Gamaliel Palipsuchos, or, Seasonable advice in trying times delivered in a sermon preached at Little-Wakering in Essex, Wednesday the 22th of December, being the fast appointed for the farther discovery of the popish-plot, by John Fuller.

Fuller, John, b. 1640 or 41
Publisher: Printed for the authour by John Gain
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1681
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A40637 ESTC ID: R35508 STC ID: F2393
Subject Headings: Fast-day sermons; Popish Plot, 1678; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 ACTS 5. V. 38. For if this Councel, or this Work be of Men, it will come to nought. ACTS 5. V. 38. For if this Council, or this Work be of Men, it will come to nought. n2 crd np1 crd c-acp cs d n1, cc d n1 vbi pp-f n2, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp pix. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 5
1 IN this Chapter we have the Speech of a learned Jew, his Name Gamaliel, his Profession a Pharisee, his Degree a Doctor of Law, his Dignity had in Reputation amongst all the People. IN this Chapter we have the Speech of a learned Jew, his Name Gamaliel, his Profession a Pharisee, his Degree a Doctor of Law, his Dignity had in Reputation among all the People. p-acp d n1 pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f dt j np1, po31 n1 np1, po31 n1 dt np1, po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, po31 n1 vhd p-acp n1 p-acp d dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 5
2 We have him pleading freely without a Fee for poor Clyents, the persecuted Disciples. We have him pleading freely without a Fee for poor Clients, the persecuted Disciples. pns12 vhb pno31 j-vvg av-j p-acp dt n1 p-acp j n2, dt vvn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 5
3 The Drift and Purport of his Speech is to perswade that the Disciples might not be so suddenly and severely proceeded against, The Drift and Purport of his Speech is to persuade that the Disciples might not be so suddenly and severely proceeded against, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi cst dt n2 vmd xx vbi av av-j cc av-j vvd p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 5
4 but for a time respited and reprieved, to see what would become of their persons and Preaching. but for a time respited and reprieved, to see what would become of their Persons and Preaching. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 vvd cc vvn, pc-acp vvi r-crq vmd vvi pp-f po32 n2 cc vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 5
5 This he enforceth by a double Instance of Theudas and Judas, two famous Impostors, who in former times, This he enforceth by a double Instance of Theudas and Judas, two famous Impostors, who in former times, d pns31 vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 cc np1, crd j n2, r-crq p-acp j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 5
6 like rowling Snowballs, had gathered much People together; but melting at last, brought both themselves and Followers to confusion. like rolling Snowballs, had gathered much People together; but melting At last, brought both themselves and Followers to confusion. av-j j-vvg n2, vhd vvn d n1 av; cc-acp vvg p-acp ord, vvd av-d px32 cc n2 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 5
7 Hence he rationally inferreth, That if this Doctrine of the Disciples were only of humane invention, it would sink of it self, Hence he rationally infers, That if this Doctrine of the Disciples were only of humane invention, it would sink of it self, av pns31 av-j vvz, cst cs d n1 pp-f dt n2 vbdr j pp-f j n1, pn31 vmd vvi pp-f pn31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 5
8 and save them the pains to oppose it; if it were of Men it were needless, if of God, impossible to resist it. and save them the pains to oppose it; if it were of Men it were needless, if of God, impossible to resist it. cc vvi pno32 dt n2 pc-acp vvi pn31; cs pn31 vbdr pp-f n2 pn31 vbdr j, cs pp-f np1, j pc-acp vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 5
9 Oh! It is excellent to be familiarly acquainted with the memorable Accidents of former Ages. You that desire to be wise, keep a Court of Records in your own Bosoms: Oh! It is excellent to be familiarly acquainted with the memorable Accidents of former Ages. You that desire to be wise, keep a Court of Records in your own Bosoms: uh pn31 vbz j pc-acp vbi av-jn vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j n2. pn22 cst vvb pc-acp vbi j, vvb dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp po22 d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 5
10 file up all remarkable Passages in your Breasts, that remembring things past, and comparing them with things present, you may probably conjecture of things to come. file up all remarkable Passages in your Breasts, that remembering things past, and comparing them with things present, you may probably conjecture of things to come. vvi a-acp d j n2 p-acp po22 n2, cst vvg n2 j, cc vvg pno32 p-acp n2 j, pn22 vmb av-j vvi pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 12
11 Then shall the Destructions of others prove Instructions to you: Then shall the Destructions of Others prove Instructions to you: av vmb dt n2 pp-f n2-jn vvb n2 p-acp pn22: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 12
12 the Shipwracks of others shall be Sea-marks to you, and the purchase of Wit, which others have dearly bought with their Wo, you shall both get gratis and peaceably possess. the shipwrecks of Others shall be Sea-marks to you, and the purchase of Wit, which Others have dearly bought with their Woe, you shall both get gratis and peaceably possess. dt n2 pp-f n2-jn vmb vbi n2 p-acp pn22, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq n2-jn vhb av-jn vvn p-acp po32 n1, pn22 vmb av-d vvi av cc av-j vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 12
13 For thus Gamaliel by quoting of former Presidents, and observing ancient Accidents in Theudas and Judas, doth judicially collect, For thus Gamaliel by quoting of former Presidents, and observing ancient Accidents in Theudas and Judas, does judicially collect, p-acp av np1 p-acp vvg pp-f j n2, cc vvg j n2 p-acp np1 cc np1, vdz av-j vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 12
14 and difinitively conclude, That all wicked projects, though like Comets they blaze for a season, will fade of themselves. and difinitively conclude, That all wicked projects, though like Comets they blaze for a season, will fade of themselves. cc av-j vvi, cst d j n2, cs j n2 pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1, vmb vvi pp-f px32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 12
15 For if this Councel, or this Work be of Men, &c. Observe in the Text 1. a Supposition. For if this Council, or this Work be of Men, etc. Observe in the Text 1. a Supposition. c-acp cs d n1, cc d n1 vbi pp-f n2, av vvb p-acp dt n1 crd pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 12
16 If this Councel or Work be of Men, 2. a Position. It will come to nought. If this Council or Work be of Men, 2. a Position. It will come to nought. cs d n1 cc n1 vbb pp-f n2, crd dt n1. pn31 vmb vvi p-acp pix. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 12
17 But before we go further, methinks I hear some hacking and hewing at the Root of my Text with this sharp Objection. Objection. I. But before we go further, methinks I hear Some hacking and hewing At the Root of my Text with this sharp Objection. Objection. I. p-acp a-acp pns12 vvb av-jc, vvz pns11 vvb d n-vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 p-acp d j n1. n1. np1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 12
18 Why (may some say) What was Gamaliel to us? are we bund to believe him, Why (may Some say) What was Gamaliel to us? Are we bund to believe him, q-crq (vmb d vvb) q-crq vbds np1 p-acp pno12? vbr pns12 j pc-acp vvi pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 12
19 or does his Advices and Instructions concern and conclude us? Gamaliel at the best, he was but a learned Jew, having but a twilight of Knowledg, or does his Advices and Instructions concern and conclude us? Gamaliel At the best, he was but a learned Jew, having but a twilight of Knowledge, cc vdz po31 n2 cc n2 vvb cc vvi pno12? np1 p-acp dt js, pns31 vbds p-acp dt j np1, vhg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 12
