A sermon preached at Islington upon the 26th day of July, 1685, in the afternoon being the day of solemn thanksgiving to almighty God for His Majestie's late victories over the rebels / by Shadrach Cooke.

Cooke, Shadrach, 1655?-1724?
Publisher: Printed by R N for Walter Kettilby
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1685
Approximate Era: JamesII
TCP ID: A34430 ESTC ID: R29331 STC ID: C6038
Subject Headings: Church of England; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 A SERMON PREACHED On the 26. of July 1685. The day of Solemn Thanksgiving to Almighty God for His MAJESTIE'S Late Victories over the REBELS. S. MATT. XXI. 32. And ye, A SERMON PREACHED On the 26. of July 1685. The day of Solemn Thanksgiving to Almighty God for His MAJESTY'S Late Victories over the REBELS. S. MATT. XXI. 32. And you, dt n1 vvn p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 crd dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp j-jn np1 p-acp po31 n1|vbz j n2 p-acp dt n2. np1 np1. np1. crd cc pn22, (4) text (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 when ye had seen it, repented not afterward. when you had seen it, repented not afterwards. c-crq pn22 vhd vvn pn31, vvd xx av. (4) text (DIV1) 0 Page 1
2 WE are this Day to Bless and Magnifie the name of God, who has manifested his great goodness towards our King and his Kingdoms, in giving Him so absolute and signal victories over the late Rebels. WE Are this Day to Bless and Magnify the name of God, who has manifested his great Goodness towards our King and his Kingdoms, in giving Him so absolute and signal victories over the late Rebels. pns12 vbr d n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vhz vvn po31 j n1 p-acp po12 n1 cc po31 n2, p-acp vvg pno31 av j cc n1 n2 p-acp dt j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 1 Page 1
3 And I dare say that there is no truly honest Loyal Soul among us, but does it with a great deal of hearty Zeal and Chearfulness; And I Dare say that there is not truly honest Loyal Soul among us, but does it with a great deal of hearty Zeal and Cheerfulness; cc pns11 vvb vvi cst pc-acp vbz xx av-j j j n1 p-acp pno12, cc-acp vdz pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
4 For tell me, did not your Hearts burn within you? were you not wonderfully enlivened, For tell me, did not your Hearts burn within you? were you not wonderfully enlivened, c-acp vvb pno11, vdd xx po22 n2 vvb p-acp pn22? vbdr pn22 xx av-j vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
5 and almost transported at the first news, or certainty of that utter defeat and overthrow? Though (which is very sad to think of) we could not but observe, and almost transported At the First news, or certainty of that utter defeat and overthrow? Though (which is very sad to think of) we could not but observe, cc av vvn p-acp dt ord n1, cc n1 pp-f cst j n1 cc n1? cs (r-crq vbz av j pc-acp vvi pp-f) pns12 vmd xx cc-acp vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
6 nor can we well forget, the quite different humour and behaviour of too many among us, who shew'd as much as men could, nor can we well forget, the quite different humour and behaviour of too many among us, who showed as much as men could, ccx vmb pns12 av vvi, dt av j n1 cc n1 pp-f av d p-acp pno12, r-crq vvd p-acp d c-acp n2 vmd, (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
7 or dare, their open dislike of God's special Providence in this matter. or Dare, their open dislike of God's special Providence in this matter. cc vvb, po32 j n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 p-acp d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
8 I need not tell you how brisk and pleasant they would appear on every vain report (raised by their own Party) of the hopes or success of the Rebels in both Kingdoms, I need not tell you how brisk and pleasant they would appear on every vain report (raised by their own Party) of the hope's or success of the Rebels in both Kingdoms, pns11 vvb xx vvi pn22 c-crq j cc j pns32 vmd vvi p-acp d j n1 (vvn p-acp po32 d n1) pp-f dt n2 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp d n2, (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
9 and which is more prodigious, what pains and industry they us'd to defame and discredit that good true news which they had no mind to believe. and which is more prodigious, what pains and industry they used to defame and discredit that good true news which they had no mind to believe. cc r-crq vbz av-dc j, r-crq n2 cc n1 pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi cc vvi d j j n1 r-crq pns32 vhd dx n1 pc-acp vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
10 Had we not seen it, we could scarce have imagined, that men should thus resolutely oppose the Truth, Had we not seen it, we could scarce have imagined, that men should thus resolutely oppose the Truth, vhd pns12 xx vvn pn31, pns12 vmd av-j vhi vvn, cst n2 vmd av av-j vvi dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 and be so given over to believe a lye. and be so given over to believe a lie. cc vbb av vvn a-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
12 But when this Goodness of God became unquestionable, and they were now utterly confounded, and the Devil had no more lyes in store to buoy them up with: But when this goodness of God became unquestionable, and they were now utterly confounded, and the devil had no more lies in store to buoy them up with: cc-acp q-crq d n1 pp-f np1 vvd j, cc pns32 vbdr av av-j vvn, cc dt n1 vhd dx dc vvz p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp: (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 2
13 Doth their belief and conviction now influence their heart, and that, their practice? Since the Villany is so plainly discovered, are they asham'd of, Does their belief and conviction now influence their heart, and that, their practice? Since the Villainy is so plainly discovered, Are they ashamed of, vdz po32 n1 cc n1 av n1 po32 n1, cc cst, po32 n1? p-acp dt n1 vbz av av-j vvn, vbr pns32 j pp-f, (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 3
14 or sorry for it? Doth this goodness of God to others, lead them to repentance? Do they lay these things to heart? Do they seriously consider, that these Rebels, their Adherents and Abettors, are guilty not only of Imprudent, hot or rash actions, but of mortal and damnable sins? and does it prompt them to suitable acknowledgments and expressions in Mourning, Sorrow and Lamentation; or sorry for it? Does this Goodness of God to Others, led them to Repentance? Do they lay these things to heart? Do they seriously Consider, that these Rebels, their Adherents and Abettors, Are guilty not only of Imprudent, hight or rash actions, but of Mortal and damnable Sins? and does it prompt them to suitable acknowledgments and expressions in Mourning, Sorrow and Lamentation; cc j p-acp pn31? vdz d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n2-jn, vvb pno32 p-acp n1? vdb pns32 vvi d n2 p-acp n1? vdb pns32 av-j vvb, cst d n2, po32 n2 cc n2, vbr j xx av-j pp-f j, j cc j n2, p-acp pp-f j-jn cc j n2? cc vdz pn31 vvi pno32 p-acp j n2 cc n2 p-acp vvg, n1 cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 3
15 for this, which is to us a good day, a day of Joy and rejoycing, to such as these should be a day of sorrow and humiliation, not as some may make it, for this, which is to us a good day, a day of Joy and rejoicing, to such as these should be a day of sorrow and humiliation, not as Some may make it, p-acp d, r-crq vbz p-acp pno12 dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc vvg, p-acp d c-acp d vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, xx p-acp d vmb vvi pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 3
16 because the mischief did not succeed; but for their being any ways concern'd or instrumental in it: Because the mischief did not succeed; but for their being any ways concerned or instrumental in it: c-acp dt n1 vdd xx vvi; cc-acp p-acp po32 n1 d n2 vvn cc j p-acp pn31: (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 3
17 for it will be your most aggravated crime and condemnation, if you yet continue your obstinacy. for it will be your most aggravated crime and condemnation, if you yet continue your obstinacy. c-acp pn31 vmb vbi po22 av-ds vvn n1 cc n1, cs pn22 av vvi po22 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 3
18 And ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterwards. And you, when you had seen it, repented not afterwards. cc pn22, c-crq pn22 vhd vvn pn31, vvd xx av. (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 3
19 So that this great goodness of God in our present most gracious deliverance, should now at length prevail upon such, who were concern'd in the Rebellion, So that this great Goodness of God in our present most gracious deliverance, should now At length prevail upon such, who were concerned in the Rebellion, av cst d j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n1 ds j n1, vmd av p-acp n1 vvi p-acp d, r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 3
20 or any ways favourable to it, to be sincerely penitent for their great sin in this case; or any ways favourable to it, to be sincerely penitent for their great since in this case; cc d n2 j p-acp pn31, pc-acp vbi av-j j-jn p-acp po32 j n1 p-acp d n1; (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
