The original of plotts, or, Some seasonable reflections upon the late horrid fanatick conspiracy in a sermon preached at St. Maries in Dover, on Sunday September 23, 1683 / by James Brome ...

Brome, James, d. 1719
Publisher: Printed for Samuel Lee
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1684
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A29628 ESTC ID: R37479 STC ID: B4859
Subject Headings: Puritan Revolution, 1642-1660; Republicanism -- England; Roundheads -- Controversial literature;
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0 THE ORIGINAL OF PLOTTS, &c. Psal. 37. v. 12. The wicked Plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. THE ORIGINAL OF PLOTTS, etc. Psalm 37. v. 12. The wicked Plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. dt j-jn pp-f n2, av np1 crd n1 crd dt j vvz p-acp dt j, cc vvz p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 7
1 IT hath been truely observed in the revolutions of the World, that those Persons who have been realy the most profess'd Enemies to all Religion, themselves have been for supplanting its true Professors, IT hath been truly observed in the revolutions of the World, that those Persons who have been realy the most professed Enemies to all Religion, themselves have been for supplanting its true Professors, pn31 vhz vbn av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cst d n2 r-crq vhb vbn j dt av-ds vvn n2 p-acp d n1, px32 vhb vbn p-acp n-vvg vbz j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 7
2 and for hindring its further growth and entertainment with other men; and for hindering its further growth and entertainment with other men; cc p-acp vvg vbz jc n1 cc n1 p-acp j-jn n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 7
3 and this is little to be wondred at, that they who are only guided by the principles of Atheism should push forward Irreligion; and this is little to be wondered At, that they who Are only guided by the principles of Atheism should push forward Irreligion; cc d vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, cst pns32 r-crq vbr av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 vmd vvi av-j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 7
4 and endeavour to undermine all opposers of it: and endeavour to undermine all opposers of it: cc vvb pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 7
5 But for men who pretend to the height and purity of Religion, at the same time to strike the greatest blow against it by their practises, is such a rank piece of Hypocrisy as never any but this age could pretend to Parallel. But for men who pretend to the height and purity of Religion, At the same time to strike the greatest blow against it by their practises, is such a rank piece of Hypocrisy as never any but this age could pretend to Parallel. cc-acp p-acp n2 r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt d n1 pc-acp vvi dt js n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp po32 n2, vbz d dt j n1 pp-f n1 c-acp av-x d p-acp d n1 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 7
6 Indeed 'tis too too common with the Pope and his cunning Emissariss, to consult the Interest of the Triple Diadem above the Crowns, Indeed it's too too Common with the Pope and his cunning Emissariss, to consult the Interest of the Triple Diadem above the Crowns, av pn31|vbz av av j p-acp dt n1 cc po31 j-jn np1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 7
7 and make the Laws of Religion no further usefull and obliging then they are subservient to the designs and Policies of his State-Engineers; and make the Laws of Religion no further useful and obliging then they Are subservient to the designs and Policies of his State-Engineers; cc vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 av-dx av-jc j cc vvg cs pns32 vbr fw-fr p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 7
8 'tis no news to hear him quarrelling with the greatest Emperours and Princes, and thundring out his severest Bulls and Anathema's against them, it's no news to hear him quarreling with the greatest emperors and Princes, and thundering out his Severest Bulls and Anathema's against them, pn31|vbz dx n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 vvg p-acp dt js n2 cc n2, cc vvg av po31 js n2 cc n2 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 7
9 if they will not tamely submit to his Usurpations and Encroachments: if they will not tamely submit to his Usurpations and Encroachments: cs pns32 vmb xx av-j vvi p-acp po31 n2 cc n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 7
10 To depose Kings, and absolve Subjects from their Allegiance, to promote Sedition, and cause Insurrections, to set Kingdoms in Flames, and draw People into Arms; To depose Kings, and absolve Subject's from their Allegiance, to promote Sedition, and cause Insurrections, to Set Kingdoms in Flames, and draw People into Arms; pc-acp vvi n2, cc vvi n2-jn p-acp po32 n1, pc-acp vvi n1, cc n1 n2, pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n2, cc vvi n1 p-acp n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 7
11 this is a meritorious piece of service amongst Jesuites. But then for True Protestants to quarrel at the Pope for his Bloodiness and cruelty, this is a meritorious piece of service among Jesuits. But then for True Protestants to quarrel At the Pope for his Bloodiness and cruelty, d vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np2. cc-acp av p-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 7
12 and yet write after his Copy in the same Charactars of Blood, to afright People out of their senses with the hideous noise and amusement of Popish Massacres and Conflagrations, and yet write After his Copy in the same Characters of Blood, to affright People out of their Senses with the hideous noise and amusement of Popish Massacres and Conflagrations, cc av vvb p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt d n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi n1 av pp-f po32 n2 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 8
13 and yet at the same time privately to ferment the Nation into Rebellion, and to prepare Presbyterian Blunderbusses to doe the same bloody Execution with Popish Knives and Daggers; and yet At the same time privately to ferment the nation into Rebellion, and to prepare Presbyterian Blunderbusses to do the same bloody Execution with Popish Knives and Daggers; cc av p-acp dt d n1 av-j p-acp n1 dt n1 p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi j n2 pc-acp vdi dt d j n1 p-acp j n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 8
14 I say, to make a mighty splutter and huge outcry against Popery, and yet at the same time to take the very same Popish measures of Ruine and Destruction: I say, to make a mighty splutter and huge outcry against Popery, and yet At the same time to take the very same Popish measures of Ruin and Destruction: pns11 vvb, pc-acp vvi dt j vvi cc j n1 p-acp n1, cc av p-acp dt d n1 pc-acp vvi dt av d j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 8
15 This is a new way of supplanting and beating down Popery, which was never known in the World, till the Saints of the last Edition Chalk'd out the ready way for it, This is a new Way of supplanting and beating down Popery, which was never known in the World, till the Saints of the last Edition Chalked out the ready Way for it, d vbz dt j n1 pp-f n-vvg cc vvg a-acp n1, r-crq vbds av-x vvn p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n2 pp-f dt ord n1 vvn av dt j n1 p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 8
16 and prov'd by such practises as these, That their only means to become the best Christians was first to commence the most flagitious and bloody Villians. and proved by such practises as these, That their only means to become the best Christians was First to commence the most flagitious and bloody Villians. cc vvn p-acp d n2 c-acp d, cst po32 j n2 pc-acp vvi dt js np1 vbds ord p-acp vvi dt av-ds j cc j np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 8
17 And that this was not true either in Theory or Practise, it were well for them that have of late been Styled publickly, not only the briskest and tightest part of the Nations Friends, And that this was not true either in Theory or practice, it were well for them that have of late been Styled publicly, not only the briskest and tightest part of the nations Friends, cc cst d vbds xx j av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, pn31 vbdr av p-acp pno32 cst vhb pp-f av-j vbn vvn av-j, xx av-j dt vv2 cc js n1 pp-f dt n2 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 8
18 but even the very Anti-Papal Guardians and Saviours of it: but even the very Antipapal Guardians and Saviors of it: cc-acp av dt j j n2 cc ng1 pp-f pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 8
19 but (alass) these are the Demure and Sober party amongst us, who have sow'd together the Fig-Leaves of Sanctimonious pretences to cover the most Horrid and Execrable Impietys, but (alas) these Are the Demure and Sobrium party among us, who have sowed together the Fig leaves of Sanctimonious pretences to cover the most Horrid and Execrable Impietys, cc-acp (uh) d vbr dt j cc j n1 p-acp pno12, r-crq vhb vvn av dt j pp-f j n2 pc-acp vvi dt av-ds j cc j np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 8
20 and under Holy Samuel 's Prophetick Mantle have fobb'd of all their Satanical delusions amongst the Multitude. and under Holy Samuel is Prophetic Mantle have fobbed of all their Satanical delusions among the Multitude. cc p-acp j np1 vbz j n1 vhb vvd pp-f d po32 j n2 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 8
21 These are they, who under a design of destroying all those whom they are pleased to call Baals Priests, have approved themselves zealous for those of Jeroboam, and by the most poisonous Libells that were ever hatch'd by a brood of Sanguinary Conspirators, have been promoting the true interest and wellfair of the Nation: These Are they, who under a Design of destroying all those whom they Are pleased to call Baal's Priests, have approved themselves zealous for those of Jeroboam, and by the most poisonous Libels that were ever hatched by a brood of Sanguinary Conspirators, have been promoting the true Interest and wellfair of the nation: d vbr pns32, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg d d r-crq pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi npg1 n2, vhb vvn px32 j p-acp d pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt av-ds j n2 cst vbdr av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, vhb vbn j-vvg dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 8
22 These are the men who with lift up Eyes and sanctified Lips; These Are the men who with lift up Eyes and sanctified Lips; d vbr dt n2 r-crq p-acp vvi a-acp n2 cc j-vvn n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 8
23 call God a Thousand times to witness the Integrity of their Hearts, and the Loyalty of their Intentions, call God a Thousand times to witness the Integrity of their Hearts, and the Loyalty of their Intentions, vvb np1 dt crd n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 8
24 whilst upon pain and perill of another Meroz-Course, they were secretly calling out the People to the help of the Lord; while upon pain and peril of Another Meroz-Course, they were secretly calling out the People to the help of the Lord; cs p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f j-jn n1, pns32 vbdr av-jn n1 av dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 8
25 to the help of the Lord against the Mighty: to the help of the Lord against the Mighty: p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 8
26 Nay, whilst they were solemnly protesting with the most bitter Asceverations, both in their Pamphlets and Discourses against all Protestant-Plotts, and Associations against the Government, they were even at that time more eager and hott upon the Sent of it. Nay, while they were solemnly protesting with the most bitter Asceverations, both in their Pamphlets and Discourses against all Protestant-Plotts, and Associations against the Government, they were even At that time more eager and hot upon the Sent of it. uh-x, cs pns32 vbdr av-j vvg p-acp dt av-ds j n2, d p-acp po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp d n2, cc n2 p-acp dt n1, pns32 vbdr av p-acp d n1 av-dc j cc j p-acp dt vvn pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 9
27 Thus whilst they were wheadling us into a good Opinion of their Actions, they were then at work with the most Hellish Contrivances, Thus while they were wheadling us into a good Opinion of their Actions, they were then At work with the most Hellish Contrivances, av cs pns32 vbdr vvg pno12 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2, pns32 vbdr av p-acp n1 p-acp dt av-ds j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
28 and the Saints in the Conventicle prou'd Devils in the Caball. For King and People were there appointed as Sheep for the Slaughter, and Church and State both design'd a Sacrifice to their Cruelty and Revenge: and the Saints in the Conventicle proved Devils in the Caball. For King and People were there appointed as Sheep for the Slaughter, and Church and State both designed a Sacrifice to their Cruelty and Revenge: cc dt n2 p-acp dt n1 vvn n2 p-acp dt np1. p-acp n1 cc n1 vbdr a-acp vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 cc n1 av-d vvd dt n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
29 And what Malice so implacable, what Rage so inexorable as Fanatick Rage? Nunc Cinna pius Cinna & Sylla, Marius and Catiline were men of Mercy to these, Maugre all their Republican Principles and Massacres at Rome; and even Turks and Infidels, had these mens villanys succeeded, would have abhorr'd their very memories as the prodigies of Humane Nature, And what Malice so implacable, what Rage so inexorable as Fanatic Rage? Nunc Cinna Pius Cinna & Sylla, Marius and Catiline were men of Mercy to these, Maugre all their Republican Principles and Massacres At Room; and even Turks and Infidels, had these men's villainies succeeded, would have abhorred their very memories as the prodigies of Humane Nature, cc r-crq n1 av j, r-crq n1 av j c-acp j-jn n1? fw-la np1 fw-la np1 cc np1, npg1 cc n1 vbdr n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d, p-acp d po32 n1 n2 cc n2 p-acp vvb; cc j n2 cc n2, vhd d ng2 n2 vvd, vmd vhi vvn po32 j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
30 and a shame to all Mankind. and a shame to all Mankind. cc dt n1 p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
31 But God who sets bounds to the Tempestuous Waves of the Sea, and saith, Hither shall ye go and no further, hath put a Hook into the Nostrils of our Republican Leviathan's, and hath as yet stopp'd them in their Career by discovering their Conspiracy; But God who sets bounds to the Tempestuous Waves of the Sea, and Says, Hither shall you go and no further, hath put a Hook into the Nostrils of our Republican Leviathan's, and hath as yet stopped them in their Career by discovering their conspiracy; p-acp np1 r-crq vvz n2 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, cc vvz, av vmb pn22 vvi cc av-dx jc, vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 npg1, cc vhz p-acp av vvn pno32 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp vvg po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
32 and though the Wicked plotteth against the Just, and gnasheth upon him with his Teeth, yet God, who sitteth in the Heavens, shall Laugh him to Scorn, and though the Wicked plotteth against the Just, and gnasheth upon him with his Teeth, yet God, who Sitteth in the Heavens, shall Laugh him to Scorn, cc cs dt j vvz p-acp dt j, cc vvz p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n2, av np1, r-crq vvz p-acp dt n2, vmb vvi pno31 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
33 for he seeth that his day is Coming. for he sees that his day is Coming. c-acp pns31 vvz cst po31 n1 vbz vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
34 The Greek word in the Septuagint NONLATINALPHABET which we translate plotteth is more significantly rendred by the Latins, Contra jus & fas superstitiose observat, which implies an illegal and unlawful, The Greek word in the septuagint which we translate plotteth is more significantly rendered by the Latins, Contra jus & fas superstitiose Observation, which Implies an illegal and unlawful, dt jp n1 p-acp dt vvb r-crq pns12 vvb vvz vbz av-dc av-j vvn p-acp dt njp2, fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la, r-crq vvz dt j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
35 or any overcurious and even superstitious observing and taking notice of, and misconstruing the Actions of another to his detriment and prejudice, a prying so far into them as to be able to Obviate and Countermine them, or any overcurious and even superstitious observing and taking notice of, and misconstruing the Actions of Another to his detriment and prejudice, a prying so Far into them as to be able to Obviate and Countermine them, cc d j cc av j vvg cc vvg n1 pp-f, cc vvg dt n2 pp-f j-jn p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, dt n-vvg av av-j p-acp pno32 c-acp pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
36 and hinder them from pursuing those ends to which they were directed: and hinder them from pursuing those ends to which they were directed: cc vvi pno32 p-acp vvg d n2 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
37 So that the malicious design of the wicked against the just, which David seems to decipher, is this, That he is still making it his business privately to do the Righteous Man the greatest mischief, by misrepresenting his Actions to the Publick, by taking such malicious Courses and Methods against him as may render his life very Dangerous and Ʋneasy. So that the malicious Design of the wicked against the just, which David seems to decipher, is this, That he is still making it his business privately to do the Righteous Man the greatest mischief, by Misrepresenting his Actions to the Public, by taking such malicious Courses and Methods against him as may render his life very Dangerous and Ʋneasy. av cst dt j n1 pp-f dt j p-acp dt j, r-crq np1 vvz pc-acp vvi, vbz d, cst pns31 vbz av vvg pn31 po31 n1 av-j pc-acp vdi dt j n1 dt js n1, p-acp vvg po31 n2 p-acp dt j, p-acp vvg d j vvz cc n2 p-acp pno31 c-acp vmb vvi po31 n1 av j cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