20 and if we cast up the total Sum of his Religion, it can amount to no more than Agrippa 's half a Christian. Besides, by Profession, he was a Pharisee, and this may justly render his Councel suspected. and if we cast up the total Sum of his Religion, it can amount to no more than Agrippa is half a Christian. Beside, by Profession, he was a Pharisee, and this may justly render his Council suspected. cc cs pns12 vvd a-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp dx dc cs np1 vbz j-jn dt njp. a-acp, p-acp n1, pns31 vbds dt np1, cc d vmb av-j vvi po31 n1 vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 12
21 What Christian had not rather fast, than feed on the Bread of the Pharisees, for sear some of their Leaven should be in it? We therefore are not bound to hear what is spoken, What Christian had not rather fast, than feed on the Bred of the Pharisees, for sear Some of their Leaven should be in it? We Therefore Are not bound to hear what is spoken, q-crq np1 vhd xx av-c vvi, cs vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np2, p-acp vvi d pp-f po32 n1 vmd vbi p-acp pn31? pns12 av vbr xx vvn pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 12
22 or to believe what we hear from the mouth of Gamaliel. Answer. or to believe what we hear from the Mouth of Gamaliel. Answer. cc pc-acp vvi r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 12
23 I answer, if the Doctrine of Gamaliel did any way border, entrench, or confine on Pharisaical Principles, we might justly be jealous thereof: I answer, if the Doctrine of Gamaliel did any Way border, entrench, or confine on Pharisaical Principles, we might justly be jealous thereof: pns11 vvb, cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vdd d n1 n1, vvb, cc vvi p-acp j n2, pns12 vmd av-j vbi j av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 16
24 But seeing no such matter, let us not refuse to receive a precious Pearl, though from the hand of the blackest Negro. But seeing no such matter, let us not refuse to receive a precious Pearl, though from the hand of the Blackest Negro. cc-acp vvg dx d n1, vvb pno12 xx vvi pc-acp vvi dt j n1, cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt js-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 16
25 Yea, let none think scorn to be taught by Gamaliel's mouth, at whose Feet St. Paul was brought up: Yea, let none think scorn to be taught by Gamaliel's Mouth, At whose Feet Saint Paul was brought up: uh, vvb pix vvi n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp npg1 n1, p-acp rg-crq n2 n1 np1 vbds vvn a-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 16
26 and if any will not believe my Text for Gamaliel 's, let them believe it for God's Sake. and if any will not believe my Text for Gamaliel is, let them believe it for God's Sake. cc cs d vmb xx vvi po11 n1 p-acp np1 vbz, vvb pno32 vvi pn31 p-acp npg1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 16
27 The Lacedemonians had a Law, that if a wicked man in the Senate chanced to give good Counsel, he was presently to stand by, The Lacedaemonians had a Law, that if a wicked man in the Senate chanced to give good Counsel, he was presently to stand by, dt njp2 vhd dt n1, cst cs dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 vvd pc-acp vvi j n1, pns31 vbds av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 16
28 and a good Senator was to rise up and speak the same words, that so the Counsel might be the better relished, coming from a grateful Person. and a good Senator was to rise up and speak the same words, that so the Counsel might be the better relished, coming from a grateful Person. cc dt j n1 vbds pc-acp vvi a-acp cc vvi dt d n2, cst av dt n1 vmd vbi dt av-jc vvn, vvg p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 16
29 Grant Gamaliel to be as bad a man as Malice can suppose him, yet seeing Gods Spirit hath been pleased to record his Speech, with which Reason and Religion do concur, take it now as coming from God, Grant Gamaliel to be as bad a man as Malice can suppose him, yet seeing God's Spirit hath been pleased to record his Speech, with which Reason and Religion do concur, take it now as coming from God, np1 np1 pc-acp vbi a-acp j dt n1 p-acp n1 vmb vvi pno31, av vvg npg1 n1 vhz vbn vvn pc-acp vvi po31 n1, p-acp r-crq n1 cc n1 vdb vvi, vvb pn31 av c-acp vvg p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 16
30 and hearken to him, that he may hearken to you. Objection II. But it may be further objected, That he that reads the justness of a Cause, by the joyfulness of the Event, holds the wrong end of the Book upwards. and harken to him, that he may harken to you. Objection II But it may be further objected, That he that reads the justness of a Cause, by the joyfulness of the Event, holds the wrong end of the Book upward. cc vvi p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pn22. n1 crd p-acp pn31 vmb vbi av-jc vvn, cst pns31 cst vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvz dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 16
31 Careat Successibus opto, quisquis ab eventu facta notanda putat. Care at Successibus opto, quisquis ab eventu facta notanda putat. vvb fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 16
32 Have we not often seen Piety and Prosperity at such terms of distance, that they could not harbour under the same Roof. Have we not often seen Piety and Prosperity At such terms of distance, that they could not harbour under the same Roof. vhb pns12 xx av vvn n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, cst pns32 vmd xx vvi p-acp dt d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 16
33 Disce puer virtutem ex me verumque laborem, fortunam ex aliis. Disce puer virtutem ex me verumque laborem, fortunam ex Others. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la pno11 fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 16
34 Wherefore this Doctrine, to measure the goodness of a Cause by the Success, is often falfe, always uncertain, at the best but dangerous, good only to puff up the hearts of prosperous Sinners with pride, Wherefore this Doctrine, to measure the Goodness of a Cause by the Success, is often false, always uncertain, At the best but dangerous, good only to puff up the hearts of prosperous Sinners with pride, q-crq d n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vbz av j, av j, p-acp dt js p-acp j, j av-j p-acp vvb a-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
35 and to break the Souls of sorrowfull Saints with drooping dispair. Solution. We must spend some time in clearing the Text from the Ambushment of this Objection, and to break the Souls of sorrowful Saints with drooping despair. Solution. We must spend Some time in clearing the Text from the Ambushment of this Objection, cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp j-vvg n1. n1. pns12 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
36 for the better effecting whereof we will lay down these three Propositions. for the better effecting whereof we will lay down these three Propositions. p-acp dt av-jc vvg c-crq pns12 vmb vvi a-acp d crd n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
37 Prop. 1. Wicked men may, and often do thrive in their wicked Designs for a time. Prop. 1. Wicked men may, and often do thrive in their wicked Designs for a time. np1 crd j n2 vmb, cc av vdb vvi p-acp po32 j n2 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
38 Hereof the reason in nature is this, because, though they bring a bad Cause, they are the best Sollicitors, sparing neither care nor cost, Hereof the reason in nature is this, Because, though they bring a bad Cause, they Are the best Solicitors, sparing neither care nor cost, av dt n1 p-acp n1 vbz d, c-acp, cs pns32 vvb dt j n1, pns32 vbr dt js n2, vvg dx n1 ccx n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
39 nor price nor pains to accomplish their wicked desires. Their cract Title they will sodder up with their own Industry: nor price nor pains to accomplish their wicked Desires. Their cract Title they will sodder up with their own Industry: ccx n1 ccx n2 pc-acp vvi po32 j n2. po32 vvb n1 pns32 vmb n1 a-acp p-acp po32 d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
40 and to their lame Cause which lacks Legs, they will give Wings by their dayly diligence. and to their lame Cause which lacks Legs, they will give Wings by their daily diligence. cc p-acp po32 j n1 r-crq vvz n2, pns32 vmb vvi n2 p-acp po32 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
41 They watch for all tides, and wait for all times, and work by all meanes, and sail by all winds; They watch for all tides, and wait for all times, and work by all means, and sail by all winds; pns32 vvb p-acp d n2, cc vvi p-acp d n2, cc vvi p-acp d n2, cc vvi p-acp d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
