A sermon preached at Hampton-court on the 29th of May, 1662 being the anniversary of His Sacred Majesty's most happy return / by Richard Allestry ...

Allestree, Richard, 1619-1681
Publisher: Printed by J Flesher for John Martin James Allestry and Thomas Dicas
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1662
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A23768 ESTC ID: R22785 STC ID: A1164
Subject Headings: Charles II, 1660-1685;
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0 HOSEA 3. 5. Afterward shall the children of Israel return, and seek the Lord their God, HOSEA 3. 5. Afterwards shall the children of Israel return, and seek the Lord their God, np1 crd crd av vmb dt n2 pp-f np1 n1, cc vvi dt n1 po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 and David their King, and shall fear the Lord and his goodness. and David their King, and shall Fear the Lord and his Goodness. cc np1 po32 n1, cc vmb vvi dt n1 cc po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
2 HE had said in the words before, that the children of Israel shall abide many daies without a King and without a Prince, without a sacrifice and without an image or altar, and without an Ephod and without Teraphim. HE had said in the words before, that the children of Israel shall abide many days without a King and without a Prince, without a sacrifice and without an image or altar, and without an Ephod and without Teraphim. pns31 vhd vvn p-acp dt n2 a-acp, cst dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vvi d n2 p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1, cc p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
3 Now when they shall have been for many years in such a state of helpless desolation, shall have no King under whose shadow they, their laws and rights might hope for shelter; Now when they shall have been for many Years in such a state of helpless desolation, shall have no King under whose shadow they, their laws and rights might hope for shelter; av c-crq pns32 vmb vhi vbn p-acp d n2 p-acp d dt n1 pp-f j n1, vmb vhi dx n1 p-acp rg-crq n1 pns32, po32 n2 cc n2-jn vmd vvi p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
4 no Prince to guard them from the sad calamities of wild confusion or usurping violence; no Prince to guard them from the sad calamities of wild confusion or usurping violence; dx n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j n1 cc j-vvg n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
5 shall have no exercises of religion to allay and soften those calamities, and give them comfort in the bearing of them; shall have no exercises of Religion to allay and soften those calamities, and give them Comfort in the bearing of them; vmb vhi dx n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n2, cc vvi pno32 vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
6 no Altar to lay hold on for security against them, or to stretch out their hands towards, for deprecation of them; no Altar to lay hold on for security against them, or to stretch out their hands towards, for deprecation of them; dx n1 pc-acp vvi vvi a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp pno32, cc pc-acp vvi av po32 n2 p-acp, p-acp n1 pp-f pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
7 no nor a God to put an end to this sad state; no nor a God to put an end to this sad state; dx ccx dt np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
8 nor any means of direction what to doe under it, no Ephod to ask counsel at; nor any means of direction what to do under it, no Ephod to ask counsel At; ccx d n2 pp-f n1 r-crq pc-acp vdi p-acp pn31, dx n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
9 nor yet the pageantry, the fallacy of these, no Teraphim for Ephods, nor Image for a God; the same destruction having seized these and their worshippers, the people and their Idols going into Captivity together, nor yet the pageantry, the fallacy of these, no Teraphim for Ephods, nor Image for a God; the same destruction having seized these and their worshippers, the people and their Idols going into Captivity together, ccx av dt n1, dt n1 pp-f d, dx np1 p-acp n2, ccx n1 p-acp dt np1; dt d n1 vhg vvn d cc po32 n2, dt n1 cc po32 n2 vvg p-acp n1 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
10 and the onely true God having forsaken them: and the only true God having forsaken them: cc dt av-j j np1 vhg vvn pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
11 Now when the Prophet had denounc'd this state of Woe, which was to dwell with them so long as that their very expectations of deliverance should be dying, having continued threescore years and ten, a longer and more wearisome age of patience then life, he then proceeds to sweeten all by telling them of a return, and what things they shall doe in it; and they are three. Now when the Prophet had denounced this state of Woe, which was to dwell with them so long as that their very Expectations of deliverance should be dying, having continued threescore Years and ten, a longer and more wearisome age of patience then life, he then proceeds to sweeten all by telling them of a return, and what things they shall do in it; and they Are three. av c-crq dt n1 vhd vvn d n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbds pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 av av-j c-acp d po32 j n2 pp-f n1 vmd vbi vvg, vhg vvn crd n2 cc crd, dt av-jc cc av-dc j n1 pp-f n1 av n1, pns31 av vvz pc-acp vvi d p-acp vvg pno32 pp-f dt n1, cc r-crq n2 pns32 vmb vdi p-acp pn31; cc pns32 vbr crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
12 First, Seek the Lord their God, apply themselves to his Worship and Obedience, and cleave to him; First, Seek the Lord their God, apply themselves to his Worship and obedience, and cleave to him; ord, vvb dt n1 po32 n1, vvb px32 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, cc vvb p-acp pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
13 for so the word is rendred NONLATINALPHABET Lev. 19. 31. and Ieremy repeating this c. 30. 9. words it, shall serve the Lord their God, and David their King: for so the word is rendered Lev. 19. 31. and Ieremy repeating this c. 30. 9. words it, shall serve the Lord their God, and David their King: c-acp av dt n1 vbz vvn np1 crd crd cc np1 vvg d sy. crd crd n2 pn31, vmb vvi dt n1 po32 n1, cc np1 po32 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
14 Which is the second thing they were to doe. Which is the second thing they were to do. r-crq vbz dt ord n1 pns32 vbdr pc-acp vdi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
15 As the Ecclesiastical state was to be setled, so the secular too upon its just foundations: As the Ecclesiastical state was to be settled, so the secular too upon its just foundations: p-acp dt j n1 vbds pc-acp vbi vvn, av dt j av p-acp po31 j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
16 Religion and Loaylty both running in their ancient current. Thirdly, They shall fear the Lord and his goodness: Religion and Loaylty both running in their ancient current. Thirdly, They shall Fear the Lord and his Goodness: n1 cc n1 d vvg p-acp po32 j n1. ord, pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 cc po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
17 not onely tremble before him, who is the Lord, that did exert his power in their destruction; not only tremble before him, who is the Lord, that did exert his power in their destruction; xx av-j vvi p-acp pno31, r-crq vbz dt n1, cst vdd vvi po31 n1 p-acp po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
18 but shall much more revere his goodness, that did flow out in such plentiful miraculous expresses of deliverance, but shall much more revere his Goodness, that did flow out in such plentiful miraculous Expresses of deliverance, cc-acp vmb av-d av-dc vvi po31 n1, cst vdd vvi av p-acp d j j vvz pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
19 Now these being not onely prophecy what in that juncture they would doe, nor onely duties what they were to doe, Now these being not only prophecy what in that juncture they would do, nor only duties what they were to do, av d vbg xx av-j n1 r-crq p-acp d n1 pns32 vmd vdi, ccx j n2 r-crq pns32 vbdr pc-acp vdi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
20 but also counsels and directions immediately from God what they were best to doe, the onely prudent and safe course according to the policies of heaven; but also Counsels and directions immediately from God what they were best to do, the only prudent and safe course according to the policies of heaven; cc-acp av n2 cc n2 av-j p-acp np1 r-crq pns32 vbdr av-js pc-acp vdi, dt j j cc j n1 vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
21 the direct view of these particulars in reference to that state of theirs is not an unconcerning prospect at this season, which is the Anniversary of an equal return; the Direct view of these particulars in Referente to that state of theirs is not an unconcerning prospect At this season, which is the Anniversary of an equal return; dt j n1 pp-f d n2-j p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f png32 vbz xx dt vvg n1 p-acp d n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
22 and therefore I shall lay them so before you, and the reflexion on them in our practice shall make the application. and Therefore I shall lay them so before you, and the reflection on them in our practice shall make the application. cc av pns11 vmb vvi pno32 av p-acp pn22, cc dt n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp po12 n1 vmb vvi dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
23 1. They shall seek the Lord their God is my first part, and the Lord's prime direction for the repairing of a broken Nation. 1. They shall seek the Lord their God is my First part, and the Lord's prime direction for the repairing of a broken nation. crd pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 po32 n1 vbz po11 ord n1, cc dt ng1 j-jn n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt j-vvn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
24 Neither indeed can any other course be taken; Neither indeed can any other course be taken; av-d av vmb d j-jn n1 vbi vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
25 for till we have found him, while he does hide his face, nothing but darkness dwells upon the land; for till we have found him, while he does hide his face, nothing but darkness dwells upon the land; c-acp c-acp pns12 vhb vvn pno31, cs pns31 vdz vvi po31 n1, pix cc-acp n1 vvz p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
26 or if any light do break out, 'tis but the kindlings of his anger: so he expresses, Deut. 31. 17. This people will forsake me and break my Covenant; or if any Light do break out, it's but the kindlings of his anger: so he Expresses, Deuteronomy 31. 17. This people will forsake me and break my Covenant; cc cs d j vdb vvi av, pn31|vbz p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1: av pns31 vvz, np1 crd crd d n1 vmb vvi pno11 cc vvb po11 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
27 then my anger shall be kindled against them, and I will forsake them, and hide my face from them, then my anger shall be kindled against them, and I will forsake them, and hide my face from them, av po11 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32, cc pns11 vmb vvi pno32, cc vvi po11 n1 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
28 and they shall be devoured, and many evils and troubles shall befall them, so that they will say in that day, Are not these evils come upon us because our God is not amongst us? This absence is onely another word for desolation: Be thou instructed, ô Ierusalem, saith God by Ieremy, c. 6. 8. lest my sould depart from thee, and they shall be devoured, and many evils and Troubles shall befall them, so that they will say in that day, are not these evils come upon us Because our God is not among us? This absence is only Another word for desolation: Be thou instructed, o Ierusalem, Says God by Ieremy, c. 6. 8. lest my should depart from thee, cc pns32 vmb vbi vvn, cc d n2-jn cc n2 vmb vvi pno32, av cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp d n1, vbr xx d n2-jn vvb p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n1 vbz xx p-acp pno12? d n1 vbz av-j j-jn n1 p-acp n1: vbb pns21 vvn, uh np1, vvz np1 p-acp np1, sy. crd crd cs po11 vvn n1 p-acp pno21, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
29 and I make thee desolate, a land not inhabited: As if without him there were nothing else but solitude in Cities and in Courts, and I make thee desolate, a land not inhabited: As if without him there were nothing Else but solitude in Cities and in Courts, cc pns11 vvb pno21 j, dt n1 xx vvn: c-acp cs p-acp pno31 a-acp vbdr pix av cc-acp n1 p-acp n2 cc p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
30 and all were desert where he does not dwell. and all were desert where he does not dwell. cc d vbdr n1 c-crq pns31 vdz xx vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
31 Yea there is something beyond desolation, Hos. 9. 11, 12. As for Ephraim, their glory shall flee away like a bird from the birth and from the womb, and from the conception: Yea there is something beyond desolation, Hos. 9. 11, 12. As for Ephraim, their glory shall flee away like a bird from the birth and from the womb, and from the conception: uh a-acp vbz pi p-acp n1, np1 crd crd, crd c-acp p-acp np1, po32 n1 vmb vvi av av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
32 though they bring up their children, yet will I bereave them that there shall not be a man, NONLATINALPHABET yea wo also to them when I depart from them. though they bring up their children, yet will I bereave them that there shall not be a man, yea woe also to them when I depart from them. cs pns32 vvb a-acp po32 n2, av vmb pns11 vvi pno32 d a-acp vmb xx vbi dt n1, uh n1 av p-acp pno32 c-crq pns11 vvb p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
33 And it must needs be so; And it must needs be so; cc pn31 vmb av vbi av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
34 for let our state be never so calamitous, if God be not departed, there is comfort in it, and a deliverer at hand: for let our state be never so calamitous, if God be not departed, there is Comfort in it, and a deliverer At hand: p-acp vvb po12 n1 vbi av-x av j, cs np1 vbb xx vvn, a-acp vbz n1 p-acp pn31, cc dt n1 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
35 If we are in the place of dragons, his presence will make heaven there; If we Are in the place of dragons, his presence will make heaven there; cs pns12 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, po31 n1 vmb vvi n1 a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
36 and although we be covered with the shadow of death, if the light of his Countenance break in, we are in glory; and the brightness of that will soon damp and shine out the fiery trial. But if the Lord depart, then there is no redemption possible: and although we be covered with the shadow of death, if the Light of his Countenance break in, we Are in glory; and the brightness of that will soon damp and shine out the fiery trial. But if the Lord depart, then there is no redemption possible: cc cs pns12 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cs dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvi p-acp, pns12 vbr p-acp n1; cc dt n1 pp-f d vmb av n-jn cc vvi av dt j n1. cc-acp cs dt n1 vvi, av pc-acp vbz dx n1 j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
37 God hath forsaken him, persecute him and take him, for there is none to deliver him, Psa. 71. 11. But if there were deliverance some other way, God hath forsaken him, persecute him and take him, for there is none to deliver him, Psa. 71. 11. But if there were deliverance Some other Way, np1 vhz vvn pno31, vvi pno31 cc vvi pno31, c-acp pc-acp vbz pix pc-acp vvi pno31, np1 crd crd p-acp cs pc-acp vbdr n1 d j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
38 yet the want of God's presence is an evil, such as nothing in the whole world can make good: yet the want of God's presence is an evil, such as nothing in the Whole world can make good: av dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vbz dt n-jn, d c-acp pix p-acp dt j-jn n1 vmb vvi j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
39 the presence of an angel in his stead does not. the presence of an angel in his stead does not. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vdz xx. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
40 When the Lord said to Israel, I will not go up in the midst of thee, When the Lord said to Israel, I will not go up in the midst of thee, c-crq dt n1 vvd p-acp np1, pns11 vmb xx vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno21, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
41 but I will send an Angel with thee, and drive out the Amorite, the Hittite, &c. yet when the people heard these evil tidings, they mourned, but I will send an Angel with thee, and drive out the Amorite, the Hittite, etc. yet when the people herd these evil tidings, they mourned, cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp pno21, cc vvi av dt n1, dt np1, av av c-crq dt n1 vvd d j-jn n2, pns32 vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
42 and no man did put on his Ornaments, Exod. 33. 4. Nay more, I shall not speak a contradiction if I shall say, that the most intimate presence of the Godhead does not supply God's absence; and no man did put on his Ornament, Exod 33. 4. Nay more, I shall not speak a contradiction if I shall say, that the most intimate presence of the Godhead does not supply God's absence; cc dx n1 vdd vvi p-acp po31 n2, np1 crd crd uh-x av-dc, pns11 vmb xx vvi dt n1 cs pns11 vmb vvi, cst dt av-ds j n1 pp-f dt n1 vdz xx vvi npg1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
43 and such a small withdrawing of himself as may consist with being united hypostatically, was too much for him to bear who was Immanuel, when he complained God was not with him: and such a small withdrawing of himself as may consist with being united hypostatically, was too much for him to bear who was Immanuel, when he complained God was not with him: cc d dt j n-vvg pp-f px31 c-acp vmb vvi p-acp vbg vvn av-j, vbds av av-d p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi r-crq vbds np1, c-crq pns31 vvd np1 vbds xx p-acp pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
44 I mean our Saviour on the Cross. I mean our Saviour on the Cross. pns11 vvb po12 n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
45 He, who although he did beseech against his cup with fervencies that did breath out in heats of bloody sweat, with agonies of prayer; yet when he fell down under it, did chearfully submit to it, saying, Not my will, but thy will be done; He, who although he did beseech against his cup with fervencies that did breath out in heats of bloody sweat, with agonies of prayer; yet when he fell down under it, did cheerfully submit to it, saying, Not my will, but thy will be done; pns31, zz cs pns31 vdd vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n2 cst vdd vvi av p-acp n2 pp-f j n1, p-acp n2 pp-f n1; av c-crq pns31 vvd a-acp p-acp pn31, vdd av-j vvi p-acp pn31, vvg, xx po11 n1, cc-acp po21 n1 vbi vdn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
46 yet when God hides himself, he does expostulate with him, crying out, My God, my God, yet when God hides himself, he does expostulate with him, crying out, My God, my God, av c-crq np1 vvz px31, pns31 vdz vvi p-acp pno31, vvg av, po11 np1, po11 np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
47 why hast thou forsaken me? His God could no more forsake him, then himself could be not himself: and yet the apprehension of that which could not be was even insufferable to him, to whom nothing could be insufferable. why hast thou forsaken me? His God could no more forsake him, then himself could be not himself: and yet the apprehension of that which could not be was even insufferable to him, to whom nothing could be insufferable. q-crq vh2 pns21 vvn pno11? po31 n1 vmd av-dx dc vvb pno31, av px31 vmd vbi xx px31: cc av dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vmd xx vbi vbds av j p-acp pno31, p-acp ro-crq pix vmd vbi j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
