The magistrates obligation to punish vice a sermon preach'd before the right worshipful the mayor, aldermen, sheriff, &c. of the town and county of Newcastle upon Tyne, at the parish Church of St. Nicholas, October 8, 1699, upon the election of the mayor / by Nathanael Ellison ...

Ellison, Nathanael, 1656 or 7-1721
Publisher: Printed by W B for Richard Randell bookseller in Newcastle upon Tyne and sold by Luke Meredith
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1700
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A39295 ESTC ID: R37317 STC ID: E610
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Ecclesiastes VIII, 11; Sermons, English -- 17th century; Vice;
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0 ECCLES. VIII. 11. Because Sentence against an evil Work is not Executed speedily, therefore the Heart of the Sons of Men is fully set in them to do Evil. ECCLES. VIII. 11. Because Sentence against an evil Work is not Executed speedily, Therefore the Heart of the Sons of Men is Fully Set in them to do Evil. np1. np1. crd p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 vbz xx vvn av-j, av dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2 vbz av-j vvn p-acp pno32 pc-acp vdi np1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 THOUGH these Words be Interpreted by the Generality of Commentators, to be primarily meant by Solomon, of the ill Use that wicked Men make of God's Clemency and Forbearance, yet they may be Secondarily and Consequentially Applied also to the ill Effects that usually attend the Remisness and Indulgence of Magistrates, and Men of Power and Authority. THOUGH these Words be Interpreted by the Generality of Commentators, to be primarily meant by Solomon, of the ill Use that wicked Men make of God's Clemency and Forbearance, yet they may be Secondarily and Consequentially Applied also to the ill Effects that usually attend the Remissness and Indulgence of Magistrates, and Men of Power and authority. cs d n2 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, pc-acp vbi av-j vvd p-acp np1, pp-f dt j-jn n1 cst j n2 vvi pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1, av pns32 vmb vbi av-j cc av-j vvn av p-acp dt j-jn n2 cst av-j vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, cc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 As this is a Sense of which the Words are very capable, as they may be taken Absolutely, so also as they relate to the Context, do I find them to be so Translated and Interpreted by some Men of Note. And Mr. Cartwright 's Note upon the Place is this, Hoc Magistratus Admoneat, ne Poenam sceleribus Justam & Debitam differant, nisi velint Terram scelerum velut Diluvio obrui. As this is a Sense of which the Words Are very capable, as they may be taken Absolutely, so also as they relate to the Context, do I find them to be so Translated and Interpreted by Some Men of Note. And Mr. Cartwright is Note upon the Place is this, Hoc Magistratus Admoneat, ne Poenam sceleribus Justam & Debitam differant, nisi velint Terram Scelerum velut Diluvio obrui. p-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f r-crq dt n2 vbr av j, c-acp pns32 vmb vbi vvn av-j, av av c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1, vdb pns11 vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi av vvn cc vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f n1. cc n1 np1 vbz n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz d, fw-la np1 fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
3 That this should be a Caveat to Magistrates, how they delay the Execution of Justice upon Criminals, That this should be a Caveat to Magistrates, how they Delay the Execution of justice upon Criminals, cst d vmd vbi dt fw-la p-acp n2, c-crq pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
4 lest a Deluge of Profaneness and Impiety break in upon them, and cover the Face of the whole Earth. lest a Deluge of Profaneness and Impiety break in upon them, and cover the Face of the Whole Earth. cs dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvi p-acp p-acp pno32, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
5 In this Sense will I Discourse of the Words, as most suitable to our present Occasion. In this Sense will I Discourse of the Words, as most suitable to our present Occasion. p-acp d n1 vmb pns11 vvb pp-f dt n2, c-acp ds j p-acp po12 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
6 They contain a very sharp and cutting Reflexion upon some soft, and easie, and careless Magistrates; viz. They contain a very sharp and cutting Reflection upon Some soft, and easy, and careless Magistrates; viz. pns32 vvb dt j j cc j-vvg n1 p-acp d j, cc j, cc j n2; n1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
7 That the Growth and Predominancy of Wickedness is owing in a great measure to the Negligence and Remisness of those in Authority, who are intrusted with the Administration of Justice: That the Growth and Predominancy of Wickedness is owing in a great measure to the Negligence and Remissness of those in authority, who Are Entrusted with the Administration of justice: cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvg p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d p-acp n1, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
8 The Truth of which Observation shall be made appear in the Sequel of my Discourse: In the Prosecution of which I will endeavour to shew, The Truth of which Observation shall be made appear in the Sequel of my Discourse: In the Prosecution of which I will endeavour to show, dt n1 pp-f r-crq n1 vmb vbi vvn vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1: p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
9 First, The Magistrates Power and Obligation to Punish Vice, and Execute Sentence upon every evil Work. First, The Magistrates Power and Obligation to punish Vice, and Execute Sentence upon every evil Work. ord, dt n2 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi n1, cc vvb n1 p-acp d j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
10 Secondly, The ill Consequence that naturally attends their Neglect of this Duty. The Growth of Sin and Wickedness is thereby promoted and encouraged; Secondly, The ill Consequence that naturally attends their Neglect of this Duty. The Growth of since and Wickedness is thereby promoted and encouraged; ord, dt j-jn n1 cst av-j vvz po32 vvi pp-f d n1. dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz av vvn cc vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
11 the Guilt of which is laid at their Door whose Neglect occasioned it. the Gilded of which is laid At their Door whose Neglect occasioned it. dt j-vvn pp-f r-crq vbz vvn p-acp po32 n1 rg-crq vvb vvn fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
12 This is the Conclusion that the wise Man draws from such Premises, Because Sentence against an evil Work is not executed speedily, therefore the Heart of the Sons of Men is fully set in them to do Evil. This is the Conclusion that the wise Man draws from such Premises, Because Sentence against an evil Work is not executed speedily, Therefore the Heart of the Sons of Men is Fully Set in them to do Evil. d vbz dt n1 cst dt j n1 vvz p-acp d n2, p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 vbz xx vvn av-j, av dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2 vbz av-j vvn p-acp pno32 pc-acp vdi np1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
13 Thirdly, I shall conclude all with a word or two of Exhortation. First, Consider we the Magistrates Power and Obligation to Punish Vice. Thirdly, I shall conclude all with a word or two of Exhortation. First, Consider we the Magistrates Power and Obligation to punish Vice. ord, pns11 vmb vvi d p-acp dt n1 cc crd pp-f n1. ord, vvb pns12 dt n2 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
14 God has invested and intrusted you with this Power and Authority, and also has laid an Indispensable Obligation upon you, to Correct and Punish Delinquents. God has invested and Entrusted you with this Power and authority, and also has laid an Indispensable Obligation upon you, to Correct and punish Delinquents. np1 vhz vvn cc vvn pn22 p-acp d n1 cc n1, cc av vhz vvn dt j n1 p-acp pn22, pc-acp vvi cc vvi n2-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
15 And here my Design is not so much to direct you that are Magistrates in your Duty, And Here my Design is not so much to Direct you that Are Magistrates in your Duty, cc av po11 n1 vbz xx av av-d pc-acp vvi pn22 cst vbr n2 p-acp po22 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
16 as it is to Vindicate your Acts of Justice, in bringing Criminals to condign Punishment; as it is to Vindicate your Acts of justice, in bringing Criminals to condign Punishment; c-acp pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi po22 n2 pp-f n1, p-acp vvg n2-jn p-acp j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
17 by Representing to those that are under your Government, the Indispensable Obligation that lies upon you to Execute this Power, by Representing to those that Are under your Government, the Indispensable Obligation that lies upon you to Execute this Power, p-acp vvg p-acp d cst vbr p-acp po22 n1, dt j n1 cst vvz p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
18 and to Discharge this Trust that is reposed in you by God, the King, and your Country. and to Discharge this Trust that is reposed in you by God, the King, and your Country. cc pc-acp vvb d n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp np1, dt n1, cc po22 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
19 The Punishing of Criminals is what is very disagreeable to all good Tempers, and for that very Reason is it most of all Ungrateful to our English Nation, which perhaps is the most Merciful and Compassionate in the World, we being as singular for our Good Nature, as we are for the use of that Phrase; but it may be we overvalue our selves too much upon this Character, what we reckon our Commendation may be a Fault, The Punishing of Criminals is what is very disagreeable to all good Tempers, and for that very Reason is it most of all Ungrateful to our English nation, which perhaps is the most Merciful and Compassionate in the World, we being as singular for our Good Nature, as we Are for the use of that Phrase; but it may be we overvalue our selves too much upon this Character, what we reckon our Commendation may be a Fault, dt n-vvg pp-f n2-jn vbz q-crq vbz av j p-acp d j n2, cc p-acp d j n1 vbz pn31 av-ds pp-f d j p-acp po12 np1 n1, r-crq av vbz dt av-ds j cc j p-acp dt n1, pns12 vbg p-acp j c-acp po12 j n1, c-acp pns12 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst n1; p-acp pn31 vmb vbi po12 n1 po12 n2 av av-d p-acp d n1, r-crq pns12 vvb po12 n1 vmb vbi dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
20 and our good Nature may be Censured by some as Softness and Folly: and our good Nature may be Censured by Some as Softness and Folly: cc po12 j n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d c-acp n1 cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
21 And, indeed, that is but a Foolish Pity which is indulged so far as to Invalidate the salutary Execution of Penal Laws, which are absolutely necessary to the support of Religion and Government, And, indeed, that is but a Foolish Pity which is indulged so Far as to Invalidate the salutary Execution of Penal Laws, which Are absolutely necessary to the support of Religion and Government, cc, av, cst vbz p-acp dt j vvb r-crq vbz vvn av av-j c-acp pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f j n2, r-crq vbr av-j j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
22 and the Preservation of good Manners. and the Preservation of good Manners. cc dt n1 pp-f j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
23 For what Government can there be without Laws? And what avail the best Laws, without Sanctions to enforce them? And what signifie Sanctions without due Execution? For what Government can there be without Laws? And what avail the best Laws, without Sanctions to enforce them? And what signify Sanctions without due Execution? p-acp r-crq n1 vmb a-acp vbi p-acp n2? cc q-crq vvb dt js n2, p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi pno32? cc q-crq vvb n2 p-acp j-jn n1? (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
24 This is a Truth so plain and self-evident, that my Text supposes it, and takes it for granted; This is a Truth so plain and self-evident, that my Text supposes it, and Takes it for granted; d vbz dt n1 av j cc j, cst po11 n1 vvz pn31, cc vvz pn31 p-acp vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
25 and which supercedes any laborious Proof, were there not a bold sort of People ( Socinians and Anabaptists ) started up among us, who endeavour (what they can) to subvert all Government, by Disowning and Impugning this Power and Authority of Magistrates, and which supercedes any laborious Proof, were there not a bold sort of People (socinians and Anabaptists) started up among us, who endeavour (what they can) to subvert all Government, by Disowning and Impugning this Power and authority of Magistrates, cc r-crq vvz d j n1, vbdr pc-acp xx dt j n1 pp-f n1 (njp2 cc np1) vvd a-acp p-acp pno12, r-crq n1 (r-crq pns32 vmb) pc-acp vvi d n1, p-acp vvg cc vvg d n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
26 and by Crying down their whole Office, as Unlawful and Antichristian. and by Crying down their Whole Office, as Unlawful and Antichristian. cc p-acp vvg a-acp po32 j-jn n1, c-acp j-u cc jp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
27 But no wonder that these Men clamour so bitterly against the Rights and Jurisdiction of Magistrates, But no wonder that these Men clamour so bitterly against the Rights and Jurisdiction of Magistrates, p-acp dx n1 cst d n2 vvb av av-j p-acp dt n2-jn cc n1 pp-f n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
28 since it has been the Practice, as 'tis also the Interest, of all well-Constituted Governments, severaly to Prosecute them, since it has been the Practice, as it's also the Interest, of all well-Constituted Governments, severally to Prosecute them, c-acp pn31 vhz vbn dt n1, c-acp pn31|vbz av dt n1, pp-f d j n2, av-j pc-acp vvi pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
29 as the greatest Disturbers of Peace, and the very Bane and Pest of Societies. as the greatest Disturbers of Peace, and the very Bane and Pest of Societies. c-acp dt js n2 pp-f n1, cc dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
30 But if Malefactors and Criminals at the Bar be allow'd to Plead for themselves, no doubt but they will except against the Jurisdiction of the Court, But if Malefactors and Criminals At the Bar be allowed to Plead for themselves, not doubt but they will except against the Jurisdiction of the Court, p-acp cs n2 cc n2-jn p-acp dt n1 vbb vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp px32, xx n1 cc-acp pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
31 and the Authority of the Judges. and the authority of the Judges. cc dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
32 'Tis no great wonder that these Parties detract so much from the Authority of Inferiour Magistrates, since One of them have disown'd the Authority of their Great Lord and Redeemer, by denying his Divinity and Satisfaction; It's no great wonder that these Parties detract so much from the authority of Inferior Magistrates, since One of them have disowned the authority of their Great Lord and Redeemer, by denying his Divinity and Satisfaction; pn31|vbz dx j n1 cst d n2 vvb av av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2, c-acp crd pp-f pno32 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1 cc n1, p-acp vvg po31 n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
33 and the Other (and indeed both of them ) have disowned the most Sacred Authority of the very Sacraments themselves, which must be owned by all good Men to be most undoubtedly of Divine and most Solemn Institution. and the Other (and indeed both of them) have disowned the most Sacred authority of the very Sacraments themselves, which must be owned by all good Men to be most undoubtedly of Divine and most Solemn Institution. cc dt n-jn (cc av d pp-f pno32) vhb vvn dt av-ds j n1 pp-f dt j n2 px32, r-crq vmb vbi vvd p-acp d j n2 pc-acp vbi av-ds av-j pp-f j-jn cc av-ds j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
34 How will the very Heathens rise up against these Men one day, and condemn them? 'Twas Plato 's Opinion, That neither God nor Man would say it was any Injustice to Punish Criminals: How will the very heathens rise up against these Men one day, and condemn them? 'Twas Plato is Opinion, That neither God nor Man would say it was any Injustice to punish Criminals: q-crq vmb dt j n2-jn vvn a-acp p-acp d n2 crd n1, cc vvi pno32? pn31|vbds np1 vbz n1, cst dx n1 ccx n1 vmd vvi pn31 vbds d n1 pc-acp vvi n2-jn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
35 And indeed, who can say it? Not the Heathens; none of their Authors having ever Pleaded in all their Writings against this Authority of Magistrates: And indeed, who can say it? Not the heathens; none of their Authors having ever Pleaded in all their Writings against this authority of Magistrates: cc av, r-crq vmb vvi pn31? xx dt n2-jn; pix pp-f po32 n2 vhg av vvn p-acp d po32 n2-vvg p-acp d n1 pp-f n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
36 How much less can any Christian say it, when God has so fully Invested them with this Power and Authority; 1. Before the Law; 2. Under the Law; 3. Under the Gospel. How much less can any Christian say it, when God has so Fully Invested them with this Power and authority; 1. Before the Law; 2. Under the Law; 3. Under the Gospel. c-crq av-d av-dc vmb d np1 vvb pn31, c-crq np1 vhz av av-j vvn pno32 p-acp d n1 cc n1; crd p-acp dt n1; crd p-acp dt n1; crd p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
37 1. We have very imperfect Memoirs in Scripture, of what Courts of Judicature God erected, 1. We have very imperfect Memoirs in Scripture, of what Courts of Judicature God erected, crd pns12 vhb av j n2 p-acp n1, pp-f r-crq n2 pp-f n1 np1 vvd, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
38 or what Penalties were Appointed for Punishing Malefactors before the Flood; but immediately after the Flood, we find God setling a standing Magistracy, or what Penalties were Appointed for Punishing Malefactors before the Flood; but immediately After the Flood, we find God settling a standing Magistracy, cc r-crq n2 vbdr vvn p-acp vvg n2 p-acp dt n1; p-acp av-j p-acp dt n1, pns12 vvb np1 vvg dt j-vvg n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
39 and intrusting them with a Power of Inflicting capital Punishments upon Offenders; Whoso sheddeth Man's Blood, by Man shall his Blood be shed. and entrusting them with a Power of Inflicting capital Punishments upon Offenders; Whoso sheds Man's Blood, by Man shall his Blood be shed. cc vvg pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg j n2 p-acp n2; r-crq vvz ng1 n1, p-acp n1 vmb po31 n1 vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
40 I shall not trouble you with the various Translations which the Learn'd Mr. Selden has Collated with a great deal of Accuracy; I shall not trouble you with the various Translations which the Learned Mr. Selden has Collated with a great deal of Accuracy; pns11 vmb xx vvi pn22 p-acp dt j n2 r-crq dt j n1 np1 vhz vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
