An assize-sermon preach'd before Judge Twisselton and Serj. Bernard at Carlisle September the 10th, ann. 1660 and now publish'd and recommended to the magistrates of the nation, as a means by God's blessing to quicken them to a serious pursuit of the honourable and truly religious design, for the reformation of manners, which is now on foot, and countenanced by the nobility, bishop's and judges, in the late account of the societies for the reformation of manner's and applauded by the serious and religious men of all perswasions / by R. Gilpin ...

Gilpin, Richard, 1625-1700
Publisher: Printed for Tho Parkhurst and Sarah Burton
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1700
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A42779 ESTC ID: R5869 STC ID: G775
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Psalms II, 12;
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0 PSALM II. v. xij. Kiss the Son lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, PSALM II v. xij. Kiss the Son lest he be angry, and you perish from the Way, np1 crd n1 crd. vvb dt n1 cs pns31 vbb j, cc pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 when his wrath is kindled but a little, blessed are all they that put their trust in him. when his wrath is kindled but a little, blessed Are all they that put their trust in him. c-crq po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j, vvn vbr d pns32 cst vvd po32 n1 p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
2 THIS Psalm is a Prophetick Discourse of the Kingdom of Christ, shewing what should happen to it, THIS Psalm is a Prophetic Discourse of the Kingdom of christ, showing what should happen to it, d np1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg r-crq vmd vvi p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
3 and what should happen because of it, in all Ages. Herein is set down; and what should happen Because of it, in all Ages. Herein is Set down; cc q-crq vmd vvi c-acp pp-f pn31, p-acp d n2. av vbz vvn a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
4 1. The Opposition that is made against Christ's Kingdom. 2. The Vanity of that Opposition. 3. The Application of both. 1. The Opposition that is made against Christ's Kingdom. 2. The Vanity of that Opposition. 3. The Application of both. crd dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp npg1 n1. crd dt n1 pp-f d n1. crd dt n1 pp-f d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
5 1. The Opposition that Christ's Kingdom should meet withal is the greatest that may be, 1. The Opposition that Christ's Kingdom should meet withal is the greatest that may be, crd dt n1 cst npg1 n1 vmd vvi av vbz dt js cst vmb vbi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
6 and that in these three Respects, 1. It is universal, made by all Sorts of People, not only by the common Rout (whose Persons ordinarily disgrace their Cause, and that in these three Respects, 1. It is universal, made by all Sorts of People, not only by the Common Rout (whose Persons ordinarily disgrace their Cause, cc cst p-acp d crd n2, crd pn31 vbz j, vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, xx av-j p-acp dt j n1 (rg-crq n2 av-jn vvi po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
7 and who (like the wild Ass) do carry their Bow in their Heels, or ( Parthian like) shoot their Arrows backwards): and who (like the wild Ass) do carry their Bow in their Heels, or (Parthian like) shoot their Arrows backwards): cc r-crq (av-j dt j n1) vdb vvi po32 n1 p-acp po32 n2, cc (np1 av-j) vvb po32 n2 av-j): (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
8 But King's and Ruler's also appear in in this Opposition, who however unworthy, and ungrateful they are in their Attempt to Justle that God out of all, that takes them up into his Throne (as that of Revel. 12. v. 5. is expounded of Constantine ) yet are they most likely to prevail. 2. The greatness of this Opposition to the Kingdom of Christ appears also, in that they who are ingaged in it, do make it their Business to drive it up to the greatest height, But King's and Ruler's also appear in in this Opposition, who however unworthy, and ungrateful they Are in their Attempt to Justle that God out of all, that Takes them up into his Throne (as that of Revel. 12. v. 5. is expounded of Constantine) yet Are they most likely to prevail. 2. The greatness of this Opposition to the Kingdom of christ appears also, in that they who Are engaged in it, do make it their Business to drive it up to the greatest height, p-acp ng1 cc ng1 av vvi p-acp p-acp d n1, r-crq c-acp j, cc j pns32 vbr p-acp po32 vvb pc-acp vvi cst np1 av pp-f d, cst vvz pno32 a-acp p-acp po31 n1 (c-acp d pp-f vvb. crd n1 crd vbz vvn pp-f np1) av vbr pns32 av-ds j pc-acp vvi. crd dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz av, p-acp cst pns32 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp pn31, vdb vvi pn31 po32 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp dt js n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
