A sermon preached at St. Lawrence Church in Reading, in the county of Berks on the 3d of October, 1692 being the day on which the mayor was sworn / by John Griffyth ... ; printed at the request of the mayor and aldermen.

Griffyth, John
Publisher: Printed for William Rogers
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1693
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A42156 ESTC ID: R34922 STC ID: G2020
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Thessalonians, 1st, IV, 11; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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1 And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we have commanded you. And that you study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we have commanded you. cc cst pn22 vvb pc-acp vbi j-jn, cc pc-acp vdi po22 d n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 d n2, c-acp pns12 vhb vvn pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 AMongst the many other Advantages of the Christian Religion, which may reasonably commend it to all wise men, this is no inconsiderable one; among the many other Advantages of the Christian Religion, which may reasonably commend it to all wise men, this is no inconsiderable one; p-acp dt d j-jn n2 pp-f dt njp n1, r-crq vmb av-j vvi pn31 p-acp d j n2, d vbz dx j pi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 That it is adapted to the real Interests of men in all Relations and Capacities; That it is adapted to the real Interests of men in all Relations and Capacities; cst pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n2 p-acp d n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 That the Rules it prescribes tend not only to mens personal tranquility and contentment, but the Publick Peace and Settlement of all Societies. That the Rules it prescribes tend not only to men's personal tranquillity and contentment, but the Public Peace and Settlement of all Societies. cst dt n2 pn31 vvz vvb xx av-j p-acp ng2 j n1 cc n1, cc-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
5 The Author of this Religion, Christ Jesus, his Entrance into the World was celebrated with Proclamations, The Author of this Religion, christ jesus, his Entrance into the World was celebrated with Proclamations, dt n1 pp-f d n1, np1 np1, po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 1
6 as of Glory to God in the highest, so of peace on earth, and good will towards men. And the Christian Institution it self lays the strictest Obligations on mens Consciences, to observe those Homiletical, those publick Vertues of Common Conversation, which are for the good of others as well as themselves; as of Glory to God in the highest, so of peace on earth, and good will towards men. And the Christian Institution it self lays the Strictest Obligations on men's Consciences, to observe those Homiletical, those public Virtues of Common Conversation, which Are for the good of Others as well as themselves; c-acp pp-f n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt js, av pp-f n1 p-acp n1, cc j n1 p-acp n2. cc dt njp n1 pn31 n1 vvz dt js n2 p-acp ng2 n2, pc-acp vvi d j, d j n2 pp-f j n1, r-crq vbr p-acp dt j pp-f n2-jn c-acp av p-acp px32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 1
7 such as Patience, Meekness, Gentleness, Charity, &c. so that a good Christian cannot be an ill Neighbour; such as Patience, Meekness, Gentleness, Charity, etc. so that a good Christian cannot be an ill Neighbour; d c-acp n1, n1, n1, n1, av av cst dt j np1 vmbx vbb dt j-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
8 the Precepts of his holy Profession require him to put on all those good Qualities and Habits of the Mind, which dispose men to Peace and Good Nature, the Precepts of his holy Profession require him to put on all those good Qualities and Habits of the Mind, which dispose men to Peace and Good Nature, dt n2 pp-f po31 j n1 vvb pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp d d j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvb n2 p-acp n1 cc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
9 and to study to live so as to be easy both to themselves, and all that are about them. and to study to live so as to be easy both to themselves, and all that Are about them. cc pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi av c-acp pc-acp vbi j av-d p-acp px32, cc d cst vbr p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
10 And thus doth St. Paul tell the Thessalonians, That they were taught of God to love one another ; And thus does Saint Paul tell the Thessalonians, That they were taught of God to love one Another; cc av vdz n1 np1 vvb dt njp2, cst pns32 vbdr vvn pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pi j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
11 that therefore they should increase more and more in such Christian Charity; that Therefore they should increase more and more in such Christian Charity; cst av pns32 vmd vvi av-dc cc av-dc p-acp d njp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
12 and to that end, They should study to be quiet, and to do their own business, &c. The occasion and design of this Epistle (which is supposed to be the first of all St. Paul 's Epistles) seems, by comparing it with the 17 th of the Acts of the Apostles, to be this; and to that end, They should study to be quiet, and to do their own business, etc. The occasion and Design of this Epistle (which is supposed to be the First of all Saint Paul is Epistles) seems, by comparing it with the 17 that of the Acts of the Apostles, to be this; cc p-acp d n1, pns32 vmd vvi pc-acp vbi j-jn, cc pc-acp vdi po32 d n1, av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 (r-crq vbz vvn pc-acp vbi dt ord pp-f d n1 np1 vbz n2) vvz, p-acp vvg pn31 p-acp dt crd dt pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n2, pc-acp vbi d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
13 When many both Jews and Gentiles had been converted to Christianity by the Preaching of Paul and Silas, the Jews raise a Tumult; When many both jews and Gentiles had been converted to Christianity by the Preaching of Paul and Silas, the jews raise a Tumult; c-crq d d np2 cc n2-j vhd vbn vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f np1 cc np1, dt np2 vvi dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
14 whereupon St. Paul makes his escape to Athens ; whereupon Saint Paul makes his escape to Athens; c-crq n1 np1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
15 whence being certified by Timothy, of the State of the Church in Thessalonica, how they continued constant and firm in their Religion, notwithstanding all the Attempts of their Enemies to discourage them; whence being certified by Timothy, of the State of the Church in Thessalonica, how they continued constant and firm in their Religion, notwithstanding all the Attempts of their Enemies to discourage them; c-crq vbg vvn p-acp np1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1, c-crq pns32 vvd j cc j p-acp po32 n1, c-acp d dt vvz pp-f po32 n2 pc-acp vvi pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
16 he writes this Epistle to establish and settle them in those Truths they had received; he writes this Epistle to establish and settle them in those Truths they had received; pns31 vvz d n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32 p-acp d n2 pns32 vhd vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
17 he animates them by the Example of his own Constancy, to perseverance in their Holy Profession; he animates them by the Exampl of his own Constancy, to perseverance in their Holy Profession; pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, p-acp n1 p-acp po32 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
18 he sets down particularly some of those Vertues which he would persuade them to the practice of. he sets down particularly Some of those Virtues which he would persuade them to the practice of. pns31 vvz a-acp av-j d pp-f d ng1 r-crq pns31 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
19 In the first place he exhorts them to Holiness towards God; for this being the will of God, even their sanctification, ver. 3. of this Chapter; In the First place he exhorts them to Holiness towards God; for this being the will of God, even their sanctification, ver. 3. of this Chapter; p-acp dt ord n1 pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp np1; p-acp d vbg dt n1 pp-f np1, av po32 n1, fw-la. crd pp-f d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
20 he who was to teach them how they ought to walk and please God, requires them to distinguish themselves from the prophane Gentiles, which knew not God by the purity of their Hearts and Lives; he who was to teach them how they ought to walk and please God, requires them to distinguish themselves from the profane Gentiles, which knew not God by the purity of their Hearts and Lives; pns31 r-crq vbds pc-acp vvi pno32 c-crq pns32 vmd pc-acp vvi cc vvi np1, vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp dt j n2-j, r-crq vvd xx np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
21 Every one possessing his vessel in sanctification and honour, &c. ver. 4, 5. He then dissuades them from Fraud and Injustice, Every one possessing his vessel in sanctification and honour, etc. for. 4, 5. He then dissuades them from Fraud and Injustice, d pi vvg po31 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, av p-acp. crd, crd pns31 av vvz pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
22 and to have a regard to exact Righteousness in all their Dealings; and to have a regard to exact Righteousness in all their Dealings; cc pc-acp vhi dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d po32 n2-vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
23 That no man should go beyond, or defraud his brother in any matter, ver. 6. but that instead of contriving and designing any Injury one to another, they should study to promote each others Welfare, by Acts of Beneficence, That no man should go beyond, or defraud his brother in any matter, ver. 6. but that instead of contriving and designing any Injury one to Another, they should study to promote each Others Welfare, by Acts of Beneficence, cst dx n1 vmd vvi p-acp, cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp d n1, fw-la. crd p-acp d av pp-f vvg cc vvg d n1 crd p-acp n-jn, pns32 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi d ng1-jn n1, p-acp n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
24 and all the Offices of an Active and Industrious Charity. and all the Offices of an Active and Industria Charity. cc d dt n2 pp-f dt j cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
25 These Thessalonians were a People too prone to be turbulent, and (as it were) naturally addicted to Tumults and Seditions; These Thessalonians were a People too prove to be turbulent, and (as it were) naturally addicted to Tumults and Seditions; d njp2 vbdr dt n1 av j pc-acp vbi j, cc (c-acp pn31 vbdr) av-j vvn p-acp n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
26 their City being very populous, and one of the Metropolitan Cities of Macedonia, they were apt to create Factions and Disturbances upon any slight Occasion: their city being very populous, and one of the Metropolitan Cities of Macedonia, they were apt to create Factions and Disturbances upon any slight Occasion: po32 n1 vbg av j, cc crd pp-f dt j-jn n2 pp-f np1, pns32 vbdr j pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2 p-acp d j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
27 They called together the Rabble upon Paul 's Preaching, to drive out both the Apostle, and Christianity it self (if they could) out of the City; They called together the Rabble upon Paul is Preaching, to drive out both the Apostle, and Christianity it self (if they could) out of the city; pns32 vvd av dt n1 p-acp np1 vbz vvg, pc-acp vvi av av-d dt n1, cc np1 pn31 n1 (cs pns32 vmd) av pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
28 For they were moved with envy, and took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, For they were moved with envy, and took unto them certain lewd Fellows of the baser sort, c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp n1, cc vvd p-acp pno32 j j n2 pp-f dt jc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
29 and gathered a company, and set all the City in an uproar : and gathered a company, and Set all the city in an uproar: cc vvd dt n1, cc vvd d dt n1 p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
30 A Practice too usual in all great and populous Towns, and (as it appears) no new Trick of the Devil's to disturb the Peace both of Church and State. A Practice too usual in all great and populous Towns, and (as it appears) no new Trick of the Devil's to disturb the Peace both of Church and State. dt n1 av j p-acp d j cc j n2, cc (c-acp pn31 vvz) dx j n1 pp-f dt n1|vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
31 Again, amongst those who pretended to embrace the Christian Religion, and to be converted to the Belief of it by St. Paul 's Ministry, there were some who made their Holy Profession a Cloak for Idleness, Again, among those who pretended to embrace the Christian Religion, and to be converted to the Belief of it by Saint Paul is Ministry, there were Some who made their Holy Profession a Cloak for Idleness, av, p-acp d r-crq vvd pc-acp vvi dt njp n1, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp n1 np1 vbz n1, pc-acp vbdr d r-crq vvd po32 j n1 dt n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
