely of the Law of Nature, that forbiddeth the violation of Faith; which naturall obligation if men know not, they cannot know the Right of any Law the Soveraign maketh Law the Soveraign maketh..... Complete text of 61128256:For a Civill law, that shall forbid Rebellion, (and such is all resistance to the essentiall Rights of Soveraignty,) is not (as a Civill law) any obligation, but by vertue onely of the law of Nature, that forbiddeth the violation of Faith; which naturall obligation if men know not, they cannot know the Right of any law the Soveraign maketh Segments in 61128268:[1]: ... innumerable places, at one and the same time, which is against Reason; and shall not men be able, by their teaching, and preaching, protected by the Law, to make that received, which is so consonant to Reason, that any unprejudicated man, needs no more to learn it, than to hear it? I conclude therefore, that in the instructio Law , to make that received, which is so consonant to Reason, that any unprejudicated man, needs no more to learn it, than to hear it? I conclude therefor..... [2]: ...n it, than to hear it? I conclude therefore, that in the instruction of the people in the Essentiall Rights (which are the Naturall, and Fundamentall Lawes) of Soveraignty, there is no difficulty, (whilest a Soveraign has his Power entire,) but what proceeds from his own fault, or the fault of those whom he trusteth in the administration of the Common-wealth; and consequently, it is his Duty, to cause them so to be instructed; and not onely his Duty, but his Benefit also, and Security, against the danger that may arrive to himselfe in his naturall Person, from Rebellion Law es) of Soveraignty, there is no difficulty, (whilest a Soveraign has his Power entire,) but what proceeds from his own fault, or the fault of those wh..... Complete text of 61128268:Shall whole Nations be brought to Acquiesce in the great Mysteries of Christian Religion, which are above Reason; and millions of men be made believe, that the same Body may be in innumerable places, at one and the same time, which is against Reason; and shall not men be able, by their teaching, and preaching, protected by the law, to make that received, which is so consonant to Reason, that any unprejudicated man, needs no more to learn it, than to hear it? I conclude therefore, that in the instruction of the people in the Essentiall Rights (which are the Naturall, and Fundamentall Lawes) of Soveraignty, there is no difficulty, (whilest a Soveraign has his Power entire,) but what proceeds from his own fault, or the fault of those whom he trusteth in the administration of the Common-wealth; and consequently, it is his Duty, to cause them so to be instructed; and not onely his Duty, but his Benefit also, and Security, against the danger that may arrive to himselfe in his naturall Person, from Rebellion Segments in 61128279:[1]: ...To this end had the Jewes every seventh day, a Sabbath, in which the Law was read and expounded; and in the solemnity whereof they were put in mind, that their King was God; that having created the world in six days, he re..... [2]: ...eemed them from their servile, and painfull labour in Egypt, and gave them a time, after they had rejoyced in God, to take joy also in themselves, by lawfull recreation law full recreation..... Complete text of 61128279:To this end had the Jewes every seventh day, a Sabbath, in which the law was read and expounded; and in the solemnity whereof they were put in mind, that their King was God; that having created the world in six days, he rested the seventh day; and by their resting on it from their labour, that that God was their King, which redeemed them from their servile, and painfull labour in Egypt, and gave them a time, after they had rejoyced in God, to take joy also in themselves, by lawfull recreation Segments in 61128292:[1]: ...I mean those, which I have in the precedent Chapter specified: as That men shall Judge of what is law full and unlawfull, not by the Law it selfe, but by their own private Judgements; That Subjects sinne in obeying the Commands of the Common-wealth, un..... [2]: ...I mean those, which I have in the precedent Chapter specified: as That men shall Judge of what is lawfull and u law full, not by the Law it selfe, but by their own private Judgements; That Subjects sinne in obeying the Commands of the Common-wealth, unlesse they the..... [3]: ...I mean those, which I have in the precedent Chapter specified: as That men shall Judge of what is lawfull and unlawfull, not by the Law it selfe, but by their own private Judgements; That Subjects sinne in obeying the Commands of the Common-wealth, unlesse they themselves have first j..... [4]: ... their own private Judgements; That Subjects sinne in obeying the Commands of the Common-wealth, unlesse they themselves have first judged them to be lawfull: That their Propriety in their riches is such, as to exclude the Dominion, which the Common-wealth hath over the same: That it is lawfull for S law full: That their Propriety in their riches is such, as to exclude the Dominion, which the Common-wealth hath over the same: That it is lawfull for Sub..... [5]: ... them to be lawfull: That their Propriety in their riches is such, as to exclude the Dominion, which the Common-wealth hath over the same: That it is lawfull for Subjects to kill such, as they call Tyrants: That the Soveraign Power may be divided, and the like; which come to be instilled into the People by this means law full for Subjects to kill such, as they call Tyrants: That the Soveraign Power may be divided, and the like; which come to be instilled into the Peopl..... Complete text of 61128292:I mean those, which I have in the precedent Chapter specified: as That men shall Judge of what is lawfull and unlawfull, not by the law it selfe, but by their own private Judgements; That Subjects sinne in obeying the Commands of the Common-wealth, unlesse they themselves have first judged them to be lawfull: That their Propriety in their riches is such, as to exclude the Dominion, which the Common-wealth hath over the same: That it is lawfull for Subjects to kill such, as they call Tyrants: That the Soveraign Power may be divided, and the like; which come to be instilled into the People by this means Segments in 61128293:[1]: ...of their Neighbours, or familiar acquaintance, as having the Faculty of discoursing readily, and plausibly, seem wiser and better learned in cases of Law, and Conscience, than themselves Law , and Conscience, than themselves..... Complete text of 61128293:They whom necessity, or covetousnesse keepeth attent on their trades, and labour; and they, on the other side, whom superfluity, or sloth carrieth after their sensuall pleasures, (which two sorts of men take up the greatest part of Man-kind,) being diverted from the deep meditation, which the learning of truth, not onely in the matter of Naturall Justice, but also of all other Sciences necessarily requireth, receive the Notions of their duty, chiefly from Divines in the Pulpit, and partly from such of their Neighbours, or familiar acquaintance, as having the Faculty of discoursing readily, and plausibly, seem wiser and better learned in cases of law, and Conscience, than themselves Segments in 61128294:[1]: ...And the Divines, and such others as make shew of Learning, derive their knowledge from the Universities, and from the Schooles of Law , or from the Books, which by men eminent in those Schooles, and Universities have been published..... Complete text of 61128294:And the Divines, and such others as make shew of Learning, derive their knowledge from the Universities, and from the Schooles of law, or from the Books, which by men eminent in those Schooles, and Universities have been published Segments in 61128300:[1]: ...y Injury to the meaner sort, than when one of these, does the like to one of them: For in this consisteth Equity; to which, as being a Precept of the Law of Nature, a Soveraign is as much subject, as any of the meanest of his People Law of Nature, a Soveraign is as much subject, as any of the meanest of his People..... Complete text of 61128300:The safety of the People, requireth further, from him, or them that have the Soveraign Power, that Justice be equally administred to all degrees of People; that is, that as well the rich, and mighty, as poor and obscure persons, may be righted of the injuries done them; so as the great, may have no greater hope of impunity, when they doe violence, dishonour, or any Injury to the meaner sort, than when one of these, does the like to one of them: For in this consisteth Equity; to which, as being a Precept of the law of Nature, a Soveraign is as much subject, as any of the meanest of his People Complete text of 61128301:All breaches of the law, are offences against the Common-wealth: but there be some, that are also against private Persons Complete text of 61128322:But what is a good law? By a Good law, I mean not a Just law: for no law can be Unjust Complete text of 61128323:The law is made by the Soveraign Power, and all that is done by such Power, is warranted, and owned by every one of the people; and that which every man will have so, no man can say is unjust Complete text of 61128325:A good law is that, which is Needfull, for the Good Of The People, and withall Perspicuous Complete text of 61128327:And therefore a law that is not Needfull, having not the true End of a law, is not Good Complete text of 61128328:A law may be conceived to be Good, when it is for the benefit of the Soveraign; though it be not Necessary for the People; but it is not so Complete text of 61128332:Such As Are Perspicuous The Perspicuity, consisteth not so much in the words of the law it selfe, as in a Declaration of the Causes, and Motives, for which it was made Complete text of 61128333:That is it, that shewes us the meaning of the Legislator, and the meaning of the Legislator known, the law is more easily understood by few, than many words Segments in 61128334:[1]: ...For all words, are subject to ambiguity; and therefore multiplication of words in the body of the Law , is multiplication of ambiguity: Besides it seems to imply, (by too much diligence,) that whosoever can evade the words, is without the compasse of t..... [2]: ...s multiplication of ambiguity: Besides it seems to imply, (by too much diligence,) that whosoever can evade the words, is without the compasse of the Law Law ..... Complete text of 61128334:For all words, are subject to ambiguity; and therefore multiplication of words in the body of the law, is multiplication of ambiguity: Besides it seems to imply, (by too much diligence,) that whosoever can evade the words, is without the compasse of the law Segments in 61128336:[1]: ...For when I consider how short were the Law es of antient times; and how they grew by degrees still longer; me thinks I see a contention between the Penners, and Pleaders of the Law; the former ..... [2]: ...ort were the Lawes of antient times; and how they grew by degrees still longer; me thinks I see a contention between the Penners, and Pleaders of the Law; the former seeking t Law ; the former seeking to circumscribe the later; and the later to evade their circumscriptions; and that the Pleaders have got the Victory..... Complete text of 61128336:For when I consider how short were the Lawes of antient times; and how they grew by degrees still longer; me thinks I see a contention between the Penners, and Pleaders of the law; the former seeking to circumscribe the later; and the later to evade their circumscriptions; and that the Pleaders have got the Victory Segments in 61128337:[1]: ...f a Legislator, (such as is in all Common-wealths the Supreme Representative, be it one Man, or an Assembly,) to make the reason Perspicuous, why the Law was made; and the Body of the Law Law was made; and the Body of the Law it selfe, as short, but in as proper, and significant termes, as may be..... [2]: ... Common-wealths the Supreme Representative, be it one Man, or an Assembly,) to make the reason Perspicuous, why the Law was made; and the Body of the Law it selfe, as short, but in as proper, and significant termes, as ma Law it selfe, as short, but in as proper, and significant termes, as may be..... Complete text of 61128337:It belongeth therefore to the Office of a Legislator, (such as is in all Common-wealths the Supreme Representative, be it one Man, or an Assembly,) to make the reason Perspicuous, why the law was made; and the Body of the law it selfe, as short, but in as proper, and significant termes, as may be Segments in 61128340:[1]: ... or not, there is place many times for Lenity, without prejudice to the Common-wealth; and Lenity when there is such place for it, is required by the Law of Nature Law of Nature..... Complete text of 61128340:But Crimes of Infirmity; such as are those which proceed from great provocation, from great fear, great need, or from ignorance whether the Fact be a great Crime, or not, there is place many times for Lenity, without prejudice to the Common-wealth; and Lenity when there is such place for it, is required by the law of Nature Segments in 61128350:[1]: ... comprehendeth all Assemblies of men that sit together, not onely to deliberate what is to be done hereafter, but also to judge of Facts past, and of Law for the present Law for the present..... Complete text of 61128350:For this word Counsell, Consilium, corrupted from Considium, is a large signification, and comprehendeth all Assemblies of men that sit together, not onely to deliberate what is to be done hereafter, but also to judge of Facts past, and of law for the present Segments in 61128374:[1]: ...Concerning the Offices of one Soveraign to another, which are comprehended in that Law , which is commonly called the Law of Nations, I need not say any thing in this place; because the Law of Nations, and the Law of Nature, is the same ..... [2]: ...Concerning the Offices of one Soveraign to another, which are comprehended in that Law, which is commonly called the Law of Nations, I need not say any thing in this place; because the Law of Nations, and the Law of Nature, is the same thing..... [3]: ...aign to another, which are comprehended in that Law, which is commonly called the Law of Nations, I need not say any thing in this place; because the Law of Nations, and the Law of Nat Law of Nations, and the Law of Nature, is the same thing..... [4]: ...re comprehended in that Law, which is commonly called the Law of Nations, I need not say any thing in this place; because the Law of Nations, and the