The famine of the word threat[e]ned to Israel, and Gods call to weeping and to mourning being two sermons preached on the fast day, Novemb. 13, 1678, and on the fast day, April 11, 1679 / by James Brome ...

Brome, James, d. 1719
Publisher: Printed by M Clark for Richard Chiswel
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1679
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A29626 ESTC ID: R18967 STC ID: B4856
Subject Headings: Fast-day sermons; Sermons, English;
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0 The Famine of the Word Threatned to ISRAEL, &c. SERMON I. AMOS viij. Vers. 11, 12. The Famine of the Word Threatened to ISRAEL, etc. SERMON I. AMOS viij. Vers. 11, 12. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp np1, av n1 np1 np1 crd. np1 crd, crd (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 Behold, the days come, saith the Lord God, that I will send a Famine in the Land; Behold, the days come, Says the Lord God, that I will send a Famine in the Land; vvb, dt n2 vvb, vvz dt n1 np1, cst pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 not a Famine of Bread, nor thirst for Water, but Hearing the Words of the Lord. not a Famine of Bred, nor thirst for Water, but Hearing the Words of the Lord. xx dt n1 pp-f n1, ccx n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
3 And they shall wander from Sea to Sea, and from the North, even to the East, they shall ran to and fro to seek the Word of the Lord, and shall not find it. And they shall wander from Sea to Sea, and from the North, even to the East, they shall ran to and from to seek the Word of the Lord, and shall not find it. cc pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1, av p-acp dt n1, pns32 vmb uh p-acp cc av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vmb xx vvi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 IT was ever an act of great mercy and kindness in the God of Heaven and Earth, that he never issued out his Judgments in the World, IT was ever an act of great mercy and kindness in the God of Heaven and Earth, that he never issued out his Judgments in the World, pn31 vbds av dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cst pns31 av-x vvd av po31 n2 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 1
5 but he gave timely notice of them before their approaches, to awaken mens Consciences, either by timely Repentance to divert them, but he gave timely notice of them before their Approaches, to awaken men's Consciences, either by timely Repentance to divert them, cc-acp pns31 vvd j n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po32 n2, pc-acp vvi ng2 n2, av-d p-acp j n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 1
6 or else by Vigilancy and Prayer to prepare against them. or Else by Vigilancy and Prayer to prepare against them. cc av p-acp np1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 1
7 I might give you sundry instances that this is the certain method of Gods proceeding with mankind. I might give you sundry instances that this is the certain method of God's proceeding with mankind. pns11 vmd vvi pn22 j n2 cst d vbz dt j n1 pp-f n2 vvg p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 1
8 Thus before he destroyed the Old World, and washed away their pollutions by the general Innundation, Noah, the Preacher of Righteousness, was the Harbinger of that news, Thus before he destroyed the Old World, and washed away their pollutions by the general Inundation, Noah, the Preacher of Righteousness, was the Harbinger of that news, av c-acp pns31 vvd dt j n1, cc vvd av po32 n2 p-acp dt j n1, np1, dt n1 pp-f n1, vbds dt n1 pp-f d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
9 and he forewarned them what would follow their continual disobedience, and perseverance in Iniquity. After the same manner did he deal with Sodom, with Gomorrah, and with Niniveh. and he forewarned them what would follow their continual disobedience, and perseverance in Iniquity. After the same manner did he deal with Sodom, with Gomorrah, and with Nineveh. cc pns31 vvn pno32 r-crq vmd vvi po32 j n1, cc n1 p-acp n1. p-acp dt d n1 vdd pns31 vvi p-acp np1, p-acp np1, cc p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
10 But I need look so far back; But I need look so Far back; cc-acp pns11 vvb vvb av av-j av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
11 Israel a people of Gods own choosing, had sufficient experience of his loving kindness, and patience, and forbearance in this particular. Israel a people of God's own choosing, had sufficient experience of his loving kindness, and patience, and forbearance in this particular. np1 dt n1 pp-f n2 d vvg, vhd j n1 pp-f po31 j-vvg n1, cc n1, cc n1 p-acp d j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
12 Though that Generation of men were a sort of people so refractory and stubborn, so stiff-necked and disobedient, Though that Generation of men were a sort of people so refractory and stubborn, so Stiffnecked and disobedient, cs d n1 pp-f n2 vbdr dt n1 pp-f n1 av j cc j, av j cc j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
13 so unsufferably wicked, and such notorious transgressours, that God might in justice have swept them away with the Beesom of Destruction, without giving them the least space of time to consider of their ways, or amend their doings; so unsufferably wicked, and such notorious transgressors, that God might in Justice have swept them away with the Beesom of Destruction, without giving them the least Molle of time to Consider of their ways, or amend their doings; av av-j j, cc d j n2, cst np1 vmd p-acp n1 vhb vvn pno32 av p-acp dt j pp-f n1, p-acp vvg pno32 dt ds n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f po32 n2, cc vvi po32 n2-vdg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
14 I say, though he might have opened all the treasuries of his Vengeance, and sent down his arrows in great numbers upon their heads by reason of their manifold provocations against him; I say, though he might have opened all the treasuries of his Vengeance, and sent down his arrows in great numbers upon their Heads by reason of their manifold provocations against him; pns11 vvb, cs pns31 vmd vhi vvn d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cc vvd a-acp po31 n2 p-acp j n2 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 j n2 p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
15 yet did he never do this, but first by his Prophets and Messengers for warned them of what would happen: yet did he never do this, but First by his prophets and Messengers for warned them of what would happen: av vdd pns31 av vdb d, cc-acp ord p-acp po31 n2 cc n2 c-acp vvd pno32 pp-f r-crq vmd vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
16 he did not strike till he dealt with them as the Angel did with Balaam, open their eyes that they might see the blow was coming; he did not strike till he dealt with them as the Angel did with balaam, open their eyes that they might see the blow was coming; pns31 vdd xx vvi c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 vdd p-acp np1, j po32 n2 cst pns32 vmd vvi dt n1 vbds vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
17 he did not proceed to sentence till he had first convicted them, and represented their guilt in a true Mirrour before them; he did not proceed to sentence till he had First convicted them, and represented their guilt in a true Mirror before them; pns31 vdd xx vvi pc-acp vvi c-acp pns31 vhd ord vvn pno32, cc vvn po32 n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
18 he did not make them examples of his Justice, till he had first declared what it was had provoked him, he did not make them Examples of his justice, till he had First declared what it was had provoked him, pns31 vdd xx vvi pno32 n2 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp pns31 vhd ord vvd r-crq pn31 vbds vhd vvn pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
19 and what such wilful provocations did deserve at his hands: and what such wilful provocations did deserve At his hands: cc r-crq d j n2 vdd vvi p-acp po31 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
20 thus did God still temper his Mercy with his Justice, forewarn them, that they might be fore-armed. thus did God still temper his Mercy with his justice, forewarn them, that they might be Forearmed. av vdd np1 av vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, vvb pno32, cst pns32 vmd vbi j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
21 And for this very end and purpose was this precaution which God gave Israel in the words read unto you, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord God, that I will send a Famine in the Land, not a Famine of Bread, And for this very end and purpose was this precaution which God gave Israel in the words read unto you, Behold, the days come, Says the Lord God, that I will send a Famine in the Land, not a Famine of Bred, cc p-acp d j n1 cc n1 vbds d n1 r-crq np1 vvd np1 p-acp dt n2 vvb p-acp pn22, vvb, dt n2 vvb, vvz dt n1 np1, cst pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1, xx dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
22 nor a Thirst of Water, but Hearing the Words of the Lord, &c. From which words I shall discourse: nor a Thirst of Water, but Hearing the Words of the Lord, etc. From which words I shall discourse: ccx dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n1, av p-acp r-crq n2 pns11 vmb vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
23 1. Of the Nature of that Judgment which is here threatned to Israel, and shew you the dreadfulness of it. 1. Of the Nature of that Judgement which is Here threatened to Israel, and show you the dreadfulness of it. crd pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq vbz av vvd p-acp np1, cc vvb pn22 dt n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
24 It is a Famine, but not of Bread, nor of Thirst for Water, but Hearing the Words of the Lord. It is a Famine, but not of Bred, nor of Thirst for Water, but Hearing the Words of the Lord. pn31 vbz dt n1, cc-acp xx pp-f n1, ccx pp-f n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
25 2. I shall consider the reason of this denunciation, what was the ground and original of it; 2. I shall Consider the reason of this denunciation, what was the ground and original of it; crd pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vbds dt n1 cc n-jn pp-f pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
26 and what it was that caused God Almighty to threaten that people with so severe a Judgment. and what it was that caused God Almighty to threaten that people with so severe a Judgement. cc q-crq pn31 vbds cst vvd np1 j-jn pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp av j dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
27 3. I shall endeavour to shew how they might, and we may prevent the like Judgment, which seems at this time to hang over our heads. 3. I shall endeavour to show how they might, and we may prevent the like Judgement, which seems At this time to hang over our Heads. crd pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi c-crq pns32 vmd, cc pns12 vmb vvi dt j n1, r-crq vvz p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 3
28 1. I begin with the first of these, the Nature of that Judgment which is here threatned to Israel, 'tis Famine. A sore Judgment indeed, the very name of which is sufficiently dreadful and terrible, were it but onely a corporal punishment. 1. I begin with the First of these, the Nature of that Judgement which is Here threatened to Israel, it's Famine. A soar Judgement indeed, the very name of which is sufficiently dreadful and terrible, were it but only a corporal punishment. crd pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord pp-f d, dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq vbz av vvn p-acp np1, pn31|vbz n1. dt j n1 av, dt j n1 pp-f r-crq vbz av-j j cc j, vbdr pn31 cc-acp av-j dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 3
29 For if by Famine the Prophet had only meant scarcity of Bread, or extream want of Victuals, such a Famine as hapned in Canaan in the Patriarch Jacobs days; For if by Famine the Prophet had only meant scarcity of Bred, or extreme want of Victuals, such a Famine as happened in Canaan in the Patriarch Jacobs days; p-acp cs p-acp n1 dt n1 vhd av-j vvn n1 pp-f n1, cc j-jn n1 pp-f n2, d dt n1 c-acp vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 np1 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 3
30 or such a Famine as fell upon Samaria in the days of Elisha, when an Asses head was sold for fourscore pieces of silver, or such a Famine as fell upon Samaria in the days of Elisha, when an Asses head was sold for fourscore Pieces of silver, cc d dt n1 a-acp vvd p-acp np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, c-crq dt ng1 n1 vbds vvn p-acp crd n2 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 3
31 and the fourth part of a Kab of Doves dung for five pieces of silver, that indeed would have been a sore evil, by the fearful effects that would have followed and ensued upon it. and the fourth part of a Cab of Dove dung for five Pieces of silver, that indeed would have been a soar evil, by the fearful effects that would have followed and ensued upon it. cc dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f ng1 n1 p-acp crd n2 pp-f n1, cst av vmd vhi vbn dt j n-jn, p-acp dt j n2 cst vmd vhi vvn cc vvd p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 3
32 For to see men and women fainting for lack of Bread, and ready to prey upon and devour each other, to hear their Children and Sucklings, rending the Skies with their bitter ejulations, For to see men and women fainting for lack of Bred, and ready to prey upon and devour each other, to hear their Children and Sucklings, rending the Skies with their bitter ejulations, p-acp pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2 vvg p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc j pc-acp vvi p-acp cc vvi d n-jn, pc-acp vvi po32 n2 cc ng1, vvg dt n2 p-acp po32 j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 3
33 and crying to their Mothers, Where is Corn and Wine? whilest their souls were ready to be poured forth in their Mothers bosom; and crying to their Mother's, Where is Corn and Wine? whilst their Souls were ready to be poured forth in their Mother's bosom; cc vvg p-acp po32 ng1, q-crq vbz n1 cc n1? cs po32 n2 vbdr j pc-acp vbi vvn av p-acp po32 ng1 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 3
34 nay, to behold women eating the fruit of their own wombs, and children become a feast to their Mothers that newly bore them, nay, to behold women eating the fruit of their own wombs, and children become a feast to their Mother's that newly boar them, uh-x, pc-acp vvi n2 vvg dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2, cc n2 vvb dt n1 p-acp po32 ng1 n1 av-j vvd pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 3
35 as it hath hapned many times through the extremity of hunger; as it hath happened many times through the extremity of hunger; c-acp pn31 vhz vvn d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 3
36 this must needs be a very doleful calamity which would grieve the heart, and afflict the eyes of all such as did behold it. this must needs be a very doleful calamity which would grieve the heart, and afflict the eyes of all such as did behold it. d vmb av vbi dt av j n1 r-crq vmd vvi dt n1, cc vvi dt n2 pp-f d d c-acp vdd vvi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 3
37 And yet this corporal Famine, though to us it appears to be the greatest of Evils, is nothing to that Famine which is here threatned to Israel, which was the Famine of Hearing the Words of the Lord, or the scarcity and want of Heavenly Bread, by depriving them of all holy Ordinances and Duties. And yet this corporal Famine, though to us it appears to be the greatest of Evils, is nothing to that Famine which is Here threatened to Israel, which was the Famine of Hearing the Words of the Lord, or the scarcity and want of Heavenly Bred, by depriving them of all holy Ordinances and Duties. cc av d j n1, cs p-acp pno12 pn31 vvz pc-acp vbi dt js pp-f n2-jn, vbz pix p-acp d n1 r-crq vbz av vvn p-acp np1, r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp vvg pno32 pp-f d j n2 cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
38 For certainly this is meant, when God threatens to send a Famine amongst them, that is, utterly to subvert the whole Jewish Church and Religion, to banish them from his Temple, For Certainly this is meant, when God threatens to send a Famine among them, that is, utterly to subvert the Whole Jewish Church and Religion, to banish them from his Temple, p-acp av-j d vbz vvn, c-crq np1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32, cst vbz, av-j pc-acp vvi dt j-jn jp n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
39 and all their legal sacrifices, to deprive them of all their Rites, and Ceremonies, and Sacraments, which were most dear and pretious to them, take from them the Law, with which before he had entrusted them, and all their Legal Sacrifices, to deprive them of all their Rites, and Ceremonies, and Sacraments, which were most dear and precious to them, take from them the Law, with which before he had Entrusted them, cc d po32 j n2, pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f d po32 n2, cc n2, cc n2, r-crq vbdr ds j-jn cc j p-acp pno32, vvb p-acp pno32 dt n1, p-acp r-crq c-acp pns31 vhd vvn pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
40 and to divorce and separate them from their Priests and their Prophets, who were the true and Orthodox Expounders of it. and to divorce and separate them from their Priests and their prophets, who were the true and Orthodox Expounders of it. cc pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2 cc po32 n2, r-crq vbdr dt j cc n1 n2 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
41 All this is implied by the Famine of the Word. All this is implied by the Famine of the Word. av-d d vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
42 And so the Judgment will appear indeed to be very dreadful and terrible, upon these three accounts. And so the Judgement will appear indeed to be very dreadful and terrible, upon these three accounts. cc av dt n1 vmb vvi av pc-acp vbi av j cc j, p-acp d crd n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
43 1. Because all entercourse and communion was likely to be cut off betwixt God and them. 1. Because all intercourse and communion was likely to be Cut off betwixt God and them. crd p-acp d n1 cc n1 vbds j pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp np1 cc pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
44 2. Because by this means they would be reduced to a very deplorable condition, in relation to their souls, by being deprived of all such means as should be most beneficial and advantagious to them. 2. Because by this means they would be reduced to a very deplorable condition, in Relation to their Souls, by being deprived of all such means as should be most beneficial and advantageous to them. crd p-acp p-acp d n2 pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt j j n1, p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2, p-acp vbg vvn pp-f d d n2 c-acp vmd vbi av-ds j cc j p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
45 3. Because this commonly being the last of Judgments, for God to deprive them totally of his worship, must needs be most fatal and pernicious to them. 3. Because this commonly being the last of Judgments, for God to deprive them totally of his worship, must needs be most fatal and pernicious to them. crd p-acp d av-j vbg dt ord pp-f n2, c-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j pp-f po31 n1, vmb av vbb av-ds j cc j p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 4
46 1. By this means all entercourse and communion was likely to be cut off betwixt God and them. 1. By this means all intercourse and communion was likely to be Cut off betwixt God and them. crd p-acp d n2 d n1 cc n1 vbds j pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp np1 cc pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 4
47 As it was the greatest of honours to the Jewish Nation, that they were separated from the rest of the World as a People peculiar to God, to whom he was pleased very frequently to make greater manifestations of his love and favour than to any other community of mankind throughout the face of the Earth; As it was the greatest of honours to the Jewish nation, that they were separated from the rest of the World as a People peculiar to God, to whom he was pleased very frequently to make greater manifestations of his love and favour than to any other community of mankind throughout the face of the Earth; p-acp pn31 vbds dt js pp-f n2 p-acp dt jp n1, cst pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 j p-acp np1, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vbds vvn av av-j pc-acp vvi jc n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 cs p-acp d j-jn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 4
48 so was it still a further enhansment of their glory, that God was pleased to choose their Metropolis Jerusalem, as his own City, so was it still a further enhansment of their glory, that God was pleased to choose their Metropolis Jerusalem, as his own city, av vbds pn31 av dt jc n1 pp-f po32 n1, cst np1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi po32 n1 np1, p-acp po31 d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 4
49 and in that to accept of a Temple, where he took delight to be called upon and worshiped, rather than elsewhere; and in that to accept of a Temple, where he took delight to be called upon and worshipped, rather than elsewhere; cc p-acp d pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvd n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp cc vvn, av cs av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 5
50 for at Salem was his Tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Sion; for At Salem was his Tabernacle, and his Dwelling place in Sion; p-acp p-acp np1 vbds po31 n1, cc po31 j-vvg n1 p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 5
51 that Temple was his Mansion house and habitation, whither the Tribes went up, the Tribes of the Lord unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks to the name of the Lord. that Temple was his Mansion house and habitation, whither the Tribes went up, the Tribes of the Lord unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks to the name of the Lord. cst n1 vbds po31 n1 n1 cc n1, c-crq dt n2 vvd a-acp, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 5
52 But now when once their provocations were grown so high, and their sins and iniquities were risen to that degree, But now when once their provocations were grown so high, and their Sins and iniquities were risen to that degree, cc-acp av c-crq a-acp po32 n2 vbdr vvn av j, cc po32 n2 cc n2 vbdr vvn p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
53 as to enforce him to abominate both them and their Temple, and make him loath and reject both them and their Religion, what farther hopes could they have of any favour, as to enforce him to abominate both them and their Temple, and make him loath and reject both them and their Religion, what farther hope's could they have of any favour, c-acp pc-acp vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi d pno32 cc po32 n1, cc vvi pno31 j cc vvi d pno32 cc po32 n1, r-crq jc n2 vmd pns32 vhb pp-f d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
54 or of any entercourse and communion betwixt God and them? In vain was it for them to expect that God should any longer strive to endear them by any former familiar ways of kindness, or of any intercourse and communion betwixt God and them? In vain was it for them to expect that God should any longer strive to endear them by any former familiar ways of kindness, cc pp-f d n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 cc pno32? p-acp j vbds pn31 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi cst np1 vmd av-d av-jc vvi pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d j j-jn n2 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
55 when he was resolved to abandon both them, and their Worship; and all their Incense, and their Sacrifices became very loathsome and detestable in his sight. when he was resolved to abandon both them, and their Worship; and all their Incense, and their Sacrifices became very loathsome and detestable in his sighed. c-crq pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi d pno32, cc po32 n1; cc d po32 n1, cc po32 n2 vvd av j cc j p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
56 For Religion being the Cement, the Ligament, the chief Bond of Union and Communion betwixt God and Man; For Religion being the Cement, the Ligament, the chief Bound of union and Communion betwixt God and Man; p-acp n1 vbg dt n1, dt n1, dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
57 when that is once broken, or dissolved, farewel to Gods love, to his favour and friendship; when that is once broken, or dissolved, farewell to God's love, to his favour and friendship; c-crq d vbz a-acp vvn, cc vvn, n1 p-acp npg1 n1, p-acp po31 n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
58 no longer doth God regard any persons than they are kept close to him, by the firm ties of Duty and Obedience. no longer does God regard any Persons than they Are kept close to him, by the firm ties of Duty and obedience. av-dx av-jc vdz np1 vvi d n2 cs pns32 vbr vvn av-j p-acp pno31, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
59 And therefore in this respect a Judgment of this Nature to banish men from his Altars, to deprive them of his Ordinances, And Therefore in this respect a Judgement of this Nature to banish men from his Altars, to deprive them of his Ordinances, cc av p-acp d n1 dt n1 pp-f d n1 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp po31 n2, pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
60 and not to suffer them any longer to tread within his Courts; and not to suffer them any longer to tread within his Courts; cc xx pc-acp vvi pno32 av-d av-jc pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
61 I say, such a Judgment of Famine must needs appear very terrible, because when God rejects men as his Worshippers, he rejects them likewise for being his Favourites; I say, such a Judgement of Famine must needs appear very terrible, Because when God rejects men as his Worshippers, he rejects them likewise for being his Favourites; pns11 vvb, d dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb av vvi av j, c-acp c-crq np1 vvz n2 p-acp po31 n2, pns31 vvz pno32 av p-acp vbg po31 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
62 and no longer than they continue in his Church or in his service, must they expect any communion or any friendship from him. and no longer than they continue in his Church or in his service, must they expect any communion or any friendship from him. cc dx jc cs pns32 vvb p-acp po31 n1 cc p-acp po31 n1, vmb pns32 vvi d n1 cc d n1 p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
63 2. Secondly this Judgment was the more dreadful, because by this means Israel was like to be reduced to a very deplorable condition in relation to their souls, by being deprived of all such means as should be most advantagious to them. 2. Secondly this Judgement was the more dreadful, Because by this means Israel was like to be reduced to a very deplorable condition in Relation to their Souls, by being deprived of all such means as should be most advantageous to them. crd ord d n1 vbds dt av-dc j, c-acp p-acp d n2 np1 vbds av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2, p-acp vbg vvn pp-f d d n2 c-acp vmd vbi av-ds j p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 5
64 As the Jews were happy in all manner of blessings, so were they in that great blessing which God was pleased to bestow upon them, by sending them his Messengers early and late to instruct them. As the jews were happy in all manner of blessings, so were they in that great blessing which God was pleased to bestow upon them, by sending them his Messengers early and late to instruct them. p-acp dt np2 vbdr j p-acp d n1 pp-f n2, av vbdr pns32 p-acp cst j n1 r-crq np1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, p-acp vvg pno32 po31 n2 av-j cc av-j pc-acp vvi pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
65 These persons were sometimes called Seers, and sometimes Prophets, and sometimes Priests, but all declared unto them the will of God, These Persons were sometime called Seers, and sometime prophets, and sometime Priests, but all declared unto them the will of God, np1 n2 vbdr av vvn n2, cc av n2, cc av n2, p-acp d vvn p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
66 and expounded to them the Law and the Testimony: and expounded to them the Law and the Testimony: cc vvn p-acp pno32 dt n1 cc dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
67 to these therefore the people had recourse in all doubts, in all straits, in all emergencies, to these Therefore the people had recourse in all doubts, in all straits, in all emergencies, p-acp d av dt n1 vhd n1 p-acp d n2, p-acp d n2, p-acp d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
68 and by them all their scruples were solved, and their ignorance dispelled, and their duty plainly taught and reiterated to them. and by them all their scruples were solved, and their ignorance dispelled, and their duty plainly taught and reiterated to them. cc p-acp pno32 d po32 n2 vbdr vvn, cc po32 n1 vvn, cc po32 n1 av-j vvn cc j p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
69 But now by this Famine they were like to lose all these, God was resolved to take away their Prophets from them, to suffer their Rabbies and Doctors of the Law no longer to instruct them: But now by this Famine they were like to loose all these, God was resolved to take away their prophets from them, to suffer their Rabbies and Doctors of the Law no longer to instruct them: p-acp av p-acp d n1 pns32 vbdr j pc-acp vvi d d, np1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi av po32 n2 p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi po32 n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 av-dx av-jc pc-acp vvi pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 6
70 and then what do we think could follow, but a Night of Ignorance and Error? what could we expect from them, and then what do we think could follow, but a Night of Ignorance and Error? what could we expect from them, cc av q-crq vdb pns12 vvb vmd vvi, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1? q-crq vmd pns12 vvi p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 6
71 when these lights were put out, but that, like their Neighbours round about them, they should all be invelop'd with the dark mists of Superstition and Idolatry? though their Priests lips did preserve knowledge, yet if they were not permitted to seek it at their mouths, they must needs grow stupid and ignorant, foolish and extravagant, abominable and disobedient, when these lights were put out, but that, like their Neighbours round about them, they should all be inveloped with the dark mists of Superstition and Idolatry? though their Priests lips did preserve knowledge, yet if they were not permitted to seek it At their mouths, they must needs grow stupid and ignorant, foolish and extravagant, abominable and disobedient, c-crq d n2 vbdr vvn av, cc-acp cst, av-j po32 n2 av-j p-acp pno32, pns32 vmd d vbi vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1? c-acp po32 n2 n2 vdd vvi n1, av cs pns32 vbdr xx vvn pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vmb av vvi j cc j, j cc j, j cc j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 6
72 and unto every good work reprobate, NONLATINALPHABET, fitless, and unfashionable. and unto every good work Reprobate,, fitless, and unfashionable. cc p-acp d j n1 j-jn,, j, cc j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 6
73 But this is not all, for they were not only like to be deprived of those persons who expounded the Law, But this is not all, for they were not only like to be deprived of those Persons who expounded the Law, p-acp d vbz xx d, c-acp pns32 vbdr xx av-j av-j pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f d n2 r-crq vvn dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 6
74 but of the Law it self, with all its Worship and Sacrifices; and that still enhanseth further the grievousness of this Judgment: but of the Law it self, with all its Worship and Sacrifices; and that still enhanseth further the grievousness of this Judgement: cc-acp pp-f dt n1 pn31 n1, p-acp d po31 n1 cc n2; cc cst av vvz av-jc dt n1 pp-f d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 6
75 not to have their Priests left amongst them was a great loss, but to be deprived of Gods Word too, was the greatest Judgment could light upon them: not to have their Priests left among them was a great loss, but to be deprived of God's Word too, was the greatest Judgement could Light upon them: xx pc-acp vhi po32 n2 vvn p-acp pno32 vbds dt j n1, cc-acp pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f npg1 n1 av, vbds dt js n1 vmd vvi p-acp pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 6
76 for now their souls were like to perish for want of food, Gods Word being nutriment to the Soul as Bread is to the Body; for now their Souls were like to perish for want of food, God's Word being nutriment to the Soul as Bred is to the Body; c-acp av po32 n2 vbdr j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1, ng1 n1 vbg n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 vbz p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 6
77 and that being subtracted and taken away from them which should nourish them up unto eternal life, the means ceasing, the end could never be obtained; and that being subtracted and taken away from them which should nourish them up unto Eternal life, the means ceasing, the end could never be obtained; cc cst vbg vvn cc vvn av p-acp pno32 r-crq vmd vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp j n1, dt n2 vvg, dt n1 vmd av-x vbi vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
78 and so by consequence the Soul was not onely like to starve here, but to perish hereafter too, and so by consequence the Soul was not only like to starve Here, but to perish hereafter too, cc av p-acp n1 dt n1 vbds xx av-j av-j pc-acp vvi av, cc-acp pc-acp vvi av av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
79 and to lie down in woe and sorrow to all eternity. A sad Judgment indeed! and to lie down in woe and sorrow to all eternity. A sad Judgement indeed! cc pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1. dt j n1 av! (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
80 that God should subtract from them all means whereby to render themselves happy, that he should snatch them from their Priests, rend them from his Altars, that God should subtract from them all means whereby to render themselves happy, that he should snatch them from their Priests, rend them from his Altars, d np1 vmd vvi p-acp pno32 d n2 c-crq pc-acp vvi px32 j, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2, vvb pno32 p-acp po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
81 and by taking the light of his Word from them likewise, condemn them to a far greater than Egyptian darkness,; and by taking the Light of his Word from them likewise, condemn them to a Far greater than Egyptian darkness,; cc p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno32 av, vvb pno32 p-acp dt av-j jc cs jp n1,; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
82 this still renders it more grievous and dreadful. this still renders it more grievous and dreadful. d av vvz pn31 av-dc j cc j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
83 3. But there is a third aggravation of it still behind, That this is the last of Judgments which God usually makes use of, 3. But there is a third aggravation of it still behind, That this is the last of Judgments which God usually makes use of, crd p-acp pc-acp vbz dt ord n1 pp-f pn31 av a-acp, cst d vbz dt ord pp-f n2 r-crq np1 av-j vvz n1 pp-f, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 7
84 when mens iniquities are ripe and ready for destruction, to deprive them of his true Worship, when men's iniquities Are ripe and ready for destruction, to deprive them of his true Worship, c-crq ng2 n2 vbr j cc j p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f po31 j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 7
85 and to remove their Candlestick out of his sight. and to remove their Candlestick out of his sighed. cc pc-acp vvi po32 n1 av pp-f po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 7
86 He that can calculate in how many instances Humane Nature is passive, may quickly make an estimate of Israels calamities, which were so manifold and terrible, that God Almighty might have seemed even to have emptied his Magazine of Judgments, He that can calculate in how many instances Humane Nature is passive, may quickly make an estimate of Israel's calamities, which were so manifold and terrible, that God Almighty might have seemed even to have emptied his Magazine of Judgments, pns31 cst vmb vvi p-acp c-crq d n2 j n1 vbz j, vmb av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, r-crq vbdr av j cc j, cst np1 j-jn vmd vhi vvd av pc-acp vhi vvn po31 n1 pp-f n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 7
87 and to have discharged them all upon the Jewish race. and to have discharged them all upon the Jewish raze. cc pc-acp vhi vvn pno32 d p-acp dt jp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 7
88 In all the History of former Ages, and places, there is no where to be met withall any Generation of Mankind, with whom God had so many controversies, In all the History of former Ages, and places, there is no where to be met withal any Generation of Mankind, with whom God had so many controversies, p-acp d dt n1 pp-f j n2, cc n2, pc-acp vbz dx c-crq pc-acp vbi vvn av d n1 pp-f n1, p-acp ro-crq np1 vhd av d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 7
89 and upon whom he did pour down his hottest fury and displeasure drest up in such various and dismal shapes, and upon whom he did pour down his hottest fury and displeasure dressed up in such various and dismal shapes, cc p-acp ro-crq pns31 vdd vvi a-acp po31 js n1 cc n1 vvn a-acp p-acp d j cc j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 7
90 as he did upon this stubborn and incorrigible people. There was not any manner of Judgment but the Jews were acquainted with; as he did upon this stubborn and incorrigible people. There was not any manner of Judgement but the jews were acquainted with; c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp d j cc j n1. pc-acp vbds xx d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt np2 vbdr vvn p-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 7
91 and our Prophet Amos reckons up a whole Catalogue of sufferings, which succeeded one another in that rebellious Nation. and our Prophet Amos reckons up a Whole Catalogue of sufferings, which succeeded one Another in that rebellious nation. cc po12 n1 np1 vvz a-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vvd pi j-jn p-acp d j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 7
92 He tells us that God did not only cleanness of teeth in all their Cities, He tells us that God did not only cleanness of teeth in all their Cities, pns31 vvz pno12 d np1 vdd xx av-j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp d po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 7
93 and want of Bread in all places, and with-held the rain from them, so that three Cities wandred to one City to drink water; and want of Bred in all places, and withheld the rain from them, so that three Cities wandered to one city to drink water; cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n2, cc vvd dt n1 p-acp pno32, av d crd n2 vvn p-acp crd n1 pc-acp vvi n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 7
94 but likewise that he smote them with blasting and with mildew, with the Pestilence after the manner of Egypt, with the Sword, but likewise that he smote them with blasting and with mildew, with the Pestilence After the manner of Egypt, with the Sword, cc-acp av cst pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp vvg cc p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 7
95 and with Fire as dismal as that which reduced Sodom and Gomorrah to a heap of rubbish and ashes; and with Fire as dismal as that which reduced Sodom and Gomorrah to a heap of rubbish and Ashes; cc p-acp n1 c-acp j c-acp d r-crq vvd np1 cc np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 8
96 and yet for all this they would not return unto God by reformation and amendment. and yet for all this they would not return unto God by Reformation and amendment. cc av p-acp d d pns32 vmd xx vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 8
97 And do we think it possible for Gods Spirit always to strive with such a froward Generation? was it not high time for God to use the last and most rigorous means, And do we think it possible for God's Spirit always to strive with such a froward Generation? was it not high time for God to use the last and most rigorous means, cc vdb pns12 vvb pn31 j p-acp npg1 n1 av pc-acp vvi p-acp d dt j n1? vbds pn31 xx j n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi dt ord cc av-ds j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 8
98 when all other proved useless and ineffectual? Was in not high time for God quite to cashier them, when all other proved useless and ineffectual? Was in not high time for God quite to cashier them, c-crq d n-jn vvn j cc j? vbds a-acp xx j n1 p-acp np1 av pc-acp vvi pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 8
99 and cast them out of his sight, when all other methods, though the Quintessence of the greatest fury and severity could no way reclaim them? No doubt it was: and cast them out of his sighed, when all other methods, though the Quintessence of the greatest fury and severity could no Way reclaim them? No doubt it was: cc vvd pno32 av pp-f po31 n1, c-crq d j-jn n2, cs dt n1 pp-f dt js n1 cc n1 vmd dx n1 vvi pno32? uh-dx vvb pn31 vbds: (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 8
100 and therefore to this last of Judgments he threatens to have recourse; and Therefore to this last of Judgments he threatens to have recourse; cc av p-acp d ord pp-f n2 pns31 vvz pc-acp vhi n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 8
101 Therefore this will I do unto thee, O Israel, and because I will do this unto thee, prepare to meet thy God O Israel; Therefore this will I do unto thee, Oh Israel, and Because I will do this unto thee, prepare to meet thy God Oh Israel; av d vmb pns11 vdi p-acp pno21, uh np1, cc c-acp pns11 vmb vdi d p-acp pno21, vvb pc-acp vvi po21 n1 uh np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 8
102 resolving hereby, that because nothing else would avail, to destroy their Nation, to root up that Vine and Vineyard which his own right hand had planted, to send a Famine in the Land, not a Famixe of bread, resolving hereby, that Because nothing Else would avail, to destroy their nation, to root up that Vine and Vineyard which his own right hand had planted, to send a Famine in the Land, not a Famixe of bred, vvg av, cst c-acp pix av vmd vvi, pc-acp vvi po32 n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp d n1 cc n1 r-crq po31 d j-jn n1 vhd vvn, p-acp vvb dt n1 p-acp dt n1, xx dt vvi pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 8
103 nor thirst for Water, but of hearing the words of the Lord; nor thirst for Water, but of hearing the words of the Lord; ccx n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp pp-f vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 8
104 by which they should be reduced to so wretched and deplorable a condition, as to turn common Vagrants or Vagabonds, by which they should be reduced to so wretched and deplorable a condition, as to turn Common Vagrants or Vagabonds, p-acp r-crq pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp av j cc j dt n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi j n2 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 8
105 and to wander from Sea to Sea, and from North to East, and to run to and fro to seek the Word of the Lord, and yet should not be able after all their wearisom journies, and to wander from Sea to Sea, and from North to East, and to run to and from to seek the Word of the Lord, and yet should not be able After all their wearisome journeys, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp cc av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av vmd xx vbi j p-acp d po32 j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 8
106 after all their narrow searches and disquisitions to find that Word, that Law, those Ordinances which they sought and hunted after. After all their narrow Searches and disquisitions to find that Word, that Law, those Ordinances which they sought and hunted After. p-acp d po32 j n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi d n1, cst n1, d n2 r-crq pns32 vvd cc vvn a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 8
107 And thus I have acquainted you with the Nature of that Famine, and the dreadfulness of it, which is threatned to Israel; from whose example it will become a duty incumbent upon us, to look back upon our selves, whose state and condition at this day seems not at all unlike to theirs then: And thus I have acquainted you with the Nature of that Famine, and the dreadfulness of it, which is threatened to Israel; from whose Exampl it will become a duty incumbent upon us, to look back upon our selves, whose state and condition At this day seems not At all unlike to theirs then: cc av pns11 vhb vvn pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp np1; p-acp rg-crq n1 pn31 vmb vvi dt n1 vvn p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi av p-acp po12 n2, rg-crq n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1 vvz xx p-acp d j pc-acp png32 cs: (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 8
108 for our sins are of as deep a die, and our abominations as loathsome, and our transgressions as manifold, for our Sins Are of as deep a die, and our abominations as loathsome, and our transgressions as manifold, c-acp po12 n2 vbr pp-f a-acp j-jn dt n1, cc po12 n2 p-acp j, cc po12 n2 p-acp j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 8
109 and our provocations as daring, and our impieties as provoking as theirs was before us, and our provocations as daring, and our impieties as provoking as theirs was before us, cc po12 n2 p-acp vvg, cc po12 n2 p-acp vvg c-acp png32 vbds p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 8
110 and God seems therefore now to threaten us after the same manner as he did the Jews, with as bad or worse a Famine by reason of such hainous and abominable provocations. and God seems Therefore now to threaten us After the same manner as he did the jews, with as bad or Worse a Famine by reason of such heinous and abominable provocations. cc np1 vvz av av pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt d n1 c-acp pns31 vdd dt np2, p-acp p-acp j cc av-jc dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d j cc j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 9
111 And that this is too great a truth, will plainly appear to any one that considers the present posture and state of affairs in this Kingdom; And that this is too great a truth, will plainly appear to any one that considers the present posture and state of affairs in this Kingdom; cc cst d vbz av j dt n1, vmb av-j vvi p-acp d pi cst vvz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 9
112 for are there not at this day a brood of sanguinary, blood-thirsty, and wicked Sons of Belial, who have endeavoured to subvert both Church and State, for Are there not At this day a brood of sanguinary, bloodthirsty, and wicked Sons of Belial, who have endeavoured to subvert both Church and State, pc-acp vbr pc-acp xx p-acp d n1 dt n1 pp-f j, j, cc j n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vhb vvn pc-acp vvi d n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 9
113 and reduce us all to a Famine indeed, to a real destitution of all true spiritual comforts and refreshments? Had they not almost brought their wicked designs to effect, and reduce us all to a Famine indeed, to a real destitution of all true spiritual comforts and refreshments? Had they not almost brought their wicked designs to Effect, cc vvb pno12 d p-acp dt n1 av, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d j j n2 cc n2? vhd pns32 xx av vvn po32 j n2 pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 9
114 and doth not our Religion seem still to lie at the stake? Doth not Destruction still hover over our heads? And have we any certain security that we may not yet become a prey to these merclless Wolves and Tygers? There is more than a probability that God Almighty may suffer these very persons to become snares and traps to us, scourges in our sides, and thorns in our eyes. and does not our Religion seem still to lie At the stake? Does not Destruction still hover over our Heads? And have we any certain security that we may not yet become a prey to these merclless Wolves and Tigers? There is more than a probability that God Almighty may suffer these very Persons to become snares and traps to us, scourges in our sides, and thorns in our eyes. cc vdz xx po12 n1 vvb av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1? vdz xx n1 av vvi p-acp po12 n2? cc vhb pns12 d j n1 cst pns12 vmb xx av vvi dt n1 p-acp d j n2 cc n2? pc-acp vbz dc cs dt n1 cst np1 np1 vmb vvi d j n2 pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2 p-acp pno12, vvz p-acp po12 n2, cc n2 p-acp po12 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 9
115 'Tis more than probable that those who so industriously consult our ruine, may yet attain to their end, It's more than probable that those who so industriously consult our ruin, may yet attain to their end, pn31|vbz dc cs j cst d r-crq av av-j vvi po12 n1, vmb av vvi p-acp po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 9
116 and so we may all perish through their malicious machinations, that our Religion may be undermined, our Churches violated, our Temples made the Nests and Cages of Popish Superstition and Idolatry, and so we may all perish through their malicious machinations, that our Religion may be undermined, our Churches violated, our Temples made the Nests and Cages of Popish Superstition and Idolatry, cc av pns12 vmb d vvi p-acp po32 j n2, cst po12 n1 vmb vbi vvn, po12 n2 vvn, po12 n2 vvd dt n2 cc n2 pp-f j n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 9
117 and we our selves fall a Sacrifice to the Pope and his devillish Emissaries. and we our selves fallen a Sacrifice to the Pope and his devilish Emissaries. cc pns12 po12 n2 vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc po31 j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 9
118 And if this should come to pass, which our sins and manifold transgressions do justly deserve and call for; And if this should come to pass, which our Sins and manifold transgressions do justly deserve and call for; cc cs d vmd vvi pc-acp vvi, r-crq po12 n2 cc j n2 vdb av-j vvi cc vvi p-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 9
119 Alas, into what unspeakable calamities should we be involved? This would be a Famine of the highest degree, a Judgment the most grievous of all Judgments, Alas, into what unspeakable calamities should we be involved? This would be a Famine of the highest degree, a Judgement the most grievous of all Judgments, uh, p-acp r-crq j n2 vmd pns12 vbi vvn? d vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f dt js n1, dt n1 dt av-ds j pp-f d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 9
120 as will appear again by these three following circumstances. as will appear again by these three following Circumstances. c-acp vmb vvi av p-acp d crd vvg n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 9
121 1. For first this would be a most certain indication, that as the measure of our iniquity was full, 1. For First this would be a most certain indication, that as the measure of our iniquity was full, crd p-acp ord d vmd vbi dt av-ds j n1, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbds j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 9
