No treason to say, Kings are Gods subjects, or, The supremacy of God, opened, asserted, applyed in some sermons preached at Lugarshal in Sussex by N.B. then rector there, accused of treason by James Thompson, Vicar of Shalford in Surry, and the author ejected out of the said rectory for preaching them : with a preface apologetical, vindicating the author and sermons from that false accusation, relating the manner of his ejection, and fully answering the narrative of the said Vicar, now also parson of Lurgarshal / by Nehemiah Beaton ...

Beaton, Nehemiah, d. 1663
Publisher: Printed for S Gellibrand
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1661
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A27165 ESTC ID: R17272 STC ID: B1568
Subject Headings: Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 PROV. 21. 1. The Kings heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the Rivers of Water He turneth it whither soever He will. CURAE. 21. 1. The Kings heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of Water He turns it whither soever He will. np1. crd crd dt ng1 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 pns31 vvz pn31 c-crq av pns31 vmb. (17) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 COnsidering seriously with my self the late great and wonderfull Revolutions, the restauration of not onely the Royal Family, COnsidering seriously with my self the late great and wonderful Revolutions, the restauration of not only the Royal Family, vvg av-j p-acp po11 n1 dt j j cc j n2, dt n1 pp-f xx av-j dt j n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 but even of Royalty it self, my thoughts directed me to this Portion of Scripture, as a most seasonable and suitable Subject to discourse of at this time. but even of Royalty it self, my thoughts directed me to this Portion of Scripture, as a most seasonable and suitable Subject to discourse of At this time. cc-acp av pp-f n1 pn31 n1, po11 n2 vvd pno11 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, c-acp dt av-ds j cc j j-jn p-acp n1 pp-f p-acp d n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
3 And truly I do not know any Text in the whole Bible which may more profitably at present be handled in England, than this. And truly I do not know any Text in the Whole bible which may more profitably At present be handled in England, than this. cc av-j pns11 vdb xx vvi d n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 r-crq vmb av-dc av-j p-acp j vbi vvn p-acp np1, cs d. (17) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
4 Of which opinion I think you will all also be ere I have finished my Discourse from it. Of which opinion I think you will all also be ere I have finished my Discourse from it. pp-f r-crq n1 pns11 vvb pn22 vmb d av vbb c-acp pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp pn31. (17) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
5 Be pleased to observe in the Text these two Parts: Be pleased to observe in the Text these two Parts: vbb vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 d crd n2: (17) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
6 1. A most plain and full Assertion of Gods absolute Soveraignty and Supremacy over the greatest and most potent persons and things in the world; 1. A most plain and full Assertion of God's absolute Sovereignty and Supremacy over the greatest and most potent Persons and things in the world; crd dt av-ds j cc j n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt js cc av-ds j n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 1
7 The Kings heart is in the hand of the Lord. 2. A most elegant Illustration of the truth of that Assertion; The Kings heart is in the hand of the Lord. 2. A most elegant Illustration of the truth of that Assertion; dt ng1 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. crd dt av-ds j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 1
8 As the rivers of water, he turneth it whithersoever he will. First, I say, this is most fully and plainly asserted; As the Rivers of water, he turns it whithersoever he will. First, I say, this is most Fully and plainly asserted; p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, pns31 vvz pn31 av pns31 vmb. ord, pns11 vvb, d vbz av-ds av-j cc av-j vvn; (17) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 1
9 for if Kings, yea the hearts of Kings, are subject to his Dominion, then certainly no persons or things in the world are exempted. for if Kings, yea the hearts of Kings, Are Subject to his Dominion, then Certainly no Persons or things in the world Are exempted. c-acp cs n2, uh dt n2 pp-f n2, vbr j-jn p-acp po31 n1, av av-j av-dx n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 vbr vvn. (17) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
10 1. Among all creatures in the visible world, none is so hardly rul'd as man ▪ though many other in strength excell him, 1. Among all creatures in the visible world, none is so hardly ruled as man ▪ though many other in strength excel him, crd p-acp d n2 p-acp dt j n1, pix vbz av av vvn p-acp n1 ▪ cs d n-jn p-acp n1 vvi pno31, (17) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
11 yet his strength match'd with so much subtilty and activity, render him a most unruly creature. yet his strength matched with so much subtlety and activity, render him a most unruly creature. av po31 n1 vvn p-acp av d n1 cc n1, vvb pno31 dt av-ds j n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
12 S. James tells us, James 3. 7, 8. that his tongue, one of the least of his parts, is more hardly tamed, than any other creature; S. James tells us, James 3. 7, 8. that his tongue, one of the least of his parts, is more hardly tamed, than any other creature; np1 np1 vvz pno12, np1 crd crd, crd d po31 n1, crd pp-f dt ds pp-f po31 n2, vbz av-dc av vvn, cs d j-jn n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
13 and yet see here in my Text, this masterless and unruly creature tam'd and turn'd by God at pleasure. 2. Yet higher; and yet see Here in my Text, this masterless and unruly creature tamed and turned by God At pleasure. 2. Yet higher; cc av vvb av p-acp po11 n1, d j cc j n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp np1 p-acp n1. crd av av-jc; (17) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
14 as man of all creatures, so Kings of all men, are most difficultly govern'd, they seem to most men above all government or controule; as man of all creatures, so Kings of all men, Are most difficultly governed, they seem to most men above all government or control; c-acp n1 pp-f d n2, av n2 pp-f d n2, vbr av-ds av-j vvn, pns32 vvb pc-acp ds n2 p-acp d n1 cc n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
15 do they things never so unreasonable or unjust, who may say unto any of them, What dost thou? Eccles. 8. 4. Against them there is no rising up, Prov. 30. 31. Well, do they things never so unreasonable or unjust, who may say unto any of them, What dost thou? Eccles. 8. 4. Against them there is no rising up, Curae 30. 31. Well, vdb pns32 n2 av-x av j cc j, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp d pp-f pno32, q-crq vd2 pns21? np1 crd crd p-acp pno32 pc-acp vbz dx vvg a-acp, np1 crd crd uh-av, (17) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
16 but as great as they are, and as absolute as they seem, even they also are in the hand, but as great as they Are, and as absolute as they seem, even they also Are in the hand, cc-acp c-acp j c-acp pns32 vbr, cc p-acp j c-acp pns32 vvb, av pns32 av vbr p-acp dt n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
17 and altogether at the dispose of this great Jehovah, He turneth them whither soever he pleaseth. and altogether At the dispose of this great Jehovah, He turns them whither soever he Pleases. cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j np1, pns31 vvz pno32 c-crq av pns31 vvz. (17) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
18 3. Once more, and yet higher, not onely man the highest of visible creatures, and Kings the highest of men, 3. Once more, and yet higher, not only man the highest of visible creatures, and Kings the highest of men, crd a-acp av-dc, cc av jc, xx av-j n1 dt js pp-f j n2, cc n2 dt js pp-f n2, (17) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 2
19 but even the heart, the most subtle, absolute, unruly part of man, yea the heart of Kings, which commands in chief, but even the heart, the most subtle, absolute, unruly part of man, yea the heart of Kings, which commands in chief, cc-acp av dt n1, dt av-ds j, j, j n1 pp-f n1, uh dt n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vvz p-acp j-jn, (17) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 2
20 and rules these rulers, this also is in the hand of the Lord, and he turneth it, &c. and rules these Rulers, this also is in the hand of the Lord, and he turns it, etc. cc vvz d n2, d av vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pns31 vvz pn31, av (17) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 2
21 4. Nay fourthly, In that the Holy Ghost doth not barely affirm that God can rule and govern Kings, 4. Nay fourthly, In that the Holy Ghost does not barely affirm that God can Rule and govern Kings, crd uh-x j, p-acp d dt j n1 vdz xx av-j vvi cst np1 vmb vvi cc vvi n2, (17) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 2
22 but makes use of this notable metaphorical expression, his having his heart in his hand, we must not let it pass without observation; but makes use of this notable metaphorical expression, his having his heart in his hand, we must not let it pass without observation; cc-acp vvz n1 pp-f d j j n1, po31 vhg po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, pns12 vmb xx vvi pn31 vvi p-acp n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 2
23 and it seems to me purposely designed to prevent the excepting of that part, viz. the Heart or Will, from Gods dominion; and it seems to me purposely designed to prevent the excepting of that part, viz. the Heart or Will, from God's dominion; cc pn31 vvz p-acp pno11 av vvn pc-acp vvi dt vvg pp-f d n1, n1 dt n1 cc n1, p-acp ng1 n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 2
24 which wretched opinion, though it have no countenance from any place in holy Scripture, yet meets it not with so notable and plain a check in any as in my Text. which wretched opinion, though it have no countenance from any place in holy Scripture, yet meets it not with so notable and plain a check in any as in my Text. r-crq j n1, cs pn31 vhb dx n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp j n1, av vvz pn31 xx p-acp av j cc j dt n1 p-acp d c-acp p-acp po11 np1 (17) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 2
25 For this expression imports these two things: 1. The possibility of Gods ruling the heart or will. For this expression imports these two things: 1. The possibility of God's ruling the heart or will. p-acp d n1 vvz d crd n2: crd dt n1 pp-f n2 vvg dt n1 cc n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 2
26 What is certainly in our power to do, we use thus to express, It is in my hand, such a ones life or estate are in my hand, i. e. 'tis in my power to deprive them of it. What is Certainly in our power to do, we use thus to express, It is in my hand, such a ones life or estate Are in my hand, i. e. it's in my power to deprive them of it. q-crq vbz av-j p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vdi, pns12 vvb av pc-acp vvi, pn31 vbz p-acp po11 n1, d dt pi2 n1 cc n1 vbr p-acp po11 n1, sy. sy. pn31|vbz p-acp po11 n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f pn31. (17) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 2
27 There are many things which we cannot do, not so much for want of strength, as because we cannot come to touch or reach them with our hands. There Are many things which we cannot do, not so much for want of strength, as Because we cannot come to touch or reach them with our hands. pc-acp vbr d n2 r-crq pns12 vmbx vdi, xx av av-d c-acp vvb pp-f n1, c-acp c-acp pns12 vmbx vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32 p-acp po12 n2. (17) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 2
28 The heart, though it be a thing that no creature can come at, yet God can touch it, The heart, though it be a thing that no creature can come At, yet God can touch it, dt n1, cs pn31 vbb dt n1 cst dx n1 vmb vvi p-acp, av np1 vmb vvi pn31, (17) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 2
29 and turn it with his hand. 2. The Facility and Easiness of it; and turn it with his hand. 2. The Facility and Easiness of it; cc vvb pn31 p-acp po31 n1. crd dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31; (17) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 2
30 alas, how easily can we turn our hand about, and that with it which we can well hold in it? as easily as we can turn our hands can God turn the hearts of Kings, which he hath and holds in his own hand. alas, how Easily can we turn our hand about, and that with it which we can well hold in it? as Easily as we can turn our hands can God turn the hearts of Kings, which he hath and holds in his own hand. uh, c-crq av-j vmb pns12 vvb po12 n1 a-acp, cc cst p-acp pn31 r-crq pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp pn31? p-acp av-j c-acp pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 vmb np1 vvi dt n2 pp-f n2, r-crq pns31 vhz cc vvz p-acp po31 d n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 3
31 Secondly, This truth so plainly and fully asserted, is most clearly illustrated by an apt and elegant Comparison; Secondly, This truth so plainly and Fully asserted, is most clearly illustrated by an apt and elegant Comparison; ord, d n1 av av-j cc av-j vvn, vbz av-ds av-j vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 3
32 As the rivers of waters, &c. That is, either As the Rivers of waters, etc. That is, either p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, av cst vbz, d (17) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 3
33 1. As Rivers are in Gods hand, and are by him easily turned this way or that way, 1. As rivers Are in God's hand, and Are by him Easily turned this Way or that Way, crd p-acp n2 vbr p-acp npg1 n1, cc vbr p-acp pno31 av-j vvd d n1 cc d n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 3
34 so also are Kings hearts turned and guided by him. 2. Or rather thus: so also Are Kings hearts turned and guided by him. 2. Or rather thus: av av vbr n2 n2 vvn cc vvn p-acp pno31. crd cc av-c av: (17) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 3
35 As Rivers which have a motion of their own, and are of themselves carried in this or that channel with great violence, As rivers which have a motion of their own, and Are of themselves carried in this or that channel with great violence, c-acp n2 r-crq vhb dt n1 pp-f po32 d, cc vbr pp-f px32 vvn p-acp d cc d n1 p-acp j n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 3
36 as these by the skilfull and industrious hand of the Husbandman, by Trenches and other Artifices are turned and carried this or that way, as these by the skilful and Industria hand of the Husbandman, by Trenches and other Artifices Are turned and carried this or that Way, c-acp d p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n2 cc j-jn fw-la vbr vvd cc vvd d cc d n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 3
37 as may best serve his profit: as may best serve his profit: c-acp vmb av-js vvi po31 n1: (17) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 3
38 so the hearts of Kings violently inclined this or that way, are yet by the skilfull and Omnipotent hand of God frequently turned, so the hearts of Kings violently inclined this or that Way, Are yet by the skilful and Omnipotent hand of God frequently turned, av dt n2 pp-f n2 av-j vvn d cc d n1, vbr av p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f np1 av-j vvn, (17) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 3
39 and forced to alter their resolutions, and do that which shall most conduce to his own Honour and Glory. and forced to altar their resolutions, and do that which shall most conduce to his own Honour and Glory. cc vvd pc-acp vvi po32 n2, cc vdb d r-crq vmb av-ds vvi p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 3
40 The Words thus opened, this great Truth lies obvious in them: The Words thus opened, this great Truth lies obvious in them: dt n2 av vvn, d j n1 vvz j p-acp pno32: (17) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 3
41 That God hath, and exerciseth such a Soveraignty over, and absolute dominion on the hearts even of Kings, that they must do what, That God hath, and Exerciseth such a Sovereignty over, and absolute dominion on the hearts even of Kings, that they must do what, cst np1 vhz, cc vvz d dt n1 a-acp, cc j n1 p-acp dt n2 av pp-f n2, cst pns32 vmb vdi r-crq, (17) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 3
42 and can do nothing but what he pleaseth. and can do nothing but what he Pleases. cc vmb vdi pix cc-acp r-crq pns31 vvz. (17) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 3
43 Confirmation by other Texts of Scripture this Doctrine needeth not, it being but the Text in other words; Confirmation by other Texts of Scripture this Doctrine needs not, it being but the Text in other words; n1 p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f n1 d n1 vvz xx, pn31 vbg p-acp dt n1 p-acp j-jn n2; (17) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 3
44 nor is it necessary to spend much time in the explication of terms, there being but one word that requires it, that is the heart. By which (to omit tedious and impertinent Discourses of the several acceptations of the word in Scripture) I conceive with Aquinas, the Will principally intended in my Text, nor is it necessary to spend much time in the explication of terms, there being but one word that requires it, that is the heart. By which (to omit tedious and impertinent Discourses of the several acceptations of the word in Scripture) I conceive with Aquinas, the Will principally intended in my Text, ccx vbz pn31 j pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, a-acp vbg p-acp crd n1 cst vvz pn31, cst vbz dt n1. p-acp r-crq (pc-acp vvi j cc j n2 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1) pns11 vvb p-acp np1, dt n1 av-j vvd p-acp po11 n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 3
45 yet I dare not say onely intended; and Aquinas his potius sheweth him to be of the same opinion; yet I Dare not say only intended; and Aquinas his potius shows him to be of the same opinion; av pns11 vvb xx vvi av-j vvn; cc np1 po31 fw-la vvz pno31 pc-acp vbi pp-f dt d n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 3
46 and therefore lest we should miss the sense of the Holy Ghost in this place to any part of it, we shall take in the Understanding and Affections, and Therefore lest we should miss the sense of the Holy Ghost in this place to any part of it, we shall take in the Understanding and Affections, cc av cs pns12 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f pn31, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n2, (17) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 3
47 for each of which the heart is most frequently put in holy Scripture. for each of which the heart is most frequently put in holy Scripture. p-acp d pp-f r-crq dt n1 vbz av-ds av-j vvn p-acp j n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 3
48 And in so doing we shall observe that rule given by great Divines, That words of Scripture are to be expounded in the largest sense they admit of, and the place will bear. And in so doing we shall observe that Rule given by great Divines, That words of Scripture Are to be expounded in the Largest sense they admit of, and the place will bear. cc p-acp av vdg pns12 vmb vvi d n1 vvn p-acp j n2-jn, cst n2 pp-f n1 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt js n1 pns32 vvb pp-f, cc dt n1 vmb vvi. (17) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 3
49 By the heart of the King then we suppose meant, his 1. Understanding. 2. Will. 3. Affections. By the heart of the King then we suppose meant, his 1. Understanding. 2. Will. 3. Affections. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cs pns12 vvb vvd, po31 crd n1. crd n1. crd n2. (17) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 3
50 And then our next work will be, to shew how God hath exercised his Dominion over each of these. And then our next work will be, to show how God hath exercised his Dominion over each of these. cc av po12 ord n1 vmb vbi, pc-acp vvi c-crq np1 vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp d pp-f d. (17) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 4
51 Of these in their order, and first of the First, The Understanding of Kings; Thus God hath, and doth exercise his Dominion over them; and that Of these in their order, and First of the First, The Understanding of Kings; Thus God hath, and does exercise his Dominion over them; and that pp-f d p-acp po32 n1, cc ord pp-f dt ord, dt n1 pp-f n2; av np1 vhz, cc vdz vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno32; cc cst (17) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 4
52 1. In a way of Mercy, furnishing them with that Wisdom, Spirit of Government, and those excellent Endowments of minde, which the difficulties, uncertain accidents, 1. In a Way of Mercy, furnishing them with that Wisdom, Spirit of Government, and those excellent Endowments of mind, which the difficulties, uncertain accidents, crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg pno32 p-acp d n1, n1 pp-f n1, cc d j n2 pp-f n1, r-crq dt n2, j n2, (17) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 4
53 and dangers of Government, make absolutely necessary for a Prince. Solomon telleth us, Eccles. 10. 10. that in mechanical imployments wisdom is profitable to direct; and dangers of Government, make absolutely necessary for a Prince. Solomon Telleth us, Eccles. 10. 10. that in mechanical employments Wisdom is profitable to Direct; cc n2 pp-f n1, vvb av-j j p-acp dt n1. np1 vvz pno12, np1 crd crd d p-acp j n2 n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi; (17) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 4
54 and we see for the meanest and easiest handicraft, seven years apprenticeship to learn is thought but sufficient. and we see for the Meanest and Easiest handicraft, seven Years apprenticeship to Learn is Thought but sufficient. cc pns12 vvb p-acp dt js cc js n1, crd n2 n1 pc-acp vvi vbz vvn p-acp j. (17) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 4
55 Surely King-craft, as King James was wont to call the Art of Government, requires much more time, study, Surely Kingcraft, as King James was wont to call the Art of Government, requires much more time, study, np1 n1, c-acp n1 np1 vbds j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, vvz d dc n1, n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 4
56 and abilities, to go in and out before a great People of various tempers and distempers. and abilities, to go in and out before a great People of various tempers and distempers. cc n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp cc av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n2 cc n2. (17) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 4
