A sermon preach'd at the assizes held at Northampton, August the 26th, 1690, before the Right Honourable Sir Henry Pollexfen, Lord Justice of the Common-Pleas by Sa. Freeman ...

Freeman, Samuel, 1643-1700
Publisher: Printed for Richard Chiswell
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1690
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A40431 ESTC ID: R18426 STC ID: F2145
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Psalms LXXXII, 6; Pollexfen, Henry, -- Sir, 1632?-1691; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 A SERMON Preach'd at the Assizes at Northampton, Aug. 26. 1690. PSALM lxxxii. v. 6. I have said ye are Gods, and ye are all the Children of the Most High. A SERMON Preached At the Assizes At Northampton, Aug. 26. 1690. PSALM lxxxii. v. 6. I have said you Are God's, and you Are all the Children of the Most High. dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 p-acp np1, np1 crd crd np1 crd. crd. crd pns11 vhb vvn pn22 vbr n2, cc pn22 vbr d dt n2 pp-f dt av-ds j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 THIS Psalm is a pathetical Exhortation to Magistrates of what rank and degree soever they be, to Kings, THIS Psalm is a pathetical Exhortation to Magistrates of what rank and degree soever they be, to Kings, d n1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp n2 pp-f r-crq n1 cc n1 av pns32 vbb, p-acp n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
2 and all that are sent by them, to be faithful in the discharge of the trust committed to them; and all that Are sent by them, to be faithful in the discharge of the trust committed to them; cc d cst vbr vvn p-acp pno32, pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 that without byas and partiality they see that Right prevail, and Justice be duly administred; that without bias and partiality they see that Right prevail, and justice be duly administered; cst p-acp n1 cc n1 pns32 vvb cst av-jn vvi, cc n1 vbb av-jn vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 that the Poor be defended, the Cause of the Fatherless and Widow heard, and that they readily undertake the patronage of oppressed Virtue and Religion. that the Poor be defended, the Cause of the Fatherless and Widow herd, and that they readily undertake the patronage of oppressed Virtue and Religion. cst dt j vbb vvn, dt n1 pp-f dt j cc n1 vvn, cc cst pns32 av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f j-vvn n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
5 To this purpose the Psalmist in the Text sets before them the high and Eminent Station they are placed in, To this purpose the Psalmist in the Text sets before them the high and Eminent Station they Are placed in, p-acp d n1 dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp pno32 dt j cc j n1 pns32 vbr vvn p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
6 and the great Power and Authority they are invested with, above other men. and the great Power and authority they Are invested with, above other men. cc dt j n1 cc n1 pns32 vbr vvn p-acp, p-acp j-jn n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
7 I have said ye are Gods. Princes are God's Deputies and Vicegerents, They bear his name, sit in his place, are intrusted with part of his Power; I have said you Are God's Princes Are God's Deputies and Vicegerents, They bear his name, fit in his place, Are Entrusted with part of his Power; pns11 vhb vvn pn22 vbr n2 n2 vbr npg1 n2 cc n2, pns32 vvb po31 n1, vvb p-acp po31 n1, vbr vvn p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
8 And therefore are oblig'd, upon the Account both of duty and gratitude, to do his work, And Therefore Are obliged, upon the Account both of duty and gratitude, to do his work, cc av vbr vvn, p-acp dt vvb d pp-f n1 cc n1, pc-acp vdi po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
9 and to administer to his glory, to behave themselves like God, in the execution of their high Office and Dignity. and to administer to his glory, to behave themselves like God, in the execution of their high Office and Dignity. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi px32 av-j np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
10 This is the sense of the words; This is the sense of the words; d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
11 and the Royal Prophet, that he might give them their full weight and Authority, and effectually engage the Rulers of the Earth to a due attention to them, with great Solemnity and Majesty brings in God himself as preaching to them. and the Royal Prophet, that he might give them their full weight and authority, and effectually engage the Rulers of the Earth to a due attention to them, with great Solemnity and Majesty brings in God himself as preaching to them. cc dt j n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno32 po32 j n1 cc n1, cc av-j vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno32, p-acp j n1 cc n1 vvz p-acp np1 px31 p-acp vvg p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
12 I have said ye are Gods, and ye are all the Children of the Most High. I have said you Are God's, and you Are all the Children of the Most High. pns11 vhb vvn pn22 vbr n2, cc pn22 vbr d dt n2 pp-f dt av-ds j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
13 They are call'd so by God; They Are called so by God; pns32 vbr vvn av p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
14 but had not the Expression been justified by so great an Authority, this threefold rational Account might be given of it. but had not the Expression been justified by so great an authority, this threefold rational Account might be given of it. cc-acp vhd xx dt n1 vbn vvn p-acp av j dt n1, d j j vvb vmd vbi vvn pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
15 1. As all Power and Authority is from God: This both Scripture and Reason warrant to us. 1. As all Power and authority is from God: This both Scripture and Reason warrant to us. crd p-acp d n1 cc n1 vbz p-acp np1: d d n1 cc n1 vvb p-acp pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
16 In the Old Testament Princes are stil'd in a peculiar manner God's Servants, God's Anointed, and are said to Reign by God: In the New, Magistracy is call'd God's Ordinance; and the Supream Powers, God's Ministers. And can we think it at all consistent with the Divine Goodness, that when he gave Man a being, he should take no care of his well being? That he should make no provision for the preservation of Justice and Righteousness, In the Old Testament Princes Are Styled in a peculiar manner God's Servants, God's Anointed, and Are said to Reign by God: In the New, Magistracy is called God's Ordinance; and the Supreme Powers, God's Ministers. And can we think it At all consistent with the Divine goodness, that when he gave Man a being, he should take no care of his well being? That he should make no provision for the preservation of justice and Righteousness, p-acp dt j n1 n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1 npg1 n2, npg1 j-vvn, cc vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp np1: p-acp dt j, n1 vbz vvn npg1 n1; cc dt j n2, npg1 n2. cc vmb pns12 vvi pn31 p-acp d j p-acp dt j-jn n1, cst c-crq pns31 vvd n1 dt vbg, pns31 vmd vvi dx n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbg? cst pns31 vmd vvi dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
17 and Peace amongst Men, wherein the happiness of Societies do consist, and without which Mankind would be so many Bears and Wolves tearing and devouring one another? Can we think that God who hath establish'd Order amongst all his Creatures; and Peace among Men, wherein the happiness of Societies do consist, and without which Mankind would be so many Bears and Wolves tearing and devouring one Another? Can we think that God who hath established Order among all his Creatures; cc n1 p-acp n2, c-crq dt n1 pp-f n2 vdb vvi, cc p-acp r-crq n1 vmd vbi av d n2 cc n2 vvg cc vvg pi j-jn? vmb pns12 vvi cst np1 r-crq vhz vvd n1 p-acp d po31 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
18 In the Angelical Nature, the several Ranks of Angels and Arch-Angels, Principalities, Powers and Dominions; In the Celestial Bodies, The Sun to rule the Day, In the Angelical Nature, the several Ranks of Angels and Arch-Angels, Principalities, Powers and Dominions; In the Celestial Bodies, The Sun to Rule the Day, p-acp dt j n1, dt j n2 pp-f n2 cc n2, n2, n2 cc n2; p-acp dt j n2, dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
19 and the Moon the Night, and one Star to differ from another Star in glory; and the Moon the Night, and one Star to differ from Another Star in glory; cc dt n1 dt n1, cc crd n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp j-jn n1 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
20 In lesser Societies, Parents to bear rule over their Children, and Husbands to be head of their Wives; In lesser Societies, Parents to bear Rule over their Children, and Husbands to be head of their Wives; p-acp jc n2, n2 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po32 n2, cc n2 pc-acp vbi n1 pp-f po32 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
21 hath yet left the more general and publick state of Mankind, the greater Bodies, Nations and Kingdoms, to shift for themselves, without appointing the means for their Order and Peace, their Preservation and Happiness? hath yet left the more general and public state of Mankind, the greater Bodies, nations and Kingdoms, to shift for themselves, without appointing the means for their Order and Peace, their Preservation and Happiness? vhz av vvn dt av-dc j cc j n1 pp-f n1, dt jc n2, n2 cc n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp px32, p-acp vvg dt n2 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, po32 n1 cc n1? (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
22 I know St. Peter calls Magistracy in all the degrees of it, the Ordinance of man; And it may be so call'd, either in respect of the Subject wherein it is lodg'd, which is man; I know Saint Peter calls Magistracy in all the Degrees of it, the Ordinance of man; And it may be so called, either in respect of the Subject wherein it is lodged, which is man; pns11 vvb n1 np1 vvz n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f pn31, dt n1 pp-f n1; cc pn31 vmb vbi av vvn, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f dt j-jn c-crq pn31 vbz vvn, r-crq vbz n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