122 so the cup of Gods anger was full likewise, and that he was pouring out his utmost indignation against us. so the cup of God's anger was full likewise, and that he was pouring out his utmost Indignation against us. av dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vbds j av, cc cst pns31 vbds vvg av po31 j n1 p-acp pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 9
123 If once God should suffer our Church to fall, and our Religion to be taken from us; If once God should suffer our Church to fallen, and our Religion to be taken from us; cs a-acp np1 vmd vvi po12 n1 pc-acp vvi, cc po12 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 9
124 if he should once remove our Candlestick, and not permit us any longer enjoyment of his sacred Ordinances amongst us, we may be assured that his fury was kindled to the utmost height, that he suffered all this because he could no longer endure us in his sight, if he should once remove our Candlestick, and not permit us any longer enjoyment of his sacred Ordinances among us, we may be assured that his fury was kindled to the utmost height, that he suffered all this Because he could no longer endure us in his sighed, cs pns31 vmd a-acp vvi po12 n1, cc xx vvb pno12 d jc n1 pp-f po31 j n2 p-acp pno12, pns12 vmb vbi vvn cst po31 n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt j n1, cst pns31 vvd d d c-acp pns31 vmd av-dx av-jc vvi pno12 p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 10
125 because our present service was an abomination to him, and our worship being so extreamly tinctured and mixed with hypocrisie, did enforce him to draw away his face from us. Because our present service was an abomination to him, and our worship being so extremely tinctured and mixed with hypocrisy, did enforce him to draw away his face from us. c-acp po12 j n1 vbds dt n1 p-acp pno31, cc po12 n1 vbg av av-jn vvn cc vvn p-acp n1, vdd vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi av po31 n1 p-acp pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 10
126 For as true zeal and piety endear men to God, and render them his Favourites; so hypocrisie and irreligion estrangeth Gods affection utterly from them; For as true zeal and piety endear men to God, and render them his Favourites; so hypocrisy and irreligion estrangeth God's affection utterly from them; c-acp p-acp j n1 cc n1 vvi n2 p-acp np1, cc vvi pno32 po31 n2; av n1 cc n1 vvz npg1 n1 av-j p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 10
127 nay, causeth a separation, and sets God at open enmity with them, and when once God hath declared himself an Enemy, nay, Causes a separation, and sets God At open enmity with them, and when once God hath declared himself an Enemy, uh-x, vvz dt n1, cc vvz np1 p-acp j n1 p-acp pno32, cc c-crq c-acp np1 vhz vvn px31 dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 10
128 then follow his Judgments, then are all the Vials of his Anger opened, and Sluces of his displeasure plucked up to overwhelm them; then follow his Judgments, then Are all the Vials of his Anger opened, and Sluices of his displeasure plucked up to overwhelm them; av vvb po31 n2, av vbr d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 vvd, cc n2 pp-f po31 n1 vvd a-acp pc-acp vvi pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 10
129 and these fruitless Fig-trees, these unprofitable Servants, these wicked transgressors are cursed, and made an example of vengeance to terrifie others from the like evil courses. and these fruitless Figtrees, these unprofitable Servants, these wicked transgressors Are cursed, and made an Exampl of vengeance to terrify Others from the like evil courses. cc d j n2, d j n2, d j n2 vbr vvn, cc vvd dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi n2-jn p-acp dt j j-jn n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 10
130 So that if God should deal thus with us, and punish us after so rigorous, So that if God should deal thus with us, and Punish us After so rigorous, av cst cs np1 vmd vvi av p-acp pno12, cc vvb pno12 p-acp av j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 10
131 and so severe a manner, I know not for my part what would become of us; and so severe a manner, I know not for my part what would become of us; cc av j dt n1, pns11 vvb xx p-acp po11 n1 r-crq vmd vvi pp-f pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 10
132 there is no further hopes of favour, of kindness, of friendship from him, we might have improved these better to our advantages whilest we enjoyed them; there is no further hope's of favour, of kindness, of friendship from him, we might have improved these better to our advantages whilst we enjoyed them; pc-acp vbz dx jc n2 pp-f n1, pp-f n1, pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, pns12 vmd vhi vvn d av-jc p-acp po12 n2 cs pns12 vvd pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 10
133 and if the Kingdom of God, i.e. the Gospel of Christ be taken from us, it will be given to some other Nation to bring forth better fruits under its enjoyment than we have done. and if the Kingdom of God, i.e. the Gospel of christ be taken from us, it will be given to Some other nation to bring forth better fruits under its enjoyment than we have done. cc cs dt n1 pp-f np1, n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vbb vvn p-acp pno12, pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi av j n2 p-acp po31 n1 cs pns12 vhb vdn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 10
134 So that this is the first thing that speaks the dreadfulness of this Judgment, because it will be a testimony, that God is irreconcilably angry with us, that he is resolved to destroy us, So that this is the First thing that speaks the dreadfulness of this Judgement, Because it will be a testimony, that God is irreconcilably angry with us, that he is resolved to destroy us, av cst d vbz dt ord n1 cst vvz dt n1 pp-f d n1, c-acp pn31 vmb vbi dt n1, cst np1 vbz av-j j p-acp pno12, cst pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 10
135 and root out our memorial from off the face of the Earth. 2. But secondly, there is another thing which will speak the dreadfulness of this Judgment, and root out our memorial from off the face of the Earth. 2. But secondly, there is Another thing which will speak the dreadfulness of this Judgement, cc vvi av po12 n1 p-acp a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. crd p-acp ord, pc-acp vbz j-jn n1 r-crq vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 10
136 and that is, that it will not onely be a means to cut us off from all hopes of Gods love and favour for the present, and that is, that it will not only be a means to Cut us off from all hope's of God's love and favour for the present, cc d vbz, cst pn31 vmb xx av-j vbi dt n2 pc-acp vvi pno12 a-acp p-acp d n2 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 10
137 but for the future too, by depriving us of all those means which might be most instrumental to procure and regain it: but for the future too, by depriving us of all those means which might be most instrumental to procure and regain it: cc-acp p-acp dt j-jn av, p-acp vvg pno12 pp-f d d n2 r-crq vmd vbi av-ds j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 11
138 for should such a Famine come amongst us, then farewell to Gods Word and Ministers, for should such a Famine come among us, then farewell to God's Word and Ministers, c-acp vmd d dt n1 vvb p-acp pno12, av uh-n p-acp npg1 n1 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 11
139 and by consequence if these, which are the means and conduit-pipes of Grace, were stopped up, the way to Heaven would be precluded and stopped up likewise. and by consequence if these, which Are the means and conduit-pipes of Grace, were stopped up, the Way to Heaven would be precluded and stopped up likewise. cc p-acp n1 cs d, r-crq vbr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, vbdr vvn a-acp, dt n1 p-acp n1 vmd vbi vvn cc vvn a-acp av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 11
140 Now that this would certainly be our case, should Popery once more make a step over the Seas, I shall evidence to you in a few instances. Now that this would Certainly be our case, should Popery once more make a step over the Seas, I shall evidence to you in a few instances. av cst d vmd av-j vbb po12 n1, vmd n1 a-acp av-dc vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n2, pns11 vmb n1 p-acp pn22 p-acp dt d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 11
141 1. For first, you would have some indeed come amongst you, who would call themselves the Ministers of God, 1. For First, you would have Some indeed come among you, who would call themselves the Ministers of God, crd p-acp ord, pn22 vmd vhi d av vvn p-acp pn22, r-crq vmd vvi px32 dt n2 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 11
142 but you would quickly find a vast difference betwixt them and those who now are his lawful Ambassadors; but you would quickly find a vast difference betwixt them and those who now Are his lawful ambassadors; cc-acp pn22 vmd av-j vvi dt j n1 p-acp pno32 cc d r-crq av vbr po31 j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 11
143 for they would not trouble themselves to preach up the Gospel so much as their own selves, their own gain, advantage, and filthy lucre: for they would not trouble themselves to preach up the Gospel so much as their own selves, their own gain, advantage, and filthy lucre: c-acp pns32 vmd xx vvi px32 pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 av av-d c-acp po32 d n2, po32 d n1, n1, cc j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 11
144 and though 'tis the misfortune and a sad fate which attends the present Ministers of the Church of England to be accused as covetous persons, and though it's the misfortune and a sad fate which attends the present Ministers of the Church of England to be accused as covetous Persons, cc cs pn31|vbz dt n1 cc dt j n1 r-crq vvz dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 11
145 or hirelings, proud, or imperious persons, men who lord it over their Brethren, and who encroach too far upon the dues, or hirelings, proud, or imperious Persons, men who lord it over their Brothers, and who encroach too Far upon the dues, cc n2, j, cc j n2, n2 r-crq n1 pn31 p-acp po32 n2, cc q-crq vvb av av-j p-acp dt n2-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 11
146 and rights, and estates of the Laity, yet should the Scene change, and these men be cashiered, you would find, that what you accuse them falsly of, would be abundantly verified in their Popish successors; and rights, and estates of the Laity, yet should the Scene change, and these men be Cashiered, you would find, that what you accuse them falsely of, would be abundantly verified in their Popish Successors; cc n2-jn, cc n2 pp-f dt np1, av vmd dt n1 n1, cc d n2 vbb vvn, pn22 vmd vvi, cst r-crq pn22 vvb pno32 av-j pp-f, vmd vbi av-j vvn p-acp po32 j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 11
147 and you would learn by too woful experience, what it is to be Priestridden, as you now call it, and you would Learn by too woeful experience, what it is to be Priestridden, as you now call it, cc pn22 vmd vvi p-acp av j n1, r-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, c-acp pn22 av vvi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 11
148 when upon every petty distaste, upon the least injurious usage or affront put upon them, you should hear them thundring forth, when upon every Petty distaste, upon the least injurious usage or affront put upon them, you should hear them thundering forth, c-crq p-acp d j n1, p-acp dt av-ds j n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp pno32, pn22 vmd vvi pno32 vvg av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 11
149 as the Heathens did of old to the primitive Christians, Christiani ad Lecnes, Away with the Christians to the Lions; as the heathens did of old to the primitive Christians, Christians and Lecnes, Away with the Christians to the Lions; c-acp dt n2-jn vdd pp-f n1 p-acp dt j np1, np1 cc np1, av p-acp dt njpg2 p-acp dt n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 11
150 so they to you, Haeretici ad Carbones, Away with these Hereticks to Fire and Faggot. so they to you, Haeretici ad Carbones, Away with these Heretics to Fire and Faggot. av pns32 p-acp pn22, fw-la fw-la np1, av p-acp d n2 p-acp n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 11
151 Then would you value those Ministers whom you now despise, and he whom you are pleased now to esteem the most contemptible man amongst us, would then be thought worthy of your best words and elogies, Then would you valve those Ministers whom you now despise, and he whom you Are pleased now to esteem the most contemptible man among us, would then be Thought worthy of your best words and eulogies, av vmd pn22 vvi d n2 ro-crq pn22 av vvi, cc pns31 ro-crq pn22 vbr vvn av pc-acp vvi dt av-ds j n1 p-acp pno12, vmd av vbi vvn j pp-f po22 js n2 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 11
152 when your backs once felt but the smart of the Romish Rod; and every Parish-Priest would be even an Anti-Pope to command you at his beck, when your backs once felt but the smart of the Romish Rod; and every Parish-Priest would be even an Anti-Pope to command you At his beck, c-crq po22 n2 a-acp vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1 n1; cc d n1 vmd vbi av dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 12
153 and aw you at his pleasure. 2. But secondly, As the Ministry would fail, so would all true Religion too; and aw you At his pleasure. 2. But secondly, As the Ministry would fail, so would all true Religion too; cc zz pn22 p-acp po31 n1. crd p-acp ord, c-acp dt n1 vmd vvi, av vmd d j n1 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 12
154 For in stead of Gods Ordinances, humane Inventions should be enforced upon your Consciences, and Superstition and Idolatry should be imposed upon you, under the specious titles of Piety and Religion. For in stead of God's Ordinances, humane Inventions should be Enforced upon your Consciences, and Superstition and Idolatry should be imposed upon you, under the specious titles of Piety and Religion. c-acp p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 n2, j n2 vmd vbi vvn p-acp po22 n2, cc n1 cc n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pn22, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 12
155 You should have Prayers indeed allowed you, but they should be a Compound of Ave-Maries, and of Prayers to the Saints, and Prayers for the Dead; You should have Prayers indeed allowed you, but they should be a Compound of Ave-maries, and of Prayers to the Saints, and Prayers for the Dead; pn22 vmd vhi n2 av vvn pn22, cc-acp pns32 vmd vbi dt vvi pp-f n2, cc pp-f n2 p-acp dt n2, cc n2 p-acp dt j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 12
156 and that too in an unknown Tongue, and in a Language which none of you could possibly understand, and that too in an unknown Tongue, and in a Language which none of you could possibly understand, cc cst av p-acp dt j n1, cc p-acp dt n1 r-crq pi pp-f pn22 vmd av-j vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 12
157 and by consequence could never say Amen at your Devotions. and by consequence could never say Amen At your Devotions. cc p-acp n1 vmd av-x vvi uh-n p-acp po22 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 12
158 You should have the Psalter of the blessed Virgin, compiled by the Seraphical Doctor S. Bonaventure, presented to you as more useful than the Psalms of holy David; and a Mass-Book clapt into your hands; You should have the Psalter of the blessed Virgae, compiled by the Seraphical Doctor S. Bonaventure, presented to you as more useful than the Psalms of holy David; and a Mass-Book clapped into your hands; pn22 vmd vhi dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, vvn p-acp dt j n1 np1 np1, vvd p-acp pn22 a-acp av-dc j cs dt n2 pp-f j np1; cc dt n1 vvd p-acp po22 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 12
159 but your Bibles claspt up and taken away from you, and you prohibited the reading of the Scriptures upon the penalty perhaps of eternal damnation. but your Bibles clasped up and taken away from you, and you prohibited the reading of the Scriptures upon the penalty perhaps of Eternal damnation. cc-acp po22 np1 vvn a-acp cc vvn av p-acp pn22, cc pn22 vvn dt n-vvg pp-f dt n2 p-acp dt n1 av pp-f j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 12
160 And in stead of the pure and sincere milk of the Word tendred you by some sober and rational Divine, you shall have probably one of Johannes Argentus his prime Catholick Disciples come, And in stead of the pure and sincere milk of the Word tendered you by Some Sobrium and rational Divine, you shall have probably one of Johannes Argentus his prime Catholic Disciples come, cc p-acp n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd pn22 p-acp d j cc j j-jn, pn22 vmb vhi av-j crd pp-f np1 np1 po31 n-jn njp n2 vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 12
161 and extol in the Pulpit the excellent qualities of the Virgin Maries Milk, or one of S. Francis his Fry, crying up the great Vertues of S. Francis his Slipper; and extol in the Pulpit the excellent qualities of the Virgae Mary's Milk, or one of S. Francis his Fry, crying up the great Virtues of S. Francis his Slipper; cc vvi p-acp dt n1 dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 npg1 n1, cc crd pp-f n1 np1 po31 n1, vvg a-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1 np1 po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 12
162 or the healing faculties of S. Veronica 's Handkerchief; or the healing faculties of S. Veronica is Handkerchief; cc dt j-vvg n2 pp-f n1 np1 vbz n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 12
163 or else from some other of those Religious Juglers you shall hear a long ridiculous story of some miraculous Saint out of their famous Legend, which shall be as foolish and incredible as the Fable of Garagantua, or the Wandring Jew. Nay besides all this, you shall not only be compelled to worship the Virgin Mary, and pray to Saints, or Else from Some other of those Religious Jugglers you shall hear a long ridiculous story of Some miraculous Saint out of their famous Legend, which shall be as foolish and incredible as the Fable of Garagantua, or the Wandering Jew. Nay beside all this, you shall not only be compelled to worship the Virgae Marry, and pray to Saints, cc av p-acp d n-jn pp-f d j n2 pn22 vmb vvi dt j j n1 pp-f d j n1 av pp-f po32 j n1, r-crq vmb vbi a-acp j cc j c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt vvg np1. uh p-acp d d, pn22 vmb xx av-j vbi vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 uh, cc vvb p-acp n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 12
164 and fall down before Images, and pay reverence to Reliques, and prostrate your selves before Pictures and Crucifixes; and fallen down before Images, and pay Reverence to Relics, and prostrate your selves before Pictures and Crucifixes; cc vvi a-acp p-acp n2, cc vvi n1 p-acp n2, cc vvb po22 n2 p-acp n2 cc vvz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 12
165 but you shall be denied the Cup in the Sacrament, and taught that the Bread is the very Body of Christ, but you shall be denied the Cup in the Sacrament, and taught that the Bred is the very Body of christ, cc-acp pn22 vmb vbi vvn dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvd cst dt n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 13
166 and under that notion will be enforced to receive and pay it homage: I say, notwithstanding after 'tis consecrated by the Priest, you see, and feel, and taste, and under that notion will be Enforced to receive and pay it homage: I say, notwithstanding After it's consecrated by the Priest, you see, and feel, and taste, cc p-acp d n1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31 n1: pns11 vvb, c-acp c-acp pn31|vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, pn22 vvb, cc vvi, cc vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 13
167 and smell that it is still Bread, notwithstanding you know 'tis a plain contradiction for one and the self-same Body to be in a hundred places at one and the same time; and smell that it is still Bred, notwithstanding you know it's a plain contradiction for one and the selfsame Body to be in a hundred places At one and the same time; cc vvb cst pn31 vbz av n1, c-acp pn22 vvb pn31|vbz dt j n1 p-acp crd cc dt j n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt crd n2 p-acp crd cc dt d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 13
168 yet this you must believe, and a thousand other ridiculous fansies, as that the Pope is infallible, that he is Christs Vicar, the Universal and Supreme Pastor of the Universe, yet this you must believe, and a thousand other ridiculous fancies, as that the Pope is infallible, that he is Christ Vicar, the Universal and Supreme Pastor of the Universe, av d pn22 vmb vvi, cc dt crd j-jn j n2, c-acp cst dt n1 vbz j, cst pns31 vbz npg1 n1, dt j-u cc j n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 13
169 and is endowed with a Power and Empire over all Christian Kings, Princes, and Potentates, at the least in ordine ad spiritualia. Further, that there is such a place as Purgatory, that Confession to the Priest is absolutely necessary to Salvation, that in the Mass there is a propitiatory Sacrifice both for quick and dead, that the Saints have a mint and treasury of good works to spare, which they can lend to others, who want them, upon occasion; and is endowed with a Power and Empire over all Christian Kings, Princes, and Potentates, At the least in Order ad spiritualia. Further, that there is such a place as Purgatory, that Confessi to the Priest is absolutely necessary to Salvation, that in the Mass there is a propitiatory Sacrifice both for quick and dead, that the Saints have a mint and treasury of good works to spare, which they can lend to Others, who want them, upon occasion; cc vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp d njp n2, n2, cc n2, p-acp dt ds p-acp n1 fw-la fw-la. jc, cst pc-acp vbz d dt n1 p-acp n1, cst n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz av-j j p-acp n1, cst p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbz dt j n1 av-d p-acp j cc j, cst dt n2 vhb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2 pc-acp vvi, r-crq pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n2-jn, r-crq vvb pno32, p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 13
170 that to doubt in the least of miracles, traditions, and indulgences, the power of the Pope, that to doubt in the least of Miracles, traditions, and Indulgences, the power of the Pope, cst pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ds pp-f n2, n2, cc n2, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 13
171 and his Priests, or to entertain the least thought of the possibility of being saved in any other Religion is a most enormous crime; and his Priests, or to entertain the least Thought of the possibility of being saved in any other Religion is a most enormous crime; cc po31 n2, cc pc-acp vvi dt ds n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f vbg vvn p-acp d j-jn n1 vbz dt av-ds j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 13
172 These, and whatever else the Priest shall bid you believe, that you must believe without making any scruple, These, and whatever Else the Priest shall bid you believe, that you must believe without making any scruple, d, cc r-crq av dt n1 vmb vvi pn22 vvb, cst pn22 vmb vvi p-acp vvg d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 13
173 or asking any questions for conscience sake: or asking any questions for conscience sake: cc vvg d n2 p-acp n1 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 13
174 What days they please to set apart you must be sure to observe, what penances they inflict you must patiently undergo, what they think fit to command from you, you must undeniably grant, What days they please to Set apart you must be sure to observe, what penances they inflict you must patiently undergo, what they think fit to command from you, you must undeniably grant, q-crq n2 pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi av pn22 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, r-crq n2 pns32 vvb pn22 vmb av-j vvi, r-crq pns32 vvb j pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22, pn22 vmb av-j vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 13
175 or else nothing would make atonement for such contempt and obstinacy, but your very lives and fortunes. or Else nothing would make atonement for such contempt and obstinacy, but your very lives and fortune's. cc av pix vmd vvi n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1, cc-acp po22 j n2 cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 13
176 This would be your case and this your condition, should Popery prevail; This would be your case and this your condition, should Popery prevail; d vmd vbi po22 n1 cc d po22 n1, vmd n1 vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 13
177 and would not this be a sore judgment indeed to be deprived of your present honest and good Ministry, and would not this be a soar judgement indeed to be deprived of your present honest and good Ministry, cc vmd xx d vbi dt j n1 av pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f po22 j j cc j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 13
178 and to be enslaved by Popish tyranny? to be robbed of Gods sacred word and to give ear to fables? to leave the true Religion, and to be enslaved by Popish tyranny? to be robbed of God's sacred word and to give ear to fables? to leave the true Religion, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n1? pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f npg1 j n1 cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n2? pc-acp vvi dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 13
179 and be made vassals to a Religion which is superstitious and idolatrous? In a word, to forsake the Fountain of living Waters, and to dig unto your selves Cisterns, broken Cisierns that will hold no Water? How could you hope to find the way to Heaven by such guides, to gain an entrance by such blind Devotion, to merit glory by such an implicit Faith? Certainly in such circumstances men must needs run the greatest hazards imaginable of their immortal Souls, there would be little or no hopes of Salvation under such means, and be made vassals to a Religion which is superstitious and idolatrous? In a word, to forsake the Fountain of living Waters, and to dig unto your selves Cisterns, broken Cisierns that will hold no Water? How could you hope to find the Way to Heaven by such guides, to gain an Entrance by such blind Devotion, to merit glory by such an implicit Faith? Certainly in such Circumstances men must needs run the greatest hazards imaginable of their immortal Souls, there would be little or no hope's of Salvation under such means, cc vbi vvn n2 p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz j cc j? p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n2, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n2 n2, j-vvn n2 cst vmb vvi dx n1? q-crq vmd pn22 vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d j n1, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d dt j n1? av-j p-acp d n2 n2 vmb av vvi dt js n2 j pp-f po32 j n2, pc-acp vmd vbi j cc dx n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 14
180 and therefore a Judgment of this nature must needs be very terrible and amazing, nay the greatest of Judgments that could befall this Nation. and Therefore a Judgement of this nature must needs be very terrible and amazing, nay the greatest of Judgments that could befall this nation. cc av dt n1 pp-f d n1 vmb av vbi av j cc j-vvg, uh-x dt js pp-f n2 cst vmd vvi d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 14
181 3. Especially if we confider in the third place, that when God sends this, it is the last of all Judgments, 3. Especially if we confider in the third place, that when God sends this, it is the last of all Judgments, crd av-j cs pns12 vvi p-acp dt ord n1, cst c-crq np1 vvz d, pn31 vbz dt ord pp-f d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 14
182 and therefore must needs be the most pernitious and dreadful: and Therefore must needs be the most pernicious and dreadful: cc av vmb av vbi dt av-ds j cc j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 14
183 When God once works the downfal of a Nation, when he destroys a Kingdom, or suffers a Church to be buried in ruine, we may be sure God hath poured upon that people the utmost dreggs of his fury, When God once works the downfall of a nation, when he Destroys a Kingdom, or suffers a Church to be buried in ruin, we may be sure God hath poured upon that people the utmost dregs of his fury, c-crq np1 a-acp vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1, cc vvz dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, pns12 vmb vbi j np1 vhz vvn p-acp d n1 dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 14
184 and that there is no other Judgment to succeed, but the most fatal of all is happened to them, in which all in general shall be concerned, and have their portion. and that there is no other Judgement to succeed, but the most fatal of all is happened to them, in which all in general shall be concerned, and have their portion. cc cst pc-acp vbz dx j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi, cc-acp dt av-ds j pp-f d vbz vvn p-acp pno32, p-acp r-crq d p-acp n1 vmb vbi vvn, cc vhb po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 14
185 In the case of the Sword, the Pestilence, or Fire, 'tis possible some few may escape the Divine Vengeance, some may be reprieved till a further opportunity; In the case of the Sword, the Pestilence, or Fire, it's possible Some few may escape the Divine Vengeance, Some may be reprieved till a further opportunity; p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1, cc n1, pn31|vbz j d d vmb vvi dt j-jn n1, d vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt jc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 14
186 but when once a whole Polity is laid in desolation, every one then is a sufferer, the blow is levelled at all, but when once a Whole Polity is laid in desolation, every one then is a sufferer, the blow is leveled At all, cc-acp c-crq c-acp dt j-jn n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, d crd av vbz dt n1, dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 14
187 and there is none but feels the heaviness, and the smart of it. and there is none but feels the heaviness, and the smart of it. cc pc-acp vbz pix p-acp vvz dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 14
188 And then woe, woe to us, should this be our condition, as we have too great reason to fear it may be still by Gods former proceedings with us, And then woe, woe to us, should this be our condition, as we have too great reason to Fear it may be still by God's former proceedings with us, cc av n1, uh-n p-acp pno12, vmd d vbi po12 n1, c-acp pns12 vhb av j n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 vmb vbi av p-acp ng1 j n2-vvg p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 14
189 and our incorrigibleness under all his methods which he hath made use of to reclaim us: and our incorrigibleness under all his methods which he hath made use of to reclaim us: cc po12 n1 p-acp d po31 n2 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn n1 pp-f pc-acp vvi pno12: (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 14
190 we know, 'tis not many years ago, since the Sword did glut it self with the blood of many thousands of our native Inhabitants; we know, it's not many Years ago, since the Sword did glut it self with the blood of many thousands of our native Inhabitants; pns12 vvb, pn31|vbz xx d n2 av, c-acp dt n1 vdd vvi pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d crd pp-f po12 j-jn n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 14
191 after that the Plague came in triumph, and erected its Trophies over all our Kingdom; After that the Plague Come in triumph, and erected its Trophies over all our Kingdom; c-acp cst dt n1 vvd p-acp n1, cc vvd po31 n2 p-acp d po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 14
192 after this succeeded a dreadful and terrible Fire, which laid in ashes the Metropolis of our Nation: After this succeeded a dreadful and terrible Fire, which laid in Ashes the Metropolis of our nation: p-acp d vvd dt j cc j n1, r-crq vvd p-acp n2 dt n1 pp-f po12 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
193 And since all these three Judgments have not wrought in us that sincere and hearty Reformation, which God expected they should, what can we expect, And since all these three Judgments have not wrought in us that sincere and hearty Reformation, which God expected they should, what can we expect, cc c-acp d d crd n2 vhb xx vvn p-acp pno12 d j cc j n1, r-crq np1 vvd pns32 vmd, q-crq vmb pns12 vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
194 but that God should give a word of command for the last to come amongst us, but that God should give a word of command for the last to come among us, cc-acp cst np1 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt ord pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
195 and so trouble himself no longer to punish so refractory and incorrigible a People? And if so, we can none of us escape, and so trouble himself no longer to Punish so refractory and incorrigible a People? And if so, we can none of us escape, cc av vvi px31 av-dx av-jc pc-acp vvi av j cc j dt n1? cc cs av, pns12 vmb pix pp-f pno12 vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
196 but we shall find the effect of it to be very direful and terrible; but we shall find the Effect of it to be very direful and terrible; cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31 pc-acp vbi av j cc j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
197 for when our Church is once in the dust, and our Religion subverted, when all our Rites and Solemnities of Worship are obliterated and abolished, for when our Church is once in the dust, and our Religion subverted, when all our Rites and Solemnities of Worship Are obliterated and abolished, p-acp c-crq po12 n1 vbz a-acp p-acp dt n1, cc po12 n1 vvn, c-crq d po12 n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 vbr j cc vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
198 and Gods Holy Word which should nourish us up unto eternal Life, is taken from us, 'tis much to be feared, that God will never be so far reconciled as to restore them to us again, seeing we managed them so ill, and God's Holy Word which should nourish us up unto Eternal Life, is taken from us, it's much to be feared, that God will never be so Far reconciled as to restore them to us again, seeing we managed them so ill, cc n2 j n1 r-crq vmd vvi pno12 a-acp p-acp j n1, vbz vvn p-acp pno12, pn31|vbz d pc-acp vbi vvn, cst np1 vmb av-x vbi av av-j vvn a-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp pno12 av, vvg pns12 vvd pno32 av av-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
199 when we had the happiness of enjoying them: when we had the happiness of enjoying them: c-crq pns12 vhd dt n1 pp-f vvg pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
200 nay though afterward when we perceive the want of them, we should seek them carefully with tears, nay though afterwards when we perceive the want of them, we should seek them carefully with tears, uh-x cs av c-crq pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f pno32, pns12 vmd vvi pno32 av-j p-acp n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
201 and wander from Sea to Sea, and from East to North to find them, yet shall we be unsuccessful, and wander from Sea to Sea, and from East to North to find them, yet shall we be unsuccessful, cc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, av vmb pns12 vbi j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
202 and miss of what we desire; and miss of what we desire; cc vvi pp-f r-crq pns12 vvb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
203 lie down we must in the shades of darkness, where the Sun of Righteousness will no more arise upon us with healing under his wings. lie down we must in the shades of darkness, where the Sun of Righteousness will no more arise upon us with healing under his wings. vvb a-acp pns12 vmb p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb av-dx av-dc vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp vvg p-acp po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
204 2. And now what it was that provoked God to threaten such bitter and severe things against Israel, and upon what particular grounds and reasons we in this Nation may justly dread the same Judgment, is the next thing I am to give an account of: 2. And now what it was that provoked God to threaten such bitter and severe things against Israel, and upon what particular grounds and Reasons we in this nation may justly dread the same Judgement, is the next thing I am to give an account of: crd cc av r-crq pn31 vbds cst vvd np1 pc-acp vvi d j cc j n2 p-acp np1, cc p-acp r-crq j n2 cc n2 pns12 p-acp d n1 vmb av-j vvi dt d n1, vbz dt ord n1 pns11 vbm pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f: (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 15
205 Where though Israel, as I might shew at large, was a people notorious for all manner of transgressions against the Law of God, Where though Israel, as I might show At large, was a people notorious for all manner of transgressions against the Law of God, c-crq cs np1, c-acp pns11 vmd vvi p-acp j, vbds dt n1 j p-acp d n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 15
206 for all manner of vices which could possibly be committed, so that God had just reason to complain of them by his Prophet Malachy, That even from the days of their Fathers they had gone away from his Ordinances, for all manner of vices which could possibly be committed, so that God had just reason to complain of them by his Prophet Malachy, That even from the days of their Father's they had gone away from his Ordinances, p-acp d n1 pp-f n2 r-crq vmd av-j vbi vvn, av cst np1 vhd j n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f pno32 p-acp po31 n1 np1, cst av p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n2 pns32 vhd vvn av p-acp po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 15
207 and had not kept them, upon which account God might justly execute the utmost rigor of his justice upon them; and had not kept them, upon which account God might justly execute the utmost rigor of his Justice upon them; cc vhd xx vvn pno32, p-acp r-crq n1 np1 vmd av-j vvi dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 15
208 yet I shall at present instance but in three or four things, which as they did extremely aggravate their guilt, yet I shall At present instance but in three or four things, which as they did extremely aggravate their guilt, av pns11 vmb p-acp j n1 cc-acp p-acp crd cc crd n2, r-crq c-acp pns32 vdd av-jn vvi po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 16
209 so did they call for, and hasten the greatest vengeance upon their heads. so did they call for, and hasten the greatest vengeance upon their Heads. av vdd pns32 vvi p-acp, cc vvi dt js n1 p-acp po32 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 16
210 1. For first, they were a sort of people that mocked, and despised both Gods Word and Messengers. 1. For First, they were a sort of people that mocked, and despised both God's Word and Messengers. crd p-acp ord, pns32 vbdr dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vvd, cc vvd d ng1 n1 cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 16
211 2. Secondly, they made no scruple to deprive their Priests of that, which was set apart by God as their Lot and Portion. 2. Secondly, they made no scruple to deprive their Priests of that, which was Set apart by God as their Lot and Portion. crd ord, pns32 vvd dx n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 pp-f d, r-crq vbds vvn av p-acp np1 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 16
212 3. Thirdly, they were generally addicted to Irreligion and Profaneness. 3. Thirdly, they were generally addicted to Irreligion and Profaneness. crd ord, pns32 vbdr av-j vvn p-acp n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 16
213 4. And fourthly, if they did not break forth into open profaneness, they were no less blameable for their base secret hypocrisie. 4. And fourthly, if they did not break forth into open profaneness, they were no less blameable for their base secret hypocrisy. crd cc j, cs pns32 vdd xx vvi av p-acp j n1, pns32 vbdr av-dx av-dc j-u c-acp po32 j j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 16
214 Now when I have drawn the parallel betwixt them and us, and have shewn you that we have equalled, Now when I have drawn the parallel betwixt them and us, and have shown you that we have equaled, av c-crq pns11 vhb vvn dt n1 p-acp pno32 cc pno12, cc vhb vvn pn22 cst pns12 vhb vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 16
215 if not out-vied them in all these things; if not outvied them in all these things; cs xx j pno32 p-acp d d n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 16
216 we shall then find from our selves as great reason to fear that God should pour down in this nature his utmost indignation upon us, we shall then find from our selves as great reason to Fear that God should pour down in this nature his utmost Indignation upon us, pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp po12 n2 p-acp j n1 pc-acp vvi cst np1 vmd vvi a-acp p-acp d n1 po31 j n1 p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 16
217 as ever he did upon that wicked and obstinate people. as ever he did upon that wicked and obstinate people. c-acp av pns31 vdd p-acp cst j cc j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 16
218 1. Israel was a sort of people, that mocked, and despised both Gods Word, and Messengers: 1. Israel was a sort of people, that mocked, and despised both God's Word, and Messengers: crd np1 vbds dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vvd, cc vvd d ng1 n1, cc n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 16
219 He that confults the History of those times, will find this very visible in their manners, and practices; He that confults the History of those times, will find this very visible in their manners, and practices; pns31 cst vvz dt n1 pp-f d n2, vmb vvi d av j p-acp po32 n2, cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 16
220 in the days of Amos and Isaiah they were grown to that pass, that they silenced their Prophets, and commanded them not to speak, in the days of Amos and Isaiah they were grown to that pass, that they silenced their prophets, and commanded them not to speak, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cc np1 pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp d n1, cst pns32 vvd po32 n2, cc vvd pno32 xx pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 16
221 unless it were such things as tickled their ears, or gratified their humours; unless it were such things as tickled their ears, or gratified their humours; cs pn31 vbdr d n2 c-acp vvn po32 n2, cc vvd po32 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 16
222 but when this would not do, and they found them of such courage and undaunted spirits, that they did still cry aloud, spare not, but when this would not do, and they found them of such courage and undaunted spirits, that they did still cry aloud, spare not, cc-acp c-crq d vmd xx vdi, cc pns32 vvd pno32 pp-f d n1 cc j n2, cst pns32 vdd av vvb av, vvb xx, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 16
223 but lift up their voices like trumpets, to shew Gods people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sin; but lift up their voices like trumpets, to show God's people their Transgression, and the house of Jacob their since; cc-acp vvb a-acp po32 n2 av-j n2, pc-acp vvi npg1 n1 po32 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 po32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 16
224 why then they began to convert all their Prophets serious discourses into mirth, and drollery, and made sport with the gravest matters, and concernments of Religion: why then they began to convert all their prophets serious discourses into mirth, and drollery, and made sport with the Gravest matters, and concernments of Religion: c-crq av pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi d po32 n2 j n2 p-acp n1, cc n1, cc vvd n1 p-acp dt js n2, cc n2 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 16
225 they burlesqu'd the Prophet Jeremiah 's words, and turned the expressions he used into ridicule, crying in contempt, The burden of the Lord, which is called perverting the words of the Living God: they burlesqued the Prophet Jeremiah is words, and turned the expressions he used into ridicule, crying in contempt, The burden of the Lord, which is called perverting the words of the Living God: pns32 vvn dt n1 np1 vbz n2, cc vvd dt n2 pns31 vvd p-acp vvi, vvg p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz vvn vvg dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvg n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 16
226 After the same manner did they deal with Ezekiel, whose words they turned into pleasant Songs, After the same manner did they deal with Ezekielem, whose words they turned into pleasant Songs, p-acp dt d n1 vdd pns32 vvi p-acp np1, rg-crq n2 pns32 vvd p-acp j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 17
227 or as the Margents of our Bibles have it, they made loves or jests of the most sacred things, which the Prophet did utter for their benefit, and advantage: or as the Margins of our Bibles have it, they made loves or jests of the most sacred things, which the Prophet did utter for their benefit, and advantage: cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 np1 vhi pn31, pns32 vvd n2 cc n2 pp-f dt av-ds j n2, r-crq dt n1 vdd vvi p-acp po32 n1, cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 17
228 And no wonder that when the Fathers had eaten sower Grapes, the Childrens teeth were set on edge; And no wonder that when the Father's had eaten sour Grapes, the Children's teeth were Set on edge; cc dx n1 cst c-crq dt n2 vhd vvn j n2, dt ng2 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 17
229 no wonder that when the Fathers had attained to so good a knack of mocking their Prophets, no wonder that when the Father's had attained to so good a knack of mocking their prophets, dx n1 cst c-crq dt n2 vhd vvn p-acp av j dt n1 pp-f vvg po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 17
230 and were so notorious for the obloquies and contempt which they passed upon them, that their Children did so readily follow their examples, and were so notorious for the Obloquies and contempt which they passed upon them, that their Children did so readily follow their Examples, cc vbdr av j p-acp dt n2 cc n1 r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp pno32, cst po32 n2 vdd av av-j vvi po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 17
231 and that the Prophet Elisha could not possibly escape the virulency of their tongues, whose years, one would have thought, should have rendred them uncapable of such vile misdemeanors; and that the Prophet Elisha could not possibly escape the virulency of their tongues, whose Years, one would have Thought, should have rendered them uncapable of such vile misdemeanors; cc cst dt n1 np1 vmd xx av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, rg-crq n2, pi vmd vhi vvn, vmd vhi vvn pno32 j pp-f d j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 17
232 upon which account no doubt it was, that the little Children having sucked in such prejudices against the Prophets with their milk, upon which account no doubt it was, that the little Children having sucked in such prejudices against the prophets with their milk, p-acp r-crq vvb dx n1 pn31 vbds, cst dt j n2 vhg vvn p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n2 p-acp po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 17
233 and learnt to rail against them from their very cradles, ventured to clamour after that good man with such vile and base language (though they paid for it very dearly with the loss of their lives) when the best words they could afford him were no better than these, Go up thou baldhead, go up thou baldhead: and learned to rail against them from their very cradles, ventured to clamour After that good man with such vile and base language (though they paid for it very dearly with the loss of their lives) when the best words they could afford him were no better than these, Go up thou baldhead, go up thou baldhead: cc vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 j n2, vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d j n1 p-acp d j cc j n1 (c-acp pns32 vvd p-acp pn31 av av-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2) c-crq dt js n2 pns32 vmd vvi pno31 vbdr dx jc cs d, vvb a-acp pns21 n1, vvb a-acp pns21 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 17
234 In fine their own Chronicles have given us so full an account of their scoffing, sarcastick temper, that we need look no further for a testimony hereof, In fine their own Chronicles have given us so full an account of their scoffing, sarcastic temper, that we need look no further for a testimony hereof, p-acp j po32 d n2 vhb vvn pno12 av j dt n1 pp-f po32 j-vvg, j n1, cst pns12 vvb vvb av-dx av-jc p-acp dt n1 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 17
235 for 'tis said there, that they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his Prophets, for it's said there, that they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, c-acp pn31|vbz vvn a-acp, cst pns32 vvd dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vvd po31 n2, cc vvd po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 17
236 until the wrath of the Lord arose against his People, till there was no remedy: until the wrath of the Lord arose against his People, till there was no remedy: c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, c-acp pc-acp vbds dx n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 17
237 from which it appears, that God did for some time forbear the people of Judah, beyond what they could have expected, waiting for their amendment until they added impudence to their obstinacy, from which it appears, that God did for Some time forbear the people of Judah, beyond what they could have expected, waiting for their amendment until they added impudence to their obstinacy, p-acp r-crq pn31 vvz, cst np1 vdd p-acp d n1 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vmd vhi vvn, vvg p-acp po32 n1 c-acp pns32 vvd n1 p-acp po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 17
238 and made sport with the Prophets, and laughed at every thing that was sacred and religious; and made sport with the prophets, and laughed At every thing that was sacred and religious; cc vvd n1 p-acp dt n2, cc vvd p-acp d n1 cst vbds j cc j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 17
239 then the peremptory Decree came forth, and there was no hopes of escaping, then did the anger of the Lord divide them, then the peremptory decree Come forth, and there was no hope's of escaping, then did the anger of the Lord divide them, av dt j n1 vvd av, cc a-acp vbds dx n2 pp-f vvg, av vdd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 17
240 and he did no more regard them, because they regarded not the persons of the Priests, and favoured not the Elders. and he did no more regard them, Because they regarded not the Persons of the Priests, and favoured not the Elders. cc pns31 vdd dx dc n1 pno32, c-acp pns32 vvd xx dt n2 pp-f dt n2, cc vvd xx dt n2-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 18
241 And indeed, as nothing doth more provoke God, than such a scoffing humour, and such a contemptuous usage of his Servants, and Messengers; And indeed, as nothing does more provoke God, than such a scoffing humour, and such a contemptuous usage of his Servants, and Messengers; cc av, c-acp pix vdz av-dc vvi np1, cs d dt j-vvg n1, cc d dt j n1 pp-f po31 n2, cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 18
