Demetrius and the crafts-men a sermon preach'd at the Berkshire assizes held in Abingdon, August the 7th, 1683 / by William Baron ...

Baron, William, b. 1636
Publisher: Printed for William Cademan
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1683
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A31024 ESTC ID: R7334 STC ID: B894
Subject Headings: Obedience; Sermons, English;
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1 Wherefore if Demetrius and the Crafts-men which are with him, have a matter against any man, the Law is open, Wherefore if Demetrius and the Craftsmen which Are with him, have a matter against any man, the Law is open, q-crq cs npg1 cc dt n2 r-crq vbr p-acp pno31, vhb dt n1 p-acp d n1, dt n1 vbz j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 and there are Deputies, let them implead one another. and there Are Deputies, let them implead one Another. cc pc-acp vbr n2, vvb pno32 vvi pi j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
3 THere is such a mutual correspondence between our publick and private wel-fare, every mans perticular interest so unavoidably depends upon the common good, that our first thoughts may probably suggest, that Universal principle of Self-Preservation should equally concern us for both: THere is such a mutual correspondence between our public and private welfare, every men particular Interest so avoidable depends upon the Common good, that our First thoughts may probably suggest, that Universal principle of Self-Preservation should equally concern us for both: pc-acp vbz d dt j n1 p-acp po12 j cc j n1, d ng1 j n1 av av-j vvz p-acp dt j j, cst po12 ord n2 vmb av-j vvi, d j-u n1 pp-f n1 vmd av-j vvi pno12 p-acp d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 But upon more exact consideration, we shall find Man in his single capacity is center'd only upon himself without any different Parties, any contrary Votes to Retard or Oppose him; But upon more exact consideration, we shall find Man in his single capacity is centered only upon himself without any different Parties, any contrary Votes to Retard or Oppose him; cc-acp p-acp av-dc j n1, pns12 vmb vvi n1 p-acp po31 j n1 vbz vvn av-j p-acp px31 p-acp d j n2, d j-jn n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvb pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
5 and will naturally make that the ultimate end of all his undertakings, whatever other obligations may lie upon him from the dictates of right reason, and will naturally make that the ultimate end of all his undertakings, whatever other obligations may lie upon him from the dictates of right reason, cc vmb av-j vvi cst dt j n1 pp-f d po31 n2-vvg, r-crq j-jn n2 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt vvz pp-f j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
6 or the compacts of humane society engage him unto: or the compacts of humane society engage him unto: cc dt n2 pp-f j n1 vvi pno31 p-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
7 whereas the Body Politick is so artificial a piece, made up of so many different Tempers and Constitutions, Humours, Interests, whereas the Body Politic is so artificial a piece, made up of so many different Tempers and Constitutions, Humours, Interests, cs dt n1 j vbz av j dt n1, vvd a-acp pp-f av d j n2 cc n2, n2, n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
8 and Designs, that, like other curious Compositions, every unhappy jog, every rough hand, or foul breath, is liable to disorder, if not quite destroy it. and Designs, that, like other curious Compositions, every unhappy jog, every rough hand, or foul breath, is liable to disorder, if not quite destroy it. cc n2, cst, av-j j-jn j n2, d j vvb, d j n1, cc j n1, vbz j pc-acp vvi, cs xx av vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
9 And next to the all-disposing Providence of Heaven, I cannot assign any other cause but this, of those many Revolutions which have so frequently happened in the World, that the whole Earth should ever since the Creation, have been as it were an Akeldama ; And next to the All-disposing Providence of Heaven, I cannot assign any other cause but this, of those many Revolutions which have so frequently happened in the World, that the Whole Earth should ever since the Creation, have been as it were an Akeldama; cc ord p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vmbx vvi d j-jn n1 p-acp d, pp-f d d n2 r-crq vhb av av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, cst dt j-jn n1 vmd av p-acp dt n1, vhb vbn c-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
10 and the Histories of all Ages, and Places too, contain little else than so many Records of Blood and Slaughter, Desolation and Ruine: and the Histories of all Ages, and Places too, contain little Else than so many Records of Blood and Slaughter, Desolation and Ruin: cc dt n2 pp-f d n2, cc n2 av, vvb av-j av cs av d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 whilst Goverment becomes more mortal than the Members whereof it consists; not an Age doth pass without many signal Revolutions, and fatal Catastrophes. while Government becomes more Mortal than the Members whereof it consists; not an Age does pass without many signal Revolutions, and fatal Catastrophes. cs n1 vvz av-dc j-jn cs dt n2 c-crq pn31 vvz; xx dt n1 vdz vvi p-acp d n1 n2, cc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
12 Nay, that the same Mischiefs do not happen every day, is not for want of evil Spirits to foment and raise them up; Nay, that the same Mischiefs do not happen every day, is not for want of evil Spirits to foment and raise them up; uh-x, cst dt d n2 vdb xx vvi d n1, vbz xx p-acp n1 pp-f j-jn n2 p-acp n1 cc vvi pno32 a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
13 but from the prudent management of some more Peaceable dispositions, who by the assistance of that Divine Power which stilleth the raging of the Seas, are sometimes able to quell the noise of these Seditious Waves, and Madness of such People. but from the prudent management of Some more Peaceable dispositions, who by the assistance of that Divine Power which stilleth the raging of the Seas, Are sometime able to quell the noise of these Seditious Waves, and Madness of such People. cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d dc j n2, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j-jn n1 r-crq vvz dt j-vvg pp-f dt n2, vbr av j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d j n2, cc n1 pp-f d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
14 A remarkable instance of this kind, we have in the whole precedent passage unto which my Text relates, where a few Factious Mechanicks, under pretence of decay of Trade, and Innovation in Religion, had put the whole City of Epesus into an uproar; A remarkable instance of this kind, we have in the Whole precedent passage unto which my Text relates, where a few Factious Mechanics, under pretence of decay of Trade, and Innovation in Religion, had put the Whole city of Epesus into an uproar; dt j n1 pp-f d n1, pns12 vhb p-acp dt j-jn j n1 p-acp r-crq po11 n1 vvz, c-crq dt d j n2, p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp n1, vhd vvn dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
15 and so far engaged the Rabble to their Party, that St. Paul (could they have found him) and all others whom they had a pique against, must be exposed to wild Beasts, just as Bloody and Merciless as themselves. and so Far engaged the Rabble to their Party, that Saint Paul (could they have found him) and all Others whom they had a pique against, must be exposed to wild Beasts, just as Bloody and Merciless as themselves. cc av av-j vvn dt n1 p-acp po32 n1, cst n1 np1 (vmd pns32 vhb vvn pno31) cc d n2-jn r-crq pns32 vhd dt vvi p-acp, vmb vbi vvn p-acp j n2, j c-acp j cc j p-acp px32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
16 Thus for some hours the hubbub continued, and though few of them knew why they were come together, yet still great was Diana of the Ephesians, Religion and Property their only clamour. Thus for Some hours the hubbub continued, and though few of them knew why they were come together, yet still great was Diana of the Ephesians, Religion and Property their only clamour. av p-acp d n2 dt n1 vvd, cc cs d pp-f pno32 vvd c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn av, av av j vbds np1 pp-f dt np1, n1 cc n1 po32 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
17 But as their Throats grew hoarse, their Passions began to cool, and so gave way for this discourse of the Town-Clerk, as we translate it; But as their Throats grew hoarse, their Passion began to cool, and so gave Way for this discourse of the Town-Clerk, as we translate it; cc-acp c-acp po32 n2 vvd j, po32 n2 vvd pc-acp vvi, cc av vvd n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pns12 vvb pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
18 but he was indeed the NONLATINALPHABET the Register who Recorded the Names of all such as gain'd any prizes in the several Games at this solemn Festival of their so much admir'd Deity; but he was indeed the the Register who Recorded the Names of all such as gained any prizes in the several Games At this solemn Festival of their so much admired Deity; cc-acp pns31 vbds av dt dt n1 r-crq vvn dt n2 pp-f d d c-acp vvd d n2 p-acp dt j n2 p-acp d j n1 pp-f po32 av av-d vvn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
19 by reason of which Office he had the greater influence upon them, and might the more freely expostulate about the Illegality of their proceedings: by reason of which Office he had the greater influence upon them, and might the more freely expostulate about the Illegality of their proceedings: p-acp n1 pp-f r-crq n1 pns31 vhd dt jc n1 p-acp pno32, cc vmd dt av-dc av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2-vvg: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
20 Having therefore harangu'd them with the acknowledg'd greatness of that Diana, they were so Zealous for ver. 35. and given a touch at the rashness of this Tumultuous Assembly, Having Therefore harangued them with the acknowledged greatness of that Diana, they were so Zealous for ver. 35. and given a touch At the rashness of this Tumultuous Assembly, vhg av vvn pno32 p-acp dt vvn n1 pp-f d np1, pns32 vbdr av j p-acp fw-la. crd cc vvn dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
21 for which in all probability they would be called in question, ver. 36. He declares in the 37 th the inoffensive deportment of those persons they clamour'd so much against: for which in all probability they would be called in question, ver. 36. He declares in the 37 that the inoffensive deportment of those Persons they clamoured so much against: p-acp r-crq p-acp d n1 pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp n1, fw-la. crd pns31 vvz p-acp dt crd cst dt j n1 pp-f d n2 pns32 vvd av av-d p-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
22 Nevertheless if they thought themselves agriev'd, He tells them in my Text of a more regular course which they ought to have taken, Nevertheless if they Thought themselves aggrieved, He tells them in my Text of a more regular course which they ought to have taken, av cs pns32 vvd px32 vvn, pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp po11 n1 pp-f dt av-dc j n1 r-crq pns32 vmd pc-acp vhi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
23 and according to which, if the action will bear it, they may still proceed. Wherefore if Demetrius, &c. and according to which, if the actium will bear it, they may still proceed. Wherefore if Demetrius, etc. cc vvg p-acp r-crq, cs dt n1 vmb vvi pn31, pns32 vmb av vvi. c-crq cs np1, av (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
24 The words then seem to be an Abridgement of the whole precedent disturbance, wherein with very little assistance from the context, we may consider these five several parts, The words then seem to be an Abridgement of the Whole precedent disturbance, wherein with very little assistance from the context, we may Consider these five several parts, dt n2 av vvi pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn j n1, c-crq p-acp av j n1 p-acp dt n1, pns12 vmb vvi d crd j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