23 or in respect of the end for which it is appointed, which is the good of man; or in respect of the end for which it is appointed, which is the good of man; cc p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz vvn, r-crq vbz dt j pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
24 or more especially in respect of the several species or sorts of Government in several Countries, which depend upon Humane compact and agreement: or more especially in respect of the several species or sorts of Government in several Countries, which depend upon Humane compact and agreement: cc av-dc av-j p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 p-acp j n2, r-crq vvb p-acp j vvn cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
25 Government in general is the Ordinance of God; but whether it shall be this or that, be absolute or limited, administred by one or more, Elective or Hereditary, is an Human Constitution; Government in general is the Ordinance of God; but whither it shall be this or that, be absolute or limited, administered by one or more, Elective or Hereditary, is an Human Constitution; n1 p-acp n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1; p-acp cs pn31 vmb vbi d cc d, vbb j cc vvn, vvn p-acp crd cc av-dc, j cc j, vbz dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
26 According as it is at first mutually concerted by the Community, betwixt the Person that is to govern, According as it is At First mutually concerted by the Community, betwixt the Person that is to govern, vvg c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp ord av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 cst vbz pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
27 and the Persons that are to be governed, so is the frame of the Government for the most part in every Kingdom. and the Persons that Are to be governed, so is the frame of the Government for the most part in every Kingdom. cc dt n2 cst vbr pc-acp vbi vvn, av vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt av-ds n1 p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
28 And as for that branch of the Magistrates Power, a power to punish capitally, so absolutely necessary for the ends of Government, And as for that branch of the Magistrates Power, a power to Punish capitally, so absolutely necessary for the ends of Government, cc c-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, dt n1 pc-acp vvi av-j, av av-j j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
29 although God is more especially the Author of it, (the People having not power over their own Lives, cannot give it to another) yet as the People are a means to conveigh, although God is more especially the Author of it, (the People having not power over their own Lives, cannot give it to Another) yet as the People Are a means to convey, cs np1 vbz av-dc av-j dt n1 pp-f pn31, (dt n1 vhg xx n1 p-acp po32 d n2, vmbx vvi pn31 p-acp j-jn) av c-acp dt n1 vbr dt n2 pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
30 and determine it to be in this or that particular Person or Persons, and to limit the exercise of it to such or such Cases and Crimes as the exigences of State shall require, may that also come under the notion of an Ordinance of Man. and determine it to be in this or that particular Person or Persons, and to limit the exercise of it to such or such Cases and Crimes as the exigences of State shall require, may that also come under the notion of an Ordinance of Man. cc vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi p-acp d cc d j n1 cc n2, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp d cc d n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 vmb vvi, vmb d av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
31 But then when the particular frame and model of a Government is agreed upon, and sworn to, it becomes as much the Ordinance of God, But then when the particular frame and model of a Government is agreed upon, and sworn to, it becomes as much the Ordinance of God, cc-acp av c-crq dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp, cc vvn p-acp, pn31 vvz p-acp d dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
32 as the Magistratical Power in general is; as the Magistratical Power in general is; c-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1 vbz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
33 and is to be as conscientiously administred by the Prince, and as religiously observ'd by the People, and is to be as conscientiously administered by the Prince, and as religiously observed by the People, cc vbz pc-acp vbi c-acp av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, cc c-acp av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
34 as far as it contradicts no Divine Law, as if, like that of the Jews, both the Government and Governours had been of God's own immediate direction and appointment; as Far as it contradicts no Divine Law, as if, like that of the jews, both the Government and Governors had been of God's own immediate direction and appointment; c-acp av-j c-acp pn31 vvz dx j-jn n1, c-acp cs, av-j d pp-f dt np2, d dt n1 cc n2 vhd vbn pp-f npg1 d j n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
35 And therefore St. Peter in that place where he calls Government the Ordinance of man, exhorts to submission upon a Principle of Conscience; And Therefore Saint Peter in that place where he calls Government the Ordinance of man, exhorts to submission upon a Principle of Conscience; cc av n1 np1 p-acp d n1 c-crq pns31 vvz n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, vvz p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
36 Submit your selves to every Ordinance of man for the Lord's sake. 2. As Princes are sometimes plac'd in the Throne by the immediate direction of God, Submit your selves to every Ordinance of man for the Lord's sake. 2. As Princes Are sometime placed in the Throne by the immediate direction of God, vvb po22 n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1. crd p-acp n2 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
37 or some signal Providence evidently bearing upon it the marks of a Divine Hand. or Some signal Providence evidently bearing upon it the marks of a Divine Hand. cc d n1 n1 av-j vvg p-acp pn31 dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
38 So it was with the Kings of Israel and Judah; God was pleas'd to do more for that People than any other Nation: So it was with the Kings of Israel and Judah; God was pleased to do more for that People than any other nation: av pn31 vbds p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cc np1; np1 vbds vvn pc-acp vdi av-dc p-acp d n1 cs d j-jn n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
39 They were under his more immediate care; their Government of his own prescribing; their Laws of his own enacting, and their Kings of his own anointing: They were under his more immediate care; their Government of his own prescribing; their Laws of his own enacting, and their Kings of his own anointing: pns32 vbdr p-acp po31 av-dc j n1; po32 n1 pp-f po31 d vvg; po32 n2 pp-f po31 d vvg, cc po32 n2 pp-f po31 d vvg: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
40 Upon this Account their Kings in a peculiar sense might be call'd Gods, and the Children of the Most High. Upon this Account their Kings in a peculiar sense might be called God's, and the Children of the Most High. p-acp d vvb po32 n2 p-acp dt j n1 vmd vbi vvn n2, cc dt n2 pp-f dt av-ds j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
41 And though so much cannot be said of other Princes, yet this we may safely say, That when a whole Nation is at stake, and the publick safety in extreme danger, God is more concern'd, And though so much cannot be said of other Princes, yet this we may safely say, That when a Whole nation is At stake, and the public safety in extreme danger, God is more concerned, cc cs av av-d vmbx vbi vvn pp-f j-jn n2, av d pns12 vmb av-j vvi, cst c-crq dt j-jn n1 vbz p-acp n1, cc dt j n1 p-acp j-jn n1, np1 vbz av-dc vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
42 than a bare permission amounts to, in ordering the Fate and Revolutions of States and Kingdoms, Placing or displacing Princes, as it seems best to his Infinite Wisdom. than a bore permission amounts to, in ordering the Fate and Revolutions of States and Kingdoms, Placing or displacing Princes, as it seems best to his Infinite Wisdom. cs dt j n1 vvz p-acp, p-acp vvg dt n1 cc n2 pp-f n2 cc n2, vvg cc vvg n2, c-acp pn31 vvz js p-acp po31 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
43 Some Philosophers there have been, that have disputed God's care over particular persons; some Philosophers there have been, that have disputed God's care over particular Persons; d n2 pc-acp vhi vbn, cst vhb vvn npg1 n1 p-acp j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
44 but I do not remember any that ever called into question his concernment for publick Societies and Communities of Men: but I do not Remember any that ever called into question his concernment for public Societies and Communities of Men: cc-acp pns11 vdb xx vvi d cst av vvn p-acp n1 po31 n1 p-acp j n2 cc n2 pp-f n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
45 and sometimes God is so conspicuously visible in the Changes and Alterations that are made in the Nations of the World, and sometime God is so conspicuously visible in the Changes and Alterations that Are made in the nations of the World, cc av np1 vbz av av-j j p-acp dt n2 cc n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
46 and some Occurrences do bear upon them so apparent strokes of a Divine Goodness, Wisdom and Power, that he must be a bruitish Man, and Some Occurrences do bear upon them so apparent Strokes of a Divine goodness, Wisdom and Power, that he must be a brutish Man, cc d n2 vdb vvi p-acp pno32 av j n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, n1 cc n1, cst pns31 vmb vbi dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
47 and a Fool, as the Psalmist speaks, who does not perceive that they are God's doing. and a Fool, as the Psalmist speaks, who does not perceive that they Are God's doing. cc dt n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz, r-crq vdz xx vvi cst pns32 vbr np1|vbz vdg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