57 Solomon thought it required an extraordinary measure of wisdom, 1 Kings 3. 9. and what wofull work hath the want of it caused in the world. Solomon Thought it required an extraordinary measure of Wisdom, 1 Kings 3. 9. and what woeful work hath the want of it caused in the world. np1 vvd pn31 vvd dt j n1 pp-f n1, crd n2 crd crd cc q-crq j n1 vhz dt n1 pp-f pn31 vvd p-acp dt n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 4
58 Now this Wisdom and ability to govern, which Princes that have had the best Education and all other advantages, have not been able to acquire, God can immediately and suddenly bestow and infuse. Now this Wisdom and ability to govern, which Princes that have had the best Education and all other advantages, have not been able to acquire, God can immediately and suddenly bestow and infuse. av d n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi, r-crq n2 cst vhb vhn dt js n1 cc d j-jn n2, vhb xx vbn j pc-acp vvi, np1 vmb av-j cc av-j vvi cc vvi. (17) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 4
59 He can take Saul, a man of the smallest of the Tribes of Israel, and of the least of all the Families of the Tribe, 1 Sam. 9. 21. accustomed to mean and base imployments, ver. 3. and without the help of Study or Tutors, all on a sudden can fill him with all that Knowledge, Wisdom, Skill, He can take Saul, a man of the Smallest of the Tribes of Israel, and of the least of all the Families of the Tribe, 1 Sam. 9. 21. accustomed to mean and base employments, ver. 3. and without the help of Study or Tutors, all on a sudden can fill him with all that Knowledge, Wisdom, Skill, pns31 vmb vvi np1, dt n1 pp-f dt js pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, cc pp-f dt ds pp-f d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, crd np1 crd crd vvn pc-acp vvi cc j n2, fw-la. crd cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n2, av-d p-acp dt j vmb vvi pno31 p-acp d cst n1, n1, n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 4
60 and Prudence, which is necessary to make a wise and happy Prince; and Prudence, which is necessary to make a wise and happy Prince; cc n1, r-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi dt j cc j n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 4
61 in a moment he shall have another heart, and be turned into another man, 1 Sam. 10. 6, 9. in a moment he shall have Another heart, and be turned into Another man, 1 Sam. 10. 6, 9. p-acp dt n1 pns31 vmb vhi j-jn n1, cc vbi vvn p-acp j-jn n1, crd np1 crd crd, crd (17) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 4
62 2. In a way of Judgement God exerciseth his Dominion over the Hearts and Understandings of Kings, in infatuating them, 2. In a Way of Judgement God Exerciseth his Dominion over the Hearts and Understandings of Kings, in infatuating them, crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 np1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, p-acp j-vvg pno32, (17) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 4
63 and spoiling them of that wisdom and discretion necessary for them, yea which they seemed to have; and spoiling them of that Wisdom and discretion necessary for them, yea which they seemed to have; cc vvg pno32 pp-f d n1 cc n1 j p-acp pno32, uh r-crq pns32 vvd pc-acp vhi; (17) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 4
64 so that take a King of greatest wisdom and experience, whose Policy and potent Abilities make him the wonder of the Age in which he lives, God can at any time, so that take a King of greatest Wisdom and experience, whose Policy and potent Abilities make him the wonder of the Age in which he lives, God can At any time, av cst vvb dt n1 pp-f js n1 cc n1, rg-crq n1 cc j n2 vvb pno31 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz, np1 vmb p-acp d n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 4
65 when his greatest Concernments are in greatest danger, cause him to act below the discretion of a very child or ideor. when his greatest Concernments Are in greatest danger, cause him to act below the discretion of a very child or ideor. c-crq po31 js n2 vbr p-acp js n1, vvb pno31 pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 4
66 When Nebuchadnezzar is boasting of his Greatness and Power, and glorying in that Wisdom and Policy by which he had obtained them, he is immediately by this King turned into a Beast; When Nebuchadnezzar is boasting of his Greatness and Power, and glorying in that Wisdom and Policy by which he had obtained them, he is immediately by this King turned into a Beast; c-crq np1 vbz vvg pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, cc vvg p-acp d n1 cc n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vhd vvn pno32, pns31 vbz av-j p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp dt n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 5
67 that is, as himself teacheth us to interpret it, deprived of the use of his understanding and reason, Dan. 4. 34. Mine understanding returned to me; that is, as himself Teaches us to interpret it, deprived of the use of his understanding and reason, Dan. 4. 34. Mine understanding returned to me; d vbz, c-acp px31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi pn31, vvd pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, np1 crd crd dt n1 vvn p-acp pno11; (17) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 5
68 and ver. 36. my reason returned to me. Take but one Instance more; and ver. 36. my reason returned to me. Take but one Instance more; cc fw-la. crd po11 n1 vvd p-acp pno11. vvb p-acp crd n1 av-dc; (17) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 5
69 King Rehoboam, 1 Kings 12. from v. 1. to v. 18. he was the Son of the wisest of Kings, who doubtless was very exact in the education of this his only Son, King Rehoboam, 1 Kings 12. from v. 1. to v. 18. he was the Son of the Wisest of Kings, who doubtless was very exact in the education of this his only Son, n1 np1, crd n2 crd p-acp n1 crd p-acp n1 crd pns31 vbds dt n1 pp-f dt js pp-f n2, r-crq av-j vbds av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po31 j n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 5
70 and left him many wise and able Counsellors: and left him many wise and able Counsellors: cc vvd pno31 d j cc j n2: (17) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 5
71 yet this King shall you see, when his Crown and Kingdom lay at stake, play the Game like a very fool. yet this King shall you see, when his Crown and Kingdom lay At stake, play the Game like a very fool. av d n1 vmb pn22 vvi, c-crq po31 n1 cc n1 vvd p-acp n1, vvb dt n1 av-j dt j n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 5
72 Jeroboam anointed King, watcheth an opportunity to get possession of the Kingdom, and now hath met with it; Jeroboam anointed King, watches an opportunity to get possession of the Kingdom, and now hath met with it; np1 vvn n1, vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av vhz vvn p-acp pn31; (17) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 5
73 the discontented and burdened People are gotten together; the discontented and burdened People Are got together; dt j-vvn cc j-vvn n1 vbr vvn av; (17) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 5
74 Jeroboam heads them, comes with them, and petitioneth that their intolerable burdens may be taken off; Jeroboam Heads them, comes with them, and petitioneth that their intolerable burdens may be taken off; np1 n2 pno32, vvz p-acp pno32, cc vvz d po32 j n2 vmb vbi vvn a-acp; (17) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 5
75 his wise Counsellors shew him his danger, and a cheap and easie way to escape it; his wise Counsellors show him his danger, and a cheap and easy Way to escape it; po31 j n2 vvi pno31 po31 n1, cc dt j cc j n1 pc-acp vvi pn31; (17) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 5
76 'tis but to dissemble his displeasure, and give the People a few good words, and he may defeat Jeroboam, and secure the Kingdom to himself for ever, there was no more in it; it's but to dissemble his displeasure, and give the People a few good words, and he may defeat Jeroboam, and secure the Kingdom to himself for ever, there was no more in it; pn31|vbz p-acp pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc vvi dt n1 dt d j n2, cc pns31 vmb vvi np1, cc vvi dt n1 p-acp px31 p-acp av, pc-acp vbds dx dc p-acp pn31; (17) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 5
77 and yet so foolish and sottish is he, that he refuseth this, takes a contrary course, and so loseth ten Tribes. and yet so foolish and sottish is he, that he Refuseth this, Takes a contrary course, and so loses ten Tribes. cc av av j cc j vbz pns31, cst pns31 vvz d, vvz dt j-jn n1, cc av vvz crd n2. (17) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 5
78 Well, now he sees his error, sure we shall finde him hereafter wiser; Well, now he sees his error, sure we shall find him hereafter Wiser; uh-av, av pns31 vvz po31 n1, j pns12 vmb vvi pno31 av jc; (17) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 5
79 the mischief he would not prevent he now seeks to cure, and therefore sends one to appease the People; the mischief he would not prevent he now seeks to cure, and Therefore sends one to appease the People; dt n1 pns31 vmd xx vvi pns31 av vvz pc-acp vvi, cc av vvz pi pc-acp vvi dt n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 5
80 but see here he commits a greater error than the former; but see Here he commits a greater error than the former; cc-acp vvb av pns31 vvz dt jc n1 cs dt j; (17) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 5
81 the People are crying out of Taxes, Burdens, and Tributes, and he sends a Tax-gatherer Adoram, one whose imployment made him most odious and hatefull to the People, the sight of whom doth further enrage them; they stone him with stones; the People Are crying out of Taxes, Burdens, and Tributes, and he sends a Tax-gatherer Adoram, one whose employment made him most odious and hateful to the People, the sighed of whom does further enrage them; they stone him with stones; dt n1 vbr vvg av pp-f n2, n2, cc n2, cc pns31 vvz dt n1 np1, pi rg-crq n1 vvd pno31 av-ds j cc j p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f ro-crq vdz av-j vvi pno32; pns32 vvb pno31 p-acp n2; (17) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 5
82 he'll quench the fire with throwing on of oyle. he'll quench the fire with throwing on of oil. pns31|vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp vvg a-acp pp-f n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 5
83 But it may be all this proceeded from the weakness of the mans parts, and so nothing to our present purpose. But it may be all this proceeded from the weakness of the men parts, and so nothing to our present purpose. p-acp pn31 vmb vbi d d vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n2, cc av pix p-acp po12 j n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 5
84 No such matter, v. 15. 'tis said expresly, the cause was from the Lord. No such matter, v. 15. it's said expressly, the cause was from the Lord. dx d n1, n1 crd pn31|vbz vvd av-j, dt n1 vbds p-acp dt n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 5
85 Secondly, By the heart of the King, we understand the will of the King, which certainly is here principally intended, Secondly, By the heart of the King, we understand the will of the King, which Certainly is Here principally intended, ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq av-j vbz av av-j vvn, (17) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 5
86 for turning is properly of the Will. Now this also is in Gods hand, and he exerciseth dominion over it. for turning is properly of the Will. Now this also is in God's hand, and he Exerciseth dominion over it. p-acp vvg vbz av-j pp-f dt n1. av d av vbz p-acp ng1 n1, cc pns31 vvz n1 p-acp pn31. (17) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 5
87 The Will is that faculty by which we imbrace or refuse any object; The Will is that faculty by which we embrace or refuse any Object; dt n1 vbz d n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vvi cc vvi d n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 5
88 and as it is free in its actings, a self-determining power, so it is commander in chief in the Soul, all other powers and parts must obey it, and as it is free in its actings, a self-determining power, so it is commander in chief in the Soul, all other Powers and parts must obey it, cc c-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp po31 n2, dt j n1, av pn31 vbz n1 p-acp j-jn p-acp dt n1, d j-jn n2 cc n2 vmb vvi pn31, (17) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 5
89 even the Understanding it self, in respect of its exercise, is subject to the dominion of it. even the Understanding it self, in respect of its exercise, is Subject to the dominion of it. av dt n1 pn31 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, vbz j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (17) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 5
90 Well, but this supreme power of the soul, in all the acts of it, is subject to the dominion of God. Well, but this supreme power of the soul, in all the acts of it, is Subject to the dominion of God. av, cc-acp d j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d dt n2 pp-f pn31, vbz j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 6
91 1. What he pleaseth that shall it intend and resolve, though otherwise, it would never have been in all their thoughts. 1. What he Pleases that shall it intend and resolve, though otherwise, it would never have been in all their thoughts. crd r-crq pns31 vvz cst vmb pn31 vvi cc vvi, cs av, pn31 vmd av-x vhi vbn p-acp d po32 n2. (17) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 6
92 How comes Artaxerxes a Heathen to intend and resolve the re-building of Jerusalem, and to grant Nehemiah all that he desir'd for the promoting of that work? Neh. 2. 8. This the King granted me, according to the good hand of God upon me. How comes Artaxerxes a Heathen to intend and resolve the rebuilding of Jerusalem, and to grant Nehemiah all that he desired for the promoting of that work? Neh 2. 8. This the King granted me, according to the good hand of God upon me. q-crq vvz npg1 dt j-jn pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pc-acp vvi np1 d cst pns31 vvd p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f d n1? np1 crd crd np1 dt n1 vvd pno11, vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno11. (17) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 6
93 How came it into his heart to write so gracious a Letter to give so large a Commission to Ezra? alas this would have been far enough from him, had not God put it into his heart, Ezra 7. 21. Blessed be the Lord who hath put such a thing as this into the Kings heart, to beautifie the House of the Lord. How Come it into his heart to write so gracious a letter to give so large a Commission to Ezra? alas this would have been Far enough from him, had not God put it into his heart, Ezra 7. 21. Blessed be the Lord who hath put such a thing as this into the Kings heart, to beautify the House of the Lord. q-crq vvd pn31 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi av j dt n1 pc-acp vvi av j dt n1 p-acp np1? uh d vmd vhi vbn av-j av-d p-acp pno31, vhd xx np1 vvi pn31 p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd crd j-vvn vbb dt n1 r-crq vhz vvn d dt n1 c-acp d p-acp dt ng1 n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 6
94 2. As he can make them intend what otherwise they never would, so when they have of themselves, according to their own proper apprehensions and humours, intended, purposed, 2. As he can make them intend what otherwise they never would, so when they have of themselves, according to their own proper apprehensions and humours, intended, purposed, crd p-acp pns31 vmb vvi pno32 vvi r-crq av pns32 av-x vmd, av c-crq pns32 vhb pp-f px32, vvg p-acp po32 d j n2 cc n2, vvn, j-vvn, (17) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 6
95 and resolved, then can he in a moment quite alter and change their determinations, and cause them to intend and resolve quite contrary. and resolved, then can he in a moment quite altar and change their determinations, and cause them to intend and resolve quite contrary. cc vvn, av vmb pns31 p-acp dt n1 av vvi cc vvi po32 n2, cc vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi cc vvi av j-jn. (17) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 6
96 Instances of this we have many, but shall content our selves with one famous and notable of Ahasuerus in the Book of Esther; he by the suggestions and perswasions of Haman his Favourite, fully resolves the destruction of the Jews; Instances of this we have many, but shall content our selves with one famous and notable of Ahasuerus in the Book of Esther; he by the suggestions and persuasions of Haman his Favourite, Fully resolves the destruction of the jews; n2 pp-f d pns12 vhb d, cc-acp vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp crd j cc j pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; pns31 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 po31 n1, av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f dt np2; (17) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 6
97 to this purpose Letters are written and sealed with the Kings Ring, sent out by the posts, who are hastened by the Kings Commandment. to this purpose Letters Are written and sealed with the Kings Ring, sent out by the posts, who Are hastened by the Kings Commandment. p-acp d n1 n2 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt ng1 n1, vvd av p-acp dt n2, r-crq vbr vvd p-acp dt ng1 n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 6
98 Esth. 3. 12, 13, 14, 15. What now shall Mordecai, Esther, and the poor Jews do? is there any hopes that they can change the Kings Resolution? No, they despair of it; Esth. 3. 12, 13, 14, 15. What now shall Mordecai, Esther, and the poor jews do? is there any hope's that they can change the Kings Resolution? No, they despair of it; np1 crd crd, crd, crd, crd q-crq av vmb np1, np1, cc dt j np2 vdb? vbz pc-acp d n2 cst pns32 vmb vvi dt ng1 n1? uh-dx, pns32 vvb pp-f pn31; (17) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 6
99 they have but one comfort left, and 'tis this in my Text, that God had his heart in his hand, and could turn it. they have but one Comfort left, and it's this in my Text, that God had his heart in his hand, and could turn it. pns32 vhb p-acp crd n1 vvn, cc pn31|vbz d p-acp po11 n1, cst np1 vhd po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vmd vvi pn31. (17) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 6
100 To him therefore do they seek; and wait by fasting and prayer, Esth. 4. 16. and with God they do prevail; To him Therefore do they seek; and wait by fasting and prayer, Esth. 4. 16. and with God they do prevail; p-acp pno31 av vdb pns32 vvi; cc vvb p-acp vvg cc n1, np1 crd crd cc p-acp np1 pns32 vdb vvi; (17) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 6
101 and immediately after by what a series of strange and wonderfull Providences doth God turn the heart of this King? as you may reade at large in the fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth Chapters of that Book, which I desire you to reade at leisure, and immediately After by what a series of strange and wonderful Providences does God turn the heart of this King? as you may read At large in the fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth Chapters of that Book, which I desire you to read At leisure, cc av-j a-acp p-acp r-crq dt n2 pp-f j cc j n2 vdz np1 vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1? c-acp pn22 vmb vvi p-acp j p-acp dt ord, ord, ord, ord, ord n2 pp-f d n1, r-crq pns11 vvb pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 6
102 and you will conclude with me, that though the Name of God be not found in all that Book, and you will conclude with me, that though the Name of God be not found in all that Book, cc pn22 vmb vvi p-acp pno11, cst cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vbb xx vvn p-acp d cst n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 6
103 yet the Providence of God, and his Dominion over the hearts of Kings, are most visible and conspicuous in it. yet the Providence of God, and his Dominion over the hearts of Kings, Are most visible and conspicuous in it. av dt n1 pp-f np1, cc po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, vbr av-ds j cc j p-acp pn31. (17) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 6
104 Thirdly, If by the heart of the King in this place, we understand the Affections and Passions of the King, his Love, Hatred, Anger, Fortitude, Thirdly, If by the heart of the King in this place, we understand the Affections and Passion of the King, his Love, Hatred, Anger, Fortitude, ord, cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1, pns12 vvb dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, po31 n1, np1-n, n1, n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 7
105 thus also is his heart in the hand of the Lord. 1. They must love whom He will have them love, thus also is his heart in the hand of the Lord. 1. They must love whom He will have them love, av av vbz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. crd pns32 vmb vvi r-crq pns31 vmb vhi pno32 vvi, (17) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 7
106 and whom otherwise they would never have regarded. and whom otherwise they would never have regarded. cc r-crq av pns32 vmd av-x vhi vvn. (17) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 7
107 How came Daniel a poor Captive in favour at Court, Dan. 1. 9. will resolve you; How Come daniel a poor Captive in favour At Court, Dan. 1. 9. will resolve you; np1 vvd np1 dt j n-jn p-acp n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd crd vmb vvi pn22; (17) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 7
108 Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the Prince of the Eunuchs. Now God had brought daniel into favour and tender love with the Prince of the Eunuchs. av np1 vhd vvn np1 p-acp n1 cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (17) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 7
109 2. He can cause them mortally to hate whom they have before most loved and do•ed upon. 2. He can cause them mortally to hate whom they have before most loved and do•ed upon. crd pns31 vmb vvi pno32 av-jn pc-acp vvi r-crq pns32 vhb p-acp ds j-vvn cc vvn p-acp. (17) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 7
110 Whom over night they feasted as special Favourites. Whom over night they feasted as special Favourites. ro-crq p-acp n1 pns32 vvd p-acp j n2. (17) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 7