41 the most Natural Sense of the Place seems to be, That he that took away the Life of Another was to lose his Own, the most Natural Sense of the Place seems to be, That he that took away the Life of another was to loose his Own, dt av-ds j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz pc-acp vbi, cst pns31 cst vvd av dt n1 pp-f n-jn vbds pc-acp vvi po31 d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
42 and to be Sentenc'd to Death by the Judge or Magistrate: And so I find both the Targums render it. and to be Sentenced to Death by the Judge or Magistrate: And so I find both the Targums render it. cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1: cc av pns11 vvb d dt n2 vvb pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
43 God seems before this to have reserv'd this Royalty of Life and Death to himself, God seems before this to have reserved this Royalty of Life and Death to himself, np1 vvz p-acp d pc-acp vhi vvn d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp px31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
44 as appears probable by the Story of Cain, whom he would not suffer any Man to kill, as appears probable by the Story of Cain, whom he would not suffer any Man to kill, c-acp vvz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq pns31 vmd xx vvi d n1 pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
45 though he very well deserv'd it, for slaying his Brother. though he very well deserved it, for slaying his Brother. cs pns31 av av vvn pn31, p-acp vvg po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
46 But here he seems to settle a standing Magistracy, and to invest them with a Power of Life and Death upon such Occasions. But Here he seems to settle a standing Magistracy, and to invest them with a Power of Life and Death upon such Occasions. p-acp av pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi dt vvg n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 7
47 And although Death seems to be restrained here, to the Case of Murder, yet I will not doubt in the least, And although Death seems to be restrained Here, to the Case of Murder, yet I will not doubt in the least, cc cs n1 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt ds, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 7
48 but that the like Sentence extended also to other hainous Enormities, as seems very plausible from Thamar 's being Sentenced to be Burnt for playing the Harlot; but that the like Sentence extended also to other heinous Enormities, as seems very plausible from Tamar is being Sentenced to be Burned for playing the Harlot; cc-acp cst dt j n1 vvn av p-acp j-jn j n2, c-acp vvz av j p-acp np1 vbz n1 vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp vvg dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 7
49 which Sentence, if it were decreed by Juda, proceeded not in all probability from any Arbitrary Power that so near a Relation would have assumed to himself; which Sentence, if it were decreed by Juda, proceeded not in all probability from any Arbitrary Power that so near a Relation would have assumed to himself; r-crq n1, cs pn31 vbdr vvn p-acp np1, vvd xx p-acp d n1 p-acp d j-jn n1 cst av av-j dt n1 vmd vhi vvn p-acp px31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 7
50 or if it were pronounc'd by any other Magistrate, it argues that there was some peculiar Custom or Law to punish Adultery, as well as Murder, with Death. or if it were pronounced by any other Magistrate, it argues that there was Some peculiar Custom or Law to Punish Adultery, as well as Murder, with Death. cc cs pn31 vbdr vvn p-acp d j-jn n1, pn31 vvz cst a-acp vbds d j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi n1, c-acp av c-acp n1, p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 7
51 And if Thamar was a Priest's Daughter, (as some of the Hebrew Doctors imagine) this was the very same Punishment that was afterwards inflicted by the Law of Moses in the like Case. And if Tamar was a Priest's Daughter, (as Some of the Hebrew Doctors imagine) this was the very same Punishment that was afterwards inflicted by the Law of Moses in the like Case. cc cs np1 vbds dt ng1 n1, (c-acp d pp-f dt njp n2 vvb) d vbds dt av d n1 cst vbds av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 7
52 But however that may be, certain 'tis, that, But however that may be, certain it's, that, p-acp c-acp d vmb vbi, j pn31|vbz, cst, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 7
53 2. Under the Mosaic Oeconomy Death was the ordinary Punishment that was appointed both for Murder and Adultery, besides several lesser Punishments that Magistrates were empower'd and oblig'd to inflict for lesser Crimes. 'Tis needless to reckon up all the Penal Laws of this Nature, which occur in the Mosaic Dispensation; 2. Under the Mosaic Oeconomy Death was the ordinary Punishment that was appointed both for Murder and Adultery, beside several lesser Punishments that Magistrates were empowered and obliged to inflict for lesser Crimes. It's needless to reckon up all the Penal Laws of this Nature, which occur in the Mosaic Dispensation; crd p-acp dt j np1 n1 vbds dt j n1 cst vbds vvn av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp j jc n2 cst n2 vbdr vvn cc vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp jc n2. pn31|vbz j pc-acp vvi a-acp d dt j n2 pp-f d n1, r-crq vvb p-acp dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
54 'tis enough, that God himself gave it in Commission to the Judges, to Justifie the Righteous, and to Condemn the Wicked, to Condemn them, both to greater and lesser Punishments, according to the greatness of their Demerits: it's enough, that God himself gave it in Commission to the Judges, to Justify the Righteous, and to Condemn the Wicked, to Condemn them, both to greater and lesser Punishments, according to the greatness of their Demerits: pn31|vbz av-d, cst np1 px31 vvd pn31 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2, pc-acp vvi dt j, cc p-acp vvb dt j, pc-acp vvb pno32, d p-acp jc cc jc n2, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
55 And hence it is, that we Read of pecuniary Mulcts and Forfeitures, as Imprisonment, Stocks, Scourging, &c. as well as of several Capital Punishments, as Stoning, Burning, Beheading, and Strangling: Instances of all which might be produc'd, were there any need of it; And hence it is, that we Read of pecuniary Mulcts and Forfeitures, as Imprisonment, Stocks, Scourging, etc. as well as of several Capital Punishments, as Stoning, Burning, Beheading, and Strangling: Instances of all which might be produced, were there any need of it; cc av pn31 vbz, cst pns12 vvb pp-f j n2 cc n2, c-acp n1, n2, vvg, av c-acp av c-acp pp-f j j n2, p-acp np1, j-vvg, n-vvg, cc vvg: n2 pp-f d r-crq vmd vbi vvn, vbdr a-acp d n1 pp-f pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
56 let it be enough to Remark, That these Penal Laws were so highly reasonable, that Artaxerxes, tho' a Heathen King, thought fit to confirm them to the Jews, when Ezra return'd to Jerusalem after the Captivity. let it be enough to Remark, That these Penal Laws were so highly reasonable, that Artaxerxes, though a Heathen King, Thought fit to confirm them to the jews, when Ezra returned to Jerusalem After the Captivity. vvb pn31 vbb d p-acp n1, cst d j n2 vbdr av av-j j, cst np1, cs dt j-jn n1, vvd j pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt np2, c-crq np1 vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
57 These Penal Laws, I say, that Heathen King confirm'd to them, as the Result of God's Wisdom; These Penal Laws, I say, that Heathen King confirmed to them, as the Result of God's Wisdom; np1 j n2, pns11 vvb, cst j-jn n1 vvn p-acp pno32, c-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
58 and Ezra owns this to be the Effect of God's Spirit upon his Royal Heart; and Ezra owns this to be the Effect of God's Spirit upon his Royal Heart; cc np1 vvz d pc-acp vbi dt vvb pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po31 j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
59 Thou Ezra, says Artaxerxes, after the Wisdom of thy God, set Magistrates and Judges which may judge all the People: Thou Ezra, Says Artaxerxes, After the Wisdom of thy God, Set Magistrates and Judges which may judge all the People: pns21 np1, vvz np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, vvb n2 cc n2 r-crq vmb vvi d dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
60 And whosever will not do the Law of thy God, and the Law of the King, let Judgment be executed speedily upon him, And whosever will not do the Law of thy God, and the Law of the King, let Judgement be executed speedily upon him, cc vvb vmb xx vdi dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb n1 vbi vvn av-j p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
61 whether it be unto Death, or to Banishment, or to Confiscation of Goods, or Imprisonment: whither it be unto Death, or to Banishment, or to Confiscation of Goods, or Imprisonment: cs pn31 vbb p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n2-j, cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
62 And Ezra 's Answer to this Gracious Concession was, Blessed be the Lord God of our Fathers, who hath put such a thing as this into the King's Heart. And Ezra is Answer to this Gracious Concession was, Blessed be the Lord God of our Father's, who hath put such a thing as this into the King's Heart. cc np1 vbz n1 p-acp d j n1 vbds, vvn vbi dt n1 np1 pp-f po12 n2, r-crq vhz vvn d dt n1 c-acp d p-acp dt ng1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
63 3. But that which much more concerns Christians, is, That the like Sovereignty was invested in Magistrates even under the Dispensation of the Gospel, which is the most gentle and merciful Dispensation that ever appear'd in the World. 3. But that which much more concerns Christians, is, That the like Sovereignty was invested in Magistrates even under the Dispensation of the Gospel, which is the most gentle and merciful Dispensation that ever appeared in the World. crd p-acp cst r-crq d n1 vvz np1, vbz, cst dt j n1 vbds vvn p-acp n2 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz dt av-ds j cc j n1 cst av vvd p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 9
64 And although this Power was lodg'd in such ill Hands at first, as exerted it to the very great Prejudice of Christianity, And although this Power was lodged in such ill Hands At First, as exerted it to the very great Prejudice of Christianity, cc cs d n1 vbds vvn p-acp d j-jn n2 p-acp ord, c-acp vvn pn31 p-acp dt j j n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 9
65 and in perfect opposition to the Interest and Propagation of the Gospel, and (as far as in them lay) to its utter Ruin and Extirpation; and in perfect opposition to the Interest and Propagation of the Gospel, and (as Far as in them lay) to its utter Ruin and Extirpation; cc p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cc (c-acp av-j c-acp p-acp pno32 vvd) p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 9
66 yet 'tis very remarkable, That neither our Blessed Saviour nor his Apostles make the least Exception, no not against the Arbitrary and Unjust Exercise of this Power and Jurisdiction, even of Heathen Magistrates; yet it's very remarkable, That neither our Blessed Saviour nor his Apostles make the least Exception, no not against the Arbitrary and Unjust Exercise of this Power and Jurisdiction, even of Heathen Magistrates; av pn31|vbz av j, cst d po12 j-vvn n1 ccx po31 n2 vvi dt ds n1, uh-dx xx p-acp dt j-jn cc j-u n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1, av pp-f j-jn n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 9
67 but when they were suffering most unjustly under them, even then do they own and assert their Power to be of Divine Institution and Establishment. but when they were suffering most unjustly under them, even then do they own and assert their Power to be of Divine Institution and Establishment. cc-acp c-crq pns32 vbdr vvg av-ds av-j p-acp pno32, av av vdb pns32 d cc vvb po32 n1 pc-acp vbi pp-f j-jn n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 9
68 Thus when our Blessed Redeemer was most unjustly brought upon His Tryal, and Pilate seem'd to Triumph and value himself upon the Power he had to Crucifie and Release him, our Blessed Saviour is so far from detracting from this Authority he claim'd, that he runs it up to the Divine Original, Thus when our Blessed Redeemer was most unjustly brought upon His Trial, and Pilate seemed to Triumph and valve himself upon the Power he had to Crucify and Release him, our Blessed Saviour is so Far from detracting from this authority he claimed, that he runs it up to the Divine Original, av c-crq po12 j-vvn n1 vbds av-ds av-j vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc np1 vvd pc-acp vvi cc vvi px31 p-acp dt n1 pns31 vhd pc-acp vvi cc vvb pno31, po12 j-vvn n1 vbz av av-j p-acp n-vvg p-acp d n1 pns31 vvd, cst pns31 vvz pn31 a-acp p-acp dt j-jn j-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 9
69 and tells him, He could have no such Power (of Life and Death as he boasted of) except it were given him from above. and tells him, He could have no such Power (of Life and Death as he boasted of) except it were given him from above. cc vvz pno31, pns31 vmd vhi dx d n1 (pp-f n1 cc n1 c-acp pns31 vvd pp-f) c-acp pn31 vbdr vvn pno31 p-acp a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
70 The word in the Original is NONLATINALPHABET, which cannot be interpreted of bare Divine Permission, but of Express Commission. And so also St Paul, when he Appeals unto Caesar 's Judgment Seat, he owns it as a Court where he ought to be Judged. The word in the Original is, which cannot be interpreted of bore Divine Permission, but of Express Commission. And so also Saint Paul, when he Appeals unto Caesar is Judgement Seat, he owns it as a Court where he ought to be Judged. dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn vbz, r-crq vmbx vbi vvn pp-f j j-jn n1, p-acp pp-f j n1. cc av av zz np1, c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp np1 vbz n1 n1, pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
71 Nay, both St. Peter and St. Paul make this Power of Heathen Emperors, not only God's own Establishment, Nay, both Saint Peter and Saint Paul make this Power of Heathen Emperor's, not only God's own Establishment, uh, d n1 np1 cc n1 np1 vvb d n1 pp-f j-jn n2, xx av-j npg1 vvi n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
72 but they lay it as the very Foundation and Corner-stone of Christian Subjection and Obedience. but they lay it as the very Foundation and Cornerstone of Christian Subjection and obedience. cc-acp pns32 vvd pn31 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f njp n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
73 Submit, says St. Peter, for the Lord's sake whether unto the King as Supreme, or unto subordinate Governours that are sent by him, i. e. Submit, Says Saint Peter, for the Lord's sake whither unto the King as Supreme, or unto subordinate Governors that Are sent by him, i. e. vvi, vvz n1 np1, p-acp dt ng1 n1 cs p-acp dt n1 c-acp j, cc p-acp j n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp pno31, uh. sy. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
74 that are sent by God, and then follows the Commission they are sent upon, They are sent by him, says he, for the Punishment of evil Doers, that Are sent by God, and then follows the Commission they Are sent upon, They Are sent by him, Says he, for the Punishment of evil Doers, cst vbr vvn p-acp np1, cc av vvz dt n1 pns32 vbr vvn p-acp, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp pno31, vvz pns31, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
75 as well as for the Praise of them that do well. as well as for the Praise of them that do well. c-acp av c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst vdb av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
76 To the like purpose St. Paul in that known place of the 13 th Chapter to the Romans, where he calls the Higher Powers God's Ministers no less than three times in two Verses; To the like purpose Saint Paul in that known place of the 13 that Chapter to the Roman, where he calls the Higher Powers God's Ministers no less than three times in two Verses; p-acp dt j n1 n1 np1 p-acp cst j-vvn n1 pp-f dt crd dt n1 p-acp dt njp2, c-crq pns31 vvz dt jc n2 npg1 n2 av-dx dc cs crd n2 p-acp crd n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
77 and when he calls them so, 'tis with reference to that Power they were intrusted with of punishing Offenders, and when he calls them so, it's with Referente to that Power they were Entrusted with of punishing Offenders, cc c-crq pns31 vvz pno32 av, pn31|vbz p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp pp-f vvg n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
78 and executing Wrath upon those that do Evil. 'Tis observable, That tho' the Emperours these Apostles lived under were some of the very Worst or Heathens, and executing Wrath upon those that doe Evil. It's observable, That though the emperors these Apostles lived under were Some of thee very Worst or heathens, cc vvg n1 p-acp d cst n1 np1 pn31|vbz j, cst cs dt ng1 d n2 vvd a-acp vbdr d pp-f pno32 av js cc n2-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
79 tho' they nail'd the one Apostle to the Cross, and struck off the Head of the other, though they nailed the one Apostle to the Cross, and struck off the Head of the other, cs pns32 vvd dt crd n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvd a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
80 yet these very Apostles tell us, that God made them His Ministers in the Execution of Justice, yet these very Apostles tell us, that God made them His Ministers in the Execution of justice, av d j n2 vvb pno12, cst np1 vvd pno32 po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
81 and entrusted them with the Sovereign Power of the Sword. and Entrusted them with the Sovereign Power of the Sword. cc vvn pno32 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
82 Now, if God, under the Gospel, put a Sword into the Hands of Heathen Emperours, who made so ill use of it, Now, if God, under the Gospel, put a Sword into the Hands of Heathen emperors, who made so ill use of it, av, cs np1, p-acp dt n1, vvb dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-jn n2, r-crq vvd av j-jn n1 pp-f pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
83 as to oppose the Preaching and Establishment of Christianity, and to persecute and kill the Apostles and Primitive Christians, we can't think that he design'd to wrest it out of the Hands of Christian Princes, when there is the same necessity and occasion of Correcting Sin, as to oppose the Preaching and Establishment of Christianity, and to persecute and kill the Apostles and Primitive Christians, we can't think that he designed to wrest it out of the Hands of Christian Princes, when there is the same necessity and occasion of Correcting since, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt vvg cc n1 pp-f np1, cc pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n2 cc j np1, pns12 vmb|pn31 vvb cst pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi pn31 av pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 n2, c-crq pc-acp vbz dt d n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