48 He rules in the kingdoms of men, and giveth them to whomsoever he will, says the Prophet Daniel. He pulls down Kings, and sets up Kings; He hath the very Hearts of Kings in his hands, and turns them as the rivers of waters; He rules in the kingdoms of men, and gives them to whomsoever he will, Says the Prophet daniel. He pulls down Kings, and sets up Kings; He hath the very Hearts of Kings in his hands, and turns them as the Rivers of waters; pns31 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, cc vvz pno32 pc-acp ro-crq pns31 vmb, vvz dt n1 np1. pns31 vvz a-acp n2, cc vvz a-acp n2; pns31 vhz dt j n2 pp-f n2 p-acp po31 n2, cc vvz pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
49 raising up some for the defence and protection of his Truth, and raising up others to shew his Power upon them in their destruction, as he is pleas'd himself to tell us in the instance of Pharaoh: For this cause have I raised thee up, raising up Some for the defence and protection of his Truth, and raising up Others to show his Power upon them in their destruction, as he is pleased himself to tell us in the instance of Pharaoh: For this cause have I raised thee up, vvg a-acp d c-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc vvg p-acp n2-jn pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1, c-acp pns31 vbz vvn px31 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: c-acp d n1 vhb pns11 vvn pno21 a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
50 for to shew in thee my power, and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth. for to show in thee my power, and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth. c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21 po11 n1, cc cst po11 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
51 3. As Princes ought to employ their Power and Authority according to God's Will, and after the Pattern he sets them in the Government of the World. 3. As Princes ought to employ their Power and authority according to God's Will, and After the Pattern he sets them in the Government of the World. crd p-acp n2 vmd pc-acp vvi po32 n1 cc n1 vvg p-acp npg1 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
52 And how this is to be done, I shall shew in the following particulars: They govern like God, And how this is to be done, I shall show in the following particulars: They govern like God, cc c-crq d vbz pc-acp vbi vdn, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt vvg n2-jn: pns32 vvb av-j np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
53 1. When they employ their Power and Authority for promoting the Glory of God; and that chiefly consists in maintaining his true Religion and Worship. 1. When they employ their Power and authority for promoting the Glory of God; and that chiefly consists in maintaining his true Religion and Worship. crd c-crq pns32 vvb po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp j-vvg dt n1 pp-f np1; cc cst av-jn vvz p-acp vvg po31 j n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
54 This God himself takes care to vindicate, Isaiah 42.8. I am the LORD, that is my name; This God himself Takes care to vindicate, Isaiah 42.8. I am the LORD, that is my name; np1 np1 px31 vvz n1 pc-acp vvi, np1 crd. pns11 vbm dt n1, cst vbz po11 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
55 and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images. and my glory will I not give to Another, neither my praise to graved Images. cc po11 n1 vmb pns11 xx vvi p-acp j-jn, dx po11 n1 p-acp j-vvn n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
56 And we may observe, that the great End God aimed at, in all the gracious Revelations of his Will to the world, has been to beat down Idolatry, viz. The worship of false gods, And we may observe, that the great End God aimed At, in all the gracious Revelations of his Will to the world, has been to beatrice down Idolatry, viz. The worship of false God's, cc pns12 vmb vvi, cst dt j vvb np1 vvd p-acp, p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, vhz vbn pc-acp vvi a-acp n1, n1 dt n1 pp-f j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
57 and the worship of the True God after a false manner; and the worship of the True God After a false manner; cc dt n1 pp-f dt j np1 p-acp dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
58 and to establish the Belief and Adoration of the One True God, and the One Mediator between God and Man, Christ Jesus; and to establish the Belief and Adoration of the One True God, and the One Mediator between God and Man, christ jesus; cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt crd j np1, cc dt crd n1 p-acp np1 cc n1, np1 np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 9
59 and to introduce such a worship of Them, as is suitable to their Nature, not under any Corporeal Representations, and to introduce such a worship of Them, as is suitable to their Nature, not under any Corporeal Representations, cc pc-acp vvi d dt n1 pp-f pno32, c-acp vbz j p-acp po32 n1, xx p-acp d j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 9
60 but in Spirit and in Truth. but in Spirit and in Truth. cc-acp p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 9
61 This is the Glory of God, that has always been the great exercise of His Wisdom and Power, to keep up in the World: This is the Glory of God, that has always been the great exercise of His Wisdom and Power, to keep up in the World: d vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vhz av vbn dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 9
62 And this also, after the Example of God, from whom Princes hold their Patent of Governing, ought they to look upon as their peculiar province, to secure and maintain the True Religion, which is the only advancement of God's Glory: And this also, After the Exampl of God, from whom Princes hold their Patent of Governing, ought they to look upon as their peculiar province, to secure and maintain the True Religion, which is the only advancement of God's Glory: cc d av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp r-crq n2 vvb po32 n1 pp-f vvg, vmd pns32 pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp po32 j n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt j n1, r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 9
63 Now what that is, I need not inform this Auditory. Now what that is, I need not inform this Auditory. av q-crq d vbz, pns11 vvb xx vvi d j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 9
64 Blessed be God, we have the True Religion, as it was delivered by Christ and his Apostles, establish'd among us, pure and free from all Forgeries and Inventions of Men. Blessed be God, we have the True Religion, as it was Delivered by christ and his Apostles, established among us, pure and free from all Forgeries and Inventions of Men. j-vvn vbb np1, pns12 vhb dt j n1, c-acp pn31 vbds vvn p-acp np1 cc po31 n2, vvd p-acp pno12, j cc j p-acp d n2 cc n2 pp-f n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 9
65 Here's no drowning Religion in shadow and formality, not burying her under a load of Ritual and Ceremonial Rubbish; Here's no drowning Religion in shadow and formality, not burying her under a load of Ritual and Ceremonial Rubbish; av|vbz dx vvg n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, xx vvg pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 9
66 no dressing up Religion in a flanting Pomp to set her off, or a gaudy Garb to recommend her, much less in such Fantastical Rites, such Anti•k Vestments and Gesticulations that may justly render her ridiculous and contemptible; no dressing up Religion in a flaunting Pomp to Set her off, or a gaudy Garb to recommend her, much less in such Fantastical Rites, such Anti•k Vestments and Gesticulations that may justly render her ridiculous and contemptible; dx n-vvg p-acp n1 p-acp dt n-vvg n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 a-acp, cc dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, av-d av-dc p-acp d j n2, d j n2 cc n2 cst vmb av-j vvi po31 j cc j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 10
67 but her Ceremonies are few, and what may be alter'd when Authority shall think fit; but those that are, are decent, countenanc'd by Primitive Antiquity; but her Ceremonies Are few, and what may be altered when authority shall think fit; but those that Are, Are decent, countenanced by Primitive Antiquity; cc-acp po31 n2 vbr d, cc q-crq vmb vbi vvn c-crq n1 vmb vvi j; cc-acp d cst vbr, vbr j, vvn p-acp j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 10
68 and very much becoming the Gravity and Sobriety of Religion. Here are no Half-Communions, no more Sacraments thrust upon us than our Lord himself instituted; and very much becoming the Gravity and Sobriety of Religion. Here Are no Half-Communions, no more Sacraments thrust upon us than our Lord himself instituted; cc av av-d vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. av vbr dx j, av-dx dc n2 vvn p-acp pno12 cs po12 n1 px31 vvd; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 10
69 and yet those left whole and entire for our use and comfort that he did: and yet those left Whole and entire for our use and Comfort that he did: cc av d j j-jn cc j p-acp po12 n1 cc n1 cst pns31 vdd: (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
70 no Prayers in an unknown Tongue, which the Votary, it may be, neither minds not understands; no Prayers in an unknown Tongue, which the Votary, it may be, neither minds not understands; av-dx n2 p-acp dt j n1, r-crq dt n1, pn31 vmb vbi, dx n2 xx vvz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
71 no praying to Saints or Angels; no adoring Images, Pictures and Reliques; no worshipping the Creature besides, or more than the Creator, which they do; no praying to Saints or Angels; no adoring Images, Pictures and Relics; no worshipping the Creature beside, or more than the Creator, which they do; dx vvg p-acp n2 cc n2; dx j-vvg n2, n2 cc n2; dx vvg dt n1 a-acp, cc av-dc cs dt n1, r-crq pns32 vdb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