38 And from the Words thus explain'd, I shall branch out my Discourse into three Heads. And from the Words thus explained, I shall branch out my Discourse into three Heads. cc p-acp dt n2 av vvn, pns11 vmb vvi av po11 n1 p-acp crd n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
39 First, To shew you that it hath ever been the fate of all Virtuous and good Men to be Exposed to the malitious Plots and Contrivance of wicked Miscreants. First, To show you that it hath ever been the fate of all Virtuous and good Men to be Exposed to the malicious Plots and Contrivance of wicked Miscreants. ord, pc-acp vvi pn22 cst pn31 vhz av vbn dt n1 pp-f d j cc j n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n2 cc n1 pp-f j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
40 Secondly, I shall consider from what Grounds and Causes such Plots and Contrivances doe most usually proceed. Secondly, I shall Consider from what Grounds and Causes such Plots and Contrivances do most usually proceed. ord, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp r-crq n2 cc n2 d n2 cc n2 vdb av-ds av-j vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
41 And Thirdly, I shall deduce such practical conclusions as may bee sufficient to deterr men from such vile and infamous practises. And Thirdly, I shall deduce such practical conclusions as may be sufficient to deter men from such vile and infamous practises. cc ord, pns11 vmb vvi d j n2 c-acp vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp d j cc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 10
42 First, For good and virtuous men to be exposed to the Malitious Plots and Contrivances of those that are wicked hath ever been an hard fate which hath attended them in the World: First, For good and virtuous men to be exposed to the Malicious Plots and Contrivances of those that Are wicked hath ever been an hard fate which hath attended them in the World: ord, p-acp j cc j n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j npg1 cc n2 pp-f d cst vbr j vhz av vbn dt j n1 r-crq vhz vvn pno32 p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
43 'Tis no new thing for Religion to meet with opposition from such Persons whose passions and interests are inconsistent with it; It's no new thing for Religion to meet with opposition from such Persons whose passion and interests Are inconsistent with it; pn31|vbz dx j n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp d n2 rg-crq n2 cc n2 vbr j p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
44 Christian Religion, wee know, is the most Rational and Excellent Institution that can be imagined; Christian Religion, we know, is the most Rational and Excellent Institution that can be imagined; njp n1, pns12 vvb, vbz dt av-ds j cc j n1 cst vmb vbi vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
45 it lays a great restraint upon the passions, and bridles all irregular and disorderly affections, it limits mens unbounded and extravigant desires, it lays a great restraint upon the passion, and bridles all irregular and disorderly affections, it Limits men's unbounded and extravagant Desires, pn31 vvz dt j n1 p-acp dt n2, cc vvz d j cc j n2, pn31 n2 ng2 j cc j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
46 and puts them off from all base and unworthy projects and pursuits, it teacheth them to be just and honest, simple and open, candied and upright in all their Actions, and puts them off from all base and unworthy projects and pursuits, it Teaches them to be just and honest, simple and open, candied and upright in all their Actions, cc vvz pno32 a-acp p-acp d j cc j n2 cc n2, pn31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vbi j cc j, j cc j, j-vvn cc j p-acp d po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
47 and would have them to be as innocent as Doves, though it allows them likewise the wisdom of Serpents; and where these are not the visible effects of its Holy Doctrine and Precepts, it meets with a very strange Reception and Entertainment in the World. and would have them to be as innocent as Dove, though it allows them likewise the Wisdom of Serpents; and where these Are not the visible effects of its Holy Doctrine and Precepts, it meets with a very strange Reception and Entertainment in the World. cc vmd vhi pno32 pc-acp vbi a-acp j-jn c-acp n2, c-acp pn31 vvz pno32 av dt n1 pp-f n2; cc c-crq d vbr xx dt j n2 pp-f po31 j n1 cc n2, pn31 vvz p-acp dt j j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
48 For where men once give up themselves to the conduct of their passions, and indulge themselves entirely in all the common prejudice of Humanity, where they Sacrifice to their interest as the greatest of all Deitys, For where men once give up themselves to the conduct of their passion, and indulge themselves entirely in all the Common prejudice of Humanity, where they Sacrifice to their Interest as the greatest of all Deities, p-acp c-crq n2 a-acp vvb a-acp px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc vvi px32 av-j p-acp d dt j n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt js pp-f d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
49 and measure all Religion by complying with such a party, or adhering to such a faction, or espousing such an interest; and measure all Religion by complying with such a party, or adhering to such a faction, or espousing such an Interest; cc vvb d n1 p-acp vvg p-acp d dt n1, cc vvg p-acp d dt n1, cc vvg d dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
50 if Religion do in such cases exert its vigour and zeal to beat down such palpable Irregularitys amongst such People, it shall be sure to be censured and dealt withall as an enemy, if Religion do in such cases exert its vigour and zeal to beatrice down such palpable Irregularitys among such People, it shall be sure to be censured and dealt withal as an enemy, cs n1 vdb p-acp d n2 vvi po31 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp d j np1 p-acp d n1, pn31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn av p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
51 because it is resolved so fairly to tell them the Truth. Because it is resolved so fairly to tell them the Truth. c-acp pn31 vbz vvn av av-j pc-acp vvi pno32 dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
52 And hence arise evil thoughts, and false surmizes, and wrangling debates, and perverse disputings by men of corrupt minds, who turn Faith into Faction, and Religion into Rebellion, and all Government must bee Abolish'd that is not of their Mold and all Humane Appointments Abrogated that are not stamp'd with their Mark; And hence arise evil thoughts, and false Surmises, and wrangling debates, and perverse disputings by men of corrupt minds, who turn Faith into Faction, and Religion into Rebellion, and all Government must be Abolished that is not of their Mould and all Humane Appointments Abrogated that Are not stamped with their Mark; cc av vvb j-jn n2, cc j n2, cc j-vvg n2, cc j n2-vvg p-acp n2 pp-f j n2, r-crq n1 n1 p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp n1, cc d n1 vmb vbi vvn cst vbz xx pp-f po32 n1 cc d j n2 j cst vbr xx vvd p-acp po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
53 and if Governours will not be huff'd out of their Authority by their demands, then all their Actions must be immediately misrepresented to the Croud, and if Governors will not be huffed out of their authority by their demands, then all their Actions must be immediately misrepresented to the Crowd, cc cs n2 vmb xx vbi vvn av pp-f po32 n1 p-acp po32 n2, cs d po32 n2 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
54 and the People must be forthwith harangu'd into mutiny and sedition, and Plots and Arms must be the last refuge of the Saints to set up Christ 's Kingdom in opposition to Caesars. and the People must be forthwith harangued into mutiny and sedition, and Plots and Arms must be the last refuge of the Saints to Set up christ is Kingdom in opposition to Caesars. cc dt n1 vmb vbi av vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, cc n2 cc n2 vmb vbi dt ord n1 pp-f dt n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp np1 vbz n1 p-acp n1 p-acp npg1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
55 That these have been the proceedings for some years in this Kingdom, I think none so great a Recluse to be ignorant of at this day; That these have been the proceedings for Some Years in this Kingdom, I think none so great a Recluse to be ignorant of At this day; cst d vhb vbn dt n2-vvg p-acp d n2 p-acp d n1, pns11 vvb pix av j dt n1 pc-acp vbi j pp-f p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 11
56 for who ever more persecuted by seditious Boutefeus then our most Gracious King? What ever more harast'd by Factious Spirits then our Apostolical Church? Was not our Sovereigns Restauration very wonderfull and Miraculous, for who ever more persecuted by seditious Boutefeus then our most Gracious King? What ever more harasted by Factious Spirits then our Apostolical Church? Was not our Sovereigns Restauration very wonderful and Miraculous, p-acp r-crq av av-dc vvn p-acp j np1 cs po12 av-ds j n1? q-crq av av-dc vvn p-acp j n2 av po12 j n1? vbds xx po12 n2-jn n1 av j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 11
57 and hath not God attested his care and protection over him ever since that time by such a series of Deliverances, and hath not God attested his care and protection over him ever since that time by such a series of Deliverances, cc vhz xx np1 vvn po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31 av c-acp d n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 11
58 as might convince his Enemies (one would think) that he is above the reach of their malice, as might convince his Enemies (one would think) that he is above the reach of their malice, c-acp vmd vvi po31 n2 (crd vmd vvi) cst pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 11
59 and the very darling and favourite of Heaven it self? And yet for all this, have they not taken all advantages to stuff the Pillow of his Crown with Thorns, and the very darling and favourite of Heaven it self? And yet for all this, have they not taken all advantages to stuff the Pillow of his Crown with Thorns, cc dt j n-jn cc n1 pp-f n1 pn31 n1? cc av p-acp d d, vhb pns32 xx vvn d n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 11
60 and to make the Throne totter, and become uneasie to his Majesty? Did not an ungratefull Absalom endeavour to steal away the Hearts of his People from him, and to make the Throne totter, and become uneasy to his Majesty? Did not an ungrateful Absalom endeavour to steal away the Hearts of his People from him, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 n1, cc vvi j p-acp po31 n1? vdd xx dt j np1 n1 pc-acp vvi av dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 11
61 whilst a false and trecharous Achitophel did form and marshall them into Clubbs and partys against him? Did not the railing Shimeis and bawling Rabshakah's of the party endeavour to blast his reputation with his Subjects, while a false and trecharous Ahithophel did from and marshal them into Clubs and parts against him? Did not the railing Shimeis and bawling Rabshakah's of the party endeavour to blast his reputation with his Subject's, cs dt j cc j np1 vdd vvi cc vvi pno32 p-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp pno31? vdd xx dt j-vvg j cc j-vvg npg1 pp-f dt n1 vvb pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 11
62 whilst the canting Sheba's by blowing the Trumpet of sedition did Alarum them all into another Holy Warr? And whilst they were conjuring up such Hurricanes against the King, was not the Church to be involv'd in the same general calamity, while the canting Sheba's by blowing the Trumpet of sedition did Alarm them all into Another Holy War? And while they were conjuring up such Hurricanes against the King, was not the Church to be involved in the same general calamity, cs dt vvg npg1 p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 vdd n1 pno32 d p-acp j-jn j n1? cc cs pns32 vbdr vvg a-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1, vbds xx dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt d j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 11
63 and both his and the Churches Friends doom'd to the same portion of sufferings, under which for so many years together they had once so foundly smarted? and both his and the Churches Friends doomed to the same portion of sufferings, under which for so many Years together they had once so fondly smarted? cc d po31 cc dt ng1 n2 vvn p-acp dt d n1 pp-f n2, p-acp r-crq c-acp av d n2 av pns32 vhd a-acp av av-j vvn? (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
64 Alass, these tender-hearted and purely conscientious Persons, could by no means away with the harmless Rites of the Church, Alas, these tender-hearted and purely conscientious Persons, could by no means away with the harmless Rites of the Church, uh, d j cc av-j j n2, vmd p-acp dx n2 av p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 12
65 but were preparing their Swallows again for its goods and revenues, and though one poor small Ceremony might by no means go down for fear of choaking them, but were preparing their Swallows again for its goods and revenues, and though one poor small Ceremony might by no means go down for Fear of choking them, cc-acp vbdr vvg po32 n2 av p-acp po31 n2-j cc n2, cc cs pi j j n1 vmd p-acp dx n2 vvb a-acp p-acp n1 pp-f vvg pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 12
66 yet a Bishoprick would certainly have been a very pleasant morsell for a break-fast, for Church-lands never yet came within their motion of Sacrilege; yet a Bishopric would Certainly have been a very pleasant morsel for a breakfast, for Church lands never yet Come within their motion of Sacrilege; av dt n1 vmd av-j vhi vbn dt j j n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp n2 av-x av vvd p-acp po32 n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 12
67 and though decimating and sequesting and plundring was out of fashion, it had been a Trade which prov'd formerly so beneficiall to the Saints, that they began to grow bigg with hope of renewing the Monopoly. and though decimating and sequesting and plundering was out of fashion, it had been a Trade which proved formerly so beneficial to the Saints, that they began to grow big with hope of renewing the Monopoly. cc cs vvg cc vvg cc vvg vbds av pp-f n1, pn31 vhd vbn dt n1 r-crq vvd av-j av j p-acp dt n2, cst pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi j p-acp n1 pp-f vvg dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 12
68 In fine Dagon must down, for Kingly Power grew burthensom, and the Lords were become useless, In fine Dagon must down, for Kingly Power grew burdensome, and the lords were become useless, p-acp j np1 vmb a-acp, p-acp j n1 vvd j, cc dt n2 vbdr vvn j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
69 and the Bishops dangerous, and we had nothing left amongst us but through pac'd Judges, and Evil Counsellours, and Flattering Divines, buisy and designing Papists and French Councills; and the Bishops dangerous, and we had nothing left among us but through paced Judges, and Evil Counsellors, and Flattering Divines, busy and designing Papists and French Councils; cc dt n2 j, cc pns12 vhd pix vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp a-acp vvd n2, cc j-jn n2, cc vvg n2-jn, j cc vvg njp2 cc jp n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
70 and since the Ministers of State were inexcuseable, and deserved all the fury (as one of the Hellish Agents speaks) which must one time or other be let lose upon them; and since the Ministers of State were inexcusable, and deserved all the fury (as one of the Hellish Agents speaks) which must one time or other be let loose upon them; cc c-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 vbdr j, cc vvd d dt n1 (c-acp pi pp-f dt j n2 vvz) r-crq vmb crd n1 cc n-jn vbi vvn vvi p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
71 now was the time for the True Protestant Flails and other new Instruments of Torture to flye about their Bones, now was the time for the True Protestant Flails and other new Instruments of Torture to fly about their Bones, av vbds dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 n2 cc j-jn j n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
72 and take Vengeance of Gods, because their reputed Enemies. and take Vengeance of God's, Because their reputed Enemies. cc vvb n1 pp-f n2, c-acp po32 j-vvn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
73 But Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us over as a Prey unto their Teeth, Our soul is escaped as a Bird out of the Snare of the Fowler, the Snare is broken, But Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us over as a Prey unto their Teeth, Our soul is escaped as a Bird out of the Snare of the Fowler, the Snare is broken, cc-acp vvn vbb dt n1, r-crq vhz xx vvn pno12 a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, po12 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 vbz vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
74 and we are delivered, and our help standeth yet in the Name of the Lord, who hath made Heaven and Earth. and we Are Delivered, and our help Stands yet in the Name of the Lord, who hath made Heaven and Earth. cc pns12 vbr vvn, cc po12 n1 vvz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vhz vvn n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