32 and neglect of the Duties of their Proper Callings; and neglect of the Duties of their Proper Callings; cc n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po32 j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
33 who instead of busying themselves in their own Vocations, were still prying into other mens Concerns, who instead of busying themselves in their own Vocations, were still prying into other men's Concerns, r-crq av pp-f vvg px32 p-acp po32 d n2, vbdr av vvg p-acp j-jn ng2 vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
34 and intermedling with things which did by no means belong to them: And of these sort of people doth the Apostle speak in 2 Epist. 3.11. Who walk disorderly, working not at all, but were busybodies. and intermeddling with things which did by no means belong to them: And of these sort of people does the Apostle speak in 2 Epistle 3.11. Who walk disorderly, working not At all, but were busybodies. cc vvg p-acp n2 r-crq vdd p-acp dx n2 vvi p-acp pno32: cc pp-f d n1 pp-f n1 vdz dt n1 vvb p-acp crd np1 crd. q-crq vvb av-j, vvg xx p-acp d, cc-acp vbdr n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
35 Now that which gave occasion to such Idleness, was this: Now that which gave occasion to such Idleness, was this: av cst r-crq vvd n1 p-acp d n1, vbds d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
36 The Christians of this Church (they who were Believers in Deed, and not in Shew only) at St. Paul 's Instance raised great Charities, The Christians of this Church (they who were Believers in Deed, and not in Show only) At Saint Paul is Instance raised great Charities, dt np1 pp-f d n1 (pns32 r-crq vbdr n2 p-acp n1, cc xx p-acp vvi av-j) p-acp n1 np1 vbz n1 vvn j ng1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
37 and made very liberal Contributions towards the relief of such as were not able to work, (who were the only Poor that the Primitive Christians knew of, and made very liberal Contributions towards the relief of such as were not able to work, (who were the only Poor that the Primitive Christians knew of, cc vvd av j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d c-acp vbdr xx j pc-acp vvi, (r-crq vbdr dt j j cst dt j np1 vvd pp-f, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
38 or judged proper Objects of Charity): or judged proper Objects of Charity): cc vvd j n2 pp-f n1): (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
39 Their Alms were so considerable, and their forwardness therein such, that the Apostle proposeth them to the Corinthians, as Examples of Goodness and Liberality, 2 Cor. 8. Their Alms were so considerable, and their forwardness therein such, that the Apostle Proposeth them to the Corinthians, as Examples of goodness and Liberality, 2 Cor. 8. po32 n2 vbdr av j, cc po32 n1 av d, cst dt n1 vvz pno32 p-acp dt np1, p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, crd np1 crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
40 Now some who were among them, and made a profession indeed of Christian Religion, and that was all, seeing what good Provision was made by these Collections for such as were in want, resolve to want too; Now Some who were among them, and made a profession indeed of Christian Religion, and that was all, seeing what good Provision was made by these Collections for such as were in want, resolve to want too; av d r-crq vbdr p-acp pno32, cc vvd dt n1 av pp-f njp n1, cc cst vbds d, vvg r-crq j n1 vbds vvn p-acp d n2 p-acp d c-acp vbdr p-acp n1, vvb pc-acp vvi av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
41 wholly neglect the Works of their Callings, and chuse to live idly, and rely upon those Contributions for a Maintenance; wholly neglect the Works of their Callings, and choose to live idly, and rely upon those Contributions for a Maintenance; av-jn vvb dt vvz pp-f po32 n2, cc vvi pc-acp vvi av-j, cc vvi p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
42 they think it better to live by the Sweat of other mens Brows than their own, they think it better to live by the Sweat of other men's Brows than their own, pns32 vvb pn31 jc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn ng2 n2 cs po32 d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
43 and so indulge themselves in all the Ease and Softness that the Severity of those Times would admit of. and so indulge themselves in all the Ease and Softness that the Severity of those Times would admit of. cc av vvb px32 p-acp d dt n1 cc n1 cst dt n1 pp-f d n2 vmd vvi pp-f. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
44 Hereupon Idleness makes them rude and sawcy, and having nothing to do, they become impertinently curious and inquisitive into other mens Affairs; Hereupon Idleness makes them rude and saucy, and having nothing to do, they become impertinently curious and inquisitive into other men's Affairs; av n1 vvz pno32 j cc j, cc vhg pix pc-acp vdi, pns32 vvb av-j j cc j p-acp j-jn ng2 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
45 and these are they whom the Apostle admonisheth in the Words of the Text, To study to be quiet, and these Are they whom the Apostle Admonisheth in the Words of the Text, To study to be quiet, cc d vbr pns32 r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
46 and to mind their own &c. Having thus shewed you the particular occasion of this Advice; and to mind their own etc. Having thus showed you the particular occasion of this advice; cc pc-acp vvi po32 d av vhg av vvd pn22 dt j n1 pp-f d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
47 I shall in the further prosecution of these Words, I. Inquire into the Nature of the Duties prescribed. I shall in the further prosecution of these Words, I. Inquire into the Nature of the Duties prescribed. pns11 vmb p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f d n2, pns11. vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
48 II. Evince the reasonableness of the observance of them. III. Make some short Reflections on the whole. I. To the First of these: II Evince the reasonableness of the observance of them. III. Make Some short Reflections on the Whole. I. To the First of these: crd n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pno32. np1. n1 d j n2 p-acp dt j-jn. pns11. p-acp dt ord pp-f d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
49 And the Thing recommended to us, is a Peaceable Temper and Behaviour, which will make us easy to our selves and others. And the Thing recommended to us, is a Peaceable Temper and Behaviour, which will make us easy to our selves and Others. cc dt n1 vvd p-acp pno12, vbz dt j vvi cc n1, r-crq vmb vvi pno12 j p-acp po12 n2 cc n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
50 This is the End proposed, and the Means of attaining it is, by being intent on our Proper Callings, This is the End proposed, and the Means of attaining it is, by being intent on our Proper Callings, d vbz dt vvb vvn, cc dt n2 pp-f vvg pn31 vbz, p-acp vbg n1 p-acp po12 j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
51 and industrious to discharge the Duties thereof. and Industria to discharge the Duties thereof. cc j pc-acp vvi dt n2 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
52 One would think that Peace had those many, and so desirable Advantages attending it, that the very Sound of the Word should create a longing after it; One would think that Peace had those many, and so desirable Advantages attending it, that the very Found of the Word should create a longing After it; pi vmd vvi d n1 vhd d d, cc av j n2 vvg pn31, cst dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
53 and that there were no need of pressing that as a Duty, which so much commends it self, and that there were no need of pressing that as a Duty, which so much commends it self, cc cst a-acp vbdr dx n1 pp-f vvg cst c-acp dt n1, r-crq av d vvz pn31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
54 as a Publick Blessing to all that are possest of it; as a Public Blessing to all that Are possessed of it; c-acp dt j n1 p-acp d cst vbr vvn pp-f pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
55 yet so inordinate are the Passions, so contrary the Interests, and so different the Humours of men, that it is no very easy thing either to procure or preserve so desirable a Mercy: yet so inordinate Are the Passion, so contrary the Interests, and so different the Humours of men, that it is no very easy thing either to procure or preserve so desirable a Mercy: av av j vbr dt n2, av j-jn dt n2, cc av j dt n2 pp-f n2, cst pn31 vbz dx j j n1 av-d pc-acp vvi cc vvi av j dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
56 The Apostle therefore requires Christians not only to be contented to live quietly (if they may), The Apostle Therefore requires Christians not only to be contented to live quietly (if they may), dt n1 av vvz np1 xx av-j pc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vvi av-jn (cs pns32 vmb), (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
57 but to study and contrive it, to use all the Lawful and Honest Arts they can think of, to obtain it; but to study and contrive it, to use all the Lawful and Honest Arts they can think of, to obtain it; cc-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31, pc-acp vvi d dt j cc j n2 pns32 vmb vvi pp-f, pc-acp vvi pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
58 by labouring for that Temper, which is not only inoffensive, but obliging: by labouring for that Temper, which is not only inoffensive, but obliging: p-acp vvg p-acp cst vvi, r-crq vbz xx av-j j, cc-acp vvg: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
59 And thus doth he advise the Christians at Rome; Recompence to no man evil for evil; And thus does he Advice the Christians At Room; Recompense to no man evil for evil; cc av vdz pns31 vvi dt njpg2 p-acp vvb; n1 p-acp dx n1 j-jn p-acp n-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
60 provide things honest in the sight of all men; if it be possible, as much as in you lies, live peaceably with all men; q. d. provide things honest in the sighed of all men; if it be possible, as much as in you lies, live peaceably with all men; q. worser. vvb n2 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2; cs pn31 vbb j, c-acp d c-acp p-acp pn22 n2, vvb av-j p-acp d n2; sy. sy. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
61 You must be so far from offering Injuries, and so giving others a just occasion to trouble and be angry with you, that you must make the best Provision you can for Quietness and Agreement, You must be so Far from offering Injuries, and so giving Others a just occasion to trouble and be angry with you, that you must make the best Provision you can for Quietness and Agreement, pn22 vmb vbi av av-j p-acp vvg n2, cc av vvg n2-jn pp-f j n1 pc-acp vvi cc vbi j p-acp pn22, cst pn22 vmb vvi dt js n1 pn22 vmb p-acp n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
62 and not omit any thing (which you lawfully may do) to prevent Disturbances, and promote Peace. and not omit any thing (which you lawfully may do) to prevent Disturbances, and promote Peace. cc xx vvi d n1 (r-crq pn22 av-j vmb vdi) pc-acp vvi n2, cc vvd n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
63 This Peace which all men should pursue, is not only private between man and man, but publick, as that of Societies; This Peace which all men should pursue, is not only private between man and man, but public, as that of Societies; d n1 r-crq d n2 vmd vvi, vbz xx av-j j p-acp n1 cc n1, cc-acp j, c-acp d pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
64 The Peace of their Country, and that both in Church and State; The Peace of their Country, and that both in Church and State; dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc cst d p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
65 That all men should endeavour to promote Love and Unity in the Town or Place of their abode, by a chearful and strict observance of all things that may conduce to such a good end. That all men should endeavour to promote Love and Unity in the Town or Place of their Abided, by a cheerful and strict observance of all things that may conduce to such a good end. cst d n2 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1, p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f d n2 cst vmb vvi p-acp d dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
66 And on the contrary, by shewing themselves in all Companies, and upon all occasions, profest Enemies to Faction, And on the contrary, by showing themselves in all Companies, and upon all occasions, professed Enemies to Faction, cc p-acp dt n-jn, p-acp vvg px32 p-acp d n2, cc p-acp d n2, j-vvn n2 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
67 and abhorrers of Schism, and utterly to dislike all such devilish and ill natur'd Projects, as tend to Trouble and Confusion. and abhorrers of Schism, and utterly to dislike all such devilish and ill natured Projects, as tend to Trouble and Confusion. cc n2 pp-f n1, cc av-j pc-acp vvi d d j cc j-jn j-vvn n2, c-acp vvb p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