72 who in all their Publick Offices of Devotion, for one Prayer to God, have order'd ten to be made to the Blessed Virgin. who in all their Public Offices of Devotion, for one Prayer to God, have ordered ten to be made to the Blessed Virgae. r-crq p-acp d po32 j n2 pp-f n1, p-acp crd n1 p-acp np1, vhb vvn crd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j-vvn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 11
73 Here's no Doctrine obtruded on our Faith that's contrary to Reason, nay, to Sense, to all our Senses; Here's no Doctrine obtruded on our Faith that's contrary to Reason, nay, to Sense, to all our Senses; av|vbz dx n1 vvd p-acp po12 n1 cst|vbz j-jn p-acp n1, uh-x, p-acp n1, p-acp d po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
74 no Practices allow'd that are forbidden by God; no Practices allowed that Are forbidden by God; dx n2 vvn cst vbr vvn p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
75 no Pardons to be bought, no Indulgences to be purchased, no expunging any one Commandment out of the Decalogue, no Pardons to be bought, no Indulgences to be purchased, no expunging any one Commandment out of the Decalogue, dx n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, dx n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, av-dx vvg d crd n1 av pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
76 or contriving Arts and Devices to make void the rest; or contriving Arts and Devices to make void the rest; cc vvg n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi j dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
77 no leaving Virtue and Vice as uncertain things, to depend on the Arbitrary Will of the Pope, no leaving Virtue and Vice as uncertain things, to depend on the Arbitrary Will of the Pope, dx vvg n1 cc n1 c-acp j n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
78 and his Casuists, to be Sainted or damn'd by them according as they promote or obstruct the Glory and Interest of Holy Church: and his Casuists, to be Sainted or damned by them according as they promote or obstruct the Glory and Interest of Holy Church: cc po31 n2, pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32 vvg a-acp pns32 vvd cc vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
79 But as her Devotions are pure and spiritual, having God and him only for their Object; But as her Devotions Are pure and spiritual, having God and him only for their Object; cc-acp c-acp po31 n2 vbr j cc j, vhg np1 cc pno31 av-j p-acp po32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
80 so her Doctrine is sound and Orthodox, having Christ for its Corner-stone, and the Prophets and Apostles for its Foundation. so her Doctrine is found and Orthodox, having christ for its Cornerstone, and the prophets and Apostles for its Foundation. av po31 n1 vbz j cc n1, vhg np1 p-acp po31 n1, cc dt n2 cc n2 p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
81 This Religion, after it had been for some, God knows, too many years, loaded and obscured with Popish Trash and Rubbish, was by the pious Wisdom of our Gracious and Religious Princes, This Religion, After it had been for Some, God knows, too many Years, loaded and obscured with Popish Trash and Rubbish, was by the pious Wisdom of our Gracious and Religious Princes, d n1, c-acp pn31 vhd vbn p-acp d, np1 vvz, av d n2, vvn cc vvn p-acp j n1 cc n1, vbds p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 j cc j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
82 and the blessing of God upon the pains of our Forefathers, and at the expence of the very Blood of many of them, regularly reform'd and restor'd to this Kingdom; and the blessing of God upon the pains of our Forefathers, and At the expense of the very Blood of many of them, regularly reformed and restored to this Kingdom; cc dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f d pp-f pno32, av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
83 and may Kings and Queens, to the glory of God, and the salvation of Their own, and may Kings and Queen's, to the glory of God, and the salvation of Their own, cc vmb n2 cc n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f po32 d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
84 and Their Peoples Souls, be ever the Nursing-Fathers, and Nursing-Mothers of it, and to the utmost of Their Power spread and propagate it throughout the World. and Their Peoples Souls, be ever the Nursing fathers, and Nursing mothers of it, and to the utmost of Their Power spread and propagate it throughout the World. cc po32 ng1 n2, vbb av dt n2, cc ng1 pp-f pn31, cc p-acp dt j pp-f po32 n1 vvn cc vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
85 (2.) When they employ their Power and Authority, in the impartial administration of Justice, in shewing mercy where the Case deserves it; (2.) When they employ their Power and authority, in the impartial administration of justice, in showing mercy where the Case deserves it; (crd) c-crq pns32 vvb po32 n1 cc n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp vvg n1 c-crq dt n1 vvz pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
86 in bearing long, forgiving often, but severely crushing all bold and daring Wickedness. in bearing long, forgiving often, but severely crushing all bold and daring Wickedness. p-acp vvg av-j, j-vvg av, cc-acp av-j j-vvg d j cc j-vvg n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
87 The Cause that is just in it self, is always to be so to them, be it the Cause of who it will; The Cause that is just in it self, is always to be so to them, be it the Cause of who it will; dt n1 cst vbz j p-acp pn31 n1, vbz av pc-acp vbi av p-acp pno32, vbb pn31 dt n1 pp-f r-crq pn31 vmb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
88 The Case that is compassionable, is to be relieved with mixtures of mercy; The Case that is compassionable, is to be relieved with mixtures of mercy; dt n1 cst vbz j, vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
89 but where the nature of the Crime, or the incorrigibleness of the Offender, or the Ends of Government require it, the Law is to have its full course, but where the nature of the Crime, or the incorrigibleness of the Offender, or the Ends of Government require it, the Law is to have its full course, cc-acp c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n2 pp-f n1 vvb pn31, dt n1 vbz pc-acp vhi po31 j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 13
90 and Punishment, though Capital, to be duly executed. and Punishment, though Capital, to be duly executed. cc n1, cs j, pc-acp vbi av-jn vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 13
91 And because the Examples of Princes are more powerful than their Laws, they must be virtuous themselves, that they may the more effectually promote it in their People. And Because the Examples of Princes Are more powerful than their Laws, they must be virtuous themselves, that they may the more effectually promote it in their People. cc c-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vbr av-dc j cs po32 n2, pns32 vmb vbi j px32, cst pns32 vmb dt av-dc av-j vvi pn31 p-acp po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 13
92 The life of a Prince is the calling of other mens lives to an account: His Example secures the reputation of Vertue, brings it into vogue, and makes it fashionable; The life of a Prince is the calling of other men's lives to an account: His Exampl secures the reputation of Virtue, brings it into vogue, and makes it fashionable; dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n-vvg pp-f j-jn ng2 n2 p-acp dt n1: po31 n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1, vvz pn31 p-acp n1, cc vvz pn31 j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 13
93 and those who are so apt in every thing else to imitate him, cannot for shame not conform to him in their Manners: and those who Are so apt in every thing Else to imitate him, cannot for shame not conform to him in their Manners: cc d r-crq vbr av j p-acp d n1 av pc-acp vvi pno31, vmbx p-acp n1 xx vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp po32 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 13
94 In all this they have God for their Pattern, who is no Respector of Persons, whose Mercy is over all his Works, who delights in pardon, who is infinitely holy himself, In all this they have God for their Pattern, who is no Respector of Persons, whose Mercy is over all his Works, who delights in pardon, who is infinitely holy himself, p-acp d d pns32 vhb n1 p-acp po32 n1, r-crq vbz dx np1 pp-f n2, rg-crq n1 vbz p-acp d po31 vvz, r-crq vvz p-acp n1, r-crq vbz av-j j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 13
95 and will by no means clear the obstinately guilty; punishing to the fourth Generation, but keeping mercy for thousands. and will by no means clear the obstinately guilty; punishing to the fourth Generation, but keeping mercy for thousands. cc vmb p-acp dx n2 vvi dt av-j j; vvg p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp vvg n1 p-acp crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 13
96 (3.) When they employ their Power for the publick Good and Safety; This was God's chiefest end in making Man, he made him to make him happy; (3.) When they employ their Power for the public Good and Safety; This was God's chiefest end in making Man, he made him to make him happy; (crd) c-crq pns32 vvb po32 n1 p-acp dt j j cc n1; d vbds npg1 js-jn n1 p-acp vvg n1, pns31 vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi pno31 j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 14
97 God had no need of the Services of Men, they could make no accessions to his Glory, who is in himself a perfect Self-sufficiency and compleat Happiness; God had no need of the Services of Men, they could make no accessions to his Glory, who is in himself a perfect Self-sufficiency and complete Happiness; np1 vhd dx n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2, pns32 vmd vvi dx n2 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vbz p-acp px31 dt j n1 cc j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 14
98 It was only the fertile benignity of his Nature that ever delights in communicating it self, It was only the fertile benignity of his Nature that ever delights in communicating it self, pn31 vbds av-j dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 cst av vvz p-acp vvg pn31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 14