48 He seems to feel a very contradiction while he but seems to feel the want of the Lord's presence. He seems to feel a very contradiction while he but seems to feel the want of the Lord's presence. pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi dt j n1 cs pns31 p-acp vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1|vbz n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
49 Such is the sad importance of God's not being with us; and this same instance tells us what drives him away. Such is the sad importance of God's not being with us; and this same instance tells us what drives him away. d vbz dt j n1 pp-f npg1 xx vbg p-acp pno12; cc d d n1 vvz pns12 r-crq vvz pno31 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
50 'Twas sin that he withdrew from then: Christ did but take on him our guilt, and upon that the Lord forsook him: 'Twas since that he withdrew from then: christ did but take on him our guilt, and upon that the Lord forsook him: pn31|vbds n1 cst pns31 vvd p-acp av: np1 vdd p-acp vvi p-acp pno31 po12 n1, cc p-acp d dt n1 vvd pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
51 God could no more endure to behold wickedness in him, then the Sun could to see God suffer; God could no more endure to behold wickedness in him, then the Sun could to see God suffer; np1 vmd av-dx av-dc vvi pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno31, cs dt n1 vmd pc-acp vvi np1 vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
52 Iniquity eclips'd them both, and sin did separate betwixt him and himself, and made that person who was God cry out, My God, my God, Iniquity eclipsed them both, and since did separate betwixt him and himself, and made that person who was God cry out, My God, my God, n1 vvn pno32 d, cc n1 vdd vvi p-acp pno31 cc px31, cc vvd cst n1 r-crq vbds np1 vvb av, po11 np1, po11 np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
53 why hast thou forsaken me? And it will doe the same betwixt God and a people. why hast thou forsaken me? And it will do the same betwixt God and a people. q-crq vh2 pns21 vvn pno11? cc pn31 vmb vdi dt d p-acp np1 cc dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
54 Isa. 59. 1, 2. Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortned that it cannot save, nor his ear heavy that it cannot hear; Isaiah 59. 1, 2. Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortened that it cannot save, nor his ear heavy that it cannot hear; np1 crd crd, crd vvb, dt ng1 n1 vbz xx vvn cst pn31 vmbx vvi, ccx po31 n1 j cst pn31 vmbx vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
55 but your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear. but your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your Sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear. cc-acp po22 n2 vhb vvn p-acp pn22 cc po22 n1, cc po22 n2 vhb vvn po31 n1 p-acp pn22, cst pns31 vmb xx vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
56 His face is clothed with light, we know; His face is clothed with Light, we know; po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp j, pns12 vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
57 but when Wickedness over-spreads a people, those deeds of darkness put out the light of his countenance. His hand although it be not shortned, yet it contracts and shuts it self, not onely to grasp and withhold his mercies from them, but to smite: but when Wickedness overspreads a people, those Deeds of darkness put out the Light of his countenance. His hand although it be not shortened, yet it contracts and shuts it self, not only to grasp and withhold his Mercies from them, but to smite: cc-acp q-crq n1 j dt n1, d n2 pp-f n1 vvd av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. po31 n1 cs pn31 vbb xx vvn, av pn31 vvz cc vvz pn31 n1, xx av-j pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 n2 p-acp pno32, cc-acp pc-acp vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
58 Iniquity builds such a wall of separation as does shut out omnipresence, and makes him who is every where, not be with such a people; Iniquity builds such a wall of separation as does shut out omnipresence, and makes him who is every where, not be with such a people; n1 vvz d dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp vdz vvi av n1, cc vvz pno31 r-crq vbz d c-crq, xx vbi p-acp d dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
59 not be in hearing of their needs; for when their sins do cry, no prayers can be hearkned to; not be in hearing of their needs; for when their Sins do cry, no Prayers can be hearkened to; xx vbi p-acp vvg pp-f po32 n2; p-acp c-crq po32 n2 vdb vvi, dx n2 vmb vbi vvd p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
60 he will not hear you, saith the Prophet. he will not hear you, Says the Prophet. pns31 vmb xx vvi pn22, vvz dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
61 And that gives us the very NONLATINALPHABET of the Lord's departure from a people, and the manner of it. And that gives us the very of the Lord's departure from a people, and the manner of it. cc cst vvz pno12 dt j pp-f dt ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
62 He is taking away his peace and mercies from a Nation when he will hear no prayers for it; He is taking away his peace and Mercies from a nation when he will hear no Prayers for it; pns31 vbz vvg av po31 n1 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vmb vvi dx n2 p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
63 and He declares that he will hear no prayers when he withdraws once from his house of prayer, and makes his offices to cease. and He declares that he will hear no Prayers when he withdraws once from his house of prayer, and makes his Offices to cease. cc pns31 vvz cst pns31 vmb vvi dx n2 c-crq pns31 vvz a-acp p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1, cc vvz po31 n2 pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
64 The place appointed for these offices, the Sanctuary, he calls, we know, the tabernacle of meeting, that is, where he would meet his votaries, and hear and bless them; The place appointed for these Offices, the Sanctuary, he calls, we know, the tabernacle of meeting, that is, where he would meet his votaries, and hear and bless them; dt n1 vvn p-acp d n2, dt n1, pns31 vvz, pns12 vvb, dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vbz, c-crq pns31 vmd j po31 n2, cc vvi cc vvi pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
65 calls it his house, his dwelling-place, his court, his presence, and his throne: and if so, calls it his house, his dwelling-place, his court, his presence, and his throne: and if so, vvz pn31 po31 n1, po31 n1, po31 vvi, po31 n1, cc po31 n1: cc cs av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
66 when he is not to be found in these, when he no longer dwels nor meets in them, we may be sure that he hath left the land. when he is not to be found in these, when he no longer dwells nor meets in them, we may be sure that he hath left the land. c-crq pns31 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d, c-crq pns31 dx jc vvz ccx vvz p-acp pno32, pns12 vmb vbi j cst pns31 vhz vvn dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
67 The Psalmist, when he does complain men had done evil in the Sanctuary, the adversaries roared in the midst of the Congregations, The Psalmist, when he does complain men had done evil in the Sanctuary, the Adversaries roared in the midst of the Congregations, dt n1, c-crq pns31 vdz vvi n2 vhd vdn n-jn p-acp dt n1, dt n2 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
68 and set up their banners there for trophies; they broke down all the carved work thereof with axes and hammers, and Set up their banners there for trophies; they broke down all the carved work thereof with axes and hammers, cc vvd a-acp po32 n2 a-acp p-acp n2; pns32 vvd a-acp d dt j-vvn n1 av p-acp n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
69 and had defiled the dwelling places of God's name even to the ground, and burnt up all the houses of God in the land; and had defiled the Dwelling places of God's name even to the ground, and burned up all the houses of God in the land; cc vhd vvn dt j-vvg n2 pp-f npg1 n1 av p-acp dt n1, cc vvd a-acp d dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
70 he does suppose that God was then departed when they had left him no abiding place: and therefore he cries out, O God, wherefore art thou absent from us so long? Remember Sion where thou hast dwelt. he does suppose that God was then departed when they had left him no abiding place: and Therefore he cries out, Oh God, Wherefore art thou absent from us so long? remember Sion where thou hast dwelled. pns31 vdz vvi cst np1 vbds av vvd c-crq pns32 vhd vvn pno31 dx j-vvg n1: cc av pns31 vvz av, uh np1, c-crq vb2r pns21 j p-acp pno12 av av-j? np1 np1 c-crq pns21 vh2 vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
71 But 'tis not only upon these Analogies I build this method of departure; But it's not only upon these Analogies I built this method of departure; cc-acp pn31|vbz xx av-j p-acp d n2 pns11 vvb d n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
72 we shall finde exactly in Ezekiel 's Vision of that case to which my Text referres: we shall find exactly in Ezekielem is Vision of that case to which my Text refers: pns12 vmb vvi av-j p-acp np1 vbz n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp r-crq po11 n1 vvz: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
73 it begins chap. 9. 3. And the glory of the God of Isreal (i.e. the shining cloud, the token of his presence in the Sanctuary,) went up from the Cherub whereupon he was, to the threshold of the House, as going out; it begins chap. 9. 3. And the glory of the God of Israel (i.e. the shining cloud, the token of his presence in the Sanctuary,) went up from the Cherub whereupon he was, to the threshold of the House, as going out; pn31 vvz n1 crd crd cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 (n1 dt vvg n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1,) vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vbds, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp vvg av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
74 and then ver. 8. he does refuse to be entreated for the land: and then for. 8. he does refuse to be entreated for the land: cc av p-acp. crd pns31 vdz vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
75 after that ch. 10. 18. The glory went from off the threshold to the midst of the City; After that changed. 10. 18. The glory went from off the threshold to the midst of the city; c-acp cst n1. crd crd dt n1 vvd p-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
76 and chap. 11. 23. it went from thence to the mountain without the City, and so away: and chap. 11. 23. it went from thence to the mountain without the city, and so away: cc n1 crd crd zz vvd p-acp av p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc av av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
77 And then nothing but desolation dwelt upon the land, until the counsel of my Text was followed, And then nothing but desolation dwelled upon the land, until the counsel of my Text was followed, cc av pix cc-acp n1 vvd p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 vbds vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
78 and they did seek the Lord their God: and they did seek the Lord their God: cc pns32 vdd vvi dt n1 po32 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
79 for then the glory did return into the Sanctuary just as it went away, as you may find it ch. 43. for then the glory did return into the Sanctuary just as it went away, as you may find it changed. 43. c-acp cs dt n1 vdd vvi p-acp dt n1 j c-acp pn31 vvd av, c-acp pn22 vmb vvi pn31 n1. crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
80 And having seen when and how God forsakes a people, and for what, that does direct us how to seek him, and it is thus; And having seen when and how God forsakes a people, and for what, that does Direct us how to seek him, and it is thus; cc vhg vvn c-crq cc c-crq np1 vvz dt n1, cc p-acp r-crq, cst vdz vvi pno12 c-crq p-acp vvb pno31, cc pn31 vbz av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
81 When men forsake those paths in which they did not onely erre and goe astray, but did walk contrary to God, so that they did forsake each other; When men forsake those paths in which they did not only err and go astray, but did walk contrary to God, so that they did forsake each other; c-crq n2 vvb d n2 p-acp r-crq pns32 vdd xx av-j vvb cc vvb av, cc-acp vdd vvi j-jn p-acp np1, av cst pns32 vdd vvi d n-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
82 and do return, walk in his waies, the waies of his Commandments, and return also to his Church, and seek him in his house, fall low before his footstool, begge of him to meet in his tabernacle, renew his Worship, and all invitations of him to return into his dwelling-place. For sure as it is in vain to seek him but in his own waies, nor can we hope to meet him but in his Tabernacle of meeting; so also Scripture calls both these to seek the Lord, and promises to both the finding him. To the first, Deut. 4. 29, 30. If from thy tribulation thou shalt seek the Lord thy God, thou shalt find him, and do return, walk in his ways, the ways of his commandments, and return also to his Church, and seek him in his house, fallen low before his footstool, beg of him to meet in his tabernacle, renew his Worship, and all invitations of him to return into his dwelling-place. For sure as it is in vain to seek him but in his own ways, nor can we hope to meet him but in his Tabernacle of meeting; so also Scripture calls both these to seek the Lord, and promises to both the finding him. To the First, Deuteronomy 4. 29, 30. If from thy tribulation thou shalt seek the Lord thy God, thou shalt find him, cc vdb vvi, vvb p-acp po31 n2, dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, cc vvi av p-acp po31 n1, cc vvb pno31 p-acp po31 n1, vvb j p-acp po31 n1, vvb pp-f pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, vvb po31 n1, cc d n2 pp-f pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1. p-acp j c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp j pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp p-acp po31 d n2, ccx vmb pns12 vvi pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1; av av n1 vvz d d p-acp vvb dt n1, cc vvz p-acp d dt vvg pno31. p-acp dt ord, np1 crd crd, crd cs p-acp po21 n1 pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 po21 n1, pns21 vm2 vvi pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
83 if thou seek him with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, if thou turn to the Lord thy God, if thou seek him with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, if thou turn to the Lord thy God, cs pns21 vvb pno31 p-acp d po21 n1, cc p-acp d po21 n1, cs pns21 vvb p-acp dt n1 po21 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
84 and shalt be obedient unto his voice. and shalt be obedient unto his voice. cc vm2 vbi j p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
85 And to the second, Ier. 29. 12. speaking of this sad state to which my Text relates, Then shall ye call upon me, And to the second, Jeremiah 29. 12. speaking of this sad state to which my Text relates, Then shall you call upon me, cc p-acp dt ord, np1 crd crd vvg pp-f d j n1 p-acp r-crq po11 n1 vvz, av vmb pn22 vvi p-acp pno11, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
86 and ye shall go and pray unto me; and you shall go and pray unto me; cc pn22 vmb vvi cc vvb p-acp pno11; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
87 and I will hearken unto you, and I will be found of you, saith the Lord, and I will harken unto you, and I will be found of you, Says the Lord, cc pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn22, cc pns11 vmb vbi vvn pp-f pn22, vvz dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 11
88 and I will turn away your captivity. and I will turn away your captivity. cc pns11 vmb vvi av po22 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 11
89 I could produce you instances of Asa making all his people swear to seek the Lord: I could produce you instances of Asa making all his people swear to seek the Lord: pns11 vmd vvi pn22 n2 pp-f np1 vvg d po31 n1 vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 11
90 but because my Text speaks of David, he shall be the great explication, as he was the practice of this duty in both senses. but Because my Text speaks of David, he shall be the great explication, as he was the practice of this duty in both Senses. cc-acp c-acp po11 n1 vvz pp-f np1, pns31 vmb vbi dt j n1, c-acp pns31 vbds dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 11
91 In the former, 119. Psal. I have sought thy Commandments above gold or precious stone; In the former, 119. Psalm I have sought thy commandments above gold or precious stone; p-acp dt j, crd np1 pns11 vhb vvn po21 n2 p-acp n1 cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 11
92 more then that which does make and does adorn my Crown, then that which furnishes all the necessities and all the pomps of Royalty. And for the other, Psal. 63. 1, 2. O God, thou art my God, early will I seek thee: more then that which does make and does adorn my Crown, then that which furnishes all the necessities and all the pomps of Royalty. And for the other, Psalm 63. 1, 2. Oh God, thou art my God, early will I seek thee: av-dc cs d r-crq vdz vvi cc vdz vvi po11 vvi, av cst r-crq vvz d dt n2 cc d dt n2 pp-f n1. cc p-acp dt n-jn, np1 crd crd, crd uh np1, pns21 vb2r po11 np1, av-j vmb pns11 vvi pno21: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 11
93 my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land where no water is: my soul Thirsteth for thee, my Flesh Longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land where no water is: po11 n1 vvz p-acp pno21, po11 n1 vvz p-acp pno21 p-acp dt j cc j n1 c-crq dx n1 vbz: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 11
94 To see thy power and thy glory, as I have seen thee in the Sanctuary. To see thy power and thy glory, as I have seen thee in the Sanctuary. pc-acp vvi po21 n1 cc po21 n1, c-acp pns11 vhb vvn pno21 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 11
95 His very words do seem to labour too, and he does seek expressions to tell us how he seeks. The hot fits of a thirsty palate that call so oft and so impetuously are in his soul; it hath a pious fever, which cannot be allay'd but by pouring out of his soul to God in the Temple, by breathing out its heats in his devotion offices. Nay more, he longs, hath that I know not whether appetite, or passion, which is not to be understood, but onely suffered; to which all the unreasonable violences which passion can be heated into, all the defaillances nature can be opprest into, are natural; it is the bodies Extasie. Now this he had towards the worship of the Sanctuary; his very flesh found rapture in those exercises, His very words do seem to labour too, and he does seek expressions to tell us how he seeks. The hight fits of a thirsty palate that call so oft and so impetuously Are in his soul; it hath a pious fever, which cannot be allayed but by pouring out of his soul to God in the Temple, by breathing out its heats in his devotion Offices. Nay more, he longs, hath that I know not whither appetite, or passion, which is not to be understood, but only suffered; to which all the unreasonable violences which passion can be heated into, all the defaillances nature can be oppressed into, Are natural; it is the bodies Ecstasy. Now this he had towards the worship of the Sanctuary; his very Flesh found rapture in those exercises, po31 j n2 vdb vvi p-acp vvb av, cc pns31 vdz vvi n2 pc-acp vvi pno12 c-crq pns31 vvz. dt j n2 pp-f dt j n1 cst vvb av av cc av av-j vbr p-acp po31 n1; pn31 vhz dt j n1, r-crq vmbx vbi vvn cc-acp p-acp vvg av pp-f po31 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp vvg av po31 n2 p-acp po31 n1 n2. uh n1, pns31 vvz, vhz d pns11 vvb xx cs n1, cc n1, r-crq vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn, p-acp j vvn; p-acp r-crq d dt j n2 r-crq n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp, d dt n2 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp, vbr j; pn31 vbz dt n2 n1. av d pns31 vhd p-acp dt vvb pp-f dt n1; po31 j n1 vvd n1 p-acp d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