25 or observable passages. 1. First, here are the Parties concern'd, their Quality and Profession, Demetrius and the Craftsmen, &c. 2. Secondly, here is an action suppos'd, a complaint or grievance pretended, or observable passages. 1. First, Here Are the Parties concerned, their Quality and Profession, Demetrius and the Craftsmen, etc. 2. Secondly, Here is an actium supposed, a complaint or grievance pretended, cc j n2. crd ord, av vbr dt n2 vvn, po32 n1 cc n1, npg1 cc dt n2, av crd ord, av vbz dt n1 vvn, dt n1 cc n1 vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
26 for so the word NONLATINALPHABET doth some times signifie an Action, Process, or Indictment; for so the word does Some times signify an Actium, Process, or Indictment; c-acp av dt n1 vdz d n2 vvi dt n1, n1, cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
27 and then NONLATINALPHABET denotes a matter of accusation. 3. Thirdly, Here is their way of redress tacitely reflected upon both as unjust and dangerous. 4. Fourthly, Here is the regular course they ought to have taken, let them implead one another. and then denotes a matter of accusation. 3. Thirdly, Here is their Way of redress tacitly reflected upon both as unjust and dangerous. 4. Fourthly, Here is the regular course they ought to have taken, let them implead one Another. cc av vvz dt n1 pp-f n1. crd ord, av vbz po32 n1 pp-f n1 av-j vvn p-acp d c-acp j cc j. crd ord, av vbz dt j n1 pns32 vmd pc-acp vhi vvn, vvb pno32 vvi pi j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
28 5. Fifthly, Here are all pretences cut off for their not proceeding according to this regular course, in that first there was no denial of Justice, the Law was open, nor secondly was there any delay of Justice, there are Deputies. 5. Fifthly, Here Are all pretences Cut off for their not proceeding according to this regular course, in that First there was no denial of justice, the Law was open, nor secondly was there any Delay of justice, there Are Deputies. crd ord, av vbr d n2 vvn a-acp p-acp po32 xx vvg p-acp p-acp d j n1, p-acp cst ord pc-acp vbds dx n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 vbds j, ccx ord vbds a-acp d n1 pp-f n1, a-acp vbr n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
29 Of which several parts, together with some few Inferences by way of Application, with as much brevity as you can expect, Of which several parts, together with Some few Inferences by Way of Application, with as much brevity as you can expect, pp-f r-crq j n2, av p-acp d d n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, p-acp c-acp d n1 c-acp pn22 vmb vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
30 or your many other weighty Affairs require. 1. First, Here are the Parties concern'd, their Quality, and Profession, Demetrius and the Craftsmen ; or your many other weighty Affairs require. 1. First, Here Are the Parties concerned, their Quality, and Profession, Demetrius and the Craftsmen; cc po22 d j-jn j n2 vvi. crd ord, av vbr dt n2 vvn, po32 n1, cc n1, npg1 cc dt n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
31 what these Shrines were which caus'd all this stir, would be too tedious a digression critically to relate: what these Shrines were which caused all this stir, would be too tedious a digression critically to relate: r-crq d vvz vbdr r-crq vvd d d n1, vmd vbi av j dt n1 av-j pc-acp vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
32 In general, 'tis concluded they were little Cabinets or Chaplets of Silver, with the Image of Diana in them; In general, it's concluded they were little Cabinets or Chaplets of Silver, with the Image of Diana in them; p-acp n1, pn31|vbz vvn pns32 vbdr j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
33 which every man was at liberty to purchace for the use of his private Superstition, Devotion I cannot call it; which every man was At liberty to purchase for the use of his private Superstition, Devotion I cannot call it; r-crq d n1 vbds p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, n1 pns11 vmbx vvi pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
34 so that the business of these Artificers was much like that of the Agnus Dei, and other such like Trinket-makers in the Church of Rome ; so that the business of these Artificers was much like that of the Agnus Dei, and other such like Trinket-makers in the Church of Room; av cst dt n1 pp-f d n2 vbds av-d av-j cst pp-f dt np1 fw-la, cc j-jn d j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
35 had therefore St. Pauls Doctrine been agreeable to that of St. Peters prerended Successor now there, in all probability these Craftsmen would have been as Zealous for the change, had Therefore Saint Paul's Doctrine been agreeable to that of Saint Peter's prerended Successor now there, in all probability these Craftsmen would have been as Zealous for the change, vhd av n1 npg1 n1 vbn j p-acp d pp-f n1 npg1 vvn n1 av a-acp, p-acp d n1 d n2 vmd vhi vbn a-acp j c-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
36 as they were violent against any alteration, since for every Shrine, they might have been imploy'd to make ten times as many Saints. But our Apostles Commission was quite otherwise, to call upon, and exhort all men every where to repent, and particularly to turn from those dumb Idols unto the living God ; as they were violent against any alteration, since for every Shrine, they might have been employed to make ten times as many Saints. But our Apostles Commission was quite otherwise, to call upon, and exhort all men every where to Repent, and particularly to turn from those dumb Idols unto the living God; c-acp pns32 vbdr j p-acp d n1, c-acp p-acp d n1, pns32 vmd vhi vbn vvn pc-acp vvi crd n2 c-acp d n2. p-acp po12 n2 n1 vbds av av, pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc vvb d n2 d c-crq pc-acp vvi, cc av-jn p-acp vvb p-acp d j n2 p-acp dt j-vvg n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
37 And this the Devil knew very well, which made him take occasion from these mens avarice, to suppress (if possible) the further progress of those glorious Truths, which would totally subvert his Kingdom of Darkness, And this the devil knew very well, which made him take occasion from these men's avarice, to suppress (if possible) the further progress of those glorious Truths, which would totally subvert his Kingdom of Darkness, cc d dt n1 vvd av av, r-crq vvd pno31 vvi n1 p-acp d ng2 n1, pc-acp vvi (cs j) dt jc n1 pp-f d j n2, r-crq vmd av-j vvi po31 n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
38 and some probability there was of an expected success; for when that evil Spirit enters into a multitude, its name is Legion to purpose, and Some probability there was of an expected success; for when that evil Spirit enters into a multitude, its name is Legion to purpose, cc d n1 a-acp vbds pp-f dt j-vvn n1; p-acp c-crq d j-jn n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, po31 n1 vbz n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
39 when Faction comes once to be incorporated, and the several male-contents dare to enter into Associations ; when Faction comes once to be incorporated, and the several malcontents Dare to enter into Associations; c-crq n1 vvz a-acp pc-acp vbi vvn, cc dt j n2-jn vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
40 when every rude Mechanick will presume to censure Affairs of State, and admire none but a smooth Tongu'd Demetrius, who will be sure to represent things at the greatest disadvantage: when every rude Mechanic will presume to censure Affairs of State, and admire none but a smooth Tongued Demetrius, who will be sure to represent things At the greatest disadvantage: c-crq d j n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi n2 pp-f n1, cc vvb pix p-acp dt j j-vvn np1, r-crq vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt js n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
41 Let the Cedars of Lebanon look to it, or these Brambles will burn them down; Let the Cedars of Lebanon look to it, or these Brambles will burn them down; vvb dt n2 pp-f np1 vvb p-acp pn31, cc d n2 vmb vvi pno32 a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
42 all things, both Sacred and Civil, will soon be trampled under foot by their Rage and Fury. all things, both Sacred and Civil, will soon be trampled under foot by their Rage and Fury. d n2, d j cc j, vmb av vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
43 2. Secondly, We are to consider the matter of complaint, the pretended grievance, or accusation, which is here suppos'd by the Town-Clerk ; 2. Secondly, We Are to Consider the matter of complaint, the pretended grievance, or accusation, which is Here supposed by the Town-Clerk; crd ord, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, dt j-vvn n1, cc n1, r-crq vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
44 but fully enlarg'd upon in Demetrius 's Seditious Rethorick at the 27 th. Verse, By St. Pauls Preaching that they be no Gods which are made with hands, not only their Craft was in danger to be set at nought, but Fully enlarged upon in Demetrius is Seditious Rhetoric At the 27 th. Verse, By Saint Paul's Preaching that they be no God's which Are made with hands, not only their Craft was in danger to be Set At nought, cc-acp av-j vvn p-acp p-acp np1 vbz j n1 p-acp dt crd zz. n1, p-acp n1 npg1 vvg cst pns32 vbb dx n2 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp n2, xx av-j po32 n1 vbds p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pix, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
45 but their Temple and great Godess despis'd ; but their Temple and great Goddess despised; cc-acp po32 n1 cc j n1 vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
46 The Schools tell us of a causa latens and causa patens, one thing pretended, when another occasioned the pretence; The Schools tell us of a causa latens and causa patens, one thing pretended, when Another occasioned the pretence; dt n2 vvb pno12 pp-f dt fw-la vvz cc fw-la n2, crd n1 vvd, c-crq n-jn vvn dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
47 and here we find a doubie Inducement urg'd by our Appron'd Orator, Great was Diana, but greater were her Shrines. and Here we find a doubie Inducement urged by our Approned Orator, Great was Diana, but greater were her Shrines. cc av pns12 vvb dt n1 n1 vvn p-acp po12 j-vvn n1, j vbds np1, p-acp jc vbdr po31 vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
48 Religion might have some influence, but Interest much more; Religion might have Some influence, but Interest much more; n1 vmd vhi d n1, cc-acp n1 av-d av-dc; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
49 had they not by this Craft got their wealth, so cold would have been their Zeal, that her Altars might have frozen. had they not by this Craft god their wealth, so cold would have been their Zeal, that her Altars might have frozen. vhd pns32 xx p-acp d n1 vvd po32 n1, av av-jn vmd vhi vbn po32 n1, cst po31 n2 vmd vhi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
50 Innovations in Religion, were indeed by the Gentiles themselves, look'd upon as dangerous, and the great Augustus his Favorite told him, There were no persons he ought to be so severe upon, Innovations in Religion, were indeed by the Gentiles themselves, looked upon as dangerous, and the great Augustus his Favourite told him, There were no Persons he ought to be so severe upon, n2 p-acp n1, vbdr av p-acp dt n2-j px32, vvd p-acp p-acp j, cc dt j np1 po31 n1 vvd pno31, a-acp vbdr dx n2 pns31 vmd pc-acp vbi av j p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
51 as they that introduc'd a Worship contrary to the establish'd Laws ; as they that introduced a Worship contrary to the established Laws; c-acp pns32 cst vvd dt n1 j-jn p-acp dt vvd n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
52 which was the reason doubtless, that Christianity met with so much opposition, and notwithstanding its manifold superlative excellencies, was so long before the Civil Power gave it countenance: which was the reason doubtless, that Christianity met with so much opposition, and notwithstanding its manifold superlative excellencies, was so long before the Civil Power gave it countenance: r-crq vbds dt n1 av-j, cst np1 vvd p-acp av d n1, cc p-acp po31 j j n2, vbds av av-j p-acp dt j n1 vvd pn31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
53 but whatsoever is done, either upon this, or any other account, supposeth a due procedure, a regular course of Justice, without committing so Sacred a matter to the Arbitrage of the Rabble, the Pious Whimsies, not to say Religious Cheats, of self designing men; but whatsoever is done, either upon this, or any other account, Supposeth a due procedure, a regular course of justice, without committing so Sacred a matter to the Arbitrage of the Rabble, the Pious Whimsies, not to say Religious Cheats, of self designing men; cc-acp r-crq vbz vdn, av-d p-acp d, cc d j-jn n1, vvz dt j-jn n1, dt j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp vvg av j dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt j n2, xx pc-acp vvi j vvz, pp-f n1 vvg n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