84 and when they may manage it more for the Honour and Glory of God, and the Promotion of Piety. and when they may manage it more for the Honour and Glory of God, and the Promotion of Piety. cc c-crq pns32 vmb vvi pn31 av-dc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
85 No, if the Heathens abuse of their Power did not vacate their Commission, how much more should the prudent and sober, the regular and impartial Administration of this Power confirm and establish Christian Magistrates in the use and exercise of their Authority? I am sure, No, if the heathens abuse of their Power did not vacate their Commission, how much more should the prudent and Sobrium, the regular and impartial Administration of this Power confirm and establish Christian Magistrates in the use and exercise of their authority? I am sure, uh-dx, cs dt n2-jn n1 pp-f po32 n1 vdd xx vvi po32 n1, c-crq d dc vmd dt j cc j, dt j cc j n1 pp-f d n1 vvi cc vvb njp n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1? pns11 vbm j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
86 so it has been understood in all Christian States, every one of them claiming the like Power of punishing Offenders, so it has been understood in all Christian States, every one of them claiming the like Power of punishing Offenders, av pn31 vhz vbn vvn p-acp d njp n2, d crd pp-f pno32 vvg dt j n1 pp-f vvg n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
87 as has been exercised by former Kings. as has been exercised by former Kings. c-acp vhz vbn vvn p-acp j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
88 There's little question then to be made, but that all Supreme and Subordinate Magistrates have a Power to coerce and punish Criminals: There's little question then to be made, but that all Supreme and Subordinate Magistrates have a Power to coerce and Punish Criminals: pc-acp|vbz j n1 av pc-acp vbi vvn, cc-acp cst d j cc j n2 vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi n2-jn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 11
89 'Tis well if those that are in Authority would consider, that this Power of theirs is not so much a Privilege and Royalty, which they may use at Pleasure, It's well if those that Are in authority would Consider, that this Power of theirs is not so much a Privilege and Royalty, which they may use At Pleasure, pn31|vbz av cs d cst vbr p-acp n1 vmd vvi, cst d n1 pp-f png32 vbz xx av av-d dt n1 cc n1, r-crq pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
90 as 'tis a Duty incumbent upon them, which they are oblig'd to under the severest Penalties. as it's a Duty incumbent upon them, which they Are obliged to under the Severest Penalties. c-acp pn31|vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp pno32, r-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp p-acp dt js n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
91 'Tis a Trust which they are oblig'd to Execute and Discharge as they will answer it at the Supreme Tribunal of the great Judge of all the World, who will call them to a very severe and particular Account for their Neglect, Mismanagement, and Male-administration. It's a Trust which they Are obliged to Execute and Discharge as they will answer it At the Supreme Tribunal of the great Judge of all the World, who will call them to a very severe and particular Account for their Neglect, Mismanagement, and Maladministration. pn31|vbz dt vvb r-crq pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvb c-acp pns32 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f d dt n1, r-crq vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt j j cc j vvb p-acp po32 vvb, n1, cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
92 Supreme Magistrates are God's Ministers, and 'tis expected, that such should be Faithful to their Master, that they should Assert, Vindicate, Supreme Magistrates Are God's Ministers, and it's expected, that such should be Faithful to their Master, that they should Assert, Vindicate, j n2 vbr npg1 n2, cc pn31|vbz vvn, cst d vmd vbi j p-acp po32 n1, cst pns32 vmd vvb, vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 12
93 and Promote his Honour, in encouraging Vertue, and in discountenancing and punishing Vice. as Great as the Greatest of them are, they are but Ministers; and Promote his Honour, in encouraging Virtue, and in discountenancing and punishing Vice. as Great as the Greatest of them Are, they Are but Ministers; cc vvd po31 n1, p-acp vvg n1, cc p-acp vvg cc vvg n1. c-acp j c-acp dt js pp-f pno32 vbr, pns32 vbr p-acp n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 12
94 and tho' their Greatness exempts them from any Punishment here, yet they must one Day give an account, and though their Greatness exempts them from any Punishment Here, yet they must one Day give an account, cc cs po32 n1 vvz pno32 p-acp d n1 av, av pns32 vmb crd n1 vvi dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 12
95 and a very severe one too, hereafter, for the abuse of their Ministery, according to that of Solomon, Eccles. 5. 8. If thou seest the Oppression of the Poor, and a very severe one too, hereafter, for the abuse of their Ministry, according to that of Solomon, Eccles. 5. 8. If thou See the Oppression of the Poor, cc dt j j pi av, av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, vvg p-acp d pp-f np1, np1 crd crd cs pns21 vv2 dt n1 pp-f dt j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 12
96 and violent Perverting of Judgment and Justice, marvel not at the matter, says he, for he that is higher than the highest regardeth, and violent Perverting of Judgement and justice, marvel not At the matter, Says he, for he that is higher than the highest Regardeth, cc j vvg pp-f n1 cc n1, vvb xx p-acp dt n1, vvz pns31, c-acp pns31 cst vbz jc cs dt js vvz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 12
97 and there be higher than they that will call them to an account for it: and there be higher than they that will call them to an account for it: cc pc-acp vbi jc cs pns32 cst vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 12
98 Or as 'tis Wisd. 6. 3, &c. Power is given you of the Lord, and Sovereignty from the Highest, who shall try your Works, and search out your Counsels; Or as it's Wisdom 6. 3, etc. Power is given you of the Lord, and Sovereignty from the Highest, who shall try your Works, and search out your Counsels; cc c-acp pn31|vbz np1 crd crd, av n1 vbz vvn pn22 pp-f dt n1, cc n1 p-acp dt js, r-crq vmb vvi po22 vvz, cc vvi av po22 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
99 and because, being Ministers of his Kingdom, you have not judged aright, nor kept the Law, and Because, being Ministers of his Kingdom, you have not judged aright, nor kept the Law, cc c-acp, vbg n2 pp-f po31 n1, pn22 vhb xx vvn av, ccx vvd dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
100 nor walked after the Counsel of God, horribly and speedily shall he come upon you. For a sharp Judgment shall be to them that be in high Places; nor walked After the Counsel of God, horribly and speedily shall he come upon you. For a sharp Judgement shall be to them that be in high Places; ccx vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av-j cc av-j vmb pns31 vvi p-acp pn22. p-acp dt j n1 vmb vbi p-acp pno32 cst vbb p-acp j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
101 for Mercy will soon pardon the meanest, but mighty Men shall be mightily tormented, and a sore Tryal shall come upon them. for Mercy will soon pardon the Meanest, but mighty Men shall be mightily tormented, and a soar Trial shall come upon them. p-acp n1 vmb av vvi dt js, cc-acp j n2 vmb vbi av-j vvn, cc dt j n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
102 If Supreme Powers then be thus accountable, how much more those that are Inferiour and Subordinate. They are accountable to God, their King and their Country for the Discharge of that Trust reposed in them; If Supreme Powers then be thus accountable, how much more those that Are Inferior and Subordinate. They Are accountable to God, their King and their Country for the Discharge of that Trust reposed in them; cs j n2 av vbi av j, c-crq d dc d cst vbr j-jn cc j. pns32 vbr j p-acp np1, po32 n1 cc po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d vvb vvn p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 13
103 and if they neglect to execute it with an honest consciencious Integrity, if they Pervert, Corrupt or Obstruct Justice, they become guilty, not only of Betraying their Trust, but (which is yet of more dismal Aggravation) they are guilty of the Violation of that sacred Oath which they have taken to discharge it. and if they neglect to execute it with an honest conscientious Integrity, if they Pervert, Corrupt or Obstruct justice, they become guilty, not only of Betraying their Trust, but (which is yet of more dismal Aggravation) they Are guilty of the Violation of that sacred Oath which they have taken to discharge it. cc cs pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt j j n1, cs pns32 vvb, j cc vvi n1, pns32 vvb j, xx av-j pp-f vvg po32 n1, p-acp (r-crq vbz av pp-f av-dc j n1) pns32 vbr j pp-f dt n1 pp-f cst j n1 r-crq pns32 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 13
104 If he that hid his Lord's Talent (tho' it were but a single Talent ) was called to a strict account for it, If he that hid his Lord's Talon (though it were but a single Talon) was called to a strict account for it, cs pns31 cst vvd po31 ng1 n1 (cs pn31 vbdr p-acp dt j n1) vbds vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 13
105 and sentenc'd to outer Darkness, as a wicked, slothful, and unprofitable Servant, what Name will be bad enough to affix to those that have wasted, abused, or mispent the many Talents they have been intrusted with? And what Place in the Infernal Lake can be found hot enough to receive such unjust and unfaithful Servants? and sentenced to outer Darkness, as a wicked, slothful, and unprofitable Servant, what Name will be bad enough to affix to those that have wasted, abused, or Mis-spent the many Talents they have been Entrusted with? And what Place in the Infernal Lake can be found hight enough to receive such unjust and unfaithful Servants? cc vvn p-acp j n1, c-acp dt j, j, cc j n1, r-crq n1 vmb vbi j av-d pc-acp vvi p-acp d cst vhb vvn, vvn, cc vvn dt d n2 pns32 vhb vbn vvn p-acp? cc r-crq n1 p-acp dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn j av-d pc-acp vvi d j cc j n2? (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
106 'Twas God's express Charge and Direction to David, That he that Rules over Men must be just, ruling in the Fear of God: 'Twas God's express Charge and Direction to David, That he that Rules over Men must be just, ruling in the fear of God: pn31|vbds np1|vbz j n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, cst pns31 cst vvz p-acp n2 vmb vbi j, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 14
107 Which Divine Admonition holy David seems to have had constantly in his Eye, and to have made his Rule and Model of Government; Which Divine Admonition holy David seems to have had constantly in his Eye, and to have made his Rule and Model of Government; r-crq j-jn n1 j np1 vvz pc-acp vhi vhn av-j p-acp po31 n1, cc pc-acp vhi vvn po31 n1 cc n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 14
108 insomuch, that you have this glorious Character transmitted of him, that while he Reign'd over Israel, He executed Judgment and Justice unto all his People. insomuch, that you have this glorious Character transmitted of him, that while he Reigned over Israel, He executed Judgement and justice unto all his People. av, cst pn22 vhb d j n1 vvn pp-f pno31, cst cs pns31 vvd p-acp np1, pns31 vvd n1 cc n1 p-acp d po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 14
109 And indeed, you have him laying a good Foundation for this Character, as soon as ever he came to the Throne, And indeed, you have him laying a good Foundation for this Character, as soon as ever he Come to the Throne, cc av, pn22 vhb pno31 vvg dt j n1 p-acp d n1, c-acp av c-acp av pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 14
110 or (as some think) when he had but a prospect of it. So early do you find him resolving, to govern first himself, and then his Court, or (as Some think) when he had but a prospect of it. So early do you find him resolving, to govern First himself, and then his Court, cc (c-acp d vvb) c-crq pns31 vhd p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. av av-j vdb pn22 vvi pno31 vvg, pc-acp vvi ord px31, cc av po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 14
111 and then his whole Kingdom, with such care and caution that good Men might secure themselves of his Favour, and then his Whole Kingdom, with such care and caution that good Men might secure themselves of his Favour, cc av po31 j-jn n1, p-acp d n1 cc n1 cst j n2 vmd vvi px32 pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 14
112 and the wicked be afraid of feeling the Severity of his Displeasure. I will behave my self wisely in a perfect way; and the wicked be afraid of feeling the Severity of his Displeasure. I will behave my self wisely in a perfect Way; cc dt j vbi j pp-f vvg dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 av-j p-acp dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 14
113 I will walk within my House with a perfect Heart; I will not know a wicked Person. I will walk within my House with a perfect Heart; I will not know a wicked Person. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp po11 n1 p-acp dt j n1; pns11 vmb xx vvi dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 14
114 He that walks in a perfect way shall serve me; he that works Deceit shall not dwell in my House. He that walks in a perfect Way shall serve me; he that works Deceit shall not dwell in my House. pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt j n1 vmb vvi pno11; pns31 cst vvz n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp po11 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 14
115 And, as the Conclusion of all, says he, I will destroy all the Wicked of the Land, that I may cut off all wicked Doers from the City of the Lord. And, as the Conclusion of all, Says he, I will destroy all the Wicked of the Land, that I may Cut off all wicked Doers from the city of the Lord. cc, c-acp dt n1 pp-f d, vvz pns31, pns11 vmb vvi d dt j pp-f dt n1, cst pns11 vmb vvi a-acp d j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
116 And if the Seventy fifth Psalm were Composed by the same Pious King, you have him there renewing the like pious Resolution, And if the Seventy fifth Psalm were Composed by the same Pious King, you have him there renewing the like pious Resolution, cc cs dt crd ord n1 vbdr vvn p-acp dt d j n1, pn22 vhb pno31 a-acp vvg dt j j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
117 and that at a time when there was the greatest Occasion and Necessity for interposing his Royal Authority, when the Earth (i. e. and that At a time when there was the greatest Occasion and Necessity for interposing his Royal authority, when the Earth (i. e. cc cst p-acp dt n1 c-crq pc-acp vbds dt js n1 cc n1 p-acp vvg po31 j n1, c-crq dt n1 (uh. sy. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
118 the Kingdom of Juda) and its Inhabitants threatned its Ruine by an universal Dissolution of Manners, when wicked Men lift up their Horn on high, the Kingdom of Juda) and its Inhabitants threatened its Ruin by an universal Dissolution of Manners, when wicked Men lift up their Horn on high, dt n1 pp-f np1) cc po31 n2 vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2, c-crq j n2 vvb a-acp po32 n1 p-acp j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
119 and spake with a stiff neck, i. e. and spoke with a stiff neck, i. e. cc vvd p-acp dt j n1, uh. sy. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
120 when they bad open defiance to all Divine and Humane Laws, then, even then did the Holy Psalmist interpose with heroick Courage and Magnanimity, every way becoming a King in such a desperate Juncture; when they bade open defiance to all Divine and Humane Laws, then, even then did the Holy Psalmist interpose with heroic Courage and Magnanimity, every Way becoming a King in such a desperate Juncture; c-crq pns32 vvd j n1 p-acp d j-jn cc j n2, av, av av vdd dt j n1 vvi p-acp j n1 cc n1, d n1 vvg dt n1 p-acp d dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
121 then did he resolve to cut off all the Horns (i. e. then did he resolve to Cut off all the Horns (i. e. cs vdd pns31 vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp d dt n2 (uh. sy. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
122 all the Power) of the Wicked and Prophane, and that all the Horns of the Righteous should be exalted. all the Power) of the Wicked and Profane, and that all the Horns of the Righteous should be exalted. d dt n1) pp-f dt j cc j, cc cst d dt n2 pp-f dt j vmd vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
123 But whether David were the Author of that Psalm or no, 'tis not to be doubted but that the 72 Psalm was of his own Composing, the Title of which is a Psalm for Solomon, and was made by David (as 'tis supposed) when Nathan the Prophet, But whither David were the Author of that Psalm or no, it's not to be doubted but that the 72 Psalm was of his own Composing, the Title of which is a Psalm for Solomon, and was made by David (as it's supposed) when Nathan the Prophet, cc-acp cs np1 vbdr dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc uh-dx, pn31|vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d dt crd n1 vbds pp-f po31 d vvg, dt n1 pp-f r-crq vbz dt n1 p-acp np1, cc vbds vvn p-acp np1 (c-acp pn31|vbz vvn) c-crq np1 dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
124 and Zadok the Priest (by David 's own Command, and while he was yet living) took Solomon and set him upon his Throne: and Zadok the Priest (by David is own Command, and while he was yet living) took Solomon and Set him upon his Throne: cc vvb dt n1 (p-acp np1 vbz d n1, cc cs pns31 vbds av j-vvg) vvd np1 cc vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
125 In which Psalm he prays, That God would give his Son Solomon his Judgments and his Righteousness, that so he might judge his People with Righteousness, and the Poor with Judgment; In which Psalm he prays, That God would give his Son Solomon his Judgments and his Righteousness, that so he might judge his People with Righteousness, and the Poor with Judgement; p-acp r-crq n1 pns31 vvz, cst np1 vmd vvi po31 n1 np1 po31 n2 cc po31 n1, cst av pns31 vmd vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1, cc dt j p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
126 that he might keep the simple Folk by their Right, defend the Children of the Poor, and punish the Wrong-doer. that he might keep the simple Folk by their Right, defend the Children of the Poor, and Punish the Wrongdoer. cst pns31 vmd vvi dt j n1 p-acp po32 n-jn, vvb dt n2 pp-f dt j, cc vvi dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
127 But there are two Examples more behind, which very well deserve your Consideration, and which indeed, in strictness, should have been mention'd before, But there Are two Examples more behind, which very well deserve your Consideration, and which indeed, in strictness, should have been mentioned before, p-acp pc-acp vbr crd n2 av-dc a-acp, r-crq av av vvi po22 n1, cc r-crq av, p-acp n1, vmd vhi vbn vvn a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