111 the next morning they shall adjudge to the gallows, Esth. 7. What a strict League and Friendship was between Abimelech and the Schechemites? they help him to his Kingdom, the next morning they shall adjudge to the gallows, Esth. 7. What a strict League and Friendship was between Abimelech and the Schechemites? they help him to his Kingdom, dt ord n1 pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2, np1 crd q-crq dt j n1 cc n1 vbds p-acp np1 cc dt n2? pns32 vvb pno31 p-acp po31 n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 7
112 and are therefore the onely men with him; and Are Therefore the only men with him; cc vbr av dt j n2 p-acp pno31; (17) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 7
113 but God will break the League, and turn this Kings love into hatred, Judg. 9. 23. Then God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem. 3. Their Courage and Valour, without which, however otherwise furnished, they are altogether unmeet for the Regal Office, this God can furnish them with, or deprive them of. but God will break the League, and turn this Kings love into hatred, Judges 9. 23. Then God sent an evil Spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem. 3. Their Courage and Valour, without which, however otherwise furnished, they Are altogether unmeet for the Regal Office, this God can furnish them with, or deprive them of. cc-acp np1 vmb vvi dt n1, cc vvi d n2 vvb p-acp n1, np1 crd crd av np1 vvd dt j-jn n1 p-acp np1 cc dt n2 pp-f np1. crd po32 n1 cc n1, p-acp r-crq, c-acp av vvn, pns32 vbr av j p-acp dt j n1, d np1 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp, cc vvi pno32 pp-f. (17) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 7
114 He can make the feeblest King as David, and the House of David as the Angel of the Lord, Zech. 12. 8. On the other side, He can cause the heart of the King to perish, He can make the feeblest King as David, and the House of David as the Angel of the Lord, Zechariah 12. 8. On the other side, He can cause the heart of the King to perish, pns31 vmb vvi dt js n1 p-acp np1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd p-acp dt j-jn n1, pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (17) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 7
115 and the heart of the Princes, Jer. 4. 9. And cause the heart of these mighty ones to be as the heart of a woman in her pangs, Jer. 49. 22. I have but one thing more to do e're I come to Application, to give you the Reasons and Grounds of this Point; which are four. and the heart of the Princes, Jer. 4. 9. And cause the heart of these mighty ones to be as the heart of a woman in her pangs, Jer. 49. 22. I have but one thing more to do ever I come to Application, to give you the Reasons and Grounds of this Point; which Are four. cc dt n1 pp-f dt n2, np1 crd crd cc n1 dt n1 pp-f d j pi2 p-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, np1 crd crd pns11 vhb cc-acp crd n1 av-dc pc-acp vdi av pns11 vvb p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1; r-crq vbr crd. (17) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 7
116 1. God hath a most absolute Dominion over Kings, yea the hearts of Kings: For even they, as well as any others, are his Creatures; 1. God hath a most absolute Dominion over Kings, yea the hearts of Kings: For even they, as well as any Others, Are his Creatures; crd np1 vhz dt av-ds j n1 p-acp n2, uh dt n2 pp-f n2: c-acp av pns32, c-acp av c-acp d n2-jn, vbr po31 n2; (17) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 7
117 and nothing can be more ridiculous and absurd, than to imagine that the Creator should not be able to rule his Creature; and nothing can be more ridiculous and absurd, than to imagine that the Creator should not be able to Rule his Creature; cc pix vmb vbi av-dc j cc j, cs pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 vmd xx vbi j pc-acp vvi po31 n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 7
118 that he should make a Creature which he cannot master. Kings and rich men, as well as Subjects and poor men, are Gods Creatures; that he should make a Creature which he cannot master. Kings and rich men, as well as Subject's and poor men, Are God's Creatures; cst pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 r-crq pns31 vmbx vvi. ng1 cc j n2, c-acp av c-acp n2-jn cc j n2, vbr n2 n2; (17) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 7
119 The poor and rich meet together, and the Lord is the Maker of them both, Prov. 22. 2. Yea, the hearts of Kings, Psal. 33. 15. He fashioneth their hearts alike. The poor and rich meet together, and the Lord is the Maker of them both, Curae 22. 2. Yea, the hearts of Kings, Psalm 33. 15. He fashioneth their hearts alike. dt j cc j vvi av, cc dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f pno32 d, np1 crd crd uh, dt n2 pp-f n2, np1 crd crd pns31 vvz po32 n2 av. (17) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 7
120 No wonder then, that they can do nothing without God, who were made out of nothing by God. No wonder then, that they can do nothing without God, who were made out of nothing by God. dx n1 av, cst pns32 vmb vdi pix p-acp np1, r-crq vbdr vvn av pp-f pix p-acp np1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 7
121 2. Kings are preserved and upheld by God, and can do nothing without his concourse; 2. Kings Are preserved and upheld by God, and can do nothing without his concourse; crd ng1 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp np1, cc vmb vdi pix p-acp po31 n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 7
122 'tis in him they live, move, and have their beings, Acts 17. 28. They cannot move or act according to those Natures and Properties bestowed on them in Creation, without Gods immediate concourse; it's in him they live, move, and have their beings, Acts 17. 28. They cannot move or act according to those Nature's and Properties bestowed on them in Creation, without God's immediate concourse; pn31|vbz p-acp pno31 pns32 vvb, vvb, cc vhb po32 n2, n2 crd crd pns32 vmbx vvi cc n1 vvg p-acp d n2 cc n2 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp n1, p-acp npg1 j n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 8
123 so that every action of theirs is from God as the first, and themselves as the second Cause. so that every actium of theirs is from God as the First, and themselves as the second Cause. av cst d n1 pp-f png32 vbz p-acp np1 p-acp dt ord, cc px32 p-acp dt ord n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 8
124 Must not He then be able to govern them and their hearts in all their Motions and Operations, seeing they cannot move or stir, Must not He then be able to govern them and their hearts in all their Motions and Operations, seeing they cannot move or stir, vmb xx pns31 av vbi j pc-acp vvi pno32 cc po32 n2 p-acp d po32 n2 cc n2, vvg pns32 vmbx vvi cc vvi, (17) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 8
125 but as moved and acted by him? Suppose an Artist should make a Clock, but as moved and acted by him? Suppose an Artist should make a Clock, cc-acp c-acp vvn cc vvn p-acp pno31? vvb dt n1 vmd vvi dt n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 8
126 and not by weights, but with his own hand should turn the wheels about, is not he able to make it move more fast or slowly, and not by weights, but with his own hand should turn the wheels about, is not he able to make it move more fast or slowly, cc xx p-acp n2, cc-acp p-acp po31 d n1 vmd vvi dt n2 a-acp, vbz xx pns31 j pc-acp vvi pn31 vvi dc av-j cc av-j, (17) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 8
127 or hinder its motion by taking off his hand? God fashioneth the heart, and with his own hand causeth and ruleth its motion. or hinder its motion by taking off his hand? God fashioneth the heart, and with his own hand Causes and Ruleth its motion. cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp vvg a-acp po31 n1? np1 vvz dt n1, cc p-acp po31 d n1 vvz cc vvz po31 n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 8
128 Certainly, then it cannot think or purpose any thing without him. 3. The truth of this Doctrine may be demonstrated from the Omnipotency of God. Certainly, then it cannot think or purpose any thing without him. 3. The truth of this Doctrine may be demonstrated from the Omnipotency of God. av-j, cs pn31 vmbx vvi cc vvi d n1 p-acp pno31. crd dt n1 pp-f d n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 8
129 Were the heart of any Prince or Monarch too subtle, stiff, or stubborn, for him to turn or rule, here were something he could not do, Were the heart of any Prince or Monarch too subtle, stiff, or stubborn, for him to turn or Rule, Here were something he could not do, np1 dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1 av j, j, cc j, p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi cc vvi, av vbdr pi pns31 vmd xx vdi, (17) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 8
130 and so we might say of his Power, Hitherto it can reach, but this it cannot do. and so we might say of his Power, Hitherto it can reach, but this it cannot do. cc av pns12 vmd vvi pp-f po31 n1, av pn31 vmb vvi, cc-acp d pn31 vmbx vdi. (17) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 8
131 Matth. 19. 26. is notable to this purpose, With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible. Matthew 19. 26. is notable to this purpose, With man this is impossible, but with God all things Are possible. np1 crd crd vbz j p-acp d n1, p-acp n1 d vbz j, cc-acp p-acp np1 d n2 vbr j. (17) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 8
132 The occasion of those words briefly was this; The occasion of those words briefly was this; dt n1 pp-f d n2 av-j vbds d; (17) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 8
133 Christ had affirmed it impossible for a rich man to be sav'd, v. 24. which exceedingly amazeth the Disciples, v. 25. and they cry out, Who then can be saved? Why, saith Christ, with man this is impossible; christ had affirmed it impossible for a rich man to be saved, v. 24. which exceedingly amazes the Disciples, v. 25. and they cry out, Who then can be saved? Why, Says christ, with man this is impossible; np1 vhd vvn pn31 j p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, n1 crd r-crq av-vvg vvz dt n2, n1 crd cc pns32 vvb av, r-crq av vmb vbi vvn? uh-crq, vvz np1, p-acp n1 d vbz j; (17) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 8
134 that is, if men have riches left to themselves, they will certainly love and set their hearts upon them; that is, if men have riches left to themselves, they will Certainly love and Set their hearts upon them; cst vbz, cs n2 vhb n2 vvn p-acp px32, pns32 vmb av-j vvi cc vvi po32 n2 p-acp pno32; (17) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 8
135 and the heart thus set, cannot by all the power of men be taken off and turned to God, and the heart thus Set, cannot by all the power of men be taken off and turned to God, cc dt n1 av vvn, vmbx p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n2 vbb vvn a-acp cc vvn p-acp np1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 8
136 so that with men this is impossible that such an one should ever be saved, but with God all things are possible; so that with men this is impossible that such an one should ever be saved, but with God all things Are possible; av cst p-acp n2 d vbz j cst d dt pi vmd av vbi vvn, cc-acp p-acp np1 d n2 vbr j; (17) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 8
137 that is, he is able to turn their hearts from Riches to himself. that is, he is able to turn their hearts from Riches to himself. cst vbz, pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp n2 p-acp px31. (17) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 8
138 4. Were not God able to turn and rule the hearts of Kings, how could he know and reveal what they will do, 4. Were not God able to turn and Rule the hearts of Kings, how could he know and reveal what they will do, crd vbdr xx np1 j pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n2 pp-f n2, q-crq vmd pns31 vvi cc vvi r-crq pns32 vmb vdi, (17) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 8
139 before they have any thoughts or purposes of doing any such things; before they have any thoughts or Purposes of doing any such things; c-acp pns32 vhb d n2 cc n2 pp-f vdg d d n2; (17) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 8
140 yea, long before they have a being? God tells Moses before hand, what entertainment his Message will finde, yea, long before they have a being? God tells Moses before hand, what entertainment his Message will find, uh, av-j c-acp pns32 vhb dt vbg? np1 vvz np1 p-acp n1, r-crq n1 po31 n1 vmb vvi, (17) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 8
141 and what Pharaoh will certainly do, Exod. 4. 21. He revealeth what a good King Josiah shall be, and what Pharaoh will Certainly do, Exod 4. 21. He Revealeth what a good King Josiah shall be, cc r-crq np1 vmb av-j vdi, np1 crd crd pns31 vvz r-crq dt j n1 np1 vmb vbi, (17) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 8
142 how zealous against Idolatry before Josiah was born, 1 Kings 13. 2. how zealous against Idolatry before Josiah was born, 1 Kings 13. 2. c-crq j p-acp n1 p-acp np1 vbds vvn, crd n2 crd crd (17) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 8
143 1. Learn hence to admire and adore this glorious Power of the great Jehovah. When the Mariners saw Christ command and govern the Winds and Sea, they cannot but worship him, 1. Learn hence to admire and adore this glorious Power of the great Jehovah. When the Mariners saw christ command and govern the Winds and Sea, they cannot but worship him, crd np1 av pc-acp vvi cc vvi d j n1 pp-f dt j np1. c-crq dt n2 vvd np1 vvi cc vvi dt n2 cc n1, pns32 vmbx p-acp vvi pno31, (17) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 8
144 and wonder at his mighty power, that was able to master and rule such •oysterous and unruly things, and wonder At his mighty power, that was able to master and Rule such •oysterous and unruly things, cc vvb p-acp po31 j n1, cst vbds j pc-acp vvi cc vvi d j cc j n2, (17) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 8
145 and cry out with admiration, What manner of man is this? Matth. 8. 26, 27. Behold here a greater wonder; and cry out with admiration, What manner of man is this? Matthew 8. 26, 27. Behold Here a greater wonder; cc vvb av p-acp n1, q-crq n1 pp-f n1 vbz d? np1 crd crd, crd vvb av dt jc n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 9
146 the heart of a King, much deeper, and more hardly fathom'd than that great Deep, the Will and Resolutions of that Heart, more heady and hard to be turned than the swiftest course of the mightiest waters, the Affections and Passions of a King, more furious and boysterous than the highest and fiercest winds, searched and sounded, turned and changed, quieted and allayed, without the least labour and toyle, by the great God of Heaven. the heart of a King, much Deeper, and more hardly fathomed than that great Deep, the Will and Resolutions of that Heart, more heady and hard to be turned than the swiftest course of the Mightiest waters, the Affections and Passion of a King, more furious and boisterous than the highest and Fiercest winds, searched and sounded, turned and changed, quieted and allayed, without the least labour and toil, by the great God of Heaven. dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av-d jc-jn, cc av-dc av vvn cs d j j-jn, dt n1 cc n2 pp-f d n1, av-dc j cc j pc-acp vbi vvn cs dt js n1 pp-f dt js n2, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, av-dc j cc j cs dt js cc js n2, vvn cc vvn, vvn cc vvn, vvn cc vvn, p-acp dt ds n1 cc n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 9
147 This is one of the greatest discoveries of the great and infinite power of the most high God, This is one of the greatest discoveries of the great and infinite power of the most high God, d vbz pi pp-f dt js n2 pp-f dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt av-ds j np1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 9
148 and therefore requires our most heedfull observation, and highest admiration. For though, as S. James saith of the Tongue, it be but a little Member: and Therefore requires our most heedful observation, and highest admiration. For though, as S. James Says of the Tongue, it be but a little Member: cc av vvz po12 av-ds j n1, cc js n1. p-acp cs, c-acp np1 np1 vvz pp-f dt n1, pn31 vbi p-acp dt j n1: (17) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 9
149 though the Heart seem but a small and contemptible part, yet is it more hardly rul'd than any other part of man or creature whatsoever. though the Heart seem but a small and contemptible part, yet is it more hardly ruled than any other part of man or creature whatsoever. cs dt n1 vvb p-acp dt j cc j n1, av vbz pn31 av-dc av vvn cs d j-jn n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 r-crq. (17) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 9
150 You may far more easily hold the hand, tame the tongue, stop the foot, and govern all other parts, than this. You may Far more Easily hold the hand, tame the tongue, stop the foot, and govern all other parts, than this. pn22 vmb av-j av-dc av-j vvi dt n1, vvb dt n1, vvb dt n1, cc vvi d j-jn n2, cs d. (17) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 9
151 Sooner may the least child conquer the fiercest Lion and strongest Goliah, than the greatest King; Sooner may the least child conquer the Fiercest lion and Strongest Goliath, than the greatest King; av-c vmb dt ds n1 vvb dt js n1 cc js np1, cs dt js n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 9
152 yea the mightiest Angel turn the heart of the weakest woman. The arm of a Sampson may serve to rend a Lion; yea the Mightiest Angel turn the heart of the Weakest woman. The arm of a Sampson may serve to rend a lion; uh dt js n1 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt js n1. dt n1 pp-f dt np1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 9
153 but it requires the Almighty Arm of an Infinite God to rend the heart of man. but it requires the Almighty Arm of an Infinite God to rend the heart of man. cc-acp pn31 vvz dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt j np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 9
154 When you hear therefore God in Scripture saying, I will make them a new heart, I will give them another heart, Can you forbear wondring at this power? It is observable, that that proud and haughty King Nebuchadnezzar, who had seen the wisdom of God in revealing his secrets to him, Dan. 2. 47. who had observed the mighty power of God in preserving his Servants in the midst of the fire, which greatly astonisheth him, Dan. 3. 29. yet neither of these raise him to so high a pitch of admiration as when he saw and felt God exercising this power and dominion over his heart. When you hear Therefore God in Scripture saying, I will make them a new heart, I will give them Another heart, Can you forbear wondering At this power? It is observable, that that proud and haughty King Nebuchadnezzar, who had seen the Wisdom of God in revealing his secrets to him, Dan. 2. 47. who had observed the mighty power of God in preserving his Servants in the midst of the fire, which greatly astonisheth him, Dan. 3. 29. yet neither of these raise him to so high a pitch of admiration as when he saw and felt God exercising this power and dominion over his heart. c-crq pn22 vvb av np1 p-acp np1 vvg, pns11 vmb vvi pno32 dt j n1, pns11 vmb vvi pno32 j-jn n1, vmb pn22 vvb vvg p-acp d n1? pn31 vbz j, cst d j cc j n1 np1, r-crq vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg png31 n2-jn p-acp pno31, np1 crd crd r-crq vhd vvn dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq av-j vvz pno31, np1 crd crd av d pp-f d vvb pno31 p-acp av j dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp c-crq pns31 vvd cc vvd np1 vvg d n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 9
155 What humble Confessions, what notable expressions doth this extort from him? Dan. 4. throughout, especially v. 3. How great are his signs? How mighty are his wonders? His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, &c. Let us give then unto God the glory of this his mighty power; What humble Confessions, what notable expressions does this extort from him? Dan. 4. throughout, especially v. 3. How great Are his Signs? How mighty Are his wonders? His Kingdom is an everlasting Kingdom, etc. Let us give then unto God the glory of this his mighty power; q-crq j n2, r-crq j n2 vdz d vvi p-acp pno31? np1 crd p-acp, av-j n1 crd q-crq j vbr po31 n2? q-crq j vbr po31 n2? po31 n1 vbz dt j n1, av vvb pno12 vvi av p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f d po31 j n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 9
156 and look upon this as indeed it is, one of the most glorious discoveries of that power. and look upon this as indeed it is, one of the most glorious discoveries of that power. cc vvb p-acp d c-acp av pn31 vbz, crd pp-f dt av-ds j n2 pp-f d n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 9
157 It is indeed a very stately and lofty expression of the greatness of God, and vastness of his power, that he hath gathered the wind in his fist, Prov. 30. 4. And that is yet higher, Isa. 40. 12. Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, It is indeed a very stately and lofty expression of the greatness of God, and vastness of his power, that he hath gathered the wind in his fist, Curae 30. 4. And that is yet higher, Isaiah 40. 12. Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, pn31 vbz av dt j j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst pns31 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd crd cc cst vbz av jc, np1 crd crd r-crq vhz vvn dt n2 p-acp dt j-jn pp-f po31 n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 9
158 and meted out the heaven with a span. and meted out the heaven with a span. cc vvd av dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 9
159 But methinks this exceeds them all, that he holds the hearts of Kings in his hand, and turneth them, &c. 2. As this should raise our apprehensions and esteem of God, so should it teach us not to think of men, no not of Kings, more highly than we ought to think. But methinks this exceeds them all, that he holds the hearts of Kings in his hand, and turns them, etc. 2. As this should raise our apprehensions and esteem of God, so should it teach us not to think of men, no not of Kings, more highly than we ought to think. p-acp vvz d vvz pno32 d, cst pns31 vvz dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvz pno32, av crd p-acp d vmd vvi po12 n2 cc n1 pp-f np1, av vmd pn31 vvi pno12 xx pc-acp vvi pp-f n2, uh-dx xx pp-f n2, av-dc av-j cs pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi. (17) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 10
160 How commonly doth the outward splendour, Majesty, and glory of Kings and earthly Po•entates so dazle the eyes of poor Mortals, that they mistake them for Deities, How commonly does the outward splendour, Majesty, and glory of Kings and earthly Po•entates so dazzle the eyes of poor Mortals, that they mistake them for Deities, c-crq av-j vdz dt j n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f n2 cc j n2 av vvi dt n2 pp-f j n2-jn, cst pns32 vvb pno32 p-acp n2, (17) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 10