9 For 1. They summon up their whole strength to accomplish it: For 1. They summon up their Whole strength to accomplish it: c-acp crd pns32 vvb a-acp po32 j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
10 And 2. The King's of the Earth themselves back this their strength with Policy and Counsel, The Ruler's take counsel together, v. 2. And not only so, And 2. The King's of the Earth themselves back this their strength with Policy and Counsel, The Ruler's take counsel together, v. 2. And not only so, cc crd dt n1|vbz pp-f dt n1 px32 av d po32 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, dt ng1 vvb n1 av, n1 crd cc xx av-j av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 but 3. They harden themselves in these their Ways with firm Resolutions, they set themselves, &c. v. 2. and 4. They incourage themselves therein with hopeful Imaginations, The People imagine a vain thing v. 1, and 5. They whet their courage and resolutions with Rage, The Heathen rage, &c. v. 1. 3. The greatness of this Opposition is such, that it is accompany'd with the most unreasonable Demands imaginable, no less than this will serve; but 3. They harden themselves in these their Ways with firm Resolutions, they Set themselves, etc. v. 2. and 4. They encourage themselves therein with hopeful Imaginations, The People imagine a vain thing v. 1, and 5. They whet their courage and resolutions with Rage, The Heathen rage, etc. v. 1. 3. The greatness of this Opposition is such, that it is accompanied with the most unreasonable Demands imaginable, no less than this will serve; cc-acp crd pns32 vvb px32 p-acp d po32 n2 p-acp j n2, pns32 vvd px32, av n1 crd cc crd pns32 vvi px32 av p-acp j n2, dt n1 vvb dt j n1 n1 vvn, cc crd pns32 vvb po32 n1 cc n2 p-acp n1, dt j-jn n1, av n1 crd crd dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz d, cst pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt av-ds j n2 j, av-dx dc cs d vmb vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
12 That God must part with his Soveraignty, lay down his Scepter, repeal his Laws, and suffer them to live as they list v. 3. Let us break their bands asunder, That God must part with his Sovereignty, lay down his Sceptre, repeal his Laws, and suffer them to live as they list v. 3. Let us break their bans asunder, cst np1 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1, vvb a-acp po31 n1, vvb po31 n2, cc vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi c-acp pns32 vvb n1 crd vvb pno12 vvi po32 n2 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
13 and cast away their cords from us. This was the Opposition, now follows. 2. The Vanity of this Opposition made against the Kingdom of Christ: and cast away their cords from us. This was the Opposition, now follows. 2. The Vanity of this Opposition made against the Kingdom of christ: cc vvd av po32 n2 p-acp pno12. d vbds dt n1, av vvz. crd dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
14 Which appears in these Four things. Which appears in these Four things. r-crq vvz p-acp d crd n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
15 1. In its unlikeliness, v. 4. God sits in Heaven, above their reach, beholding their undertakings as ridiculous, he laughs at their vain Attempts, 1. In its unlikeliness, v. 4. God sits in Heaven, above their reach, beholding their undertakings as ridiculous, he laughs At their vain Attempts, crd p-acp po31 n1, n1 crd np1 vvz p-acp n1, p-acp po32 n1, vvg po32 n2-vvg p-acp j, pns31 vvz p-acp po32 j vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
16 as you would do at Worms that should endeavour to storm Castles, or encounter Armies, &c. 2. The Vanity of these Men's undertakings is made evident farther in the vexatiousness of the disappointment they meet withal in the Prosecution of these Attempts, God will fret and vex them, by carrying on all his Designs, maugre the utmost of their Opposition, v. 5, 6. He will vex them with this, — Yet have I set my King upon my holy hill. as you would do At Worms that should endeavour to storm Castles, or encounter Armies, etc. 2. The Vanity of these Men's undertakings is made evident farther in the vexatiousness of the disappointment they meet withal in the Prosecution of these Attempts, God will fret and vex them, by carrying on all his Designs, maugre the utmost of their Opposition, v. 5, 6. He will vex them with this, — Yet have I Set my King upon my holy hill. c-acp pn22 vmd vdi p-acp n2 cst vmd vvi pc-acp vvi n2, cc vvi n2, av crd dt n1 pp-f d ng2 n2-vvg vbz vvn j av-jc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns32 vvb av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d vvz, np1 vmb vvi cc vvi pno32, p-acp vvg p-acp d po31 n2, p-acp dt j pp-f po32 n1, n1 crd, crd pns31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp d, — av vhb pns11 vvn po11 n1 p-acp po11 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
17 3. The absolute impossibility of Success, shews the Vanity of the undertaken Opposition; 3. The absolute impossibility of Success, shows the Vanity of the undertaken Opposition; crd dt j n1 pp-f n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f dt vvn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
