A sermon preached before the honourable House of Commons at St. Margaret Westminster, on Thursday, the 5th of November, 1691 by William Fleetwood ...

Fleetwood, William, 1656-1723
Publisher: Printed for Tho Bassett and Tho Dring
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1691
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A39741 ESTC ID: R6743 STC ID: F1252
Subject Headings: Church of England; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 A SERMON UPON S. John, Ch. xvi. part of the 2d and 3d Verses. Yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you, will think that he doth God service; A SERMON UPON S. John, Christ xvi. part of the 2d and 3d Verses. Yea, the time comes, that whosoever kills you, will think that he does God service; dt n1 p-acp n1 np1, np1 crd. n1 pp-f dt crd cc crd n2. uh, dt n1 vvz, cst r-crq vvz pn22, vmb vvi cst pns31 vdz np1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 2
1 and these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor Me. and these things will they do unto you, Because they have not known the Father, nor Me. cc d n2 vmb pns32 vdb p-acp pn22, c-acp pns32 vhb xx vvn dt n1, ccx np1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
2 THIS day is this Scripture fulfilled in your ears; THIS day is this Scripture fulfilled in your ears; d n1 vbz d n1 vvn p-acp po22 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
3 For either we are met to no purpose, or (which is worse) to a very bad one, to mock and play with God; For either we Are met to no purpose, or (which is Worse) to a very bad one, to mock and play with God; p-acp d pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dx n1, cc (r-crq vbz av-jc) p-acp dt j j pi, pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
4 or we are met to Celebrate with Praise and Thanksgiving the Deliverance of our Church and Nation, from one of the most Execrable Attempts, that ever was inspir'd into the Heart of Man by our great Enemy the Devil, or we Are met to Celebrate with Praise and Thanksgiving the Deliverance of our Church and nation, from one of the most Execrable Attempts, that ever was inspired into the Heart of Man by our great Enemy the devil, cc pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1, p-acp crd pp-f dt av-ds j vvz, cst av vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 j n1 dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
5 or brought to light by the good Providence of God; an Attempt of such unusual Cruelty and Horror, that nothing but the distance of Time, or brought to Light by the good Providence of God; an Attempt of such unusual Cruelty and Horror, that nothing but the distance of Time, cc vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1; dt vvb pp-f d j n1 cc n1, cst pix cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
6 and a cold Indifference for things past and gone, could let us think thereon without such Indignation and such Fury, and a cold Indifference for things past and gone, could let us think thereon without such Indignation and such Fury, cc dt j-jn n1 p-acp n2 j cc vvn, vmd vvi pno12 vvi av p-acp d n1 cc d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
7 as were not fit for Christian Hearts to harbour; an Attempt, that nothing but the English Mercy could have forgiven: as were not fit for Christian Hearts to harbour; an Attempt, that nothing but the English Mercy could have forgiven: c-acp vbdr xx j p-acp njp n2 pc-acp vvi; dt vvb, d pix cc-acp dt jp n1 vmd vhi vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
8 No Laws, no Nation but our own, but would have pursued the Authors and Abettors of such Cursed Principles, with such severe Vengeance, No Laws, no nation but our own, but would have pursued the Authors and Abettors of such Cursed Principles, with such severe Vengeance, uh-dx n2, dx n1 p-acp po12 d, cc-acp vmd vhi vvn dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d j-vvn n2, p-acp d j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
9 as would have fully and effectually secur'd themselves from any Second Fears, or Second Dangers from that side; as would have Fully and effectually secured themselves from any Second Fears, or Second Dangers from that side; c-acp vmd vhi av-j cc av-j vvn px32 p-acp d ord n2, cc ord n2 p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
10 an Attempt, of which I shall say but a very poor and low thing, when I shall have said, No Age, No History, no Countrey in the World can parallel it. an Attempt, of which I shall say but a very poor and low thing, when I shall have said, No Age, No History, no Country in the World can parallel it. dt vvb, pp-f r-crq pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt j j cc j n1, c-crq pns11 vmb vhi vvn, dx n1, dx n1, dx n1 p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
11 If I would raise this Attempt as high as Justice will permit me, and aggravate the thing according to the Truth, I must say, it was such an Attempt, If I would raise this Attempt as high as justice will permit me, and aggravate the thing according to the Truth, I must say, it was such an Attempt, cs pns11 vmd vvi d vvb p-acp j c-acp n1 vmb vvi pno11, cc vvi dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n1, pns11 vmb vvi, pn31 vbds d dt vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
12 as the Jesuits themselves are ashamed of, and begin, though somewhat faintly, to extenuate and deny; as the Jesuits themselves Are ashamed of, and begin, though somewhat faintly, to extenuate and deny; c-acp dt np2 px32 vbr j pp-f, cc vvi, cs av av-j, pc-acp vvi cc vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
13 and then I neither can, nor need to say more: and then I neither can, nor need to say more: cc cs pns11 av-dx vmb, ccx vvb pc-acp vvi av-dc: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
14 For if those men, whom God, for the Sins of Mankind, hath permitted to compass the World, to overturn Kingdoms, to disturb the Peace and Society of Men, to destroy Morality, to corrupt and stifle Christianity; For if those men, whom God, for the Sins of Mankind, hath permitted to compass the World, to overturn Kingdoms, to disturb the Peace and Society of Men, to destroy Morality, to corrupt and stifle Christianity; c-acp cs d n2, ro-crq np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, vhz vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1, pc-acp vvi n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
15 to settle wickedness by Principles, and establish Sin by a Law; to settle wickedness by Principles, and establish since by a Law; pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n2, cc vvi n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
16 if such I say, once come to extenuate or deny an Attempt, inspired by men of their own Order (and one of them at least Beatified) and to have been acted by their own Disciples, there must needs be so much Hell and Horror in the composition of the fact, that no good Man can well express it or conceive it: if such I say, once come to extenuate or deny an Attempt, inspired by men of their own Order (and one of them At least Beatified) and to have been acted by their own Disciples, there must needs be so much Hell and Horror in the composition of the fact, that no good Man can well express it or conceive it: cs d pns11 vvb, a-acp vvb pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt vvb, vvn p-acp n2 pp-f po32 d n1 (cc pi pp-f pno32 p-acp ds vvn) cc pc-acp vhi vbn vvn p-acp po32 d n2, pc-acp vmb av vbi av av-d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst dx j n1 vmb av vvi pn31 cc vvb pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
17 and yet, to come to my Text, It was done by men, that thought they thereby did God service. and yet, to come to my Text, It was done by men, that Thought they thereby did God service. cc av, pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 n1, pn31 vbds vdn p-acp n2, cst vvd pns32 av vdd np1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
18 Our Lord being about to leave this World, and to go unto the Father, thought good to prepare his Disciples for that sad parting, by telling them beforehand what he himself must shortly undergo, by the Rage and Fury of the wicked Priests and Governors, with the Necessity and Benefits of those Sufferings; Our Lord being about to leave this World, and to go unto the Father, Thought good to prepare his Disciples for that sad parting, by telling them beforehand what he himself must shortly undergo, by the Rage and Fury of the wicked Priests and Governors, with the Necessity and Benefits of those Sufferings; po12 n1 vbg a-acp pc-acp vvi d n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, vvd j pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp d j n-vvg, p-acp vvg pno32 av r-crq pns31 px31 vmb av-j vvi, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n2 cc n2, p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
19 and afterwards what they themselves must look for, if they would take up his Cross, and be his Disciples. and afterwards what they themselves must look for, if they would take up his Cross, and be his Disciples. cc av q-crq pns32 px32 vmb vvi p-acp, cs pns32 vmd vvi a-acp po31 n1, cc vbb po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
20 Remember the word that I have said unto you, the Servant is not greater than his Lord, remember the word that I have said unto you, the Servant is not greater than his Lord, vvb dt n1 cst pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pn22, dt n1 vbz xx jc cs po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
21 if they have persecuted Me, they will also persecute You: if they have persecuted Me, they will also persecute You: cs pns32 vhb vvn pno11, pns32 vmb av vvi pn22: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
22 and afterwards sums up the whole, in these words, they shall put you out of the Synagogue, that is, they shall excommunicate you; and afterwards sums up the Whole, in these words, they shall put you out of the Synagogue, that is, they shall excommunicate you; cc av vvz a-acp dt j-jn, p-acp d n2, pns32 vmb vvi pn22 av pp-f dt n1, cst vbz, pns32 vmb vvi pn22; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
23 yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you, will think he doth God service, NONLATINALPHABET, saith S. Chrysostom on the place, a mighty religious matter, and a thing that will please God: yea, the time comes, that whosoever kills you, will think he does God service,, Says S. Chrysostom on the place, a mighty religious matter, and a thing that will please God: uh, dt n1 vvz, cst r-crq vvz pn22, vmb vvi pns31 vdz np1 n1,, vvz n1 np1 p-acp dt n1, dt j j n1, cc dt n1 cst vmb vvi np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
24 An Expiatory Offering as the Original may import, and a Sacrifice that will atone for Sins: an Expiatory Offering as the Original may import, and a Sacrifice that will atone for Sins: dt j vvg p-acp dt j-jn vmb vvi, cc dt n1 cst vmb vvi p-acp n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
25 And these things they will do unto you, because they have not known the Father nor me. And these things they will do unto you, Because they have not known the Father nor me. cc d n2 pns32 vmb vdi p-acp pn22, c-acp pns32 vhb xx vvn dt n1 ccx pno11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
26 So that we see our Saviour assigns the Jewish ignorance of God and of himself, to be the Cause and Reason of all the Evils and Barbarities himself and his Disciples were to meet withal: So that we see our Saviour assigns the Jewish ignorance of God and of himself, to be the Cause and Reason of all the Evils and Barbarities himself and his Disciples were to meet withal: av cst pns12 vvb po12 n1 vvz dt jp n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f px31, pc-acp vbi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d dt n2-jn cc n2 px31 cc po31 n2 vbdr pc-acp vvi av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
27 These things will they do unto you, because they know not the Father, nor Me. These things will they do unto you, Because they know not the Father, nor Me. d n2 vmb pns32 vdb p-acp pn22, c-acp pns32 vvb xx dt n1, ccx np1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
28 To know, or not to know, the Father, and Christ, is taken in a great many different Senses in the Holy Scriptures, too many, To know, or not to know, the Father, and christ, is taken in a great many different Senses in the Holy Scriptures, too many, pc-acp vvi, cc xx pc-acp vvi, dt n1, cc np1, vbz vvn p-acp dt j d j n2 p-acp dt j n2, av d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
29 and of too little use, at present, to recount: and of too little use, At present, to recount: cc pp-f av j n1, p-acp j, pc-acp vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
30 Those only that are pertinent to the design in hand, and our Saviour's words, must be such Senses and Acceptations, Those only that Are pertinent to the Design in hand, and our Saviour's words, must be such Senses and Acceptations, d av-j cst vbr j p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cc po12 ng1 n2, vmb vbi d n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
31 as would influence the Jews, to the Cruelties and Persecutions fore-told in this place. as would influence the jews, to the Cruelties and Persecutions foretold in this place. c-acp vmd n1 dt np2, p-acp dt n2 cc n2 j p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
32 The Jews could not be said, not to know God, in such a sense as to deny his Being; The jews could not be said, not to know God, in such a sense as to deny his Being; dt np2 vmd xx vbi vvn, xx pc-acp vvi np1, p-acp d dt n1 c-acp pc-acp vvi po31 vbg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
33 for never People knew him better, never was God so present to a Nation, as to theirs; for never People knew him better, never was God so present to a nation, as to theirs; c-acp av-x n1 vvd pno31 jc, av-x vbds np1 av j p-acp dt n1, c-acp pc-acp png32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
34 The Lord thy God hath chosen thee (saith Moses in Deut. 7. 6.) to be a special people to himself, above all people that are upon the face of the Earth, there was such frequent and familiar commerce betwixt God and them, by Voices, Visions, by Angels and inspir'd Prophets, The Lord thy God hath chosen thee (Says Moses in Deuteronomy 7. 6.) to be a special people to himself, above all people that Are upon the face of the Earth, there was such frequent and familiar commerce betwixt God and them, by Voices, Visions, by Angels and inspired prophets, dt n1 po21 n1 vhz vvn pno21 (vvz np1 p-acp np1 crd crd) pc-acp vbi dt j n1 p-acp px31, p-acp d n1 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, a-acp vbds d j cc j-jn n1 p-acp np1 cc pno32, p-acp n2, n2, p-acp n2 cc vvn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
35 and by other ways, that 'twould be the improperest way of speaking in the World, to say of the Jews, they knew not God, with respect to his Essence, or their acknowledging a Deity: and by other ways, that 'twould be the improper Way of speaking in the World, to say of the jews, they knew not God, with respect to his Essence, or their acknowledging a Deity: cc p-acp j-jn n2, cst pn31|vmd vbi dt j n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi pp-f dt np2, pns32 vvd xx np1, p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc po32 vvg dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
36 Nor could it be said, with any colour of Truth, in our Saviour's time, that the Jews knew not God, in the sense it is often used in Scripture, to reproach the World with forsaking the only True God, and serving other Gods: Nor could it be said, with any colour of Truth, in our Saviour's time, that the jews knew not God, in the sense it is often used in Scripture, to reproach the World with forsaking the only True God, and serving other God's: ccx vmd pn31 vbi vvn, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, p-acp po12 ng1 n1, cst dt np2 vvd xx np1, p-acp dt n1 pn31 vbz av vvn p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp vvg dt j j np1, cc vvg j-jn n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
37 for the Jews were never freer from Idolatry, than in our Saviour's days; nay, and had been for many years before; for the jews were never freer from Idolatry, than in our Saviour's days; nay, and had been for many Years before; c-acp dt np2 vbdr av-x jc p-acp n1, cs p-acp po12 ng1 n2; uh-x, cc vhd vbn p-acp d n2 a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
38 and that good humour has continued since for almost Seventeen Hundred Years; and that good humour has continued since for almost Seventeen Hundred years; cc cst j n1 vhz vvn a-acp p-acp av crd crd n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
39 and amidst all their great Impieties, their wide and wonderful Dispersions, and their deplorable Calamities, they have still retain'd the Worship of One and the True God, with greater Simplicity, and amid all their great Impieties, their wide and wondered Dispersions, and their deplorable Calamities, they have still retained the Worship of One and the True God, with greater Simplicity, cc p-acp d po32 j n2, po32 j cc j n2, cc po32 j n2, pns32 vhb av vvn dt n1 pp-f crd cc dt j np1, p-acp jc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
40 than abundance of the Christian World for many Ages, to its great shame. than abundance of the Christian World for many Ages, to its great shame. cs n1 pp-f dt njp n1 p-acp d n2, p-acp po31 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
41 Not to know God, therefore in this place, must in all reason signifie, not so to know him, Not to know God, Therefore in this place, must in all reason signify, not so to know him, xx pc-acp vvi np1, av p-acp d n1, vmb p-acp d n1 vvi, xx av pc-acp vvi pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