42 each golden opportunity they cunningly court, and greedily catch, and carefully keep, and thriftyly use: each golden opportunity they cunningly court, and greedily catch, and carefully keep, and thriftily use: d j n1 pns32 av-jn n1, cc av-j vvi, cc av-j vvi, cc av-j vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
43 In a word, they are wiser in their generation than the Children of Light, Luk. 16.8. In a word, they Are Wiser in their generation than the Children of Light, Luk. 16.8. p-acp dt n1, pns32 vbr jc p-acp po32 n1 cs dt n2 pp-f n1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
44 And the reason in Religion why wicked men often prosper in bad projects, is, because God in his Justice suffers them to battle therein, that they may be the fatter Sacrifice for his divine vengeance, lifting them up to cast them down, swelling so great with their good success, they break with the Tympany of their own pride and presumption. And the reason in Religion why wicked men often prosper in bad projects, is, Because God in his justice suffers them to battle therein, that they may be the fatter Sacrifice for his divine vengeance, lifting them up to cast them down, swelling so great with their good success, they break with the Tympany of their own pride and presumption. cc dt n1 p-acp n1 c-crq j n2 av vvi p-acp j n2, vbz, c-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 vvz pno32 p-acp n1 av, cst pns32 vmb vbi dt jc n1 p-acp po31 j-jn n1, vvg pno32 a-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp, vvg av j p-acp po32 j n1, pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
45 Prop. 2. Gods Servants in good designs have sometimes for a time been unsuccessful, witness the Israelites, Judges 20.21. Prop. 2. God's Servants in good designs have sometime for a time been unsuccessful, witness the Israelites, Judges 20.21. np1 crd npg1 n2 p-acp j n2 vhb av p-acp dt n1 vbn j, vvb dt np2, n2 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
46 Who asking Councel of God, and going to War by his Command, were notwithstanding twice grievously beaten by the Benjamttes. And the true reason hereof is this, Who asking Council of God, and going to War by his Command, were notwithstanding twice grievously beaten by the Benjamttes. And the true reason hereof is this, r-crq vvg n1 pp-f np1, cc vvg p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, vbdr a-acp av av-j vvn p-acp dt n2. cc dt j n1 av vbz d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
47 because, though the Cause may be good, yet the best of men who seek to advance that Cause are sinful, Because, though the Cause may be good, yet the best of men who seek to advance that Cause Are sinful, c-acp, cs dt n1 vmb vbi j, av dt js pp-f n2 r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi d n1 vbr j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 9
48 and God justly may, and often doth punish their Sins with ill success. and God justly may, and often does Punish their Sins with ill success. cc np1 av-j vmb, cc av vdz vvi po32 n2 p-acp j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 9
49 Besides, hereby he doth try and prove the patience of his Servants, whether under hope, above hope, they will rely on his protection in the midst of all extremities. Beside, hereby he does try and prove the patience of his Servants, whither under hope, above hope, they will rely on his protection in the midst of all extremities. p-acp, av pns31 vdz vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, cs p-acp n1, p-acp n1, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 9
50 Prop. 3. Though slowly, yet surely, though late, yet at last good designs shall be blest, and bad designs finally confounded. Prop. 3. Though slowly, yet surely, though late, yet At last good designs shall be blessed, and bad designs finally confounded. np1 crd cs av-j, av av-j, c-acp av-j, av p-acp ord j n2 vmb vbi vvn, cc j n2 av-j vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
51 The true reason hereof is founded in Gods justice, to whom it is essential to reward piety, and punish profanness. The true reason hereof is founded in God's Justice, to whom it is essential to reward piety, and Punish profaneness. dt j n1 av vbz vvn p-acp npg1 n1, p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi n1, cc vvi n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
52 So then though bad designs may bait at success, they shall lodge at consusion. So then though bad designs may bait At success, they shall lodge At confusion. av av c-acp j n2 vmb vvi p-acp n1, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
53 But if any man ask me when this shall be done, I answer with our Saviour to his Disciples, Acts 1.7. It is not for you to know the times or seasons which the Father hath put in his own power. But if any man ask me when this shall be done, I answer with our Saviour to his Disciples, Acts 1.7. It is not for you to know the times or seasons which the Father hath put in his own power. p-acp cs d n1 vvb pno11 c-crq d vmb vbi vdn, pns11 vvb p-acp po12 n1 p-acp po31 n2, n2 crd. pn31 vbz xx p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc n2 r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
54 And you may observe Gamaliels words in my Text to be without date, shall come to nought, without specifying or noting any set time. And you may observe Gamaliels words in my Text to be without date, shall come to nought, without specifying or noting any Set time. cc pn22 vmb vvi n2 n2 p-acp po11 n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp n1, vmb vvi p-acp pix, p-acp vvg cc vvg d j-vvn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
55 Let this serve to give to the sober satisfaction, and to the curious a surfeit, though not without some waiting, yet without any failing, wicked projects shall perish: Let this serve to give to the Sobrium satisfaction, and to the curious a surfeit, though not without Some waiting, yet without any failing, wicked projects shall perish: vvb d vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, cc p-acp dt j dt n1, cs xx p-acp d j-vvg, av p-acp d vvg, j n2 vmb vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
56 but how long it shall be before they perish, I cannot tell you, because my Text hath not told me; but how long it shall be before they perish, I cannot tell you, Because my Text hath not told me; cc-acp q-crq av-j pn31 vmb vbi c-acp pns32 vvb, pns11 vmbx vvi pn22, c-acp po11 n1 vhz xx vvn pno11; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
57 that it shall be, we know, when it shall be, God knows, For if this Counsel or this work be of Men, it will, &c. Doctrine. The staple Doctrine is this, What is nought in the beginning, will be certainly nought in the end. that it shall be, we know, when it shall be, God knows, For if this Counsel or this work be of Men, it will, etc. Doctrine. The staple Doctrine is this, What is nought in the beginning, will be Certainly nought in the end. cst pn31 vmb vbi, pns12 vvb, c-crq pn31 vmb vbi, np1 vvz, c-acp cs d n1 cc d n1 vbi pp-f n2, pn31 vmb, av n1. dt n1 n1 vbz d, q-crq vbz pix p-acp dt n1, vmb vbi av-j pi p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
58 And it is worth our observing the variety of ways whereby the Plots of wicked men come to confusion: And it is worth our observing the variety of ways whereby the Plots of wicked men come to confusion: cc pn31 vbz j po12 vvg dt n1 pp-f n2 c-crq dt n2 pp-f j n2 vvb p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
59 sometimes out of ficleness and inconstancy they desert their own designs, or else out of despair to succeed, they desist from their intentions. sometime out of ficleness and inconstancy they desert their own designs, or Else out of despair to succeed, they desist from their intentions. av av pp-f n1 cc n1 pns32 vvb po32 d n2, cc av av pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi, pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
60 Sometimes they start so many Plots at once, that they hunt none at all: but the plenty of their projects supplant and confound one another. Sometime they start so many Plots At once, that they hunt none At all: but the plenty of their projects supplant and confound one Another. av pns32 vvb av d n2 p-acp a-acp, cst pns32 vvb pix p-acp d: cc-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 vvi cc vvi pi j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
61 Sometimes the means that they relie on fails, and then down tumbles the stately structure of their designs, burying the Builders under the ruines thereof. Sometime the means that they rely on fails, and then down tumbles the stately structure of their designs, burying the Builders under the ruins thereof. av dt n2 cst pns32 vvi p-acp n2, cc av a-acp vvz dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2, vvg dt n2 p-acp dt n2 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