Law of Nature, is the same thing Law of Nature, is the same thing..... Complete text of 61128374:Concerning the Offices of one Soveraign to another, which are comprehended in that law, which is commonly called the law of Nations, I need not say any thing in this place; because the law of Nations, and the law of Nature, is the same thing Segments in 61128376:[1]: ...And the same Law , that dictateth to men that have no Civil Government, what they ought to do, and what to avoyd in regard of one another, dictateth the same to Common..... [2]: ...aign Princes, and Soveraign Assemblies; there being no Court of Naturall Justice, but in the Conscience onely; where not Man, but God raigneth; whose Lawes, (such of them as oblige all Mankind,) in respect of God, as he is the Author of Nature, are Naturall; and in respect of the same God, as he is King of Kings, are Lawes Law es, (such of them as oblige all Mankind,) in respect of God, as he is the Author of Nature, are Naturall; and in respect of the same God, as he is Kin..... [3]: ...m as oblige all Mankind,) in respect of God, as he is the Author of Nature, are Naturall; and in respect of the same God, as he is King of Kings, are Lawes Law es..... Complete text of 61128376:And the same law, that dictateth to men that have no Civil Government, what they ought to do, and what to avoyd in regard of one another, dictateth the same to Common-wealths, that is, to the Consciences of Soveraign Princes, and Soveraign Assemblies; there being no Court of Naturall Justice, but in the Conscience onely; where not Man, but God raigneth; whose Lawes, (such of them as oblige all Mankind,) in respect of God, as he is the Author of Nature, are Naturall; and in respect of the same God, as he is King of Kings, are Lawes Segments in 61128381:[1]: ...For without that, a man knows not, when he is commanded any thing by the Civill Power, whether it be contrary to the Law of God, or not: and so, either by too much civill obedience, offends the Divine Majesty, or through feare of offending God, transgresses the commande..... Complete text of 61128381:For without that, a man knows not, when he is commanded any thing by the Civill Power, whether it be contrary to the law of God, or not: and so, either by too much civill obedience, offends the Divine Majesty, or through feare of offending God, transgresses the commandements of the Common-wealth Complete text of 61128383:And seeing the knowledge of all law, dependeth on the knowledge of the Soveraign Power; I shall say something in that which followeth, of the KINGDOME OF GOD Segments in 61128474:[1]: ...All Attributes Depend On The Law es Civill And because words (and consequently the Attributes of God) have their signification by agreement, and constitution of men; those Attributes..... [2]: ...tes are to be held significative of Honour, that men intend shall so be; and whatsoever may be done by the wills of particular men, where there is no Law but Reason, may be done by the will of the Common-wealth, by Lawes Civill Law but Reason, may be done by the will of the Common-wealth, by Lawes Civill..... [3]: ... so be; and whatsoever may be done by the wills of particular men, where there is no Law but Reason, may be done by the will of the Common-wealth, by Lawes Civill Law es Civill..... Complete text of 61128474:All Attributes Depend On The Lawes Civill And because words (and consequently the Attributes of God) have their signification by agreement, and constitution of men; those Attributes are to be held significative of Honour, that men intend shall so be; and whatsoever may be done by the wills of particular men, where there is no Law but Reason, may be done by the will of the Common-wealth, by Lawes Civill Segments in 61128535:[1]: ...The Marks Of A Prophet In The Old Law , Miracles, And Doctrine Conformable To The Law And as Miracles, without preaching that Doctrine which God hath established; so preaching the true D..... [2]: ...The Marks Of A Prophet In The Old Law, Miracles, And Doctrine Conformable To The Law And as Miracles, without preaching that Doctrine which God hath established; so preaching the true Doctrine, without the doing of Miracles, is an un..... Complete text of 61128535:The Marks Of A Prophet In The Old law, Miracles, And Doctrine Conformable To The law And as Miracles, without preaching that Doctrine which God hath established; so preaching the true Doctrine, without the doing of Miracles, is an unsufficient argument of immediate Revelation Segments in 61128549:[1]: ...And because all Rules of life, which men are in conscience bound to observe, are Law s; the question of the Scripture, is the question of what is Law throughout all Christendome, both Naturall, and Civill..... [2]: ...And because all Rules of life, which men are in conscience bound to observe, are Laws; the question of the Scripture, is the question of what is Law throughout all Christendome, both Naturall, and Civill..... Complete text of 61128549:And because all Rules of life, which men are in conscience bound to observe, are Laws; the question of the Scripture, is the question of what is law throughout all Christendome, both Naturall, and Civill Segments in 61128551:[1]: ...Seeing therefore I have already proved, that Soveraigns in their own Dominions are the sole Legislators; those Books only are Canonicall, that is, Law , in every nation, which are established for such by the Soveraign Authority..... Complete text of 61128551:Seeing therefore I have already proved, that Soveraigns in their own Dominions are the sole Legislators; those Books only are Canonicall, that is, law, in every nation, which are established for such by the Soveraign Authority Segments in 61128564:[1]: ...learned men of the Jews, sent for by Ptolemy King of Egypt, to translate the Jewish Law , out of the Hebrew into the Greek, have left us no other for holy Scripture in the Greek tongue, but the same that are received in the Church of Engl..... Complete text of 61128564:learned men of the Jews, sent for by Ptolemy King of Egypt, to translate the Jewish law, out of the Hebrew into the Greek, have left us no other for holy Scripture in the Greek tongue, but the same that are received in the Church of England Segments in 61128585:[1]: ... those Books entirely, and in the form we have them; yet he wrote all that which hee is there said to have written: as for example, the Volume of the Law, which is contained, as it Law , which is contained, as it seemeth in the 11 of Deuteronomie, and the following Chapters to the 27..... Complete text of 61128585:But though Moses did not compile those Books entirely, and in the form we have them; yet he wrote all that which hee is there said to have written: as for example, the Volume of the law, which is contained, as it seemeth in the 11 of Deuteronomie, and the following Chapters to the 27 Segments in 61128590:[1]: ...And this is that Law which God commanded, that their Kings (when they should have established that form of Government) should take a copy of from the Priests and Levites ..... Complete text of 61128590:And this is that law which God commanded, that their Kings (when they should have established that form of Government) should take a copy of from the Priests and Levites to lay in the side of the Arke; (Deut Segments in 61128686:[1]: ...ong of Songs, which is Solomon's," seem to have been made for distinctions sake, then, when the Books of Scripture were gathered into one body of the Law; to the end, that not the Doctrine only, but the Authors also might be extan Law ; to the end, that not the Doctrine only, but the Authors also might be extant..... Complete text of 61128686:For "The Words of the Preacher, the Son of David, King in Jerusalem;" and, "the Song of Songs, which is Solomon's," seem to have been made for distinctions sake, then, when the Books of Scripture were gathered into one body of the law; to the end, that not the Doctrine only, but the Authors also might be extant Complete text of 61128697:where speaking to God, he saith thus, "Thy law is burnt; therefore no man knoweth the things which thou has done, or the works that are to begin Segments in 61128698:[1]: ...efore thee, send down the holy Spirit into me, and I shall write all that hath been done in the world, since the beginning, which were written in thy Law, that men may find thy Law , that men may find thy path, and that they which will live in the later days, may live..... Complete text of 61128698:But if I have found Grace before thee, send down the holy Spirit into me, and I shall write all that hath been done in the world, since the beginning, which were written in thy law, that men may find thy path, and that they which will live in the later days, may live Complete text of 61128729:The question truly stated is, By What Authority They Are Made law Segments in 61128730:[1]: ...Their Authority And Interpretation As far as they differ not from the Law s of Nature, there is no doubt, but they are the Law of God, and carry their Authority with them, legible to all men that have the use of naturall rea..... [2]: ...Their Authority And Interpretation As far as they differ not from the Laws of Nature, there is no doubt, but they are the Law of God, and carry their Authority with them, legible to all men that have the use of naturall reason: but this is no other Authority, then that of al..... [3]: ...have the use of naturall reason: but this is no other Authority, then that of all other Morall Doctrine consonant to Reason; the Dictates whereof are Laws, not Made, but Eternall Law s, not Made, but Eternall..... Complete text of 61128730:Their Authority And Interpretation As far as they differ not from the Laws of Nature, there is no doubt, but they are the law of God, and carry their Authority with them, legible to all men that have the use of naturall reason: but this is no other Authority, then that of all other Morall Doctrine consonant to Reason; the Dictates whereof are Laws, not Made, but Eternall Segments in 61128731:[1]: ...If they be made Law by God himselfe, they are of the nature of written Law, which are Laws to them only to whom God hath so sufficiently published them, as no man can ex..... [2]: ...If they be made Law by God himselfe, they are of the nature of written Law , which are Laws to them only to whom God hath so sufficiently published them, as no man can excuse himself, by saying, he know not they were his..... [3]: ...If they be made Law by God himselfe, they are of the nature of written Law, which are Law s to them only to whom God hath so sufficiently published them, as no man can excuse himself, by saying, he know not they were his..... Complete text of 61128731:If they be made law by God himselfe, they are of the nature of written Law, which are Laws to them only to whom God hath so sufficiently published them, as no man can excuse himself, by saying, he know not they were his Segments in 61128734:[1]: ...For if every man should be obliged, to take for Gods Law , what particular men, on pretence of private Inspiration, or Revelation, should obtrude upon him, (in such a number of men, that out of pride, and ig..... [2]: ...s Spirit; or out of ambition, pretend to such Divine testimonies, falsely, and contrary to their own consciences,) it were impossible that any Divine Law should be acknowledged Law should be acknowledged..... Complete text of 61128734:For if every man should be obliged, to take for Gods law, what particular men, on pretence of private Inspiration, or Revelation, should obtrude upon him, (in such a number of men, that out of pride, and ignorance, take their own Dreams, and extravagant Fancies, and Madnesse, for testimonies of Gods Spirit; or out of ambition, pretend to such Divine testimonies, falsely, and contrary to their own consciences,) it were impossible that any Divine law should be acknowledged Complete text of 61128741:For, whosoever hath a lawfull power over any Writing, to make it law, hath the power also to approve, or disapprove the interpretation of the same Segments in 61128974:[1]: ...taineth a Contract between God and Abraham; by which Abraham obligeth himself, and his posterity, in a peculiar manner to be subject to Gods positive Law; for to the Law Morall he was obliged before, as by an Oath o Law ; for to the Law Morall he was obliged before, as by an Oath of Allegiance..... [2]: ...ct between God and Abraham; by which Abraham obligeth himself, and his posterity, in a peculiar manner to be subject to Gods positive Law; for to the Law Morall he was obliged before, as by an Oath of Allegiance Law Morall he was obliged before, as by an Oath of Allegiance..... Complete text of 61128974:This is it which is called the Old Covenant, or Testament; and containeth a Contract between God and Abraham; by which Abraham obligeth himself, and his posterity, in a peculiar manner to be subject to Gods positive law; for to the law Morall he was obliged before, as by an Oath of Allegiance Segments in 61129297:[1]: ...) where the Prophet speaking of the Jewes, saith, "They made their hearths hard as Adamant, lest they should hear the law , and the words which the Lord of Hosts hath sent in his Spirit by the former Prophets..... Complete text of 61129297:) where the Prophet speaking of the Jewes, saith, "They made their hearths hard as Adamant, lest they should hear the law, and the words which the Lord of Hosts hath sent in his Spirit by the former Prophets Segments in 61129799:[1]: ...Who that one chief Pastor is, according to the law of Nature, hath been already shewn; namely, that it is the Civill Soveraign; And to whom the Scripture hath assigned that Office, we shall see in the..... Complete text of 61129799:Who that one chief Pastor is, according to the law of Nature, hath been already shewn; namely, that it is the Civill Soveraign; And to whom the Scripture hath assigned that Office, we shall see in the Chapters following Complete text of 61129802:For as to the Morall law, they were already obliged, and needed not have been contracted withall, by promise of the Land of Canaan Segments in 61129820:[1]: ...lity of his Conferences with God, and the verity of his Miracles; which opinion coming to change, they were no more obliged to take any thing for the law of God, which he propounded to them in Gods name law of God, which he propounded to them in Gods name..... Complete text of 61129820:And therefore his authority (notwithstanding the Covenant they made with God) depended yet merely upon the opinion they had of his Sanctity, and of the reality of his Conferences with God, and the verity of