242 so nothing doth sooner precipitate his Judgments, nay nothing can be a more certain prognostick, that they are even at the door, than that is: so nothing does sooner precipitate his Judgments, nay nothing can be a more certain prognostic, that they Are even At the door, than that is: av pix vdz av-c vvi po31 n2, uh-x pix vmb vbi dt av-dc j n1, cst pns32 vbr av p-acp dt n1, cs cst vbz: (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 18
243 for there can be no worse symptom to a people, than to laugh at the only means to cure them, for there can be no Worse Symptom to a people, than to laugh At the only means to cure them, c-acp a-acp vmb vbi dx jc n1 p-acp dt n1, cs pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2 pc-acp vvi pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 18
244 and if this once grow common, it must needs make their condition desperate; for then it comes to Gods turn to laugh, and to mock too; and if this once grow Common, it must needs make their condition desperate; for then it comes to God's turn to laugh, and to mock too; cc cs d c-acp vvb j, pn31 vmb av vvi po32 n1 j; c-acp cs pn31 vvz p-acp n2 vvb pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 18
245 Because I have called, and ye have refused, I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded, Because I have called, and you have refused, I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded, c-acp pns11 vhb vvn, cc pn22 vhb vvn, pns11 vhb vvn av po11 n1, cc dx n1 vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 18
246 but ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would have none of my reproof, I also will laugh at your calamity, but you have Set At nought all my counsel, and would have none of my reproof, I also will laugh At your calamity, cc-acp pn22 vhb vvn p-acp pix d po11 n1, cc vmd vhi pix pp-f po11 n1, pns11 av vmb vvi p-acp po22 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 18
247 and m••k when your fear cometh. and m••k when your Fear comes. cc vvb c-crq po22 n1 vvz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 18
248 Now if this was one reason, why God resolved to send a Famine of the Word amongst the Jews, to abolish their Worship, Now if this was one reason, why God resolved to send a Famine of the Word among the jews, to Abolah their Worship, av cs d vbds crd n1, c-crq np1 vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt np2, pc-acp vvi po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 18
249 and banish them from their Priests, because they made so light of them, nay did even take a pride to despise, and banish them from their Priests, Because they made so Light of them, nay did even take a pride to despise, cc vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2, c-acp pns32 vvd av j pp-f pno32, uh-x vdd av vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 18
250 and contemn them, to vilifie and abuse them, what can we expect less in this Nation, who have far surpassed that people in this scoffing vein? Search the Annals of all History, and contemn them, to vilify and abuse them, what can we expect less in this nation, who have Far surpassed that people in this scoffing vein? Search the Annals of all History, cc vvb pno32, pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32, r-crq vmb pns12 vvi av-dc p-acp d n1, r-crq vhb av-j vvn cst n1 p-acp d j-vvg n1? n1 dt n2 pp-f d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 18
251 and compare the manners of all the Nations of the Earth with ours, and you shall find this vice, no not even amongst Turks and Heathens, and compare the manners of all the nations of the Earth with ours, and you shall find this vice, no not even among Turks and heathens, cc vvi dt n2 pp-f d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp png12, cc pn22 vmb vvi d n1, uh-dx xx av p-acp np1 cc n2-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 18
252 so predominant as it is in ours: so predominant as it is in ours: av j c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp png12: (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 18
253 and he that considers the base and unjust accusations, the vile and ignominious obloquies, the sordid and unworthy aspersions, the black and malitious calumnies, in a word, the general despite and contempt, that is thrown upon the present Ministry of the Church of England, may cause him justly to believe, that God hath very great reason to revenge this injury by depriving them of such Pastors, whom they use so despightfully, and to send them strong delusions to believe a lie, that they might all be damned, who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness: and he that considers the base and unjust accusations, the vile and ignominious Obloquies, the sordid and unworthy Aspersions, the black and malicious calumnies, in a word, the general despite and contempt, that is thrown upon the present Ministry of the Church of England, may cause him justly to believe, that God hath very great reason to revenge this injury by depriving them of such Pastors, whom they use so despitefully, and to send them strong delusions to believe a lie, that they might all be damned, who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness: cc pns31 cst vvz dt j cc j n2, dt j cc j n2, dt j cc j n2, dt j-jn cc j n2, p-acp dt n1, dt j n1 cc n1, cst vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vmb vvi pno31 av-j pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vhz av j n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp vvg pno32 pp-f d ng1, ro-crq pns32 vvb av av-j, cc p-acp vvb pno32 j n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cst pns32 vmd d vbi vvn, r-crq vvd xx dt n1, cc-acp vhd n1 p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 18
254 I wish that this mischief had not spread it self so universally over the face of this Nation, I wish that this mischief had not spread it self so universally over the face of this nation, pns11 vvb cst d n1 vhd xx vvn pn31 n1 av av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 19
255 but (alas) the disease is grown now so Epidemical, that the Priest affords matter of sport for all companies, but (alas) the disease is grown now so Epidemical, that the Priest affords matter of sport for all companies, cc-acp (uh) dt n1 vbz vvn av av j, cst dt n1 vvz n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 19
256 and he that can be so ingenious to have a fling at him, shall be cryed up for a man of great wit and attainments, and he that can be so ingenious to have a fling At him, shall be cried up for a man of great wit and attainments, cc pns31 cst vmb vbi av j pc-acp vhi dt n1 p-acp pno31, vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 19
257 though in other things he is looked upon as very mean and inconsiderable; though in other things he is looked upon as very mean and inconsiderable; cs p-acp j-jn n2 pns31 vbz vvn p-acp a-acp av j cc j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 19
258 nay, our Children too (like the Jewish I mentioned before) have drawn in these prejudices with their very breath, nay, our Children too (like the Jewish I mentioned before) have drawn in these prejudices with their very breath, uh-x, po12 n2 av (av-j dt jp pns11 vvd a-acp) vhb vvn p-acp d n2 p-acp po32 j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 19
259 for a man can scarce walk the streets in many places, but he shall hear some of them speak something contemptible of a Minister, for a man can scarce walk the streets in many places, but he shall hear Some of them speak something contemptible of a Minister, p-acp dt n1 vmb av-j vvi dt n2 p-acp d n2, cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi d pp-f pno32 vvi pi j pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 19
260 if he chance to pass by; if he chance to pass by; cs pns31 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 19
261 as if those, who were formerly reputed the glory of Christendom, were now to be esteemed the very refuse of the people; as if those, who were formerly reputed the glory of Christendom, were now to be esteemed the very refuse of the people; c-acp cs d, r-crq vbdr av-j vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, vbdr av pc-acp vbi vvn dt j n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 19
262 nay, the offscouring, catharmata, & ludibria, the laughing stocks, and the most hateful of all mankind. nay, the offscouring, catharmata, & Ludibria, the laughing stocks, and the most hateful of all mankind. uh-x, dt n1, fw-la, cc fw-la, dt j-vvg n2, cc dt av-ds j pp-f d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 19
263 I remember, that it was part of the Liturgy in the Greek Church of old, to praise God, that out of his infinite condescension he had given them Ministers and Teachers, not only of the same nature, I Remember, that it was part of the Liturgy in the Greek Church of old, to praise God, that out of his infinite condescension he had given them Ministers and Teachers, not only of the same nature, pns11 vvb, cst pn31 vbds n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt jp n1 pp-f j, pc-acp vvi np1, cst av pp-f po31 j n1 pns31 vhd vvn pno32 n2 cc n2, xx av-j pp-f dt d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 19
264 and infirmities with themselves, but also of like guilt, and under the same condemnation; and infirmities with themselves, but also of like guilt, and under the same condemnation; cc n2 p-acp px32, cc-acp av pp-f j n1, cc p-acp dt d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 19
265 because, thereby having in themselves a sense of their own infirmities, and knowing the burden of sin, Because, thereby having in themselves a sense of their own infirmities, and knowing the burden of since, c-acp, av vhg p-acp px32 dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2, cc vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 19
266 and the subtilty of Satan, they might the better know likewise how to offer up Sacrifices and Oblations, both in behalf of themselves and the people: and the subtlety of Satan, they might the better know likewise how to offer up Sacrifices and Oblations, both in behalf of themselves and the people: cc dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vmd dt av-jc vvi av c-crq pc-acp vvi a-acp n2 cc n2, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f px32 cc dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 19
267 but how is the scene altered! but how is the scene altered! cc-acp q-crq vbz dt n1 vvn! (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 19
268 when instead of prayers, we meet with curses, and the failings of some are either imputed to all, when instead of Prayers, we meet with curses, and the failings of Some Are either imputed to all, c-crq av pp-f n2, pns12 vvb p-acp n2, cc dt n2-vvg pp-f d vbr av-d vvn p-acp d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 19
269 or else magnified to so high a degree, as if we were the Pests and Grievances of the Nation! or Else magnified to so high a degree, as if we were the Pests and Grievances of the nation! cc av vvn p-acp av j dt n1, c-acp cs pns12 vbdr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 19
270 And now if God look upon the dishonour done to his Ministers, as done to himself, And now if God look upon the dishonour done to his Ministers, as done to himself, cc av cs np1 vvb p-acp dt n1 vdn p-acp po31 n2, c-acp vdn p-acp px31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 19
271 if St. Paul speak true, that they who despise them despise not men, but God; if Saint Paul speak true, that they who despise them despise not men, but God; cs n1 np1 vvb j, cst pns32 r-crq vvb pno32 vvb xx n2, cc-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 19
272 according to that usual saying, Every mans messenger is as himself, I cannot see why God should any longer suspend his judgments from us, who stand guilty before him of so foul a misdemeanour: according to that usual saying, Every men Messenger is as himself, I cannot see why God should any longer suspend his Judgments from us, who stand guilty before him of so foul a misdemeanour: vvg p-acp d j n-vvg, d ng1 n1 vbz p-acp px31, pns11 vmbx vvi c-crq np1 vmd av-d av-jc vvi po31 n2 p-acp pno12, r-crq vvb j p-acp pno31 pp-f av j dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 20
273 why should he not deprive us of those persons whom we thus set at nought, why should he not deprive us of those Persons whom we thus Set At nought, q-crq vmd pns31 xx vvi pno12 pp-f d n2 ro-crq pns12 av vvn p-acp pix, (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 20
274 and use so contumeliously? and it may be some of us would be glad if God should do so; and use so contumeliously? and it may be Some of us would be glad if God should do so; cc vvi av av-j? cc pn31 vmb vbi d pp-f pno12 vmd vbi j cs np1 vmd vdi av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 20
275 but should this happen to us, I dare very confidently affirm, that we should find it by too woful experience the greatest curse yet that ever befel this Kingdom. but should this happen to us, I Dare very confidently affirm, that we should find it by too woeful experience the greatest curse yet that ever befell this Kingdom. cc-acp vmd d vvi p-acp pno12, pns11 vvb av av-j vvi, cst pns12 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp av j n1 dt js n1 av cst av vvd d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 20
276 2. A second reason, that might enforce God to hasten such a judgment upon Israel, by rooting out their Religion, was their depriving the Priests of that Lot and Portion which he himself had set apart for their use: 2. A second reason, that might enforce God to hasten such a judgement upon Israel, by rooting out their Religion, was their depriving the Priests of that Lot and Portion which he himself had Set apart for their use: crd dt ord n1, cst vmd vvi np1 pc-acp vvi d dt n1 p-acp np1, p-acp j-vvg av po32 n1, vbds po32 vvg dt n2 pp-f d n1 cc n1 r-crq pns31 px31 vhd vvn av p-acp po32 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 20
277 whoever knows any thing of the Jewish Oeconomy, cannot possibly be ignorant, that the Jews, by a more especial injunction of God himself, were commanded to pay the tenth of all their substance to the Priests who served at his Altars, which tithes God was pleased to call his own, whoever knows any thing of the Jewish Oeconomy, cannot possibly be ignorant, that the jews, by a more especial injunction of God himself, were commanded to pay the tenth of all their substance to the Priests who served At his Altars, which Tithes God was pleased to call his own, r-crq vvz d n1 pp-f dt jp np1, vmbx av-j vbi j, cst dt np2, p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f np1 px31, vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi dt ord pp-f d po32 n1 p-acp dt n2 r-crq vvd p-acp po31 n2, r-crq n2 np1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi po31 d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 20
278 and to sanctifie himself, commanding that no part of it, whether it was good, or whether it was bad, should be so much as changed by any of the people: and to sanctify himself, commanding that no part of it, whither it was good, or whither it was bad, should be so much as changed by any of the people: cc pc-acp vvi px31, vvg cst dx n1 pp-f pn31, cs pn31 vbds j, cc cs pn31 vbds j, vmd vbi av av-d c-acp vvn p-acp d pp-f dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 20
279 now notwithstanding all this, so covetous and worldly minded were the generality of the Jews, that they made no conscience to defraud God of his own, now notwithstanding all this, so covetous and worldly minded were the generality of the jews, that they made no conscience to defraud God of his own, av c-acp d d, av j cc j vvn vbdr dt n1 pp-f dt np2, cst pns32 vvd dx n1 p-acp n1 np1 pp-f po31 d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 20
280 and the Priests of that which was allotted for their share: and the Priests of that which was allotted for their share: cc dt n2 pp-f d r-crq vbds vvn p-acp po32 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 20
281 and though, when God reproved them for their unjust and fraudulent dealings towards him, they did justifie themselves, and though, when God reproved them for their unjust and fraudulent dealings towards him, they did justify themselves, cc cs, c-crq np1 vvd pno32 p-acp po32 j cc j n2-vvg p-acp pno31, pns32 vdd vvi px32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 20
282 and expostulate the case with him, and were so insolent as to ask him the question (notwithstanding they could not but know their guilt) Wherein they had done him any injury? God deals very plainly, and expostulate the case with him, and were so insolent as to ask him the question (notwithstanding they could not but know their guilt) Wherein they had done him any injury? God deals very plainly, cc vvi dt n1 p-acp pno31, cc vbdr av j c-acp pc-acp vvi pno31 dt n1 (c-acp pns32 vmd xx cc-acp vvi po32 n1) c-crq pns32 vhd vdn pno31 d n1? np1 vvz av av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 20
283 and tells them, that it was in robbing him of his Tithes and his Offerings: Will a man rob God? yet ye have robbed me; and tells them, that it was in robbing him of his Tithes and his Offerings: Will a man rob God? yet you have robbed me; cc vvz pno32, cst pn31 vbds p-acp vvg pno31 pp-f po31 n2 cc po31 n2: vmb dt n1 vvb np1? av pn22 vhb vvn pno11; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 20
284 but ye say, wherein have we robbed thee? in tithes and in offerings: but you say, wherein have we robbed thee? in Tithes and in offerings: cc-acp pn22 vvb, q-crq vhb pns12 vvn pno21? p-acp n2 cc p-acp n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 20
285 Well, but what was the fatal consequence of such filthy defraudations? what did they get by their Rapine and their Sacriledge? the next verse tells you, the curse of God was their reward, Ye are cursed within curse: Well, but what was the fatal consequence of such filthy defraudations? what did they get by their Rapine and their Sacrilege? the next verse tells you, the curse of God was their reward, You Are cursed within curse: av, cc-acp q-crq vbds dt j n1 pp-f d j n2? q-crq vdd pns32 vvi p-acp po32 n1 cc po32 n1? dt ord n1 vvz pn22, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds po32 n1, pn22 vbr vvn p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 20
286 for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation. for you have robbed me, even this Whole Nation. c-acp pn22 vhb vvn pno11, av d j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 21
287 And may not we justly dread the same curse, whose defraudations are as great, and Sacriledg as insufferable? for though there is a certain portion of tithes set apart for our present Ministers under the Gospel, which our pious and good Aucestors have bestowed upon the Church, And may not we justly dread the same curse, whose defraudations Are as great, and Sacrilege as insufferable? for though there is a certain portion of Tithes Set apart for our present Ministers under the Gospel, which our pious and good Ancestors have bestowed upon the Church, cc vmb xx pns12 av-j vvb dt d n1, rg-crq n2 vbr a-acp j, cc n1 c-acp j? c-acp cs pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f n2 vvn av p-acp po12 j n2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq po12 j cc j n2 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 21
288 and the Laws of our own Nation have ratified and confirm'd, and God himself under the Gospel doth allow and commend, and the Laws of our own nation have ratified and confirmed, and God himself under the Gospel does allow and commend, cc dt n2 pp-f po12 d n1 vhb vvn cc vvn, cc np1 px31 p-acp dt n1 vdz vvi cc vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 21
289 yet such is the unsatiable avarice of some worldlings amongst us, that they make no conscience to defraud the Ministers of their due; yet such is the unsatiable avarice of Some worldlings among us, that they make no conscience to defraud the Ministers of their endue; av d vbz dt j n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp pno12, cst pns32 vvb dx n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po32 n-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 21
290 nay, have the impudence, in their vulgar discourse, to assert very commonly, that it is no sin to cheat the Parson; nay, have the impudence, in their Vulgar discourse, to assert very commonly, that it is no since to cheat the Parson; uh-x, vhb dt n1, p-acp po32 j n1, pc-acp vvb av av-j, cst pn31 vbz dx n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 21
291 as if the taking away the Corn which belongs to me, were not as directly a breach of the eighth Commandment, which saith, Thou shalt not steal, as the taking away a Horse, which doth not belong to me, would be from another man: as if the taking away the Corn which belongs to me, were not as directly a breach of the eighth Commandment, which Says, Thou shalt not steal, as the taking away a Horse, which does not belong to me, would be from Another man: c-acp cs dt vvg av dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp pno11, vbdr xx p-acp av-j dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1, r-crq vvz, pns21 vm2 xx vvi, p-acp dt n-vvg av dt n1, r-crq vdz xx vvi p-acp pno11, vmd vbi p-acp j-jn n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 21
292 and now, when that which ought to be our shame is our Glory and our Triumph, and now, when that which ought to be our shame is our Glory and our Triumph, cc av, c-crq cst r-crq vmd pc-acp vbi po12 n1 vbz po12 n1 cc po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 21
293 when fraud and downright cozenage is so plausibly swallowed down, and they who are guilty of such things, when fraud and downright cozenage is so plausibly swallowed down, and they who Are guilty of such things, c-crq n1 cc j n1 vbz av av-j vvn a-acp, cc pns32 r-crq vbr j pp-f d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 21
294 yet lay their hands on their mouths, and say they are innocent, Shall I not visit for these things, saith the Lord, shall not my soul be avenged of such a nation is this? yet lay their hands on their mouths, and say they Are innocent, Shall I not visit for these things, Says the Lord, shall not my soul be avenged of such a Nation is this? av vvd po32 n2 p-acp po32 n2, cc vvb pns32 vbr j-jn, vmb pns11 xx vvi p-acp d n2, vvz dt n1, vmb xx po11 n1 vbi vvn pp-f d dt n1 vbz d? (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 21
295 It was St. Austins complaint of old, that the covetous coldness of some Christians in his time persuading them to rob God, It was Saint Austins complaint of old, that the covetous coldness of Some Christians in his time persuading them to rob God, pn31 vbds n1 npg1 n1 pp-f j, cst dt j n1 pp-f d np1 p-acp po31 n1 vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 21
296 and to withdraw part of his portion, Tithes, from the Ministers, was a grand presage of Wars and Calamities coming upon them in Africa, (as indeed they did soon after) when the hand of violence would revenge the injury of Sacrilegious avarice, with the Soldiers Rapine, saith he, and to withdraw part of his portion, Tithes, from the Ministers, was a grand presage of Wars and Calamities coming upon them in Africa, (as indeed they did soon After) when the hand of violence would revenge the injury of Sacrilegious avarice, with the Soldiers Rapine, Says he, cc pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f po31 n1, n2, p-acp dt n2, vbds dt j n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp np1, (c-acp av pns32 vdd av a-acp) q-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp dt n2 n1, vvz pns31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 21
297 or the Exchequers confiscation will take what was grudged for Christ and his Church: or the Exchequers confiscation will take what was grudged for christ and his Church: cc dt n2 n1 vmb vvi r-crq vbds vvn p-acp np1 cc po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 21
298 I pray God the same injurious usage from the Laity, at this day, do not portend to this Nation the same, I pray God the same injurious usage from the Laity, At this day, do not portend to this nation the same, pns11 vvb np1 dt d j n1 p-acp dt np1, p-acp d n1, vdb xx vvi p-acp d n1 dt d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 21
299 or worse Calamities, that the Popish Harpies do not come in amongst us, and revenge our injuries upon those persons who have dealt unjustly by us: or Worse Calamities, that the Popish Harpies do not come in among us, and revenge our injuries upon those Persons who have dealt unjustly by us: cc jc n2, cst dt j n2 vdb xx vvi p-acp p-acp pno12, cc vvi po12 n2 p-acp d n2 r-crq vhb vvn av-j p-acp pno12: (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 22
300 I pray God (I say) that this sin be not so far laid to their charge, I pray God (I say) that this since be not so Far laid to their charge, pns11 vvb np1 (pns11 vvb) cst d n1 vbb xx av av-j vvn p-acp po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 22
301 as that some of that rapacious crue do not make as great a prey of them as they have done of us; as that Some of that rapacious crew do not make as great a prey of them as they have done of us; c-acp cst d pp-f d j n1 vdb xx vvi c-acp j dt n1 pp-f pno32 c-acp pns32 vhb vdn pp-f pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 22
302 for although it would be but a just one, yet it would be a curse indeed, a punishment very grievous. for although it would be but a just one, yet it would be a curse indeed, a punishment very grievous. c-acp cs pn31 vmd vbi p-acp dt j pi, av pn31 vmd vbi dt n1 av, dt n1 av j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 22
303 3. But I hasten to a third thing, which might precipitate such a judgment upon the Jewish Nation, 3. But I hasten to a third thing, which might precipitate such a judgement upon the Jewish nation, crd p-acp pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord n1, r-crq vmd vvi d dt n1 p-acp dt jp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 22
304 and that was their unsufferable degeneracy into all manner of irreligion and profaneness: and that was their unsufferable degeneracy into all manner of irreligion and profaneness: cc cst vbds po32 j n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 22
305 if ever God had any right and title to worship, and service from any people, it was certainly due from the Jews, who were so far his favourites, that he was pleased to entrust and deposit with them NONLATINALPHABET, if ever God had any right and title to worship, and service from any people, it was Certainly due from the jews, who were so Far his favourites, that he was pleased to entrust and deposit with them, cs av np1 vhd d j-jn cc n1 pc-acp vvi, cc n1 p-acp d n1, pn31 vbds av-j j-jn p-acp dt np2, r-crq vbdr av av-j po31 n2, cst pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvb p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 22
306 as the Apostle calls them, his Holy Oracles, the Divine Law written with his own finger; as the Apostle calls them, his Holy Oracles, the Divine Law written with his own finger; c-acp dt n1 vvz pno32, po31 j n2, dt j-jn n1 vvn p-acp po31 d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 22
307 nay, further he did manifest himself to be a God who highly merited their true and sincere service, by the manifold deliverances he wrought for them, nay, further he did manifest himself to be a God who highly merited their true and sincere service, by the manifold Deliverances he wrought for them, uh-x, av-jc pns31 vdd vvi px31 pc-acp vbi dt n1 r-crq av-j vvd po32 j cc j n1, p-acp dt j n2 pns31 vvd p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 22
308 and the wonderful mercy he conferred daily upon their Nation: and the wondered mercy he conferred daily upon their nation: cc dt j n1 pns31 vvd av-j p-acp po32 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 22
309 and yet so inconsiderate, insensate and stupid a people was this, that they were so far from calling to mind those signal favours, wherewith he endeavoured to oblige them, and yet so inconsiderate, insensate and stupid a people was this, that they were so Far from calling to mind those signal favours, wherewith he endeavoured to oblige them, cc av av j, j cc j dt n1 vbds d, cst pns32 vbdr av av-j p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi d n1 n2, c-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 22
310 and from those considerations return him, in lieu thereof, a just and due proportion of duty and obedience, that instead of that they were arrived at so great a height of boldness and impiety, as even to snuff at Gods service, and from those considerations return him, in lieu thereof, a just and due proportion of duty and Obedience, that instead of that they were arrived At so great a height of boldness and impiety, as even to snuff At God's service, cc p-acp d n2 vvb pno31, p-acp n1 av, dt j cc j-jn n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cst av pp-f cst pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp av j dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-acp av pc-acp vvi p-acp ng1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 22
311 and grew weary of it, and thought it a burden and a grievance to them; and grew weary of it, and Thought it a burden and a grievance to them; cc vvd j pp-f pn31, cc vvd pn31 dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 22
312 and therefore upon their Sabbaths and Festival days, when they should have paid God the most solemn and serious Devotion, they began to think those days most irksome and troublesome, and Therefore upon their Sabbaths and Festival days, when they should have paid God the most solemn and serious Devotion, they began to think those days most irksome and troublesome, cc av p-acp po32 n2 cc n1 n2, c-crq pns32 vmd vhi vvn np1 dt av-ds j cc j n1, pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi d n2 av-ds j cc j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 22
313 because they seem'd to hinder their gain and their Merchandize, and had the confidence to cry out, When will the new Moon be gone, that we may sell corn, Because they seemed to hinder their gain and their Merchandise, and had the confidence to cry out, When will the new Moon be gone, that we may fell corn, c-acp pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi po32 n1 cc po32 n1, cc vhd dt n1 pc-acp vvi av, c-crq vmb dt j n1 vbi vvn, cst pns12 vmb vvi n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 22
314 and the sabbath, that we may set forth wheat, making the Ephah small, and the Shekel great, and the Sabbath, that we may Set forth wheat, making the Ephah small, and the Shekel great, cc dt n1, cst pns12 vmb vvi av n1, vvg dt np1 j, cc dt j j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 22
315 and falsifying the ballances by deceit? That we may buy the poor for silver, and the needy for a pair of shooes; and falsifying the balances by deceit? That we may buy the poor for silver, and the needy for a pair of shoes; cc vvg dt n2 p-acp n1? cst pns12 vmb vvi dt j p-acp n1, cc dt j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 22
316 yea, and sell the refuse of the wheat? nor did they stick here, but they became still greater proficients in that hellish art of irreligion, yea, and fell the refuse of the wheat? nor did they stick Here, but they became still greater proficients in that hellish art of irreligion, uh, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1? ccx vdd pns32 vvi av, cc-acp pns32 vvd av jc n2 p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
317 for the Prophet tells us again that they profaned the name of the Lord, saying, The table of the Lord is polluted, and the fruit thereof, even his meat is contemptible: for the Prophet tells us again that they profaned the name of the Lord, saying, The table of the Lord is polluted, and the fruit thereof, even his meat is contemptible: p-acp dt n1 vvz pno12 av cst pns32 vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn, cc dt n1 av, av po31 n1 vbz j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
318 now upon these terms it was not possible for God any longer to withhold his hand, now upon these terms it was not possible for God any longer to withhold his hand, av p-acp d n2 pn31 vbds xx j p-acp np1 d av-jc pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
319 when he saw his Worship neglected, his Ordinances spurn'd at, and his Holy Name profaned: when he saw his Worship neglected, his Ordinances spurned At, and his Holy Name profaned: c-crq pns31 vvd po31 n1 vvn, po31 n2 vvn p-acp, cc po31 j n1 vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
320 the next thing he could expect was to have his very Essence questioned, and his Soveraignty over them openly disowned, the next thing he could expect was to have his very Essence questioned, and his Sovereignty over them openly disowned, dt ord n1 pns31 vmd vvi vbds pc-acp vhi po31 j n1 vvn, cc po31 n1 p-acp pno32 av-j vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
321 and therefore it was high time for him to exert his power, and make them smart for their impieties. And if we be convicted; and Therefore it was high time for him to exert his power, and make them smart for their impieties. And if we be convicted; cc av pn31 vbds j n1 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc vvi pno32 vvi p-acp po32 n2. cc cs pns12 vbb vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
322 and found guilty of as evil courses, we likewise can expect no less favour or mercy: and found guilty of as evil courses, we likewise can expect no less favour or mercy: cc vvd j pp-f p-acp j-jn n2, pns12 av vmb vvi av-dx dc n1 cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 23
323 Now that this is our case, the Atheism and Impiety of the present Age doth abundantly verifie, Now that this is our case, the Atheism and Impiety of the present Age does abundantly verify, av cst d vbz po12 n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 vdz av-j vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 23
324 for men are not content to be modest Atheists, and to say secretly in their hearts, with the fool, that there is no God, but impiety appears with a brazen forehead, for men Are not content to be modest Atheists, and to say secretly in their hearts, with the fool, that there is no God, but impiety appears with a brazen forehead, c-acp n2 vbr xx j pc-acp vbi j n2, cc pc-acp vvi av-jn p-acp po32 n2, p-acp dt n1, cst a-acp vbz dx n1, p-acp n1 vvz p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 23
325 and disputes its place in every company, and without any regard to the voice of nature, to the dictates of conscience, and disputes its place in every company, and without any regard to the voice of nature, to the dictates of conscience, cc vvz po31 n1 p-acp d n1, cc p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt vvz pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 23
326 and the common sense of mankind: and the Common sense of mankind: cc dt j n1 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 23
327 men peremptorily determine against a supream Being, account it a pleasant divertisement to droll upon Religion, men peremptorily determine against a supreme Being, account it a pleasant divertisement to droll upon Religion, n2 av-j vvi p-acp dt j vbg, vvb pn31 dt j n1 pc-acp uh p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 23
328 and a piece of wit to plead for Atheism: and a piece of wit to plead for Atheism: cc dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 23
329 nay, as though the fountain of the great deep was broken up, and Hell were let loose, nay, as though the fountain of the great deep was broken up, and Hell were let lose, uh-x, c-acp cs dt n1 pp-f dt j j-jn vbds vvn a-acp, cc n1 vbdr vvn j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 23
330 and the Prisoners there had shaken off their Chains and came upon the earth, profaneness and all manner of wickedness grow so impudent and barefaced, that men do not only reproach, and the Prisoners there had shaken off their Chains and Come upon the earth, profaneness and all manner of wickedness grow so impudent and barefaced, that men do not only reproach, cc dt n2 a-acp vhd vvn a-acp po32 n2 cc vvd p-acp dt n1, n1 cc d n1 pp-f n1 vvb av j cc j, cst n2 vdb xx av-j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 23
331 but totally neglect all Religion and Goodness. but totally neglect all Religion and goodness. cc-acp av-j vvi d n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 23
332 Indeed in former Ages it was for the honour and glory of the English Nation, that as their genius prompted them to be very devout and religious, Indeed in former Ages it was for the honour and glory of the English nation, that as their genius prompted them to be very devout and religious, av p-acp j n2 pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt jp n1, cst p-acp po32 n1 vvn pno32 pc-acp vbi av j cc j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 23
333 so they never omitted any opportunity to shew that real love they had for the Worship of God, so they never omitted any opportunity to show that real love they had for the Worship of God, av pns32 av-x vvn d n1 pc-acp vvi d j n1 pns32 vhd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 23
334 and how mightily they delighted in a continual veneration of his most Sacred Person, and in a constant performance of all the holy Offices which were enjoyned them by Christianity: and how mightily they delighted in a continual veneration of his most Sacred Person, and in a constant performance of all the holy Offices which were enjoined them by Christianity: cc c-crq av-j pns32 vvd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 av-ds j n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d dt j n2 r-crq vbdr vvn pno32 p-acp np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 24
335 But since Atheism hath flown over the Seas, and infected this Kingdom; But since Atheism hath flown over the Seas, and infected this Kingdom; cc-acp c-acp n1 vhz vvn p-acp dt n2, cc vvn d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 24
336 Good God! what a strange degeneracy is in mens natures and inclinations? For if they do not openly discard all Religion, Good God! what a strange degeneracy is in men's nature's and inclinations? For if they do not openly discard all Religion, j np1 r-crq dt j n1 vbz p-acp ng2 n2 cc n2? p-acp cs pns32 vdb xx av-j vvi d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 24
337 yet they have so small a regard and esteem for it, that it may justly provoke God to take it from them, yet they have so small a regard and esteem for it, that it may justly provoke God to take it from them, av pns32 vhb av j dt n1 cc vvi p-acp pn31, cst pn31 vmb av-j vvi np1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 24
338 and let them feel the want of it: and let them feel the want of it: cc vvb pno32 vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 24
339 When we see some so careless, and indifferent in performing all manner of religious Duties, that they care not whether they serve God, When we see Some so careless, and indifferent in performing all manner of religious Duties, that they care not whither they serve God, c-crq pns12 vvb d av j, cc j p-acp vvg d n1 pp-f j n2, cst pns32 vvb xx cs pns32 vvb np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 24
340 or not, when we see some absenting themselves from his Worship, and making every idle excuse serve to cover their negligence, others absenting themselves from the Sacrament, or not, when we see Some absenting themselves from his Worship, and making every idle excuse serve to cover their negligence, Others absenting themselves from the Sacrament, cc xx, c-crq pns12 vvb d vvg px32 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvg d j n1 vvi pc-acp vvi po32 n1, n2-jn vvg px32 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 24
341 and running away from the Lords Table with as much eagerness, as if the Plague would break forth upon them, and consume them; and running away from the lords Table with as much eagerness, as if the Plague would break forth upon them, and consume them; cc vvg av p-acp dt n2 n1 p-acp p-acp d n1, c-acp cs dt n1 vmd vvi av p-acp pno32, cc vvi pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 24
342 others cavilling at the Liturgy, and Offices of the Church, because not dressed up, nor shaped according to their fancies: Others caviling At the Liturgy, and Offices of the Church, Because not dressed up, nor shaped according to their fancies: n2-jn vvg p-acp dt n1, cc n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp xx vvn a-acp, ccx vvn p-acp p-acp po32 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 24
343 in fine, when we see Gods Houses deserted, his Altars unfrequented, his Sacred Days profaned, his Word despised, in fine, when we see God's Houses deserted, his Altars unfrequented, his Sacred Days profaned, his Word despised, p-acp j, c-crq pns12 vvb ng1 n2 vvn, po31 n2 j, po31 j n2 vvn, po31 n1 vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 24
344 and all manner of true Zeal and Devotion quite difcarded in our daily assemblies; and all manner of true Zeal and Devotion quite difcarded in our daily assemblies; cc d n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1 av vvn p-acp po12 j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 24
345 shall I not visit for these things, saith the Lord? shall not my Soul be avenged of such a Nation as this? I am sure we have all the reason to expect he should, shall I not visit for these things, Says the Lord? shall not my Soul be avenged of such a nation as this? I am sure we have all the reason to expect he should, vmb pns11 xx vvi p-acp d n2, vvz dt n1? vmb xx po11 n1 vbi vvn pp-f d dt n1 c-acp d? pns11 vbm j pns12 vhb d dt n1 pc-acp vvi pns31 vmd, (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 24
346 when we give him such just reason to avenge himself of us. when we give him such just reason to avenge himself of us. c-crq pns12 vvb pno31 d j n1 pc-acp vvi px31 pp-f pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 24
347 4. Especially if we consider in the fourth place, that there is something still behind, which as it doth aggravate ours, 4. Especially if we Consider in the fourth place, that there is something still behind, which as it does aggravate ours, crd av-j cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt ord n1, cst pc-acp vbz pi av a-acp, r-crq c-acp pn31 vdz vvi png12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 24
348 and Israels guilt, so it will likewise hasten our punishment, as it did theirs before us; and Israel's gilded, so it will likewise hasten our punishment, as it did theirs before us; cc npg1 vvn, av pn31 vmb av vvi po12 n1, c-acp pn31 vdd png32 p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 24
349 and that is Hypocrisie, a sin of so deep a dye, that nothing doth more incense God against a Nation than this doth: and that is Hypocrisy, a since of so deep a die, that nothing does more incense God against a nation than this does: cc d vbz n1, dt n1 pp-f av j-jn dt n1, cst pix vdz av-dc vvi np1 p-acp dt n1 cs d vdz: (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 24
350 that no people could possibly be more addicted to this, than the Jews, is very evident from all their Prophets, they made nothing to commit the greatest villanies in the world, that no people could possibly be more addicted to this, than the jews, is very evident from all their prophets, they made nothing to commit the greatest villainies in the world, d dx n1 vmd av-j vbi av-dc vvn p-acp d, cs dt np2, vbz av j p-acp d po32 n2, pns32 vvd pix pc-acp vvi dt js n2 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 24
351 and defile themselves with the blackest crimes, and under a specious pretence of piety and innocency, cry out The Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord are these: and defile themselves with the Blackest crimes, and under a specious pretence of piety and innocency, cry out The Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord Are these: cc vvi px32 p-acp dt js-jn n2, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvb av dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbr d: (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
352 They pretended great zeal and love for Gods Worship, and Sanctuary, and varnished over all their evil actions with the false colours of Sanctity, and Holiness: They pretended great zeal and love for God's Worship, and Sanctuary, and varnished over all their evil actions with the false colours of Sanctity, and Holiness: pns32 vvd j n1 cc n1 p-acp ng1 n1, cc n1, cc vvn p-acp d po32 j-jn n2 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1, cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
353 But behold how God, who seeth through the thickest veils of Hypocrisie, the most secret imaginations of the sons of men, reproves them for it: But behold how God, who sees through the thickest veils of Hypocrisy, the most secret Imaginations of the Sons of men, reproves them for it: cc-acp vvb c-crq np1, r-crq vvz p-acp dt js n2 pp-f n1, dt av-ds j-jn n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2, vvz pno32 p-acp pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
354 Will you steal, murder, and commit Adultery, and swear falsly, and burn Incense unto Baal, and walk after other gods, whom ye know not, Will you steal, murder, and commit Adultery, and swear falsely, and burn Incense unto Baal, and walk After other God's, whom you know not, vmb pn22 vvi, n1, cc vvi n1, cc vvb av-j, cc vvi n1 p-acp np1, cc vvi p-acp j-jn n2, ro-crq pn22 vvb xx, (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
355 and come, and stand before me in the House, which is called by my Name? As if God had said, Do you think that though you are guilty of all these abominable sins, and come, and stand before me in the House, which is called by my Name? As if God had said, Do you think that though you Are guilty of all these abominable Sins, cc vvb, cc vvb p-acp pno11 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp po11 n1? c-acp cs np1 vhd vvn, vdb pn22 vvi cst cs pn22 vbr j pp-f d d j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
356 yet your coming to my House, your treading in my Courts, your calling on my Name, shall make an atonement for them? So far are such dealings from pacifying my wrath, that it will but kindle it the more against you, yet your coming to my House, your treading in my Courts, your calling on my Name, shall make an atonement for them? So Far Are such dealings from pacifying my wrath, that it will but kindle it the more against you, av po22 vvg p-acp po11 n1, po22 vvg p-acp po11 n2, po22 n-vvg p-acp po11 n1, vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32? av av-j vbr d n2-vvg p-acp vvg po11 n1, cst pn31 vmb cc-acp vvi pn31 dt av-dc p-acp pn22, (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
357 for, thus saith the Lord God, Behold, mine anger, and my fury shall be poured out upon this place, upon man and upon beast, for, thus Says the Lord God, Behold, mine anger, and my fury shall be poured out upon this place, upon man and upon beast, c-acp, av vvz dt n1 np1, vvb, po11 n1, cc po11 n1 vmb vbi vvn av p-acp d n1, p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
358 and upon the trees of the field, and upon the fruit of the ground, and it shall burn, and not be quenched: and upon the trees of the field, and upon the fruit of the ground, and it shall burn, and not be quenched: cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pn31 vmb vvi, cc xx vbi vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
359 And therefore no wonder again it is that you find him by his Prophets Isaiah and Amos, rejecting all their Sacrifices, And Therefore no wonder again it is that you find him by his prophets Isaiah and Amos, rejecting all their Sacrifices, cc av dx n1 av pn31 vbz cst pn22 vvb pno31 p-acp po31 ng1 np1 cc np1, vvg d po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
360 and Oblations, and Assemblies, and professing that he hated all their New Moons, and appointed Feasts, and Oblations, and Assemblies, and professing that he hated all their New Moons, and appointed Feasts, cc n2, cc n2, cc vvg cst pns31 vvd d po32 j n2, cc j-vvn n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
361 and that all their Worship was an abomination to him, when he found it so extremely mixed with Hypocrisie; and that all their Worship was an abomination to him, when he found it so extremely mixed with Hypocrisy; cc cst d po32 n1 vbds dt n1 p-acp pno31, c-crq pns31 vvd pn31 av av-jn vvn p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
362 for when men pretend to be what they really are not, when they draw near to God with their lips, but their hearts are far enough from him, when they think to put a cheat upon him, for when men pretend to be what they really Are not, when they draw near to God with their lips, but their hearts Are Far enough from him, when they think to put a cheat upon him, p-acp c-crq n2 vvb pc-acp vbi r-crq pns32 av-j vbr xx, c-crq pns32 vvb av-j p-acp np1 p-acp po32 n2, p-acp po32 n2 vbr av-j av-d p-acp pno31, c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
363 and their own Souls, and make Religion a cloak for all manner of impiety, this doth so far separate betwixt God and them, that it causeth him to hide his face from them, till at last he appear very formidable in his robes of vengeance, and their own Souls, and make Religion a cloak for all manner of impiety, this does so Far separate betwixt God and them, that it Causes him to hide his face from them, till At last he appear very formidable in his robes of vengeance, cc po32 d n2, cc vvi n1 dt n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, d vdz av av-j vvi p-acp np1 cc pno32, cst pn31 vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno32, c-acp p-acp ord pns31 vvb av j p-acp po31 n2 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
364 and then misery, and confusion is their inevitable lot and portion. and then misery, and confusion is their inevitable lot and portion. cc av n1, cc n1 vbz po32 j n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
365 And if so, then in what miserable circumstances are we in again of this Nation, whose hypocritical actions do still keep pace with such deceitful Jewish Worshippers? How ready are many of us to come and stand before God, to visit his Courts, And if so, then in what miserable Circumstances Are we in again of this nation, whose hypocritical actions do still keep pace with such deceitful Jewish Worshippers? How ready Are many of us to come and stand before God, to visit his Courts, cc cs av, av p-acp r-crq j n2 vbr pns12 p-acp av pp-f d n1, rg-crq j n2 vdb av vvi n1 p-acp d j jp n2? q-crq j vbr d pp-f pno12 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 26
366 and to worship him in his Holy Temple? But we hope that it is no offence to bring our sins along with us, that our Fraud and Oppression, our Pride and our Covetousness, our Lying and our Slandering, our Malice and Uncharitableness may bear us Company to the Church, and to worship him in his Holy Temple? But we hope that it is no offence to bring our Sins along with us, that our Fraud and Oppression, our Pride and our Covetousness, our Lying and our Slandering, our Malice and Uncharitableness may bear us Company to the Church, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 j n1? cc-acp pns12 vvb cst pn31 vbz dx n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 a-acp p-acp pno12, cst po12 n1 cc n1, po12 n1 cc po12 n1, po12 vvg cc po12 vvg, po12 n1 cc n1 vmb vvi pno12 n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 26
367 and yet we our selves are no less acceptable to God Almighty, as if God was obliged to us for the outward formalities of his Worship, and yet we our selves Are no less acceptable to God Almighty, as if God was obliged to us for the outward formalities of his Worship, cc av pns12 po12 n2 vbr av-dx av-dc j p-acp np1 j-jn, c-acp cs np1 vbds vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 26
368 and might very well afford to let us have our sins into the bargain, as if Sacrifice was better than Obedience, and might very well afford to let us have our Sins into the bargain, as if Sacrifice was better than obedience, cc vmd av av vvi pc-acp vvi pno12 vhi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1, c-acp cs n1 vbds jc cs n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 26