62 Sometimes the principal Plotter is cut off, and then he losing his head, the rest lose their hearts, and are utterly discomfited: Sometime the principal Plotter is Cut off, and then he losing his head, the rest loose their hearts, and Are utterly discomfited: av dt j-jn n1 vbz vvn a-acp, cc av pns31 vvg po31 n1, dt n1 vvb po32 n2, cc vbr av-j vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
63 as in the Rebellion of Sheba. Sometimes a causeless qualm of Cowardize comes over their Soul (as over the Aramites Army, 2 Kings 7.7.) fancying Fears to themselves, as in the Rebellion of Sheba. Sometime a causeless qualm of Cowardice comes over their Soul (as over the Aramites Army, 2 Kings 7.7.) fancying Fears to themselves, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. av dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp po32 n1 (c-acp p-acp dt np1 n1, crd n2 crd.) vvg n2 p-acp px32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
64 and then fearing their own Fancies, they fly when none pursues, and are afraid to overtake themselves. and then fearing their own Fancies, they fly when none pursues, and Are afraid to overtake themselves. cc av vvg po32 d n2, pns32 vvb c-crq pix vvz, cc vbr j pc-acp vvi px32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
65 Sometimes they are split on Rocks by the tempest of their own fury, grasp all and hold nothing, Sometime they Are split on Rocks by the tempest of their own fury, grasp all and hold nothing, av pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n1, vvb d cc vvb pix, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
66 and run themselves out of breath with their own violence. and run themselves out of breath with their own violence. cc vvi px32 av pp-f n1 p-acp po32 d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
67 Sometimes they fall out among themselves, crumbling into Fration and Factions, and to save others the pains, sheath their Swords in themselves, Sometime they fallen out among themselves, crumbling into Fration and Factions, and to save Others the pains, sheath their Swords in themselves, av pns32 vvb av p-acp px32, j-vvg p-acp n1 cc n2, cc pc-acp vvi n2-jn dt n2, n1 po32 n2 p-acp px32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
68 as the Moabites, Ammonites, and Edomites did, 2 Chron. 20.23. Sometimes they come to destruction, because they come to destruction: as the Moabites, Ammonites, and Edomites did, 2 Chronicles 20.23. Sometime they come to destruction, Because they come to destruction: c-acp dt np2, np2, cc n2 vdd, crd np1 crd. av pns32 vvb p-acp n1, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
69 no visible reason can be rendred thereof, we see it done, but cannot see who doth it. no visible reason can be rendered thereof, we see it done, but cannot see who does it. dx j n1 vmb vbi vvn av, pns12 vvb pn31 vdn, cc-acp vmbx vvi r-crq vdz pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
70 Sometimes God puts his hand miraculously out of Heaven, and with the least joynt of his little finger; Sometime God puts his hand miraculously out of Heaven, and with the least joint of his little finger; av np1 vvz po31 n1 av-j av pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt ds n1 pp-f po31 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
71 crusheth these moths to nothing, as in 88, and the Powder-Treason. crushes these moths to nothing, as in 88, and the Powder treason. vvz d n2 p-acp pix, c-acp p-acp crd, cc dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
72 And as by sundry ways, so also at several times, evil Counsels are confounded, some sooner, some later, as it pleaseth Divine Providence. And as by sundry ways, so also At several times, evil Counsels Are confounded, Some sooner, Some later, as it Pleases Divine Providence. cc c-acp p-acp j n2, av av p-acp j n2, j-jn n2 vbr vvn, d av-c, d jc, c-acp pn31 vvz j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 10
73 As the dainty Dames of Israel were threatned to eat their own Children when but a span long, As the dainty Dams of Israel were threatened to eat their own Children when but a span long, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi po32 d n2 c-crq p-acp dt n1 av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 10
74 so some are forced to eat not only their own words, but their own deeds when scarce begun, their wicked designs setting in the rising, so Some Are forced to eat not only their own words, but their own Deeds when scarce begun, their wicked designs setting in the rising, av d vbr vvn pc-acp vvi xx av-j po32 d n2, cc-acp po32 d n2 c-crq av-j vvn, po32 j n2 vvg p-acp dt n-vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 10
75 and being damb'd up in the Fountain. and being damned up in the Fountain. cc vbg vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 10
76 Others come to the birth, but then there is no strength to bring forth, or else, they are still born without life or motion, Others come to the birth, but then there is no strength to bring forth, or Else, they Are still born without life or motion, ng2-jn vvb p-acp dt n1, cc-acp av pc-acp vbz dx n1 pc-acp vvi av, cc av, pns32 vbr av vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 10
77 so that a Coffin is the first Cradle they are put into. so that a Coffin is the First Cradle they Are put into. av cst dt n1 vbz dt ord n1 pns32 vbr vvn p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 10
78 Such as survive the birth, are with the babes of Bethlehem made away at two years old and under. Such as survive the birth, Are with the babes of Bethlehem made away At two Years old and under. d c-acp vvb dt n1, vbr p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 vvd av p-acp crd n2 j cc p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 10
79 And if the wicked Project chance to be of so strong a constitution, as that passing through Childhood and Youth, it comes to mans Estate, then the Plague denounced against the house of Eli, falls upon it, 1 Sam. 2.32. There shall not be an old man in the house for ever. And if the wicked Project chance to be of so strong a constitution, as that passing through Childhood and Youth, it comes to men Estate, then the Plague denounced against the house of Eli, falls upon it, 1 Sam. 2.32. There shall not be an old man in the house for ever. cc cs dt j n1 n1 pc-acp vbi pp-f av j dt n1, c-acp cst vvg p-acp n1 cc n1, pn31 vvz p-acp ng1 n1, av dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvz p-acp pn31, crd np1 crd. a-acp vmb xx vbi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 c-acp av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
80 It shall never hold out to grey hairs. For if this Counsel or this work be of men, it shall come to nought. Objection. It shall never hold out to gray hairs. For if this Counsel or this work be of men, it shall come to nought. Objection. pn31 vmb av-x vvi av p-acp j-jn n2. p-acp cs d n1 cc d n1 vbi pp-f n2, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp pix. n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
81 Yea, (may some say) some wicked designs have arrived at a wondrous age. Yea, (may Some say) Some wicked designs have arrived At a wondrous age. uh, (vmb d vvb) d j n2 vhb vvn p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
82 What say you of the Opinions of Popery? verily I say unto you that Methuselah with all his years was not so old as some of them, twelve hundred years and upwards many of them have lasted. What say you of the Opinions of Popery? verily I say unto you that Methuselah with all his Years was not so old as Some of them, twelve hundred Years and upward many of them have lasted. q-crq vvb pn22 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1? av-j pns11 vvb p-acp pn22 d np1 p-acp d po31 n2 vbds xx av j c-acp d pp-f pno32, crd crd n2 cc av-j d pp-f pno32 vhb vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
83 And at this very day the maintainers thereof flourish in all prosperity. And At this very day the maintainers thereof flourish in all Prosperity. cc p-acp d j n1 dt n2 av vvi p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
84 Begin at Spain, then go by France, pass over Germany, compass Poland, return through Hungary, and end at Italy, and you shall find scores of Countreys, hundred of Cities, thousands of Towns, millions of men, all zealous of the Popish Profession. Begin At Spain, then go by France, pass over Germany, compass Poland, return through Hungary, and end At Italy, and you shall find scores of Countries', hundred of Cities, thousands of Towns, millions of men, all zealous of the Popish Profession. vvb p-acp np1, av vvi p-acp np1, vvb p-acp np1, n1 np1, vvb p-acp np1, cc n1 p-acp np1, cc pn22 vmb vvi n2 pp-f ng2, crd pp-f n2, crd pp-f n2, crd pp-f n2, d j pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