42 as to conceive right Notions of him, or form a Judgment, suitable to the excellent extensive Goodness of the Divine Nature; as to conceive right Notions of him, or from a Judgement, suitable to the excellent extensive goodness of the Divine Nature; c-acp pc-acp vvi j-jn n2 pp-f pno31, cc vvi dt n1, j p-acp dt j j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
43 and not to know the Father, is, not to attend to, or comprehend sufficiently the Dispensation and Oeconomy of God the Father, in saving them and all Mankind, by sending his Son Christ Jesus into the World; and not to know the Father, is, not to attend to, or comprehend sufficiently the Dispensation and Oeconomy of God the Father, in Saving them and all Mankind, by sending his Son christ jesus into the World; cc xx pc-acp vvi dt n1, vbz, xx pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc vvi av-j dt n1 cc np1 pp-f np1 dt n1, p-acp vvg pno32 cc d n1, p-acp vvg po31 n1 np1 np1 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
44 and not to know the Son, is, not to receive and believe on him that was thus sent, for their deliverance. and not to know the Son, is, not to receive and believe on him that was thus sent, for their deliverance. cc xx pc-acp vvi dt n1, vbz, xx pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp pno31 cst vbds av vvn, p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
45 These Heads I shall insist on in the first place; These Heads I shall insist on in the First place; np1 n2 pns11 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt ord n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
46 and in the second, try to shew, how such Barbarities and cruel Usages as are here fore-told may proceed from the aforesaid Heads; and in the second, try to show, how such Barbarities and cruel Usages as Are Here foretold may proceed from the aforesaid Heads; cc p-acp dt ord, vvb pc-acp vvi, c-crq d n2 cc j n2 c-acp vbr av j vmb vvi p-acp dt j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
47 and lastly, apply my self to the business of the Day. and lastly, apply my self to the business of the Day. cc ord, vvb po11 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
48 First then, the Jews may properly be said, not to know God, as not conceiving aright of his extensive Goodness towards all the World. First then, the jews may properly be said, not to know God, as not conceiving aright of his extensive goodness towards all the World. ord av, dt np2 vmb av-j vbi vvn, xx pc-acp vvi np1, c-acp xx vvg av pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp d dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
49 They were certainly a People of the most gross capacity, most sensual apprehension, fleshiest heart, and slowest understanding in the World; They were Certainly a People of the most gross capacity, most sensual apprehension, fleshiest heart, and slowest understanding in the World; pns32 vbdr av-j dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j n1, av-ds j n1, js n1, cc js n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
50 and God in complyance to this Stupid temper, dealt with them accordingly, wrought Miracles continually amongst them, and God in compliance to this Stupid temper, dealt with them accordingly, wrought Miracles continually among them, cc np1 p-acp n1 p-acp d j n1, vvn p-acp pno32 av-vvg, vvd n2 av-j p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
51 and gave them almost every day some sensible token on other of his favourable presence; and gave them almost every day Some sensible token on other of his favourable presence; cc vvd pno32 av d n1 d j n1 p-acp n-jn pp-f po31 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
52 and if he slackned but his Arm never so little a while, he was fain to be at the expence of some new Miracle, and if he slackened but his Arm never so little a while, he was fain to be At the expense of Some new Miracle, cc cs pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1 av-x av j dt n1, pns31 vbds av-j pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
53 or some great Judgment, even to convince them of his Goodness, or his Power again. or Some great Judgement, even to convince them of his goodness, or his Power again. cc d j n1, av pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f po31 n1, cc po31 n1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
54 The whole 78th Psalm, which is an Epitome of their History, may confirm the truth of what I have said. The Whole 78th Psalm, which is an Epitome of their History, may confirm the truth of what I have said. dt j-jn ord n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns11 vhb vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
55 Now God by this material, as it were, and sensible familar way of treating and conversing with them, came to be thought, in time, their Local God, their proper and peculiar Deity, Now God by this material, as it were, and sensible familiar Way of treating and conversing with them, Come to be Thought, in time, their Local God, their proper and peculiar Deity, av np1 p-acp d j-jn, c-acp pn31 vbdr, cc j j-jn n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg p-acp pno32, vvd pc-acp vbi vvn, p-acp n1, po32 j np1, po32 j cc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
56 and was called and accounted by themselves, as well as by the Nations round them, the God of the Jews, the God of Abraham, and Their God, in a hundred places, and was called and accounted by themselves, as well as by the nations round them, the God of the jews, the God of Abraham, and Their God, in a hundred places, cc vbds vvn cc vvn p-acp px32, c-acp av c-acp p-acp dt n2 av-j pno32, dt n1 pp-f dt np2, dt n1 pp-f np1, cc po32 np1, p-acp dt crd n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
57 and Our God, in as many or more, not only in contradistinction to the Gods of the Heathen; and Our God, in as many or more, not only in contradistinction to the God's of the Heathen; cc po12 np1, p-acp c-acp d cc av-dc, xx av-j p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
58 or that he favoured them infinitely above all the Nations of the Earth, besides: or that he favoured them infinitely above all the nations of the Earth, beside: cc cst pns31 vvd pno32 av-j p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, a-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
59 For the first was very reasonable, and the second very true, but by way of exclusion to all the World besides, For the First was very reasonable, and the second very true, but by Way of exclusion to all the World beside, c-acp dt ord vbds av j, cc dt ord av j, cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d dt n1 a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
60 and as though he had no care of, or regard to any other part of Mankind, and as though he had no care of, or regard to any other part of Mankind, cc c-acp cs pns31 vhd dx n1 pp-f, cc vvi p-acp d j-jn n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
61 and only exercis'd his Vengeance on their Enemies, now and then, as he or they saw fit. and only exercised his Vengeance on their Enemies, now and then, as he or they saw fit. cc av-j vvn po31 n1 p-acp po32 n2, av cc av, c-acp pns31 cc pns32 vvd j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
62 Now this was a Narrow Notion of God's Providence, and far unworthy the Immense Benignity of the Divine Nature, which loves and governs all the World, Now this was a Narrow Notion of God's Providence, and Far unworthy the Immense Benignity of the Divine Nature, which loves and governs all the World, av d vbds dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc av-j j dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, r-crq vvz cc vvz d dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
63 though not, (we think) with equal, yet with great Care and Tenderness, and Wisdom; though not, (we think) with equal, yet with great Care and Tenderness, and Wisdom; cs xx, (pns12 vvb) p-acp j-jn, av p-acp j n1 cc n1, cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
64 proportioning his favours, not to peoples merits, but their necessities, and to his own metcies. proportioning his favours, not to peoples merits, but their necessities, and to his own metcies. vvg po31 n2, xx p-acp ng1 n2, cc-acp po32 n2, cc p-acp po31 d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
65 Now tho this Jewish Selfishness and Humor of appropriating God's Goodness to themselves, may seem of it self to be of little Consequence or Moment, Now though this Jewish Selfishness and Humour of appropriating God's goodness to themselves, may seem of it self to be of little Consequence or Moment, av cs d jp n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg npg1 n1 p-acp px32, vmb vvi pp-f pn31 n1 pc-acp vbi pp-f j n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
66 yet I believe it will appear, that the fruits of it, were not only the being obstinate and proud themselves, yet I believe it will appear, that the fruits of it, were not only the being obstinate and proud themselves, av pns11 vvb pn31 vmb vvi, cst dt n2 pp-f pn31, vbdr xx av-j dt vbg j cc j px32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
67 but the scorning, and the hating all mankind besides: but the scorning, and the hating all mankind beside: cc-acp dt vvg, cc dt vvg d n1 a-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
68 for so light and unballasted is the mind of man, that even a gust of favour from an Earthly Prince, drives him away and tosses him he knows not whither, for so Light and unballasted is the mind of man, that even a gust of favour from an Earthly Prince, drives him away and tosses him he knows not whither, c-acp av j cc vvn vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cst av dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1, vvz pno31 av cc vvz pno31 pns31 vvz xx c-crq, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
69 and makes him proud and insupportable, and sets him on despising, and, it may be, trampling on the World about him: and makes him proud and insupportable, and sets him on despising, and, it may be, trampling on the World about him: cc vvz pno31 j cc j, cc vvz pno31 p-acp vvg, cc, pn31 vmb vbi, vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
70 and though the reason be not the same, yet the effects are much alike in the case of God's favours: and though the reason be not the same, yet the effects Are much alike in the case of God's favours: cc cs dt n1 vbb xx dt d, av dt n2 vbr av-d av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
71 The Insolence of Spiritual pride is extravagant and insufferable, and an overweening conceit of being extremely high in God's love and favour, The Insolence of Spiritual pride is extravagant and insufferable, and an overweening conceit of being extremely high in God's love and favour, dt n1 pp-f j n1 vbz j cc j, cc dt j-vvg n1 pp-f vbg av-jn j p-acp npg1 n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
72 and one of his peculiar Saints and Creatures, is the most dangerous Rock a Soul can dash against; and one of his peculiar Saints and Creatures, is the most dangerous Rock a Soul can dash against; cc crd pp-f po31 j n2 cc n2, vbz dt av-ds j n1 dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
73 and has ofttimes prov'd more fatal, than some downright Vice, it is the Parent of intollerable Arrogance, stand by thy self, come not near to me for I am holier than thou, Is. lxv. 5. It is the Mother of Scorn and ill Nature God I thank thee that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers or even as this publican, Luke xviii. 11. and the passage from this Spirit of Pride and Contempt, to that of Hatred and Violence is short and easie, the Line that divides them almost imperceptible. and has ofttimes proved more fatal, than Some downright Vice, it is the Parent of intolerable Arrogance, stand by thy self, come not near to me for I am Holier than thou, Is. lxv. 5. It is the Mother of Scorn and ill Nature God I thank thee that I am not as other men Are, extortioners, unjust, Adulterers or even as this publican, Lycia xviii. 11. and the passage from this Spirit of Pride and Contempt, to that of Hatred and Violence is short and easy, the Line that divides them almost imperceptible. cc vhz av vvn av-dc j, cs d j n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1, vvb p-acp po21 n1, vvb xx av-j p-acp pno11 c-acp pns11 vbm jc cs pns21, np1 crd. crd pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc j-jn n1 np1 pns11 vvb pno21 cst pns11 vbm xx c-acp j-jn n2 vbr, n2, j, n2 cc av c-acp d n1, av crd. crd cc dt n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp d pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz j cc j, dt n1 cst vvz pno32 av j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
74 Again, God had prohibited their Commerce in a great degree, with any of the Nations round, which they obeying became, in some time, churlish, illnatured and untractable, (for nothing polishes and evens so the roughness of Mens morose Tempers, Again, God had prohibited their Commerce in a great degree, with any of the nations round, which they obeying became, in Some time, churlish, Ill-natured and untractable, (for nothing polishes and evens so the roughness of Men's morose Tempers, av, np1 vhd vvn po32 n1 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp d pp-f dt n2 av-j, r-crq pns32 vvg vvd, p-acp d n1, j, j cc j, (c-acp pix vvz cc n2 av dt n1 pp-f ng2 j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
75 as Traficking and Conversation) and not attending or observing, that the reason of Gods prohibition was from the proneness of their Hearts to Idolatry, as Trafficking and Conversation) and not attending or observing, that the reason of God's prohibition was from the proneness of their Hearts to Idolatry, c-acp vvg cc n1) cc xx vvg cc vvg, cst dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
76 and falling so easily into the Worship of the People they Convers'd withal, they thought it was only because those Gentiles were Profane, hated of God, and falling so Easily into the Worship of the People they Conversed withal, they Thought it was only Because those Gentiles were Profane, hated of God, cc vvg av av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns32 vvd av, pns32 vvd pn31 vbds av-j c-acp d n2-j vbdr j, vvn pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
77 and an Abomination in his sight, which though it were true of all their evil Practices, and an Abomination in his sighed, which though it were true of all their evil Practices, cc dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq cs pn31 vbdr j pp-f d po32 j-jn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
78 and sinful Customs, yet it was by no means true of their Persons; and sinful Customs, yet it was by no means true of their Persons; cc j n2, av pn31 vbds p-acp dx n2 j pp-f po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
79 but of all things in the World ill Nature is the worst distinguisher, it will not separate sin from sinners, but of all things in the World ill Nature is the worst distinguisher, it will not separate since from Sinners, cc-acp pp-f d n2 p-acp dt n1 j-jn n1 vbz dt js n1, pn31 vmb xx vvi n1 p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
80 nor abstract the person from his faults; nor abstract the person from his Faults; ccx vvb dt n1 p-acp po31 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
81 God had declared his hatred and abhorrence of a great many particular Crimes, and is Wise, God had declared his hatred and abhorrence of a great many particular Crimes, and is Wise, np1 vhd vvn po31 n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j d j n2, cc vbz j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
82 and Just, and Merciful enough to love and pity an Offender, even whilst he hates and punishes the Offence: and Just, and Merciful enough to love and pity an Offender, even while he hates and Punishes the Offence: cc j, cc j av-d pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1, av cs pns31 vvz cc vvz dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
83 but impotent malicious Man, can do nothing of all this, yet thinks himself oblig'd to hate and persecute to death, those whose Offences God declares against: but impotent malicious Man, can do nothing of all this, yet thinks himself obliged to hate and persecute to death, those whose Offences God declares against: cc-acp j j n1, vmb vdi pix pp-f d d, av vvz px31 vvn p-acp n1 cc vvi p-acp n1, d rg-crq n2 np1 vvz p-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
84 but sure the reason is as weak as the Malice is strong. but sure the reason is as weak as the Malice is strong. cc-acp av-j dt n1 vbz a-acp j c-acp dt n1 vbz j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
85 For what if God should hate a Man, how does it follow I must hate him too, For what if God should hate a Man, how does it follow I must hate him too, p-acp r-crq cs np1 vmd vvi dt n1, q-crq vdz pn31 vvi pns11 vmb vvi pno31 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
86 unless commanded? It is true God is the best example I can follow, but his Judgments are unfearchable and his ways past finding out, unless commanded? It is true God is the best Exampl I can follow, but his Judgments Are unfearchable and his ways passed finding out, cs vvn? pn31 vbz j np1 vbz dt js n1 pns11 vmb vvi, cc-acp po31 n2 vbr j cc po31 n2 p-acp vvg av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
87 and he has always Reasons, but yet not always such as may iustifie my imitation. and he has always Reasons, but yet not always such as may justify my imitation. cc pns31 vhz av n2, cc-acp av xx av d c-acp vmb vvi po11 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