99 and doing good, that prompted him to command them into being; and doing good, that prompted him to command them into being; cc vdg j, cst vvn pno31 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp vbg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 14
100 And ever since the Creation of the first Man, it has been the chief design of all the Dispensations of his Providence towards Men, to make them happy; And ever since the Creation of the First Man, it has been the chief Design of all the Dispensations of his Providence towards Men, to make them happy; cc av c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1, pn31 vhz vbn dt j-jn n1 pp-f d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n2, pc-acp vvi pno32 j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 14
101 that is, to beat down Vice, and to uphold Righteousness in the World, upon which, both Reason and Experience, that is, to beatrice down Vice, and to uphold Righteousness in the World, upon which, both Reason and Experience, d vbz, pc-acp vvi a-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp r-crq, d n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 14
102 as well as Revelation, inform us, the true Interests of Men, both private and publick, do depend. as well as Revelation, inform us, the true Interests of Men, both private and public, do depend. c-acp av c-acp n1, vvb pno12, dt j n2 pp-f n2, d j cc j, vdb vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 14
103 And now how Divine and God like is that Prince, who makes the Interests of his People, his own; And now how Divine and God like is that Prince, who makes the Interests of his People, his own; cc av c-crq j-jn cc np1 av-j vbz d n1, r-crq vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, po31 d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 14
104 who has no By-end to promote, no little Turn to serve, but engages the Power and Authority God hath given him, wholly for his Peoples good, who has no By-end to promote, no little Turn to serve, but engages the Power and authority God hath given him, wholly for his Peoples good, r-crq vhz dx n1 pc-acp vvi, dx j vvb pc-acp vvi, cc-acp vvz dt n1 cc n1 np1 vhz vvn pno31, av-jn p-acp po31 ng1 j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 15
105 and is ready on occasion to sacrifice himself for their safety! and is ready on occasion to sacrifice himself for their safety! cc vbz j p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp po32 n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 15
106 A publick Spirit is God's Seal of Authority, a natural and pregnant discovery of God in the Soul; A public Spirit is God's Seal of authority, a natural and pregnant discovery of God in the Soul; dt j n1 vbz npg1 n1 pp-f n1, dt j cc j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 15
107 It is the nature of Heaven to be always imparting, of God, to be always doing good. It is the nature of Heaven to be always imparting, of God, to be always doing good. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi av vvg, pp-f np1, pc-acp vbi av vdg j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 15
108 Accordingly we find the Highest Instances of this in Persons eminently call'd by God to the Seat of Authority: Accordingly we find the Highest Instances of this in Persons eminently called by God to the Seat of authority: av-vvg pns12 vvi dt js n2 pp-f d p-acp n2 av-j vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 15
109 In Mordecai, seeking cordially the weal of his People, and speaking peace to them: In Mordecai, seeking cordially the weal of his People, and speaking peace to them: p-acp np1, vvg av-j dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc vvg n1 p-acp pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 15
110 In Moses, Praying God rather to blot him out of his Book, than not to pardon his People's In David, Against me and my Father's House let thine hand be, and not against these Sheep. In Moses, Praying God rather to blot him out of his Book, than not to pardon his People's In David, Against me and my Father's House let thine hand be, and not against these Sheep. p-acp np1, vvg n1 av-c pc-acp vvi pno31 av pp-f po31 n1, cs xx pc-acp vvi po31 ng1 p-acp np1, p-acp pno11 cc po11 ng1 n1 vvb po21 n1 vbi, cc xx p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 15
111 And it is noted of Augustus Caesar, that he was no sooner possess'd of the Empire, And it is noted of Augustus Caesar, that he was no sooner possessed of the Empire, cc pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1 np1, cst pns31 vbds av-dx av-c vvn pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 15
112 but he laid aside all his former Arts of Fraud and Tyranny, and addicted himself intirely to the love, defence, but he laid aside all his former Arts of Fraud and Tyranny, and addicted himself entirely to the love, defence, cc-acp pns31 vvd av d po31 j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc vvn px31 av-j p-acp dt n1, n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 15
113 and advancement of the Commonwealth, at satis constaret, says one, Divino quodam munere, mutatum & formatum tantum Principem, that it might sufficiently appear that so great a Prince was not set up and chang'd but by a special gift from God: and advancement of the Commonwealth, At satis constaret, Says one, Divino Quodam munere, mutatum & formatum Tantum Principem, that it might sufficiently appear that so great a Prince was not Set up and changed but by a special gift from God: cc n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp fw-la fw-la, vvz pi, fw-fr fw-la fw-la, fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la, cst pn31 vmd av-j vvi cst av j dt n1 vbds xx vvn a-acp cc vvn p-acp p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 16
114 And indeed a Prince has no true Interest distinct from that of his People; His highest glory is their safety and prosperity; And indeed a Prince has no true Interest distinct from that of his People; His highest glory is their safety and Prosperity; cc av dt n1 vhz dx j n1 j p-acp d pp-f po31 n1; po31 js n1 vbz po32 n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 16
115 And that Government will be sure to stand the longest, and grow up to the greatest height, that's most deeply rooted in the Affections and Interests of the People. And that Government will be sure to stand the longest, and grow up to the greatest height, that's most deeply rooted in the Affections and Interests of the People. cc d n1 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi dt js, cc vvb a-acp p-acp dt js n1, d|vbz av-ds av-jn vvn p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 16
116 It was not more greatly than truly said by a very Wise and Learned Man of our own, That that Prince whose Counsels and Resolutions run counter to the Interests and Inclinations of his People, might by such methods make his Ministers great Subjects, It was not more greatly than truly said by a very Wise and Learned Man of our own, That that Prince whose Counsels and Resolutions run counter to the Interests and Inclinations of his People, might by such methods make his Ministers great Subject's, pn31 vbds xx av-dc av-j av av-j vvn p-acp dt j j cc j n1 pp-f po12 d, cst d n1 rg-crq n2 cc n2 vvb j p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1, vmd p-acp d n2 vvi po31 n2 j n2-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 16
117 but they could never make him a great Prince. but they could never make him a great Prince. cc-acp pns32 vmd av-x vvi pno31 dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 16
118 (4.) When they employ their Power and Authority for the rescue of the Miserable, and delivery of the Oppressed: (4.) When they employ their Power and authority for the rescue of the Miserable, and delivery of the Oppressed: (crd) c-crq pns32 vvb po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc n1 pp-f dt j-vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 16
119 God in the Old Testament glories in nothing more, than in being stil'd the Deliverer of his People, God in the Old Testament Glories in nothing more, than in being Styled the Deliverer of his People, np1 p-acp dt j n1 n2 p-acp pix av-dc, cs p-acp vbg vvn dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 16
120 and our Saviour in the New clearly manifested himself to be God, and the Son of God, by undertaking the Redemption of Mankind. and our Saviour in the New clearly manifested himself to be God, and the Son of God, by undertaking the Redemption of Mankind. cc po12 n1 p-acp dt j av-j vvd px31 pc-acp vbi np1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 17
121 NONLATINALPHABET, It is a divine thing to be compassionate; , It is a divine thing to be compassionate; , pn31 vbz dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vbi j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 17
122 and in nothing more do Princes resemble and represent God, than when by their Wisdom and Courage they give life to an expiring Church, and a sinking State. and in nothing more do Princes resemble and represent God, than when by their Wisdom and Courage they give life to an expiring Church, and a sinking State. cc p-acp pix av-dc vdb n2 vvi cc vvi np1, cs c-crq p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 pns32 vvb n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1, cc dt j-vvg n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 17
123 Such an one was Moses to the Jews after their Aegyptian Oppression, Gideon after the Midianitish Slavery, David after Saul 's Injustice, Nehemiah and Zerobabel after the Babylonish Captivity; Such an one was Moses to the jews After their Egyptian Oppression, gideon After the Midianitish Slavery, David After Saul is Injustice, Nehemiah and Zerobabel After the Babylonish Captivity; d dt pi vbds np1 p-acp dt np2 p-acp po32 jp n1, np1 p-acp dt j n1, np1 p-acp np1 vbz n1, np1 cc np1 p-acp dt np1 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 17
124 such was Constantine the Great to the Primitive Christians after the Heat of the Ten Persecutions; such was Constantine the Great to the Primitive Christians After the Heat of the Ten Persecutions; d vbds np1 dt j p-acp dt j np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt crd n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 17