96 and when he was in a barren and dry land, was driven from the plenties of a Court, and when he was in a barren and dry land, was driven from the plenties of a Court, cc c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp dt j cc j n1, vbds vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
97 and from the glories of a throne into a desert solitude, he found no other wants but of God's house; did mind, pant, and long after nothing else, did neither thirst for his necessities, nor long for his own Crown, but for the Tabernacle only. and from the Glories of a throne into a desert solitude, he found no other Wants but of God's house; did mind, pant, and long After nothing Else, did neither thirst for his necessities, nor long for his own Crown, but for the Tabernacle only. cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 n1, pns31 vvd dx j-jn n2 cc-acp pp-f npg1 n1; vdd vvi, vvb, cc av-j p-acp pix av, vdd dx n1 p-acp po31 n2, ccx j p-acp po31 d n1, p-acp p-acp dt n1 av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
98 And besides the Religion of this, he had reason of State too to be thus affected; And beside the Religion of this, he had reason of State too to be thus affected; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, pns31 vhd n1 pp-f n1 av pc-acp vbi av vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
99 this was the best means to engage his Subjects to him and secure his Throne. this was the best means to engage his Subject's to him and secure his Throne. d vbds dt js n2 pc-acp vvi po31 n2-jn p-acp pno31 cc vvi po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
100 He knew, if by establishing God's worship and by going with the multitude, as he did use, to the exercises of it; He knew, if by establishing God's worship and by going with the multitude, as he did use, to the exercises of it; pns31 vvd, cs p-acp vvg npg1 n1 cc p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns31 vdd vvi, p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
101 if by royal example and encouragements of vertue, and by discountenancing and chastising impiety, by doing as he did profess to doe Ps. 101. (that directory for a Court ) he could people his land with holy living, and his Temple with holy-Worship; he knew he should then have good Subjects, loyal to him and at peace with themselves. if by royal Exampl and encouragements of virtue, and by discountenancing and chastising impiety, by doing as he did profess to do Ps. 101. (that directory for a Court) he could people his land with holy living, and his Temple with holy-Worship; he knew he should then have good Subject's, loyal to him and At peace with themselves. cs p-acp j n1 cc n2 pp-f n1, cc p-acp vvg cc vvg n1, p-acp vdg c-acp pns31 vdd vvi pc-acp vdi np1 crd (cst n1 p-acp dt n1) pns31 vmd n1 po31 n1 p-acp j n-vvg, cc po31 n1 p-acp n1; pns31 vvd pns31 vmd av vhi j n2-jn, j p-acp pno31 cc p-acp n1 p-acp px32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 13
102 If they will seek their God, then they will seek their King. The Lord saw this dependence, If they will seek their God, then they will seek their King. The Lord saw this dependence, cs pns32 vmb vvi po32 n1, av pns32 vmb vvi po32 n1. dt n1 vvd d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 13
103 and therefore counselled this course should be taken. and Therefore counseled this course should be taken. cc av vvd d n1 vmd vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 13
104 The Master of our Politicks discerned it too, and therefore does advise that the first and chiefest publick cares should be about things of Religion, that and the same profession of it being NONLATINALPHABET, the cement of Communities, and the very foundation of all legislative, The Master of our Politics discerned it too, and Therefore does Advice that the First and chiefest public Cares should be about things of Religion, that and the same profession of it being, the cement of Communities, and the very Foundation of all legislative, dt n1 pp-f po12 n2-j vvd pn31 av, cc av vdz vvi cst dt ord cc js-jn j n2 vmd vbi p-acp n2 pp-f n1, d cc dt d n1 pp-f pn31 vbg, dt n1 pp-f n2, cc dt j n1 pp-f d j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 13
105 and indeed all power in the Magistrate: and indeed all power in the Magistrate: cc av d n1 p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 13
106 and in the people NONLATINALPHABET, 'tis a most efficacious philtre, a charm, a Gordian knot of kindness. and in the people, it's a most efficacious philtre, a charm, a Gordian knot of kindness. cc p-acp dt n1, pn31|vbz dt av-ds j n1, dt n1, dt jp n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 13
107 And as a Iew observed of their own Nation, NONLATINALPHABET, To have one and the same opinions of God, And as a Iew observed of their own nation,, To have one and the same opinions of God, cc p-acp dt np1 vvn pp-f po32 d n1,, pc-acp vhi crd cc dt d n2 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 13
108 and not to differ in their rites from one another, breeds the best harmony in mens affections. and not to differ in their Rites from one Another, breeds the best harmony in men's affections. cc xx pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2 p-acp crd j-jn, vvz dt js n1 p-acp ng2 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 13
109 When on the other side no obligations, though the most signal and divine, will hold them in obedience and peace, When on the other side no obligations, though the most signal and divine, will hold them in Obedience and peace, c-crq p-acp dt j-jn n1 dx n2, cs dt av-ds n1 cc j-jn, vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 14
110 if their ambitions or interests look another way: if their ambitions or interests look Another Way: cs po32 n2 cc n2 vvb j-jn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 14
111 and if at any time present advantage, or an expectation, or some passion do encline them to seek David their King; yet the appearance of a change of Interest, that expectation defeated, or a cross animosity will burst those bonds, and if At any time present advantage, or an expectation, or Some passion do incline them to seek David their King; yet the appearance of a change of Interest, that expectation defeated, or a cross animosity will burst those bonds, cc cs p-acp d n1 j n1, cc dt n1, cc d n1 vdb vvi pno32 p-acp vvb np1 po32 n1; av dt n1 pp-f dt vvb pp-f n1, cst n1 vvn, cc dt j n1 vmb vvi d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 14
112 unless Religion and Communion in Worship help to twist them. David had had experience of this. unless Religion and Communion in Worship help to twist them. David had had experience of this. cs n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 vvi pc-acp vvi pno32. np1 vhd vhn n1 pp-f d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 14
113 Abner knew of God's oath to David that after Saul he should be King over all Israel; but he was otherwise concerned, Abner knew of God's oath to David that After Saul he should be King over all Israel; but he was otherwise concerned, np1 vvd pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp np1 cst a-acp np1 pns31 vmd vbi n1 p-acp d np1; p-acp pns31 vbds av vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 14
114 and therefore he made Ishbosheth King, maintained a long and a sore warre even against what he knew God was engaged to bring about, and Therefore he made Ishbosheth King, maintained a long and a soar war even against what he knew God was engaged to bring about, cc av pns31 vvd np1 n1, vvd dt j cc dt j n1 av p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd np1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 14
115 and made himself strong for the house of Saul, 2 Sam. 2, 3. ch. and made himself strong for the house of Saul, 2 Sam. 2, 3. changed. cc vvn px31 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, crd np1 crd, crd n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 14
116 But when a quarrel happened betwixt Ishbosheth and him, then, So doe God to Abner and more also, But when a quarrel happened betwixt Ishbosheth and him, then, So do God to Abner and more also, p-acp c-crq dt n1 vvd p-acp np1 cc pno31, av, av vdb np1 p-acp np1 cc av-dc av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 14
117 except as the Lord hath sworn to David, even so I doe to him, to set up the throne of David over Israel and over Iudah. except as the Lord hath sworn to David, even so I do to him, to Set up the throne of David over Israel and over Iudah. c-acp c-acp dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp np1, av av pns11 vdb p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 14
118 And he sent Messengers to him saying, Whose is the land? make but thy league with me. And he sent Messengers to him saying, Whose is the land? make but thy league with me. cc pns31 vvd n2 p-acp pno31 vvg, r-crq vbz dt n1? vvb p-acp po21 n1 p-acp pno11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 14
119 c. 3. 9, 10, 11, 12. Do but look forward, and you find when Abner was cut off, c. 3. 9, 10, 11, 12. Do but look forward, and you find when Abner was Cut off, sy. crd crd, crd, crd, crd vdb p-acp vvi av-j, cc pn22 vvb c-crq np1 vbds vvn a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 14
120 and Ishbosheth was slain, and Israel had no leader, then they came to David, saying, and Ishbosheth was slave, and Israel had no leader, then they Come to David, saying, cc np1 vbds vvn, cc np1 vhd dx n1, cs pns32 vvd p-acp np1, vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 15
121 Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh, and the Lord said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, c. 5. 1, 2. They knew all that before, Behold, we Are thy bone and thy Flesh, and the Lord said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, c. 5. 1, 2. They knew all that before, vvb, pns12 vbr po21 n1 cc po21 n1, cc dt n1 vvd p-acp pno21, pns21 vm2 vvi po11 n1 np1, sy. crd crd, crd pns32 vvd d d a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 15
122 yet would not let him doe it, till they had no other leader. yet would not let him do it, till they had no other leader. av vmd xx vvi pno31 vdi pn31, c-acp pns32 vhd dx j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 15
123 Nay, when they had done that, by Absalom 's insinuations (who in a way of treacherous pity did instill dislikes against the government, Nay, when they had done that, by Absalom is insinuations (who in a Way of treacherous pity did instill dislikes against the government, uh-x, c-crq pns32 vhd vdn d, p-acp np1 vbz n2 (r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 vdd vvi n2 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 15
124 and did remonstrate in good wishes, as some men do in prayers, c. 15. 3, 4) they were all drawn into rebellion against this David, and made him flie out of the land, and did remonstrate in good wishes, as Some men do in Prayers, c. 15. 3, 4) they were all drawn into rebellion against this David, and made him fly out of the land, cc vdd vvi p-acp j n2, p-acp d n2 vdb p-acp n2, sy. crd crd, crd) pns32 vbdr d vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d np1, cc vvd pno31 vvi av pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 15
125 and became Subjects to that Absalom. When he was dead indeed they speak of bringing back the King, c. 19. 10. and when his own Iudah had done it, quarrell'd ver. 43. because that their advice was not first had: and became Subject's to that Absalom. When he was dead indeed they speak of bringing back the King, c. 19. 10. and when his own Iudah had done it, quarreled for. 43. Because that their Advice was not First had: cc vvd n2-jn p-acp d np1. c-crq pns31 vbds j av pns32 vvb pp-f vvg av dt n1, sy. crd crd cc q-crq po31 d np1 vhd vdn pn31, vvn p-acp. crd c-acp d po32 n1 vbds xx ord vhn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 15
126 and though Iudah had nothing but their service, for, Have we eaten at all of the Kings cost, and though Iudah had nothing but their service, for, Have we eaten At all of the Kings cost, cc cs np1 vhd pix p-acp po32 n1, c-acp, vhb pns12 vvn p-acp d pp-f dt ng1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 15
127 or hath he given us any gift? say they, ver. 42. yet Israel is angry, or hath he given us any gift? say they, ver. 42. yet Israel is angry, cc vhz pns31 vvn pno12 d n1? vvb pns32, fw-la. crd av np1 vbz j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 15
128 because he came not back upon their score, for they forsooth have ten parts in him, v. 43. and yet the next day every man of Israel went after him that said, We have no part in David, Sheba a man of Belial, ch. 20. 1. Thus no allegiance, no tie however sacred and divine will hold them who follow not upon God's score. Because he Come not back upon their score, for they forsooth have ten parts in him, v. 43. and yet the next day every man of Israel went After him that said, We have no part in David, Sheba a man of Belial, changed. 20. 1. Thus no allegiance, no tie however sacred and divine will hold them who follow not upon God's score. c-acp pns31 vvd xx av p-acp po32 n1, c-acp pns32 uh vhb crd n2 p-acp pno31, n1 crd cc av dt ord n1 d n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno31 cst vvd, pns12 vhb dx n1 p-acp np1, np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn. crd crd av dx n1, dx n1 c-acp j cc j-jn vmb vvi pno32 r-crq vvb xx p-acp npg1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 16
129 Nay at the last, because that Rehoboam would not ease their taxes, all Israel cry out, What portion have we in David? see to thine own house, David. Nay At the last, Because that Rehoboam would not ease their Taxes, all Israel cry out, What portion have we in David? see to thine own house, David. uh-x p-acp dt ord, c-acp cst np1 vmd xx vvi po32 n2, d np1 vvb av, q-crq n1 vhb pns12 p-acp np1? vvb p-acp po21 d n1, np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 16
130 And to make this secession perpetual (which all the former did not prove) Ieroboam did use no other policy, And to make this secession perpetual (which all the former did not prove) Jeroboam did use no other policy, cc pc-acp vvi d n1 j (r-crq d dt j vdd xx vvi) np1 vdd vvi dx j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 16
131 but to change the Worship and the Priests: but to change the Worship and the Priests: cc-acp p-acp vvb dt n1 cc dt n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 16
132 He knew he should divide their hearts and Nations for ever, when he had altered once the Service and the Officers; He knew he should divide their hearts and nations for ever, when he had altered once the Service and the Officers; pns31 vvd pns31 vmd vvi po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp av, c-crq pns31 vhd vvn a-acp dt n1 cc dt n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 16
133 and if he could but keep them from seeking God at Ierusalem, he was secure they would not seek David their King. And so it proved. and if he could but keep them from seeking God At Ierusalem, he was secure they would not seek David their King. And so it proved. cc cs pns31 vmd cc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp vvg np1 p-acp np1, pns31 vbds j pns32 vmd xx vvi np1 po32 n1. cc av pn31 vvd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 16
134 Now the Lord to prevent divisions had provided so farre Uniformity in his worship, that he required a single Unity; and that it might be but in one manner, he let it be but in one place. Now the Lord to prevent divisions had provided so Far Uniformity in his worship, that he required a single Unity; and that it might be but in one manner, he let it be but in one place. av dt n1 pc-acp vvi n2 vhd vvn av av-j n1 p-acp po31 n1, cst pns31 vvd dt j n1; cc cst pn31 vmd vbi cc-acp p-acp crd n1, pns31 vvb pn31 vbi cc-acp p-acp crd n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 16
135 And truly, when men once depart from Uniformity, what measures can they set themselves of changing? what shall confine or put shores to them? what principle can they proceed upon which shall engage them to stay any where? and why may not divisions be as infinite as mens phansies? And though, And truly, when men once depart from Uniformity, what measures can they Set themselves of changing? what shall confine or put shores to them? what principle can they proceed upon which shall engage them to stay any where? and why may not divisions be as infinite as men's fancies? And though, cc av-j, c-crq n2 a-acp vvb p-acp n1, r-crq n2 vmb pns32 vvi px32 pp-f vvg? q-crq vmb vvi cc vvi n2 p-acp pno32? q-crq n1 vmb pns32 vvi p-acp r-crq vmb vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi d q-crq? cc q-crq vmb xx n2 vbb a-acp j c-acp ng2 n2? cc cs, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 17
136 when those are but in circumstantial things, those who are strong, and know them to be such, are no otherwise concerned to contend for them then on Authorities behalf, (to which every change is a Convulsion fitt, ) and on the account of decency, when those Are but in circumstantial things, those who Are strong, and know them to be such, Are not otherwise concerned to contend for them then on Authorities behalf, (to which every change is a Convulsion fit,) and on the account of decency, c-crq d vbr p-acp p-acp j n2, d r-crq vbr j, cc vvb pno32 pc-acp vbi d, vbr xx av vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 av p-acp n2 n1, (p-acp r-crq d n1 vbz dt n1 j,) cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 17
137 and of compliance with the universal Church: and of compliance with the universal Church: cc pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 17
138 yet when others do dogmatize, and put conscience in the not doing them, and stand at such a distance from them as to chuse Schisme, Disobedience, and Sedition rather, yet when Others do dogmatize, and put conscience in the not doing them, and stand At such a distance from them as to choose Schism, Disobedience, and Sedition rather, av c-crq n2-jn vdb vvi, cc vvi n1 p-acp dt xx vdg pno32, cc vvb p-acp d dt n1 p-acp pno32 c-acp pc-acp vvi n1, n1, cc n1 av-c, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 17
139 and therefore must needs look upon damnation in them; and Therefore must needs look upon damnation in them; cc av vmb av vvi p-acp n1 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 17
140 these differences make as great a gulfe and chasme as that which does divide Dives from Abraham 's bosome. these differences make as great a gulf and Chasm as that which does divide Dives from Abraham is bosom. d n2 vvb p-acp j dt n1 cc n1 p-acp d r-crq vdz vvi vvz p-acp np1 vbz n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 17
141 It is one God, one Faith, one Worship makes hearts one. Hands lifted up together in the Temple they will joyn and clasp: It is one God, one Faith, one Worship makes hearts one. Hands lifted up together in the Temple they will join and clasp: pn31 vbz pi np1, crd n1, crd n1 vvz n2 crd. n2 vvd a-acp av p-acp dt n1 pns32 vmb vvi cc vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 17
142 and so Religion does fulfill its name à religando, binds Prince and Subjects all together; and so Religion does fulfil its name à Religando, binds Prince and Subject's all together; cc av n1 vdz vvi po31 n1 fw-fr fw-la, vvz n1 cc n2-jn av-d av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 17