128 if we had regarded the Age they lived in. The one is Job, the other is Moses. Job is called the Greatest, i. e. if we had regarded the Age they lived in. The one is Job, the other is Moses. Job is called the Greatest, i. e. cs pns12 vhd vvn dt n1 pns32 vvd p-acp. dt pi vbz np1, dt n-jn vbz np1. np1 vbz vvn dt js, sy. sy. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
129 one of the greatest Men in all the East; in all probability he was a King; one of the greatest Men in all the East; in all probability he was a King; crd pp-f dt js n2 p-acp d dt n1; p-acp d n1 pns31 vbds dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
130 and if his Dominions were not so large, yet his Power might be as great and absolute, and if his Dominions were not so large, yet his Power might be as great and absolute, cc cs po31 n2 vbdr xx av j, av po31 n1 vmd vbi a-acp j cc j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
131 as any Monarchs at this day. as any Monarchs At this day. c-acp d n2 p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
132 'Tis evident he was a Man in great Power and Authority, by what we read Chap. 29. 7, &c. But he was not contented with the bare Ostentation and Pageantry of Greatness, It's evident he was a Man in great Power and authority, by what we read Chap. 29. 7, etc. But he was not contented with the bore Ostentation and Pageantry of Greatness, pn31|vbz j pns31 vbds dt n1 p-acp j n1 cc n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb np1 crd crd, av p-acp pns31 vbds xx vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
133 but he shew'd his Greatness in Acts of Goodness, in the highest Instances of Justice and Mercy; I delivered, says he, ver. 12, &c. the Poor that cryed from Oppression, &c. I put on Righteousness and it clothed me, my Judgment was as a Robe and a Diadem. but he showed his Greatness in Acts of goodness, in the highest Instances of justice and Mercy; I Delivered, Says he, ver. 12, etc. the Poor that cried from Oppression, etc. I put on Righteousness and it clothed me, my Judgement was as a Robe and a Diadem. cc-acp pns31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, p-acp dt js n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; pns11 vvd, vvz pns31, fw-la. crd, av dt j cst vvd p-acp n1, av pns11 vvd p-acp n1 cc pn31 vvd pno11, po11 n1 vbds p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
134 By which it appears, he took not so great Pride in the Ornaments of State which he wore, By which it appears, he took not so great Pride in the Ornament of State which he wore, p-acp r-crq pn31 vvz, pns31 vvd xx av j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 r-crq pns31 vvd, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
135 as in the impartial Execution of Justice upon Offenders, and in breaking the Jaws of the Wicked. as in the impartial Execution of justice upon Offenders, and in breaking the Jaws of the Wicked. c-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2, cc p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f dt j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
136 Moses had the Character of being the meekest Man upon the face of the Earth; Moses had the Character of being the Meekest Man upon the face of the Earth; np1 vhd dt n1 pp-f vbg dt js n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 17
137 and yet, notwithstanding his unparallel'd Meekness, we read of his exerting very severe Acts of Justice, and yet, notwithstanding his unparalleled Meekness, we read of his exerting very severe Acts of justice, cc av, c-acp po31 j n1, pns12 vvb pp-f po31 vvg av j n2 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 17
138 when he saw God's Honour Prostituted, and his sacred Laws violated and trampled on; when he saw God's Honour Prostituted, and his sacred Laws violated and trampled on; c-crq pns31 vvd npg1 n1 vvn, cc po31 j n2 vvn cc vvn a-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 17
139 witness the Idolatry of the Golden Calf, and that of Baal-Peor. These four Illustrious Examples I have mentioned are very well worthy your Imitation; witness the Idolatry of the Golden Calf, and that of Baal-peor. These four Illustrious Examples I have mentioned Are very well worthy your Imitation; vvb dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc d pp-f np1. d crd j n2 pns11 vhb vvn vbr av av j po22 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 17
140 none need to be asham'd to be taught their Duty by such Persons who had so establish'd a Reputation both for Greatness and Goodness. none need to be ashamed to be taught their Duty by such Persons who had so established a Reputation both for Greatness and goodness. pix vvb pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vbi vvn po32 n1 p-acp d n2 r-crq vhd av vvd dt n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 17
141 But 'tis high time to advance to my Second General: But it's high time to advance to my Second General: p-acp pn31|vbz j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 vvi n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 17
142 To consider the dismal ill Consequence that naturally attends the Carelesness, Negligence and Remisness of Magistrates. To Consider the dismal ill Consequence that naturally attends the Carelessness, Negligence and Remissness of Magistrates. pc-acp vvi dt j j-jn n1 cst av-j vvz dt n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
143 The growth of Sin and Wickedness is thereby promoted and encourag'd, the guilt of all which is laid at their Door whose Neglect occasion'd it; The growth of since and Wickedness is thereby promoted and encouraged, the guilt of all which is laid At their Door whose Neglect occasioned it; dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz av vvn cc vvn, dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vbz vvn p-acp po32 n1 rg-crq vvb vvn pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
144 for thus the wise Man tells us in my Text, Because sentence, &c. Ill Men are emboldned and encourag'd by this Impunity, for thus the wise Man tells us in my Text, Because sentence, etc. Ill Men Are emboldened and encouraged by this Impunity, c-acp av dt j n1 vvz pno12 p-acp po11 n1, p-acp n1, av j-jn n2 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
145 and as long as they meet with No Contradiction, nor Opposition, no Check nor Controll from Men of Power and Authority, they go on to do ill with a fearless Heart; nay, 'tis fully persuaded, setled, and confirm'd in their Wickedness. and as long as they meet with No Contradiction, nor Opposition, no Check nor Control from Men of Power and authority, they go on to do ill with a fearless Heart; nay, it's Fully persuaded, settled, and confirmed in their Wickedness. cc c-acp av-j c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp dx n1, ccx n1, dx n1 ccx vvi p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, pns32 vvb a-acp pc-acp vdi j-jn p-acp dt j n1; uh, pn31|vbz av-j vvd, vvn, cc vvd p-acp po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
146 They grow daring and obstinate, and at last obdurate in their Sins. This is a melancholy Truth that has obtained too much Credit in all Ages. They grow daring and obstinate, and At last obdurate in their Sins. This is a melancholy Truth that has obtained too much Credit in all Ages. pns32 vvb vvg cc j, cc p-acp ord j p-acp po32 n2. d vbz dt j-jn n1 cst vhz vvn av d n1 p-acp d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
147 Cato the Elder was wont to say, That he wou'd rather be unthankful for a good Deed, Cato the Elder was wont to say, That he would rather be unthankful for a good Deed, np1 dt jc-jn vbds j pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 vmd av-c vbi j p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 18
148 than not punish a bad one; than not Punish a bad one; cs xx vvi dt j pi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 18
149 which as 'tis an Argument of the ill Opinion he had of Ingratitude, so also of the Necessity there was of Vindictive Justice. which as it's an Argument of the ill Opinion he had of Ingratitude, so also of the Necessity there was of Vindictive justice. r-crq c-acp pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pns31 vhd pp-f n1, av av pp-f dt n1 a-acp vbds pp-f j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 18
150 Nay, he thought soft and easie Magistrates intolerable in a Government, and not only so, Nay, he Thought soft and easy Magistrates intolerable in a Government, and not only so, uh-x, pns31 vvd j cc j n2 j p-acp dt n1, cc xx av-j av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 18
151 but that even their suffering Death was a small Compensation for the Damage and Injury the Publick sustain'd through their Negligence and Remisness. but that even their suffering Death was a small Compensation for the Damage and Injury the Public sustained through their Negligence and Remissness. cc-acp cst av po32 j-vvg n1 vbds dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 dt j vvd p-acp po32 n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 18
152 Such a violent Propensity to sin there is in all of us, that all Nations have thought it absolutely necessary to restrain it by the severest Punishments: Such a violent Propensity to sin there is in all of us, that all nations have Thought it absolutely necessary to restrain it by the Severest Punishments: d dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbz p-acp d pp-f pno12, cst d n2 vhb vvn pn31 av-j j pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt js n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
153 To this purpose is that Observation of a Heathen Philosopher, That tho' several Nations have differ'd in the several Punishments they appointed for the Violation of Religion and good Laws, To this purpose is that Observation of a Heathen Philosopher, That though several nations have differed in the several Punishments they appointed for the Violation of Religion and good Laws, p-acp d n1 vbz d n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cst pns21 j n2 vhb vvd p-acp dt j n2 pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
154 yet they were all agreed in affixing some Punishment or other upon such Violation. yet they were all agreed in affixing Some Punishment or other upon such Violation. av pns32 vbdr d vvn p-acp vvg d n1 cc n-jn p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
155 But the severest Penal Laws are but a dead Letter without Execution, and signifie no more than if they had never been made at all: But the Severest Penal Laws Are but a dead letter without Execution, and signify no more than if they had never been made At all: p-acp dt js j n2 vbr p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1, cc vvb av-dx av-dc cs cs pns32 vhd av-x vbn vvn p-acp d: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
156 To have such Laws made, and not executed, is an Argument of Weakness, either in the Government or Governours, that they cannot or dare not Punish; To have such Laws made, and not executed, is an Argument of Weakness, either in the Government or Governors, that they cannot or Dare not punish; pc-acp vhi d n2 vvd, cc xx vvn, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, av-d p-acp dt n1 cc n2, cst pns32 vmbx cc vvb xx vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
157 and ill Men take occasion thence to strengthen themselves in their Wickedness, when Laws or Magistrates want Power or Courage to restrain them. and ill Men take occasion thence to strengthen themselves in their Wickedness, when Laws or Magistrates want Power or Courage to restrain them. cc j-jn n2 vvb n1 av pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp po32 n1, c-crq n2 cc n2 vvb n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
158 And no wonder indeed, for if even the vigorous Execution of Laws is little enough, And no wonder indeed, for if even the vigorous Execution of Laws is little enough, cc dx n1 av, c-acp cs av dt j n1 pp-f n2 vbz j av-d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
159 and too little effectually to prevent, or wholly to suppress and obstruct the growth of Impiety; and too little effectually to prevent, or wholly to suppress and obstruct the growth of Impiety; cc av j av-j pc-acp vvi, cc av-jn pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
160 what Progress must it of necessity make, if all Restraint and Opposition be removed out of the way? When the Flood Gates are once broken down, 'tis a Miracle if an Inundation does not follow. what Progress must it of necessity make, if all Restraint and Opposition be removed out of the Way? When the Flood Gates Are once broken down, it's a Miracle if an Inundation does not follow. r-crq n1 vmb pn31 pp-f n1 vvi, cs d n1 cc n1 vbb vvn av pp-f dt n1? c-crq dt n1 n2 vbr a-acp vvn a-acp, pn31|vbz dt n1 cs dt n1 vdz xx vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
161 David was of invincible Courage, and was resolv'd (as you have heard) to do what in him lay, to put an early stop to the growth of Debauchery and Profaneness in his Reign; David was of invincible Courage, and was resolved (as you have herd) to do what in him lay, to put an early stop to the growth of Debauchery and Profaneness in his Reign; np1 vbds pp-f j n1, cc vbds vvd (c-acp pn22 vhb vvn) pc-acp vdi r-crq p-acp pno31 vvd, pc-acp vvi dt av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
162 and for fear that his own personal Endeavours might prove ineffectual, he calls in all good Men to assist him in so Pious a Work; and for Fear that his own personal Endeavours might prove ineffectual, he calls in all good Men to assist him in so Pious a Work; cc p-acp n1 cst po31 d j n2 vmd vvi j, pns31 vvz p-acp d j n2 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp av j dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
163 Who will rise up for me against the evil Doers? or who will stand up for me against the workers of Iniquity? And yet after all, notwithstanding the Design was so Pious in it self, Who will rise up for me against the evil Doers? or who will stand up for me against the workers of Iniquity? And yet After all, notwithstanding the Design was so Pious in it self, r-crq vmb vvi a-acp p-acp pno11 p-acp dt j-jn n2? cc q-crq vmb vvi a-acp p-acp pno11 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1? cc av p-acp d, c-acp dt n1 vbds av j p-acp pn31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
164 and was most vigorously Prosecuted, yet the Success answer'd not Expectation, as we may probably conjecture from the Psalmist 's own Complaint of an universal Degeneracy and Corruption of Manners that still prevailed: and was most vigorously Prosecuted, yet the Success answered not Expectation, as we may probably conjecture from the Psalmist is own Complaint of an universal Degeneracy and Corruption of Manners that still prevailed: cc vbds av-ds av-j vvd, av dt n1 vvd xx n1, c-acp pns12 vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 vbz d n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 cst av vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
165 as, That the Faithful were minished from among the Children of Men; as, That the Faithful were minished from among the Children of Men; c-acp, cst dt j vbdr vvn p-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
166 That they were Corrupt and Abominable in their doings, and that there was not one that did good, no not one: That they were Corrupt and Abominable in their doings, and that there was not one that did good, no not one: cst pns32 vbdr j cc j p-acp po32 n2-vdg, cc cst a-acp vbds xx pi cst vdd j, uh-dx xx crd: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
167 Insomuch, that Rivers of Water ran down his Eyes, to consider that all the severity he had used, could not totally suppress that depravation of Manners that was become universal in his Days. Insomuch, that rivers of Water ran down his Eyes, to Consider that all the severity he had used, could not totally suppress that depravation of Manners that was become universal in his Days. av, cst n2 pp-f n1 vvd a-acp po31 n2, pc-acp vvi cst d dt n1 pns31 vhd vvn, vmd xx av-j vvi d n1 pp-f n2 cst vbds vvn j p-acp po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
168 But if so Epidemical a Disease was not to be perfectly cured all on a sudden, But if so Epidemical a Disease was not to be perfectly cured all on a sudden, p-acp cs av j dt n1 vbds xx pc-acp vbi av-j vvn d p-acp dt j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
169 yet however, Time and a severe Course of Physick, might very much correct it. yet however, Time and a severe Course of Physic, might very much correct it. av c-acp, n1 cc dt j n1 pp-f n1, vmd av av-d vvi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
170 Now, if even the severest Execution of Laws has not had that Success, as totally to prevent and suppress the growth of Profaneness, I leave it to you to guess what a dismal Consequence must inevitably follow a total suspension and relaxation of those wholesom Laws. Now, if even the Severest Execution of Laws has not had that Success, as totally to prevent and suppress the growth of Profaneness, I leave it to you to guess what a dismal Consequence must inevitably follow a total suspension and relaxation of those wholesome Laws. av, cs av dt js n1 pp-f n2 vhz xx vhn d n1, c-acp av-j pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vvb pn31 p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi r-crq dt j n1 vmb av-j vvi dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f d j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
171 If Mens hearts are fully set in them to do Evil, because Sentence against an evil Work is not executed speedily, what would they do, what would they not do, If Men's hearts Are Fully Set in them to do Evil, Because Sentence against an evil Work is not executed speedily, what would they do, what would they not do, cs ng2 n2 vbr av-j vvn p-acp pno32 pc-acp vdi j-jn, c-acp n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 vbz xx vvn av-j, r-crq vmd pns32 vdb, q-crq vmd pns32 xx vdi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
172 if it were not executed at all? If the very Delay of Justice would encourage Sin, if it were not executed At all? If the very delay of justice would encourage since, cs pn31 vbdr xx vvn p-acp d? cs dt j vvb pp-f n1 vmd vvi n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
173 How much more would a total Obstruction of it? How much more would a total Obstruction of it? c-crq d dc vmd dt j n1 pp-f pn31? (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
174 We shall be better able to judge of the ill Effects of this, by producing an Instance or two of what Disorders have been occasion'd by too great Remisness and Indulgence of Government. We shall be better able to judge of the ill Effects of this, by producing an Instance or two of what Disorders have been occasioned by too great Remissness and Indulgence of Government. pns12 vmb vbi jc j pc-acp vvi pp-f dt j-jn n2 pp-f d, p-acp vvg dt n1 cc crd pp-f r-crq n2 vhb vbn vvn p-acp av j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 20
175 Gregory Nazianzen was prevail'd upon to intercede with the Secular Power for some Favour to be shew'd to the Apollinarians; but when he saw how ill it succeeded, Gregory Nazianzen was prevailed upon to intercede with the Secular Power for Some Favour to be showed to the Apollinarians; but when he saw how ill it succeeded, np1 np1 vbds vvn p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt njp2; cc-acp c-crq pns31 vvd c-crq av-jn pn31 vvd, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 20