88 But as unreasonable, and undue a Consequence as this appears, yet 'tis a very easie and a very frequent slip; But as unreasonable, and undue a Consequence as this appears, yet it's a very easy and a very frequent slip; cc-acp c-acp j, cc j dt n1 c-acp d vvz, av pn31|vbz dt j j cc dt j j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
89 and all Men think they have a right, as well as the Jews, to say with David, Do not I hate them that rise up against thee, and all Men think they have a right, as well as the jews, to say with David, Do not I hate them that rise up against thee, cc d n2 vvb pns32 vhb dt n-jn, c-acp av c-acp dt np2, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, vdb xx pns11 vvi pno32 cst vvb a-acp p-acp pno21, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
90 yea I hate them right sore, as though they were mine enemies. yea I hate them right soar, as though they were mine enemies. uh pns11 vvb pno32 vvi av-j, c-acp cs pns32 vbdr po11 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
91 Which though it be reasonable and necessary to apply to the wickedness and evil practices of Men dishonouring and defaming God and his Worship, Which though it be reasonable and necessary to apply to the wickedness and evil practices of Men Dishonoring and defaming God and his Worship, r-crq c-acp pn31 vbb j cc j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc j-jn n2 pp-f n2 vvg cc vvg np1 cc po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
92 yet the Complement would go too far, from Civility to God, to cruelty and hatred of our Neighbour. yet the Compliment would go too Far, from Civility to God, to cruelty and hatred of our Neighbour. av dt n1 vmd vvi av av-j, p-acp n1 p-acp np1, p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
93 Farther, as God continually was pouring down his Benefits and Favours on the Jews whilst they continued firm and constant in his Service: Farther, as God continually was pouring down his Benefits and Favours on the jews while they continued firm and constant in his Service: np1, c-acp np1 av-j vbds vvg a-acp po31 n2 cc n2 p-acp dt np2 cs pns32 vvd j cc j p-acp po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
94 so he pursued their light Apostacies, their Startings and Revolts, with Punishments as close and constant: so he pursued their Light Apostasies, their Startings and Revolts, with Punishments as close and constant: av pns31 vvd po32 j n2, po32 n2-vvg cc vvz, p-acp n2 c-acp av-j cc j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
95 and the Nature of Man which is much more Querulous than Grateful, more sensible of one Evil than of an hundred Benefits, and the Nature of Man which is much more Querulous than Grateful, more sensible of one Evil than of an hundred Benefits, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vbz d dc j cs j, av-dc j pp-f crd j-jn av pp-f dt crd n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
96 and always prone to conclude on the worse side, prompted the Jews to look on God, and always prove to conclude on the Worse side, prompted the jews to look on God, cc av j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt jc n1, vvn dt np2 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
97 as on an angry and vindictive being, and one that seemed delighted in Justice, rather than Forgiving; as on an angry and vindictive being, and one that seemed delighted in justice, rather than Forgiving; c-acp p-acp dt j cc j vbg, cc pi cst vvd vvn p-acp n1, av-c cs j-vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
98 and seeing he required Obedience with such exactness, and punish'd their Offences with such rigor, they easily imagined they must be as Zealous in his Service, and seeing he required obedience with such exactness, and punished their Offences with such rigor, they Easily imagined they must be as Zealous in his Service, cc vvg pns31 vvd n1 p-acp d n1, cc vvn po32 n2 p-acp d n1, pns32 av-j vvd pns32 vmb vbi a-acp j p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
99 and as Jealous of his Honor, as possibly they could, and consequently must revenge all such Affronts and Indignities done to his mighty Name and holy Majesty, with all severity; and as Jealous of his Honour, as possibly they could, and consequently must revenge all such Affronts and Indignities done to his mighty Name and holy Majesty, with all severity; cc p-acp j pp-f po31 n1, c-acp av-j pns32 vmd, cc av-j vmb vvi d d vvz cc n2 vdn p-acp po31 j n1 cc j n1, p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
100 and though this may be good to a very great degree, yet there is danger it may pass into an ill extreame, and though this may be good to a very great degree, yet there is danger it may pass into an ill extreme, cc cs d vmb vbi j p-acp dt j j n1, av pc-acp vbz n1 pn31 vmb vvi p-acp dt j-jn j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
101 and ignorant and impotent Man knows no Mean, but finding that to be in some measure his Duty, which is partly his natural inclination, he runs with all his might, and ignorant and impotent Man knows no Mean, but finding that to be in Some measure his Duty, which is partly his natural inclination, he runs with all his might, cc j cc j n1 vvz dx j, cc-acp vvg cst pc-acp vbi p-acp d n1 po31 n1, r-crq vbz av po31 j n1, pns31 vvz p-acp d po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
102 and never thinks of stopping, and that's the Reason that a great deal of Zeal degenerates very easily into Anger and Cruelty; and never thinks of stopping, and that's the Reason that a great deal of Zeal Degenerates very Easily into Anger and Cruelty; cc av-x vvz pp-f vvg, cc d|vbz dt n1 cst dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvz av av-j p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
103 'tis only adding Fuel to a little and a gentle Flame kindled before, such as is Zeal, it's only adding Fuel to a little and a gentle Flame kindled before, such as is Zeal, pn31|vbz av-j vvg n1 p-acp dt j cc dt j n1 vvn a-acp, d c-acp vbz n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
104 and twill in time, a little time, become a spreading and consuming Fire. and 'twill in time, a little time, become a spreading and consuming Fire. cc n1 p-acp n1, dt j n1, vvb dt j-vvg cc j-vvg n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
105 I am very sensible that these productions and effects, may seem at first, too mighty for the causes assigned, I am very sensible that these productions and effects, may seem At First, too mighty for the Causes assigned, pns11 vbm av j cst d n2 cc n2, vmb vvi p-acp ord, av j c-acp dt n2 vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
106 but to one that well and throughly considers humane Nature, with all its Folly, Malice and Imperfection, I am afraid they will appear too adequate and just. but to one that well and thoroughly considers humane Nature, with all its Folly, Malice and Imperfection, I am afraid they will appear too adequate and just. cc-acp p-acp pi cst av cc av-j vvz j n1, p-acp d po31 n1, n1 cc n1, pns11 vbm j pns32 vmb vvi av j cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
107 A little Spring sends out a mighty Stream, and a small Seed grows up into a tall and shady Cedar. A little Spring sends out a mighty Stream, and a small Seed grows up into a tall and shady Cedar. dt j n1 vvz av dt j n1, cc dt j n1 vvz a-acp p-acp dt j cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
108 A mean, and at first, unheeded Principle, becomes in time the bottom and foundation of a marvellous Superstructure, A mean, and At First, unheeded Principle, becomes in time the bottom and Foundation of a marvellous Superstructure, dt j, cc p-acp ord, vvd n1, vvz p-acp n1 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
109 and brings forth Fruits and Consequences not easily foreseen at first, nor easily prevented or avoided afterwards. and brings forth Fruits and Consequences not Easily foreseen At First, nor Easily prevented or avoided afterwards. cc vvz av n2 cc n2 xx av-j vvn p-acp ord, ccx av-j vvn cc vvn av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
110 Let any Man but call to mind, What a little matter it was at first, that biassed him to incline to such a Cause or Party, Let any Man but call to mind, What a little matter it was At First, that biased him to incline to such a Cause or Party, vvb d n1 cc-acp vvb p-acp n1, q-crq dt j n1 pn31 vbds p-acp ord, cst vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp d dt n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
111 and how that inclination, carried him to wishing well, and that to Affection, and Affection to Siding with it, and how that inclination, carried him to wishing well, and that to Affection, and Affection to Siding with it, cc c-crq d n1, vvd pno31 p-acp vvg av, cc cst p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp vvg p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
112 and that to Zeal, and Zeal to the promoting and advancing it, and that to opposing all its hindrances, and that to Zeal, and Zeal to the promoting and advancing it, and that to opposing all its hindrances, cc cst p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp dt j-vvg cc vvg pn31, cc cst p-acp vvg d po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
113 and Opposition to Vexation, and that to Ill Will, and Ill Will to Mischief, and that to Hatred, and Opposition to Vexation, and that to Ill Will, and Ill Will to Mischief, and that to Hatred, cc n1 p-acp n1, cc cst p-acp j-jn n1, cc j-jn vmb p-acp n1, cc cst p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
114 and thence to Violence and Outrage, and Cruelty, and Persecution. and thence to Violence and Outrage, and Cruelty, and Persecution. cc av p-acp n1 cc n1, cc n1, cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
115 Let a Man, I say, but trace his own Heart at such a rate as this, Let a Man, I say, but trace his own Heart At such a rate as this, vvb dt n1, pns11 vvb, cc-acp vvb po31 d n1 p-acp d dt n1 c-acp d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
116 and he will find a little inconsiderable Cause, sufficient to produce the most astonishing Effects. And of all Causes, none so fruitful and productive as those that border on Religion, and he will find a little inconsiderable Cause, sufficient to produce the most astonishing Effects. And of all Causes, none so fruitful and productive as those that border on Religion, cc pns31 vmb vvi dt j j n1, j pc-acp vvi dt av-ds vvg n2. cc pp-f d n2, pix av j cc j c-acp d cst n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
117 and call in God into their Interests and Party: and call in God into their Interests and Party: cc vvb p-acp np1 p-acp po32 n2 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
118 no mistakes so fatal and so desperate in their Consequences, as those that are built on misapplied Scripture, false Conceptions of Gods Nature, with unworthy and dishonourable thoughts of any of his Attributes. no mistakes so fatal and so desperate in their Consequences, as those that Are built on misapplied Scripture, false Conceptions of God's Nature, with unworthy and dishonourable thoughts of any of his Attributes. dx n2 av j cc av j p-acp po32 n2, c-acp d cst vbr vvn p-acp vvn n1, j n2 pp-f npg1 n1, p-acp j cc j n2 pp-f d pp-f po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
119 For as I intimated before Man thinks himself naturally obliged (and is undoubtedly so, where he can with Reason) to imitate and draw as near to his God as possibly he may: For as I intimated before Man thinks himself naturally obliged (and is undoubtedly so, where he can with Reason) to imitate and draw as near to his God as possibly he may: p-acp c-acp pns11 vvd p-acp n1 vvz px31 av-j vvn (cc vbz av-j av, c-crq pns31 vmb p-acp n1) pc-acp vvi cc vvi c-acp av-j p-acp po31 n1 c-acp av-j pns31 vmb: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
120 and therefore will, as near as can be, conform his inward and his outward behaviour, to the Notions and Conceptions he has of Gods Nature. and Therefore will, as near as can be, conform his inward and his outward behaviour, to the Notions and Conceptions he has of God's Nature. cc av vmb, c-acp av-j c-acp vmb vbi, vvb po31 j cc po31 j n1, p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pns31 vhz pp-f npg1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
121 Some Barbarous Gentiles of old, conceived God to be an angry Sanguinary Being, and the Consequence was, they were inhumane in their Manners, some Barbarous Gentiles of old, conceived God to be an angry Sanguinary Being, and the Consequence was, they were inhumane in their Manners, d j n2-j pp-f j, vvd np1 pc-acp vbi dt j j vbg, cc dt n1 vbds, pns32 vbdr j p-acp po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
122 and Worship'd him with horrid Rites, and humane Sacrifices: and others Gentle and benign, because they thought their Deity was Merciful and Good. and Worshipped him with horrid Rites, and humane Sacrifices: and Others Gentle and benign, Because they Thought their Deity was Merciful and Good. cc vvn pno31 p-acp j n2, cc j n2: cc n2-jn j cc j, c-acp pns32 vvd po32 n1 vbds j cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
123 And therefore 'tis of mighty use and benefit in all respects, that Men should be taught to conceive nothing of God, And Therefore it's of mighty use and benefit in all respects, that Men should be taught to conceive nothing of God, cc av pn31|vbz a-acp j n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2, cst n2 vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pix pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
124 but what is Just and Honourable, Merciful and Good. but what is Just and Honourable, Merciful and Good. cc-acp q-crq vbz j cc j, j cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
125 And he may very properly be said not to know God, that conceives any hard unworthy thing of him. And he may very properly be said not to know God, that conceives any hard unworthy thing of him. cc pns31 vmb av av-j vbi vvn xx pc-acp vvi np1, cst vvz d j j n1 pp-f pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
126 Secondly, The Jews are said Not to know the Father, because they did, or rather would, not know and understand the Dispensation and Oeconomy of God the Father, designing to save the World by sending his Son Christ Jesus into it, they were so strongly persuaded that their Law was to last for ever, that they could not entertain so much as a thought of its Abolishment. Secondly, The jews Are said Not to know the Father, Because they did, or rather would, not know and understand the Dispensation and Oeconomy of God the Father, designing to save the World by sending his Son christ jesus into it, they were so strongly persuaded that their Law was to last for ever, that they could not entertain so much as a Thought of its Abolishment. ord, dt np2 vbr vvn xx pc-acp vvi dt n1, c-acp pns32 vdd, cc av-c vmd, xx vvi cc vvi dt n1 cc np1 pp-f np1 dt n1, vvg pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp vvg po31 n1 np1 np1 p-acp pn31, pns32 vbdr av av-j vvn cst po32 n1 vbds p-acp ord c-acp av, cst pns32 vmd xx vvi av av-d c-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
127 The Passeover was to be kept a feast to the Lord throughtout their generations. The Passover was to be kept a feast to the Lord throughout their generations. dt np1 vbds pc-acp vbi vvn dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
128 You shall observe this thing saith Moses, for an Ordinance to thee and to thy Sons for ever. You shall observe this thing Says Moses, for an Ordinance to thee and to thy Sons for ever. pn22 vmb vvi d n1 vvz np1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno21 cc p-acp po21 n2 c-acp av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
129 Exod. xii. 13. 17. and 24. verses, and chap. xix. 9. and so for the offering of a sweet savour; Exod xii. 13. 17. and 24. Verses, and chap. xix. 9. and so for the offering of a sweet savour; np1 crd. crd crd cc crd n2, cc n1 crd. crd cc av p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
130 One Ordinance shall be both for you of the Congregation, and also for the stranger that so journeth with you, One Ordinance shall be both for you of the Congregation, and also for the stranger that so journeth with you, crd n1 vmb vbi av-d p-acp pn22 pp-f dt n1, cc av p-acp dt n1 cst av vvz p-acp pn22, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
131 an Ordinance for ever in your generations. Numb. xv. 15. The same of the heave Offring by an Ordinance for ever. Numb. an Ordinance for ever in your generations. Numb. xv. 15. The same of the heave Offering by an Ordinance for ever. Numb. dt n1 c-acp av p-acp po22 n2. j. crd. crd dt d pp-f dt vvb vvg p-acp dt n1 c-acp av. j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
132 xviii. 8. And so for the continuance of the Priesthood in the House of Levy. The Lord thy God hath chosen him out of all thy tribes, to stand to minister in the name of the Lord, him and his sons for ever. xviii. 8. And so for the Continuance of the Priesthood in the House of Levy. The Lord thy God hath chosen him out of all thy tribes, to stand to minister in the name of the Lord, him and his Sons for ever. crd. crd cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvi. dt n1 po21 n1 vhz vvn pno31 av pp-f d po21 n2, pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pno31 cc po31 n2 p-acp av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
133 Deut. xviii. v. And of the Temple, I have hallowed this house which thou hast built, to put my name there for ever, Deuteronomy xviii. v. And of the Temple, I have hallowed this house which thou hast built, to put my name there for ever, np1 crd. n1 cc pp-f dt n1, pns11 vhb vvn d n1 r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn, pc-acp vvi po11 n1 a-acp p-acp av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
