The sinner a traitor to his king and country in a sermon preach'd in the Cathedral-Church of Winchester, at the assizes held there, July 24, 1700 / by Robert Eyre ...

Eyre, Robert, 1656 or 7-1722
Publisher: Printed by W Bowyer for Walt Kettilby
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1700
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A39116 ESTC ID: R5514 STC ID: E3943
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Samuel, 1st, XII, 25; Sermons, English -- 17th century; Sin;
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0 1 SAM. XII. 25. But if ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, both ye and your King. 1 SAM. XII. 25. But if you shall still do wickedly, you shall be consumed, both you and your King. vvn np1. np1. crd p-acp cs pn22 vmb av vdb av-j, pn22 vmb vbi vvn, av-d pn22 cc po22 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 THese are the Words of Samuel, which he spake to the Children of Israel at Gilgal: and the Occasion of them was this. THese Are the Words of Samuel, which he spoke to the Children of Israel At Gilgal: and the Occasion of them was this. d vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp np1: cc dt n1 pp-f pno32 vbds d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 The Israelites, according to that wonted Inconstancy of Temper which was so very remarkable in their Character, being now weary of their former Government, had requested of Samuel to set a King over them: The Israelites, according to that wonted Inconstancy of Temper which was so very remarkable in their Character, being now weary of their former Government, had requested of Samuel to Set a King over them: dt np2, vvg p-acp d j n1 pp-f vvi r-crq vbds av av j p-acp po32 n1, vbg av j pp-f po32 j n1, vhd vvn pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
3 which Request of theirs although we find branded in Scripture as sinful and a great Wickedness in them, we must not from thence conclude, which Request of theirs although we find branded in Scripture as sinful and a great Wickedness in them, we must not from thence conclude, r-crq n1 pp-f png32 cs pns12 vvb vvn p-acp n1 c-acp j cc dt j n1 p-acp pno32, pns12 vmb xx p-acp av vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
4 as some have unwarily done, that Monarchy, as such, is a Form of Government which of all others is the most displeasing to Almighty God; as Some have unwarily done, that Monarchy, as such, is a From of Government which of all Others is the most displeasing to Almighty God; c-acp d vhb av-j vdn, cst n1, c-acp d, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq pp-f d n2-jn vbz dt av-ds j-vvg p-acp j-jn np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
5 for 'tis plain, that God himself had long before this decreed a Sceptre to Judah: and in pursuance of that Decree we are expresly told by Moses (Deut. 17.) what sort of King he was to be, whom the Lord their God should chuse for them. for it's plain, that God himself had long before this decreed a Sceptre to Judah: and in pursuance of that decree we Are expressly told by Moses (Deuteronomy 17.) what sort of King he was to be, whom the Lord their God should choose for them. p-acp pn31|vbz j, cst np1 px31 vhd av-j a-acp d vvd dt n1 p-acp np1: cc p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 pns12 vbr av-j vvn p-acp np1 (np1 crd) r-crq n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vbds pc-acp vbi, ro-crq dt n1 po32 n1 vmd vvi p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
6 So that it was not so much the matter of their Request, as the peevish manner of addressing it, So that it was not so much the matter of their Request, as the peevish manner of addressing it, av cst pn31 vbds xx av av-d dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvg pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
7 and the undue Motives from whence it proceeded, whereby they offended. and the undue Motives from whence it proceeded, whereby they offended. cc dt j n2 p-acp c-crq pn31 vvd, c-crq pns32 vvd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
8 And it cannot well escape the Observation of any one, who rightly weighs all the Circumstances of the Story, that it was their seditious Humour of Innovation, their Distrust of God's Providence, And it cannot well escape the Observation of any one, who rightly weighs all the circumstances of the Story, that it was their seditious Humour of Innovation, their Distrust of God's Providence, cc pn31 vmbx av vvi dt n1 pp-f d crd, r-crq av-jn vvz d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cst pn31 vbds po32 j n1 pp-f n1, po32 n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
9 and their foolish itch of Conformity to other Nations, which made them chiefly criminal in this case. and their foolish itch of Conformity to other nations, which made them chiefly criminal in this case. cc po32 j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j-jn n2, r-crq vvd pno32 av-jn j-jn p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
10 But to pass by this Remark. But to pass by this Remark. p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
11 Being now gratify'd according to their own hearts Lust, and having a King appointed over them, to judge them, to go out before them, Being now gratified according to their own hearts Lust, and having a King appointed over them, to judge them, to go out before them, vbg av vvn vvg p-acp po32 d ng1 n1, cc vhg dt n1 vvn p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi pno32, pc-acp vvi av p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
12 and to fight their Battels for them, as they themselves had desired; and to fight their Battles for them, as they themselves had desired; cc pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp pno32, c-acp pns32 px32 vhn vvd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
13 lest they should from hence too confidently presume upon their present Establishment, they are advised by Samuel what Course they ought to take in order to their future Security. lest they should from hence too confidently presume upon their present Establishment, they Are advised by Samuel what Course they ought to take in order to their future Security. cs pns32 vmd p-acp av av av-j vvi p-acp po32 j n1, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp np1 r-crq n1 pns32 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp po32 j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
14 For this purpose, he exhorts them in this Chapter, To obey the Voice of the Lord, For this purpose, he exhorts them in this Chapter, To obey the Voice of the Lord, p-acp d n1, pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
15 and not to rebel against his Commandments; but to fear him and to serve him in truth with all their heart: and not to rebel against his commandments; but to Fear him and to serve him in truth with all their heart: cc xx pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2; p-acp p-acp vvb pno31 cc pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp d po32 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
16 for this (says he, ver. 23.) is the good and the right way: for this (Says he, ver. 23.) is the good and the right Way: p-acp d (vvz pns31, fw-la. crd) vbz dt j cc dt j-jn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
17 this is the only means whereby ye can secure to your selves, and to your King, in whom ye now so greatly rejoyce, the Favour and Protection of that God who hath already done so great things for you. this is the only means whereby you can secure to your selves, and to your King, in whom you now so greatly rejoice, the Favour and Protection of that God who hath already done so great things for you. d vbz dt j n2 c-crq pn22 vmb vvi p-acp po22 n2, cc p-acp po22 n1, p-acp ro-crq pn22 av av av-j vvi, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d np1 r-crq vhz av vdn av j n2 p-acp pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
18 Whereas, on the contrary, if you withdraw your Obedience from him, and continue to follow your former sinful and rebellious Courses, If ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, both ye and your King. Whereas, on the contrary, if you withdraw your obedience from him, and continue to follow your former sinful and rebellious Courses, If you shall still do wickedly, you shall be consumed, both you and your King. cs, p-acp dt n-jn, cs pn22 vvb po22 n1 p-acp pno31, cc vvb pc-acp vvi po22 j j cc j vvz, cs pn22 vmb av vdb av-j, pn22 vmb vbi vvn, av-d pn22 cc po22 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
19 This is the full Scope and Design of the Words, as they lie before us in the Text, This is the full Scope and Design of the Words, as they lie before us in the Text, d vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
20 and as they more immediately relate to the State and Condition of the Jewish Nation, to which they were originally apply'd. and as they more immediately relate to the State and Condition of the Jewish nation, to which they were originally applied. cc c-acp pns32 av-dc av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt jp n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr av-j vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
21 But if we take them out of their History, they will be altogether as instructive to any other People, or Nation, or Kingdom whatsoever: But if we take them out of their History, they will be altogether as instructive to any other People, or nation, or Kingdom whatsoever: p-acp cs pns12 vvb pno32 av pp-f po32 n1, pns32 vmb vbi av p-acp j p-acp d j-jn n1, cc n1, cc n1 r-crq: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
22 And without that Spirit of Prophecy, wherewith the Inspired Author of them was endued, we may safely resolve them into this General Proposition; viz. And without that Spirit of Prophecy, wherewith the Inspired Author of them was endued, we may safely resolve them into this General Proposition; viz. cc p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, c-crq dt j-vvn n1 pp-f pno32 vbds vvn, pns12 vmb av-j vvi pno32 p-acp d j n1; n1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
23 That Sin and Wickedness is the certain Cause of Publick Calamities to a Nation, and effectually conduceth to the final Ruin and Destruction thereof. That since and Wickedness is the certain Cause of Public Calamities to a nation, and effectually conduceth to the final Ruin and Destruction thereof. cst n1 cc n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n1, cc av-j vvz p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
24 The Truth of which Proposition hath been so universally acknowledged, and so long experienc'd in the World, that I need not much labour the Proof of it. The Truth of which Proposition hath been so universally acknowledged, and so long experienced in the World, that I need not much labour the Proof of it. dt n1 pp-f r-crq n1 vhz vbn av av-j vvn, cc av av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, cst pns11 vvb xx d n1 dt n1 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