75 And so from the Plott it self, I shall proceed to the second thing, and consider the grounds and Original of this and all other Plotts and Conspiracies in the World; And so from the Plot it self, I shall proceed to the second thing, and Consider the grounds and Original of this and all other Plots and Conspiracies in the World; cc av p-acp dt vvb pn31 n1, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt ord n1, cc vvb dt n2 cc j-jn pp-f d cc d j-jn n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
76 which I shall resolve into three general Causes. And first they are occasioned by spreading dangerous Positions and Seditious Principles amongst the Multitude: which I shall resolve into three general Causes. And First they Are occasioned by spreading dangerous Positions and Seditious Principles among the Multitude: r-crq pns11 vmb vvi p-acp crd j n2. cc ord pns32 vbr vvn p-acp j-vvg j n2 cc j n2 p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
77 For when the People are taught that they are the Supream Power, and all civil Authority is derived originally from them, that there is a mutual compact between a Prince and his Subjects, For when the People Are taught that they Are the Supreme Power, and all civil authority is derived originally from them, that there is a mutual compact between a Prince and his Subject's, c-acp c-crq dt n1 vbr vvn cst pns32 vbr dt j n1, cc d j n1 vbz vvn av-j p-acp pno32, cst pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc po31 n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
78 and that if he perform not his Duty they are dischar ged from theirs; and that if he perform not his Duty they Are dischar ged from theirs; cc cst cs pns31 vvb xx po31 n1 pns32 vbr n1 vvn p-acp png32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
79 why, 'tis only giving out that the Prince hath forfeited his Trust, and is accountable for the breach of that power with which he was Entrusted; why, it's only giving out that the Prince hath forfeited his Trust, and is accountable for the breach of that power with which he was Entrusted; c-crq, pn31|vbz av-j vvg av cst dt n1 vhz vvn po31 n1, cc vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vbds vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
80 and then the next thing by course follows to depose or Murder him, and he falls justly too by the Sword for those, which they call, his Crimes and Misdemeanours. and then the next thing by course follows to depose or Murder him, and he falls justly too by the Sword for those, which they call, his Crimes and Misdemeanours. cc av dt ord n1 p-acp n1 vvz pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31, cc pns31 vvz av-j av p-acp dt n1 p-acp d, r-crq pns32 vvb, po31 n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
81 Again, what greater Encouragement can possibly be given to conspire against a Government, and contrive its utter Subversion, Again, what greater Encouragement can possibly be given to conspire against a Government, and contrive its utter Subversion, av, q-crq jc n1 vmb av-j vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cc vvi po31 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
82 then when men are told publickly that self preservation is such a fundamental Law of Nature as superseeds the Obligation of all others which stand in competition with it, then when men Are told publicly that self preservation is such a fundamental Law of Nature as superseeds the Obligation of all Others which stand in competition with it, av c-crq n2 vbr vvn av-j cst n1 n1 vbz d dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2 dt n1 pp-f d n2-jn r-crq vvb p-acp n1 p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
83 and that it is Lawfull for their own defence, and the defence of their Religion to enter into what Leagues, Covenants, and that it is Lawful for their own defence, and the defence of their Religion to enter into what Leagues, Covenants, cc cst pn31 vbz j p-acp po32 d n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp r-crq n2, n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
84 or Associations they please, even against the will and consent of the Supream Magistrate? And can there be any higher incentive to Rebellion in the world, or Associations they please, even against the will and consent of the Supreme Magistrate? And can there be any higher incentive to Rebellion in the world, cc n2 pns32 vvb, av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1? cc vmb a-acp vbi d jc j p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
85 then to Preach amongst the Rabble, that the Doctrine of the Gospel concerning patient suffering of injuries is not incompatible with taking up Arms against our Government, and that Resistance of Superiours is a thing very lawfull, where our Rights and Liberties are invaded by them? then to Preach among the Rabble, that the Doctrine of the Gospel Concerning patient suffering of injuries is not incompatible with taking up Arms against our Government, and that Resistance of Superiors is a thing very lawful, where our Rights and Liberties Are invaded by them? cs pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg j n1 pp-f n2 vbz xx j p-acp vvg a-acp n2 p-acp po12 n1, cc d n1 pp-f n2-jn vbz dt n1 av j, c-crq po12 n2-jn cc n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno32? (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
86 Nay once more, when Rebellion grows prosperous, and Conspiracies are Crown'd with success, when Victory flyes to the sides of Oppressours, Nay once more, when Rebellion grows prosperous, and Conspiracies Are Crowned with success, when Victory flies to the sides of Oppressors, uh c-acp av-dc, c-crq n1 vvz j, cc n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1, c-crq n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f ng2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
87 and Kings are led in triumph for a spectacle to the Multitude, tell the People but then, and Kings Are led in triumph for a spectacle to the Multitude, tell the People but then, cc n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb dt n1 cc-acp av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
88 as it was taught them in the late Warrs, that Possession and Strength give a right to Govern, as it was taught them in the late Wars, that Possession and Strength give a right to Govern, c-acp pn31 vbds vvn pno32 p-acp dt j n2, cst n1 cc n1 vvb dt j-jn pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
89 and success in a cause or enterprize proclaim it to be lawfull and just, and to pursue it is to comply with the will of God, and success in a cause or enterprise proclaim it to be lawful and just, and to pursue it is to comply with the will of God, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi j cc j, cc pc-acp vvi pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
90 because it is to follow the conduct of his Providence; Because it is to follow the conduct of his Providence; c-acp pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
91 and I defye any better method to instigate them afresh then this will prove, for it pusheth them forward upon new attempts, and I defy any better method to instigate them afresh then this will prove, for it pusheth them forward upon new attempts, cc pns11 vvb d jc n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 av av d vmb vvi, c-acp pn31 vvz pno32 av-j p-acp j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
92 and it makes them so daring and desperate in that Cause, which they believe God himself hath own'd so providentially, that they will Caball and Plott, and it makes them so daring and desperate in that Cause, which they believe God himself hath owned so providentially, that they will Caball and Plot, cc pn31 vvz pno32 av vvg cc j p-acp d n1, r-crq pns32 vvb np1 px31 vhz j-vvn av av-j, cst pns32 vmb np1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
93 and Mutiny and Fight against all who shall oppose them in their Resolves and Designs, being still flush'd with hopes of a glorious success; and Mutiny and Fight against all who shall oppose them in their Resolves and Designs, being still flushed with hope's of a glorious success; cc n1 cc n1 p-acp d r-crq vmb vvi pno32 p-acp po32 vvz cc n2, vbg av vvn p-acp n2 pp-f dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 14
94 and tha t God will never desert that People or that cause, for which once he did so signally interpose his mighty Providence. and tha tO God will never desert that People or that cause, for which once he did so signally interpose his mighty Providence. cc zz sy n1 vmb av-x vvi d n1 cc d n1, p-acp r-crq a-acp pns31 vdd av av-j vvi po31 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 14
95 Thus where men have once suck'd in such dangerous principles as these, they scruple not to act according to those Principles, Thus where men have once sucked in such dangerous principles as these, they scruple not to act according to those Principles, av c-crq n2 vhb a-acp vvd p-acp d j n2 c-acp d, pns32 n1 xx pc-acp vvi vvg p-acp d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 14
96 and they must needs prove very pernitious in order to the undermining the Peace and prosperity of that State where they are entertain'd, and they must needs prove very pernicious in order to the undermining the Peace and Prosperity of that State where they Are entertained, cc pns32 vmb av vvi av j p-acp n1 p-acp dt vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 c-crq pns32 vbr vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 14
97 because they are the very bane of all Obedience and Loyalty, and transform men into such horrid monsters of Anarchy and Rebellion, as are unfit to live in any Christian Community, being like the Plague that poisons all places with their infectious Contagion; Because they Are the very bane of all obedience and Loyalty, and transform men into such horrid monsters of Anarchy and Rebellion, as Are unfit to live in any Christian Community, being like the Plague that poisons all places with their infectious Contagion; c-acp pns32 vbr dt j n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1, cc vvi n2 p-acp d j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-acp vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp d njp n1, vbg av-j dt vvb cst vvz d n2 p-acp po32 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 14
98 as wee have felt by too woefull experience in these three flourishing Kingdoms. as we have felt by too woeful experience in these three flourishing Kingdoms. c-acp pns12 vhb vvn p-acp av j n1 p-acp d crd j-vvg n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 14
99 Secondly, nothing doth more occasion mischieveous Plotts and Conspiracies then needless fears and jealousies about Religion and Government: Secondly, nothing does more occasion mischieveous Plots and Conspiracies then needless fears and jealousies about Religion and Government: ord, pix vdz av-dc n1 j n2 cc n2 av j n2 cc n2 p-acp n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
100 till but the People in plausible cant, that the King is setting up for Tyranny and Arbitrary Government, till but the People in plausible Cant, that the King is setting up for Tyranny and Arbitrary Government, c-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp j fw-mi, cst dt n1 vbz vvg a-acp p-acp n1 cc j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
101 and that he is resolved to Sacrifice all their lives and liberties to his unbounded ambition and avarice; and that he is resolved to Sacrifice all their lives and Liberties to his unbounded ambition and avarice; cc cst pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi d po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
102 though above twenty years experience doth fully attest the contrary (a Reign where Law and Justice were never stretch'd unless to mercy, and indulgence; though above twenty Years experience does Fully attest the contrary (a Reign where Law and justice were never stretched unless to mercy, and indulgence; cs p-acp crd ng2 n1 vdz av-j vvi dt n-jn (dt vvi c-crq n1 cc n1 vbdr av-x vvn cs p-acp n1, cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
103 a Reign where too easie forgiveness, and receiving his pardon'd Enemies the warm ungratefull snakes too near into the bosom of Majesty, a Reign where too easy forgiveness, and receiving his pardoned Enemies the warm ungrateful snakes too near into the bosom of Majesty, dt vvi c-crq av j n1, cc vvg po31 vvn n2 dt j j n2 av av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
104 and too high into his trust and honours has been the only fault in his Throne) yet this imaginary Leviathan of arbitrary power shall raise such panick fears, that those very shadows and Chimaera's like so many Igens fatui shall mislead deluded ignorance into distraction and rebellion, and too high into his trust and honours has been the only fault in his Throne) yet this imaginary Leviathan of arbitrary power shall raise such panic fears, that those very shadows and Chimaera's like so many Igens Fatui shall mislead deluded ignorance into distraction and rebellion, cc av j p-acp po31 n1 cc n2 vhz vbn dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1) av d j np1 pp-f j-jn n1 vmb vvi d n1 vvz, cst d j n2 cc ng1 av-j av d np1 fw-la vmb vvi j-vvn n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
105 whilst the great Knaves trail the Carrion, and the little Fools hunt after, as one Phraseth it wittily to this purpose. while the great Knaves trail the Carrion, and the little Fools hunt After, as one Phraseth it wittily to this purpose. cs dt j n2 vvi dt n1, cc dt j n2 vvb a-acp, c-acp pi vvz pn31 av-j p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
106 Again let it be but given out though with all the incoherencys and absurditys imaginable that the Pope is advancing with his Holy Banners into this Kingdom, Again let it be but given out though with all the incoherencys and absurdities imaginable that the Pope is advancing with his Holy Banners into this Kingdom, av vvb pn31 vbi cc-acp vvn av c-acp p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 j cst dt n1 vbz vvg p-acp po31 j n2 p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
107 and is resolv'd to make a reprizal of all his lost ground amongst us; and is resolved to make a reprisal of all his lost ground among us; cc vbz vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d po31 j-vvn n1 p-acp pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
108 tell them that the Bishops are Pensioners to his Holyness, and are resolv'd to open both their Churches and Treasuries to readmit his Sacred Train; 'tis not all these mens Protestations, tell them that the Bishops Are Pensioners to his Holiness, and Are resolved to open both their Churches and Treasuries to readmit his Sacred Train; it's not all these men's Protestations, vvb pno32 d dt n2 vbr n2 p-acp po31 n1, cc vbr vvd pc-acp vvi d po32 n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi po31 j n1; pn31|vbz xx d d ng2 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 15
109 or Tests, discourses, writings and Sermons can be able to undisguise the deluded rabble, or gain them any reverence from these their profess'd Enemies; or Tests, discourses, writings and Sermons can be able to undisguise the deluded rabble, or gain them any Reverence from these their professed Enemies; cc vvz, n2, n2 cc n2 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi dt j-vvn n1, cc vvi pno32 d n1 p-acp d po32 vvn n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 15
110 but they must be hollowed out of the World with the common crye of the multitude, Away with these fellows it is not fit that they should live: but they must be hollowed out of the World with the Common cry of the multitude, Away with these Fellows it is not fit that they should live: cc-acp pns32 vmb vbi vvn av pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, av p-acp d n2 pn31 vbz xx j cst pns32 vmd vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 15
111 thus Christ must suffer by the decree of the Pharisees, least Heathen Rome prevail, and the Romans come and take away both their place and Nation, thus christ must suffer by the Decree of the Pharisees, lest Heathen Room prevail, and the Romans come and take away both their place and nation, av np1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np2, cs j-jn n1 vvi, cc dt np1 vvn cc vvi av d po32 n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 15
112 though the very death of Christ brought in the Romans to destroy them; though the very death of christ brought in the Romans to destroy them; cs dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp dt np1 pc-acp vvi pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 15
113 and the Church of England must be voted down by our Pharisaical Dissenters, least that proving an inlet to Popery the modern Romanists by that means take an occasion to root them out; and the Church of England must be voted down by our Pharisaical Dissenters, least that proving an inlet to Popery the modern Romanists by that means take an occasion to root them out; cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp po12 j n2, av-ds cst vvg dt n1 p-acp n1 dt j np1 p-acp d n2 vvb dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 15
114 when indeed the case is plain, that if ever they should again prevail to the subversion of our Establish'd Church, Rome would pay them quickly in the very same coine, when indeed the case is plain, that if ever they should again prevail to the subversion of our Established Church, Room would pay them quickly in the very same coin, c-crq av dt n1 vbz j, cst cs av pns32 vmd av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 vvn n1, vvb vmd vvi pno32 av-j p-acp dt av d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 15
115 and they but hasten their own Ruine, by the contrivance of ours. and they but hasten their own Ruin, by the contrivance of ours. cc pns32 p-acp vvi po32 d n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f png12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 15