134 and mine eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually saith God himself to Solomon. 1 Kings ix. 3. 2 Chron. vi. 6, 7. and 16. with abundance of other places, that they thought promised an eternity to their Constitution. and mine eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually Says God himself to Solomon. 1 Kings ix. 3. 2 Chronicles vi. 6, 7. and 16. with abundance of other places, that they Thought promised an eternity to their Constitution. cc po11 n2 cc po11 n1 vmb vbi a-acp av-j vvz n1 px31 p-acp np1. crd n2 crd. crd crd np1 fw-la. crd, crd cc crd p-acp n1 pp-f j-jn n2, cst pns32 vvd vvd dt n1 p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
135 And being of a gross Understanding, and taking all things litterally, they could never be brought to think of parting with their Legal Dispensation. And being of a gross Understanding, and taking all things literally, they could never be brought to think of parting with their Legal Dispensation. np1 vbg pp-f dt j n1, cc vvg d n2 av-j, pns32 vmd av-x vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pp-f vvg p-acp po32 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
136 Their Fathers had received it from God himself who engraved their Tables with his own Hands, at first, Their Father's had received it from God himself who engraved their Tables with his own Hands, At First, po32 n2 vhd vvn pn31 p-acp np1 px31 r-crq vvd po32 n2 p-acp po31 d n2, p-acp ord, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
137 and afterwards had Dictated to Moses, and delivered his Commands, and Executed his Decrees by the frequent Ministry of Angels, and afterwards had Dictated to Moses, and Delivered his Commands, and Executed his Decrees by the frequent Ministry of Angels, cc av vhd vvn p-acp np1, cc vvd png31 vvz, cc vvd po31 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
138 and this must needs enhance the price and value of the Law. and this must needs enhance the price and valve of the Law. cc d vmb av vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
139 Moreover, they had before their Eyes so many noble instances, so many great and extraordinary examples of Patriarchs, Moreover, they had before their Eyes so many noble instances, so many great and extraordinary Examples of Patriarchs, np1, pns32 vhd p-acp po32 n2 av d j n2, av d j cc j n2 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
140 and Prophets, Kings and valiant Heroes, that had been born and bred up in this Way, and prophets, Kings and valiant Heroes, that had been born and bred up in this Way, cc n2, n2 cc j n2, cst vhd vbn vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
141 and pleased God, and were his Favourites, and the Sons of his Grace, by walking steadily therein, that 'twas not easie to imagine such a Law could now at last displease him so as to renounce and to abrogate it: and pleased God, and were his Favourites, and the Sons of his Grace, by walking steadily therein, that 'twas not easy to imagine such a Law could now At last displease him so as to renounce and to abrogate it: cc vvd np1, cc vbdr po31 n2, cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp vvg av-j av, cst pn31|vbds xx j pc-acp vvi d dt n1 vmd av p-acp ord vvi pno31 av c-acp pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
142 and besides, themselves had sucked its Precepts with their Mothers Milk, had been initiated into its Rites with pain and blood, and beside, themselves had sucked its Precepts with their Mother's Milk, had been initiated into its Rites with pain and blood, cc a-acp, px32 vhn vvn po31 n2 p-acp po32 ng1 n1, vhd vbn vvn p-acp po31 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
143 and therefore could not lightly give it over, and the Law and the Prophets were full of cautions and severe threatnings, against such as should violate it themselves, and Therefore could not lightly give it over, and the Law and the prophets were full of cautions and severe threatenings, against such as should violate it themselves, cc av vmd xx av-j vvi pn31 a-acp, cc dt n1 cc dt n2 vbdr j pp-f n2 cc j n2-vvg, p-acp d c-acp vmd vvi pn31 px32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
144 or attempt to persuade others, and all this will naturally beget in Men a very strong tenacity of Opinions, or attempt to persuade Others, and all this will naturally beget in Men a very strong tenacity of Opinions, cc vvi pc-acp vvi n2-jn, cc d d vmb av-j vvi p-acp n2 dt j j n1 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
145 and an obstinate Resolution to mantain them against all Opposers: and an obstinate Resolution to maintain them against all Opposers: cc dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
146 And three or four Consequences of rough unruly Nature will, without great care, and the Grace of God, bring them to a revengeful and exterminating Temper. And three or four Consequences of rough unruly Nature will, without great care, and the Grace of God, bring them to a revengeful and exterminating Temper. cc crd cc crd n2 pp-f j j n1 vmb, p-acp j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb pno32 p-acp dt j cc vvg vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
147 Had not our Saviour done such mighty Works amongst them as never had been done by Moses or Elias, or any other of the Prophets, Had not our Saviour done such mighty Works among them as never had been done by Moses or Elias, or any other of the prophets, vhd xx po12 n1 vdn d j vvz p-acp pno32 c-acp av vhd vbn vdn p-acp np1 cc np1, cc d n-jn pp-f dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
148 and such as could be wrought by no mortal Power, but carried with them evident tokens of an Almighty Hand, and such as could be wrought by no Mortal Power, but carried with them evident tokens of an Almighty Hand, cc d c-acp vmd vbi vvn p-acp dx j-jn n1, cc-acp vvd p-acp pno32 j n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
149 and fulfilled their Prophecies so exactly, the Jews had been not only excuseable, but highly commendable in rejecting him. and fulfilled their Prophecies so exactly, the jews had been not only Excusable, but highly commendable in rejecting him. cc vvd po32 n2 av av-j, dt np2 vhd vbn xx av-j j, cc-acp av-j j p-acp vvg pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
150 But this is not at present so much my business, as it is to shew, that even honest and zealous Men that did not believe the Doctrines of our Lord, might, But this is not At present so much my business, as it is to show, that even honest and zealous Men that did not believe the Doctrines of our Lord, might, p-acp d vbz xx p-acp j av av-d po11 n1, c-acp pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi, cst av j cc j n2 cst vdd xx vvi dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
151 as St. Paul himself did, degenerate into Hatred, Cruelty, and Persecution, both of Him and his Disciples: as Saint Paul himself did, degenerate into Hatred, Cruelty, and Persecution, both of Him and his Disciples: c-acp n1 np1 px31 vdd, j p-acp n1, np1-n, cc n1, d pp-f pno31 cc po31 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
152 not to extenuate their Guilt, so much as to shew the Force and Power of Human Nature, byassed by such natural and accidental Prejudices. not to extenuate their Gilded, so much as to show the Force and Power of Human Nature, biased by such natural and accidental Prejudices. xx pc-acp vvi po32 j-vvn, av av-d c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1, vvn p-acp d j cc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
153 And as to the Chief Priests and Rulers, to whom our Lord immediately refers, as to their not knowing the Son, And as to the Chief Priests and Rulers, to whom our Lord immediately refers, as to their not knowing the Son, cc c-acp p-acp dt j-jn n2 cc n2, p-acp ro-crq po12 n1 av-j vvz, c-acp p-acp po32 xx vvg dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
154 and therefore persecuting him to death and all his Followers; the Account is this: and Therefore persecuting him to death and all his Followers; the Account is this: cc av vvg pno31 p-acp n1 cc d po31 n2; dt vvb vbz d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
155 They were now in full and peaceable Possession of a Religion made up of glorious Out-sides, They were now in full and peaceable Possession of a Religion made up of glorious Outsides, pns32 vbdr av p-acp j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd a-acp pp-f j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
156 and external Shews, pompous Sacrifice, and glittering Ceremonies, with which the trifling World is ravish'd and surpriz'd, the Hearts of the Worshippers exalted with vain Pride, and external Shows, pompous Sacrifice, and glittering Ceremonies, with which the trifling World is ravished and surprised, the Hearts of the Worshippers exalted with vain Pride, cc j vvz, j n1, cc j-vvg n2, p-acp r-crq dt j-vvg n1 vbz vvn cc vvn, dt n2 pp-f dt n2 vvn p-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
157 and the Beholders dazled and amaz'd. and the Beholders dazzled and amazed. cc dt n2 vvn cc vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
158 And here was Jesus, and they knew not who, came to disturb them in their way of Worship, preaching up grave and serious Matters, talking of wonderful, unheard of and unpractis'd Morals, discoursing of Judgment, Righteousness, of Faith and Charity, And Here was jesus, and they knew not who, Come to disturb them in their Way of Worship, preaching up grave and serious Matters, talking of wondered, unheard of and unpractised Morals, discoursing of Judgement, Righteousness, of Faith and Charity, cc av vbds np1, cc pns32 vvd xx r-crq, vvd pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n1 pp-f n1, vvg a-acp j cc j n2, vvg pp-f j, j pp-f cc j n2, vvg pp-f n1, n1, pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
159 and other weighty Doctrines and Commands, together with an unavoidable necessity of Repentance from dead Works. and other weighty Doctrines and Commands, together with an unavoidable necessity of Repentance from dead Works. cc j-jn j n2 cc vvz, av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
160 And this was a mighty Change and grievous to Flesh and Blood. And this was a mighty Change and grievous to Flesh and Blood. cc d vbds dt j n1 cc j p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
161 To give up Shews and Ceremonies, of which Nature is very fond, for the Simplicity and Plainness of serving God in Spirit and in Truth, with which Men are soon tired, to exchange some easie Corporal Gestures, To give up Shows and Ceremonies, of which Nature is very found, for the Simplicity and Plainness of serving God in Spirit and in Truth, with which Men Are soon tired, to exchange Some easy Corporal Gestures, p-acp vvi a-acp vvz cc n2, pp-f r-crq n1 vbz av j, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg np1 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, p-acp r-crq n2 vbr av vvn, pc-acp vvi d j j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
162 and Artificial Motions, for the sober Exercises of the Mind by Prayer and Contemplation, and the painfulness of close Attention: and Artificial Motions, for the Sobrium Exercises of the Mind by Prayer and Contemplation, and the painfulness of close Attention: cc j n2, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc dt n1 pp-f j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
163 To give up the easie Commutation and Attonements of Sins and Trespasses, by the Lives and Sacrifice of brute Beasts, To give up the easy Commutation and Atonements of Sins and Trespasses, by the Lives and Sacrifice of brutus Beasts, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j n1 cc n2 pp-f n2 cc n2, p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f n1 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
164 for the bitter Sorrows of Repentance, and the most solid and expensive Sacrifice of Prayers, for the bitter Sorrows of Repentance, and the most solid and expensive Sacrifice of Prayers, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1, cc dt av-ds j cc j n1 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
165 and Tears, and Satisfaction, seemed to the Scribes and Pharisees, and Sadduces and Priests, a very hard Exchange, and an intolerable Bargain: and Tears, and Satisfaction, seemed to the Scribes and Pharisees, and Sadducees and Priests, a very hard Exchange, and an intolerable Bargain: cc n2, cc n1, vvd p-acp dt n2 cc np1, cc np2 cc n2, dt j j n1, cc dt j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
166 and therefore 'tis no wonder that Men so sensually affected and tied to the things of this World, should oppose themselves with so much Might and Vigour to the Preachers of such Mortifying Spiritual Doctrines: and Therefore it's no wonder that Men so sensually affected and tied to the things of this World, should oppose themselves with so much Might and Vigour to the Preachers of such Mortifying Spiritual Doctrines: cc av pn31|vbz dx n1 cst n2 av av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, vmd vvi px32 p-acp av d vmd cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d j-vvg j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
167 And that rather than be disturbed in their Pursuits, than lose what they liked and loved, And that rather than be disturbed in their Pursuits, than loose what they liked and loved, cc cst av-c cs vbi vvn p-acp po32 n2, cs vvb r-crq pns32 vvd cc vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
168 and accept of what they could not endure to think on, they should conspire the death of our Lord the Author, and accept of what they could not endure to think on, they should conspire the death of our Lord the Author, cc vvi pp-f r-crq pns32 vmd xx vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp, pns32 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
169 and his Disciples the Promoters of them. and his Disciples the Promoters of them. cc po31 n2 dt n2 pp-f pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
170 Again, these Priests, these Scribes and Doctors of the Law, had corrupted the Jewish Religion to a prodigious height: Again, these Priests, these Scribes and Doctors of the Law, had corrupted the Jewish Religion to a prodigious height: av, d n2, d n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, vhd vvn dt jp n1 p-acp dt j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
171 they had darkned all the Prophecies of the Messiah's coming in such meek and lowly manner as he came: they had darkened all the Prophecies of the Messiah's coming in such meek and lowly manner as he Come: pns32 vhd vvn d dt n2 pp-f dt npg1 n-vvg p-acp d j cc j n1 c-acp pns31 vvd: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
172 the Sadduces, a mighty and prevailing Sect, denied the Resurrection of the Dead, the Existence of Angels and Spirits, the Sadducees, a mighty and prevailing Sect, denied the Resurrection of the Dead, the Existence of Angels and Spirits, dt np2, dt j cc j-vvg n1, vvd dt n1 pp-f dt j, dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
173 and yet were good Jews still, and some of them came to be High Priests; and yet were good jews still, and Some of them Come to be High Priests; cc av vbdr j np2 av, cc d pp-f pno32 vvd pc-acp vbi j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
174 and all of them by their vain and wicked Traditions, ungracious Comments, and ungodly Glosses, had had almost killed Morality at the Root. and all of them by their vain and wicked Traditions, ungracious Comments, and ungodly Glosses, had had almost killed Morality At the Root. cc d pp-f pno32 p-acp po32 j cc j n2, j n2, cc j n2, vhd vhn av vvn n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
175 And our Saviour boldly reprehending this ungodly Practice, and laying open before all the People their enormous Villanies herein, And our Saviour boldly reprehending this ungodly Practice, and laying open before all the People their enormous Villainies herein, cc po12 n1 av-j vvg d j n1, cc vvg av-j p-acp d dt n1 po32 j n2 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
176 so stirred their Indignation, that they resolved upon his Death. so stirred their Indignation, that they resolved upon his Death. av vvd po32 n1, cst pns32 vvd p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
177 The Reputation of Sincerity and Honesty is a tender Point, and like the Eye, will not endure the least touch: The Reputation of Sincerity and Honesty is a tender Point, and like the Eye, will not endure the least touch: dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz dt j n1, cc av-j dt n1, vmb xx vvi dt ds n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
178 Tell a Man he's Vicious, and he'll laugh; say he's a Sot, and Lewd, and an unkind Relation, and he'll forget it quickly; Tell a Man he's Vicious, and he'll laugh; say he's a Sot, and Lewd, and an unkind Relation, and he'll forget it quickly; vvb dt n1 pns31|vbz j, cc pns31|vmb vvi; vvb pns31|vbz dt n1, cc j, cc dt j n1, cc pns31|vmb vvi pn31 av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
179 but tell him he's a Villain and a Knave, a Cheat and Impostor, and you fill his Heart with Rage and Rancour, but tell him he's a Villain and a Knave, a Cheat and Impostor, and you fill his Heart with Rage and Rancour, cc-acp vvb pno31 pns31|vbz dt n1 cc dt n1, dt n1 cc n1, cc pn22 vvb po31 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
180 and treasure up Wrath against an Opportunity to destroy your self. and treasure up Wrath against an Opportunity to destroy your self. cc n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po22 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