25 But because there are several Truths of this nature, which although they cannot be contested, are yet for the sake of bad Memories fit sometimes to be inculcated, give me leave, in a few words, to remind you of the Certainty of it, 1. From matter of Fact: But Because there Are several Truths of this nature, which although they cannot be contested, Are yet for the sake of bad Memories fit sometime to be inculcated, give me leave, in a few words, to remind you of the Certainty of it, 1. From matter of Fact: cc-acp c-acp pc-acp vbr j n2 pp-f d n1, r-crq cs pns32 vmbx vbi vvn, vbr av p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 vvi av pc-acp vbi vvn, vvb pno11 n1, p-acp dt d n2, pc-acp vvi pn22 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31, crd p-acp n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
26 2. From the Reasons upon which it is founded. 2. From the Reasons upon which it is founded. crd p-acp dt n2 p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
27 And 1. To shew the Truth of this Observation in point of Experience, we need only appeal to the History of all the Nations that were ever yet in the World. And 1. To show the Truth of this Observation in point of Experience, we need only appeal to the History of all the nations that were ever yet in the World. cc crd p-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vvb av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n2 cst vbdr av av p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
28 For, If we ask of the Days that are past, which were before us since the Day that God created Man upon the Earth; For, If we ask of the Days that Are past, which were before us since the Day that God created Man upon the Earth; p-acp, cs pns12 vvb pp-f dt n2 cst vbr j, r-crq vbdr p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 cst np1 vvd n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
29 if we ask from the one side of Heaven unto the other; if we ask from the one side of Heaven unto the other; cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt crd n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
30 we shall find Evidence sufficient to convince us, that National Sins were always the Forerunners of National Judgments: we shall find Evidence sufficient to convince us, that National Sins were always the Forerunners of National Judgments: pns12 vmb vvi n1 j pc-acp vvi pno12, cst j n2 vbdr av dt n2 pp-f j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
31 and that, accordingly as the Iniquity of a People did abound, and waxed worse and worse, and that, accordingly as the Iniquity of a People did abound, and waxed Worse and Worse, cc cst, av-vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vdd vvi, cc vvd av-jc cc av-jc, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
32 so in proportion to that, did their Calamities encrease upon them, even to the final Ruin and Dissolution of their Government. so in proportion to that, did their Calamities increase upon them, even to the final Ruin and Dissolution of their Government. av p-acp n1 p-acp d, vdd po32 n2 vvi p-acp pno32, av p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
33 There are very notable Remarks to this purpose to be met with amongst the Heathen Historians themselves: There Are very notable Remarks to this purpose to be met with among the Heathen Historians themselves: pc-acp vbr av j n2 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp dt j-jn n2 px32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
34 but because they, for the most part, consider'd the outward Means and visible Causes only, whereby the Decay and Fall of States and Empires was effected, without taking the Justice of God's Providence into their account; but Because they, for the most part, considered the outward Means and visible Causes only, whereby the Decay and Fallen of States and Empires was effected, without taking the justice of God's Providence into their account; cc-acp c-acp pns32, p-acp dt av-ds n1, vvn dt j n2 cc j n2 av-j, c-crq dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 vbds vvn, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
35 let us confine our Observation, in this point, to the Jewish History. let us confine our Observation, in this point, to the Jewish History. vvb pno12 vvi po12 n1, p-acp d n1, p-acp dt jp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
36 And from thence we are so often and so clearly inform'd of the Truth of what is here asserted, that we read of no Judgments denounc'd or executed upon any City, And from thence we Are so often and so clearly informed of the Truth of what is Here asserted, that we read of no Judgments denounced or executed upon any city, cc p-acp av pns12 vbr av av cc av av-j vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f r-crq vbz av vvn, cst pns12 vvb pp-f dx n2 vvn cc vvn p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
37 or People, or Nation, throughout the whole Bible, but it was always on the account of those Sins and Wickednesses which they were guilty of. or People, or nation, throughout the Whole bible, but it was always on the account of those Sins and Wickednesses which they were guilty of. cc n1, cc n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc-acp pn31 vbds av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 cc n2 r-crq pns32 vbdr j pp-f. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
38 And as to the State and Condition of the Jewish Nation it self, 'tis notoriously evident, And as to the State and Condition of the Jewish nation it self, it's notoriously evident, cc c-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt jp n1 pn31 n1, pn31|vbz av-j j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
39 how that all along suffer'd and sunk under the weight of its own Iniquity; how that all along suffered and sunk under the weight of its own Iniquity; c-crq cst d a-acp vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
40 till at length, by reason of the crying Guilt and many heinous Provocations thereof, it became an utter Desolation, a Curse, till At length, by reason of the crying Gilded and many heinous Provocations thereof, it became an utter Desolation, a Curse, c-acp p-acp n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt j-vvg j-vvn cc d j n2 av, pn31 vvd dt j n1, dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
41 and a Reproach, a Hissing and an Astonishment, to all the World: And so it continues to this very Day; and a Reproach, a Hissing and an Astonishment, to all the World: And so it continues to this very Day; cc dt n1, dt vvg cc dt n1, p-acp d dt n1: cc av pn31 vvz p-acp d j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
42 the once famous fenced City of Jerusalem having not now one stone left upon another, nor any thing remaining of all the ancient Bulwarks and Towers thereof, but the very Rubbish of them only, to be a lasting Monument of the just Vengeance of God against a sinful Nation, a People laden with Iniquity, and a seed of evil-doers. the once famous fenced city of Jerusalem having not now one stone left upon Another, nor any thing remaining of all the ancient Bulwarks and Towers thereof, but the very Rubbish of them only, to be a lasting Monument of the just Vengeance of God against a sinful nation, a People laden with Iniquity, and a seed of evildoers. av a-acp j vvn n1 pp-f np1 vhg xx av crd n1 vvn p-acp j-jn, ccx d n1 vvg pp-f d dt j n2 cc n2 av, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pno32 av-j, pc-acp vbi dt j-vvg n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 vvn p-acp n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
43 And if the Holy one of Israel spared not his own chosen and peculiar People upon this account, what then have we or any other People to learn from hence, And if the Holy one of Israel spared not his own chosen and peculiar People upon this account, what then have we or any other People to Learn from hence, cc cs dt j crd pp-f np1 vvd xx po31 d vvn cc j n1 p-acp d n1, r-crq av vhb pns12 cc d j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
44 but to tremble under the Consideration of so terrible an Example? but to hear and fear, and do no more presumptuously? For what happen'd to the Jewish Nation in this case, may be very justly expected by every other sinful Community whatsoever, under the like guilty Circumstances; but to tremble under the Consideration of so terrible an Exampl? but to hear and Fear, and do no more presumptuously? For what happened to the Jewish nation in this case, may be very justly expected by every other sinful Community whatsoever, under the like guilty circumstances; cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f av j dt n1? cc-acp p-acp vvb cc vvi, cc vdb dx av-dc av-j? p-acp r-crq vvd p-acp dt jp n1 p-acp d n1, vmb vbi av av-j vvn p-acp d j-jn j n1 r-crq, p-acp dt j j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
45 and that upon these two accounts: 1. Because the Justice of God's Providence is more especially concern'd herein. and that upon these two accounts: 1. Because the justice of God's Providence is more especially concerned herein. cc cst p-acp d crd n2: crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vbz av-dc av-j vvn av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
46 2. Because Sin and Wickedness, as such, hath a natural tendency in it towards the Ruin and Destruction of any Government wherein it is suffer'd to abound. 2. Because since and Wickedness, as such, hath a natural tendency in it towards the Ruin and Destruction of any Government wherein it is suffered to abound. crd p-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp d, vhz dt j n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 c-crq pn31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
47 First then let it be consider'd, that the Justice of God's Providence is more especially concern'd in the present temporal Punishment of a wicked and rebellious Nation. First then let it be considered, that the justice of God's Providence is more especially concerned in the present temporal Punishment of a wicked and rebellious nation. ord av vvb pn31 vbi vvn, cst dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vbz av-dc av-j vvn p-acp dt j j n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
48 As to particular Persons indeed, we cannot so certainly conclude that they shall be always punished for their Sins in this Life, As to particular Persons indeed, we cannot so Certainly conclude that they shall be always punished for their Sins in this Life, p-acp p-acp j n2 av, pns12 vmbx av av-j vvi cst pns32 vmb vbi av vvn p-acp po32 n2 p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
49 because God hath appointed a more solemn Day wherein he will call them to an account for what they have done: Because God hath appointed a more solemn Day wherein he will call them to an account for what they have done: c-acp np1 vhz vvn dt av-dc j n1 c-crq pns31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vhb vdn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
50 And if he sometimes permits them to go unpunished here, the Equity of his Proceeding will be sufficiently accounted for before his just Tribunal hereafter. And if he sometime permits them to go unpunished Here, the Equity of his Proceeding will be sufficiently accounted for before his just Tribunal hereafter. cc cs pns31 av vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi j av, dt n1 pp-f po31 vvg n1 vbi av-j vvn p-acp p-acp po31 j n1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