116 Let not then any foolish fears or jealousys, that are conjured up, affright us out of our Loyalty and Obedience to our Governours, for those are only the State-Tools of Hot-spurd Bigots and Incendiars, and are always used as Boys doe Vizors to fright every body but themselves that wear them: Let not then any foolish fears or jealousies, that Are conjured up, affright us out of our Loyalty and obedience to our Governors, for those Are only the State-Tools of Hot-spurd Bigots and Incendiars, and Are always used as Boys do Vizors to fright every body but themselves that wear them: vvb xx av d j n2 cc n2, cst vbr vvn a-acp, vvb pno12 av pp-f po12 n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp d vbr av-j dt n2 pp-f j npg1 cc n2, cc vbr av vvn p-acp n2 vdb n2 pc-acp vvi d n1 cc-acp px32 cst vvi pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
117 And though there is not the least shadow or appearance for such surmizes, and all is rank Forgery which they scatter amongst the Multitude; And though there is not the least shadow or appearance for such Surmises, and all is rank Forgery which they scatter among the Multitude; cc cs pc-acp vbz xx dt ds n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2, cc d vbz j n1 r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
118 yet because they know the Temper of most English men, that they fear nothing which they see, yet Because they know the Temper of most English men, that they Fear nothing which they see, av c-acp pns32 vvb dt vvi pp-f ds jp n2, cst pns32 vvb pix q-crq pns32 vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
119 but all things that they hear, which if unpleasing, and ungrateful doe presently set them a kicking and madding against the Government; they gratifie their foolish humours in this affair, but all things that they hear, which if unpleasing, and ungrateful do presently Set them a kicking and madding against the Government; they gratify their foolish humours in this affair, cc-acp d n2 cst pns32 vvb, r-crq cs j, cc j vdb av-j vvi pno32 dt n-vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1; pns32 vvi po32 j n2 p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
120 and after they have mustered up a whole legion of publick Grievances in the Nation, they magnifie these very Annusances with such artifices of Faction, that the People are induced to believe these imaginary Castles and Scare-Crows to be real and substantial Truths, and After they have mustered up a Whole legion of public Grievances in the nation, they magnify these very Annusances with such artifices of Faction, that the People Are induced to believe these imaginary Castles and Scare-Crows to be real and substantial Truths, cc c-acp pns32 vhb vvn a-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvb d j n2 p-acp d fw-la pp-f n1, cst dt n1 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi d j n2 cc n2 pc-acp vbi j cc j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
121 and so run into confusion and an opposition of that Government, which were it not for these men they would quietly acquiesce in, and so run into confusion and an opposition of that Government, which were it not for these men they would quietly acquiesce in, cc av vvn p-acp n1 cc dt n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vbdr pn31 xx p-acp d n2 pns32 vmd av-jn vvi p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
122 and think it the greatest happiness to live quietly under, withall Obedience and Submission. and think it the greatest happiness to live quietly under, withal obedience and Submission. cc vvb pn31 dt js n1 pc-acp vvi av-jn p-acp, av n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
123 But a third thing which makes men associate in Leagnes, and Plotts, and Conspiracys, is an uneasiness under Government, and an itching desire after new changes and Alterations: But a third thing which makes men associate in Leagnes, and Plots, and Conspiracys, is an uneasiness under Government, and an itching desire After new changes and Alterations: p-acp dt ord n1 r-crq vvz n2 vvi p-acp n2, cc n2, cc np1, vbz dt n1 p-acp n1, cc dt j-vvg n1 p-acp j n2 cc n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
124 Though after all the mighty heats and debates amongst Politicians Monarchies have at last been Voted for the best of Governments, and one Tyrant (if so it happen) more tolerable then thirty at Athens, or a greater number in England; Yet so besotted are some Bigors to Common-wealth principles and practises that a Solomon upon the Throne shall be made impeaceable at their tribunal, Though After all the mighty heats and debates among Politicians Monarchies have At last been Voted for the best of Governments, and one Tyrant (if so it happen) more tolerable then thirty At Athens, or a greater number in England; Yet so besotted Are Some Bigors to Commonwealth principles and practises that a Solomon upon the Throne shall be made impeaceable At their tribunal, cs p-acp d dt j n2 cc vvz p-acp n2 n2 vhb p-acp ord vbn vvn p-acp dt js pp-f n2, cc crd n1 (cs av pn31 vvi) av-dc j cs crd p-acp np1, cc dt jc n1 p-acp np1; av av vvn vbr d n2 p-acp n1 n2 cc n2 cst dt np1 p-acp dt n1 vmb vbi vvn j p-acp po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
125 and they who perhaps Alphonsus like could have contriv'd the World better, had they been admitted Privy-Counsellors with God Almighty at the Creation, no doubt are so opinionative as throughly to be perswaded that they can Govern the World better too then Gods Vice-gerents who are at the Helm, might their measures be taken in the administration of Government. and they who perhaps Alphonsus like could have contrived the World better, had they been admitted Privy-Counsellors with God Almighty At the Creation, no doubt Are so opinionative as thoroughly to be persuaded that they can Govern the World better too then God's Vicegerents who Are At the Helm, might their measures be taken in the administration of Government. cc pns32 r-crq av np1 av-j vmd vhi vvn dt n1 av-jc, vhd pns32 vbn vvn n2 p-acp np1 j-jn p-acp dt n1, dx n1 vbr av n1 c-acp av-j pc-acp vbi vvn cst pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 av-jc av cs n2 j r-crq vbr p-acp dt n1, vmd po32 n2 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
126 But what are the measures which these men of Policy propose? Why, if the Prerogative was but little more paired, But what Are the measures which these men of Policy propose? Why, if the Prerogative was but little more paired, cc-acp r-crq vbr dt n2 r-crq d n2 pp-f n1 vvi? uh-crq, cs dt n1 vbds p-acp j av-dc vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
127 and Church-government new modell'd, and squar'd more exactly to the Presbyterian cut, you should perhaps have these Mens witts leave off working for a while, till the next Moon caus'd a new Fermentation in the Brain; and Church-government new modeled, and squared more exactly to the Presbyterian Cut, you should perhaps have these Men's wits leave off working for a while, till the next Moon caused a new Fermentation in the Brain; cc n1 j vvn, cc vvn av-dc av-j p-acp dt j vvn, pn22 vmd av vhi d ng2 n2 vvb a-acp vvg p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt ord n1 vvd dt j n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
128 and when their Lunacy did return, new projects must be set on Foot, and down goes Presbytery as too severe and Tyrannical, and when their Lunacy did return, new projects must be Set on Foot, and down Goes Presbytery as too severe and Tyrannical, cc c-crq po32 n1 vdd vvi, j n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc a-acp vvz j c-acp av j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
129 and a Jus divinum must be enstamp'd with a Nemine Contradicent upon Independency; and a Jus Divinum must be enstamped with a Nemine Contradicent upon Independency; cc dt fw-la fw-la vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j j p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
130 till at length the Moon changeth again, and then it being thought too much to Monopolize true Christianity to any one particular sect of Men, at last comes out a Toleration, till At length the Moon changes again, and then it being Thought too much to Monopolize true Christianity to any one particular sect of Men, At last comes out a Toleration, c-acp p-acp n1 dt n1 vvz av, cc av pn31 vbg vvn av av-d p-acp vvb j np1 p-acp d crd j n1 pp-f n2, p-acp ord vvz av dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
131 and like Noahs Ark takes in all clean and unclean Creatures within the Pale of the Church, till our Heresies grow as numerous as the very Letters of our Creeds, and the Church it self become realy, what Julian once falsly traduced it to be, a Sanctuary for all the greatest Villanies, and like Noahs Ark Takes in all clean and unclean Creatures within the Pale of the Church, till our Heresies grow as numerous as the very Letters of our Creeds, and the Church it self become realy, what Julian once falsely traduced it to be, a Sanctuary for all the greatest Villainies, cc j npg1 n1 vvz p-acp d j cc j n2 p-acp dt j pp-f dt n1, c-acp po12 n2 vvb p-acp j c-acp dt j n2 pp-f po12 n2, cc dt n1 pn31 n1 vvi j, r-crq np1 a-acp av-j vvd pn31 pc-acp vbi, dt n1 p-acp d dt js n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
132 and most horrid Diabolical illusions in the World. and most horrid Diabolical illusions in the World. cc av-ds j j n2 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
133 And these are the true Fruits and mischiefs of unnecessary changes in Government, which should make us utterly detest all Abettours of them, And these Are the true Fruits and mischiefs of unnecessary changes in Government, which should make us utterly detest all Abettors of them, cc d vbr dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp n1, r-crq vmd vvi pno12 av-j vvi d n2 pp-f pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
134 and to dread the very thoughts of any further Reformation, until they could all agree upon a better then is establish'd: and to dread the very thoughts of any further Reformation, until they could all agree upon a better then is established: cc pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f d jc n1, c-acp pns32 vmd d vvi p-acp dt jc cs vbz vvd: (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
135 For 'tis the duty of Reformers to provide themselves of a sure remedy before they take notice of the wound, For it's the duty of Reformers to provide themselves of a sure remedy before they take notice of the wound, c-acp pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi px32 pp-f dt j n1 c-acp pns32 vvb n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
136 and that Chyrurgeon deserves to be punish'd who first opens the sick Mans Vein and then runs for things to close it: and that Chirurgeon deserves to be punished who First Opens the sick men Vein and then runs for things to close it: cc d n1 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn r-crq ord vvz dt j ng1 n1 cc av vvz p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
137 And they that would bleed the Kingdom in the Basilick Vein, (as in their own Phrase to their eternal infamy hath been once done allready,) and would heal the distempers of the Nation without having better remedies at hand, which are more necessary and expedient then at present are applied, is such an impracticable way to cure it, And they that would bleed the Kingdom in the Basilick Vein, (as in their own Phrase to their Eternal infamy hath been once done already,) and would heal the distempers of the nation without having better remedies At hand, which Are more necessary and expedient then At present Are applied, is such an impracticable Way to cure it, cc pns32 cst vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp dt np1 n1, (c-acp p-acp po32 d n1 p-acp po32 j n1 vhz vbn a-acp vdn av,) cc vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp vhg jc n2 p-acp n1, r-crq vbr av-dc j cc j av p-acp j vbr vvn, vbz d dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
138 as none but State-Quacks, and Bloody Empiricks would pretend to, and are therefore to be punished as such unskillful miscreants whose proper work is not to cure but to ruine that Kingdom. as none but State-Quacks, and Bloody Empirics would pretend to, and Are Therefore to be punished as such unskillful miscreants whose proper work is not to cure but to ruin that Kingdom. c-acp pix cc-acp j, cc j n2-jn vmd vvi p-acp, cc vbr av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d j-u n2 r-crq j n1 vbz xx pc-acp vvi cc-acp pc-acp vvi d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
139 And now having Briefly acquainted you how farr the malice of wicked Men prompts them forward to commit the greatest outrages by their cursed Plotts and Conspiracies; And now having Briefly acquainted you how Far the malice of wicked Men prompts them forward to commit the greatest outrages by their cursed Plots and Conspiracies; cc av vhg av-j vvn pn22 c-crq av-j dt n1 pp-f j n2 vvz pno32 av-j pc-acp vvi dt js n2 p-acp po32 j-vvn n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 17
140 and what is the source of all such Devilish Machinations; and what is the source of all such Devilish Machinations; cc q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d d j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 17
141 it will be requisite in the third place to deduce from thence such practical conclusions as may be sufficient to deterr men from such vile and infamous practises against either Church or State. it will be requisite in the third place to deduce from thence such practical conclusions as may be sufficient to deter men from such vile and infamous practises against either Church or State. pn31 vmb vbi j p-acp dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp av d j n2 c-acp vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp d j cc j n2 p-acp d n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 17
142 In order to which I desire it may be considered, In order to which I desire it may be considered, p-acp n1 p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb pn31 vmb vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 17
143 First, that nothing is more detestable in the sight of God, then such evil projects and treacherous designments against Governours: First, that nothing is more detestable in the sighed of God, then such evil projects and treacherous designments against Governors: ord, cst pix vbz av-dc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cs d j-jn n2 cc j n2 p-acp n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 17
144 All obedience to Man is for the sake of God, and they who by any contumelious Act vilifie their Superiours, reproach God himself who gave them their Authority: All Obedience to Man is for the sake of God, and they who by any contumelious Act vilify their Superiors, reproach God himself who gave them their authority: d n1 p-acp n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pns32 r-crq p-acp d j n1 vvi po32 n2-jn, n1 np1 px31 r-crq vvd pno32 po32 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 17
145 If by God Kings Reign, and Princes do decree Justice, to wound their Persons is to stabb God in Effigy, If by God Kings Reign, and Princes do Decree justice, to wound their Persons is to stab God in Effigy, cs p-acp np1 n2 vvi, cc n2 vdb vvi n1, pc-acp vvi po32 n2 vbz p-acp n1 np1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 17
146 nor can their Honour be Eclips'd without lessening Gods too: nor can their Honour be Eclipsed without lessening God's too: ccx vmb po32 n1 vbb vvn p-acp vvg n2 av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 17
147 He that quarrels with his Prince quarrels with God who hath bestow'd upon him all his Regalia of Kingly power, He that quarrels with his Prince quarrels with God who hath bestowed upon him all his Regalia of Kingly power, pns31 cst vvz p-acp po31 n1 vvz p-acp np1 r-crq vhz vvn p-acp pno31 d po31 np1 pp-f j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 17
148 and he that endeavours to undermine or betray his Sovereign out of any selfish principle, and he that endeavours to undermine or betray his Sovereign out of any selfish principle, cc pns31 cst vvz pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 n-jn av pp-f d n1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 17
149 or secular interest and design, was our Blessed Saviour now upon Earth, would Judas like venture his Soul to betray him too, was he but sure to come to a good Market for him. or secular Interest and Design, was our Blessed Saviour now upon Earth, would Judas like venture his Soul to betray him too, was he but sure to come to a good Market for him. cc j n1 cc n1, vbds po12 j-vvn n1 av p-acp n1, vmd np1 av-j vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 av, vbds pns31 p-acp j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 18
150 Hence the Gyants of old who warr'd against Jupieter are a very true Emblem of all Seditions Rebels; Hence the Giants of old who warred against Jupieter Are a very true Emblem of all Seditions Rebels; av dt n2 pp-f j r-crq vvd p-acp n1 vbr dt j j n1 pp-f d n2 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
151 for to raise commotions against Kings is to wage Warr with Heaven, whose Vice-Gerents they are, for to raise commotions against Kings is to wage War with Heaven, whose Vicegerents they Are, c-acp pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n2 vbz pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1, rg-crq j pns32 vbr, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
152 and what greater affront can be given? what more open violance offered to the King of Kings? To be still carping and repining at all Publick administration of affairs is to question Gods wisdom in the choyce of his own Ministers, and what greater affront can be given? what more open violance offered to the King of Kings? To be still carping and repining At all Public administration of affairs is to question God's Wisdom in the choice of his own Ministers, cc q-crq jc n1 vmb vbi vvn? q-crq dc j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2? pc-acp vbi av j-vvg cc vvg p-acp d j n1 pp-f n2 vbz pc-acp vvi npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