181 What? tell the High Priest, the infallible High Priest, the prophecying High Priest, the Successor of Aaron and of Moses too at this time, the Man to whom were committed the Oracles of God, tell him, that in Cathedra, with his Conclave, What? tell the High Priest, the infallible High Priest, the prophesying High Priest, the Successor of Aaron and of Moses too At this time, the Man to whom were committed the Oracles of God, tell him, that in Cathedra, with his Conclave, q-crq? vvb dt j n1, dt j j n1, dt vvg j n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f np1 av p-acp d n1, dt n1 p-acp ro-crq vbdr vvn dt n2 pp-f np1, vvb pno31, cst p-acp np1, p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
182 nay with his Sanhedrim, that he had grosly erred in interpreting Scriptures, in darkning Prophecies, in corrupting Morality, nay with his Sanhedrim, that he had grossly erred in interpreting Scriptures, in darkening Prophecies, in corrupting Morality, uh-x p-acp po31 np1, cst pns31 vhd av-j vvn p-acp n-vvg n2, p-acp n-vvg n2, p-acp j-vvg n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
183 and cheating the People, is not to tempt a Danger at a distance, but boldly enter on Destruction, and cheating the People, is not to tempt a Danger At a distance, but boldly enter on Destruction, cc vvg dt n1, vbz xx pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp av-j vvi p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
184 when you have to deal with Men that neither will, nor think they can amend. when you have to deal with Men that neither will, nor think they can amend. c-crq pn22 vhb pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 cst dx n1, ccx vvb pns32 vmb vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
185 Lastly, These Men were in present Possession of the highest Honours, and Places, ('tis no doubt) of interest and advantage. Lastly, These Men were in present Possession of the highest Honours, and Places, (it's no doubt) of Interest and advantage. ord, d n2 vbdr p-acp j n1 pp-f dt js ng1, cc n2, (pn31|vbz dx n1) pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
186 And our Saviour's Doctrine seeming to overthrow their whole Oeconomy, and put an end to all the Ceremonious part of Moses his Law, And our Saviour's Doctrine seeming to overthrow their Whole Oeconomy, and put an end to all the Ceremonious part of Moses his Law, cc po12 ng1 n1 vvg pc-acp vvi po32 j-jn np1, cc vvd dt n1 p-acp d dt j n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
187 and all the Civil Power as much as depended thereon, it is not to be wondred at if they grew jealous and afraid of the rooting and spreading of Christ's Doctrine, and all the Civil Power as much as depended thereon, it is not to be wondered At if they grew jealous and afraid of the rooting and spreading of Christ's Doctrine, cc d dt j n1 c-acp d c-acp vvd av, pn31 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp cs pns32 vvd j cc j pp-f dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f npg1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
188 and took the most effectual Means, in human Policy, to rid themselves of the threatning Danger, by putting him to death: and took the most effectual Means, in human Policy, to rid themselves of the threatening Danger, by putting him to death: cc vvd dt av-ds j n2, p-acp j n1, pc-acp vvi px32 pp-f dt j-vvg n1, p-acp vvg pno31 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
189 For as naturally as Men abhor from shedding of Blood, so, or more naturally do they love their Honours and their Interest; For as naturally as Men abhor from shedding of Blood, so, or more naturally do they love their Honours and their Interest; c-acp c-acp av-j c-acp n2 vvb p-acp vvg pp-f n1, av, cc av-dc av-j vdb pns32 vvi po32 ng1 cc po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
190 and if these cannot be secured without that, they seldom or never stick or startle at it. and if these cannot be secured without that, they seldom or never stick or startle At it. cc cs d vmbx vbi vvn p-acp cst, pns32 av cc av-x vvi cc vvi p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
191 And now having shewn, as the time would let me, in what sences the Jews might be said not to have known God, not to have known the Father nor the Son, And now having shown, as the time would let me, in what Senses the jews might be said not to have known God, not to have known the Father nor the Son, cc av vhg vvn, c-acp dt n1 vmd vvi pno11, p-acp r-crq n2 dt np2 vmd vbi vvn xx pc-acp vhi vvn np1, xx pc-acp vhi vvn dt n1 ccx dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
192 and how those kinds of Ignorance came to produce such barbarous Fruits, and bloody usage of our Saviour and his Followers, and how those Kinds of Ignorance Come to produce such barbarous Fruits, and bloody usage of our Saviour and his Followers, cc c-crq d n2 pp-f n1 vvd pc-acp vvi d j n2, cc j n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
193 and done what right I could to the Text. I am come in the Third and last place to apply it to the Business of this Day. But oh! and done what right I could to the Text. I am come in the Third and last place to apply it to the Business of this Day. But o! cc vdn r-crq n-jn pns11 vmd p-acp dt np1 pns11 vbm vvn p-acp dt ord cc ord n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. p-acp uh! (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
194 how far from the design of Christ in speaking these Words, from the Intention of the blessed Spirit dictating, how Far from the Design of christ in speaking these Words, from the Intention of the blessed Spirit dictating, q-crq av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg d n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1 vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
195 and from the charitable Saints that left them to us in his Gospel. Who in the World that hath ever heard or read the Conflicts, Torments, painful Agonies, and from the charitable Saints that left them to us in his Gospel. Who in the World that hath ever herd or read the Conflicts, Torments, painful Agonies, cc p-acp dt j n2 cst vvd pno32 p-acp pno12 p-acp po31 n1. r-crq p-acp dt n1 cst vhz av vvn cc vvn dt n2, n2, j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
196 and Deaths of all the Apostles but St. John, would not have hoped the Prophecy in my Text had received its full and last Completion in their Martyrdoms? But who at least would not have hoped 300 Years had been sufficient time, and Death's of all the Apostles but Saint John, would not have hoped the Prophecy in my Text had received its full and last Completion in their Martyrdoms? But who At least would not have hoped 300 years had been sufficient time, cc n2 pp-f d dt n2 p-acp n1 np1, vmd xx vhi vvn dt n1 p-acp po11 n1 vhd vvn po31 j cc ord n1 p-acp po32 n2? p-acp r-crq p-acp ds vmd xx vhi vvn crd n2 vhd vbn j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
197 and that the Jews and Gentiles only should have been its barbarous Executioners and Fulfillers? Had not our Saviour been allknowing God himself, one would have ventured to say he could not possibly foresee that Christians should in tract of time become the most exact and literal Accomplishers of this his Prophecy that ever should be in the World, and that the jews and Gentiles only should have been its barbarous Executioners and Fulfillers? Had not our Saviour been All-knowing God himself, one would have ventured to say he could not possibly foresee that Christians should in tract of time become the most exact and literal Accomplishers of this his Prophecy that ever should be in the World, cc cst dt np2 cc n2-j av-j vmd vhi vbn po31 j n2 cc n2? vhd xx po12 n1 vbn j np1 px31, pi vmd vhi vvn pc-acp vvi pns31 vmd xx av-j vvi cst np1 vmd p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vvi dt av-ds j cc j n2 pp-f d po31 n1 cst av vmd vbi p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
198 and that to none but Christians? The time cometh that whosoever killeth you will think he doth God Service; and that to none but Christians? The time comes that whosoever kills you will think he does God Service; cc cst p-acp pix cc-acp njpg2? dt n1 vvz cst r-crq vvz pn22 vmb vvi pns31 vdz n1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
199 and this will they do because they have not known the Father nor me: and this will they do Because they have not known the Father nor me: cc d vmb pns32 vdb c-acp pns32 vhb xx vvn dt n1 ccx pno11: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
200 That's the Text. What an absurd Comment would this be — The time cometh when my Religion shall prevail over the Jews and Gentiles Rage and Persecution, and most of the World shall have given their Names to me, That's the Text. What an absurd Comment would this be — The time comes when my Religion shall prevail over the jews and Gentiles Rage and Persecution, and most of the World shall have given their Names to me, d|vbz dt np1 q-crq dt j n1 vmd d vbi — dt n1 vvz c-crq po11 n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt np2 cc n2-j n1 cc n1, cc ds pp-f dt n1 vmb vhi vvn po32 n2 p-acp pno11, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
201 and become Christians, then whosoever killeth you Christians, will think he doth God and me his Christ Service; and become Christians, then whosoever kills you Christians, will think he does God and me his christ Service; cc vvi np1, cs r-crq vvz pn22 np1, vmb vvi pns31 vdz n1 cc pno11 po31 np1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
202 and this will they do, because they, and they alone are infallibly certain they know the Father and me, and this will they do, Because they, and they alone Are infallibly certain they know the Father and me, cc d vmb pns32 vdb, c-acp pns32, cc pns32 av-j vbr av-j j pns32 vvb dt n1 cc pno11, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
203 and are resolv'd that no Body shall dare to know the Father and me, in any other way, and Are resolved that no Body shall Dare to know the Father and me, in any other Way, cc vbr vvd cst dx n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc pno11, p-acp d j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
204 or mode, or form of speaking but their own. or mode, or from of speaking but their own. cc n1, cc n1 pp-f vvg p-acp po32 d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
205 And yet as absurd as this Comment seems, and truly is, yet it is just in every Syllable; And yet as absurd as this Comment seems, and truly is, yet it is just in every Syllable; cc av c-acp j c-acp d n1 vvz, cc av-j vbz, av pn31 vbz j p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
206 for 'tis not I that made it, but the practice of the Christian World for some hundreds of Years past, for it's not I that made it, but the practice of the Christian World for Some hundreds of years past, p-acp pn31|vbz xx pns11 cst vvd pn31, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp n1 p-acp d crd pp-f n2 j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
207 and the present Age hath refined upon the absurdity in great measure, and writ the wicked Nonsence in Characters so large, that he that runs may read. and the present Age hath refined upon the absurdity in great measure, and writ the wicked Nonsense in Characters so large, that he that runs may read. cc dt j n1 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp j n1, cc vvd dt j n1 p-acp n2 av j, cst pns31 cst vvz vmb vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
208 Who was it butchered most inhumanly the Albigenses, and the Poor of Lyons, with such Barbarity, that tho the Relations come from Monks, Who was it butchered most inhumanly the Albigenses, and the Poor of Lyons, with such Barbarity, that though the Relations come from Monks, r-crq vbds pn31 vvn av-ds j dt np1, cc dt j pp-f n2, p-acp d n1, cst cs dt n2 vvb p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
209 yet they would move a Heart of Stone? who was it totally extinguished Protestantism in all Moravia, Silesia, and Bohemia? Who was it barbarously dispersed its Flocks, yet they would move a Heart of Stone? who was it totally extinguished Protestantism in all Moravia, Silesia, and Bohemia? Who was it barbarously dispersed its Flocks, av pns32 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f n1? q-crq vbds pn31 av-j vvn n1 p-acp d np1, np1, cc np1? r-crq vbds pn31 av-j vvd po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
210 and more than barbarously used its Ministers, and laid its Temples waste and desolate in Hungary? Who was it massacred the Hugonots in France in 1572. and have taken effectual care of later days, that we shall never more reproach their Cruelty by leaving there no more to massacre? Who were the Kindlers of those fierce devouring Flames in Our Queen Mary's days, that consumed so many living human Sacrifices, and more than barbarously used its Ministers, and laid its Temples waste and desolate in Hungary? Who was it massacred the Huguenots in France in 1572. and have taken effectual care of later days, that we shall never more reproach their Cruelty by leaving there no more to massacre? Who were the Kindlers of those fierce devouring Flames in Our Queen Mary's days, that consumed so many living human Sacrifices, cc av-dc cs av-j vvd po31 n2, cc vvd po31 n2 vvi cc j p-acp np1? r-crq vbds pn31 vvn dt np1 p-acp np1 p-acp crd cc vhb vvn j n1 pp-f jc n2, cst pns12 vmb av-x av-dc vvi po32 n1 p-acp vvg a-acp av-dx av-dc pc-acp vvi? q-crq vbdr dt n2 pp-f d j j-vvg n2 p-acp po12 n1 npg1 n2, cst vvd av d j-vvg j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
211 and who were Author's of the Irish Massacre? Christians! What were the Wretches that were treated thus but Christians? And wherefore, and who were Author's of the Irish Massacre? Christians! What were the Wretches that were treated thus but Christians? And Wherefore, cc r-crq vbdr ng1 pp-f dt jp n1? np1! r-crq vbdr dt n2 cst vbdr vvn av p-acp np1? cc c-crq, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
212 but that they thought they did God Service in so using them? If we should yet proceed to enquire upon what Grounds and Reasons Christians go when they pursue each other to death, but that they Thought they did God Service in so using them? If we should yet proceed to inquire upon what Grounds and Reasons Christians go when they pursue each other to death, cc-acp cst pns32 vvd pns32 vdd np1 n1 p-acp av vvg pno32? cs pns12 vmd av vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp r-crq n2 cc n2 np1 vvi c-crq pns32 vvb d n-jn p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
213 and find it is, because some know the Father and the Son in one, and others in another way; and find it is, Because Some know the Father and the Son in one, and Others in Another Way; cc vvi pn31 vbz, c-acp d vvb dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp crd, cc n2-jn p-acp j-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
214 and the Stronger will impose his way of knowing on the Weaker, or else he shall not know at all; and the Stronger will impose his Way of knowing on the Weaker, or Else he shall not know At all; cc dt jc vmb vvi po31 n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt jc, cc av pns31 vmb xx vvi p-acp d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
215 a considering Man must stand amazed, and have a very mean Opinion both of Human Reason and the Christian Institution: a considering Man must stand amazed, and have a very mean Opinion both of Human Reason and the Christian Institution: dt vvg n1 vmb vvi vvn, cc vhb dt j j n1 av-d pp-f j n1 cc dt njp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
216 And yet the Case is neither better nor worse than so. One knows the Father and the Son in Pomp and Ceremonious Ostentation of External Worship; And yet the Case is neither better nor Worse than so. One knows the Father and the Son in Pomp and Ceremonious Ostentation of External Worship; cc av dt n1 vbz av-dx jc ccx jc cs av. pi vvz dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp n1 cc j n1 pp-f j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
217 and another in Plainness and Simplicity: One serves him by the means of Images and gorgeous Representations; and Another in Plainness and Simplicity: One serves him by the means of Images and gorgeous Representations; cc j-jn p-acp n1 cc n1: pi vvz pno31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 cc j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
218 another Worships him in Spirit and in Truth: One takes his necessary Doctrins from Tradition's Mouth; Another Worships him in Spirit and in Truth: One Takes his necessary Doctrines from Tradition's Mouth; j-jn ng1 pno31 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1: pi vvz po31 j n2 p-acp ng1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
219 another from the Oracles of God alone: One forms his Notions of a Church, from what his Fancy tells him were convenient it should be; Another from the Oracles of God alone: One forms his Notions of a Church, from what his Fancy tells him were convenient it should be; j-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 av-j: crd n2 po31 n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq po31 n1 vvz pno31 vbdr j pn31 vmd vbi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
220 another takes it as he plainly finds it, and is content with the Wisdom of God, which often seems but Foolishness to Man: One interesses Saints and Angels in his behalf to God the Father, together with the Mediation of the Son; Another Takes it as he plainly finds it, and is content with the Wisdom of God, which often seems but Foolishness to Man: One interesses Saints and Angels in his behalf to God the Father, together with the Mediation of the Son; j-jn vvz pn31 c-acp pns31 av-j vvz pn31, cc vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq av vvz p-acp n1 p-acp n1: crd n2 n2 cc n2 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1 dt n1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