161 and seeing them so high, conclude there is nothing above them. and seeing them so high, conclude there is nothing above them. cc vvg pno32 av j, vvb a-acp vbz pix p-acp pno32. (17) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 10
162 If Herod, arrayed in Royal apparel, sit upon his Throne, and make an Oration to the people, they are ready presently to cry out: If Herod, arrayed in Royal apparel, fit upon his Throne, and make an Oration to the people, they Are ready presently to cry out: cs np1, vvn p-acp j n1, vvb p-acp po31 n1, cc vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pns32 vbr j av-j pc-acp vvi av: (17) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 10
163 It is the voice of a God and not of a man, Acts 12. 21, 22. Well, It is the voice of a God and not of a man, Acts 12. 21, 22. Well, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc xx pp-f dt n1, n2 crd crd, crd uh-av, (17) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 10
164 but now this Text and Doctrine understood, believed, and seriously weighed by us, will prevent such horrid blasphemies, but now this Text and Doctrine understood, believed, and seriously weighed by us, will prevent such horrid Blasphemies, cc-acp av d n1 cc n1 vvd, vvn, cc av-j vvn p-acp pno12, vmb vvi d j n2, (17) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 10
165 and convince us, that beside desperate wickedness, there is sottish ignorance and much childish folly bound up in the heart of such sins: and convince us, that beside desperate wickedness, there is sottish ignorance and much childish folly bound up in the heart of such Sins: cc vvi pno12, cst p-acp j n1, pc-acp vbz j n1 cc d j n1 vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2: (17) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 10
166 For if the hearts of Kings, even at that time when their glory and greatness do most amaze us, be in the hand of the Lord, alas! For if the hearts of Kings, even At that time when their glory and greatness do most amaze us, be in the hand of the Lord, alas! c-acp cs dt n2 pp-f n2, av p-acp d n1 c-crq po32 n1 cc n1 vdb av-ds vvi pno12, vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, uh! (17) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 10
167 how weak and contemptible then are they in comparison of Him. how weak and contemptible then Are they in comparison of Him. q-crq j cc j cs vbr pns32 p-acp n1 pp-f pno31. (17) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 10
168 They are not Masters of their own hearts, they know not what they shall purpose, think, resolve, or do the next moment; They Are not Masters of their own hearts, they know not what they shall purpose, think, resolve, or do the next moment; pns32 vbr xx n2 pp-f po32 d n2, pns32 vvb xx r-crq pns32 vmb vvi, vvb, vvb, cc vdb dt ord n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 10
169 as shadows they have no motion of their own. as shadows they have no motion of their own. c-acp n2 pns32 vhb dx n1 pp-f po32 d. (17) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 10
170 Compare them indeed with men, how great are they? Whom they will they can slay, Compare them indeed with men, how great Are they? Whom they will they can slay, vvb pno32 av p-acp n2, c-crq j vbr pns32? r-crq pns32 vmb pns32 vmb vvi, (17) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 10
171 and whom they will they can keep alive, whom they will they set up, and whom they will they put down, Dan. 5. 19. All under them must obey them and comply with them. and whom they will they can keep alive, whom they will they Set up, and whom they will they put down, Dan. 5. 19. All under them must obey them and comply with them. cc r-crq pns32 vmb pns32 vmb vvi j, ro-crq pns32 vmb pns32 vvd a-acp, cc r-crq pns32 vmb pns32 vvd a-acp, np1 crd crd av-d p-acp pno32 vmb vvi pno32 cc vvi p-acp pno32. (17) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 10
172 But now compare them with God, and they that thus command others are commanded by another, what he willeth and determines that must they do; But now compare them with God, and they that thus command Others Are commanded by Another, what he wills and determines that must they do; p-acp av vvi pno32 p-acp np1, cc pns32 cst av vvi n2-jn vbr vvn p-acp j-jn, r-crq pns31 vvz cc vvz d vmb pns32 vdb; (17) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 10
173 yea, when they transgress His Precepts they do but fulfill His purposes; yea, when they transgress His Precepts they do but fulfil His Purposes; uh, c-crq pns32 vvb po31 n2 pns32 vdb p-acp vvi po31 n2; (17) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 10
174 what therefore the Prophet saith, to shame men out of the bruitish sin of Idolatry, may we apply to this purpose: what Therefore the Prophet Says, to shame men out of the brutish since of Idolatry, may we apply to this purpose: r-crq av dt n1 vvz, pc-acp vvi n2 av pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1, vmb pns12 vvi p-acp d n1: (17) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 10
175 He tells them, that the best of their Idolls, after it is most curiously carved, He tells them, that the best of their Idols, After it is most curiously carved, pns31 vvz pno32, cst dt js pp-f po32 n2, c-acp pn31 vbz av-ds av-j vvn, (17) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 10
176 and when they have lavish'd never so much Silver and Gold upon them, yet even then are they not able to stir themselves, They must needs be born because they cannot go, Jer. 10. 5. The very same, I say, may we affirm of the mightiest Monarch in the World, and when they have lavished never so much Silver and Gold upon them, yet even then Are they not able to stir themselves, They must needs be born Because they cannot go, Jer. 10. 5. The very same, I say, may we affirm of the Mightiest Monarch in the World, cc c-crq pns32 vhb vvd av-x av av-d n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, av av av vbr pns32 xx j pc-acp vvi px32, pns32 vmb av vbi vvn c-acp pns32 vmbx vvi, np1 crd crd dt j d, pns11 vvb, vmb pns12 vvi pp-f dt js n1 p-acp dt n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 10
177 when he seemeth most formidable, even such an Idoll is he, compared with God: when he seems most formidable, even such an Idol is he, compared with God: c-crq pns31 vvz ds j, av d dt n1 vbz pns31, vvn p-acp np1: (17) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 10
178 not able to stir or move hand or heart of himself, but must needs be born, which way God will carry him, that way must he needs go; not able to stir or move hand or heart of himself, but must needs be born, which Way God will carry him, that Way must he needs go; xx j pc-acp vvi cc vvi n1 cc n1 pp-f px31, cc-acp vmb av vbi vvn, r-crq n1 np1 vmb vvi pno31, cst n1 vmb pns31 av vvi; (17) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 10
179 though therefore we must honour, fear, and reverence Kings as they are Gods Delegates, as they bear the Sword from him, though Therefore we must honour, Fear, and Reverence Kings as they Are God's Delegates, as they bear the Sword from him, cs av pns12 vmb vvi, vvb, cc n1 n2 c-acp pns32 vbr n2 n2, c-acp pns32 vvb dt n1 p-acp pno31, (17) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 11
180 for him, yet must we still remember they are but men, and if they command that which crosseth the command of God, for him, yet must we still Remember they Are but men, and if they command that which Crosseth the command of God, p-acp pno31, av vmb pns12 av vvb pns32 vbr p-acp n2, cc cs pns32 vvb cst r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 11
181 or if the consideration or fear of their greatness, be like to draw us from our allegiance and obedience to the great God, let us then call to mind and meditate on this truth, or if the consideration or Fear of their greatness, be like to draw us from our allegiance and Obedience to the great God, let us then call to mind and meditate on this truth, cc cs dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1, vbb j pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j np1, vvb pno12 av vvi p-acp n1 cc vvi p-acp d n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 11
182 and what we have heard this day; and what we have herd this day; cc r-crq pns12 vhb vvn d n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 11
183 and if they or any other shall say, are not your Lives, Estates, and all outward enjoyments in the Kings hand? Then let us consider and say, and if they or any other shall say, Are not your Lives, Estates, and all outward enjoyments in the Kings hand? Then let us Consider and say, cc cs pns32 cc d j-jn vmb vvi, vbr xx po22 n2, n2, cc d j n2 p-acp dt ng1 n1? av vvb pno12 vvi cc vvi, (17) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 11
184 yet is not my heart in the Kings hand, and so he cannot force me to sin unless I will, yet is not my heart in the Kings hand, and so he cannot force me to since unless I will, av vbz xx po11 n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, cc av pns31 vmbx vvi pno11 p-acp n1 cs pns11 vmb, (17) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 11
185 but the Kings heart is in the Lords hand, and therefore he cannot cause me to suffer unless the Lord will. but the Kings heart is in the lords hand, and Therefore he cannot cause me to suffer unless the Lord will. cc-acp dt ng1 n1 vbz p-acp dt n2 n1, cc av pns31 vmbx vvi pno11 pc-acp vvi cs dt n1 vmb. (17) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 11
186 3. Is the Kings heart in the Lords hand, then learn hence to whom the glory and praise of all the good that is in the heart of any King, 3. Is the Kings heart in the lords hand, then Learn hence to whom the glory and praise of all the good that is in the heart of any King, crd vbz dt ng1 n1 p-acp dt n2 n1, av vvb av p-acp ro-crq dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d dt j cst vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
187 and of all that good that his hand findeth to do, to whom, I say, the glory of it is due, and of all that good that his hand finds to do, to whom, I say, the glory of it is due, cc pp-f d cst j cst po31 n1 vvz pc-acp vdi, p-acp ro-crq, pns11 vvb, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz j-jn, (17) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
188 and to whom to pay it, even to that God that thus gives him both to will and to do of his own good pleasure. and to whom to pay it, even to that God that thus gives him both to will and to do of his own good pleasure. cc p-acp ro-crq pc-acp vvi pn31, av p-acp cst np1 cst av vvz pno31 av-d pc-acp vmb cc pc-acp vdi pp-f po31 d j n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
189 For though we must not defraud or rob the King of the honour and praise of his Graces, Virtues, For though we must not defraud or rob the King of the honour and praise of his Graces, Virtues, p-acp cs pns12 vmb xx vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n2, n2, (17) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
190 or virtuous Actions, as they are his, as a second, inferiour, yet true cause of them; or virtuous Actions, as they Are his, as a second, inferior, yet true cause of them; cc j n2, c-acp pns32 vbr png31, c-acp dt ord, j-jn, av j n1 pp-f pno32; (17) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
191 yet must we be sure to give God the whole glory as the principal and first moving cause; yet must we be sure to give God the Whole glory as the principal and First moving cause; av vmb pns12 vbi j pc-acp vvi np1 dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt j-jn cc ord vvg n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
192 He is that Sun and Father of Lights, from whom these glorious Stars receive and borrow all that light and good which they communicate to us. He is that Sun and Father of Lights, from whom these glorious Stars receive and borrow all that Light and good which they communicate to us. pns31 vbz d n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, p-acp ro-crq d j n2 vvi cc vvi d cst n1 cc j r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp pno12. (17) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
193 And this brings me to the Occasion of this daies meeting, and to move you to the great duty of the day. And this brings me to the Occasion of this days meeting, and to move you to the great duty of the day. cc d vvz pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d ng1 n1, cc pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
194 The Reasons declared by Parliament for setting this day apart as a day of solemn thanksgiving are these: The Reasons declared by Parliament for setting this day apart as a day of solemn thanksgiving Are these: dt n2 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp vvg d n1 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 vbr d: (17) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
195 That it hath pleased the King graciously to declare his firm adherence to the Protestant Religion, his tender love and regard to the Civill Liberties of these Nations, his great esteem of, That it hath pleased the King graciously to declare his firm adherence to the Protestant Religion, his tender love and regard to the Civil Liberties of these nations, his great esteem of, cst pn31 vhz vvn dt n1 av-j pc-acp vvi po31 j n1 p-acp dt n1 n1, po31 j n1 cc vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n2, po31 j n1 pp-f, (17) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
196 and affection to Parliaments, his gracious Pardon to all those that have in any kind offended him, his declining Forraign assistance, together with many other gracious and excellent expressions which his Majesties Declaration and Letter are full of. and affection to Parliaments, his gracious Pardon to all those that have in any kind offended him, his declining Foreign assistance, together with many other gracious and excellent expressions which his Majesties Declaration and letter Are full of. cc n1 p-acp n2, po31 j n1 p-acp d d cst vhb p-acp d n1 vvn pno31, po31 j-vvg j n1, av p-acp d j-jn j cc j n2 r-crq po31 ng1 n1 cc n1 vbr j pp-f. (17) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
197 Now as we must give unto Caesar the things that are Caesars, have grateful, dutiful, Now as we must give unto Caesar the things that Are Caesars, have grateful, dutiful, av c-acp pns12 vmb vvi p-acp np1 dt n2 cst vbr npg1, vhb j, j, (17) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
198 and loyal apprehensions of his Princely goodness, and have our affections raised and hearts engaged by it; and loyal apprehensions of his Princely Goodness, and have our affections raised and hearts engaged by it; cc j n2 pp-f po31 j n1, cc vhb po12 n2 vvn cc n2 vvn p-acp pn31; (17) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
199 so must we be sure this day to give unto God the things that are Gods, by looking farther and higher than the King, so must we be sure this day to give unto God the things that Are God's, by looking farther and higher than the King, av vmb pns12 vbi j d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 dt n2 cst vbr n2, p-acp vvg av-jc cc jc cs dt n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
200 even to the King of Kings, that hath put this into his heart, who could have so infatuated his understanding, even to the King of Kings, that hath put this into his heart, who could have so infatuated his understanding, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cst vhz vvn d p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vmd vhi av vvn po31 n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 12
201 and hardened his heart, that he should have been quite deaf to all moderate Councils, and hardened his heart, that he should have been quite deaf to all moderate Councils, cc vvd po31 n1, cst pns31 vmd vhi vbn av j p-acp d j n2, (17) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 12
202 and taken such rash and violent Courses as would have proved destructive to himself and these Nations. and taken such rash and violent Courses as would have proved destructive to himself and these nations. cc vvn d j cc j vvz a-acp vmd vhi vvn j p-acp px31 cc d n2. (17) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 12
203 O let us see and acknowledge the finger and hand of the Lord in all this, O let us see and acknowledge the finger and hand of the Lord in all this, sy vvb pno12 vvi cc vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d d, (17) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 12
204 and in the words, and with the spirit of holy Ezra let us say, Blessed be the Lord that hath put such things as these into the Kings heart. and in the words, and with the Spirit of holy Ezra let us say, Blessed be the Lord that hath put such things as these into the Kings heart. cc p-acp dt n2, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f j np1 vvb pno12 vvi, vvn vbb dt n1 cst vhz vvn d n2 c-acp d p-acp dt ng1 n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 12
205 Blessed be the Lord that hath so wonderfully exercised his dominion, not only over his heart, Blessed be the Lord that hath so wonderfully exercised his dominion, not only over his heart, vvn vbb dt n1 cst vhz av av-j vvn po31 n1, xx av-j p-acp po31 n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 12
206 but on the hearts of Parliament, Army, and Navy, to joyn as one man in bringing this about. but on the hearts of Parliament, Army, and Navy, to join as one man in bringing this about. cc-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, n1, cc n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp crd n1 p-acp vvg d a-acp. (17) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 12
207 He that should this day twelvemonth have said, that what we now behold should have been, He that should this day twelvemonth have said, that what we now behold should have been, pns31 cst vmd d n1 n1 vhb vvn, cst r-crq pns12 av vvi vmd vhi vbn, (17) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 12
208 and that without the effusion of the least drop of bloud, would not have gained credit in any place. and that without the effusion of the least drop of blood, would not have gained credit in any place. cc cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ds n1 pp-f n1, vmd xx vhi vvn n1 p-acp d n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 12
209 That an Army engaged by Oath and Interest against it, an Army, whose valour and success had quite dispirited the Nation, should have their hearts so awed, That an Army engaged by Oath and Interest against it, an Army, whose valour and success had quite dispirited the nation, should have their hearts so awed, cst dt n1 vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31, dt n1, rg-crq n1 cc n1 vhd av j dt n1, vmd vhi po32 n2 av vvn, (17) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 12
210 and their hands so held, that either they will not or dare not interpose; O this is the Lord's doing, and it should be marvellous in our eyes! and their hands so held, that either they will not or Dare not interpose; Oh this is the Lord's doing, and it should be marvellous in our eyes! cc po32 n2 av vvn, cst d pns32 vmb xx cc vvb xx vvi; uh d vbz dt n1|vbz vdg, cc pn31 vmd vbi j p-acp po12 n2! (17) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 12
211 Well then, let us not rob God of the glory of these mercies, yea, let him alone be exalted by us. Well then, let us not rob God of the glory of these Mercies, yea, let him alone be exalted by us. uh-av av, vvb pno12 xx vvi np1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n2, uh, vvb pno31 av-j vbi vvn p-acp pno12. (17) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 12
212 We should not defraud the King, General, Council, or Parliament of that honour and praise they have severally deserved, We should not defraud the King, General, Council, or Parliament of that honour and praise they have severally deserved, pns12 vmd xx vvi dt n1, n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1 pns32 vhb av-j vvn, (17) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 12
213 but yet we should look on God as the Primum Mobile, and his hand as turning these Wheels about: but yet we should look on God as the Primum Mobile, and his hand as turning these Wheels about: cc-acp av pns12 vmd vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt fw-la np1, cc po31 n1 p-acp vvg d n2 a-acp: (17) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 12
214 All this while he hath had and held all their hearts in his hand. All this while he hath had and held all their hearts in his hand. d d cs pns31 vhz vhn cc vvd d po32 n2 p-acp po31 n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 12
215 Come therefore let us rejoyce in him this day, and glory in the God of our salvation, Come Therefore let us rejoice in him this day, and glory in the God of our salvation, np1 av vvb pno12 vvi p-acp pno31 d n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 12
216 and beware that we make not this a day of wickedness and provocation, instead of a day of thanksgiving and praise. To prevent this: and beware that we make not this a day of wickedness and provocation, instead of a day of thanksgiving and praise. To prevent this: cc vvb cst pns12 vvb xx d dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. p-acp vvi d: (17) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 12
217 1. Let us see, acknowledge, and be sensible of every one of us his own and the whole Nations sinfulness and great unworthiness of such a mercy. 1. Let us see, acknowledge, and be sensible of every one of us his own and the Whole nations sinfulness and great unworthiness of such a mercy. crd vvb pno12 vvi, vvb, cc vbi j pp-f d crd pp-f pno12 po31 d cc dt j-jn n2 n1 cc j n1 pp-f d dt n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 12
218 Alas, if we consider what wickedness is amongst us, how by all sorts and kinds of sins we have provoked the Lord, we may wonder that instead of the voice of joy that we hear this day, the Lord had not caused us to hear the voice of weeping; Alas, if we Consider what wickedness is among us, how by all sorts and Kinds of Sins we have provoked the Lord, we may wonder that instead of the voice of joy that we hear this day, the Lord had not caused us to hear the voice of weeping; np1, cs pns12 vvb r-crq n1 vbz p-acp pno12, c-crq p-acp d n2 cc n2 pp-f n2 pns12 vhb vvn dt n1, pns12 vmb vvi cst av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cst pns12 vvb d n1, dt n1 vhd xx vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f vvg; (17) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 12
219 the confused noyse of War, and to have seen Garments rolled in bloud. 2. Let us give the glory to God; the confused noise of War, and to have seen Garments rolled in blood. 2. Let us give the glory to God; dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1, cc pc-acp vhi vvn n2 vvn p-acp n1. crd vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 p-acp np1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 12