51 But God cannot deal thus with Nations and Publick Societies as such, because they (as hath been usually observed upon this occasion) are not made to be immortal; But God cannot deal thus with nations and Public Societies as such, Because they (as hath been usually observed upon this occasion) Are not made to be immortal; p-acp np1 vmbx vvi av p-acp n2 cc j n2 c-acp d, c-acp pns32 (c-acp vhz vbn av-j vvn p-acp d n1) vbr xx vvn pc-acp vbi j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
52 but shall all be dissolved before the great Day of Retribution comes. but shall all be dissolved before the great Day of Retribution comes. cc-acp vmb d vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
53 Since therefore they are not capable of any future Account, 'tis reasonable to expect that the Judge of all the Earth will do himself Right by punishing them in this World, Since Therefore they Are not capable of any future Account, it's reasonable to expect that the Judge of all the Earth will do himself Right by punishing them in this World, p-acp av pns32 vbr xx j pp-f d n-jn vvb, pn31|vbz j pc-acp vvi d dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 vmb vdi px31 j-jn p-acp vvg pno32 p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
54 and vindicate the Honour of his Justice by bringing those Publick Judgments and Calamities upon them which by their Publick crying Sins they have deserved. and vindicate the Honour of his justice by bringing those Public Judgments and Calamities upon them which by their Public crying Sins they have deserved. cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp vvg d j n2 cc n2 p-acp pno32 r-crq p-acp po32 j vvg n2 pns32 vhb vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
55 How long a patient and long-suffering God may sometimes defer the Execution of his fierce Anger in such a case; How long a patient and long-suffering God may sometime defer the Execution of his fierce Anger in such a case; c-crq av-j dt j cc j np1 vmb av vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp d dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
56 or how far he may think it most suitable to the wise ends of his Providence, to reserve one wicked Nation to be the Scourge and Punishment of another, is not for us to determine: or how Far he may think it most suitable to the wise ends of his Providence, to reserve one wicked nation to be the Scourge and Punishment of Another, is not for us to determine: cc c-crq av-j pns31 vmb vvi pn31 av-ds j p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, pc-acp vvi crd j n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n-jn, vbz xx p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
57 but that God, to whom Vengeance belongeth, will sooner or later avenge himself upon a sinful Nation for the Wickedness of them that dwell therein; but that God, to whom Vengeance belongeth, will sooner or later avenge himself upon a sinful nation for the Wickedness of them that dwell therein; cc-acp cst np1, p-acp ro-crq n1 vvz, vmb av-c cc jc vvi px31 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst vvb av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
58 and when the measure of their Iniquities is full, will plague them for their Offences, and make the power of his Wrath to be known amongst them; and when the measure of their Iniquities is full, will plague them for their Offences, and make the power of his Wrath to be known among them; cc q-crq dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 vbz j, vmb vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2, cc vvb dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
59 is as infallibly certain, as it is that he governs the World in righteousness, and ruleth over all the Kingdoms of the Earth. is as infallibly certain, as it is that he governs the World in righteousness, and Ruleth over all the Kingdoms of the Earth. vbz p-acp av-j j, c-acp pn31 vbz cst pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp n1, cc vvz p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
60 And let not any stiff-necked and rebellious People harden themselves in their Wickedness by reason of their present Impunity, And let not any Stiffnecked and rebellious People harden themselves in their Wickedness by reason of their present Impunity, cc vvb xx d j cc j n1 vvi px32 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
61 and fully set their hearts to do evil because Sentence is not speedily executed upon them; and Fully Set their hearts to do evil Because Sentence is not speedily executed upon them; cc av-j vvd po32 n2 pc-acp vdi j-jn c-acp n1 vbz xx av-j vvn p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
62 for the Divine Vengeance will most certainly overtake them at one time or other: for the Divine Vengeance will most Certainly overtake them At one time or other: p-acp dt j-jn n1 vmb av-ds av-j vvi pno32 p-acp crd n1 cc n-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
63 and if it lingereth for a season, 'tis generally with this great Disadvantage on their side, that it falls the heavier when it comes. and if it lingereth for a season, it's generally with this great Disadvantage on their side, that it falls the Heavier when it comes. cc cs pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1, pn31|vbz av-j p-acp d j n1 p-acp po32 n1, cst pn31 vvz dt jc c-crq pn31 vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
64 But abstracting from the Justice of God's Providence in this case, 'tis apparently evident, 2. That Sin and Wickedness, as such, is naturally destructive of Humane Society; But abstracting from the justice of God's Providence in this case, it's apparently evident, 2. That since and Wickedness, as such, is naturally destructive of Humane Society; p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp d n1, pn31|vbz av-j j, crd cst n1 cc n1, c-acp d, vbz av-j j pp-f j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
65 and by a proper Efficiency directly tends to the Decay and Ruin of a Government. and by a proper Efficiency directly tends to the Decay and Ruin of a Government. cc p-acp dt j n1 av-j vvz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
66 To be just to this Argument, I might here detail the several publick Inconveniences which each particular Vice brings along with it; To be just to this Argument, I might Here detail the several public Inconveniences which each particular Vice brings along with it; pc-acp vbi j p-acp d n1, pns11 vmd av vvi dt j j n2 r-crq d j n1 vvz a-acp p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 8
67 and shew, for instance, how Pride and Ambition, and Worldly-mindedness, are apt to whet up the angry Passions of Men, to ingender Strife and Envying amongst them; and show, for instance, how Pride and Ambition, and Worldly-mindedness, Are apt to whet up the angry Passion of Men, to engender Strife and Envying among them; cc vvi, p-acp n1, c-crq n1 cc n1, cc j, vbr j pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j n2 pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi n1 cc vvg p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 8
68 and in consequence thereof, to bring on Confusion (as St. James observes) and every evil work; how Luxury and Idleness are the certain Causes of Poverty and Want; and in consequence thereof, to bring on Confusion (as Saint James observes) and every evil work; how Luxury and Idleness Are the certain Causes of Poverty and Want; cc p-acp n1 av, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 (c-acp n1 np1 vvz) cc d j-jn n1; c-crq n1 cc n1 vbr dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 8
69 and how that generally prompts Men to Acts of Oppression and Injustice, to Rapines, Murthers, Thefts, and all sorts of Violence; and how that generally prompts Men to Acts of Oppression and Injustice, to Rapines, Murders, Thefts, and all sorts of Violence; cc c-crq d av-j vvz n2 p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp n2, n2, n2, cc d n2 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 8
70 and how Intemperance and Lust naturally tend to make a Sin-sick and unsound Nation, even without a Metaphor; and how Intemperance and Lust naturally tend to make a Sin-sick and unsound nation, even without a Metaphor; cc c-crq n1 cc n1 av-j vvi pc-acp vvi dt j cc j n1, av p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 8
71 and to propagate those Diseases, and Infirmities, and putrified Sores, which are commonly observed to debilitate the Genius, and to propagate those Diseases, and Infirmities, and Putrified Sores, which Are commonly observed to debilitate the Genius, cc pc-acp vvi d n2, cc n1, cc j-vvn n2, r-crq vbr av-j vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
72 and corrupt the very Strain of a stout and warlike People, till at length they become weak and defenceless, and corrupt the very Strain of a stout and warlike People, till At length they become weak and defenceless, cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1, c-acp p-acp n1 pns32 vvb j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
73 and fall an easie Prey to every the next Invader. But the bare hint only of these things may be sufficient for our present Observation: and fallen an easy Prey to every the next Invader. But the bore hint only of these things may be sufficient for our present Observation: cc vvi dt j n1 p-acp d dt ord n1. p-acp dt j n1 av-j pp-f d n2 vmb vbi j p-acp po12 j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
74 although if any farther Evidence were required in this point, it is obvious to be met with from the common Sense and Experience of all Mankind: although if any farther Evidence were required in this point, it is obvious to be met with from the Common Sense and Experience of all Mankind: cs cs d jc n1 vbdr vvn p-acp d n1, pn31 vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
75 from whence it hath pass'd into a standing politick Maxim amongst all wise Nations whatsoever, to restrain the Growth of Wickedness and Vice amongst them; from whence it hath passed into a standing politic Maxim among all wise nations whatsoever, to restrain the Growth of Wickedness and Vice among them; p-acp c-crq pn31 vhz vvn p-acp dt j-vvg j n1 p-acp d j n2 r-crq, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
76 and that not so much upon account of the Guilt and moral Turpitude thereof, as because of the fatal Influence which it is always known to have upon the Peace and Welfare of the State. and that not so much upon account of the Gilded and moral Turpitude thereof, as Because of the fatal Influence which it is always known to have upon the Peace and Welfare of the State. cc cst xx av av-d p-acp n1 pp-f dt j-vvn cc j n1 av, c-acp c-acp pp-f dt j n1 r-crq pn31 vbz av vvn pc-acp vhi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
77 For the mischievous Consequences hereof are so very visible, that the Florentine Politician himself could not but take notice of them, For the mischievous Consequences hereof Are so very visible, that the Florentine Politician himself could not but take notice of them, p-acp dt j n2 av vbr av av j, cst dt jp n1 px31 vmd xx cc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
78 and accordingly direct his Prince to provide against them; and accordingly Direct his Prince to provide against them; cc av-vvg vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
79 and yet 'tis plain that his celebrated Scheme of Policy was far enough from being founded upon any Religious Principle: and yet it's plain that his celebrated Scheme of Policy was Far enough from being founded upon any Religious Principle: cc av pn31|vbz j cst po31 vvn n1 pp-f n1 vbds av-j av-d p-acp vbg vvn p-acp d j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