153 and in plain Terms to tell him, that he is much to blame in bestowing Crowns upon Fools or wicked men: and in plain Terms to tell him, that he is much to blame in bestowing Crowns upon Fools or wicked men: cc p-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi pno31, cst pns31 vbz av-d pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg n2 p-acp n2 cc j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
154 But methinks what Luther said concerning Philip Melancthon who was more disquieted in his thoughts then he needed to have been concerning the confused state of things in his days, Monendus est Philippus desinut esse Rector Mundi, is very applicable to our purpose at this present time: But methinks what Luther said Concerning Philip Melanchthon who was more disquieted in his thoughts then he needed to have been Concerning the confused state of things in his days, Monendus est Philip desinut esse Rector Mundi, is very applicable to our purpose At this present time: cc-acp vvz q-crq np1 vvd vvg vvi np1 r-crq vbds av-dc vvn p-acp po31 n2 av pns31 vvd pc-acp vhi vbn vvg dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n2 p-acp po31 n2, np1 fw-fr npg1 n1 fw-la n1 fw-la, vbz av j p-acp po12 n1 p-acp d j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
155 Every hot-brain'd Fanatick is duly to be admonished that he would cease to take upon him the Government of the World, Every hot-brained Fanatic is duly to be admonished that he would cease to take upon him the Government of the World, d j j-jn vbz av-jn pc-acp vbi vvn cst pns31 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
156 as if he knew how to dispose of it to a better Lieutenancy then the Almighty; as if he knew how to dispose of it to a better Lieutenancy then the Almighty; c-acp cs pns31 vvd c-crq pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31 p-acp dt jc n1 cs dt j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
157 and consequently that the Brethren would once be perswaded to leave all their Mutinuss and Seditious Practises, their raillery, and consequently that the Brothers would once be persuaded to leave all their Mutinuss and Seditious Practises, their raillery, cc av-j d dt n2 vmd a-acp vbb vvn pc-acp vvi d po32 n1 cc j n2, po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
158 and detraction, their Plotts and Associations against Kings and all that are in Authority, because God looks upon it as a contempt and a defiance given to himself, and detraction, their Plots and Associations against Kings and all that Are in authority, Because God looks upon it as a contempt and a defiance given to himself, cc n1, po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp n2 cc d cst vbr p-acp n1, c-acp np1 vvz p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 vvn p-acp px31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
159 and therefore doth assure them, that as Rebellion is as the sin of Witch-craft. So they that resist shall receive to themselves Damnation. and Therefore does assure them, that as Rebellion is as the since of Witchcraft. So they that resist shall receive to themselves Damnation. cc av vdz vvi pno32, cst p-acp n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. av pns32 cst vvb vmb vvi p-acp px32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
160 Again God is pleased to declare his utter distast and abhorrence of all such practises by the Providential discoveries he so frequently makes of the greatest conspiracies in the World: Again God is pleased to declare his utter distaste and abhorrence of all such practises by the Providential discoveries he so frequently makes of the greatest conspiracies in the World: av np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi po31 j n1 cc n1 pp-f d d n2 p-acp dt np1 n2 pns31 av av-j vvz pp-f dt js n2 p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 18
161 And indeed there is no greater argument for the Providence of God against the rankest Atheists living, that he doth continually take cognizance of all affairs of Sublunary beings; And indeed there is no greater argument for the Providence of God against the rankest Atheists living, that he does continually take cognizance of all affairs of Sublunary beings; cc av pc-acp vbz dx jc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt js n2 vvg, cst pns31 vdz av-j vvi n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 18
162 nor is there any surer Testimony of Gods mercy and loving-kindness to the Sons of Men, nor is there any Surer Testimony of God's mercy and Lovingkindness to the Sons of Men, ccx vbz pc-acp d jc n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 18
163 then the great care he hath taken for the preservation of his People, and the wonderfull deliverances which in all ages of the World he hath wrought for the Church, maugre all the powerfull and Politick attempts of Men or Devils to undermine and destroy it. then the great care he hath taken for the preservation of his People, and the wonderful Deliverances which in all ages of the World he hath wrought for the Church, maugre all the powerful and Politic attempts of Men or Devils to undermine and destroy it. cs dt j n1 pns31 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc dt j n2 r-crq p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1 pns31 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp d dt j cc j n2 pp-f n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
164 And if upon this account God owns any cause by making it successful, which I shew'd you before it was the Doctrine of Fanaticks, what may they judge of our cause now, by the success and happiness of the late discovery? For if this argument be true, the Gates and Turrets of the City, who now groan under the Heads and Quarters of the late Executed Rebells, will Proclaim to all the World the gratious Success on our side, And if upon this account God owns any cause by making it successful, which I showed you before it was the Doctrine of Fanatics, what may they judge of our cause now, by the success and happiness of the late discovery? For if this argument be true, the Gates and Turrets of the city, who now groan under the Heads and Quarters of the late Executed Rebels, will Proclaim to all the World the gracious Success on our side, cc cs p-acp d n1 np1 vvz d n1 p-acp vvg pn31 j, r-crq pns11 vvd pn22 p-acp pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, r-crq vmb pns32 vvi pp-f po12 n1 av, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1? p-acp cs d n1 vbi j, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq av n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt av-j vvn n2, vmb vvb p-acp d dt n1 dt j n1 p-acp po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 19
165 and that God hath visibly espous'd our Cause against those Antimonarchicall and Anti-Episcopall Zealots who did oppose it? and that God hath visibly espoused our Cause against those Antimonarchical and Anti-Episcopall Zealots who did oppose it? cc cst np1 vhz av-j vvn po12 n1 p-acp d j cc np1 vvz r-crq vdd vvi pn31? (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 19
166 Secondly, nothing is more inconsistent with the design of true Religion, and the doctrine of Christianity then such vile Plotts and Conspiracies, which make resistance against Superiours a thing Lawful; Secondly, nothing is more inconsistent with the Design of true Religion, and the Doctrine of Christianity then such vile Plots and Conspiracies, which make resistance against Superiors a thing Lawful; ord, pix vbz av-dc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 av d j n2 cc n2, r-crq vvb n1 p-acp n2-jn dt n1 j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 19
167 and consequently that can be no true Church were such Practises are allow'd of or countenanc'd by the chiefest members: and consequently that can be no true Church were such Practises Are allowed of or countenanced by the chiefest members: cc av-j d vmb vbi dx j n1 vbdr d n2 vbr vvn pp-f cc vvn p-acp dt js-jn n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 19
168 Now that these things have been ever justified by the Fanatick Fraternity is as demonstrable as to shew you where they have been look'd upon as Antichristian, Now that these things have been ever justified by the Fanatic Fraternity is as demonstrable as to show you where they have been looked upon as Antichristian, av cst d n2 vhb vbn av vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 vbz a-acp j c-acp pc-acp vvi pn22 c-crq pns32 vhb vbn vvn p-acp p-acp jp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 19
169 and I defye any one to point me out the time where ever they were yet publickly disown'd by a joynt concurrence of all their Sanctified Tribes. and I defy any one to point me out the time where ever they were yet publicly disowned by a joint concurrence of all their Sanctified Tribes. cc pns11 vvb d pi pc-acp vvi pno11 av dt n1 c-crq av pns32 vbdr av av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d po32 j-vvn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 19
170 Read over, if you can think it worth your while to puddle in so much filth and impiety, some of the Books or Sermons of Calamy or Baxter, Owen or Goodwyn, Jenkyns or Marshal, and of diverse others who were the Heads and the very Oracles of both the Sectarian parties, Read over, if you can think it worth your while to puddle in so much filth and impiety, Some of the Books or Sermons of Calamy or Baxter, Owen or Goodwyn, Jenkyns or Marshal, and of diverse Others who were the Heads and the very Oracles of both the Sectarian parties, vvd a-acp, cs pn22 vmb vvi pn31 j po22 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp av d n1 cc n1, d pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 cc np1, np1 cc np1, np1 cc n1, cc pp-f j n2-jn r-crq vbdr dt n2 cc dt j n2 pp-f d dt np1 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 19
171 and you will find the greatest Villanies countenanc'd, the horrid'st Blasphemies vented, the deepest Treasons encouraged, and you will find the greatest Villainies countenanced, the horridest Blasphemies vented, the Deepest Treasons encouraged, cc pn22 vmb vvi dt js n2 vvn, dt js n2 vvd, dt js-jn n2 vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 19
172 and the most execrable murder of the late King himself justified in their Pulpitts and Presses, which have been the accursed Fountains of all our deplorable calamities: and the most execrable murder of the late King himself justified in their Pulpits and Presses, which have been the accursed Fountains of all our deplorable calamities: cc dt av-ds j n1 pp-f dt j n1 px31 vvn p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, r-crq vhb vbn dt j-vvn n2 pp-f d po12 j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 19
173 Or if you please to take an infallible Antidote against them all, read over the Dissenters sayings, publish'd on this very account by the true Heroick Atlas of our establish'd Church, Or if you please to take an infallible Antidote against them all, read over the Dissenters sayings, published on this very account by the true Heroic Atlas of our established Church, cc cs pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp pno32 d, vvb a-acp dt n2 n2-vvg, vvn p-acp d j n1 p-acp dt j j npg1 pp-f po12 vvd n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 19
174 and you will meet there with such a Farrago of wicked principles and opinions flowing all immediately from the same sink of Fanaticism, and you will meet there with such a Farrago of wicked principles and opinions flowing all immediately from the same sink of Fanaticism, cc pn22 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp d dt n1 pp-f j n2 cc n2 vvg d av-j p-acp dt d n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 19
175 as indeed is no where else to be met withall but in Hell it self: as indeed is no where Else to be met withal but in Hell it self: c-acp av vbz dx c-crq av pc-acp vbi vvn av cc-acp p-acp n1 pn31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 20
176 For what false and horrid Stories do they there tell God Almighty of the King and the Church, For what false and horrid Stories do they there tell God Almighty of the King and the Church, c-acp r-crq j cc j n2 vdb pns32 pc-acp vvi np1 j-jn pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 20
177 as the same Incomparable Author observes, and then what Blasphemous Commissions, in the Name of the High God, do they sham upon their Congregations? They tell the people on the one hand that it is the will of God to have Kings put to death, Altars profan'd, Temples demolish'd; as the same Incomparable Author observes, and then what Blasphemous Commissions, in the Name of the High God, do they sham upon their Congregations? They tell the people on the one hand that it is the will of God to have Kings put to death, Altars profaned, Temples demolished; c-acp dt d j n1 vvz, cc av q-crq j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j np1, vdb pns32 n1 p-acp po32 n2? pns32 vvb dt n1 p-acp dt crd n1 cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vhi n2 vvn p-acp n1, n2 vvn, n2 vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 20
178 whilst they treat the dreadfull Majesty of Heaven on the other hand as if he himself was to come in for a share in the next Crown or Church-lands that fell: while they Treat the dreadful Majesty of Heaven on the other hand as if he himself was to come in for a share in the next Crown or Church lands that fell: cs pns32 vvb dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 c-acp cs pns31 px31 vbds pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt ord n1 cc n2 cst vvd: (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 20
179 They bless God for successes, and pray for blessings that carry damnation along with them, imputing the motions of Hell to the very breathings of the Holy Ghost. They bless God for Successes, and pray for blessings that carry damnation along with them, imputing the motions of Hell to the very breathings of the Holy Ghost. pns32 vvb np1 p-acp n2, cc vvb p-acp n2 cst vvb n1 a-acp p-acp pno32, vvg dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n2-vvg pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 20
180 Now all these things were not done privately in a Corner, or shrouded up closely in the shades of darkness, Now all these things were not done privately in a Corner, or shrouded up closely in the shades of darkness, av d d n2 vbdr xx vdn av-j p-acp dt n1, cc vvn a-acp av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 20
181 but were publish'd boldly and openly in the face of the Sun, as doctrines fit to be propagated and espoused by all true Christians; but were published boldly and openly in the face of the Sun, as doctrines fit to be propagated and espoused by all true Christians; cc-acp vbdr vvn av-j cc av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp n2 j pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp d j np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 20
182 nor were these the particular sentiments only of some private men, but the approv'd opinions of all their principal Teachers, some of which were Assembly-men, urged with all the Zeal, nor were these the particular sentiments only of Some private men, but the approved opinions of all their principal Teachers, Some of which were Assembly-men, urged with all the Zeal, ccx vbdr d dt j n2 av-j pp-f d j n2, cc-acp dt j-vvn n2 pp-f d po32 j-jn n2, d pp-f r-crq vbdr n2, vvn p-acp d dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 20
183 and inculcated to their People with all the vigour imaginable, and some of these Persons are alive at this very day, and inculcated to their People with all the vigour imaginable, and Some of these Persons Are alive At this very day, cc vvn p-acp po32 n1 p-acp d dt n1 j, cc d pp-f d n2 vbr j p-acp d j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 20
184 and we find them Men of the same Kidneys still, for they have not yet retracted any of these Seditious principles, and we find them Men of the same Kidneys still, for they have not yet retracted any of these Seditious principles, cc pns12 vvb pno32 n2 pp-f dt d n2 av, c-acp pns32 vhb xx av vvn d pp-f d j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 20
185 nor recanted for their dangerous opinions and tenents, nor given the State any reasonable satisfaction to believe that they are sorry for what they have done, nor recanted for their dangerous opinions and tenants, nor given the State any reasonable satisfaction to believe that they Are sorry for what they have done, ccx vvd p-acp po32 j n2 cc n2, ccx vvn dt n1 d j n1 pc-acp vvi cst pns32 vbr j p-acp r-crq pns32 vhb vdn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 20
186 nor declared any visible reluctancy or regret for all their former misdemeanours, repentance in a Fanatick being as great a Miracle as conversion in a Jew. nor declared any visible reluctancy or regret for all their former misdemeanours, Repentance in a Fanatic being as great a Miracle as conversion in a Jew. ccx vvd d j n1 cc n1 p-acp d po32 j n2, n1 p-acp dt j-jn vbg a-acp j dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 20
187 Now 'tis impossible that Men who are poison'd with such Unchristian sentiments as these can ever be Members of a Church truly Christian: Now it's impossible that Men who Are poisoned with such Unchristian sentiments as these can ever be Members of a Church truly Christian: av pn31|vbz j cst n2 r-crq vbr vvd p-acp d j n2 c-acp d vmb av vbi n2 pp-f dt n1 av-j np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 20