220 we are so apt to fail herein, and 'tis a sin that the jealous God is so highly provoked by, that although I have already much pressed it, I cannot but once more urge it upon you, God will let no creature share with him; we Are so apt to fail herein, and it's a since that the jealous God is so highly provoked by, that although I have already much pressed it, I cannot but once more urge it upon you, God will let no creature share with him; pns12 vbr av j pc-acp vvi av, cc pn31|vbz dt n1 cst dt j np1 vbz av av-j vvn p-acp, cst cs pns11 vhb av av-d vvn pn31, pns11 vmbx p-acp a-acp av-dc vvi pn31 p-acp pn22, np1 vmb vvi dx n1 vvi p-acp pno31; (17) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
221 if he have not all the honour he reckons he hath none, yea, he counts himself highly dishonoured. if he have not all the honour he reckons he hath none, yea, he counts himself highly dishonoured. cs pns31 vhb xx d dt n1 pns31 vvz pns31 vhz pix, uh, pns31 vvz px31 av-j vvn. (17) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
222 3. Let us prize this mercy according to its worth, and let us not, because we have not all we look for, over-look all that we have. 3. Let us prize this mercy according to its worth, and let us not, Because we have not all we look for, overlook all that we have. crd vvb pno12 vvi d n1 vvg p-acp po31 n1, cc vvb pno12 xx, c-acp pns12 vhb xx d pns12 vvb p-acp, j d cst pns12 vhb. (17) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 13
223 Consider how unlikely it was not long since that we should have been in so good a condition as now we are. Consider how unlikely it was not long since that we should have been in so good a condition as now we Are. np1 c-crq j pn31 vbds xx av-j p-acp cst pns12 vmd vhi vbn p-acp av j dt n1 c-acp av pns12 vbr. (17) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 13
224 Certainly, whatever any of us may think now, we should have thought this a great mercy, Certainly, whatever any of us may think now, we should have Thought this a great mercy, av-j, r-crq d pp-f pno12 vmb vvi av, pns12 vmd vhi vvn d dt j n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 13
225 if the Army and late usurping Power had gone a little farther: Truly God hath exceeded our hopes in this mercy. if the Army and late usurping Power had gone a little farther: Truly God hath exceeded our hope's in this mercy. cs dt n1 cc j j-vvg n1 vhd vvn dt j av-jc: av-j np1 vhz vvn po12 n2 p-acp d n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 13
226 4. Let us beware of provoking God, now he is coming towards this Nation in a way of mercy, to stop and turn from us, 4. Let us beware of provoking God, now he is coming towards this nation in a Way of mercy, to stop and turn from us, crd vvb pno12 vvi pp-f j-vvg np1, av pns31 vbz vvg p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp pno12, (17) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 13
227 and do us hurt after he hath done us good. and do us hurt After he hath done us good. cc vdb pno12 vvi c-acp pns31 vhz vdn pno12 j. (17) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 13
228 5. Lastly, If there be in us any fear of God, any love to the King, let not any of us dare this day to call or count that an expression of joy and thanksgiving which is a breach of Gods Law, 5. Lastly, If there be in us any Fear of God, any love to the King, let not any of us Dare this day to call or count that an expression of joy and thanksgiving which is a breach of God's Law, crd ord, cs pc-acp vbi p-acp pno12 d n1 pp-f np1, d n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb xx d pp-f pno12 vvi d n1 pc-acp vvi cc n1 cst dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 13
229 or that tends to his dishonour. Thus far on day of Thanksgiving. or that tends to his dishonour. Thus Far on day of Thanksgiving. cc d vvz p-acp po31 n1. av av-j p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 13
230 Afterwards, upon the coming forth of the Kings Proclamation against Prophanness, I resumed this Texton June 10. having read the Proclamation, Afterwards, upon the coming forth of the Kings Proclamation against Profaneness, I resumed this Texton June 10. having read the Proclamation, av, p-acp dt n-vvg av pp-f dt ng1 n1 p-acp n1, pns11 vvd d n1 np1 crd vhg vvn dt n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 13
231 and repeated the foregoing use, I added to it as followeth: and repeated the foregoing use, I added to it as follows: cc vvd dt vvg n1, pns11 vvd p-acp pn31 p-acp vvz: (17) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 13
232 Let us bless God for this most seasonable Proclamation, and for all those pious and gracions expressions in it. Let us bless God for this most seasonable Proclamation, and for all those pious and Gracious expressions in it. vvb pno12 vvi np1 p-acp d av-ds j n1, cc p-acp d d j cc n2 n2 p-acp pn31. (17) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 13
233 To what a height of impudence in sin were some graceless wretches grown amongst us, Drunkenness, Swearing, Cursing and reviling those that refused to run into the same excess of riot with themselves; To what a height of impudence in since were Some graceless wretches grown among us, drunkenness, Swearing, Cursing and reviling those that refused to run into the same excess of riot with themselves; p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 vbdr d j n2 vvn p-acp pno12, n1, vvg, vvg cc vvg d cst vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp px32; (17) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 13
234 these were, and yet are the dayly practices of many in all places, and of some in this place; these were, and yet Are the daily practices of many in all places, and of Some in this place; d vbdr, cc av vbr dt j n2 pp-f d p-acp d n2, cc pp-f d p-acp d n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 13
235 and though by this their wickedness they only prov'd themselves subjects and vassals to the Prince of darkness, and though by this their wickedness they only proved themselves subject's and vassals to the Prince of darkness, cc cs p-acp d po32 n1 pns32 av-j vvd px32 n2-jn cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 13
236 yet they cloaked over their abominable villany with pretences of loyalty and affection to the King, yet they cloaked over their abominable villainy with pretences of loyalty and affection to the King, av pns32 vvd p-acp po32 j n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 13
237 and this their prophaneness they dar'd to call, and expect that others should count a testimony thereof. and this their profaneness they dared to call, and expect that Others should count a testimony thereof. cc d po32 n1 pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi, cc vvb d n2-jn vmd vvi dt n1 av. (17) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 13
238 In the mean time those that had any fear of God, and true affection to the King, were grieved at the very soul at this horrible wickedness, knowing it did highly offend and provoke God, dishonour, In the mean time those that had any Fear of God, and true affection to the King, were grieved At the very soul At this horrible wickedness, knowing it did highly offend and provoke God, dishonour, p-acp dt j n1 d cst vhd d n1 pp-f np1, cc j n1 p-acp dt n1, vbdr vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d j n1, vvg pn31 vdd av-j vvi cc vvi np1, n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 13
239 yea, and endanger the Kings Majesty, and therefore they earnestly besought the Lord that he would put it into his heart to discountenance, yea, and endanger the Kings Majesty, and Therefore they earnestly besought the Lord that he would put it into his heart to discountenance, uh, cc vvi dt ng1 n1, cc av pns32 av-j vvd dt n1 cst pns31 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi, (17) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 13
240 and give some check to this growing will, by declaring his detestation and abhorrency of these their lewd courses: and give Some check to this growing will, by declaring his detestation and abhorrency of these their lewd courses: cc vvb d n1 p-acp d j-vvg n1, p-acp vvg po31 n1 cc n1 pp-f d po32 j n2: (17) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 14
241 And the Lord hath heard them, and given them the very desire of their hearts. And the Lord hath herd them, and given them the very desire of their hearts. cc dt n1 vhz vvn pno32, cc vvn pno32 dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2. (17) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 14
242 For how fully and excellently hath his Majesty declared himself? So fully that we may say, What can the man say that comes after the King? Hear again his Majesties words, Pulchra sunt his dicenda; and so I again repeated his Majesties Declaration to them. For how Fully and excellently hath his Majesty declared himself? So Fully that we may say, What can the man say that comes After the King? Hear again his Majesties words, Beautiful sunt his dicenda; and so I again repeated his Majesties Declaration to them. p-acp q-crq av-j cc av-j vhz po31 n1 vvd px31? av av-j cst pns12 vmb vvi, q-crq vmb dt n1 vvb cst vvz p-acp dt n1? vvb av po31 ng1 n2, fw-la fw-la png31 fw-la; cc av pns11 av vvd po31 ng1 n1 p-acp pno32. (17) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 14
243 And here because one of those hath openly affirmed, some few daies since, that this was not, And Here Because one of those hath openly affirmed, Some few days since, that this was not, cc av c-acp crd pp-f d vhz av-j vvn, d d n2 a-acp, cst d vbds xx, (17) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 14
244 nor could not be the Kings Declaration, but was put out by some Rogues in his Name. nor could not be the Kings Declaration, but was put out by Some Rogues in his Name. ccx vmd xx vbi dt ng1 n1, cc-acp vbds vvn av p-acp d n2 p-acp po31 n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 14
245 I shall propound and answer that Objection. Object. How do we know that this is the Kings own Declaration? I shall propound and answer that Objection. Object. How do we know that this is the Kings own Declaration? pns11 vmb vvi cc vvi d n1. n1. q-crq vdb pns12 vvb cst d vbz dt n2 d n1? (17) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 14
246 Answ. 1. Let us inquire whence it is that these Objectors are thus doubtful. 2. Let us consider how offensive these words are. Answer 1. Let us inquire whence it is that these Objectors Are thus doubtful. 2. Let us Consider how offensive these words Are. np1 crd vvb pno12 vvi c-crq pn31 vbz cst d n2 vbr av j. crd vvb pno12 vvi c-crq j d n2 vbr. (17) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 14
247 1. For the first, 'Tis because it so extreamly disappoints and crosses their hopes and expectations; 1. For the First, It's Because it so extremely disappoints and Crosses their hope's and Expectations; crd p-acp dt ord, pn31|vbz c-acp pn31 av av-jn vvz cc vvz po32 n2 cc n2; (17) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 14
248 men are alwaies very backward to believe what they passionately desire should be false. men Are always very backward to believe what they passionately desire should be false. n2 vbr av av av-j pc-acp vvi r-crq pns32 av-j vvb vmd vbi j. (17) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 14
249 Had it been a Proclamation for the encouragement of Vice and Wickedness, you should never have heard any one of these made any question of the truth of it. Had it been a Proclamation for the encouragement of Vice and Wickedness, you should never have herd any one of these made any question of the truth of it. vhd pn31 vbn dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pn22 vmd av-x vhi vvn d crd pp-f d vvd d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31. (17) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 14
250 2. Take notice of the great offence these Objectors are guilty of: 1. This their doubting, 2. Take notice of the great offence these Objectors Are guilty of: 1. This their doubting, crd vvb n1 pp-f dt j n1 d n2 vbr j pp-f: crd d po32 n-vvg, (17) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 14
251 and these their words are full of reproach, and very injurious to the Kings Majesty, their words betray them; and these their words Are full of reproach, and very injurious to the Kings Majesty, their words betray them; cc d po32 n2 vbr j pp-f n1, cc av j p-acp dt ng1 n1, po32 n2 vvi pno32; (17) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 14
252 you may see by this what thoughts these men have had, and still have of the King. you may see by this what thoughts these men have had, and still have of the King. pn22 vmb vvi p-acp d r-crq n2 d n2 vhb vhn, cc av vhb pp-f dt n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 14
253 They thought him altogether such a one as themselves; They Thought him altogether such a one as themselves; pns32 vvd pno31 av d dt crd c-acp px32; (17) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 14
254 a lover and encourager of Prophaneness, else what mean they when they say, this cannot be the Kings Declaration? Now what can be more dishonourable to the King? 2. Their words shew you what that love and affection to the King, of which they boast, was grounded on, viz. a hope and perswasion that he would not cross them in their sinful courses. 3. These words are guilty of Rebellion, they open a gap to all disobedience; a lover and encourager of Profaneness, Else what mean they when they say, this cannot be the Kings Declaration? Now what can be more dishonourable to the King? 2. Their words show you what that love and affection to the King, of which they boast, was grounded on, viz. a hope and persuasion that he would not cross them in their sinful courses. 3. These words Are guilty of Rebellion, they open a gap to all disobedience; dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, av q-crq vvb pns32 c-crq pns32 vvb, d vmbx vbi dt ng1 n1? av q-crq vmb vbi av-dc j p-acp dt n1? crd po32 n2 vvb pn22 r-crq cst n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, pp-f r-crq pns32 vvb, vbds vvn a-acp, n1 dt n1 cc n1 cst pns31 vmd xx vvi pno32 p-acp po32 j n2. crd np1 n2 vbr j pp-f n1, pns32 vvb dt n1 p-acp d n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 14
255 it seems if any Laws and Proclamations come out which cross our desires we may decline obedience, it seems if any Laws and Proclamations come out which cross our Desires we may decline Obedience, pn31 vvz cs d n2 cc n2 vvb av r-crq n1 po12 n2 pns12 vmb vvi n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 14
256 and say, they are none of the Kings Laws, none of his Proclamations. But to leave these, and conclude this Use. and say, they Are none of the Kings Laws, none of his Proclamations. But to leave these, and conclude this Use. cc vvi, pns32 vbr pix pp-f dt ng1 n2, pix pp-f po31 n2. p-acp pc-acp vvi d, cc vvi d n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 14
257 Let all of us bless God for this mercy, this is the way to have more mercies in this kind; Let all of us bless God for this mercy, this is the Way to have more Mercies in this kind; vvb d pp-f pno12 vvb np1 p-acp d n1, d vbz dt n1 pc-acp vhi dc n2 p-acp d n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 14
258 God can make him yet a farther and greater blessing to these Nations; God can make him yet a farther and greater blessing to these nations; np1 vmb vvi pno31 av dt jc cc jc n1 p-acp d n2; (17) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 15
259 and let every one of us in our place observe and obey this Proclamation, and bring to punishment those that will not. and let every one of us in our place observe and obey this Proclamation, and bring to punishment those that will not. cc vvb d crd pp-f pno12 p-acp po12 n1 vvi cc vvi d n1, cc vvi p-acp n1 d cst vmb xx. (17) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 15
260 4. This Doctrine informs, which is the readiest and only sure way to obtain any good for our selves or the Church of God from the King; 4. This Doctrine informs, which is the Readiest and only sure Way to obtain any good for our selves or the Church of God from the King; crd d n1 vvz, r-crq vbz dt js cc j j n1 pc-acp vvi d j p-acp po12 n2 cc dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 15
261 for if God have his heart in his hand, can we but make sure of God, for if God have his heart in his hand, can we but make sure of God, c-acp cs np1 vhb po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, vmb pns12 p-acp vvi j pp-f np1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 15
262 if we wrestle with him by Prayer, and prevail with him, the business is done; if we wrestle with him by Prayer, and prevail with him, the business is done; cs pns12 vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, cc vvi p-acp pno31, dt n1 vbz vdn; (17) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 15
263 he can command the heart of the King, and cause it to meet with our desires. he can command the heart of the King, and cause it to meet with our Desires. pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvi pn31 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2. (17) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 15
264 Solomon discovers and secretly checks the folly of those that neglect this course, Prov. 29. 26. Many seek the Rulers favour, Solomon discovers and secretly Checks the folly of those that neglect this course, Curae 29. 26. Many seek the Rulers favour, np1 vvz cc av-jn vvz dt n1 pp-f d cst vvb d n1, np1 crd crd av-d vvb dt n2 n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 15
265 but every mans judgement cometh from the Lord. but every men judgement comes from the Lord. cc-acp d ng1 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 15
266 As if he should say, Men that desire to obtain any thing of Princes, they presently run to him, As if he should say, Men that desire to obtain any thing of Princes, they presently run to him, c-acp cs pns31 vmd vvi, n2 cst vvb pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f n2, pns32 av-j vvi p-acp pno31, (17) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 15
267 but alas they begin at the wrong end; but alas they begin At the wrong end; cc-acp uh pns32 vvb p-acp dt j-jn n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 15
268 would they begin at God, though that seem the farthest way about, 'tis the nearest way to speed; would they begin At God, though that seem the farthest Way about, it's the nearest Way to speed; vmd pns32 vvi p-acp np1, cs d vvb dt js n1 p-acp, pn31|vbz dt js n1 pc-acp vvi; (17) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 15
269 for every mans judgement is from the Lord. As if he had said, The Prince of himself cannot dispose of his own favour; for every men judgement is from the Lord. As if he had said, The Prince of himself cannot dispose of his own favour; p-acp d ng1 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1. c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, dt n1 pp-f px31 vmbx vvi pp-f po31 d n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 15
270 whatever your request be, the success of it depends upon the will and pleasure of God. whatever your request be, the success of it depends upon the will and pleasure of God. r-crq po22 n1 vbi, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 15
271 Hence we finde, that when any of Gods Saints have had a Suit at Court, they have first made their Addresses to the Court of Heaven. Hence we find, that when any of God's Saints have had a Suit At Court, they have First made their Addresses to the Court of Heaven. av pns12 vvb, cst c-crq d pp-f npg1 n2 vhb vhn dt n1 p-acp n1, pns32 vhb ord vvd po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 15
272 Thus Nehemiah desiring leave and help from the King to rebuild Jerusalem, though a Courtier and Favourite, Thus Nehemiah desiring leave and help from the King to rebuild Jerusalem, though a Courtier and Favourite, av np1 vvg n1 cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi np1, cs dt n1 cc n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 15
273 yet will not seek the Princes favour in this affair, till he had first begged of God to grant him mercy in the sight of that man, Neh. 1. 11. Prosper, I pray thee, thy servant this day, yet will not seek the Princes favour in this affair, till he had First begged of God to grant him mercy in the sighed of that man, Neh 1. 11. Prosper, I pray thee, thy servant this day, av vmb xx vvi dt ng1 n1 p-acp d n1, c-acp pns31 vhd ord vvn pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pno31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, np1 crd crd np1, pns11 vvb pno21, po21 n1 d n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 15
274 and grant him mercy in the sight of this man. and grant him mercy in the sighed of this man. cc vvb pno31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 15
275 Though then thou hast nothing it may be to beg of the King for thy self, Though then thou hast nothing it may be to beg of the King for thy self, cs av pns21 vh2 pix pn31 vmb vbi pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 p-acp po21 n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 15
276 yet if thou art one that carest for the prosperity and happiness of the Church and Kingdom in which thou livest, see here a way how thou may'st be serviceable to them, and promote their happiness. yet if thou art one that Carest for the Prosperity and happiness of the Church and Kingdom in which thou Livest, see Here a Way how thou Mayest be serviceable to them, and promote their happiness. av cs pns21 vb2r crd d vv2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 p-acp r-crq pns21 vv2, vvb av dt n1 c-crq pns21 vm2 vbi j p-acp pno32, cc vvi po32 n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 15
277 Beg earnestly of God to exercise his Dominion over the heart of the King in a way of mercy, that he may be a nursing Father to the Church, Beg earnestly of God to exercise his Dominion over the heart of the King in a Way of mercy, that he may be a nursing Father to the Church, vvb av-j pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns31 vmb vbi dt j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 15
278 and a terrour to evill doers. and a terror to evil doers. cc dt n1 p-acp j-jn n2. (17) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 15
279 How plainly are we commanded, 1 Tim. 2. 2. to pray for Kings? It is out of question, that 'tis our duty; How plainly Are we commanded, 1 Tim. 2. 2. to pray for Kings? It is out of question, that it's our duty; c-crq av-j vbr pns12 vvn, crd np1 crd crd p-acp vvi p-acp n2? pn31 vbz av pp-f n1, cst pn31|vbz po12 n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 15
280 but this Text and Doctrine may exceedingly encourage and quicken us to the performance of this duty. but this Text and Doctrine may exceedingly encourage and quicken us to the performance of this duty. cc-acp d n1 cc n1 vmb av-vvg vvi cc vvb pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 15