221 another thinks that God the Son is sufficient of himself, being as powerful as willing to save to the utmost all that call upon him; Another thinks that God the Son is sufficient of himself, being as powerful as willing to save to the utmost all that call upon him; j-jn vvz d np1 dt n1 vbz j pp-f px31, vbg p-acp j c-acp j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j d cst vvb p-acp pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
222 one will have all the Sacrament in both kinds, as it is certain Christ distributed it, one will have all the Sacrament in both Kinds, as it is certain christ distributed it, pi vmb vhi d dt n1 p-acp d n2, c-acp pn31 vbz j np1 vvn pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
223 and his Disciples, and the Church after them for many Ages: and his Disciples, and the Church After them for many Ages: cc po31 n2, cc dt n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
224 Another gives but half, but says it is the whole to all Intents and Purposes, arguing with subtilty and much distinction in a matter wholly of Institution and Revelation. another gives but half, but Says it is the Whole to all Intents and Purposes, arguing with subtlety and much distinction in a matter wholly of Institution and Revelation. n-jn vvz p-acp j-jn, cc-acp vvz pn31 vbz dt j-jn p-acp d n2 cc n2, vvg p-acp n1 cc d n1 p-acp dt n1 av-jn pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
225 One takes that Sacrament, and believes it is a Mystery, and certainly made what our Lord design'd, One Takes that Sacrament, and believes it is a Mystery, and Certainly made what our Lord designed, pi vvz d n1, cc vvz pn31 vbz dt n1, cc av-j vvn q-crq po12 n1 vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
226 and what the Words effect with Prayer: and what the Words Effect with Prayer: cc q-crq dt n2 vvb p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
227 Another takes it, and believes that God hath made himself, which yet destroys the very Notion and Nature of a God, by confounding the greatest Proof we have of such a Being, another Takes it, and believes that God hath made himself, which yet Destroys the very Notion and Nature of a God, by confounding the greatest Proof we have of such a Being, n-jn vvz pn31, cc vvz cst np1 vhz vvn px31, r-crq av vvz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt np1, p-acp vvg dt js n1 pns12 vhb pp-f d dt vbg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
228 as neither had nor can have a beginning: as neither had nor can have a beginning: c-acp d vhd ccx vmb vhi dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
229 And that when he is thus made anew, Man takes him in his Mouth, and swallows down into his Stomach the Son of Man, of Thirty three Years of Age, And that when he is thus made anew, Man Takes him in his Mouth, and Swallows down into his Stomach the Son of Man, of Thirty three years of Age, cc cst c-crq pns31 vbz av vvn av, n1 vvz pno31 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvz a-acp p-acp po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f crd crd n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
230 and the Eternal Son of God, by whom he made, by whom he redeemed the World, with abundance of other plain distinct Doctrines as any in the World; and the Eternal Son of God, by whom he made, by whom he redeemed the World, with abundance of other plain distinct Doctrines as any in the World; cc dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd dt n1, p-acp n1 pp-f j-jn j j n2 c-acp d p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
231 yet calls it, after that, a Mystery. yet calls it, After that, a Mystery. av vvz pn31, c-acp d, dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
232 And what's the event of all this contrariety? Why, that they who know the Father and the Son one way, should not endure that any one should know them in another way, and live. And what's the event of all this contrariety? Why, that they who know the Father and the Son one Way, should not endure that any one should know them in Another Way, and live. cc q-crq|vbz dt n1 pp-f d d n1? uh-crq, cst pns32 r-crq vvb dt n1 cc dt n1 crd n1, vmd xx vvi cst d crd vmd vvi pno32 p-acp j-jn n1, cc vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
233 'Tis in vain to tell them, that you guide your self by the Light of Nature, It's in vain to tell them, that you guide your self by the Light of Nature, pn31|vbz p-acp j pc-acp vvi pno32, cst pn22 vvb po22 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
234 and make the best use you can of your Reason, and call in the Aids of Learning and an honest Mind, and make the best use you can of your Reason, and call in the Aids of Learning and an honest Mind, cc vvi dt js n1 pn22 vmb pp-f po22 n1, cc vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
235 and submit to whatever appears to be plainly revealed: This will not do; you must believe, or dissemble, or die; and submit to whatever appears to be plainly revealed: This will not do; you must believe, or dissemble, or die; cc vvi p-acp r-crq vvz pc-acp vbi av-j vvn: d vmb xx vdi; pn22 vmb vvi, cc vvi, cc vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
236 if you have not Faith or Knavery, you must have Patience and Courage, to attend to the last Reasons of Fire, and Sword, and Halters. if you have not Faith or Knavery, you must have Patience and Courage, to attend to the last Reasons of Fire, and Sword, and Halters. cs pn22 vhb xx n1 cc n1, pn22 vmb vhi n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f n1, cc n1, cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
237 Sure 'tis impossible that Christ our gracious, merciful, adorable Redeemer, should leave the Bosome of the Father, where he Reigned in everlasting Love and Unity, to come and sow the Seeds of Strife and Discord upon Earth! Sure it's impossible that christ our gracious, merciful, adorable Redeemer, should leave the Bosom of the Father, where he Reigned in everlasting Love and Unity, to come and sow the Seeds of Strife and Discord upon Earth! j pn31|vbz j cst np1 po12 j, j, j n1, vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp j n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
238 That he should take upon him Humane Nature, to devest it for ever after of the Bowels of Compassion! That he should take upon him Humane Nature, to devest it for ever After of the Bowels of Compassion! cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno31 j n1, pc-acp vvb pn31 p-acp av c-acp pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
239 That he should descend to instruct the World in new-unheard-of Lessons of Barbarity! That he should descend to instruct the World in new-unheard-of Lessons of Barbarity! cst pns31 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp j n2 pp-f n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
240 That he should design to abrogate the Sacrifice of Beasts, and spare their Lives, to substitute the Lives of Men, That he should Design to abrogate the Sacrifice of Beasts, and spare their Lives, to substitute the Lives of Men, cst pns31 vmd n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2, cc vvi po32 n2, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
241 and satiate his incensed Father, with the horrid Steams of Humane Blood, and let his own be shed, to teach us how to pour out one another's on the Ground like Water! and satiate his incensed Father, with the horrid Steams of Humane Blood, and let his own be shed, to teach us how to pour out one another's on the Ground like Water! cc vvi po31 j-vvn n1, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j n1, cc vvb po31 d vbb vvn, pc-acp vvi pno12 c-crq pc-acp vvi av crd j-jn p-acp dt n1 av-j n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
242 He should not have been born of such a sweet and gentle Maid; nor suck'd the Breasts of any humane Female; He should not have been born of such a sweet and gentle Maid; nor sucked the Breasts of any humane Female; pns31 vmd xx vhi vbn vvn pp-f d dt j cc j n1; ccx vvd dt n2 pp-f d j n-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
243 he found the World in better Order, and rul'd by milder Principles: he found the World in better Order, and ruled by milder Principles: pns31 vvd dt n1 p-acp jc n1, cc vvn p-acp jc n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
244 And if these things be so, he will give us leave, as there is reason, to say with respect to the Concerns of this Life, good had it been for Men he never had been born. And if these things be so, he will give us leave, as there is reason, to say with respect to the Concerns of this Life, good had it been for Men he never had been born. cc cs d n2 vbb av, pns31 vmb vvi pno12 vvi, c-acp pc-acp vbz n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt vvz pp-f d n1, j vhd pn31 vbn p-acp n2 pns31 av-x vhd vbn vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
245 But God forbid things should be so! But God forbid things should be so! p-acp np1 vvb n2 vmd vbi av! (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
246 Heaven is not farther distant fom the lowest Hell, the Purity of GOD Himself from the Pollutions of the vilest Sinner, Heaven is not farther distant From the lowest Hell, the Purity of GOD Himself from the Pollutions of the Vilest Sinner, n1 vbz xx av-jc j n1 dt js n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 px31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt js n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
247 than bloody Principles and Practices are from Christ's Religion. Of all the Constitutions and religious Dispensations, and Oeconomies, that ever were contrived by Men, than bloody Principles and Practices Are from Christ's Religion. Of all the Constitutions and religious Dispensations, and Oeconomies, that ever were contrived by Men, cs j n2 cc n2 vbr p-acp npg1 n1. pp-f d dt n2 cc j n2, cc n2, cst av vbdr vvn p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
248 or revealed by God, there is none so little able to support the deadly weight of Inhumanity, as the Christian is. or revealed by God, there is none so little able to support the deadly weight of Inhumanity, as the Christian is. cc vvn p-acp np1, pc-acp vbz pix av j j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt njp vbz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
249 The very Incarnation of our Saviour preaches up Love and Goodness, in the loudest tone, and most affecting and surprizing manner in the World. The very Incarnation of our Saviour Preaches up Love and goodness, in the Loudest tone, and most affecting and surprising manner in the World. dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1 vvz a-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp dt js n1, cc av-ds j-vvg cc j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
250 The Angels sang not only Glory be to God on high, but Peace on Earth, and Good will towards Men; The Angels sang not only Glory be to God on high, but Peace on Earth, and Good will towards Men; dt n2 vvd xx av-j n1 vbb p-acp np1 p-acp j, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cc j n1 p-acp n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
251 and that not only in respect of God, but of one another. Never was Life more full of Sweetness and Humanity! and that not only in respect of God, but of one Another. Never was Life more full of Sweetness and Humanity! cc cst xx av-j p-acp n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp pp-f pi j-jn. av-x vbds n1 av-dc j pp-f n1 cc n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
252 His Doctrine was all Peace, and his Practice one continued Act of going about, and doing Good Love was his old, his new, his first, his middle, and his last Command; His Doctrine was all Peace, and his Practice one continued Act of going about, and doing Good Love was his old, his new, his First, his middle, and his last Command; po31 n1 vbds d n1, cc po31 n1 crd j-vvn n1 pp-f vvg a-acp, cc vdg j n1 vbds po31 j, po31 j, po31 ord, po31 n-jn, cc po31 ord n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
253 Love was his living Exercise, and Love his dying Legacy. Love was his living Exercise, and Love his dying Legacy. n1 vbds po31 j-vvg n1, cc vvi po31 j-vvg n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
254 It was the Badge and Cognizance of those that truly followed him, By this shall all Men know that ye are my Disciples, if ye love one another. It was the Badge and Cognizance of those that truly followed him, By this shall all Men know that you Are my Disciples, if you love one Another. pn31 vbds dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d cst av-j vvd pno31, p-acp d vmb d n2 vvb cst pn22 vbr po11 n2, cs pn22 vvb pi j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
255 And to be sure he did not mean Men should distinguish so exactly as they do, the Love of their Neighbours Souls, from that of their Bodies. And to be sure he did not mean Men should distinguish so exactly as they do, the Love of their Neighbours Souls, from that of their Bodies. cc pc-acp vbi j pns31 vdd xx vvi n2 vmd vvi av av-j c-acp pns32 vdb, dt n1 pp-f po32 ng1 n2, p-acp d pp-f po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
256 It had been wretched trifling, and unworthy of our Lord, or any good Man, to have so frequently pressed the Duty of loving one another, It had been wretched trifling, and unworthy of our Lord, or any good Man, to have so frequently pressed the Duty of loving one Another, pn31 vhd vbn j n-vvg, cc j pp-f po12 n1, cc d j n1, pc-acp vhi av av-j vvn dt n1 pp-f vvg pi j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
257 if he intended only loving of their Souls. if he intended only loving of their Souls. cs pns31 vvd av-j vvg pp-f po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
258 By this shall all Men know that ye are my Disciples, if you love one another's Souls, though ye torment their Bodies days and years, by Tortures, Racks, By this shall all Men know that you Are my Disciples, if you love one another's Souls, though you torment their Bodies days and Years, by Tortures, Racks, p-acp d vmb d n2 vvb cst pn22 vbr po11 n2, cs pn22 vvb pi ng1-jn n2, c-acp pn22 vvb po32 n2 n2 cc n2, p-acp n2, n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
259 and Engines, by burning, strangling, blowing up, or any other exquisite ingenious way of murchering them: and Engines, by burning, strangling, blowing up, or any other exquisite ingenious Way of murchering them: cc n2, p-acp vvg, vvg, vvg a-acp, cc d j-jn j j n1 pp-f vvg pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
260 This, I say, had been unfit for Christ, or any good and sober Person to intend; This, I say, had been unfit for christ, or any good and Sobrium Person to intend; d, pns11 vvb, vhd vbn j p-acp np1, cc d j cc j n1 pc-acp vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
261 and only worthy of the villainous Subtilty and tender Nicety of the Fathers of the Inquisition, who whilst the Eye-balls of the Sufferers in that sanctified Hell, are rolling in Death, and only worthy of the villainous Subtlety and tender Nicety of the Father's of the Inquisition, who while the Eyeballs of the Sufferers in that sanctified Hell, Are rolling in Death, cc av-j j pp-f dt j n1 cc j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq cs dt n2 pp-f dt n2 p-acp d j-vvn n1, vbr vvg p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
262 and startling from their Orbs, and their Souls expiring amidst the Torments, stand kindly by, and startling from their Orbs, and their Souls expiring amid the Torments, stand kindly by, cc vvg p-acp po32 n2, cc po32 n2 j-vvg p-acp dt n2, vvb av-j p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
263 and with wondrous Charity beseech the Executioners, by the tender Mercies of God, and by the Bowels of our Lord, to take great heed they shed not a drop of Christian Blood. and with wondrous Charity beseech the Executioners, by the tender mercies of God, and by the Bowels of our Lord, to take great heed they shed not a drop of Christian Blood. cc p-acp j n1 vvb dt n2, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, pc-acp vvi j n1 pns32 vvd xx dt n1 pp-f njp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
264 As if the tender Mercies of our God, and the Bowels of our Lord, were not an Adjuration strong enough to move Compassion for the Body as well as the Soul, As if the tender mercies of our God, and the Bowels of our Lord, were not an Adjuration strong enough to move Compassion for the Body as well as the Soul, p-acp cs dt j n2 pp-f po12 n1, cc dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, vbdr xx dt n1 j av-d pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 c-acp av c-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
265 and for other ways of killing as well as shedding Blood. and for other ways of killing as well as shedding Blood. cc p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f vvg c-acp av c-acp vvg n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
266 No, if the Spirit of Christ and his Religion be to be discovered in the Gospel and the sacred Writings of the Apostles, let Men pretend never so much to know the Father and the Son, No, if the Spirit of christ and his Religion be to be discovered in the Gospel and the sacred Writings of the Apostles, let Men pretend never so much to know the Father and the Son, uh-dx, cs dt n1 pp-f np1 cc po31 n1 vbb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cc dt j n2-vvg pp-f dt n2, vvb n2 vvi av-x av av-d pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