85 Seeing therefore that Popery hath sprouted so soon, spread so fast, and so far, lasts so long, stands so strong, either allow Popery true, Seeing Therefore that Popery hath sprouted so soon, spread so fast, and so Far, lasts so long, Stands so strong, either allow Popery true, vvg av d n1 vhz vvn av av, vvb av av-j, cc av av-j, vvz av av-j, vvz av j, av-d vvb n1 j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
86 or confess the Text false, For if their Counsel or work had been of men, it would ere this time have been brought to nought. Answer. or confess the Text false, For if their Counsel or work had been of men, it would ere this time have been brought to nought. Answer. cc vvb dt n1 j, c-acp cs po32 n1 cc n1 vhd vbn pp-f n2, pn31 vmd p-acp d n1 vhb vbn vvn p-acp pix. vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
87 When I look on the corrupted lungs of the Romish Religion, I conclude it must needs have dyed in its Childhood, had not God foretold there should be a man of Sin, 2 Thes. 2.23. When I look on the corrupted lungs of the Romish Religion, I conclude it must needs have died in its Childhood, had not God foretold there should be a man of since, 2 Thebes 2.23. c-crq pns11 vvb p-acp dt j-vvn n2 pp-f dt np1 n1, pns11 vvb pn31 vmb av vhi vvn p-acp po31 n1, vhd xx np1 vvn pc-acp vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f n1, crd np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
88 I answer then that all these things are (have) come to pass according to what God in Scripture hath foretold unto us, the early rising of Antichrist, whose mystery of Iniquity wrought in the Apostles time, his coming with Power, I answer then that all these things Are (have) come to pass according to what God in Scripture hath foretold unto us, the early rising of Antichrist, whose mystery of Iniquity wrought in the Apostles time, his coming with Power, pns11 vvb av cst d d n2 vbr (vhb) vvb pc-acp vvi vvg p-acp r-crq np1 p-acp n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12, dt j n-vvg pp-f np1, rg-crq n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 n1, po31 n-vvg p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
89 and Signs, and lying Wonders, his bewitching the Nations with the Cup of Fornication, his fighting with the Saints and prevailing against them, are all punctually prophesyed of in the Bible: and Signs, and lying Wonders, his bewitching the nations with the Cup of Fornication, his fighting with the Saints and prevailing against them, Are all punctually prophesied of in the bible: cc n2, cc vvg n2, po31 vvg dt n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, po31 vvg p-acp dt n2 cc vvg p-acp pno32, vbr d av-j vvn pp-f p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
90 as also the general declination of the Church from piety in Doctrine, and purity in Manner, the flying of the woman into the Wilderness: as also the general declination of the Church from piety in Doctrine, and purity in Manner, the flying of the woman into the Wilderness: c-acp av dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp n1, dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
91 the safe, but secret keeping Gods secret ones from Superstition, are all accurately foretold in the Revelations. What were Misteries once, are Histories now, then prophesied, now performed. the safe, but secret keeping God's secret ones from Superstition, Are all accurately foretold in the Revelations. What were Mysteres once, Are Histories now, then prophesied, now performed. dt j, cc-acp j-jn j-vvg n2 j-jn pi2 p-acp n1, vbr d av-j vvn p-acp dt n2. r-crq vbdr n2 a-acp, vbr n2 av, av vvn, av vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
92 The Romish Church hath done us this courtesy to reveal the Revelation unto us. Her Corruptions are the best Comment on the Apocalyps. The Romish Church hath done us this courtesy to reveal the Revelation unto us. Her Corruptions Are the best Comment on the Apocalypse. dt np1 n1 vhz vdn pno12 d n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno12. po31 n2 vbr dt js n1 p-acp dt np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
93 And though we must not deny, but that Popery flourisheth even at this day, yet in abating the strength thereof, God hath done great things, yea, he hath done great things already, whereof we rejoyce. And though we must not deny, but that Popery flourishes even At this day, yet in abating the strength thereof, God hath done great things, yea, he hath done great things already, whereof we rejoice. cc cs pns12 vmb xx vvi, cc-acp cst n1 vvz av p-acp d n1, av p-acp vvg dt n1 av, np1 vhz vdn j n2, uh, pns31 vhz vdn j n2 av, c-crq pns12 vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
94 Was it not a wonder that Luther a poor Fryar should give the Man of Sin such a foil (if not a fall) that since he could never recover himself. Was it not a wonder that Luther a poor Friar should give the Man of since such a foil (if not a fallen) that since he could never recover himself. vbds pn31 xx dt n1 cst np1 dt j np1 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 d dt n1 (cs xx dt n1) cst c-acp pns31 vmd av-x vvi px31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
95 This is the work of the Lord, and it will seem marvelous in our Eyes: This is the work of the Lord, and it will seem marvelous in our Eyes: d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pn31 vmb vvi j p-acp po12 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
96 hereby Antichrist hath his wings cut, his train clipped, his talons pared, his strength and wealth abated. hereby Antichrist hath his wings Cut, his train clipped, his talons pared, his strength and wealth abated. av np1 vhz po31 n2 vvn, po31 n1 vvn, po31 n2 vvn, po31 n1 cc n1 vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
97 So that the Pope hath just cause to make more Fasts, and fewer Festivals in his Calander, many Countries are fallen from him; So that the Pope hath just cause to make more Fasts, and fewer Festivals in his Calander, many Countries Are fallen from him; av cst dt n1 vhz j n1 pc-acp vvi dc n2, cc d n2 p-acp po31 np1, d n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
98 others fastned to him, rather by Cruelty than Conscience. Others fastened to him, rather by Cruelty than Conscience. n2-jn vvn p-acp pno31, av-c p-acp n1 cs n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
99 So that in despight of all the Perfumes they burn in their Churches, their rotten Superstition stinks in the nostrils of discreet Christians. So that in despite of all the Perfumes they burn in their Churches, their rotten Superstition stinks in the nostrils of discreet Christians. av cst p-acp n1 pp-f d dt vvz pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n2, po32 j-vvn n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f j np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
100 What said Zeresh to Haman her Husband, Esther 6.13. What said Zeresh to Haman her Husband, Esther 6.13. q-crq vvd j p-acp np1 po31 n1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
101 If Mordecay be of the Seed of the Jews, before whom thou hast begun to fall, thou shalt not prevail against him, but surely fall before him. If Mordecai be of the Seed of the jews, before whom thou hast begun to fallen, thou shalt not prevail against him, but surely fallen before him. cs np1 vbi pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt np2, p-acp ro-crq pns21 vh2 vvn pc-acp vvi, pns21 vm2 xx vvi p-acp pno31, cc-acp av-j vvi p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
102 And so seeing Antichrist hath begun to reel, he will come to ruine: And so seeing Antichrist hath begun to reel, he will come to ruin: cc av vvg np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi, pns31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
103 it remains then that we patiently expect the time when the Lordshall consume him with the Spirit of his mouth (as welcome to us as woful to him) and shall destroy him with the brightness of his coming. it remains then that we patiently expect the time when the Lord shall consume him with the Spirit of his Mouth (as welcome to us as woeful to him) and shall destroy him with the brightness of his coming. pn31 vvz av cst pns12 av-j vvb dt n1 c-crq dt n1 vvb pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 (c-acp j-jn p-acp pno12 p-acp j p-acp pno31) cc vmb vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