281 It was one great end why I choose this Text, that I might excite and provoke my self and you faithfully to discharge our duty in this point, that we may not only in compliance with the commands of Authority, It was one great end why I choose this Text, that I might excite and provoke my self and you faithfully to discharge our duty in this point, that we may not only in compliance with the commands of authority, pn31 vbds crd j n1 c-crq pns11 vvb d n1, cst pns11 vmd vvi cc vvi po11 n1 cc pn22 av-j pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp d n1, cst pns12 vmb xx av-j p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 15
282 or for any carnal advantages pray publickly for the Kings Majesty, but that we may do it heartily, conscienciously, and constantly; or for any carnal advantages pray publicly for the Kings Majesty, but that we may do it heartily, conscientiously, and constantly; cc p-acp d j n2 vvb av-j p-acp dt ng1 n1, cc-acp cst pns12 vmb vdb pn31 av-j, av-j, cc av-j; (17) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 16
283 To engage us whereunto let us seriously weigh these following considerations: To engage us whereunto let us seriously weigh these following considerations: pc-acp vvi pno12 c-crq vvb pno12 av-j vvi d j-vvg n2: (17) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 16
284 First, Consider the condition of the greatest and best Kings is such, that they stand in great need of the prayers of their religious and faithful Subjects. For, First, Consider the condition of the greatest and best Kings is such, that they stand in great need of the Prayers of their religious and faithful Subject's. For, ord, vvb dt n1 pp-f dt js cc js n2 vbz d, cst pns32 vvb p-acp j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po32 j cc j n2-jn. p-acp, (17) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 16
285 1. They are men of like infirmities with others, though they are called Gods in respect of their Office, 1. They Are men of like infirmities with Others, though they Are called God's in respect of their Office, crd pns32 vbr n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp n2-jn, cs pns32 vbr vvn n2 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 16
286 yet are they but men, made in all things like to one of us, sin not excepted; yet Are they but men, made in all things like to one of us, sin not excepted; av vbr pns32 p-acp n2, vvn p-acp d n2 av-j p-acp crd pp-f pno12, vvb xx vvn; (17) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 16
287 they have need therefore of sanctifying and renewing Grace, which none can bestow but the heart-changing and ruling Jehovah, and for the obtaining whereof, they have need Therefore of sanctifying and renewing Grace, which none can bestow but the Heart-changing and ruling Jehovah, and for the obtaining whereof, pns32 vhb n1 av pp-f vvg cc vvg n1, r-crq pix vmb vvi p-acp dt j cc j-vvg np1, cc p-acp dt n-vvg c-crq, (17) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 16
288 even for Kings, the effectual fervent prayers of the righteous avail much. even for Kings, the effectual fervent Prayers of the righteous avail much. av p-acp n2, dt j j n2 pp-f dt j n1 av-d. (17) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 16
289 2. As they are of like infirmities, so are they siable to greater temptations than others. 2. As they Are of like infirmities, so Are they siable to greater temptations than Others. crd p-acp pns32 vbr pp-f j n2, av vbr pns32 j pc-acp jc n2 cs n2-jn. (17) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 16
290 3. They are usually surrounded with Flatterers and evill Counsellours; 3. They Are usually surrounded with Flatterers and evil Counsellors; crd pns32 vbr av-j vvn p-acp n2 cc j-jn n2; (17) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 16
291 and the most probable way and means to prevent the danger of temptation, and defeat the designs of such Counsellours is prayer. and the most probable Way and means to prevent the danger of temptation, and defeat the designs of such Counsellors is prayer. cc dt av-ds j n1 cc n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvi dt n2 pp-f d n2 vbz n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 16
292 Secondly, As their condition is such that they want prayers, so our own condition, either as Members of the Church or Commonwealth, is such, that we had need pray much for them; Secondly, As their condition is such that they want Prayers, so our own condition, either as Members of the Church or Commonwealth, is such, that we had need pray much for them; ord, c-acp po32 n1 vbz d cst pns32 vvb n2, av po12 d n1, av-d p-acp n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, vbz d, cst pns12 vhd vvb vvb av-d p-acp pno32; (17) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 16
293 for if our prayers do them good, they do us good, the whole Church and State fares the better for them; for if our Prayers do them good, they do us good, the Whole Church and State fares the better for them; c-acp cs po12 n2 vdb pno32 j, pns32 vdb pno12 j, dt j-jn n1 cc n1 vvz dt jc p-acp pno32; (17) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 16
294 under God the happiness and peace both of Church and State depends on them. Thirdly, This is the best and highest expression of our loyalty; under God the happiness and peace both of Church and State depends on them. Thirdly, This is the best and highest expression of our loyalty; p-acp np1 dt n1 cc n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc n1 vvz p-acp pno32. ord, d vbz dt js cc js n1 pp-f po12 n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 16
295 to pray heartily for the Kings health is a better testimony of our affection and loyalty to him, than the drinking his health. to pray heartily for the Kings health is a better testimony of our affection and loyalty to him, than the drinking his health. pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp dt ng1 n1 vbz dt jc n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, cs dt vvg po31 n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 16
296 Fourthly, This is such an expression of loyalty and affection as nothing but want of heart and will can render us uncapable of; Fourthly, This is such an expression of loyalty and affection as nothing but want of heart and will can render us uncapable of; ord, d vbz d dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pix cc-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vmb vvi pno12 j pp-f; (17) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 16
297 we may be unable to express our loyalty by rich presents, by counsell, by fighting for him, &c. but nothing can hinder us from praying for him but the want of loyalty and true affection. we may be unable to express our loyalty by rich presents, by counsel, by fighting for him, etc. but nothing can hinder us from praying for him but the want of loyalty and true affection. pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp j n2, p-acp n1, p-acp vvg p-acp pno31, av p-acp pix vmb vvi pno12 p-acp vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc j n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 16
298 Fifthly, This is a safe way to obtain any good you desire from them, either for your selves or the publick; Fifthly, This is a safe Way to obtain any good you desire from them, either for your selves or the public; ord, d vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi d j pn22 vvb p-acp pno32, av-d p-acp po22 n2 cc dt j; (17) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 16
299 safe, I say, in respect of sin, it is a course God hath allowed us; safe, I say, in respect of since, it is a course God hath allowed us; j, pns11 vvb, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 np1 vhz vvn pno12; (17) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 16
300 he hath forbid us resisting Authority, or by force to endeavour the procuring what we desire, be it never so just or good, he hath forbid us resisting authority, or by force to endeavour the procuring what we desire, be it never so just or good, pns31 vhz vvn pno12 j-vvg n1, cc p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt vvg r-crq pns12 vvb, vbb pn31 av-x av j cc j, (17) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 16
301 but he hath no where forbid us the use of this weapon. but he hath no where forbid us the use of this weapon. cc-acp pns31 vhz dx n1 vvb pno12 dt n1 pp-f d n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 16
302 Sixthly, As this is a safe way, so is it the good old way which the Saints and Primitive Christians have trod before us; Sixthly, As this is a safe Way, so is it the good old Way which the Saints and Primitive Christians have trod before us; j, c-acp d vbz dt j n1, av vbz pn31 dt j j n1 r-crq dt n2 cc j np1 vhb vvn p-acp pno12; (17) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 17
303 the ancient Christians, though under heathen Kings, and persecuting Emperours, knew not, so far were they from practizing, the wicked Doctrines and opinions of the lawfulness of opposing Kings and Magistrates; the ancient Christians, though under heathen Kings, and persecuting emperors, knew not, so Far were they from practicing, the wicked Doctrines and opinions of the lawfulness of opposing Kings and Magistrates; dt j np1, cs p-acp j-jn n2, cc vvg n2, vvd xx, av av-j vbdr pns32 p-acp vvg, dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n2 cc n2; (17) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 17
304 surely then they allowed not the deposing or murdedring of them: surely then they allowed not the deposing or murdedring of them: av-j cs pns32 vvd xx dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f pno32: (17) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 17
305 no, the only weapons which they durst use were prayers and tears, and with these they did prevail. no, the only weapons which they durst use were Prayers and tears, and with these they did prevail. dx, dt j n2 r-crq pns32 vvd n1 vbdr n2 cc n2, cc p-acp d pns32 vdd vvi. (17) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 17
306 Seventhly, By Prayer may the meanest and obscurest Christian be the means of saving a King, yea, a whole Kingdom; Seventhly, By Prayer may the Meanest and obscurest Christian be the means of Saving a King, yea, a Whole Kingdom; crd, p-acp n1 vmb dt js cc js njp vbb dt n2 pp-f vvg dt n1, uh, dt j-jn n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 17
307 the weakest woman by this means may defeat the most subtle and cunning Achitophel; the Weakest woman by this means may defeat the most subtle and cunning Ahithophel; dt js n1 p-acp d n2 vmb vvi dt av-ds j cc j-jn np1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 17
308 be they such as have an interest in the God of heaven, and will they but improve that interest at the Throne of Grace in frequent and fervent Prayer for the King, what blessings may they be instrumental to procure him? For Prayer can do almost every thing with God, be they such as have an Interest in the God of heaven, and will they but improve that Interest At the Throne of Grace in frequent and fervent Prayer for the King, what blessings may they be instrumental to procure him? For Prayer can do almost every thing with God, vbi pns32 d c-acp vhb dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vmb pns32 cc-acp vvb d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j cc j n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq n2 vmb pns32 vbb j pc-acp vvi pno31? p-acp n1 vmb vdi av d n1 p-acp np1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 17
309 and God can do what he will for, or with the King; and God can do what he will for, or with the King; cc np1 vmb vdi r-crq pns31 vmb p-acp, cc p-acp dt n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 17
310 if you then have any loyalty to the King, any love to your Country, any care of, if you then have any loyalty to the King, any love to your Country, any care of, cs pn22 av vhb d n1 p-acp dt n1, d n1 p-acp po22 n1, d n1 pp-f, (17) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 17
311 or regard to the Churches welfare, yea, any desire of your own good, be much in earnest and importunate prayer for the King. or regard to the Churches welfare, yea, any desire of your own good, be much in earnest and importunate prayer for the King. cc vvi p-acp dt ng1 n1, uh, d n1 pp-f po22 d j, vbb d p-acp n1 cc j n1 p-acp dt n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 17
312 5. By the light of this Doctrine you may discover some (I wish I could not say many) amongst us to be desperate and dangerous enemies to the King, who yet reckon themselves his best and most loyal Subjects. 5. By the Light of this Doctrine you may discover Some (I wish I could not say many) among us to be desperate and dangerous enemies to the King, who yet reckon themselves his best and most loyal Subject's. crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pn22 vmb vvi d (pns11 vvb pns11 vmd xx vvi d) p-acp pno12 pc-acp vbi j cc j n2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq av vvb px32 po31 js cc av-ds j n2-jn. (17) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 17
313 Are you not all eager to know who they are? Are you not ready to cry out, are you not all eager to know who they Are? are you not ready to cry out, vbr pn22 xx d j pc-acp vvi r-crq pns32 vbr? vbr pn22 xx j pc-acp vvi av, (17) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 17
314 as the Disciples when Christ told them there was a Traytor among them, Is it I? Is it I? To hold you therefore no longer in suspence, 'tis every prophane, ungodly, dissolute man or woman, that have taken occasion from the Kings return to grow more bold and impudent in sinning; as the Disciples when christ told them there was a Traitor among them, Is it I? Is it I? To hold you Therefore no longer in suspense, it's every profane, ungodly, dissolute man or woman, that have taken occasion from the Kings return to grow more bold and impudent in sinning; c-acp dt n2 c-crq np1 vvd pno32 pc-acp vbds dt n1 p-acp pno32, vbz pn31 pns11? vbz pn31 pns11? pc-acp vvi pn22 av av-dx av-jc p-acp n1, pn31|vbz d j, j, j n1 cc n1, cst vhb vvn n1 p-acp dt n2 vvb pc-acp vvi av-dc j cc j p-acp vvg; (17) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 17
315 those that call their lewdness their loyalty, that count their open rebellion against God, a testimony of their good affection to the King, this is he, these are they whom I, those that call their Lewdness their loyalty, that count their open rebellion against God, a testimony of their good affection to the King, this is he, these Are they whom I, d cst vvb po32 n1 po32 n1, cst vvb po32 j n1 p-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1 p-acp dt n1, d vbz pns31, d vbr pns32 ro-crq pns11, (17) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 17
316 or rather my Text and Doctrine, do accuse as pernitious and dangerous enemies to the Kings Majesty: or rather my Text and Doctrine, do accuse as pernicious and dangerous enemies to the Kings Majesty: cc av-c po11 n1 cc n1, vdb vvi p-acp j cc j n2 p-acp dt ng1 n1: (17) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 17
317 for if the Kings heart be in the hand of the Lord, if he can deal with them in a way of mercy or justice as he pleaseth, for if the Kings heart be in the hand of the Lord, if he can deal with them in a Way of mercy or Justice as he Pleases, c-acp cs dt ng1 n1 vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cs pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 c-acp pns31 vvz, (17) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 17
318 then those that do what they can to provoke this God to exercise his dominion over the heart of their King in a way of justice, are certainly his most mischievous enemies. then those that do what they can to provoke this God to exercise his dominion over the heart of their King in a Way of Justice, Are Certainly his most mischievous enemies. cs d cst vdb r-crq pns32 vmb pc-acp vvi d n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbr av-j po31 av-ds j n2. (17) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 17
319 Is it Treason to stir up and engage men against the King? What is it then to stir up God against him? That God in whose hand is their breath, Is it Treason to stir up and engage men against the King? What is it then to stir up God against him? That God in whose hand is their breath, vbz pn31 n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp cc vvi n2 p-acp dt n1? q-crq vbz pn31 av pc-acp vvi a-acp np1 p-acp pno31? cst np1 p-acp rg-crq n1 vbz po32 n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 17
320 and whose are all their waies, Dan. 5. 23. I know you will readily confess, that God can do the King more good or hurt than all the World besides; and whose Are all their ways, Dan. 5. 23. I know you will readily confess, that God can do the King more good or hurt than all the World beside; cc q-crq vbr d po32 n2, np1 crd crd pns11 vvb pn22 vmb av-j vvi, cst np1 vmb vdi dt n1 av-dc j cc vvi cs d dt n1 a-acp; (17) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 18
321 That there is no standing before him when he is angry; That there is no standing before him when he is angry; cst pc-acp vbz dx vvg p-acp pno31 c-crq pns31 vbz j; (17) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 18
322 What then could any man, whose heart were full of malice and treason against the King, do worse than these of whom we speak? Say I this of my self, What then could any man, whose heart were full of malice and treason against the King, do Worse than these of whom we speak? Say I this of my self, q-crq av vmd d n1, rg-crq n1 vbdr j pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, vdb av-jc cs d pp-f r-crq pns12 vvb? n1 pns11 d pp-f po11 n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 18
323 or saith not the Scripture the same also? That will tell you, that the wickedness of a People proves destructive to their Prince, 1 Sam. 12. 25. If ye will still do wickedly, (the people are there spoken to) ye shall be consumed, both ye and your King. or Says not the Scripture the same also? That will tell you, that the wickedness of a People Proves destructive to their Prince, 1 Sam. 12. 25. If you will still do wickedly, (the people Are there spoken to) you shall be consumed, both you and your King. cc vvz xx dt n1 dt d av? cst vmb vvi pn22, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz j p-acp po32 n1, crd np1 crd crd cs pn22 vmb av vdb av-j, (dt n1 vbr a-acp vvn p-acp) pn22 vmb vbi vvn, av-d pn22 cc po22 n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 18
324 As Subjects suffer many times through the folly and for the faults of their King, so do Kings frequently suffer and fall for the wickedness of their People. As Subject's suffer many times through the folly and for the Faults of their King, so do Kings frequently suffer and fallen for the wickedness of their People. p-acp n2-jn vvb d n2 p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n1, av vdb n2 av-j vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 18
325 Suppose some Forraign Prince had gotten our King into his hands, and having secured him in some strong Castle, from whence it were utterly impossible his Subjects by force could rescue him, should declare, that if his Subjects here in England would but for one moneth forbear all Acts of Hostility, he would safely restore him to them, Suppose Some Foreign Prince had got our King into his hands, and having secured him in Some strong Castle, from whence it were utterly impossible his Subject's by force could rescue him, should declare, that if his Subject's Here in England would but for one Monn forbear all Acts of Hostility, he would safely restore him to them, vvb d j n1 vhd vvn po12 n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc vhg vvn pno31 p-acp d j n1, p-acp c-crq pn31 vbdr av-j j po31 n2-jn p-acp n1 vmd vvi pno31, vmd vvi, cst cs po31 n2-jn av p-acp np1 vmd cc-acp p-acp crd n1 vvi d n2 pp-f n1, pns31 vmd av-j vvi pno31 p-acp pno32, (17) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 18
326 but if any of them, upon any pretences whatsoever, should attempt any thing of violence, he would forthwith certainly put him to death. but if any of them, upon any pretences whatsoever, should attempt any thing of violence, he would forthwith Certainly put him to death. cc-acp cs d pp-f pno32, p-acp d n2 r-crq, vmd vvi d n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vmd av av-j vvd pno31 p-acp n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 18
327 In this case, should not he, and would not he be accounted a Traytor to the King, that under pretence of affection should go about by open force to rescue him? Surely you are all ready to pass sentence on such an one. In this case, should not he, and would not he be accounted a Traitor to the King, that under pretence of affection should go about by open force to rescue him? Surely you Are all ready to pass sentence on such an one. p-acp d n1, vmd xx pns31, cc vmd xx pns31 vbi vvn dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cst p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vmd vvi a-acp p-acp j n1 pc-acp vvi pno31? np1 pn22 vbr d j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d dt crd. (17) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 18
328 You may very easily apply it: You may very Easily apply it: pn22 vmb av av-j vvi pn31: (17) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 18
329 The King of Kings, that hath the heart, life, and happiness of our King in his hand, hath expresly declared, That if we will walk in waies of sin and rebellion against him, The King of Kings, that hath the heart, life, and happiness of our King in his hand, hath expressly declared, That if we will walk in ways of since and rebellion against him, dt n1 pp-f n2, cst vhz dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp po31 n1, vhz av-j vvn, cst cs pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, (17) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 18
330 if we will do wickedly, we shall not only destroy our selves, but pull down the Judgments of God upon our King: if we will do wickedly, we shall not only destroy our selves, but pull down the Judgments of God upon our King: cs pns12 vmb vdi av-j, pns12 vmb xx av-j vvi po12 n2, cc-acp vvb a-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n1: (17) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 18
331 May we not then safely conclude them enemies to the King that do that, for the very doing of which God hath threatned him? You therefore that boast of your loyalty and affection to the King, May we not then safely conclude them enemies to the King that do that, for the very doing of which God hath threatened him? You Therefore that boast of your loyalty and affection to the King, vmb pns12 xx av av-j vvi pno32 n2 p-acp dt n1 cst vdb d, p-acp dt av vdg pp-f r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno31? pn22 av d n1 pp-f po22 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 18