267 yet if their Principles and Practices tend to Blood and Cruelty, and let them be never so firmly perswaded in their Minds that they do God Service, we may as certainly conclude they do not know the Father nor the Son, yet if their Principles and Practices tend to Blood and Cruelty, and let them be never so firmly persuaded in their Minds that they do God Service, we may as Certainly conclude they do not know the Father nor the Son, av cs po32 n2 cc n2 vvb p-acp n1 cc n1, cc vvb pno32 vbi av av av-j vvn p-acp po32 n2 cst pns32 vdb n1 n1, pns12 vmb a-acp av-j vvi pns32 vdb xx vvi dt n1 ccx dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
268 as we may there are such Persons in the Godhead. as we may there Are such Persons in the Godhead. c-acp pns12 vmb pc-acp vbr d n2 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
269 If then for the Credit of Nature, for the Honour of Humane Reason, and for the Truth and Sanctity of Christs Religion, we must acquit them of all Blood and Barbarism, where must we lay, on what must we discharge the Horrours of this Day? To what must we attribute those perpetual Plots and dark Contrivances, to trouble the Felicities, If then for the Credit of Nature, for the Honour of Humane Reason, and for the Truth and Sanctity of Christ Religion, we must acquit them of all Blood and Barbarism, where must we lay, on what must we discharge the Horrors of this Day? To what must we attribute those perpetual Plots and dark Contrivances, to trouble the Felicities, cs av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1, pns12 vmb vvi pno32 pp-f d n1 cc n1, q-crq vmb pns12 vvi, p-acp r-crq vmb pns12 vvi dt n2 pp-f d n1? p-acp q-crq vmb pns12 vvi d j n2 cc j n2, pc-acp vvi dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
270 and rob the Nation of the precious Life of our immortal Maiden Queen; and rob the nation of the precious Life of our immortal Maiden Queen; cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f po12 j n1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
271 who, though her Reign were long as it was glorious, yet might have almost mark'd and counted every year, by some attempt of some ungodly Messenger from Rome, or Factor for their Partizans? It were endless, who, though her Reign were long as it was glorious, yet might have almost marked and counted every year, by Some attempt of Some ungodly Messenger from Room, or Factor for their Partisans? It were endless, r-crq, cs po31 vvi vbdr j c-acp pn31 vbds j, av vmd vhi av vvn cc vvn d n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f d j n1 p-acp vvi, cc n1 p-acp po32 n2? pn31 vbdr j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
272 and useless too, to dwell on the particular Disturbances, and strong Concussions, that this Nation in especial sort, hath felt from that ambitious, restless, and blood-thirsty Party. and useless too, to dwell on the particular Disturbances, and strong Concussions, that this nation in especial sort, hath felt from that ambitious, restless, and bloodthirsty Party. cc j av, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2, cc j n2, cst d n1 p-acp j n1, vhz vvn p-acp d j, j, cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
273 My design is rather to repeat in short the Grounds from whence they all proceed. 1. The Decrees of General Councils. 2. The Bulls of Popes against whole Nations, My Design is rather to repeat in short the Grounds from whence they all proceed. 1. The Decrees of General Councils. 2. The Bulls of Popes against Whole nations, po11 n1 vbz av-c pc-acp vvi p-acp j dt n2 p-acp c-crq pns32 d vvb. crd dt n2 pp-f j n2. crd dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp j-jn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
274 or particular Persons. 3. The private Doctors Writings and Authority. or particular Persons. 3. The private Doctors Writings and authority. cc j n2. crd dt j ng1 n2-vvg cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
275 And, 4. The Encouragement the Attempters find, if they succeed, in this World, if they miscarry in the next. And, 4. The Encouragement the Attempers find, if they succeed, in this World, if they miscarry in the next. np1, crd dt n1 dt n2 vvb, cs pns32 vvb, p-acp d n1, cs pns32 vvb p-acp dt ord. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
276 Whether the Councils I intend, and that are so frequently cited for this purpose, do decree the extirpation of Heresie, in so absolute terms as to lay a Necessity on Princes and Governours to perform, is a Dispute I need not engage in; Whither the Councils I intend, and that Are so frequently cited for this purpose, do Decree the extirpation of Heresy, in so absolute terms as to lay a Necessity on Princes and Governors to perform, is a Dispute I need not engage in; cs dt n2 pns11 vvb, cc d vbr av av-j vvn p-acp d n1, vdb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp av j n2 p-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi, vbz dt vvb pns11 vvb xx vvi p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
277 it is enough, and e'en too much in Conscience, if they have left the matter in such loose uncertain terms, that they whose Interest, misguided Zeal, it is enough, and even too much in Conscience, if they have left the matter in such lose uncertain terms, that they whose Interest, misguided Zeal, pn31 vbz av-d, cc av av av-d p-acp n1, cs pns32 vhb vvn dt n1 p-acp d j j n2, cst pns32 r-crq n1, j-vvn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
278 or sanguinary Tempers, shall incline them to such Attempts, may find their Excuse, and take their Sanctuary in those terms. or sanguinary Tempers, shall incline them to such Attempts, may find their Excuse, and take their Sanctuary in those terms. cc j n2, vmb vvi pno32 p-acp d vvz, vmb vvi po32 n1, cc vvi po32 n1 p-acp d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
279 The Government of Tunis, Tripoly, of Salee, and Argiers, are far from making any Laws expresly to command their Subjects, the exercise of Piracies and Robberies; The Government of Tunis, Tripoli, of Salee, and Argiers, Are Far from making any Laws expressly to command their Subject's, the exercise of Piracies and Robberies; dt n1 pp-f np1, np1, pp-f np1, cc np1, vbr av-j p-acp vvg d n2 av-j pc-acp vvi po32 n2-jn, dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
280 yet they are practised every day, and an honest Man would go near to die, that should reproach them with it; yet they Are practised every day, and an honest Man would go near to die, that should reproach them with it; av pns32 vbr vvn d n1, cc dt j n1 vmd vvi av-j pc-acp vvi, cst vmd vvi pno32 p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
281 and yet no Man can clear them of the Injustices and Violence. and yet no Man can clear them of the Injustices and Violence. cc av dx n1 vmb vvi pno32 pp-f dt n2 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
282 And that some Councils have gone farther than this, is agreed upon by all our own Writers, And that Some Councils have gone farther than this, is agreed upon by all our own Writers, cc cst d n2 vhb vvn av-jc cs d, vbz vvn p-acp p-acp d po12 d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
283 and taken amiss by a great many of our Adversaries if question'd, and denied with a very ill Grace by any of them. and taken amiss by a great many of our Adversaries if questioned, and denied with a very ill Grace by any of them. cc vvn av p-acp dt j d pp-f po12 n2 cs vvn, cc vvd p-acp dt j j-jn n1 p-acp d pp-f pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
284 And if Councils, which have obtained amongst them the greatest Veneration, and which, if well and rightly menaged, would deserve, And if Councils, which have obtained among them the greatest Veneration, and which, if well and rightly managed, would deserve, cc cs n2, r-crq vhb vvn p-acp pno32 dt js n1, cc r-crq, cs av cc av-jn vvd, vmd vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
285 and find it too from us, and all the sober World besides, if they shall but seem to countenance, much more command, such cruel and unnatural things; and find it too from us, and all the Sobrium World beside, if they shall but seem to countenance, much more command, such cruel and unnatural things; cc vvi pn31 av p-acp pno12, cc d dt j n1 a-acp, cs pns32 vmb cc-acp vvi p-acp n1, av-d av-dc vvi, d j cc j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
286 the greater their Authority is, the greater will the Mischiefs be, the worse the Consequences; and who shall deliver their Souls from them? the greater their authority is, the greater will the Mischiefs be, the Worse the Consequences; and who shall deliver their Souls from them? dt jc po32 n1 vbz, dt jc vmb dt n2 vbb, dt jc dt n2; cc q-crq vmb vvi po32 n2 p-acp pno32? (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
287 Secondly, That Popes, to gratifie their Spleen, Ambition, or Revenge, have, by their Bulls, excited Princes to exterminate their Subjects, Secondly, That Popes, to gratify their Spleen, Ambition, or Revenge, have, by their Bulls, excited Princes to exterminate their Subject's, ord, cst n2, pc-acp vvi po32 n1, n1, cc n1, vhb, p-acp po32 n2, vvd n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
288 and Subjects to rebell and rise against their Kings; and Subject's to rebel and rise against their Kings; cc n2-jn pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
289 and thereby caused horrible Devastations, inhumane Massacres, and overflowed the World with Seas of Christian Blood, is so plain and manifest, that 'tis as often confess'd with glorying in the Power, and thereby caused horrible Devastations, inhumane Massacres, and overflowed the World with Seas of Christian Blood, is so plain and manifest, that it's as often confessed with glorying in the Power, cc av vvd j n2, j n2, cc vvd dt n1 p-acp n2 pp-f njp n1, vbz av j cc j, cst pn31|vbz a-acp av vvn p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
290 as denied with abhorrence of the Fact. as denied with abhorrence of the Fact. c-acp vvn p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
291 And 'tis but turning to the Chronicles of any Nation in the World, to find the exorbitant Power, And it's but turning to the Chronicles of any nation in the World, to find the exorbitant Power, cc pn31|vbz p-acp vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
292 and ill-got Credit of these Soveraign H. Priests, have been the Causes of as many Evils, publick and private, and ill-got Credit of these Sovereign H. Priests, have been the Causes of as many Evils, public and private, cc j n1 pp-f d j-jn np1 n2, vhb vbn dt n2 pp-f p-acp d n2-jn, j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
293 as any thing in the World besides. as any thing in the World beside. c-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
294 A third Occasion or Ground of these Disturbances and barbarous Practices, is the Writings and Authority of the Doctors in Request. A third Occasion or Ground of these Disturbances and barbarous Practices, is the Writings and authority of the Doctors in Request. dt ord n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2 cc j n2, vbz dt n2-vvg cc n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
295 A Professor of Lovain wrote a Book of late, on purpose to prove, that abundantly more had written in defence and maintenance of the Deposing Doctrine, than against; A Professor of Louvain wrote a Book of late, on purpose to prove, that abundantly more had written in defence and maintenance of the Deposing Doctrine, than against; dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd dt n1 pp-f j, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi, cst av-j n1 vhd vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f dt vvg n1, cs p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
296 afraid, one would think, we should be mistaken, and think it possible for the true Roman Catholicks to be good Subjects. afraid, one would think, we should be mistaken, and think it possible for the true Roman Catholics to be good Subject's. j, pi vmd vvi, pns12 vmd vbi vvn, cc vvb pn31 j p-acp dt j np1 njp2 pc-acp vbi j n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
297 But there is an Order of Men, so famous for these sort of Writings and accursed Labours, But there is an Order of Men, so famous for these sort of Writings and accursed Labours, p-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, av j p-acp d n1 pp-f n2-vvg cc j-vvn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
298 and for the Guidance of Men's Consciences, and consequently Governing the World, that seem in such peculiar manner to have appropriated the Power and Principles of Blood and Mischief to themselves, that 'twere a kind of Trespass and Affront to their Wit, their Policy, their Pride, Ambition, their Malice, and for the Guidance of Men's Consciences, and consequently Governing the World, that seem in such peculiar manner to have appropriated the Power and Principles of Blood and Mischief to themselves, that 'twere a kind of Trespass and Affront to their Wit, their Policy, their Pride, Ambition, their Malice, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f ng2 n2, cc av-j vvg dt n1, cst vvb p-acp d j n1 pc-acp vhi vvn dt n1 cc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp px32, cst pn31|vbdr dt n1 pp-f n1 cc vvi p-acp po32 n1, po32 n1, po32 n1, n1, po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
299 and Revenge, to attribute any of our publick Evils, to any other primary Cause, and first Original. and Revenge, to attribute any of our public Evils, to any other primary Cause, and First Original. cc n1, pc-acp vvi d pp-f po12 j n2-jn, p-acp d j-jn j n1, cc ord j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
300 It cannot be that a Prophet perish out of Jerusalem, said Christ: It cannot be that a Prophet perish out of Jerusalem, said christ: pn31 vmbx vbi d dt n1 vvb av pp-f np1, vvd np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
301 It cannot be that any mighty Mischief, any Master-piece of Wickedness, should be done without that Order, says all the Christian World. It cannot be that any mighty Mischief, any Masterpiece of Wickedness, should be done without that Order, Says all the Christian World. pn31 vmbx vbi d d j n1, d n1 pp-f n1, vmd vbi vdn p-acp d n1, vvz d dt njp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
302 I came not to send Peace, but a Sword, said our Lord, that is, by accident, and sore against his Will; I Come not to send Peace, but a Sword, said our Lord, that is, by accident, and soar against his Will; pns11 vvd xx pc-acp vvi n1, cc-acp dt n1, vvn po12 n1, cst vbz, p-acp n1, cc av-j p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
303 but these Men give us such a Scheme of Christianity, as makes the Sword seem natural, design'd, and necessary. but these Men give us such a Scheme of Christianity, as makes the Sword seem natural, designed, and necessary. cc-acp d n2 vvb pno12 d dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp vvz dt n1 vvb j, vvn, cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
304 Be wise as Serpents, said our Lord, and innocent as Doves; but these Men have refin'd on Wisdom, Be wise as Serpents, said our Lord, and innocent as Dove; but these Men have refined on Wisdom, vbb j c-acp n2, vvn po12 n1, cc j-jn c-acp n2; p-acp d n2 vhb vvn p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
305 and the Cunning of the World, to that degree, that they seem to have understood our Saviour, and the Cunning of the World, to that degree, that they seem to have understood our Saviour, cc dt n-jn pp-f dt n1, p-acp d n1, cst pns32 vvb pc-acp vhi vvn po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
306 as exhorting to the imitation of the Old Serpent, and the Red Dragon, bending their Studies wholly to the Confusion of the World. as exhorting to the imitation of the Old Serpent, and the Read Dragon, bending their Studies wholly to the Confusion of the World. c-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc dt j-jn n1, vvg po32 n2 av-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
307 My Kingdom is not of this World, said Christ. My Kingdom is not of this World, said christ. po11 n1 vbz xx pp-f d n1, vvd np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
308 All Kingdoms of the Earth, say they, are Christs; and in his Name will we tread them under, that rise up against us. All Kingdoms of the Earth, say they, Are Christ; and in his Name will we tread them under, that rise up against us. d n2 pp-f dt n1, vvb pns32, vbr npg1; cc p-acp po31 n1 vmb pns12 vvi pno32 p-acp, cst vvb a-acp p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
309 To be short, whilst these Men's Writings are in vogue, and the Consciences of Men committed to their Guidance, the Christian World must never look for Peace; To be short, while these Men's Writings Are in vogue, and the Consciences of Men committed to their Guidance, the Christian World must never look for Peace; pc-acp vbi j, cs d ng2 n2-vvg vbr p-acp n1, cc dt n2 pp-f n2 vvn p-acp po32 n1, dt njp n1 vmb av vvb p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
310 and if God, in pity to the World, prevent not the growth of their abominable Doctrines and Designs, and if God, in pity to the World, prevent not the growth of their abominable Doctrines and Designs, cc cs np1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb xx dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
311 when the Son of Man cometh, he shall neither find Morality nor Faith on Earth. when the Son of Man comes, he shall neither find Morality nor Faith on Earth. c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz, pns31 vmb av-dx vvi n1 ccx n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