80 nay, that very Atheistical Objection, whereby it hath been suggested, that Religion is nothing else but a piece of State-Policy, in order to awe Men into good Manners, nay, that very Atheistical Objection, whereby it hath been suggested, that Religion is nothing Else but a piece of State-policy, in order to awe Men into good Manners, uh-x, cst av j n1, c-crq pn31 vhz vbn vvn, cst n1 vbz pix av cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
81 and to prevent those Extravagancies which the unbridled Lusts and Vices of Men would otherwise lead them into; and to prevent those Extravagancies which the unbridled Lustiest and Vices of Men would otherwise led them into; cc pc-acp vvi d n2 r-crq dt j-vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f n2 vmd av vvi pno32 p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 10
82 is a clear Acknowledgment of the Humane Wisdom, and Publick Usefulness at least of this supposed Project. is a clear Acknowledgment of the Humane Wisdom, and Public Usefulness At least of this supposed Project. vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc j np1 p-acp ds pp-f d j-vvn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 10
83 And thus much we may learn to our present purpose, even from the Confession of Atheistical and wicked Men themselves, That the Wickedness of a People is always found to be of such pernicious Consequence, that no Government can long subsist under the licentious and avowed Practice of it. And thus much we may Learn to our present purpose, even from the Confessi of Atheistical and wicked Men themselves, That the Wickedness of a People is always found to be of such pernicious Consequence, that no Government can long subsist under the licentious and avowed Practice of it. cc av av-d pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po12 j n1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j n2 px32, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av vvn pc-acp vbi pp-f d j n1, cst dx n1 vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt j cc j-vvn n1 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 10
84 A Toleration of Religion is what we have heard pleaded for, and approved of as a Politick Expedient for quieting the Minds of Men, A Toleration of Religion is what we have herd pleaded for, and approved of as a Politic Expedient for quieting the Minds of Men, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz q-crq pns12 vhb vvn vvn p-acp, cc vvn pp-f p-acp dt j j p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
85 and for uniting the divided Interests of a Nation, in order to its greater and more confirm'd Strength and Security: and for uniting the divided Interests of a nation, in order to its greater and more confirmed Strength and Security: cc p-acp n-vvg dt j-vvn n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1 p-acp po31 jc cc av-dc vvn n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
86 but a Toleration of Irreligion, a Toleration of Vice and Debauchery, and all sorts of Immorality, was never yet permitted in any Kingdom whatsoever, that we read of, but a Toleration of Irreligion, a Toleration of Vice and Debauchery, and all sorts of Immorality, was never yet permitted in any Kingdom whatsoever, that we read of, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc d n2 pp-f n1, vbds av-x av vvn p-acp d n1 r-crq, cst pns12 vvb pp-f, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
87 unless in the Kingdom of Satan only: unless in the Kingdom of Satan only: cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
88 and yet even there also there are, it seems, some Vices and Irregularities which the Devil himself cannot safely allow, without the utmost hazard of Ruin and Confusion to his Government. and yet even there also there Are, it seems, Some Vices and Irregularities which the devil himself cannot safely allow, without the utmost hazard of Ruin and Confusion to his Government. cc av av a-acp av a-acp vbr, pn31 vvz, d n2 cc n2 r-crq dt n1 px31 vmbx av-j vvi, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
89 So that whether we call to remembrance the Times that are past, and from thence reflect upon the usual Justice of God's Providence in this case; So that whither we call to remembrance the Times that Are past, and from thence reflect upon the usual justice of God's Providence in this case; av cst cs pns12 vvb p-acp n1 dt n2 cst vbr j, cc p-acp av vvb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
90 or whether we consider the bare Tendency of the thing it self; or whither we Consider the bore Tendency of the thing it self; cc cs pns12 vvb dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pn31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
91 the Proposition abovemention'd will still be found true and undeniable, (viz.) That Sin and Wickedness is the certain Cause of Publick Calamities to a Nation, the Proposition abovementioned will still be found true and undeniable, (viz.) That since and Wickedness is the certain Cause of Public Calamities to a nation, dt n1 vvn vmb av vbi vvn j cc j, (n1) cst n1 cc n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
92 and effectually conduceth to the final Ruin and Destruction thereof. and effectually conduceth to the final Ruin and Destruction thereof. cc av-j vvz p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
93 This therefore being laid down as a standing and establish'd Truth, let us now apply the serious consideration hereof to the present melancholly Circumstances of that sinful Nation whereunto we belong. This Therefore being laid down as a standing and established Truth, let us now apply the serious consideration hereof to the present melancholy circumstances of that sinful nation whereunto we belong. np1 av vbg vvn a-acp p-acp dt n-vvg cc vvd n1, vvb pno12 av vvi dt j n1 av p-acp dt j j-jn n2 pp-f d j n1 c-crq pns12 vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
94 And what a black and dismal Prospect, both of Sin and Ruin, have we here before us, And what a black and dismal Prospect, both of since and Ruin, have we Here before us, cc q-crq dt j-jn cc j n1, d pp-f n1 cc n1, vhb pns12 av p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 11
95 whilst we contemplate that lewd, profligate, and profane Spirit that now worketh in the Children of Disobedience! while we contemplate that lewd, profligate, and profane Spirit that now works in the Children of Disobedience! cs pns12 vvi d j, vvb, cc j n1 cst av vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 11
96 by means whereof, our National Guilt is become so very clamorous and provoking, that we seem just ripe for Judgment, by means whereof, our National Gilded is become so very clamorous and provoking, that we seem just ripe for Judgement, p-acp n2 c-crq, po12 j j-vvn vbz vvn av av j cc j-vvg, cst pns12 vvb av j p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 11
97 and the very Vessels of Wrath, fitted for Destruction. O Tempora! O Mores! hath, I confess, been a constant Theme of Declamation in all Ages of the World; and the very Vessels of Wrath, fitted for Destruction. O Tempora! O Mores! hath, I confess, been a constant Theme of Declamation in all Ages of the World; cc dt j n2 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp n1. fw-la fw-la! sy fw-la! vhz, pns11 vvb, vbi dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 11
98 and even that Life and Immortality which is brought to light through the Gospel hath not been able to prevail so far against the Power of Satan, and the Rulers of the Darkness of this World, but that there have been still many unrighteous, unholy, and even that Life and Immortality which is brought to Light through the Gospel hath not been able to prevail so Far against the Power of Satan, and the Rulers of the Darkness of this World, but that there have been still many unrighteous, unholy, cc av cst n1 cc n1 r-crq vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 vhz xx vbn j pc-acp vvi av av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp cst pc-acp vhi vbn av d j, j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 12
99 and ungodly men, walking after their own Lusts, and such as were Enemies to the Cross of Christ, at all times and in all places of the Christian Church. and ungodly men, walking After their own Lustiest, and such as were Enemies to the Cross of christ, At all times and in all places of the Christian Church. cc j n2, vvg p-acp po32 d n2, cc d c-acp vbdr ng1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d n2 cc p-acp d n2 pp-f dt njp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 12
100 Nay this is no more than what our Blessed Saviour and his Apostles prophesied aforetime; Nay this is no more than what our Blessed Saviour and his Apostles prophesied aforetime; uh-x d vbz dx dc cs r-crq po12 j-vvn n1 cc po31 n2 vvd av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 12
101 and if we find the unhappy effects of this Prophecy in a great measure fulfill'd in our Days, we have been long since forewarn'd not to look upon it as if some strange thing had happen'd unto us. and if we find the unhappy effects of this Prophecy in a great measure fulfilled in our Days, we have been long since forewarned not to look upon it as if Some strange thing had happened unto us. cc cs pns12 vvb dt j n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp po12 n2, pns12 vhb vbn av-j c-acp vvn xx pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 c-acp cs d j n1 vhd vvn p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 12
102 Yet this however seems somewhat strange and surprizing in the Observation, that Iniquity should so universally abound amongst us, at this time especially; Yet this however seems somewhat strange and surprising in the Observation, that Iniquity should so universally abound among us, At this time especially; av d c-acp vvz av j cc j-vvg p-acp dt n1, cst n1 vmd av av-j vvi p-acp pno12, p-acp d n1 av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 12
103 and that a Nation should lie under the Guilt and Reproach of so general a Corruption both of Faith and Manners, wherein the most pure and undefiled Religion, and that a nation should lie under the Gilded and Reproach of so general a Corruption both of Faith and Manners, wherein the most pure and undefiled Religion, cc cst dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp dt j-vvn cc n1 pp-f av j dt n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc n2, c-crq dt av-ds j cc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 12
104 and the very best Christian Church in the World is established. and the very best Christian Church in the World is established. cc dt av js np1 n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 12
105 The corrupt Principles and Practices of Men in former Ages might be in a great measure owing to the many gross Superstitions and loose Doctrines of the Romish Church; The corrupt Principles and Practices of Men in former Ages might be in a great measure owing to the many gross Superstitions and lose Doctrines of the Romish Church; dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f n2 p-acp j n2 vmd vbi p-acp dt j n1 vvg p-acp dt d j n2 cc j n2 pp-f dt np1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 12