143 and they who thus do seek the Lord their God, will also seek David their King, God's next direction, and my second part. and they who thus do seek the Lord their God, will also seek David their King, God's next direction, and my second part. cc pns32 r-crq av vdb vvi dt n1 po32 n1, vmb av vvb np1 po32 n1, npg1 ord n1, cc po11 ord n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 17
144 2. And here three things offer themselves, a King, their King, and David their King. 2. And Here three things offer themselves, a King, their King, and David their King. crd cc av crd n2 vvb px32, dt n1, po32 n1, cc np1 po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 18
145 I am not here to read a Lecture of State policy upon a vie of Governments; I am not Here to read a Lecture of State policy upon a vie of Governments; pns11 vbm xx av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 n1 p-acp dt vvb pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 18
146 why seek a King, not any other sort of Government; why seek a King, not any other sort of Government; q-crq vvb dt n1, xx d j-jn n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 18
147 and why their King, one that already was so by the right of Succession, not whom addresses or election should make so. and why their King, one that already was so by the right of Succession, not whom Addresses or election should make so. cc q-crq po32 n1, pi cst av vbds av p-acp dt n-jn pp-f n1, xx r-crq n2 cc n1 vmd vvi av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 18
148 And though I think 'twere easie to demonstrate onely Monarchy had ever a divine or natural original, And though I think 'twere easy to demonstrate only Monarchy had ever a divine or natural original, cc cs pns11 vvb pn31|vbdr j pc-acp vvi j n1 vhd av dt j-jn cc j j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 18
149 and that elective Monarchy is most unsafe and burthensome, full of dangerous and uneasie consequences, and that elective Monarchy is most unsafe and burdensome, full of dangerous and uneasy consequences, cc d j n1 vbz ds j cc j, j pp-f j cc j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 18
150 and this so much to sight, that choice for the most part bounds it self, proves but a ceremony of Succession: yet this I need not doe, and this so much to sighed, that choice for the most part bounds it self, Proves but a ceremony of Succession: yet this I need not do, cc d av av-d p-acp n1, cst n1 p-acp dt av-ds n1 vvz pn31 n1, vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: av d pns11 vvb xx vdi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 18
151 for I am dealing with the Jews, who had God's judgement in the case, and his appointment too; for I am dealing with the jews, who had God's judgement in the case, and his appointment too; c-acp pns11 vbm vvg p-acp dt np2, r-crq vhd npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc po31 n1 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 18
152 and to me that is argument enough. and to me that is argument enough. cc p-acp pno11 d vbz n1 av-d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 18
153 And when God hath declar'd, for the transgressions of a land many are the Princes thereof; And when God hath declared, for the transgressions of a land many Are the Princes thereof; cc c-crq np1 vhz vvd, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 d vbr dt n2 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 18
154 many at once, as in a Commonwealth, or many several families successively, for so God reckons also one or many; many At once, as in a Commonwealth, or many several families successively, for so God reckons also one or many; d p-acp a-acp, a-acp p-acp dt n1, cc d j n2 av-j, c-acp av np1 vvz av crd cc d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 18
155 'tis still, we see, David their King, while 'tis in David 's line, and so the King does truly never die, while his race lives. it's still, we see, David their King, while it's in David is line, and so the King does truly never die, while his raze lives. pn31|vbz av, pns12 vvb, np1 po32 n1, n1 pn31|vbz p-acp np1 vbz n1, cc av dt n1 vdz av-j av-x vvi, cs po31 n1 vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 19
156 If either of these many be God's punishment, for the sins of a land, I will not say that they who love the many Princes love the transgressions which God plagues so; If either of these many be God's punishment, for the Sins of a land, I will not say that they who love the many Princes love the transgressions which God plagues so; cs d pp-f d d vbb npg1 n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns11 vmb xx vvi cst pns32 r-crq vvb dt d ng2 vvb dt n2 r-crq np1 vvz av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 19
157 but I will say, they who do chuse that which God calls his plague, that quarrel for his vengeance, and with great strife and hazard take his indignation by force, I can but pity them in their own options and enjoyments: but I will say, they who do choose that which God calls his plague, that quarrel for his vengeance, and with great strife and hazard take his Indignation by force, I can but pity them in their own options and enjoyments: cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi, pns32 r-crq vdb vvi cst r-crq np1 vvz po31 vvi, cst n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp j n1 cc n1 vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1, pns11 vmb cc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 d n2 cc n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 19
158 but, O my soul, enter not thou into their counsels. but, Oh my soul, enter not thou into their Counsels. cc-acp, uh po11 n1, vvb xx pns21 p-acp po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 19
159 As for seeking their King, I shall content my self with that which Calvin saies upon the words; As for seeking their King, I shall content my self with that which calvin Says upon the words; p-acp p-acp vvg po32 n1, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp d r-crq np1 vvz p-acp dt n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 19
160 Nam aliterverè & ex animo Deum quaerere non potuit, quin se etiam subjiceret legitimo imperio cui subjectus erat: Nam aliterverè & ex animo God quaerere non Potuit, quin se etiam subjiceret legitimo Imperial cui Subjectus erat: fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-fr n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 19
161 For they could not otherwise truly and with all their heart seek God, except they did subject themselves to his Government to whom they did of right belong as Subjects. For they could not otherwise truly and with all their heart seek God, except they did Subject themselves to his Government to whom they did of right belong as Subject's. c-acp pns32 vmd xx av av-j cc p-acp d po32 n1 vvi np1, c-acp pns32 vdd vvi px32 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp ro-crq pns32 vdd a-acp av-jn vvb a-acp n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 19
162 And I shall adde that they who do forsake their King, will soon forsake their God. The Rabbines say it more severely of Israel, that they at once rejected three things, the Kingdome of the house of David, And I shall add that they who do forsake their King, will soon forsake their God. The Rabbis say it more severely of Israel, that they At once rejected three things, the Kingdom of the house of David, cc pns11 vmb vvi cst pns32 r-crq vdb vvi po32 n1, vmb av vvb po32 n1. dt n2 vvb pn31 av-dc av-j pp-f np1, d pns32 p-acp a-acp vvd crd n2, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 20
163 and the Kingdome of Heaven, and the Sanctuary. and the Kingdom of Heaven, and the Sanctuary. cc dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 20
164 And truly, if we do consult that State from the beginning, we shall find that when they were without their King, they alwaies were without their God. And truly, if we do consult that State from the beginning, we shall find that when they were without their King, they always were without their God. cc av-j, cs pns12 vdb vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1, pns12 vmb vvi cst c-crq pns32 vbdr p-acp po32 n1, pns32 av vbdr p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 20
165 Moses was the first King in Ieshurun, and he was onely gone into the Mount for forty daies, and they set up a golden Calf; they make themselves a God if they want him whom the Lord makes so, as he does the Magistrate: Moses was the First King in Jeshurun, and he was only gone into the Mount for forty days, and they Set up a golden Calf; they make themselves a God if they want him whom the Lord makes so, as he does the Magistrate: np1 vbds dt ord n1 p-acp np1, cc pns31 vbds av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp crd n2, cc pns32 vvd a-acp dt j n1; pns32 vvb px32 dt n1 cs pns32 vvb pno31 ro-crq dt n1 vvz av, c-acp pns31 vdz dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 20
166 if they have not a Prince, that NONLATINALPHABET, living Image of God, then they must have an Idol. When Moses his next successor was dead, we read that the man Micah had an house of Gods, if they have not a Prince, that, living Image of God, then they must have an Idol. When Moses his next successor was dead, we read that the man micah had an house of God's, cs pns32 vhb xx dt n1, cst, vvg n1 pp-f np1, av pns32 vmb vhi dt n1. c-crq np1 po31 ord n1 vbds j, pns12 vvb cst dt n1 np1 vhd dt n1 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 20
167 and consecrated one of his sons to be his Priest: and consecrated one of his Sons to be his Priest: cc vvd crd pp-f po31 n2 pc-acp vbi po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 20
168 and truly he might make his Priest who made his Deities. And the account of this is given, In those daies there was no King in Israel, Iud. 17. 5, 6. The very same is said ch. 18. 1. to preface the Idolatry of the Tribe of Dan. There was no heir of restraint, as it is worded ver. 7. It seems, to curb impiety is the Princes Inheritance, which till it be supprest, he hath not what he is heir to. and truly he might make his Priest who made his Deities. And the account of this is given, In those days there was no King in Israel, Iud. 17. 5, 6. The very same is said changed. 18. 1. to preface the Idolatry of the Tribe of Dan. There was no heir of restraint, as it is worded for. 7. It seems, to curb impiety is the Princes Inheritance, which till it be suppressed, he hath not what he is heir to. cc av-j pns31 vmd vvi po31 n1 r-crq vvd po31 n2. cc dt n1 pp-f d vbz vvn, p-acp d n2 a-acp vbds dx n1 p-acp np1, np1 crd crd, crd dt j d vbz vvn n1. crd crd p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 a-acp vbds dx n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pn31 vbz vvd p-acp. crd pn31 vvz, pc-acp vvi n1 vbz dt ng1 n1, r-crq c-acp pn31 vbb vvn, pns31 vhz xx r-crq pns31 vbz n1 p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 21
169 But Vice will know no boundaries if there be no King, whose sword is the onely mound and fence against it: But Vice will know no boundaries if there be no King, whose sword is the only mound and fence against it: p-acp n1 vmb vvi dx n2 cs pc-acp vbb dx n1, rg-crq n1 vbz dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 21
170 for if we reade on there, 19, 20, 21 ch. for if we read on there, 19, 20, 21 changed. c-acp cs pns12 vvb p-acp a-acp, crd, crd, crd n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 21
171 we shall find those dismal tragedies of Lust and Warre, the one of which did sin to death the Levites wife; we shall find those dismal tragedies of Lust and War, the one of which did sin to death the Levites wife; pns12 vmb vvi d j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, dt crd pp-f r-crq vdd vvi p-acp n1 dt np2 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 21
172 the other, besides 40000. slain of them who had a righteous cause, and whom God did bid fight, destroyed also a Tribe in Israel: these all sprang from the same occasion, the other, beside 40000. slave of them who had a righteous cause, and whom God did bid fight, destroyed also a Tribe in Israel: these all sprang from the same occasion, dt n-jn, p-acp crd vvn pp-f pno32 r-crq vhd dt j n1, cc r-crq np1 vdd vvi n1, vvd av dt n1 p-acp np1: d d vvd p-acp dt d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 21
173 for so the story closes it, In those daies there was no King in Israel, ch. 21. 25. Just upon this, when God in their necessities did raise them Iudges, that is, Kings, read all their story, you will find to almost every several Judge there did succeed a several Idolatry: for so the story closes it, In those days there was no King in Israel, changed. 21. 25. Just upon this, when God in their necessities did raise them Judges, that is, Kings, read all their story, you will find to almost every several Judge there did succeed a several Idolatry: c-acp av dt n1 vvz pn31, p-acp d n2 a-acp vbds dx n1 p-acp np1, vvn. crd crd j p-acp d, c-crq np1 p-acp po32 n2 vdd vvi pno32 n2, cst vbz, n2, vvb d po32 n1, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp av d j n1 a-acp vdd vvi dt j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 21
174 God still complaining, the children of Israel did evil again after the death of such an one, till he raised them another. God still complaining, the children of Israel did evil again After the death of such an one, till he raised them Another. np1 av vvg, dt n2 pp-f np1 vdd av-jn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt pi, c-acp pns31 vvd pno32 j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 21
175 Those 450. years being divided all betwixt their Princes and their Idols. After them Ieroboam, he that made the great secession of that people from their Prince, hath got no other character from God but this, the Man that did make Israel to sin, at once against God and against their King. Those 450. Years being divided all betwixt their Princes and their Idols. After them Jeroboam, he that made the great secession of that people from their Prince, hath god no other character from God but this, the Man that did make Israel to since, At once against God and against their King. d crd n2 vbg vvn d p-acp po32 n2 cc po32 n2. p-acp pno32 np1, pns31 cst vvd dt j n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp po32 n1, vhz vvn dx j-jn n1 p-acp np1 p-acp d, dt n1 cst vdd vvi np1 p-acp n1, p-acp a-acp p-acp np1 cc p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 22
176 Yea upon this account they are reckon'd by God to sin after both their Idolatry and State were ended, Yea upon this account they Are reckoned by God to sin After both their Idolatry and State were ended, uh p-acp d n1 pns32 vbr vvn p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d po32 n1 cc n1 vbdr vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 22
177 when their calves and their Kingdome were destroyed. when their calves and their Kingdom were destroyed. c-crq po32 n2 cc po32 n1 vbdr vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 22
178 Ezek. 4. 4, 5. the Lord does bid the Prophet lie on his left side 390. daies, to bear the iniquity of Israel according to the number of the years of their iniquity. Ezekiel 4. 4, 5. the Lord does bid the Prophet lie on his left side 390. days, to bear the iniquity of Israel according to the number of the Years of their iniquity. np1 crd crd, crd dt n1 vdz vvi dt n1 vvb p-acp po31 j n1 crd n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 22
179 But this was more then the years of their State, which were onely 255. 390 years indeed there were betwixt the falling off of the ten Tribes, But this was more then the Years of their State, which were only 255. 390 Years indeed there were betwixt the falling off of the ten Tribes, p-acp d vbds av-dc cs dt n2 pp-f po32 n1, r-crq vbdr av-j crd crd n2 av a-acp vbdr p-acp dt vvg a-acp pp-f dt crd n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 22
180 and the destruction of Ierusalem by the King of Babel; but those ten Tribes were gone, their Kingdome perfectly destroy'd above 130. years before: and the destruction of Ierusalem by the King of Babel; but those ten Tribes were gone, their Kingdom perfectly destroyed above 130. Years before: cc dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; p-acp d crd n2 vbdr vvn, po32 n1 av-j vvn p-acp crd n2 a-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 22
181 but their iniquity was not, it seems, that does outlive their State, so long as that God's Temple, that King's house did stand from which they did divide. but their iniquity was not, it seems, that does outlive their State, so long as that God's Temple, that King's house did stand from which they did divide. cc-acp po32 n1 vbds xx, pn31 vvz, cst vdz vvi po32 n1, av av-j c-acp d npg1 n1, cst ng1 n1 vdd vvi p-acp r-crq pns32 vdd vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 22
182 As if Seditious and Schismaticks sin longer then they are, even while they are whom they do sin against in separating from. As if Seditious and Schismatics sin longer then they Are, even while they Are whom they do sin against in separating from. p-acp cs j cc n1 vvb jc cs pns32 vbr, av cs pns32 vbr qo-crq pns32 vdb vvi p-acp p-acp n-vvg p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 22
183 'Tis true, there was an Ahaz and Manasseh in the house of David, but Hezekiah and Iosiah did succeed. It's true, there was an Ahaz and Manasses in the house of David, but Hezekiah and Josiah did succeed. pn31|vbz j, pc-acp vbds dt np1 cc np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp np1 cc np1 vdd vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 22
184 Mischief did not appear entail'd on Monarchy, as 'tis upon rebellion and having no King. It does appear their Kings were guards also to God and his Religion, the great defendors of his Faith and Worship. God and the Prince for the most part stood and fell together: Mischief did not appear entailed on Monarchy, as it's upon rebellion and having no King. It does appear their Kings were guards also to God and his Religion, the great defendors of his Faith and Worship. God and the Prince for the most part stood and fell together: n1 vdd xx vvi vvn p-acp n1, c-acp pn31|vbz p-acp n1 cc vhg dx n1. pn31 vdz vvi po32 n2 vbdr vvz av p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1. np1 cc dt n1 p-acp dt av-ds n1 vvd cc vvd av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 23
185 Therefore S. Paul did afterwards advise to pray for Kings, that we might live in godliness and honesty; Therefore S. Paul did afterwards Advice to pray for Kings, that we might live in godliness and honesty; av n1 np1 vdd av vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp n2, cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 23
186 and still they were the same who sought the Lord their God, and David the King. and still they were the same who sought the Lord their God, and David the King. cc av pns32 vbdr dt d r-crq vvd dt n1 po32 n1, cc np1 dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 23
187 But why David their King? for could his Kingdome disappear and be to seek, of whom the Lord had said, I have sworn once by my Holiness, I will not fail David? Psal. 89. And his Throne therefore was as sure as God is holy. But yet the Lord had said to the people of Israel, If ye doe wickedly, ye shall be destroyed both you and your King. But why David their King? for could his Kingdom disappear and be to seek, of whom the Lord had said, I have sworn once by my Holiness, I will not fail David? Psalm 89. And his Throne Therefore was as sure as God is holy. But yet the Lord had said to the people of Israel, If you do wickedly, you shall be destroyed both you and your King. cc-acp q-crq np1 po32 n1? c-acp vmd po31 n1 vvi cc vbb pc-acp vvi, pp-f ro-crq dt n1 vhd vvn, pns11 vhb vvn a-acp p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vmb xx vvi np1? np1 crd cc po31 n1 av vbds p-acp j p-acp np1 vbz j. p-acp av dt n1 vhd vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cs pn22 vdb av-j, pn22 vmb vbi vvn av-d pn22 cc po22 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 23