312 The last Foundation of our Dangers, and Disturbances, that I will mention, is the Encouragement the bold Attempters meet withal, The last Foundation of our Dangers, and Disturbances, that I will mention, is the Encouragement the bold Attempers meet withal, dt ord n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc n2, cst pns11 vmb vvi, vbz dt n1 dt j n2 vvb av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
313 if they succeed, in this Life; if miscarry, in another. if they succeed, in this Life; if miscarry, in Another. cs pns32 vvb, p-acp d n1; cs vvb, p-acp j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
314 Riches and Honours are such powerful Motives and Temptations, that sometimes the reputed Wise and Brave, Riches and Honours Are such powerful Motives and Temptations, that sometime the reputed Wise and Brave, n2 cc ng1 vbr d j n2 cc n2, cst av dt j-vvn n1 cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
315 and Generous Souls, are vanquish'd by them: and Generous Souls, Are vanquished by them: cc j n2, vbr vvn p-acp pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
316 But when they meet with needy and ambitious ones, they find them ready and prepared beforehand for the Wickedness; But when they meet with needy and ambitious ones, they find them ready and prepared beforehand for the Wickedness; cc-acp c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp j cc j pi2, pns32 vvb pno32 j cc vvn av p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
317 or if these are not for the turn, there are others of a dark and clouded Soul, eat up with desperate melancholy Thought, or if these Are not for the turn, there Are Others of a dark and clouded Soul, eat up with desperate melancholy Thought, cc cs d vbr xx p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbr n2-jn pp-f dt j cc j-vvn n1, vvb a-acp p-acp j j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
318 and overwhelmed with Zeal and Sadness; and overwhelmed with Zeal and Sadness; cc vvn p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
319 which Tempers moulded artificially, by ravishing descriptions of the Joys of Heaven, and work'd into a lively Hope, which Tempers moulded artificially, by ravishing descriptions of the Joys of Heaven, and worked into a lively Hope, r-crq n2 vvn av-j, p-acp j-vvg n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, cc vvd p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
320 nay Certainty, of once possessing them, are fit for all the Impressions in the World, and stick at nothing for the gaining them. nay Certainty, of once possessing them, Are fit for all the Impressions in the World, and stick At nothing for the gaining them. uh-x n1, pp-f a-acp vvg pno32, vbr j p-acp d dt n2 p-acp dt n1, cc vvi p-acp pix p-acp dt vvg pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
321 And then, if Poisoning, Stabbing, or cutting of Throats, be represented meritorious of Heaven, they will quickly find, And then, if Poisoning, Stabbing, or cutting of Throats, be represented meritorious of Heaven, they will quickly find, cc av, cs vvg, vvg, cc vvg pp-f n2, vbb vvn j pp-f n1, pns32 vmb av-j vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
322 or make an Opportunity, altho' the way lead to the paths of certain Death, with Torments. or make an Opportunity, although the Way led to the paths of certain Death, with Torments. cc vvi dt n1, cs dt n1 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1, p-acp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
323 And that these courses have been taken amongst a hundred other Witnesses, the dark Contrivance of this Day, shall rise in Judgment and attest. And that these courses have been taken among a hundred other Witnesses, the dark Contrivance of this Day, shall rise in Judgement and attest. cc cst d n2 vhb vbn vvn p-acp dt crd j-jn n2, dt j n1 pp-f d n1, vmb vvi p-acp n1 cc vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
324 These are, I think, the chief, though not the only Arguments that have all along influenced the Sons of Violence to our destruction more or less, These Are, I think, the chief, though not the only Arguments that have all along influenced the Sons of Violence to our destruction more or less, d vbr, pns11 vvb, dt j-jn, cs xx dt j n2 cst vhb d a-acp vvd dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n1 av-dc cc av-dc, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
325 and always will, till God give them the grace to renounce the wicked Principles they builded upon, and always will, till God give them the grace to renounce the wicked Principles they built upon, cc av vmb, c-acp np1 vvb pno32 dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pns32 vvd p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
326 and instruct them truly in the knowledg of Himself, and of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. and instruct them truly in the knowledge of Himself, and of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ. cc vvi pno32 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f px31, cc pp-f po12 n1 cc n1 np1 np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
327 For without this mighty Operation of God's Spirit on their Understanding and their Wills, to think that they who never fail'd of being cruel where they could with safety, who never spar'd a Nation or a Country yet, will now, For without this mighty Operation of God's Spirit on their Understanding and their Wills, to think that they who never failed of being cruel where they could with safety, who never spared a nation or a Country yet, will now, p-acp p-acp d j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc po32 n2, pc-acp vvi cst pns32 r-crq av vvd pp-f vbg j c-crq pns32 vmd p-acp n1, r-crq av-x vvd dt n1 cc dt n1 av, vmb av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
328 or any time grow merciful and kind, is to hope the Ethiopian may change his Skin, or any time grow merciful and kind, is to hope the Ethiopian may change his Skin, cc d n1 vvb j cc j, vbz pc-acp vvi dt jp vmb vvi po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
329 and the Leopard his Spots, and they do good who are accustomed to do evil. Let us then (to conclude) be just to the Memory of this Day, and the Leopard his Spots, and they do good who Are accustomed to do evil. Let us then (to conclude) be just to the Memory of this Day, cc dt n1 po31 n2, cc pns32 vdb j r-crq vbr vvn pc-acp vdi j-jn. vvb pno12 av (pc-acp vvi) vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
330 and keep it from the Fate of obsolete and antiquated things: It was of late endeavour'd to be laughed and frowned out of Countenance and Credit; and keep it from the Fate of obsolete and antiquated things: It was of late endeavoured to be laughed and frowned out of Countenance and Credit; cc vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc vvn n2: pn31 vbds pp-f av-j vvn pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvd av pp-f n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
331 and had not God in his All wise Disposal of Affairs, mark'd it a new with a peculiar and most signal Providence, and had not God in his All wise Disposal of Affairs, marked it a new with a peculiar and most signal Providence, cc vhd xx np1 p-acp po31 d j n1 pp-f n2, vvd pn31 dt j p-acp dt j cc ds n1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
332 and made it memorable once again, by bringing on it, to our Shoars our brave and generous Prince, to save us from the same (though now more open and more manly) Enemies; and made it memorable once again, by bringing on it, to our Shores our brave and generous Prince, to save us from the same (though now more open and more manly) Enemies; cc vvd pn31 j c-acp av, p-acp vvg p-acp pn31, p-acp po12 n2 po12 j cc j n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt d (cs av av-dc j cc av-dc j) n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
333 this Day had, doubtless, by the imperious Sway of some, the vile and criminal Compliance of others, this Day had, doubtless, by the imperious Sway of Some, the vile and criminal Compliance of Others, d n1 vhd, av-j, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d, dt j cc j-jn n1 pp-f n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
334 and by the Acquiescence and the cold Indifference of the rest, been wholly razed from out our Kalendar, and by the Acquiescence and the cold Indifference of the rest, been wholly razed from out our Calendar, cc p-acp dt n1 cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, vbn av-jn vvn p-acp av po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
335 and in a little time denied as confidently by them all, as it has been of latter days by some. and in a little time denied as confidently by them all, as it has been of latter days by Some. cc p-acp dt j n1 vvn a-acp av-j p-acp pno32 d, c-acp pn31 vhz vbn pp-f d n2 p-acp d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
336 But if such matters of fact, so publick and notoriously attested, are to be disbelieved, But if such matters of fact, so public and notoriously attested, Are to be disbelieved, p-acp cs d n2 pp-f n1, av j cc av-j vvn, vbr pc-acp vbi j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
337 and discredited so soon, that the Ashes of our Forefathers, the designed Sacrifices of this Day, are scarcely cold in their Graves; and discredited so soon, that the Ashes of our Forefathers, the designed Sacrifices of this Day, Are scarcely cold in their Graves; cc vvn av av, cst dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, dt vvn n2 pp-f d n1, vbr av-j j-jn p-acp po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
338 what Faith shall be given to these Men's Histories of past, or present, or of times to come? Let us then be just to the Mercies of God doubled this day upon our Heads, what Faith shall be given to these Men's Histories of past, or present, or of times to come? Let us then be just to the mercies of God doubled this day upon our Heads, r-crq n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d ng2 n2 pp-f j, cc j, cc pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi? vvb pno12 av vbi j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 vvd d n1 p-acp po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
339 and gratefully remember these Deliverances past, and study to walk worthily for the time to come; and gratefully Remember these Deliverances past, and study to walk worthily for the time to come; cc av-j vvi d n2 j, cc vvb pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
340 that we tempt him not by Infidelity, Unthankfulness, or Wickedness, to deliver us over into the Will of our Adversaries. that we tempt him not by Infidelity, Unthankfulness, or Wickedness, to deliver us over into the Will of our Adversaries. cst pns12 vvb pno31 xx p-acp n1, n1, cc n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
341 Let us be just to our Religion, and that Knowledge of the Father and the Son, to which we have already attained, by the Light and Understanding of the Gospel. Let us be just to our Religion, and that Knowledge of the Father and the Son, to which we have already attained, by the Light and Understanding of the Gospel. vvb pno12 vbi j p-acp po12 n1, cc d n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb av vvn, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
342 Let us have the Principles of Blood and Mischief in all the abhorrence and abomination in the World, Let us have the Principles of Blood and Mischief in all the abhorrence and abomination in the World, vvb pno12 vhi dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp d dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
343 as becometh those that profess the Gospel of Christ. as Becometh those that profess the Gospel of christ. c-acp vvz d cst vvb dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
344 Let us hinder them from taking effect, by all the lawful and the honest means allow'd us: Let us hinder them from taking Effect, by all the lawful and the honest means allowed us: vvb pno12 vvi pno32 p-acp vvg n1, p-acp d dt j cc dt j n2 vvn pno12: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
345 Let us say of them and their Religion (as far as it is not Christian) what dying Jacob said of his two Sons, Simeon and Levi: Instruments of Cruelty are in their Habitations; Let us say of them and their Religion (as Far as it is not Christian) what dying Jacob said of his two Sons, Simeon and Levi: Instruments of Cruelty Are in their Habitations; vvb pno12 vvi pp-f pno32 cc po32 n1 (c-acp av-j c-acp pn31 vbz xx np1) q-crq j-vvg np1 vvd pp-f po31 crd n2, np1 cc np1: n2 pp-f n1 vbr p-acp po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
346 O my Soul, come not thou into their Secret, unto their Assembly, mine Honour, be not thou united For in their Anger they slay Men; Oh my Soul, come not thou into their Secret, unto their Assembly, mine Honour, be not thou united For in their Anger they slay Men; uh po11 n1, vvb xx pns21 p-acp po32 n-jn, p-acp po32 n1, po11 n1, vbb xx pns21 vvn p-acp p-acp po32 n1 pns32 vvb n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
347 and in their Self-will dig down Walls: Cursed be their Anger, for it is fierce, and their Wrath, for it is cruel. and in their Self-will dig down Walls: Cursed be their Anger, for it is fierce, and their Wrath, for it is cruel. cc p-acp po32 j vvi a-acp n2: j-vvn vbi po32 n1, c-acp pn31 vbz j, cc po32 n1, c-acp pn31 vbz j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
348 But let us withal put in practice all those Lessons of Peace, and Love, and Gentleness, of Mercy, But let us withal put in practice all those Lessons of Peace, and Love, and Gentleness, of Mercy, p-acp vvb pno12 av vvi p-acp n1 d d n2 pp-f n1, cc n1, cc n1, pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
349 and Compassion, and Forgiveness, that our Religion urges and obliges to: Let us heap Coals of Fire and fervent Charity upon their Heads; and Compassion, and Forgiveness, that our Religion urges and obliges to: Let us heap Coals of Fire and fervent Charity upon their Heads; cc n1, cc n1, cst po12 n1 vvz cc vvz pc-acp: vvb pno12 vvi n2 pp-f n1 cc j n1 p-acp po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
350 and let them see and know we are not more reformed from the Corruptions of their Doctrines, and let them see and know we Are not more reformed from the Corruptions of their Doctrines, cc vvb pno32 vvi cc vvb pns12 vbr xx av-dc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
351 and their Superstitious Practices, than from their Doctrines of ill Nature, and their Practices of Cruelty and Blood. and their Superstitious Practices, than from their Doctrines of ill Nature, and their Practices of Cruelty and Blood. cc po32 j n2, cs p-acp po32 n2 pp-f j-jn n1, cc po32 n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
352 We shall in vain pretend to distinguish our selves by Name and Party, if we change not Nature and Condition: We shall in vain pretend to distinguish our selves by Name and Party, if we change not Nature and Condition: pns12 vmb p-acp j vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, cs pns12 vvb xx n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
353 we must not think to exclaim on their Uncharitableness and Cruelty, to exercise our own. we must not think to exclaim on their Uncharitableness and Cruelty, to exercise our own. pns12 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi po12 d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
354 Tumults, and Rage, and Fierceness, and Destruction, are as innocent and Christian in Romish Hands and Hearts, as they are in Protestants; Tumults, and Rage, and Fierceness, and Destruction, Are as innocent and Christian in Romish Hands and Hearts, as they Are in Protestants; n2, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, vbr a-acp j-jn cc np1 p-acp jp n2 cc n2, c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
355 and it may be so much the more, by how much the less we pretend to them: and it may be so much the more, by how much the less we pretend to them: cc pn31 vmb vbi av av-d dt av-dc, p-acp c-crq av-d dt av-dc pns12 vvb p-acp pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
356 and wretched are we if we condemn in them what we approve, and what allow of in our selves. and wretched Are we if we condemn in them what we approve, and what allow of in our selves. cc j vbr pns12 cs pns12 vvb p-acp pno32 r-crq pns12 vvb, cc q-crq vvb pp-f p-acp po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
357 If then we would convince the World and them, that we know the Father and the Son as we ought to know, we must pursue the things that make for Love, and Peace, and Unity. If then we would convince the World and them, that we know the Father and the Son as we ought to know, we must pursue the things that make for Love, and Peace, and Unity. cs av pns12 vmd vvi dt n1 cc pno32, cst pns12 vvb dt n1 cc dt n1 c-acp pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi, pns12 vmb vvi dt n2 cst vvb p-acp n1, cc n1, cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
358 Which the God of Peace grant we may all of us do, for the Sake of him who came to Preach it to us: Which the God of Peace grant we may all of us doe, for the Sake of him who Come to Preach it to us: r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vvb pns12 vmb d pp-f pno12 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 r-crq vvd pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno12: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
359 To whom, with the Blessed Spirit, be all Honour and Glory, Might and Dominion, now and for ever. FINIS. To whom, with the Blessed Spirit, be all Honour and Glory, Might and Dominion, now and for ever. FINIS. p-acp ro-crq, p-acp dt j-vvn n1, vbb d n1 cc n1, vmd cc n1, av cc p-acp av. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2

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