18 for, here is no less against them, than 1. An irrevocable Decree, v. 7. A decree already declar'd, and Promulgated, from which God cannot recede in point of honour; for, Here is no less against them, than 1. an irrevocable decree, v. 7. A Decree already declared, and Promulgated, from which God cannot recede in point of honour; p-acp, av vbz dx dc p-acp pno32, cs crd dt j n1, n1 crd dt n1 av vvd, cc j, p-acp r-crq n1 vmbx vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
19 and 2. There is Christ's Merit and Intercession against them, which God will not disappoint, v. 7. Thou art my Son. v. 8. Ask of me and I will give, &c. which shews 3. That there is also against them, God's Covenant with Christ upon that undertaking, wherein he had ingaged himself to see the Opposition brought to nought, I will give, &c. v. 8. so that 4. The Vanity of their Attempt appears from the speedy, certain, and 2. There is Christ's Merit and Intercession against them, which God will not disappoint, v. 7. Thou art my Son. v. 8. Ask of me and I will give, etc. which shows 3. That there is also against them, God's Covenant with christ upon that undertaking, wherein he had engaged himself to see the Opposition brought to nought, I will give, etc. v. 8. so that 4. The Vanity of their Attempt appears from the speedy, certain, cc crd pc-acp vbz npg1 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, r-crq np1 vmb xx vvi, n1 crd pns21 vb2r po11 n1 n1 crd vvb pp-f pno11 cc pns11 vmb vvi, av r-crq vvz crd cst pc-acp vbz av p-acp pno32, npg1 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp d n-vvg, c-crq pns31 vhd vvn px31 pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvn p-acp pix, pns11 vmb vvi, av n1 crd av d crd dt n1 pp-f po32 vvi vvz p-acp dt j, j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
20 and irrecoverable Ruin of the Attempters: v. 9. Thou shalt break him with a rod of Iron, thou shalt dash them in pieces like a Potters Vessel. and irrecoverable Ruin of the Attempers: v. 9. Thou shalt break him with a rod of Iron, thou shalt dash them in Pieces like a Potters Vessel. cc j n1 pp-f dt n2: n1 crd pns21 vm2 vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns21 vm2 vvi pno32 p-acp n2 av-j dt ng1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
21 A Potters Vessel must needs break with a stroke especially of an Iron rod, and being broke its thenceforth useless; A Potters Vessel must needs break with a stroke especially of an Iron rod, and being broke its thenceforth useless; dt ng1 n1 vmb av vvi p-acp dt n1 av-j pp-f dt n1 n1, cc vbg vvn pn31|vbz av j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
22 and such is the Case of these vain Opposers of Christ's Kingdom. and such is the Case of these vain Opposers of Christ's Kingdom. cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n2 pp-f npg1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
23 3. The Application of these two (this Opposition and the Vanity of it), is directed only to King's and Ruler's, v. 10. Be wise now therefore O ye King's, &c. not that others are unconcerned in it, but because 1. They are not so easily perswaded to desist from so foolish an undertaking as the Vulgar are, 3. The Application of these two (this Opposition and the Vanity of it), is directed only to King's and Ruler's, v. 10. Be wise now Therefore Oh you King's, etc. not that Others Are unconcerned in it, but Because 1. They Are not so Easily persuaded to desist from so foolish an undertaking as the vulgar Are, crd dt n1 pp-f d crd (d n1 cc dt n1 pp-f pn31), vbz vvn av-j p-acp n2 cc ng1, n1 crd vbb j av av uh pn22 n2, av xx cst n2-jn vbr vvn p-acp pn31, cc-acp c-acp crd pns32 vbr xx av av-j vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp av j dt n-vvg p-acp dt j vbr, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
24 as having stronger Temptations and Judgments to prosecute this Opposition, than others have: as having Stronger Temptations and Judgments to prosecute this Opposition, than Others have: c-acp vhg jc n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi d n1, cs n2-jn vhb: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
25 Being usually Jealous of Christ's Kingdom as of that, that does too much streighten and limit them in their Pleasures, abridge them of the absoluteness of their Authority, eclipse their Honours, Being usually Jealous of Christ's Kingdom as of that, that does too much straighten and limit them in their Pleasures, abridge them of the absoluteness of their authority, eclipse their Honours, vbg av-j j pp-f npg1 n1 c-acp pp-f d, cst vdz av av-d vvi cc vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2, vvb pno32 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, vvi po32 ng1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