369 and the labour of the Lips was much to be preferred before the true homage of the Heart: and the labour of the Lips was much to be preferred before the true homage of the Heart: cc dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vbds av-d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 26
370 And that this is too true, daily experience may convince us, for may we not see some to day in the Church, complementing God into a belief, that they are his Servants, And that this is too true, daily experience may convince us, for may we not see Some to day in the Church, Complimenting God into a belief, that they Are his Servants, cc cst d vbz av j, j n1 vmb vvi pno12, c-acp vmb pns12 xx vvi d p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, j-vvg np1 p-acp dt n1, cst pns32 vbr po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 26
371 when behold to morrow we shall find them either the Devils slaves, or the Worlds drudges? May not we observe some to day very devout towards God, whom to morrow we shall find ready to devour their neighbour? Blessing God to day, when behold to morrow we shall find them either the Devils slaves, or the World's drudges? May not we observe Some to day very devout towards God, whom to morrow we shall find ready to devour their neighbour? Blessing God to day, c-crq vvb p-acp n1 pns12 vmb vvi pno32 d dt n2 n2, cc dt ng1 n2? vmb xx pns12 vvi d p-acp n1 av j p-acp np1, ro-crq p-acp n1 pns12 vmb vvi j pc-acp vvi po32 n1? n1 np1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 26
372 and cursing men to morrow? Praying to Christ now perhaps with some fervency, and anon with no less vigour belying and backbiting, and cursing men to morrow? Praying to christ now perhaps with Some fervency, and anon with no less vigour belying and backbiting, cc vvg n2 p-acp n1? vvg p-acp np1 av av p-acp d n1, cc av p-acp dx dc n1 vvg cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 26
373 or oppressing their fellow-Christian? Hearing a Sermon one hour, and the very next resolving to act and do clear contrary to what they hear? And can we think that God will accept of such worshippers as these? That such monsters made up of light and darkness, shall be as dear to him as his Children, or oppressing their fellow-Christian? Hearing a Sermon one hour, and the very next resolving to act and do clear contrary to what they hear? And can we think that God will accept of such worshippers as these? That such monsters made up of Light and darkness, shall be as dear to him as his Children, cc vvg po32 j? vvg dt n1 crd n1, cc dt av ord vvg pc-acp vvi cc vdb vvi j-jn p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb? cc vmb pns12 vvi cst np1 vmb vvi pp-f d n2 c-acp d? cst d n2 vvd a-acp pp-f n1 cc n1, vmb vbi a-acp j-jn p-acp pno31 c-acp po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 26
374 or that such a form of godliness will be as grateful as, the power of it? if we do we are strangely mistaken, or that such a from of godliness will be as grateful as, the power of it? if we do we Are strangely mistaken, cc cst d dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi a-acp j c-acp, dt n1 pp-f pn31? cs pns12 vdb pns12 vbr av-j vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 26
375 for believe it, such things as these are the highest provocations, and if we in this Nation persevere and continue in them, for believe it, such things as these Are the highest provocations, and if we in this nation persevere and continue in them, c-acp vvb pn31, d n2 c-acp d vbr dt js n2, cc cs pns12 p-acp d n1 vvi cc vvi p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 26
376 if we take a delight in playing the Hypocrites, and make Religion a cloak for the foulest abominations, it is but just for God to take from us that Religion which we so grosly abuse, to lay open our fallacies, if we take a delight in playing the Hypocrites, and make Religion a cloak for the Foulest abominations, it is but just for God to take from us that Religion which we so grossly abuse, to lay open our fallacies, cs pns12 vvb dt n1 p-acp vvg dt n2, cc vvi n1 dt n1 p-acp dt js n2, pn31 vbz p-acp j c-acp np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 d n1 r-crq pns12 av av-j vvi, pc-acp vvi vvi po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 27
377 and discover our secret wickedness, and make us appear by the dreadfulness of his judgments upon us, to be what we really are, a deceitful, impious and incorrigible Generation. and discover our secret wickedness, and make us appear by the dreadfulness of his Judgments upon us, to be what we really Are, a deceitful, impious and incorrigible Generation. cc vvi po12 j-jn n1, cc vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp pno12, pc-acp vbi r-crq pns12 av-j vbr, dt j, j cc j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 27
378 3. This, I say, God may and will do if we do not timely prevent it, 3. This, I say, God may and will do if we do not timely prevent it, crd np1, pns11 vvb, np1 vmb cc vmb vdi cs pns12 vdb xx av-j vvi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 27
379 but, God be thanked, there is yet a possibility that this may be done, God, I hope, hath not past an irrevocable Sentence upon us, but, God be thanked, there is yet a possibility that this may be done, God, I hope, hath not passed an irrevocable Sentence upon us, cc-acp, np1 vbb vvn, pc-acp vbz av dt n1 cst d vmb vbi vdn, np1, pns11 vvb, vhz xx vvn dt j n1 p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 27
380 but we may yet reverse it, if we please, our selves; but we may yet reverse it, if we please, our selves; cc-acp pns12 vmb av vvi pn31, cs pns12 vvb, po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 27
381 now by what means and methods this may certainly be accomplished is the third and last Head of Discourse I am to speak to. now by what means and methods this may Certainly be accomplished is the third and last Head of Discourse I am to speak to. av p-acp r-crq n2 cc n2 d vmb av-j vbi vvn vbz dt ord cc ord n1 pp-f n1 pns11 vbm pc-acp vvi p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 27
382 And here, though I might instance in divers things which would be very effectual to this purpose, And Here, though I might instance in diverse things which would be very effectual to this purpose, cc av, cs pns11 vmd n1 p-acp j n2 r-crq vmd vbi av j p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 27
383 yet I shall contract them all to three, and leave them then to your serious consideration. yet I shall contract them all to three, and leave them then to your serious consideration. av pns11 vmb vvi pno32 d p-acp crd, cc vvi pno32 av p-acp po22 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 27
384 1. It will be very requisite for you to set a due value and estimation upon that Church and Religion which is now established. 1. It will be very requisite for you to Set a due valve and estimation upon that Church and Religion which is now established. crd pn31 vmb vbi av j c-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 r-crq vbz av vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 27
385 2. To humble your selves before God, and be incessant in your prayers and supplications to him. 2. To humble your selves before God, and be incessant in your Prayers and supplications to him. crd p-acp j po22 n2 p-acp np1, cc vbi j p-acp po22 n2 cc n2 p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 27
386 3. To cast away all those sins and abominations, which, by reason of their heinousness, cry to Heaven for vengeance, 3. To cast away all those Sins and abominations, which, by reason of their heinousness, cry to Heaven for vengeance, crd p-acp n1 av d d n2 cc n2, r-crq, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1, vvb p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 27
387 and may justly provoke God to plague us with such a judgment. and may justly provoke God to plague us with such a judgement. cc vmb av-j vvi np1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 27
388 First, Learn to set a true value and estimation upon that Church and Religion which is now established amongst us, First, Learn to Set a true valve and estimation upon that Church and Religion which is now established among us, ord, vvb pc-acp vvi dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 r-crq vbz av vvn p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 27
389 for that will be one means for God to preserve and to continue it to us. for that will be one means for God to preserve and to continue it to us. c-acp d vmb vbi crd n2 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 27
390 He that duly weighs and considers with himself, not only the present way of worship which is established in our Church, He that duly weighs and considers with himself, not only the present Way of worship which is established in our Church, pns31 cst av-jn vvz cc vvz p-acp px31, xx av-j dt j n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 27
391 but the purity of its Doctrine, and the excellency of its Institutions, as he will find, that it is not possible for him, in any other Church of the World, to be a more honest man, a more dutiful Subject, but the purity of its Doctrine, and the excellency of its Institutions, as he will find, that it is not possible for him, in any other Church of the World, to be a more honest man, a more dutiful Subject, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, c-acp pns31 vmb vvi, cst pn31 vbz xx j p-acp pno31, p-acp d j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vbi dt av-dc j n1, dt av-dc j j-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 27
392 and a better Christian, than he may be in the Fellowship and Communion of the Church of England; so ought he upon such considerations to have the greatest esteem, and a better Christian, than he may be in the Fellowship and Communion of the Church of England; so ought he upon such considerations to have the greatest esteem, cc dt j njp, cs pns31 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; av vmd pns31 p-acp d n2 pc-acp vhi dt js n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 28
393 and honour and kindness for this Church, which doth the best deserve it. and honour and kindness for this Church, which does the best deserve it. cc n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1, r-crq vdz dt js vvi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 28
394 Now because this regard and esteem cannot be better expressed than by laying aside all unjust and undue prejudices against it, Now Because this regard and esteem cannot be better expressed than by laying aside all unjust and undue prejudices against it, av p-acp d n1 cc n1 vmbx vbi av-jc vvn cs p-acp vvg av d j cc j n2 p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 28
395 and by an unanimous embracing all its holy sanctions, therefore must these two things be carefully observed by him. and by an unanimous embracing all its holy sanctions, Therefore must these two things be carefully observed by him. cc p-acp dt j vvg d po31 j n2, av vmb d crd n2 vbb av-j vvn p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 28
396 First, It is very necessary, in order to the setling men in a due regard and esteem for our present Church, to lay aside all unjust prejudices against it: First, It is very necessary, in order to the settling men in a due regard and esteem for our present Church, to lay aside all unjust prejudices against it: ord, pn31 vbz av j, p-acp n1 p-acp dt vvg n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc vvi p-acp po12 j n1, pc-acp vvi av d j n2 p-acp pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 28
397 it was ever for the honour of the Church of England, that her Principles and Doctrines were always found true from error and falsity, that in matters of faith she still kept up to the Primitive Rule, it was ever for the honour of the Church of England, that her Principles and Doctrines were always found true from error and falsity, that in matters of faith she still kept up to the Primitive Rule, pn31 vbds av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cst po31 n2 cc n2 vbdr av vvn j p-acp n1 cc n1, cst p-acp n2 pp-f n1 pns31 av vvd a-acp p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 28
398 and never enjoyned any thing to be received as a truth, but what the word of God did sufficiently confirm, and never enjoined any thing to be received as a truth, but what the word of God did sufficiently confirm, cc av-x vvd d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cc-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vdd av-j vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 28
399 and the first and purest Ages of Christianity did assert and maintain to be so: and for what concerns all her outward Rites and Ceremonies, all her Government and Institutions; and the First and Purest Ages of Christianity did assert and maintain to be so: and for what concerns all her outward Rites and Ceremonies, all her Government and Institutions; cc dt ord cc js n2 pp-f np1 vdd vvb cc vvi pc-acp vbi av: cc p-acp r-crq vvz d po31 j n2 cc n2, d po31 n1 cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 28
400 although some of her unnatural and disobedient Sons have, upon this account, bespattered her reputation, although Some of her unnatural and disobedient Sons have, upon this account, bespattered her reputation, cs d pp-f po31 j cc j n2 vhb, p-acp d n1, j-vvn po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 28
401 and flung durt in her face, and have endeavoured to pollute her Garments, and subvert both her Order and Discipline, and flung dirt in her face, and have endeavoured to pollute her Garments, and subvert both her Order and Discipline, cc vvd n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vhb vvn pc-acp vvi po31 n2, cc vvi d po31 n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 28
402 and like the Children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem, have cryed, Down with her, down with her even to the ground; and like the Children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem, have cried, Down with her, down with her even to the ground; cc av-j dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vhb vvn, a-acp p-acp pno31, a-acp p-acp pno31 av p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 28
403 yet these have been so fully evinced to be only the effects of the deepest malice and envy, that we find the judicious Hookers assertion, in his Preface to his Ecclesiastical Polity still abundantly verified: yet these have been so Fully evinced to be only the effects of the Deepest malice and envy, that we find the judicious Hookers assertion, in his Preface to his Ecclesiastical Polity still abundantly verified: av d vhb vbn av av-j vvd pc-acp vbi av-j dt n2 pp-f dt js-jn n1 cc n1, cst pns12 vvb dt j np1 n1, p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 j n1 av av-j vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 28
404 That surely the present form of Church Government, which the Laws of this Land have established, is such, That surely the present from of Church Government, which the Laws of this Land have established, is such, cst av-j dt j n1 pp-f n1 n1, r-crq dt n2 pp-f d n1 vhb vvn, vbz d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 28
405 as no Law of God, no Reason of man hath hitherto been alledged of force sufficient to prove they do ill, who to the uttermost of their power withstand the alteration thereof; as no Law of God, no Reason of man hath hitherto been alleged of force sufficient to prove they do ill, who to the uttermost of their power withstand the alteration thereof; c-acp dx n1 pp-f np1, dx n1 pp-f n1 vhz av vbn vvn pp-f n1 j pc-acp vvi pns32 vdb j-jn, r-crq p-acp dt j pp-f po32 n1 vvi dt n1 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 28
406 and contrariwise, the other, which instead of it we are required to accept, is only by error and misconceit called the Ordinance of Jesus Christ, no one proof as yet brought forth, whereby it may clearly appear to be so in very deed, and contrariwise, the other, which instead of it we Are required to accept, is only by error and misconceit called the Ordinance of jesus christ, no one proof as yet brought forth, whereby it may clearly appear to be so in very deed, cc av, dt n-jn, r-crq av pp-f pn31 pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi, vbz av-j p-acp n1 cc n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 np1, dx pi n1 c-acp av vvn av, c-crq pn31 vmb av-j vvi pc-acp vbi av p-acp j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 29
407 And if so, why should any one be prejudiced against that Church, which doth not command any thing contrary to the word of God, And if so, why should any one be prejudiced against that Church, which does not command any thing contrary to the word of God, cc cs av, q-crq vmd d pi vbi vvn p-acp d n1, r-crq vdz xx vvi d n1 j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 29
408 or which is not agreeable to the first and purest Ages of Christianity? Why should any one be so unreasonable to separate from a Church, which is stupor mundi, the amazement of the world for Piety, Learning, or which is not agreeable to the First and Purest Ages of Christianity? Why should any one be so unreasonable to separate from a Church, which is stupor mundi, the amazement of the world for Piety, Learning, cc r-crq vbz xx j p-acp dt ord cc js n2 pp-f np1? q-crq vmd d pi vbb av j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz n1 fw-la, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 29
409 and true Religion, only by reason of a few outward modes and Ceremonies, when nevertheless those very Ceremonies contain nothing in them, which is any way inconsistent with the substantial parts of Religion, and true Religion, only by reason of a few outward modes and Ceremonies, when nevertheless those very Ceremonies contain nothing in them, which is any Way inconsistent with the substantial parts of Religion, cc j n1, av-j p-acp n1 pp-f dt d j n2 cc n2, c-crq av d j n2 vvb pix p-acp pno32, r-crq vbz d n1 j p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 29
410 but are very useful and necessary to beautifie and adorn it? I say, who would any longer desert this Church upon such grounds as these are, especially when we consider that such prejudices as these give the greatest advantage to our common Enemy, the Pope, but Are very useful and necessary to beautify and adorn it? I say, who would any longer desert this Church upon such grounds as these Are, especially when we Consider that such prejudices as these give the greatest advantage to our Common Enemy, the Pope, cc-acp vbr av j cc j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31? pns11 vvb, r-crq vmd d jc n1 d n1 p-acp d n2 c-acp d vbr, av-j c-crq pns12 vvb cst d n2 c-acp d vvb dt js n1 p-acp po12 j n1, dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 29
411 whilst by our difference about trifles, he takes an opportunity to open the gap wider, to foment our Divisions, while by our difference about trifles, he Takes an opportunity to open the gap wider, to foment our Divisions, cs p-acp po12 n1 p-acp n2, pns31 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 av-jc, p-acp n1 po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 29
412 and increase the Schism, and come upon us unawares whilst we are at variance amongst our selves, and increase the Schism, and come upon us unawares while we Are At variance among our selves, cc vvi dt n1, cc vvb p-acp pno12 av-j cs pns12 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 29
413 and so work the ruin and downfal of us all? and so work the ruin and downfall of us all? cc av vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno12 d? (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 29
414 And then tell me, whether would the yoke of the Church of England or of Rome be more intolerable? Which do you think would be more easie to you, the bloody Court of Inquisition, And then tell me, whither would the yoke of the Church of England or of Room be more intolerable? Which do you think would be more easy to you, the bloody Court of Inquisition, cc av vvb pno11, cs vmd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f vvb vbb av-dc j? r-crq vdb pn22 vvi vmd vbi av-dc j p-acp pn22, dt j n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 29
415 or the Consistory of our Bishops? Which would be most grateful, a few innocent Ceremonies in our Church, or the Consistory of our Bishops? Which would be most grateful, a few innocent Ceremonies in our Church, cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n2? r-crq vmd vbi av-ds j, dt d j-jn n2 p-acp po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 29
416 or the constant practice of superstition in theirs? Which would be most acceptable, a grave Liturgy of Prayers directed to God alone, in a Language which you all understand, or the constant practice of Superstition in theirs? Which would be most acceptable, a grave Liturgy of Prayers directed to God alone, in a Language which you all understand, cc dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp png32? r-crq vmd vbi av-ds j, dt j n1 pp-f n2 vvn p-acp np1 av-j, p-acp dt n1 r-crq pn22 d vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 29
417 as it is in ours, or an extravagant Form of Prayers to Saints and Angels, as it is in ours, or an extravagant From of Prayers to Saints and Angels, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp png12, cc dt j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp n2 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 29
418 and in a Tongue too of which you are ignorant, as it is with them? in fine, and in a Tongue too of which you Are ignorant, as it is with them? in fine, cc p-acp dt n1 av pp-f r-crq pn22 vbr j, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp pno32? p-acp j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 29
419 whether, had you better adhere to a Church which is guilty of the greatest corruptions, both in faith and manners, whither, had you better adhere to a Church which is guilty of the greatest corruptions, both in faith and manners, cs, vhd pn22 jc vvi p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz j pp-f dt js n2, av-d p-acp n1 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 30
420 as it is at this day evident in the Church of Rome, than submit to a Church which is free from all such things as it is at this day with the Church of England? as it is At this day evident in the Church of Rome, than submit to a Church which is free from all such things as it is At this day with the Church of England? c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp d n1 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cs vvi p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz j p-acp d d n2 c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 30
421 And now if these things strike a dread and terror into you, if the Popish Tyranny doth affect you with horrour, And now if these things strike a dread and terror into you, if the Popish Tyranny does affect you with horror, cc av cs d n2 vvb dt n1 cc n1 p-acp pn22, cs dt j n1 vdz vvi pn22 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 30
422 and you tremble to think of their cruelties and persecutions towards those who do not embrace their monstrous Tenents and Doctrines, have a care you provoke not God to deliver you up once more to their power, and you tremble to think of their cruelties and persecutions towards those who do not embrace their monstrous Tenants and Doctrines, have a care you provoke not God to deliver you up once more to their power, cc pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi pp-f po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp d r-crq vdb xx vvi po32 j n2 cc n2, vhb dt n1 pn22 vvb xx n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 a-acp a-acp av-dc p-acp po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 30
423 and leave you to be inslaved and tortured by the Janizaries of Rome, for your uncharitable practices towards the Church of England, let not your unjust cavils and aspersions, your prejudices and ill will you bear towards it enforce him to take it away from you, and leave you to be enslaved and tortured by the Janizaries of Room, for your uncharitable practices towards the Church of England, let not your unjust cavils and Aspersions, your prejudices and ill will you bear towards it enforce him to take it away from you, cc vvb pn22 pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f vvi, p-acp po22 j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb xx po22 j n2 cc n2, po22 n2 cc j-jn vmb pn22 vvi p-acp pn31 vvb pno31 pc-acp vvi pn31 av p-acp pn22, (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 30
424 since you know not how to value the blessing you enjoy by the establishment of it, since you know not how to valve the blessing you enjoy by the establishment of it, c-acp pn22 vvb xx c-crq pc-acp vvi dt n1 pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 30
425 and leave you to be blinded with the spirit of Error and Idolatry; and leave you to be blinded with the Spirit of Error and Idolatry; cc vvb pn22 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 30
426 but be at last perswaded to open your eyes, and have but once a due regard to that Churh, whose Docttines are so sound, whose Principles are so firm, and whose integrity so unquestioned. but be At last persuaded to open your eyes, and have but once a due regard to that Church, whose Docttines Are so found, whose Principles Are so firm, and whose integrity so unquestioned. cc-acp vbb p-acp ord vvd pc-acp vvi po22 n2, cc vhb p-acp a-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp d n1, rg-crq n2 vbr av j, rg-crq n2 vbr av j, cc rg-crq n1 av j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 30
427 And when once you have so far considered its worth and excellency, as to esteem and value it as you ought to do, by laying aside all your prejudices against it, you will then quickly be perswaded with one heart, And when once you have so Far considered its worth and excellency, as to esteem and valve it as you ought to do, by laying aside all your prejudices against it, you will then quickly be persuaded with one heart, cc c-crq a-acp pn22 vhb av av-j vvn po31 n1 cc n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31 c-acp pn22 vmd pc-acp vdi, p-acp vvg av d po22 n2 p-acp pn31, pn22 vmb av av-j vbi vvn p-acp crd n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 30
428 and one mind, to embrace all those sanctions and institutions which she thinks fit to enjoyn you, which is the second thing I shall propose to you. and one mind, to embrace all those sanctions and institutions which she thinks fit to enjoin you, which is the second thing I shall propose to you. cc crd n1, pc-acp vvi d d n2 cc n2 r-crq pns31 vvz j pc-acp vvi pn22, r-crq vbz dt ord n1 pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn22. (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 30
429 Unity is the very Bond, and Cement of all Christian Society, and 'tis impossible to make a rupture in that body which is tied, Unity is the very Bound, and Cement of all Christian Society, and it's impossible to make a rupture in that body which is tied, n1 vbz dt j n1, cc n1 pp-f d njp n1, cc pn31|vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d n1 r-crq vbz vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 30
430 and kept close together by this holy Ligature, and this our adversaries know very well, and kept close together by this holy Ligature, and this our Adversaries know very well, cc vvd av-j av p-acp d j n1, cc d po12 n2 vvb av av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 30
431 and therefore though they endeavour unity as much as in them lies amongst themselves, because it renders them very strong and formidable, and Therefore though they endeavour unity as much as in them lies among themselves, Because it renders them very strong and formidable, cc av cs pns32 vvb n1 p-acp d c-acp p-acp pno32 vvz p-acp px32, c-acp pn31 vvz pno32 av j cc j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 30
432 yet they have so far experienced the old Maxim, Divide & Impera, that it hath been their business to cause their business to cause the greatest divisions, yet they have so Far experienced the old Maxim, Divide & Impera, that it hath been their business to cause their business to cause the greatest divisions, av pns32 vhb av av-j vvn dt j n1, vvb cc fw-la, cst pn31 vhz vbn po32 n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n1 pc-acp vvi dt js n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 31
433 and separation amongst us, that so they may make a prey of us, and like the Kite in the Fable carry away the feeble combatants whilst they are pecking at one another with bents and bulrushes: and separation among us, that so they may make a prey of us, and like the Kite in the Fable carry away the feeble combatants while they Are pecking At one Another with bents and Bulrushes: cc n1 p-acp pno12, cst av pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f pno12, cc av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvb av dt j n2 cs pns32 vbr vvg p-acp crd j-jn p-acp n2 cc n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 31
434 and to this purpose it is, that they are creeping into all houses, and transforming themselves, and to this purpose it is, that they Are creeping into all houses, and transforming themselves, cc p-acp d n1 pn31 vbz, cst pns32 vbr vvg p-acp d n2, cc vvg px32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 31
435 like Proteus, into all shapes, hence it is that they counterfeit any manner of Sect, like Proteus, into all shapes, hence it is that they counterfeit any manner of Sect, av-j np1, p-acp d n2, av pn31 vbz d pns32 vvb d n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 31
436 and cant in all tones, and adapt themselves to all humours, and become all things to all men, and Cant in all tones, and adapt themselves to all humours, and become all things to all men, cc vvi p-acp d n2, cc vvi px32 p-acp d n2, cc vvi d n2 p-acp d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 31
437 though in another sense that S. Paul did, even to seduce all. though in Another sense that S. Paul did, even to seduce all. cs p-acp j-jn n1 cst n1 np1 vdd, av pc-acp vvi d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 31
438 And now though we know this to be their project, and design to subvert Church and State, And now though we know this to be their project, and Design to subvert Church and State, cc av cs pns12 vvb d pc-acp vbi po32 n1, cc n1 pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 31
439 and are sensible they can no way better do it than by widening the breach of separation, and Are sensible they can no Way better do it than by widening the breach of separation, cc vbr j pns32 vmb dx n1 jc vdb pn31 av p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 31
440 yet are we so foolish to hearken still to the bewitching charms of these Sirens, till they draw us at last into the sea of destruction? Hath not the wisest man that ever lived told us that a Kingdom divided against it self cannot stand? And did not the ancient Britains experience this truth in this Nation, yet Are we so foolish to harken still to the bewitching charms of these Sirens, till they draw us At last into the sea of destruction? Hath not the Wisest man that ever lived told us that a Kingdom divided against it self cannot stand? And did not the ancient Britains experience this truth in this nation, av vbr pns12 av j pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt j-vvg n2 pp-f d np2, c-acp pns32 vvb pno12 p-acp ord p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? vhz xx dt js n1 cst av vvd vvn pno12 d dt n1 vvn p-acp pn31 n1 vmbx vvi? cc vdd xx dt j npg1 vvb d n1 p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 31
441 when by their mutual feuds and animosities they fell a Sacrifice to their foreign enemies, when by their mutual feuds and animosities they fell a Sacrifice to their foreign enemies, c-crq p-acp po32 j n2 cc n2 pns32 vvd dt n1 p-acp po32 j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 31
442 for, dum pugnant singuli vincuntur universi? Nay have we not great reason to believe what some considering persons have affirmed upon very probable conjectures, that if ever Popery came in amongst us, it would most certainly creep in through the back door of Separation? And yet for all we know, for, dum pugnant Singuli vincuntur universi? Nay have we not great reason to believe what Some considering Persons have affirmed upon very probable Conjectures, that if ever Popery Come in among us, it would most Certainly creep in through the back door of Separation? And yet for all we know, c-acp, j j fw-la fw-la fw-la? uh vhb pns12 xx j n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq d vvg n2 vhb vvn p-acp av j n2, cst cs av n1 vvd p-acp p-acp pno12, pn31 vmd av-ds av-j vvi p-acp p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f n1? cc av p-acp d pns12 vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 31
443 and are forewarned of this, shall we give the opportunity to these Philistins to bind us, and Are forewarned of this, shall we give the opportunity to these philistines to bind us, cc vbr vvn pp-f d, vmb pns12 vvi dt n1 p-acp d njp2 p-acp vvi pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 31
444 and take from us our strength by cutting away the locks of Unity that would make us invincible? Were you ever in more danger than at this time? Do you not see these mad Bulls of Bashan ramping and roaring, and gnashing upon you with their teeth? Upon which account there was never a more absolute necessity to forget all animosities, to lay aside all unnecessary cavils and scruples than now, and take from us our strength by cutting away the locks of Unity that would make us invincible? Were you ever in more danger than At this time? Do you not see these mad Bulls of Bashan ramping and roaring, and gnashing upon you with their teeth? Upon which account there was never a more absolute necessity to forget all animosities, to lay aside all unnecessary cavils and scruples than now, cc vvi p-acp pno12 po12 n1 p-acp vvg av dt n2 pp-f n1 cst vmd vvi pno12 j? vbdr pn22 av p-acp dc n1 cs p-acp d n1? vdb pn22 xx vvi d j n2 pp-f np1 vvg cc vvg, cc vvg p-acp pn22 p-acp po32 n2? p-acp r-crq n1 a-acp vbds av-x dt av-dc j n1 pc-acp vvi d n2, pc-acp vvi av d j n2 cc n2 cs av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 31
445 and to join your forces together with one consent, lest the Romans should come and take away both your place and Nation. and to join your forces together with one consent, lest the Romans should come and take away both your place and nation. cc pc-acp vvi po22 n2 av p-acp crd n1, cs dt np1 vmd vvi cc vvi av d po22 n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 32
446 Join therefore your hands and hearts together, and become as one people, for such a blessed Union would frustrate all the designs and plots of our enemies, it would become a brazen wall of defence round about us, which they would never be able to undermine, Join Therefore your hands and hearts together, and become as one people, for such a blessed union would frustrate all the designs and plots of our enemies, it would become a brazen wall of defence round about us, which they would never be able to undermine, vvb av po22 n2 cc n2 av, cc vvi p-acp crd n1, p-acp d dt j-vvn n1 vmd vvi d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 n2, pn31 vmd vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1 av-j p-acp pno12, r-crq pns32 vmd av-x vbi j pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 32
447 or cast down, it will put them quite out of heart, and dash all their hopes, it would take away from them all advantages, or cast down, it will put them quite out of heart, and dash all their hope's, it would take away from them all advantages, cc vvd a-acp, pn31 vmb vvi pno32 av av pp-f n1, cc vvb d po32 n2, pn31 vmd vvi av p-acp pno32 d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 32
448 and put them to their last shifts; nay in fine, 'tis the only way to continue peace and happiness to the Nation: and put them to their last shifts; nay in fine, it's the only Way to continue peace and happiness to the nation: cc vvd pno32 p-acp po32 ord n2; uh-x p-acp j, pn31|vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 32
449 for God who is the God of peace, of order and unity, would then begin to take a delight in us, for God who is the God of peace, of order and unity, would then begin to take a delight in us, c-acp np1 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f n1 cc n1, vmd av vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 32
450 and protect us under the shadow of his wings from all the outward violences and secret machinations of the sons of Belial, and Pact us under the shadow of his wings from all the outward violences and secret machinations of the Sons of Belial, cc vvb pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp d dt j n2 cc j-jn n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 32
451 and if we could once be perswaded to arrive at so good, and holy a temper of mind, and if we could once be persuaded to arrive At so good, and holy a temper of mind, cc cs pns12 vmd a-acp vbb vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp av j, cc j dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 32
452 as with one heart, and one voice to glorifie God even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, this would so far endear him to us as to ensure him on our sides, and to gain his Patrouage; as with one heart, and one voice to Glorify God even the Father of our Lord jesus christ, this would so Far endear him to us as to ensure him on our sides, and to gain his Patrouage; c-acp p-acp crd n1, cc crd n1 pc-acp vvi np1 av dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1, d vmd av av-j vvi pno31 p-acp pno12 a-acp pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po12 n2, cc pc-acp vvi po31 np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 32
453 and then let men or devils combine against us, and threaten our Church with ruine and desolation, He that sitteth in the Heavens would laugh them to scorn, the Lord would have them in derision: and then let men or Devils combine against us, and threaten our Church with ruin and desolation, He that Sitteth in the Heavens would laugh them to scorn, the Lord would have them in derision: cc av vvb n2 cc n2 vvb p-acp pno12, cc vvb po12 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt n2 vmd vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi, dt n1 vmd vhi pno32 p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 32
454 and as he would defeat all the evil contrivances of our enemies against it, so would he raise it to greater beauty and lustre, and as he would defeat all the evil contrivances of our enemies against it, so would he raise it to greater beauty and lustre, cc c-acp pns31 vmd vvi d dt j-jn n2 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp pn31, av vmd pns31 vvi pn31 p-acp jc n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 32
455 and establish it upon such firm, durable and lasting foundations, that the gates of Hell should never be able to prevail against it: and establish it upon such firm, durable and lasting foundations, that the gates of Hell should never be able to prevail against it: cc vvi pn31 p-acp d j, j cc j-vvg n2, cst dt n2 pp-f n1 vmd av-x vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 32
456 Since then these would be the joyful effects of Unity, since this would make God to be our peculiar Guardian, Since then these would be the joyful effects of Unity, since this would make God to be our peculiar Guardian, c-acp av d vmd vbi dt j n2 pp-f n1, c-acp d vmd vvi np1 pc-acp vbi po12 j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 32
457 and us to be his more especial favourites, since this would be a means to secure us from all our enemies, and us to be his more especial favourites, since this would be a means to secure us from all our enemies, cc pno12 p-acp vbi po31 av-dc j n2, c-acp d vmd vbi dt n2 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 32
458 and reduce us to a blissful, and a flourishing condition, if either you desire to desire to promote the common interest of your Religion, and reduce us to a blissful, and a flourishing condition, if either you desire to desire to promote the Common Interest of your Religion, cc vvb pno12 p-acp dt j, cc dt j-vvg n1, cs d pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f po22 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 32
459 or your Brethrens welfare, or your Nations happiness, let S. Pauls advice sink down in your hearts, or your Brothers' welfare, or your nations happiness, let S. Paul's Advice sink down in your hearts, cc po22 ng2 n1, cc po22 ng1 n1, vvb n1 npg1 n1 vvi a-acp p-acp po22 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 32
460 and appear practicable in your lives; and appear practicable in your lives; cc vvi j p-acp po22 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 32
461 I beseech you, Brethren, by the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same things, I beseech you, Brothers, by the name of the Lord jesus christ, that you all speak the same things, pns11 vvb pn22, n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1, cst pn22 d vvb dt d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 33
462 and that there be no divisions amongst you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind, and in the same judgment. and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind, and in the same judgement. cc cst pc-acp vbi dx n2 p-acp pn22, cc-acp cst pn22 vbb av-j vvn av p-acp dt d n1, cc p-acp dt d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 33
463 2. Secondly, as united hearts, minds, and judgments would become one very instrumental means to divert Gods Judgments from us, 2. Secondly, as united hearts, minds, and Judgments would become one very instrumental means to divert God's Judgments from us, crd ord, c-acp j-vvn n2, n2, cc n2 vmd vvi pi av j n2 pc-acp vvi npg1 n2 p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 33
464 so would our joint concurrence in humbling our selves by Prayer and Supplication be another excellent way to move God to commiserate our condition, and preserve us from destruction. so would our joint concurrence in humbling our selves by Prayer and Supplication be Another excellent Way to move God to commiserate our condition, and preserve us from destruction. av vmd po12 j n1 p-acp vvg po12 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 vbb j-jn j n1 pc-acp vvi np1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1, cc vvb pno12 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 33
465 When Jonah came with that severe message to Niniveh, that in forty days God was resolved to destroy it, both nature, When Jonah Come with that severe message to Nineveh, that in forty days God was resolved to destroy it, both nature, c-crq np1 vvd p-acp d j n1 p-acp np1, cst p-acp crd n2 np1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi pn31, d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 33
466 and the present danger they were in suggested it to them to address themselves in all humility to the supreme Being, who had sent his Prophet to denounce that Judgment against them, and the present danger they were in suggested it to them to address themselves in all humility to the supreme Being, who had sent his Prophet to denounce that Judgement against them, cc dt j n1 pns32 vbdr p-acp vvn pn31 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt j vbg, r-crq vhd vvn po31 n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 33
467 and both King and People, Man and Beast was covered with sackcloth, and they lift up their voices with one accord, and both King and People, Man and Beast was covered with Sackcloth, and they lift up their voices with one accord, cc d n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1 vbds vvn p-acp n1, cc pns32 vvb a-acp po32 n2 p-acp crd n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 33
468 and cried mightily to God to deliver them from that evil, which he threatned against them, and cried mightily to God to deliver them from that evil, which he threatened against them, cc vvd av-j p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d n-jn, r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 33
469 and we find that they met with success suitable to the importunity and fervency of their prayers, and we find that they met with success suitable to the importunity and fervency of their Prayers, cc pns12 vvb cst pns32 vvd p-acp n1 j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 33
470 for God repented him of the evil, which he said he would do to that City, and did it not. for God repented him of the evil, which he said he would do to that city, and did it not. c-acp np1 vvd pno31 pp-f dt n-jn, r-crq pns31 vvd pns31 vmd vdi p-acp d n1, cc vdd pn31 xx. (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 33
471 O let us follow the same method at this day, let us humble our selves before Almighty God, O let us follow the same method At this day, let us humble our selves before Almighty God, fw-la vvb pno12 vvi dt d n1 p-acp d n1, vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2 p-acp j-jn np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 33
472 and if there be ever a Jacob amongst us, any who can wrestle and prevail with God, let him forthwith set about so glorious a work, and if there be ever a Jacob among us, any who can wrestle and prevail with God, let him forthwith Set about so glorious a work, cc cs pc-acp vbi av dt np1 p-acp pno12, d r-crq vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp np1, vvb pno31 av vvn a-acp av j dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 33
473 for never was there more need of such pressing intercessions: for never was there more need of such pressing intercessions: c-acp av-x vbds a-acp av-dc vvb pp-f d j-vvg n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 33
474 Alass, when we see our enemies ready to devour us, when we find they are restless in their plots and conspiracies against us, 'tis sure high time for us to fall to our prayers, Alas, when we see our enemies ready to devour us, when we find they Are restless in their plots and conspiracies against us, it's sure high time for us to fallen to our Prayers, uh, c-crq pns12 vvb po12 n2 j pc-acp vvi pno12, c-crq pns12 vvb pns32 vbr j p-acp po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp pno12, pn31|vbz j j n1 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 33
475 and be as restless in our supplications to God Almighty to disappoint them: and be as restless in our supplications to God Almighty to disappoint them: cc vbi a-acp j p-acp po12 n2 p-acp np1 j-jn pc-acp vvi pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 33
476 and indeed if we were but once really sensible of our danger, as it would melt the strongest heart living, and indeed if we were but once really sensible of our danger, as it would melt the Strongest heart living, cc av cs pns12 vbdr cc-acp c-acp av-j j pp-f po12 n1, c-acp pn31 vmd vvi dt js n1 vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 33
477 and make it bleed to consider the miseries that would ensue from hence, so would it make us fly forthwith with the greatest speed to Gods Sanctuary, and make it bleed to Consider the misery's that would ensue from hence, so would it make us fly forthwith with the greatest speed to God's Sanctuary, cc vvi pn31 vvi pc-acp vvi dt n2 cst vmd vvi p-acp av, av vmd pn31 vvi pno12 vvi av p-acp dt js n1 p-acp ng1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 34
478 and there implore the Auxiliaries of Heaven to succour and relieve us: and there implore the Auxiliaries of Heaven to succour and relieve us: cc pc-acp vvi dt n2-j pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12: (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 34
479 and since we know not how long we may enjoy the blessed opportunity of treading in Gods Courts, and since we know not how long we may enjoy the blessed opportunity of treading in God's Courts, cc c-acp pns12 vvb xx c-crq av-j pns12 vmb vvi dt j-vvn n1 pp-f vvg p-acp npg1 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 34
480 and calling upon his name, and deprecating his judgments, as blessed be God, we do yet for the present; and calling upon his name, and deprecating his Judgments, as blessed be God, we do yet for the present; cc vvg p-acp po31 n1, cc vvg po31 n2, c-acp vvn vbb np1, pns12 vdb av p-acp dt j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 34
481 since we are not sure how soon we may be banished from his Temples, be abridged of his worship, be deprived of his word, since we Are not sure how soon we may be banished from his Temples, be abridged of his worship, be deprived of his word, c-acp pns12 vbr xx j c-crq av pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 n2, vbi vvn pp-f po31 n1, vbb vvn pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 34
482 and made to wander to and fro from this place to that place, from this City to that City, to seek that word, which yet we shall not be able to find, and made to wander to and from from this place to that place, from this city to that city, to seek that word, which yet we shall not be able to find, cc vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp cc av p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1, p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi d n1, r-crq av pns12 vmb xx vbi j pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 34
483 why do not we make the best use of it whilst me may? Why do not we assemble more unanimously together, why do not we make the best use of it while me may? Why do not we assemble more unanimously together, q-crq vdb xx pns12 vvi dt js n1 pp-f pn31 cs pns11 vmb? q-crq vdb xx pns12 vvi av-dc av-j av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 34
484 and with whole Volleys of Prayers storm the gates of Heaven, and enforce God to stand up for us, and with Whole Volleys of Prayers storm the gates of Heaven, and enforce God to stand up for us, cc p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f n2 vvb dt n2 pp-f n1, cc vvi np1 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 34
485 and to become our defence and refuge? If your Houses were like to perish in a general Conflagration, would you not all run to quench the fire with the greatest celerity? And when the whole Kingdom is ready to be put into a flame by a company of turbulant Popish Incendiaries, will not you be as ready to use all possible means to obstruct and allay it? Now since nothing can be more effectual to this purpose than Prayer, and to become our defence and refuge? If your Houses were like to perish in a general Conflagration, would you not all run to quench the fire with the greatest celerity? And when the Whole Kingdom is ready to be put into a flame by a company of turbulant Popish Incendiaries, will not you be as ready to use all possible means to obstruct and allay it? Now since nothing can be more effectual to this purpose than Prayer, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n1 cc n1? cs po22 n2 vbdr j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, vmd pn22 xx d vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt js n1? cc c-crq dt j-jn n1 vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j j n2-j, vmb xx pn22 vbi a-acp j pc-acp vvi d j n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31? av c-acp pix vmb vbi av-dc j p-acp d n1 cs n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 34
486 why are we so back ward in the performance of this Holy Duty? What is the reason our petitioners are so few, why Are we so back ward in the performance of this Holy Duty? What is the reason our petitioners Are so few, q-crq vbr pns12 av av n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1? q-crq vbz dt n1 po12 n2 vbr av d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 34
