The happinesse of good Government. [ 1713]
IT was a smart invention of him, that having placed the Emperour, and the Pope reconciled in their Majestick thrones;* 1.1 he brought in the several states and conditions of the World before them: First came a Counsellour of State with this Motto, I advise you two; then a Courtier; I flatter you three▪ then a Hus∣bandman; I feed you four: then a Merchant; I cozen you five: then a Lawyer; I rob you six: Then a Souldier; I fight for you seaven: Then a Physitian; I kill you eight: Lastly a Priest; I absolve you nine: This was his Satyre, but happy is both that Church and Common-weal, where legall Authority doth govern in truth and peace; T••e Counsellour advise, the Judge censure, the Husbandman la∣bour, Merchant traffique, ••he Lawyer plead, the Souldier bear Arms, the Di∣vine preach,* 1.2 all bring forth the fruits of Righteousnesse, so that they become an exemplary encouragement to their Neighbours, children may be blessed after them, En••mies convinced, Aliens co••verted, Sathan confounded, the Gospell adorned, and their Souls eternally saved.