21 Though God knows, and with sorrow we speak it, their obstinacy appears even yet to be very great, and almost incorrigible. Though God knows, and with sorrow we speak it, their obstinacy appears even yet to be very great, and almost incorrigible. cs np1 vvz, cc p-acp n1 pns12 vvb pn31, po32 n1 vvz av av pc-acp vbi av j, cc av j. (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
22 And ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward. In speaking on this Subject, I shall consider, I. And you, when you had seen it, repented not afterwards. In speaking on this Subject, I shall Consider, I. cc pn22, c-crq pn22 vhd vvn pn31, vvd xx av. p-acp vvg p-acp d j-jn, pns11 vmb vvi, pns11. (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
23 What it is in the case before us that should prevail with men to repent; What it is in the case before us that should prevail with men to Repent; r-crq pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno12 cst vmd vvi p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi; (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 4
24 where we shall remember the great mercy and goodness of God in some of our late Deliverances. where we shall Remember the great mercy and Goodness of God in Some of our late Deliverances. c-crq pns12 vmb vvi dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d pp-f po12 j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 4
25 II. The persons that yet continue Impenitent. III. The little or no grounds or reasons we have to believe them Penitent. Notwithstanding, II The Persons that yet continue Impenitent. III. The little or no grounds or Reasons we have to believe them Penitent. Notwithstanding, crd dt n2 cst av vvb j. np1. dt j cc dx n2 cc n2 pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi pno32 j-jn. a-acp, (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 4
26 IV. The great cause they have to be so at this time or occasion. IV. The great cause they have to be so At this time or occasion. np1 dt j n1 pns32 vhb pc-acp vbi av p-acp d n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 4
27 V. We shall lay down the more particular signs or tokens of their Repentance, which we may and do justly expect from them. V. We shall lay down the more particular Signs or tokens of their Repentance, which we may and do justly expect from them. np1 pns12 vmb vvi a-acp dt av-dc j n2 cc n2 pp-f po32 n1, r-crq pns12 vmb cc vdb av-j vvi p-acp pno32. (4) text (DIV1) 9 Page 5
28 I. Were we to consider the several mercies, favours and deliverances God has bestowed upon us, the time would fail us to speak of them. I Were we to Consider the several Mercies, favours and Deliverances God has bestowed upon us, the time would fail us to speak of them. uh np1 pns12 pc-acp vvi dt j n2, n2 cc n2 np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12, dt n1 vmd vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi pp-f pno32. (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 5
29 However we may very usefully for a while entertain our selves on this point, by representing to you some short account of those many and great deliverances, God has given us from these Phanatical Republican Spirits, that are near at hand, or fresh in our remembrance. However we may very usefully for a while entertain our selves on this point, by representing to you Some short account of those many and great Deliverances, God has given us from these Fanatical Republican Spirits, that Are near At hand, or fresh in our remembrance. c-acp pns12 vmb av av-j p-acp dt n1 vvb po12 n2 p-acp d n1, p-acp vvg p-acp pn22 d j n1 pp-f d d cc j n2, np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp d j n1 n2, cst vbr av-j p-acp n1, cc j p-acp po12 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 5
30 1. And here we might in the first place bring to Your minds the Great Rebellion which some of you have known or been concerned in; 1. And Here we might in the First place bring to Your minds the Great Rebellion which Some of you have known or been concerned in; crd cc av pns12 vmd p-acp dt ord n1 vvi p-acp po22 n2 dt j n1 r-crq d pp-f pn22 vhb vvn cc vbn vvn p-acp; (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 5
31 which cannot but call to our minds, the dismal Scene of a most distrest and unhappy Nation; which cannot but call to our minds, the dismal Scene of a most distressed and unhappy nation; r-crq vmbx cc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2, dt j n1 pp-f dt av-ds j-vvn cc j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 5
32 overwhelm'd with Blood, Ruin and Confusion both in Church and State, and will be evermore black and remarkable for that most horrid murder of the best of Kings. overwhelmed with Blood, Ruin and Confusion both in Church and State, and will be evermore black and remarkable for that most horrid murder of the best of Kings. vvn p-acp n1, n1 cc n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, cc vmb vbi av j-jn cc j p-acp d av-ds j n1 pp-f dt js pp-f n2. (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 5
33 But how good and gracious was God towards us, even in the midst of this great Calamity: But how good and gracious was God towards us, even in the midst of this great Calamity: cc-acp c-crq j cc j vbds np1 p-acp pno12, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1: (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 5
34 for that good Prince who is lately gone to his long home; for that good Prince who is lately gone to his long home; c-acp cst j n1 r-crq vbz av-j vvn p-acp po31 j n1-an; (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 5
35 and our present Soveraign, that were the great sufferers in those times, and chiefly aimed at, were wonderfully preserv'd in great dangers by land and by water, and at length brought to succeed and sit in their rightful Inheritance. and our present Sovereign, that were the great sufferers in those times, and chiefly aimed At, were wonderfully preserved in great dangers by land and by water, and At length brought to succeed and fit in their rightful Inheritance. cc po12 j j-jn, cst vbdr dt j n2 p-acp d n2, cc av-jn vvn p-acp, vbdr av-j vvn p-acp j n2 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 vvd pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp po32 j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 6
36 And indeed when we consider the present, we have great reason to call to mind and bewail those rebellious times; And indeed when we Consider the present, we have great reason to call to mind and bewail those rebellious times; cc av c-crq pns12 vvb dt j, pns12 vhb j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc vvi d j n2; (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 6
37 for These among us have been some of the very same men, that were then notorious for this villany, for These among us have been Some of the very same men, that were then notorious for this villainy, p-acp d p-acp pno12 vhb vbn d pp-f dt j d n2, cst vbdr av j p-acp d n1, (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 6
38 and is no doubt the self-same Phanatical Spirit that runs through all these designs, which is and ever will be addicted to Treachery and Rebellion. and is no doubt the selfsame Fanatical Spirit that runs through all these designs, which is and ever will be addicted to Treachery and Rebellion. cc vbz av-dx n1 dt j j n1 cst vvz p-acp d d n2, r-crq vbz cc av vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 6
39 So that we do in a great measure owe all or most of our present Sects, Factions or Parties to those times: So that we do in a great measure owe all or most of our present Sects, Factions or Parties to those times: av cst pns12 vdb p-acp dt j n1 vvb d cc ds pp-f po12 j n2, n2 cc n2 p-acp d n2: (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 6
40 These being the Tares now grown up, that the Devil did then sow among the Wheat. These being the Tares now grown up, that the devil did then sow among the Wheat. d vbg dt n2 av vvn a-acp, cst dt n1 vdd av vvb p-acp dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 6
41 2. The next remarkable deliverance from this sort of men, is very legible in that impious design of Excluding our present Prince from What was inviolable by the strictest laws of God and Nature. 2. The next remarkable deliverance from this sort of men, is very legible in that impious Design of Excluding our present Prince from What was inviolable by the Strictest laws of God and Nature. crd dt ord j n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n2, vbz av j p-acp d j n1 pp-f vvg po12 j n1 p-acp r-crq vbds j p-acp dt js n2 pp-f np1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 6
42 A design full of Ingratitude and Irreligion: Therein more resembling a Fanatick contrivance. A Design full of Ingratitude and Irreligion: Therein more resembling a Fanatic contrivance. dt n1 j pp-f n1 cc n1: av av-dc vvg dt j-jn n1. (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 6
43 He that had suffer'd such hard things for his Countries good, and was banish'd from his own home; He that had suffered such hard things for his Countries good, and was banished from his own home; pns31 cst vhd vvn d j n2 p-acp po31 ng1 j, cc vbds vvn p-acp po31 d av-an; (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 7
44 He that had ventur'd his own life, and lost his dear Royal Father in the defence of Truth and a good Cause; He that had ventured his own life, and lost his dear Royal Father in the defence of Truth and a good Cause; pns31 cst vhd vvn po31 d n1, cc vvd po31 j-jn j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc dt j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 7