487 and the House of Prayer so empty and unfrequented? Alas, Can we think that God will do what we would have him, and the House of Prayer so empty and unfrequented? Alas, Can we think that God will do what we would have him, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 av j cc j? np1, vmb pns12 vvi cst np1 vmb vdi r-crq pns12 vmd vhi pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 34
488 though we say nothing at all to him, or that a short, slight, sleepy-hearted address now and then, though we say nothing At all to him, or that a short, slight, sleepy-hearted address now and then, cs pns12 vvb pix p-acp d p-acp pno31, cc cst dt j, j, j vvb av cc av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 34
489 when we please, will serve the turn? Can we hope to bind Gods hands with withs and straws, to arrest his vengeance with weak and feeble Assaults? What our Saviour said in another case, that this kind, speaking of such Devils as had got possession of mens bodies, goeth not out but by Prayer and Fasting; when we please, will serve the turn? Can we hope to bind God's hands with withs and straws, to arrest his vengeance with weak and feeble Assaults? What our Saviour said in Another case, that this kind, speaking of such Devils as had god possession of men's bodies, Goes not out but by Prayer and Fasting; c-crq pns12 vvb, vmb vvi dt n1? vmb pns12 vvi pc-acp vvi npg1 n2 p-acp p-acp|po31 cc n2, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp j cc j n2? q-crq po12 n1 vvd p-acp j-jn n1, cst d n1, vvg pp-f d n2 c-acp vhd vvn n1 pp-f ng2 n2, vvz xx av cc-acp p-acp n1 cc n-vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 34
490 may be said of the Jesuits, the Devils of Sedition and Faction, of Treason and Rebellion, those Familiars of Rome, and Rhemes, and St. Omers, as they are justly stiled by the greatest Prelate in this Nation, which have so long possessed and agitated a wretched part of this Kingdom, they are not to be quelled easily or driven out from hence, may be said of the Jesuits, the Devils of Sedition and Faction, of Treason and Rebellion, those Familiars of Room, and Rheims, and Saint Omers, as they Are justly styled by the greatest Prelate in this nation, which have so long possessed and agitated a wretched part of this Kingdom, they Are not to be quelled Easily or driven out from hence, vmb vbi vvn pp-f dt np2, dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, pp-f n1 cc n1, d n2-jn pp-f vvi, cc np1, cc n1 np1, c-acp pns32 vbr av-j vvn p-acp dt js n1 p-acp d n1, r-crq vhb av av-j vvn cc vvd dt j n1 pp-f d n1, pns32 vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn av-j cc vvn av p-acp av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 35
491 but by the most serious humiliation, and by the most fervent prayers and supplications of holy Votaries: but by the most serious humiliation, and by the most fervent Prayers and supplications of holy Votaries: cc-acp p-acp dt av-ds j n1, cc p-acp dt av-ds j n2 cc n2 pp-f j n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 35
492 then let our hands never wax heavy, but be always held up like Moses, in a devout importunity; then let our hands never wax heavy, but be always held up like Moses, in a devout importunity; av vvb po12 n2 av-x vvb j, cc-acp vbi av vvn a-acp av-j np1, p-acp dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 35
493 let us consider, and lay to heart what great need we have now more than ever, to be constant at Church, let us Consider, and lay to heart what great need we have now more than ever, to be constant At Church, vvb pno12 vvi, cc vvd p-acp n1 r-crq j n1 pns12 vhb av dc cs av, pc-acp vbi j p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 35
494 and devout at our prayers, and from thence be perswaded with one accord to perform this so acceptable a duty, let us lift up our hearts and voice in some such petition as that of Holy David, O, deliver not the soul of thy turtle dove to the multitude of the wicked, forget not the congregation of the poor for ever. and devout At our Prayers, and from thence be persuaded with one accord to perform this so acceptable a duty, let us lift up our hearts and voice in Some such petition as that of Holy David, Oh, deliver not the soul of thy turtle dove to the multitude of the wicked, forget not the congregation of the poor for ever. cc j p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp av vbi vvn p-acp crd n1 pc-acp vvi d av j dt n1, vvb pno12 vvi a-acp po12 n2 cc n1 p-acp d d n1 c-acp d pp-f j np1, uh, vvb xx dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, vvb xx dt n1 pp-f dt j c-acp av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 35
495 Arise, O God, plead thine own cause, remember how the foolish man blasphemeth thee daily. Arise, Oh God, plead thine own cause, Remember how the foolish man Blasphemeth thee daily. vvb, uh np1, vvb po21 d n1, vvb c-crq dt j n1 vvz pno21 av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 35
496 Forget not the voice of thine enemies, the tumult of those that rise up against thee increaseth continually. Forget not the voice of thine enemies, the tumult of those that rise up against thee increases continually. vvb xx dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, dt n1 pp-f d cst vvb a-acp p-acp pno21 vvz av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 35
497 3. Now if to such ardent Petitions as these we add in the last place a true and serious Reformation of what is amiss amongst us, 3. Now if to such Ardent Petitions as these we add in the last place a true and serious Reformation of what is amiss among us, crd av cs p-acp d j n2 c-acp d pns12 vvb p-acp dt ord n1 dt j cc j n1 pp-f r-crq vbz av p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 35
498 then will God be intreated for the Land, and become gracious unto us: but indeed without this there is very little hopes of it; then will God be entreated for the Land, and become gracious unto us: but indeed without this there is very little hope's of it; av vmb np1 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vvi j p-acp pno12: cc-acp av p-acp d pc-acp vbz av j n2 pp-f pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 35
499 for can we think that when continual provocations are offered to him, he will still connive at them, for can we think that when continual provocations Are offered to him, he will still connive At them, c-acp vmb pns12 vvb cst c-crq j n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno31, pns31 vmb av vvi p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 35
500 and bear with them? Can we imagine that when the blasphemies of the profane, the sensualities of the voluptuous, and bear with them? Can we imagine that when the Blasphemies of the profane, the Sensualities of the voluptuous, cc vvi p-acp pno32? vmb pns12 vvi cst c-crq dt n2 pp-f dt j, dt n2 pp-f dt j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 35
501 and the mockeries of the Hypocrite send up daily challenges to Heaven, this will not at last overcome Gods patience and long-suffering, awake him to vindicate the honour of his name, and the mockeries of the Hypocrite send up daily challenges to Heaven, this will not At last overcome God's patience and long-suffering, awake him to vindicate the honour of his name, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb a-acp av-j vvz p-acp n1, d vmb xx p-acp ord vvn ng1 n1 cc j, vvb pno31 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 35
502 and not suffer it any longer to be thus prostituted and polluted? Will the deepest sighs, and not suffer it any longer to be thus prostituted and polluted? Will the Deepest sighs, cc xx vvi pn31 d av-jc pc-acp vbi av vvn cc vvn? n1 dt js-jn n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 35
503 or the loudest clamours to Heaven be able to drown our impieties, or the most importunate Petitions make an atonement for our transgressions? no, the wise man hath told us, That the prayer of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, and it was the blinds mans Divinity in the Gospel, Now we know that God heareth not sinners; or the Loudest clamours to Heaven be able to drown our impieties, or the most importunate Petitions make an atonement for our transgressions? no, the wise man hath told us, That the prayer of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, and it was the blinds men Divinity in the Gospel, Now we know that God hears not Sinners; cc dt js n2 p-acp n1 vbb j pc-acp vvi po12 n2, cc dt av-ds j n2 vvb dt n1 p-acp po12 n2? uh-dx, dt j n1 vhz vvn pno12, cst dt n1 pp-f dt j vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc pn31 vbds dt vvz ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1, av pns12 vvb cst np1 vvz xx n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 36
504 and therefore it was well observed by St. Cyril, that it was very absurd, for those who come by Prayer to obtain mercy, to provoke the Divine Law-giver another way by not doing what he commands. and Therefore it was well observed by Saint Cyril, that it was very absurd, for those who come by Prayer to obtain mercy, to provoke the Divine Lawgiver Another Way by not doing what he commands. cc av pn31 vbds av vvn p-acp n1 np1, cst pn31 vbds av j, c-acp d r-crq vvb p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi n1, pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1 j-jn n1 p-acp xx vdg r-crq pns31 vvz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 36
505 The only way to have all our supplications answered by God with a gracious return, is to make our lives the transcripts of our Prayers, not only to pray against sin, The only Way to have all our supplications answered by God with a gracious return, is to make our lives the transcripts of our Prayers, not only to pray against since, dt j n1 pc-acp vhi d po12 n2 vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n1, vbz pc-acp vvi po12 n2 dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, xx av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 36
506 but to endeavour to relinquish those sins we pray against, not only to beg of God that he would enable us to perform his Holy Laws, but to endeavour to relinquish those Sins we pray against, not only to beg of God that he would enable us to perform his Holy Laws, cc-acp pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi d n2 pns12 vvb p-acp, xx av-j pc-acp vvi pp-f np1 cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi po31 j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 36
507 but actually to set our selves about the performance of that which we crave of him: but actually to Set our selves about the performance of that which we crave of him: cc-acp av-j pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d r-crq pns12 vvb pp-f pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 36
508 and unless we do thus, our Prayers are but the labour of the Lungs, which, and unless we do thus, our Prayers Are but the labour of the Lungs, which, cc cs pns12 vdb av, po12 n2 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, r-crq, (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 36
509 like bellows, make the fire of Gods anger burn fiercer, but do not blow it out: like bellows, make the fire of God's anger burn fierce, but do not blow it out: av-j n2, vvb dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vvb jc, cc-acp vdb xx vvi pn31 av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 36
510 therefore, saith God to the Jews, When you spread forth your hands, I will hide my face from you; Therefore, Says God to the jews, When you spread forth your hands, I will hide my face from you; av, vvz np1 p-acp dt np2, c-crq pn22 vvb av po22 n2, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp pn22; (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 36
511 when you make many Prayers I will not hear, and what was the reason of this? the following words tell you, your hands are full of blood: when you make many Prayers I will not hear, and what was the reason of this? the following words tell you, your hands Are full of blood: c-crq pn22 vvb d n2 pns11 vmb xx vvi, cc r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f d? dt j-vvg n2 vvb pn22, po22 n2 vbr j pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 36
512 As if God had said, you come and worship in my Temple, and offer up the Sacrifice of Prayer to me, As if God had said, you come and worship in my Temple, and offer up the Sacrifice of Prayer to me, c-acp cs np1 vhd vvn, pn22 vvb cc vvi p-acp po11 n1, cc vvb a-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno11, (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 36
513 but you keep your old sins, and stick close to your former transgressions, and this makes me hate and abominate all your service; but you keep your old Sins, and stick close to your former transgressions, and this makes me hate and abominate all your service; cc-acp pn22 vvb po22 j n2, cc vvi av-j p-acp po22 j n2, cc d vvz pno11 n1 cc vvi d po22 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 36
514 but then, as he reproves them severely for such Hypocrisie, so in the next place he prescribes them a way to regain his favour. but then, as he reproves them severely for such Hypocrisy, so in the next place he prescribes them a Way to regain his favour. cc-acp av, c-acp pns31 vvz pno32 av-j p-acp d n1, av p-acp dt ord n1 pns31 vvz pno32 dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 36
515 Wash you make you clean, put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes, cease to evil, learn to do well, seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judg the fatherless, plead for the widow; Wash you make you clean, put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes, cease to evil, Learn to do well, seek judgement, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow; vvb pn22 vvb pn22 j, vvb av dt n-jn pp-f po22 n2-vdg p-acp c-acp po11 n2, vvb p-acp j-jn, vvb pc-acp vdi av, vvb n1, vvb dt j-vvn, vvb dt j, vvb p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 36
516 Come now, and let us reason together, though your sins be as scarlet they shall be white as snow, Come now, and let us reason together, though your Sins be as scarlet they shall be white as snow, vvb av, cc vvb pno12 vvi av, cs po22 n2 vbb a-acp j-jn pns32 vmb vbi j-jn p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 36
517 though they be red as crimson, they shall be as wooll. though they be read as crimson, they shall be as wool. cs pns32 vbb j-jn p-acp n-jn, pns32 vmb vbi p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 36
518 If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the Land, but if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be destroyed by the sword: If you be willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the Land, but if you refuse and rebel, you shall be destroyed by the sword: cs pn22 vbb j cc j, pn22 vmb vvi dt j pp-f dt n1, cc-acp cs pn22 vvb cc vvi, pn22 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 36
519 The same advice is given them by Jeremiab, Trust ye not in lying words, saying, the Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord are these. The same Advice is given them by Jeremiah, Trust you not in lying words, saying, the Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord Are these. dt d n1 vbz vvn pno32 p-acp np1, vvb pn22 xx p-acp vvg n2, vvg, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbr d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 37
520 For if ye throughly amend your ways and your doings; if ye thoroughly execute judgment between a man and his neighbour; For if you thoroughly amend your ways and your doings; if you thoroughly execute judgement between a man and his neighbour; p-acp cs pn22 av-j vvb po22 n2 cc po22 n2-vdg; cs pn22 av-j vvb n1 p-acp dt n1 cc po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 37
521 if ye oppress not the stranger, the fatherless and the widow, and shed not innocent blood in this place, if you oppress not the stranger, the fatherless and the widow, and shed not innocent blood in this place, cs pn22 vvb xx dt n1, dt j cc dt n1, cc vvb xx j-jn n1 p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 37
522 neither walk after other Gods to your hurt; neither walk After other God's to your hurt; dx n1 p-acp j-jn n2 p-acp po22 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 37
523 then will I cause you to dwell in this place in the Land that I gave to your fathers for ever and ever. then will I cause you to dwell in this place in the Land that I gave to your Father's for ever and ever. av vmb pns11 vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 cst pns11 vvd p-acp po22 n2 p-acp av cc av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 37
524 So that you see upon what terms 'tis God suspends his judgments, 'tis upon repentance and amendment, So that you see upon what terms it's God suspends his Judgments, it's upon Repentance and amendment, av cst pn22 vvb p-acp r-crq n2 pn31|vbz np1 vvz po31 n2, pn31|vbz p-acp n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 37
525 and therefore we find in the instance I gave you before of Nineveh, that when they there did turn away every one from his evil way, and Therefore we find in the instance I gave you before of Nineveh, that when they there did turn away every one from his evil Way, cc av pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pns11 vvd pn22 a-acp pp-f np1, cst c-crq pns32 a-acp vdd vvi av d pi p-acp po31 j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 37
526 and from the violence that was in their hands, God had mercy on them, and destroyed them not; and from the violence that was in their hands, God had mercy on them, and destroyed them not; cc p-acp dt n1 cst vbds p-acp po32 n2, np1 vhd n1 p-acp pno32, cc vvd pno32 xx; (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 37
527 by which we may find what we of this Nation are now to hope and trust to; by which we may find what we of this nation Are now to hope and trust to; p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi r-crq pns12 pp-f d n1 vbr av p-acp n1 cc vvi p-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 37
528 for the result of all in this, if we persist in our disobedience and impenitency, in our contempt of God and Religion, in Profaneness and Hypocrisie, such things will most certainly make us ripe for Gods vengeance, for the result of all in this, if we persist in our disobedience and impenitency, in our contempt of God and Religion, in Profaneness and Hypocrisy, such things will most Certainly make us ripe for God's vengeance, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d p-acp d, cs pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n1 cc n1, p-acp po12 n1 pp-f np1 cc n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, d n2 vmb ds av-j vvi pno12 j p-acp ng1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 37
529 but if we reclaim our evil ways, and reform what is amiss; but if we reclaim our evil ways, and reform what is amiss; cc-acp cs pns12 vvi po12 j-jn n2, cc vvi r-crq vbz av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 37
530 if we worship God more devoutly, and pray unto him sincerely, and repent unfeignedly, then will God preserve us still from our enemies, all the Jesuits and Emissaries of Rome shall never be able to do us any prejudice, if we worship God more devoutly, and pray unto him sincerely, and Repent unfeignedly, then will God preserve us still from our enemies, all the Jesuits and Emissaries of Room shall never be able to do us any prejudice, cs pns12 vvb np1 av-dc av-j, cc vvb p-acp pno31 av-j, cc vvi av-j, av vmb np1 vvi pno12 av p-acp po12 n2, d dt np2 cc n2 pp-f vvb vmb av-x vbi j pc-acp vdi pno12 d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 37
531 but our Church shall still flourish, and our Kingdom shall enjoy greater measures of happiness, but our Church shall still flourish, and our Kingdom shall enjoy greater measures of happiness, cc-acp po12 n1 vmb av vvi, cc po12 n1 vmb vvi jc n2 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 37
532 and we shall all sit under our Vines and our Figg-trees to eat the fruit of our labour in peace and tranquillity. and we shall all fit under our Vines and our Figtrees to eat the fruit of our labour in peace and tranquillity. cc pns12 vmb d vvi p-acp po12 n2 cc po12 n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 37
533 I will conclude all therefore with the Prophet Zephaniah's advice, and let us all endeavour to treasure it up carefully in our hearts: I will conclude all Therefore with the Prophet Zephaniah's Advice, and let us all endeavour to treasure it up carefully in our hearts: pns11 vmb vvi d av p-acp dt n1 npg1 n1, cc vvb pno12 d n1 p-acp n1 pn31 a-acp av-j p-acp po12 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 37
534 Gather your selves together, before the decree bring forth, before the day pass as the chaff, Gather your selves together, before the Decree bring forth, before the day pass as the chaff, vvb po22 n2 av, p-acp dt n1 vvb av, p-acp dt n1 vvb p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 37
535 before the fierce anger of the Lord come upon you: before the fierce anger of the Lord come upon you: p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb p-acp pn22: (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 37
536 Seek ye the Lord, all the meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment, seek righteousness, seek meekness: Seek you the Lord, all the meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgement, seek righteousness, seek meekness: vvb pn22 dt n1, d dt j pp-f dt n1, r-crq vhb vvn po31 n1, vvb n1, vvb n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 37
537 it may be you shall be hid in the day of the Lords anger. it may be you shall be hid in the day of the lords anger. pn31 vmb vbi pn22 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 37
538 GODS CALL TO Weeping and Mourning. SERMON II. ISAIAH xxij. 12, 13, 14. GOD'S CALL TO Weeping and Mourning. SERMON II ISAIAH xxij. 12, 13, 14. npg1 vvb p-acp vvg cc vvg. n1 crd np1 crd. crd, crd, crd (5) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 39
539 And in that day did the Lord God of Hosts call to weeping, and to mourning, And in that day did the Lord God of Hosts call to weeping, and to mourning, cc p-acp d n1 vdd dt n1 np1 pp-f n2 vvb p-acp vvg, cc p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 39
540 and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth. And behold, joy and gladness, slaying Oxen, and killing Sheep, eating Flesh, and drinking Wine: and to baldness, and to girding with Sackcloth. And behold, joy and gladness, slaying Oxen, and killing Sheep, eating Flesh, and drinking Wine: cc p-acp n1, cc p-acp vvg p-acp n1. cc vvi, n1 cc n1, vvg n2, cc vvg n1, vvg n1, cc vvg n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 39
541 let us eat and drink, for to morrow we shall die. let us eat and drink, for to morrow we shall die. vvb pno12 vvi cc vvi, c-acp p-acp n1 pns12 vmb vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 39
542 And it was revealed in mine ears by the Lord of Hosts, Surely this iniquity shall not be purged from you till ye die, saith the Lord God of Hosts. And it was revealed in mine ears by the Lord of Hosts, Surely this iniquity shall not be purged from you till you die, Says the Lord God of Hosts. cc pn31 vbds vvn p-acp po11 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, av-j d n1 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp pn22 c-acp pn22 vvb, vvz dt n1 np1 pp-f n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 39
543 IT is not long since we kept a Day of Humiliation to implore Gods Mercy, IT is not long since we kept a Day of Humiliation to implore God's Mercy, pn31 vbz xx av-j c-acp pns12 vvd dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi npg1 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 39
544 and deprecate his Judgment, which seemed to hang over our heads, by a bloody Plot contrived by Papists, to murder our King, to subvert our Religion, and deprecate his Judgement, which seemed to hang over our Heads, by a bloody Plot contrived by Papists, to murder our King, to subvert our Religion, cc vvi po31 n1, r-crq vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2, p-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp njp2, pc-acp vvi po12 n1, pc-acp vvi po12 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 39
545 and enslave our Kingdom by reducing it again under the Romish Yoke, a Yoke which neither we nor our Forefathers were able to bear. and enslave our Kingdom by reducing it again under the Romish Yoke, a Yoke which neither we nor our Forefathers were able to bear. cc vvi po12 n1 p-acp vvg pn31 av p-acp dt np1 n1, dt n1 r-crq av-d pns12 ccx po12 n2 vbdr j pc-acp vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 39
546 And he that considers with himself how ready and active the Devil is, who was NONLATINALPHABET a murderer from the beginning, still to instigate and spur forward his Agents, to set Kingdoms in flames, And he that considers with himself how ready and active the devil is, who was a murderer from the beginning, still to instigate and spur forward his Agents, to Set Kingdoms in flames, cc pns31 cst vvz p-acp px31 c-crq j cc j dt n1 vbz, r-crq vbds dt n1 p-acp dt n1, av pc-acp vvi cc vvi av-j po31 n2, pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 40
547 and make the Streets swim with the Blood of good and holy Christians; and make the Streets swim with the Blood of good and holy Christians; cc vvi dt n2 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 40
548 how willingly the Jesuits, who be his chiefest Factors, do obey such diabolical motions, under what unhappy circumstances we of this Nation are for the present by reason of our manifold and potent enemies abroad, our private feuds and divisions at home, how willingly the Jesuits, who be his chiefest Factors, do obey such diabolical motions, under what unhappy Circumstances we of this nation Are for the present by reason of our manifold and potent enemies abroad, our private feuds and divisions At home, c-crq av-j dt np2, r-crq vbb po31 js-jn n2, vdb vvi d j n2, p-acp r-crq j n2 pns12 pp-f d n1 vbr p-acp dt j p-acp n1 pp-f po12 j cc j n2 av, po12 j n2 cc n2 p-acp n1-an, (5) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 40
549 and above all our open daring and notorious sins and abominations, which justly call aloud to heaven for vengeance upon us, will certainly be perswaded that a second day of Humiliation is no less necessary than the former, which it is much to be feared was not observed with those hearty resentments of indignation against our sins, with those sincere testimonies of outward and inward contrition, and above all our open daring and notorious Sins and abominations, which justly call aloud to heaven for vengeance upon us, will Certainly be persuaded that a second day of Humiliation is no less necessary than the former, which it is much to be feared was not observed with those hearty resentments of Indignation against our Sins, with those sincere testimonies of outward and inward contrition, cc p-acp d po12 j vvg cc j n2 cc n2, r-crq av-j vvb av p-acp n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno12, vmb av-j vbi vvn cst dt ord n1 pp-f n1 vbz av-dx av-dc j cs dt j, r-crq pn31 vbz av-d pc-acp vbi vvn vbds xx vvn p-acp d j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp d j n2 pp-f j cc j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 40
550 and with those cordial resolutions of future reformation and amendment, which the grievousness of the Judgment, and with those cordial resolutions of future Reformation and amendment, which the grievousness of the Judgement, cc p-acp d j n2 pp-f j-jn n1 cc n1, r-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 40
551 and the greatness of the danger impendent over us did justly require at all our hands. and the greatness of the danger impendent over us did justly require At all our hands. cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 j-jn p-acp pno12 vdd av-j vvi p-acp d po12 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 40
552 And now that the drowsy may be awakened, the ignorant instructed, the negligent excited, the improvident forewarned, And now that the drowsy may be awakened, the ignorant instructed, the negligent excited, the improvident forewarned, cc av cst dt j vmb vbi vvn, dt j vvn, dt j vvd, dt j vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 40
553 and all of us deeply affected with a true sense of our condition, and by a timely repentance prevent those calamities which threaten the extirpation of the Ecclesiastical and Civil Polity amongst us, I have made choice of these words of the Prophet, wherein God seems now to give us as seasonable a call, and all of us deeply affected with a true sense of our condition, and by a timely Repentance prevent those calamities which threaten the extirpation of the Ecclesiastical and Civil Polity among us, I have made choice of these words of the Prophet, wherein God seems now to give us as seasonable a call, cc d pp-f pno12 av-jn vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 vvi d n2 r-crq vvb dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1 p-acp pno12, pns11 vhb vvn n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f dt n1, c-crq np1 vvz av pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp j dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 40
554 as he did then to the Jews: And in that day did the Lord God of Hosts call to weeping, as he did then to the jews: And in that day did the Lord God of Hosts call to weeping, c-acp pns31 vdd av p-acp dt np2: cc p-acp d n1 vdd dt n1 np1 pp-f n2 vvb p-acp vvg, (5) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 40
555 and to mourning, &c. From which words there are three things will fall under our consideration. and to mourning, etc. From which words there Are three things will fallen under our consideration. cc p-acp n1, av p-acp r-crq n2 a-acp vbr crd n2 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 40
556 1. The unspeakable Mercy and Kindness of God to the Jews, in calling them to a solemn and serious humiliation; 1. The unspeakable Mercy and Kindness of God to the jews, in calling them to a solemn and serious humiliation; crd dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt np2, p-acp vvg pno32 p-acp dt j cc j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 40
557 Ver. 12. In that day did the Lord God of Hosts call to weeping, and to mourning, Ver. 12. In that day did the Lord God of Hosts call to weeping, and to mourning, np1 crd p-acp d n1 vdd dt n1 np1 pp-f n2 vvb p-acp vvg, cc p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 41
558 and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth. and to baldness, and to girding with Sackcloth. cc p-acp n1, cc p-acp vvg p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 41
559 2. The horrible Ingratitude of the Jews, who instead of humbling themselves before God, went on in their former habituated courses of voluptuousness, and sensuality: 2. The horrible Ingratitude of the jews, who instead of humbling themselves before God, went on in their former habituated courses of voluptuousness, and sensuality: crd dt j n1 pp-f dt np2, r-crq av pp-f vvg px32 p-acp np1, vvd a-acp p-acp po32 j vvn n2 pp-f n1, cc n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 41
560 For behold ver. 13. joy and gladness, &c. 3. The astonishing Resolution of God upon their not hearkning to, and obeying that gracious call, viz. to root them out and destroy them: Ver. 14. Surely your iniquity shall not be purged from you till you die, saith the Lord of Hosts. I. For behold for. 13. joy and gladness, etc. 3. The astonishing Resolution of God upon their not Harkening to, and obeying that gracious call, viz. to root them out and destroy them: Ver. 14. Surely your iniquity shall not be purged from you till you die, Says the Lord of Hosts. I. c-acp vvb p-acp. crd n1 cc n1, av crd dt vvg n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 xx vvg p-acp, cc vvg d j n1, n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 av cc vvi pno32: np1 crd av-j po22 n1 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp pn22 c-acp pn22 vvb, vvz dt n1 pp-f n2. pns11. (5) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 41
561 I begin with the first of these, the unspeakable mercy and kindness of God to the Jews, in calling them to a solemn and serious Humiliation: I begin with the First of these, the unspeakable mercy and kindness of God to the jews, in calling them to a solemn and serious Humiliation: pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord pp-f d, dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt np2, p-acp vvg pno32 p-acp dt j cc j n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 41
562 In that day did the Lord of Hosts call to weeping, and to mourning, &c. Whether this call was by his Prophet threatning them with some severe Judgment for their perseverance in iniquity, In that day did the Lord of Hosts call to weeping, and to mourning, etc. Whither this call was by his Prophet threatening them with Some severe Judgement for their perseverance in iniquity, p-acp d n1 vdd dt n1 pp-f n2 vvb p-acp vvg, cc p-acp n1, av cs d vvb vbds p-acp po31 n1 vvg pno32 p-acp d j n1 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 41
563 or whether by some smart Judgment which God thought fit to lay upon them, he endeavoured to reclaim them from the evil of their ways, or whither by Some smart Judgement which God Thought fit to lay upon them, he endeavoured to reclaim them from the evil of their ways, cc cs p-acp d j n1 r-crq np1 vvd j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n-jn pp-f po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 41
564 and bring them to a sight and sense of their follies before their final extirpation, 'tis certain that either or both of these calls were very expressive of his loving kindness towards them. and bring them to a sighed and sense of their follies before their final extirpation, it's certain that either or both of these calls were very expressive of his loving kindness towards them. cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp po32 j n1, pn31|vbz j cst d cc d pp-f d n2 vbdr av j pp-f po31 j-vvg n1 p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 41
565 1. For first, it argues the great Care and concernment God had still for their Nation, 1. For First, it argues the great Care and concernment God had still for their nation, crd p-acp ord, pn31 vvz dt j n1 cc n1 np1 vhd av p-acp po32 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 41
566 how sollicitous he was to preserve, and to continue it, to protect and to defend it, to make them still a glorious and a flourishing people, happy in themselves, how solicitous he was to preserve, and to continue it, to Pact and to defend it, to make them still a glorious and a flourishing people, happy in themselves, c-crq j pns31 vbds pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi pn31, pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi pn31, pc-acp vvi pno32 av dt j cc dt j-vvg n1, j p-acp px32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 41
567 and a terror to their enemies. and a terror to their enemies. cc dt n1 p-acp po32 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 41
568 2. And secondly, it was an argument of his Patience and forbearance, in sparing and reprieving them from punishment when they most deserved it. 2. And secondly, it was an argument of his Patience and forbearance, in sparing and reprieving them from punishment when they most deserved it. crd cc ord, pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, p-acp vvg cc vvg pno32 p-acp n1 c-crq pns32 ds vvd pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 41
569 3. And thirdly, it was an incentive to their Duty, a memorandum to put them in mind, what course they should take under such gracious methods, 3. And Thirdly, it was an incentive to their Duty, a memorandum to put them in mind, what course they should take under such gracious methods, crd cc ord, pn31 vbds dt j p-acp po32 n1, dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1, r-crq n1 pns32 vmd vvi p-acp d j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 41
570 namely to fall to weeping, and to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth; namely to fallen to weeping, and to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with Sackcloth; av pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg, cc p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1, cc p-acp vvg p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 41
571 that is, by such outward lugubrious gestures of body, as well as an inward anguish and vexation of spirit, to declare their sincere hatred of all sin, and resolution of amendment. that is, by such outward lugubrious gestures of body, as well as an inward anguish and vexation of Spirit, to declare their sincere hatred of all since, and resolution of amendment. cst vbz, p-acp d j j n2 pp-f n1, c-acp av c-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi po32 j n1 pp-f d n1, cc n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 42
572 So that from hence here will be three things to be insisted upon. So that from hence Here will be three things to be insisted upon. av cst p-acp av av vmb vbi crd n2 pc-acp vbi vvd p-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 42
573 1. The Providence of God in taking care of Kingdoms and Communities of Mankind, he suffers not things to go at random in them, 1. The Providence of God in taking care of Kingdoms and Communities of Mankind, he suffers not things to go At random in them, crd dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, pns31 vvz xx n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp av-an p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 42
574 but he disposeth of them as he thinks fit, and when there is a necessity he calls to them. but he Disposeth of them as he thinks fit, and when there is a necessity he calls to them. cc-acp pns31 vvz pp-f pno32 c-acp pns31 vvz j, cc c-crq pc-acp vbz dt n1 pns31 vvz p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 42
575 2. His Patience and forbearance, he doth not punish without giving them notice, he calls them first, and then he strikes. 2. His Patience and forbearance, he does not Punish without giving them notice, he calls them First, and then he strikes. crd po31 n1 cc n1, pns31 vdz xx vvi p-acp vvg pno32 n1, pns31 vvz pno32 ord, cc av pns31 vvz. (5) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 42
576 3. The End of all his gracious calls, 'tis to work in them a thorough humiliation for their transgressions. 3. The End of all his gracious calls, it's to work in them a thorough humiliation for their transgressions. crd dt vvb pp-f d po31 j vvz, pn31|vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 dt j n1 p-acp po32 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 42
577 1. First, I shall consider the Providence of God in taking care of Kingdoms, and Communities of Mankind, where all things do not happen by chance, 1. First, I shall Consider the Providence of God in taking care of Kingdoms, and Communities of Mankind, where all things do not happen by chance, crd ord, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg n1 pp-f n2, cc n2 pp-f n1, c-crq d n2 vdb xx vvi p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 42
578 but the divine disposal of God Almighty, who calls to them, and exerts his power amongst them when there is occasion for it. but the divine disposal of God Almighty, who calls to them, and exerts his power among them when there is occasion for it. cc-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 j-jn, r-crq vvz p-acp pno32, cc vvz po31 n1 p-acp pno32 c-crq pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 42
579 It was a fond and strange opinion of the Epicureans of old, that God was so taken up with the contemplation of his own excellencies and perfections, that he would not so much as vouchsafe to cast one glance down upon these Sublunary Regions; It was a found and strange opinion of the Epicureans of old, that God was so taken up with the contemplation of his own excellencies and perfections, that he would not so much as vouchsafe to cast one glance down upon these Sublunary Regions; pn31 vbds dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt njp2 pp-f j, cst np1 vbds av vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n2 cc n2, cst pns31 vmd xx av av-d c-acp vvb pc-acp vvi crd n1 a-acp p-acp d j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 42
580 that it was below the Majesty of Heaven to be concerned in the pitiful affairs of poor earthly miscreants, that it was below the Majesty of Heaven to be concerned in the pitiful affairs of poor earthly miscreants, cst pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 42
581 and to be angry at their follies, or seem to applaud their actions, was irreconcileable with the Divine Happiness, which was unmixed and pure, free from any thing that might disturb or disquiet it: and to be angry At their follies, or seem to applaud their actions, was Irreconcilable with the Divine Happiness, which was unmixed and pure, free from any thing that might disturb or disquiet it: cc pc-acp vbi j p-acp po32 n2, cc vvb pc-acp vvi po32 n2, vbds j p-acp dt j-jn n1, r-crq vbds vvn cc j, j p-acp d n1 cst vmd vvi cc vvi pn31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 42
582 a fancy no doubt which Lucian gathered from their Schools, (in which he was no small proficient, a fancy no doubt which Lucian gathered from their Schools, (in which he was no small proficient, dt n1 dx n1 r-crq np1 vvn p-acp po32 n2, (p-acp r-crq pns31 vbds dx j j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 42
583 as a learned and worthy person tells us) for he brings in old Japetus and Saturn tipling Nectar together, and spending their time in telling old stories, Saturn confessing that he was gouty, which gave occasion to the Poets to write, that he was fettered by Jupiter, to whom as being the younger, as a learned and worthy person tells us) for he brings in old Japetus and Saturn tippling Nectar together, and spending their time in telling old stories, Saturn confessing that he was gouty, which gave occasion to the Poets to write, that he was fettered by Jupiter, to whom as being the younger, c-acp dt j cc j n1 vvz pno12) c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp j np1 cc np1 j-vvg n1 av, cc vvg po32 n1 p-acp vvg j n2, np1 vvg cst pns31 vbds j, r-crq vvd n1 p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 vbds vvn p-acp np1, p-acp ro-crq a-acp vbg dt jc, (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 43
584 and more active, he resigned the thunder, and the Kingdom, not troubling himself with hearing mens prayers, and more active, he resigned the thunder, and the Kingdom, not troubling himself with hearing men's Prayers, cc av-dc j, pns31 vvd dt n1, cc dt n1, xx vvg px31 p-acp vvg ng2 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 43
585 and punishing their offences, that being a troublesome and irksome piece of service. and punishing their offences, that being a troublesome and irksome piece of service. cc vvg po32 n2, cst vbg dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 43
586 But if God Almighty be thus confined to Heaven, and his Providence doth not expand it self over all the Universe, what account can be given of the establishment of one Kingdom upon the ruines of another; But if God Almighty be thus confined to Heaven, and his Providence does not expand it self over all the Universe, what account can be given of the establishment of one Kingdom upon the ruins of Another; p-acp cs np1 j-jn vbb av vvn p-acp n1, cc po31 n1 vdz xx vvi pn31 n1 p-acp d dt n1, r-crq n1 vmb vbi vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f crd n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 43
587 that one Nation, whose Senators are wise and politick, whose Armies are strong and numerous, whose People are warlike and couragious, should fall a prey to another which is far inferiour to them, either in wisdom or conduct, in strength or policy? How can this possibly be solved but by admitting that it is God who weakens and infatuates the one, that one nation, whose Senators Are wise and politic, whose Armies Are strong and numerous, whose People Are warlike and courageous, should fallen a prey to Another which is Far inferior to them, either in Wisdom or conduct, in strength or policy? How can this possibly be solved but by admitting that it is God who weakens and infatuates the one, d crd n1, rg-crq n2 vbr j cc j, rg-crq n2 vbr j cc j, rg-crq n1 vbr j cc j, vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp j-jn r-crq vbz av-j j-jn p-acp pno32, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 cc n1? q-crq vmb d av-j vbb vvn cc-acp p-acp vvg cst pn31 vbz n1 r-crq vvz cc vvz dt pi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 43
588 and strengthens, and gives assistance to the other, and by that means declares himself to be the Person alone that setteth up one Kingdom, and strengthens, and gives assistance to the other, and by that means declares himself to be the Person alone that sets up one Kingdom, cc vvz, cc vvz n1 p-acp dt n-jn, cc p-acp d n2 vvz px31 pc-acp vbi dt n1 av-j cst vvz a-acp crd n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 43
589 and plucketh down another, as it shall seem good to him in his wisdom and justice. and plucketh down Another, as it shall seem good to him in his Wisdom and Justice. cc vvz a-acp j-jn, c-acp pn31 vmb vvi j p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 43
590 Look we but abroad into the revolution of some of the grand Empires and Kingdoms of the world, Look we but abroad into the revolution of Some of the grand Empires and Kingdoms of the world, n1 pns12 p-acp av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d pp-f dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 43
591 and we shall find this truth abundantly verified. and we shall find this truth abundantly verified. cc pns12 vmb vvi d n1 av-j vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 43
592 Tell me, what could make Cyrus the Persian so puissant and victorious over the fierce Nations of the East, but that God who raised him up, Tell me, what could make Cyrus the Persian so puissant and victorious over the fierce nations of the East, but that God who raised him up, vvb pno11, q-crq vmd vvi npg1 dt jp av j cc j p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp cst np1 r-crq vvd pno31 a-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 43
593 and called by his name long before he was born, was an assistant to him, and called by his name long before he was born, was an assistant to him, cc vvn p-acp po31 n1 av-j c-acp pns31 vbds vvn, vbds dt n1 p-acp pno31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 43
594 and crowned him with success by leading him into Babylon, when that City was most secure, full of wine and jollity, at an anniversary feast, by a way they little dreamed of? And what could entitle the Macedonian Prince Alexander to so great Victories over the Persians, but that God infatuated their Counsels, and crowned him with success by leading him into Babylon, when that city was most secure, full of wine and jollity, At an anniversary feast, by a Way they little dreamed of? And what could entitle the Macedonian Prince Alexander to so great Victories over the Persians, but that God infatuated their Counsels, cc vvd pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp vvg pno31 p-acp np1, c-crq d n1 vbds av-ds j, j pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 n1, p-acp dt n1 pns32 av-j vvd pp-f? cc q-crq vmd vvi dt jp n1 np1 p-acp av j n2 p-acp dt njp2, p-acp cst np1 vvn po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 43
595 and gave him such advantages, which if he made but use of, he could not fail of success? It might seem strange to some, that the cowardly Goths, and barbarous Vandals, and despicable Hunns, shold make such devastations in the Roman Empire, which had been a terrour to the greatest part of the World, and gave him such advantages, which if he made but use of, he could not fail of success? It might seem strange to Some, that the cowardly Gothis, and barbarous Vandals, and despicable Hunns, should make such devastations in the Roman Empire, which had been a terror to the greatest part of the World, cc vvd pno31 d n2, r-crq cs pns31 vvd p-acp n1 pp-f, pns31 vmd xx vvi pp-f n1? pn31 vmd vvi j p-acp d, cst dt j np2, cc j np2, cc j np1, vmd vvi d n2 p-acp dt njp n1, r-crq vhd vbn dt n1 p-acp dt js n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 43
596 and that in fifty years time more of it should be lost and destroyed, than had been conquered in a thousand; and that in fifty Years time more of it should be lost and destroyed, than had been conquered in a thousand; cc cst p-acp crd ng2 n1 av-dc pp-f pn31 vmd vbi vvn cc vvn, cs vhd vbn vvn p-acp dt crd; (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 44
597 but when again 'tis considered that the hand of God was in this desolation, and that something which was divine over-ruling all the Counsels and Stratagems of the gravest Roman Senators, made that Nation at last improsperous in all their enterprizes, we may justly cease our wondering, but when again it's considered that the hand of God was in this desolation, and that something which was divine overruling all the Counsels and Stratagems of the Gravest Roman Senators, made that nation At last improsperous in all their Enterprises, we may justly cease our wondering, cc-acp c-crq av pn31|vbz vvn cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds p-acp d n1, cc d pi r-crq vbds j-jn j d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt js np1 n2, vvd d n1 p-acp ord j p-acp d po32 vvz, pns12 vmb av-j vvi po12 vvg, (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 44
598 and conclude with Solomon, that the race is not always to the swift, nor battel to the strong, but that God ordereth and disposeth all things as seems most expedient to his infinite wisdom. and conclude with Solomon, that the raze is not always to the swift, nor battle to the strong, but that God Ordereth and Disposeth all things as seems most expedient to his infinite Wisdom. cc vvi p-acp np1, cst dt n1 vbz xx av p-acp dt j, ccx n1 p-acp dt j, p-acp cst np1 vvz cc vvz d n2 c-acp vvz av-ds j p-acp po31 j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 44
599 But to come nearer to the Text, how often did the Jews, with a handful of men, work miracles against their strongest enemies? How many Cities did they destroy? How many Fortresses did they demolish? What Armies did they put to flight, But to come nearer to the Text, how often did the jews, with a handful of men, work Miracles against their Strongest enemies? How many Cities did they destroy? How many Fortresses did they demolish? What Armies did they put to flight, p-acp pc-acp vvi av-jc p-acp dt n1, c-crq av vdd dt np2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, vvb n2 p-acp po32 js n2? c-crq d n2 vdd pns32 vvi? c-crq d n2 vdd pns32 vvi? q-crq n2 vdd pns32 vvi p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 44
600 and how many Nations did they subdue, and that many times by such unlikely means, by such weak forces, and how many nations did they subdue, and that many times by such unlikely means, by such weak forces, cc c-crq d n2 vdd pns32 vvi, cc cst d n2 p-acp d j n2, p-acp d j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 44
601 and under such unhappy circumstances, that nothing can be plainer, that if so be God had not presided in their Councils, inspirited them with courage, removed all difficulties, and under such unhappy Circumstances, that nothing can be plainer, that if so be God had not presided in their Councils, inspirited them with courage, removed all difficulties, cc p-acp d j n2, cst pix vmb vbi jc, cst cs av vbb np1 vhd xx vvn p-acp po32 n2, j pno32 p-acp n1, vvd d n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 44
602 and fought their battels, it had been impossible for them to have effected such wonderful exploits: and fought their battles, it had been impossible for them to have effected such wondered exploits: cc vvd po32 n2, pn31 vhd vbn j p-acp pno32 pc-acp vhi vvn d j n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 44
603 but now although he had taken so great care of them, had subdued all the Nations under them, but now although he had taken so great care of them, had subdued all the nations under them, cc-acp av cs pns31 vhd vvn av j n1 pp-f pno32, vhd vvn d dt n2 p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 44