his Miracles; which opinion coming to change, they were no more obliged to take any thing for the law of God, which he propounded to them in Gods name Segments in 61129883:[1]: ...The Supreme Power of Judicature belonged also to the High Priest: For the Book of the Law was in their keeping; and the Priests and Levites onely were the subordinate Judges in causes Civill, as appears in Deut..... Complete text of 61129883:The Supreme Power of Judicature belonged also to the High Priest: For the Book of the law was in their keeping; and the Priests and Levites onely were the subordinate Judges in causes Civill, as appears in Deut Complete text of 61129896:Whereas Signs, and Miracles had for End to procure Faith, not to keep men from violating it, when they have once given it; for to that men are obliged by the law of Nature Complete text of 61129913:In which is contained also the ordering of Religion; for there was no other Word of God in that time, by which to regulate Religion, but the law of Moses, which was their Civill law Segments in 61129920:[1]: ...) that when there was question concerning the Book of the Law found in the Temple, the same was not decided by the High Priest, but Josiah sent both him, and others to enquire concerning it, of Hulda, the Prophe..... Complete text of 61129920:) that when there was question concerning the Book of the law found in the Temple, the same was not decided by the High Priest, but Josiah sent both him, and others to enquire concerning it, of Hulda, the Prophetesse; which is another mark of the Supremacy in Religion Segments in 61129929:[1]: ...r own weak reason, not knowing themselves obliged by the Covenant of a Sacerdotall Kingdome, regarded no more the Commandement of the Priest, nor any law of Moses, but did every man that which was right in his own eyes; and obeyed in Civill affairs, such men, as from time to time the law of Moses, but did every man that which was right in his own eyes; and obeyed in Civill affairs, such men, as from time to time they thought able to d..... Complete text of 61129929:As for example, after the death of Eleazar and Joshua, the next generation which had not seen the wonders of God, but were left to their own weak reason, not knowing themselves obliged by the Covenant of a Sacerdotall Kingdome, regarded no more the Commandement of the Priest, nor any law of Moses, but did every man that which was right in his own eyes; and obeyed in Civill affairs, such men, as from time to time they thought able to deliver them from the neighbour Nations that oppressed them; and consulted not with God (as they ought to doe,) but with such men, or women, as they guessed to bee Prophets by their Praedictions of things to come; and thought they had an Idol in their Chappel, yet if they had a Levite for their Chaplain, they made account they worshipped the God of Israel Segments in 61129939:[1]: ...by the Prophet Isaiah, therefore Isaiah was supreme Head of the Church; or because Josiah consulted Hulda the Prophetesse, concerning the Book of the Law, that therefore neither he, nor the High Priest, but Hulda the Prophetesse had the Supreme authority in matter of Religion; which I thinke is not the opinion of any Doctor Law , that therefore neither he, nor the High Priest, but Hulda the Prophetesse had the Supreme authority in matter of Religion; which I thinke is not the..... Complete text of 61129939:So that from the practise of those times, there can no argument be drawn, that the right of Supremacy in Religion was not in the Kings, unlesse we place it in the Prophets; and conclude, that because Hezekiah praying to the Lord before the Cherubins, was not answered from thence, nor then, but afterwards by the Prophet Isaiah, therefore Isaiah was supreme Head of the Church; or because Josiah consulted Hulda the Prophetesse, concerning the Book of the law, that therefore neither he, nor the High Priest, but Hulda the Prophetesse had the Supreme authority in matter of Religion; which I thinke is not the opinion of any Doctor Complete text of 61129950:In the old Law (as we may read, Leviticus the 16 Segments in 61130004:[1]: ...The Preaching Of Christ Not Contrary To The Then Law Of The Jews, Nor Of Caesar Hitherto therefore there is nothing done, or taught by Christ, that tendeth to the diminution of the Civill Right of the..... Complete text of 61130004:The Preaching Of Christ Not Contrary To The Then law Of The Jews, Nor Of Caesar Hitherto therefore there is nothing done, or taught by Christ, that tendeth to the diminution of the Civill Right of the Jewes, or of Caesar Segments in 61130047:[1]: ...what cause the rite of Baptisme first proceeded, is not expressed formally in the Scripture; but it may be probably thought to be an imitation of the law law of Moses, concerning Leprousie; wherein the Leprous man was commanded to be kept out of the campe of Israel for a certain time; after which time bein..... Complete text of 61130047:From what cause the rite of Baptisme first proceeded, is not expressed formally in the Scripture; but it may be probably thought to be an imitation of the law of Moses, concerning Leprousie; wherein the Leprous man was commanded to be kept out of the campe of Israel for a certain time; after which time being judged by the Priest to be clean, hee was admitted into the campe after a solemne Washing Segments in 61130169:[1]: ...hat whatsoever a Subject, as Naaman was, is compelled to in obedience to his Soveraign, and doth it not in order to his own mind, but in order to the laws of his country, that action is not his, but his Soveraigns; nor is it he that in this case denyeth Christ before men, but his Governour, and the law of hi law s of his country, that action is not his, but his Soveraigns; nor is it he that in this case denyeth Christ before men, but his Governour, and the law..... [2]: ...laws of his country, that action is not his, but his Soveraigns; nor is it he that in this case denyeth Christ before men, but his Governour, and the law of his countrey law of his countrey..... Complete text of 61130169:But then what shall we answer to our Saviours saying, "Whosoever denyeth me before men, I will deny him before my Father which is in Heaven?" This we may say, that whatsoever a Subject, as Naaman was, is compelled to in obedience to his Soveraign, and doth it not in order to his own mind, but in order to the laws of his country, that action is not his, but his Soveraigns; nor is it he that in this case denyeth Christ before men, but his Governour, and the law of his countrey Segments in 61130171:[1]: ...th to another, contrary to the words of our Saviour, "Whatsoever you would that men should doe unto you, that doe yee unto them;" and contrary to the Law of Nature, (which is the indubitable everlasting Law of God) "Do not to another, that which thou wouldest not he should doe unto thee Law of Nature, (which is the indubitable everlasting Law of God) "Do not to another, that which thou wouldest not he should doe unto thee..... [2]: ..."Whatsoever you would that men should doe unto you, that doe yee unto them;" and contrary to the Law of Nature, (which is the indubitable everlasting Law of God) "Do not to another, that which thou wouldest not he should doe unto thee Law of God) "Do not to another, that which thou wouldest not he should doe unto thee..... Complete text of 61130171:If he say, he ought rather to suffer death, then he authorizeth all private men, to disobey their Princes, in maintenance of their Religion, true, or false; if he say, he ought to bee obedient, then he alloweth to himself, that which hee denyeth to another, contrary to the words of our Saviour, "Whatsoever you would that men should doe unto you, that doe yee unto them;" and contrary to the law of Nature, (which is the indubitable everlasting law of God) "Do not to another, that which thou wouldest not he should doe unto thee Segments in 61130257:[1]: ...d drawn from the custom of the Jews, to cast out of their Synagogues, such as they thought in manners, or doctrine, contagious, as Lepers were by the Law of Moses separated from the congregation of Israel, till such time as they should be by the Priest pronounced clean Law of Moses separated from the congregation of Israel, till such time as they should be by the Priest pronounced clean..... Complete text of 61130257:Of Excommunication This part of the Power of the Keyes, by which men were thrust out from the Kingdome of God, is that which is called Excommunication; and to excommunicate, is in the Originall, Aposunagogon Poiein, To Cast Out Of The Synagogue; that is, out of the place of Divine service; a word drawn from the custom of the Jews, to cast out of their Synagogues, such as they thought in manners, or doctrine, contagious, as Lepers were by the Law of Moses separated from the congregation of Israel, till such time as they should be by the Priest pronounced clean Segments in 61130324:[1]: ...For all Subjects are bound to be in the company and presence of their own Soveraign (when he requireth it) by the law of Nature; nor can they lawfully either expell him from any place of his own Dominion, whether profane or holy; nor go out of his Dominion, without h..... [2]: ...For all Subjects are bound to be in the company and presence of their own Soveraign (when he requireth it) by the law of Nature; nor can they law fully either expell him from any place of his own Dominion, whether profane or holy; nor go out of his Dominion, without his leave; much lesse (if he ..... Complete text of 61130324:For all Subjects are bound to be in the company and presence of their own Soveraign (when he requireth it) by the law of Nature; nor can they lawfully either expell him from any place of his own Dominion, whether profane or holy; nor go out of his Dominion, without his leave; much lesse (if he call them to that honour,) refuse to eat with him Segments in 61130336:[1]: ...Excommunication; Nor he also that is a professed Christian, till his Hypocrisy appear in his Manners, that is, till his behaviour bee contrary to the law of his Soveraign, which is the rule of Manners, and w law of his Soveraign, which is the rule of Manners, and which Christ and his Apostles have commanded us to be subject to..... Complete text of 61130336:Therefore a true and unfeigned Christian is not liable to Excommunication; Nor he also that is a professed Christian, till his Hypocrisy appear in his Manners, that is, till his behaviour bee contrary to the law of his Soveraign, which is the rule of Manners, and which Christ and his Apostles have commanded us to be subject to Complete text of 61130337:For the Church cannot judge of Manners but by externall Actions, which Actions can never bee unlawfull, but when they are against the law of the Common-wealth Complete text of 61130373:None of them preached that himselfe, or any other Apostle was such an Interpreter of the Scripture, as all that became Christians, ought to take their Interpretation for law Segments in 61130384:[1]: ...Of The Power To Make Scripture Law There be two senses, wherein a Writing may be said to be Canonicall; for Canon, signifieth a Rule; and a Rule is a Precept, by which a man is guided..... Complete text of 61130384:Of The Power To Make Scripture law There be two senses, wherein a Writing may be said to be Canonicall; for Canon, signifieth a Rule; and a Rule is a Precept, by which a man is guided, and directed in any action whatsoever Segments in 61130386:[1]: ...Of The Ten Commandements That part of the Scripture, which was first Law , was the Ten Commandements, written in two Tables of Stone, and delivered by God himselfe to Moses; and by Moses made known to the people..... Complete text of 61130386:Of The Ten Commandements That part of the Scripture, which was first law, was the Ten Commandements, written in two Tables of Stone, and delivered by God himselfe to Moses; and by Moses made known to the people Segments in 61130387:[1]: ...Before that time there was no written Law of God, who as yet having not chosen any people to bee his peculiar Kingdome, had given no Law to men, but the Law of Nature, that is to say, the Pre..... [2]: ...Before that time there was no written Law of God, who as yet having not chosen any people to bee his peculiar Kingdome, had given no Law to men, but the Law of Nature, that is to say, the Precepts of Naturall Reason, written in every mans own heart..... [3]: ...ore that time there was no written Law of God, who as yet having not chosen any people to bee his peculiar Kingdome, had given no Law to men, but the La Law of Nature, that is to say, the Precepts of Naturall Reason, written in every mans own heart..... Complete text of 61130387:Before that time there was no written law of God, who as yet having not chosen any people to bee his peculiar Kingdome, had given no law to men, but the Law of Nature, that is to say, the Precepts of Naturall Reason, written in every mans own heart Complete text of 61130388:Of these two Tables, the first containeth the law of Soveraignty; 1 Segments in 61130398:[1]: ...There is no doubt but that they were made Law s by God himselfe: But because a Law obliges not, nor is Law to any, but to them that acknowledge it to be the act of the Soveraign, how could the peo..... [2]: ...There is no doubt but that they were made Laws by God himselfe: But because a Law obliges not, nor is Law to any, but to them that acknowledge it to be the act of the Soveraign, how could the people of Israel that were forbidden to..... [3]: ...There is no doubt but that they were made Laws by God himselfe: But because a Law obliges not, nor is Law to any, but to them that acknowledge it to be the act of the Soveraign, how could the people of Israel that were forbidden to approach the Mountain t..... [4]: ...ign, how could the people of Israel that were forbidden to approach the Mountain to hear what God said to Moses, be obliged to obedience to all those laws which Moses propounded to them? Some of them were indeed the Laws of Nature, as all the Second Table; and therefore to be acknowledged for Gods Laws; not to the Israel law s which Moses propounded to them? Some of them were indeed the Laws of Nature, as all the Second Table; and therefore to be acknowledged for Gods Laws..... [5]: ...h the Mountain to hear what God said to Moses, be obliged to obedience to all those laws which Moses propounded to them? Some of them were indeed the Laws of Nature, as all the Second Table; and therefore to be acknowledged for Gods Laws; not to the Israelites alone, but to all people: But of those that were peculiar