45 He who when restor'd to his own Country and native soil, would yet again resolutely hazard himself in a most dangerous Naval fight. He who when restored to his own Country and native soil, would yet again resolutely hazard himself in a most dangerous Naval fight. pns31 r-crq c-crq vvn p-acp po31 d n1 cc j-jn n1, vmd av av av-j vvi px31 p-acp dt av-ds j j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 7
46 He that has often ventured his life for the defence of this Nation, must now for a requital be debar'd from that his most undoubted and inviolable Right in it. He that has often ventured his life for the defence of this nation, must now for a requital be debarred from that his most undoubted and inviolable Right in it. pns31 cst vhz av vvn po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, vmb av p-acp dt n1 vbi vvd p-acp d po31 av-ds j cc j n-jn p-acp pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 7
47 What an unparallell'd baseness and ingratitude is this? and such as will be a lasting shame to the Impenitent Promoters and Abettors of it in all ages; What an unparalleled baseness and ingratitude is this? and such as will be a lasting shame to the Impenitent Promoters and Abettors of it in all ages; q-crq dt j n1 cc n1 vbz d? cc d c-acp vmb vbi dt j-vvg n1 p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31 p-acp d n2; (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 7
48 Being withal most unchristian, prophane, and impious, contrary to our Solemn Oaths, and all the obligations both of Scripture and Conscience. Being withal most unchristian, profane, and impious, contrary to our Solemn Oaths, and all the obligations both of Scripture and Conscience. vbg av av-ds j, j, cc j, j-jn p-acp po12 j n2, cc d dt n2 d pp-f n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 7
49 So that for the honour of our Nation and Religion too, all honest Loyal Churchmen must look upon and bless God for our deliverance, from that impious unchristian and truly Fanatick Conspiracy. 3 Which brings us to consider a Third Instance of their wicked designs and our great deliverance. So that for the honour of our nation and Religion too, all honest Loyal Churchmen must look upon and bless God for our deliverance, from that impious unchristian and truly Fanatic conspiracy. 3 Which brings us to Consider a Third Instance of their wicked designs and our great deliverance. av cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1 av, d j j n2 vmb vvi p-acp cc vvi np1 p-acp po12 n1, p-acp cst j j cc av-j j-jn n1. crd r-crq vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi dt ord n1 pp-f po32 j n2 cc po12 j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 7
50 That of the Rye Conspiracy being the result of their disappointment in their former design; That of the Rye conspiracy being the result of their disappointment in their former Design; cst pp-f dt n1 n1 vbg dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp po32 j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 8
51 for when the pretence of Law would not effect their business, now comes out That their black & hellish contrivance of Murdering the Royal pair after a most dismal and horrid manner: for when the pretence of Law would not Effect their business, now comes out That their black & hellish contrivance of Murdering the Royal pair After a most dismal and horrid manner: p-acp c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vmd xx vvi po32 n1, av vvz av cst po32 j-jn cc j n1 pp-f vvg dt j n1 p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n1: (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 8
52 which when one of the design'd Actors in it did openly confess, He acknowledgeth himself to be a Hearer of the Baptists, Independents and Presbyterians. which when one of the designed Actors in it did openly confess, He acknowledgeth himself to be a Hearer of the Baptists, Independents and Presbyterians. r-crq c-crq crd pp-f dt vvn n2 p-acp pn31 vdd av-j vvi, pns31 vvz px31 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt np1, n2-jn cc njp2. (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 8
53 Now we cannot but look upon this to be a most Providential and remarkable Instance of Gods wonderful mercy and deliverance towards us; Now we cannot but look upon this to be a most Providential and remarkable Instance of God's wondered mercy and deliverance towards us; av pns12 vmbx p-acp vvi p-acp d pc-acp vbi dt ds np1 cc j n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12; (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 8
54 A sudden fire hastning Their return before the Villans were ripe and prepar'd for that horrid execution. A sudden fire hastening Their return before the Villains were ripe and prepared for that horrid execution. dt j n1 vvg po32 n1 p-acp dt n2 vbdr j cc vvd p-acp d j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 8
55 4 And now as a branch and consummation of that, and all their other Plots, let us as behoves us, consider and reflect upon our deliverance from their late horrid traiterous Conspiracy, that unnatural open Rebellion, for which we are now especially to magnifie the Lord and exalt his Name together. 4 And now as a branch and consummation of that, and all their other Plots, let us as behoves us, Consider and reflect upon our deliverance from their late horrid traitorous conspiracy, that unnatural open Rebellion, for which we Are now especially to magnify the Lord and exalt his Name together. crd cc av c-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d, cc d po32 j-jn n2, vvb pno12 c-acp vvz pno12, vvb cc vvi p-acp po12 n1 p-acp po32 av-j j j n1, cst j j n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr av av-j p-acp vvb dt n1 cc vvi po31 n1 av. (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 8
56 I shall not need surely to spend much time in shewing you the heinousness of all Rebellion, I shall not need surely to spend much time in showing you the heinousness of all Rebellion, pns11 vmb xx vvi av-j pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp vvg pn22 dt n1 pp-f d n1, (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 8
57 and this in particular, having done it already in some late Discourses; only let us remember that our Religion, our Prince, the lives of all honest men, and this in particular, having done it already in Some late Discourses; only let us Remember that our Religion, our Prince, the lives of all honest men, cc d p-acp j, vhg vdn pn31 av p-acp d j n2; j vvb pno12 vvi cst po12 n1, po12 n1, dt n2 pp-f d j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 8
58 and whatever is dear to us in this world, were in danger, by the designs of these ambitious, restless and bloud thirsty men. and whatever is dear to us in this world, were in danger, by the designs of these ambitious, restless and blood thirsty men. cc r-crq vbz j-jn p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1, vbdr p-acp n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f d j, j cc n1 j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 9
59 To whom had God given us over as a prey (as our sins most justly deserved) our bloud would have been spilt like water upon the ground, we must have lost all that is dear to us in this world, To whom had God given us over as a prey (as our Sins most justly deserved) our blood would have been spilled like water upon the ground, we must have lost all that is dear to us in this world, p-acp ro-crq vhd np1 vvn pno12 p-acp p-acp dt n1 (p-acp po12 n2 av-ds av-j vvn) po12 n1 vmd vhi vbn vvn av-j n1 p-acp dt n1, pns12 vmb vhi vvn d cst vbz j-jn p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1, (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 9
60 and we should have been overwhelmed in a deluge of Sects and Heresies, of wars and confusions, of which we could not have expected to see any other issue than the final ruin and destruction of this Kingdom and God's Church among us. and we should have been overwhelmed in a deluge of Sects and Heresies, of wars and confusions, of which we could not have expected to see any other issue than the final ruin and destruction of this Kingdom and God's Church among us. cc pns12 vmd vhi vbn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, pp-f n2 cc n2, pp-f r-crq pns12 vmd xx vhi vvn pc-acp vvi d j-jn n1 cs dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 cc npg1 n1 p-acp pno12. (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 9
61 This is in short the account of our deliverance, or the grounds of our Joy for it; This is in short the account of our deliverance, or the grounds of our Joy for it; d vbz p-acp j dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp pn31; (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 9
62 and certainly if any thing can make us truly chearful and pleasant, and heartily thankful to God, we have abundant reason to be so, and Certainly if any thing can make us truly cheerful and pleasant, and heartily thankful to God, we have abundant reason to be so, cc av-j cs d n1 vmb vvi pno12 av-j j cc j, cc av-j j p-acp np1, pns12 vhb j n1 pc-acp vbi av, (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 9
63 for this his present mercy and goodness towards us. for this his present mercy and Goodness towards us. c-acp d po31 j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12. (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 9