68 A mind thus peaceably affected, teacheth a Person readily to obey all lawful Commands of his Superiors, not to dispute the Reasons of Laws, A mind thus peaceably affected, Teaches a Person readily to obey all lawful Commands of his Superiors, not to dispute the Reasons of Laws, dt n1 av av-j vvn, vvz dt n1 av-j pc-acp vvi d j vvz pp-f po31 n2-jn, xx pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
69 or to ask Governours wherefore they have required such and such things; or to ask Governors Wherefore they have required such and such things; cc pc-acp vvi n2 c-crq pns32 vhb vvn d cc d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
70 but to consider, it is their Duty to be subject, and so readily to obey in all things, where God has not forbidden. but to Consider, it is their Duty to be Subject, and so readily to obey in all things, where God has not forbidden. cc-acp pc-acp vvi, pn31 vbz po32 n1 pc-acp vbi j-jn, cc av av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2, c-crq np1 vhz xx vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
71 When people are captious, and make it their Business to perplex their own and other mens Consciences, by corrupt Constructions of wholesome Laws; When people Are captious, and make it their Business to perplex their own and other men's Consciences, by corrupt Constructions of wholesome Laws; c-crq n1 vbr j, cc vvi pn31 po32 n1 pc-acp vvi po32 d cc j-jn ng2 n2, p-acp j n2 pp-f j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
72 this looks liker a design of quarrelling, than a desire of quietness, viz. when persons instead of contributing what they can to the Quiet of the State, by a due submission to Governours, this looks liker a Design of quarreling, than a desire of quietness, viz. when Persons instead of contributing what they can to the Quiet of the State, by a due submission to Governors, d vvz jc dt n1 pp-f vvg, cs dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 c-crq n2 av pp-f vvg r-crq pns32 vmb p-acp dt j-jn pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
73 and a chearful obedience to Laws, where the Matter of them is Just and Honest, shall presume to question the Authority of their Lawgivers, and a cheerful Obedience to Laws, where the Matter of them is Just and Honest, shall presume to question the authority of their Lawgivers, cc dt j n1 p-acp n2, c-crq dt n1 pp-f pno32 vbz j cc j, vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
74 and to dispute the Titles of their Princes, this is down-right Faction, and smells of the Pride and Insolence of Absalom; O that they themselves were but Kings in Israel ! and to dispute the Titles of their Princes, this is downright Faction, and smells of the Pride and Insolence of Absalom; Oh that they themselves were but Kings in Israel! cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, d vbz j n1, cc n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1; uh cst pns32 px32 vbdr cc-acp n2 p-acp np1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
75 Again, when people instead of having a due regard to the Precepts of the Gospel, which require all Christians to prosecute Peace and Unity, Again, when people instead of having a due regard to the Precepts of the Gospel, which require all Christians to prosecute Peace and Unity, av, c-crq n1 av pp-f vhg dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvb d np1 pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
76 and that external, by communicating in all the Parts of Religious Worship, as well as that Internal, of Heart and Affections, and that external, by communicating in all the Parts of Religious Worship, as well as that Internal, of Heart and Affections, cc cst j, p-acp vvg p-acp d dt n2 pp-f j n1, c-acp av c-acp cst j, pp-f n1 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
77 and instead of conforming to what they themselves own they lawfully may do for the peace of the Church's sake; and instead of conforming to what they themselves own they lawfully may do for the peace of the Church's sake; cc av pp-f vvg p-acp r-crq pns32 px32 vvi pns32 av-j vmb vdi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
78 I say, instead thereof, imploy all the Wit they have, to invent new Scruples, and revive old Objections against some Ceremonies and Circumstantials of Religion, I say, instead thereof, employ all the Wit they have, to invent new Scruples, and revive old Objections against Some Ceremonies and Circumstantials of Religion, pns11 vvb, av av, vvb d dt n1 pns32 vhb, pc-acp vvi j n2, cc vvi j n2 p-acp d n2 cc n2-jn pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
79 and make this a Plea for Separation; and make this a Plea for Separation; cc vvi d dt n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
80 this is a plain sign of a Schismatical Dividing Spirit, destitute of that Charity which disposeth good men to seek the Peace of Sion, and to desire the repair of all its Breaches: this is a plain Signen of a Schismatical Dividing Spirit, destitute of that Charity which Disposeth good men to seek the Peace of Sion, and to desire the repair of all its Breaches: d vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j vvg n1, j pp-f d n1 r-crq vvz j n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d po31 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
81 If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, (saith the Royal Psalmist) let my right hand forget her cunning; If I forget thee, Oh Jerusalem, (Says the Royal Psalmist) let my right hand forget her cunning; cs pns11 vvb pno21, uh np1, (vvz dt j n1) vvb po11 j-jn n1 vvi po31 n-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
82 if I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth, if I do not Remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my Mouth, cs pns11 vdb xx vvi pno21, vvb po11 n1 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
83 if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy : if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy: cs pns11 vvb xx np1 p-acp po11 j-jn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
84 plainly intimating, that a publick Spirit will sacrifice private Affections and Desires to the Publick Good; plainly intimating, that a public Spirit will sacrifice private Affections and Desires to the Public Good; av-j vvg, cst dt j n1 vmb vvi j n2 cc n2 p-acp dt j j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
85 and in his pursuit of it, studies not to gratifie a Faction, or to carry on the Interest of some beloved Party, and in his pursuit of it, studies not to gratify a Faction, or to carry on the Interest of Some Beloved Party, cc p-acp po31 n1 pp-f pn31, vvz xx pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j-vvn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
86 but all Pride and Prejudice, and Selfish Designs, being submitted to the Honour of God, but all Pride and Prejudice, and Selfish Designs, being submitted to the Honour of God, cc-acp d n1 cc n1, cc n1 n2, vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
87 and the Good of his Church, his chief endeavour is to follow after those things that make for Peace, and whereby we may edify one another. and the Good of his Church, his chief endeavour is to follow After those things that make for Peace, and whereby we may edify one Another. cc dt j pp-f po31 n1, po31 j-jn n1 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 cst vvb p-acp n1, cc c-crq pns12 vmb vvi pi j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
88 Let every man do his Duty in his Proper Station, observe what the Laws of God and Man require of him in order to this blessed End; Let every man do his Duty in his Proper Station, observe what the Laws of God and Man require of him in order to this blessed End; vvb d n1 vdb po31 n1 p-acp po31 j n1, vvb r-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 cc n1 vvb pp-f pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp d j-vvn vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
89 instead of teaching others how to govern and command, let himself learn to obey, according to the Apostle's Direction; instead of teaching Others how to govern and command, let himself Learn to obey, according to the Apostle's Direction; av pp-f vvg n2-jn uh-crq pc-acp vvi cc vvi, vvb px31 vvi pc-acp vvi, vvg p-acp dt ng1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
90 Let men resolve to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, to speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, Let men resolve to be Subject to principalities and Powers, to obey Magistrates, to be ready to every good work, to speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, vvb n2 vvi pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp n2 cc n2, pc-acp vvi n2, pc-acp vbi j p-acp d j n1, pc-acp vvi j-jn pp-f dx n1, pc-acp vbi dx n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
91 but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. And this is the true way to be quiet; but gentle, showing all meekness unto all men. And this is the true Way to be quiet; cc-acp j, vvg d n1 p-acp d n2. cc d vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vbi j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
92 for as Peace and Concord are best secur'd by Sobriety and Diligence in the Works of our particular Callings; for as Peace and Concord Are best secured by Sobriety and Diligence in the Works of our particular Callings; c-acp c-acp n1 cc n1 vbr js vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt vvz pp-f po12 j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
93 so Tumults and Disorders are the Natural Effects of Idleness and Impertinency; so Tumults and Disorders Are the Natural Effects of Idleness and Impertinency; av n2 cc n2 vbr dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
94 and therefore the Apostle exhorts to Assiduous Industry, and dissuades from being curiously inquisitive after other mens Affairs, and Therefore the Apostle exhorts to Assiduous Industry, and dissuades from being curiously inquisitive After other men's Affairs, cc av dt n1 vvz p-acp j n1, cc vvz p-acp vbg av-j j p-acp j-jn ng2 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
95 as the most proper Methods of Quiet and Tranquility: as the most proper Methods of Quiet and Tranquillity: c-acp dt av-ds j n2 pp-f j-jn cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
96 So that the latter part of the Verse forbids Curiosity and Idleness, as malignant Vices, productive of all those Mischiefs which Human Societies are subject to. So that the latter part of the Verse forbids Curiosity and Idleness, as malignant Vices, productive of all those Mischiefs which Human Societies Are Subject to. av cst dt d n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz n1 cc n1, c-acp j n2, j pp-f d d n2 r-crq j n2 vbr j-jn p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
97 The inquisitive and busie Spirit is the offspring of Pride and Envy, argues the want of Peace and Contentment in the person's own Breast, The inquisitive and busy Spirit is the offspring of Pride and Envy, argues the want of Peace and Contentment in the person's own Breast, dt j cc j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1|vbz d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
98 and a spiteful endeavour to prevent or disturb them in others: and a spiteful endeavour to prevent or disturb them in Others: cc dt j n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32 p-acp n2-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
99 Were men thankful and contented in the Station which Providence hath placed them in, they would study to conform their Minds to their present Condition, acquiesce in the Dispositions of a Wise God, Were men thankful and contented in the Station which Providence hath placed them in, they would study to conform their Minds to their present Condition, acquiesce in the Dispositions of a Wise God, np1 n2 j cc vvn p-acp dt n1 r-crq n1 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp, pns32 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp po32 j n1, vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
100 and employ their Thoughts to find out how they might best serve him and their Generations, in the Post they are in. and employ their Thoughts to find out how they might best serve him and their Generations, in the Post they Are in. cc vvi po32 n2 pc-acp vvi av c-crq pns32 vmd av-js vvi pno31 cc po32 n2, p-acp dt n1 pns32 vbr p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
101 Thus doth the Apostle advise Servants, and those of Low Estate amongst the Corinthians, to abide in the Calling whereunto they were called : Thus does the Apostle Advice Servants, and those of Low Estate among the Corinthians, to abide in the Calling whereunto they were called: av vdz dt n1 vvb n2, cc d pp-f j n1 p-acp dt np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt vvg c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
102 Not but that they might accept of Liberty, and use it thankfully when they might have it; Not but that they might accept of Liberty, and use it thankfully when they might have it; xx p-acp cst pns32 vmd vvi pp-f n1, cc vvb pn31 av-j c-crq pns32 vmd vhi pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