604 and given them the Land of the Heathen for an inheritance, yet to shew them likewise that he had still the same power to dispose of them and their Kingdom to other people, and given them the Land of the Heathen for an inheritance, yet to show them likewise that he had still the same power to dispose of them and their Kingdom to other people, cc vvn pno32 dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn p-acp dt n1, av pc-acp vvi pno32 av cst pns31 vhd av dt d n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f pno32 cc po32 n1 p-acp j-jn n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 44
605 as he had done of other Kingdoms to them; as he had done of other Kingdoms to them; c-acp pns31 vhd vdn a-acp j-jn n2 p-acp pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 44
606 he calls to them to learn so much duty from his care and his providence over them, he calls to them to Learn so much duty from his care and his providence over them, pns31 vvz p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi av d n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc po31 n1 p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 44
607 as to humble themselves under his Almighty hand, lest he should make them as great a prey to their Enemies as their Enemies had been to them; as to humble themselves under his Almighty hand, lest he should make them as great a prey to their Enemies as their Enemies had been to them; c-acp pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp po31 j-jn n1, cs pns31 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp j dt n1 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp po32 n2 vhd vbn p-acp pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 44
608 for as it was not for the righteousness or the uprightness of their hearts, that God gave possession of the Land of Canaan to Israel, but for the wickedness of those Nations did the Lord drive them out from before them, for as it was not for the righteousness or the uprightness of their hearts, that God gave possession of the Land of Canaan to Israel, but for the wickedness of those nations did the Lord drive them out from before them, c-acp c-acp pn31 vbds xx p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cst np1 vvd n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 vdd dt n1 vvb pno32 av p-acp p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 44
609 so would he deal with them, and by the same Arm of providence destroy them before the face of the Heathen, so would he deal with them, and by the same Arm of providence destroy them before the face of the Heathen, av vmd pns31 vvb p-acp pno32, cc p-acp dt d n1 pp-f n1 vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 45
610 if they did not forsake the evil of their ways, and become obedient unto the voice of the Lord their God. if they did not forsake the evil of their ways, and become obedient unto the voice of the Lord their God. cs pns32 vdd xx vvi dt n-jn pp-f po32 n2, cc vvi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 po32 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 45
611 You see then how far the Providence of God is pleased to interest, and concern it self with Societies of mankind; You see then how Far the Providence of God is pleased to Interest, and concern it self with Societies of mankind; pn22 vvb av c-crq av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, cc vvi pn31 n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 45
612 as there is no Nation, which is out of its reach, so there is none but hath felt the effects of its influence, as there is no nation, which is out of its reach, so there is none but hath felt the effects of its influence, c-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1, r-crq vbz av pp-f po31 n1, av pc-acp vbz pix cc-acp vhz vvn dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 45
613 and if we will but take the pains to trace it in those footsteps which are visible in this our Kingdom, we shall find such evident marks, and if we will but take the pains to trace it in those footsteps which Are visible in this our Kingdom, we shall find such evident marks, cc cs pns12 vmb cc-acp vvi dt n2 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d n2 r-crq vbr j p-acp d po12 n1, pns12 vmb vvi d j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 45
614 and notices of it amongst us, as will justly call us to a serious humiliation for the further continuance of such mercies towards us: and notices of it among us, as will justly call us to a serious humiliation for the further Continuance of such Mercies towards us: cc n2 pp-f pn31 p-acp pno12, c-acp vmb av-j vvi pno12 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp pno12: (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 45
615 that for these many years now together we of England have enjoyed a blessed and a glorious peace in our Nation, that for these many Years now together we of England have enjoyed a blessed and a glorious peace in our nation, cst p-acp d d n2 av av pns12 pp-f np1 vhb vvn dt j-vvn cc dt j n1 p-acp po12 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 45
616 whilst all Europe beside hath swom in streams of blood; while all Europe beside hath swom in streams of blood; cs d np1 a-acp vhz vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 45
617 that we should all be exempted from the misery of War, whilst our Neighbours round about us have been continually spoiled and harassed by the rapine and cruelty of the insolent Soldiery, that the black Clouds, that we should all be exempted from the misery of War, while our Neighbours round about us have been continually spoiled and harassed by the rapine and cruelty of the insolent Soldiery, that the black Clouds, cst pns12 vmd d vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cs po12 n2 av-j p-acp pno12 vhb vbn av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, cst dt j-jn n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 45
618 and frightful Hurricanes, which the Jesuits have conjured up, should not fall down in showers of blood and vengeance upon our heads; and frightful Hurricanes, which the Jesuits have conjured up, should not fallen down in showers of blood and vengeance upon our Heads; cc j n2, r-crq dt np2 vhb vvn a-acp, vmd xx vvi a-acp p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 45
619 that all the bold Popish Confederates, who, like St. Paul's Assassinates, had bound themselves under the most solemn vows and obligations, that they would murder our Sovereign, massacre his Subjects, subvert our Church, that all the bold Popish Confederates, who, like Saint Paul's Assassinates, had bound themselves under the most solemn vows and obligations, that they would murder our Sovereign, massacre his Subject's, subvert our Church, cst d dt j j n2, r-crq, av-j n1 npg1 vvz, vhd vvn px32 p-acp dt av-ds j n2 cc n2, cst pns32 vmd vvi po12 n-jn, vvi po31 n2-jn, vvi po12 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 45
620 and undermine our State, should as yet be disappointed and defeated in their machinations; and undermine our State, should as yet be disappointed and defeated in their machinations; cc vvb po12 n1, vmd p-acp av vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp po32 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 45
621 to what can we justly ascribe all this, but to the gracious Protection and Providence of God Almighty? Indeed, did not he spread his shady wings over us, to what can we justly ascribe all this, but to the gracious Protection and Providence of God Almighty? Indeed, did not he spread his shady wings over us, p-acp r-crq vmb pns12 av-j vvb d d, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 j-jn? np1, vdd xx pns31 vvi po31 j n2 p-acp pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 45
622 and protect us, we should soon fall under these Popish Cormorants clutches, so secret are their Plots, and Pact us, we should soon fallen under these Popish Cormorants clutches, so secret Are their Plots, cc vvb pno12, pns12 vmd av vvi p-acp d j ng1 n2, av j-jn vbr po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 45
623 so cunning their Contrivances, so politick their Agents, and so numerous and resolute are they in all their enterprizes: so cunning their Contrivances, so politic their Agents, and so numerous and resolute Are they in all their Enterprises: av j-jn po32 n2, av j po32 n2, cc av j cc j vbr pns32 p-acp d po32 vvz: (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 45
624 and could their stratagems prevail, and their devices take effect, how joyful would they be at such an accomplishment of their designs! and could their stratagems prevail, and their devices take Effect, how joyful would they be At such an accomplishment of their designs! cc vmd po32 n2 vvi, cc po32 n2 vvb n1, c-crq j vmd pns32 vbb p-acp d dt n1 pp-f po32 n2! (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 46
625 What Jubilees would be kept, could they but gain this Kingdom, or could they but once seize upon the Vineyards of our Naboths, how willingly would they feast and glut themselves with their blood into the bargain! What Jubilees would be kept, could they but gain this Kingdom, or could they but once seize upon the Vineyards of our Naboth's, how willingly would they feast and glut themselves with their blood into the bargain! q-crq n2 vmd vbi vvn, vmd pns32 p-acp vvi d n1, cc vmd pns32 p-acp a-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, c-crq av-j vmd pns32 vvi cc vvi px32 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt n1! (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 46
626 but, God be thanked, that we are as yet out of their power, that we are still under the arms of Gods gracious Providence, that God is pleased to call us to humiliation, that so he may continue his protection over us, that he is pleased to give us notice upon what terms we may expect his further patronage, upon what conditions he will be a Patriot to our Countrey, a Guardian to our Church, a refuge to us all in our greatest dangers and extremities: but, God be thanked, that we Are as yet out of their power, that we Are still under the arms of God's gracious Providence, that God is pleased to call us to humiliation, that so he may continue his protection over us, that he is pleased to give us notice upon what terms we may expect his further patronage, upon what conditions he will be a Patriot to our Country, a Guardian to our Church, a refuge to us all in our greatest dangers and extremities: cc-acp, np1 vbb vvn, cst pns12 vbr a-acp av av pp-f po32 n1, cst pns12 vbr av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 j n1, cst np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1, cst av pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno12, cst pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 n1 p-acp r-crq n2 pns12 vmb vvi po31 jc n1, p-acp r-crq n2 pns31 vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp po12 n1, dt n1 p-acp po12 n1, dt n1 p-acp pno12 d p-acp po12 js n2 cc n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 46
627 and this is the first thing observable from Gods Call, the great care and concernment he hath for communities of mankind, by calling them to repentance, that so they may become fit subjects for his Patronage and Protection. and this is the First thing observable from God's Call, the great care and concernment he hath for communities of mankind, by calling them to Repentance, that so they may become fit subject's for his Patronage and Protection. cc d vbz dt ord n1 j p-acp n2 vvb, dt j n1 cc n1 pns31 vhz p-acp n2 pp-f n1, p-acp vvg pno32 p-acp n1, cst av pns32 vmb vvi j n2-jn p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 46
628 2. A second thing observable from Gods Call is his Patience and Forbearance in calling to men before he strike: 2. A second thing observable from God's Call is his Patience and Forbearance in calling to men before he strike: crd dt ord n1 j p-acp ng1 n1 vbz po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp vvg p-acp n2 c-acp pns31 vvb: (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 46
629 though their provocations are high, their wickedness very hainous, and their sins ripe for vengeance, yet he frequently defers punishment, and gives them timely notice to prevent it by repentance. though their provocations Are high, their wickedness very heinous, and their Sins ripe for vengeance, yet he frequently defers punishment, and gives them timely notice to prevent it by Repentance. cs po32 n2 vbr j, po32 n1 av j, cc po32 n2 j p-acp n1, av pns31 av-j vvz n1, cc vvz pno32 j n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 46
630 In the Patriarchal Age before the Flood, though wickedness was grown rampant, and the manners of men very corrupt and vitious, God did not presently pour down the vials of his wrath, In the Patriarchal Age before the Flood, though wickedness was grown rampant, and the manners of men very corrupt and vicious, God did not presently pour down the vials of his wrath, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, cs n1 vbds vvn j, cc dt n2 pp-f n2 av j cc j, np1 vdd xx av-j vvi a-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 46
631 but upbraid them first for their crimes by Enoch, who was an eminent Prophet in those days (a fragment of whose Prophesie is still extant in St. Judes Epistle) and only threaten them with vengeance upon their perseverance in impenitency. but upbraid them First for their crimes by Enoch, who was an eminent Prophet in those days (a fragment of whose Prophesy is still extant in Saint Jude's Epistle) and only threaten them with vengeance upon their perseverance in impenitency. cc-acp vvb pno32 ord p-acp po32 n2 p-acp np1, r-crq vbds dt j n1 p-acp d n2 (dt n1 pp-f r-crq vvb vbz av j p-acp n1 npg1 n1) cc av-j vvi pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 46
632 Afterwards when the world grew worse and worse, and wickedness appeared with a brazen forehead, Afterwards when the world grew Worse and Worse, and wickedness appeared with a brazen forehead, av c-crq dt n1 vvd av-jc cc av-jc, cc n1 vvd p-acp dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 46
633 and violence had covered the face of the earth, when the promiscuous mixtures of the Children of Seth and Cain had produced Giants and mighty men, men strong to do evil, and violence had covered the face of the earth, when the promiscuous mixtures of the Children of Seth and Cain had produced Giants and mighty men, men strong to do evil, cc n1 vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq dt j n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 cc np1 vhd vvn n2 cc j n2, n2 j pc-acp vdi j-jn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 46
634 and who had as much will as power, NONLATINALPHABET, as Josephus calls them, a race of men insolent and ungovernable, scornful and injurious, and who had as much will as power,, as Josephus calls them, a raze of men insolent and ungovernable, scornful and injurious, cc r-crq vhd p-acp d n1 p-acp n1,, p-acp np1 vvz pno32, dt n1 pp-f n2 j cc j-u, j cc j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 47
635 and who bearing up themselves in the confidence of their own strength despised all justice and equity, and who bearing up themselves in the confidence of their own strength despised all Justice and equity, cc r-crq n-vvg a-acp px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n1 vvd d n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 47
636 and made every thing truckle under their extravagant lusts and appetites, a character which Lucian gives the men of this Age, speaking of the time of Deucalion (their Noah ) and the flood, and made every thing truckle under their extravagant Lustiest and appetites, a character which Lucian gives the men of this Age, speaking of the time of Deucalion (their Noah) and the flood, cc vvd d n1 n1 p-acp po32 j n2 cc n2, dt n1 r-crq np1 vvz dt n2 pp-f d n1, vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 (po32 np1) cc dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 47
637 for saith he NONLATINALPHABET, &c. they being men exceedingly contumelious were guilty of the most enormous and unrighteous actions, violating all oaths and covenants, throwing off kindness and hospitality, for Says he, etc. they being men exceedingly contumelious were guilty of the most enormous and unrighteous actions, violating all Oaths and Covenants, throwing off kindness and hospitality, c-acp vvz pns31, av pns32 vbg n2 av-vvg j vbdr j pp-f dt av-ds j cc j-u n2, vvg d n2 cc n2, vvg p-acp n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 47
638 and rejecting all supplications and addresses made to them: and rejecting all supplications and Addresses made to them: cc vvg d n2 cc n2 vvn p-acp pno32: (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 47
639 I say, when mankind was grown to so prodigious a height of impiety, and this infection had spread it self over all parts, I say, when mankind was grown to so prodigious a height of impiety, and this infection had spread it self over all parts, pns11 vvb, c-crq n1 vbds vvn p-acp av j dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d n1 vhd vvn pn31 n1 p-acp d n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 47
640 and was become so epidemical, that all flesh had corrupted their ways, and scarce any but Noah left to keep up the face of a Church, and the profession of Religion: and was become so epidemical, that all Flesh had corrupted their ways, and scarce any but Noah left to keep up the face of a Church, and the profession of Religion: cc vbds vvn av j, cst d n1 vhd vvn po32 n2, cc av-j d cc-acp np1 vvd pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 47
641 things being come to this pass quickly alarum'd the Divine Justice, and made the world ripe for vengeance; things being come to this pass quickly alarmed the Divine justice, and made the world ripe for vengeance; n2 vbg vvn p-acp d n1 av-j vvn dt j-jn n1, cc vvd dt n1 j p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 47
642 the patience of God was now tired out, and he resolved to make mankind feel the just effects of his incensed severity: the patience of God was now tired out, and he resolved to make mankind feel the just effects of his incensed severity: dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds av vvn av, cc pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi n1 vvi dt j n2 pp-f po31 j-vvn n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 47
643 but yet in the midst of judgment he remembred mercy, for he tells them, although he would not suffer his patience to be eternally prostituted to the wanton humours of unreasonable and wicked men, but yet in the midst of judgement he remembered mercy, for he tells them, although he would not suffer his patience to be eternally prostituted to the wanton humours of unreasonable and wicked men, cc-acp av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vvd n1, c-acp pns31 vvz pno32, cs pns31 vmd xx vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f j cc j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 47
644 and although his spirit would not always strive with them, disceptabit, as some Divines render it, dispute, and reason with them, and although his Spirit would not always strive with them, disceptabit, as Some Divines render it, dispute, and reason with them, cc cs po31 n1 vmd xx av vvi p-acp pno32, fw-la, p-acp d n2-jn vvb pn31, n1, cc n1 p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 47
645 yet that he would bear with them 120 years longer, in order to their Reformation; yet that he would bear with them 120 Years longer, in order to their Reformation; av cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno32 crd n2 av-jc, p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 47
646 so loth is God to take an advantage of the sins of men, not willing that any should perish, so loath is God to take an advantage of the Sins of men, not willing that any should perish, av j vbz np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2, xx vvg cst d vmd vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 47
647 but that all should come unto repentance. Well, thus it was in the Antideluvian Age; but that all should come unto Repentance. Well, thus it was in the Antideluvian Age; cc-acp cst d vmd vvi p-acp n1. uh-av, av pn31 vbds p-acp dt np1 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 47
648 and when the world was replenished with new inhabitants, who tempted and provoked the most high God afresh, by such sins and abominations as were of the deepest dye, and when the world was replenished with new inhabitants, who tempted and provoked the most high God afresh, by such Sins and abominations as were of the Deepest die, cc c-crq dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp j n2, r-crq vvd cc vvd dt av-ds j np1 av, p-acp d n2 cc n2 c-acp vbdr pp-f dt js-jn n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 47
649 yet God did not presently open the treasuries of vengeance, and speak their ruine, and decree their destruction, yet God did not presently open the treasuries of vengeance, and speak their ruin, and Decree their destruction, av np1 vdd xx av-j vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, cc vvi po32 n1, cc vvi po32 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 48
650 but still endeavoured to reclaim them by seasonable precautions, and deferred his punishment, and waited patiently for their amendment: but still endeavoured to reclaim them by seasonable precautions, and deferred his punishment, and waited patiently for their amendment: cc-acp av vvd pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp j n2, cc vvd po31 n1, cc vvd av-j p-acp po32 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 48
651 and to instance in Israel, who was a people as signal for their perverseness and rebellion as for the manifold favours they received from the Almighty, under the Parable of the Vineyard, God is pleased to give a clear demonstration of the tender care, and to instance in Israel, who was a people as signal for their perverseness and rebellion as for the manifold favours they received from the Almighty, under the Parable of the Vineyard, God is pleased to give a clear demonstration of the tender care, cc p-acp n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vbds dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 c-acp p-acp dt j n2 pns32 vvd p-acp dt j-jn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 48
652 and regard he had still for them notwithstanding their reiterated provocations against him, for he made this Vineyard upon a very fruitful Hill, and he fenced it, and gathered out the stones thereof, and regard he had still for them notwithstanding their reiterated provocations against him, for he made this Vineyard upon a very fruitful Hill, and he fenced it, and gathered out the stones thereof, cc n1 pns31 vhd av p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 j n2 p-acp pno31, c-acp pns31 vvd d n1 p-acp dt j j n1, cc pns31 vvd pn31, cc vvd av dt n2 av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 48
653 and planted it with the choicest vines; and planted it with the Choicest vines; cc vvd pn31 p-acp dt js n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 48
654 nay, he digged it, and dunged it, pruned it, and watered it, used all the art of cultivation, that might cause it to be fruitful, hoping and looking still for some productions proportionable to his care and industry concerning it; nay, he dug it, and dunged it, pruned it, and watered it, used all the art of cultivation, that might cause it to be fruitful, hoping and looking still for Some productions proportionable to his care and industry Concerning it; uh, pns31 vvd pn31, cc vvn pn31, vvn pn31, cc vvd pn31, vvd d dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vmd vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi j, vvg cc vvg av p-acp d n2 j p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 vvg pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 48
655 nay, and when it still, year after year, disappointed his expectations, and brought forth wild Grapes instead of Grapes, he was loth to withdraw his kindness from it, nay, and when it still, year After year, disappointed his Expectations, and brought forth wild Grapes instead of Grapes, he was loath to withdraw his kindness from it, uh-x, cc c-crq pn31 av, n1 p-acp n1, vvd po31 n2, cc vvd av j n2 av pp-f n2, pns31 vbds j pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 48
656 but continued to dress and to manure it, and suffered it, like the Figg-tree in the Gospel, (an Emblem still of the same People) further to trespass upon his patience, but continued to dress and to manure it, and suffered it, like the Fig tree in the Gospel, (an Emblem still of the same People) further to trespass upon his patience, cc-acp vvd pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi pn31, cc vvd pn31, av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (dt n1 av pp-f dt d n1) av-jc p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 48
657 and would not destroy it till there was no hopes of its improvement. And to apply this to our selves: and would not destroy it till there was no hope's of its improvement. And to apply this to our selves: cc vmd xx vvi pn31 p-acp a-acp vbds dx n2 pp-f po31 n1. cc pc-acp vvi d p-acp po12 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 48
658 Hath not God planted as choice a Vineyard in this Nation, and evidenced his Providence and his loving kindness towards it by cultivating and preserving it for many years together in as ample a manner, Hath not God planted as choice a Vineyard in this nation, and evidenced his Providence and his loving kindness towards it by cultivating and preserving it for many Years together in as ample a manner, vhz xx np1 vvn p-acp n1 dt n1 p-acp d n1, cc vvn po31 n1 cc po31 j-vvg n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp vvg cc vvg pn31 p-acp d n2 av p-acp c-acp j dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 48
659 as he did that amongst the Jews? Hath any Church of the world received greater notices of his favour, more peculiar marks of his affection, as he did that among the jews? Hath any Church of the world received greater notices of his favour, more peculiar marks of his affection, c-acp pns31 vdd d p-acp dt np2? vhz d n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd jc n2 pp-f po31 n1, av-dc j n2 pp-f po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 48
660 or more signal testimonies of his care on it, than the Church of England, of which we profess our selves to be members? Hath not the Divine Omnipotency interposed it self many times miraculously for its deliverance, or more signal testimonies of his care on it, than the Church of England, of which we profess our selves to be members? Hath not the Divine Omnipotency interposed it self many times miraculously for its deliverance, cc dc n1 n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pn31, cs dt n1 pp-f np1, pp-f r-crq pns12 vvb po12 n2 pc-acp vbi n2? vhz xx dt j-jn n1 vvd pn31 n1 d n2 av-j p-acp po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 48
661 and have we not been as fire-brands pluck'd out of the fire, rescued from the most apparent dangers, snatch'd from the very jaws of death, and have we not been as firebrands plucked out of the fire, rescued from the most apparent dangers, snatched from the very Jaws of death, cc vhb pns12 xx vbn p-acp n2 vvd av pp-f dt n1, vvn p-acp dt av-ds j n2, vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 49
662 and the pit of destruction? How frequently have the crafty Foxes of Geneva endeavoured to undermine us, and the pit of destruction? How frequently have the crafty Foxes of Geneva endeavoured to undermine us, cc dt n1 pp-f n1? c-crq av-j vhb dt j n2 pp-f np1 vvd pc-acp vvi pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 49
663 and the wild Boars of Rome to root us up, and devour us; and the wild Boars of Room to root us up, and devour us; cc dt j n2 pp-f vvb pc-acp vvi pno12 a-acp, cc vvb pno12; (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 49
664 and yet notwithstanding all their secret Cabals, their slie insinuations, and politick projections, have been disappointed of their hopes, and yet notwithstanding all their secret Cabals, their sly insinuations, and politic projections, have been disappointed of their hope's, cc av p-acp d po32 j-jn n2, po32 j n2, cc j n2, vhb vbn vvn pp-f po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 49
665 and frustrated in their expectations? As nothing could be more cruelly contrived, than the present Popish Plot, and frustrated in their Expectations? As nothing could be more cruelly contrived, than the present Popish Plot, cc vvn p-acp po32 n2? p-acp pix vmd vbi av-dc av-j vvn, cs dt j j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 49
666 so nothing could be more secretly managed, for as if the Devil and the Jesuits had laid their heads together, so nothing could be more secretly managed, for as if the devil and the Jesuits had laid their Heads together, av pix vmd vbi av-dc av-jn vvn, c-acp c-acp cs dt n1 cc dt np2 vhd vvn po32 n2 av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 49
667 and joyned in a league to ruin and dispatch us, nothing could seem more to favour their barbarous enterprize: and joined in a league to ruin and dispatch us, nothing could seem more to favour their barbarous enterprise: cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12, pix vmd vvi av-dc pc-acp vvi po32 j n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 49
668 they had strengthened themselves against us with Foreign interests abroad, they had drawn into the confederacy many of their friends at home, a general Massacre was resolved upon, they had strengthened themselves against us with Foreign interests abroad, they had drawn into the confederacy many of their Friends At home, a general Massacre was resolved upon, pns32 vhd vvn px32 p-acp pno12 p-acp j n2 av, pns32 vhd vvn p-acp dt n1 d pp-f po32 n2 p-acp n1-an, dt j n1 vbds vvn p-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 49
669 and most of us to be entombed in the ruins of our Kingdom, whilst they erected triumphant Trophies upon the piles of our murdered and mangled Carkasses: and most of us to be entombed in the ruins of our Kingdom, while they erected triumphant Trophies upon the piles of our murdered and mangled Carcases: cc ds pp-f pno12 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, cs pns32 vvd j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 j-vvn cc j-vvn n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 49
670 but behold, when they thought themselves most sure, when they were pleasing themselves with the thoughts of a prosperous success in their designs, the Lord in mercy looked upon us by discovering their wicked intentions, by defeating their cursed projects, but behold, when they Thought themselves most sure, when they were pleasing themselves with the thoughts of a prosperous success in their designs, the Lord in mercy looked upon us by discovering their wicked intentions, by defeating their cursed projects, cc-acp vvb, c-crq pns32 vvd px32 av-ds j, c-crq pns32 vbdr vvg px32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp po32 n2, dt n1 p-acp n1 vvd p-acp pno12 p-acp vvg po32 j n2, p-acp n-vvg po32 j-vvn n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 49
671 and bringing to light their mischievous practices and machinations against us; and bringing to Light their mischievous practices and machinations against us; cc vvg pc-acp vvi po32 j n2 cc n2 p-acp pno12; (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 49
672 and though in justice, by reason of our manifold offences against him, he might have suffered us to be taken by their wilyness, to be ensnared by their devices, and though in Justice, by reason of our manifold offences against him, he might have suffered us to be taken by their wiliness, to be Ensnared by their devices, cc cs p-acp n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po12 j n2 p-acp pno31, pns31 vmd vhi vvn pno12 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po32 n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 49
673 and fall a prey to these malitious and blood-thirsty Boutefeus, yet he hath reprieved us for some longer time from their tyranny and cruel dealings, and fallen a prey to these malicious and bloodthirsty Boutefeus, yet he hath reprieved us for Some longer time from their tyranny and cruel dealings, cc vvi dt n1 p-acp d j cc j np1, av pns31 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp d jc n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc j n2-vvg, (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 49
674 and is resolved to try what effects this his gracious and merciful providence will have upon us, hoping still that this his patience and forbearance will lead us to repentance. and is resolved to try what effects this his gracious and merciful providence will have upon us, hoping still that this his patience and forbearance will led us to Repentance. cc vbz vvn pc-acp vvi r-crq n2 d po31 j cc j n1 vmb vhi p-acp pno12, vvg av cst d po31 n1 cc n1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 49
675 3. Which brings me to the third Consideration I proposed from the Text, the end of all Gods callings to mankind, 'tis to work in them a thorough and sincere humiliation for their transgressions; 3. Which brings me to the third Consideration I proposed from the Text, the end of all God's callings to mankind, it's to work in them a thorough and sincere humiliation for their transgressions; crd r-crq vvz pno11 p-acp dt ord n1 pns11 vvd p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f d ng1 n2 p-acp n1, pn31|vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 dt j cc j n1 p-acp po32 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 50
676 In that day did the Lord God of Host call to weeping and to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with Sackcloth: In that day did the Lord God of Host call to weeping and to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth: p-acp d n1 vdd dt n1 np1 pp-f n1 vvb p-acp vvg cc p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1, cc p-acp vvg p-acp n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 50
677 now although these put together are but the exteriour superficies of repentance, yet they are very good signs and symptoms of the reality of its performance, now although these put together Are but the exterior superficies of Repentance, yet they Are very good Signs and symptoms of the reality of its performance, av cs d vvb av vbr p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, av pns32 vbr av j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 50
678 and necessary in order to its acceptance with God Almighty: and necessary in order to its acceptance with God Almighty: cc j p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1 j-jn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 50
679 a weeping eye and a blubbered cheek, a mournful heart and an afflicted spirit, a mortified body and a penitent soul, (which I confess must be indispensably superadded to all the rest) must needs become Sacrifices acceptable to God, a weeping eye and a blubbered cheek, a mournful heart and an afflicted Spirit, a mortified body and a penitent soul, (which I confess must be indispensably superadded to all the rest) must needs become Sacrifices acceptable to God, dt j-vvg n1 cc dt j-vvn n1, dt j n1 cc dt j-vvn n1, dt j-vvn n1 cc dt j-jn n1, (r-crq pns11 vvb vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp d dt n1) vmb av vvi n2 j p-acp np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 50
680 and will at any time, no doubt, be very available to avert all present danger, to prevent all future punishment, and will At any time, no doubt, be very available to avert all present danger, to prevent all future punishment, cc vmb p-acp d n1, dx n1, vbb av j pc-acp vvi d j n1, pc-acp vvi d j-jn n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 50
681 or at least to secure such safety and deliverance, as may be most necessary, and expedient in the dismal times of calamity. or At least to secure such safety and deliverance, as may be most necessary, and expedient in the dismal times of calamity. cc p-acp ds pc-acp vvi d n1 cc n1, c-acp vmb vbi av-ds j, cc j p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 50
682 1. Such humiliation is very necessary to avert all present danger: 1. Such humiliation is very necessary to avert all present danger: crd d n1 vbz av j pc-acp vvi d j n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 50
683 though the hand of vengeance be lifted up, this can hinder the stroke, though the sword of justice be drawn, this can hold it back, though the hand of vengeance be lifted up, this can hinder the stroke, though the sword of Justice be drawn, this can hold it back, cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn a-acp, d vmb vvi dt n1, cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn, d vmb vvi pn31 av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 50
684 though the decree be issued forth, this may prevent the execution; though the Decree be issued forth, this may prevent the execution; cs dt n1 vbb vvn av, d vmb vvi dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 50
685 for so saith Jeremiah, At what instant I speak concerning a nation and concerning a kingdom to pluck up, for so Says Jeremiah, At what instant I speak Concerning a Nation and Concerning a Kingdom to pluck up, c-acp av vvz np1, p-acp r-crq j-jn pns11 vvb vvg dt n1 cc vvg dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 50
686 and to pull down, and to destroy it: and to pull down, and to destroy it: cc pc-acp vvi a-acp, cc pc-acp vvi pn31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 50
687 If that nation against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, then I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them. If that Nation against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, then I will Repent of the evil that I Thought to do unto them. cs d n1 p-acp ro-crq pns11 vhb vvn, vvb p-acp po32 n-jn, cs pns11 vmb vvi pp-f dt n-jn cst pns11 vvd pc-acp vdi p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 50
688 I cannot give you a better instance than in that of Nineveh, God sends his Prophet to them to assure them, that they had but forty days space allowed them either to repent in, or to be destroyed: I cannot give you a better instance than in that of Nineveh, God sends his Prophet to them to assure them, that they had but forty days Molle allowed them either to Repent in, or to be destroyed: pns11 vmbx vvi pn22 dt jc n1 cs p-acp d pp-f np1, np1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi pno32, cst pns32 vhd p-acp crd n2 n1 vvn pno32 d pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc pc-acp vbi vvn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 50
689 upon this they being immediately struck with the guilt of their own sins, and the terror of this judgment set a part a solemn day, without any further delays, upon this they being immediately struck with the guilt of their own Sins, and the terror of this judgement Set a part a solemn day, without any further delays, p-acp d pns32 vbg av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2, cc dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvd dt n1 dt j n1, p-acp d jc n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 50
690 for fasting and humiliation, for they put on Sackcloth from the least to the greatest, for fasting and humiliation, for they put on sackcloth from the least to the greatest, p-acp vvg cc n1, c-acp pns32 vvd p-acp n1 p-acp dt ds p-acp dt js, (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 50
691 and caused their very beasts to fast as well as themselves, that so, as St. Gregory observes, the bleating of the Sheep, and caused their very beasts to fast as well as themselves, that so, as Saint Gregory observes, the bleating of the Sheep, cc vvd po32 j n2 p-acp av-j c-acp av p-acp px32, cst av, c-acp n1 np1 vvz, dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 50
692 and lowing of the Cattel, with such other doleful notes might move the hearts of men still to further sadness, which is a great preparative to repentance: and lowing of the Cattle, with such other doleful notes might move the hearts of men still to further sadness, which is a great preparative to Repentance: cc vvg pp-f dt n2, p-acp d j-jn j n2 vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f n2 av p-acp jc n1, r-crq vbz dt j n1 p-acp n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 51
693 and how did they speed upon this? What success did their contrition and humiliation meet with, and how did they speed upon this? What success did their contrition and humiliation meet with, cc q-crq vdd pns32 vvi p-acp d? q-crq n1 vdd po32 n1 cc n1 vvi p-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 51
694 even with the greatest their hearts could wish or desire, for God altered his purposes forthwith concerning this people; even with the greatest their hearts could wish or desire, for God altered his Purposes forthwith Concerning this people; av p-acp dt js po32 n2 vmd vvi cc n1, c-acp np1 vvd po31 n2 av vvg d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 51
695 the Text saith, He repented of the evil he said he would do unto them, and did it not. the Text Says, He repented of the evil he said he would do unto them, and did it not. dt n1 vvz, pns31 vvd pp-f dt n-jn pns31 vvd pns31 vmd vdi p-acp pno32, cc vdd pn31 xx. (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 51
696 We are all alarum'd at the news of great dangers which hang over our heads, We Are all alarmed At the news of great dangers which hang over our Heads, pns12 vbr d vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 r-crq vvb p-acp po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 51
697 and who is so obdurate and insensate amongst us, as not to be affected with the horror of them? I am apt to think that the yoke of Rome is as dreadful to us as ever that of Egypt was to the people of Israel, nor did they more tremble at the name of the Aegyptian Task-masters, and who is so obdurate and insensate among us, as not to be affected with the horror of them? I am apt to think that the yoke of Room is as dreadful to us as ever that of Egypt was to the people of Israel, nor did they more tremble At the name of the Egyptian Taskmasters, cc r-crq vbz av j cc j p-acp pno12, c-acp xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32? pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 pp-f vvb vbz a-acp j p-acp pno12 p-acp av d pp-f np1 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, ccx vdd pns32 n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt jp n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 51
698 than we do when we hear of the leagues and frauds, the treacheries and conspiracies, the seditions and insurrections, the butcheries and massacres of the Popish Emissaries: than we do when we hear of the leagues and frauds, the Treacheries and conspiracies, the seditions and insurrections, the Butcheries and massacres of the Popish Emissaries: cs pns12 vdb c-crq pns12 vvb pp-f dt n2 cc n2, dt n2 cc n2, dt n2 cc n2, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 51
699 but will our fears prevent our dangers, or our jealousies become a bar to our miseries? Will a bare antipathy against them keep us out of their reach, but will our fears prevent our dangers, or our jealousies become a bar to our misery's? Will a bore antipathy against them keep us out of their reach, cc-acp vmb po12 n2 vvi po12 n2, cc po12 n2 vvi dt n1 p-acp po12 n2? n1 dt j n1 p-acp pno32 vvi pno12 av pp-f po32 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 51
700 or a few weak sighs, or insignificant groans, blow away those storms that threaten both Church and State with inevitable destruction? No, the only certain way to be eased of our cares, or a few weak sighs, or insignificant groans, blow away those storms that threaten both Church and State with inevitable destruction? No, the only certain Way to be eased of our Cares, cc dt d j n2, cc j n2, vvb av d n2 cst vvb d n1 cc n1 p-acp j n1? uh-dx, dt j j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 51
701 and have our fears abated, is to gain God on our sides by a timely humiliation, and have our fears abated, is to gain God on our sides by a timely humiliation, cc vhb po12 n2 vvn, vbz pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 51
702 and then we need not fear what the malice of man can do unto us: and then we need not Fear what the malice of man can do unto us: cc av pns12 vvb xx vvi r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vdi p-acp pno12: (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 51
703 indeed we are too apt to rely upon a weak arm of flesh, to confide in the strength and the policy, in the counsel and advice, in the consultation and resolutions of those who preside over us; indeed we Are too apt to rely upon a weak arm of Flesh, to confide in the strength and the policy, in the counsel and Advice, in the consultation and resolutions of those who preside over us; av pns12 vbr av j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f d r-crq n1 p-acp pno12; (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 51
704 thus we feed our selves with fancies, that if our Senators be but quick and sagacious in making a thorough discovery of these wicked incendiaries, thus we feed our selves with fancies, that if our Senators be but quick and sagacious in making a thorough discovery of these wicked incendiaries, av pns12 vvb po12 n2 p-acp n2, cst cs po12 n2 vbb p-acp j cc j p-acp vvg dt j n1 pp-f d j n2-j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 51
705 if our Magistrates be but speedy in the execution of the Laws against them, if these Traitors be but brought to condign punishment for the present, if our Magistrates be but speedy in the execution of the Laws against them, if these Traitors be but brought to condign punishment for the present, cs po12 n2 vbb p-acp j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp pno32, cs d n2 vbb p-acp vvn p-acp j n1 p-acp dt j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 51
706 and severe Laws be enacted for the security of the King, and the preservation of the State for future Generations, all things yet will go well, and severe Laws be enacted for the security of the King, and the preservation of the State for future Generations, all things yet will go well, cc j n2 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j-jn n2, d n2 av vmb vvi av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 52
707 and we may hope still for glorious days of peace and tranquillity: and we may hope still for glorious days of peace and tranquillity: cc pns12 vmb vvi av p-acp j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 52
708 but then we do not consider, that when those are dispatched we have Traitors still amongst us at our own homes, within our own breasts, I mean our Sins, which, but then we do not Consider, that when those Are dispatched we have Traitors still among us At our own homes, within our own breasts, I mean our Sins, which, cc-acp cs pns12 vdb xx vvi, cst c-crq d vbr vvn pns12 vhb n2 av p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 d n2-an, p-acp po12 d n2, pns11 vvb po12 n2, r-crq, (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 52
709 if not executed likewise with no less rigour and severity, will open still a door, if not executed likewise with no less rigour and severity, will open still a door, cs xx vvn av p-acp dx dc n1 cc n1, vmb vvi av dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 52
710 and let in others from abroad no less dreadful and pestilential than those are, when we think our selves most secure and out of danger. and let in Others from abroad no less dreadful and pestilential than those Are, when we think our selves most secure and out of danger. cc vvb p-acp n2-jn p-acp av dx av-dc j cc j cs d vbr, c-crq pns12 vvb po12 n2 av-ds j cc av pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 52
711 It was a smart answer which an English Commander gave a French Captain in Normandy, who asking him, It was a smart answer which an English Commander gave a French Captain in Normandy, who asking him, pn31 vbds dt j n1 r-crq dt jp n1 vvd dt jp n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vvg pno31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 52
712 when he thought their Forces, which were called back for England, by King Henry the sixth, would return into those parts again, replyed, when he Thought their Forces, which were called back for England, by King Henry the sixth, would return into those parts again, replied, c-crq pns31 vvd po32 n2, r-crq vbdr vvn av p-acp np1, p-acp n1 np1 dt ord, vmd vvi p-acp d n2 av, vvd, (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 52
713 When their sins called for them. When their Sins called for them. c-crq po32 n2 vvn p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 52
714 Yea, 'tis they which are the inlets to all the evil in the world, 'tis they make a gap, open the avenues for our Enemies to come upon us armed, Yea, it's they which Are the inlets to all the evil in the world, it's they make a gap, open the avenues for our Enemies to come upon us armed, uh, pn31|vbz pns32 r-crq vbr dt n2 p-acp d dt j-jn p-acp dt n1, pn31|vbz pns32 vvb dt n1, vvb dt n2 p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 52
715 and never believe the Seminaries of Rome will desert this Nation, till by unfeigned repentance we have obstructed their passage, and never believe the Seminaries of Room will desert this nation, till by unfeigned Repentance we have obstructed their passage, cc av-x vvb dt n2 pp-f vvb vmb vvi d n1, c-acp p-acp j n1 pns12 vhb vvn po32 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 52
716 and God, by reason of that shall think fit not to suffer them any longer to torment, and persecute us: and God, by reason of that shall think fit not to suffer them any longer to torment, and persecute us: cc np1, p-acp n1 pp-f d vmb vvi n1 xx pc-acp vvi pno32 av-d av-jc pc-acp vvi, cc vvi pno12: (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 52
717 Humble then you selves under the mighty hand of God, 'tis the best way to avert present danger. Humble then you selves under the mighty hand of God, it's the best Way to avert present danger. j cs pn22 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, pn31|vbz dt js n1 pc-acp vvi j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 52
718 2. 'Tis as expedient likewise to prevent all future punishment; 2. It's as expedient likewise to prevent all future punishment; crd pn31|vbz p-acp j av pc-acp vvi d j-jn n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 52
719 Repentance is not only an antidote against present evils, but a most certain defensative against all future calamities: Repentance is not only an antidote against present evils, but a most certain defensative against all future calamities: n1 vbz xx av-j dt n1 p-acp j n2-jn, cc-acp dt av-ds j j p-acp d j-jn n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 52
720 we are very ready to believe, that if this Plot could be but thoroughly fifted; we Are very ready to believe, that if this Plot could be but thoroughly fifted; pns12 vbr av j pc-acp vvi, cst cs d n1 vmd vbi cc-acp av-j vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 52
721 if the bottom of it could be dived into, the chief Abettors of it discovered, the Confederates laid open, the Associates brought to light, the whole Popish Faction would be so bafled and disappointed, if the bottom of it could be dived into, the chief Abettors of it discovered, the Confederates laid open, the Associates brought to Light, the Whole Popish Faction would be so baffled and disappointed, cs dt n1 pp-f pn31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp, dt j-jn n2 pp-f pn31 vvd, dt n2 vvd j, dt n2 vvd pc-acp vvi, dt j-jn j n1 vmd vbi av vvn cc vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 52