26 and vex them with Reproofs, and searching Convictions. 2. It is directed to them because they do more dangerously oppose and resist, both in respect of themselves and others; and vex them with Reproofs, and searching Convictions. 2. It is directed to them Because they do more dangerously oppose and resist, both in respect of themselves and Others; cc vvi pno32 p-acp n2, cc j-vvg n2. crd pn31 vbz vvn p-acp pno32 c-acp pns32 vdb av-dc av-j vvi cc vvi, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f px32 cc ng2-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
27 for, their Personal Offences in this kind may become National Sins, and consequently may occasion National Punishments. 3. This Application is especially directed to King's and Ruler's, for, their Personal Offences in this kind may become National Sins, and consequently may occasion National Punishments. 3. This Application is especially directed to King's and Ruler's, p-acp, po32 j n2 p-acp d n1 vmb vvi j n2, cc av-j vmb vvi j n2. crd d n1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp n2 cc ng1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
28 because their Authority and Example (if they yield), hath a great Influence upon others to bring them also under Christ's yoke. Because their authority and Exampl (if they yield), hath a great Influence upon Others to bring them also under Christ's yoke. c-acp po32 n1 cc n1 (cs pns32 vvb), vhz dt j n1 p-acp n2-jn pc-acp vvi pno32 av p-acp npg1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
29 The Duty that is here pressed upon them is, 1. General, to stir them up to Wisdom, The Duty that is Here pressed upon them is, 1. General, to stir them up to Wisdom, dt n1 cst vbz av vvn p-acp pno32 vbz, crd n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
30 and Serious Consideration, v. 10. and 2. more Special, considering them in their double Capacity of being private and publick Persons, 1. as Private Men that have precious Souls to take care for, and Serious Consideration, v. 10. and 2. more Special, considering them in their double Capacity of being private and public Persons, 1. as Private Men that have precious Souls to take care for, cc j n1, n1 crd cc crd dc j, vvg pno32 p-acp po32 j-jn n1 pp-f vbg j cc j n2, crd p-acp j n2 cst vhb j n2 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
31 and accordingly they are advis'd to strictness and sincerity of Holiness, v. 11. Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling: and accordingly they Are advised to strictness and sincerity of Holiness, v. 11. Serve the Lord with Fear, and rejoice with trembling: cc av-vvg pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, n1 crd vvb dt n1 p-acp n1, cc vvi p-acp vvg: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
32 I thus interpret it, because these are Duties that are incumbent upon Christians as Christians; I thus interpret it, Because these Are Duties that Are incumbent upon Christians as Christians; pns11 av vvi pn31, c-acp d vbr n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp np1 p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
33 and 2. under a publick Capacity, or as they are Magistrates, they are advised to have a care of others in the management of their Office, and 2. under a public Capacity, or as they Are Magistrates, they Are advised to have a care of Others in the management of their Office, cc crd p-acp dt j n1, cc c-acp pns32 vbr n2, pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vhi dt n1 pp-f n2-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
34 and so they are advis'd to own and advance Christ's Government and Kingdom, v. 12. Kiss the Son, &c. The Text contains two Parts, 1. The Duty: and so they Are advised to own and advance Christ's Government and Kingdom, v. 12. Kiss the Son, etc. The Text contains two Parts, 1. The Duty: cc av pns32 vbr vvn p-acp d cc vvi npg1 n1 cc n1, n1 crd vvb dt n1, av dt n1 vvz crd n2, crd dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
35 and 2. The Motives to it. and 2. The Motives to it. cc crd dt n2 p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
36 1. The Duty which is contain'd in these Words, Kiss the Son; a Kiss is a publick Symbol and Testification 1. of Love, 1. The Duty which is contained in these Words, Kiss the Son; a Kiss is a public Symbol and Testification 1. of Love, crd dt n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp d n2, vvb dt n1; dt n1 vbz dt j n1 cc n1 crd pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
37 as the use of the greatest Part of the World shews; as the use of the greatest Part of the World shows; c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt js n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
38 2. of Subjection, as appears by the Phrases of kissing of Baal, and kissing the Calves. Kiss the Son, that is, testify your Love and Subjection by submitting to his Commands, 2. of Subjection, as appears by the Phrases of kissing of Baal, and kissing the Calves. Kiss the Son, that is, testify your Love and Subjection by submitting to his Commands, crd pp-f n1, c-acp vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f vvg pp-f np1, cc vvg dt n2. vvb dt n1, cst vbz, vvb po22 n1 cc n1 p-acp vvg p-acp po31 vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