103 yet whilst Providence continued them in meaner circumstances, they ought to be contented, and not by promising themselves an imaginary Freedom, neglect the real Duties of their present State. yet while Providence continued them in meaner Circumstances, they ought to be contented, and not by promising themselves an imaginary Freedom, neglect the real Duties of their present State. av cs n1 vvd pno32 p-acp jc n2, pns32 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn, cc xx p-acp vvg px32 dt j n1, vvb dt j n2 pp-f po32 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
104 Whence is it that so many among us intermeddle with things that are above their Sphere, Whence is it that so many among us intermeddle with things that Are above their Sphere, q-crq vbz pn31 cst av d p-acp pno12 vvi p-acp n2 cst vbr p-acp po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
105 and far out of their sight? that every ordinary Mechanick pretends to Politicks, shall underrake to form new Schemes of Government, and Far out of their sighed? that every ordinary Mechanic pretends to Politics, shall underrake to from new Schemes of Government, cc av-j av pp-f po32 n1? cst d j n1 vvz p-acp n2-j, vmb vvi pc-acp vvi j n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
106 and prescribe to Superiors what Laws they should enact, and how they should execute them? and prescribe to Superiors what Laws they should enact, and how they should execute them? cc vvb p-acp n2-jn q-crq n2 pns32 vmd vvi, cc c-crq pns32 vmd vvi pno32? (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
107 Whence is it that so many ignorant persons, who lack to be taught their Catechisms, and to be instructed in the First Rudiments of the Christian Religion, shall yet quarrel with the Constitution of the Church, Whence is it that so many ignorant Persons, who lack to be taught their Catechisms, and to be instructed in the First Rudiments of the Christian Religion, shall yet quarrel with the Constitution of the Church, q-crq vbz pn31 cst av d j n2, r-crq vvb pc-acp vbi vvn po32 n2, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f dt njp n1, vmb av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 11
108 and find fault with its Government, Discipline and Worship? I say, whence springs all this rude Impertinency, and find fault with its Government, Discipline and Worship? I say, whence springs all this rude Impertinency, cc vvi n1 p-acp po31 n1, n1 cc n1? pns11 vvb, q-crq vvz d d j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 11
109 but from a proud, ambitious Spirit? they are weary of being what they are, and so affect to be they know not what: but from a proud, ambitious Spirit? they Are weary of being what they Are, and so affect to be they know not what: cc-acp p-acp dt j, j n1? pns32 vbr j pp-f vbg r-crq pns32 vbr, cc av vvb pc-acp vbi pns32 vvb xx r-crq: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 11
110 Indeed the secret Grumblings of their Stomachs are the same with them of Korah and his company; Indeed the secret Grumblings of their Stomachs Are the same with them of Korah and his company; av dt j-jn n2-vvg pp-f po32 n2 vbr dt d p-acp pno32 pp-f np1 cc po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 11
111 they have the same Murmurings against Magistrates and all Superiors, as those had against Moses and Aaron, Numb. 16.3. Ye take too much upon you : they have the same Murmurings against Magistrates and all Superiors, as those had against Moses and Aaron, Numb. 16.3. You take too much upon you: pns32 vhb dt d n2 p-acp n2 cc d n2-jn, c-acp d vhd p-acp np1 cc np1, j. crd. pn22 vvb av av-d p-acp pn22: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 11
112 and they fall under the Character which the Apostle Jude gives of filthy Dreamers, Who despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities. and they fallen under the Character which the Apostle U^de gives of filthy Dreamers, Who despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities. cc pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 r-crq dt n1 np1 vvz pp-f j n2, r-crq vvb n1, cc vvb j-jn pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
113 It is of ill consequence, and hath a tendency to disorder and confusion, when private men busie themselves with State Affairs; It is of ill consequence, and hath a tendency to disorder and confusion, when private men busy themselves with State Affairs; pn31 vbz pp-f j-jn n1, cc vhz dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc n1, c-crq j n2 vvi px32 p-acp n1 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 12
114 the Story of Phaeton may convince us of the sad Effects of such forbidden Experiments: the Story of Phaeton may convince us of the sad Effects of such forbidden Experiments: dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi pno12 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f d j-vvn n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 12
115 It argues distemper'd Heads, as well as disaffected Hearts, when men are sick of the Mercies they enjoy, and formerly, desir'd; It argues distempered Heads, as well as disaffected Hearts, when men Are sick of the mercies they enjoy, and formerly, desired; pn31 vvz vvn n2, c-acp av c-acp j-vvn n2, c-crq n2 vbr j pp-f dt n2 pns32 vvb, cc av-j, vvd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 12
116 and it is not only a Reflection on the Governors in being, but a calling the Wisdom of Divine Providence into question, and it is not only a Reflection on the Governors in being, but a calling the Wisdom of Divine Providence into question, cc pn31 vbz xx av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n2 p-acp vbg, cc-acp dt vvg dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 12
117 when men are always uneasie in their present circumstances, and are for prescribing other ways of governing the World, when men Are always uneasy in their present Circumstances, and Are for prescribing other ways of governing the World, c-crq n2 vbr av j p-acp po32 j n2, cc vbr p-acp vvg j-jn n2 pp-f vvg dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 12
118 than the Wisdom of the Almighty hath done. than the Wisdom of the Almighty hath done. cs dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn vhz vdn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 12
119 Therefore the Holy one (who is jealous of his Honour) hath in all Ages took that matter into his own hand, Therefore the Holy one (who is jealous of his Honour) hath in all Ages took that matter into his own hand, av dt j pi (r-crq vbz j pp-f po31 n1) vhz p-acp d n2 vvd cst n1 p-acp po31 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 12
120 and shewed more than ordinary marks of his displeasure against those who would intermeddle with things too high for them. and showed more than ordinary marks of his displeasure against those who would intermeddle with things too high for them. cc vvd av-dc cs j n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d r-crq vmd vvi p-acp n2 av j p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 12
121 Thus do we find in the place forecited, The Almighty resents the seditious clamours of Korah, Dathan and Abiram, against Moses and Aaron, as against himself, and punish'd them accordingly; Thus do we find in the place forecited, The Almighty resents the seditious clamours of Korah, Dathan and Abiram, against Moses and Aaron, as against himself, and punished them accordingly; av vdb pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 j, dt j-jn vvz dt j n2 pp-f np1, np1 cc np1, p-acp np1 cc np1, a-acp p-acp px31, cc vvn pno32 av-vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 12
122 for ver. 32. The Earth opened, and swallowed both them and their Houses. for ver. 32. The Earth opened, and swallowed both them and their Houses. p-acp fw-la. crd dt n1 vvd, cc vvd d pno32 cc po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 12
123 It is not honest meaning, a pretended Zeal tor God's Glory, and the Good of his Church, that will excuse (much less justifie) such Bisibodies; It is not honest meaning, a pretended Zeal tor God's Glory, and the Good of his Church, that will excuse (much less justify) such Bisibodies; pn31 vbz xx j n1, dt j-vvn n1 p-acp npg1 n1, cc dt j pp-f po31 n1, cst vmb vvi (av-d dc vvb) d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
124 for when private Christians in the Primitive Church, out of a wanton and irregular Zeal derided the Heathen Idolatry, threw down their Images, for when private Christians in the Primitive Church, out of a wanton and irregular Zeal derided the Heathen Idolatry, threw down their Images, p-acp c-crq j np1 p-acp dt j n1, av pp-f dt j-jn cc j n1 vvn dt j-jn n1, vvd a-acp po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
125 and were slain by the Heathens in the Fact, they fell Sacrifices to their own Folly, and were slave by the heathens in the Fact, they fell Sacrifices to their own Folly, cc vbdr vvn p-acp dt n2-jn p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvd n2 p-acp po32 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
126 and were allow'd no place in the Diptychs of the Church. and were allowed no place in the Diptychs of the Church. cc vbdr vvn dx n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
127 The Apostle Peter ranks the NONLATINALPHABET (those, who instead of minding their own Business, were prying into other mens Matters) amongst Thieves and Murderers, The Apostle Peter ranks the (those, who instead of minding their own Business, were prying into other men's Matters) among Thieves and Murderers, dt n1 np1 n2 dt (d, r-crq av pp-f vvg po32 d n1, vbdr vvg p-acp j-jn ng2 n2) p-acp n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
128 and stileth them evil-doers, and accounts the Sufferings they underwent, no other than the Punishment they deserved. and styleth them evildoers, and accounts the Sufferings they underwent, no other than the Punishment they deserved. cc vvz pno32 n2, cc vvz dt n2 pns32 vvd, dx n-jn cs dt n1 pns32 vvd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
129 The crime (of being Busibodies) is of a lower and higher sort, saith the Learned Hammond. The first is Idleness, the second improves it into Sedition (which is the Sin I am now speaking against) a Fault which at that time was very remarkable among the Jewish Zealots, who pretending to, The crime (of being Busybodies) is of a lower and higher sort, Says the Learned Hammond. The First is Idleness, the second improves it into Sedition (which is the since I am now speaking against) a Fault which At that time was very remarkable among the Jewish Zealots, who pretending to, dt n1 (pp-f vbg n2) vbz pp-f dt jc cc jc n1, vvz dt j np1. dt ord vbz n1, dt ord vvz pn31 p-acp n1 (r-crq vbz dt n1 pns11 vbm av vvg p-acp) dt n1 r-crq p-acp d n1 vbds av j p-acp dt jp n2, r-crq vvg p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
130 and promising themselves a perpetual immunity from all powers of men (as the only Children of God, which were not therefore to be under any man, particularly under Heathens ) would force all men to joyn with them against the Romans, i. e. and promising themselves a perpetual immunity from all Powers of men (as the only Children of God, which were not Therefore to be under any man, particularly under heathens) would force all men to join with them against the Roman, i. e. cc vvg px32 av j n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f n2 (c-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vbdr xx av pc-acp vbi p-acp d n1, av-j p-acp n2-jn) vmd vvi d n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp dt njp2, uh. sy. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
131 against the publick Peace, calling themselves NONLATINALPHABET, The Great Benefactors, and Saviours of their Nation. against the public Peace, calling themselves, The Great Benefactors, and Saviors of their nation. p-acp dt j n1, vvg px32, dt j n2, cc ng1 pp-f po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
132 We have had too many Instances in our own days, to parallel that of the Jews ; We have had too many Instances in our own days, to parallel that of the jews; pns12 vhb vhn av d n2 p-acp po12 d n2, pc-acp vvi d pp-f dt np2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
133 only with this difference, that they were real Romans, which the Jews conspired against, but they are (for the most part) imaginary ones, which our Modern Incendiaries delight to shew their Zeal against: only with this difference, that they were real Romans, which the jews conspired against, but they Are (for the most part) imaginary ones, which our Modern Incendiaries delight to show their Zeal against: av-j p-acp d n1, cst pns32 vbdr j np1, r-crq dt np2 vvn p-acp, cc-acp pns32 vbr (c-acp dt av-ds n1) j pi2, r-crq po12 j n2-j vvb p-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
134 It is but giving the Name of Popish to either Church or State, and then the cry is, Down with it, down with it, even unto the ground; It is but giving the Name of Popish to either Church or State, and then the cry is, Down with it, down with it, even unto the ground; pn31 vbz p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f j p-acp d n1 cc n1, cc av dt n1 vbz, a-acp p-acp pn31, a-acp p-acp pn31, av p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
135 and yet such Factious persons would be thought the only men of Zeal for the preservation of Religion and Liberties. But alas! and yet such Factious Persons would be Thought the only men of Zeal for the preservation of Religion and Liberties. But alas! cc av d j n2 vmd vbi vvn dt j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n2. cc-acp uh! (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