to the Israelites, as those of the first Table, the question remains; Law s of Nature, as all the Second Table; and therefore to be acknowledged for Gods Laws; not to the Israelites alone, but to all people: But of those tha..... [6]: ... laws which Moses propounded to them? Some of them were indeed the Laws of Nature, as all the Second Table; and therefore to be acknowledged for Gods Laws; not to the Israelites alone, but to all people: But of those that were peculiar to the Israelites, as those of the first Table, the question remains; saving that they had obliged themselves, presently after the propounding of them, to obey Moses, in these words (Exod Law s; not to the Israelites alone, but to all people: But of those that were peculiar to the Israelites, as those of the first Table, the question remain..... Complete text of 61130398:There is no doubt but that they were made Laws by God himselfe: But because a Law obliges not, nor is law to any, but to them that acknowledge it to be the act of the Soveraign, how could the people of Israel that were forbidden to approach the Mountain to hear what God said to Moses, be obliged to obedience to all those laws which Moses propounded to them? Some of them were indeed the Laws of Nature, as all the Second Table; and therefore to be acknowledged for Gods Laws; not to the Israelites alone, but to all people: But of those that were peculiar to the Israelites, as those of the first Table, the question remains; saving that they had obliged themselves, presently after the propounding of them, to obey Moses, in these words (Exod Segments in 61130402:[1]: ...y Moses) God declared should administer this his peculiar Kingdome, that had on Earth, the power to make this short Scripture of the Decalogue to bee Law in the Common-wealth of Israel Law in the Common-wealth of Israel..... Complete text of 61130402:" It was therefore onely Moses then, and after him the High Priest, whom (by Moses) God declared should administer this his peculiar Kingdome, that had on Earth, the power to make this short Scripture of the Decalogue to bee law in the Common-wealth of Israel Complete text of 61130404:Therefore hitherto, the Canonizing, or making of the Scripture law, belonged to the Civill Soveraigne Segments in 61130405:[1]: ...Of The Judicial, And Leviticall Law The Judiciall Law, that is to say, the Laws that God prescribed to the Magistrates of Israel, for the rule of their administration of Justice, and o..... [2]: ...Of The Judicial, And Leviticall Law The Judiciall Law , that is to say, the Laws that God prescribed to the Magistrates of Israel, for the rule of their administration of Justice, and of the Sentences, or..... [3]: ...Of The Judicial, And Leviticall Law The Judiciall Law, that is to say, the Law s that God prescribed to the Magistrates of Israel, for the rule of their administration of Justice, and of the Sentences, or Judgments they should pr..... [4]: ...e rule of their administration of Justice, and of the Sentences, or Judgments they should pronounce, in Pleas between man and man; and the Leviticall Law, that is to say, the rule that God prescribed touching the Rites and Ceremonies of the Priests and Levites, were all delivered to th Law , that is to say, the rule that God prescribed touching the Rites and Ceremonies of the Priests and Levites, were all delivered to them by Moses onely..... [5]: ...hat God prescribed touching the Rites and Ceremonies of the Priests and Levites, were all delivered to them by Moses onely; and therefore also became Lawes, by vertue of the same promise of obedience to Moses Law es, by vertue of the same promise of obedience to Moses..... Complete text of 61130405:Of The Judicial, And Leviticall law The Judiciall law, that is to say, the Laws that God prescribed to the Magistrates of Israel, for the rule of their administration of Justice, and of the Sentences, or Judgments they should pronounce, in Pleas between man and man; and the Leviticall law, that is to say, the rule that God prescribed touching the Rites and Ceremonies of the Priests and Levites, were all delivered to them by Moses onely; and therefore also became Lawes, by vertue of the same promise of obedience to Moses Segments in 61130407:[1]: ...The Second Law After the Israelites were come into the Plains of Moab over against Jericho, and ready to enter into the land of Promise, Moses to the former Laws a..... [2]: ...nd Law After the Israelites were come into the Plains of Moab over against Jericho, and ready to enter into the land of Promise, Moses to the former Laws ad Law s added divers others; which therefore are called Deuteronomy: that is, Second Laws..... [3]: ...o, and ready to enter into the land of Promise, Moses to the former Laws added divers others; which therefore are called Deuteronomy: that is, Second Laws Law s..... Complete text of 61130407:The Second law After the Israelites were come into the Plains of Moab over against Jericho, and ready to enter into the land of Promise, Moses to the former Laws added divers others; which therefore are called Deuteronomy: that is, Second Laws Complete text of 61130416:This law (Deut Segments in 61130419:[1]: ...) they were commanded to write upon great stones playstered over, at their passing over Jordan: This Law also was written by Moses himself in a Book; and delivered into the hands of the "Priests, and to the Elders of Israel," (Deut..... Complete text of 61130419:) they were commanded to write upon great stones playstered over, at their passing over Jordan: This law also was written by Moses himself in a Book; and delivered into the hands of the "Priests, and to the Elders of Israel," (Deut Complete text of 61130425:This was the law, which Moses (Deuteronomy 17 Segments in 61130427:[1]: ...) commanded the Kings of Israel should keep a copie of: And this is the Law , which having been long time lost, was found again in the Temple in the time of Josiah, and by his authority received for the Law of God..... [2]: ...of: And this is the Law, which having been long time lost, was found again in the Temple in the time of Josiah, and by his authority received for the Law of God Law of God..... Complete text of 61130427:) commanded the Kings of Israel should keep a copie of: And this is the law, which having been long time lost, was found again in the Temple in the time of Josiah, and by his authority received for the law of God Complete text of 61130430:Besides this Book of the law, there was no other Book, from the time of Moses, till after the Captivity, received amongst the Jews for the Law of God Segments in 61130432:[1]: ...And this Book it self, which was confirmed by Josiah for the Law of God, and with it all the History of the Works of God, was lost in the Captivity, and sack of the City of Jerusalem, as appears by that of 2 Esdras..... Complete text of 61130432:And this Book it self, which was confirmed by Josiah for the law of God, and with it all the History of the Works of God, was lost in the Captivity, and sack of the City of Jerusalem, as appears by that of 2 Esdras 14 Complete text of 61130434:"Thy law is burnt; therefor no man knoweth the things that are done of thee, of the works that shall begin Segments in 61130435:[1]: ..." And before the Captivity, between the time when the Law was lost, (which is not mentioned in the Scripture, but may probably be thought to be the time of Rehoboam, when Shishak King of Egypt took the spoil..... Complete text of 61130435:" And before the Captivity, between the time when the Law was lost, (which is not mentioned in the Scripture, but may probably be thought to be the time of Rehoboam, when Shishak King of Egypt took the spoils of the Temple,(1 Kings 14 Segments in 61130438:[1]: ...nt, When Made Canonicall From whence we may inferre, that the Scriptures of the Old Testament, which we have at this day, were not Canonicall, nor a Law unto the J Law unto the Jews, till the renovation of their Covenant with God at their return from the Captivity, and restauration of their Common-wealth under Esdra..... Complete text of 61130438:The Old Testament, When Made Canonicall From whence we may inferre, that the Scriptures of the Old Testament, which we have at this day, were not Canonicall, nor a law unto the Jews, till the renovation of their Covenant with God at their return from the Captivity, and restauration of their Common-wealth under Esdras Segments in 61130439:[1]: ...But from that time forward they were accounted the Law of the Jews, and for such translated into Greek by Seventy Elders of Judaea, and put into the Library of Ptolemy at Alexandria, and approved for the ..... Complete text of 61130439:But from that time forward they were accounted the law of the Jews, and for such translated into Greek by Seventy Elders of Judaea, and put into the Library of Ptolemy at Alexandria, and approved for the Word of God Segments in 61130445:[1]: ...But the question here, is not what any Christian made a Law , or Canon to himself, (which he might again reject, by the same right he received it;) but what was so made a Canon to them, as without injustice the..... Complete text of 61130445:But the question here, is not what any Christian made a law, or Canon to himself, (which he might again reject, by the same right he received it;) but what was so made a Canon to them, as without injustice they could not doe any thing contrary thereunto Complete text of 61130446:That the New Testament should in this sense be Canonicall, that is to say, a law in any place where the law of the Common-wealth had not made it so, is contrary to the nature of a law Segments in 61130447:[1]: ...For a Law , (as hath been already shewn) is the Commandement of that Man, or Assembly, to whom we have given Soveraign Authority, to make such Rules for the dir..... Complete text of 61130447:For a law, (as hath been already shewn) is the Commandement of that Man, or Assembly, to whom we have given Soveraign Authority, to make such Rules for the direction of our actions, as hee shall think fit; and to punish us, when we doe any thing contrary to the same Segments in 61130449:[1]: ...he may without blame beleeve the his private Teachers, and wish he had the liberty to practise their advice; and that it were publiquely received for Law Law ..... Complete text of 61130449:I say, he cannot in this case observe the same in his actions, nor in his discourse with other men; though he may without blame beleeve the his private Teachers, and wish he had the liberty to practise their advice; and that it were publiquely received for law Segments in 61130451:[1]: ...our hath denyed his Kingdome to be in this world, seeing he hath said, he came not to judge, but to save the world, he hath not subjected us to other Laws than those of Law s than those of the Common-wealth; that is, the Jews to the Law of Moses, (which he saith (Mat..... [2]: ...h said, he came not to judge, but to save the world, he hath not subjected us to other Laws than those of the Common-wealth; that is, the Jews to the Law of Moses, (which he saith (Mat Law of Moses, (which he saith (Mat..... Complete text of 61130451:Seeing then our Saviour hath denyed his Kingdome to be in this world, seeing he hath said, he came not to judge, but to save the world, he hath not subjected us to other Laws than those of the Common-wealth; that is, the Jews to the law of Moses, (which he saith (Mat Complete text of 61130459:And therefore the Scripture of the New Testament is there only Law, where the lawfull Civill Power hath made it so Segments in 61130460:[1]: ...And there also the King, or Soveraign, maketh it a Law to himself; by which he subjecteth himselfe, not to the Doctor, or Apostle, that converted him, but to God himself, and his Son Jesus Christ, as imme..... Complete text of 61130460:And there also the King, or Soveraign, maketh it a law to himself; by which he subjecteth himselfe, not to the Doctor, or Apostle, that converted him, but to God himself, and his Son Jesus Christ, as immediately as did the Apostles themselves Segments in 61130461:[1]: ...Of The Power Of Councells To Make The Scripture Law That which may seem to give the New Testament, in respect of those that have embraced Christian Doctrine, the force of Laws, in the times, and place..... [2]: ...lls To Make The Scripture Law That which may seem to give the New Testament, in respect of those that have embraced Christian Doctrine, the force of Laws, in the times, a Law s, in the times, and places of persecution, is the decrees they made amongst themselves in their Synods..... Complete text of 61130461:Of The Power Of Councells To Make The Scripture law That which may seem to give the New Testament, in respect of those that have embraced Christian Doctrine, the force of Laws, in the times, and places of persecution, is the decrees they made amongst themselves in their Synods Segments in 61130480:[1]: ...uncell, were obliged even by their entrance into it, to teach the Doctrine therein concluded, and decreed to be taught, so far forth, as no precedent Law, to which they were obliged to yeeld obedience, was to the contrary; but not that all other Christians should be obliged to observe, what they taught Law , to which they were obliged to yeeld obedience, was to the contrary; but not that all other Christians should be obliged to observe, what they taught..... Complete text of 61130480:" But to what end is it (may some man aske), that the Apostles, and other Pastors of the Church, after their time, should meet together, to agree upon what Doctrine should be taught, both for Faith and Manners, if no man were obliged to observe their Decrees? To this may be answered, that the Apostles, and Elders of that Councell, were obliged even by their entrance into it, to teach the Doctrine therein concluded, and decreed to be taught, so far forth, as no precedent law, to which they were obliged to yeeld obedience, was to the contrary; but not that all other Christians should be obliged to observe, what they taught Segments in 61130482:[1]: ...For though God be the Soveraign of all the world, we are not bound to take for his Law , whatsoever is propounded by every man in his name; nor any thing contrary to the Civill Law, which God hath expressely commanded us to obey..... [2]: ...raign of all the world, we are not bound to take for his Law, whatsoever is propounded by every man in his name; nor any thing contrary to the Civill Law, which God hath expre Law , which God hath expressely commanded us to obey..... Complete text of 61130482:For though God be the Soveraign of all the world, we