64 Who has so graciously rescu'd us from these most accursed and damnable designs, contriv'd and carried on by the several Sects and Parties of pretended Religion, the known and avowed enemies to the present Government and Constitution both in Church and State. Who has so graciously rescued us from these most accursed and damnable designs, contrived and carried on by the several Sects and Parties of pretended Religion, the known and avowed enemies to the present Government and Constitution both in Church and State. r-crq vhz av av-j vvn pno12 p-acp d av-ds j-vvn cc j n2, vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f j-vvn n1, dt vvn cc j-vvn n2 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 10
65 Which brings us to consider our second Particular. Which brings us to Consider our second Particular. r-crq vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi po12 ord j. (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 10
66 II. The several Sects, Parties and Divisions among us being the great Authors, Incouragers and Promoters of these most impious designs and practices, II The several Sects, Parties and Divisions among us being the great Authors, Encouragers and Promoters of these most impious designs and practices, crd dt j n2, n2 cc n2 p-acp pno12 n1 dt j n2, n2 cc n2 pp-f d av-ds j n2 cc n2, (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 10
67 as being most agreeable to the Principles or Sentiments of these men; as being most agreeable to the Principles or Sentiments of these men; c-acp vbg av-ds j p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n2; (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 10
68 for nothing can be more plain and demonstrable, than that they have all of them made it almost their constant endeavour in all their discourses publick and private (especially such as have been managed in a pretended religious way) to set themselves all they could against the present Government and Constitution both in Church and State. for nothing can be more plain and demonstrable, than that they have all of them made it almost their constant endeavour in all their discourses public and private (especially such as have been managed in a pretended religious Way) to Set themselves all they could against the present Government and Constitution both in Church and State. c-acp pix vmb vbi av-dc j cc j, cs cst pns32 vhb d pp-f pno32 vvd pn31 av po32 j n1 p-acp d po32 n2 j cc j (av-j d c-acp vhb vbn vvn p-acp dt j-vvn j n1) pc-acp vvi px32 d pns32 vmd p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 10
69 And were I at leisure to manifest this from what is the usual way and method of proving mens Principles, I could abundantly confirm it from their numerous writings and professions in this kind, the main drift of all, And were I At leisure to manifest this from what is the usual Way and method of proving men's Principles, I could abundantly confirm it from their numerous writings and professions in this kind, the main drift of all, cc vbdr pns11 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi d p-acp r-crq vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg ng2 n2, pns11 vmd av-j vvi pn31 p-acp po32 j n2 cc n2 p-acp d n1, dt j n1 pp-f d, (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 10
70 or most of them, as to this particular, being to destroy the Church, disturb the Kingdom, debauch mens Principles, and pervert the Scriptures; or most of them, as to this particular, being to destroy the Church, disturb the Kingdom, debauch men's Principles, and pervert the Scriptures; cc ds pp-f pno32, c-acp p-acp d j, vbg pc-acp vvi dt n1, vvb dt n1, vvi ng2 n2, cc vvi dt n2; (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 10
71 so that I the less wonder at these practices, which are but agreeable to their Profession, so that I the less wonder At these practices, which Are but agreeable to their Profession, av cst pns11 dt av-dc n1 p-acp d n2, r-crq vbr cc-acp j p-acp po32 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 11
72 and the very constant design and natural result of these Schisms and Factions; and the very constant Design and natural result of these Schisms and Factions; cc dt j j n1 cc j n1 pp-f d n2 cc n2; (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 11
73 for a man cannot be a Fanatick or Schismatick, but he does and must actually forfeit his duty to the Church and the King. for a man cannot be a Fanatic or Schismatic, but he does and must actually forfeit his duty to the Church and the King. p-acp dt n1 vmbx vbi dt j-jn cc n-jn, cc-acp pns31 vdz cc vmb av-j vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 11
74 Nor is this any more than what is agreeable to former and present experience. That they have been the constant disturbers of our Israel, is I think already manifest, Nor is this any more than what is agreeable to former and present experience. That they have been the constant disturbers of our Israel, is I think already manifest, ccx vbz d d dc cs r-crq vbz j p-acp j cc j n1. cst pns32 vhb vbn dt j n2 pp-f po12 np1, vbz pns11 vvb av j, (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 11
75 and might be more largely proved, were there occasion for it: and might be more largely proved, were there occasion for it: cc vmd vbi av-dc av-j vvn, vbdr a-acp n1 p-acp pn31: (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 11
76 And look now into the very late Rebellion, and then tell me what you think of it, And look now into the very late Rebellion, and then tell me what you think of it, cc vvb av p-acp dt j j n1, cc av vvb pno11 r-crq pn22 vvb pp-f pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 11
77 whether it was not purely and solely Fanatical? that the several Sects and Separatists from our Church were not chiefly or only concern'd and ingag'd in it? some of their pretended Ministers were actually in it, whither it was not purely and solely Fanatical? that the several Sects and Separatists from our Church were not chiefly or only concerned and engaged in it? Some of their pretended Ministers were actually in it, cs pn31 vbds xx av-j cc av-j j? cst dt j n2 cc n2 p-acp po12 n1 vbdr xx av-jn cc av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp pn31? d pp-f po32 j-vvn n2 vbdr av-j p-acp pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 11
78 and most or all of them knew of it? And as we before intimated, I do verily believe that they did not act inconsistently to their own Ways or Principles (if they have any). and most or all of them knew of it? And as we before intimated, I do verily believe that they did not act inconsistently to their own Ways or Principles (if they have any). cc av-ds cc d pp-f pno32 vvd pp-f pn31? cc c-acp pns12 a-acp vvn, pns11 vdb av-j vvi cst pns32 vdd xx vvi av-j p-acp po32 d n2 cc n2 (cs pns32 vhb d). (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 11
79 And had I been one of the Party or Separatists, I do not see how I could have acted congruously to my own pretences, And had I been one of the Party or Separatists, I do not see how I could have acted congruously to my own pretences, cc vhd pns11 vbn crd pp-f dt n1 cc n2, pns11 vdb xx vvi c-crq pns11 vmd vhi vvn av-j p-acp po11 d n2, (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 11
80 or that Schism or Separation, had not I consented, conspired or acted in these designs for promoting their True Protestant Cause against pretended Popery and Arbitrary Power. or that Schism or Separation, had not I consented, conspired or acted in these designs for promoting their True Protestant Cause against pretended Popery and Arbitrary Power. cc d n1 cc n1, vhd xx pns11 vvn, vvn cc vvn p-acp d n2 p-acp j-vvg po32 j n1 vvb p-acp j-vvn n1 cc j-jn n1. (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 12
81 Wherefore I do more wonder that any should be exempted from it, than that all should be in it: Wherefore I do more wonder that any should be exempted from it, than that all should be in it: c-crq pns11 vdb dc n1 cst d vmd vbi vvn p-acp pn31, cs cst d vmd vbi p-acp pn31: (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 12
82 for I cannot see how a man could be a Fanatick, and could tolerably excuse himself in this case. for I cannot see how a man could be a Fanatic, and could tolerably excuse himself in this case. c-acp pns11 vmbx vvi c-crq dt n1 vmd vbi dt j-jn, cc vmd av-j vvi px31 p-acp d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 12
83 Nor do I think but that every one of them did as much carry on the Rebellion, Nor do I think but that every one of them did as much carry on the Rebellion, ccx vdb pns11 vvb cc-acp cst d crd pp-f pno32 vdd p-acp d vvb p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 12
84 as all Loyal honest men were against it. III. But did this need further proof; 'tis too plain and manifest from their continued impenitency. Which is our Third particular. as all Loyal honest men were against it. III. But did this need further proof; it's too plain and manifest from their continued impenitency. Which is our Third particular. c-acp d j j n2 vbdr p-acp pn31. np1. cc-acp vdd d vvi av-jc n1; pn31|vbz av j cc vvi p-acp po32 j-vvn n1. r-crq vbz po12 ord j. (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 12
85 Which is too evident, either first, from their own Profession; or secondly, their excuses for it; Which is too evident, either First, from their own Profession; or secondly, their excuses for it; r-crq vbz av j, d ord, p-acp po32 d n1; cc ord, po32 n2 p-acp pn31; (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 12