54 yet, make the Observatton where you please, even amongst the demurest Professors of our most holy Religion, yet, make the Observatton where you please, even among the demurest Professors of our most holy Religion, av, vvb dt n1 c-crq pn22 vvb, av p-acp dt js n2 pp-f po12 av-ds j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
55 and all pretences of this kind will be found no better, when it comes once under a popular Reformation, 'tis made a stalking horse to the vilest enterprizes, where every man wears the Pharisees Vizzard, proportions his Devotion to the Intreague he has on foot: and all pretences of this kind will be found no better, when it comes once under a popular Reformation, it's made a stalking horse to the Vilest Enterprises, where every man wears the Pharisees Vizard, proportions his Devotion to the Intrigue he has on foot: cc d n2 pp-f d n1 vmb vbi vvn av-dx av-jc, c-crq pn31 vvz a-acp p-acp dt j n1, pn31|vbz vvn dt j-vvg n1 p-acp dt js vvz, c-crq d n1 vvz dt np1 n1, n2 po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pns31 vhz p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
56 So far as it answers their Ambition, satisfies their Avarice, gratifies their Revenge, promotes a Party, So Far as it answers their Ambition, Satisfies their Avarice, gratifies their Revenge, promotes a Party, av av-j c-acp pn31 vvz po32 n1, vvz po32 n1, vvz po32 n1, vvz dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
57 or carries on a Design, with Jehu none shall be more ready to express their Zeal, or carries on a Design, with Jehu none shall be more ready to express their Zeal, cc vvz p-acp dt n1, p-acp np1 pix vmb vbi av-dc j pc-acp vvi po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
58 altho' in so preposterous a mannar, as half an eye may discover, they that bawl lowdest on its behalf, resolve to stifle it in the noise; although in so preposterous a mannar, as half an eye may discover, they that bawl Loudest on its behalf, resolve to stifle it in the noise; cs p-acp av j dt j, c-acp j-jn dt n1 vmb vvi, pns32 cst vvb js p-acp po31 n1, vvb pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
59 Fight for its defence till 'tis smothered in the Blood they spill. Thus I say it has been always found, but more especially of late; Fight for its defence till it's smothered in the Blood they spill. Thus I say it has been always found, but more especially of late; vvb p-acp po31 n1 c-acp pn31|vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pns32 vvb. av pns11 vvb pn31 vhz vbn av vvn, cc-acp av-dc av-j pp-f j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
60 he that is of a Godly Party, shall in spight of the deepest guilt, be a Godlyman, so meritorious a thing with some it is to be Factious, that it assumes the place of Charity, and covers a multitude of Sins ; he that is of a Godly Party, shall in spite of the Deepest guilt, be a Godlyman, so meritorious a thing with Some it is to be Factious, that it assumes the place of Charity, and covers a multitude of Sins; pns31 cst vbz pp-f dt j n1, vmb p-acp n1 pp-f dt js-jn n1, vbb dt np1, av j dt n1 p-acp d pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi j, cst pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvz dt n1 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
61 in the mean while, can we imagine any thing should more highly provoke the Majesty of Heaven, in the mean while, can we imagine any thing should more highly provoke the Majesty of Heaven, p-acp dt j n1, vmb pns12 vvi d n1 vmd av-dc av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
62 then to see such Pearls trodden underfoot by Swine, that Prayer, which was design'd to open the Gates of Heaven, should devour Widows Houses, and all other his most Sacred Ordinances, instead of purchasing an Eternal Inheritance, be prostituted to the Lusts, the Humours, then to see such Pearls trodden underfoot by Swine, that Prayer, which was designed to open the Gates of Heaven, should devour Widows Houses, and all other his most Sacred Ordinances, instead of purchasing an Eternal Inheritance, be prostituted to the Lustiest, the Humours, cs pc-acp vvi d n2 vvn av p-acp n1, cst n1, r-crq vbds vvn pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, vmd vvi n2 n2, cc d n-jn po31 av-ds j n2, av pp-f vvg dt j n1, vbb vvn p-acp dt n2, dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
63 and Interests of Hypocrites, Atheists, and such like unreasonable men? and Interests of Hypocrites, Atheists, and such like unreasonable men? cc n2 pp-f n2, n2, cc d av-j j n2? (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
64 3. Thirdly, We are to consider their manner of redress, which is here tacitly reflected upon, both as unjust, 3. Thirdly, We Are to Consider their manner of redress, which is Here tacitly reflected upon, both as unjust, crd ord, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi po32 n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz av av-j vvn p-acp, d c-acp j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
65 and dangerous. 1 st. Unjust, That they who were a Party, should presume to Judge, give Sentence, and be Executioners too themselves; and dangerous. 1 Saint. Unjust, That they who were a Party, should presume to Judge, give Sentence, and be Executioners too themselves; cc j. crd zz. j-u, cst pns32 r-crq vbdr dt n1, vmd vvi pc-acp vvi, vvb n1, cc vbb n2 av px32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
66 an Infallible sign of a bad Cause, and worse intention, by not appealing to the Law for right, it was abundantly evident they design'd others no little wrong. an Infallible Signen of a bad Cause, and Worse intention, by not appealing to the Law for right, it was abundantly evident they designed Others not little wrong. dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc jc n1, p-acp xx n-vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp n-jn, pn31 vbds av-j j pns32 vvd n2-jn xx j n-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
67 But then 2 dly. this way of proceeding was not more unjust, than dangerous; But then 2 dly. this Way of proceeding was not more unjust, than dangerous; p-acp av crd av-j. d n1 pp-f n-vvg vbds xx av-dc j, cs j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
68 for so it is declared at the 40 verse, We are in danger to be call'd in question for this days uproar, the Romans were a Wise and Generous, for so it is declared At the 40 verse, We Are in danger to be called in question for this days uproar, the Romans were a Wise and Generous, c-acp av pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt crd n1, pns12 vbr p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d n2 n1, dt np1 vbdr dt j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
69 but withall a Jealous Nation, as they indulg'd their conquests with more liberty than could be many times expected; but withal a Jealous nation, as they indulged their conquests with more liberty than could be many times expected; cc-acp av dt j n1, c-acp pns32 vvn po32 n2 p-acp dc n1 cs vmd vbi d n2 vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
70 so when it appear'd that people would not be contain'd within those just and reasonable bounds they knew well enough how to take up the Rains, to tame the exorbitancy of such unmanageable Spirits. so when it appeared that people would not be contained within those just and reasonable bounds they knew well enough how to take up the Rains, to tame the exorbitancy of such unmanageable Spirits. av c-crq pn31 vvd cst n1 vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp d j cc j n2 pns32 vvd av av-d c-crq pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
71 And indeed not only they, but any other Civilis'd Nation must look upon such proceedings as of dangerous consequence, to strike at the very Foundation of Goverment, And indeed not only they, but any other Civilised nation must look upon such proceedings as of dangerous consequence, to strike At the very Foundation of Government, cc av xx av-j pns32, cc-acp d j-jn j n1 vmb vvi p-acp d n2-vvg p-acp pp-f j n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
72 and as far as in them lies, bring all things back to a state of Nature, and as Far as in them lies, bring all things back to a state of Nature, cc c-acp av-j c-acp p-acp pno32 vvz, vvb d n2 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
73 or rather a Chaos of confusion. or rather a Chaos of confusion. cc av-c dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
74 Yet this principle, so generally exploded by all sober Heathens, we have found not only put in practice, Yet this principle, so generally exploded by all Sobrium heathens, we have found not only put in practice, av d n1, av av-j vvn p-acp d j n2-jn, pns12 vhb vvn xx av-j vvn p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
75 but also justifi'd, by some Christian Libertines of our present Age, who will assume to themselves a power of controlling any Goverment, either in Church, or State, upon a two-fold account, the one Temporal, the other Spiritual; but also justified, by Some Christian Libertines of our present Age, who will assume to themselves a power of controlling any Government, either in Church, or State, upon a twofold account, the one Temporal, the other Spiritual; cc-acp av vvn, p-acp d np1 n2 pp-f po12 j n1, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp px32 dt n1 pp-f vvg d n1, av-d p-acp n1, cc n1, p-acp dt n1 n1, dt crd j, dt j-jn j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
76 The Right of the People, and the Jurisdiction of Conscience; two worthy Topicks, as impertinent; and false, as they are popular; The Right of the People, and the Jurisdiction of Conscience; two worthy Topicks, as impertinent; and false, as they Are popular; dt n-jn pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1; crd j np2, c-acp j; cc j, c-acp pns32 vbr j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
77 But because of their Popularity, it will be requisite to take notice of their impertinency. And, But Because of their Popularity, it will be requisite to take notice of their impertinency. And, cc-acp c-acp pp-f po32 n1, pn31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f po32 n1. np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
78 1. First, For the Right of the People, it is a meer Chymaera, without existence either in Reason or Policy, any further than 'tis included in those Laws and Constitutions which are accomodated to the welfare of the whole; 1. First, For the Right of the People, it is a mere Chimera, without existence either in Reason or Policy, any further than it's included in those Laws and Constitutions which Are accommodated to the welfare of the Whole; crd ord, p-acp dt n-jn pp-f dt n1, pn31 vbz dt j n1, p-acp n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, d jc cs pn31|vbz vvd p-acp d n2 cc n2 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
79 for when a Goverment is once fix'd, and the many advantages thereby accrewing, evidently appear; 'tis non-sense to think any one single, or supposed inconvenience should un-hinge all again; for when a Government is once fixed, and the many advantages thereby accrueing, evidently appear; it's nonsense to think any one single, or supposed inconvenience should unhinge all again; p-acp c-crq dt n1 vbz a-acp vvn, cc dt d n2 av vvg, av-j vvb; pn31|vbz n1 pc-acp vvi d crd j, cc j-vvn n1 vmd n1 d av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
80 for as Grotius very well applies that of the Comedian, Aut haec cum illis sunt habenda, aut illa cum his mittenda sunt, there is nothing perfect in this life, for as Grotius very well Applies that of the Comedian, Or haec cum illis sunt Habenda, Or illa cum his mittenda sunt, there is nothing perfect in this life, c-acp c-acp np1 av av vvz d pp-f dt n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la png31 fw-la fw-la, a-acp vbz pix j p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