176 and what ill use they made of it, he wrote back to the President in this manner, I now own my Intercession on behalf of these Men to be unseasonable, and what ill use they made of it, he wrote back to the President in this manner, I now own my Intercession on behalf of these Men to be unseasonable, cc r-crq j-jn n1 pns32 vvd pp-f pn31, pns31 vvd av p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, pns11 av d po11 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d n2 pc-acp vbi j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 21
177 since I find they make not so good use of your Indulgence, as to be reclaim'd. since I find they make not so good use of your Indulgence, as to be reclaimed. c-acp pns11 vvb pns32 vvb xx av j n1 pp-f po22 n1, c-acp pc-acp vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 21
178 But no Instances like those that are taken out of the Word of God. But no Instances like those that Are taken out of the Word of God. p-acp dx n2 av-j d cst vbr vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 21
179 If you look into the Book of Judges, Chap. 18. 7. you'll find the People of Laish dwelling quiet and secure: If you look into the Book of Judges, Chap. 18. 7. You'll find the People of Laish Dwelling quiet and secure: cs pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, np1 crd crd pn22|vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg j-jn cc j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 21
180 It had been a good Character of a People, if it had been a true Quiet, and well-grounded Security; It had been a good Character of a People, if it had been a true Quiet, and well-grounded Security; pn31 vhd vbn dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cs pn31 vhd vbn dt j j-jn, cc j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 21
181 but (as 'tis there added) 'twas a Careless and Supine Security, which in all probability made them indulge themselves in Luxury and Sensuality. but (as it's there added) 'twas a Careless and Supine Security, which in all probability made them indulge themselves in Luxury and Sensuality. cc-acp (c-acp pn31|vbz a-acp vvn) pn31|vbds dt j cc n1 n1, r-crq p-acp d n1 vvd pno32 vvi px32 p-acp n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 21
182 And this, it seems, was occasion'd either by their having no Magistrates at all, or by the shameful Remisness of those they had; And this, it seems, was occasioned either by their having no Magistrates At all, or by the shameful Remissness of those they had; cc d, pn31 vvz, vbds vvn av-d p-acp po32 vhg dx n2 p-acp d, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d pns32 vhd; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 21
183 for so it follows, There was no Magistrate in the Land, that might put them to shame in any thing they did; for so it follows, There was no Magistrate in the Land, that might put them to shame in any thing they did; p-acp av pn31 vvz, a-acp vbds dx n1 p-acp dt n1, cst vmd vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 pns32 vdd; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 21
184 and no wonder then that they became an easie Prey to the first Enemy that Attack'd them. and no wonder then that they became an easy Prey to the First Enemy that Attacked them. cc dx n1 av cst pns32 vvd dt j n1 p-acp dt ord n1 cst vvd pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 21
185 Laish had the Character of a sweet and plentiful Country, it being a Place where there was no want of any thing that was upon the Earth, ver. 10. A pity it was that so good a Place should want good Magistrates! Laish had the Character of a sweet and plentiful Country, it being a Place where there was no want of any thing that was upon the Earth, ver. 10. A pity it was that so good a Place should want good Magistrates! np1 vhd dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1, pn31 vbg dt n1 c-crq pc-acp vbds dx n1 pp-f d n1 cst vbds p-acp dt n1, fw-la. crd dt n1 pn31 vbds cst av j dt n1 vmd vvi j n2! (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 21
186 From whence 'tis natural to observe, That though a Country abound with every thing desirable, From whence it's natural to observe, That though a Country abound with every thing desirable, p-acp c-crq pn31|vbz j pc-acp vvi, cst cs dt n1 vvb p-acp d n1 j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 21
187 and want nothing else but a good Magistracy, yet they want that which will make them a happy People. and want nothing Else but a good Magistracy, yet they want that which will make them a happy People. cc vvb pix av cc-acp dt j n1, av pns32 vvb cst r-crq vmb vvi pno32 dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 21
188 This was what Laish wanted, There was no Magistrate among them; i. e. they had either none at all, or as good as none; This was what Laish wanted, There was no Magistrate among them; i. e. they had either none At all, or as good as none; d vbds r-crq np1 vvd, a-acp vbds dx n1 p-acp pno32; uh. sy. pns32 vhd av-d pi p-acp d, cc p-acp j c-acp pix; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 22
189 for there was none that took due care to execute his Office; for there was none that took due care to execute his Office; c-acp a-acp vbds pi cst vvd j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 22
190 none that restrain'd them from Sin, or punish'd them for it, or so much as fixed any Mark of Disgrace upon them; none that restrained them from since, or punished them for it, or so much as fixed any Mark of Disgrace upon them; pi cst vvd pno32 p-acp n1, cc vvn pno32 p-acp pn31, cc av av-d c-acp vvn d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 22
191 There was none that put them to shame for any thing they did: There was none that put them to shame for any thing they did: a-acp vbds pi cst vvd pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 pns32 vdd: (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 22
192 And this proved in the end the Ruine of that People, and so it will prove of any Persons whatsoever. And this proved in the end the Ruin of that People, and so it will prove of any Persons whatsoever. cc d vvn p-acp dt n1 dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc av pn31 vmb vvi pp-f d n2 r-crq. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 22
193 Thus there was nothing perhaps that contributed more immediately to the Wickedness, and in effect to the Ruine, of Eli 's two Sons, Thus there was nothing perhaps that contributed more immediately to the Wickedness, and in Effect to the Ruin, of Eli is two Sons, av a-acp vbds pix av d vvn av-dc av-j p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, pp-f np1 vbz crd n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 22
194 than the too great Indulgence of their old compassionate Father; than the too great Indulgence of their old compassionate Father; cs dt av j n1 pp-f po32 j j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 22
195 who, being a Judge as well as a High-Priest in Israel, should have made it his Business to discountenance and punish Vice severely and impartially, where-ever he saw it, who, being a Judge as well as a High-Priest in Israel, should have made it his Business to discountenance and Punish Vice severely and impartially, wherever he saw it, r-crq, vbg dt n1 c-acp av c-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, vmd vhi vvn pn31 po31 n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi n1 av-j cc av-j, j pns31 vvd pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 22
196 but especially in his own Family. but especially in his own Family. cc-acp av-j p-acp po31 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 22
197 But it seems that good Man was of too mild and easie a Temper, and his natural Affection to his Children, made him forget the Duty both of a Parent and a Judge; But it seems that good Man was of too mild and easy a Temper, and his natural Affection to his Children, made him forget the Duty both of a Parent and a Judge; p-acp pn31 vvz d j n1 vbds pp-f av j cc j dt vvi, cc po31 j n1 p-acp po31 n2, vvd pno31 vvi dt n1 av-d pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 22
198 for when their Sins became so scandalous and notorious, that the Congregation publickly remonstrated against their Lewdness and Debauchery, Eli, instead of Punishing his Sons severely for their Wickedness, instead of turning them out of the Priest's Office, for when their Sins became so scandalous and notorious, that the Congregation publicly remonstrated against their lewdness and Debauchery, Eli, instead of Punishing his Sons severely for their Wickedness, instead of turning them out of the Priest's Office, p-acp c-crq po32 n2 vvd av j cc j, cst dt n1 av-j vvn p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, np1, av pp-f vvg po31 n2 av-j p-acp po32 n1, av pp-f vvg pno32 av pp-f dt ng1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 22
199 for Desecrating and Profaning their Sacred Character, and instead of calling them to a more severe Account for their Adultery (as the Law required) he Expostulates with them with too much Calmness and Mildness; for Desecrating and Profaning their Sacred Character, and instead of calling them to a more severe Account for their Adultery (as the Law required) he Expostulates with them with too much Calmness and Mildness; p-acp vvg cc vvg po32 j n1, cc av pp-f vvg pno32 p-acp dt av-dc j vvb p-acp po32 n1 (c-acp dt n1 vvd) pns31 vvz p-acp pno32 p-acp av d n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 23
200 Why do ye such things? for I hear of your evil Dealings by all this People. Why do you such things? for I hear of your evil Dealings by all this People. q-crq vdb pn22 d n2? c-acp pns11 vvb pp-f po22 j-jn n2-vvg p-acp d d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 23
201 Nay, my Sons, 'tis no good Report that I hear, Ye make the Lord's People to Transgress. Nay, my Sons, it's no good Report that I hear, You make the Lord's People to Transgress. uh-x, po11 n2, pn31|vbz dx j n1 cst pns11 vvb, pn22 vvb dt ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 23
202 But this was so gentle a Reprimand, that his Sons gave no ear to it, But this was so gentle a Reprimand, that his Sons gave no ear to it, p-acp d vbds av j dt np1, cst po31 n2 vvd dx n1 p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 23
203 but become Sons of Belial; indeed, their Father's Indulgence made them so, i. e. it had made them throw off the Yoke, and sin without all restaint; but become Sons of Belial; indeed, their Father's Indulgence made them so, i. e. it had made them throw off the Yoke, and since without all restaint; cc-acp vvb n2 pp-f np1; av, po32 ng1 n1 vvd pno32 av, sy. sy. pn31 vhd vvn pno32 vvi a-acp dt n1, cc n1 p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 23
204 and in this obstinate Course of Impiety they continue, until God thought fit to destroy them. and in this obstinate Course of Impiety they continue, until God Thought fit to destroy them. cc p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vvb, c-acp np1 vvd j pc-acp vvi pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 23
205 Neither is this all, but observe how severely God dealt with Eli and his whole Family for this neglect. Neither is this all, but observe how severely God dealt with Eli and his Whole Family for this neglect. av-d vbz d d, cc-acp vvb c-crq av-j np1 vvd p-acp np1 cc po31 j-jn n1 p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 23
206 These two profligate Sons of his die an untimely Death, both in one day, and (which is greatly to be fear'd) they died in their Sin; These two profligate Sons of his die an untimely Death, both in one day, and (which is greatly to be feared) they died in their since; np1 crd vvi n2 pp-f po31 n1 dt j n1, av-d p-acp crd n1, cc (r-crq vbz av-j pc-acp vbi vvn) pns32 vvd p-acp po32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 23
207 the News of which sad Disaster so confounds Eli, that he fell back and died immediately: the News of which sad Disaster so confounds Eli, that he fell back and died immediately: dt n1 pp-f r-crq j n1 av vvz np1, cst pns31 vvd av cc vvd av-j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 23
208 And well had it been, if God's Vengeance had stopp'd here, but there is a dreadful Curse entailed upon his whole Posterity. And well had it been, if God's Vengeance had stopped Here, but there is a dreadful Curse entailed upon his Whole Posterity. cc av vhd pn31 vbn, cs npg1 n1 vhd vvn av, cc-acp pc-acp vbz dt j n1 vvn p-acp po31 j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 23
209 Let the Learned resolve you how Eli, (that was of the Stock of Ithamar, the younger Son of Aaron 's Family ) came to be High-Priest. Let the Learned resolve you how Eli, (that was of the Stock of Ithamar, the younger Son of Aaron is Family) Come to be High-Priest. vvb dt j vvb pn22 c-crq np1, (cst vbds pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, dt jc n1 pp-f np1 vbz n1) vvd pc-acp vbi n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 23
210 However he came by that Sacred Office we know not so well, as that God threatned for the future to transfer it from his Family to Eleazar 's Posterity again; However he Come by that Sacred Office we know not so well, as that God threatened for the future to transfer it from his Family to Eleazar is Posterity again; c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp d j n1 pns12 vvb xx av av, c-acp cst np1 vvd p-acp dt j-jn pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1 vbz n1 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 24
211 and takes a solemn Oath, That the Iniquity of Eli's House shall not be purg'd with Sacrifice nor Offering for ever, and Takes a solemn Oath, That the Iniquity of Eli's House shall not be purged with Sacrifice nor Offering for ever, cc vvz dt j n1, cst dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp n1 ccx vvg p-acp av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 24
212 for the Iniquity which he knows; because his Sons made themselves vile, and he restrained them not. for the Iniquity which he knows; Because his Sons made themselves vile, and he restrained them not. p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvz; c-acp po31 n2 vvd px32 j, cc pns31 vvd pno32 xx. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 24
213 Doubtless Flesh and Blood would be apt to resent it as a very great Hardship, if not Unnatural, for a Father to Condemn his own Children; Doubtless Flesh and Blood would be apt to resent it as a very great Hardship, if not Unnatural, for a Father to Condemn his own Children; av-j n1 cc n1 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt j j n1, cs xx j, p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvb po31 d n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 24
214 but where God's Honour is struck at and affronted, our Duty to our Heavenly Father must over-rule the strongest Affection to our own Children. but where God's Honour is struck At and affronted, our Duty to our Heavenly Father must overrule the Strongest Affection to our own Children. cc-acp c-crq npg1 n1 vbz vvn p-acp cc vvn, po12 n1 p-acp po12 j n1 vmb vvi dt js n1 p-acp po12 d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 24
215 St. Chrysostome observes, That though Eli was truly Admirable in other Matters, and though God had nothing else to lay to his Charge, Saint Chrysostom observes, That though Eli was truly Admirable in other Matters, and though God had nothing Else to lay to his Charge, n1 np1 vvz, cst c-acp np1 vbds av-j j p-acp j-jn n2, cc cs np1 vhd pix av pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 24
216 but this Neglect of his Children, and his Tenderness to them: Yet this very thing was so great a fault, that it blemish'd his whole Life, but this Neglect of his Children, and his Tenderness to them: Yet this very thing was so great a fault, that it blemished his Whole Life, cc-acp d vvb pp-f po31 n2, cc po31 n1 p-acp pno32: av d j n1 vbds av j dt n1, cst pn31 vvd po31 j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 24
217 and God would not forgive him for it. and God would not forgive him for it. cc np1 vmd xx vvi pno31 p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 24
218 Because he refused to punish them severely for their sin, God punish'd him severely for it; Because he refused to Punish them severely for their since, God punished him severely for it; p-acp pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j p-acp po32 n1, np1 vvn pno31 av-j p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 24
219 and destroy'd both him, and them, and his whole Family. and destroyed both him, and them, and his Whole Family. cc vvn av-d pno31, cc pno32, cc po31 j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 24
220 Which single Instance is pregnant Proof, that notwithstanding the great Aversion that there is in our Natural Tempers to be severe, that the Publick Station Magistrates are in, should over-rule all private Interest, Relation, and natural Affection; and make them execute the Laws impartially, Which single Instance is pregnant Proof, that notwithstanding the great Aversion that there is in our Natural Tempers to be severe, that the Public Station Magistrates Are in, should overrule all private Interest, Relation, and natural Affection; and make them execute the Laws impartially, r-crq j n1 vbz j n1, cst p-acp dt j n1 cst pc-acp vbz p-acp po12 j n2 pc-acp vbi j, cst dt j n1 n2 vbr p-acp, vmd vvi d j n1, n1, cc j n1; cc vvi pno32 vvi dt n2 av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 24
221 even upon their nearest Relations, if they should deserve it. even upon their nearest Relations, if they should deserve it. av p-acp po32 js n2, cs pns32 vmd vvi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 25
222 Numerous Examples of which occur in Prophane History. And would it not be a Reproach to our Religion, Numerous Examples of which occur in Profane History. And would it not be a Reproach to our Religion, j n2 pp-f r-crq vvb p-acp j n1. cc vmd pn31 xx vbi dt n1 p-acp po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 25
223 if Faith will not make Christians as Zealous, Impartial, and Disinterested in the Administration of Justice, as Infidelity did the Heathens. if Faith will not make Christians as Zealous, Impartial, and Disinterested in the Administration of justice, as Infidelity did the heathens. cs n1 vmb xx vvi np1 p-acp j, j, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp n1 vdd dt n2-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 25
224 I am sure Justice should begin where Charity does, and where Reformation should begin, and that is at Home; I am sure justice should begin where Charity does, and where Reformation should begin, and that is At Home; pns11 vbm j n1 vmd vvi c-crq n1 vdz, cc c-crq n1 vmd vvi, cc d vbz p-acp n1-an; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 25
225 which if it did, would silence some of the strongest Exceptions that are made against the Administration of it, which if it did, would silence Some of the Strongest Exceptions that Are made against the Administration of it, r-crq cs pn31 vdd, vmd vvi d pp-f dt js n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 25
226 and we might then hope to see a happy Reformation: and we might then hope to see a happy Reformation: cc pns12 vmd av vvi pc-acp vvi dt j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 25
