Sermons preached

(2.) From the Persons before whom the Slander is brought, as suppose Kings and Princes; so that they are deprived, not only of private Friendships, but the Favour and Countenance of these under whose Protection they have their Life and Service. Thus Haman whispered against the Jews, Esth. 3. 8. ⟨p. 190⟩It is not for the King's profit to suffer them to live. Doeg against the Priests, Psal. 52. 1. Why boastest thou in Mischief, O mighty Man? The Goodness of God continueth for ever. It is a strange matter of Pleasure and Joy to some Persons in Power, to be able to mischief those that deserve it least. God is eminently great and good. This Sort of Pride is diametrically opposite to his Nature. Alas! To trouble a few Persons, how irrational is it! But such are our depraved Natures. Some are never pleased with those things that alone yield durable Pleasure; but to be able with their Counsel, as with one poisonous Vapour, to blast a Multitude of innocent Persons.

(2.) From the Persons before whom the Slander is brought, as suppose Kings and Princes; so that they are deprived, not only of private Friendships, but the Favour and Countenance of these under whose Protection they have their Life and Service. Thus Haman whispered against the Iews, Esth. 3. 8. ⟨p. 190⟩It is not for the King's profit to suffer them to live. Doeg against the Priests, Psal. 52. 1. Why boastest thou in Mischief, O mighty Man? The Goodness of God continueth for ever. It is a strange matter of Pleasure and Joy to some Persons in Power, to be able to mischief those that deserve it least. God is eminently great and good. This Sort of Pride is diametrically opposite to his Nature. Alas! To trouble a few Persons, how irrational is it! But such are our depraved Natures. Some are never pleased with those things that alone veeld durable Pleasure; but to be able with their Counsel, as with one poysonous Vapour, to blast a Multitude of innocent Persons.