136 how far is such a carriage from being either religious, or civil? it is so far from having any thing of Christianity in it, that it falls short of Humanity and common prudence; how Far is such a carriage from being either religious, or civil? it is so Far from having any thing of Christianity in it, that it falls short of Humanity and Common prudence; q-crq av-j vbz d dt n1 p-acp vbg d j, cc j? pn31 vbz av av-j p-acp vhg d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31, cst pn31 vvz j pp-f n1 cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
137 and such men, whilst they affect to be thought great, and would seem to despise the fooleries of children, themselves become much more foolish and vain, Having eyes that are lofty, and hearts that are haughty, and such men, while they affect to be Thought great, and would seem to despise the fooleries of children, themselves become much more foolish and vain, Having eyes that Are lofty, and hearts that Are haughty, cc d n2, cs pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn j, cc vmd vvi pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n2, px32 vvn av-d av-dc j cc j, vhg n2 cst vbr j, cc n2 cst vbr j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
138 and exercising them in great matters, and in things too high for them. and exercising them in great matters, and in things too high for them. cc vvg pno32 p-acp j n2, cc p-acp n2 av j p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
139 But there are other sorts of Busibodies, who if they seem not to be as proud and ambitious, But there Are other sorts of Busybodies, who if they seem not to be as proud and ambitious, p-acp pc-acp vbr j-jn n2 pp-f n2, r-crq cs pns32 vvb xx pc-acp vbi a-acp j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 14
140 yet discover no less malice and ill-nature than the former, viz. the Talebearers and Backbiters; yet discover no less malice and Ill-nature than the former, viz. the Talebearers and Backbiters; av vvb av-dx dc n1 cc n1 cs dt j, n1 dt n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 15
141 the Levitical Law did forbid men to go up and down as talebearers amongst the children of God's people. the Levitical Law did forbid men to go up and down as talebearers among the children of God's people. dt j n1 vdd vvi n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp cc a-acp p-acp n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 15
142 The Hebrew Doctors explain it thus: The Hebrew Doctors explain it thus: dt njp n2 vvi pn31 av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 15
143 Who is a Talebearer? Even he who is loaden with words, and goeth from one to another, Who is a Talebearer? Even he who is loaded with words, and Goes from one to Another, r-crq vbz dt n1? av-j pns31 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp n2, cc vvz p-acp pi p-acp n-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 15
144 and saith, Thus said such a one, or thus have I heard of such a one: and Says, Thus said such a one, or thus have I herd of such a one: cc vvz, av vvd d dt pi, cc av vhb pns11 vvn pp-f d dt pi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 15
145 Although the thing be true, yet such a one would fain mar the whole world. Although the thing be true, yet such a one would fain mar the Whole world. cs dt n1 vbb j, av d dt pi vmd av-j vvi dt j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 15
146 Such busie Sycophants are the bane of all Societies, for they destroy that mutual confidence, which is necessary to all friendly commerce. Such busy sycophants Are the bane of all Societies, for they destroy that mutual confidence, which is necessary to all friendly commerce. d j n2 vbr dt n1 pp-f d n2, c-acp pns32 vvb cst j n1, r-crq vbz j p-acp d j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 15
147 Indeed a pragmatical forward person is deservedly shunn'd by all wise men, as an unsafe, dangerous companion: Indeed a pragmatical forward person is deservedly shunned by all wise men, as an unsafe, dangerous Companion: np1 dt j j n1 vbz av-vvn vvn p-acp d j n2, c-acp dt j, j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 15
148 A man's being curiously inquisitive after other mens concerns, implies some malicious design, or at least (to mollifie the Expression) can suppose no kindness; A Man's being curiously inquisitive After other men's concerns, Implies Some malicious Design, or At least (to mollify the Expression) can suppose no kindness; dt ng1 n1 av-j j p-acp j-jn ng2 vvz, vvz d j n1, cc p-acp ds (p-acp vvi dt n1) vmb vvi dx n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 15
149 for I have no reason to think that man intends to serve me, who forgets himself; for I have no reason to think that man intends to serve me, who forgets himself; c-acp pns11 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 vvz pc-acp vvi pno11, r-crq vvz px31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 15
150 or that he will study to promote my welfare, who neglects his own; or that he will study to promote my welfare, who neglects his own; cc cst pns31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi po11 n1, r-crq vvz po31 d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 15
151 therefore the Wiseman describes, the, Talebearer to be one who revealeth Secrets, and opposeth him to a man of a faithful spirit : Therefore the Wiseman describes, the, Talebearer to be one who Revealeth Secrets, and Opposeth him to a man of a faithful Spirit: av dt n1 vvz, av, n1 pc-acp vbi crd r-crq vvz n2-jn, cc vvz pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 15
152 And it is but natural for him who hath no business of his own that he will mind, to be prying into other mens Secrets; And it is but natural for him who hath no business of his own that he will mind, to be prying into other men's Secrets; cc pn31 vbz p-acp j c-acp pno31 r-crq vhz dx n1 pp-f po31 d cst pns31 vmb vvi, pc-acp vbi vvg p-acp j-jn ng2 n2-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 15
153 and whilst he is communicating to one, to learn what he can of his concerns to carry back to another, and while he is communicating to one, to Learn what he can of his concerns to carry back to Another, cc cs pns31 vbz vvg p-acp crd, pc-acp vvi r-crq pns31 vmb pp-f po31 vvz pc-acp vvi av p-acp j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
154 and so by suggesting ill things of each other alternately, to create differences, and beget an ill opinion in Neighbours of one another, where there was no just cause given on either side: and so by suggesting ill things of each other alternately, to create differences, and beget an ill opinion in Neighbours of one Another, where there was no just cause given on either side: cc av p-acp vvg j-jn n2 pp-f d n-jn av-j, pc-acp vvi n2, cc vvi dt j-jn n1 p-acp n2 pp-f crd j-jn, c-crq pc-acp vbds dx j n1 vvn p-acp d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
155 Therefore the Son of Sirach admonishing to curse the Whisperer and Double Tongue, because they have destroyed many that were at peace; Therefore the Son of Sirach admonishing to curse the Whisperer and Double Tongue, Because they have destroyed many that were At peace; av dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc j-jn n1, c-acp pns32 vhb vvn d cst vbdr p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
156 he elegantly calls a Backbiting Tongue, a third tongue, that which carries stories from one to another, and thereby disquieteth many, and overthroweth the houses even of great men. he elegantly calls a Backbiting Tongue, a third tongue, that which carries stories from one to Another, and thereby disquieteth many, and Overthroweth the houses even of great men. pns31 av-j vvz dt n1 n1, dt ord n1, cst r-crq vvz n2 p-acp crd p-acp n-jn, cc av vvz d, cc vvz dt n2 av pp-f j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
157 The Tongue is an unruly Member, as St. James saith; The Tongue is an unruly Member, as Saint James Says; dt n1 vbz dt j n1, c-acp n1 np1 vvz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
158 and unless men do take care to store the heart, which is the Fountain whence it is supplied, with Divine and serious Meditations, and unless men do take care to store the heart, which is the Fountain whence it is supplied, with Divine and serious Meditations, cc cs n2 vdb vvi n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 c-crq pn31 vbz vvn, p-acp j-jn cc j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
159 or divert its wantonness, by being intent on their proper business, and industrious in the works of their callings, it will grow petulant and intemperate; or divert its wantonness, by being intent on their proper business, and Industria in the works of their callings, it will grow petulant and intemperate; cc vvi po31 n1, p-acp vbg n1 p-acp po32 j n1, cc j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, pn31 vmb vvi j cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
160 for where it is not thus seasoned or restrain'd, it will send out deadly poison. for where it is not thus seasoned or restrained, it will send out deadly poison. p-acp c-crq pn31 vbz xx av vvn cc vvn, pn31 vmb vvi av j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
161 So then, he that would study to be quiet, must labour to be contented with his present State, So then, he that would study to be quiet, must labour to be contented with his present State, av av, pns31 cst vmd vvi pc-acp vbi j-jn, vmb vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 16
162 and to be diligent in his own Vocation: and to be diligent in his own Vocation: cc pc-acp vbi j p-acp po31 d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 16
163 which brings me to the last part of the Apostle's Admonition, That they should work with their own hands. which brings me to the last part of the Apostle's Admonition, That they should work with their own hands. r-crq vvz pno11 p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp po32 d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 16
164 Not that he would hereby oblige all men to Manual Crafts, which require Toil and Labour of the Body, (though indeed such was the condition of the Primitive Christians, that they were forced to live by the Sweat of their Brows; Not that he would hereby oblige all men to Manual Crafts, which require Toil and Labour of the Body, (though indeed such was the condition of the Primitive Christians, that they were forced to live by the Sweat of their Brows; xx d pns31 vmd av vvi d n2 p-acp j n2, r-crq vvb n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (cs av d vbds dt n1 pp-f dt j np1, cst pns32 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 17
165 and St. Paul himself encouraged them therein by his own Example, as he tells them 2 Thess. 3.8.) but the Words are figuratively spoken; and Saint Paul himself encouraged them therein by his own Exampl, as he tells them 2 Thess 3.8.) but the Words Are figuratively spoken; cc n1 np1 px31 vvd pno32 av p-acp po31 d n1, c-acp pns31 vvz pno32 crd np1 crd.) p-acp dt n2 vbr av-j vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 17
166 wherein the Apostle requiring Trades-men, and such like, to be laborious in their Occupations, chargeth also all others of Higher Rank and Stations in the World, to be diligent to perform those Duties, which God and their Country expect from them in such places and capacities. wherein the Apostle requiring Tradesmen, and such like, to be laborious in their Occupations, charges also all Others of Higher Rank and Stations in the World, to be diligent to perform those Duties, which God and their Country expect from them in such places and capacities. c-crq dt n1 vvg n2, cc d av-j, pc-acp vbi j p-acp po32 n2, vvz av d n2-jn pp-f jc n1 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi d n2, r-crq np1 cc po32 n1 vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp d n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 17
167 So that the charge reaches the Gentleman as well as the Tradesman; So that the charge reaches the Gentleman as well as the Tradesman; av cst dt n1 vvz dt n1 c-acp av c-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 17
168 and those whose Imployment lies in the Head, as well as whose labour is that of the Hand, that they should be sedulous and intent on the Business of their proper Callings, and those whose Employment lies in the Head, as well as whose labour is that of the Hand, that they should be sedulous and intent on the Business of their proper Callings, cc d rg-crq n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, c-acp av c-acp r-crq n1 vbz d pp-f dt n1, cst pns32 vmd vbi j cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 17
169 and not by Idleness and Neglect, court those Temptations which will lead them to the forementioned Evils. and not by Idleness and Neglect, court those Temptations which will led them to the forementioned Evils. cc xx p-acp n1 cc vvb, vvb d n2 r-crq vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt vvn n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 17
170 The mind of man is an active Principle, which will be busying it self about something or other, The mind of man is an active Principle, which will be busying it self about something or other, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt j n1, r-crq vmb vbi vvg pn31 n1 p-acp pi cc n-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 17