104 For their Religion, I mean the dominative points wherein they differ from us, is a Religion of men. For their Religion, I mean the dominative points wherein they differ from us, is a Religion of men. p-acp po32 n1, pns11 vvb dt j n2 c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp pno12, vbz dt n1 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
105 Of men devised, •ound on Traditions, without footing in Scripture by men propogated, I mean driven in the strength of humane (not to say) divelish policy: Of men devised, •ound on Traditions, without footing in Scripture by men propagated, I mean driven in the strength of humane (not to say) devilish policy: pp-f n2 vvn, vvn p-acp n2, p-acp vvg p-acp n1 p-acp n2 vvn, pns11 vvb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j (xx pc-acp vvi) j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
106 their very Prayers to men directed (though glorifyed Saints in Heaven) and all these things for men intended, their very Prayers to men directed (though glorified Saints in Heaven) and all these things for men intended, po32 j n2 p-acp n2 vvn (cs vvn n2 p-acp n1) cc d d n2 p-acp n2 vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
107 for the advancing of the pride and profit of the Pope and his Adherents: for the advancing of the pride and profit of the Pope and his Adherents: p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 cc po31 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
108 and therefore seeing their Counsel and work is of men, it will, it shall, it must in Gods due time come to nought. and Therefore seeing their Counsel and work is of men, it will, it shall, it must in God's due time come to nought. cc av vvg po32 n1 cc n1 vbz pp-f n2, pn31 vmb, pn31 vmb, pn31 vmb p-acp ng1 j-jn n1 vvn p-acp pix. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
109 Ʋse. Do any then desire to have their designs blest with Success, let them truely entitle God to the Cause, let them lay the Foundation Stone in Grace, Ʋse. Do any then desire to have their designs blessed with Success, let them truly entitle God to the Cause, let them lay the Foundation Stone in Grace, n1. vdb d av vvb pc-acp vhi po32 n2 vvn p-acp n1, vvb pno32 av-j vvi np1 p-acp dt n1, vvb pno32 vvi dt n1 n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
110 and then they shall lay the Top Stone in Glory. and then they shall lay the Top Stone in Glory. cc av pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
111 Now one may assure his Cause to be of God, and not of Men, if he observe these Rules. Now one may assure his Cause to be of God, and not of Men, if he observe these Rules. av pi vmb vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vbi pp-f np1, cc xx pp-f n2, cs pns31 vvb d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
112 1. At the entrance into it, beg Gods Blessing and Assistance. 1. At the Entrance into it, beg God's Blessing and Assistance. crd p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31, vvb npg1 n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
113 When David 1. K. 36. had appointed Solomon to be King over Israel, Benaiah the Son of Jehoiada answered David and said Amen, and the Lord God of my Lord say so too. When David 1. K. 36. had appointed Solomon to be King over Israel, Benaiah the Son of Jehoiada answered David and said Amen, and the Lord God of my Lord say so too. c-crq np1 crd n1 crd vhd vvn np1 pc-acp vbi n1 p-acp np1, np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd np1 cc j-vvn uh-n, cc dt n1 np1 pp-f po11 n1 vvb av av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
114 Let us in the first place beg Gods Amen, to our Councels and Works; our Amen is but a Petition, Gods Amen is a Charter; Let us in the First place beg God's Amen, to our Counsels and Works; our Amen is but a Petition, God's Amen is a Charter; vvb pno12 p-acp dt ord n1 vvb npg1 uh-n, p-acp po12 n2 cc vvz; po12 uh-n vbz cc-acp dt vvb, n2 uh-n vbz dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
115 ours is Optative, begging what we would have, Gods is Imparative, commanding what shall be. 2. Besure the thing thou takest in hand be lawful and warrantable in it self; ours is Optative, begging what we would have, God's is Imperative, commanding what shall be. 2. Besure the thing thou Takest in hand be lawful and warrantable in it self; png12 vbz j, vvg r-crq pns12 vmd vhi, n2 vbz j, vvg r-crq vmb vbi. crd np1 dt n1 pns21 vv2 p-acp n1 vbb j cc j p-acp pn31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
116 otherwise to desire Gods Blessing to a wicked Design, is mockingly to ask God leave to dishonour him, otherwise to desire God's Blessing to a wicked Design, is mockingly to ask God leave to dishonour him, av pc-acp vvi npg1 n1 p-acp dt j n1, vbz j pc-acp vvi np1 vvi pc-acp vvi pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
117 or with Judas to cry Hail-Master, and then betray him. or with Judas to cry Hail-Master, and then betray him. cc p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi n1, cc av vvi pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
118 3. Be careful to manage the matter in hand by the Rule of Gods Will in his Word. 3. Be careful to manage the matter in hand by the Rule of God's Will in his Word. crd vbb j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
119 See (sayeth God to Moses ) that thou makest all things according to the Pattern in the Mount. See (Saith God to Moses) that thou Makest all things according to the Pattern in the Mount. n1 (vvz np1 p-acp np1) d pns21 vv2 d n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
120 So, be thou sure not to differ the least dash, or willingly to vary the least tittle from Gods revealed Will in his Word. So, be thou sure not to differ the least dash, or willingly to vary the least tittle from God's revealed Will in his Word. av, vbb pns21 j xx pc-acp vvi dt ds n1, cc av-j pc-acp vvi dt ds n1 p-acp n2 vvn vmb p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
121 Remember what St. James sayeth Chap. 1.29. remember what Saint James Saith Chap. 1.29. np1 r-crq n1 np1 vvz np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
122 The wrath of man worketh not the Righteousness of God, and therefore beware of mingling thy carnal Interest, of mixing thy partial ends, of blending thy private Respects with Gods Cause, The wrath of man works not the Righteousness of God, and Therefore beware of mingling thy carnal Interest, of mixing thy partial ends, of blending thy private Respects with God's Cause, dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz xx dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av vvb pp-f vvg po21 j n1, pp-f vvg po21 j n2, pp-f vvg po21 j n2 p-acp npg1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
123 least it fare the worse for so unfitting a Conjunction. 4. Aim and level all thy Actions principally at the Glory of God. lest it fare the Worse for so unfitting a Conjunction. 4. Aim and level all thy Actions principally At the Glory of God. cs pn31 vvb dt av-jc p-acp av vvg dt n1. crd n1 cc vvi d po21 n2 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
124 Thy own honour may in a refracted degree subsist with Gods Glory: if neither preferred before it, nor contrariant to it, but subordinate unto it. Thy own honour may in a refracted degree subsist with God's Glory: if neither preferred before it, nor contrariant to it, but subordinate unto it. po21 d n1 vmb p-acp dt j-vvn n1 vvi p-acp ng1 n1: cs d vvn p-acp pn31, ccx j p-acp pn31, cc-acp j p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
125 At the Coronation of the Kings of England, when the Noblemen have first seen the Crown Imperial solely set upon his Majesties head, At the Coronation of the Kings of England, when the Noblemen have First seen the Crown Imperial solely Set upon his Majesties head, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, c-crq dt n2 vhb ord vvn dt n1 j-jn av-j vvn p-acp po31 ng1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
126 then the Dukes, Marquesses, Earls, and Viscounts claim by prescription to put on their own Coronets. then the Dukes, Marquesses, Earls, and Viscounts claim by prescription to put on their own Coronets. cs dt n2, n2, n2, cc n2 vvb p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
127 First advance the Honour of God, see him crowned, promote his Glory, and then in the second place it will be no Sacriledg to seek the promotion of thy own private Good and particular Commodity. First advance the Honour of God, see him crowned, promote his Glory, and then in the second place it will be no Sacrilege to seek the promotion of thy own private Good and particular Commodity. ord vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb pno31 vvn, vvd po31 n1, cc av p-acp dt ord n1 pn31 vmb vbi dx n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po21 d j j cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