are not bound to take for his law, whatsoever is propounded by every man in his name; nor any thing contrary to the Civill law, which God hath expressely commanded us to obey Complete text of 61130598:" Of Ecclesiasticall Revenue, Under The law Of Moses Under the Old Testament, the Tribe of Levi were onely capable of the Priesthood, and other inferiour Offices of the Church Segments in 61130642:[1]: ...The Right of Tythes in Moses Law , could not be applyed to the then Ministers of the Gospell; because Moses and the High Priests were the Civill Soveraigns of the people under God, wh..... Complete text of 61130642:The Right of Tythes in Moses law, could not be applyed to the then Ministers of the Gospell; because Moses and the High Priests were the Civill Soveraigns of the people under God, whose Kingdom amongst the Jews was present; whereas the Kingdome of God by Christ is yet to come Segments in 61130644:[1]: ...Excommunication, that is to say, in those places where Christianity was forbidden by the Civill Law s, a putting of themselves out of the company of the Excommunicate, and where Christianity was by the Civill Law commanded, a putting the Excommunicat..... [2]: ...istianity was forbidden by the Civill Laws, a putting of themselves out of the company of the Excommunicate, and where Christianity was by the Civill Law commanded, a putting the Excommunicate out of the Con Law commanded, a putting the Excommunicate out of the Congregations of Christians; who elected the Pastors and Ministers of the Church, (that it was, the..... Complete text of 61130644:Excommunication, that is to say, in those places where Christianity was forbidden by the Civill Laws, a putting of themselves out of the company of the Excommunicate, and where Christianity was by the Civill law commanded, a putting the Excommunicate out of the Congregations of Christians; who elected the Pastors and Ministers of the Church, (that it was, the Congregation); who consecrated and blessed them, (that it was the Pastor); what was their due revenue, (that it was none but their own possessions, and their own labour, and the voluntary contributions of devout and gratefull Christians) Segments in 61130782:[1]: ...any one of them is already established; but the present ought alwaies to be preferred, maintained, and accounted best; because it is against both the Law of Nature, and the Divine positive Law, to doe any thing tending to Law of Nature, and the Divine positive Law, to doe any thing tending to the subversion thereof..... [2]: ... but the present ought alwaies to be preferred, maintained, and accounted best; because it is against both the Law of Nature, and the Divine positive Law, to doe any thing tending to the subversion thereof Law , to doe any thing tending to the subversion thereof..... Complete text of 61130782:And of the three sorts, which is the best, is not to be disputed, where any one of them is already established; but the present ought alwaies to be preferred, maintained, and accounted best; because it is against both the law of Nature, and the Divine positive law, to doe any thing tending to the subversion thereof Segments in 61130912:[1]: ...For the Civill Soveraignty, and supreme Judicature in controversies of Manners, are the same thing: And the Makers of Civill Law s, are not onely Declarers, but also Makers of the justice, and injustice of actions; there being nothing in mens Manners that makes them righteous, o..... [2]: ...f the justice, and injustice of actions; there being nothing in mens Manners that makes them righteous, or unrighteous, but their conformity with the Law of the Soveraign Law of the Soveraign..... Complete text of 61130912:For the Civill Soveraignty, and supreme Judicature in controversies of Manners, are the same thing: And the Makers of Civill Laws, are not onely Declarers, but also Makers of the justice, and injustice of actions; there being nothing in mens Manners that makes them righteous, or unrighteous, but their conformity with the law of the Soveraign Segments in 61130950:[1]: ...But who is there, that reading this Text, can say, this stile of the Apostles may not as properly be used in giving Counsell, as in making Law s? The stile of a Law is, We Command: But, We Think Good, is the ordinary stile of them, that but give Advice; and they lay a Burthen that give Advice..... [2]: ... there, that reading this Text, can say, this stile of the Apostles may not as properly be used in giving Counsell, as in making Laws? The stile of a Law is, W Law is, We Command: But, We Think Good, is the ordinary stile of them, that but give Advice; and they lay a Burthen that give Advice, though it bee condi..... Complete text of 61130950:But who is there, that reading this Text, can say, this stile of the Apostles may not as properly be used in giving Counsell, as in making Laws? The stile of a Law is, We Command: But, We Think Good, is the ordinary stile of them, that but give Advice; and they lay a Burthen that give Advice, though it bee conditionall, that is, if they to whom they give it, will attain their ends: And such is the Burthen, of abstaining from things strangled, and from bloud; not absolute, but in case they will not erre Segments in 61130953:[1]: ...) that Law , is distinguished from Counsell, in this, that the reason of a Law, is taken from the designe, and benefit of him that prescribeth it; but the reason..... [2]: ...) that Law, is distinguished from Counsell, in this, that the reason of a Law , is taken from the designe, and benefit of him that prescribeth it; but the reason of a Counsell, from the designe, and benefit of him, to whom the C..... Complete text of 61130953:) that law, is distinguished from Counsell, in this, that the reason of a law, is taken from the designe, and benefit of him that prescribeth it; but the reason of a Counsell, from the designe, and benefit of him, to whom the Counsell is given Segments in 61130966:[1]: ...Nor then also shall it bee properly a Punishment, as upon a Subject that hath broken the Law ; but a Revenge, as upon an Enemy, or Revolter, that denyeth the Right of our Saviour to the Kingdome: And therefore this proveth not the Legislative ..... Complete text of 61130966:Nor then also shall it bee properly a Punishment, as upon a Subject that hath broken the law; but a Revenge, as upon an Enemy, or Revolter, that denyeth the Right of our Saviour to the Kingdome: And therefore this proveth not the Legislative Power of any Bishop, that has not also the Civill Power Complete text of 61130970:" which he saith was a law Complete text of 61130971:I thought that none could make a law in the Church, but the Monarch of the Church, St Complete text of 61130974:Peter; yet I see no reason why to call it a law, rather than an Advice, seeing Timothy was not a Subject, but a Disciple of St Segments in 61130975:[1]: ...flock under the charge of Timothy, his Subjects in the Kingdome, but his Scholars in the Schoole of Christ: If all the Precepts he giveth Timothy, be Laws, why is Law s, why is not this also a Law, "Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy healths sake"? And why are not also the Precepts of good Physitia..... [2]: ...othy, his Subjects in the Kingdome, but his Scholars in the Schoole of Christ: If all the Precepts he giveth Timothy, be Laws, why is not this also a Law, "Drink no longer water, but use a lit Law , "Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy healths sake"? And why are not also the Precepts of good Physitians, so many Laws? but that it..... [3]: ...t this also a Law, "Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy healths sake"? And why are not also the Precepts of good Physitians, so many Laws? but that it is not the Imperative manner of speaking, but an absolute Subjection to a Person, that maketh his Precept Laws Law s? but that it is not the Imperative manner of speaking, but an absolute Subjection to a Person, that maketh his Precept Laws..... [4]: ... good Physitians, so many Laws? but that it is not the Imperative manner of speaking, but an absolute Subjection to a Person, that maketh his Precept Laws Law s..... Complete text of 61130975:Paul; nor the flock under the charge of Timothy, his Subjects in the Kingdome, but his Scholars in the Schoole of Christ: If all the Precepts he giveth Timothy, be Laws, why is not this also a law, "Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy healths sake"? And why are not also the Precepts of good Physitians, so many Laws? but that it is not the Imperative manner of speaking, but an absolute Subjection to a Person, that maketh his Precept Laws Complete text of 61130979:"Against an Elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three Witnesses," is a wise Precept, but not a law Complete text of 61130985:But all this is nothing to a law Segments in 61130998:[1]: ...fice himself for Sinners, and leave Doctors in his Church, to lead, not to drive men to Christ, who never accepteth forced actions, (which is all the Law produceth,) but the inward conversion of the heart; which is not the work of Laws, but of Counsell, and Doctrine Law produceth,) but the inward conversion of the heart; which is not the work of Laws, but of Counsell, and Doctrine..... [2]: ...men to Christ, who never accepteth forced actions, (which is all the Law produceth,) but the inward conversion of the heart; which is not the work of Laws, but of Counsell, and Doctrine Law s, but of Counsell, and Doctrine..... Complete text of 61130998:"You know what commandements we gave you:" where the Greek word is paraggelias edokamen, equivalent to paredokamen, what wee delivered to you, as in the place next before alledged, which does not prove the Traditions of the Apostles, to be any more than Counsells; though as is said in the 8th verse, "he that despiseth them, despiseth not man, but God": For our Saviour himself came not to Judge, that is, to be King in this world; but to Sacrifice himself for Sinners, and leave Doctors in his Church, to lead, not to drive men to Christ, who never accepteth forced actions, (which is all the law produceth,) but the inward conversion of the heart; which is not the work of Laws, but of Counsell, and Doctrine Segments in 61131002:[1]: ...s Epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may bee ashamed": where from the word Obey, he would inferre, that this Epistle was a Law to the Thessalonians Law to the Thessalonians..... Complete text of 61131002:"If any man Obey not our word by this Epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may bee ashamed": where from the word Obey, he would inferre, that this Epistle was a law to the Thessalonians Complete text of 61131005:Paul were also a law, they were to obey two Masters Segments in 61131020:[1]: ...any false Prophets are gone out into the world"? It is therefore manifest, that wee may dispute the Doctrine of our Pastors; but no man can dispute a Law Law ..... Complete text of 61131020:) "Not to beleeve every Spirit, but to try the Spirits whether they are of God, because many false Prophets are gone out into the world"? It is therefore manifest, that wee may dispute the Doctrine of our Pastors; but no man can dispute a law Segments in 61131021:[1]: ...The Commands of Civill Soveraigns are on all sides granted to be Law s: if any else can make a Law besides himselfe, all Common-wealth, and consequently all Peace, and Justice must cease; which is contrary to all Laws, ..... [2]: ...The Commands of Civill Soveraigns are on all sides granted to be Laws: if any else can make a Law besides himselfe, all Common-wealth, and consequently all Peace, and Justice must cease; which is contrary to all Laws, both Divine and Humane..... [3]: ...be Laws: if any else can make a Law besides himselfe, all Common-wealth, and consequently all Peace, and Justice must cease; which is contrary to all Laws, both Divine and Humane Law s, both Divine and Humane..... Complete text of 61131021:The Commands of Civill Soveraigns are on all sides granted to be Laws: if any else can make a law besides himselfe, all Common-wealth, and consequently all Peace, and Justice must cease; which is contrary to all Laws, both Divine and Humane Segments in 61131049:[1]: ...But by the Law of Nature (which is a better Principle of Right and Wrong, than the word of any Doctor that is but a man) the Civill Soveraign in every Common-wealth..... Complete text of 61131049:But by the law of Nature (which is a better Principle of Right and Wrong, than the word of any Doctor that is but a man) the Civill Soveraign in every Common-wealth, is the Head, the Source, the Root, and the Sun, from which all Jurisdiction is derived Segments in 61131105:[1]: ..., the Means are determined by Nature, or by God himselfe supernaturally: but the Power to make men use the Means, is in every nation resigned (by the Law of Nature, Law of Nature, which forbiddeth men to violate their Faith given) to the Civill Soveraign..... Complete text of 61131105:For to every End, the Means are determined by Nature, or by God himselfe supernaturally: but the Power to make men use the Means, is in every nation resigned (by the Law of Nature, which forbiddeth men to violate their Faith given) to the Civill Soveraign Segments in 61131116:[1]: ...For Christians, (or men of what Religion soever,) if they tolerate not their King, whatsoever law hee maketh, though it bee concerning Religion, doe violate their faith, contrary to the Divine Law, both Naturall and Positive: Nor is there any Judg..... [2]: ...ever,) if they tolerate not their King, whatsoever law hee maketh, though it bee concerning Religion, doe violate their faith, contrary to the Divine Law, both Naturall and Positive: Nor is th Law , both Naturall and Positive: Nor is there any Judge of Haeresie amongst Subjects, but their own Civill Soveraign; for "Haeresie is nothing else, but ..... Complete text of 61131116:For Christians, (or men of what Religion soever,) if they tolerate not their King, whatsoever law hee maketh, though it bee concerning Religion, doe violate their faith, contrary to the Divine law, both Naturall and Positive: Nor is there any Judge of Haeresie amongst Subjects, but their own Civill Soveraign; for "Haeresie is nothing else, but a private opinion, obstinately maintained, contrary to the opinion which the Publique Person (that is to say, the Representant of the Common-wealth) hath commanded to bee taught Complete text of 61131126:For it is alwaies violation of faith, and consequently against the Law of Nature, which is the eternal law of God Segments in 61131136:[1]: ...Paul