171 and therefore God ordains to every man some particular Calling, not to dull and destroy that Activity which is in us, and Therefore God ordains to every man Some particular Calling, not to dull and destroy that Activity which is in us, cc av np1 vvz p-acp d n1 d j vvg, xx pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n1 r-crq vbz p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 17
172 but to limit and confine it, that its Exertions may be useful to our selves and others. but to limit and confine it, that its Exertions may be useful to our selves and Others. cc-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvb pn31, cst po31 n2 vmb vbi j p-acp po12 n2 cc n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
173 He that is diligent in his own place, and busies hmself within the Bounds of his own Duty, finds Business enough at home, in his own Employment and Profession, to exercise both his Thoughts and Senses; He that is diligent in his own place, and busies himself within the Bounds of his own Duty, finds Business enough At home, in his own Employment and Profession, to exercise both his Thoughts and Senses; pns31 cst vbz j p-acp po31 d n1, cc vvz px31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 d n1, vvz n1 av-d p-acp n1-an, p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi d po31 n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
174 he cannot spare time to gad from House to House, and concern himself with other mens Affairs, he cannot spare time to gad from House to House, and concern himself with other men's Affairs, pns31 vmbx vvi n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cc vvi px31 p-acp j-jn ng2 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
175 but finds it work enough to discharge (as he ought) the Duties of his own Station. but finds it work enough to discharge (as he ought) the Duties of his own Station. cc-acp vvz pn31 n1 av-d pc-acp vvi (c-acp pns31 vmd) dt n2 pp-f po31 d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
176 It is the Slothful Person that is at leisure to plot Mischief, and sow Discord; therefore the Advice of the Son of Syrach is suitable to our present purpose; It is the Slothful Person that is At leisure to plot Mischief, and sow Discord; Therefore the advice of the Son of Sirach is suitable to our present purpose; pn31 vbz dt j n1 cst vbz p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi n1, cc vvi n1; av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j p-acp po12 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
177 Send a man to labour, that he be not idle, for idleness teacheth him much evil. Send a man to labour, that he be not idle, for idleness Teaches him much evil. vvb dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 vbb xx j, p-acp n1 vvz pno31 av-d n-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 18
178 The Disturbances which the young Widows caused in the Church of Ephesus, were the Effects of Idleness; The Disturbances which the young Widows caused in the Church of Ephesus, were the Effects of Idleness; dt n2 r-crq dt j n2 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbdr dt n2 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 18
179 they learnt to be idle, wandring from house to house, and so not only idle, but tattlers also, and busibodies, speaking things which they ought not. they learned to be idle, wandering from house to house, and so not only idle, but tattlers also, and Busybodies, speaking things which they ought not. pns32 vvd pc-acp vbi j, vvg p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cc av xx av-j j, cc-acp n2 av, cc n2, vvg n2 r-crq pns32 vmd xx. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 18
180 So also St Paul, and Epimenides, their own Poet, ascribe both that lying habit and cruelty of the Cretians to their Sluggishness; So also Saint Paul, and Epimenides, their own Poet, ascribe both that lying habit and cruelty of the Cretians to their Sluggishness; av av zz np1, cc np1, po32 d n1, vvb d d j-vvg n1 cc n1 pp-f dt njp2 p-acp po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 18
181 They were slow and idle, and thence learnt to be liars and evil breasts. They were slow and idle, and thence learned to be liars and evil breasts. pns32 vbdr j cc j, cc av vvd pc-acp vbi n2 cc j-jn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 18
182 And thus have I done with the first thing proposed, to shew you the Nature of the Duties here required by the Apostle, And thus have I done with the First thing proposed, to show you the Nature of the Duties Here required by the Apostle, cc av vhb pns11 vdn p-acp dt ord n1 vvn, pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f dt n2 av vvd p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 19
183 as also of the contrary Vices. I now pass to the as also of the contrary Vices. I now pass to the c-acp av pp-f dt j-jn n2. pns11 av vvi p-acp dt (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 19
184 II. Thing, To shew the Obligation which all lie under, to prosecute Peace, and the Means of it, by being industrious and diligent in their particular Callings. And that II Thing, To show the Obligation which all lie under, to prosecute Peace, and the Means of it, by being Industria and diligent in their particular Callings. And that crd n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 r-crq d vvb p-acp, pc-acp vvi n1, cc dt n2 pp-f pn31, p-acp vbg j cc j p-acp po32 j n2. cc cst (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 19
185 First, Because 'tis a Duty they owe to God. Secondly, to the Country, Town or place which they belong unto. First, To God; First, Because it's a Duty they owe to God. Secondly, to the Country, Town or place which they belong unto. First, To God; ord, c-acp pn31|vbz dt n1 pns32 vvb p-acp np1. ord, p-acp dt n1, n1 cc n1 r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp. ord, p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 19
186 Here in my Text the Apostle inforces these Directions and Rules of walking, upon the account of the Authority which required it. Here in my Text the Apostle enforces these Directions and Rules of walking, upon the account of the authority which required it. av p-acp po11 n1 dt n1 vvz d n2 cc n2 pp-f vvg, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vvd pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 19
187 Do these things as we have commanded you. Do these things as we have commanded you. vdb d n2 c-acp pns12 vhb vvn pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 19
188 We Paul and Silas, who have revealed unto you the whole Will of God, and require the observance of these Rules, not as of things indifferent in their own Nature, We Paul and Silas, who have revealed unto you the Whole Will of God, and require the observance of these Rules, not as of things indifferent in their own Nature, pns12 np1 cc np1, r-crq vhb vvn p-acp pn22 dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f d n2, xx p-acp pp-f n2 j p-acp po32 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 19
189 but as Moral Vertues, and such relative Duties as are incumbent on you, both as Christians, and Members of Societies. but as Moral Virtues, and such relative Duties as Are incumbent on you, both as Christians, and Members of Societies. cc-acp c-acp j n2, cc d j n2 c-acp vbr vvn p-acp pn22, d c-acp np1, cc n2 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 19
190 The Almighty One is a God of peace, and not of confusion; His Son is the Prince of peace, and his Ministers the Ambassadors of it; The Almighty One is a God of peace, and not of confusion; His Son is the Prince of peace, and his Ministers the ambassadors of it; dt j-jn crd vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc xx pp-f n1; po31 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc po31 n2 dt n2 pp-f pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 19
191 and therefore all the Precepts of his Law, must needs require the sincere prosecution of it. and Therefore all the Precepts of his Law, must needs require the sincere prosecution of it. cc av d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, vmb av vvi dt j n1 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 19
192 The Commandmens of the Old Law, tend to the peace and united good of mankind, The Commandments of the Old Law, tend to the peace and united good of mankind, dt ng2 pp-f dt j n1, vvb p-acp dt n1 cc j-vvn j pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 20
193 and indeed both the Law and the Prophets enjoyn men to seek peace, and ensue it. and indeed both the Law and the prophets enjoin men to seek peace, and ensue it. cc av av-d dt n1 cc dt n2 vvb n2 p-acp vvb n1, cc vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 20
194 It were endless to particularise those parts of holy Writ which require it; It were endless to particularise those parts of holy Writ which require it; pn31 vbdr j pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f j vvn q-crq vvb pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 20
195 let it suffice therefore instead of enumerating the particular Texts for Peace, to tell you, That the Nature of God, who is a God of infinite goodness and love; let it suffice Therefore instead of enumerating the particular Texts for Peace, to tell you, That the Nature of God, who is a God of infinite Goodness and love; vvb pn31 vvi av av pp-f vvg dt j n2 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi pn22, cst dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 20
196 that the Nature and Design of the Christian Religion, which he hath given us to walk by, that the Nature and Design of the Christian Religion, which he hath given us to walk by, cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt njp n1, r-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 20
197 and which is the best-natur'd Religion in the whole World, do clearly evince, that it is the Will and Commandment of our great Creator, That all men should in their several Stations, seek to promote unity and concord, and which is the best-natured Religion in the Whole World, do clearly evince, that it is the Will and Commandment of our great Creator, That all men should in their several Stations, seek to promote unity and concord, cc r-crq vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, vdb av-j vvi, cst pn31 vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 j n1, cst d n2 vmd p-acp po32 j n2, vvb pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 20
198 and strictly observe all those Rules which tend thereunto. and strictly observe all those Rules which tend thereunto. cc av-j vvi d d n2 r-crq vvb av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 20
199 So that Variance and foolish Emulations amongst Neighbours, shew the want of Religion, and that such men instead of being acted by those Principles of Divine Wisdom, Which is first pure, then peaceable, gentle and easie to be intreated ; So that Variance and foolish Emulations among Neighbours, show the want of Religion, and that such men instead of being acted by those Principles of Divine Wisdom, Which is First pure, then peaceable, gentle and easy to be entreated; av d n1 cc j n2 p-acp n2, vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, cc cst d n2 av pp-f vbg vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f j-jn n1, r-crq vbz ord j, av j, j cc j pc-acp vbi vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 20
200 are hurried on by passion, and led blindfold by mistaken interests, which are the first causes of all troubles and disorders; Are hurried on by passion, and led blindfold by mistaken interests, which Are the First Causes of all Troubles and disorders; vbr vvd a-acp p-acp n1, cc vvd j p-acp j-vvn n2, r-crq vbr dt ord n2 pp-f d n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 20
201 for, as the Apostle forecited saith, Whence are wars and fightings among you? are they not hence, for, as the Apostle forecited Says, Whence Are wars and fightings among you? Are they not hence, p-acp, c-acp dt n1 j vvz, q-crq vbr n2 cc n2-vvg p-acp pn22? vbr pns32 xx av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 20
202 even of your Lusts, which war in your Members ? even of your Lustiest, which war in your Members? av pp-f po22 n2, r-crq n1 p-acp po22 n2? (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 21
203 All Contentions and Factions come from the Devil, and gratifie him, whose Nature is spiteful and malicious: All Contentions and Factions come from the devil, and gratify him, whose Nature is spiteful and malicious: d n2 cc n2 vvb p-acp dt n1, cc vvi pno31, rg-crq n1 vbz j cc j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 21
204 But God is a God of Peace, he hateth disorders, and requires peaceable and quiet dispositions an all the Professors of his Religion; But God is a God of Peace, he hates disorders, and requires peaceable and quiet dispositions an all the Professors of his Religion; cc-acp np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vvz n2, cc vvz j cc j-jn n2 dt d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 21
205 and therefore ought we to study, &c. because God commands it. and Therefore ought we to study, etc. Because God commands it. cc av vmd pns12 pc-acp vvi, av p-acp np1 vvz pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 21