332 if neither the fear of God, nor love of your own souls will prevail with you, if neither the Fear of God, nor love of your own Souls will prevail with you, cs d dt n1 pp-f np1, ccx n1 pp-f po22 d n2 vmb vvi p-acp pn22, (17) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 18
333 yet let the consideration of the great damage and danger your sins threaten the King with, cause you to leave off your prophane and wicked practices. yet let the consideration of the great damage and danger your Sins threaten the King with, cause you to leave off your profane and wicked practices. av vvb dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 po22 n2 vvb dt n1 p-acp, vvb pn22 pc-acp vvi a-acp po22 j cc j n2. (17) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 18
334 6. If the Kings heart be in Gods hand, &c. then certainly we may by parity, 6. If the Kings heart be in God's hand, etc. then Certainly we may by parity, crd cs dt ng1 n1 vbb p-acp ng1 n1, av av av-j pns12 vmb p-acp n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 18
335 or rather superiority of reason, infer, that all other mens hearts are in his hands also. or rather superiority of reason, infer, that all other men's hearts Are in his hands also. cc av-c n1 pp-f n1, vvb, cst d j-jn ng2 n2 vbr p-acp po31 n2 av. (17) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 18
336 Kings have an inward natural liberty equal with others, and an outward liberty belonging to their condition above others: Kings have an inward natural liberty equal with Others, and an outward liberty belonging to their condition above Others: ng1 vhb dt j j n1 j-jn p-acp n2-jn, cc dt j n1 vvg p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n2-jn: (17) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 18
337 if therefore God can govern and rule them, we may well conclude, that no other man is exempted from his dominion; if Therefore God can govern and Rule them, we may well conclude, that no other man is exempted from his dominion; cs av np1 vmb vvi cc vvi pno32, pns12 vmb av vvi, cst dx j-jn n1 vbz vvn p-acp po31 n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 19
338 which conclusion, though it do not so much as shake the freedom of the will, yet doth it quite overturn free-will, as the Pelagians understand and assert it; which conclusion, though it do not so much as shake the freedom of the will, yet does it quite overturn freewill, as the Pelagians understand and assert it; r-crq n1, cs pn31 vdb xx av av-d c-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av vdz pn31 av vvi n1, c-acp dt njp2 vvb cc vvb pn31; (17) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 19
339 they think it not enough that the will be acknowledged under God a self-determining power, unless we exempt it from his dominion; they think it not enough that the will be acknowledged under God a self-determining power, unless we exempt it from his dominion; pns32 vvb pn31 xx av-d cst dt n1 vbb vvn p-acp np1 dt j n1, cs pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp po31 n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 19
340 with them it is not free at all, unless altogether free from Gods Rule and Government: with them it is not free At all, unless altogether free from God's Rule and Government: p-acp pno32 pn31 vbz xx j p-acp d, cs av j p-acp npg1 n1 cc n1: (17) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 19
341 nay, though it be yielded them that God never exerciseth this dominion in such a way as is destructive to the natural liberty of the will, nay, though it be yielded them that God never Exerciseth this dominion in such a Way as is destructive to the natural liberty of the will, uh-x, cs pn31 vbb vvn pno32 cst np1 av-x vvz d n1 p-acp d dt n1 c-acp vbz j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 19
342 yet will not this satisfie them, they are guilty of Cicero his crime, Qui sic homines voluit esse liberos ut fe•it sacrilegos, counting it no robbery to make men equall with God as a first and independent cause. yet will not this satisfy them, they Are guilty of Cicero his crime, Qui sic homines voluit esse Liberos ut fe•it Sacrilegos, counting it no robbery to make men equal with God as a First and independent cause. av vmb xx d vvi pno32, pns32 vbr j pp-f np1 po31 n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n2, vvg pn31 dx n1 pc-acp vvi n2 j-jn p-acp np1 p-acp dt ord cc j-jn n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 19
343 Surely, heaven or hell will shortly teach these men more humility and modesty. Surely, heaven or hell will shortly teach these men more humility and modesty. np1, n1 cc n1 vmb av-j vvi d n2 av-dc n1 cc n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 19
344 What, can an infinite and Almighty God only entice and perswade, can he not infallibly and irresistibly turn the will of his Creatures? Is it, What, can an infinite and Almighty God only entice and persuade, can he not infallibly and irresistibly turn the will of his Creatures? Is it, q-crq, vmb dt j cc j-jn np1 av-j vvi cc vvi, vmb pns31 xx av-j cc av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n2? vbz pn31, (17) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 19
345 as some have dared to affirm, in the power of our Wills, when God hath done all he can, to refuse what he would have us choose? What is this but in other words to deny what Solomon in the words of my Text affirms? Can he be said to have our Wills in his hands, as Some have dared to affirm, in the power of our Wills, when God hath done all he can, to refuse what he would have us choose? What is this but in other words to deny what Solomon in the words of my Text affirms? Can he be said to have our Wills in his hands, c-acp d vhb vvd pc-acp vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, c-crq np1 vhz vdn d pns31 vmb, pc-acp vvi r-crq pns31 vmd vhi pno12 vvi? q-crq vbz d p-acp p-acp j-jn n2 pc-acp vvi r-crq np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po11 n1 vvz? vmb pns31 vbi vvn pc-acp vhi po12 n2 p-acp po31 n2, (17) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 19
346 and to turn them whither he please, that cannot turn it unless man please? Let us beware of this dangerous errour; and to turn them whither he please, that cannot turn it unless man please? Let us beware of this dangerous error; cc pc-acp vvi pno32 c-crq pns31 vvb, cst vmbx vvi pn31 cs n1 vvb? vvb pno12 vvi pp-f d j n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 19
347 let our hearts by this Text be established in this present truth, the belief and consideration of which is of unspeakable use and comfort, especially to two sorts of men. let our hearts by this Text be established in this present truth, the belief and consideration of which is of unspeakable use and Comfort, especially to two sorts of men. vvb po12 n2 p-acp d n1 vbi vvn p-acp d j n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f r-crq vbz pp-f j n1 cc n1, av-j p-acp crd n2 pp-f n2. (17) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 19
348 1. To those that have long mourned because of the hardness and stubbornness of their hearts, the contrariety of their wills to the whole will of God; 1. To those that have long mourned Because of the hardness and stubbornness of their hearts, the contrariety of their wills to the Whole will of God; crd p-acp d cst vhb av-j vvn p-acp pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2, dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 19
349 they have spent much time and labour in the use of many means for their softening and changing, they have spent much time and labour in the use of many means for their softening and changing, pns32 vhb vvn d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp po32 j-vvg cc vvg, (17) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 19
350 and still as they fear they remain hard and unchanged. Oh wretched men that they are, who shall deliver them! and still as they Fear they remain hard and unchanged. O wretched men that they Are, who shall deliver them! cc av c-acp pns32 vvb pns32 vvb av-j cc j. uh j n2 cst pns32 vbr, r-crq vmb vvi pno32! (17) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 19
351 had they ten thousand Worlds they would exchange them all for a heart softened and savingly changed: but alas! had they ten thousand World's they would exchange them all for a heart softened and savingly changed: but alas! vhd pns32 crd crd n2 pns32 vmd vvi pno32 d p-acp dt n1 vvd cc av-vvg vvd: cc-acp uh! (17) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 19
352 they fear they shall never get such an heart; well, let all such believe and meditate on this Doctrine; they Fear they shall never get such an heart; well, let all such believe and meditate on this Doctrine; pns32 vvb pns32 vmb av-x vvi d dt n1; av, vvb d d vvb cc vvi p-acp d n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 19
353 though Men nor Angels cannot, yet God can make them willing in the day of his power, he can make them such as he requires them to be; though Men nor Angels cannot, yet God can make them willing in the day of his power, he can make them such as he requires them to be; cs n2 ccx n2 vmbx, av np1 vmb vvi pno32 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi pno32 d c-acp pns31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vbi; (17) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 19
354 wait then on him, resolve to lye and die at his footstoole, and to give him no rest till he have taken the heart of stone out of thy flesh, wait then on him, resolve to lie and die At his footstool, and to give him no rest till he have taken the heart of stone out of thy Flesh, vvb av p-acp pno31, vvb pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 dx n1 c-acp pns31 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 av pp-f po21 n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 19
355 and given thee an heart of flesh. and given thee an heart of Flesh. cc vvn pno21 dt n1 pp-f n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 19
356 2. Gods heart-changing power may exceedingly comfort and incourage those Ministers whose lot providence hath cast amongst a stubborn and rebellious people, who do alwaies resist the Holy Ghost, who entertain all their messages from the Lord with contempt and scorn, 2. God's Heart-changing power may exceedingly Comfort and encourage those Ministers whose lot providence hath cast among a stubborn and rebellious people, who do always resist the Holy Ghost, who entertain all their messages from the Lord with contempt and scorn, crd npg1 j n1 vmb av-vvg vvi cc vvi d n2 rg-crq n1 n1 vhz vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1, r-crq vdb av vvi dt j n1, r-crq vvb d po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 20
357 and, with the Leviathan in Job, laugh at the shaking of the spear; Oh how is the heart of such a Minister ready to sink under this burden; and, with the Leviathan in Job, laugh At the shaking of the spear; O how is the heart of such a Minister ready to sink under this burden; cc, p-acp dt np1 p-acp np1, vvb p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1; uh q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 20
358 the hope of converting souls was that which engaged him in that difficult employment, but now alas he mourns as without hope, he plows and sows as without hope; the hope of converting Souls was that which engaged him in that difficult employment, but now alas he mourns as without hope, he blows and Sovus as without hope; dt n1 pp-f vvg n2 vbds d r-crq vvd pno31 p-acp d j n1, cc-acp av uh pns31 vvz a-acp p-acp n1, pns31 n2 cc n2 c-acp p-acp n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 20
359 the more he preacheth, the worse his People grow, and therefore he is ready to give over, the more he Preacheth, the Worse his People grow, and Therefore he is ready to give over, dt av-dc pns31 vvz, dt jc po31 n1 vvi, cc av pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi a-acp, (17) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 20
360 and say with the Prophet, I will speak no more in his name: and say with the Prophet, I will speak no more in his name: cc vvb p-acp dt n1, pns11 vmb vvi av-dx dc p-acp po31 n1: (17) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 20
361 Well here is encouragement and comfort for such, this Doctrine tells them, that with God this is possible, Well Here is encouragement and Comfort for such, this Doctrine tells them, that with God this is possible, av av vbz n1 cc n1 p-acp d, d n1 vvz pno32, cst p-acp np1 d vbz j, (17) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 20
362 even the conversion of those that are Gods, and their most resolute enemies; even the conversion of those that Are God's, and their most resolute enemies; av dt n1 pp-f d cst vbr n2, cc po32 av-ds j n2; (17) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 20
363 even of these stones can God raise up children unto Abraham; as fast as they are now running to hell he can stop and turn them, even of these stones can God raise up children unto Abraham; as fast as they Are now running to hell he can stop and turn them, av pp-f d n2 vmb np1 vvi a-acp n2 p-acp np1; a-acp av-j c-acp pns32 vbr av vvg p-acp n1 pns31 vmb vvi cc vvi pno32, (17) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 20
364 and cause them to run the waies of his Commandments; and cause them to run the ways of his commandments; cc vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n2; (17) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 20
365 though then we have toiled all night and caught nothing, yet let us not give over, we know not what the next Sermon may do; though then we have toiled all night and caught nothing, yet let us not give over, we know not what the next Sermon may do; cs av pns12 vhb vvn d n1 cc vvd pix, av vvb pno12 xx vvi a-acp, pns12 vvb xx r-crq dt ord n1 vmb vdi; (17) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 20
366 let us sow our seed in the morning, and in the evening let us not hold our hand, we know God can prosper both, let us sow our seed in the morning, and in the evening let us not hold our hand, we know God can prosper both, vvb pno12 vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 vvb pno12 xx vvi po12 n1, pns12 vvb np1 vmb vvi d, (17) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 20
367 but we know not which he intends to bless. but we know not which he intends to bless. cc-acp pns12 vvb xx r-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi. (17) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 20
368 7. Hath God the hearts of Kings in his hands? Then what an honour, what an happiness is it to be his Favourites? Kings usually have their Favourites; 7. Hath God the hearts of Kings in his hands? Then what an honour, what an happiness is it to be his Favourites? Kings usually have their Favourites; crd vhz np1 dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp po31 n2? av q-crq dt n1, r-crq dt n1 vbz pn31 pc-acp vbi po31 n2? ng1 av-j vhb po32 n2; (17) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 20
369 though many are loved and respected by them, yet usually there is some one singled out by them whom they delight to honour, whom they are not ashamed to call their friends, though many Are loved and respected by them, yet usually there is Some one singled out by them whom they delight to honour, whom they Are not ashamed to call their Friends, cs d vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32, av av-j a-acp vbz d pi vvd av p-acp pno32 r-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi, ro-crq pns32 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi po32 n2, (17) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 20
370 and use as if they were their equals: and use as if they were their equals: cc vvi c-acp cs pns32 vbdr po32 n2-jn: (17) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 20
371 they may request, nay, command any thing from them, only in the Throne will they be greater than they. they may request, nay, command any thing from them, only in the Throne will they be greater than they. pns32 vmb vvi, uh-x, vvb d n1 p-acp pno32, av-j p-acp dt n1 vmb pns32 vbb jc cs pns32. (17) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 20
372 David had his Favourite, 2 Sam. 15. 37. Hushai the Kings Friend: And Zabud the Son of Nathan, is stiled, 1 King. 4. 5. Solomons friend; David had his Favourite, 2 Sam. 15. 37. Hushai the Kings Friend: And Zabud the Son of Nathan, is styled, 1 King. 4. 5. Solomons friend; np1 vhd po31 n1, crd np1 crd crd np1 dt ng1 n1: cc np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz vvn, crd n1. crd crd np1 n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 20
373 the King of Kings hath his Favourites; the King of Kings hath his Favourites; dt n1 pp-f n2 vhz po31 n2; (17) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 20
374 though the meanest Saint have an interest in his favour, yet are they not all his Favourites, there is but one Disciple that leaned on Chriss besome; though the Meanest Saint have an Interest in his favour, yet Are they not all his Favourites, there is but one Disciple that leaned on Christ besom; cs dt js n1 vhb dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, av vbr pns32 xx d po31 n2, pc-acp vbz cc-acp crd n1 cst vvd p-acp np1 n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 20
375 every one of his people are loved by him, but they are not all men so greatly beloved as Daniel. God reckons up Noah, Daniel, and Job as three Favourites, that could do far more with him than other ordinary Saints, Ezek. 14. 14. Now my Text and Doctrine will resolve whether of these are the most honourable and happy; every one of his people Are loved by him, but they Are not all men so greatly Beloved as daniel. God reckons up Noah, daniel, and Job as three Favourites, that could do Far more with him than other ordinary Saints, Ezekiel 14. 14. Now my Text and Doctrine will resolve whither of these Are the most honourable and happy; d crd pp-f po31 n1 vbr vvn p-acp pno31, cc-acp pns32 vbr xx d n2 av av-j vvn p-acp np1. np1 vvz a-acp np1, np1, cc n1 p-acp crd n2, cst vmd vdi av-j av-dc p-acp pno31 av j-jn j n2, np1 crd crd av po11 n1 cc n1 vmb vvi cs pp-f d vbr dt av-ds j cc j; (17) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 21
376 as far as God is exalted above the King in my Text, so far is the condition of the Favourites of heaven advanced above the condition of the Favourites of earthly Kings; but alas! the blind World judgeth otherwise; as Far as God is exalted above the King in my Text, so Far is the condition of the Favourites of heaven advanced above the condition of the Favourites of earthly Kings; but alas! the blind World Judgeth otherwise; c-acp av-j c-acp np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp po11 n1, av av-j vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f j n2; cc-acp uh! dt j n1 vvz av; (17) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 21
377 What will men do, nay, what will they not do to procure the favour of Princes? Which when at last they have obtained they bless themselves, What will men do, nay, what will they not do to procure the favour of Princes? Which when At last they have obtained they bless themselves, q-crq vmb n2 vdb, uh, q-crq vmb pns32 xx vdi p-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2? r-crq c-crq p-acp ord pns32 vhb vvn pns32 vvb px32, (17) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 21
378 and think now they are arrived at the top of honour and happiness; and think now they Are arrived At the top of honour and happiness; cc vvb av pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 21
379 nor are they alone in this folly and madness, the generality of men admiring and envying their condition; nor Are they alone in this folly and madness, the generality of men admiring and envying their condition; ccx vbr pns32 av-j p-acp d n1 cc n1, dt n1 pp-f n2 vvg cc vvg po32 n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 21
380 enquire of them after such an one how he doth, and you shall have this, or such an answer: inquire of them After such an one how he does, and you shall have this, or such an answer: vvi pp-f pno32 p-acp d dt pi c-crq pns31 vdz, cc pn22 vmb vhi d, cc d dt n1: (17) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 21
381 Alas, how can he do amiss, he hath the Kings ear, and is the only Favourite at Court; Alas, how can he do amiss, he hath the Kings ear, and is the only Favourite At Court; uh, q-crq vmb pns31 vdi av, pns31 vhz dt ng1 n1, cc vbz dt j n1 p-acp n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 21
382 but as for Gods favour, that's not counted worth the looking after: but as for God's favour, that's not counted worth the looking After: cc-acp c-acp p-acp ng1 n1, d|vbz xx vvn j dt vvg p-acp: (17) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 21
383 Many say, Who will shew us any good? But it is David only, and some few such as he, that cry out, Lord lift up the light of thy countenance upon us. Many say, Who will show us any good? But it is David only, and Some few such as he, that cry out, Lord lift up the Light of thy countenance upon us. d vvb, r-crq vmb vvi pno12 d j? p-acp pn31 vbz np1 av-j, cc d d d c-acp pns31, cst vvb av, n1 vvd a-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp pno12. (17) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 21
384 Well, thus it is in the World, but if you compare the conditions of these two sorts of Favourites together, you will find that as far as the heaven is above the earth, Well, thus it is in the World, but if you compare the conditions of these two sorts of Favourites together, you will find that as Far as the heaven is above the earth, av, av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, cc-acp cs pn22 vvb dt n2 pp-f d crd n2 pp-f n2 av, pn22 vmb vvi cst c-acp av-j c-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 21
385 so far is the happiness of Gods Favourites above the happiness of those that are most highly in favour with earthly Kings; so Far is the happiness of God's Favourites above the happiness of those that Are most highly in favour with earthly Kings; av av-j vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d cst vbr av-ds av-j p-acp n1 p-acp j n2; (17) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 21
386 I shall only present you with those advantages which the former have above the latter, which naturally flow from my Doctrine. I shall only present you with those advantages which the former have above the latter, which naturally flow from my Doctrine. pns11 vmb av-j vvi pn22 p-acp d n2 r-crq dt j vhb p-acp dt d, r-crq av-j vvb p-acp po11 n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 21
387 1. Then suppose a man as high as possible in a Kings favour, let him have all the assurances the King can give him, that he will never cast him off, 1. Then suppose a man as high as possible in a Kings favour, let him have all the assurances the King can give him, that he will never cast him off, crd av vvb dt n1 c-acp j c-acp j p-acp dt ng1 n1, vvb pno31 vhi d dt n2 dt n1 vmb vvi pno31, cst pns31 vmb av-x vvi pno31 a-acp, (17) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 21