188 And I never read of any Rebells that were Canoniz'd for Saints by those who did believe themselves to be the best and Truest Protestants, till Mr. Baxter first placed them in his Saints Everlasting Rest; for Christiaanity truely primitive, never own'd any such principles or Persons in the World, And I never read of any Rebels that were Canonized for Saints by those who did believe themselves to be the best and Truest Protestants, till Mr. Baxter First placed them in his Saints Everlasting Rest; for Christiaanity truly primitive, never owned any such principles or Persons in the World, cc pns11 av-x vvd pp-f d n2 cst vbdr vvn p-acp n2 p-acp d r-crq vdd vvi px32 pc-acp vbi dt js cc js n2, p-acp n1 np1 ord vvd pno32 p-acp po31 n2 j n1; p-acp n1 av-j j, av-x j-vvn d d n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 21
189 but lays down other Maxims of another stamp and nature; but lays down other Maxims of Another stamp and nature; cc-acp vvz a-acp j-jn n2 pp-f j-jn n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 21
190 it commands us Love and Peace, Unity and Obedience, and abhorrs all Schisms and Factions and Dissensions as Plagues and Fire-brands; it commands us Love and Peace, Unity and obedience, and abhors all Schisms and Factions and Dissensions as Plagues and Firebrands; pn31 vvz pno12 vvi cc n1, n1 cc n1, cc vvz d n2 cc n2 cc n2 c-acp n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 21
191 it obligeth us to be subject to the higher powers and to obey for conscience sake, it obliges us to be Subject to the higher Powers and to obey for conscience sake, pn31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp dt jc n2 cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 21
192 and to submit our selves to froward and cruel as well as to mild and Gentle Governours; and to submit our selves to froward and cruel as well as to mild and Gentle Governors; cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp j cc j c-acp av c-acp p-acp j cc j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 21
193 it allows us not, though surrounded with Storms of persecution, to take our measures of obedience from our strength or our numbers, it allows us not, though surrounded with Storms of persecution, to take our measures of Obedience from our strength or our numbers, pn31 vvz pno12 xx, cs vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi po12 n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n1 cc po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 21
194 for the primitive Christians were more in number and greater in power then their Persecutors, for the primitive Christians were more in number and greater in power then their Persecutors, p-acp dt j np1 vbdr n1 p-acp n1 cc jc p-acp n1 av po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 21
195 and yet nunquam conjuratio erupit, faith the Father, there never was any uprour or hurly-burly amongst them, and yet Never conjuratio erupit, faith the Father, there never was any uprour or hurly-burly among them, cc av fw-la fw-la fw-la, n1 dt n1, a-acp av-x vbds d n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 21
196 but in reverence to their Master and his example, Interimi se a paucioribus quam interimere patiebantur, they rather suffered themselves to be kill'd by a smaller number then themselves are: but in Reverence to their Master and his Exampl, Interimi se a paucioribus quam interimere patiebantur, they rather suffered themselves to be killed by a smaller number then themselves Are: cc-acp p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc po31 n1, fw-la fw-la dt fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, pns32 av-c vvn px32 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt jc n1 cs px32 vbr: (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 21
197 And St. Cyprian cryes out, Nemo nostrum quando apprehenditur reluctatur, quamvis nimius & copiosus noster populus; And Saint Cyprian cries out, Nemo nostrum quando apprehenditur reluctatur, Quamvis Nimius & Abundant Noster populus; cc n1 jp vvz av, np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 21
198 none of us when we are apprehended strive or endeavour to revenge your unjust violence, allthough our People are very many and more numerous then you are; none of us when we Are apprehended strive or endeavour to revenge your unjust violence, although our People Are very many and more numerous then you Are; pix pp-f pno12 c-crq pns12 vbr vvn vvi cc vvi pc-acp vvi po22 j n1, cs po12 n1 vbr av d cc av-dc j cs pn22 vbr; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 21
199 and Tertullian gives the reason, Occidi licet occidere non licet; and Tertullian gives the reason, Occidi licet occidere non licet; cc np1 vvz dt n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 21
200 God hath made it Lawfull for us to suffer our selves to be kill'd, but not Lawfull for us to kill. God hath made it Lawful for us to suffer our selves to be killed, but not Lawful for us to kill. np1 vhz vvn pn31 j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc-acp xx j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 21
201 And indeed the doctrine of Resistance was never taught in the Christian School, till the Pope and his Jesuites layd down plainly the Text, And indeed the Doctrine of Resistance was never taught in the Christian School, till the Pope and his Jesuits laid down plainly the Text, cc av dt n1 pp-f n1 vbds av-x vvn p-acp dt njp n1, c-acp dt n1 cc po31 np2 vvn a-acp av-j dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 21
202 and our True Protestant Scotch and English new upstart Theologico-politici began to lick up the Venom, and our True Protestant Scotch and English new upstart Theologico-politici began to lick up the Venom, cc po12 j n1 jp cc jp j n1 j vvd pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 21
203 and were pleas'd to raise their Holy comments upon it; and were pleased to raise their Holy comments upon it; cc vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi po32 j n2 p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 21
204 and it was quite beaten out of countenance, till of late an Apostate Julian, allmost as bad as Julian whose life he writes, did endeavour again to bring it into reputation with the Mobile: and it was quite beaten out of countenance, till of late an Apostate Julian, almost as bad as Julian whose life he writes, did endeavour again to bring it into reputation with the Mobile: cc pn31 vbds av vvn av pp-f n1, c-acp pp-f j dt n1 np1, av p-acp j c-acp np1 rg-crq n1 pns31 vvz, vdd vvi av pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 21
205 Sure I am that the whole life of our Saviour was a confutation of such vile Practises, his rebuking St. Peter for rashly using the Sword, was a plain discountenancing such unevangelical principles, the sufferings of all the Apostles and primitive Martyrs are a sufficient comment upon the doctrine of our Saviour in this particular, Sure I am that the Whole life of our Saviour was a confutation of such vile Practises, his rebuking Saint Peter for rashly using the Sword, was a plain discountenancing such unevangelical principles, the sufferings of all the Apostles and primitive Martyrs Are a sufficient comment upon the Doctrine of our Saviour in this particular, av-j pns11 vbm d dt j-jn n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbds dt n1 pp-f d j n2, po31 vvg n1 np1 c-acp av-j vvg dt n1, vbds dt j vvg d j n2, dt n2 pp-f d dt n2 cc j n2 vbr dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp d j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 22
206 and in short Erasmus was much in the right when he lays down this for one of the greatest of Truths, Nulla haeresis perniciosior, &c. No heresy is more pernitious then this doctrine of Resistance, the whole Stream of Apostolical Men running quite counter to it, both in their principles and practises. and in short Erasmus was much in the right when he lays down this for one of the greatest of Truths, Nulla Heresy perniciosior, etc. No heresy is more pernicious then this Doctrine of Resistance, the Whole Stream of Apostolical Men running quite counter to it, both in their principles and practises. cc p-acp j np1 vbds av-d p-acp dt j-jn c-crq pns31 vvz a-acp d p-acp crd pp-f dt js pp-f n2, fw-la fw-la fw-la, av dx n1 vbz av-dc j cs d n1 pp-f n1, dt j-jn n1 pp-f j n2 vvg av j p-acp pn31, av-d p-acp po32 n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 22
207 So that till men learn to be more peaceable and quiet, more submissive and obedient, less mutinous and refractory, less censorious and seditious, till they leave off pleading conscience, So that till men Learn to be more peaceable and quiet, more submissive and obedient, less mutinous and refractory, less censorious and seditious, till they leave off pleading conscience, av cst p-acp n2 vvb pc-acp vbi av-dc j cc j-jn, av-dc j cc j, av-dc j cc j, av-dc j cc j, c-acp pns32 vvb a-acp vvg n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 22
208 for not doing that which a Gospel-conscience tells them they are obliged to do, and never take up Arms, raise any insurrections, for not doing that which a Gospel-conscience tells them they Are obliged to do, and never take up Arms, raise any insurrections, c-acp xx vdg d r-crq dt n1 vvz pno32 pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vdi, cc av-x vvb a-acp n2, vvb d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 22
209 or confederate in any private leagues or associations against their Governours; or confederate in any private leagues or associations against their Governors; cc j-jn p-acp d j n2 cc n2 p-acp po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 22
210 let them list themselves in what Congregations, and Church themselves in what Assemblies, and pretend to what measures of Saintshipp they please, I darr assure them (if the Gospel be true) that they are not yet enroll'd in the Catalogue of Gods true Saints, who never as yet held up one hand in adoration to God Almighty, let them list themselves in what Congregations, and Church themselves in what Assemblies, and pretend to what measures of Saintshipp they please, I darr assure them (if the Gospel be true) that they Are not yet enrolled in the Catalogue of God's true Saints, who never as yet held up one hand in adoration to God Almighty, vvb pno32 vvi px32 p-acp r-crq n2, cc n1 px32 p-acp r-crq n2, cc vvi p-acp r-crq n2 pp-f n1 pns32 vvb, pns11 av-j vvb pno32 (cs dt n1 vbb j) cst pns32 vbr xx av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n2, r-crq av-x a-acp av vvd a-acp crd n1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1 j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 22
211 and with the other rebell'd against and endeavoured to murder his Anointed. and with the other rebelled against and endeavoured to murder his Anointed. cc p-acp dt n-jn vvd p-acp cc vvd pc-acp vvi po31 j-vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 22
212 Thirdly, nothing is more destructive to the peace and wellfare of all humane Society, then such damnable Plotts and Conspiracies against Government: Thirdly, nothing is more destructive to the peace and welfare of all humane Society, then such damnable Plots and Conspiracies against Government: ord, pix vbz av-dc j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j n1, cs d j n2 cc n2 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 22
213 With what pleasure do men enjoy all the Fruits of their labour, and live with the greatest satisfaction under their Vines and their Figg-trees, where these common Incendiaries do not set Kingdoms in Flames? On the other side where these get the upper hand, what Massacres and Murders, what Blood and Rapine, what Ravages and Sacrilege do immediatly ensue? No respect then to Persons, no reverence to Gray Hairs, no tenderness for Children, no piety for Infants, no compassion to the most lovely and charming Flowers of beautifull youth it self. With what pleasure do men enjoy all the Fruits of their labour, and live with the greatest satisfaction under their Vines and their Figtrees, where these Common Incendiaries do not Set Kingdoms in Flames? On the other side where these get the upper hand, what Massacres and Murders, what Blood and Rapine, what Ravages and Sacrilege do immediately ensue? No respect then to Persons, no Reverence to Grey Hairs, no tenderness for Children, no piety for Infants, no compassion to the most lovely and charming Flowers of beautiful youth it self. p-acp r-crq n1 vdb n2 vvi d dt n2 pp-f po32 n1, cc vvi p-acp dt js n1 p-acp po32 n2 cc po32 n2, c-crq d j n2-j vdi xx vvi n2 p-acp n2? p-acp dt j-jn n1 c-crq d vvb dt jc n1, r-crq n2 cc n2, r-crq n1 cc n1, r-crq np1 cc n1 vdb av-j vvi? dx n1 av p-acp n2, dx n1 p-acp j-jn n2, dx n1 p-acp n2, dx n1 p-acp n2, dx n1 p-acp dt av-ds j cc j-vvg n2 pp-f j n1 pn31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 22
214 The Streets shall be fill'd with the dreadfull Spectacle of mangled Carcasses, and the Skyes rent in sunder with the bitter cryes and Ejaculations of poor Widows and Orphans, whose dearest Relations have falln Sacrifices to revenge and cruelty; The Streets shall be filled with the dreadful Spectacle of mangled Carcases, and the Skies rend in sunder with the bitter cries and Ejaculations of poor Widows and Orphans, whose dearest Relations have falln Sacrifices to revenge and cruelty; dt n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j-vvn n2, cc dt n2 vvn p-acp av p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f j n2 cc n2, rg-crq n1 n2 vhb vvn n2 pc-acp vvi cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 23
215 the Rivers shall be Dyed with Purple Gore, and the Air become infected with the contagion of the slain; the rivers shall be Died with Purple Gore, and the Air become infected with the contagion of the slave; dt n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp j-jn n1, cc dt n1 vvb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 23
216 the most stately Cities shall be disrob'd of all their glory, and the very Woods and Mountains of the Countrey shall want caves and receptacles for wandring Exiles and Pilgrims: the most stately Cities shall be disrobed of all their glory, and the very Woods and Mountains of the Country shall want caves and receptacles for wandering Exiles and Pilgrim's: dt av-ds j n2 vmb vbi vvn pp-f d po32 n1, cc dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi n2 cc n2 p-acp j-vvg n2 cc ng1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 23
217 Nobility is then no barr against oppression, and Birth and Family do but at that time make the condition more deplorable; Nobilt is then no bar against oppression, and Birth and Family do but At that time make the condition more deplorable; n1 vbz av dx n1 p-acp n1, cc n1 cc n1 vdb cc-acp p-acp d n1 vvi dt n1 av-dc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 23
218 nor will Sacred places meet with better usage then any other, and will prove but very weak Asylum's and insignificant Sanctuaries to those that have been employed therein; nor will Sacred places meet with better usage then any other, and will prove but very weak Asylum's and insignificant Sanctuaries to those that have been employed therein; ccx vmb j n2 vvb p-acp jc n1 cs d n-jn, cc vmb vvi p-acp av j npg1 cc j n2 p-acp d cst vhb vbn vvn av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 23
219 'tis no news then to behold the abomination of desolation standing in the most holy place, it's no news then to behold the abomination of desolation standing in the most holy place, pn31|vbz dx n1 av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg p-acp dt av-ds j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 23
220 and the House of Prayer made in the most literal sense a Den of Thieves; and the House of Prayer made in the most literal sense a Den of Thieves; cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt av-ds j n1 dt n1 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 23
221 and it will be less matter of wonder for a fat Benefice to become a crime and witness too against its Incumbent, and it will be less matter of wonder for a fat Benefice to become a crime and witness too against its Incumbent, cc pn31 vmb vbi av-dc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc vvi av p-acp po31 vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 23
222 and he to be voted unorthodox, that is worth the plundring. and he to be voted unorthodox, that is worth the plundering. cc pns31 pc-acp vbi vvn n1, cst vbz j dt vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 23
223 That this is all Romance or but barely speculation I wish our late unhappy times did not fully contradict, That this is all Romance or but barely speculation I wish our late unhappy times did not Fully contradict, cst d vbz d n1 cc p-acp av-j n1 pns11 vvb po12 j j n2 vdd xx av-j vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 23
224 but (alass) we then so dearly experienc'd the mischiefs of Sedition, and what direfull consequences ensued when the Rebels were in the Saddle, that the least apprehension of such dismal revolutions may reasonably affect as at the greatest dread and horrour, but (alas) we then so dearly experienced the mischiefs of Sedition, and what direful consequences ensued when the Rebels were in the Saddle, that the least apprehension of such dismal revolutions may reasonably affect as At the greatest dread and horror, cc-acp (uh) pns12 av av av-jn vvn dt n2 pp-f n1, cc r-crq j n2 vvd c-crq dt n2 vbdr p-acp dt n1, cst dt ds n1 pp-f d j n2 vmb av-j vvi a-acp p-acp dt js n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 23
225 and the burnt Child may justly fear the Fire a second time. and the burned Child may justly Fear the Fire a second time. cc dt j-vvn n1 vmb av-j vvi dt n1 dt ord n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 23
226 Fourthly, All Plotters are to be reckoned the very worst sort of sinners, they are the wicked with an Emphasis, NONLATINALPHABET by way of Eminency: Fourthly, All Plotters Are to be reckoned the very worst sort of Sinners, they Are the wicked with an Emphasis, by Way of Eminency: ord, d n2 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn dt av js n1 pp-f n2, pns32 vbr dt j p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