does but advise them, to take some of their Brethren to compound their differences, as Arbitrators, rather than to goe to law one with another before the Heathen Judges; which is a wholsome Precept, and full of Charity, fit to bee practised also in the Best Christian Common-..... Complete text of 61131136:Paul does but advise them, to take some of their Brethren to compound their differences, as Arbitrators, rather than to goe to law one with another before the Heathen Judges; which is a wholsome Precept, and full of Charity, fit to bee practised also in the Best Christian Common-wealths Segments in 61131186:[1]: ...But because wee are all guilty of disobedience to Gods Law , not onely originally in Adam, but also actually by our own transgressions, there is required at our hands now, not onely Obedience for the rest of o..... Complete text of 61131186:But because wee are all guilty of disobedience to Gods law, not onely originally in Adam, but also actually by our own transgressions, there is required at our hands now, not onely Obedience for the rest of our time, but also a Remission of sins for the time past; which Remission is the reward of our Faith in Christ Segments in 61131187:[1]: ...tion, is manifest from this, that the Kingdome of Heaven, is shut to none but to Sinners; that is to say, to the disobedient, or transgressors of the Law; nor to them, in case they Repent, and Beleev Law ; nor to them, in case they Repent, and Beleeve all the Articles of Christian Faith, Necessary to Salvation..... Complete text of 61131187:That nothing else is Necessarily required to Salvation, is manifest from this, that the Kingdome of Heaven, is shut to none but to Sinners; that is to say, to the disobedient, or transgressors of the Law; nor to them, in case they Repent, and Beleeve all the Articles of Christian Faith, Necessary to Salvation Segments in 61131189:[1]: ...f Charity, and Love, because they imply a Will to Obey; and our Saviour himself maketh our Love to God, and to one another, a Fulfilling of the whole Law: and sometimes by the name of Righteousnesse; for Righ Law : and sometimes by the name of Righteousnesse; for Righteousnesse is but the will to give to every one his owne, that is to say, the will to obey the ..... [2]: ...: and sometimes by the name of Righteousnesse; for Righteousnesse is but the will to give to every one his owne, that is to say, the will to obey the Laws: and sometimes by the name of Repentance; because to Repent, implyeth a turning away from sinne, which is the same, with the return of the will to Obedience Law s: and sometimes by the name of Repentance; because to Repent, implyeth a turning away from sinne, which is the same, with the return of the will to O..... Complete text of 61131189:And therefore Obedience, is sometimes called by the names of Charity, and Love, because they imply a Will to Obey; and our Saviour himself maketh our Love to God, and to one another, a Fulfilling of the whole law: and sometimes by the name of Righteousnesse; for Righteousnesse is but the will to give to every one his owne, that is to say, the will to obey the Laws: and sometimes by the name of Repentance; because to Repent, implyeth a turning away from sinne, which is the same, with the return of the will to Obedience Segments in 61131191:[1]: ...And To What Law s But what Commandements are those that God hath given us? Are all those Laws which were given to the Jews by the hand of Moses, the Commandements of..... [2]: ...And To What Laws But what Commandements are those that God hath given us? Are all those Law s which were given to the Jews by the hand of Moses, the Commandements of God? If they bee, why are not Christians taught to obey them? If they be not..... [3]: ...the hand of Moses, the Commandements of God? If they bee, why are not Christians taught to obey them? If they be not, what others are so, besides the Law of Nature? For our Saviour Christ hath not given us new Laws, but Counsell to observe those wee are subject to; that is t Law of Nature? For our Saviour Christ hath not given us new Laws, but Counsell to observe those wee are subject to; that is to say, the Laws of Nature, a..... [4]: ...y are not Christians taught to obey them? If they be not, what others are so, besides the Law of Nature? For our Saviour Christ hath not given us new Laws, but Counsell to observe those wee are subject to; that is to say, the Laws of Nature, and the Laws of our severall Soveraigns: Nor did he make any new Law to the Jews in his Sermo Law s, but Counsell to observe those wee are subject to; that is to say, the Laws of Nature, and the Laws of our severall Soveraigns: Nor did he make any ..... [5]: ..., besides the Law of Nature? For our Saviour Christ hath not given us new Laws, but Counsell to observe those wee are subject to; that is to say, the Laws of Nature, and the Laws of our severall Soveraigns: Nor did he make any new Law to the Jews in his Sermon on the Mount, but onely expounded the Laws of Moses, to which they were subject before Law s of Nature, and the Laws of our severall Soveraigns: Nor did he make any new Law to the Jews in his Sermon on the Mount, but onely expounded the Laws..... [6]: ...ure? For our Saviour Christ hath not given us new Laws, but Counsell to observe those wee are subject to; that is to say, the Laws of Nature, and the Laws of our severall Soveraigns: Nor did he make any new Law to the Jews in his Sermon on the Mount, but onely expounded the Laws of Moses, to which they were subject before Law s of our severall Soveraigns: Nor did he make any new Law to the Jews in his Sermon on the Mount, but onely expounded the Laws of Moses, to which they..... [7]: ...ut Counsell to observe those wee are subject to; that is to say, the Laws of Nature, and the Laws of our severall Soveraigns: Nor did he make any new Law to the Jews in his Sermon on the Mount, but onely expounded the Laws of Moses, to which they were subject before Law to the Jews in his Sermon on the Mount, but onely expounded the Laws of Moses, to which they were subject before..... [8]: ... Laws of Nature, and the Laws of our severall Soveraigns: Nor did he make any new Law to the Jews in his Sermon on the Mount, but onely expounded the Laws of Moses, to which they were subject before Law s of Moses, to which they were subject before..... Complete text of 61131191:And To What Laws But what Commandements are those that God hath given us? Are all those Laws which were given to the Jews by the hand of Moses, the Commandements of God? If they bee, why are not Christians taught to obey them? If they be not, what others are so, besides the law of Nature? For our Saviour Christ hath not given us new Laws, but Counsell to observe those wee are subject to; that is to say, the Laws of Nature, and the Laws of our severall Soveraigns: Nor did he make any new law to the Jews in his Sermon on the Mount, but onely expounded the Laws of Moses, to which they were subject before Segments in 61131193:[1]: ...And this Law of God, that commandeth Obedience to the Law Civill, commandeth by consequence Obedience to all the Precepts of the Bible, which (as I have proved in..... [2]: ...And this Law of God, that commandeth Obedience to the Law Civill, commandeth by consequence Obedience to all the Precepts of the Bible, which (as I have proved in the precedent Chapter) is there onely Law, w..... [3]: ...he Law Civill, commandeth by consequence Obedience to all the Precepts of the Bible, which (as I have proved in the precedent Chapter) is there onely Law, where the Civill Soveraign hath made it so; a Law , where the Civill Soveraign hath made it so; and in other places but Counsell; which a man at his own perill, may without injustice refuse to obey..... Complete text of 61131193:And this law of God, that commandeth Obedience to the law Civill, commandeth by consequence Obedience to all the Precepts of the Bible, which (as I have proved in the precedent Chapter) is there onely Law, where the Civill Soveraign hath made it so; and in other places but Counsell; which a man at his own perill, may without injustice refuse to obey Segments in 61131220:[1]: ...res are the Word of God, is the same with the cause of the beleeving of all other Articles of our Faith, namely, the Hearing of those that are by the Law allowed and appointed to Teach us, as our Parents in their Houses, and our Pastors in the Churches: Which also is made more manifest by experience Law allowed and appointed to Teach us, as our Parents in their Houses, and our Pastors in the Churches: Which also is made more manifest by experience..... Complete text of 61131220:of the same Chapter) "How shall they beleeve in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a Preacher? and how shall they Preach, except they be sent?" Whereby it is evident, that the ordinary cause of beleeving that the Scriptures are the Word of God, is the same with the cause of the beleeving of all other Articles of our Faith, namely, the Hearing of those that are by the law allowed and appointed to Teach us, as our Parents in their Houses, and our Pastors in the Churches: Which also is made more manifest by experience Segments in 61131231:[1]: ... cause sought to kill him: That John Baptist proclaimed him: That he preached by himselfe, and his Apostles that he was that King; That he taught the Law, not as a Scribe, but as a man of Authority: That he cured diseases by his Word onely, and did many other Miracles, which were foretold the Christ should doe: That he was saluted King when he ent Law , not as a Scribe, but as a man of Authority: That he cured diseases by his Word onely, and did many other Miracles, which were foretold the Christ sh..... Complete text of 61131231:Matthews Gospell is this, That Jesus was of the stock of David; Born of a Virgin; which are the Marks of the true Christ: That the Magi came to worship him as King of the Jews: That Herod for the same cause sought to kill him: That John Baptist proclaimed him: That he preached by himselfe, and his Apostles that he was that King; That he taught the law, not as a Scribe, but as a man of Authority: That he cured diseases by his Word onely, and did many other Miracles, which were foretold the Christ should doe: That he was saluted King when he entered into Jerusalem: That he fore-warned them to beware of all others that should pretend to be Christ: That he was taken, accused, and put to death, for saying, hee was King: That the cause of his condemnation written on the Crosse, was JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWES Segments in 61131355:[1]: ...ence Are Both Of Them Necessary To Salvation Now that I have shewn, that all the Obedience required to Salvation, consisteth in the will to obey the Law of God, that is Law of God, that is to say, in Repentance; and all the Faith required to the same, is comprehended in the beleef of this Article, Jesus Is The Christ; I ..... Complete text of 61131355:That Faith, And Obedience Are Both Of Them Necessary To Salvation Now that I have shewn, that all the Obedience required to Salvation, consisteth in the will to obey the law of God, that is to say, in Repentance; and all the Faith required to the same, is comprehended in the beleef of this Article, Jesus Is The Christ; I will further alledge those places of the Gospell, that prove, that all that is Necessary to Salvation is contained in both these joined together Segments in 61131365:[1]: ...Sell all thou hast, give it to the Poor, and come and follow me:" which was as much as to say, Relye on me that am the King: Therefore to fulfill the Law, and to beleeve that Jesus is the King, is all that is required to bring a man to eternall life Law , and to beleeve that Jesus is the King, is all that is required to bring a man to eternall life..... Complete text of 61131365:) "What shall I doe to inherit eternall life?" Answered (verse 20) "Thou knowest the Commandements, Doe not commit Adultery, Doe not Kill, Doe not Steal, Doe not bear false witnesse, Honor thy Father, and thy Mother;" which when he said he had observed, our Saviour added, "Sell all thou hast, give it to the Poor, and come and follow me:" which was as much as to say, Relye on me that am the King: Therefore to fulfill the law, and to beleeve that Jesus is the King, is all that is required to bring a man to eternall life Complete text of 61131377:And first, if by Righteousnesse be understood the Justice of the Works themselves, there is no man that can be saved; for there is none that hath not transgressed the law of God Segments in 61131380:[1]: ...ustice Justifies in that that sense, in which to Justifie, is the same that to Denominate A Man Just; and not in the signification of discharging the Law; whe Law ; whereby the punishment of his sins should be unjust..... Complete text of 61131380:So that Justice Justifies in that that sense, in which to Justifie, is the same that to Denominate A Man Just; and not in the signification of discharging the law; whereby the punishment of his sins should be unjust Segments in 61131381:[1]: ... then also said to be Justified, when his Plea, though in it selfe unsufficient, is accepted; as when we Plead our Will, our Endeavour to fulfill the Law, and Re Law , and Repent us of our failings, and God accepteth it for the Performance it selfe: And because God accepteth not the Will for the Deed, but onely in ..... Complete text of 61131381:But a man is then also said to be Justified, when his Plea, though in it selfe unsufficient, is accepted; as when we Plead our Will, our Endeavour to fulfill the law, and Repent us of our failings, and God accepteth it for the Performance it selfe: And because God accepteth not the Will for the Deed, but onely in the Faithfull; it is therefore Faith that makes good our Plea; and in this sense it is, that Faith onely Justifies: So that Faith and Obedience are both Necessary to Salvation; yet in severall senses each of them is said to Justifie Segments in 61131384:[1]: ...And because he is a Soveraign, he requireth Obedience to all his owne, that is, to all the Civill Law s; in which also are contained all the Laws of Nature, that is, all the Laws of God: for besides the Laws of Nature, and the Laws of the Church, which..... [2]: ...And because he is a Soveraign, he requireth Obedience to all his owne, that is, to all the Civill Laws; in which also are contained all the Law s of Nature, that is, all the Laws of God: for besides the Laws of Nature, and the Laws of the Church, which are part of the Civill Law, (for the Chur..... [3]: ...eraign, he requireth Obedience to