125 Henry the VIIth to this Nation after the bloody Wars betwixt the Two Houses of York and Lancaster; Queen Elizabeth to this Church after the Fiery Tryal in Queen Mary 's days. And such an one —; Henry the VIIth to this nation After the bloody Wars betwixt the Two Houses of York and Lancaster; Queen Elizabeth to this Church After the Fiery Trial in Queen Marry is days. And such an one —; np1 dt ord p-acp d n1 p-acp dt j n2 p-acp dt crd n2 pp-f np1 cc np1; n1 np1 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1 uh vbz n2. cc d dt pi —; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 17
126 It is not long since we were writing Ickabod upon Church and State, since our Candlestick was removing, and the Glory departing; It is not long since we were writing Ichabod upon Church and State, since our Candlestick was removing, and the Glory departing; pn31 vbz xx av-j c-acp pns12 vbdr vvg np1 p-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp po12 n1 vbds vvg, cc dt n1 vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 17
127 since Popery and Superstition was setting up in the Corners of our Streets, and every man kickt out of Favour and Office that did not fall down to that Unhallow'd Idol; since Popery and Superstition was setting up in the Corners of our Streets, and every man Kicked out of Favour and Office that did not fallen down to that Unhallowed Idol; c-acp n1 cc n1 vbds vvg a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, cc d n1 vvd av pp-f n1 cc n1 cst vdd xx vvi a-acp p-acp d j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
128 The Mask indeed was Liberty, but the Design Slavery to all but themselves: The Mask indeed was Liberty, but the Design Slavery to all but themselves: dt n1 av vbds n1, p-acp dt n1 n1 p-acp d cc-acp px32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
129 and had the Nation been catcht with that Bait, it would soon have understood what they meant by Liberty, a Liberty to recant or burn; It is not long since all our Laws were in danger to be cancell'd by an Illegal Dispensing Power, all our Liberties to be swallowed up in the Gulf of a bottomless and boundless Prerogative, our Lives and Estates at mercy, and had the nation been catched with that Bait, it would soon have understood what they meant by Liberty, a Liberty to recant or burn; It is not long since all our Laws were in danger to be canceled by an Illegal Dispensing Power, all our Liberties to be swallowed up in the Gulf of a bottomless and boundless Prerogative, our Lives and Estates At mercy, cc vhd dt n1 vbi vvd p-acp d n1, pn31 vmd av vhi vvn r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp n1, dt n1 p-acp vvb cc vvb; pn31 vbz xx av-j c-acp d po12 n2 vbdr p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j vvg n1, d po12 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1, po12 n2 cc n2 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
130 and our Charters and Franchises at will and pleasure. and our Charters and Franchises At will and pleasure. cc po12 n2 cc n2 p-acp n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
131 But thanks be to God, who hath rais'd us up a Deliverer in our distress, who hath given us a prospect of a long and lasting continuance of our Holy Reformed Religion amongst us; But thanks be to God, who hath raised us up a Deliverer in our distress, who hath given us a prospect of a long and lasting Continuance of our Holy Reformed Religion among us; p-acp n2 vbb p-acp np1, r-crq vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 n1, r-crq vhz vvn pno12 dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j-vvg n1 pp-f po12 j vvn n1 p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
132 who hath restored to us the free course of our Laws, and therewith all true and desireable Liberty, who hath restored to us the free course of our Laws, and therewith all true and desirable Liberty, r-crq vhz vvn p-acp pno12 dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc av d j cc j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
133 and hath banish'd Popery and Arbitrary Power, those Strangers and Foreigners in our Land, for ever out of it; and hath banished Popery and Arbitrary Power, those Strangers and Foreigners in our Land, for ever out of it; cc vhz vvn n1 cc j-jn n1, d n2 cc n2 p-acp po12 n1, p-acp av av pp-f pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
134 blessed be God, who hath hitherto preserv'd Him whom he rais'd up for our Deliverance, who hath cover'd His head in the day of Battel, who hath crown'd Him with Victory and Success, to the Confusion of the Enemies of God and Religion, blessed be God, who hath hitherto preserved Him whom he raised up for our Deliverance, who hath covered His head in the day of Battle, who hath crowned Him with Victory and Success, to the Confusion of the Enemies of God and Religion, vvn vbb np1, r-crq vhz av vvn pno31 r-crq pns31 vvd a-acp p-acp po12 n1, r-crq vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vhz vvn pno31 p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
135 and the great Salvation of his Church and People. and the great Salvation of his Church and People. cc dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
136 From what hath been said, I shall draw three or four Inferences that may be of good use to us, and conclude. From what hath been said, I shall draw three or four Inferences that may be of good use to us, and conclude. p-acp r-crq vhz vbn vvn, pns11 vmb vvi crd cc crd n2 cst vmb vbi pp-f j n1 p-acp pno12, cc vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 19
137 1. I have said ye are Gods, obliges Princes to behave themselves suitably to their high Station and Dignity; 1. I have said you Are God's, obliges Princes to behave themselves suitably to their high Station and Dignity; crd pns11 vhb vvn pn22 vbr n2, vvz n2 pc-acp vvi px32 av-j p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 19
138 to walk worthy of God who hath plac'd them on the Throne of Majesty, with all that Justice and Mercy, holiness of life, zeal for God's Glory, to walk worthy of God who hath placed them on the Throne of Majesty, with all that justice and Mercy, holiness of life, zeal for God's Glory, pc-acp vvi j pp-f np1 r-crq vhz vvn pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d cst n1 cc n1, n1 pp-f n1, n1 p-acp npg1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 19
139 and concern for the Publick Good, as becomes those who bear his Name, and partake of his Power: and concern for the Public Good, as becomes those who bear his Name, and partake of his Power: cc vvi p-acp dt j j, c-acp vvz d r-crq vvb po31 n1, cc vvi pp-f po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 19
140 As in God, his Almighty Power and Wisdom are always in conjunction with his Infinite Goodness, As in God, his Almighty Power and Wisdom Are always in conjunction with his Infinite goodness, c-acp p-acp np1, po31 j-jn n1 cc n1 vbr av p-acp n1 p-acp po31 j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 19
141 and receive Laws and Rules from it, without which they would not be Perfections, but degenerate, the one into Rage, the other into Subtilty; and receive Laws and Rules from it, without which they would not be Perfections, but degenerate, the one into Rage, the other into Subtlety; cc vvi n2 cc n2 p-acp pn31, p-acp r-crq pns32 vmd xx vbi n2, p-acp j, dt pi p-acp n1, dt j-jn p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
142 so it is in Princes, when Power and Goodness meet, they nearly resemble God; so it is in Princes, when Power and goodness meet, they nearly resemble God; av pn31 vbz p-acp n2, c-crq n1 cc n1 vvi, pns32 av-j vvi np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
143 but Power separated from Goodness, becomes nothing else but Tyranny and Armed Wickedness, or, if you will, that Manichaean God, whom they made the Author of all the Evil in the World: but Power separated from goodness, becomes nothing Else but Tyranny and Armed Wickedness, or, if you will, that Manichaean God, whom they made the Author of all the Evil in the World: cc-acp n1 vvn p-acp n1, vvz pix av cc-acp n1 cc j-vvn n1, cc, cs pn22 vmb, cst njp np1, ro-crq pns32 vvd dt n1 pp-f d dt j-jn p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
144 Accordingly those Princes, who misimploy their Power, and have no regard to those great and good Ends for which they are entrusted with it, Accordingly those Princes, who Misemploy their Power, and have no regard to those great and good Ends for which they Are Entrusted with it, av-vvg d n2, r-crq vvb po32 n1, cc vhb dx n1 p-acp d j cc j n2 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
145 but make use of it, to mischief and oppress, instead of benefiting Mankind, do of Gods become Devils, whose Nature they partake of, and whose Works they do. but make use of it, to mischief and oppress, instead of benefiting Mankind, doe of God's become Devils, whose Nature they partake of, and whose Works they do. cc-acp vvb n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp n1 cc vvi, av pp-f j-vvg n1, n1 pp-f n2 vvb n2, rg-crq n1 pns32 vvb pp-f, cc r-crq vvz pns32 vdb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
146 2. I have said ye are Gods, obliges Subjects no less to yield all due honour and subjection to them as unto God. 2. I have said you Are God's, obliges Subject's no less to yield all due honour and subjection to them as unto God. crd pns11 vhb vvn pn22 vbr n2, vvz n2-jn av-dx av-dc pc-acp vvi d j-jn n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32 c-acp p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 20
147 The Scripture is very strict in injoyning honour and reverence to them; The Scripture is very strict in enjoining honour and Reverence to them; dt n1 vbz av j p-acp vvg n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 20
148 we are commanded to fear the King, not to curse him, no, not in our thoughts; not to revile the Gods, not to speak evil of them; we Are commanded to Fear the King, not to curse him, no, not in our thoughts; not to revile the God's, not to speak evil of them; pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1, xx pc-acp vvi pno31, av-dx, xx p-acp po12 n2; xx pc-acp vvi dt n2, xx pc-acp vvi j-jn pp-f pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 20