227 Hence the sins of rebellion and stubborness are by God himself rank'd in the same File, with those horrid and crying sins of Witch-craft and Idolatry; Hence the Sins of rebellion and Stubbornness Are by God himself ranked in the same File, with those horrid and crying Sins of Witchcraft and Idolatry; av dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbr p-acp np1 px31 vvn p-acp dt d n1, p-acp d j cc j-vvg n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
228 Nay, they are rather the worse of the two, because they who are guilty of them feldom or never blush for that guilt, Nay, they Are rather the Worse of the two, Because they who Are guilty of them feldom or never blush for that guilt, uh-x, pns32 vbr av dt jc pp-f dt crd, c-acp pns32 r-crq vbr j pp-f pno32 av cc av-x vvb p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
229 and have any inward Checks or remorse of conscience for the commission of such crimes; and have any inward Checks or remorse of conscience for the commission of such crimes; cc vhb d j n2 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
230 they can swear without perjury, because an Oath obligeth not in the Imposers sense but in the Takers; they can swear without perjury, Because an Oath obliges not in the Imposers sense but in the Takers; pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz xx p-acp dt n2 n1 cc-acp p-acp dt n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 24
231 they can Rebell without Treason, because Kings being only the Peoples Creatures, 'tis lawful to unmake what themselves Created; they can Rebel without Treason, Because Kings being only the Peoples Creatures, it's lawful to unmake what themselves Created; pns32 vmb n1 p-acp n1, c-acp n2 vbg av-j dt ng1 n2, pn31|vbz j pc-acp vvi r-crq px32 vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 24
232 and they can Kill without Murder, because what the Word cannot, the Sword may lawfully do: and they can Kill without Murder, Because what the Word cannot, the Sword may lawfully do: cc pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1, c-acp r-crq dt n1 vmbx, dt n1 vmb av-j vdi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 24
233 For there is such a strange kind of bewitching infatuation in Rebellion, that it many times so far imposeth upon their Reason as to make them believe themselves innocent, For there is such a strange kind of bewitching infatuation in Rebellion, that it many times so Far Imposes upon their Reason as to make them believe themselves innocent, c-acp pc-acp vbz d dt j n1 pp-f j-vvg n1 p-acp n1, cst pn31 d n2 av av-j vvz p-acp po32 n1 c-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi px32 j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 24
234 when they are Devils Incarnate, or hellish Agents walking in humane shapes: when they Are Devils Incarnate, or hellish Agents walking in humane shapes: c-crq pns32 vbr n2 j, cc j n2 vvg p-acp j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 24
235 This was very evident in the Regicides that suffered for the Barberous Murder of that Glorious Martyr Charles the first, their eyes were so blinded even to the very last, that they could not see their Errour, This was very evident in the Regicides that suffered for the Barbarous Murder of that Glorious Martyr Charles the First, their eyes were so blinded even to the very last, that they could not see their Error, d vbds av j p-acp dt n2 cst vvd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d j n1 np1 dt ord, po32 n2 vbdr av vvn av p-acp dt av ord, cst pns32 vmd xx vvi po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 24
236 but justified what they had done with so much boldness and pertinacity, as if they had seen a Vision of Christ holding forth to them a Crown of Glory for their perseverance in their Villany: but justified what they had done with so much boldness and pertinacity, as if they had seen a Vision of christ holding forth to them a Crown of Glory for their perseverance in their Villainy: cc-acp vvd r-crq pns32 vhd vdn p-acp av d n1 cc n1, c-acp cs pns32 vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg av p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp po32 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 24
237 and the Scotch Rebells were so far from being sorry for their Crimes, that they cry up that Rising for a very meritorious Act, and the Scotch Rebels were so Far from being sorry for their Crimes, that they cry up that Rising for a very meritorious Act, cc dt jp n2 vbdr av av-j p-acp vbg j p-acp po32 n2, cst pns32 vvb a-acp d vvg p-acp dt j j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 24
238 and Canonize the chief Ring-leaders at Pentland-Hills for Martyrs: and Canonise the chief Ringleaders At Pentland-Hills for Martyrs: cc vvb dt j-jn n2 p-acp n2 p-acp n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 24
239 And it is to be heartily wish'd that they who lately suffered for their too apparent Treasons had died with a deeper sense of them then they are apprehended to have done. And it is to be heartily wished that they who lately suffered for their too apparent Treasons had died with a Deeper sense of them then they Are apprehended to have done. cc pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi av-j vvn cst pns32 r-crq av-j vvd p-acp po32 av j n2 vhd vvn p-acp dt jc-jn n1 pp-f pno32 cs pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vhi vdn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 24
240 Again, Rebellion and Disobedience are much the worse sins, because (as it hath been truely observed by a Reverend and Learned Divine) they are Luciferian Crimes, sins which can never attend men to Heaven, having brought down the Angels of Heaven to Hell: Again, Rebellion and Disobedience Are much the Worse Sins, Because (as it hath been truly observed by a Reverend and Learned Divine) they Are Luciferian Crimes, Sins which can never attend men to Heaven, having brought down the Angels of Heaven to Hell: av, n1 cc n1 vbr d dt jc n2, c-acp (c-acp pn31 vhz vbn av-j vvn p-acp dt n-jn cc j np1) pns32 vbr j n2, n2 r-crq vmb av-x vvi n2 p-acp n1, vhg vvn a-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 24
241 There are some sort of sins, such as Drunkenness and Whoredom (however Damning) that the Devil cannot possible commit; There Are Some sort of Sins, such as drunkenness and Whoredom (however Damning) that the devil cannot possible commit; a-acp vbr d n1 pp-f n2, d c-acp n1 cc n1 (c-acp vvg) d dt n1 vmbx av-j vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 24
242 but Envy, and Malice, Shism and Sacrilege, Hypocricy and Rebellion and Intoxicating Pride are peculiar to him, but Envy, and Malice, Schism and Sacrilege, Hypocrisy and Rebellion and Intoxicating Pride Are peculiar to him, cc-acp vvb, cc n1, n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1 cc vvg n1 vbr j p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 24
243 and they are the Devils sins so properly, that they are properly called Devilish in men or Christians where ever found: and they Are the Devils Sins so properly, that they Are properly called Devilish in men or Christians where ever found: cc pns32 vbr dt ng1 n2 av av-j, cst pns32 vbr av-j vvn j p-acp n2 cc np1 c-crq av vvd: (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 24
244 And as these of all sins are the most diabolicall, so they are the most damning, which is very evident from the terrible emphasis and force St. Peter puts upon the Word NONLATINALPHABET 2 Pet. 2. 9. saying of them, who despise Government, that they are chiefly or more especially reserv'd by the Lord unto the day of Judgment to be punish'd: And as these of all Sins Are the most diabolical, so they Are the most damning, which is very evident from the terrible emphasis and force Saint Peter puts upon the Word 2 Pet. 2. 9. saying of them, who despise Government, that they Are chiefly or more especially reserved by the Lord unto the day of Judgement to be punished: cc c-acp d pp-f d n2 vbr dt av-ds j, av pns32 vbr dt av-ds vvg, r-crq vbz av j p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 n1 np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 crd np1 crd crd n1 pp-f pno32, r-crq vvb n1, cst pns32 vbr av-jn cc av-dc av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 25
245 And certainly then it will be to great a hazard for a Christian to be so fool-hardy as to venture his immortal Soul in the point of Resistance upon the bare assurance of Mr. Bridges or any of his Frye, that St. Pauls NONLATINALPHABET Rom. 13. 2. signifies only a Temporal Mulet, and not Eternal damnation without Repentance. And Certainly then it will be to great a hazard for a Christian to be so foolhardy as to venture his immortal Soul in the point of Resistance upon the bore assurance of Mr. Bridges or any of his Fry, that Saint Paul's Rom. 13. 2. signifies only a Temporal Mulet, and not Eternal damnation without Repentance. cc av-j av pn31 vmb vbi p-acp j dt n1 p-acp dt njp pc-acp vbi av j c-acp pc-acp vvi po31 j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 np1 cc d pp-f po31 vvi, cst n1 npg1 np1 crd crd vvz av-j dt j n1, cc xx j n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 25
246 Let none then who know themselves guilty of these damning sins value themselves a rush the more because they can boast with the proud Pharisee, I am no Extortioner, Adulterer, Drunkard, or the like ▪; Let none then who know themselves guilty of these damning Sins valve themselves a rush the more Because they can boast with the proud Pharisee, I am no Extortioner, Adulterer, Drunkard, or the like ▪; vvd pix av q-crq vvb px32 j pp-f d vvg n2 vvb px32 dt n1 dt av-dc c-acp pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt j np1, pns11 vbm dx n1, n1, n1, cc dt j ▪; (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 25
247 for as Rebellion is a sin of the highest magnitude, which erases all the common notice of Duty and Loyalty, for as Rebellion is a since of the highest magnitude, which erases all the Common notice of Duty and Loyalty, c-acp c-acp n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt js n1, r-crq n2 d dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 25
248 and even humanity too out of the mind, so it hurries a Man down to Hell seared and hardned in his Villany, where no doubt the preeminence of the hottest place is reserv'd for those who die in that condition without repentance. and even humanity too out of the mind, so it hurries a Man down to Hell seared and hardened in his Villainy, where no doubt the preeminence of the hottest place is reserved for those who die in that condition without Repentance. cc av n1 av av pp-f dt n1, av pn31 vvz dt n1 a-acp p-acp n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp po31 n1, c-crq dx n1 dt n1 pp-f dt js n1 vbz vvn p-acp d r-crq vvb p-acp d n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 25
249 Fifthly, since all such seditious Practises are so abominable to God, so pernitious to Church and State, Fifthly, since all such seditious Practises Are so abominable to God, so pernicious to Church and State, ord, c-acp d d j n2 vbr av j p-acp np1, av j p-acp n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
250 and the Abettours of them are of all men the most Vile, Wicked, and Diabolical, let this be a means to perswade you cordially and sincerely to abjure and avoid all such Horrid principles and projectors: and the Abettors of them Are of all men the most Vile, Wicked, and Diabolical, let this be a means to persuade you cordially and sincerely to abjure and avoid all such Horrid principles and projectors: cc dt n2 pp-f pno32 vbr pp-f d n2 dt av-ds j, j, cc j, vvb d vbb dt n2 pc-acp vvi pn22 av-j cc av-j pc-acp vvi cc vvi d d j n2 cc n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
251 Now in order to this it will be requisite to take notice who these Plotters are, at this time, Now in order to this it will be requisite to take notice who these Plotters Are, At this time, av p-acp n1 p-acp d pn31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi n1 r-crq d n2 vbr, p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
252 and by what Eminent Characters they are signaliz'd to the World. and by what Eminent Characters they Are signalized to the World. cc p-acp r-crq j n2 pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
253 And here we shall find Gebal and Ammon, and Amalek with the uncircumcis'd Philistines, all in a confederacy against the establish'd Government; And Here we shall find Gebal and Ammon, and Amalek with the uncircumcised philistines, all in a confederacy against the established Government; cc av pns12 vmb vvi n1 cc np1, cc np1 p-acp dt j njp2, d p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt vvd n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 25
254 Presbyterians and Independents, Ana-Baptists, and Fifth Monarchy Men, all joyning issues to make the King Glorious, that is in their sense a Martyr as his Father was; Presbyterians and Independents, Ana-Baptists, and Fifth Monarchy Men, all joining issues to make the King Glorious, that is in their sense a Martyr as his Father was; njp2 cc n2-jn, np1, cc ord n1 n2, d vvg n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 j, cst vbz p-acp po32 n1 dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vbds; (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 25
255 as if the Royal Ghost was still Haunting their Conventicles, and no Blood could still propitiate him but that of his own Son: as if the Royal Ghost was still Haunting their Conventicles, and no Blood could still propitiate him but that of his own Son: c-acp cs dt j n1 vbds av vvg po32 n2, cc dx n1 vmd av vvi pno31 p-acp d pp-f po31 d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 26
256 Those who are off as different Interests as opinions all engage in this, and those whose affections are as much alienated from one another (singly considered) as from us, all agree upon this account in an unjarring Harmony: Those who Are off as different Interests as opinions all engage in this, and those whose affections Are as much alienated from one Another (singly considered) as from us, all agree upon this account in an unjarring Harmony: d r-crq vbr a-acp p-acp j n2 c-acp n2 d vvi p-acp d, cc d rg-crq n2 vbr a-acp av-d vvn p-acp crd n-jn (av-j vvn) c-acp p-acp pno12, d vvb p-acp d n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 26
257 Herod and Pontius Pilate are made Friends that Christ may suffer, and those who are the most bitter and implaceable Enemies to one another (when time serves) in their Principles, Doctrine and Government; Herod and Pontius Pilate Are made Friends that christ may suffer, and those who Are the most bitter and implaceable Enemies to one Another (when time serves) in their Principles, Doctrine and Government; np1 cc np1 np1 vbr vvn n2 cst np1 vmb vvi, cc d r-crq vbr dt av-ds j cc j n2 p-acp crd n-jn (c-crq n1 vvz) p-acp po32 n2, n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 26
258 all unite in a league against their common Enemies King and Church. all unite in a league against their Common Enemies King and Church. d vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 j n2 n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 26
259 And ought not such Men to be avoided with the greatest horrour and detestation? Or shall these any longer find favour from us, who desire only to be so kind as to cut our Throats out of courtesy? Oh, let us not only shun them as we would do Fire or Plague, And ought not such Men to be avoided with the greatest horror and detestation? Or shall these any longer find favour from us, who desire only to be so kind as to Cut our Throats out of courtesy? O, let us not only shun them as we would do Fire or Plague, cc vmd xx d n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt js n1 cc n1? cc vmb d d jc vvb n1 p-acp pno12, r-crq vvb av-j pc-acp vbi av j c-acp pc-acp vvi po12 n2 av pp-f n1? uh, vvb pno12 xx j vvi pno32 c-acp pns12 vmd vdi n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 26
260 or Wild or Ravenous Beasts, but let us pray too against theirwickedness, as Holy David did in the like case. or Wild or Ravenous Beasts, but let us pray too against theirwickedness, as Holy David did in the like case. cc j cc j n2, cc-acp vvb pno12 vvi av p-acp n1, c-acp j np1 vdd p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 26
261 Do unto them as unto the Midianites: as to Sisera, as to Jabin at the brook of Kison: Which perished at En-dor: Do unto them as unto the midianites: as to Sisera, as to Jabin At the brook of Kishon: Which perished At Endor: vdb p-acp pno32 c-acp p-acp dt np2: a-acp pc-acp np1, a-acp pc-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: r-crq vvd p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 26
262 They became as Dung for the Earth. Make their Nobles like Oreb, and like Zeeb: Yea all their Princes as Zebah and Zalmunna: They became as Dung for the Earth. Make their Nobles like Oreb, and like Zeeb: Yea all their Princes as Zebah and Zalmunna: pns32 vvd p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1. n1 po32 n2-j j np1, cc j np1: uh av-d po32 n2 p-acp np1 cc np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 26
263 Who said, let us take to our selves the House of God in possession. O my God, make them like a Wheel: Who said, let us take to our selves the House of God in possession. O my God, make them like a Wheel: r-crq vvd, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp po12 n2 dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1. sy po11 np1, vvb pno32 av-j dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 26
264 As the Stubble before the Wind. As the Fire burneth a Wood: And as the Flame setteth the Mountains on Fire: As the Stubble before the Wind. As the Fire burns a Wood: And as the Flame sets the Mountains on Fire: c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvz dt n1: cc c-acp dt n1 vvz dt n2 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 26