722 and their motion for the future watched with such vigilancy, and caution, that they could never be able to do us any more prejudice: and their motion for the future watched with such vigilancy, and caution, that they could never be able to do us any more prejudice: cc po32 n1 p-acp dt j-jn vvn p-acp d n1, cc n1, cst pns32 vmd av-x vbi j pc-acp vdi pno12 d dc n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 52
723 But put the case this were true, suppose we could obviate all their designs, countermine all their Plots, be privy to all their Cabals, But put the case this were true, suppose we could obviate all their designs, countermine all their Plots, be privy to all their Cabals, cc-acp vvb dt n1 d vbdr j, vvb pns12 vmd vvi d po32 n2, vvb d po32 n2, vbb j p-acp d po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 52
724 and receive weekly Bills of Intelligence from all their Consults in Spain, Italy, France or Flanders; suppose they should still be so infatuated in their Counsels, divided in their interests, and receive weekly Bills of Intelligence from all their Consults in Spain, Italy, France or Flanders; suppose they should still be so infatuated in their Counsels, divided in their interests, cc vvi j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d po32 vvz p-acp np1, np1, np1 cc np1; vvb pns32 vmd av vbi av vvn p-acp po32 n2, vvn p-acp po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 53
725 and so weakened by their ill success, as nothing could come to any maturity which they projected against us; and so weakened by their ill success, as nothing could come to any maturity which they projected against us; cc av vvn p-acp po32 j-jn n1, c-acp pix vmd vvi p-acp d n1 r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp pno12; (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 53
726 yet can we be so foolish to imagin that God hath no other workmen to make him Darts and Arrows than Papists, yet can we be so foolish to imagine that God hath no other workmen to make him Darts and Arrows than Papists, av vmb pns12 vbi av j pc-acp vvi cst np1 vhz dx j-jn n2 pc-acp vvi pno31 n2 cc n2 cs njp2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 53
727 or no other executioners of his vengeance but Jesuits? Alas, if our offences require it, there are instruments enough befide to serve God in his purposes, he can raise up wicked Agents within our own Kingdom to ruin and destroy us; or no other executioners of his vengeance but Jesuits? Alas, if our offences require it, there Are Instruments enough befide to serve God in his Purposes, he can raise up wicked Agents within our own Kingdom to ruin and destroy us; cc dx n-jn n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp np2? np1, cs po12 n2 vvb pn31, pc-acp vbr n2 av-d vvn pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp po31 n2, pns31 vmb vvi a-acp j n2 p-acp po12 d n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12; (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 53
728 he can, if he please, make a Synedrial Classis of Geneva become as fatal to us as a Conclave at Rome, and permit a trumpet of Sedition in order to our downfall to be blown as loud out of a Fanatick Conventicle, as a Jesuits Cloyster: he can, if he please, make a Synedrial Classis of Geneva become as fatal to us as a Conclave At Room, and permit a trumpet of Sedition in order to our downfall to be blown as loud out of a Fanatic Conventicle, as a Jesuits Cloister: pns31 vmb, cs pns31 vvb, vvb dt n1 np1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp j p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvb, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j av pp-f dt j-jn n1, c-acp dt np2 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 53
729 he can crumble us into Factions and Divisions amongst our selves, and make every Schismatical Sect amongst us become his rod and scourge to chastise our wickedness and folly: he can crumble us into Factions and Divisions among our selves, and make every Schismatical Sect among us become his rod and scourge to chastise our wickedness and folly: pns31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp po12 n2, cc vvi d j n1 p-acp pno12 vvi po31 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1 cc n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 53
730 nay, he need not go so far for executioners to dispatch us, for he can raise up within our own bowels Ministers of his wrath, nay, he need not go so Far for executioners to dispatch us, for he can raise up within our own bowels Ministers of his wrath, uh-x, pns31 vvb xx vvi av av-j p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi pno12, c-acp pns31 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp po12 d n2 n2 pp-f po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 53
731 as he served Antiochus and Herod, to put a period to our lives and sins together: as he served Antiochus and Herod, to put a Period to our lives and Sins together: c-acp pns31 vvd npg1 cc np1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po12 n2 cc n2 av: (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 53
732 and nothing but a serious and sincere Repentance, though perhaps we do escape now, can give us any assurance that we shall not fall, and nothing but a serious and sincere Repentance, though perhaps we do escape now, can give us any assurance that we shall not fallen, cc pix p-acp dt j cc j n1, cs av pns12 vdb vvi av, vmb vvi pno12 d n1 cst pns12 vmb xx vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 53
733 for the future, by one or other of those direful Assassinates. for the future, by one or other of those direful Assassinates. p-acp dt j-jn, p-acp crd cc n-jn pp-f d j vvz. (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 53
734 'Tis observable in all the States and Kingdoms of the world, as in Aegypt, Babylon, Jewry, &c. whom God enforced to drink the dreadful cup of his fury, that their final impenitency was the cause of their destruction, It's observable in all the States and Kingdoms of the world, as in Egypt, Babylon, Jewry, etc. whom God Enforced to drink the dreadful cup of his fury, that their final impenitency was the cause of their destruction, pn31|vbz j p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp p-acp np1, np1, np1, av r-crq np1 vvd pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst po32 j n1 vbds dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 53
735 and they might perhaps yet have flourished and been in vogue in the world, had not their sins intercepted the Divine Favour, and hastened their ruin. and they might perhaps yet have flourished and been in vogue in the world, had not their Sins intercepted the Divine Favour, and hastened their ruin. cc pns32 vmd av av vhb vvn cc vbn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, vhd xx po32 n2 vvd dt j-jn n1, cc vvd po32 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 53
736 There is nothing can make a Nation firm and durable, lasting and permanent, settle it upon such foundations, There is nothing can make a nation firm and durable, lasting and permanent, settle it upon such foundations, pc-acp vbz pix vmb vvi dt n1 j cc j, j-vvg cc j, vvb pn31 p-acp d n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 53
737 as that when the rain descends, and the floods come, and the winds blow, they shall not be able to shake it, as that when the rain descends, and the floods come, and the winds blow, they shall not be able to shake it, c-acp cst c-crq dt n1 vvz, cc dt n2 vvb, cc dt n2 vvb, pns32 vmb xx vbi j pc-acp vvi pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 53
738 but Repentance alone, which will so fortifie and strengthen it, that the gates of Hell shall not be able to prevail against it: but Repentance alone, which will so fortify and strengthen it, that the gates of Hell shall not be able to prevail against it: cc-acp n1 av-j, r-crq vmb av vvi cc vvi pn31, cst dt n2 pp-f n1 vmb xx vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 54
739 upon which account, if we would for ever promote the universal happiness of out Nation, prevent all future attempts and designs of its Enemies against it, upon which account, if we would for ever promote the universal happiness of out nation, prevent all future attempts and designs of its Enemies against it, p-acp r-crq n1, cs pns12 vmd p-acp av vvi dt j n1 pp-f av n1, vvb d j-jn n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 54
740 and establish it upon such solid and lasting foundations, as no shocks of the most puissant assailants shall be able to demolish it, let us answer Gods Call, and establish it upon such solid and lasting foundations, as no shocks of the most puissant assailants shall be able to demolish it, let us answer God's Call, cc vvi pn31 p-acp d j cc j-vvg n2, c-acp dx n2 pp-f dt av-ds j n2 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pn31, vvb pno12 vvi n2 vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 54
741 and fall to weeping and mourning. and fallen to weeping and mourning. cc vvi p-acp vvg cc vvg. (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 54
742 3. By which means, I dare assure you, that if we could not avert present danger, 3. By which means, I Dare assure you, that if we could not avert present danger, crd p-acp r-crq n2, pns11 vvb vvb pn22, cst cs pns12 vmd xx vvi j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 54
743 nor prevent future punishment, yet we may thirdly, without all peradventure, deliver our own souls; nor prevent future punishment, yet we may Thirdly, without all Peradventure, deliver our own Souls; ccx vvi av-jn n1, av pns12 vmb ord, p-acp d av, vvb po12 d n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 54
744 yea, this is the comfort that the truly penitent man receives, though Gods judgment fly abroad to the terror of the wicked, though the storms and billows of affliction do arise, yea, this is the Comfort that the truly penitent man receives, though God's judgement fly abroad to the terror of the wicked, though the storms and billows of affliction do arise, uh, d vbz dt n1 cst dt av-j j-jn n1 vvz, cs ng1 n1 vvb av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, cs dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 vdb vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 54
745 yet either under the shadow of his wings will hide him, until those calamities be overpast, yet either under the shadow of his wings will hide him, until those calamities be overpast, av av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 vmb vvi pno31, p-acp d n2 vbb vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 54
746 or else with the temptation make a way to escape, that he may be able to bear it: or Else with the temptation make a Way to escape, that he may be able to bear it: cc av p-acp dt n1 vvb dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pn31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 54
747 if the old Dragon cast out a flame of fire to destroy the Church, if the Clouds of persecution fall in showers upon the penitent mans head, if the old Dragon cast out a flame of fire to destroy the Church, if the Clouds of persecution fallen in showers upon the penitent men head, cs dt j n1 vvd av dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cs dt n2 pp-f n1 vvi p-acp n2 p-acp dt j-jn ng1 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 54
748 yet behold, When he passeth through the water, God will be with him, and through the rivers, they shall not overflow him, yet behold, When he passes through the water, God will be with him, and through the Rivers, they shall not overflow him, av vvb, c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1, np1 vmb vbi p-acp pno31, cc p-acp dt n2, pns32 vmb xx vvi pno31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 54
749 when he walks through the fire, he shall not be burnt, neither shall the flame kindle upon him: when he walks through the fire, he shall not be burned, neither shall the flame kindle upon him: c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1, pns31 vmb xx vbi vvn, dx vmb dt n1 vvb p-acp pno31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 54
750 nay, God hath decreed to set a mark upon his head, that so he may escape the fury of the destroyer; nay, God hath decreed to Set a mark upon his head, that so he may escape the fury of the destroyer; uh, np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, cst av pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 54
751 Set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh, and that cry for all the abominations, that are done in the midst of her; Set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sighs, and that cry for all the abominations, that Are done in the midst of her; vvb dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2 cst vvb, cc d vvb p-acp d dt n2, cst vbr vdn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 54
752 and to the others he said, Go ye after him through the city, and smite, let not your eye spare, and to the Others he said, Go you After him through the City, and smite, let not your eye spare, cc p-acp dt n2-jn pns31 vvd, vvb pn22 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1, cc vvi, vvb xx po22 n1 vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 54
753 neither have pity, slay utterly both old and young, both maids and little children, and women, neither have pity, slay utterly both old and young, both maids and little children, and women, dx vhb n1, vvb av-j d j cc j, d n2 cc j n2, cc n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 54
754 but come not near any man upon whom is the mark. but come not near any man upon whom is the mark. cc-acp vvb xx av-j d n1 p-acp ro-crq vbz dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 54
755 You see then upon terms, you may hope for safety in the gloomy days of Calamity; You see then upon terms, you may hope for safety in the gloomy days of Calamity; pn22 vvb av p-acp n2, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 54
756 if your returns be proportionable to Gods gracious calls, if you exercise all the acts of true penance and contrition, if your returns be proportionable to God's gracious calls, if you exercise all the acts of true penance and contrition, cs po22 n2 vbb j p-acp npg1 j vvz, cs pn22 vvb d dt n2 pp-f j n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 54
757 though your Nation should be consumed in the day of the Lords anger, yet your repentance shall render you so grateful a Sacrifice to him, though your nation should be consumed in the day of the lords anger, yet your Repentance shall render you so grateful a Sacrifice to him, cs po22 n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, av po22 n1 vmb vvi pn22 av j dt n1 p-acp pno31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 55
758 as will cause him, not only to accept your persons, but to secure and protect them, to be your shield and buckler, your high tower and defence in the greatest extremities. as will cause him, not only to accept your Persons, but to secure and Pact them, to be your shield and buckler, your high tower and defence in the greatest extremities. c-acp vmb vvi pno31, xx av-j pc-acp vvi po22 n2, cc-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32, pc-acp vbi po22 n1 cc n1, po22 j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt js n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 55
759 And now this being the design of Gods gracious call to Israel, one would be apt to think that such endearing methods of kindness should have met with some suitable returns of duty, that such cords of love should have drawn the Jews to a compliance with Gods desires, And now this being the Design of God's gracious call to Israel, one would be apt to think that such endearing methods of kindness should have met with Some suitable returns of duty, that such cords of love should have drawn the jews to a compliance with God's Desires, cc av d vbg dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 p-acp np1, pi vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi cst d vvg n2 pp-f n1 vmd vhi vvn p-acp d j n2 pp-f n1, cst d n2 pp-f n1 vmd vhi vvn dt np2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp npg1 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 55
760 and such Philtrum 's of mercy charm'd them into good nature, and a complaisant obedience; and such Philtre is of mercy charmed them into good nature, and a complaisant Obedience; cc d np1 vbz pp-f n1 vvd pno32 p-acp j n1, cc dt n1 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 55
761 nay, one would believe it almost impossible for intelligent beings, who had but any spark left of the sensitive part of humanity, not to be armed against future danger upon such fair premonitions, nay, one would believe it almost impossible for intelligent beings, who had but any spark left of the sensitive part of humanity, not to be armed against future danger upon such fair premonitions, uh-x, pi vmd vvi pn31 av j c-acp j n2, r-crq vhd p-acp d n1 vvn pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1, xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j-jn n1 p-acp d j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 55
762 and be perswaded from thence to provide for their own safety, and consult their own security, much less to be guilty of such oscitancy and supineness, such obduracy and perverseness, and be persuaded from thence to provide for their own safety, and consult their own security, much less to be guilty of such oscitancy and supineness, such obduracy and perverseness, cc vbi vvn p-acp av pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 d n1, cc vvi po32 d n1, av-d av-dc pc-acp vbi j pp-f d n1 cc n1, d n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 55
763 as neither to be won by love nor awed by fear, but to set up themselves in opposition to God, their own ways in contradistinction to his, as neither to be wone by love nor awed by Fear, but to Set up themselves in opposition to God, their own ways in contradistinction to his, c-acp av-dx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 ccx vvn p-acp n1, cc-acp pc-acp vvi a-acp px32 p-acp n1 p-acp np1, po32 d n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 55
764 and resolve, that because God will have one thing, they will be sure to act clear contrary to the Divine Pleasure: and resolve, that Because God will have one thing, they will be sure to act clear contrary to the Divine Pleasure: cc vvi, cst c-acp np1 vmb vhi crd n1, pns32 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi j j-jn p-acp dt j-jn n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 55
765 and yet this was the case of the Jews in the Text, which brings me to the second observable. and yet this was the case of the jews in the Text, which brings me to the second observable. cc av d vbds dt n1 pp-f dt np2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz pno11 p-acp dt ord j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 55
766 II. To consider their horrible Ingratitude towards God, who as it were, in defiance to his Almighty hand, called to joy and gladness, II To Consider their horrible Ingratitude towards God, who as it were, in defiance to his Almighty hand, called to joy and gladness, crd pc-acp vvi po32 j n1 p-acp np1, r-crq c-acp pn31 vbdr, p-acp n1 p-acp po31 j-jn n1, vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 55
767 when God thought it most necessary to call to weeping and mourning; when God Thought it most necessary to call to weeping and mourning; c-crq np1 vvd pn31 av-ds j pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg cc j-vvg; (5) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 55
768 to slaying sheep, and killing oxen, when God thought fasting and abstinence to be most proper for them; to slaying sheep, and killing oxen, when God Thought fasting and abstinence to be most proper for them; p-acp vvg n1, cc vvg n2, c-crq np1 vvd vvg cc n1 pc-acp vbi av-ds j p-acp pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 55
769 nay, to eating and drinking, even downright luxury and profaneness, when God expected, by a mortified body and a penitent soul, to have received the earnest from them of a thorough Reformation. nay, to eating and drinking, even downright luxury and profaneness, when God expected, by a mortified body and a penitent soul, to have received the earnest from them of a thorough Reformation. uh-x, p-acp vvg cc vvg, av j n1 cc n1, c-crq np1 vvd, p-acp dt j-vvn n1 cc dt j-jn n1, pc-acp vhi vvn dt n1 p-acp pno32 pp-f dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 55
770 From which unworthy procedure of this people towards God, there will three things again fall under consideration. From which unworthy procedure of this people towards God, there will three things again fallen under consideration. p-acp r-crq j n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi crd n2 av vvi p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 55
771 1. The base Nature and disingenuous Temper of the Jews, thus boldly to thwart God in all his gracious designs towards them. 1. The base Nature and disingenuous Temper of the jews, thus boldly to thwart God in all his gracious designs towards them. crd dt j n1 cc j vvi pp-f dt np2, av av-j pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp d po31 j n2 p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 56
772 2. Their carnal Security which made them deaf to the loudest Calls, and regardless of all such things which were of the greatest moment and concernment to them. 2. Their carnal Security which made them deaf to the Loudest Calls, and regardless of all such things which were of the greatest moment and concernment to them. crd po32 j n1 r-crq vvd pno32 j p-acp dt js vvz, cc av pp-f d d n2 r-crq vbdr pp-f dt js n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 56
773 3. Their prodigious Luxury and Voluptuousness, which laid their consciences asleep, and made them incredulous, hard-hearted and remorseless, unfit to relent at any thing, which was threatned against them, 3. Their prodigious Luxury and Voluptuousness, which laid their Consciences asleep, and made them incredulous, hardhearted and remorseless, unfit to relent At any thing, which was threatened against them, crd po32 j n1 cc n1, r-crq vvd po32 n2 j, cc vvd pno32 j, j cc j, j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, r-crq vbds vvn p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 56
774 or to receive any Divine favour or kindness that was offered them. or to receive any Divine favour or kindness that was offered them. cc pc-acp vvi d j-jn n1 cc n1 cst vbds vvn pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 56
775 1. I shall consider the disingenuous Temper, and base Nature of the Jews, thus to thwart God Almighty in the most gracious designs, and purposes concerning them. 1. I shall Consider the disingenuous Temper, and base Nature of the jews, thus to thwart God Almighty in the most gracious designs, and Purposes Concerning them. crd pns11 vmb vvi dt j vvi, cc j n1 pp-f dt np2, av pc-acp vvi np1 j-jn p-acp dt av-ds j n2, cc n2 vvg pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 56
776 'Tis the opinion of some Divines, that one reason why God was pleased to make choice of the Jews, as a peculiar people, It's the opinion of Some Divines, that one reason why God was pleased to make choice of the jews, as a peculiar people, pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f d n2-jn, cst pi n1 c-crq np1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt np2, p-acp dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 56
777 and select them from all the rest of the world beside, was indeed out of meer pity and compassion towards them, and select them from all the rest of the world beside, was indeed out of mere pity and compassion towards them, cc vvi pno32 p-acp d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 a-acp, vbds av av pp-f j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 56
778 because he knew they were a sort of men of the most obstinate, refractory and unmanageable temper beyond all other Nations throughout the Universe, Because he knew they were a sort of men of the most obstinate, refractory and unmanageable temper beyond all other nations throughout the Universe, c-acp pns31 vvd pns32 vbdr dt n1 pp-f n2 pp-f dt av-ds j, j cc j n1 p-acp d j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 56
779 and therefore stood most in need of it: and Therefore stood most in need of it: cc av vvd av-ds p-acp n1 pp-f pn31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 56
780 and indeed had they not been of so untractable a disposition, and of a mold quite differing from all the race of mankind beside, 'tis hardly supposeable, that under such happy circumstances, and indeed had they not been of so untractable a disposition, and of a mould quite differing from all the raze of mankind beside, it's hardly supposable, that under such happy Circumstances, cc av vhd pns32 xx vbn pp-f av j dt n1, cc pp-f dt n1 av vvg p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1 a-acp, pn31|vbz av j, cst p-acp d j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 56
781 as God was pleased to place them, they could ever have miscarried, and become at last the off-scouring and the contempt of the world, had not their own unparallel'd ingratitude opened a way for their ruin, as God was pleased to place them, they could ever have miscarried, and become At last the offscouring and the contempt of the world, had not their own unparalleled ingratitude opened a Way for their ruin, c-acp np1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi pno32, pns32 vmd av vhi vvn, cc vvi p-acp ord dt j cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vhd xx po32 d j n1 vvd dt n1 p-acp po32 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 56
782 and their incorrigibelness under all means exposed them to such misfortunes; and their incorrigibelness under all means exposed them to such misfortunes; cc po32 n1 p-acp d n2 vvn pno32 p-acp d n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 56
783 and really, though they appeared in the shapes of men, yet that they seem'd to be devested of the common sentiments and principles of humanity, will be too apparent to any one, who considers, that the most signal marks of the Divine Care and Providence left no more footsteps, and really, though they appeared in the shapes of men, yet that they seemed to be devested of the Common sentiments and principles of humanity, will be too apparent to any one, who considers, that the most signal marks of the Divine Care and Providence left no more footsteps, cc av-j, cs pns32 vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, av cst pns32 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, vmb vbi av j p-acp d crd, r-crq vvz, cst dt av-ds n1 n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1 cc n1 vvd dx dc n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 56
784 nor made any more impressions upon their minds and consciences, than if they had been nothing else but meer stocks and stones, Statues of Brass, or Pillars of Marble. nor made any more impressions upon their minds and Consciences, than if they had been nothing Else but mere stocks and stones, Statues of Brass, or Pillars of Marble. ccx vvd d dc n2 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, cs cs pns32 vhd vbn pix av cc-acp j n2 cc n2, n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 57
785 Who would not be perswaded, that in the age of miracles, when God had delivered Israel out of the hand of the Aegyptians by a mighty hand, Who would not be persuaded, that in the age of Miracles, when God had Delivered Israel out of the hand of the egyptians by a mighty hand, q-crq vmd xx vbi vvn, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, c-crq np1 vhd vvn np1 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt njp2 p-acp dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 57
786 and an out-stretched arm, by causing the Red Sea to be a Fortress to them, and a Grave to their enemies; and an outstretched arm, by causing the Read Sea to be a Fortress to them, and a Grave to their enemies; cc dt j n1, p-acp vvg dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp pno32, cc dt j p-acp po32 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 57
787 this being an everlasting monument of Gods peculiar respect and regard to them, would not be likewise as lasting a memento of duty and obedience to them and their Posterity to all succeeding Generations? And yet no sooner is the Song of praise for that deliverance out of their mouths, this being an everlasting monument of God's peculiar respect and regard to them, would not be likewise as lasting a memento of duty and Obedience to them and their Posterity to all succeeding Generations? And yet no sooner is the Song of praise for that deliverance out of their mouths, d vbg dt j n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 cc vvi p-acp pno32, vmd xx vbi av c-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32 cc po32 n1 p-acp d j-vvg n2? cc av dx av-c vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1 av pp-f po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 57
788 but they fall a murmuring and repining at the Author of it, as if he who had divided the Sea for their sakes, could not as well open the treasuries of Heaven, but they fallen a murmuring and repining At the Author of it, as if he who had divided the Sea for their sakes, could not as well open the treasuries of Heaven, cc-acp pns32 vvb dt j-vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, c-acp cs pns31 r-crq vhd vvn dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, vmd xx c-acp av j dt n2 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 57
789 or soften the iron ribs of rocks to supply their exigencies; or soften the iron ribs of Rocks to supply their exigencies; cc vvi dt n1 n2 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 57
790 and when this was done too by miracle, and God had smote the rocks, that the waters gushed out, and when this was done too by miracle, and God had smote the Rocks, that the waters gushed out, cc c-crq d vbds vdn av p-acp n1, cc np1 vhd vvn dt n2, cst dt n2 vvd av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 57
791 and the streams overflowed, When he commanded the clouds from above, and opened the door of Heaven, and the streams overflowed, When he commanded the Clouds from above, and opened the door of Heaven, cc dt n2 vvd, c-crq pns31 vvd dt n2 p-acp a-acp, cc vvd dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 57
792 and had rained down manna upon them to eat, and had given them of the corn of Heaven; and had reigned down manna upon them to eat, and had given them of the corn of Heaven; cc vhd vvn a-acp n1 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi, cc vhd vvn pno32 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 57
793 yet for all this they sinned still, and the next news we hear of them, is, that they chose to worship a molten Calf before this God who had done so great things for them; yet for all this they sinned still, and the next news we hear of them, is, that they chosen to worship a melted Calf before this God who had done so great things for them; av p-acp d d pns32 vvd av, cc dt ord n1 pns12 vvb pp-f pno32, vbz, cst pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi dt j-vvn n1 p-acp d n1 r-crq vhd vdn av j n2 p-acp pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 57
794 by this means involving themselves in the grievous guilt of idolatry, and provoking God to anger by such extravagant inventions: by this means involving themselves in the grievous guilt of idolatry, and provoking God to anger by such extravagant Inventions: p-acp d n2 vvg px32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc vvg np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 57
795 I might give other instances to make good the Psalmists character of them, that they were a stubborn and rebellious generation that set not their heart aright, I might give other instances to make good the Psalmists character of them, that they were a stubborn and rebellious generation that Set not their heart aright, pns11 vmd vvi j-jn n2 pc-acp vvi j dt ng1 n1 pp-f pno32, cst pns32 vbdr dt j cc j n1 cst vvd xx po32 n1 av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 57
796 and whose spirit was not stedfast with God, but the Text doth it so fully, that I need not go further; and whose Spirit was not steadfast with God, but the Text does it so Fully, that I need not go further; cc rg-crq n1 vbds xx j p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 vdz pn31 av av-j, cst pns11 vvb xx vvi av-jc; (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 57
797 for that when God appears in his bloody robes of vengeance, and shakes the sword of Justice over them, they nevertheless should take so little notice of it as not to abate one inch of their jollity, for that when God appears in his bloody robes of vengeance, and shakes the sword of justice over them, they nevertheless should take so little notice of it as not to abate one inch of their jollity, c-acp cst c-crq np1 vvz p-acp po31 j n2 pp-f n1, cc vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32, pns32 av vmd vvi av j n1 pp-f pn31 c-acp xx pc-acp vvi crd n1 pp-f po32 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 57
798 but continue as merry and frolicksom, as if all was well, is an argument of the most perverse incorrigible humour in the world. but continue as merry and frolicsome, as if all was well, is an argument of the most perverse incorrigible humour in the world. cc-acp vvb c-acp j cc j, c-acp cs d vbds av, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j j n1 p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 57
799 And I wish we be not found guilty of as base and unworthy requitals: And I wish we be not found guilty of as base and unworthy requitals: cc pns11 vvb pns12 vbb xx vvn j pp-f p-acp j cc j n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 58
800 we are all mightily surprized at the rumour and noise of a bloody Plot against us, we Are all mightily surprised At the rumour and noise of a bloody Plot against us, pns12 vbr d av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 58
801 and this heightens our fears, and increaseth our jealousies: and this heightens our fears, and increases our jealousies: cc d vvz po12 n2, cc vvz po12 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 58
802 but is our deportment suitable to such dreadful apprehensions, or do we behave our selves as men, whose present fear of danger is the genuine issue of the heart, but is our deportment suitable to such dreadful apprehensions, or do we behave our selves as men, whose present Fear of danger is the genuine issue of the heart, cc-acp vbz po12 n1 j p-acp d j n2, cc vdb pns12 vvi po12 n2 p-acp n2, rg-crq j n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 58
803 and not barely of the tongue? doth the dreadfulness of such a judgment cause any alterations in our persons, becloud our countenances with sorrow, bedew our cheeks with tears, and not barely of the tongue? does the dreadfulness of such a judgement cause any alterations in our Persons, becloud our countenances with sorrow, bedew our cheeks with tears, cc xx av-j pp-f dt n1? vdz dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 n1 d n2 p-acp po12 n2, vvb po12 n2 p-acp n1, vvb po12 n2 p-acp n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 58
804 or affect our hearts with such passionate regrets, as the ruin of our State, the subversion of our Church, or affect our hearts with such passionate regrets, as the ruin of our State, the subversion of our Church, cc vvb po12 n2 p-acp d j n2-jn, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 58
805 and the horror of death or slavery may justly call for at all our hands? and the horror of death or slavery may justly call for At all our hands? cc dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vmb av-j vvi p-acp p-acp d po12 n2? (5) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 58
806 Alas, is not a quite contrary behaviour more discernible amongst us, and doth not our uninterrupted jollity, our unseasonable mirth, our excessive joy and gladness under all these circumstances speak our fears to be but counterfeit, Alas, is not a quite contrary behaviour more discernible among us, and does not our uninterrupted jollity, our unseasonable mirth, our excessive joy and gladness under all these Circumstances speak our fears to be but counterfeit, uh, vbz xx av av j-jn n1 av-dc j p-acp pno12, cc vdz xx po12 j-vvn n1, po12 j n1, po12 j n1 cc n1 p-acp d d n2 vvb po12 n2 pc-acp vbi p-acp n-jn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 58
807 or our jealousies superficial, and that whatever we may profess, we are not really concern'd for the good and interest of our Countrey? Is it an argument of any real care or sincere affection in that Son, who when his Parents shall lie sick, or our jealousies superficial, and that whatever we may profess, we Are not really concerned for the good and Interest of our Country? Is it an argument of any real care or sincere affection in that Son, who when his Parents shall lie sick, cc po12 n2 j, cc cst r-crq pns12 vmb vvi, pns12 vbr xx av-j vvn p-acp dt j cc n1 pp-f po12 n1? vbz pn31 dt n1 pp-f d j n1 cc j n1 p-acp d n1, r-crq c-crq po31 n2 vmb vvi j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 58
808 and are upon the very confines of Death and the Grave, shall follow his sports, and Are upon the very confines of Death and the Grave, shall follow his sports, cc vbr p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc dt j, vmb vvi po31 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 58
809 and indulge himself in pleasure, shall frolick and carouze it, and be as brisk and bonny as if they were well and out of all fear of danger? And when the King, who is Pater patriae, the Father of our Countrey, and indulge himself in pleasure, shall frolic and carouze it, and be as brisk and bonny as if they were well and out of all Fear of danger? And when the King, who is Pater patriae, the Father of our Country, cc vvi px31 p-acp n1, vmb vvi cc vvb pn31, cc vbi a-acp j cc j c-acp cs pns32 vbdr av cc av pp-f d n1 pp-f n1? cc c-crq dt n1, r-crq vbz np1 fw-la, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 58
810 when the Church, who is our Mother, when our Laws and Liberties seem all to lye at the stake, when the Church, who is our Mother, when our Laws and Liberties seem all to lie At the stake, c-crq dt n1, r-crq vbz po12 n1, c-crq po12 n2 cc n2 vvb d pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 58
811 and are in the most apparent and imminent danger imaginable, can it be fitting or decorous for us to be guilty of such things? Believe it, that is one way to force God to laugh and mock too, and Are in the most apparent and imminent danger imaginable, can it be fitting or decorous for us to be guilty of such things? Believe it, that is one Way to force God to laugh and mock too, cc vbr p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n1 j, vmb pn31 vbi vvg cc j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vbi j pp-f d n2? vvb pn31, cst vbz crd n1 pc-acp vvi np1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 58
812 and then our laughter may chance to end in the most dismal of all sorrows, even in weeping to all eternity, and in wailing and in gnashing of teeth. and then our laughter may chance to end in the most dismal of all sorrows, even in weeping to all eternity, and in wailing and in gnashing of teeth. cc av po12 n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt av-ds j pp-f d n2, av p-acp vvg p-acp d n1, cc p-acp vvg cc p-acp vvg pp-f n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 58
813 Let us take heed then that this be not the result of our mad-brain'd jollity, Let us take heed then that this be not the result of our madbrained jollity, vvb pno12 vvi n1 av cst d vbb xx dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 58
814 but let us endeavour to prevent it by mourning both for our own and the sins of the Nation; but let us endeavour to prevent it by mourning both for our own and the Sins of the nation; cc-acp vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n1 av-d p-acp po12 d cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 59
815 if we cannot redress them, yet let us heartily bewail the mischiefs which we fear, if we cannot redress them, yet let us heartily bewail the mischiefs which we Fear, cs pns12 vmbx vvi pno32, av vvb pno12 av-j vvi dt n2 r-crq pns12 vvb, (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 59
816 and if the Church must perish, at least give her Funeral Rites, and if we cannot quench her flames, bedew her ashes with our tears: and if the Church must perish, At least give her Funeral Rites, and if we cannot quench her flames, bedew her Ashes with our tears: cc cs dt n1 vmb vvi, p-acp ds vvi po31 n1 n2, cc cs pns12 vmbx vvi po31 n2, vvb po31 n2 p-acp po12 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 59
817 thus we shall to good purposes invert the Jewish preposterous method, for which they are justly stigmatized, who, thus we shall to good Purposes invert the Jewish preposterous method, for which they Are justly stigmatized, who, av pns12 vmb p-acp j n2 vvb dt jp j n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr av-j vvn, r-crq, (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 59
818 when God called to weeping and mourning, called aloud to joy and gladness, which argued the Baseness and Perverseness of their nature: and that is the first. when God called to weeping and mourning, called aloud to joy and gladness, which argued the Baseness and Perverseness of their nature: and that is the First. c-crq np1 vvd p-acp vvg cc vvg, vvd av p-acp n1 cc n1, r-crq vvd dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1: cc cst vbz dt ord. (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 59
819 2. The second thing observable from hence, in the Jews, is their carnal Security, who were utterly unconcerned at all Gods Calls, 2. The second thing observable from hence, in the jews, is their carnal Security, who were utterly unconcerned At all God's Calls, crd dt ord n1 j p-acp av, p-acp dt np2, vbz po32 j n1, r-crq vbdr av-j vvn p-acp d n2 vvz, (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 59
820 and regardless of all such things as were of greatest consequence and importance, and thinking themselves out of danger, and regardless of all such things as were of greatest consequence and importance, and thinking themselves out of danger, cc av pp-f d d n2 c-acp vbdr pp-f js n1 cc n1, cc vvg px32 av pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 59
821 when destruction was at the door, call to joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, &c. It hath been a sad fate which hath attended many people, to be infatuated with the greatest hopes of safety, when destruction was At the door, call to joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, etc. It hath been a sad fate which hath attended many people, to be infatuated with the greatest hope's of safety, c-crq n1 vbds p-acp dt n1, vvb p-acp n1 cc n1, vvg n2, cc vvg n1, av pn31 vhz vbn dt j n1 r-crq vhz vvn d n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt js n2 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 59
822 and promise themselves the greatest measures of tranquillity, when destruction hath been coming upon them like an armed man: and promise themselves the greatest measures of tranquillity, when destruction hath been coming upon them like an armed man: cc vvi px32 dt js n2 pp-f n1, c-crq n1 vhz vbn vvg p-acp pno32 av-j dt j-vvn n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 59
823 it seems the Jews had still so great confidence in Gods favour, that they thought the most daring provocations could not possibly intercept it, it seems the jews had still so great confidence in God's favour, that they Thought the most daring provocations could not possibly intercept it, pn31 vvz dt np2 vhd av av j n1 p-acp npg1 n1, cst pns32 vvd dt av-ds j-vvg n2 vmd xx av-j vvi pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 59
824 and therefore still cryed Peace, Peace, when the dangers were most apparent, and their ruin just at hand: and Therefore still cried Peace, Peace, when the dangers were most apparent, and their ruin just At hand: cc av av vvd n1, uh-n, c-crq dt n2 vbdr av-ds j, cc po32 n1 j p-acp n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 59
825 but many Ages before them the spirit of security had so seized the hearts of men, that nothing could remove those Torpor 's which had benum'd them, but many Ages before them the Spirit of security had so seized the hearts of men, that nothing could remove those Torpor is which had benumbed them, cc-acp d n2 p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1 vhd av vvn dt n2 pp-f n2, cst pix vmd vvi d n1 vbz q-crq vhd vvn pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 59
826 and notwithstanding the fearful menaces, and thunderclaps that were sent to awaken their lethargical consciences, and notwithstanding the fearful menaces, and thunderclaps that were sent to awaken their lethargical Consciences, cc a-acp dt j n2, cc n2 cst vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi po32 j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 59
827 yet they went on in their old habituated courses of sin, being no more concerned at Gods voice, yet they went on in their old habituated courses of since, being no more concerned At God's voice, av pns32 vvd a-acp p-acp po32 j vvn n2 pp-f n1, vbg av-dx av-dc vvn p-acp npg1 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 59
828 though it breathed out such severe threatnings, than if it had approached them with all the calmness imaginable, for they eat, they drank, they married wives, and were given in marriage. though it breathed out such severe threatenings, than if it had approached them with all the calmness imaginable, for they eat, they drank, they married wives, and were given in marriage. cs pn31 vvd av d j n2-vvg, cs cs pn31 vhd vvn pno32 p-acp d dt n1 j, c-acp pns32 vvb, pns32 vvd, pns32 vvd n2, cc vbdr vvn p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 59
829 Let Noah, the Preacher of righteousness, say what he would to the contrary, until the very day that Noah entred into the Ark, and the flood came and washed away all their filthy pollutions: Let Noah, the Preacher of righteousness, say what he would to the contrary, until the very day that Noah entered into the Ark, and the flood Come and washed away all their filthy pollutions: vvb np1, dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb r-crq pns31 vmd p-acp dt n-jn, c-acp dt j n1 cst np1 vvn p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 vvd cc vvd av d po32 j n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 60
830 And so again in the days of Lot, they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they built, And so again in the days of Lot, they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they built, cc av av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, pns32 vdd vvi, pns32 vvd, pns32 vvd, pns32 vvd, pns32 vvd, pns32 vvd, (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 60
831 and when righteous Lot went to some of his friends to forewarn them of the evil which was coming upon them, his words seem'd unto them like some idle story or feigned Romance, and when righteous Lot went to Some of his Friends to forewarn them of the evil which was coming upon them, his words seemed unto them like Some idle story or feigned Romance, cc c-crq j n1 vvd p-acp d pp-f po31 n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f dt n-jn r-crq vbds vvg p-acp pno32, po31 n2 vvd p-acp pno32 av-j d j n1 cc j-vvn n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 60
832 and they would give no credence to the message he delivered, till they felt the flames about their ears, and they would give no credence to the message he Delivered, till they felt the flames about their ears, cc pns32 vmd vvi dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvd, c-acp pns32 vvd dt n2 p-acp po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 60
833 and themselves perishing in the ruins of their City. and themselves perishing in the ruins of their city. cc px32 vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 60
834 And should we calculate the number of such like persons amongst us, I am afraid we should find so large a roll of them, And should we calculate the number of such like Persons among us, I am afraid we should find so large a roll of them, cc vmd pns12 vvi dt n1 pp-f d j n2 p-acp pno12, pns11 vbm j pns12 vmd vvi av j dt n1 pp-f pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 60
835 as might justly induce us to believe that their great Security is too fatal a Prognostick of our approaching Destruction: as might justly induce us to believe that their great Security is too fatal a Prognostic of our approaching Destruction: c-acp vmd av-j vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi cst po32 j n1 vbz av j dt n1 pp-f po12 j-vvg n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 60
836 for some there are, who, unless they saw with their eyes the Popes Standard set up in England, and the Jesuits washing their hands in the reaking blood of those who are its Natives, will not believe that those Religious Persons by any means can be such sanguinary and cruel Butchers, notwithstanding the killing of Hereticks (and we know whom they are pleased to asperse with that title) is a Doctrine taught in their Schools, justified by their practices, for Some there Are, who, unless they saw with their eyes the Popes Standard Set up in England, and the Jesuits washing their hands in the reaking blood of those who Are its Natives, will not believe that those Religious Persons by any means can be such sanguinary and cruel Butchers, notwithstanding the killing of Heretics (and we know whom they Are pleased to asperse with that title) is a Doctrine taught in their Schools, justified by their practices, c-acp d a-acp vbr, r-crq, cs pns32 vvd p-acp po32 n2 dt ng1 n1 vvn a-acp p-acp np1, cc dt np2 vvg po32 n2 p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f d r-crq vbr po31 n2-jn, vmb xx vvi cst d j n2 p-acp d n2 vmb vbi d j cc j n2, c-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n2 (cc pns12 vvb r-crq pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1) vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp po32 n2, vvn p-acp po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 60
837 and maintained in their writings, as might be made appear from Ribadeneira, Becanus, Windeck, Stapleton, and the rest of that lawless herd of Ignatian Casuists: nay, is a Doctrine whose bloodiness they can neither be able to conceal, and maintained in their writings, as might be made appear from Ribadeneira, Becanus, Windeck, Stapleton, and the rest of that lawless heard of Ignatian Casuists: nay, is a Doctrine whose bloodiness they can neither be able to conceal, cc vvd p-acp po32 n2, c-acp vmd vbi vvn vvi p-acp np1, np1, vvi, np1, cc dt n1 pp-f cst j n1 pp-f jp n2: uh, vbz dt n1 rg-crq n1 pns32 vmb av-dx vbi j pc-acp vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 60
838 nor wash off from their Church, whilst the Triumphant Oration of Pope Sixtus the fifth continues extant in the world, which he made to his Cardinals in the Consistory at Rome, upon the barbarous Assassination of Henry the third of France, after he was stabbed to death by Clement the Dominican Fryar. nor wash off from their Church, while the Triumphant Oration of Pope Sixtus the fifth continues extant in the world, which he made to his Cardinals in the Consistory At Room, upon the barbarous Assassination of Henry the third of France, After he was stabbed to death by Clement the Dominican Friar. ccx vvi a-acp p-acp po32 n1, cs dt j n1 pp-f n1 np1 dt ord vvz j p-acp dt n1, r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvb, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 dt ord pp-f np1, c-acp pns31 vbds vvn p-acp n1 p-acp j dt np1 np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 60
839 But others there are, who though they are persuaded, that if indeed the power of the Jesuits was as extensive as their malice, But Others there Are, who though they Are persuaded, that if indeed the power of the Jesuits was as extensive as their malice, p-acp n2-jn pc-acp vbr, r-crq cs pns32 vbr vvn, cst cs av dt n1 pp-f dt np2 vbds a-acp j p-acp po32 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 61