81 and more especially in this case, they that pretend to make things better, have constantly alter'd them much for the worse; and more especially in this case, they that pretend to make things better, have constantly altered them much for the Worse; cc av-dc av-j p-acp d n1, pns32 cst vvb pc-acp vvi n2 av-jc, vhb av-j vvn pno32 d p-acp dt av-jc; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
82 whilst this very cheat of asserting the Peoples right, hath been often experienc'd the most compendious way to make them Slaves; while this very cheat of asserting the Peoples right, hath been often experienced the most compendious Way to make them Slaves; cs d j n1 pp-f vvg dt ng1 j-jn, vhz vbn av vvn dt av-ds j n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
83 and the deluded Asses found themselves in the end, hardest ridden by these new Masters which flatter'd them with the best usage, and greatest Freedom. and the deluded Asses found themselves in the end, Hardest ridden by these new Masters which flattered them with the best usage, and greatest Freedom. cc dt j-vvn n2 vvd px32 p-acp dt n1, js vvn p-acp d j n2 r-crq vvd pno32 p-acp dt js n1, cc js n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
84 Thus the Judicious Historian observ'd, Ʋt imperium evertant, libertatem proferunt si perverterint, libertatem ipsam aggredientur. Thus the Judicious Historian observed, Ʋt imperium evertant, libertatem proferunt si perverterint, libertatem ipsam aggredientur. av dt j n1 vvn, vvb fw-la fw-fr, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
85 What dismal convulsions of state happen'd in the Roman Commonwealth, when the people were ingag'd in the several Factions of the great ones; What dismal convulsions of state happened in the Roman Commonwealth, when the people were engaged in the several Factions of the great ones; q-crq j n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt np1 n1, c-crq dt n1 vbdr vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt j pi2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
86 and how was there more Bloud spilt in those unnatural Quarrels, than in the Conquest of the whole known World. and how was there more Blood spilled in those unnatural Quarrels, than in the Conquest of the Whole known World. cc q-crq vbds a-acp av-dc n1 vvn p-acp d j n2, cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn vvn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
87 And how much Treasure, Strength, and Freedom have not we lost since, by the like Seditious infatuations, And how much Treasure, Strength, and Freedom have not we lost since, by the like Seditious infatuations, cc c-crq d n1, n1, cc n1 vhb xx pns12 vvd a-acp, p-acp dt j j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
88 and are not yet secure from putting on the same or a heavier Yoke, for as in great Tempests, the Sea doth not presently calm, and Are not yet secure from putting on the same or a Heavier Yoke, for as in great Tempests, the Sea does not presently Cam, cc vbr xx av j p-acp vvg p-acp dt d cc dt jc n1, c-acp c-acp p-acp j n2, dt n1 vdz xx av-j vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
89 though the wind be down which raised the Storm: though the wind be down which raised the Storm: cs dt n1 vbb a-acp r-crq vvd dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
90 So those Debaucheries upon the Spirits of men, those unquiet and Factious Principles which our late times of Anarchy and Confusion introduc'd, are still upon the Fret, So those Debaucheries upon the Spirits of men, those unquiet and Factious Principles which our late times of Anarchy and Confusion introduced, Are still upon the Fret, av d n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, d j cc j n2 r-crq po12 j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvd, vbr av p-acp dt vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
91 and were very lately bidding fair for so much popular breath as might raise a second Storm. and were very lately bidding fair for so much popular breath as might raise a second Storm. cc vbdr av av-j vvg j p-acp av d j n1 c-acp vmd vvi dt ord n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
92 And till I can find one instance wherein the Peoples Right hath not been thus made use of, to betray both them and the Government at once, I must crave leave to rank all such pretended Patriots amongst that race of men whom Solomon forbids us to meddle with, because so much given to change. And till I can find one instance wherein the Peoples Right hath not been thus made use of, to betray both them and the Government At once, I must crave leave to rank all such pretended Patriots among that raze of men whom Solomon forbids us to meddle with, Because so much given to change. cc c-acp pns11 vmb vvi crd n1 c-crq dt ng1 n-jn vhz xx vbn av vvn n1 pp-f, pc-acp vvi d pno32 cc dt n1 p-acp a-acp, pns11 vmb vvi n1 pc-acp vvi d d j-vvn n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f n2 r-crq np1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp, c-acp av av-d vvn pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
93 But granting this, that the Body, the outward man (as they term it) may be restrain'd by the power of Laws, and prudence of Magistrates; But granting this, that the Body, the outward man (as they term it) may be restrained by the power of Laws, and prudence of Magistrates; p-acp vvg d, cst dt n1, dt j n1 (c-acp pns32 vvb pn31) vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cc n1 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
94 yet still the Soul ought to be free, Conscience must have no restraint, which is our Christian Libertines. yet still the Soul ought to be free, Conscience must have no restraint, which is our Christian Libertines. av av dt n1 vmd pc-acp vbi j, n1 vmb vhi dx n1, r-crq vbz po12 np1 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
95 2. Second Plea, the Jurisdiction of Conscience: We find here at the 31 st. verse, amongst this Rabble of Ryoters, some cry'd one thing, some another, (for the Assembly was confus'd) without knowing wherefore they came together, 2. Second Plea, the Jurisdiction of Conscience: We find Here At the 31 Saint. verse, among this Rabble of Ryoters, Some cried one thing, Some Another, (for the Assembly was confused) without knowing Wherefore they Come together, crd np1 n1, dt n1 pp-f n1: pns12 vvb av p-acp dt crd zz. n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f n2, d vvd crd n1, d n-jn, (c-acp dt n1 vbds vvn) p-acp vvg c-crq pns32 vvd av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
96 or what they would be at; or what they would be At; cc r-crq pns32 vmd vbi p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
97 and just such a Stale is Conscience made to all the humoursom Capricio's of Faction and Folly ; every perverse Will; and just such a Stale is Conscience made to all the humoursome Caprice of Faction and Folly; every perverse Will; cc av d dt j vbz n1 vvn p-acp d dt j npg1 pp-f n1 cc n1; d j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
98 every private Fancy, and perticular Opinion; every private Fancy, and particular Opinion; d j n1, cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
99 every causeless Scruple, slight Perswasion, or groundless Fear, is cry'd up for the Great Diana of Conscience; every causeless Scruple, slight Persuasion, or groundless fear, is cried up for the Great Diana of Conscience; d j n1, j n1, cc j n1, vbz vvd a-acp p-acp dt j np1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
100 and they that dare to contradict or oppose it, must expect St. Paul 's Fate here at Ephesus, and provide to fight with Beasts in the shape of men. and they that Dare to contradict or oppose it, must expect Saint Paul is Fate Here At Ephesus, and provide to fight with Beasts in the shape of men. cc pns32 cst vvb pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31, vmb vvi n1 np1 vbz n1 av p-acp np1, cc vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
101 Neither will time permit, nor the subject oblige me exactly to state the case; Neither will time permit, nor the Subject oblige me exactly to state the case; av-d vmb n1 vvi, ccx dt n-jn vvi pno11 av-j p-acp n1 dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
102 and therefore I shall only observe in general, That Conscience in Spiritual, in Religious Concerns, is the same with Judgment in Temporal Affairs, and Therefore I shall only observe in general, That Conscience in Spiritual, in Religious Concerns, is the same with Judgement in Temporal Affairs, cc av pns11 vmb av-j vvi p-acp n1, cst n1 p-acp j, p-acp j vvz, vbz dt d p-acp n1 p-acp j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
103 and consists in a sound and well grounded apprehension of things; and consists in a found and well grounded apprehension of things; cc vvz p-acp dt n1 cc av j-vvn n1 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
104 which too many persons having not patience to attend to, or discretion to enquire after, take up with every pious whimsey, every strong delusion, which too many Persons having not patience to attend to, or discretion to inquire After, take up with every pious whimsy, every strong delusion, r-crq av d n2 vhg xx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp, vvb a-acp p-acp d j n1, d j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
105 or prejudiciate opinion, and obtrude them upon the world under this specious title of Conscience ; whereas, alas! or prejudiciate opinion, and obtrude them upon the world under this specious title of Conscience; whereas, alas! cc vvi n1, cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1; cs, uh! (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
106 they are but so many Distempers of the mind, and those dangerous enough; they Are but so many Distempers of the mind, and those dangerous enough; pns32 vbr p-acp av d n2 pp-f dt n1, cc d j av-d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
107 a kind of spiritual Spleen, which as it seldom kills, so is it rarely cur'd but continually renders the parties which it affects uneasie to themselves, and all they converse with. a kind of spiritual Spleen, which as it seldom kills, so is it rarely cured but continually renders the parties which it affects uneasy to themselves, and all they converse with. dt n1 pp-f j n1, r-crq c-acp pn31 av vvz, av vbz pn31 av-j vvn p-acp av-j vvz dt n2 r-crq pn31 vvz j p-acp px32, cc d pns32 vvb p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
108 And therefore some have not improperly stil'd Conscience, the Phanaticks Pope, whilst the King and Triple Crown are contending for Supremacy; And Therefore Some have not improperly Styled Conscience, the Fanatics Pope, while the King and Triple Crown Are contending for Supremacy; cc av d vhb xx av-j vvd n1, dt n2-jn n1, cs dt n1 cc j n1 vbr vvg p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
109 That puts in against both, and will be Supream in all Causes, Ecclesiastical and Civil: That puts in against both, and will be Supreme in all Causes, Ecclesiastical and Civil: cst vvz p-acp p-acp d, cc vmb vbi j p-acp d n2, j cc j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
110 But the contrary is evident in that, the same God, who we grant erected a Tribunal in every mans breast, But the contrary is evident in that, the same God, who we grant erected a Tribunal in every men breast, cc-acp dt n-jn vbz j p-acp d, dt d np1, r-crq pns12 vvb vvd dt n1 p-acp d ng1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
111 and there set Conscience to be Judge; hath erected other Tribunals of Justice, to which Conscience it self is subjected, Romans 13.5. Ye must needs be subject not only for wrath, but for Conscience sake ; and there Set Conscience to be Judge; hath erected other Tribunals of justice, to which Conscience it self is subjected, Romans 13.5. You must needs be Subject not only for wrath, but for Conscience sake; cc pc-acp vvi n1 pc-acp vbi n1; vhz vvn j-jn n2 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq n1 pn31 n1 vbz vvn, np1 crd. pn22 vmb av vbi j-jn xx av-j p-acp n1, cc-acp p-acp n1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
112 And if we cannot reconcile our obedience to our Parents, to our Prince, and Governors, with what that dictates we sin against God, whilst we obey our Conscience. And if we cannot reconcile our Obedience to our Parents, to our Prince, and Governors, with what that dictates we since against God, while we obey our Conscience. cc cs pns12 vmbx vvi po12 n1 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp po12 n1, cc n2, p-acp r-crq cst vvz po12 n1 p-acp np1, cs pns12 vvb po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