86 or thirdly, their continuance in their former ways and practices. or Thirdly, their Continuance in their former ways and practices. cc ord, po32 n1 p-acp po32 j n2 cc n2. (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 12
87 A greater sin than that which these men have been guilty of, can hardly be imagin'd, being (as I have shew'd you very lately) a complication of almost all kinds of wickedness, bearing in it Treason, Sacrilege, Murder, A greater since than that which these men have been guilty of, can hardly be imagined, being (as I have showed you very lately) a complication of almost all Kinds of wickedness, bearing in it Treason, Sacrilege, Murder, dt jc n1 cs d r-crq d n2 vhb vbn j pp-f, vmb av vbi vvn, vbg (c-acp pns11 vhb vvn pn22 av av-j) dt n1 pp-f av d n2 pp-f n1, vvg p-acp pn31 n1, n1, n1, (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 12
88 and what not? And now when such as are thus guilty come to reflect upon themselves, one would expect and hope for in this case a most profound humility, and what not? And now when such as Are thus guilty come to reflect upon themselves, one would expect and hope for in this case a most profound humility, cc q-crq xx? cc av c-crq d c-acp vbr av j vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp px32, pi vmd vvi cc vvi p-acp p-acp d n1 dt av-ds j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 12
89 and strict repentance, but whether most or any of those that so justly suffer'd for this Cause, have given sufficient demonstration of their extraordinary sorrow for their designs and practices, let any impartial man consider. and strict Repentance, but whither most or any of those that so justly suffered for this Cause, have given sufficient demonstration of their extraordinary sorrow for their designs and practices, let any impartial man Consider. cc j n1, cc-acp c-crq ds cc d pp-f d cst av av-j vvn p-acp d vvb, vhb vvn j n1 pp-f po32 j n1 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, vvb d j n1 vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 13
90 When men come to dye, especially in their strength and vigour, they have then more abundant advantages to consider and understand their Case and Condition; When men come to die, especially in their strength and vigour, they have then more abundant advantages to Consider and understand their Case and Condition; c-crq n2 vvb pc-acp vvi, av-j p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, pns32 vhb av dc j n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi po32 n1 cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 13
91 but have you known them then to deal plainly and freely as becomes such a state and circumstances? 2 or do we not find, in the Second place, Excuses and Palliations instead of true sorrow and Repentance? and as is said of a great one among them, we find enough (from them) to shew their guilt, but not their repentance. but have you known them then to deal plainly and freely as becomes such a state and Circumstances? 2 or do we not find, in the Second place, Excuses and Palliations instead of true sorrow and Repentance? and as is said of a great one among them, we find enough (from them) to show their guilt, but not their Repentance. cc-acp vhb pn22 vvn pno32 av pc-acp vvi av-j cc av-j c-acp vvz d dt n1 cc n2? crd cc vdb pns12 xx vvi, p-acp dt ord n1, n2 cc n2 av pp-f j n1 cc n1? cc a-acp vbz vvn pp-f dt j pi p-acp pno32, pns12 vvb d (p-acp pno32) p-acp vvi po32 n1, cc-acp xx po32 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 13
92 Now seeing that many or most of them are so industrious in excusing themselves or others, Now seeing that many or most of them Are so Industria in excusing themselves or Others, av vvg cst d cc ds pp-f pno32 vbr av j p-acp vvg px32 cc n2-jn, (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 13
93 and take hold of any little opportunity, either to justifie or extenuate their crimes; This is too great a sign of an impenitent or relentless heart. and take hold of any little opportunity, either to justify or extenuate their crimes; This is too great a Signen of an impenitent or relentless heart. cc vvb n1 pp-f d j n1, av-d pc-acp vvi cc vvi po32 n2; d vbz av j dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 13
94 For the true and sincere penitent, is more, industrious to discover and aggravate, than to hide or lessen his sin; For the true and sincere penitent, is more, Industria to discover and aggravate, than to hide or lessen his since; p-acp dt j cc j n-jn, vbz av-dc, j pc-acp vvi cc vvi, cs pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 13
95 in This consists the true nature and comfort of Repentance. in This consists the true nature and Comfort of Repentance. p-acp d vvz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 13
96 If therefore you are Conscious to your selves, or we find any to be given to the covering or extenuating these sins, If Therefore you Are Conscious to your selves, or we find any to be given to the covering or extenuating these Sins, cs av pn22 vbr j p-acp po22 n2, cc pns12 vvb d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n-vvg cc vvg d n2, (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 14
97 or the promoters of such horrid practices, this I think is an undeniable proof to any sober judicious man, of their continu'd impenitency. 3 Especially if we add to this in the Third place, The continuance in their former ways and practices. or the promoters of such horrid practices, this I think is an undeniable proof to any Sobrium judicious man, of their continued impenitency. 3 Especially if we add to this in the Third place, The Continuance in their former ways and practices. cc dt n2 pp-f d j n2, d pns11 vvb vbz dt j n1 p-acp d j j n1, pp-f po32 vvd n1. crd av-j cs pns12 vvb p-acp d p-acp dt ord n1, dt n1 p-acp po32 j n2 cc n2. (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 14
98 Such people are not and cannot be accounted truly penitent, who yet persevere and continue in their former courses which did really and actually encourage and promote these rebellious designs. Such people Are not and cannot be accounted truly penitent, who yet persevere and continue in their former courses which did really and actually encourage and promote these rebellious designs. d n1 vbr xx cc vmbx vbi vvn av-j j-jn, r-crq av vvb cc vvi p-acp po32 j n2 r-crq vdd av-j cc av-j vvi cc vvi d j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 14
99 Whoever therefore are glad of any occasion or opportunity to vilifie the Church, and reproach Government; Whoever Therefore Are glad of any occasion or opportunity to vilify the Church, and reproach Government; r-crq av vbr j pp-f d n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc n1 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 14
100 to discourage such that do their hearty endeavours for discountenancing Schism, Faction and Rebellion, that do herd among, to discourage such that do their hearty endeavours for discountenancing Schism, Faction and Rebellion, that do heard among, pc-acp vvi d d vdi po32 j n2 p-acp vvg n1, n1 cc n1, cst vdb n1 p-acp, (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 14
101 or can think or speak well of such that are known and profest enemies to the constitution both in Church and State. or can think or speak well of such that Are known and professed enemies to the constitution both in Church and State. cc vmb vvi cc vvi av pp-f d cst vbr vvn cc j-vvn n2 p-acp dt n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 14
102 This is a sign that such are so far from being penitent, that they are rather harden'd and obstinate in their impieties. IV. Though in the Fourth place we shall find, that now especially, they have great cause to be truly Penitent: Considering, I. This is a Signen that such Are so Far from being penitent, that they Are rather hardened and obstinate in their impieties. IV. Though in the Fourth place we shall find, that now especially, they have great cause to be truly Penitent: Considering, I. d vbz dt n1 cst d vbr av av-j p-acp vbg j-jn, cst pns32 vbr av-c vvn cc j p-acp po32 n2. np1 cs p-acp dt ord n1 pns12 vmb vvi, cst av av-j, pns32 vhb j n1 pc-acp vbi av-j j-jn: vvg, pns11. (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 14
103 First, That by these late actions, there is 1. given to the world a plain demonstration of such mens guilt and impiety. First, That by these late actions, there is 1. given to the world a plain demonstration of such men's guilt and impiety. ord, cst p-acp d j n2, pc-acp vbz crd vvn p-acp dt n1 dt j n1 pp-f d ng2 n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 15
104 Grant that some or many of them did follow these people, or had a kindness for them out of a presumption of the goodness of their Cause, Grant that Some or many of them did follow these people, or had a kindness for them out of a presumption of the Goodness of their Cause, n1 cst d cc d pp-f pno32 vdd vvi d n1, cc vhd dt n1 p-acp pno32 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 15
105 or the strict piety of their persons: or the strict piety of their Persons: cc dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2: (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 15
106 Now upon this discovery and defeat of their Villany, Men of any sence or reason cannot but have other Sentiments, Now upon this discovery and defeat of their Villainy, Men of any sense or reason cannot but have other Sentiments, av p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1, n2 pp-f d n1 cc n1 vmbx cc-acp vhi j-jn n2, (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 15