227 Whereas if Justice stands afar off, and Judgment is turned away backward, nothing can be expected, Whereas if justice Stands afar off, and Judgement is turned away backward, nothing can be expected, cs cs n1 vvz av a-acp, cc n1 vbz vvn av av-j, pix vmb vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 25
228 but that Libertinism and Debauchery must prevail, and over-run the Kingdom; but that Libertinism and Debauchery must prevail, and overrun the Kingdom; cc-acp cst np1 cc n1 vmb vvi, cc vvi dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 25
229 for so Solomon has told us in my Text, that because sentence, &c. which was never more verified in any Age than that we live in. for so Solomon has told us in my Text, that Because sentence, etc. which was never more verified in any Age than that we live in. c-acp av np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp po11 n1, cst c-acp n1, av r-crq vbds av-x av-dc vvn p-acp d n1 cs cst pns12 vvb p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 25
230 The Government we live under is certainly the most happliy Constituted in the World, as having provided the best Laws to prevent, restrain and punish the growth of Impiety; The Government we live under is Certainly the most happily Constituted in the World, as having provided the best Laws to prevent, restrain and Punish the growth of Impiety; dt n1 pns12 vvb p-acp vbz av-j dt av-ds av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, c-acp vhg vvn dt js n2 pc-acp vvi, vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 25
231 but how faintly they have been put in Execution, appears by the Complaint that has been made by Publick Authority; but how faintly they have been put in Execution, appears by the Complaint that has been made by Public authority; cc-acp q-crq av-j pns32 vhb vbn vvn p-acp n1, vvz p-acp dt n1 cst vhz vbn vvn p-acp j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 25
232 His Gracious Majesty in his Proclamation, the late Queen of happy Memory in her Letter to the Justices of Middlesex, and the House of Commons in their Address to his Majesty, all unanimously declaring, That the growth of Profaneness and Immorality has been in a great Measure occasioned by a long continued Neglect of too many Magistrates not putting in Execution those good Laws, which were made for the suppressing and punishing thereof. His Gracious Majesty in his Proclamation, the late Queen of happy Memory in her letter to the Justices of Middlesex, and the House of Commons in their Address to his Majesty, all unanimously declaring, That the growth of Profaneness and Immorality has been in a great Measure occasioned by a long continued Neglect of too many Magistrates not putting in Execution those good Laws, which were made for the suppressing and punishing thereof. po31 j n1 p-acp po31 n1, dt j n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp po31 n1, d av-j vvg, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vhz vbn p-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt av-j vvd vvi pp-f av d n2 xx vvg p-acp n1 d j n2, r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp dt vvg cc vvg av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 26
233 The Apostle charges us, Not to be partakers of other Mens sins, which implies that we shall be accountable for other Mens Sins as well as our own, if we be any way the occasion of them. 'Tis a dreadful Account we must all of us give one day for our own Sins; The Apostle charges us, Not to be partakers of other Men's Sins, which Implies that we shall be accountable for other Men's Sins as well as our own, if we be any Way the occasion of them. It's a dreadful Account we must all of us give one day for our own Sins; dt n1 vvz pno12, xx pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f j-jn ng2 n2, r-crq vvz cst pns12 vmb vbi j p-acp j-jn ng2 n2 c-acp av c-acp po12 d, cs pns12 vbb d n1 dt n1 pp-f pno32. pn31|vbz dt j vvb pns12 vmb d pp-f pno12 vvi crd n1 p-acp po12 d n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 26
234 but how terrible will it be to answer for the Miscarriages of others, which shall be laid to our Charge? And so will all those be that were occasion'd by our Neglect, according to that known saying, Qui non prohibet peccare cum potest, jubet; but how terrible will it be to answer for the Miscarriages of Others, which shall be laid to our Charge? And so will all those be that were occasioned by our Neglect, according to that known saying, Qui non Prohibet Peccare cum potest, jubet; cc-acp c-crq j vmb pn31 vbi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp po12 n1? cc av vmb d d vbi cst vbdr vvn p-acp po12 vvb, vvg p-acp d vvn vvg, fw-fr fw-fr fw-la uh fw-la fw-la, fw-la; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 26
235 He that permits Sin when he has power and opportunity to prevent it, is interpreted, to allow it, nay, to command it to be done: He that permits since when he has power and opportunity to prevent it, is interpreted, to allow it, nay, to command it to be done: pns31 cst vvz n1 c-crq pns31 vhz n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, vbz vvn, pc-acp vvi pn31, uh, pc-acp vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi vdn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 26
236 As St. Chrysostome speaks upon Eli 's Indulgence to his Sons; As Saint Chrysostom speaks upon Eli is Indulgence to his Sons; c-acp n1 np1 vvz p-acp np1 vbz n1 p-acp po31 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 26
237 'tis much to be feared, that such profuse and unreasonable Clemency shall one day meet with the greatest Severity, it's much to be feared, that such profuse and unreasonable Clemency shall one day meet with the greatest Severity, pn31|vbz d pc-acp vbi vvn, cst d j cc j n1 vmb crd n1 vvi p-acp dt js n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 26
238 as having given occasion and encouragement to the most Profligate and Flagitious Enormities; as having given occasion and encouragement to the most Profligate and Flagitious Enormities; c-acp vhg vvn n1 cc n1 p-acp dt av-ds vvn cc j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 26
239 and if Magistrates neglect to punish the Sins of others here, it shall very much aggravate both their own Sin and Punishment hereafter. and if Magistrates neglect to Punish the Sins of Others Here, it shall very much aggravate both their own since and Punishment hereafter. cc cs n2 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n2-jn av, pn31 vmb av av-d vvi d po32 d n1 cc n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 26
240 Since Sin then is the natural and necessary Consequence of Impunity, and that Impunity will be charged home severely one day, Since since then is the natural and necessary Consequence of Impunity, and that Impunity will be charged home severely one day, p-acp n1 av vbz dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1, cc d n1 vmb vbi vvn av-an av-j crd n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 27
241 as the Effect of Magistrates Negligence and Remisness. Give me leave in the Last place, to shut up all with a Word or two of Exhortation. as the Effect of Magistrates Negligence and Remissness. Give me leave in the Last place, to shut up all with a Word or two of Exhortation. c-acp dt vvb pp-f ng1 n1 cc n1. vvb pno11 vvi p-acp dt ord n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp d p-acp dt n1 cc crd pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 27
242 I have endeavoured in the former part of my Discourse to Assert and Vindicate your Commission and Power; I have endeavoured in the former part of my Discourse to Assert and Vindicate your Commission and Power; pns11 vhb vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po11 n1 p-acp vvb cc vvi po22 n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 27
243 what remains, but that you do your selves that Right to vindicate your own Authority by more cogent Arguments than any I have used? That is, by duly exerting it to those good Ends and Purposes for which it was committed to your Trust; what remains, but that you do your selves that Right to vindicate your own authority by more cogent Arguments than any I have used? That is, by duly exerting it to those good Ends and Purposes for which it was committed to your Trust; r-crq vvz, cc-acp cst pn22 vdb po22 n2 cst av-jn pc-acp vvi po22 d n1 p-acp av-dc j n2 cs d pns11 vhb vvn? cst vbz, p-acp av-jn vvg pn31 p-acp d j n2 cc vvz p-acp r-crq pn31 vbds vvn p-acp po22 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 27
244 that you put the wholesom Laws of this Kingdom in brisk and vigorous Execution, and rescue them from that Contempt which long disuse and former mismanagement have brought upon them. that you put the wholesome Laws of this Kingdom in brisk and vigorous Execution, and rescue them from that Contempt which long disuse and former mismanagement have brought upon them. cst pn22 vvd dt j n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp j cc j n1, cc vvi pno32 p-acp d n1 r-crq j n1 cc j n1 vhb vvn p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 27
245 For however the Clemency of the Government has thought fit to suspend for the present several Penal Laws, which were formerly made against the publick Exercise of several Religions, For however the Clemency of the Government has Thought fit to suspend for the present several Penal Laws, which were formerly made against the public Exercise of several Religions, p-acp c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vhz vvn j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j j j n2, r-crq vbdr av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 27
246 yet there are other Penal Laws, those, I mean, against Profaneness and Debauchery; which remain still in full force, yet there Are other Penal Laws, those, I mean, against Profaneness and Debauchery; which remain still in full force, av a-acp vbr j-jn j n2, d, pns11 vvb, p-acp n1 cc n1; r-crq vvb av p-acp j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 27
247 and require nothing but a couragious Magistracy to put them in Execution. And herein do I find all Parties agreed: and require nothing but a courageous Magistracy to put them in Execution. And herein do I find all Parties agreed: cc vvb pix cc-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1. cc av vdb pns11 vvi d n2 vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 27
248 For whatever difference there is among us, as to the execution of Penal Laws relating to Religion, all good Men of every religious Persuasion are unanimously agreed, For whatever difference there is among us, as to the execution of Penal Laws relating to Religion, all good Men of every religious Persuasion Are unanimously agreed, c-acp r-crq n1 a-acp vbz p-acp pno12, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 vvg p-acp n1, d j n2 pp-f d j n1 vbr av-j vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 28
249 as to the expediency and necessity of their Execution against all Irreligion and Debauchery. as to the expediency and necessity of their Execution against all Irreligion and Debauchery. c-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 28
250 Certainly the Execution of them could never be more seasonable, nor was ever more necessary than in that loose and dissolute Age we live in; Certainly the Execution of them could never be more seasonable, nor was ever more necessary than in that lose and dissolute Age we live in; av-j dt n1 pp-f pno32 vmd av-x vbi av-dc j, ccx vbds av av-dc j cs p-acp d j cc j n1 pns12 vvb p-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 28
251 which seems to be distinguish'd from all preceding Generations by this peculiar Character, That 'tis the most knowing, which seems to be distinguished from all preceding Generations by this peculiar Character, That it's the most knowing, r-crq vvz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d j-vvg n2 p-acp d j n1, cst pn31|vbz dt av-ds j-vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 28
252 and withal the most prophane and debauch'd Age that ever yet appear'd in the World. and withal the most profane and debauched Age that ever yet appeared in the World. cc av dt av-ds j cc j-vvn n1 cst av av vvn p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 28
253 Such open Profanation of the Lord's Day, such hideous Oaths and Imprecations, such beastly Drunkenness and Debauchery, such abominable Lewdness and Lasciviousness was never known, I am perswaded, in any Christian Age or Kingdom, Such open Profanation of the Lord's Day, such hideous Oaths and Imprecations, such beastly drunkenness and Debauchery, such abominable lewdness and Lasciviousness was never known, I am persuaded, in any Christian Age or Kingdom, d j n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, d j n2 cc n2, d j n1 cc n1, d j n1 cc n1 vbds av-x vvn, pns11 vbm vvn, p-acp d njp n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 28
254 as is now publickly profess'd and practis'd, to the great Scandal of Religion. as is now publicly professed and practised, to the great Scandal of Religion. c-acp vbz av av-j vvn cc vvn, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 28
255 The Confideration of this has animated some sober Persons, even of different Persuasions, with a Spirit of Zeal, to Associate themselves for the Reformation of Manners. The Consideration of this has animated Some Sobrium Persons, even of different Persuasions, with a Spirit of Zeal, to Associate themselves for the Reformation of Manners. dt n1 pp-f d vhz vvn d j n2, av pp-f j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 28
256 'Twere well if the Heats of all Sects and Opinions among us were thus united, 'Twere well if the Heats of all Sects and Opinions among us were thus united, pn31|vbdr n1 cs dt n2 pp-f d n2 cc n2 p-acp pno12 vbdr av vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 28
257 and concentred to stop the insolent Growth of Impiety and Profaneness, and to oppose and withstand the common Enemy of our Religion. and concentred to stop the insolent Growth of Impiety and Profaneness, and to oppose and withstand the Common Enemy of our Religion. cc vvd pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 28
258 If the Management of these Societies be as regular and orderly as their Designs are Pious, I can't but heartily with Success to their Endeavours, If the Management of these Societies be as regular and orderly as their Designs Are Pious, I can't but heartily with Success to their Endeavours, cs dt n1 pp-f d n2 vbb a-acp j cc j c-acp po32 n2 vbr j, pns11 vmb|pn31 p-acp av-j p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 28
259 as any must that has perused the Late Account that has been given of them; as any must that has perused the Late Account that has been given of them; c-acp d vmb cst vhz vvn dt av-j vvb cst vhz vbn vvn pp-f pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 29
260 which is very well Worthy your serious and particular Consideration, not only as giving an Account of the Original Institution, &c. of those Societies, which is very well Worthy your serious and particular Consideration, not only as giving an Account of the Original Institution, etc. of those Societies, r-crq vbz av av j po22 j cc j n1, xx av-j p-acp vvg dt vvb pp-f dt j-jn n1, av pp-f d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 29
261 but as using the most cogent and pressing Arguments to recommend and inforce the Execution of Penal Laws against Immorality and Profaneness, but as using the most cogent and pressing Arguments to recommend and enforce the Execution of Penal Laws against Immorality and Profaneness, cc-acp c-acp vvg dt av-ds j cc j-vvg n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 29
262 as the most indispensable Duty and Trust incumbent upon Magistrates. as the most indispensable Duty and Trust incumbent upon Magistrates. c-acp dt av-ds j n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 29
263 'Tis for the Honour of you in this place, that you have given us some hopes of a Reformation among us, by issuing out Orders for the more strict Observation of the Lord's-Day, &c. Having begun so good a Work, let me beseech you, by all that is Sacred and Religious, That you would go on to give it in strict Charge to your Subordinate Officers, That they visit all Publick Houses on the Lord's-Day, not only in, but out of, Divine Service; It's for the Honour of you in this place, that you have given us Some hope's of a Reformation among us, by issuing out Order for the more strict Observation of the Lord's day, etc. Having begun so good a Work, let me beseech you, by all that is Sacred and Religious, That you would go on to give it in strict Charge to your Subordinate Officers, That they visit all Public Houses on the Lord's day, not only in, but out of, Divine Service; pn31|vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn22 p-acp d n1, cst pn22 vhb vvn pno12 d n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno12, p-acp vvg av n1 p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f dt n1, av vhg vvn av j dt n1, vvb pno11 vvi pn22, p-acp d cst vbz j cc j, cst pn22 vmd vvi a-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp j n1 p-acp po22 j n2, cst pns32 vvb d j n2 p-acp dt n1, xx av-j p-acp, cc-acp av pp-f, j-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 29
264 That they present all Houses of suspicious and ill Fame; That they present all Houses of suspicious and ill Fame; cst pns32 vvb d n2 pp-f j cc j-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 29
265 That you would facilitate, encourage, and promote the Prosecution of Drunkenness and Debauchery, of Cursing and Swearing, &c. In a word, that you would let loose all the Penal Laws against all manner of Profaneness and Immorality, which there was never greater occasion to be vigorously executed than in the present Age. That you would facilitate, encourage, and promote the Prosecution of drunkenness and Debauchery, of Cursing and Swearing, etc. In a word, that you would let lose all the Penal Laws against all manner of Profaneness and Immorality, which there was never greater occasion to be vigorously executed than in the present Age. cst pn22 vmd vvi, vvi, cc vvd dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pp-f vvg cc vvg, av p-acp dt n1, cst pn22 vmd vvi j d dt j n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq a-acp vbds av-x jc n1 pc-acp vbi av-j vvn cs p-acp dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 29
266 For so profligately Vicious are Men now grown, that they have disown'd and discarded Conscience, the most sacred Principle of Obedience, For so profligately Vicious Are Men now grown, that they have disowned and discarded Conscience, the most sacred Principle of obedience, p-acp av av-j j vbr n2 av vvn, cst pns32 vhb vvn cc j-vvn n1, dt av-ds j n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 29
267 and which has kept former Generations in awe. But now how many deny, that there is any such thing at all? Or, and which has kept former Generations in awe. But now how many deny, that there is any such thing At all? Or, cc r-crq vhz vvn j n2 p-acp n1. p-acp av c-crq d vvb, cst pc-acp vbz d d n1 p-acp d? cc, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 29