106 and the Madness and Confusion of the late Times hath been pleaded as some sort of Apology for the Wickedness of the Men of that Generation. and the Madness and Confusion of the late Times hath been pleaded as Some sort of Apology for the Wickedness of the Men of that Generation. cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n2 vhz vbn vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 12
107 But God be thanked, we are now left without any manner of Excuse of this kind; But God be thanked, we Are now left without any manner of Excuse of this kind; p-acp np1 vbb vvn, pns12 vbr av vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 pp-f d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 12
108 we have now no cloak for our Sin upon either of these Accounts: we have now no cloak for our since upon either of these Accounts: pns12 vhb av dx n1 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp d pp-f d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 13
109 and yet, to our shame, it may be observ'd, that Irreligion and Profaneness, and a profess'd Contempt of Christianity and its Divine Author, was perhaps never so openly countenanc'd, never so fashionably abetted in any one Baptized Nation under Heaven, and yet, to our shame, it may be observed, that Irreligion and Profaneness, and a professed Contempt of Christianity and its Divine Author, was perhaps never so openly countenanced, never so fashionably abetted in any one Baptised nation under Heaven, cc av, p-acp po12 n1, pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cst n1 cc n1, cc dt vvn n1 pp-f np1 cc po31 j-jn n1, vbds av av av av-j vvn, av-x av av-j vvn p-acp d crd j-vvn n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 13
110 as it seems to be with us at this very Day: as it seems to be with us At this very Day: c-acp pn31 vvz pc-acp vbi p-acp pno12 p-acp d j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 13
111 nor was the Seat of the Scornful ever more highly advanced in any one Age of the Church, from the very time that the Mystery of Iniquity first began to work in it. nor was the Seat of the Scornful ever more highly advanced in any one Age of the Church, from the very time that the Mystery of Iniquity First began to work in it. ccx vbds dt n1 pp-f dt j av av-dc av-j vvn p-acp d crd n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt j n1 cst dt n1 pp-f n1 ord vvd p-acp vvb p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 13
112 For, not to mention those many gross Immoralities, and that horrid Lewdness and Debauchery of Manners which betrays so great a Neglect of Religion amongst us; For, not to mention those many gross Immoralities, and that horrid lewdness and Debauchery of Manners which betrays so great a Neglect of Religion among us; p-acp, xx pc-acp vvi d d j n2, cc cst j n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 r-crq vvz av j dt vvb pp-f n1 p-acp pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 13
113 that which yet aggravates our Guilt, and heightens the Horror of our Prospect, is our insolent and avow'd Contempt of it: that which yet aggravates our Gilded, and heightens the Horror of our Prospect, is our insolent and avowed Contempt of it: cst r-crq av vvz po12 j-vvn, cc vvz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, vbz po12 j cc vvn n1 pp-f pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 13
114 for how is our most holy Religion it self, which is the Wisdom of God, now become the Scorn of Fools, for how is our most holy Religion it self, which is the Wisdom of God, now become the Scorn of Fools, c-acp c-crq vbz po12 av-ds j n1 pn31 n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, av vvi dt n1 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 13
115 and the very Derision of such as put it to an open shame, and impudently revile it all the day long! and the very Derision of such as put it to an open shame, and impudently revile it all the day long! cc dt j n1 pp-f d c-acp vvd pn31 p-acp dt j n1, cc av-j vvi pn31 d dt n1 av-j! (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 13
116 How is that worthy Name by which we are called publickly affronted and blasphemed amongst us! How is that worthy Name by which we Are called publicly affronted and blasphemed among us! q-crq vbz d j n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr vvn av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp pno12! (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 13
117 and that not only by those ungodly Deeds which ungodly Sinners do commit, but by the many hard Speeches and profane Raillery likewise of those who seem to glory in their Shame, and take a pride in being thought the Reproach of their Maker, and that not only by those ungodly deeds which ungodly Sinners do commit, but by the many hard Speeches and profane Raillery likewise of those who seem to glory in their Shame, and take a pride in being Thought the Reproach of their Maker, cc cst xx av-j p-acp d j n2 r-crq j n2 vdb vvi, p-acp p-acp dt d j n2 cc j n1 av pp-f d r-crq vvb p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1, cc vvb dt n1 p-acp vbg vvn dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
118 and the Scandal of their Times. Now were such Monsters of Impiety as these as rare as Monsters use to be; and the Scandal of their Times. Now were such Monsters of Impiety as these as rare as Monsters use to be; cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. av vbdr d n2 pp-f n1 c-acp d c-acp j c-acp n2 vvb pc-acp vbi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
119 were they either few in number, or inconsiderable for their Quality and Station in the World; were they either few in number, or inconsiderable for their Quality and Station in the World; vbdr pns32 d d p-acp n1, cc j p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
120 we might then hope to have their Sin confined to their own doors only, and that there would be still righteous Persons enough found amongst us to atone the heavy Wrath of God, we might then hope to have their since confined to their own doors only, and that there would be still righteous Persons enough found among us to atone the heavy Wrath of God, pns12 vmd av vvi pc-acp vhi po32 n1 vvn p-acp po32 d n2 av-j, cc cst a-acp vmd vbi av j n2 av-d vvn p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
121 and to incline his Long-suffering and Forbearance towards us. and to incline his Long-suffering and Forbearance towards us. cc pc-acp vvi po31 j cc n1 p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
122 But the unhappy prospect of our present Case is, that as the Wickedness of these Men is great, But the unhappy prospect of our present Case is, that as the Wickedness of these Men is great, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 j n1 vbz, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 vbz j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
123 so is the Contagion of it likewise; so is the Contagion of it likewise; av vbz dt n1 pp-f pn31 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
124 and the Danger wherewith it threatens us is so much the more formidable, because of the spreading Infection and malignant Influence thereof. and the Danger wherewith it threatens us is so much the more formidable, Because of the spreading Infection and malignant Influence thereof. cc dt n1 c-crq pn31 vvz pno12 vbz av av-d dt av-dc j, c-acp pp-f dt j-vvg n1 cc j n1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
125 For those profane Scoffers of whom I am now speaking, are not content to foam out their own Shame, and to open their mouths in Blasphemy themselves; For those profane Scoffers of whom I am now speaking, Are not content to foam out their own Shame, and to open their mouths in Blasphemy themselves; p-acp d j n2 pp-f ro-crq pns11 vbm av vvg, vbr xx j p-acp vvb av po32 d n1, cc p-acp vvb po32 n2 p-acp n1 px32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 14
126 but they are profess'd Advocates for the Cause: they seem zealously concern'd to gain Proselytes to it; but they Are professed Advocates for the Cause: they seem zealously concerned to gain Proselytes to it; cc-acp pns32 vbr vvn n2 p-acp dt n1: pns32 vvb av-j vvn pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 14
127 and plainly shew, that they are industriously forming a Party (as much as in them lieth) to laugh the Christian Religion quite out of the World. and plainly show, that they Are industriously forming a Party (as much as in them lies) to laugh the Christian Religion quite out of the World. cc av-j vvi, cst pns32 vbr av-j vvg dt n1 (c-acp d c-acp p-acp pno32 vvz) pc-acp vvi dt njp n1 av av pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 14
128 And indeed, 'tis very lamentable to observe what great Advances they are likely to make in the prosecution of their Project: And indeed, it's very lamentable to observe what great Advances they Are likely to make in the prosecution of their Project: cc av, pn31|vbz av j pc-acp vvi r-crq j n2 pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 14
129 for, besides that the Minds and Manners of our Youth are so generally corrupted by the contagious Example and Encouragement of these Men, 'tis too notorious to be conceal'd, that many, too too many of our very Children also (lest the hopeful Breed of this Generation of Vipers should be lost amongst us) are now train'd up without any manner of sense of their Baptismal Vow, for, beside that the Minds and Manners of our Youth Are so generally corrupted by the contagious Exampl and Encouragement of these Men, it's too notorious to be concealed, that many, too too many of our very Children also (lest the hopeful Breed of this Generation of Vipers should be lost among us) Are now trained up without any manner of sense of their Baptismal Voelli, c-acp, p-acp cst dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 n1 vbr av av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2, pn31|vbz av j pc-acp vbi vvn, cst d, av av d pp-f po12 j n2 av (cs dt j n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f ng1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno12) vbr av vvn a-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 pp-f po32 j vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 15
130 and with so little Knowledge of God in the World, that we can rarely pass our Streets, and with so little Knowledge of God in the World, that we can rarely pass our Streets, cc p-acp av j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, cst pns12 vmb av-j vvi po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 15
131 and places of publick Concourse, without observing how early they have learn'd to affront their Maker, by stammering out their Oaths and Blasphemies against him. and places of public Concourse, without observing how early they have learned to affront their Maker, by stammering out their Oaths and Blasphemies against him. cc n2 pp-f j n1, p-acp vvg c-crq av-j pns32 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi po32 n1, p-acp n-vvg av po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 15
132 Now if this be the wretched state of that wicked and profane Age wherein we live; Now if this be the wretched state of that wicked and profane Age wherein we live; av cs d vbb dt j n1 pp-f cst j cc j n1 c-crq pns12 vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 15