107 and must look upon themselves to be miserably deluded or mistaken in them; and must look upon themselves to be miserably deluded or mistaken in them; cc vmb vvi p-acp px32 pc-acp vbi av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32; (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 15
108 so that now upon this better knowledge, this thorow and indeed plain demonstration, you may recede very justly and honourably, so that now upon this better knowledge, this thorough and indeed plain demonstration, you may recede very justly and honourably, av cst av p-acp d jc n1, d j cc av j n1, pn22 vmb vvi av av-j cc av-j, (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 15
109 and not suffer your selves to be any longer deceiv'd by them. and not suffer your selves to be any longer deceived by them. cc xx vvi po22 n2 pc-acp vbi d av-jc vvn p-acp pno32. (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 15
110 We may hope therefore, and do expect, that such who in the simplicity of their hearts were led away and seduc'd by them, will now, if ever, come to themselves; We may hope Therefore, and do expect, that such who in the simplicity of their hearts were led away and seduced by them, will now, if ever, come to themselves; pns12 vmb vvi av, cc vdb vvi, cst d r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 vbdr vvn av cc vvn p-acp pno32, vmb av, cs av, vvb p-acp px32; (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 15
111 and if after such plain conviction and undoubted proof against them as this is, they will still continue in the ways and courses of Faction and Sedition, they can be accounted no better than incorrigible Rebels. 2. Seeing withal in the Second place, the Result of their Designs, which is not any longer, and if After such plain conviction and undoubted proof against them as this is, they will still continue in the ways and courses of Faction and Sedition, they can be accounted no better than incorrigible Rebels. 2. Seeing withal in the Second place, the Result of their Designs, which is not any longer, cc cs p-acp d j n1 cc j n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp d vbz, pns32 vmb av vvi p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, pns32 vmb vbi vvn av-dx av-jc cs j n2. crd vvg av p-acp dt ord n1, dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, r-crq vbz xx d av-jc, (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 15
112 as some have been made to believe, for the love or fear of God, the Protestant Religion, Tenderness of Conscience, Christian Liberty, and the like; as Some have been made to believe, for the love or Fear of God, the Protestant Religion, Tenderness of Conscience, Christian Liberty, and the like; c-acp d vhb vbn vvn pc-acp vvi, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 n1, n1 pp-f n1, np1 n1, cc dt j; (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 16
113 But, as you have heard and seen, the main drift and tendency of all is to imbrue a Nation in War, But, as you have herd and seen, the main drift and tendency of all is to imbrue a nation in War, cc-acp, c-acp pn22 vhb vvn cc vvn, dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f d vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 16
114 & Tumults, Blood and Murder, to ruin our Church, destroy our Prince, and all true Loyal men. & Tumults, Blood and Murder, to ruin our Church, destroy our Prince, and all true Loyal men. cc n2, n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi po12 n1, vvb po12 n1, cc d j j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 16
115 Is not this sufficient cause to make them look about them; Is not this sufficient cause to make them look about them; vbz xx d j n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi p-acp pno32; (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 16
116 and now at length seriously to repent of, and renounce all such impious ways and practices? 3. Considering in the Third place, That this seems to be both the greatest and the last means and method God may use for the bringing these men to repentance, and a sound mind; and now At length seriously to Repent of, and renounce all such impious ways and practices? 3. Considering in the Third place, That this seems to be both the greatest and the last means and method God may use for the bringing these men to Repentance, and a found mind; cc av p-acp n1 av-j pc-acp vvi pp-f, cc vvb d d j n2 cc n2? crd vvg p-acp dt ord n1, cst d vvz pc-acp vbi d dt js cc dt ord n2 cc n1 np1 vmb vvi p-acp dt vvg d n2 p-acp n1, cc dt j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 16
117 for what is there that can or will be prevalent with them, if this be not? If after all those demonstrations God has given us of his mercy, for what is there that can or will be prevalent with them, if this be not? If After all those demonstrations God has given us of his mercy, p-acp r-crq vbz a-acp cst vmb cc vmb vbi j p-acp pno32, cs d vbb xx? cs p-acp d d n2 np1 vhz vvn pno12 pp-f po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 16
118 and their impious designs, you will not see and repent, you give the world too much reason to believe, that you lie under that Pharisaical judgment, to have eyes and see not, ears and hear not, hearts and will not understand. and their impious designs, you will not see and Repent, you give the world too much reason to believe, that you lie under that Pharisaical judgement, to have eyes and see not, ears and hear not, hearts and will not understand. cc po32 j n2, pn22 vmb xx vvi cc vvi, pn22 vvb dt n1 av d n1 pc-acp vvi, cst pn22 vvb p-acp d j n1, pc-acp vhi n2 cc vvb xx, n2 cc vvb xx, n2 cc vmb xx vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 16
119 And therefore, Sirs, as you will answer it to your Consciences now, and to God hereafter, be rouz'd out of this fatal Lethargy, And Therefore, Sirs, as you will answer it to your Consciences now, and to God hereafter, be roused out of this fatal Lethargy, cc av, n2, c-acp pn22 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp po22 n2 av, cc p-acp np1 av, vbb vvn av pp-f d j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 16
120 and hearken to this awakening, and perhaps last call of Almighty God; be not still perverse and obstinate to your utter ruin both of Soul and Body: and harken to this awakening, and perhaps last call of Almighty God; be not still perverse and obstinate to your utter ruin both of Soul and Body: cc vvi p-acp d n-vvg, cc av ord vvi pp-f j-jn np1; vbb xx av j cc j p-acp po22 j n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc n1: (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 17
121 'tis high time to look about you, and now at length having seen all this, to shew your Repentance; it's high time to look about you, and now At length having seen all this, to show your Repentance; pn31|vbz j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22, cc av p-acp n1 vhg vvn d d, pc-acp vvi po22 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 17
122 which we earnestly hope and desire to see, in these following respects: which is our Fifth particular. which we earnestly hope and desire to see, in these following respects: which is our Fifth particular. r-crq pns12 av-j vvb cc vvb pc-acp vvi, p-acp d j-vvg n2: r-crq vbz po12 ord j. (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 17
123 V. I. In an utter renouncing of your former ways and doings, those especially that have had any manner of Aspect or tendency to the promoting or incouraging these impious designs and practices; V. I. In an utter renouncing of your former ways and doings, those especially that have had any manner of Aspect or tendency to the promoting or encouraging these impious designs and practices; np1 np1 p-acp dt j vvg pp-f po22 j n2 cc n2-vdg, d av-j cst vhb vhn d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j-vvg cc vvg d j n2 cc n2; (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 17
124 cast a serious sincere and impartial reflection upon your late and your former actions, and see whether you have not one way or other justified, incourag'd, or promoted these designs; cast a serious sincere and impartial reflection upon your late and your former actions, and see whither you have not one Way or other justified, encouraged, or promoted these designs; vvb dt j j cc j n1 p-acp po22 j cc po22 j n2, cc vvb cs pn22 vhb xx crd n1 cc n-jn vvn, vvd, cc vvd d n2; (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 17
125 whether by herding with the multitude against publick Rule and Government, by countenancing or speaking, whither by herding with the multitude against public Rule and Government, by countenancing or speaking, cs p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp j n1 cc n1, p-acp vvg cc vvg, (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 17
126 or thinking well of them that did, by acting or voting what you knew was displeasing to the King, or thinking well of them that did, by acting or voting what you knew was displeasing to the King, cc vvg av pp-f pno32 cst vdd, p-acp vvg cc vvg r-crq pn22 vvd vbds vvg p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 17
127 and contrary to the practice of undoubtedly Loyal men; and contrary to the practice of undoubtedly Loyal men; cc j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f av-j j n2; (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 17