840 and their interest as strong as they could wish it were in England, both King and People might then suffer indeed, and their Interest as strong as they could wish it were in England, both King and People might then suffer indeed, cc po32 n1 c-acp j c-acp pns32 vmd vvi pn31 vbdr p-acp np1, d n1 cc n1 vmd av vvi av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 61
841 as the Protestants in France and in Ireland have done before them; as the Protestants in France and in Ireland have done before them; c-acp dt n2 p-acp np1 cc p-acp np1 vhb vdn p-acp pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 61
842 but it being next to an impossibility for them ever to effect what we imagine they design, their caballs being now so narrowly watched, their secrecies disclosed, their interests weakned, but it being next to an impossibility for them ever to Effect what we imagine they Design, their cabals being now so narrowly watched, their secrecies disclosed, their interests weakened, cc-acp pn31 vbg ord p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32 av pc-acp vvi r-crq pns12 vvb pns32 vvb, po32 n2 vbg av av av-j vvn, po32 n2 vvn, po32 n2 vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 61
843 and their own parties many times countermining their projects, besides the grand and most certain opposition they would be apt to meet withall from the greatest part of this Nation, who 'tis to be hoped will never more be reconciled to their monstrous Doctrines and Tenents. and their own parties many times countermining their projects, beside the grand and most certain opposition they would be apt to meet withal from the greatest part of this nation, who it's to be hoped will never more be reconciled to their monstrous Doctrines and Tenants. cc po32 d n2 d n2 vvg po32 n2, p-acp dt j cc av-ds j n1 pns32 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt js n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq pn31|vbz pc-acp vbi vvn vmb av-x av-dc vbb vvn p-acp po32 j n2 cc n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 61
844 These things being considered, and they upon these grounds having such unlikely hopes of success, These things being considered, and they upon these grounds having such unlikely hope's of success, np1 n2 vbg vvn, cc pns32 p-acp d n2 vhg d j n2 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 61
845 why men should afflict themselves with the terror of them, or dread their power, or be uneasie, why men should afflict themselves with the terror of them, or dread their power, or be uneasy, q-crq n2 vmd vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, cc vvi po32 n1, cc vbi j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 61
846 and concerned at their wild and extravagant attempts, argues too great levity and imprudence in them that do it, and concerned At their wild and extravagant attempts, argues too great levity and imprudence in them that do it, cc vvd p-acp po32 j cc j n2, vvz av j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32 cst vdb pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 61
847 and therefore they resolve, as for their own parts, let the Pope do his worst, to consult still their own ease, and Therefore they resolve, as for their own parts, let the Pope do his worst, to consult still their own ease, cc av pns32 vvb, c-acp p-acp po32 d n2, vvb dt n1 vdb po31 js, pc-acp vvi av po32 d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 61
848 and gratifie their own humours, and follow their own ways, and like the men of Laish live careless, and gratify their own humours, and follow their own ways, and like the men of Laish live careless, cc vvi po32 d n2, cc vvi po32 d n2, cc av-j dt n2 pp-f np1 vvb j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 61
849 and remiss under all the revolutions, that may happen in the Kingdom. and remiss under all the revolutions, that may happen in the Kingdom. cc j p-acp d dt n2, cst vmb vvi p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 61
850 To such men I answer, that such Security is the readiest inlet to the mystery of Jesuitism, To such men I answer, that such Security is the Readiest inlet to the mystery of Jesuitism, p-acp d n2 pns11 vvb, cst d n1 vbz dt js n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 61
851 for supposing that every body was as supine and careless as they, who would be left to search into the intrigues, to obviate the designs, for supposing that every body was as supine and careless as they, who would be left to search into the intrigues, to obviate the designs, p-acp vvg cst d n1 vbds p-acp n1 cc j c-acp pns32, r-crq vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2, pc-acp vvi dt n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 61
852 or to countermine the plots of these politick adversaries? And then indeed would they triumph over our carelesness and security, or to countermine the plots of these politic Adversaries? And then indeed would they triumph over our carelessness and security, cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f d j n2? cc av av vmd pns32 vvi a-acp po12 n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 61
853 and we should as easily fall into their hands as they could desire, and nothing could prevent this, but omnipotency it self; and we should as Easily fallen into their hands as they could desire, and nothing could prevent this, but omnipotency it self; cc pns12 vmd a-acp av-j vvi p-acp po32 n2 c-acp pns32 vmd vvi, cc pix vmd vvi d, cc-acp n1 pn31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 61
854 but why God should take care of them, who are so unwilling to take care of themselves, but why God should take care of them, who Are so unwilling to take care of themselves, cc-acp c-crq np1 vmd vvi n1 pp-f pno32, r-crq vbr av j pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f px32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 61
855 why God should not suffer them to make use of such advantages as we afford them, why God should not suffer them to make use of such advantages as we afford them, c-crq np1 vmd xx vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d n2 c-acp pns12 vvb pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 61
856 but interpose his providence betwixt our Security and Ruine, is no way to be answered, but interpose his providence betwixt our Security and Ruin, is no Way to be answered, cc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp po12 n1 cc n1, vbz dx n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 61
857 unless we will admit God to be the Patron of the slothful, or a Protector of those who yet by their supinity fling themselves out of the covert of his most sacred Wings: unless we will admit God to be the Patron of the slothful, or a Protector of those who yet by their supinity fling themselves out of the covert of his most sacred Wings: cs po12 vmb vvi np1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc dt n1 pp-f d r-crq av p-acp po32 n1 vvi px32 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 av-ds j n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 62
858 so that if upon such terms as these are men will promise themselves safety, they are farther from it than they suppose or imagine; so that if upon such terms as these Are men will promise themselves safety, they Are farther from it than they suppose or imagine; av cst cs p-acp d n2 c-acp d vbr n2 vmb vvi px32 n1, pns32 vbr jc p-acp pn31 cs pns32 vvb cc vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 62
859 for if a man will still compose himself to sleep, when the floods are rushing in upon him, he must needs perish by his foolish security, for if a man will still compose himself to sleep, when the floods Are rushing in upon him, he must needs perish by his foolish security, c-acp cs dt n1 vmb av vvi px31 pc-acp vvi, c-crq dt n2 vbr vvg p-acp p-acp pno31, pns31 vmb av vvi p-acp po31 j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 62
860 and if, when dangers are impendent, men will feed themselves with hopes of escaping, and avoiding them, and if, when dangers Are impendent, men will feed themselves with hope's of escaping, and avoiding them, cc cs, c-crq n2 vbr j-jn, n2 vmb vvi px32 p-acp n2 pp-f vvg, cc vvg pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 62
861 and yet use no means in order to prevent them, and though God calls to them, will not step one inch out of the way, not part with one sin, not relinquish one lust, not abandon the least pleasure, and yet use no means in order to prevent them, and though God calls to them, will not step one inch out of the Way, not part with one since, not relinquish one lust, not abandon the least pleasure, cc av vvb dx n2 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, cc cs np1 vvz p-acp pno32, vmb xx vvi crd n1 av pp-f dt n1, xx n1 p-acp crd n1, xx vvi crd n1, xx vvi dt ds n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 62
862 though they are sure to gain thereby Gods favour and protection, no wonder he at last suffers them to fall by their folly, though they Are sure to gain thereby God's favour and protection, no wonder he At last suffers them to fallen by their folly, cs pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi av npg1 n1 cc n1, dx n1 pns31 p-acp ord vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 62
863 and to perish in those calamities of which they thought themselves most secure; and to perish in those calamities of which they Thought themselves most secure; cc pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 pp-f r-crq pns32 vvd px32 av-ds j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 62
864 this was the Jewish crime, for which God did justly upbraid, and punish them, and is a second aggravation of their Ingratitude towards him. this was the Jewish crime, for which God did justly upbraid, and Punish them, and is a second aggravation of their Ingratitude towards him. d vbds dt jp n1, p-acp r-crq np1 vdd av-j vvi, cc vvi pno32, cc vbz dt ord n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp pno31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 62
865 3. The third thing to be taken notice of, was the insufferable height of Voluptuousness and Luxury to which they were arrived: 3. The third thing to be taken notice of, was the insufferable height of Voluptuousness and Luxury to which they were arrived: crd dt ord n1 pc-acp vbi vvn n1 pp-f, vbds dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr vvn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 62
866 the most powerful calls, the most amazing judgments, the most awakening menaces could not reclaim them from such abominations, the most powerful calls, the most amazing Judgments, the most awakening menaces could not reclaim them from such abominations, dt av-ds j vvz, dt av-ds j-vvg n2, dt ds n-vvg n2 vmd xx vvi pno32 p-acp d n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 62
867 but being resolved to take their fill of pleasure before God cut them off, in defiance of him they give their wills the full swing, indulge themselves in all manner of sensuality, crying out in the Epicurean dialect, Let us eat and drink, but being resolved to take their fill of pleasure before God Cut them off, in defiance of him they give their wills the full swing, indulge themselves in all manner of sensuality, crying out in the Epicurean dialect, Let us eat and drink, cc-acp vbg vvn pc-acp vvi po32 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 vvd pno32 a-acp, p-acp n1 pp-f pno31 pns32 vvb po32 n2 dt j n1, vvb px32 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, vvg av p-acp dt jp n1, vvb pno12 vvi cc vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 62
868 for to morrow we shall die. But he that considers how far the doctrine of Epicurus hath prevailed in this Age, for to morrow we shall die. But he that considers how Far the Doctrine of Epicurus hath prevailed in this Age, c-acp p-acp n1 pns12 vmb vvi. cc-acp pns31 cst vvz c-crq av-j dt n1 pp-f npg1 vhz vvn p-acp d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 62
869 how Gods Judgments, which have been very dreadful and astonishing amongst us, have wrought clear contrary effects, to what they were designed, how God's Judgments, which have been very dreadful and astonishing among us, have wrought clear contrary effects, to what they were designed, c-crq npg1 n2, r-crq vhb vbn av j cc vvg p-acp pno12, vhb vvn j j-jn n2, p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 62
870 and having wasted the Seeds of natural Piety in us, have erected Academies of downright Atheism, and Voluptuousness in the room, may justly conclude, that as we have out-vyed all the Jewish race of sinners, and having wasted the Seeds of natural Piety in us, have erected Academies of downright Atheism, and Voluptuousness in the room, may justly conclude, that as we have outvied all the Jewish raze of Sinners, cc vhg vvn dt n2 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno12, vhb vvn n2 pp-f j n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1, vmb av-j vvi, cst c-acp pns12 vhb j d dt jp n1 pp-f n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 63
871 so ought we likewise at last to transcend them in our punishments. so ought we likewise At last to transcend them in our punishments. av vmd pns12 av p-acp ord pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po12 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 63
872 Look we but upon the practices and manners of this Nation, and we shall find this truth too sadly exemplified, that the generality of men look upon themselves, no otherwise than as creatures sent into the world, Look we but upon the practices and manners of this nation, and we shall find this truth too sadly exemplified, that the generality of men look upon themselves, not otherwise than as creatures sent into the world, n1 pns12 p-acp p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1, cc pns12 vmb vvi d n1 av av-j vvn, cst dt n1 pp-f n2 vvb p-acp px32, xx av cs p-acp n2 vvn p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 63
873 as the Leviathan into the deep, to take his full career of pastime and pleasure in it; as the Leviathan into the deep, to take his full career of pastime and pleasure in it; c-acp dt np1 p-acp dt j-jn, pc-acp vvi po31 j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 63
874 that they make it their business first to excite and cloy the flesh, to spur it on to riots even beyond its own propensions, by which means the year becomes but one mad Carnival, that they make it their business First to excite and cloy the Flesh, to spur it on to riots even beyond its own propensions, by which means the year becomes but one mad Carnival, cst pns32 vvb pn31 po32 n1 ord pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1, pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp n2 av p-acp po31 d n2, p-acp r-crq vvz dt n1 vvz p-acp crd j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 63
875 and all the Elements are mustered up, and yet (nec Aer, nec Aqua, nec Terra sufficit) all are not enough to caress and satisfie their craving appetites: and all the Elements Are mustered up, and yet (nec Aer, nec Aqua, nec Terra sufficit) all Are not enough to caress and satisfy their craving appetites: cc d dt n2 vbr vvn a-acp, cc av (fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la) d vbr xx av-d p-acp n1 cc vvi po32 vvg n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 63
876 Aude aliquid brevibus Gyaris & carcere dignum, Si vis esse aliquid — Aude Aliquid brevibus Gyaris & carcere dignum, Si vis esse Aliquid — np1 j fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la, fw-mi fw-fr fw-la j — (5) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 63
877 To be aggrandized for wickedness was not only the great ambition of many Romans in Juvenal 's days, To be aggrandized for wickedness was not only the great ambition of many Romans in Juvenal is days, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 vbds xx av-j dt j n1 pp-f d np1 p-acp np1 vbz n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 63
878 but is the desire and chief aim of too many amongst us, and he is reputed a man of excellent parts, a person of a very refined and delectable conversation, who dares venture to pull down the pale, but is the desire and chief aim of too many among us, and he is reputed a man of excellent parts, a person of a very refined and delectable Conversation, who dares venture to pull down the pale, cc-acp vbz dt n1 cc j-jn n1 pp-f av d p-acp pno12, cc pns31 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f j n2, dt n1 pp-f dt j j-vvn cc j n1, r-crq vvz n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 63
879 or lay open the inclosures of Religion by the hellish art of scoffing, or prophane jesting at it: or lay open the enclosures of Religion by the hellish art of scoffing, or profane jesting At it: cc vvd av-j dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvg, cc j n-vvg p-acp pn31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 63
880 nay are there not some who are so bold as to ungod the world, and out-hector the devil, nay Are there not Some who Are so bold as to ungod the world, and out-hector the Devil, uh-x vbr a-acp xx d r-crq vbr av j c-acp pc-acp uh dt n1, cc np1 dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 63
881 and reduce both to nothing, but imaginary phantasms? Who endeavour to make Hell no more than some painted fire, and reduce both to nothing, but imaginary phantasms? Who endeavour to make Hell no more than Some painted fire, cc vvi d p-acp pix, cc-acp j n2? q-crq n1 pc-acp vvi n1 av-dx av-dc cs d j-vvn n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 63
882 and a future state pass for an imposture of the Priest, and level all discourses concerning it with the poetical description of the Fairy-Land! And in these circumstances no wonder, that the evil communications of such men corrupt all good manners, no wonder that the empire of debauchery is so large, and a future state pass for an imposture of the Priest, and level all discourses Concerning it with the poetical description of the Fairy-Land! And in these Circumstances no wonder, that the evil communications of such men corrupt all good manners, no wonder that the empire of debauchery is so large, cc dt j-jn n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvb d n2 vvg pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1! cc p-acp d n2 dx n1, cst dt j-jn n2 pp-f d n2 vvi d j n2, dx n1 cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz av j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 63
883 and that iniquity goes down with so great satisfaction and delight, no wonder, that when men are willing to imbibe such principles, their hearts and foreheads grow as hard as brass, blush not, and that iniquity Goes down with so great satisfaction and delight, no wonder, that when men Are willing to imbibe such principles, their hearts and foreheads grow as hard as brass, blush not, cc d n1 vvz a-acp p-acp av j n1 cc n1, dx n1, cst c-crq n2 vbr j p-acp n1 d n2, po32 n2 cc n2 vvb a-acp av-j c-acp n1, vvb xx, (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 64
884 nor are ashamed of the most filthy abominations, but publish their sin like Sodom, and glory in such things as have the greatest turpitude and deformity: nor Are ashamed of the most filthy abominations, but publish their since like Sodom, and glory in such things as have the greatest turpitude and deformity: ccx vbr j pp-f dt av-ds j n2, cc-acp vvb po32 n1 av-j np1, cc n1 p-acp d n2 c-acp vhb dt js n1 cc n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 64
885 but if this desperate condition was the most certain Symptom of the Jewish desolation: but if this desperate condition was the most certain symptom of the Jewish desolation: cc-acp cs d j n1 vbds dt av-ds j n1 pp-f dt jp n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 64
886 if the poor Britains of this Nation were then invaded by the Saxons, when they were grown to such a height of luxury and prophaneness, that as Gildas saith, they were not only strangers to Religion themselves, if the poor Britains of this nation were then invaded by the Saxons, when they were grown to such a height of luxury and profaneness, that as Gildas Says, they were not only Strangers to Religion themselves, cs dt j npg1 pp-f d n1 vbdr av vvn p-acp dt njp2, c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cst c-acp npg1 vvz, pns32 vbdr xx av-j n2 p-acp n1 px32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 64
887 but hated those very persons who had any sense of it amongst them; but hated those very Persons who had any sense of it among them; cc-acp vvd d j n2 r-crq vhd d n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 64
888 then may we justly dread the same fate will attend us, that our Atheism and Licentiousness, our Pride and Voluptuousness, will open a door, either for the Papists, then may we justly dread the same fate will attend us, that our Atheism and Licentiousness, our Pride and Voluptuousness, will open a door, either for the Papists, av vmb pns12 av-j vvb dt d n1 vmb vvi pno12, cst po12 n1 cc n1, po12 n1 cc n1, vmb vvi dt n1, av-d p-acp dt njp2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 64
889 or some other executioners of Gods vengeance to come in upon us, and destroy us. or Some other executioners of God's vengeance to come in upon us, and destroy us. cc d j-jn n2 pp-f npg1 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp pno12, cc vvb pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 64
890 And this we may be convinced of to our eternal sorrow and confusion, if we consider Gods manner of proceeding against all obstinate and incorrigible sinners, which brings me to the third Observable. III. And this we may be convinced of to our Eternal sorrow and confusion, if we Consider God's manner of proceeding against all obstinate and incorrigible Sinners, which brings me to the third Observable. III. cc d pns12 vmb vbi vvn pp-f p-acp po12 j n1 cc n1, cs pns12 vvb ng1 n1 pp-f vvg p-acp d j cc j n2, r-crq vvz pno11 p-acp dt ord j. np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 64
891 The astonishing Resolution of God toward the Jews upon their not hearkening to, nor observing his gracious Call, The astonishing Resolution of God towards the jews upon their not Harkening to, nor observing his gracious Call, dt vvg n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt np2 p-acp po32 xx vvg p-acp, ccx vvg po31 j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 64
892 namely, to devote them to the most bitter Plague of Death it self: namely, to devote them to the most bitter Plague of Death it self: av, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt av-ds j n1 pp-f n1 pn31 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 64
893 And it was revealed in mine ears by the Lord of Hosts, surely this iniquity shall not be purged from you till ye die, saith the Lord God of Hosts. And it was revealed in mine ears by the Lord of Hosts, surely this iniquity shall not be purged from you till you die, Says the Lord God of Hosts. cc pn31 vbds vvn p-acp po11 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, av-j d n1 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp pn22 c-acp pn22 vvb, vvz dt n1 np1 pp-f n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 64
894 By which we may learn that the mercies of God, when once they are abused, are always converted into the most direful plagues and punishments: By which we may Learn that the Mercies of God, when once they Are abused, Are always converted into the most direful plagues and punishments: p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi d dt n2 pp-f np1, c-crq a-acp pns32 vbr vvn, vbr av vvn p-acp dt av-ds j n2 cc n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 64
895 God is said in Scripture to have two rods, a rod of men, and a rod of iron, God is said in Scripture to have two rods, a rod of men, and a rod of iron, np1 vbz vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vhi crd n2, dt n1 pp-f n2, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 64
896 if the one cannot work upon our stony hearts, he will break them with the other; if the one cannot work upon our stony hearts, he will break them with the other; cs dt crd vmbx vvi p-acp po12 j n2, pns31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 64
897 if men will not be bettered with the bread of affliction, he will feed them with wormwood: if men will not be bettered with the bred of affliction, he will feed them with wormwood: cs n2 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 64
898 though, 'tis true, God hath proclaimed himself merciful and long-suffering, yet he adds too, that he will by no means clear the guilty; though, it's true, God hath proclaimed himself merciful and long-suffering, yet he adds too, that he will by no means clear the guilty; c-acp, pn31|vbz j, np1 vhz vvn px31 j cc j, av pns31 vvz av, cst pns31 vmb p-acp dx vvz j dt j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 65
899 though he be NONLATINALPHABET, a compassionate lover of all mankind, and endeavours to draw them to him with the cords of love, though he be, a compassionate lover of all mankind, and endeavours to draw them to him with the cords of love, cs pns31 vbb, dt j n1 pp-f d n1, cc n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 65
900 yet if this will not do, he will chastise them with Scorpions: yet if this will not do, he will chastise them with Scorpions: av cs d vmb xx vdi, pns31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 65
901 he punisheth first gently, to try if that will work a reformation amongst sinners, but if such mild punishments avail nothing, he then pours down upon them the utmost dregs of his fury: he Punisheth First gently, to try if that will work a Reformation among Sinners, but if such mild punishments avail nothing, he then pours down upon them the utmost dregs of his fury: pns31 vvz ord av-jn, pc-acp vvi cs d vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp n2, cc-acp cs d j n2 vvi pix, pns31 av vvz a-acp p-acp pno32 dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 65
902 when they once come to such a pitch of insolency, as even with the Gigantick race of Rebels of old, NONLATINALPHABET, to fight against Gods Sacred Majesty, he then makes their arrows recoil back upon their own heads: when they once come to such a pitch of insolency, as even with the Gigantic raze of Rebels of old,, to fight against God's Sacred Majesty, he then makes their arrows recoil back upon their own Heads: c-crq pns32 a-acp vvb p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2 pp-f j,, pc-acp vvi p-acp npg1 j n1, pns31 av vvz po32 n2 vvi av p-acp po32 d n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 65
903 'Tis observable, that before the fatal judgment fell upon Sodom and Gomorrah, God sent some smaller punishments by the Invasion of the Eastern Kings, who came against them, and discomfited them; It's observable, that before the fatal judgement fell upon Sodom and Gomorrah, God sent Some smaller punishments by the Invasion of the Eastern Kings, who Come against them, and discomfited them; pn31|vbz j, cst p-acp dt j n1 vvd p-acp np1 cc np1, np1 vvd d jc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2, r-crq vvd p-acp pno32, cc vvd pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 65
904 and thus he dealt with the Jews before their final Captivity, he afforded them smaller instances of his displeasure, to tell us, that if little notices prove insignificant amongst us, greater marks of his fury shall leave deeper impressions on us; and thus he dealt with the jews before their final Captivity, he afforded them smaller instances of his displeasure, to tell us, that if little notices prove insignificant among us, greater marks of his fury shall leave Deeper impressions on us; cc av pns31 vvd p-acp dt np2 p-acp po32 j n1, pns31 vvd pno32 jc n2 pp-f po31 n1, pc-acp vvi pno12, cst cs j n2 vvb j p-acp pno12, jc n2 pp-f po31 n1 vmb vvi avc-jn n2 p-acp pno12; (5) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 65
905 hence God is said to have treasuries of judgments, that will never be exhausted whilst men prove so expensive in their sins. hence God is said to have treasuries of Judgments, that will never be exhausted while men prove so expensive in their Sins. av np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vhi n2 pp-f n2, cst vmb av-x vbi vvn cs n2 vvb av j p-acp po32 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 65
906 Now that this way of proceeding is very just and equitable towards all incorrigible sinners will appear very evident upon these accounts. Now that this Way of proceeding is very just and equitable towards all incorrigible Sinners will appear very evident upon these accounts. av cst d n1 pp-f n-vvg vbz av j cc j p-acp d j n2 vmb vvi av j p-acp d n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 65
907 First, Because there is no other way to deal with such men but to make them the most formidable examples of his Justice; First, Because there is no other Way to deal with such men but to make them the most formidable Examples of his justice; ord, c-acp pc-acp vbz dx j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 p-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 dt av-ds j n2 pp-f po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 65
908 when men arrive at so great a degeneracy, they are past all sense, and there is no hopes of recovery, they are altogether dead in trespasses and sins, when men arrive At so great a degeneracy, they Are passed all sense, and there is no hope's of recovery, they Are altogether dead in Trespasses and Sins, c-crq n2 vvb p-acp av j dt n1, pns32 vbr p-acp d n1, cc pc-acp vbz dx n2 pp-f n1, pns32 vbr av j p-acp n2 cc n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 65
909 and their consciences are so obdurate; and their Consciences Are so obdurate; cc po32 n2 vbr av j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 65
910 so frozen and so benumm'd that there is nothing can awaken, soften or mollifie them, no other means left to satisfie the offended justice of God but utter excision and desolation: so frozen and so benumbed that there is nothing can awaken, soften or mollify them, no other means left to satisfy the offended Justice of God but utter excision and desolation: av vvn cc av vvn cst pc-acp vbz pix vmb vvi, vvi cc vvi pno32, dx j-jn n2 vvd pc-acp vvi dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j n1 cc n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 65
911 nay, there is no other way to deter others from such habituated courses of sinning, nay, there is no other Way to deter Others from such habituated courses of sinning, uh-x, pc-acp vbz dx j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi n2-jn p-acp d vvn n2 pp-f vvg, (5) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 65
912 as will in time induce such fearful Lethargies upon the soul, than by inflicting the most heavy hand, as will in time induce such fearful Lethargies upon the soul, than by inflicting the most heavy hand, c-acp vmb p-acp n1 vvi d j n2 p-acp dt n1, cs p-acp vvg dt av-ds j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 65
913 and the severest rod upon the back of such offenders, nothing will sooner bring men to a sense of their follies, and the Severest rod upon the back of such offenders, nothing will sooner bring men to a sense of their follies, cc dt js n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, pix vmb av-c vvi n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 66
914 and the practice of true Religion and substantial godliness, than such terrible marks of the Divine vengeance, and the practice of true Religion and substantial godliness, than such terrible marks of the Divine vengeance, cc dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc j n1, cs d j n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 66
915 for when Gods judgments are so visible in the earth the inhabitants thereof will learn righteousness. for when God's Judgments Are so visible in the earth the inhabitants thereof will Learn righteousness. c-acp c-crq npg1 n2 vbr av j p-acp dt n1 dt n2 av vmb vvi n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 66
916 Secondly, there is no other way to give any tolerable satisfaction to the abused mercy of God, but by such severe proceedings: Secondly, there is no other Way to give any tolerable satisfaction to the abused mercy of God, but by such severe proceedings: ord, pc-acp vbz dx j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi d j n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp p-acp d j n2-vvg: (5) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 66
917 the greater the mercy, the greater is Gods resentment of it, when abused, and consequently the greater must be the punishment, the greater the mercy, the greater is God's resentment of it, when abused, and consequently the greater must be the punishment, dt jc dt n1, dt jc vbz ng1 n1 pp-f pn31, c-crq vvn, cc av-j dt jc vmb vbi dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 66
918 and the more smart the retribution for the abuse of it: and the more smart the retribution for the abuse of it: cc dt av-dc j dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 66
919 if God do multiply his blessings upon men, and they debauch them to the worst ends, what compensation can he receive for the violation of such kindness, if God do multiply his blessings upon men, and they debauch them to the worst ends, what compensation can he receive for the violation of such kindness, cs np1 vdb vvi po31 n2 p-acp n2, cc pns32 vvi pno32 p-acp dt js n2, r-crq n1 vmb pns31 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 66
920 but by making them the utmost objects of his fury, who spurned at all the bowels and the tenders of mercy? If a City should fall into open rebellion against its King, but by making them the utmost objects of his fury, who spurned At all the bowels and the tenders of mercy? If a city should fallen into open rebellion against its King, cc-acp p-acp vvg pno32 dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vvd p-acp d dt n2 cc dt n2 pp-f n1? cs dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp j n1 p-acp po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 66
921 and after all the gracious overtures of Peace and Reconciliation, still hold out against him, and deny him admission till his Sword forced the way through; and After all the gracious overtures of Peace and Reconciliation, still hold out against him, and deny him admission till his Sword forced the Way through; cc p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, av vvb av p-acp pno31, cc vvi pno31 n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvd dt n1 p-acp; (5) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 66
922 would not this so far incense his abused patience and goodness, and make him to resolve upon its utter desolation? And when we still continue our provocations against God, notwithstanding all the gracious terms and conditions he hath proposed to us, will not his loving-kindness, which is tired out, convert it self into the hottest flames of indignation to revenge the injury? Remember again the Parable of the Vineyard when God saw that after all his care, would not this so Far incense his abused patience and Goodness, and make him to resolve upon its utter desolation? And when we still continue our provocations against God, notwithstanding all the gracious terms and conditions he hath proposed to us, will not his Lovingkindness, which is tired out, convert it self into the hottest flames of Indignation to revenge the injury? remember again the Parable of the Vineyard when God saw that After all his care, vmd xx d av av-j vvi po31 j-vvn n1 cc n1, cc vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 j n1? cc c-crq pns12 av vvb po12 n2 p-acp np1, c-acp d dt j n2 cc n2 pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno12, vmb xx po31 n1, r-crq vbz vvn av, vvb pn31 n1 p-acp dt js n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1? np1 av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-crq np1 vvd cst p-acp d po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 66
923 and his providence over it, it was not bettered by his pruning, and brought forth nothing but wild Grapes, and his providence over it, it was not bettered by his pruning, and brought forth nothing but wild Grapes, cc po31 n1 p-acp pn31, pn31 vbds xx vvn p-acp po31 n-vvg, cc vvd av pix cc-acp j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 66
924 behold what severe things he threatens against it; I will take away the hedge thereof, and it shall be eaten up; behold what severe things he threatens against it; I will take away the hedge thereof, and it shall be eaten up; vvb r-crq j n2 pns31 vvz p-acp pn31; pns11 vmb vvi av dt n1 av, cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn a-acp; (5) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 66
925 and break down the wall thereof, and it shall be trodden down; and break down the wall thereof, and it shall be trodden down; cc vvb a-acp dt n1 av, cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn a-acp; (5) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 66
926 and I will lay it waste, it shall not be pruned, nor digged, but there shall come up Briars and Thorns: and I will lay it waste, it shall not be pruned, nor dug, but there shall come up Briers and Thorns: cc pns11 vmb vvi pn31 vvi, pn31 vmb xx vbi vvn, ccx vvd, cc-acp a-acp vmb vvi a-acp n2 cc n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 66
927 I will also command the clouds, that they rain no rain upon it. I will also command the Clouds, that they rain no rain upon it. pns11 vmb av vvi dt n2, cst pns32 vvb dx n1 p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 67
928 Believe it, there is no sury so extreme, as that which is bottomed upon repelled and irritated love; Believe it, there is no sury so extreme, as that which is bottomed upon repelled and irritated love; vvb pn31, pc-acp vbz dx n1 av j-jn, c-acp d r-crq vbz j p-acp vvn cc j-vvn n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 67
929 and God is then always moved to the highest wrath, when men take courage to sin, because grace doth abound. and God is then always moved to the highest wrath, when men take courage to since, Because grace does abound. cc np1 vbz av av vvn p-acp dt js n1, c-crq n2 vvb n1 p-acp n1, c-acp n1 vdz vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 67
930 3. But lastly, such wilful wickedness always enhanseth the guilt, and hasteneth the punishment. 3. But lastly, such wilful wickedness always enhanseth the guilt, and hasteneth the punishment. crd p-acp ord, d j n1 av vvz dt n1, cc vvz dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 117 Page 67
931 Thus when the Jews had beyond measure incensed God Almighty by continual provocations, the judgments which fell upon them were proportionate to their offences, Thus when the jews had beyond measure incensed God Almighty by continual provocations, the Judgments which fell upon them were proportionate to their offences, av c-crq dt np2 vhd p-acp n1 vvn np1 j-jn p-acp j n2, dt n2 r-crq vvd p-acp pno32 vbdr j p-acp po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 117 Page 67
932 and it would make ones heart ake to read the History of their Times, when in the space of less than seven years there perished of the Jews, at home and abroad, both in their Civil and Foreign Wars (as Lipsius hath computed the number) no less than duodecies centena & quadraginta millia, twelve hundred and forty thousand men, to fulfil the tenor of those threatnings which had so frequently been issued out by their Prophets against that Nation. and it would make ones heart ache to read the History of their Times, when in the Molle of less than seven Years there perished of the jews, At home and abroad, both in their Civil and Foreign Wars (as Lipsius hath computed the number) no less than duodecies Centena & Quadraginta millia, twelve hundred and forty thousand men, to fulfil the tenor of those threatenings which had so frequently been issued out by their prophets against that nation. cc pn31 vmd vvi pi2 n1 vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, c-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f dc cs crd n2 a-acp vvn pp-f dt np2, p-acp n1-an cc av, av-d p-acp po32 j cc j n2 (c-acp np1 vhz vvn dt n1) dx av-dc cs n2 n1 cc fw-mi fw-la, crd crd cc crd crd n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n2-vvg r-crq vhd av av-j vbn vvn av p-acp po32 n2 p-acp d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 117 Page 67
933 And now since the mercies have been as great which God hath vouchsafed to us, And now since the Mercies have been as great which God hath vouchsafed to us, cc av c-acp dt n2 vhb vbn a-acp j r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 118 Page 67
934 and our incorrigibleness as remarkable under the greatest of them, what remains for us, but a fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation to devour all Gods adversaries? What can we say for our selves, that God should not suffer us to fall into their hands whom we most fear; and our incorrigibleness as remarkable under the greatest of them, what remains for us, but a fearful looking for of judgement and fiery Indignation to devour all God's Adversaries? What can we say for our selves, that God should not suffer us to fallen into their hands whom we most Fear; cc po12 n1 c-acp j p-acp dt js pp-f pno32, r-crq vvz p-acp pno12, cc-acp dt j vvg p-acp pp-f n1 cc j n1 pc-acp vvi d ng1 n2? q-crq vmb pns12 vvi p-acp po12 n2, cst np1 vmd xx vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2 ro-crq pns12 av-ds n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 118 Page 67
935 since we have trampled upon his goodness, whom we have most reason to love? It is but just with God to punish one sin by another, since we have trampled upon his Goodness, whom we have most reason to love? It is but just with God to Punish one since by Another, c-acp pns12 vhb vvn p-acp po31 n1, ro-crq pns12 vhb av-ds n1 pc-acp vvi? pn31 vbz p-acp j p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi crd n1 p-acp j-jn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 118 Page 67
936 and so fit us for destruction by the permission of it, to change our indifferency in Religion into a blind Zeal, and superstitious practice of it; and so fit us for destruction by the permission of it, to change our indifferency in Religion into a blind Zeal, and superstitious practice of it; cc av vvb pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc j n1 pp-f pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 118 Page 67
937 our open Prophaneness into professed Idolatry; our contempt of Order and Discipline into rigorous Censures and a bloody Inquisition; our open Profaneness into professed Idolatry; our contempt of Order and Discipline into rigorous Censures and a bloody Inquisition; po12 j n1 p-acp j-vvn n1; po12 n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp j n2 cc dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 118 Page 67
938 our despising of Dominion and speaking evil of Dignities, into a Yoke of Tyranny and Romish Usurpations. our despising of Dominion and speaking evil of Dignities, into a Yoke of Tyranny and Romish Usurpations. po12 j-vvg pp-f n1 cc vvg n-jn pp-f n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc jp n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 118 Page 67
939 And I know not what can any way avert the one, but our hearty and sincere resolutions to retract and utterly forsake the other, And I know not what can any Way avert the one, but our hearty and sincere resolutions to retract and utterly forsake the other, cc pns11 vvb xx r-crq vmb d n1 vvi dt pi, cc-acp po12 j cc j n2 pc-acp vvi cc av-j vvi dt n-jn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 118 Page 68
940 and with prostrate bodies and contrite souls unanimously to implore the divine mercy in that excellent Form of Prayer which our Church affords us for this occasion. and with prostrate bodies and contrite Souls unanimously to implore the divine mercy in that excellent From of Prayer which our Church affords us for this occasion. cc p-acp j n2 cc j n2 av-j pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1 p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1 r-crq po12 n1 vvz pno12 p-acp d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 118 Page 68
941 GLORIOƲS and gratious God, whose judgments against obstinate offenders are most severe and terrible, but thy mercies insinite to all, that with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto thee: GLORIOƲS and gracious God, whose Judgments against obstinate offenders Are most severe and terrible, but thy Mercies Infinite to all, that with hearty Repentance and true faith turn unto thee: np1 cc j np1, rg-crq n2 p-acp j n2 vbr av-ds j cc j, cc-acp po21 n2 j p-acp d, cst p-acp j n1 cc j n1 vvi p-acp pno21: (5) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 68
942 We sinful people of this Land do acknowledge before thee, to thy glory, and our own shame, that never any Nation had more experience of thy goodness, We sinful people of this Land do acknowledge before thee, to thy glory, and our own shame, that never any nation had more experience of thy Goodness, pns12 j n1 pp-f d n1 vdb vvi p-acp pno21, p-acp po21 n1, cc po12 d n1, cst av-x d n1 vhd dc n1 pp-f po21 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 68
943 nor yet did ever any more unthankfully abuse it: nor yet did ever any more unthankfully abuse it: ccx av vdd av av-d av-dc av-j vvi pn31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 68
944 when thou gavest us great and long prosperity, we fed our selves to the full, waxed fat, and kicked against thee: when thou Gavest us great and long Prosperity, we fed our selves to the full, waxed fat, and Kicked against thee: c-crq pns21 vvd2 pno12 j cc j n1, pns12 vvd po12 n2 p-acp dt j, vvd j, cc vvd p-acp pno21: (5) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 68
945 when thou threwest us into horrid confusions, from which we saw then little hopes of arising, when thou threwest us into horrid confusions, from which we saw then little hope's of arising, c-crq pns21 vvd2 pno12 p-acp j n2, p-acp r-crq pns12 vvd av j n2 pp-f vvg, (5) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 68
946 even in the time of that distress did we trespass yet more against thee: even in the time of that distress did we trespass yet more against thee: av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 vdd pns12 vvi av av-dc p-acp pno21: (5) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 68
947 when by miracles of mercy thou hadst turned our captivities, we soon returned to folly, to our vomit, when by Miracles of mercy thou Hadst turned our Captivities, we soon returned to folly, to our vomit, c-crq p-acp n2 pp-f n1 pns21 vhd2 vvn po12 n2, pns12 av vvn p-acp n1, p-acp po12 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 68
948 and to our wallowing in our former, or greater filthiness. and to our wallowing in our former, or greater filthiness. cc p-acp po12 n-vvg p-acp po12 j, cc jc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 68
949 Even while thou hast of late appeared for us, by discovering the Plots and Contrivances of our implacable enemies of the Romish Faction, we have been in the mean time by our sins sighting against Heaven, and against thee. Even while thou hast of late appeared for us, by discovering the Plots and Contrivances of our implacable enemies of the Romish Faction, we have been in the mean time by our Sins sighting against Heaven, and against thee. np1 cs pns21 vh2 pp-f av-j vvd p-acp pno12, p-acp vvg dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 j n2 pp-f dt jp n1, pns12 vhb vbn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po12 n2 vvg p-acp n1, cc p-acp pno21. (5) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 68
950 And now we are no more worthy to be called either thy sons or thy servants, whom neither thy fear hath driven, And now we Are no more worthy to be called either thy Sons or thy Servants, whom neither thy Fear hath driven, cc av pns12 vbr av-dx av-dc j pc-acp vbi vvn d po21 n2 cc po21 n2, ro-crq d po21 n1 vhz vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 68
951 nor thy goodness led to repentance. In mercy awaken our drowsie consciences, and subdue our hard hearts into deep contrition. nor thy Goodness led to Repentance. In mercy awaken our drowsy Consciences, and subdue our hard hearts into deep contrition. ccx po21 n1 vvn p-acp n1. p-acp n1 vvi po12 j n2, cc vvi po12 j n2 p-acp j-jn n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 68
952 Pardon the many great offences of us thy servants, and the crying sins of the whole Nation. Pardon the many great offences of us thy Servants, and the crying Sins of the Whole nation. n1 dt d j n2 pp-f pno12 po21 n2, cc dt j-vvg n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 68
953 Remove the evils we now lie under. Avert the judgments which we justly fear, because we most justly deserve. Remove the evils we now lie under. Avert the Judgments which we justly Fear, Because we most justly deserve. vvb dt n2-jn pns12 av vvb p-acp. vvi dt n2 r-crq pns12 av-j vvb, c-acp pns12 av-ds av-j vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 68
954 Discover more and more the snares of death. Discover more and more the snares of death. vvb av-dc cc av-dc dt n2 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 68
955 and Popish treachery, and let us never fall into the hands of those men, whose mercies are cruel. and Popish treachery, and let us never fallen into the hands of those men, whose Mercies Are cruel. cc j n1, cc vvb pno12 av-x vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2, rg-crq n2 vbr j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 68
956 Ʋnite all our hearts in the profession of the true Religion, which thine own right hand hath planted amongst us, Ʋnite all our hearts in the profession of the true Religion, which thine own right hand hath planted among us, j d po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq po21 d j-jn n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 68
957 and in a holy conversation answerable therete. and in a holy Conversation answerable therete. cc p-acp dt j n1 j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 68
958 Pour out thine abundant blessings upon our gracious King, and his great Council the present Parliament, Keep him as the apple of thine eye, hide him under the shadow of thy wings. Pour out thine abundant blessings upon our gracious King, and his great Council the present Parliament, Keep him as the apple of thine eye, hide him under the shadow of thy wings. vvb av po21 j n2 p-acp po12 j n1, cc po31 j n1 dt j n1, vvb pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, vvb pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 69
959 Inform his Princes after thy will, and teach his Senators wisdom: Inform his Princes After thy will, and teach his Senators Wisdom: vvb po31 n2 p-acp po21 n1, cc vvi po31 ng1 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 69
960 And grant that all their counsels, resolutions and endeavours may tend to, and end in the glory of thy great Name, the preservation of the Church and true Religion amongst us, And grant that all their Counsels, resolutions and endeavours may tend to, and end in the glory of thy great Name, the preservation of the Church and true Religion among us, cc vvb cst d po32 n2, n2 cc n2 vmb vvi p-acp, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 j n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc j n1 p-acp pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 69
961 and the security, peace, and prosperity of these Kingdoms. and the security, peace, and Prosperity of these Kingdoms. cc dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f d n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 69
962 All which we humbly beg in the Name, and through the Mediation of Jesus Christ thy Son, our Saviour. Amen. FINIS. All which we humbly beg in the Name, and through the Mediation of jesus christ thy Son, our Saviour. Amen. FINIS. av-d r-crq pns12 av-j vvb p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1 po21 n1, po12 n1. uh-n. fw-la. (5) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 69

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