265 So persecute them with thy Tempest; and make them afraid with thy Storm. Fill their faces with shame, that they may seek thy Name, O LORD. So persecute them with thy Tempest; and make them afraid with thy Storm. Fill their faces with shame, that they may seek thy Name, Oh LORD. av vvi pno32 p-acp po21 n1; cc vvb pno32 j p-acp po21 n1. vvb po32 n2 p-acp n1, cst pns32 vmb vvi po21 n1, uh n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 26
266 Let them be confounded and troubled for ever: Yea let them be put to shame and perish; Let them be confounded and troubled for ever: Yea let them be put to shame and perish; vvb pno32 vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp av: uh vvb pno32 vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 26
267 That men may know that thou, whose Name alone is JEHOVAH: art the most high over all the Earth. That men may know that thou, whose Name alone is JEHOVAH: art the most high over all the Earth. d n2 vmb vvi cst pns21, rg-crq n1 av-j vbz np1: n1 dt av-ds j p-acp d dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 26
268 But if some will not do this, because they do not imagine things so bad as they are represented, But if Some will not do this, Because they do not imagine things so bad as they Are represented, cc-acp cs d vmb xx vdi d, c-acp pns32 vdb xx vvi n2 av j c-acp pns32 vbr vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 26
269 and will still brazen it out against a True Protestant Plott, though the Treason is as apparent as if it had been wrote with a Sun-beam; and will still brazen it out against a True Protestant Plot, though the Treason is as apparent as if it had been wrote with a Sunbeam; cc vmb av j pn31 av p-acp dt j n1 vvb, cs dt n1 vbz a-acp j c-acp cs pn31 vhd vbn vvd p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 27
270 should an Angle come now from Heaven, and attest the truth of these things, they would believe him too, to be only some misguided Tory Apparition; and it is to be feared, that those who give themselves over to such invincible scruples and obstinacy, have either a hand in these proceedings or hearts that wish well to them; should an Angle come now from Heaven, and attest the truth of these things, they would believe him too, to be only Some misguided Tory Apparition; and it is to be feared, that those who give themselves over to such invincible scruples and obstinacy, have either a hand in these proceedings or hearts that wish well to them; vmd dt n1 vvb av p-acp n1, cc vvb dt n1 pp-f d n2, pns32 vmd vvi pno31 av, pc-acp vbi av-j d j-vvn np1 n1; cc pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, cst d r-crq vvb px32 p-acp p-acp d j n2 cc n1, vhb d dt n1 p-acp d n2-vvg cc n2 cst vvb av p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 27
271 and so nothing will be able to work in them better things, till publick Justice brings them to open and Condigne Punishment. and so nothing will be able to work in them better things, till public justice brings them to open and Condign Punishment. cc av pix vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 j n2, c-acp j n1 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 27
272 But in the last place let me reminde you to adhere immoveably to that Church which remonstrats against, But in the last place let me remind you to adhere immoveably to that Church which remonstrats against, cc-acp p-acp dt ord n1 vvb pno11 n1 pn22 pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp d n1 r-crq n2 p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 27
273 and utterly abhors all Rebellious Principles and Practises: Now what Church that is, is Conspicious to all the World by that indelible mark of Loyalty which is her proper badge and honour; and utterly abhors all Rebellious Principles and Practises: Now what Church that is, is Conspicuous to all the World by that indelible mark of Loyalty which is her proper badge and honour; cc av-j vvz d j n2 cc n2: av q-crq n1 cst vbz, vbz j p-acp d dt n1 p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vbz po31 j n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 27
274 I mean that truly Primitive and Apostolical Church, the Church of England as now Established; I mean that truly Primitive and Apostolical Church, the Church of England as now Established; pns11 vvb cst av-j j cc j n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 c-acp av vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 27
275 which never yet bestowed the Kings supremacy on the Pope, nor huff'd him out of his power to bestow it upon the People: which never yet bestowed the Kings supremacy on the Pope, nor huffed him out of his power to bestow it upon the People: r-crq av-x av vvn dt ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1, ccx j-vvn pno31 av pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 27
276 It by no means can allow an entrenchment upon prerogative, and it as much desires that property should be secured by all honest and lawfull means: It by no means can allow an entrenchment upon prerogative, and it as much Desires that property should be secured by all honest and lawful means: pn31 p-acp dx n2 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, cc pn31 p-acp d n2 cst n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp d j cc j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 27
277 It sues for mercy of the Prince, but it would not have the Subject abuse it to ill purposes; It sues for mercy of the Prince, but it would not have the Subject abuse it to ill Purposes; pn31 vvz p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp pn31 vmd xx vhi dt j-jn n1 pn31 p-acp j-jn n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 27
278 and though it doth allow them a liberty in a regular way to do that which they judge to be best for themselves, and though it does allow them a liberty in a regular Way to do that which they judge to be best for themselves, cc cs pn31 vdz vvi pno32 dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vdi d r-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi js p-acp px32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 27
279 yet it by no means gives them leave to tell their Prince what he must do, yet it by no means gives them leave to tell their Prince what he must do, av pn31 p-acp dx n2 vvz pno32 vvi pc-acp vvi po32 n1 r-crq pns31 vmb vdi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 27
280 or to thrust themselves in as spyes upon, or judges over his Actions: or to thrust themselves in as spies upon, or judges over his Actions: cc pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp a-acp vvz p-acp, cc n2 p-acp po31 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 27
281 In fine it enjoyns us to obey him in all things that are lawful and honest, In fine it enjoins us to obey him in all things that Are lawful and honest, p-acp j pn31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d n2 cst vbr j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 27
282 and if he commands us otherwise, it permits us not to Rebell, but bids us patiently suffer for what we cannot freely comply with. and if he commands us otherwise, it permits us not to Rebel, but bids us patiently suffer for what we cannot freely comply with. cc cs pns31 vvz pno12 av, pn31 vvz pno12 xx p-acp n1, cc-acp vvz pno12 av-j vvi p-acp r-crq pns12 vmbx av-j vvi p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 27
283 This is the avow'd doctrine of over Church (for which her fame may be justly celebrated our all the Christian World) in which let us all with one consent resolve to live and dye; This is the avowed Doctrine of over Church (for which her fame may be justly celebrated our all the Christian World) in which let us all with one consent resolve to live and die; d vbz dt vvn n1 pp-f p-acp n1 (c-acp r-crq po31 n1 vmb vbi av-j vvn po12 d dt njp n1) p-acp r-crq vvb pno12 d p-acp crd n1 vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 27
284 for where can we be taught better, or in what Communion can we hope sooner to gain Heaven then in this, whose principles are so sound, whose doctrine so pure, whose Rites and Ceremonies are so few and decent, for where can we be taught better, or in what Communion can we hope sooner to gain Heaven then in this, whose principles Are so found, whose Doctrine so pure, whose Rites and Ceremonies Are so few and decent, c-acp q-crq vmb pns12 vbi vvn av-jc, cc p-acp r-crq n1 vmb pns12 vvi av-c pc-acp vvi n1 av p-acp d, rg-crq n2 vbr av j, rg-crq n1 av j, rg-crq n2 cc n2 vbr av d cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 28
285 and whose practises are all so agreeable to the first and purest ages of Christianity. and whose practises Are all so agreeable to the First and Purest ages of Christianity. cc rg-crq n2 vbr d av j p-acp dt ord cc js n2 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 28
286 Which if once seriously considered would not only confirm us in this Faith, and make us firm to our Church, Which if once seriously considered would not only confirm us in this Faith, and make us firm to our Church, r-crq cs a-acp av-j vvn vmd xx av-j vvi pno12 p-acp d n1, cc vvb pno12 j p-acp po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 28
287 but perswade others too to enter again into the bosom of it, who have so perfidiously without any just grounds revolted from it. but persuade Others too to enter again into the bosom of it, who have so perfidiously without any just grounds revolted from it. cc-acp vvi n2-jn av pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, r-crq vhb av av-j p-acp d j n2 vvn p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 28
288 For why should they any longer suffer themselves to be deluded, and why should they not suspect that there may possibly be some corruptions in their Churches as well as any in ours? Now that there are both in principle and practise amongst them I have undeniably demonstrated, For why should they any longer suffer themselves to be deluded, and why should they not suspect that there may possibly be Some corruptions in their Churches as well as any in ours? Now that there Are both in principle and practice among them I have undeniably demonstrated, c-acp q-crq vmd pns32 d av-jc vvi px32 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc q-crq vmd pns32 xx vvi cst a-acp vmb av-j vbb d n2 p-acp po32 n2 c-acp av c-acp d p-acp png12? av cst a-acp vbr d p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32 pns11 vhb av-j vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 28
289 and would they but themselves weigh both sides impartially, and without prejudice lay things to Heart, they would be judges against themselves and embrace our Communion: and would they but themselves weigh both sides impartially, and without prejudice lay things to Heart, they would be judges against themselves and embrace our Communion: cc vmd pns32 p-acp px32 vvi d n2 av-j, cc p-acp n1 vvi n2 p-acp n1, pns32 vmd vbi n2 p-acp px32 cc vvb po12 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 28
290 For what corruptions can be greater then those that proceed from rebellious principles and Treasonable practises, which their Churches still do most certainly maintain, For what corruptions can be greater then those that proceed from rebellious principles and Treasonable practises, which their Churches still do most Certainly maintain, c-acp r-crq n2 vmb vbi jc cs d cst vvb p-acp j n2 cc j n2, r-crq po32 n2 av vdb av-ds av-j vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 28
291 and never did yet by any publick Assembly or Remonstrance disclaim or openly renounce: and never did yet by any public Assembly or Remonstrance disclaim or openly renounce: cc av-x vdd av p-acp d j n1 cc n1 vvb cc av-j vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 28
292 and why then should any be so scrupulous to hold Communion with our Church for fear of some imaginary corruptions, and why then should any be so scrupulous to hold Communion with our Church for Fear of Some imaginary corruptions, cc q-crq av vmd d vbi av j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 28
293 and yet cleave to such Churches as are visibly more corrupt? and yet cleave to such Churches as Are visibly more corrupt? cc av vvb p-acp d n2 c-acp vbr av-j av-dc j? (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 28
294 Return then, O Shulamite, return, and if there be any straglers now amongst us, let me earnestly begg of them to return to this our fold, that we may be all but one Flock under one Sheepherd Christ Jesus: Return then, Oh Shulamite, return, and if there be any stragglers now among us, let me earnestly beg of them to return to this our fold, that we may be all but one Flock under one Shepherd christ jesus: vvb av, uh np1, vvb, cc cs pc-acp vbb d n2 av p-acp pno12, vvb pno11 av-j vvi pp-f pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp d po12 n1, cst pns12 vmb vbi d p-acp crd vvb p-acp crd n1 np1 np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 28
295 For 'tis now high time for men to see their errours, and if such Treasons and Conspiracies as these, will not satisfie their consciences that those who are the Leaders and Abettours of them are false Teachers, and Wolves in Sheeps-cloathing; For it's now high time for men to see their errors, and if such Treasons and Conspiracies as these, will not satisfy their Consciences that those who Are the Leaders and Abettors of them Are false Teachers, and Wolves in Sheep's clothing; c-acp pn31|vbz av j n1 p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n2, cc cs d n2 cc n2 c-acp d, vmb xx vvi po32 n2 cst d r-crq vbr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pno32 vbr j n2, cc n2 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 28
296 Heaven it self cannot work such mens conversion. Heaven it self cannot work such men's conversion. n1 pn31 n1 vmbx vvi d ng2 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 28
297 But we heartily entreat you for the Kings safety, whose life you all pretend so highly to value, But we heartily entreat you for the Kings safety, whose life you all pretend so highly to valve, cc-acp pns12 av-j vvb pn22 p-acp dt ng1 n1, rg-crq n1 pn22 d vvb av av-j pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 29
298 and yet can never be secure, whilst you so nicely distinguish betwixt his Person and his Authority; and yet can never be secure, while you so nicely distinguish betwixt his Person and his authority; cc av vmb av-x vbi j, cs pn22 av av-j vvi p-acp po31 n1 cc po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 29
299 for the Interest of these Kingdoms, in whose wellfare must needs consist your happiness, and yet your mutual Feers and Animosities do dayly lessen and undermine; for the Interest of these Kingdoms, in whose welfare must needs consist your happiness, and yet your mutual Feers and Animosities do daily lessen and undermine; p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, p-acp rg-crq n1 vmb av vvi po22 n1, cc av po22 j n2 cc n2 vdb av-j vvi cc vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 29
300 and for the peace and comfort of your own souls, and that Faith and conscience, which you lay so great a claim to, and for the peace and Comfort of your own Souls, and that Faith and conscience, which you lay so great a claim to, cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po22 d n2, cc d n1 cc n1, r-crq pn22 vvb av j dt n1 p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 29
301 and yet so constantly Shipwrack by your obstinate Schifm and Separation, to believe these things to be really true ▪ and to become at last sensible that by embracing these Loyal principles which our Church teacheth you, you will be certainly in the fairest way to promote your best and chiefest Interest, that is, to do well and prosper here, and yet so constantly Shipwreck by your obstinate Schifm and Separation, to believe these things to be really true ▪ and to become At last sensible that by embracing these Loyal principles which our Church Teaches you, you will be Certainly in the Fairest Way to promote your best and chiefest Interest, that is, to do well and prosper Here, cc av av av-j n1 p-acp po22 j n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi d n2 pc-acp vbi av-j j ▪ cc pc-acp vvi p-acp ord j cst p-acp vvg d j n2 r-crq po12 n1 vvz pn22, pn22 vmb vbi av-j p-acp dt js n1 pc-acp vvi po22 js cc js-jn n1, cst vbz, pc-acp vdi av cc vvi av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 29
302 and to attain far greater degrees of felicity hereafter; and to attain Far greater Degrees of felicity hereafter; cc pc-acp vvi av-j jc n2 pp-f n1 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 29
303 whereas all other Seditious Tenents expose men to certain unavoidable dangers, penalties, and misfortunes in this life; whereas all other Seditious Tenants expose men to certain unavoidable dangers, penalties, and misfortunes in this life; cs d j-jn j n2 vvb n2 p-acp j j n2, n2, cc n2 p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 29
304 and hazard their eternal Salvation in that which is to come. and hazard their Eternal Salvation in that which is to come. cc vvi po32 j n1 p-acp d r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 29
305 I shall conclude all with that of Moses, Deut. 30. 19. I call Heaven and Earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you Life and Death, Blessing and Cursing, I shall conclude all with that of Moses, Deuteronomy 30. 19. I call Heaven and Earth to record this day against you, that I have Set before you Life and Death, Blessing and Cursing, pns11 vmb vvi d p-acp d pp-f np1, np1 crd crd pns11 vvb n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp pn22, cst pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pn22 n1 cc n1, n1 cc vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 29
306 therefore chuse Life that both thou and thy Seed may Live. FINIS. Therefore choose Life that both thou and thy Seed may Live. FINIS. av vvb n1 cst d pns21 cc po21 n1 vmb vvi. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 29

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