all his owne, that is, to all the Civill Laws; in which also are contained all the Laws of Nature, that is, all the Laws of God: for besid Law s of God: for besides the Laws of Nature, and the Laws of the Church, which are part of the Civill Law, (for the Church that can make Laws is the Comm..... [4]: ...e to all his owne, that is, to all the Civill Laws; in which also are contained all the Laws of Nature, that is, all the Laws of God: for besides the Laws of Nature, and the Laws of the Church, which a Law s of Nature, and the Laws of the Church, which are part of the Civill Law, (for the Church that can make Laws is the Common-wealth,) there bee no othe..... [5]: ...is, to all the Civill Laws; in which also are contained all the Laws of Nature, that is, all the Laws of God: for besides the Laws of Nature, and the Laws of the Church, which are part of the Civill Law, (for the Church that Law s of the Church, which are part of the Civill Law, (for the Church that can make Laws is the Common-wealth,) there bee no other Laws Divine..... [6]: ...tained all the Laws of Nature, that is, all the Laws of God: for besides the Laws of Nature, and the Laws of the Church, which are part of the Civill Law, (for the Church that can make Laws is the Common-wealth,) there bee no other Laws Divine Law , (for the Church that can make Laws is the Common-wealth,) there bee no other Laws Divine..... [7]: ... is, all the Laws of God: for besides the Laws of Nature, and the Laws of the Church, which are part of the Civill Law, (for the Church that can make Laws is the Common-wealth,) there bee no other Laws Divine Law s is the Common-wealth,) there bee no other Laws Divine..... [8]: ...of Nature, and the Laws of the Church, which are part of the Civill Law, (for the Church that can make Laws is the Common-wealth,) there bee no other Laws Divine Law s Divine..... Complete text of 61131384:And because he is a Soveraign, he requireth Obedience to all his owne, that is, to all the Civill Laws; in which also are contained all the Laws of Nature, that is, all the Laws of God: for besides the Laws of Nature, and the Laws of the Church, which are part of the Civill law, (for the Church that can make Laws is the Common-wealth,) there bee no other Laws Divine Segments in 61131437:[1]: ...that the present Church is Christs Kingdome, there ought to be some one Man, or Assembly, by whose mouth our Saviour (now in heaven) speaketh, giveth law, and which representeth his person to all Christians, or divers Men, or d law , and which representeth his person to all Christians, or divers Men, or divers Assemblies that doe the same to divers parts of Christendome..... Complete text of 61131437:As That The Kingdome Of God Is The Present Church Consequent to this Errour, that the present Church is Christs Kingdome, there ought to be some one Man, or Assembly, by whose mouth our Saviour (now in heaven) speaketh, giveth law, and which representeth his person to all Christians, or divers Men, or divers Assemblies that doe the same to divers parts of Christendome Segments in 61131451:[1]: ...From the same mistaking of the present Church for the Kingdom of God, came in the distinction betweene the Civill and the Canon Law s: The civil Law being the acts of Soveraigns in their own Dominions, and the Canon Law being the Acts of the Pope in the same Dominions..... [2]: ...From the same mistaking of the present Church for the Kingdom of God, came in the distinction betweene the Civill and the Canon Laws: The civil Law being the acts of Soveraigns in their own Dominions, and the Canon Law being the Acts of the Pope in the same Dominions..... [3]: ...God, came in the distinction betweene the Civill and the Canon Laws: The civil Law being the acts of Soveraigns in their own Dominions, and the Canon Law being the Acts of the Pope in the same Dominions Law being the Acts of the Pope in the same Dominions..... Complete text of 61131451:From the same mistaking of the present Church for the Kingdom of God, came in the distinction betweene the Civill and the Canon Laws: The civil law being the acts of Soveraigns in their own Dominions, and the Canon law being the Acts of the Pope in the same Dominions Segments in 61131454:[1]: ...For otherwise it were as much against the law of Nations, to persecute a Christian stranger, for professing the Religion of his owne country, as an Infidell; or rather more, in as much as they th..... Complete text of 61131454:For otherwise it were as much against the law of Nations, to persecute a Christian stranger, for professing the Religion of his owne country, as an Infidell; or rather more, in as much as they that are not against Christ, are with him Segments in 61131707:[1]: ...Our Saviour in this Chapter interpreteth the Law of Moses; which the Jews thought was then fulfilled, when they had not transgressed the Grammaticall sense thereof, howsoever they had transgressed a..... Complete text of 61131707:Our Saviour in this Chapter interpreteth the law of Moses; which the Jews thought was then fulfilled, when they had not transgressed the Grammaticall sense thereof, howsoever they had transgressed against the sentence, or meaning of the Legislator Segments in 61131708:[1]: ...wife; our Saviour tells them, the inward Anger of a man against his brother, if it be without just cause, is Homicide: You have heard (saith hee) the Law of Moses, "Thou shalt not Kill," and that "Whosoever shall Kill, shall be condemned before the Judges," or before the Session of the Seventy: But Law of Moses, "Thou shalt not Kill," and that "Whosoever shall Kill, shall be condemned before the Judges," or before the Session of the Seventy: But I s..... Complete text of 61131708:Therefore whereas they thought the Sixth Commandement was not broken, but by Killing a man; nor the Seventh, but when a man lay with a woman, not his wife; our Saviour tells them, the inward Anger of a man against his brother, if it be without just cause, is Homicide: You have heard (saith hee) the law of Moses, "Thou shalt not Kill," and that "Whosoever shall Kill, shall be condemned before the Judges," or before the Session of the Seventy: But I say unto you, to be Angry with ones Brother without cause; or to say unto him Racha, or Foole, is Homicide, and shall be punished at the day of Judgment, and Session of Christ, and his Apostles, with Hell fire: so that those words were not used to distinguish between divers Crimes, and divers Courts of Justice, and divers Punishments; but to taxe the distinction between sin, and sin, which the Jews drew not from the difference of the Will in Obeying God, but from the difference of their Temporall Courts of Justice; and to shew them that he that had the Will to hurt his Brother, though the effect appear but in Reviling, or not at all, shall be cast into hell fire, by the Judges, and by the Session, which shall be the same, not different Courts at the day of Judgment Segments in 61131789:[1]: ...And therefore the first Law of God was, "They should not take for Gods, ALIENOS DEOS, that is, the Gods of other nations, but that onely true God, who vouchsafed to commune with..... [2]: ...ke for Gods, ALIENOS DEOS, that is, the Gods of other nations, but that onely true God, who vouchsafed to commune with Moses, and by him to give them laws and directions, for their peace, and for their salvat law s and directions, for their peace, and for their salvation from their enemies..... Complete text of 61131789:And therefore the first law of God was, "They should not take for Gods, ALIENOS DEOS, that is, the Gods of other nations, but that onely true God, who vouchsafed to commune with Moses, and by him to give them laws and directions, for their peace, and for their salvation from their enemies Complete text of 61131835:This was Idolatry, because they made them so to themselves, having no authority from God, neither in his eternall law of Reason, nor in his positive and revealed Will Segments in 61131869:[1]: ... any absurdity, rather than to trouble themselves to examine it; holding their faith as it were by entaile unalienable, except by an expresse and new Law Law ..... Complete text of 61131869:And wee see daily by experience in all sorts of People, that such men as study nothing but their food and ease, are content to beleeve any absurdity, rather than to trouble themselves to examine it; holding their faith as it were by entaile unalienable, except by an expresse and new law Segments in 61131874:[1]: ...Seeing therefore there is no authority, neither in the Law of Moses, nor in the Gospel, for the religious Worship of Images, or other Representations of God, which men set up to themselves; or for the Worship..... Complete text of 61131874:Seeing therefore there is no authority, neither in the law of Moses, nor in the Gospel, for the religious Worship of Images, or other Representations of God, which men set up to themselves; or for the Worship of the Image of any Creature in Heaven, or Earth, or under the Earth: And whereas Christian Kings, who are living Representants of God, are not to be worshipped by their Subjects, by any act, that signifieth a greater esteem of his power, than the nature of mortall man is capable of; It cannot be imagined, that the Religious Worship now in use, was brought into the Church, by misunderstanding of the Scripture Complete text of 61131919:Of The Schools Of The Jews There were also Schools, anciently, both before, and after the time of our Saviour, amongst the Jews: but they were Schools of their law Segments in 61131920:[1]: ...For though they were called Synagogues, that is to say, Congregations of the People; yet in as much as the Law was every Sabbath day read, expounded, and disputed in them, they differed not in nature, but in name onely from Publique Schools; and were not onely..... Complete text of 61131920:For though they were called Synagogues, that is to say, Congregations of the People; yet in as much as the law was every Sabbath day read, expounded, and disputed in them, they differed not in nature, but in name onely from Publique Schools; and were not onely in Jerusalem, but in every City of the Gentiles, where the Jews inhabited Segments in 61131928:[1]: ...For the rule of Manners, without Civill Government, is the Law of Nature; and in it, the Law Civill; that determineth what is Honest, and Dishonest; what is Just, and Unjust; and generally what is Good, and Evill..... [2]: ...For the rule of Manners, without Civill Government, is the Law of Nature; and in it, the Law Civill; that determineth what is Honest, and Dishonest; what is Just, and Unjust; and generally what is Good, and Evill: whereas they make the Rules ..... Complete text of 61131928:For the rule of Manners, without Civill Government, is the law of Nature; and in it, the law Civill; that determineth what is Honest, and Dishonest; what is Just, and Unjust; and generally what is Good, and Evill: whereas they make the Rules of Good, and Bad, by their own Liking, and Disliking: By which means, in so great diversity of taste, there is nothing generally agreed on; but every one doth (as far as he dares) whatsoever seemeth good in his own eyes, to the subversion of Common-wealth Complete text of 61131932:The Schools Of The Jews Unprofitable The Schoole of the Jews, was originally a Schoole of the law of Moses; who commanded (Deut Segments in 61131935:[1]: ... seventh year, at the Feast of the Tabernacles, it should be read to all the people, that they might hear, and learn it: Therefore the reading of the Law (which was in use aft Law (which was in use after the Captivity) every Sabbath day, ought to have had no other end, but the acquainting of the people with the Commandements wh..... Complete text of 61131935:) that at the end of every seventh year, at the Feast of the Tabernacles, it should be read to all the people, that they might hear, and learn it: Therefore the reading of the law (which was in use after the Captivity) every Sabbath day, ought to have had no other end, but the acquainting of the people with the Commandements which they were to obey, and to expound unto them the writings of the Prophets Segments in 61131936:[1]: ...But it is manifest, by the many reprehensions of them by our Saviour, that they corrupted the Text of the Law with their false Commentaries, and vain Traditions; and so little understood the Prophets, that they did neither acknowledge Christ, nor the works he..... Complete text of 61131936:But it is manifest, by the many reprehensions of them by our Saviour, that they corrupted the Text of the law with their false Commentaries, and vain Traditions; and so little understood the Prophets, that they did neither acknowledge Christ, nor the works he did; for which the Prophets prophecyed Segments in 61131937:[1]: ...So that by their Lectures and Disputations in their Synagogues, they turned the Doctrine of their Law into a Phantasticall kind of Philosophy, concerning the incomprehensible nature of God, and of Spirits; which they compounded of the Vain Philosophy ..... Complete text of 61131937:So that by their Lectures and Disputations in their Synagogues, they turned the Doctrine of their law into a Phantasticall kind of Philosophy, concerning the incomprehensible nature of God, and of Spirits; which they compounded of the Vain Philosophy and Theology of the Graecians, mingled with their own fancies, drawn from the obscurer places of the Scripture, and which might most easily bee wrested to their purpose; and from the Fabulous Traditions of their Ancestors Complete text of 61131939:In which, the principal Schools were ordained for the three Professions, that is to say, of the Romane Religion, of the Romane law, and of the Art of Medicine Segments in 61131993:[1]: ...If a man doe an action of Injustice, that is to say, an action contrary to the Law , God they say is the prime cause of the Law, and also the prime cause of that, and all other Actions; but no cause at all of the Injustice; which is ..... [2]: ...If a man doe an action of Injustice, that is to say, an action contrary to the Law, God they say is the prime cause of the Law , and also the prime cause of that, and all other Actions; but no cause at all of the Injustice; which is the Inconformity of the Action to the Law..... [3]: ...he Law, and also the prime cause of that, and all other Actions; but no cause at all of the Injustice; which is the Inconformity of the Action to the Law Law ..... Complete text of 61131993:If a man doe an action of Injustice, that is to say, an action contrary to the law, God they say is the prime cause of