268 if there be, they think it not at all concern'd in the Obligation of Humane Laws. Those then that will not be subject out of a Principle of Conscience, make them stand in awe of your Power out of a Principle of Fear; if there be, they think it not At all concerned in the Obligation of Humane Laws. Those then that will not be Subject out of a Principle of Conscience, make them stand in awe of your Power out of a Principle of fear; cs pc-acp vbi, pns32 vvb pn31 xx p-acp d vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2. d av d vmb xx vbi j-jn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb pno32 vvi p-acp n1 pp-f po22 n1 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 30
269 convince them, That you bear not the Sword in vain; by making them feel the edge and weight of it: convince them, That you bear not the Sword in vain; by making them feel the edge and weight of it: vvi pno32, cst pn22 vvb xx dt n1 p-acp j; p-acp vvg pno32 vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 30
270 Thus shall you shew your selves Ministers of God, by asserting your Master's Honour, by revenging his Quarrel, Thus shall you show your selves Ministers of God, by asserting your Masters Honour, by revenging his Quarrel, av vmb pn22 vvi po22 n2 n2 pp-f np1, p-acp vvg po22 ng1 n1, p-acp vvg po31 vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 30
271 and by executing Wrath upon all that dare Affront him. Gird your Sword upon your Thigh, and let your Right-hand teach you terrible Things: and by executing Wrath upon all that Dare Affront him. Gird your Sword upon your Thigh, and let your Right-hand teach you terrible Things: cc p-acp vvg n1 p-acp d cst vvb vvb pno31. vvb po22 n1 p-acp po22 n1, cc vvb po22 j vvb pn22 j n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 30
272 Let Judgment run down as Waters, and Righteousness as a mighty Stream, that it may turn that impetuous Tide of Impiety which threatens to overrun us. Let Judgement run down as Waters, and Righteousness as a mighty Stream, that it may turn that impetuous Tide of Impiety which threatens to overrun us. vvb n1 vvi a-acp p-acp n2, cc n1 p-acp dt j n1, cst pn31 vmb vvi d j n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vvz pc-acp vvi pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 30
273 This is the Commission, and this the Charge that is given you; To Judge with just Judgment, and to follow that which is altogether Just: This is the Commission, and this the Charge that is given you; To Judge with just Judgement, and to follow that which is altogether Just: d vbz dt n1, cc d dt n1 cst vbz vvn pn22; pc-acp vvi p-acp j n1, cc pc-acp vvi d r-crq vbz av j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 30
274 Or, as it is in the Margin, Justice, Justice, shalt thou follow. Let it be executed, I beseech you, 1. Speedily; 2. Impartially; 3. Couragiously. Or, as it is in the Margin, justice, justice, shalt thou follow. Let it be executed, I beseech you, 1. Speedily; 2. Impartially; 3. Courageously. cc, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, n1, n1, vm2 pns21 vvi. vvb pn31 vbi vvn, pns11 vvb pn22, crd av-j; crd av-j; crd av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 30
275 1. Speedily, and without delay, when once you have full Proof and Evidence of the Fact, 1. Speedily, and without Delay, when once you have full Proof and Evidence of the Fact, crd av-j, cc p-acp n1, c-crq a-acp pn22 vhb j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 30
276 lest otherwise your dilatory Demurs occasion Confidence, Presumption and Obstinacy in the Offenders, and their Hearts be fully set in them to do Evil; lest otherwise your dilatory Demurs occasion Confidence, Presumption and Obstinacy in the Offenders, and their Hearts be Fully Set in them to do Evil; cs av po22 j n2 n1 n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2, cc po32 n2 vbb av-j vvn p-acp pno32 pc-acp vdi j-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 30
277 for Delays in any thing that is good are ill, and in the best Things worst. for Delays in any thing that is good Are ill, and in the best Things worst. p-acp n2 p-acp d n1 cst vbz j vbr j-jn, cc p-acp dt av-js n2 js. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 30
278 2. Impartially, upon all Immorality whatsoever, and upon all Transgressors indifferently, without distinction or respect of Persons. 2. Impartially, upon all Immorality whatsoever, and upon all Transgressors indifferently, without distinction or respect of Persons. crd av-j, p-acp d n1 r-crq, cc p-acp d n2 av-j, p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 31
279 Let the Great as well as the Small, your nearest Relations within your own Gate, Let the Great as well as the Small, your nearest Relations within your own Gate, vvb dt j c-acp av c-acp dt j, po22 js n2 p-acp po22 d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 31
280 as well as the Stranger, feel the Severity of the Law, in case they deserve it. as well as the Stranger, feel the Severity of the Law, in case they deserve it. c-acp av c-acp dt n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1 pns32 vvb pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 31
281 This is what we are taught to pray for, That all that are put in Authority, may truly and indifferently minister Justice to the punishment of Wickedness and Vice, This is what we Are taught to pray for, That all that Are put in authority, may truly and indifferently minister justice to the punishment of Wickedness and Vice, d vbz q-crq pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp, cst d cst vbr vvn p-acp n1, vmb av-j cc av-j vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 31
282 and to the maintenance of true Religion and Vertue. and to the maintenance of true Religion and Virtue. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 31
283 Justice is visible even in small Matters, in Anise and Cummin, as well as the weightier Matters of the Law; justice is visible even in small Matters, in Anise and Cummin, as well as the Weightier Matters of the Law; n1 vbz j av p-acp j n2, p-acp vvi cc np1, c-acp av c-acp dt jc n2 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 31
284 and he that fails in the one, 'tis greatly to be fear'd will be defective in the other. and he that fails in the one, it's greatly to be feared will be defective in the other. cc pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt pi, pn31|vbz av-j pc-acp vbi vvn vmb vbi j p-acp dt n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 31
285 Our Blessed Saviour having told us, That he that is unjust in that which is little, which be unjust also in much. Our Blessed Saviour having told us, That he that is unjust in that which is little, which be unjust also in much. po12 j-vvn n1 vhg vvn pno12, cst pns31 cst vbz j p-acp d r-crq vbz j, r-crq vbb j av p-acp d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 31
286 This is so far from being Severity, that I am persuaded it may prove great Charity and Kindness to a Criminal; This is so Far from being Severity, that I am persuaded it may prove great Charity and Kindness to a Criminal; d vbz av av-j p-acp vbg n1, cst pns11 vbm vvn pn31 vmb vvi j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 31
287 the Punishment of small Sins often preventing the Commission of greater. the Punishment of small Sins often preventing the Commission of greater. dt n1 pp-f j n2 av vvg dt n1 pp-f jc. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 31
288 And if petty Trespasses should not, how much less should the crying Profanations of the first Magnitude, escape your Cognisance, And if Petty Trespasses should not, how much less should the crying Profanations of the First Magnitude, escape your Cognisance, cc cs j n2 vmd xx, c-crq d dc vmd dt n-vvg n2 pp-f dt ord n1, vvb po22 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 31
289 although committed by Great Men, or those that are nearest Related. although committed by Great Men, or those that Are nearest Related. cs vvn p-acp j n2, cc d cst vbr av-j vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 31
290 Moses punish'd the Sin of the Golden Calf very severely, although Adron was principally concerned in it, who was a Great Man, next to Moses himself, and his elder Brother. Moses punished the since of the Golden Calf very severely, although Adron was principally concerned in it, who was a Great Man, next to Moses himself, and his elder Brother. np1 vvn dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 av av-j, cs n1 vbds av-j vvn p-acp pn31, r-crq vbds dt j n1, ord p-acp np1 px31, cc po31 jc-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 32
291 Phineas was not afraid to smite Zimri and Cosbi when he caught them in the Act of their Uncleanness, Phinehas was not afraid to smite Zimri and Cozbi when he caught them in the Act of their Uncleanness, np1 vbds xx j pc-acp vvi np1 cc np1 c-crq pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 32
292 tho' they were both of them Persons of the highest Rank and Quality. though they were both of them Persons of the highest Rank and Quality. cs pns32 vbdr d pp-f pno32 n2 pp-f dt js n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 32
293 And this act of Justice was so acceptable to God, that he highly Rewarded him and his Family, by giving him a Covenant of Peace, and an everlasting Priesthood, And this act of justice was so acceptable to God, that he highly Rewarded him and his Family, by giving him a Covenant of Peace, and an everlasting Priesthood, cc d n1 pp-f n1 vbds av j p-acp np1, cst pns31 av-j vvd pno31 cc po31 n1, p-acp vvg pno31 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 32
294 because he was zealous for his God. Because he was zealous for his God. c-acp pns31 vbds j p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 32
295 And thus also God prefer'd the Tribe of Levi to be his own peculiar Portion and Inheritance, and to attend upon him in his Worship and Service, And thus also God preferred the Tribe of Levi to be his own peculiar Portion and Inheritance, and to attend upon him in his Worship and Service, cc av av np1 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi po31 d j n1 cc n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 32
296 because they signalized themselves in the impartial Execution of Justice upon their nearest Relations, in the Idolatry of the Golden Calf. Because they signalized themselves in the impartial Execution of justice upon their nearest Relations, in the Idolatry of the Golden Calf. c-acp pns32 vvd px32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 js n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 32
297 3. And Lastly, Let Justice be executed Vigorously and Couragiously. To be a Coward is a Scandal for any Man that wears a Sword; 3. And Lastly, Let justice be executed Vigorously and Courageously. To be a Coward is a Scandal for any Man that wears a Sword; crd cc ord, vvb n1 vbi vvn av-j cc av-j. pc-acp vbi dt n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp d n1 cst vvz dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 32
298 but 'tis a much greater Reflection upon him that has it carried before. but it's a much greater Reflection upon him that has it carried before. cc-acp pn31|vbz dt d jc n1 p-acp pno31 cst vhz pn31 vvn a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 32
299 What an indelible Blot had it been upon Nehemiah 's Character, if he had wanted Courage in the Publick Station he was in? See how hainously he Resents the very Thoughts of any such Imputation; What an indelible Blot had it been upon Nehemiah is Character, if he had wanted Courage in the Public Station he was in? See how heinously he Resents the very Thoughts of any such Imputation; q-crq dt j n1 vhd pn31 vbn p-acp np1 vbz n1, cs pns31 vhd vvn n1 p-acp dt j n1 pns31 vbds a-acp? vvb c-crq av-j pns31 vvz dt j n2 pp-f d d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 32
300 What (says he) should such a Man as I flee? No, he could not have a better Cause to defend, What (Says he) should such a Man as I flee? No, he could not have a better Cause to defend, q-crq (vvz pns31) vmd d dt n1 c-acp pns11 vvb? uh-dx, pns31 vmd xx vhi dt jc n1 pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 32
301 and therefore he was resolved to maintain it with the hazard of his Life. and Therefore he was resolved to maintain it with the hazard of his Life. cc av pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 33
302 A noble and manly Resolution, every way becoming Magistrates, who should be able Men, fearing God, i. e. A noble and manly Resolution, every Way becoming Magistrates, who should be able Men, fearing God, i. e. dt j cc j n1, d n1 vvg n2, r-crq vmd vbi j n2, vvg np1, uh. sy. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 33
303 Men of Courage and Magnanimity, who should not be afraid of the Face of any Man, nor be faint-hearted when they sit in Judgment: Men of Courage and Magnanimity, who should not be afraid of the Face of any Man, nor be fainthearted when they fit in Judgement: n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vmd xx vbi j pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc vbi j c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 33
304 They should fear none but God, and be afraid to do nothing but that which is ill. They should Fear none but God, and be afraid to do nothing but that which is ill. pns32 vmd vvi pix cc-acp np1, cc vbi j pc-acp vdi pix cc-acp cst r-crq vbz j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 33
305 Sure I am, you have the World on your side, the Cause of God and Religion, the Cause of Godliness and Vertue, which should make you as bold as a Lion: Sure I am, you have the World on your side, the Cause of God and Religion, the Cause of Godliness and Virtue, which should make you as bold as a lion: j pns11 vbm, pn22 vhb dt n1 p-acp po22 n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 cc n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vmd vvi pn22 p-acp j c-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 33
306 And besides, you have also all the powerful Assistance imaginable that Heart can wish; And beside, you have also all the powerful Assistance imaginable that Heart can wish; cc a-acp, pn22 vhb av d dt j n1 j cst n1 vmb vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 33
307 God himself having promised to be with you in Judgment, and particularly in the couragious Execution of Justice; God himself having promised to be with you in Judgement, and particularly in the courageous Execution of justice; np1 px31 vhg vvn pc-acp vbi p-acp pn22 p-acp n1, cc av-jn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 33
308 Deal couragiously, and the Lord shall be with the good. Deal courageously, and the Lord shall be with the good. n1 av-j, cc dt n1 vmb vbi p-acp dt j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 33
309 If you thus execute Justice, you will answer one great End of your Institution, which is, to be a Terror to evil Doers, and to be Conservators of the Laws you are intrusted with. If you thus execute justice, you will answer one great End of your Institution, which is, to be a Terror to evil Doers, and to be Conservators of the Laws you Are Entrusted with. cs pn22 av vvi n1, pn22 vmb vvi crd j vvb pp-f po22 n1, r-crq vbz, pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp j-jn n2, cc pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f dt n2 pn22 vbr vvn p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 33
310 You'll thereby answer the End of the Law, which was made for the Lawless and Disobedient, You'll thereby answer the End of the Law, which was made for the Lawless and Disobedient, pn22|vmb av vvi dt vvb pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt j cc j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 33
311 for the Ʋngodly and for Sinners, for the Ʋnholy and Prophane: for the Ʋngodly and for Sinners, for the Ʋnholy and Profane: p-acp dt j cc p-acp n2, p-acp dt j cc j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 33
312 And you'll answer the End of Punishment, which is to make bad Men good, and good Men better. And You'll answer the End of Punishment, which is to make bad Men good, and good Men better. cc pn22|vmb vvi dt vvb pp-f n1, r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi j n2 j, cc j n2 av-jc. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 33
313 By this means you'll become the truest Patriots of your Country, and the best Benefactors to the Nation, by being the happy Instruments of Reforming a Kingdom, of deriving down Blessings upon it, of preventing God's Judgments from befalling us, By this means You'll become the Truest Patriots of your Country, and the best Benefactors to the nation, by being the happy Instruments of Reforming a Kingdom, of deriving down Blessings upon it, of preventing God's Judgments from befalling us, p-acp d n2 pn22|vmb vvi dt js n2 pp-f po22 n1, cc dt js n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp vbg dt j n2 pp-f vvg dt n1, pp-f vvg a-acp n2 p-acp pn31, pp-f vvg npg1 n2 p-acp vvg pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 34
314 or of averting them when they are already begun. By this means you'll illustrate your Character, you'll Embalm and Perpetuate your Memories to Posterity, or of averting them when they Are already begun. By this means You'll illustrate your Character, You'll Embalm and Perpetuate your Memories to Posterity, cc pp-f vvg pno32 c-crq pns32 vbr av vvn. p-acp d n2 pn22|vmb vvi po22 n1, pn22|vmb vvb cc vvi po22 n2 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 34
315 and future Generations shall rise up and call you Blessed. Even ill Men shall commend you, for executing Justice; and future Generations shall rise up and call you Blessed. Even ill Men shall commend you, for executing justice; cc j-jn n2 vmb vvi a-acp cc vvb pn22 vvd. av j-jn n2 vmb vvi pn22, p-acp vvg n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 34
316 good Men shall Praise you in the Gates, and God himself shall highly Honour you here, and most amply Reward you hereafter; when he shall say, Well done, thou good and faithful Servant, thou hast been faithful over a few Things, I will make thee Ruler over many Things, enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. FINIS. good Men shall Praise you in the Gates, and God himself shall highly Honour you Here, and most amply Reward you hereafter; when he shall say, Well done, thou good and faithful Servant, thou hast been faithful over a few Things, I will make thee Ruler over many Things, enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. FINIS. j n2 vmb n1 pn22 p-acp dt n2, cc np1 px31 vmb av-j n1 pn22 av, cc av-ds av-j vvb pn22 av; c-crq pns31 vmb vvi, av vdn, pns21 j cc j n1, pns21 vh2 vbn j p-acp dt d n2, pns11 vmb vvi pno21 n1 p-acp d n2, vvb pns21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1. fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 34

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2 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Symmach. Est autem NONLATINALPHABET hoc loco sententia Iudicis. Drus. Sententia Judicum de Opere malo. Pagnin. & Vatabl. . Simach. Est autem hoc loco sententia Judges. Drus Sententia Judicum de Opere Malo. Pagnin. & Vatable . n1. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1. np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1. cc np1
19 0 The Earl of Clarendon observes, That no Language in the World has any single Word to express what we understand by Good Nature. The Earl of Clarendon observes, That no Language in the World has any single Word to express what we understand by Good Nature. dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz, cst dx n1 p-acp dt n1 vhz d j n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp j n1.