206 But Secondly, Not only in point of Duty towards God, but in point of in Interest also; But Secondly, Not only in point of Duty towards God, but in point of in Interest also; p-acp ord, xx av-j p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f p-acp n1 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 21
207 kindness and Affection to your selves and others should oblige you to the practice of these Duties; kindness and Affection to your selves and Others should oblige you to the practice of these Duties; n1 cc n1 p-acp po22 n2 cc n2-jn vmd vvi pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 21
208 it tends to the better settlement and improvement of a Society, when its Members are at unity within themselves: it tends to the better settlement and improvement of a Society, when its Members Are At unity within themselves: pn31 vvz p-acp dt jc n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq po31 n2 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp px32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 21
209 These Vertues have a natural Efficacy to strengthen and enrich Societies; These Virtues have a natural Efficacy to strengthen and enrich Societies; d n2 vhb dt j n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 21
210 when people labour quietly in their Callings, and so contribute by united and regular Endeavours to the Publick God; when people labour quietly in their Callings, and so contribute by united and regular Endeavours to the Public God; c-crq n1 vvb av-jn p-acp po32 n2, cc av vvi p-acp j-vvn cc j n2 p-acp dt j np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 21
211 This weakens the Hands of their Enemies, and commands Kindness and respect; to love one another is the best way to gain Love; This weakens the Hands of their Enemies, and commands Kindness and respect; to love one Another is the best Way to gain Love; d vvz dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, cc vvz n1 cc n1; pc-acp vvi pi n-jn vbz dt js n1 pc-acp vvi n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 21
212 and to apply your selves closely to your own Business, is the truest way to preserve it. and to apply your selves closely to your own Business, is the Truest Way to preserve it. cc pc-acp vvi po22 n2 av-j p-acp po22 d n1, vbz dt js n1 pc-acp vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 21
213 Every kingdom divided against it self, is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against it self, cannot stand, saith our Blessed Saviour. Every Kingdom divided against it self, is brought to desolation; and every City or house divided against it self, cannot stand, Says our Blessed Saviour. d n1 vvn p-acp pn31 n1, vbz vvn p-acp n1; cc d n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp pn31 n1, vmbx vvi, vvz po12 j-vvn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 21
214 When Fellow-members of the same Body backbite and defame one another, it makes persons who have any regard to their own Reputation, cautious of having any dealing or commerce with them: When Fellow members of the same Body backbite and defame one Another, it makes Persons who have any regard to their own Reputation, cautious of having any dealing or commerce with them: c-crq n2 pp-f dt d n1 vvi cc vvi pi j-jn, pn31 vvz n2 r-crq vhb d n1 p-acp po32 d n1, j pp-f vhg d vvg cc n1 p-acp pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 22
215 but there are those Charms in Unity and Love, which makes the Inhabitants of a Town flourish in spight of all malicious opposition; but there Are those Charms in Unity and Love, which makes the Inhabitants of a Town flourish in spite of all malicious opposition; cc-acp pc-acp vbr d n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, r-crq vvz dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvi p-acp n1 pp-f d j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 22
216 these will discourage such as have Designs of enriching themselves by making Advantages of other mens Divisions, from coming in to you; these will discourage such as have Designs of enriching themselves by making Advantages of other men's Divisions, from coming in to you; d vmb vvi d c-acp vhb n2 pp-f vvg px32 p-acp vvg n2 pp-f j-jn ng2 n2, p-acp vvg p-acp p-acp pn22; (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 22
217 and will invite such as are helps and beneficial to the place they live in, to dwell among you. and will invite such as Are helps and beneficial to the place they live in, to dwell among you. cc vmb vvi d c-acp vbr n2 cc j p-acp dt n1 pns32 vvb p-acp, pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 22
218 So that if you have any concern for the Interest of Your Corporation, you will seek to promote Peace, study to be quiet, and do your own business; So that if you have any concern for the Interest of Your Corporation, you will seek to promote Peace, study to be quiet, and do your own business; av cst cs pn22 vhb d vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, pn22 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi n1, vvb pc-acp vbi j-jn, cc vdb po22 d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 22
219 you will add Diligence to a Peaceable Behaviour; and this also hath a natural tendency to the Prosperity of a People. you will add Diligence to a Peaceable Behaviour; and this also hath a natural tendency to the Prosperity of a People. pn22 vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt j n1; cc d av vhz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 22
220 For private Diligence is a Publick Good; For private Diligence is a Public Good; p-acp j n1 vbz dt j j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 22
221 and the careful managing of every man's own Estate and Substance, is advantagious to the whole; and the careful managing of every Man's own Estate and Substance, is advantageous to the Whole; cc dt j n-vvg pp-f d ng1 d n1 cc n1, vbz j p-acp dt j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 22
222 This is the truest way for a man to advance his own Fortune, and of assisting, This is the Truest Way for a man to advance his own Fortune, and of assisting, d vbz dt js n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 d n1, cc pp-f vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 22
223 and being serviceable to his Neighbour. and being serviceable to his Neighbour. cc vbg j p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 22
224 He becometh poor, that dealeth with a slack hand, but the hand of the diligent maketh rich, saith Solomon. And again, Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before Kings, he shall not stand before mean men. He Becometh poor, that deals with a slack hand, but the hand of the diligent makes rich, Says Solomon. And again, See thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before Kings, he shall not stand before mean men. pns31 vvz j, cst vvz p-acp dt j n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j vvz j, vvz np1. cc av, vv2 pns21 dt n1 j p-acp po31 n1? pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n2, pns31 vmb xx vvi p-acp j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 23
225 He that is laborious and careful to do the Works of his proper Calling (be it never so mean, He that is laborious and careful to do the Works of his proper Calling (be it never so mean, pns31 cst vbz j cc j pc-acp vdi dt vvz pp-f po31 j vvg (vbi pn31 av-x av j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
226 whether a Plowman, or any other ordinary Employment) and busies himself with no Concerns but his own, is much more useful in, whither a Plowman, or any other ordinary Employment) and busies himself with no Concerns but his own, is much more useful in, cs dt n1, cc d j-jn j n1) cc vvz px31 p-acp dx vvz p-acp po31 d, vbz d dc j p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
227 and a greater Benefactor to the town or Country he lives in, than those, who out of a pretended Zeal for Publick Good, are always and in the mean time neglect what they are called unto. and a greater Benefactor to the town or Country he lives in, than those, who out of a pretended Zeal for Public Good, Are always and in the mean time neglect what they Are called unto. cc dt jc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pns31 vvz p-acp, cs d, r-crq av pp-f dt j-vvn n1 p-acp j j, vbr av cc p-acp dt j n1 vvi r-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
228 Nay, indeed those men do serve their Generations, and answer the End of their Creation, but these the contrary. Nay, indeed those men do serve their Generations, and answer the End of their Creation, but these the contrary. uh-x, av d n2 vdb vvi po32 n2, cc vvi dt vvb pp-f po32 n1, cc-acp d dt j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
229 But if any Busibodies should still suspect the truth of my Assertion, I would desire them (for once) to submit to the Judgment and Experience of one, who (they must allow) was something wiser than themselves; But if any Busybodies should still suspect the truth of my Assertion, I would desire them (for once) to submit to the Judgement and Experience of one, who (they must allow) was something Wiser than themselves; p-acp cs d n2 vmd av vvi dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, pns11 vmd vvi pno32 (c-acp a-acp) pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f crd, r-crq (pns32 vmb vvi) vbds pi jc cs px32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
230 I mean king Solomon, and observe the Character he gives of such persons; That it is an honour for a man to cease from strife; I mean King Solomon, and observe the Character he gives of such Persons; That it is an honour for a man to cease from strife; pns11 vvb n1 np1, cc vvb dt n1 pns31 vvz pp-f d n2; cst pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
231 but they are fools that will be medling : but they Are Fools that will be meddling: cc-acp pns32 vbr n2 cst vmb vbi vvg: (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
232 And again, That the sluggard who walks about, and hideth his hand in his bosom, is wiser in his own eyes, And again, That the sluggard who walks about, and Hideth his hand in his bosom, is Wiser in his own eyes, cc av, cst dt n1 r-crq vvz a-acp, cc vvz po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, vbz jc p-acp po31 d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
233 than seven men that can render a reason. Now to make some short Reflections on what hath been said: And if it be so; than seven men that can render a reason. Now to make Some short Reflections on what hath been said: And if it be so; cs crd n2 cst vmb vvi dt n1. av pc-acp vvi d j n2 p-acp r-crq vhz vbn vvn: cc cs pn31 vbb av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
234 if Faction, Impertinency and Idleness have such ill, and ( è contra ) Peace and Concord, Contentment and Industry have such benign Influences upon Communities as well as Single Persons, if Faction, Impertinency and Idleness have such ill, and (è contra) Peace and Concord, Contentment and Industry have such benign Influences upon Communities as well as Single Persons, cs n1, n1 cc n1 vhb d n-jn, cc (fw-fr fw-la) n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1 vhb d j n2 p-acp n2 c-acp av c-acp j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 24
235 How highly doth it behove all of you to avoid those ugly ill-natur'd Vices forementioned, How highly does it behove all of you to avoid those ugly Ill-natured Vices forementioned, c-crq av-j vdz pn31 vvi d pp-f pn22 pc-acp vvi d j j n2 vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 24
236 and study to be cloathed with those as well Christian, as Moral Habits, which will be not only your Ornaments, but Security? and study to be clothed with those as well Christian, as Moral Habits, which will be not only your Ornament, but Security? cc vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d c-acp av njp, c-acp j n2, r-crq vmb vbi xx j po22 n2, cc-acp n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 24
237 All men (unless they are become altogether bruitish) naturally desire the prosperity of their own Town; All men (unless they Are become altogether brutish) naturally desire the Prosperity of their own Town; d n2 (cs pns32 vbr vvn av j) av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 24
238 but unless men resolve to love one another, and instead of filling their own Heads with Novelties, but unless men resolve to love one Another, and instead of filling their own Heads with Novelties, cc-acp cs n2 vvb pc-acp vvi pi j-jn, cc av pp-f vvg po32 d n2 p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 24
239 or (what is worse) with Lies, and their Neighbours Ears with Noise and Railery, learn to be meek and humble, to be gentle and kindly affection'd one to another, or (what is Worse) with Lies, and their Neighbours Ears with Noise and Raillery, Learn to be meek and humble, to be gentle and kindly affectioned one to Another, cc (r-crq vbz av-jc) p-acp vvz, cc po32 ng1 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, vvb pc-acp vbi j cc j, pc-acp vbi j cc av-j j-vvn pi p-acp n-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 24
240 and to mind their own Business at home, instead of looking after some elsewhere; and to mind their own Business At home, instead of looking After Some elsewhere; cc pc-acp vvi po32 d n1 p-acp n1-an, av pp-f vvg p-acp d av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 24