113 For the more clear deciding which controversy, there is a third Tribunal in Heaven, to which all Judges, (Conscience and all,) must give an account one day, where those partial Decrees we have pass'd here in our own favour will be far from Authentick Records; For the more clear deciding which controversy, there is a third Tribunal in Heaven, to which all Judges, (Conscience and all,) must give an account one day, where those partial Decrees we have passed Here in our own favour will be Far from Authentic Records; p-acp dt av-dc j vvg r-crq n1, pc-acp vbz dt ord n1 p-acp n1, p-acp r-crq d n2, (n1 cc d,) vmb vvi dt n1 crd n1, c-crq d j n2 pns12 vhb vvn av p-acp po12 d n1 vmb vbi av-j p-acp j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
114 and when we think our Consciences should answer for us, we must answer for our Consciences, which 'tis to be fear'd (upon Tryal) will prove the greatest offenders. and when we think our Consciences should answer for us, we must answer for our Consciences, which it's to be feared (upon Trial) will prove the greatest offenders. cc c-crq pns12 vvb po12 n2 vmd vvi p-acp pno12, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2, r-crq pn31|vbz pc-acp vbi vvn (p-acp n1) vmb vvi dt js n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
115 4. Fourthly, we consider'd here the regular course they ought to have taken, which is by way of accusation or Indictment, Let them implead one another, NONLATINALPHABET saith the Platonist, God made the World not with hands, 4. Fourthly, we considered Here the regular course they ought to have taken, which is by Way of accusation or Indictment, Let them implead one Another, Says the Platonist, God made the World not with hands, crd ord, pns12 vvn av dt j n1 pns32 vmd pc-acp vhi vvn, r-crq vbz p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvb pno32 vvi pi j-jn, vvz dt np1, np1 vvd dt n1 xx p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
116 but by Reason, Council, and Order; but by Reason, Council, and Order; cc-acp p-acp n1, n1, cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
117 having from all Eternity, (as the Schools very well conjecture) prescrib'd himself a rule by which he would proceed in the Creation and Goverment of the Universe, where every particular Being should have likewise a rule fix'd, having from all Eternity, (as the Schools very well conjecture) prescribed himself a Rule by which he would proceed in the Creation and Government of the Universe, where every particular Being should have likewise a Rule fixed, vhg p-acp d n1, (c-acp dt n2 av av vvi) vvn px31 dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq d j vbg vmd vhi av dt n1 vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
118 and be oblig'd to act according to the emanations of his Divine will. and be obliged to act according to the emanations of his Divine will. cc vbi vvn pc-acp vvi vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
119 Now all Goverments here below, are, or at leastwise ought to be, so many transcripts of this original which is set us from above; Now all Governments Here below, Are, or At leastwise ought to be, so many transcripts of this original which is Set us from above; av d n2 av a-acp, vbr, cc p-acp av vmd p-acp vbi, av d n2 pp-f d n-jn r-crq vbz vvn pno12 p-acp a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
120 neither is it possible there should be any Communities of men, or entercourse of Societies, without a mutual obligation to observe such Rules of right and wrong, good and evil, neither is it possible there should be any Communities of men, or intercourse of Societies, without a mutual obligation to observe such Rules of right and wrong, good and evil, av-dx vbz pn31 j pc-acp vmd vbi d n2 pp-f n2, cc n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f j-jn cc n-jn, j cc j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
121 as natural Conscience shall dictate, or humane Reason judge to be expedient; as natural Conscience shall dictate, or humane Reason judge to be expedient; c-acp j n1 vmb vvi, cc j n1 vvi pc-acp vbi j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
122 the Wisdom of all Nations having been measured by nothing so much as the excellency of their Laws, and prudence of Administration; the Wisdom of all nations having been measured by nothing so much as the excellency of their Laws, and prudence of Administration; dt n1 pp-f d n2 vhg vbn vvn p-acp pix av av-d c-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
123 where every Member of this great Body is considered according to the Circumstances it lies under, the Office it performs; where every Member of this great Body is considered according to the circumstances it lies under, the Office it performs; c-crq d n1 pp-f d j n1 vbz vvn vvg p-acp dt n2 pn31 vvz p-acp, dt n1 pn31 vvz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
124 and so far encouraged therein, as to prosecute its Province, its Duty, with industry and satisfaction: and so Far encouraged therein, as to prosecute its Province, its Duty, with industry and satisfaction: cc av av-j vvn av, c-acp pc-acp vvi po31 n1, po31 n1, p-acp n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
125 But when we are Partial on the One side, or Mutinous on the Other; But when we Are Partial on the One side, or Mutinous on the Other; cc-acp c-crq pns12 vbr j p-acp dt crd n1, cc j p-acp dt n-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
126 When the eye shall say to the hand, I have no need of thee, or the Feet to the Head, I want not your direction ; When the eye shall say to the hand, I have no need of thee, or the Feet to the Head, I want not your direction; c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, pns11 vhb dx n1 pp-f pno21, cc dt n2 p-acp dt n1, pns11 vvb xx po22 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
127 as St. Paul very elegantly applies it to the Spiritual, so would it make such a Schism, such a disorder in any Body politick, as Saint Paul very elegantly Applies it to the Spiritual, so would it make such a Schism, such a disorder in any Body politic, c-acp n1 np1 av av-j vvz pn31 p-acp dt j, av vmd pn31 vvi d dt n1, d dt n1 p-acp d n1 j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
128 as those wholsom preservatives, those Laws I mean, which were design'd for the continuance of its health, are the first things thrown out of dores; as those wholesome preservatives, those Laws I mean, which were designed for the Continuance of its health, Are the First things thrown out of doors; c-acp d j n2, d n2 pns11 vvb, r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vbr dt ord n2 vvn av pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
129 whilst so many buisy Empericks will be applying their new prescriptions, that 'tis ten times worse than death to fall under such hands; while so many busy Empirics will be applying their new prescriptions, that it's ten times Worse than death to fallen under such hands; cs av d j n2-jn vmb vbi vvg po32 j n2, cst pn31|vbz crd n2 av-jc cs n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
130 yet that too is certain in the end, although without the least assurance of a quiet Grave. yet that too is certain in the end, although without the least assurance of a quiet Grave. av cst av vbz j p-acp dt n1, cs p-acp dt ds n1 pp-f dt j-jn j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
131 That the Ballance therefore may be kept even, Justice holds the Scales; That the Balance Therefore may be kept even, justice holds the Scales; cst dt n1 av vmb vbi vvn av, n1 vvz dt n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
132 all Controversies of meum & tuum, right and wrong, are to be determin'd by persons, not only unconcern'd in the Affair, all Controversies of meum & tuum, right and wrong, Are to be determined by Persons, not only unconcerned in the Affair, d n2 pp-f fw-la cc fw-la, j-jn cc n-jn, vbr pc-acp vbi vvd p-acp n2, xx av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
133 but of Parts, of Abilities, both Intellectual and Moral, answerable to so great a Trust; a clear understanding, with an unbias'd integrity. but of Parts, of Abilities, both Intellectual and Moral, answerable to so great a Trust; a clear understanding, with an unbiased integrity. cc-acp pp-f n2, pp-f n2, d j cc j, j p-acp av j dt n1; dt j n1, p-acp dt j-vvn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
134 Thus the great Orator at Athens NONLATINALPHABET, NONLATINALPHABET, the Plaintiff is to seek for redress from the Laws, not his own Passions, or Power; Thus the great Orator At Athens,, the Plaintiff is to seek for redress from the Laws, not his own Passion, or Power; av dt j n1 p-acp np1,, dt n1 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2, xx po31 d n2, cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 12
135 which, as it is one of the first Articles agreed upon in all humane Polity; so, duly observ'd, neither God nor Caesar, Prince nor People, could be impos'd upon. which, as it is one of the First Articles agreed upon in all humane Polity; so, duly observed, neither God nor Caesar, Prince nor People, could be imposed upon. r-crq, c-acp pn31 vbz crd pp-f dt ord n2 vvn p-acp p-acp d j n1; av, av-jn vvn, dx n1 ccx np1, n1 ccx n1, vmd vbi vvn p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 12
136 If therefore Demetrius and his Faction, or any other such froward dispositions, will stand out against that which is the Universal security of all mankind, 'tis but sit they should quit civil converse, If Therefore Demetrius and his Faction, or any other such froward dispositions, will stand out against that which is the Universal security of all mankind, it's but fit they should quit civil converse, cs av npg1 cc po31 n1, cc d j-jn d j n2, vmb vvi av p-acp d r-crq vbz av j-u n1 pp-f d n1, pn31|vbz p-acp vvi pns32 vmd vvi j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 12
137 and voluntarily betake themselves to Nebuchadnezzar 's fate, although (without doubt) many Beasts there are which care not for such tempers herding amongst them, especial if we consider, and voluntarily betake themselves to Nebuchadnezzar is fate, although (without doubt) many Beasts there Are which care not for such tempers herding among them, especial if we Consider, cc av-jn vvi px32 p-acp np1 vbz n1, cs (p-acp n1) d n2 pc-acp vbr r-crq vvb xx p-acp d n2 vvg p-acp pno32, j cs pns12 vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 12
138 5. The fifth and last Observable from the Text, where all pretences are cut off for their not proceeding according to this regular course; 5. The fifth and last Observable from the Text, where all pretences Are Cut off for their not proceeding according to this regular course; crd dt ord cc ord j p-acp dt n1, c-crq d n2 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp po32 xx vvg p-acp p-acp d j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
139 in that, 1 st. there was no denial of Justice, the Law was open; neither, 2 dly. was there any delay of Justice, there were Deputies ready. in that, 1 Saint. there was no denial of justice, the Law was open; neither, 2 dly. was there any Delay of justice, there were Deputies ready. p-acp d, crd zz. a-acp vbds dx n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 vbds j; d, crd av-j. vbds a-acp d n1 pp-f n1, a-acp vbdr n2 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
140 1. First, there was no denial of Justice, the Law was open ; 1. First, there was no denial of justice, the Law was open; crd ord, pc-acp vbds dx n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 vbds j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 12
141 as necessity is many times alledg'd without any just cause, so when there is just cause indeed, all other obligations cease: as necessity is many times alleged without any just cause, so when there is just cause indeed, all other obligations cease: c-acp n1 vbz d n2 vvn p-acp d j n1, av c-crq pc-acp vbz j n1 av, d j-jn n2 vvb: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 12
142 To be sure it could not take place here, for the Law was open ; To be sure it could not take place Here, for the Law was open; pc-acp vbi j pn31 vmd xx vvi n1 av, c-acp dt n1 vbds j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 12
