When he was made a Judge, he drew up another paper for his government. Though it has reference to duties which few are placed in situations to perform, it contains some excellent principles of universal application, which render it worthy of attention.

THINGS NECESSARY TO BE CONTINUALLY HAD IN REMEMBRANCE.

I. That, in the administration of justice, I am entrusted for God, the King, and Country; and therefore,

II. That it be done; 1. Uprightly; 2. Deliberately; 3. Resolutely.

III. That I rest not upon my own under

standing or strength, but implore and rest upon the direction and strength of God.

IV. That, in the execution of justice, I carefully lay aside my own passions, and not give way to them, however provoked. V. That I be wholly intent upon the busi

ness that I am about, remitting all other

cares and thoughts, as unseasonable, and interruptions.

VI. That I suffer not myself to be prepossessed with any judgment at all, till the

whole business and both parties be heard. VII. That I never engage myself in the beginning of any cause, but reserve myself unprejudiced till the whole be heard. VIII. That in business capital, though my nature prompt me to pity, yet to consider that there is also a pity due to the country,

IX. That I be not too rigid in matters purely conscientious, where all the harm is diversity of judgment.

X. That I be not biassed with compassion to the poor, or favour to the rich, in point of justice.

XI. That popular, or court applause, or distaste, have no influence into any thing I do, in point of distribution of justice. XII. Not to be solicitous what men will say or think, so long as I keep myself exactly according to the rules of justice.

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XIII. If in criminals it be a measuring cast, to incline to mercy and acquittal. XIV. In criminals that consist merely in words, when no more harm ensues, moderation is no injustice.

XV. In criminals of blood, if the fact be evident, severity is justice.

XVI. To abhor all private solicitations, of what kind soever, and by whomsoever, in matters depending.

XVII. To charge my servants: 1. Not to interpose in any business whatsoever. 2. Not to take more than their known fees. 3. Not to give any undue precedence to causes. 4. Not to recommend counsel. XVIII. To be short and sparing at meals, that I may be the fitter for business.

In the year 1671, Sir Matthew Hale was appointed Lord Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench. In this situation he manifested his usual humility, benevolence, industry, judgment, and piety; but to greater advantagė, as the sphere of his usefulness

was enlarged. For four years and a half he faithfully discharged this important trust. At the end of that time his constitution suddenly gave way. He became afflicted with asthma, and soon after was attacked by dropsy. Feeling that he could not possibly recover, he made haste to resign his office, that he might set his affairs in order, and prepare for death. Bishop Burnet says, in that biography from which this Memoir is prin cipally composed, that Sir Matthew "had been a long time wearied with the distractions that his employment had brought on him; and his profession had become ungrateful to him." Herein we perceive traces of the same conscientious scruples by which his father had been influenced: but in Sir Matthew they were qualified by other considerations. What these were, and in what light he always regarded his profession, may be seen from the following paper, drawn up when he was resolved to retire altogether from public business.

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"First, If I consider the business of my profession, whether as an advocate or as a judge, it is true, I do acknowledge, by the institution of Almighty God, and the dispensation of his Providence, I am bound to industry and fidelity in it; and as it is an act of obedience unto his will, it carries with it some things of religious duty, and I may and do take comfort in it, and expect a reward of my obedience to him, and the good that I do to mankind therein, from the bounty and beneficence, and promise of Almighty God and it is true also, that without such employments, civil societies cannot be supported, and great good redounds to mankind from them; and in these respects, the conscience of my own industry, fidelity, and integrity in them, is a great comfort and satisfaction to me. But yet this I must say concerning these employments, considered simply in themselves, that they are very full of cares, anxieties, and perturbations.

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