128 If these Rules be warily observed, then whatsoever thy Design be, good luck have thou with thine Honour, ride on, go up and prosper, we wish you good Success in the name of the Lord, the Lord prosper the work of thy hands, the Lord prosper thy handy work. If these Rules be warily observed, then whatsoever thy Design be, good luck have thou with thine Honour, ride on, go up and prosper, we wish you good Success in the name of the Lord, the Lord prosper the work of thy hands, the Lord prosper thy handy work. cs d n2 vbb av-j vvn, cs r-crq po21 n1 vbi, j n1 vhb pns21 p-acp po21 n1, vvb a-acp, vvb a-acp cc vvi, pns12 vvb pn22 j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 vvb dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, dt n1 vvb po21 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
129 If God be with you, who shall be against you. But be not disheartned and dismaid, be: If God be with you, who shall be against you. But be not disheartened and dismayed, be: cs np1 vbb p-acp pn22, r-crq vmb vbi p-acp pn22. p-acp vbi xx vvn cc vvn, vbb: (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
130 not discouraged and discomfited if God at the first, and for a time humble thee with bad success; not discouraged and discomfited if God At the First, and for a time humble thee with bad success; xx vvn cc vvn cs np1 p-acp dt ord, cc p-acp dt n1 vvb pno21 p-acp j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
131 know (as I said before) that then God punisheth thee for thy Sins, know (as I said before) that then God Punisheth thee for thy Sins, vvb (c-acp pns11 vvd a-acp) cst cs np1 vvz pno21 p-acp po21 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
132 and take up for thy Motto the words of the Prophet ( Mic. 7.9.) I will bear the Indignation of the Lord, and take up for thy Motto the words of the Prophet (Mic. 7.9.) I will bear the Indignation of the Lord, cc vvb a-acp p-acp po21 n1 dt n2 pp-f dt n1 (np1 crd.) pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
133 because I have sinned against him, until he plead my Cause, and execute Judgment for me. Because I have sinned against him, until he plead my Cause, and execute Judgement for me. c-acp pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pno31, c-acp pns31 vvb po11 n1, cc vvi n1 p-acp pno11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
134 Let not the badness of the Success at the first put thee out of Love with a good Cause, Let not the badness of the Success At the First put thee out of Love with a good Cause, vvb xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt ord vvd pno21 av pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
135 but rather pray to God, It is thou Lord that inflicts it, it is I that deserve it, it comes from thy Justice, it lights on my Sins. but rather pray to God, It is thou Lord that inflicts it, it is I that deserve it, it comes from thy justice, it lights on my Sins. cc-acp av-c vvb p-acp np1, pn31 vbz pns21 n1 cst vvz pn31, pn31 vbz pns11 cst vvb pn31, pn31 vvz p-acp po21 n1, pn31 vvz p-acp po11 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
136 Oh! Afflictions are bitter to the tast, but wholsome to eat, wherefore beat Lord, and thy Servant shall bow, strike Lord, and thy Servant shall stoop. Oh! Afflictions Are bitter to the taste, but wholesome to eat, Wherefore beatrice Lord, and thy Servant shall bow, strike Lord, and thy Servant shall stoop. uh n2 vbr j p-acp dt n1, cc-acp j pc-acp vvi, q-crq vvd n1, cc po21 n1 vmb vvi, vvb n1, cc po21 n1 vmb vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
137 But Oh! spill the man, but spare the Cause, punish the one, but perish not the other; But Oh! spill the man, but spare the Cause, Punish the one, but perish not the other; p-acp uh vvi dt n1, cc-acp vvb dt n1, vvb dt pi, cc-acp vvb xx dt j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
138 the Sins are mine, but the Cause is thine. the Sins Are mine, but the Cause is thine. dt n2 vbr png11, cc-acp dt n1 vbz png21. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
139 Let not thy Glory suffer in my Sufferings, but in due time give thy Cause good suceess: Let not thy Glory suffer in my Sufferings, but in due time give thy Cause good success: vvb xx po21 n1 vvi p-acp po11 n2, cc-acp p-acp j-jn n1 vvb po21 n1 j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
140 far be it from presumptious dust and ashes to prescribe to the Lord of Heaven time or place, or meanes, or manner. Far be it from presumptuous dust and Ashes to prescribe to the Lord of Heaven time or place, or means, or manner. av-j vbb pn31 p-acp j n1 cc n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 n1 cc n1, cc n2, cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
141 Do it Lord when thou wilt, where thou wilt, how thou wilt, and by whom thou wilt, Do it Lord when thou wilt, where thou wilt, how thou wilt, and by whom thou wilt, vdb pn31 n1 c-crq pns21 vm2, c-crq pns21 vm2, c-crq pns21 vm2, cc p-acp ro-crq pns21 vm2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
142 but do it Lord in thy due time for thy Name-sake, for thy Promise-sake, for thy Sons sake, but do it Lord in thy due time for thy Namesake, for thy Promise sake, for thy Sons sake, cc-acp vdb pn31 n1 p-acp po21 j-jn n1 p-acp po21 n1, p-acp po21 n1, p-acp po21 ng1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
143 for thy self-sake, wherefore should the Wicked say, Where is now their God. for thy self-sake, Wherefore should the Wicked say, Where is now their God. p-acp po21 n1, q-crq vmd dt j vvi, q-crq vbz av po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
144 All that is required of thee, is patiently to expect the good time when God will accomplish his Promise. All that is required of thee, is patiently to expect the good time when God will accomplish his Promise. d cst vbz vvn pp-f pno21, vbz av-j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 c-crq np1 vmb vvi po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
145 Seventimes did Elias send his Servant to the Sea, 1 Kin. 18.43. to bring some tidings of the probability of Rain, and at the seventh time, behold there arose out of the Sea a little Cloud like a mans hand; Seventimes did Elias send his Servant to the Sea, 1 Kin. 18.43. to bring Some tidings of the probability of Rain, and At the seventh time, behold there arose out of the Sea a little Cloud like a men hand; av vdd np1 vvb po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, crd n1. crd. pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt ord n1, vvb a-acp vvd av pp-f dt n1 dt j n1 av-j dt ng1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
146 what shall I say seven times yea, seventy seven times, send and see for good success; what shall I say seven times yea, seventy seven times, send and see for good success; r-crq vmb pns11 vvi crd n2 uh, crd crd n2, vvb cc vvi p-acp j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
147 stand on the tiptoes of thy Soul, heighten thy expectation, watch and wait, and long and look, stand on the tiptoes of thy Soul, heighten thy expectation, watch and wait, and long and look, vvb p-acp dt n2-an pp-f po21 n1, vvb po21 n1, n1 cc vvi, cc av-j cc vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
148 and pry and pray, to day and to morrow, and dext day, next week, next month, next year, next seven years, next seven seven years, and pry and pray, to day and to morrow, and dext day, next Week, next Monn, next year, next seven Years, next seven seven Years, cc vvi cc vvb, p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, cc j-vvn n1, ord n1, ord n1, ord n1, ord crd n2, ord crd crd n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
149 if thy life lasts so long, and at last, if it be for Gods Glory, and thy good, the success that shall come, will come, and will not tarry. if thy life lasts so long, and At last, if it be for God's Glory, and thy good, the success that shall come, will come, and will not tarry. cs po21 n1 vvz av av-j, cc p-acp ord, cs pn31 vbb p-acp ng1 n1, cc po21 j, dt n1 cst vmb vvi, vmb vvi, cc vmb xx vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
150 And yet I cannot confidently assure any that he in his own Person shall live to see good success on every good Cause he shall undertake. And yet I cannot confidently assure any that he in his own Person shall live to see good success on every good Cause he shall undertake. cc av pns11 vmbx av-j vvi d cst pns31 p-acp po31 d n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp d j n1 pns31 vmb vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 15