149 to pay tribute to them, to obey their just Laws; to render unto Caesar the things that are Caesars. to pay tribute to them, to obey their just Laws; to render unto Caesar the things that Are Caesars. pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi po32 j n2; pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 dt n2 cst vbr npg1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 21
150 How justifiable therefore soever it may be for Subjects, when Princes assume to themselves a power that of right belongs not to them, How justifiable Therefore soever it may be for Subject's, when Princes assume to themselves a power that of right belongs not to them, q-crq j av av pn31 vmb vbi p-acp n2-jn, c-crq n2 vvb p-acp px32 dt n1 cst pp-f n-jn vvz xx p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 21
151 and make use of it to enslave and destroy the Community, not to obey their will, and resist their force: and make use of it to enslave and destroy the Community, not to obey their will, and resist their force: cc vvi n1 pp-f pn31 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1, xx pc-acp vvi po32 n1, cc vvi po32 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 21
152 It cannot in the least be so, when they oppose their Legal Authority and just Power. It cannot in the least be so, when they oppose their Legal authority and just Power. pn31 vmbx p-acp dt ds vbi av, c-crq pns32 vvb po32 j n1 cc j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 21
153 Here they that resist the Powers, resist the Ordinance of God, and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. Here they that resist the Powers, resist the Ordinance of God, and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. av pns32 cst vvb dt n2, vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pns32 cst vvb vmb vvi p-acp px32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 21
154 3. I have said ye are Gods, lays likewise an obligation on all subordinate Magistrates and Ministers of Justice; 3. I have said you Are God's, lays likewise an obligation on all subordinate Magistrates and Ministers of justice; crd pns11 vhb vvn pn22 vbr n2, vvz av dt n1 p-acp d j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 21
155 That as in respect of their Office and Dignity they also may be stil'd Gods, so they be no less careful to act like God in the discharge of their Trust. That as in respect of their Office and Dignity they also may be Styled God's, so they be no less careful to act like God in the discharge of their Trust. cst c-acp p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1 pns32 av vmb vbi vvn n2, av pns32 vbb dx av-dc j pc-acp vvi av-j np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 21
156 From what hath been said, should I take a review of the Particulars, I might easily draw the Character of an Upright Judge, as I have done of a God-like King: But this would be altogether needless in Your Lordship's presence, whose great Abilities and known Integrity in all, in the worst of times, have rais'd you above both our Directions and Commendations. From what hath been said, should I take a review of the Particulars, I might Easily draw the Character of an Upright Judge, as I have done of a Godlike King: But this would be altogether needless in Your Lordship's presence, whose great Abilities and known Integrity in all, in the worst of times, have raised you above both our Directions and Commendations. p-acp r-crq vhz vbn vvn, vmd pns11 vvi dt vvi pp-f dt n2-j, pns11 vmd av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f dt av-j n1, c-acp pns11 vhb vdn pp-f dt j n1: p-acp d vmd vbi av j p-acp po22 ng1 n1, rg-crq j n2 cc j-vvn n1 p-acp d, p-acp dt js pp-f n2, vhb vvn pn22 p-acp d po12 n2 cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 22
157 But give me leave to become an humble and earnest Petitioner to you all in general, who are entrusted by God and the King, with the Justice and Peace of the Nation, that you would not bear the Sword of God in vain; But give me leave to become an humble and earnest Petitioner to you all in general, who Are Entrusted by God and the King, with the justice and Peace of the nation, that you would not bear the Sword of God in vain; p-acp vvi pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi dt j cc j n1 p-acp pn22 d p-acp n1, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp np1 cc dt n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pn22 vmd xx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
158 that, like God, you would make use of your Power and Authority, to dash Vice, and to revive the practice of poor despis'd and neglected Virtue. that, like God, you would make use of your Power and authority, to dash Vice, and to revive the practice of poor despised and neglected Virtue. cst, vvb np1, pn22 vmd vvi n1 pp-f po22 n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f j j-vvn cc j-vvn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
159 You know our Dangers have been very great, and are so still; You know our Dangers have been very great, and Are so still; pn22 vvb po12 n2 vhb vbn av j, cc vbr av av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
160 from what Quarter soever they come, or by what Hands soever they are brought upon us, our Sins are the cause of them: from what Quarter soever they come, or by what Hands soever they Are brought upon us, our Sins Are the cause of them: p-acp r-crq n1 av pns32 vvb, cc p-acp r-crq n2 av pns32 vbr vvn p-acp pno12, po12 n2 vbr dt n1 pp-f pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
161 God has several ways to chastise and punish a wicked Nation; Sometimes he sends a sudden Fire, and that consumes a great part of its Treasure; God has several ways to chastise and Punish a wicked nation; Sometime he sends a sudden Fire, and that consumes a great part of its Treasure; np1 vhz j n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt j n1; av pns31 vvz dt j n1, cc d vvz dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
162 sometimes a violent Earthquake, or Inundation, and that swallows up a great part of its Land; sometime a violent Earthquake, or Inundation, and that Swallows up a great part of its Land; av dt j n1, cc n1, cc d n2 a-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
163 sometimes a general Plague, and that sweeps multitudes of its Inhabitants into their Graves; sometime a general Plague, and that sweeps Multitudes of its Inhabitants into their Graves; av dt j n1, cc d vvz n2 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp po32 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
164 sometimes he suffers a Spirit of Discord and Dissention to go forth and rage in it, till it breaks out into a flame, sometime he suffers a Spirit of Discord and Dissension to go forth and rage in it, till it breaks out into a flame, av pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi av cc vvi p-acp pn31, c-acp pn31 vvz av p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
165 and the whole Community be consum'd and reduc'd to Ashes; sometimes he lets loose the Reins to the Lusts and Passions of a misguided Prince, and the Whole Community be consumed and reduced to Ashes; sometime he lets lose the Reins to the Lustiest and Passion of a misguided Prince, cc dt j-jn n1 vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp n2; av pns31 vvz av-j dt n2 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
166 and then he becomes, instead of the Minister of God for good, the Author of all Evils, and then he becomes, instead of the Minister of God for good, the Author of all Evils, cc av pns31 vvz, av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j, dt n1 pp-f d n2-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
167 and sometimes of destruction to it; and sometime of destruction to it; cc av pp-f n1 p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
168 sometimes he stirs up a Potent Foreigner, and makes him the Instrument of his Fierce displeasure against it: sometime he stirs up a Potent Foreigner, and makes him the Instrument of his Fierce displeasure against it: av pns31 vvz a-acp dt j n1, cc vvz pno31 dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
169 Now all this, is not because God delights in such severe proceedings, but because the Cry of a People's Sins is great, Now all this, is not Because God delights in such severe proceedings, but Because the Cry of a People's Sins is great, av d d, vbz xx c-acp np1 vvz p-acp d j n2-vvg, cc-acp c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n2 vbz j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
170 and gone up to Heaven, and has awak'd the Justice and Indignation of God against them. and gone up to Heaven, and has awaked the justice and Indignation of God against them. cc vvn a-acp p-acp n1, cc vhz vvn dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
171 And as there are some particular personal Sins that do more than others waste the Conscience, And as there Are Some particular personal Sins that do more than Others waste the Conscience, cc c-acp a-acp vbr d j j n2 cst vdb av-dc cs n2-jn vvb dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
172 and drive away God's Holy Spirit from a man, so there are some National Sins that in a high degree, not only dispose a Nation for Ruine, but set God against it: and drive away God's Holy Spirit from a man, so there Are Some National Sins that in a high degree, not only dispose a nation for Ruin, but Set God against it: cc vvi av npg1 j n1 p-acp dt n1, av a-acp vbr d j n2 cst p-acp dt j n1, xx av-j vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp vvd np1 p-acp pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 24
173 What Peace, said Jehu to Joram, so long as the Whoredoms of thy Mother Jezebel and her Witchcrafts are so many? What Peace, What Peace, said Jehu to Jhoram, so long as the Whoredoms of thy Mother Jezebel and her Witchcrafts Are so many? What Peace, r-crq n1, vvd np1 p-acp np1, av av-j c-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n1 np1 cc po31 n2 vbr av d? q-crq n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 24