the law, and also the prime cause of that, and all other Actions; but no cause at all of the Injustice; which is the Inconformity of the Action to the law Segments in 61131997:[1]: ...other Heathen Philosophers define Good, and Evill, by the Appetite of men; and well enough, as long as we consider them governed every one by his own Law: For in the condition of men that have no other Law but Law : For in the condition of men that have no other Law but their own Appetites, there can be no generall Rule of Good, and Evill Actions..... [2]: ...y the Appetite of men; and well enough, as long as we consider them governed every one by his own Law: For in the condition of men that have no other Law but their own Appetites, there can be no generall Rule of Good, and Evill Actions Law but their own Appetites, there can be no generall Rule of Good, and Evill Actions..... Complete text of 61131997:Private Appetite The Rule Of Publique Good: Aristotle, and other Heathen Philosophers define Good, and Evill, by the Appetite of men; and well enough, as long as we consider them governed every one by his own law: For in the condition of men that have no other Law but their own Appetites, there can be no generall Rule of Good, and Evill Actions Complete text of 61131998:But in a Common-wealth this measure is false: Not the Appetite of Private men, but the law, which is the Will and Appetite of the State is the measure Segments in 61131999:[1]: ...th it selfe, by their own Passions; and no man calleth Good or Evill, but that which is so in his own eyes, without any regard at all to the Publique Laws; except onely Monks, and Friers, that are bound by Vow to that simple obedience to their Superiour, to which every Subject ought to think himself bound by the Law s; except onely Monks, and Friers, that are bound by Vow to that simple obedience to their Superiour, to which every Subject ought to think himself bo..... [2]: ...nely Monks, and Friers, that are bound by Vow to that simple obedience to their Superiour, to which every Subject ought to think himself bound by the Law of Nature to the Civill Soveraign Law of Nature to the Civill Soveraign..... Complete text of 61131999:And yet is this Doctrine still practised; and men judge the Goodnesse, or Wickednesse of their own, and of other mens actions, and of the actions of the Common-wealth it selfe, by their own Passions; and no man calleth Good or Evill, but that which is so in his own eyes, without any regard at all to the Publique Laws; except onely Monks, and Friers, that are bound by Vow to that simple obedience to their Superiour, to which every Subject ought to think himself bound by the law of Nature to the Civill Soveraign Segments in 61132004:[1]: ...If the Law were made because the use of Wives is Incontinence, and contrary to Chastity, then all marriage is vice; If because it is a thing too impure, and unc..... Complete text of 61132004:If the law were made because the use of Wives is Incontinence, and contrary to Chastity, then all marriage is vice; If because it is a thing too impure, and unclean for a man consecrated to God; much more should other naturall, necessary, and daily works which all men doe, render men unworthy to bee Priests, because they are more unclean Complete text of 61132013:That Not Men, But law Governs And therefore this is another Errour of Aristotles Politiques, that in a wel ordered Common-wealth, not Men should govern, but the Laws Segments in 61132014:[1]: ... neither write nor read, does not find himself governed by them he fears, and beleeves can kill or hurt him when he obeyeth not? or that beleeves the Law can hurt him; that is, Words, and Paper, without Law can hurt him; that is, Words, and Paper, without the Hands, and Swords of men? And this is of the number of pernicious Errors: for they induce men, a..... [2]: ...mber of pernicious Errors: for they induce men, as oft as they like not their Governours, to adhaere to those that call them Tyrants, and to think it lawfull to raise warre against them: And yet they are many times cherished from the Pulpit, by the Clergy law full to raise warre against them: And yet they are many times cherished from the Pulpit, by the Clergy..... Complete text of 61132014:What man, that has his naturall Senses, though he can neither write nor read, does not find himself governed by them he fears, and beleeves can kill or hurt him when he obeyeth not? or that beleeves the law can hurt him; that is, Words, and Paper, without the Hands, and Swords of men? And this is of the number of pernicious Errors: for they induce men, as oft as they like not their Governours, to adhaere to those that call them Tyrants, and to think it lawfull to raise warre against them: And yet they are many times cherished from the Pulpit, by the Clergy Segments in 61132015:[1]: ...Laws Over The Conscience There is another Errour in their Civill Philosophy (which they never learned of Aristotle, nor Cicero, nor any other of the Heathen,) to extend the power of the Law, which is the Rule of Actions onely, to the very Thoughts, and Consciences of men, by Examination, and Inquisition of what they Hold, notwithstanding the Conformity of their Speech and Actions: By which, men are either punished for answering the truth of their thoughts, or constrained to answer an untruth for fear of punishmen Law s Over The Conscience There is another Errour in their Civill Philosophy (which they never learned of Aristotle, nor Cicero, nor any other of the Hea..... [2]: ...other Errour in their Civill Philosophy (which they never learned of Aristotle, nor Cicero, nor any other of the Heathen,) to extend the power of the Law, which is the Rule of Actions on Law , which is the Rule of Actions onely, to the very Thoughts, and Consciences of men, by Examination, and Inquisition of what they Hold, notwithstanding..... Complete text of 61132015:Laws Over The Conscience There is another Errour in their Civill Philosophy (which they never learned of Aristotle, nor Cicero, nor any other of the Heathen,) to extend the power of the law, which is the Rule of Actions onely, to the very Thoughts, and Consciences of men, by Examination, and Inquisition of what they Hold, notwithstanding the Conformity of their Speech and Actions: By which, men are either punished for answering the truth of their thoughts, or constrained to answer an untruth for fear of punishment Segments in 61132016:[1]: ...nd such Doctrines; and in case of refusall, may deny him the employment: But to force him to accuse himselfe of Opinions, when his Actions are not by Law forbidden, is against the Law of Nature; and especially in them, who teach, that a man shall bee damned to Eternall and extream torments, if he die i Law forbidden, is against the Law of Nature; and especially in them, who teach, that a man shall bee damned to Eternall and extream torments, if he die i..... [2]: ... of refusall, may deny him the employment: But to force him to accuse himselfe of Opinions, when his Actions are not by Law forbidden, is against the Law of Nature; and especially in them, who teach, that a man shall bee damned to Eternall and extream torments, if he die in a false opinion concerning an Article of the Christian Fai Law of Nature; and especially in them, who teach, that a man shall bee damned to Eternall and extream torments, if he die in a false opinion concerning a..... Complete text of 61132016:It is true, that the Civill Magistrate, intending to employ a Minister in the charge of Teaching, may enquire of him, if hee bee content to Preach such, and such Doctrines; and in case of refusall, may deny him the employment: But to force him to accuse himselfe of Opinions, when his Actions are not by law forbidden, is against the Law of Nature; and especially in them, who teach, that a man shall bee damned to Eternall and extream torments, if he die in a false opinion concerning an Article of the Christian Faith Segments in 61132017:[1]: ...not to hazard his Soule upon his own judgement, rather than that of any other man that is unconcerned in his damnation? Private Interpretation Of Law For a Private man, without the Authority of the Common-wealth, that is to say, without permission from the Re Law For a Private man, without the Authority of the Common-wealth, that is to say, without permission from the Representant thereof, to Interpret the La..... [2]: ...aw For a Private man, without the Authority of the Common-wealth, that is to say, without permission from the Representant thereof, to Interpret the Law by his own Spirit, is another Error in the Politiques; but not drawn from Aristotle, nor from any other of the Heathen Philosophers Law by his own Spirit, is another Error in the Politiques; but not drawn from Aristotle, nor from any other of the Heathen Philosophers..... Complete text of 61132017:For who is there, that knowing there is so great danger in an error, when the naturall care of himself, compelleth not to hazard his Soule upon his own judgement, rather than that of any other man that is unconcerned in his damnation? Private Interpretation Of law For a Private man, without the Authority of the Common-wealth, that is to say, without permission from the Representant thereof, to Interpret the law by his own Spirit, is another Error in the Politiques; but not drawn from Aristotle, nor from any other of the Heathen Philosophers Segments in 61132019:[1]: ...And are not the Scriptures, in all places where they are Law , made Law by the Authority of the Common-wealth, and consequently, a part of the Civill Law? Of the same kind it is also, when any but the Soveraign..... [2]: ...And are not the Scriptures, in all places where they are Law, made Law by the Authority of the Common-wealth, and consequently, a part of the Civill Law? Of the same kind it is also, when any but the Soveraign restraine..... [3]: ...And are not the Scriptures, in all places where they are Law, made Law by the Authority of the Common-wealth, and consequently, a part of the Civill Law ? Of the same kind it is also, when any but the Soveraign restraineth in any man that power which the Common-wealth hath not restrained: as they do, ..... [4]: ...t power which the Common-wealth hath not restrained: as they do, that impropriate the Preaching of the Gospell to one certain Order of men, where the Laws have left it free Law s have left it free..... Complete text of 61132019:And are not the Scriptures, in all places where they are law, made law by the Authority of the Common-wealth, and consequently, a part of the Civill law? Of the same kind it is also, when any but the Soveraign restraineth in any man that power which the Common-wealth hath not restrained: as they do, that impropriate the Preaching of the Gospell to one certain Order of men, where the Laws have left it free Segments in 61132021:[1]: ...true: But this is true also, that for whatsoever, a dispensation is due for the necessity, for the same there needs no dispensation, when there is no Law that forbids it Law that forbids it..... Complete text of 61132021:If I find my selfe amongst the Idolaters of America, shall I that am a Christian, though not in Orders, think it a sin to preach Jesus Christ, till I have received Orders from Rome? or when I have preached, shall not I answer their doubts, and expound the Scriptures to them; that is shall I not Teach? But for this may some say, as also for administring to them the Sacraments, the necessity shall be esteemed for a sufficient Mission; which is true: But this is true also, that for whatsoever, a dispensation is due for the necessity, for the same there needs no dispensation, when there is no law that forbids it Complete text of 61132141:And though this law may bee drawn by consequence, from some of those that are there already mentioned; yet the Times require to have it inculcated, and remembred Segments in 61132168:[1]: ...But amongst the Israelites it was a Positive Law of God their Soveraign, that he that was convicted of a capitall Crime, should be stoned to death by the People; and that the Witnesses should cast t..... Complete text of 61132168:But amongst the Israelites it was a Positive law of God their Soveraign, that he that was convicted of a capitall Crime, should be stoned to death by the People; and that the Witnesses should cast the first Stone, and after the Witnesses, then the rest of the People Complete text of 61132169:This was a law that designed who were to be the Executioners; but not that any one should throw a Stone at him before Conviction and Sentence, where the Congregation was Judge Segments in 61132180:[1]: ...s killed Zimri and Cosbi, it was not by right of Private Zeale: Their Crime was committed in the sight of the Assembly; there needed no Witnesse; the Law was known Law was known, and he the heir apparent to the Soveraignty; and which is the principall point, the Lawfulnesse of his Act depended wholly upon a subseque..... [2]: ...ght of the Assembly; there needed no Witnesse; the Law was known, and he the heir apparent to the Soveraignty; and which is the principall point, the Lawfulnesse of his Act depended wholly upon a subsequent Ratification by Moses, whereof he had no cause to doubt Law fulnesse of his Act depended wholly upon a subsequent Ratification by Moses, whereof he had no cause to doubt..... Complete text of 61132180:) when Phinehas killed Zimri and Cosbi, it was not by right of Private Zeale: Their Crime was committed in the sight of the Assembly; there needed no Witnesse; the law was known, and he the heir apparent to the Soveraignty; and which is the principall point, the Lawfulnesse of his Act depended wholly upon a subsequent Ratification by Moses, whereof he had no cause to doubt Complete text of 61132186:The law of Moses concerning him that enticeth to Idolatry, (that is to say, in the Kingdome of God to a renouncing of his Allegiance) (Deut Complete text of 61132196:In like manner when a Father hath a rebellious Son, the law is (Deut Segments in 61132209:[1]: ... Civill Right of Soveraigns, and both the Duty and Liberty of Subjects, upon the known naturall Inclinations of Mankind, and upon the Articles of the Law of Nature; Law of Nature; of which no man, that pretends but reason enough to govern his private family, ought to be ignorant..... Complete text of 61132209:For I ground the Civill Right of Soveraigns, and both the Duty and Liberty of Subjects, upon the known naturall Inclinations of Mankind, and upon the Articles of the law of Nature; of which no man, that pretends but reason enough to govern his private family, ought to be ignorant |