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A sermon preached at the election of the Governor, at Boston in New-England, May…A sermon preach'd at the election of the Governour, at Boston in New-England, May…
A sermon preached at the election of the Governor, at Boston in New-England, May 19th 1669. by John Davenport.A sermon preach'd at the election of the Governour, at Boston in New-England, May 19th 1669. by John Davenport.
Cambridge, Mass. : s.n., printed in the year, 1670
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A SERMON Preached at The Election of the GOVERNOR, AT BOSTON IN New-England, May 19th 1669.
A SERMON Preach'd at The Election of the GOVERNOUR, AT BOSTON IN New-England, May 19th 1669.
By JOHN DAVENPORT.
Printed in the Year, 1670.
2 Sam. 23.3. The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.
These words may be considered two ways; 1. As holding forth a Prophecy of the Kingdom of the Messiah, who is the Mediator, Surety, and Head of the Covenant of Grace, for his People. In which Covenant David comforted himself whatever decays should befall him, or his house in after-times. 2. As holding forth a Rule for the choice and ordering of Rulers over men. According to this consideration of the words, I purpose to handle them at th s time, as best suiting with the present occasion. And so the words hold forth a Rule of Wisdom, whereunto the Lord teacheth his People to apply their hearts, in settling Civil Government according to God's Ordinance, so as they may expect the presence and blessing of God, through Jesus Christ with them, and upon the Commonwealth.