174 so long as Atheism and Profaneness, Swearing, Perjury, Adultery, Drunkenness, and all sorts of Debauchery and Lewdness of Manners, do so brave it amongst us? These Vices, so long as Atheism and Profaneness, Swearing, Perjury, Adultery, drunkenness, and all sorts of Debauchery and lewdness of Manners, do so brave it among us? These Vices, av av-j c-acp n1 cc n1, vvg, n1, n1, n1, cc d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, vdb av vvi pn31 p-acp pno12? np1 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 24
175 when they become National, as they do by the general practice of them, or the Practice of those in high and eminent Places, when they become National, as they do by the general practice of them, or the Practice of those in high and eminent Places, c-crq pns32 vvb j, c-acp pns32 vdb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pno32, cc dt n1 pp-f d p-acp j cc j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 24
176 or the Impunity of the Guilty, do not only naturally tend to enfeeble and dis-spirit, or the Impunity of the Guilty, do not only naturally tend to enfeeble and dispirit, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j, vdb xx av-j av-j vvi p-acp j cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 24
177 and cause a languishing in a Nation, but greatly provoke God to become that Nation's Enemy. and cause a languishing in a nation, but greatly provoke God to become that Nation's Enemy. cc vvi dt j-vvg p-acp dt n1, cc-acp av-j vvi np1 pc-acp vvi cst n1|vbz n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 24
178 For these Sins, says the Prophet Hosea, The Lord hath a Controversie with the Inhabitants of the Land, For these Sins, Says the Prophet Hosea, The Lord hath a Controversy with the Inhabitants of the Land, p-acp d n2, vvz dt n1 np1, dt n1 vhz dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 24
179 and for these shall the Land mourn. and for these shall the Land mourn. cc p-acp d vmb dt n1 vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 24
180 Let me therefore beseech you, let me conjure you, as you will answer it to God, Let me Therefore beseech you, let me conjure you, as you will answer it to God, vvb pno11 av vvi pn22, vvb pno11 vvi pn22, c-acp pn22 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 24
181 and the King, from whom you have receiv'd your Commission; and the King, from whom you have received your Commission; cc dt n1, p-acp ro-crq pn22 vhb vvn po22 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 24
182 as you would avoid the being accessary to other mens Sins, and the being involv'd in their Punishments; as you would avoid the being accessary to other men's Sins, and the being involved in their Punishments; c-acp pn22 vmd vvi dt vbg j-jn p-acp j-jn ng2 n2, cc av vbg vvn p-acp po32 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 25
183 as you desire to see our Dangers remov'd, our Enemies to flee before us, His Majesty to return with Victory and Success, as you desire to see our Dangers removed, our Enemies to flee before us, His Majesty to return with Victory and Success, c-acp pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi po12 n2 vvn, po12 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 25
184 and Happiness and Peace, and the True Religion to flourish in our days, and to be entail'd on our Posterity: and Happiness and Peace, and the True Religion to flourish in our days, and to be entailed on our Posterity: cc n1 cc n1, cc dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po12 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 25
185 Let me conjure you by all that is Sacred and dear to you, as you have any regard to the glory of God, Let me conjure you by all that is Sacred and dear to you, as you have any regard to the glory of God, vvb pno11 vvi pn22 p-acp d cst vbz j cc j-jn p-acp pn22, c-acp pn22 vhb d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 25
186 and the Salvation of your own, and other mens Souls, that you would in your several Places and Stations, to the utmost of your power and ability, avoid, discountenance, suppress and punish these wasting Abominations: and the Salvation of your own, and other men's Souls, that you would in your several Places and Stations, to the utmost of your power and ability, avoid, discountenance, suppress and Punish these wasting Abominations: cc dt n1 pp-f po22 d, cc j-jn ng2 n2, cst pn22 vmd p-acp po22 j n2 cc n2, p-acp dt j pp-f po22 n1 cc n1, vvb, n1, vvi cc vvi d j-vvg n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 25
187 It is Their Majesties Pleasure, and they have made it publick by Their Letters, That the Laws shall be put in Execution against these Crying and Provoking Enormities; It is Their Majesties Pleasure, and they have made it public by Their Letters, That the Laws shall be put in Execution against these Crying and Provoking Enormities; pn31 vbz po32 n2 n1, cc pns32 vhb vvn pn31 j p-acp po32 n2, cst dt n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d vvg cc vvg n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 25
188 and I must needs say, If England be not reform'd from them, it will lie mostly at the Magistrates door, and I must needs say, If England be not reformed from them, it will lie mostly At the Magistrates door, cc pns11 vmb av vvi, cs np1 vbi xx vvn p-acp pno32, pn31 vmb vvi j p-acp dt ng1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 25
189 and God will require it at their hands. 4. I have but one word more; and God will require it At their hands. 4. I have but one word more; cc np1 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp po32 n2. crd pns11 vhb cc-acp crd n1 av-dc; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 25
190 I have said ye are Gods, calls upon us to bless God, who in his good Providence hath set over us Princes, that present a fair Image of his own Divinity; I have said you Are God's, calls upon us to bless God, who in his good Providence hath Set over us Princes, that present a fair Image of his own Divinity; pns11 vhb vvn pn22 vbr n2, vvz p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi np1, r-crq p-acp po31 j n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12 n2, cst vvb dt j n1 pp-f po31 d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 26
191 who employ Their Power for the accomplishing those great and noble Ends for which it was committed to them; who employ Their Power for the accomplishing those great and noble Ends for which it was committed to them; q-crq vvb po32 n1 p-acp dt n-vvg d j cc j n2 p-acp r-crq pn31 vbds vvn p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 26
192 who, though in a far lower degree, have like God, been Benefactors to the World; and like the Son of God, Saviours of Mankind; who, though in a Far lower degree, have like God, been Benefactors to the World; and like the Son of God, Saviors of Mankind; r-crq, cs p-acp dt av-j jc n1, vhb j np1, vbn n2 p-acp dt n1; cc av-j dt n1 pp-f np1, ng1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 26
193 whose care it is to protect the True Religion, and to suppress Idolatry and Vice; In whose Laws Justice reigns, and in whose Example Virtue and Religion triumph. whose care it is to Pact the True Religion, and to suppress Idolatry and Vice; In whose Laws justice reigns, and in whose Exampl Virtue and Religion triumph. rg-crq n1 pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi dt j n1, cc pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1; p-acp rg-crq n2 n1 vvz, cc p-acp rg-crq n1 n1 cc n1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 26
194 May the glory of their Actions outshine that of their Diadems; May the glory of their Actions outshine that of their Diadems; np1 dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 vvi d pp-f po32 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 26
195 and may the Goodness and Wisdom of their Government fall short of none but that of God's; and may the goodness and Wisdom of their Government fallen short of none but that of God's; cc vmb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1 vvi j pp-f pix cc-acp d pp-f npg1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 26
196 may they ever continue the Defenders of our Laws, and our Religion, and when they die, (for die they must like other men) may they exchange Their Earthly Crowns for those that are Eternal, may they ever continue the Defenders of our Laws, and our Religion, and when they die, (for die they must like other men) may they exchange Their Earthly Crowns for those that Are Eternal, vmb pns32 av vvb dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, cc po12 n1, cc c-crq pns32 vvb, (p-acp vvi pns32 vmb vvi j-jn n2) vmb pns32 vvi po32 j n2 p-acp d cst vbr np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 27
197 and reign like Gods, in Immortal Glory. and Reign like God's, in Immortal Glory. cc vvi av-j n2, p-acp j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 27
198 Now to the King Eternal, Invisible, the only Wise God, King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, be all praise and glory hoth now and for evermore. FINIS. Now to the King Eternal, Invisible, the only Wise God, King of Kings, and Lord of lords, be all praise and glory hoth now and for evermore. FINIS. av p-acp dt n1 j, j, dt j j np1, n1 pp-f n2, cc n1 pp-f n2, vbb d n1 cc n1 zz av cc p-acp av. fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 27

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3 0 Vers. 3, 4. Vers. 3, 4. np1 crd, crd
16 0 1 Sam. 24.6. ch. 26.9. 1 Sam. 24.6. changed. 26.9. vvn np1 crd. n2. crd.
16 1 Rom. 13.2, 4. Rom. 13.2, 4. np1 crd, crd
22 0 NONLATINALPHABET. 1 Pet. 2.13, 14. . 1 Pet. 2.13, 14. . crd np1 crd, crd
47 0 Psal. 6.26. Psalm 6.26. np1 crd.
48 0 Chap. 4.32. Chap. 4.32. np1 crd.
49 0 Exod. 9.16. Exod 9.16. np1 crd.
71 0 NONLATINALPHABET. . .
92 0 Vita Principis censure est. Plin. Paneg. Vita Principis censure est. Pliny Panegyric. fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la. np1 n1.
109 0 Est. 10.3. Est. 10.3. np1 crd.
110 0 Exod. •2. Exod •2. np1 n1.
110 1 2 Sam. 24.27. 2 Sam. 24.27. crd np1 crd.
113 0 Boeclerus Diff. Polit. in Caes. Aug. Boeclerus Diff Politic in Caesar Aug. np1 np1 np1 p-acp np1 np1
116 0 Sir W. T 's Misc. p. 166. Sir W. TO is Misc p. 166. n1 np1 sy vbz np1 n1 crd
153 0 Rom. 13.2. Rom. 13.2. np1 crd.
178 0 Hos. 4.1, 2, 3. Hos. 4.1, 2, 3. np1 crd, crd, crd