151 Great was the favour afforded to good old Simeon, that he should sing his Nunc dimittis after his Eyes had seen Gods Salvation: Great was the favour afforded to good old Simeon, that he should sing his Nunc Dimittis After his Eyes had seen God's Salvation: j vbds dt n1 vvd p-acp j j np1, cst pns31 vmd vvi po31 fw-la ng1 p-acp po31 n2 vhd vvn npg1 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 15
152 but it is not granted to all Saints of God: some are taken out of this World before they see pious Councels crowned with happiness. but it is not granted to all Saints of God: Some Are taken out of this World before they see pious Counsels crowned with happiness. p-acp pn31 vbz xx vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f np1: d vbr vvn av pp-f d n1 c-acp pns32 vvb j n2 vvn p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 15
153 And indeed the infidelity and carnal distrust, whereof the best in some degree are guilty, may justly move God not to honour us with so welcome a Spectacle: And indeed the infidelity and carnal distrust, whereof the best in Some degree Are guilty, may justly move God not to honour us with so welcome a Spectacle: cc av dt n1 cc j n1, c-crq dt js p-acp d n1 vbr j, vmb av-j vvi n1 xx pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp av vvb dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
154 but suffer Death to prevent us, or else with that unbelieving Prince who dyed in the Gates of Samaria, our Eyes may see the plenty that our Mouths shall never tast. but suffer Death to prevent us, or Else with that unbelieving Prince who died in the Gates of Samaria, our Eyes may see the plenty that our Mouths shall never taste. cc-acp vvb n1 pc-acp vvi pno12, cc av p-acp cst vvg n1 r-crq vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, po12 n2 vmb vvi dt n1 cst po12 n2 vmb av-x vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
155 However let us imitate the Example of the godly Patriarchs, of whom it is said, Heb. 11.13. These all dyed in the Faith, not having received the Promises, but having seen them afar off. However let us imitate the Exampl of the godly Patriarchs, of whom it is said, Hebrew 11.13. These all died in the Faith, not having received the Promises, but having seen them afar off. c-acp vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n2, pp-f ro-crq pn31 vbz vvn, np1 crd. d d vvd p-acp dt n1, xx vhg vvn dt vvz, cc-acp vhg vvn pno32 av a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
156 Besides, let that Cordial comfort us, that, That Honour God vonchfaseth not to us, our Posterity shall certainly possess. Beside, let that Cordial Comfort us, that, That Honour God vonchfaseth not to us, our Posterity shall Certainly possess. a-acp, vvb d j n1 pno12, cst, cst n1 np1 vvz xx p-acp pno12, po12 n1 vmb av-j vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
157 Come then ye little Children, come ye that can of your selves, or else your be led by the hands of Maids, Come then you little Children, come you that can of your selves, or Else your be led by the hands of Maids, vvb av pn22 j n2, vvb pn22 cst vmb pp-f po22 n2, cc av po22 vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
158 or brought in the Arms of your Nurses; or brought in the Arms of your Nurse's; cc vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
159 nay, come ye Babes unborn, that are carried in the Wombs (Bodies) of your Mothers. nay, come you Babes unborn, that Are carried in the Wombs (Bodies) of your Mother's. uh-x, vvb pn22 n2 j, cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 (n2) pp-f po22 ng1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
160 If the design we seek to advance be good, there is good Success due unto us by the Promise of God: If the Design we seek to advance be good, there is good Success due unto us by the Promise of God: cs dt n1 pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi vbb j, pc-acp vbz j n1 j-jn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
161 and yet it is uncertain whether we our selves shall ever live to enjoy it: and yet it is uncertain whither we our selves shall ever live to enjoy it: cc av pn31 vbz j cs pns12 po12 n2 vmb av vvi pc-acp vvi pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
162 wherefore here, in the Name of God Amen, we make you our Heirs, we appoint you our Executors, and bequeath this Legacy unto you; Wherefore Here, in the Name of God Amen, we make you our Heirs, we appoint you our Executors, and Bequeath this Legacy unto you; c-crq av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 uh-n, pns12 vvb pn22 po12 n2, pns12 vvb pn22 po12 n2, cc vvb d n1 p-acp pn22; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
163 or rather before hand by deed of Gift we Sign and Seal unto you all Joy, Comfort, Contentment, Solace, Felicity and Happiness, to you and to your Heirs, which shall amount from the good Success of a good Cause, when you behold it: or rather before hand by deed of Gift we Signen and Seal unto you all Joy, Comfort, Contentment, Solace, Felicity and Happiness, to you and to your Heirs, which shall amount from the good Success of a good Cause, when you behold it: cc av-c p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pns12 vvb cc vvi p-acp pn22 d n1, n1, n1, n1, np1 cc n1, p-acp pn22 cc p-acp po22 n2, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, c-crq pn22 vvb pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
164 count it not amongst desperate Debts, for you shall infallibly enjoy it. We perchance shall first be gathered to our Fathers, and fall asleep in our Graves, count it not among desperate Debts, for you shall infallibly enjoy it. We perchance shall First be gathered to our Father's, and fallen asleep in our Graves, vvb pn31 xx p-acp j n2, c-acp pn22 vmb av-j vvi pn31. pns12 av vmb ord vbi vvn p-acp po12 n2, cc vvi j p-acp po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
165 and be cloathed with Clay, and be turned to dust, whilst our Souls we hope shall be in Heaven; and be clothed with Clay, and be turned to dust, while our Souls we hope shall be in Heaven; cc vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc vbi vvn p-acp n1, cs po12 n2 pns12 vvb vmb vbi p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
166 blessed the day, happy the hour, welcome the moment! But you shall survive, and what Moses never did, that Joshnah shall behold. blessed the day, happy the hour, welcome the moment! But you shall survive, and what Moses never did, that Joshnah shall behold. vvn dt n1, j dt n1, vvb dt n1! p-acp pn22 vmb vvi, cc r-crq np1 av-x vdd, cst np1 vmb vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
167 You shall see that that Cause which is grounded on Gods Word, managed by his Will, You shall see that that Cause which is grounded on God's Word, managed by his Will, pn22 vmb vvi cst d n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp npg1 n1, vvn p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
168 and levelled at his Honour, shall at last be Crowned with Success: and leveled At his Honour, shall At last be Crowned with Success: cc vvd p-acp po31 n1, vmb p-acp ord vbi vvn p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
169 for Truth hath spoken it, and Faith believes it, God hath said it, we have heard it, and you shall see it. for Truth hath spoken it, and Faith believes it, God hath said it, we have herd it, and you shall see it. p-acp n1 vhz vvn pn31, cc n1 vvz pn31, np1 vhz vvn pn31, pns12 vhb vvn pn31, cc pn22 vmb vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
170 The Holy Cause will have happy Success: The Holy Cause will have happy Success: dt j n1 vmb vhi j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
171 what is gracious in the beginning, though crost in the middle, will be crowned in the ending. what is gracious in the beginning, though crossed in the middle, will be crowned in the ending. r-crq vbz j p-acp dt n1, cs vvn p-acp dt n-jn, vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n-vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
172 For if this Councel or Work be of men, it will come to nought. Soli DEO Gloria. For if this Council or Work be of men, it will come to nought. Soli GOD Gloria. c-acp cs d n1 cc n1 vbb pp-f n2, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp pix. fw-la fw-la fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16

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