133 if such Horrible Impiety as this be so openly and so universally committed in our Land; What shall we do in the end thereof? for, Will not God visit us for these things? Will not his Soul be avenged on such a Nation as this? And when he doth visit us for these things, if such Horrible Impiety as this be so openly and so universally committed in our Land; What shall we do in the end thereof? for, Will not God visit us for these things? Will not his Soul be avenged on such a nation as this? And when he does visit us for these things, cs d j n1 p-acp d vbb av av-j cc av av-j vvn p-acp po12 n1; q-crq vmb pns12 vdi p-acp dt n1 av? p-acp, vmb xx np1 vvi pno12 p-acp d n2? n1 xx po31 n1 vbi vvn p-acp d dt n1 c-acp d? cc c-crq pns31 vdz vvi pno12 p-acp d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 15
134 when his wrathful Indignation is fully kindled, so that he suffers his whole Displeasure to arise against us; when his wrathful Indignation is Fully kindled, so that he suffers his Whole Displeasure to arise against us; c-crq po31 j n1 vbz av-j vvn, av cst pns31 vvz po31 j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 15
135 what shall we be able to say in the day of our Calamity, unless it be with Shame and Confusion of Face to acknowledge thus much only, Just and righteous art thou, O Lord, in all that is brought upon us. what shall we be able to say in the day of our Calamity, unless it be with Shame and Confusion of Face to acknowledge thus much only, Just and righteous art thou, Oh Lord, in all that is brought upon us. r-crq vmb pns12 vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cs pn31 vbb p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi av av-d av-j, j cc j vb2r pns21, uh n1, p-acp d cst vbz vvn p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 15
136 Thou hast done right, but we have done wickedly: Thou hast done right, but we have done wickedly: pns21 vh2 vdi j-jn, cc-acp pns12 vhb vdn av-j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
137 and after all that is come upon us for our evil Deeds, and for our great Trespasses, yet thou our God hast punished us much less than our Iniquities have deserved. and After all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, and for our great Trespasses, yet thou our God hast punished us much less than our Iniquities have deserved. cc p-acp d cst vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 j-jn n2, cc p-acp po12 j n2, av pns21 po12 np1 vh2 vvn pno12 d dc cs po12 n2 vhb vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
138 But this is too sad and melancholly a Reflexion for our Thoughts to dwell any longer upon. But this is too sad and melancholy a Reflection for our Thoughts to dwell any longer upon. p-acp d vbz av j cc j-jn dt n1 p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi d av-jc p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 16
139 And it being my main Design at present, not so much to represent the crying Guilt and heinous Provocation of our National Wickedness, And it being my main Design At present, not so much to represent the crying Gilded and heinous Provocation of our National Wickedness, cc pn31 vbg po11 j n1 p-acp j, xx av av-d pc-acp vvi dt j-vvg j-vvn cc j n1 pp-f po12 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 16
140 as to forewarn you of the Danger, and to prevent the unhappy Consequences thereof, I will direct the remaining part of my Discourse as usefully as I can to this purpose. as to forewarn you of the Danger, and to prevent the unhappy Consequences thereof, I will Direct the remaining part of my Discourse as usefully as I can to this purpose. c-acp pc-acp vvi pn22 pp-f dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt j n2 av, pns11 vmb vvi dt j-vvg n1 pp-f po11 n1 c-acp av-j c-acp pns11 vmb p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 16
141 But what Arguments shall I here urge? What Motives of Persuasion shall I make use of upon this Occasion? If I should take up the Words of Solomon, and tell them, that Sin is a Reproach to any People; But what Arguments shall I Here urge? What Motives of Persuasion shall I make use of upon this Occasion? If I should take up the Words of Solomon, and tell them, that since is a Reproach to any People; cc-acp r-crq n2 vmb pns11 av vvi? q-crq n2 pp-f n1 vmb pns11 vvi n1 pp-f p-acp d n1? cs pns11 vmd vvi a-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vvb pno32, cst n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 16
142 if to the great Scandal which accrues from it, I should add the Folly and Unreasonableness, and base Ingratitude thereof; if to the great Scandal which accrues from it, I should add the Folly and Unreasonableness, and base Ingratitude thereof; cs p-acp dt j n1 r-crq vvz p-acp pn31, pns11 vmd vvi dt n1 cc n1, cc j n1 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 16
143 and if to this I should likewise subjoin the Consideration of that Indignation and Wrath, that Tribulation and Anguish, which is so severely threatned to it in the Gospel: and if to this I should likewise subjoin the Consideration of that Indignation and Wrath, that Tribulation and Anguish, which is so severely threatened to it in the Gospel: cc cs p-acp d pns11 vmd av vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1, cst n1 cc n1, r-crq vbz av av-j vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 16
144 all this perhaps might be rallied by some as the Common-place only of the Pulpit. all this perhaps might be rallied by Some as the Commonplace only of the Pulpit. d d av vmd vbi vvn p-acp d c-acp dt n1 av-j pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 16
145 For to talk at this rate, say they, is the business of our Trade, and what we have our Tythes for, &c. not considering, in the mean time, that severe Censure which we incur if we preach not the Gospel of Christ according to all the reveal'd Terms and Conditions of it, For to talk At this rate, say they, is the business of our Trade, and what we have our Tithes for, etc. not considering, in the mean time, that severe Censure which we incur if we preach not the Gospel of christ according to all the revealed Terms and Conditions of it, p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, vvb pns32, vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc r-crq pns12 vhb po12 n2 p-acp, av xx vvg, p-acp dt j n1, cst j n1 r-crq pns12 vvi cs pns12 vvb xx dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp d dt vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 17
146 and declare the whole mind of the Lord concerning it. and declare the Whole mind of the Lord Concerning it. cc vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 17
147 However, for the present, to avoid all manner of Exception of this kind, and to divest my Character of those Prejudices which the very Name, However, for the present, to avoid all manner of Exception of this kind, and to divest my Character of those Prejudices which the very Name, c-acp, p-acp dt j, pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f n1 pp-f d n1, cc pc-acp vvi po11 n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 17
148 and Nature, and Design of our sacred Function is so unhappily found to lie under (especially amongst those against whom the main drift of my Discourse is here directed) I beg leave to be heard upon this Occasion, and Nature, and Design of our sacred Function is so unhappily found to lie under (especially among those against whom the main drift of my Discourse is Here directed) I beg leave to be herd upon this Occasion, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f po12 j n1 vbz av av-j vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp (av-j p-acp d p-acp ro-crq dt j n1 pp-f po11 n1 vbz av vvn) pns11 vvb n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 17
149 as a true Englishman only, and a hearty Well-wisher to my King and Country: as a true Englishman only, and a hearty Wellwisher to my King and Country: c-acp dt j np1 av-j, cc dt j j p-acp po11 n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 17
150 for, a due and sincere regard to the Welfare and Preservation of both these, is what is now chiefly offer'd to our Consideration from the Words of the Text. From whence it is plainly intimated to us, what those Temporal Calamities are, which by our continued Wickedness we shall bring upon us; for, a due and sincere regard to the Welfare and Preservation of both these, is what is now chiefly offered to our Consideration from the Words of the Text. From whence it is plainly intimated to us, what those Temporal Calamities Are, which by our continued Wickedness we shall bring upon us; c-acp, dt j-jn cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d d, vbz q-crq vbz av av-jn vvn p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt np1 p-acp c-crq pn31 vbz av-j vvn p-acp pno12, r-crq d j n2 vbr, r-crq p-acp po12 j-vvn n1 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 17
151 We shall be consumed, both we and our King. The Judgment here threatned is very terrible, and such as ought to be throughly considered, We shall be consumed, both we and our King. The Judgement Here threatened is very terrible, and such as ought to be thoroughly considered, pns12 vmb vbi vvn, av-d pns12 cc po12 n1. dt n1 av vvn vbz av j, cc d c-acp vmd pc-acp vbi av-j vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 17
152 and laid to heart, even by the most Atheistical and Profane Member of our establish'd Government. and laid to heart, even by the most Atheistical and Profane Member of our established Government. cc vvn p-acp n1, av p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n1 pp-f po12 vvd n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 17
153 First then let it be consider'd to what an imminent and apparent Danger the Honour and Safety of our King, the Anointed of the Lord, the Breath of our Nostrils, and the Guardian of our Peace, is hereby exposed. First then let it be considered to what an imminent and apparent Danger the Honour and Safety of our King, the Anointed of the Lord, the Breath of our Nostrils, and the Guardian of our Peace, is hereby exposed. ord av vvb pn31 vbi vvn p-acp r-crq dt j cc j n1 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1, dt j-vvn pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, vbz av vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
154 It was not long since that we solemnly thank'd God for him as our Great Deliverer, and the happy Instrument of his Providence, whereby we were rescu'd from the danger of all those malicious Designs which the declared Enemies both of our Church and State had formed against us: It was not long since that we solemnly thanked God for him as our Great Deliverer, and the happy Instrument of his Providence, whereby we were rescued from the danger of all those malicious Designs which the declared Enemies both of our Church and State had formed against us: pn31 vbds xx av-j p-acp cst pns12 av-j vvd np1 p-acp pno31 c-acp po12 j n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-crq pns12 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d d j n2 r-crq dt vvn n2 d pp-f po12 n1 cc n1 vhd vvn p-acp pno12: (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 18