188 There are other sins besides Rebellion and Treason that murder Kings and Governments. There Are other Sins beside Rebellion and Treason that murder Kings and Governments. pc-acp vbr j-jn n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 cst n1 n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 23
189 Those that support their Ills by their dependencies, and use great shadows for a shelter to rapacity, oppression, Those that support their Ills by their dependencies, and use great shadows for a shelter to rapacity, oppression, d cst vvb po32 n2-jn p-acp po32 n2, cc vvi j n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 23
190 or licences, or any crying wickedness; or licences, or any crying wickedness; cc n2, cc d j-vvg n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 23
191 these prove Traitors to Majesty and themselves, strike at the root of that under which they took covert, fell that and crush themselves. these prove Traitors to Majesty and themselves, strike At the root of that under which they took covert, fell that and crush themselves. d vvb n2 p-acp n1 cc px32, vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d p-acp r-crq pns32 vvd j, vvd d cc vvi px32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 23
192 National vices have all Treason in them, and every combination in such sins is a Conspiracy. If universal practice palliate them, we do not see their stain, it may be, think them slight; National vices have all Treason in them, and every combination in such Sins is a conspiracy. If universal practice palliate them, we do not see their stain, it may be, think them slight; j n2 vhb d n1 p-acp pno32, cc d n1 p-acp d n2 vbz dt n1. cs j n1 vvi pno32, pns12 vdb xx vvi po32 n1, pn31 vmb vbi, vvb pno32 j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 24
193 but their complexion is purple: Common blood is not deep enough to colour them, they die themselves in that that's sacred. Nay these do seem to spread contagion to God, as if they would not let the Lord be holy, nor suffer that to be which he swore by his holiness should be: but their complexion is purple: Common blood is not deep enough to colour them, they die themselves in that that's sacred. Nay these do seem to spread contagion to God, as if they would not let the Lord be holy, nor suffer that to be which he swore by his holiness should be: cc-acp po32 n1 vbz j-jn: j n1 vbz xx j-jn av-d pc-acp vvi pno32, pns32 vvb px32 p-acp cst d j. uh d vdb vvi pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1, c-acp cs pns32 vmd xx vvi dt n1 vbb j, ccx vvb cst pc-acp vbi r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1 vmd vbi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 24
194 for the Psalmist cries out, Where are thy old loving kindnesses which thou swarest unto David? But sure some of God's oaths will stand; for the Psalmist cries out, Where Are thy old loving Kindnesses which thou swarest unto David? But sure Some of God's Oaths will stand; c-acp dt n1 vvz av, c-crq vbr po21 j j-vvg n2 r-crq pns21 vvd2 p-acp np1? p-acp j d pp-f npg1 n2 vmb vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 24
195 if not those of his kindness, those will by which he swears the ruine of such sinners, and God that is holy will be sanctified in judgement upon them. if not those of his kindness, those will by which he swears the ruin of such Sinners, and God that is holy will be sanctified in judgement upon them. cs xx d pp-f po31 n1, d vmb p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz dt vvb pp-f d n2, cc np1 cst vbz j vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 24
196 Yea, upon more then the offenders, for the guilty themselves are not a sacrifice equal to such piacular offences. Yea, upon more then the offenders, for the guilty themselves Are not a sacrifice equal to such piacular offences. uh, p-acp dc cs dt n2, p-acp dt j px32 vbr xx dt n1 j-jn p-acp d j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 24
197 Innocent Majesty must bleed for them too; If you doe wickedly, you shall be destroy'd both you and your King. Innocent Majesty must bleed for them too; If you do wickedly, you shall be destroyed both you and your King. av-jn n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 av; cs pn22 vdb av-j, pn22 vmb vbi vvn d pn22 cc po22 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 24
198 Thus when God would remove Iudah out of his sight, good Iosiah must fall; and the same makes them be to seek David their King. Thus when God would remove Iudah out of his sighed, good Josiah must fallen; and the same makes them be to seek David their King. av c-crq np1 vmd vvi np1 av pp-f po31 n1, j np1 vmb vvi; cc dt d vvz pno32 vbi p-acp vvb np1 po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 24
199 But how David their King, when 'twas Zorobabel? for with Theophylact and others I conclude he must be meant in the first literal importance of the words. But how David their King, when 'twas Zerubbabel? for with Theophylact and Others I conclude he must be meant in the First literal importance of the words. cc-acp q-crq np1 po32 n1, c-crq pn31|vbds np1? p-acp p-acp vvd cc n2-jn pns11 vvb pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt ord j n1 pp-f dt n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 25
200 It was the custome of most Nations from some great eminent Prince to name all the Succession, It was the custom of most nations from Some great eminent Prince to name all the Succession, pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f ds n2 p-acp d j j n1 pc-acp vvi d dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 25
201 so at once to suggest his Excellencies to his followers, and to make his glory live. so At once to suggest his Excellencies to his followers, and to make his glory live. av p-acp a-acp pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp po31 n2, cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1 vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 25
202 Now without doubt David was Heroe enough for this, and his valour alone sufficient to ground the like practice upon. Now without doubt David was Hero enough for this, and his valour alone sufficient to ground the like practice upon. av p-acp n1 np1 vbds n1 av-d p-acp d, cc po31 n1 av-j j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 25
203 And though we do not find that done, yet we do find his piety and his uprightness made the standard by which that of his Successors is meted. And though we do not find that done, yet we do find his piety and his uprightness made the standard by which that of his Successors is meted. cc cs pns12 vdb xx vvi d vdn, av pns12 vdb vvi po31 n1 cc po31 n1 vvd dt n1 p-acp r-crq d pp-f po31 n2 vbz vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 25
204 Of one 'tis said he walked in the waies of David his father; Of one it's said he walked in the ways of David his father; pp-f crd pn31|vbz vvd pns31 vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 25
205 of another, he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, but not like unto David his father. of Another, he did that which was right in the sighed of the Lord, but not like unto David his father. pp-f n-jn, pns31 vdd d r-crq vbds j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp xx av-j p-acp np1 po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 25
206 And because David went aside, and was upright with an Exception, once therefore it is said, The Lord was with Iehoshaphat, And Because David went aside, and was upright with an Exception, once Therefore it is said, The Lord was with Jehoshaphat, cc p-acp np1 vvd av, cc vbds av-j p-acp dt n1, a-acp av pn31 vbz vvn, dt n1 vbds p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 25
207 because he walkt in the first waies of his father David. Because he walked in the First ways of his father David. c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f po31 n1 np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 25
208 But besides this, his very name is given to two, Zorobabel, and the Messiah; both which were to be the restorers of their people: But beside this, his very name is given to two, Zerubbabel, and the Messiah; both which were to be the restorers of their people: cc-acp p-acp d, po31 j n1 vbz vvn p-acp crd, np1, cc dt np1; d r-crq vbdr pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f po32 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 25
209 the one from Sin and Hell, to reestablish the Kingdome of heaven it self; the one from since and Hell, to reestablish the Kingdom of heaven it self; dt pi p-acp n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 pn31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 25
210 the other to deliver his people from Babel, and to repair a broken Nation and demolish'd Temple. And for this work God bids them seek David their King. the other to deliver his people from Babel, and to repair a broken nation and demolished Temple. And for this work God bids them seek David their King. dt av-jn pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp np1, cc pc-acp vvi dt vvn n1 cc vvn n1. cc p-acp d n1 np1 vvz pno32 vvi np1 po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 26
211 The waies from Babel to Ierusalem, from the Confusion of a people to a City that is at unity in it self, the City of God where he appears in perfect beauty, and where the throne of the house of David is, must be the first waies of David: in those he walk'd to Sion, and did invest his people in God's promises, the whole land of Canaan. In those Zorobabel brought them back to that land and Sion. And in these our Messiah leads us to Mount Sion that is above, to the celestial Ierusalem; does build an universal Church and heaven it self. And all that have the like to doe must walk in those first waies, fulfill that part of David, and must copy Christ. Such the repairers of great breaches must be: The ways from Babel to Ierusalem, from the Confusion of a people to a city that is At unity in it self, the city of God where he appears in perfect beauty, and where the throne of the house of David is, must be the First ways of David: in those he walked to Sion, and did invest his people in God's promises, the Whole land of Canaan. In those Zerubbabel brought them back to that land and Sion. And in these our Messiah leads us to Mount Sion that is above, to the celestial Ierusalem; does built an universal Church and heaven it self. And all that have the like to do must walk in those First ways, fulfil that part of David, and must copy christ. Such the repairers of great Breaches must be: dt n2 p-acp np1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vbz p-acp n1 p-acp pn31 n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp j n1, cc c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz, vmb vbi dt ord n2 pp-f np1: p-acp d pns31 vvd p-acp np1, cc vdd vvi po31 n1 p-acp npg1 n2, dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1. p-acp d np1 vvd pno32 av p-acp d n1 cc np1. cc p-acp d po12 np1 vvz pno12 p-acp vvb np1 cst vbz a-acp, p-acp dt j np1; vdz vvi dt j n1 cc n1 pn31 n1. cc d cst vhb dt j pc-acp vdi vmb vvi p-acp d ord n2, vvb d n1 pp-f np1, cc vmb n1 np1. d dt n2 pp-f j n2 vmb vbi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 26
212 these are the waies to settle Thrones, the onely waies in which we may find the goodness of the Lord; which to fear is the third direction, and my last part. these Are the ways to settle Thrones, the only ways in which we may find the Goodness of the Lord; which to Fear is the third direction, and my last part. d vbr dt n2 pc-acp vvi n2, dt j n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1; r-crq p-acp vvb vbz dt ord n1, cc po11 ord n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 26
213 They shall fear the Lord and his goodness. They shall Fear the Lord and his Goodness. pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 cc po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 26
214 3. That Israel who came but now out of the furnace should fear the Lord whose wrath did kindle it, whose justice they had found such a consuming fire as to make the Temple it self a Sacrifice, and the whole Nation a burnt-offering, is reasonable to expect: 3. That Israel who Come but now out of the furnace should Fear the Lord whose wrath did kindle it, whose Justice they had found such a consuming fire as to make the Temple it self a Sacrifice, and the Whole nation a Burnt-offering, is reasonable to expect: crd cst np1 r-crq vvd p-acp av av pp-f dt n1 vmd vvi dt n1 rg-crq n1 vdd vvi pn31, rg-crq n1 pns32 vhd vvn d dt vvg n1 a-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pn31 n1 dt n1, cc dt j-jn n1 dt j, vbz j pc-acp vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 27
215 but when his goodness had repair'd all this, to require them to fear that, does seem hard. but when his Goodness had repaired all this, to require them to Fear that, does seem hard. cc-acp c-crq po31 n1 vhd vvn d d, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp vvb cst, vdz vvi av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 27
216 That that goodness, which when it is once apprehended does commit a rape upon our faculties, That that Goodness, which when it is once apprehended does commit a rape upon our faculties, cst d n1, r-crq c-crq pn31 vbz a-acp vvn vdz vvi dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 27
217 and being tasted melts the heart, and causes dissolution of soul through swoons of complacency, that this should be received with dread and trembling, is most strange. and being tasted melts the heart, and Causes dissolution of soul through swoons of complacency, that this should be received with dread and trembling, is most strange. cc vbg vvn vvz dt n1, cc vvz n1 pp-f n1 p-acp vvz pp-f n1, cst d vmd vbi vvn p-acp j cc vvg, vbz av-ds j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 27
218 Indeed the Psalmist saies, There is mercy with God that he may be feared; Indeed the Psalmist Says, There is mercy with God that he may be feared; np1 dt n1 vvz, pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp np1 cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 27
219 for were there not, we should grow desperate: but how to fear those mercies is not easie. for were there not, we should grow desperate: but how to Fear those Mercies is not easy. c-acp vbdr pc-acp xx, pns12 vmd vvi j: p-acp c-crq pc-acp vvi d n2 vbz xx j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 27
220 'Tis true, when God made his goodness pass before Moses, shewed him the glory of it, It's true, when God made his Goodness pass before Moses, showed him the glory of it, pn31|vbz j, c-crq np1 vvd po31 n1 vvi p-acp np1, vvd pno31 dt vvb pp-f pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 27
221 as he saies, in those most comfortable attributes, the sight of which is beatifick Vision, Exod. 34. 6, &c. The Lord, the Lord God merciful and gracious, long-suffering, as he Says, in those most comfortable attributes, the sighed of which is beatific Vision, Exod 34. 6, etc. The Lord, the Lord God merciful and gracious, long-suffering, c-acp pns31 vvz, p-acp d av-ds j n2, dt n1 pp-f r-crq vbz n1 n1, np1 crd crd, av dt n1, dt n1 np1 j cc j, j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 27
222 and abundant in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity, transgression and sin; and abundant in Goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity, Transgression and since; cc j p-acp n1 cc n1, vvg n1 p-acp crd, j-vvg n1, n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 27
223 if that which follows there be part of it, forgiving sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation; if that which follows there be part of it, forgiving since, and that will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the Father's upon the children unto the third and fourth generation; cs cst r-crq vvz pc-acp vbi n1 pp-f pn31, j-vvg n1, cc cst vmb p-acp dx n2 vvi dt j, vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt ord cc ord n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 28
224 if this be one ray of the glory of goodness, if it dart out such beams, if this be one ray of the glory of Goodness, if it dart out such beams, cs d vbb crd n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cs pn31 vvb av d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 28
225 alas, 'tis as devouring as the lake of fire, his very goodness stabs whole successions at once, alas, it's as devouring as the lake of fire, his very Goodness stabs Whole successions At once, uh, pn31|vbz p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, po31 j n1 vvz j-jn n2 p-acp a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 28
226 and the guilty may tremble at it for themselves and their posterity. and the guilty may tremble At it for themselves and their posterity. cc dt j vmb vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp px32 cc po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 28
227 But if those words doe mean as we translate those very words, Ier. 46. 28. I will not leave thee altogether unpunish'd, But if those words do mean as we translate those very words, Jeremiah 46. 28. I will not leave thee altogether unpunished, p-acp cs d n2 vdb vvi c-acp pns12 vvb d j n2, np1 crd crd pns11 vmb xx vvi pno21 av j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 28
228 yet will not utterly cut off, not make a full end of the guilty, when I visit iniquities upon the children, yet will not utterly Cut off, not make a full end of the guilty, when I visit iniquities upon the children, av vmb xx av-j vvn a-acp, xx vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt j, c-crq pns11 vvb n2 p-acp dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 28
229 but will leave them a remnant still; then there is nothing dreadful in it, but those very visitations have kindness in them, but will leave them a remnant still; then there is nothing dreadful in it, but those very visitations have kindness in them, cc-acp vmb vvi pno32 dt n1 av; av a-acp vbz pix j p-acp pn31, cc-acp d j n2 vhb n1 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 28
230 and his rod comforts, and this issue of his goodness also is not terrible but lovely. and his rod comforts, and this issue of his Goodness also is not terrible but lovely. cc po31 n1 vvz, cc d n1 pp-f po31 n1 av vbz xx j p-acp j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 28
231 To fear God's goodness therefore is to revere it, to entertain it with a pious astonishment, acknowledging themselves unworthy of the crums of it, especially not daring to provoke it by surfeting, or by presuming on it, To Fear God's Goodness Therefore is to revere it, to entertain it with a pious astonishment, acknowledging themselves unworthy of the crumbs of it, especially not daring to provoke it by surfeiting, or by presuming on it, p-acp vvb npg1 n1 av vbz p-acp vvi pn31, pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt j n1, vvg px32 j pp-f dt n2 pp-f pn31, av-j xx vvg pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp vvg, cc p-acp vvg p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 28
232 or by abusing it to serve ill ends, or any other then God sent it for, those of piety and obedience: not to comply with which, is to defeat God's kindness, and the designs of it. or by abusing it to serve ill ends, or any other then God sent it for, those of piety and Obedience: not to comply with which, is to defeat God's kindness, and the designs of it. cc p-acp vvg pn31 pc-acp vvi j-jn n2, cc d j-jn cs np1 vvd pn31 p-acp, d pp-f n1 cc n1: xx pc-acp vvi p-acp r-crq, vbz p-acp vvb npg1 n1, cc dt n2 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 29