21 0 Salutaris severitas vincit inanem speciem Clementiae. Cicer. Ep. 1. ad Brutum. Salutaris severitas vincit inanem Specimen Clementiae. Cicer. Epistle 1. ad Brutum. np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 np1 crd fw-la fw-la.
25 0 Socin. Explicat. cap. 5. S. Matth. v. 42. Id. in Resp. ad Jacob. Palaeolog. part. 1. c. 3. & part. 2. §. 26. & part. 3. c. 2. Lud. Woltzogen. Appendix ad Commentar. in Matth. 5. 38. ap. Fratr. Polon. Socinian. Explains. cap. 5. S. Matthew v. 42. Id. in Resp. ad Jacob. Palaeolog. part. 1. c. 3. & part. 2. §. 26. & part. 3. c. 2. Lud. Woltzogen. Appendix ad Commentar. in Matthew 5. 38. Apostle. Fratr. Polon. np1. j. n1. crd np1 np1 n1 crd np1 p-acp np1 fw-la np1 np1. n1. crd sy. crd cc n1. crd §. crd cc n1. crd sy. crd np1 np1. np1 fw-la np1. p-acp np1 crd crd fw-mi. n1. np1.
30 0 Non potest ullam Authoritatem habere sententia, ubi qui Damnandus est Damnat. Senec. Non potest ullam Authoritatem habere sententia, ubi qui Damnandus est Damnat. Seneca fw-fr fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la. np1
39 0 Gen. 9. 6. Gen. 9. 6. np1 crd crd
40 0 De Jur. Nat. & Gent. l. 1. c. 5. & l. 4. c. 1. Id. de Synedr. l. 1. c. 5. De Jur. Nat. & Gent. l. 1. c. 5. & l. 4. c. 1. Id. de Synedr. l. 1. c. 5. fw-fr np1 np1 cc n1 n1 crd sy. crd cc n1 crd sy. crd np1 fw-fr np1. n1 crd sy. crd
49 0 Gen. 38. 24. Gen. 38. 24. np1 crd crd
50 0 Vid. Calvin. & Grot. in Loc. & Seld. Uxor. Hebr. l. 3. c. 12. Vid. calvin. & Grot. in Loc. & Seld. Uxor. Hebrew l. 3. c. 12. np1 np1. cc np1 p-acp np1 cc np1 fw-la. np1 n1 crd sy. crd
52 0 Lev. 21. 9. Lev. 21. 9. np1 crd crd
54 0 Deut. 25. 1. Deuteronomy 25. 1. np1 crd crd
56 0 Ezra 7. 25, 26. Ezra 7. 25, 26. np1 crd crd, crd
70 0 John 19. 10, 11. John 19. 10, 11. np1 crd crd, crd
71 0 Acts 25. 10. Acts 25. 10. n2 crd crd
73 0 1 Pet. 2. 13, 14. 1 Pet. 2. 13, 14. crd np1 crd crd, crd
77 0 Rom. 13. 4, 6. Rom. 13. 4, 6. np1 crd crd, crd
104 0 Matth. 25. Matthew 25. np1 crd
106 0 2 Sam. 23. 3. 2 Sam. 23. 3. crd np1 crd crd
109 0 2 Sam. 8. 15. 2 Sam. 8. 15. crd np1 crd crd
110 0 Psal. 101. Psalm 101. np1 crd
123 0 1 King. 1. 1 King. 1. vvn n1. crd
128 0 Job 1. 3. Job 1. 3. np1 crd crd
136 0 Num. 12. 3. Num. 12. 3. np1 crd crd
139 0 Exod. 32. Numb. 25. Exod 32. Numb. 25. np1 crd j. crd
145 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Sept. . Sept . np1
145 1 Haud prompta fit oppositio. Arab. Haud prompta fit Opposition. Arab. fw-la fw-la j fw-la. np1
145 2 NONLATINALPHABET. Sym. . Sym . np1
145 3 NONLATINALPHABET. Sept. . Sept . np1
147 0 Plutarch. Rom. Apopth. Plutarch. Rom. Apophthegm. np1. np1 n1.
163 0 Psal. 94. 16. Psalm 94. 16. np1 crd crd
165 0 Psal. 12. 1. Psalm 12. 1. np1 crd crd
166 0 Psal. 14. Psalm 14. np1 crd
167 0 Psal. 119. 136. Psalm 119. 136. np1 crd crd
200 0 1 Sam. 2. 22, &c. Vid. Sanctium in 1 Reg. c. 2. §. 90, 91, &c. Id. in cap. 3. §. 29. 1 Sam. 2. 22, etc. Vid. Sanctium in 1 Reg. c. 2. §. 90, 91, etc. Id. in cap. 3. §. 29. vvd np1 crd crd, av np1 np1 p-acp crd np1 sy. crd §. crd, crd, av np1 p-acp n1. crd §. crd
203 0 1 Sam. 2. 12. Filii Belial, i. e. sine Jugo, Grot. in 2 Cor. 6. 15. 1 Sam. 2. 12. Sons Belial, i. e. sine Jugo, Grot. in 2 Cor. 6. 15. crd np1 crd crd np1 np1, sy. sy. fw-la np1, np1 p-acp crd np1 crd crd
208 0 1 Sam. 3. 11. &c. 1 Sam. 3. 11. etc. vvd np1 crd crd av
209 0 Vid. Selden. de Success. in Pontif. Ebraeorum. l. 1. c. 2. &c. Const. l'Empereur Annot. in Bertram de Rep. Ebr. c. 15. & Sanctium in 1 Reg. 9. c. 1. §. 6. Vid. Selden. de Success. in Pontiff Hebrews. l. 1. c. 2. etc. Constantinople l'empereur Annot in Bertram de Rep. Ebr c. 15. & Sanctium in 1 Reg. 9. c. 1. §. 6. np1 np1. fw-fr n1. p-acp np1 np1. n1 crd sy. crd av np1 fw-fr np1 p-acp np1 fw-fr np1 np1 sy. crd cc np1 p-acp crd np1 crd sy. crd §. crd
210 0 1 Sam. 2. 32, 35. 1 Sam. 2. 32, 35. vvd np1 crd crd, crd
211 0 1 Sam. 3. 13, 14. 1 Sam. 3. 13, 14. vvd np1 crd crd, crd
215 0 Chrysost. l. 3. adv. vituprat. vit. Monastic. Chrysostom l. 3. Advantage. vituprat. vit. Monastic. np1 n1 crd n1. n1. fw-fr. j.
220 0 Qui induit Personam Judicis exuit Amici. Cicer. Qui induit Personam Judges Exhale Friends. Cicer. fw-fr n1 fw-la np1 fw-fr np1. np1
222 0 Valer. Max. l. 5. c. 3. & l. 6. c. 5. Valer Max. l. 5. c. 3. & l. 6. c. 5. np1 np1 n1 crd sy. crd cc n1 crd sy. crd
223 0 Haec in suggillationem nostri dicta sunt, si non praestet fides quod extribuit infidelitas. Hieron. Epitaph. Nepotian. Haec in suggillationem Our dicta sunt, si non praestet fides quod extribuit infidelitas. Hieron. Epitaph. Nepotian. fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1. n1. njp.
233 0 1 Tim. 5. 22. 1 Tim. 5. 22. vvd np1 crd crd
236 0 Homil. 8. in Act. Ap. Homily 8. in Act. Apostle np1 crd p-acp n1 np1
259 0 Printed 1699. 80. Printed 1699. 80. np1 crd crd
273 0 Deut. 16. 18, 20. Deuteronomy 16. 18, 20. np1 crd crd, crd
285 0 Luke. 16. 10. Luke. 16. 10. np1. crd crd
289 0 Let a Magistrate but take to himself that Courage which he should do, and now and then make a Great Man an Example of Justice, he will find a few such Examples, will breathe move Life into the Laws, and strike more Awe into the People, than the Punishment of a Hundred Underlings, and Inferiour Persons. Bishop Sanderson on Job 2. 14. §. 18. See also §. 20. and his Sermon on Psalm 106. 30. §. 22. Let a Magistrate but take to himself that Courage which he should do, and now and then make a Great Man an Exampl of justice, he will find a few such Examples, will breathe move Life into the Laws, and strike more Awe into the People, than the Punishment of a Hundred Underlings, and Inferior Persons. Bishop Sanderson on Job 2. 14. §. 18. See also §. 20. and his Sermon on Psalm 106. 30. §. 22. vvb dt n1 p-acp vvi p-acp px31 d n1 r-crq pns31 vmd vdi, cc av cc av vvb dt j n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vmb vvi dt d d n2, vmb vvi vvi n1 p-acp dt n2, cc vvb dc np1-n p-acp dt n1, cs dt n1 pp-f dt crd n2, cc j-jn n2. n1 np1 p-acp np1 crd crd §. crd vvb av §. crd cc po31 n1 p-acp n1 crd crd §. crd
290 0 Exod. 32. Exod 32. np1 crd
291 0 Num. 25. Psal. 106. 31. Num. 25. Psalm 106. 31. np1 crd np1 crd crd
295 0 Exod. 32. 27, 29. Exod 32. 27, 29. np1 crd crd, crd
296 0 Deut. 33. 9. Deuteronomy 33. 9. np1 crd crd
300 0 Neh. 6. 4. Neh 6. 4. np1 crd crd
302 0 Exod. 18. 21. Exod 18. 21. np1 crd crd
303 0 Deut. 1. 17. Ecclus. 4. 9. Deuteronomy 1. 17. Ecclus 4. 9. np1 crd crd np1 crd crd
305 0 Prov. 28. 1. Curae 28. 1. np1 crd crd
307 0 2 Chron. 19. 6. 2 Chronicles 19. 6. crd np1 crd crd
308 0 ver. 11. ver. 11. fw-la. crd
309 0 Ro. 13. 3. Ro. 13. 3. np1 crd crd
309 1 NONLATINALPHABET. Plato de Leg. . Plato de Leg. . np1 fw-fr n1
310 0 1 Tim. 1. 9. 1 Tim. 1. 9. vvn np1 crd crd
312 0 Ʋt aut eum quem punit emendet; aut ut Paena ejus caeteros meliores reddat, aut ut sublatis malis securiores caeteri vivant. Senec. de Clement. l. 1. c. 22. Vid. A. Gellium Noct. Attic. l. 6. c. 14. Ʋt Or Eum Whom punit emendet; Or ut Paena His Others meliores reddat, Or ut Sublatis malis securiores Caeteri vivant. Seneca de Clement. l. 1. c. 22. Vid. A. Gellium Night Attic. l. 6. c. 14. vvn fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n2 fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-fr. np1 fw-fr np1. n1 crd sy. crd np1 np1 np1 np1 np1 n1 crd sy. crd
313 0 Luk. 22. 25. Luk. 22. 25. np1 crd crd
313 1 Jer. 22. 15, 16. Jer. 22. 15, 16. np1 crd crd, crd
313 2 Jer. 5. 1. Jer. 5. 1. np1 crd crd
314 0 Numb. 25. 8. Ps. 106. 30. Numb. 25. 8. Ps. 106. 30. j. crd crd np1 crd crd
314 1 Fundamentum est perpetuae Commendationis & Famae Justitia. Cicer. de Offic. l. 2. Fundamentum est perpetuae Commendationis & Famae Justitia. Cicer. de Office l. 2. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la cc np1 fw-la. np1 fw-fr np1 n1 crd
315 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Philopon. in Prior. Anst. . Philopon. in Prior. Anst . np1. p-acp n1 np1
316 0 Matth. 25. 21. Matthew 25. 21. np1 crd crd