155 And we have since that pretended at least to so grateful a sense of what he hath undergone and wrought for us, that we have not only offer'd up our constant Prayers and Intercessions to Heaven for his Preservation, And we have since that pretended At least to so grateful a sense of what he hath undergone and wrought for us, that we have not only offered up our constant Prayers and Intercessions to Heaven for his Preservation, cc pns12 vhb p-acp d j-vvn p-acp ds p-acp av j dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns31 vhz vvn cc vvn p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vhb xx av-j vvn a-acp po12 j n2 cc n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 18
156 but we have moreover devoted our Hearts and Hands, our Treasure and our Blood also, but we have moreover devoted our Hearts and Hands, our Treasure and our Blood also, cc-acp pns12 vhb av vvn po12 n2 cc n2, po12 n1 cc po12 n1 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 18
157 as a Tribute, which we thought but justly due to the Merits of a Prince, under the auspicious Influence of whose Courage and Conduct we have been hitherto protected, as a Tribute, which we Thought but justly due to the Merits of a Prince, under the auspicious Influence of whose Courage and Conduct we have been hitherto protected, c-acp dt n1, r-crq pns12 vvd cc-acp av-j j-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f rg-crq n1 cc vvb pns12 vhb vbn av vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 18
158 and who still continues both the Honour and Defence of our Nation. and who still continues both the Honour and Defence of our nation. cc r-crq av vvz d dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 18
159 And shall we now, after all this, treacherously betray him by our own Wickedness? and by means thereof draw down upon his sacred Head those heavy Judgments which yet we have so often, with Fasting and Prayer, humbly beg'd of Almighty God to avert? Shall he who hath so gloriously fought our Battels, wasted his Strength, And shall we now, After all this, treacherously betray him by our own Wickedness? and by means thereof draw down upon his sacred Head those heavy Judgments which yet we have so often, with Fasting and Prayer, humbly begged of Almighty God to avert? Shall he who hath so gloriously fought our Battles, wasted his Strength, cc vmb pns12 av, c-acp d d, av-j vvi pno31 p-acp po12 d n1? cc p-acp n2 av vvb a-acp p-acp po31 j n1 d j n2 r-crq av pns12 vhb av av, p-acp vvg cc n1, av-j vvn pp-f j-jn np1 pc-acp vvi? vmb pns31 r-crq vhz av av-j vvn po12 n2, vvd po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
160 and jeoparded his Life for our sakes, be nevertheless ungratefully consumed upon our account? And shall it be said, to our Reproach, that a Prince who hath so often braved the King of Terrors himself, and jeoparded his Life for our sakes, be nevertheless ungratefully consumed upon our account? And shall it be said, to our Reproach, that a Prince who hath so often braved the King of Terrors himself, cc vvd po31 n1 p-acp po12 n2, vbb av av-j vvn p-acp po12 n1? cc vmb pn31 vbi vvn, p-acp po12 n1, cst dt n1 r-crq vhz av av vvn dt n1 pp-f n2 px31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
161 and against whom all the most formidable Power and Malice of his Enemies was never able to prevail, did at last unworthily fall by the Sins of his own People? Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the Streets of Askalon; and against whom all the most formidable Power and Malice of his Enemies was never able to prevail, did At last unworthily fallen by the Sins of his own People? Tell it not in Gaza, publish it not in the Streets of Ashkelon; cc p-acp ro-crq d dt av-ds j n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n2 vbds av-x j pc-acp vvi, vdd p-acp ord av-j vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 d n1? vvb pn31 xx p-acp np1, vvb pn31 xx p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
162 and let not so foul a Reproach as this be cast upon us, lest the Enemies of our Peace rejoyce at it; and let not so foul a Reproach as this be cast upon us, lest the Enemies of our Peace rejoice At it; cc vvb xx av j dt n1 c-acp d vbb vvn p-acp pno12, cs dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 vvb p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
163 lest those who have evil Will against us Triumph over us. We may talk of our Loyalty, and make what outward Professions of it we please; lest those who have evil Will against us Triumph over us. We may talk of our Loyalty, and make what outward Professions of it we please; cs d r-crq vhb av-jn n1 p-acp pno12 vvi p-acp pno12. pns12 vmb vvi pp-f po12 n1, cc vvb r-crq j n2 pp-f pn31 pns12 vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
164 but as long as we so openly contemn the Authority, and rebel against the Commandments of God, and will not suffer him to reign over us, all our pretended Faith, but as long as we so openly contemn the authority, and rebel against the commandments of God, and will not suffer him to Reign over us, all our pretended Faith, cc-acp c-acp av-j c-acp pns12 av av-j vvi dt n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vmb xx vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, d po12 j-vvn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 19
165 and true Allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, is mere Complement, and can but little avail him; and true Allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King, is mere Compliment, and can but little avail him; cc j n1 p-acp po12 j-jn n1 dt n1, vbz j n1, cc vmb p-acp av-j vvi pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 19
166 for we are Enemies not to God only (as St. Paul observes) but to his Vicegerent also, by our wicked Works: and by reason of the provoking Guilt thereof, we become Traitors to the Peace and Welfare of his Government, for we Are Enemies not to God only (as Saint Paul observes) but to his Vicegerent also, by our wicked Works: and by reason of the provoking Gilded thereof, we become Traitors to the Peace and Welfare of his Government, c-acp pns12 vbr n2 xx p-acp np1 av-j (c-acp n1 np1 vvz) cc-acp p-acp po31 n1 av, p-acp po12 j vvz: cc p-acp n1 pp-f dt j-vvg j-vvn av, pns12 vvb n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 19
167 and form a kind of spiritual Conspiracy against it, in order to diminish the Glory of his Crown, and to shake the very Throne upon which he sits. and from a kind of spiritual conspiracy against it, in order to diminish the Glory of his Crown, and to shake the very Throne upon which he sits. cc vvi dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pn31, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 20
168 For there is so near a Relation betwixt a King and his People, that the Sins of the one are oftentimes punished by the Fall of the other. For there is so near a Relation betwixt a King and his People, that the Sins of the one Are oftentimes punished by the Fallen of the other. p-acp pc-acp vbz av j dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc po31 n1, cst dt n2 pp-f dt pi vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 20
169 And if this should happen to be our Case (which God avert) we must thank our selves for it, And if this should happen to be our Case (which God avert) we must thank our selves for it, cc cs d vmd vvi pc-acp vbi po12 n1 (r-crq np1 vvb) pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 20
170 and put it upon the score of our own sinful Ingratitude; and put it upon the score of our own sinful Ingratitude; cc vvd pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 d j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 20
171 whereby we provoked God to quench the Light of our Nation, and to withdraw that Blessing which we no longer deserved to have continued to us. whereby we provoked God to quench the Light of our nation, and to withdraw that Blessing which we no longer deserved to have continued to us. c-crq pns12 vvd np1 p-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc pc-acp vvi d n1 r-crq pns12 av-dx av-jc vvn pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 20
172 But if the Honour and Safety of our King be not sufficient to move our regard in this case, let us in the next place reflect upon those sad Calamities which our Sins are likely to bring upon our Selves and our Country; But if the Honour and Safety of our King be not sufficient to move our regard in this case, let us in the next place reflect upon those sad Calamities which our Sins Are likely to bring upon our Selves and our Country; cc-acp cs dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbb xx j pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp d n1, vvb pno12 p-acp dt ord n1 vvb p-acp d j n2 r-crq po12 n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2 cc po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 20
173 for the Judgment here threatned extends to the Ruin and Destruction of That also. for the Judgement Here threatened extends to the Ruin and Destruction of That also. p-acp dt n1 av j-vvn vvz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f cst av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 20
174 Notwithstanding the many different Principles and Opinions of Men amongst us in other respects, 'tis observable nevertheless, that we would be all thought very zealous Patriots, Notwithstanding the many different Principles and Opinions of Men among us in other respects, it's observable nevertheless, that we would be all Thought very zealous Patriots, a-acp dt d j n2 cc n2 pp-f n2 p-acp pno12 p-acp j-jn n2, pn31|vbz j av, cst pns12 vmd vbi d vvn av j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 20
175 and highly concern'd for the Good of the Publick, the lasting Welfare and Prosperity of our dear Nation, carries so much charm along with it, that it seems to be the Darling Object of All our good Wishes. But how, alas! and highly concerned for the Good of the Public, the lasting Welfare and Prosperity of our dear nation, carries so much charm along with it, that it seems to be the Darling Object of All our good Wishes. But how, alas! cc av-j vvn p-acp dt j pp-f dt j, dt j-vvg n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 j-jn n1, vvz av av-d vvi a-acp p-acp pn31, cst pn31 vvz pc-acp vbi dt j-jn n1 pp-f d po12 j n2. cc-acp q-crq, uh! (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 20
176 can this dear Nation of ours be well thought so dear to us as is pretended, can this dear nation of ours be well Thought so dear to us as is pretended, vmb d j-jn n1 pp-f png12 vbi av vvn av j-jn p-acp pno12 c-acp vbz vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 21
177 when 'tis plain that our Lusts are so much dearer to us than That, that for the sake of the one we can be content to hazard the Ruin and Desolation of the other! when it's plain that our Lustiest Are so much Dearer to us than That, that for the sake of the one we can be content to hazard the Ruin and Desolation of the other! c-crq pn31|vbz j cst po12 n2 vbr av av-d jc-jn p-acp pno12 cs d, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt pi pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn! (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 21
178 How can we be truly said to love our Country as we ought, when at the same time we so openly correspond with its greatest Enemies? and cherish those Sins, which, How can we be truly said to love our Country as we ought, when At the same time we so openly correspond with its greatest Enemies? and cherish those Sins, which, q-crq vmb pns12 vbi av-j vvn pc-acp vvi po12 n1 c-acp pns12 vmd, c-crq p-acp dt d n1 pns12 av av-j vvi p-acp po31 js n2? cc vvb d n2, r-crq, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 21