143 that is, 1. free and easie to all parties, and all conditions, every one might have access to the Courts of Judicature, that is, 1. free and easy to all parties, and all conditions, every one might have access to the Courts of Judicature, d vbz, crd j cc j p-acp d n2, cc d n2, d crd vmd vhi n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 12
144 and expect redress according as the matter impleaded should require; or, 2 dly. the Law was open ; and expect redress according as the matter impleaded should require; or, 2 dly. the Law was open; cc vvb vvi vvg p-acp dt n1 vvd vmd vvi; cc, crd av-j. dt n1 vbds j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 12
145 that is, clear and plain, — Haud ambagibus Implicita, sed quae, regulisaequi & boni Suffulta, rudibus pariter & doctis patent. that is, clear and plain, — Haud ambagibus Implicita, sed Quae, regulisaequi & boni Suffulta, rudibus pariter & doctis patent. d vbz, j cc j, — fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la cc fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la cc fw-la n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 12
146 without those obscure ambiguities, and subtle niceties, which make even the Laws themselves a share, advance the interest of a profession to the more certain ruine of the injur'd Party, without those Obscure ambiguities, and subtle niceties, which make even the Laws themselves a share, advance the Interest of a profession to the more certain ruin of the injured Party, p-acp d j n2, cc j n2, r-crq vvb av dt n2 px32 dt n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
147 whilst the whole current of Justice is perverted by the crafty evasions and endless cavils of covetous and contentious Spirits. while the Whole current of justice is perverted by the crafty evasions and endless cavils of covetous and contentious Spirits. cs dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n2 cc j n2 pp-f j cc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
148 It is a severe reflection which Livy makes upon the Age he liv'd in, in comparison with the primitive simplicity of their so-much-renowned Commonwealth; Nondum haec negligentia Deum ve•erat, It is a severe reflection which Livy makes upon the Age he lived in, in comparison with the primitive simplicity of their so-much-renowned Commonwealth; Nondum haec Negligence God ve•erat, pn31 vbz dt j n1 r-crq np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvd p-acp, p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 j n1; fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
149 nec interpretando sibi quis { que } jus jurandum & leges aptas spciebat, sed suos potius mores ad ea accommodabat : nec interpretando sibi quis { que } jus jurandum & leges aptas spciebat, sed suos potius mores ad ea accommodabat: fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la { fw-fr } fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
150 When men had a true sense of a Deity, and regarded the solemnity of an Oath, they would not forswear themselves out of any partial respect either to Friend or Interest; When men had a true sense of a Deity, and regarded the solemnity of an Oath, they would not forswear themselves out of any partial respect either to Friend or Interest; c-crq n2 vhd dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vmd xx vvi px32 av pp-f d j n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
151 neither was it look'd upon as an useful study to find out flaws in an Act of State, neither was it looked upon as an useful study to find out flaws in an Act of State, dx vbds pn31 vvn p-acp p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi av n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
152 or gratifie the Lusts and Humours of men in opposition to the express letter of the Law, or gratify the Lustiest and Humours of men in opposition to the express Letter of the Law, cc vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
153 as well as intention of the Legislator. as well as intention of the Legislator. c-acp av c-acp n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
154 But however such corruptions as these might have crept into other places, it seems they had not yet reach'd Ephesus, the Law was open there; But however such corruptions as these might have crept into other places, it seems they had not yet reached Ephesus, the Law was open there; cc-acp c-acp d n2 c-acp d vmd vhi vvn p-acp j-jn n2, pn31 vvz pns32 vhd xx av vvn np1, dt n1 vbds j a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
155 Justice had its free and clear current, without any denial; Neither, justice had its free and clear current, without any denial; Neither, n1 vhd po31 j cc j n1, p-acp d n1; d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
156 2. Secondly, was there any delay of Justice, there were Deputies: Absalon 's insinuation to the people was founded upon a defect in this case, 2 Sam. 15.3. See, thy matters are good and right, but there is no man deputed from the King to hear thee; 2. Secondly, was there any Delay of justice, there were Deputies: Absalom is insinuation to the people was founded upon a defect in this case, 2 Sam. 15.3. See, thy matters Are good and right, but there is no man deputed from the King to hear thee; crd ord, vbds a-acp d n1 pp-f n1, a-acp vbdr n2: np1 vbz n1 p-acp dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, crd np1 crd. vvb, po21 n2 vbr j cc av-jn, cc-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno21; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 13
157 O that I were made Judge in the Land, &c. And altho' without doubt it was as ill grounded as some pretended Grievances we have found since nigher home, Oh that I were made Judge in the Land, etc. And although without doubt it was as ill grounded as Some pretended Grievances we have found since nigher home, uh cst pns11 vbdr vvn n1 p-acp dt n1, av cc cs p-acp n1 pn31 vbds c-acp av-jn vvn p-acp d j-vvn n2 pns12 vhb vvn a-acp av-jc n1-an, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 13
158 yet the cheat prevail'd so far in the end, as the Text saith, by this stratagem he stole the hearts of the men of Israel. yet the cheat prevailed so Far in the end, as the Text Says, by this stratagem he stole the hearts of the men of Israel. av dt n1 vvd av av-j p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz, p-acp d n1 pns31 vvd dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 13
159 So infectious is the breath of Faction, that a David, a Prince of Gods immediate choice, could not be free from their calumnies; So infectious is the breath of Faction, that a David, a Prince of God's immediate choice, could not be free from their calumnies; av j vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cst dt np1, dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n1, vmd xx vbi j p-acp po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 13
160 nay, which is worse, must see his own Child made the property of their Designs. nay, which is Worse, must see his own Child made the property of their Designs. uh-x, r-crq vbz av-jc, vmb vvi po31 d n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
161 Nevertheless, from hence it appears how uneasie delays are, which have been since (to a Proverb) thought worse than denials : Nevertheless, from hence it appears how uneasy delays Are, which have been since (to a Proverb) Thought Worse than denials: av, p-acp av pn31 vvz c-crq j n2 vbr, r-crq vhb vbn a-acp (p-acp dt n1) vvd av-jc cs n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
162 neither indeed is there any thing puts a greater damp upon mens spirits, than to live in continual expectation of that Right, which by daily procrastinations they find themselves never likely to enjoy. neither indeed is there any thing puts a greater damp upon men's spirits, than to live in continual expectation of that Right, which by daily procrastinations they find themselves never likely to enjoy. av-dx av vbz pc-acp d n1 vvz dt jc n-jn p-acp ng2 n2, cs pc-acp vvi p-acp j n1 pp-f d n-jn, r-crq p-acp j n2 pns32 vvb px32 av j pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
163 Here again at Ephesus things went better; Here again At Ephesus things went better; av av p-acp np1 n2 vvd av-jc; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
164 for the Deputies, or rather the Pro-consuls, as the word NONLATINALPHABET signifies, (who were the chief Ministers of Justice, sent every year from Rome into their several Provinces) were now present there, for the Deputies, or rather the Proconsuls, as the word signifies, (who were the chief Ministers of justice, sent every year from Room into their several Provinces) were now present there, p-acp dt n2, cc av-c dt n2, c-acp dt n1 vvz, (r-crq vbdr dt j-jn n2 pp-f n1, vvd d n1 p-acp vvb p-acp po32 j n2) vbdr av j a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
165 and held their Courts of Judicatute: and held their Courts of Judicatute: cc vvd po32 n2 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
166 So that a Tumult which is not at any time to be endur'd, in this Juncture speaks a more than ordinary insolence, especially since all sober men must be satisfy'd with so prudent a management as the Town-Clerk, the Register, seems here to intimate, where Justice was truly blind, every thing carried with an even and impartial hand, So that a Tumult which is not At any time to be endured, in this Juncture speaks a more than ordinary insolence, especially since all Sobrium men must be satisfied with so prudent a management as the Town-Clerk, the Register, seems Here to intimate, where justice was truly blind, every thing carried with an even and impartial hand, av cst dt n1 r-crq vbz xx p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, p-acp d n1 vvz dt av-dc cs j n1, av-j c-acp d j n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp av j dt n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1, vvz av pc-acp vvi, c-crq n1 vbds av-j j, d n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 cc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
167 neither denial nor delay in the Case, no cunning evasions could impose upon the Court, nor clandestine combinations of the little Law-managers squeese the Pockets of their Clyents; neither denial nor Delay in the Case, no cunning evasions could impose upon the Court, nor clandestine combinations of the little Law-managers squeeze the Pockets of their Clients; dx n1 ccx vvb p-acp dt n1, dx j-jn n2 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1, ccx j n2 pp-f dt j n2 vvb dt n2 pp-f po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
168 A misplac'd word did not put back a good Cause, nor any personal Reflection from a foul mouth'd Advocate promote a bad one; A misplaced word did not put back a good Cause, nor any personal Reflection from a foul mouthed Advocate promote a bad one; dt vvn n1 vdd xx vvi av dt j n1, ccx d j n1 p-acp dt j vvn n1 vvi dt j pi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
169 there was no tossing of Causes from one Court to another, nor twenty years attendance without Equity at the last: there was no tossing of Causes from one Court to Another, nor twenty Years attendance without Equity At the last: a-acp vbds dx n-vvg pp-f n2 p-acp crd n1 p-acp j-jn, ccx crd n2 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt ord: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
170 but all things going off with a just Sentence, and quick dispatch, we cannot but pronounce the people happy which were in such a case ; but all things going off with a just Sentence, and quick dispatch, we cannot but pronounce the people happy which were in such a case; cc-acp d n2 vvg a-acp p-acp dt j n1, cc j n1, pns12 vmbx p-acp vvi dt n1 j r-crq vbdr p-acp d dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
171 what St. Paul endeavour'd, being the only thing left to make them happier, in having the Lord for their God. what Saint Paul endeavoured, being the only thing left to make them Happier, in having the Lord for their God. r-crq n1 np1 vvn, vbg dt j n1 vvd pc-acp vvi pno32 jc, p-acp vhg dt n1 p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
172 Thus with promis'd brevity have I run over the several parts of my Text. There remains now the Applicateon, which, should I bring it wholly to the occasion of your present Assembling, would be found both apposite and natural; Thus with promised brevity have I run over the several parts of my Text. There remains now the Applicateon, which, should I bring it wholly to the occasion of your present Assembling, would be found both apposite and natural; av p-acp j-vvn n1 vhb pns11 vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po11 np1 pc-acp vvz av dt np1, r-crq, vmd pns11 vvi pn31 av-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 j vvg, vmd vbi vvn d zz cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