233 If when they sought the Lord, he was found of them, and came to his dwelling-place onely to be forc'd thence again by their abominations; If when they sought the Lord, he was found of them, and Come to his dwelling-place only to be forced thence again by their abominations; cs c-crq pns32 vvd dt n1, pns31 vbds vvn pp-f pno32, cc vvd p-acp po31 n1 av-j pc-acp vbi vvn av av p-acp po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 29
234 if when his goodness had restor'd all to them, they had David their King but to conspire against, if when his Goodness had restored all to them, they had David their King but to conspire against, cs c-crq po31 n1 vhd vvn d p-acp pno32, pns32 vhd np1 po32 n1 cc-acp p-acp vvb p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 29
235 an Altar onely to pollute, and a Temple to separate from, as Manasses the Priest, Sanballat 's son in law, with his accomplices did doe; an Altar only to pollute, and a Temple to separate from, as Manasses the Priest, Sanballat is son in law, with his accomplices did doe; dt n1 av-j p-acp vvi, cc dt n1 p-acp vvb p-acp, c-acp np1 dt n1, n1 vbz n1 p-acp n1, p-acp po31 n2 vdd n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 29
236 this were both to affront and to renounce that goodness, which above all things they must dread the doing: this were both to affront and to renounce that Goodness, which above all things they must dread the doing: d vbdr av-d p-acp vvb cc p-acp vvb cst n1, r-crq p-acp d n2 pns32 vmb vvi dt vdg: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 29
237 for if this be offended too, ruine is irreversible; there is no other attribute in God a sinner can fly to with any hope. for if this be offended too, ruin is irreversible; there is no other attribute in God a sinner can fly to with any hope. c-acp cs d vbb vvn av, n1 vbz j; pc-acp vbz dx j-jn n1 p-acp np1 dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 29
238 His Holiness cannot behold iniquity, his Iustice speaks nothing but condemnation to guilt, his Power without kindness is but omnipotent destruction; but if we have his Goodness on our side, we have an Advocate in his own bosome that will bear up against the rest, His Holiness cannot behold iniquity, his justice speaks nothing but condemnation to guilt, his Power without kindness is but omnipotent destruction; but if we have his goodness on our side, we have an Advocate in his own bosom that will bear up against the rest, po31 n1 vmbx vvb n1, po31 n1 vvz pix cc-acp n1 p-acp n1, po31 n1 p-acp n1 vbz p-acp j n1; p-acp cs pns12 vhb po31 n1 p-acp po12 n1, pns12 vhb dt n1 p-acp po31 d n1 cst vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 29
239 for his mercy is over all his attributes as well as works: but if this also be exasperated, and kindness grow severe, there is no refuge in the Lord, no shadow of him to take Sanctuary under; for his mercy is over all his attributes as well as works: but if this also be exasperated, and kindness grow severe, there is no refuge in the Lord, no shadow of him to take Sanctuary under; c-acp po31 n1 vbz p-acp d po31 n2 c-acp av c-acp vvz: cc-acp cs d av vbb vvn, cc n1 vvb j, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt n1, dx n1 pp-f pno31 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 30
240 for there is nothing to allay the anger of his Compassion and Bounty. This sure is the extremest terrour we are to dread, his kindness more then his severity and wrath; for there is nothing to allay the anger of his Compassion and Bounty. This sure is the Extremest terror we Are to dread, his kindness more then his severity and wrath; c-acp pc-acp vbz pix pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1. d j vbz dt js-jn n1 pns12 vbr p-acp n1, po31 n1 dc cs po31 n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 30
241 we have an antidote, a buckler against these, but none against the other if it be provok'd; we have an antidote, a buckler against these, but none against the other if it be provoked; pns12 vhb dt n1, dt n1 p-acp d, cc-acp pix p-acp dt n-jn cs pn31 vbb vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 30
242 and if the heats of love take fire and rise into indignation, 'tis unquenchable flame and everlasting burning. Therefore when God hath done all things that he can doe or they can wish, and if the heats of love take fire and rise into Indignation, it's unquenchable flame and everlasting burning. Therefore when God hath done all things that he can do or they can wish, cc cs dt n2 pp-f n1 vvb n1 cc vvi p-acp n1, pn31|vbz j n1 cc j vvg. av c-crq np1 vhz vdn d n2 cst pns31 vmb vdi cc pns32 vmb vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 30
243 then most of all they must fear the Lord and his goodness. then most of all they must Fear the Lord and his Goodness. cs ds pp-f d pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 cc po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 30
244 My Text and I have spoke all this while to the Iews: nor do I know whether I need to address any other way, all this did so directly point at us. My Text and I have spoke all this while to the Iews: nor do I know whither I need to address any other Way, all this did so directly point At us. po11 n1 cc pns11 vhb vvn d d n1 p-acp dt np2: cc vdb pns11 vvb cs pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi d j-jn n1, d d vdd av av-j vvi p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 30
245 The glories of this day need not the foil of those calamities from which this day redeem'd, to set them off: The Glories of this day need not the foil of those calamities from which this day redeemed, to Set them off: dt n2 pp-f d n1 vvb xx dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp r-crq d n1 vvn, pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 30
246 Or you may read them in my Prophet here, and our own guilts will make too sad a Comment on his Text, who were more barbarous Assyrians to our selves. Or you may read them in my Prophet Here, and our own guilts will make too sad a Comment on his Text, who were more barbarous Assyrians to our selves. cc pn22 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp po11 n1 av, cc po12 d n2 vmb vvi av j dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vbdr av-dc j njp2 p-acp po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 30
247 We also were without a Prince and without Sacrifice, had neither King, nor Church, nor Offices, because we our selves had destroy'd them, We also were without a Prince and without Sacrifice, had neither King, nor Church, nor Offices, Because we our selves had destroyed them, pns12 av vbdr p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp n1, vhd dx n1, ccx n1, ccx n2, c-acp pns12 po12 n2 vhd vvn pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 31
248 and that we might not have them had engag'd or covenanted against them; and that we might not have them had engaged or covenanted against them; cc cst pns12 vmd xx vhi pno32 vhd vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 31
249 ty'd to our miseries so, that without perjury we could neither be without them, nor yet have them. As we had broke through all our sacred oaths to invade and usurp calamity and guilt, tied to our misery's so, that without perjury we could neither be without them, nor yet have them. As we had broke through all our sacred Oaths to invade and usurp calamity and guilt, vvn p-acp po12 n2 av, cst p-acp n1 pns12 vmd dx vbb p-acp pno32, ccx av vhb pno32. c-acp pns12 vhd vvn p-acp d po12 j n2 p-acp vvb cc vvb n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 31
250 so neither could we repent without breach of Vows. so neither could we Repent without breach of Vows. av d vmd pns12 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 31
251 If this were not enough to make us be without a God too, then to drive him away we had defil'd his dwelling places to the ground, and by his ancient gists of remove he was certainly gone. If this were not enough to make us be without a God too, then to drive him away we had defiled his Dwelling places to the ground, and by his ancient gists of remove he was Certainly gone. cs d vbdr xx av-d pc-acp vvi pno12 vbi p-acp dt np1 av, av pc-acp vvi pno31 av pns12 vhd vvn po31 j-vvg n2 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp po31 j ng1 pp-f n1 pns31 vbds av-j vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 31
252 There was indeed exceeding much Religion among us, yet, God knows, almost none at all, There was indeed exceeding much Religion among us, yet, God knows, almost none At all, pc-acp vbds av vvg d n1 p-acp pno12, av, np1 vvz, av pix p-acp d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 31
253 while Christianity was crumbled into so many, so minute professions, that 'twas divided into little nothings, while Christianity was crumbled into so many, so minute professions, that 'twas divided into little nothings, cs np1 vbds vvd p-acp av d, av n1 n2, cst pn31|vbds vvn p-acp j pi2x, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 31
254 and even lost in a crowd of it self; and even lost in a crowd of it self; cc av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 31
255 while each man was a Church, every single professor was a whole multitude of Sects. And in this tumult, this riot of faiths, while each man was a Church, every single professor was a Whole multitude of Sects. And in this tumult, this riot of faiths, cs d n1 vbds dt n1, d j n1 vbds dt j-jn n1 pp-f n2. cc p-acp d n1, d n1 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 31
256 if the son of Man should have come, could he have found any faith in the land? Vertue was out of countenance and practice, while prosperous and happy Villany usurp'd its name, if the son of Man should have come, could he have found any faith in the land? Virtue was out of countenance and practice, while prosperous and happy Villainy usurped its name, cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vmd vhb vvi, vmd pns31 vhb vvn d n1 p-acp dt n1? n1 vbds av pp-f n1 cc n1, n1 j cc j n1 vvd po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 32
257 while Loyalty, and conscience of oaths, and duty were most unpardonable crimes, to which nothing but ruine was an equal punishment; while Loyalty, and conscience of Oaths, and duty were most unpardonable crimes, to which nothing but ruin was an equal punishment; cs n1, cc n1 pp-f n2, cc n1 vbdr av-ds j n2, p-acp r-crq pix cc-acp n1 vbds dt j-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 32
258 and all those guilts that make the last times perillous, Blasphemy, disobedience, truce-breakings and Treasons, Schisms and Rebellions, with all their dismal consequences and appendages, (for these are not single, personal crimes, these have a politick capacity ) all these did not onely walk in the dress of piety, and all those guilts that make the last times perilous, Blasphemy, disobedience, truce-breakings and Treasons, Schisms and Rebellions, with all their dismal consequences and appendages, (for these Are not single, personal crimes, these have a politic capacity) all these did not only walk in the dress of piety, cc d d n2 cst vvb dt ord n2 j, n1, n1, n2 cc n2, n2 cc n2, p-acp d po32 j n2 cc n2, (c-acp d vbr xx j, j n2, d vhb dt j n1) d d vdd xx av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 32
259 and under holy Masks, but were themselves the very form of Godliness, by which 'twas constituted and distinguished, the Signature of a party of Saints, the Constellation of their graces: And on the other side, the detestation of such hypocrisie made others Libertines and Atheists; while seeing men such holy counterfeits, and under holy Masks, but were themselves the very from of Godliness, by which 'twas constituted and distinguished, the Signature of a party of Saints, the Constellation of their graces: And on the other side, the detestation of such hypocrisy made Others Libertines and Atheists; while seeing men such holy counterfeits, cc p-acp j n2, cc-acp vbdr px32 dt j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq pn31|vbds vvn cc vvn, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, dt n1 pp-f po32 n2: cc p-acp dt j-jn n1, dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvd n2-jn n2 cc n2; cs vvg n2 d j n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 32
260 so violent in acting, and equally engag'd for every false Religion, made them conclude there was none true, or in earnest. so violent in acting, and equally engaged for every false Religion, made them conclude there was none true, or in earnest. av j p-acp vvg, cc av-jn vvn p-acp d j n1, vvd pno32 vvi a-acp vbds pix j, cc p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 32
261 And all this was because we were without our King; for 'twas the onely Interest of all those usurpations that were to contrive and preserve it thus. And all this was Because we were without our King; for 'twas the only Interest of all those usurpations that were to contrive and preserve it thus. cc d d vbds c-acp pns12 vbdr p-acp po12 n1; c-acp pn31|vbds dt j n1 pp-f d d n2 cst vbdr pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 32
262 And when we had roll'd thus through every form of Government, addrest to each, mov'd every stone, And when we had rolled thus through every from of Government, addressed to each, moved every stone, cc c-crq pns12 vhd vvn av p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, vvd p-acp d, vvn d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 33
263 and rais'd each stone to the top of the Mount, but every one still tumbled down again, and raised each stone to the top of the Mount, but every one still tumbled down again, cc vvd d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp d crd av vvn a-acp av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 33
264 and ours like Sisyphus 's labour was like to have no end, onely restless and various Calamity; and ours like Sisyphus is labour was like to have no end, only restless and various Calamity; cc png12 vvb np1 vbz n1 vbds av-j pc-acp vhi dx n1, av-j j cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 33
265 Necessity then counsell'd us, and we applied to God's directions in the Text, I know not whether in his method, Necessity then counseled us, and we applied to God's directions in the Text, I know not whither in his method, n1 av vvd pno12, cc pns12 vvd p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1, pns11 vvb xx cs p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 33
266 but it is plain we did seek David our King. And my heart is towards the Governours of Israel, that offer'd themselves willingly among the people: bless ye the Lord: but it is plain we did seek David our King. And my heart is towards the Governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people: bless you the Lord: cc-acp pn31 vbz j pns12 vdd vvi np1 po12 n1. cc po11 n1 vbz p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cst vvd px32 av-j p-acp dt n1: vvb pn22 dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 33
267 yea, Thou, ô Lord, bless them. yea, Thou, o Lord, bless them. uh, pns21, uh n1, vvb pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 33
268 May all the blessings which this was the birth-day of, all that my Text encloses, all the goodness of the Lord, be the sure portion of them and their Families; May all the blessings which this was the birthday of, all that my Text encloses, all the Goodness of the Lord, be the sure portion of them and their Families; vmb d dt n2 r-crq d vbds dt n1 pp-f, d cst po11 n1 vvz, d dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbb dt j n1 pp-f pno32 cc po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 33
269 may they see the King in his beauty, and peace upon Israel, and may their Names be blest in their posterities for evermore. may they see the King in his beauty, and peace upon Israel, and may their Names be blessed in their Posterities for evermore. vmb pns32 vvb dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc n1 p-acp np1, cc vmb po32 n2 vbb vvn p-acp po32 n2 p-acp av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 33
270 We sought him with the violent impatiences of necessitous and furious desires, and our eyes, that had even fail'd with looking for him, did even fail with looking on him, as impotent and as unsatisfied in our fruitions as expectations; We sought him with the violent impatiences of necessitous and furious Desires, and our eyes, that had even failed with looking for him, did even fail with looking on him, as impotent and as unsatisfied in our fruitions as Expectations; pns12 vvd pno31 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j cc j n2, cc po12 n2, cst vhd av vvn p-acp vvg p-acp pno31, vdd av vvi p-acp vvg p-acp pno31, p-acp j cc p-acp j-vvn p-acp po12 n2 p-acp n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 34
271 and he was entertain'd with as many tears as pray'd for; and he was entertained with as many tears as prayed for; cc pns31 vbds vvn p-acp p-acp d n2 c-acp vvd p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 34
272 as one whom not our Interests alone, but our guilts had endear'd to us, and our tears: as one whom not our Interests alone, but our guilts had endeared to us, and our tears: p-acp pi ro-crq xx po12 n2 av-j, cc-acp po12 n2 vhd vvn p-acp pno12, cc po12 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 34
273 he was as necessary to us as repentance, as without whom it was impossible for us to repent and return from those impieties to him, of usurping his rights, of exiling, of murthering him by wants, because we could not doe it by the Axe or Sword; without him 'twas impossible for us to give over the committing these; he was as necessary to us as Repentance, as without whom it was impossible for us to Repent and return from those impieties to him, of usurping his rights, of exiling, of murdering him by Wants, Because we could not do it by the Axe or Sword; without him 'twas impossible for us to give over the committing these; pns31 vbds a-acp j p-acp pno12 p-acp n1, a-acp p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbds j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp d n2 p-acp pno31, pp-f j-vvg png31 n2-jn, pp-f vvg, pp-f vvg pno31 p-acp vvz, c-acp pns12 vmd xx vdi pn31 p-acp dt n1 cc n1; p-acp pno31 pn31|vbds j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt vvg d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 34
274 and the tears that did welcome him were one of our best lavers to wash off that blood that we had pull'd upon our selves. One endear'd also to us by God's most miraculous preservations of him for us: and the tears that did welcome him were one of our best lavers to wash off that blood that we had pulled upon our selves. One endeared also to us by God's most miraculous preservations of him for us: cc dt n2 cst vdd vvi pno31 vbdr pi pp-f po12 js vvz pc-acp vvi a-acp d n1 cst pns12 vhd vvn p-acp po12 n2. crd vvn av p-acp pno12 p-acp npg1 av-ds j n2 pp-f pno31 p-acp pno12: (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 34
275 We cannot look upon his life but as the issue of prodigious bounty, snatch'd by immediate Providence out of the gaping jaws of tyrannous, usurping, murtherous malice, merely to keep him for our needs, and for this day: One whom God had train'd up and manag'd for us, just as he did prepare David their King, at thirty years of age to take possession of that Crown which God had given him by Samuel about twelve years before; We cannot look upon his life but as the issue of prodigious bounty, snatched by immediate Providence out of the gaping Jaws of tyrannous, usurping, murderous malice, merely to keep him for our needs, and for this day: One whom God had trained up and managed for us, just as he did prepare David their King, At thirty Years of age to take possession of that Crown which God had given him by Samuel about twelve Years before; pns12 vmbx vvi p-acp po31 n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, vvn p-acp j n1 av pp-f dt j-vvg n2 pp-f j, j-vvg, j n1, av-j p-acp vvb pno31 p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp d n1: pi r-crq np1 vhd vvn a-acp cc vvn p-acp pno12, av c-acp pns31 vdd vvi np1 po32 n1, p-acp crd n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d vvb r-crq np1 vhd vvn pno31 p-acp np1 p-acp crd n2 a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 35