241 I say, unless men arrive to this Temper, they are so far from doing good, that they are Infections, the very Plague of the Place they live in. I say, unless men arrive to this Temper, they Are so Far from doing good, that they Are Infections, the very Plague of the Place they live in. pns11 vvb, cs n2 vvb p-acp d vvi, pns32 vbr av av-j p-acp vdg j, cst pns32 vbr n2, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pns32 vvb p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 24
242 How highly incumbent then, in the next and Last place, is it on you who are intrusted with the Government of this Town, to suppress all Factions and Disorders, to discountenance busy and impertinent Bablers, who love to do or speak any thing but what they should? It is the Honour of a Magistrate to deserve the Character of that Wise Woman that saved the City, to be one of them that is peaceable in Israel ; How highly incumbent then, in the next and Last place, is it on you who Are Entrusted with the Government of this Town, to suppress all Factions and Disorders, to discountenance busy and impertinent Babblers, who love to do or speak any thing but what they should? It is the Honour of a Magistrate to deserve the Character of that Wise Woman that saved the city, to be one of them that is peaceable in Israel; q-crq av-j vvn av, p-acp dt ord cc ord n1, vbz pn31 p-acp pn22 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vvi d n2 cc n2, pc-acp vvi j cc j n2, r-crq n1 pc-acp vdi cc vvi d n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vmd? pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f cst j n1 cst vvd dt n1, pc-acp vbi crd pp-f pno32 cst vbz j p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
243 to be peaceable himself, and to teach the unruly, or else compel them to be so too: to be peaceable himself, and to teach the unruly, or Else compel them to be so too: pc-acp vbi j px31, cc pc-acp vvi dt j, cc av vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi av av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
244 In order hereunto make no other distinctions between those that are under you, than according to their Merits; In order hereunto make no other Distinctions between those that Are under you, than according to their Merits; p-acp n1 av vvi dx j-jn n2 p-acp d cst vbr p-acp pn22, cs vvg p-acp po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
245 make the disorderly feel your Justice, and those who are quiet and industrious, the Objects of your Respect and Favour; make the disorderly feel your justice, and those who Are quiet and Industria, the Objects of your Respect and Favour; vvb dt j vvb po22 n1, cc d r-crq vbr j-jn cc j, dt n2 pp-f po22 n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
246 incourage these who chuse to spend the Vacancies of their Labours in Church, to pray to God for a Blessing on their Labours, rather than in hunting elsewhere after News and Lies. encourage these who choose to spend the Vacancies of their Labours in Church, to pray to God for a Blessing on their Labours, rather than in hunting elsewhere After News and Lies. vvi d r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, av-c cs p-acp vvg av p-acp n1 cc vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 25
247 O Let a Principle true Religion excite you to a zealous prosecution of the Publick Weal! Oh Let a Principle true Religion excite you to a zealous prosecution of the Public Weal! uh vvb dt n1 j n1 vvi pn22 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 25
248 that so Mercy and Truth may be sent down from Heaven, and Righteousness and Peace may kiss each other; that so Mercy and Truth may be sent down from Heaven, and Righteousness and Peace may kiss each other; cst av n1 cc n1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n1, cc n1 cc n1 vmb vvi d n-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 25
249 if you can but constrain, or rather persuade people to the practice of Religion, this will secure to you all those Blessings, if you can but constrain, or rather persuade people to the practice of Religion, this will secure to you all those Blessings, cs pn22 vmb cc-acp vvi, cc av-c vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, d vmb vvi p-acp pn22 d d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 25
250 and root out all those Evils forementioned. and root out all those Evils forementioned. cc vvi av d d n2-jn vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 25
251 I dare appeal to them of you, that knew this Town when it was flourishing and eminent for Trade, I Dare appeal to them of you, that knew this Town when it was flourishing and eminent for Trade, pns11 vvb n1 p-acp pno32 pp-f pn22, cst vvd d n1 c-crq pn31 vbds vvg cc j p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 26
252 and could vye perhaps, with most Places of its Bigness in the Kingdom, for Wealth and Substance, and could vie perhaps, with most Places of its Bigness in the Kingdom, for Wealth and Substance, cc vmd vvi av, p-acp ds n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 26
253 whether there was not more Peace, and better agreement; whither there was not more Peace, and better agreement; cs pc-acp vbds xx n1 n1, cc jc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 26
254 Whether there was not more Diligence, and less Quarrelling and Impertinency then, than has been since? Let but the Vertues of your Ancestors be restor'd, and their Success will follow. Whither there was not more Diligence, and less Quarreling and Impertinency then, than has been since? Let but the Virtues of your Ancestors be restored, and their Success will follow. cs pc-acp vbds xx n1 n1, cc av-dc vvg cc n1 av, cs vhz vbn a-acp? vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 n2 vbb vvn, cc po32 n1 vmb vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 26
255 Your Corporation is endow'd with many and Great Charities; Your Corporation is endowed with many and Great Charities; po22 n1 vbz vvn p-acp d cc j ng1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 26
256 let Bridewel be your Hospital for the Lazy, and the Benefactions you have to dispose of, the Rewards of the Quiet and Laborious. let Bridewell be your Hospital for the Lazy, and the Benefactions you have to dispose of, the Rewards of the Quiet and Laborious. vvb np1 vbi po22 n1 p-acp dt j, cc dt n2 pn22 vhb pc-acp vvi pp-f, dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 26
257 Beneficia sine ullo delectu magis projicimus quam damus ; where there is not Judgment of Discretion, it is not Charity, it is throwing away, but not giving. Benefices sine ullo delectu magis projicimus quam We give; where there is not Judgement of Discretion, it is not Charity, it is throwing away, but not giving. np1 fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; c-crq pc-acp vbz xx n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vbz xx n1, pn31 vbz vvg av, cc-acp xx vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 26
258 So then, let the most Religious, and such as work with their own Hands, and mind to do their own Business, be preferr'd in your charitable Distributions. So then, let the most Religious, and such as work with their own Hands, and mind to do their own Business, be preferred in your charitable Distributions. av av, vvb dt av-ds j, cc d c-acp vvi p-acp po32 d n2, cc n1 pc-acp vdi po32 d n1, vbb vvn p-acp po22 j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 26
259 And left any one should object that to me which I am decrying in others, And left any one should Object that to me which I am decrying in Others, cc vvd d crd vmd vvi cst p-acp pno11 r-crq pns11 vbm vvg p-acp n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 26
260 for prescribing where I am not concern'd? I answer, that the Design of my Subject justifies me, for prescribing where I am not concerned? I answer, that the Design of my Subject Justifies me, p-acp vvg c-crq pns11 vbm xx vvn? pns11 vvb, cst dt n1 pp-f po11 j-jn vvz pno11, (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 26
261 and shews this Corollary naturally deduc'd from it: This Apostle in 2 Epist. to Thess. 3.10. commands the same thing which I exhort, That they who will not work, neither should they eat. and shows this Corollary naturally deduced from it: This Apostle in 2 Epistle to Thess 3.10. commands the same thing which I exhort, That they who will not work, neither should they eat. cc vvz d n1 av-j vvn p-acp pn31: d n1 p-acp crd np1 p-acp np1 crd. vvz dt d n1 r-crq pns11 vvb, cst pns32 r-crq vmb xx vvi, dx vmd pns32 vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 26
262 And let me add, The Conditions of the Triennial Charities given by that Great Prelate, (who too severely felt the Eflects of prevailing Faction) suppose such Qualifications: And let me add, The Conditions of the Triennial Charities given by that Great Prelate, (who too severely felt the Eflects of prevailing Faction) suppose such Qualifications: cc vvb pno11 vvi, dt n2 pp-f dt j ng1 j-vvn p-acp d j n1, (r-crq av av-j vvd dt vvz pp-f j-vvg n1) vvb d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 27
263 For those Servants may be presum'd to be neither noisy nor sluggish, but the contrary, who continue many Years in the same service. For those Servants may be presumed to be neither noisy nor sluggish, but the contrary, who continue many years in the same service. c-acp d n2 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi dx j ccx j, cc-acp dt n-jn, r-crq vvb d n2 p-acp dt d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 27
264 What remains then, but that by these Methods you should endeavour to rid and deliver your selves from the hand of Strange Children, Whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falshood; What remains then, but that by these Methods you should endeavour to rid and deliver your selves from the hand of Strange Children, Whose Mouth speaks vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood; q-crq vvz av, cc-acp cst p-acp d n2 pn22 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvi po22 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, rg-crq n1 vvz n1, cc po32 j-jn n1 vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 27
265 that so your sons may be as plants grown up in their youth, that so daughters may be as the polish'd corners of the Temple, that your Garners may be full of all manner of store, that so your Sons may be as plants grown up in their youth, that so daughters may be as the polished corners of the Temple, that your Garners may be full of all manner of store, cst av po22 n2 vmb vbi c-acp n2 vvn a-acp p-acp po32 n1, cst av n2 vmb vbi p-acp dt j-vvn n2 pp-f dt n1, cst po22 n2 vmb vbi j pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 27
266 and that there be no complaining in your streets. and that there be no complaining in your streets. cc cst pc-acp vbi dx vvg p-acp po22 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 27
267 Happy shall you be when you are in such a case, Yea, happy is the people whose God is the Lord: Happy shall you be when you Are in such a case, Yea, happy is the people whose God is the Lord: j vmb pn22 vbi c-crq pn22 vbr p-acp d dt n1, uh, j vbz dt n1 rg-crq n1 vbz dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 27
268 And that ye may be thus happy in this World, and eternally so in the next, God of his Infinite Goodness grant, through Jesus Christ of Lord; To whom, &c. FINIS. And that you may be thus happy in this World, and eternally so in the next, God of his Infinite goodness grant, through jesus christ of Lord; To whom, etc. FINIS. cc cst pn22 vmb vbi av j p-acp d n1, cc av-j av p-acp dt ord, np1 pp-f po31 j n1 vvi, p-acp np1 np1 pp-f n1; p-acp ro-crq, av fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 27

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28 0 Acts 17.5. Acts 17.5. vvz crd.
59 0 Rom. 12.17, 18. Rom. 12.17, 18. np1 crd, crd
90 0 Tit. 3.1, 2. Tit. 3.1, 2. np1 crd, crd
101 0 1 Cor. 9.20. 1 Cor. 9.20. crd np1 crd.
112 0 Jude 8. U^de 8. np1 crd
122 0 Num. 16. Num. 16. np1 crd
128 0 1 Pet. 4.15. 1 Pet. 4.15. vvd np1 crd.
131 0 Ham. in 1 Pet. 4. Ham. in 1 Pet. 4. n1. p-acp crd np1 crd
137 0 Ps. 131. Ps. 131. np1 crd
141 0 Lev. 19.16. Lev. 19.16. np1 crd.
143 0 Ainswort. in loc. Ainswort. in loc. n1. p-acp fw-la.
151 0 Prov. 11.13. Curae 11.13. np1 crd.
156 0 Ecclus. 28.14. Ecclus 28.14. np1 crd.
157 0 Jam. 3.8. Jam. 3.8. np1 crd.
178 0 1 Tim. 5.13. 1 Tim. 5.13. vvn np1 crd.
182 0 Tit 1.12. Tit 1.12. n1 crd.
199 0 Jam. 3.17. Jam. 3.17. np1 crd.
202 0 Jam. 4.1. Jam. 4.1. np1 crd.
213 0 Matt. 12.25. Matt. 12.25. np1 crd.
224 0 Prov. 10.4. Curae 10.4. np1 crd.
224 1 c. 22.29. c. 22.29. sy. crd.
230 0 Prov. 20.3. Curae 20.3. np1 crd.
232 0 Prov. 26.16. Curae 26.16. np1 crd.
242 0 2 Sam. 20.19. 2 Sam. 20.19. crd np1 crd.
257 0 Seneca de Eenef. Senecca the Eenef. np1 dt n1.
262 0 Archbishop Laud (besides many other Charities) gave 20l. apiece to Six Maids, who liv'd honestly for three Years in one Service, to be disposed every third Year. Archbishop Laud (beside many other Charities) gave 20l. apiece to Six Maids, who lived honestly for three years in one Service, to be disposed every third Year. n1 vvb (p-acp d j-jn ng1) vvd n2. av p-acp crd n2, r-crq vvd av-j p-acp crd n2 p-acp crd n1, pc-acp vbi vvn d ord n1.