128 by discouraging truly Loyal, honest, Orthodox Preachers, that would tell you the Truth without guise or dissimulation, by discouraging truly Loyal, honest, Orthodox Preachers, that would tell you the Truth without guise or dissimulation, p-acp vvg av-j j, j, n1 n2, cst vmd vvi pn22 dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 17
129 and adhering to or thinking well only of such that you knew or fancied to be otherwise. and adhering to or thinking well only of such that you knew or fancied to be otherwise. cc vvg p-acp cc vvg av av-j pp-f d cst pn22 vvd cc vvd pc-acp vbi av. (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 18
130 In a word, Examine your own knowledge and Consciences, and make a thorow search of whatever way, means, In a word, Examine your own knowledge and Consciences, and make a thorough search of whatever Way, means, p-acp dt n1, vvb po22 d n1 cc n2, cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f r-crq n1, n2, (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 18
131 or actions, through fault or misfortune, you have promoted the Cause and Interest of such as are thus Factious and Rebellious; or actions, through fault or misfortune, you have promoted the Cause and Interest of such as Are thus Factious and Rebellious; cc n2, p-acp n1 cc n1, pn22 vhb vvn dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d c-acp vbr av j cc j; (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 18
132 and be now at last convinc'd of your error, detest what you have done this way, with zeal and heartiness. and be now At last convinced of your error, detest what you have done this Way, with zeal and heartiness. cc vbb av p-acp ord vvd pp-f po22 n1, vvb r-crq pn22 vhb vdn d n1, p-acp n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 18
133 This is the first mark and token of Repentance we desire and expect from you. This is the First mark and token of Repentance we desire and expect from you. d vbz dt ord n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 pns12 vvb cc vvi p-acp pn22. (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 18
134 2. Hereupon ensues another very signal mark and token of your sorrow, Repentance and true Conversion, 2. Hereupon ensues Another very signal mark and token of your sorrow, Repentance and true Conversion, crd av vvz j-jn j n1 vvb cc n1 pp-f po22 n1, n1 cc j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 18
135 and that is a sincere and hearty Loyalty to your Prince. and that is a sincere and hearty Loyalty to your Prince. cc d vbz dt j cc j n1 p-acp po22 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 18
136 That you practice this your selves, and promote it among others to the utmost of your skill and power; That you practice this your selves, and promote it among Others to the utmost of your skill and power; cst pn22 vvi d po22 n2, cc vvd pn31 p-acp n2-jn p-acp dt j pp-f po22 n1 cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 18
137 that whoever are in your families, under your care, or committed to your charge, may be instructed in the sound Principles of Loyalty and Obedience, according to the Doctrine and Institution of the Church of England. And is it not high time seriously to enter upon this course and practice, seeing the fatal designs and consequences of disobedience and Rebellion, the works of those that forget or abandon their Duty and Allegiance to their Prince; that whoever Are in your families, under your care, or committed to your charge, may be instructed in the found Principles of Loyalty and obedience, according to the Doctrine and Institution of the Church of England. And is it not high time seriously to enter upon this course and practice, seeing the fatal designs and consequences of disobedience and Rebellion, the works of those that forget or abandon their Duty and Allegiance to their Prince; cst r-crq vbr p-acp po22 n2, p-acp po22 n1, cc vvn p-acp po22 n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. cc vbz pn31 xx j n1 av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 cc n1, vvg dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, dt n2 pp-f d cst vvb cc vvi po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 19
138 you will not, and cannot secure your selves from such impious practices but by your being thus heartily and truly Loyal, in Thought, Word or Deed, to the utmost of your Power: you will not, and cannot secure your selves from such impious practices but by your being thus heartily and truly Loyal, in Thought, Word or Deed, to the utmost of your Power: pn22 vmb xx, cc vmbx vvi po22 n2 p-acp d j n2 cc-acp p-acp po22 vbg av av-j cc av-j j, p-acp n1, n1 cc n1, p-acp dt j pp-f po22 n1: (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 19
139 for if it be only in outward formality or expression, or according to the indifferent and moderate way and manner of some men; for if it be only in outward formality or expression, or according to the indifferent and moderate Way and manner of Some men; c-acp cs pn31 vbb j p-acp j n1 cc n1, cc vvg p-acp dt j cc j n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2; (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 19
140 'Tis such as will be neither acceptable to God, serviceable to your Prince, or safe to your selves. It's such as will be neither acceptable to God, serviceable to your Prince, or safe to your selves. pn31|vbz d c-acp vmb vbi dx j p-acp np1, j p-acp po22 n1, cc j p-acp po22 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 19
141 Wherefore to shew your selves truly penitent, you must endeavour to be eminently Loyal, and remarkably Obedient, Wherefore to show your selves truly penitent, you must endeavour to be eminently Loyal, and remarkably Obedient, c-crq pc-acp vvi po22 n2 av-j j-jn, pn22 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi av-j j, cc av-j j, (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 19
142 and dutiful to the King for the future, which is the only opposite to Faction, Sedition and Rebellion. and dutiful to the King for the future, which is the only opposite to Faction, Sedition and Rebellion. cc j p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn, r-crq vbz dt j j-jn p-acp n1, n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 19
143 3. As another sign of your true Repentance, we do exhort you to, and expect from you, a thorow and strict conformity to our Church; 3. As Another Signen of your true Repentance, we do exhort you to, and expect from you, a thorough and strict conformity to our Church; crd p-acp j-jn n1 pp-f po22 j n1, pns12 vdb vvi pn22 pc-acp, cc vvi p-acp pn22, dt j cc j n1 p-acp po12 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 19
144 The best, if not only Constitution, that does sincerely teach and promote true Loyalty and Obedience: The best, if not only Constitution, that does sincerely teach and promote true Loyalty and obedience: dt js, cs xx av-j n1, cst vdz av-j vvi cc vvi j n1 cc n1: (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 19
145 for you may take this as a sure rule, which you'l find true by constant observation and experience, the more any do dissent from, for you may take this as a sure Rule, which You'll find true by constant observation and experience, the more any do dissent from, c-acp pn22 vmb vvi d p-acp dt j n1, r-crq pn22|vmb vvi j p-acp j n1 cc n1, dt av-dc d vdb vvi p-acp, (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 19
146 or dislike, the present Constitution of our Church, the greater friends or promoters they are, or have been of what either was, or tended to Sedition or Rebellion; or dislike, the present Constitution of our Church, the greater Friends or promoters they Are, or have been of what either was, or tended to Sedition or Rebellion; cc n1, dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1, dt jc n2 cc n2 pns32 vbr, cc vhb vbn pp-f r-crq d vbds, cc vvd p-acp n1 cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 20
147 against which there is no prevention or security but by a firm and strict adherence to the Church of England. And this besides other incomparable advantages, shews the great priviledge of those who are truly of it, against which there is no prevention or security but by a firm and strict adherence to the Church of England. And this beside other incomparable advantages, shows the great privilege of those who Are truly of it, p-acp r-crq a-acp vbz dx n1 cc n1 cc-acp p-acp dt j cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. cc d p-acp j-jn j n2, vvz dt j n1 pp-f d r-crq vbr av-j pp-f pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 20
148 and the miserable state of such that are bred up in any other courses. and the miserable state of such that Are bred up in any other courses. cc dt j n1 pp-f d cst vbr vvn a-acp p-acp d j-jn n2. (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 20
149 Wherefore to repent of what you have been or done, and to avoid or prevent such designs or calamity, Wherefore to Repent of what you have been or done, and to avoid or prevent such designs or calamity, c-crq pc-acp vvi pp-f r-crq pn22 vhb vbn cc vdn, cc pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n2 cc n1, (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 20
150 and to be heartily honest, Dutiful and Loyal for the future; You must be sincerely conformable to the Church of England, studying it your selves; and to be heartily honest, Dutiful and Loyal for the future; You must be sincerely conformable to the Church of England, studying it your selves; cc pc-acp vbi av-j j, j cc j p-acp dt j-jn; pn22 vmb vbi av-j j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg pn31 po22 n2; (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 20