179 if the former part of my Discourse holds true, must in the end lay it waste, and utterly consume it? if the former part of my Discourse holds true, must in the end lay it waste, and utterly consume it? cs dt j n1 pp-f po11 n1 vvz j, vmb p-acp dt n1 vvb pn31 vvi, cc av-j vvi pn31? (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 21
180 We All pretend to wish well to the Happiness and Prosperity of our Nation; we argue, and debate, and earnestly contend for it; We All pretend to wish well to the Happiness and Prosperity of our nation; we argue, and debate, and earnestly contend for it; pns12 d vvb pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1; pns12 vvb, cc n1, cc av-j vvi p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 21
181 we are bravely resolved, upon any just occasion, to fight for it, and to die for it: we Are bravely resolved, upon any just occasion, to fight for it, and to die for it: pns12 vbr av-j vvn, p-acp d j n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 21
182 but why, amidst all this pretended Zeal for its Defence, should we not be prevail'd upon to live for it also? so to live for it, I mean, but why, amid all this pretended Zeal for its Defence, should we not be prevailed upon to live for it also? so to live for it, I mean, cc-acp q-crq, p-acp d d j-vvn n1 p-acp po31 n1, vmd pns12 xx vbi vvn p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 av? av pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, pns11 vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 21
183 as that we may not by the Wickedness of our Lives and Conversations forfeit our Title to the continued Favour and Protection of Almighty God towards it; as that we may not by the Wickedness of our Lives and Conversations forfeit our Title to the continued Favour and Protection of Almighty God towards it; c-acp cst pns12 vmb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc n2 vvb po12 n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1 cc n1 pp-f j-jn np1 p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 21
184 for without That, all other Ways and Means for its Preservation will be found vain and ineffectual: for without That, all other Ways and Means for its Preservation will be found vain and ineffectual: c-acp p-acp d, d j-jn n2 cc n2 p-acp po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn j cc j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 21
185 without That the Wisdom of our Councils will be defeated, the Strength of our Armies subdued, without That the Wisdom of our Councils will be defeated, the Strength of our Armies subdued, p-acp d dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 vmb vbi vvn, dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 21
186 and all our vain Confidence in the Arm of Flesh will be confounded and brought to nought. and all our vain Confidence in the Arm of Flesh will be confounded and brought to nought. cc d po12 j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp pix. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 22
187 And when once we are made the Objects of the Divine Vengeance, and miserably abandon'd to that just recompense of Reward which our angry and offended God shall inflict upon us, what then will become of all those endearing native Rights and Privileges which we now seem so fond of? How will our admired Liberties be then enslaved? our beloved Properties invaded? our dear Religion violated and oppress'd? and all our ancient English Constitution, both in Church and State, quite dissolved, And when once we Are made the Objects of the Divine Vengeance, and miserably abandoned to that just recompense of Reward which our angry and offended God shall inflict upon us, what then will become of all those endearing native Rights and Privileges which we now seem so found of? How will our admired Liberties be then enslaved? our Beloved Properties invaded? our dear Religion violated and oppressed? and all our ancient English Constitution, both in Church and State, quite dissolved, cc c-crq a-acp pns12 vbr vvn dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc av-j vvn p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1 r-crq po12 j cc j-vvn np1 vmb vvi p-acp pno12, r-crq av vmb vvi pp-f d d vvg av-jn n2-jn cc n2 r-crq pns12 av vvb av j pp-f? q-crq vmb po12 j-vvn n2 vbb av vvn? po12 j-vvn n2 vvn? po12 j-jn n1 vvn cc vvn? cc d po12 j jp n1, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, av vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 22
188 and given up as a Prey to those that hate us? who when this evil Day is come upon us, will insolently shake their heads at us, and given up as a Prey to those that hate us? who when this evil Day is come upon us, will insolently shake their Heads At us, cc vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp d cst vvb pno12? q-crq c-crq d j-jn n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12, vmb av-j vvb po32 n2 p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 22
189 and laugh us to scorn, saying, God hath forsaken them, persecute them, and take them, for there is none to deliver them. and laugh us to scorn, saying, God hath forsaken them, persecute them, and take them, for there is none to deliver them. cc vvb pno12 pc-acp vvi, vvg, np1 vhz vvn pno32, vvi pno32, cc vvi pno32, c-acp pc-acp vbz pix pc-acp vvi pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 22
190 This then being the sad and dismal Prospect of those National Calamities which by our manifold and great Provocations we so justly deserve, This then being the sad and dismal Prospect of those National Calamities which by our manifold and great Provocations we so justly deserve, np1 av vbg dt j cc j n1 pp-f d j n2 r-crq p-acp po12 j cc j n2 pns12 av av-j vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 22
191 and which, without our Repentance and Amendment, we have too much reason to fear; and which, without our Repentance and Amendment, we have too much reason to Fear; cc r-crq, p-acp po12 n1 cc n1, pns12 vhb av d n1 pc-acp vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 22
192 how should the serious Consideration hereof rouze up our true English Zeal for the Good of our Nation? and effectually persuade us to forsake our Sins, reform our Manners, how should the serious Consideration hereof rouse up our true English Zeal for the Good of our nation? and effectually persuade us to forsake our Sins, reform our Manners, q-crq vmd dt j n1 av vvi a-acp po12 j np1 n1 p-acp dt j pp-f po12 n1? cc av-j vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, vvi po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 22
193 and turn unto the Lord our God with all our heart, that so our Iniquity may not prove its Ruin? for to apply the Words of Moses upon a like occasion (Deut. 32. 47.) to our present Case. and turn unto the Lord our God with all our heart, that so our Iniquity may not prove its Ruin? for to apply the Words of Moses upon a like occasion (Deuteronomy 32. 47.) to our present Case. cc vvb p-acp dt n1 po12 np1 p-acp d po12 n1, cst av po12 n1 vmb xx vvi po31 n1? p-acp pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1 (np1 crd crd) p-acp po12 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 23
194 That which is here offer'd to our Consideration, is not a vain thing for us; That which is Here offered to our Consideration, is not a vain thing for us; d r-crq vbz av vvn p-acp po12 n1, vbz xx dt j n1 p-acp pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 23
195 'tis not a trivial matter, or a thing of Indifference, to be slighted and neglected by us; for it is our life: it's not a trivial matter, or a thing of Indifference, to be slighted and neglected by us; for it is our life: pn31|vbz xx dt j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp pno12; p-acp pn31 vbz po12 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 23
196 'tis that wherein the Publick Safety and Prosperity of our Kingdom, as well as our own Private Happiness, it's that wherein the Public Safety and Prosperity of our Kingdom, as well as our own Private Happiness, pn31|vbz d c-crq dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1, c-acp av c-acp po12 d j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 23
197 and that of our Posterity after us, is principally concern'd: and that of our Posterity After us, is principally concerned: cc d pp-f po12 n1 p-acp pno12, vbz av-j vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 23
198 the Fate of our whole Government, together with all our Ecclesiastical and Civil Rights thereunto belonging, depend upon it. the Fate of our Whole Government, together with all our Ecclesiastical and Civil Rights thereunto belonging, depend upon it. dt n1 pp-f po12 j-jn n1, av p-acp d po12 j cc j n2-jn av vvg, vvb p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 23
199 So that if those more engaging Motives which our Religion offers cannot work upon us; So that if those more engaging Motives which our Religion offers cannot work upon us; av cst cs d av-dc vvg n2 r-crq po12 n1 vvz vmbx vvi p-acp pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 23
200 if we will not be reclaim'd, neither for God's sake, nor for our own Soul's sake; if we will not be reclaimed, neither for God's sake, nor for our own Soul's sake; cs pns12 vmb xx vbi vvn, av-dx p-acp npg1 n1, ccx p-acp po12 d ng1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 23
201 let us at least, for our King and Country's sake, be prevail'd upon to turn from our present evil ways, let us At least, for our King and Country's sake, be prevailed upon to turn from our present evil ways, vvb pno12 p-acp ds, p-acp po12 n1 cc ng1 n1, vbb vvn p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 j j-jn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 23
202 and to do no more wickedly: for if we do, their Calamity may rise suddenly, and who knoweth the Ruin of them both! and to do no more wickedly: for if we do, their Calamity may rise suddenly, and who Knoweth the Ruin of them both! cc p-acp vdb dx av-dc av-j: c-acp cs pns12 vdb, po32 n1 vmb vvi av-j, cc r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f pno32 d! (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 23
203 May God, of his infinite Mercy, avert the Judgment! May God, of his infinite Mercy, avert the Judgement! vmb np1, pp-f po31 j n1, vvb dt n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 23
204 and give us All Grace in this our day to know and to mind the things that belong unto our Peace, and give us All Grace in this our day to know and to mind the things that belong unto our Peace, cc vvb pno12 d n1 p-acp d po12 n1 pc-acp vvi cc p-acp n1 dt n2 cst vvb p-acp po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 23
205 before they are hid from our eyes! Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. before they Are hid from our eyes! Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp po12 n2! n1 vbb p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 23
206 As it was in the Beginning, is now, and ever shall be, World without End. Amen. FINIS. As it was in the Beginning, is now, and ever shall be, World without End. Amen. FINIS. p-acp pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1, vbz av, cc av vmb vbi, n1 p-acp n1 uh-n. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23

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