276 and in those years to prepare him for Canaan by a Wilderness, to harden him with discipline, that so the luxuries and the effeminacies of a Court might not emasculate and melt him; and in those Years to prepare him for Canaan by a Wilderness, to harden him with discipline, that so the luxuries and the effeminacies of a Court might not emasculate and melt him; cc p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp vvb pno31 p-acp n1, cst av dt n2 cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmd xx j cc vvb pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 35
277 by constant Watches, cares and business, to make him equal for, habituated to, careful of, and affected with the business of a Kingdome; by constant Watches, Cares and business, to make him equal for, habituated to, careful of, and affected with the business of a Kingdom; p-acp j n2, n2 cc n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 vvi p-acp, vvn p-acp, j pp-f, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 35
278 and by constraining him to dwell in Mesech, with Aliens to his Religion, to teach him to be constant to his own, and to love Sion. And hath he not prepared our David so for us? and we hope hath prepared for him too the first daies of David, having no Sheba in the Field, and by constraining him to dwell in Mesech, with Aliens to his Religion, to teach him to be constant to his own, and to love Sion. And hath he not prepared our David so for us? and we hope hath prepared for him too the First days of David, having no Sheba in the Field, cc p-acp vvg pno31 p-acp vvb p-acp vvb, p-acp n2-jn p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi j p-acp po31 d, cc p-acp vvb np1. cc vhz pns31 xx vvn po12 np1 av p-acp pno12? cc pns12 vvb vhz vvn p-acp pno31 av dt ord n2 pp-f np1, vhg dx np1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 35
279 nor Achitophel in the Councel, nor an Abiathar in the Temple, not in that Temple which himself hath rais'd, God having made him instrument of that which he would not let David doe, building his house, and furnishing it with all its Offices, and making it fit for God to meet us in, nor Ahithophel in the Council, nor an Abiathar in the Temple, not in that Temple which himself hath raised, God having made him Instrument of that which he would not let David do, building his house, and furnishing it with all its Offices, and making it fit for God to meet us in, ccx np1 p-acp dt n1, ccx dt np1 p-acp dt n1, xx p-acp d n1 r-crq px31 vhz vvn, np1 vhg vvn pno31 n1 pp-f d r-crq pns31 vmd xx vvi np1 vdb, vvg po31 n1, cc vvg pn31 p-acp d po31 n2, cc vvg pn31 j p-acp np1 p-acp vvb pno12 p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 35
280 when we do seek him also, which was the other perquisite of our Condition. when we do seek him also, which was the other perquisite of our Condition. c-crq pns12 vdb vvi pno31 av, r-crq vbds dt j-jn j pp-f po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 35
281 There never was so much pretence of seeking God as in those late daies of his absence from us; There never was so much pretence of seeking God as in those late days of his absence from us; a-acp av vbds av d n1 pp-f vvg np1 a-acp p-acp d j n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 36
282 and it should seem indeed we knew not where to find him, we took such several waies to seek him. and it should seem indeed we knew not where to find him, we took such several ways to seek him. cc pn31 vmd vvi av pns12 vvd xx c-crq pc-acp vvb pno31, pns12 vvd d j n2 p-acp vvb pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 36
283 But if God did look down from heaven then as he did Psal. 14. to see if any did understand and seek after God, should he not then have found it here as there? They are altogether gone out of the way; But if God did look down from heaven then as he did Psalm 14. to see if any did understand and seek After God, should he not then have found it Here as there? They Are altogether gone out of the Way; p-acp cs np1 vdd vvi a-acp p-acp n1 av c-acp pns31 vdd np1 crd p-acp vvb cs d vdd vvi cc vvi p-acp np1, vmd pns31 xx av vhi vvn pn31 av p-acp a-acp? pns32 vbr av vvn av pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 36
284 their throat is an open sepulchre, with their tongues have they deceived, the poison of asps is under their lips, their mouth is full of cursing and bitterness, their feet are swift to shed blood: their throat is an open Sepulchre, with their tongues have they deceived, the poison of asps is under their lips, their Mouth is full of cursing and bitterness, their feet Are swift to shed blood: po32 n1 vbz dt j n1, p-acp po32 n2 vhb pns32 vvn, dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz p-acp po32 n2, po32 n1 vbz j pp-f vvg cc n1, po32 n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 36
285 destruction and unhappiness is in their waies, and the way of peace have they not known; destruction and unhappiness is in their ways, and the Way of peace have they not known; n1 cc n1 vbz p-acp po32 n2, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vhb pns32 xx vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 36
286 there is no fear of God before their eyes: They eat up my people as it were bread; there is no Fear of God before their eyes: They eat up my people as it were bred; pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n2: pns32 vvb a-acp po11 n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 36
287 and, which is worse in these then them, they even then call upon God, as if they craved a blessing from the Lord upon that meal that did devour his people; and when they did seek God, they meant to find a prey. Yet where were any others that did seek him? or that do cleave to him now? The Schismatick does not seek God, who shuns the place where he appears, and meets, and dwells; nor does he cleave to God who tears himself off from the Lord's body. and, which is Worse in these then them, they even then call upon God, as if they craved a blessing from the Lord upon that meal that did devour his people; and when they did seek God, they meant to find a prey. Yet where were any Others that did seek him? or that do cleave to him now? The Schismatic does not seek God, who shuns the place where he appears, and meets, and dwells; nor does he cleave to God who tears himself off from the Lord's body. cc, r-crq vbz av-jc p-acp d av pno32, pns32 av av vvi p-acp np1, c-acp cs pns32 vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1 cst vdd vvi po31 n1; cc c-crq pns32 vdd vvi np1, pns32 vvd p-acp vvb dt n1. av q-crq vbdr d n2-jn cst vdd vvi pno31? cc cst vdb vvi p-acp pno31 av? dt j-jn vdz xx vvi np1, r-crq vvz dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvz, cc vvz, cc vvz; ccx vdz pns31 vvb p-acp np1 r-crq n2 px31 a-acp p-acp dt ng1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 37
288 Mark such as cause divisions, saith S. Paul, and avoid them: and if all Christians must avoid them, Mark such as cause divisions, Says S. Paul, and avoid them: and if all Christians must avoid them, vvb d c-acp n1 n2, vvz n1 np1, cc vvb pno32: cc cs d np1 vmb vvi pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 37
289 then I am sure God is not with them. The other Schismaticks that divide from the World by cutting off the World from them; then I am sure God is not with them. The other Schismatics that divide from the World by cutting off the World from them; cs pns11 vbm j np1 vbz xx p-acp pno32. dt j-jn n1 cst vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg a-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 37
290 do they seek God that are diverted by so many Saints and Angels? that terminate divinest Worship in a creature? or do they cleave to God, when their devotion embraceth stocks and stones? or did they seek God for the purpose of my Text, who did not seek David their King, but did apply themselves to several forein Princes, and to others which they hoped would set up their Golden calf? Incendiaries, that make fires and raise commotions, these are farre from God; do they seek God that Are diverted by so many Saints and Angels? that terminate Divinest Worship in a creature? or do they cleave to God, when their devotion Embraceth stocks and stones? or did they seek God for the purpose of my Text, who did not seek David their King, but did apply themselves to several foreign Princes, and to Others which they hoped would Set up their Golden calf? Incendiaries, that make fires and raise commotions, these Are Far from God; vdb pns32 vvb np1 cst vbr vvn p-acp av d n2 cc n2? cst vvi js-jn n1 p-acp dt n1? cc vdb pns32 vvb p-acp np1, c-crq po32 n1 vvz n2 cc n2? cc vdd pns32 vvb np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, r-crq vdd xx vvi np1 po32 n1, cc-acp vdd vvi px32 p-acp j j n2, cc p-acp n2-jn r-crq pns32 vvd vmd vvi a-acp po32 j n1? n2-j, cst vvb n2 cc vvi n2, d vbr av-j p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 37
291 for the Lord was not in the fire, or in the Earth-quake, but in the still small voice, in the soft whispers of peace and love. for the Lord was not in the fire, or in the Earthquake, but in the still small voice, in the soft whispers of peace and love. p-acp dt n1 vbds xx p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1, p-acp p-acp dt av j n1, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 37
292 The Atheist, he that saies in his heart there is no God, will not seek God, you may be sure: The Atheist, he that Says in his heart there is no God, will not seek God, you may be sure: dt n1, pns31 cst vvz p-acp po31 n1 a-acp vbz dx n1, vmb xx vvi np1, pn22 vmb vbi j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 37
293 nor does he care to seek David his King, who is equally well under all Governments that will allow his licences, nor does he care to seek David his King, who is equally well under all Governments that will allow his licences, ccx vdz pns31 vvi p-acp vvb np1 po31 n1, r-crq vbz av-j av p-acp d n2 cst vmb vvi po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 37
294 and who hath no Religion to tie him to any. and who hath no Religion to tie him to any. cc r-crq vhz dx n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 38
295 If he at all dislik'd the former, it was upon reasons of burthen, or of pride, or Libertinisme: so much Religion though counterfeit was a reproach to him, If he At all disliked the former, it was upon Reasons of burden, or of pride, or Libertinism: so much Religion though counterfeit was a reproach to him, cs pns31 p-acp d vvd dt j, pn31 vbds p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cc pp-f n1, cc n1: av d n1 cs n-jn vbds dt n1 p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 38
296 and the face of such strictness was uneasy to him. and the face of such strictness was uneasy to him. cc dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbds j p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 38
297 These are so farre from seeking God, that God saies these did drive him out of Israel, Ezek. 9. 9. And then when that hath so long been the Wit, that 'tis now the Complexion of the Age, These Are so Far from seeking God, that God Says these did drive him out of Israel, Ezekiel 9. 9. And then when that hath so long been the Wit, that it's now the Complexion of the Age, d vbr av av-j p-acp vvg np1, cst np1 vvz d vdd vvi pno31 av pp-f np1, np1 crd crd cc av c-crq d vhz av av-j vbn dt n1, cst pn31|vbz av dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 38
298 and they who thought fit to shew their not being hypocrites by license, and (to give it an easie word) by drollery in sacred things, have now made nothing to be sacred to them; and they who Thought fit to show their not being Hypocrites by license, and (to give it an easy word) by drollery in sacred things, have now made nothing to be sacred to them; cc pns32 r-crq vvd j pc-acp vvi po32 xx vbg n2 p-acp vvi, cc (pc-acp vvi pn31 dt j n1) p-acp n1 p-acp j n2, vhb av vvn pix pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 38
299 how shall the Lord dwell among such? they are enough to exorcise God out of a Nation. how shall the Lord dwell among such? they Are enough to exorcise God out of a nation. q-crq vmb dt n1 vvb p-acp d? pns32 vbr av-d p-acp vvi np1 av pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 38
300 The Hypocrite also, for all his Fasts and Prayers, never did seek God, for he is but a whited Sepulchre, our Saviour saies. The Hypocrite also, for all his Fasts and Prayers, never did seek God, for he is but a whited Sepulchre, our Saviour Says. dt n1 av, c-acp d po31 n2 cc n2, av-x vdd vvi np1, c-acp pns31 vbz p-acp dt vvn n1, po12 n1 vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 38
301 Now who would seek the living God among the dead? the Lord of life sure is not to be found in graves. Golgotha was a place to crucifie him in, not worship him: Now who would seek the living God among the dead? the Lord of life sure is not to be found in graves. Golgotha was a place to crucify him in, not worship him: av q-crq vmd vvi dt vvg np1 p-acp dt j? dt n1 pp-f n1 av-j vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2. np1 vbds dt n1 p-acp vvi pno31 p-acp, xx vvi pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 38
302 he takes not in the air of funeral Vaults for incense; 'twas a Demoniack that us'd to be among the Tombs. The subtle, false and faithless men that walk in mazes, never shall meet God; he Takes not in the air of funeral Vaults for incense; 'twas a Demoniac that used to be among the Tombs. The subtle, false and faithless men that walk in mazes, never shall meet God; pns31 vvz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 n2 p-acp vvb; pn31|vbds dt j-jn cst vvd pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n2. dt j, j cc j n2 cst vvb p-acp n2, av-x vmb vvi np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 39
303 these are the windings and the tracts of the old Serpent, and they lead onely to his habitation. these Are the windings and the tracts of the old Serpent, and they led only to his habitation. d vbr dt j-vvg cc dt vvz pp-f dt j n1, cc pns32 vvb av-j p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 39
304 They that do climb as if they meant to find God on his own Throne, that follow Christ up to a pinnacle of the Temple, or to the top of that exceeding high Mount, whence they can overlook the glories of the World, They that do climb as if they meant to find God on his own Throne, that follow christ up to a pinnacle of the Temple, or to the top of that exceeding high Mount, whence they can overlook the Glories of the World, pns32 cst vdb vvi c-acp cs pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp po31 d n1, cst vvb np1 p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j-vvg j vvb, c-crq pns32 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 39
305 and pick and chuse, these do not goe to seek Christ there: It is the Devil that does carry up thither, upon his own designs. and pick and choose, these do not go to seek christ there: It is the devil that does carry up thither, upon his own designs. cc vvi cc vvi, d vdb xx vvi pc-acp vvi np1 a-acp: pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vdz vvi a-acp av, p-acp po31 d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 39
306 Nor is it possible to seek the Lord in the waies that lead to the strange Womans house, for her house is the way to hell, Solomon saies, (and he did know;) nay more, her steps take hold on hell, seise on those everlasting burnings which her foul heats kindle and begin. In a word, they that seek their own, that turn all merely to their advantage, they cannot seek God too, he will not be joynt God with Mammon. And then where are the men that sought him? that did retrive him to us? or with whom does he dwell? If he be not among us, we do in vain flatter our selves in our prosperity and peace, gawd it in all our bright appearances. Nor is it possible to seek the Lord in the ways that led to the strange Woman's house, for her house is the Way to hell, Solomon Says, (and he did know;) nay more, her steps take hold on hell, seize on those everlasting burnings which her foul heats kindle and begin. In a word, they that seek their own, that turn all merely to their advantage, they cannot seek God too, he will not be joint God with Mammon. And then where Are the men that sought him? that did retrieve him to us? or with whom does he dwell? If he be not among us, we do in vain flatter our selves in our Prosperity and peace, gawd it in all our bright appearances. ccx vbz pn31 j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n2 cst vvb p-acp dt j ng1 n1, c-acp po31 n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp n1, np1 vvz, (cc pns31 vdd vvi;) uh-x av-dc, po31 n2 vvb n1 p-acp n1, vvb p-acp d j n2 r-crq po31 j n2 vvi cc vvb. p-acp dt n1, pns32 d vvb po32 d, cst vvi d av-j p-acp po32 n1, pns32 vmbx vvi np1 av, pns31 vmb xx vbi j np1 p-acp np1. cc av q-crq vbr dt n2 cst vvd pno31? cst vdd vvi pno31 p-acp pno12? cc p-acp ro-crq vdz pns31 vvi? cs pns31 vbb xx p-acp pno12, pns12 vdb p-acp j vvi po12 n2 p-acp po12 n1 cc n1, n1 pn31 p-acp d po12 j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 40
307 Have we not seen the Sun rise with the glory of a day about him, Have we not seen the Sun rise with the glory of a day about him, vhb pns12 xx vvn dt n1 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 40
308 and mounting in his strength chase away all the little receptacles and recesses of the night, not leave a cloud to shelter the least relicks of her darkness, and mounting in his strength chase away all the little receptacles and Recesses of the night, not leave a cloud to shelter the least Relics of her darkness, cc vvg p-acp po31 n1 vvi av d dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, xx vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt ds n2 pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 40
309 or any spot to checquer or to fleck the countenance of day? when strait a small handful of vapour rais'd by that Sun it self did creep upon his face, or any spot to chequer or to fleck the countenance of day? when strait a small handful of vapour raised by that Sun it self did creep upon his face, cc d n1 p-acp n1 cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1? c-crq av-j dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp d n1 pn31 n1 vdd vvi p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 40
310 and by little and little getting strength bedasht his shine, and pour'd out as full streams of storm as he had done of light; and by little and little getting strength bedashed his shine, and poured out as full streams of storm as he had done of Light; cc p-acp j cc av-j vvg n1 vvn po31 n1, cc vvd av p-acp j n2 pp-f n1 c-acp pns31 vhd vdn pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 40
311 till it even put out the day, and shed a night upon the Earth in spight of him. till it even put out the day, and shed a night upon the Earth in spite of him. c-acp pn31 av vvd av dt n1, cc vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 40
312 So may prosperity it self, if the Lord and his blessing be not in it, raise that which will soon overcast and benight the most glorious condition of a Nation. So may Prosperity it self, if the Lord and his blessing be not in it, raise that which will soon overcast and benight the most glorious condition of a nation. av vmb n1 pn31 n1, cs dt n1 cc po31 n1 vbb xx p-acp pn31, vvb d r-crq vmb av vvi cc vvi dt av-ds j n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 40