173 for as the business is more especially matters of impleading, so is the Law open, and here are the Reverend Deputies, of whose Candor and Integrity you have already had, for as the business is more especially matters of impleading, so is the Law open, and Here Are the Reverend Deputies, of whose Candor and Integrity you have already had, c-acp c-acp dt n1 vbz av-dc av-j n2 pp-f vvg, av vbz dt n1 j, cc av vbr dt n-jn n2, pp-f r-crq n1 cc n1 pn22 vhb av vhn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
174 and will now find the most satisfactory experience. and will now find the most satisfactory experience. cc vmb av vvi dt av-ds j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
175 But to avoid the nauceousness of personal addresses, or commendations, and all pragmatical intermedlings with what belongs to a distinct profession; But to avoid the nauceousness of personal Addresses, or commendations, and all pragmatical intermedlings with what belongs to a distinct profession; p-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f j n2, cc n2, cc d j n2 p-acp r-crq vvz p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
176 my application shall relate to our more Universal concern, as we are men, and as we are Christians, my application shall relate to our more Universal concern, as we Are men, and as we Are Christians, po11 n1 vmb vvi p-acp po12 av-dc j-u vvb, c-acp pns12 vbr n2, cc c-acp pns12 vbr np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
177 as we are subject to Laws, and as our well-being depends upon the due execution of those Laws unto which we are Subject; as we Are Subject to Laws, and as our well-being depends upon the due execution of those Laws unto which we Are Subject; c-acp pns12 vbr j-jn p-acp n2, cc p-acp po12 n1 vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
178 To this purpose I shall crave leave to raise two or three Inferences from what hath been already discours'd, To this purpose I shall crave leave to raise two or three Inferences from what hath been already discoursed, p-acp d n1 pns11 vmb vvi n1 pc-acp vvi crd cc crd n2 p-acp r-crq vhz vbn av vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
179 and so put an end to any further exercise of your Patience. and so put an end to any further exercise of your Patience. cc av vvd dt n1 p-acp d jc n1 pp-f po22 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
180 1. First, Then the 1 st. thing I infer, is the great difference between the temper of primitive Christanity, 1. First, Then the 1 Saint. thing I infer, is the great difference between the temper of primitive Christianity, crd ord, cs dt crd zz. n1 pns11 vvb, vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 15
181 and that of our Religious pretenders in these later Ages: and that of our Religious pretenders in these later Ages: cc d pp-f po12 j n2 p-acp d jc n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 15
182 For doubtless could Demetrius have promised himself any advantage from the Law, he would never have taken so illegal a course; For doubtless could Demetrius have promised himself any advantage from the Law, he would never have taken so illegal a course; c-acp av-j vmd npg1 vhb vvn px31 d n1 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vmd av-x vhi vvn av j dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 15
183 Nay the Town-clerk, in the precedent verse, wholly acquits St. Paul and his Companions, from Blaspheming their Goddess (although we may well believe they sufficiently abhor'd that Hellish Idolatry) or any other rude deportment, which might give occasion of offence to men of sence and civility. Nay the Town-clerk, in the precedent verse, wholly acquits Saint Paul and his Sodales, from Blaspheming their Goddess (although we may well believe they sufficiently abhorred that Hellish Idolatry) or any other rude deportment, which might give occasion of offence to men of sense and civility. uh-x dt n1, p-acp dt n1 n1, av-jn vvz n1 np1 cc po31 n2, p-acp vvg po32 n1 (cs pns12 vmb av vvb pns32 av-j vvn cst j n1) cc d j-jn j n1, r-crq vmd vvi n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 15
184 A commission indeed they had received from the King of Heaven, and it concern'd them to be exact in the execution thereof; A commission indeed they had received from the King of Heaven, and it concerned them to be exact in the execution thereof; dt n1 av pns32 vhd vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pn31 vvd pno32 pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 15
185 But then his instructions as to the manner were as carefully to be observ'd, which confin'd them to strength of Argument, and allegations of Scripture; But then his instructions as to the manner were as carefully to be observed, which confined them to strength of Argument, and allegations of Scripture; cc-acp av po31 n2 a-acp p-acp dt n1 vbdr p-acp av-j pc-acp vbi vvn, r-crq vvn pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 15
186 with Modesty of Behaviour, Meekness, and Charity, to represent those errours under which the World then lay, assert the Truth, convert misbelievers, with Modesty of Behaviour, Meekness, and Charity, to represent those errors under which the World then lay, assert the Truth, convert misbelievers, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, n1, cc n1, pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp r-crq dt n1 av vvd, vvb dt n1, vvb n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
187 and, in a word, bring them all to the knowledge of the only true God: This was the method they took; and, in a word, bring them all to the knowledge of the only true God: This was the method they took; cc, p-acp dt n1, vvb pno32 d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j j np1: d vbds dt n1 pns32 vvd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
188 These were the weapons which subdu'd Kingdoms, made the Cross of Christ the Romans Standard, and his Gospel the joy of the whole Earth: These were the weapons which subdued Kingdoms, made the Cross of christ the Romans Standard, and his Gospel the joy of the Whole Earth: d vbdr dt n2 r-crq j-vvn n2, vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 dt np1 n1, cc po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
189 There was no opposing Magistracy, no fighting the Lord's Battle against Carnal Powers, no Holy Leagues, no Covenants, nor Associations ; There was no opposing Magistracy, no fighting the Lord's Battle against Carnal Powers, no Holy Leagues, no Covenants, nor Associations; pc-acp vbds dx vvg n1, dx vvg dt ng1 n1 p-acp j n2, dx j n2, dx n2, ccx n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
190 These are the spurious Doctrines and Practices of our modern Pretenders, who have fought for Religion till 'tis almost banish'd Christendom, and made their many zealous undertakings but one continued Mystery of Iniquity. 2. Secondly. These Are the spurious Doctrines and Practices of our modern Pretenders, who have fought for Religion till it's almost banished Christendom, and made their many zealous undertakings but one continued Mystery of Iniquity. 2. Secondly. d vbr dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 j n2, r-crq vhb vvn p-acp n1 c-acp pn31|vbz av vvn np1, cc vvd po32 d j n2-vvg p-acp pi vvn n1 pp-f n1. crd ord. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
191 The second thing I infer, is, the opinion which all sober Heathens had of Tumultuous Assemblies, and Riotous Reformations ; The second thing I infer, is, the opinion which all Sobrium heathens had of Tumultuous Assemblies, and Riotous Reformations; dt ord n1 pns11 vvb, vbz, dt n1 r-crq d j n2-jn vhn pp-f j n2, cc j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 16
192 common observation inform'd them, that if it comes to a hanc populus, if the people may alter the Goverment, Common observation informed them, that if it comes to a hanc populus, if the people may altar the Government, j n1 vvn pno32, cst cs pn31 vvz p-acp dt fw-la fw-la, cs dt n1 vmb vvi dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 16
193 as the Painter once for a tryal let them do his Picture, it will prove such a Monster at last, as the Painter once for a trial let them do his Picture, it will prove such a Monster At last, c-acp dt n1 a-acp p-acp dt n1 vvb pno32 vdb po31 n1, pn31 vmb vvi d dt n1 p-acp ord, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 16
194 as every wise man with reason may be afrighted at. Affairs were some time at this pass in the Jewish State, Judges 17.6. as every wise man with reason may be affrighted At. Affairs were Some time At this pass in the Jewish State, Judges 17.6. c-acp d j n1 p-acp n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp. n2 vbdr d n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt jp n1, n2 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 16
195 In those days there was no King in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes, Yet, In those days there was no King in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes, Yet, p-acp d n2 a-acp vbds dx n1 p-acp np1, p-acp d n1 vdd d r-crq vbds j-jn p-acp po31 d n2, av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 16
196 as the consequent thereof, the Spirit of God records a number of such hainous Enormities, and gross Violations, as are scarce to be parallell'd in any History, Sacred or Prophane. as the consequent thereof, the Spirit of God records a number of such heinous Enormities, and gross Violations, as Are scarce to be paralleled in any History, Sacred or Profane. c-acp dt j av, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f d j n2, cc j n2, c-acp vbr av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1, j cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 16
197 And a wise Roman reflecting upon the like Practices in his own time, lays down this as an experienced Truth, It was better to live where Nothing, And a wise Roman reflecting upon the like Practices in his own time, lays down this as an experienced Truth, It was better to live where Nothing, cc dt j np1 vvg p-acp dt j n2 p-acp po31 d n1, vvz a-acp d c-acp dt j-vvn n1, pn31 vbds jc pc-acp vvi c-crq pix, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 16
198 than where All things were lawful. than where All things were lawful. cs c-crq d n2 vbdr j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 16
199 And, as was partly observed before, what have not we seen, nay felt, from the extravagant heats of such popular delusions! And, as was partly observed before, what have not we seen, nay felt, from the extravagant heats of such popular delusions! cc, c-acp vbds av vvn a-acp, q-crq vhb xx pns12 vvn, uh-x n1, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d j n2! (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 16
200 and how are we daily threatned with Arrows from the same Quiver, the continu'd Alarms of an unquiet Generation, whom as too sad experience testifies, no kindness could ever oblige, nor any condescention satisfy. and how Are we daily threatened with Arrows from the same Quiver, the continued Alarms of an unquiet Generation, whom as too sad experience Testifies, no kindness could ever oblige, nor any condescension satisfy. cc q-crq vbr pns12 av-j vvd p-acp n2 p-acp dt d n1, dt vvd n2 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq c-acp av j n1 vvz, dx n1 vmd av vvi, ccx d n1 vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 17
201 It seems so strange a fatality hangs over some mens heads, or rather about their Necks, that having more than once escap'd their due reward, by a too much abus'd Indemnity; It seems so strange a fatality hangs over Some men's Heads, or rather about their Necks, that having more than once escaped their due reward, by a too much abused Indemnity; pn31 vvz av j dt n1 vvz p-acp d ng2 n2, cc av-c p-acp po32 n2, cst vhg av-dc cs a-acp vvd po32 j-jn n1, p-acp dt av av-d vvn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 17
202 they still continue to run willfully into the same noose, and even force Authority to do them reason at last. they still continue to run wilfully into the same noose, and even force authority to do them reason At last. pns32 av vvi pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp dt d n1, cc av vvb n1 pc-acp vdi pno32 n1 p-acp ord. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 17