151 and teaching others its Doctrines, and Principles, frequenting its Communion, devoutly joyning in its Prayers, and doing every thing that becomes a sincere Conformist, and a true Churchman. and teaching Others its Doctrines, and Principles, frequenting its Communion, devoutly joining in its Prayers, and doing every thing that becomes a sincere Conformist, and a true Churchman. cc vvg n2-jn po31 n2, cc n2, vvg po31 n1, av-j vvg p-acp po31 n2, cc vdg d n1 cst vvz dt j n1, cc dt j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 20
152 And thus, as you have heard, are you to manifest your Repentance, First, by an utter renouncing your former ways and practices that have been any ways Factious or Seditious. And thus, as you have herd, Are you to manifest your Repentance, First, by an utter renouncing your former ways and practices that have been any ways Factious or Seditious. cc av, c-acp pn22 vhb vvn, vbr pn22 pc-acp vvi po22 n1, ord, p-acp dt j vvg po22 j n2 cc n2 cst vhb vbn d n2 j cc j. (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 20
153 Secondly, to become heartily Loyal and dutiful to the King. Thirdly, sincerely and strictly Conformable to the Church. Secondly, to become heartily Loyal and dutiful to the King. Thirdly, sincerely and strictly Conformable to the Church. ord, pc-acp vvi av-j j cc j p-acp dt n1. ord, av-j cc av-j j p-acp dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 21
154 And as we just now pray'd, may God to this end take from them all their Prejudices and all their Passions, their confident mistakes, their carnal ends, And as we just now prayed, may God to this end take from them all their Prejudices and all their Passion, their confident mistakes, their carnal ends, cc c-acp pns12 av av vvd, vmb np1 p-acp d n1 vvi p-acp pno32 d po32 n2 cc d po32 n2, po32 j n2, po32 j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 21
155 and their secular interests, and open their eyes that they may see (at least in this their day) the things which belong to their peace, and their secular interests, and open their eyes that they may see (At least in this their day) the things which belong to their peace, cc po32 j n2, cc vvi po32 n2 cst pns32 vmb vvi (p-acp ds p-acp d po32 n1) dt n2 r-crq vvb p-acp po32 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 21
156 and soften the most obdurate heart, into a meek, humble and docible temper, that they may no longer resist the truth; and soften the most obdurate heart, into a meek, humble and docible temper, that they may no longer resist the truth; cc vvi dt av-ds j n1, p-acp dt j, j cc j n1, cst pns32 vmb av-dx av-jc vvi dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 21
157 bow down the stiff neck, and the iron sinew, take away the brow of brass, and the whores forehead, sweeten (if it may be) the gall of bitterness, bow down the stiff neck, and the iron sinew, take away the brow of brass, and the whores forehead, sweeten (if it may be) the Gall of bitterness, vvb a-acp dt j n1, cc dt n1 n1, vvb av dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt ng1 n1, vvb (cs pn31 vmb vbi) dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 21
158 and loose the bands of iniquity, and guide their feet into the ways of peace. and lose the bans of iniquity, and guide their feet into the ways of peace. cc vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, cc vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 21
159 4. After which, you will be fit and ready for the Fourth and last advice, which is, to shew your Repentance by joyning with us in returning Praise and Thanksgiving to Almighty God for this great Deliverance; 4. After which, you will be fit and ready for the Fourth and last Advice, which is, to show your Repentance by joining with us in returning Praise and Thanksgiving to Almighty God for this great Deliverance; crd p-acp r-crq, pn22 vmb vbi j cc j p-acp dt ord cc ord n1, r-crq vbz, pc-acp vvi po22 n1 p-acp vvg p-acp pno12 p-acp vvg n1 cc n1 p-acp j-jn np1 p-acp d j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 21
160 for I dare say, whoever is heartily thankful to God for this Mercy and Blessing, was either altogether unconcern'd in those horrid designs, from which we are thus deliver'd, for I Dare say, whoever is heartily thankful to God for this Mercy and Blessing, was either altogether unconcerned in those horrid designs, from which we Are thus Delivered, c-acp pns11 vvb vvi, r-crq vbz av-j j p-acp np1 p-acp d n1 cc n1, vbds av-d av vvn p-acp d j n2, p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr av vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 22
161 or does sincerely repent of them; or does sincerely Repent of them; cc vdz av-j vvi pp-f pno32; (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 22
162 Let us therefore with one heart and voice glorifie God by giving him the honour due unto his Name: Let us Therefore with one heart and voice Glorify God by giving him the honour due unto his Name: vvb pno12 av p-acp crd n1 cc n1 vvi np1 p-acp vvg pno31 dt n1 j-jn p-acp po31 n1: (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 22
163 The sole glory of our deliverance. The sole glory of our deliverance. dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 22
164 That we acknowledge it to be the Lords doing, and the day which the Lord hath made. That we acknowledge it to be the lords doing, and the day which the Lord hath made. cst pns12 vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi dt n2 vdg, cc dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 22
165 And let us endeavour to express our gratitude not only with our lips but in our lives, by giving up our selves to his service, And let us endeavour to express our gratitude not only with our lips but in our lives, by giving up our selves to his service, cc vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n1 xx av-j p-acp po12 n2 cc-acp p-acp po12 n2, p-acp vvg a-acp po12 n2 p-acp po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 22
166 and studying to serve him all the days of our lives. and studying to serve him all the days of our lives. cc vvg pc-acp vvi pno31 d dt n2 pp-f po12 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 22
167 For the Lord your God, he it is that fighteth for you. Take good heed therefore unto your selves, that ye love the Lord your God, Josh. 23. 10, 11. For the Lord your God, he it is that fights for you. Take good heed Therefore unto your selves, that you love the Lord your God, Josh. 23. 10, 11. p-acp dt n1 po22 n1, pns31 pn31 vbz cst vvz p-acp pn22. vvb j n1 av p-acp po22 n2, cst pn22 vvb dt n1 po22 n1, np1 crd crd, crd (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 22
168 And now I cannot instance in any one thing, that does so much manifest our Religious Duty and Thankfulness together, And now I cannot instance in any one thing, that does so much manifest our Religious Duty and Thankfulness together, cc av pns11 vmbx n1 p-acp d crd n1, cst vdz av av-d vvi po12 j n1 cc n1 av, (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 22
169 as that of Charity and Beneficence to the Poor; as that of Charity and Beneficence to the Poor; c-acp d pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j; (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 22
170 the great obligation of a Christian at all times, but peculiarly necessary, and almost indispensable at a solemn time of Praise or Thanksgiving: the great obligation of a Christian At all times, but peculiarly necessary, and almost indispensable At a solemn time of Praise or Thanksgiving: dt j n1 pp-f dt njp p-acp d n2, cc-acp av-j j, cc av j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 22
171 Were your Charity, which we now beg of you for our Poor, large or bountiful, it would be but a slender return for this present Deliverance, Were your Charity, which we now beg of you for our Poor, large or bountiful, it would be but a slender return for this present Deliverance, np1 po22 n1, r-crq pns12 av vvb pp-f pn22 p-acp po12 j, j cc j, pn31 vmd vbi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 22
172 and the Mercies we enjoy by it. and the mercies we enjoy by it. cc dt n2 pns12 vvb p-acp pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 22
173 However 'tis an acknowledgment of God's goodness towards us, which therefore we cannot omit without being insensible of his mercies, or ungrateful for them. However it's an acknowledgment of God's Goodness towards us, which Therefore we cannot omit without being insensible of his Mercies, or ungrateful for them. c-acp pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno12, r-crq av pns12 vmbx vvi p-acp vbg j pp-f po31 n2, cc j p-acp pno32. (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 23
174 May none of you therefore slight or neglect such a fair, seasonable, and blessed opportunity of shewing your selves Thankful to God, Loyal to the King, and Charitable to the Poor. FINIS. May none of you Therefore slight or neglect such a fair, seasonable, and blessed opportunity of showing your selves Thankful to God, Loyal to the King, and Charitable to the Poor. FINIS. vmb pix pp-f pn22 av j cc vvi d dt j, j, cc j-vvn n1 pp-f vvg po22 n2 j p-acp np1, j p-acp dt n1, cc j p-acp dt j. fw-la. (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 23

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