313 That wine which now makes your hearts glad, may prove like that which did commit the Centaures and the Lapithae, first kindle Lusts, then Warres, and at last onely fill a Cup of trembling and astonishment; and that oyle that does make you chearful countenances, may make your paths slippery, and nourish flames that will devour and ruine all. That wine which now makes your hearts glad, may prove like that which did commit the Centaur's and the Lapithae, First kindle Lustiest, then Wars, and At last only fill a Cup of trembling and astonishment; and that oil that does make you cheerful countenances, may make your paths slippery, and nourish flames that will devour and ruin all. cst n1 r-crq av vvz po22 n2 j, vmb vvi av-j cst r-crq vdd vvi dt n2 cc dt np2, ord vvi n2, av n2, cc p-acp ord av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f j-vvg cc n1; cc d n1 cst vdz vvi pn22 j n2, vmb vvi po22 n2 j, cc vvi n2 cst vmb vvi cc vvi d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 41
314 But God, who is found of them that seek him not, nay who himself sought the lost sheep and carried him, But God, who is found of them that seek him not, nay who himself sought the lost sheep and carried him, p-acp np1, r-crq vbz vvn pp-f pno32 cst vvb pno31 xx, uh q-crq n1 vvd dt vvd n1 cc vvd pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 41
315 when with his straying he was wearied into impossibility of a return, has also sought, and found, and brought together us and our great Shepherd: for this is the Lord's doing, when with his straying he was wearied into impossibility of a return, has also sought, and found, and brought together us and our great Shepherd: for this is the Lord's doing, c-crq p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vbds vvn p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, vhz av vvd, cc vvd, cc vvd av pno12 cc po12 j n1: p-acp d vbz dt n1|vbz vdg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 41
316 and it is marvellous in our eyes; and it is marvellous in our eyes; cc pn31 vbz j p-acp po12 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 41
317 these waies of his also are so past finding out, that we may well conclude they are the mere footsteps of his incomprehensible goodness, these ways of his also Are so passed finding out, that we may well conclude they Are the mere footsteps of his incomprehensible Goodness, d n2 pp-f png31 av vbr av p-acp vvg av, cst pns12 vmb av vvi pns32 vbr dt j n2 pp-f po31 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 41
318 and we have onely now to fear that goodness. But give me leave to say, those that despise his goodness do not fear it; and we have only now to Fear that Goodness. But give me leave to say, those that despise his Goodness do not Fear it; cc pns12 vhb av-j av pc-acp vvi d n1. p-acp vvi pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi, d d vvb po31 n1 vdb xx vvi pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 41
319 and they whom it does not lead to repentance, do despise it, S. Paul saies, Rom. 2. 4. Despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and long-sufferance, not knowing that the goodness of the Lord leads thee to repentance? and they whom it does not led to Repentance, do despise it, S. Paul Says, Rom. 2. 4. Despisest thou the riches of his Goodness and forbearance and long-sufferance, not knowing that the Goodness of the Lord leads thee to Repentance? cc pns32 r-crq pn31 vdz xx vvi p-acp n1, vdb vvb pn31, n1 np1 vvz, np1 crd crd vv2 pns21 dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 cc n1, xx vvg cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz pno21 p-acp n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 41
320 And now, ô Lord, what sort of men among us hath thy goodness wrought upon, And now, o Lord, what sort of men among us hath thy Goodness wrought upon, cc av, uh n1, r-crq n1 pp-f n2 p-acp pno12 vhz po21 n1 vvn p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 41
321 and made repent? Those whom it was directed to convince, and came on purpose to, to prove by their own onely argument they had of providential Miracles, they were not in the right, and made Repent? Those whom it was directed to convince, and Come on purpose to, to prove by their own only argument they had of providential Miracles, they were not in the right, cc vvd vvi? d r-crq pn31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi, cc vvd p-acp n1 p-acp, pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 d j n1 pns32 vhd pp-f j n2, pns32 vbdr xx p-acp dt n-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 42
322 but that destruction and misery were in their waies; but that destruction and misery were in their ways; cc-acp cst n1 cc n1 vbdr p-acp po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 42
323 yet these chuse rather to deny their own conclusions, and resist God's goodness, then to be convinc'd and repent: for we have seen them as bold Martyrs to their Sin as ever any to Religion, signalize their resolv'd impenitence with chearful suffering, yet these choose rather to deny their own conclusions, and resist God's Goodness, then to be convinced and Repent: for we have seen them as bold Martyrs to their since as ever any to Religion, signalise their resolved impenitence with cheerful suffering, av d vvb av-c p-acp vvb po32 d n2, cc vvi npg1 n1, av pc-acp vbb vvd cc vvi: c-acp pns12 vhb vvn pno32 p-acp j n2 p-acp po32 n1 c-acp av d p-acp n1, vvi po32 vvn n1 p-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 42
324 as if the fire they were condemn'd to were that triumphal Chariot in which the Prophet mounted up to heaven. as if the fire they were condemned to were that triumphal Chariot in which the Prophet mounted up to heaven. c-acp cs dt n1 pns32 vbdr vvn pc-acp vbdr d j n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvn a-acp p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 42
325 Others that did not go so farre in condemnation nor guilt as they, and therefore think they have no reason to repent of that, do they repent of what they did contribute to it? Of those that lifted up their hands to swear and fight, how many are there that have made them fall, Others that did not go so Far in condemnation nor guilt as they, and Therefore think they have no reason to Repent of that, do they Repent of what they did contribute to it? Of those that lifted up their hands to swear and fight, how many Are there that have made them fallen, n2-jn cst vdd xx vvi av av-j p-acp n1 ccx n1 c-acp pns32, cc av vvb pns32 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f d, vdb pns32 vvi pp-f r-crq pns32 vdd vvi p-acp pn31? pp-f d cst vvd a-acp po32 n2 p-acp vvb cc vvi, c-crq d vbr a-acp cst vhb vvn pno32 vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 42
326 and smite their own thigh, saying, What have I done? Do not all rather justifie as farre as they themselves proceeded? and if all that were well, and smite their own thigh, saying, What have I done? Do not all rather justify as Far as they themselves proceeded? and if all that were well, cc vvb po32 d n1, vvg, q-crq vhb pns11 vdn? vdb xx d av vvi a-acp av-j c-acp pns32 px32 vvn? cc cs d cst vbdr av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 42
327 why do not we repent of our Allegiance and Loyalty? if all that were well, what hath thy goodness done, ô Lord, that hath reverst it all? And for the rest, those that do not partake the plenties of thy goodness, murmure and repine at it; why do not we Repent of our Allegiance and Loyalty? if all that were well, what hath thy Goodness done, o Lord, that hath reversed it all? And for the rest, those that do not partake the plenties of thy Goodness, murmur and repine At it; q-crq vdb xx pns12 vvi pp-f po12 n1 cc n1? cs d cst vbdr av, r-crq vhz po21 n1 vdn, uh n1, cst vhz vvn pn31 d? cc p-acp dt n1, d cst vdb xx vvi dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, n1 cc vvi p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 42
328 are discontent at having what they pray'd for, what they would have dy'd for: those that have been partakers of it, have turn'd it into wantonness, have made it furnish them for base unworthy practices. Are discontent At having what they prayed for, what they would have died for: those that have been partakers of it, have turned it into wantonness, have made it furnish them for base unworthy practices. vbr j-jn p-acp vhg r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp, r-crq pns32 vmd vhi vvd c-acp: d cst vhb vbn n2 pp-f pn31, vhb vvd pn31 p-acp n1, vhb vvn pn31 vvi pno32 p-acp j j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 43
329 Such as have not the generosity of vice, have not a noble, manly wickedness, are poltron sins; have made it raise a cry on the faithfullest party, the best Cause, and the purest Church in the World. Such as have not the generosity of vice, have not a noble, manly wickedness, Are poltroon Sins; have made it raise a cry on the Faithfullest party, the best Cause, and the Purest Church in the World. d c-acp vhb xx dt n1 pp-f n1, vhb xx dt j, j n1, vbr n1 n2; vhb vvn pn31 vvi dt n1 p-acp dt js n1, dt av-js n1, cc dt js n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 43
330 While we have debauch'd God's own best Attribute, made his Goodness procure for our most wicked or self-ends: While we have debauched God's own best Attribute, made his goodness procure for our most wicked or self-ends: cs pns12 vhb vvn npg1 d js n1, vvd po31 n1 vvi p-acp po12 av-ds j cc n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 43
331 and the face of things is so vicious in every order and degree and sexe, that — But the Confession is onely fit for Litanies, and we have need to make the burthen of ours be, Lord, give us some afflictions again, send out thy Indignation, for we do fear thy goodness, it hath almost undone us: and the face of things is so vicious in every order and degree and sex, that — But the Confessi is only fit for Litanies, and we have need to make the burden of ours be, Lord, give us Some afflictions again, send out thy Indignation, for we do Fear thy Goodness, it hath almost undone us: cc dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz av j p-acp d n1 cc n1 cc n1, cst — cc-acp dt n1 vbz av-j j p-acp n2, cc pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f png12 vbi, n1, vvb pno12 d n2 av, vvb av po21 n1, c-acp pns12 vdb vvi po21 n1, pn31 vhz av vvn pno12: (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 43
332 and truly, where it does not better, 'tis the most fearful of God's Attributes or plagues, for it does harden there. and truly, where it does not better, it's the most fearful of God's Attributes or plagues, for it does harden there. cc av-j, c-crq pn31 vdz xx vvi, pn31|vbz dt av-ds j pp-f npg1 n2 cc n2, p-acp pn31 vdz vvi a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 43
333 S. Paul saies so in the fore-cited place; S. Paul Says so in the forecited place; np1 np1 vvz av p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 43
334 and Origen does prove this very thing did harden Pharaoh 's heart, indulgence was his induration. Now induration is the being put in Hell upon the Earth: there is the same impenitence in both, and Origen does prove this very thing did harden Pharaoh is heart, indulgence was his induration. Now induration is the being put in Hell upon the Earth: there is the same impenitence in both, cc np1 vdz vvi d j n1 vdd vvi np1 vbz n1, n1 vbds po31 n1. av n1 vbz dt vbg vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1: a-acp vbz dt d n1 p-acp d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 44
335 and Iudgement is pronounc'd already on the hardned, and the life they lead is but the interval betwixt the Sentence and the Execution, and all their Sun-shine of Prosperity is but kindled brimstone, onely without the stench. And then to make the treasures of God's bounty be treasures of wrath to us, to make his kindness, his long-suffering, that is, S. Peter sayes, salvation, condemne us, his very goodness be hell to us! and Judgement is pronounced already on the hardened, and the life they led is but the interval betwixt the Sentence and the Execution, and all their Sunshine of Prosperity is but kindled brimstone, only without the stench. And then to make the treasures of God's bounty be treasures of wrath to us, to make his kindness, his long-suffering, that is, S. Peter Says, salvation, condemn us, his very Goodness be hell to us! cc n1 vbz vvn av p-acp dt j-vvn, cc dt n1 pns32 vvb vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, cc d po32 n1 pp-f n1 vbz p-acp vvn n1, av-j p-acp dt n1. cc av pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 vbb n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi po31 n1, po31 j, cst vbz, np1 np1 vvz, n1, vvb pno12, po31 j n1 vbb n1 p-acp pno12! (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 44
336 But sure so great a goodness as this we have tasted cannot have such deadly issues; But sure so great a Goodness as this we have tasted cannot have such deadly issues; p-acp j av j dt n1 c-acp d pns12 vhb vvn vmbx vhb d j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 44
337 and it was great indeed, so perfectly miraculous in such strange and continued successes, resisting our contrivances and our sins too, overcoming all opposition of our vices and our own policies, that do not comport with it, and it was great indeed, so perfectly miraculous in such strange and continued Successes, resisting our contrivances and our Sins too, overcoming all opposition of our vices and our own policies, that do not comport with it, cc pn31 vbds j av, av av-j j p-acp d j cc j-vvn n2, vvg po12 n2 cc po12 n2 av, vvg d n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc po12 d n2, cst vdb xx vvi p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 44
338 and in despight of all still doing us good; and in despite of all still doing us good; cc p-acp n1 pp-f d j vdg pno12 j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 44
339 it was fatality of goodness. Now sure that which is so victorious will not be worsted by us. it was fatality of Goodness. Now sure that which is so victorious will not be worsted by us. pn31 vbds n1 pp-f n1. av j cst r-crq vbz av j vmb xx vbi n1 p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 44
340 But oh! have we not reason so much more to fear the goodness? The greater and more undeserv'd it is, the more suspicious it is: But o! have we not reason so much more to Fear the Goodness? The greater and more undeserved it is, the more suspicious it is: p-acp uh! vhb pns12 xx n1 av av-d av-dc pc-acp vvi dt n1? dt jc cc av-dc j pn31 vbz, dt dc j pn31 vbz: (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 44
341 as if it were the last blaze of the candle of the Lord when its light gasps, its flash of shine before it do goe out, the dying struggles and extreme efforts of goodness, to see if at the last any thing can be wrought by it. as if it were the last blaze of the candle of the Lord when its Light gasps, its flash of shine before it do go out, the dying struggles and extreme efforts of Goodness, to see if At the last any thing can be wrought by it. c-acp cs pn31 vbdr dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-crq po31 j n2, po31 vvi pp-f n1 p-acp pn31 vdb vvi av, dt vvg vvz cc j-jn n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi cs p-acp dt ord d n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 45
342 And if we did consider how some men menage the present goodness, make use of this time of it, And if we did Consider how Some men manage the present Goodness, make use of this time of it, cc cs pns12 vdd vvi c-crq d n2 vvi dt j n1, vvb n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 45
343 and rake, and catch, we would believe they did fear the departure of it: but yet 'tis in our power to fixe it here. and rake, and catch, we would believe they did Fear the departure of it: but yet it's in our power to fix it Here. cc vvi, cc vvi, pns12 vmd vvi pns32 vdd vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31: cc-acp av pn31|vbz p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 45
344 If we repent, God's gifts then are without repentance, but one of us must change: bring Piety and Vertue into countenance and fashion, and God will dwell among us. If we Repent, God's Gifts then Are without Repentance, but one of us must change: bring Piety and Virtue into countenance and fashion, and God will dwell among us. cs pns12 vvb, npg1 n2 av vbr p-acp n1, p-acp crd pp-f pno12 vmb vvi: vvb n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc np1 vmb vvi p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 45
345 Nay S. Paul saies, Goodness to thee if thou continue in his goodness. Nay S. Paul Says, goodness to thee if thou continue in his Goodness. uh-x n1 np1 vvz, n1 p-acp pno21 cs pns21 vvb p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 45
346 If we our selves do not forsake it and renounce it, not fear it so as to fly from it, If we our selves do not forsake it and renounce it, not Fear it so as to fly from it, cs pns12 po12 n2 vdb xx vvi pn31 cc vvb pn31, xx vvi pn31 av c-acp p-acp vvb p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 45
347 but with the fears of sinking men, that catch, and grasp, lay fast dead hold upon it; but with the fears of sinking men, that catch, and grasp, lay fast dead hold upon it; cc-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f vvg n2, cst vvi, cc vvi, vvb av-j j n1 p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 45
348 if, as God promises, he so put his fear in our hearts, that we never depart from it, fear that hath love in it, if, as God promises, he so put his Fear in our hearts, that we never depart from it, Fear that hath love in it, cs, c-acp np1 vvz, pns31 av vvd po31 n1 p-acp po12 n2, cst pns12 av-x vvi p-acp pn31, vvb cst vhz vvb p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 45
349 and is as unitive as that, then it shall ne're depart from us; and is as unitive as that, then it shall never depart from us; cc vbz p-acp j c-acp d, cs pn31 vmb av-x vvi p-acp pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 45
350 but we shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living, and shall be taken thence to the eternal fulness of it. but we shall see the Goodness of the Lord in the land of the living, and shall be taken thence to the Eternal fullness of it. cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg, cc vmb vbi vvn av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 45
351 This day shall be the birth-day of immortal life, the entring on a Kingdome that cannot be moved. This day shall be the birthday of immortal life, the entering on a Kingdom that cannot be moved. d n1 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f j n1, dt vvg p-acp dt n1 cst vmbx vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 46
352 A Crown thus beautify'd is a Crown of glory here, and shall adde weight and splendour to the Crown hereafter: A Crown thus beautified is a Crown of glory Here, and shall add weight and splendour to the Crown hereafter: dt n1 av vvn vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 av, cc vmb vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 46
353 A Church thus furnish'd is a Church triumphant in this World, and such a Government is the Kingdome of heaven upon Earth; A Church thus furnished is a Church triumphant in this World, and such a Government is the Kingdom of heaven upon Earth; dt n1 av vvn vbz dt n1 j p-acp d n1, cc d dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 46
354 and then we shall all reign with him who is the King of Kings, and who wash'd us in his blood to make us Kings and Priests to God and his Father, to whom be glory and dominion for ever. Amen. FINIS. and then we shall all Reign with him who is the King of Kings, and who washed us in his blood to make us Kings and Priests to God and his Father, to whom be glory and dominion for ever. Amen. FINIS. cc av pns12 vmb d vvi p-acp pno31 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, cc r-crq vvn pno12 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 n2 cc n2 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, p-acp ro-crq vbb n1 cc n1 c-acp av. uh-n. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 46

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195 0 Isa. 5. 16. Isaiah 5. 16. np1 crd crd
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