203 Nay, further our condition was for so•• time the more desperate, because our very Representatives, as they made themselves, which should have quench'd the fire, blew the coals, by a strange Hysteron proteron of Policy, would preserve the Government, by countenancing none but those that acted against the establish'd Laws, suppress Popery by setting up an Inquisition of their own, Nay, further our condition was for so•• time the more desperate, Because our very Representatives, as they made themselves, which should have quenched the fire, blew the coals, by a strange Hysteron proteron of Policy, would preserve the Government, by countenancing none but those that acted against the established Laws, suppress Popery by setting up an Inquisition of their own, uh, av-jc po12 n1 vbds p-acp n1 n1 dt av-dc j, c-acp po12 j n2, c-acp pns32 vvd px32, r-crq vmd vhi vvn dt n1, vvd dt n2, p-acp dt j fw-gr fw-gr pp-f n1, vmd vvi dt n1, p-acp vvg pix cc-acp d cst vvd p-acp dt vvd n2, vvb n1 p-acp vvg a-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 17
204 and prevent Arbitrary Proceedings by making all honest men their Slaves. and prevent Arbitrary Proceedings by making all honest men their Slaves. cc vvi j-jn n2-vvg p-acp vvg d j n2 po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 17
205 Now, what is this, but for our Physicians to become our Disease? they that should preserve the just rights of a well order'd State, understood so little to hold the Rains, that had they continu'd much longer in the Seat, Jove himself could not have repair'd the ruines so dreadful a conflagration would have made. Now, what is this, but for our Physicians to become our Disease? they that should preserve the just rights of a well ordered State, understood so little to hold the Rains, that had they continued much longer in the Seat, Jove himself could not have repaired the ruins so dreadful a conflagration would have made. av, q-crq vbz d, cc-acp p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi po12 n1? pns32 cst vmd vvi dt j n2-jn pp-f dt av vvn n1, vvd av j pc-acp vvi dt n2, cst vhd pns32 vvd av-d av-jc p-acp dt n1, np1 px31 vmd xx vhi vvn dt n2 av j dt n1 vmd vhi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 17
206 Inter utrum { que } tene was part of Apollo's advice to the rash Youth; Inter utrum { que } tene was part of Apollo's Advice to the rash Youth; fw-la fw-la { fw-fr } fw-la vbds n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 17
207 and whoever thinks to preserve peace, by letting every man have his humour, or suppress the growth of a superstitious Worship by a licentious freedom, will find each Family in a State of War, and whoever thinks to preserve peace, by letting every man have his humour, or suppress the growth of a superstitious Worship by a licentious freedom, will find each Family in a State of War, cc r-crq vvz pc-acp vvi n1, p-acp vvg d n1 vhb po31 n1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1, vmb vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 17
208 and to prevent a bad Religion, have none at all. and to prevent a bad Religion, have none At all. cc pc-acp vvi dt j n1, vhb pix p-acp av-d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 17
209 Thirdly, My third and last Inference is, That nothing preserves the Peace and welfare of mankind, Thirdly, My third and last Inference is, That nothing preserves the Peace and welfare of mankind, ord, po11 ord cc ord n1 vbz, cst pix vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 17
210 so much as a regular obedience unto Laws, and a due execution of them, upon such as will not yield obedience: so much as a regular Obedience unto Laws, and a due execution of them, upon such as will not yield Obedience: av av-d c-acp dt j n1 p-acp n2, cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f pno32, p-acp d c-acp vmb xx vvi n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 18
211 Which St. Peter makes the two main branches of every Magistrates Duty, and for the greater encouragement, assures them of a Divine Commission, being sent from God for the punishment of evil-doers on the one side, Which Saint Peter makes the two main branches of every Magistrates Duty, and for the greater encouragement, assures them of a Divine Commission, being sent from God for the punishment of evildoers on the one side, r-crq n1 np1 vvz dt crd j n2 pp-f d n2 n1, cc p-acp dt jc n1, vvz pno32 pp-f dt j-jn n1, vbg vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt crd n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 18
212 and praise of them that do well on the other, 1 Pet. 2.14. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power, do that which is good, otherwise it bears not the Sword in vain : and praise of them that do well on the other, 1 Pet. 2.14. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power, do that which is good, otherwise it bears not the Sword in vain: cc n1 pp-f pno32 cst vdb av p-acp dt n-jn, vvn np1 crd. vm2 pns21 av xx vbi j pp-f dt n1, vdb d r-crq vbz j, av pn31 vvz xx dt n1 p-acp j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 18
213 And 'tis not only a great, but dangerous mistake of some men, to think that Laws and Liberty are inconsistent. And it's not only a great, but dangerous mistake of Some men, to think that Laws and Liberty Are inconsistent. cc pn31|vbz xx av-j dt j, cc-acp j n1 pp-f d n2, pc-acp vvi d n2 cc n1 vbr j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 18
214 Fallitur, egregio quisquis sub Principe credit Servitium, nunquam libertas gratior extat, &c. True freedom never appears so graceful as when it understands its duty, regularly moves in its proper sphere as providence and Authority hath order'd. Fallitur, egregio quisquis sub Principe credit Servitude, Never Libertas gratior extat, etc. True freedom never appears so graceful as when it understands its duty, regularly moves in its proper sphere as providence and authority hath ordered. np1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 np1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, av j n1 av-x vvz av j c-acp c-crq pn31 vvz po31 n1, av-j vvz p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 vhz vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 18
215 But for some to dispute whether they shall obey or not, and others dispute whether they shall not let them alone, is to suffer the Ship both of Church and State to drive at the mercy of wind and Tide, But for Some to dispute whither they shall obey or not, and Others dispute whither they shall not let them alone, is to suffer the Ship both of Church and State to drive At the mercy of wind and Tide, p-acp p-acp d pc-acp vvi cs pns32 vmb vvi cc xx, cc ng2-jn n1 cs pns32 vmb xx vvi pno32 av-j, vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 18
216 whilst neither Pilot nor Mariners attend their business. while neither Pilot nor Mariners attend their business. cs dx n1 ccx n2 vvb po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 18
217 'Tis what the Spirit of God severely reflects upon in a Heathen Magistrate, and therefore strange if we have any Gallios under the Christian Oeconomy, who can see the grossest violations before their eyes, It's what the Spirit of God severely reflects upon in a Heathen Magistrate, and Therefore strange if we have any Gallios under the Christian Oeconomy, who can see the Grossest violations before their eyes, pn31|vbz q-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j vvz p-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc av j cs pns12 vhb d n2 p-acp dt njp np1, r-crq vmb vvi dt js n2 p-acp po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 18
218 and yet care for none of these things : and yet care for none of these things: cc av vvb p-acp pix pp-f d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 18
219 Whereas, to resume our former metaphor, of this we must needs be convinc'd, that 'tis more reasonable to expect our safety from an unanimous endeavour to keep the Vessel above water, Whereas, to resume our former metaphor, of this we must needs be convinced, that it's more reasonable to expect our safety from an unanimous endeavour to keep the Vessel above water, cs, pc-acp vvi po12 j n1, pp-f d pns12 vmb av vbi vvd, cst pn31|vbz dc j pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 18
220 then the fond hopes of an escape when ever she comes to sink: then the found hope's of an escape when ever she comes to sink: cs dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 c-crq av pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 18
221 And withall, there is this great inducement to quicken us, for if they who once had us under Hatches, (whether Papist or Puritan, ) get us the second time into their power, we can expect nothing less then the utmost extremity, their little Finger (were it possible,) should prove heavier than their Loins before; And withal, there is this great inducement to quicken us, for if they who once had us under Hates, (whither Papist or Puritan,) get us the second time into their power, we can expect nothing less then the utmost extremity, their little Finger (were it possible,) should prove Heavier than their Loins before; cc av, pc-acp vbz d j n1 pc-acp vvi pno12, c-acp cs pns32 r-crq a-acp vhd pno12 p-acp n2, (cs njp cc np1,) vvb pno12 dt ord n1 p-acp po32 n1, pns12 vmb vvi pix av-dc cs dt j n1, po32 j n1 (vbdr pn31 j,) vmd vvi jc cs po32 n2 a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 19
222 To be sure instead of Rods, they would be all Scorpion: And yet how soon this may be, God of his infinite wisdom only knows; To be sure instead of Rods, they would be all Scorpion: And yet how soon this may be, God of his infinite Wisdom only knows; pc-acp vbi j av pp-f n2, pns32 vmd vbi d n1: cc av q-crq av d vmb vbi, np1 pp-f po31 j n1 av-j vvz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 19
223 But doubtless it cannot be too much our endevour under his Blessing to prevent; But doubtless it cannot be too much our endeavour under his Blessing to prevent; cc-acp av-j pn31 vmbx vbi av d po12 n1 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 19
224 which for the close of all, I am sure there are none here present, but one way or other are qualified to do, some by their Power, others by their perswasion, which for the close of all, I am sure there Are none Here present, but one Way or other Are qualified to do, Some by their Power, Others by their persuasion, r-crq p-acp dt j pp-f d, pns11 vbm j pc-acp vbr pix av j, cc-acp crd n1 cc j-jn vbr vvn pc-acp vdi, d p-acp po32 n1, n2-jn p-acp po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 19
225 but all by their Prayers, unfeignedly imploring that great and good God, who is a God of Order, to discountenance confusion, to set bounds to mens Passions by Reason, to Error by Truth, to Sedition by Laws, to Schisme by Charity ; but all by their Prayers, unfeignedly imploring that great and good God, who is a God of Order, to discountenance confusion, to Set bounds to men's Passion by Reason, to Error by Truth, to Sedition by Laws, to Schism by Charity; cc-acp d p-acp po32 n2, av-j vvg d j cc j np1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi n1, pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp ng2 n2 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, p-acp np1-n p-acp n2, p-acp n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 19
226 and so fix us upon those lasting Pillars of Purity and Truth, that being all of one heart, and so fix us upon those lasting Pillars of Purity and Truth, that being all of one heart, cc av vvb pno12 p-acp d j-vvg n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, cst vbg d pp-f crd n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 19
227 and one mind, we may make it our joynt endeavour to propagate the Gospel of his Son, and one mind, we may make it our joint endeavour to propagate the Gospel of his Son, cc crd n1, pns12 vmb vvi pn31 po12 j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 19
228 and serve him in the unity of the Spirit, and the bond of Peace. FINIS. and serve him in the unity of the Spirit, and the bound of Peace. FINIS. cc vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 19

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170 0 Psal. 14.4.15. Psalm 14.4.15. np1 crd.
212 0 Ro. 13.3. Ro. 13.3. np1 crd.
218 0 Act. 18.17. Act. 18.17. n1 crd.
228 0 Eph. 4.3. Ephesians 4.3. np1 crd.