388 yet is this Favourites high place a slippery place, because the King hath not his heart in his own hand, yet is this Favourites high place a slippery place, Because the King hath not his heart in his own hand, av vbz d n2 j n1 dt j n1, c-acp dt n1 vhz xx po31 n1 p-acp po31 d n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 21
389 but it is in Gods, who can in a moment turn the stream, and cause him to hate him more violently than ever he loved him, but it is in God's, who can in a moment turn the stream, and cause him to hate him more violently than ever he loved him, cc-acp pn31 vbz p-acp n2, r-crq vmb p-acp dt n1 vvb dt n1, cc vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi pno31 av-dc av-j cs av pns31 vvd pno31, (17) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 21
390 and then all the advantage he hath by his former happiness is this, that it hath made him capable of a greater fall. and then all the advantage he hath by his former happiness is this, that it hath made him capable of a greater fallen. cc av d dt n1 pns31 vhz p-acp po31 j n1 vbz d, cst pn31 vhz vvn pno31 j pp-f dt jc n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 21
391 Whereas Gods Favourites are sure, that whilst they walk in his waies, and choose the thing that pleaseth him, Whereas God's Favourites Are sure, that while they walk in his ways, and choose the thing that Pleases him, cs ng1 n2 vbr j, cst cs pns32 vvb p-acp po31 n2, cc vvi dt n1 cst vvz pno31, (17) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 21
392 neither Principalities or Powers shall be able to separate them from his love, having loved his own he loveth them to the end. neither Principalities or Powers shall be able to separate them from his love, having loved his own he loves them to the end. dx n2 cc n2 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po31 n1, vhg vvn po31 d pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp dt n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 21
393 2. He that hath most of the Kings heart may at that very instant be the object of Gods hatred, 2. He that hath most of the Kings heart may At that very instant be the Object of God's hatred, crd pns31 cst vhz av-ds pp-f dt ng1 n1 vmb p-acp d j n-jn vbb dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 21
394 and what King can interpose and turn away the wrath of a jealous God from him; and what King can interpose and turn away the wrath of a jealous God from him; cc r-crq n1 vmb vvi cc vvi av dt n1 pp-f dt j np1 p-acp pno31; (17) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 21
395 whereas the Favourites of heaven, because they are Gods Favourites, shall certainly either enjoy the favour of Princes, whereas the Favourites of heaven, Because they Are God's Favourites, shall Certainly either enjoy the favour of Princes, cs dt n2 pp-f n1, c-acp pns32 vbr n2 n2, vmb av-j d vvi dt n1 pp-f n2, (17) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 21
396 or be secured from any real hurt by their displeasure, Rom. 8. 31. If God be for us, who can be against us? Oh then whilst others are greedily hunting after the favour of Princes, let us seek after the favour of that God whose Creatures they are, who is all, or be secured from any real hurt by their displeasure, Rom. 8. 31. If God be for us, who can be against us? O then while Others Are greedily hunting After the favour of Princes, let us seek After the favour of that God whose Creatures they Are, who is all, cc vbi vvn p-acp d j n1 p-acp po32 n1, np1 crd crd cs np1 vbb p-acp pno12, r-crq vmb vbi p-acp pno12? uh av cs ng2-jn vbr av-j vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst np1 rg-crq n2 pns32 vbr, r-crq vbz d, (17) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 22
397 and hath all, and doth all in heaven and earth. and hath all, and does all in heaven and earth. cc vhz d, cc vdz d p-acp n1 cc n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 22
398 Quest. But what must we be, what must we do to be Favourites of the King of Kings? Quest. But what must we be, what must we do to be Favourites of the King of Kings? n1. p-acp q-crq vmb pns12 vbi, r-crq vmb pns12 vdi pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2? (17) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 22
399 Answ. 1. You must get into Christ; Answer 1. You must get into christ; np1 crd pn22 vmb vvi p-acp np1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 22
400 you cannot see the face, or enjoy one drachme of the favour of God whilst you are out of Christ, 'tis only in the Beloved that we are or can be accepted. you cannot see the face, or enjoy one drachma of the favour of God while you Are out of christ, it's only in the beloved that we Are or can be accepted. pn22 vmbx vvi dt n1, cc vvi crd n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 cs pn22 vbr av pp-f np1, pn31|vbz av-j p-acp dt j-vvn cst pns12 vbr cc vmb vbi vvn. (17) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 22
401 Imbrace then Christ as tendred in the Gospel, and be assured that the more cordially you close with him, the more highly you prize him, Embrace then christ as tendered in the Gospel, and be assured that the more cordially you close with him, the more highly you prize him, vvb av np1 a-acp vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vbi vvn cst dt av-dc av-j pn22 vvb p-acp pno31, dt av-dc av-j pn22 vvb pno31, (17) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 22
402 and the more sincerely you obey him, the more shall you have of the heart and love of God, Joh. 16. 26. The Father himself loveth you, because you have loved me. and the more sincerely you obey him, the more shall you have of the heart and love of God, John 16. 26. The Father himself loves you, Because you have loved me. cc dt av-dc av-j pn22 vvb pno31, dt av-dc vmb pn22 vhi pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd dt n1 px31 vvz pn22, c-acp pn22 vhb vvn pno11. (17) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 22
403 2. You cannot be the Favourites of heaven till cured of the leprosie of sin; 2. You cannot be the Favourites of heaven till cured of the leprosy of since; crd pn22 vmbx vbi dt n2 pp-f n1 c-acp vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 22
404 we read indeed of a King in Scripture that had a Favourite, Naaman, a great man, we read indeed of a King in Scripture that had a Favourite, Naaman, a great man, pns12 vvb av pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 cst vhd dt n1, np1, dt j n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 22
405 but a Leper, 2 Kin. 5. 1. But the King of heaven hath no such Favourites; but a Leper, 2 Kin. 5. 1. But the King of heaven hath not such Favourites; cc-acp dt n1, crd n1. crd crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vhz xx d n2; (17) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 22
406 whilst then you are in an unregenerate, unconverted estate, whilst you are under the raign and dominion of sin, know assuredly 'tis utterly impossible thou shouldst enjoy the favour of God, Rom. 8. 8. They that are in the flesh cannot please God, nor is it enough that you are washed from your filthiness, while then you Are in an unregenerate, unconverted estate, while you Are under the Reign and dominion of since, know assuredly it's utterly impossible thou Shouldst enjoy the favour of God, Rom. 8. 8. They that Are in the Flesh cannot please God, nor is it enough that you Are washed from your filthiness, cs av pn22 vbr p-acp dt j, vvn n1, cs pn22 vbr p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, vvb av-vvn pn31|vbz av-j j pns21 vmd2 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd pns32 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 vmbx vvi np1, ccx vbz pn31 d cst pn22 vbr vvn p-acp po22 n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 22
407 but you must be adorned with the graces of Gods Spirit, these are the attractives of his love. but you must be adorned with the graces of God's Spirit, these Are the attractives of his love. cc-acp pn22 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, d vbr dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 22
408 3. Would you be men and women greatly beloved of God? Do you desire not only reconciliation, 3. Would you be men and women greatly Beloved of God? Do you desire not only reconciliation, crd vmd pn22 vbb n2 cc n2 av-j vvn pp-f np1? vdb pn22 vvb xx av-j n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 22
409 but a large share of Gods heart and love? You must walk with God, that is, but a large share of God's heart and love? You must walk with God, that is, cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1? pn22 vmb vvi p-acp np1, cst vbz, (17) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 22
410 as men that have God in their eye, & whose whole conversation shews they believe him present with them. as men that have God in their eye, & whose Whole Conversation shows they believe him present with them. c-acp n2 cst vhb n1 p-acp po32 n1, cc rg-crq j-jn n1 vvz pns32 vvb pno31 vvi p-acp pno32. (17) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 22
411 Enoch walked with God, and had this Testimony, He pleased him, Heb. 11. 5. And then what an high honour and special mark of favour did God put upon him in his translation? Be then sincere and uniform in your obedience, Enoch walked with God, and had this Testimony, He pleased him, Hebrew 11. 5. And then what an high honour and special mark of favour did God put upon him in his Translation? Be then sincere and uniform in your Obedience, np1 vvd p-acp np1, cc vhd d n1, pns31 vvd pno31, np1 crd crd cc av q-crq dt j n1 cc j n1 pp-f n1 vdd np1 vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1? vbb av j cc j p-acp po22 n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 22
412 and have respect to all Gods Commandements, for a man fulfilling all his wills is a man after Gods own heart, Acts 13. 22. The upright in the way are his delight, Prov. 11. 20. and have respect to all God's commandments, for a man fulfilling all his wills is a man After God's own heart, Acts 13. 22. The upright in the Way Are his delight, Curae 11. 20. cc vhb n1 p-acp d ng1 n2, p-acp dt n1 vvg d po31 n2 vbz dt n1 p-acp n2 d n1, n2 crd crd dt j p-acp dt n1 vbr po31 n1, np1 crd crd (17) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 22
413 4. If you desire to be high in Gods esteem, you must be low in your own eyes, the high and lofty one delights to dwell and converse with lowly and humble spirits, Isa. 57. 15. Princes Favourites usually wear something given them by their Lord, 4. If you desire to be high in God's esteem, you must be low in your own eyes, the high and lofty one delights to dwell and converse with lowly and humble spirits, Isaiah 57. 15. Princes Favourites usually wear something given them by their Lord, crd cs pn22 vvb pc-acp vbi j p-acp npg1 n1, pn22 vmb vbi j p-acp po22 d n2, dt j cc j crd n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp j cc j n2, np1 crd crd ng1 n2 av-j vvi pi vvn pno32 p-acp po32 n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 23
414 as a mark of his favour; as a mark of his favour; c-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 23
415 whoever wears this livery, whoever is cloathed with humility, that man which God hath adorned with this grace, he is the man whom this King delights to honour. whoever wears this livery, whoever is clothed with humility, that man which God hath adorned with this grace, he is the man whom this King delights to honour. r-crq vvz d n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp n1, cst n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp d n1, pns31 vbz dt n1 ro-crq d n1 vvz pc-acp vvi. (17) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 23
416 5. They are most highly in Gods favour that are most zealous and active for him; 5. They Are most highly in God's favour that Are most zealous and active for him; crd pns32 vbr av-ds av-j p-acp npg1 n1 cst vbr av-ds j cc j p-acp pno31; (17) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 23
417 God himself is a pure act, and the more active we are in good, the more like are we to him, God himself is a pure act, and the more active we Are in good, the more like Are we to him, np1 px31 vbz dt j n1, cc dt av-dc j pns12 vbr p-acp j, dt av-dc av-j vbr pns12 p-acp pno31, (17) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 23
418 and the better liked are we by him. Kings love them most whom they see most busie to promote their Interest. and the better liked Are we by him. Kings love them most whom they see most busy to promote their Interest. cc dt jc vvd vbr pns12 p-acp pno31. ng1 vvb pno32 ds qo-crq pns32 vvb av-ds j pc-acp vvi po32 n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 23
419 Solomon tells us, Prov. 22. 29. That if we see a man deligent in his business, 'tis a sign that man shal stand before Kings. Solomon tells us, Curae 22. 29. That if we see a man deligent in his business, it's a Signen that man shall stand before Kings. np1 vvz pno12, np1 crd crd cst cs pns12 vvb dt n1 j p-acp po31 n1, pn31|vbz dt n1 cst n1 vmb vvi p-acp n2. (17) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 23
420 'Tis most certain, that if we are not sloathful in business, but fervent in spirit, serving the Lord, we shall stand before, It's most certain, that if we Are not slothful in business, but fervent in Spirit, serving the Lord, we shall stand before, pn31|vbz av-ds j, cst cs pns12 vbr xx j p-acp n1, cc-acp j p-acp n1, vvg dt n1, pns12 vmb vvi a-acp, (17) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 23
421 and be in favour with the King of heaven. and be in favour with the King of heaven. cc vbb p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 23
422 6. Those that stick close to God in prophane places, or times of danger and general Apostacy, these are alwaies his special Favourites; 6. Those that stick close to God in profane places, or times of danger and general Apostasy, these Are always his special Favourites; crd d cst vvb av-j p-acp np1 p-acp j n2, cc n2 pp-f n1 cc j n1, d vbr av po31 j n2; (17) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 23
423 you heard before how highly Noah, Daniel, and Job were in Gods favour, and I pray observe this of them all three: you herd before how highly Noah, daniel, and Job were in God's favour, and I pray observe this of them all three: pn22 vvd a-acp c-crq av-j np1, np1, cc n1 vbdr p-acp npg1 n1, cc pns11 vvb vvi d pp-f pno32 d crd: (17) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 23
424 Job lives in the Land of Uzz, amongst a most barbarous people, and at a time when Satan boasts that God hath not any visibly to own him, Job lives in the Land of Uzz, among a most barbarous people, and At a time when Satan boasts that God hath not any visibly to own him, np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvb, p-acp dt av-ds j n1, cc p-acp dt n1 c-crq np1 vvz cst np1 vhz xx d av-j pc-acp vvi pno31, (17) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 23
425 and yet Job in this place, and at this time is a perfect man, fearing God and eschewing evill, Job 1. 1. Daniel keeps close to God in the Babylonish Court. and yet Job in this place, and At this time is a perfect man, fearing God and Eschewing evil, Job 1. 1. daniel keeps close to God in the Babylonish Court. cc av np1 p-acp d n1, cc p-acp d n1 vbz dt j n1, vvg np1 cc vvg j-jn, np1 crd crd np1 vvz av-j p-acp np1 p-acp dt np1 n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 23
426 Noah, when all flesh had corrupted his way, he remains upright in his Generation, Gen. 7. 1. If then when others turn aside from following the Lord, we fulfill after him, Noah, when all Flesh had corrupted his Way, he remains upright in his Generation, Gen. 7. 1. If then when Others turn aside from following the Lord, we fulfil After him, np1, c-crq d n1 vhd vvn po31 n1, pns31 vvz av-j p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd crd cs av c-crq n2-jn vvb av p-acp vvg dt n1, pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, (17) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 23
427 or follow him fully, we shall certainly be most highly in his favour. or follow him Fully, we shall Certainly be most highly in his favour. cc vvi pno31 av-j, pns12 vmb av-j vbi av-ds av-j p-acp po31 n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 23
428 7. The more strong we are in faith, the more stedfast we are in believing, the more shall we have of Gods heart, the more we act faith on Gods Al ▪ sufficiency; 7. The more strong we Are in faith, the more steadfast we Are in believing, the more shall we have of God's heart, the more we act faith on God's All ▪ sufficiency; crd dt av-dc j pns12 vbr p-acp n1, dt av-dc j pns12 vbr p-acp vvg, dt av-dc vmb pns12 vhi pp-f ng1 n1, dt av-dc pns12 vvi n1 p-acp n2 d ▪ n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 23
429 when we can leave our own Country and Kindred, sacrifice our Isaacs, and against hope believe in hope, when we can leave our own Country and Kindred, sacrifice our Isaacs, and against hope believe in hope, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi po12 d n1 cc n1, vvb po12 np1, cc p-acp n1 vvb p-acp n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 23
430 then do we highly honour God. then do we highly honour God. av vdb pns12 av-j n1 np1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 23
431 Abraham was most eminent for this grace, and see what an high honour God puts upon him, Isa. 41. 8. Abraham my friend. Abraham was most eminent for this grace, and see what an high honour God puts upon him, Isaiah 41. 8. Abraham my friend. np1 vbds av-ds j p-acp d n1, cc vvb r-crq dt j n1 np1 vvz p-acp pno31, np1 crd crd np1 po11 n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 23
432 8. Lastly, This Doctrine is full of consolation to the people of God; 8. Lastly, This Doctrine is full of consolation to the people of God; crd ord, d n1 vbz j pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 23
433 be their condition never so sad, their sufferings never so great, here is enough to support them, be their condition never so sad, their sufferings never so great, Here is enough to support them, vbb po32 n1 av-x av j, po32 n2 av-x av j, av vbz av-d pc-acp vvi pno32, (17) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 23
434 yea, to fill their hearts with joy and gladness, that God who hath taken them into Covenant with himself, who is not ashamed to be called their Friend and Father, whose love to them passeth the love of women; yea, to fill their hearts with joy and gladness, that God who hath taken them into Covenant with himself, who is not ashamed to be called their Friend and Father, whose love to them passes the love of women; uh, pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, cst np1 r-crq vhz vvn pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp px31, r-crq vbz xx j pc-acp vbi vvn po32 n1 cc n1, rg-crq n1 p-acp pno32 vvz dt n1 pp-f n2; (17) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 23
435 in a word, who is as tender of them as the apple of his own eye: in a word, who is as tender of them as the apple of his own eye: p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz a-acp j pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1: (17) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 23
436 'Tis that God who hath an absolute soveraignty & dominion over all persons and things in the World; It's that God who hath an absolute sovereignty & dominion over all Persons and things in the World; pn31|vbz cst np1 r-crq vhz dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 24
437 there hath been nothing done to them but by his permission; there hath been nothing done to them but by his permission; pc-acp vhz vbn pix vdn p-acp pno32 p-acp p-acp po31 n1; (17) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 24
438 he hath the heads, hearts, and hands of their most potent Adversaries in his own hand. he hath the Heads, hearts, and hands of their most potent Adversaries in his own hand. pns31 vhz dt n2, n2, cc n2 pp-f po32 av-ds j n2 p-acp po31 d n1. (17) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 24
439 In the greatest storms and tempests their Father sits at the Stern, and can command a calm when he pleaseth. In the greatest storms and tempests their Father sits At the Stern, and can command a Cam when he Pleases. p-acp dt js n2 cc n2 po32 n1 vvz p-acp dt j, cc vmb vvi dt j-jn c-crq pns31 vvz. (17) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 24
440 If then they are assured of his love, and know he will not hurt them, they may be assured that others cannot, If then they Are assured of his love, and know he will not hurt them, they may be assured that Others cannot, cs av pns32 vbr vvn pp-f po31 n1, cc vvb pns31 vmb xx vvi pno32, pns32 vmb vbi vvn d n2-jn vmbx, (17) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 24
441 for they cannot go beyond the Word of the Lord to do more or less; for they cannot go beyond the Word of the Lord to do more or less; c-acp pns32 vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vdi dc cc av-dc; (17) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 24
442 here is that which in the midst of the thoughts of our hearts is sufficient to refresh our spirits: Here is that which in the midst of the thoughts of our hearts is sufficient to refresh our spirits: av vbz d r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 vbz j pc-acp vvi po12 n2: (17) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 24
443 When therefore we hear sad news, when those that bring evill tidings, like Jobs messengers, overtake one another, When Therefore we hear sad news, when those that bring evil tidings, like Jobs messengers, overtake one Another, c-crq av pns12 vvb j n1, c-crq d cst vvb j-jn n2, av-j n2 n2, vvb pi j-jn, (17) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 24
444 and the last alwaies brings the worst news, then remember and retire to this Text and Doctrine, which publish peace, and the last always brings the worst news, then Remember and retire to this Text and Doctrine, which publish peace, cc dt ord av vvz dt js n1, av vvb cc vvi p-acp d n1 cc n1, r-crq vvb n1, (17) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 24
445 and bring good tidings of good, which say unto Zion, thy God raigneth. FINIS. and bring good tidings of good, which say unto Zion, thy God Reigneth. FINIS. cc vvi j n2 pp-f j, r-crq vvb p-acp np1, po21 np1 vvz. fw-la. (17) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 24

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41 0 Observ. Observation np1
44 0 Cordis nomerad voluntatem potius quam ad intellectum hoc loco pertinet. Aquin. Cordis nomerad voluntatem potius quam ad Intellectum hoc loco pertinet. Aquinas np1 vvn fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1
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143 0 Applicat. Application. j.
243 0 One that hath since sworn against me. One that hath since sworn against me. crd cst vhz a-acp vvn p-acp pno11.