39 and promoting his Honour and Authority, in all your Offices. and promoting his Honour and authority, in all your Offices. cc j-vvg po31 n1 cc n1, p-acp d po22 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
40 2. The Motives to this Duty are, 1. his Displeasure, if you refuse, Kiss the Son least he be angry. 2. The Motives to this Duty Are, 1. his Displeasure, if you refuse, Kiss the Son lest he be angry. crd dt n2 p-acp d n1 vbr, crd po31 n1, cs pn22 vvb, vvb dt n1 cs pns31 vbb j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
41 2. You are ruined if he be displeas'd: If he be angry you perish. 2. You Are ruined if he be displeased: If he be angry you perish. crd pn22 vbr vvn cs pns31 vbb vvn: cs pns31 vbb j pn22 vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
42 3. The suddenness, and unexpectedness of the overthrow, while you are in the way, in the height of your pursuit and hopes. 4. The easiness of the dispatch, a little wrath will effect your overthrow. 3. The suddenness, and unexpectedness of the overthrow, while you Are in the Way, in the height of your pursuit and hope's. 4. The easiness of the dispatch, a little wrath will Effect your overthrow. crd dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cs pn22 vbr p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 cc n2. crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt j n1 vmb vvi po22 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
43 When his wrath is kindled but a little, &c. 5. The happiness of Submission, Blessed are all they that put their trust in him. When his wrath is kindled but a little, etc. 5. The happiness of Submission, Blessed Are all they that put their trust in him. c-crq po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j, av crd dt n1 pp-f n1, vvn vbr d pns32 cst vvd po32 n1 p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
44 From these words I shall propound one Doctrine which is this. That, From these words I shall propound one Doctrine which is this. That, p-acp d n2 pns11 vmb vvi crd n1 r-crq vbz d. cst, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
45 Doct. Magistrates owe such Homage and Subjection to Christ, that in all their Government, they must advance his Kingdom, upon pain of his Displeasure. Doct. Magistrates owe such Homage and Subjection to christ, that in all their Government, they must advance his Kingdom, upon pain of his Displeasure. np1 n2 vvb d n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, cst p-acp d po32 n1, pns32 vmb vvi po31 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
46 In the Explication of this Doctrine I shall shew, 1. The Magistrates Debt, and 2. Their Duty. In the Explication of this Doctrine I shall show, 1. The Magistrates Debt, and 2. Their Duty. p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pns11 vmb vvi, crd dt ng1 n1, cc crd po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
47 First then, They owe Homage to Christ, that is their Debt, 1. because he is higher than they, Psal. 47. v. 2. He is a great King, the only Potentate, King of King's, First then, They owe Homage to christ, that is their Debt, 1. Because he is higher than they, Psalm 47. v. 2. He is a great King, the only Potentate, King of King's, ord av, pns32 vvb n1 p-acp np1, cst vbz po32 n1, crd c-acp pns31 vbz jc cs pns32, np1 crd n1 crd pns31 vbz dt j n1, dt j n1, n1 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
48 and Lord of Lord's, 1 Tim. 6. v. 15. The eternal, immortal, invisible King, 1 Tim. 1. v. 17. The universal King of all the Earth, Psal. 47. v. 7. he hath prepared his throne in the heavens, his Kingdom ruleth over all, Psal. 103. v. 19. The greatest Ruler upon Earth, in all his highest and mightiest Titles and Power, is but a glittering guilded Potsherd; and Lord of Lord's, 1 Tim. 6. v. 15. The Eternal, immortal, invisible King, 1 Tim. 1. v. 17. The universal King of all the Earth, Psalm 47. v. 7. he hath prepared his throne in the heavens, his Kingdom Ruleth over all, Psalm 103. v. 19. The greatest Ruler upon Earth, in all his highest and Mightiest Titles and Power, is but a glittering Guilded Potsherd; cc n1 pp-f n2, vvn np1 crd n1 crd dt j, j, j n1, vvn np1 crd n1 crd dt j n1 pp-f d dt n1, np1 crd n1 crd pns31 vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp dt n2, po31 n1 vvz p-acp d, np1 crd n1 crd dt js n1 p-acp n1, p-acp d po31 js cc js n2 cc n1, vbz p-acp dt j-vvg vvd vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
49 he is but illustrious, mighty, most excellent, honourable Dust and Ashes, take the highest Title the Scripture affords, he is but illustrious, mighty, most excellent, honourable Dust and Ashes, take the highest Title the Scripture affords, pns31 vbz p-acp j, j, av-ds j, j n1 cc n2, vvb dt js n1 dt n1 vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
50 as Psal. 82. v. 1. where they are all called God's, yet they are but God's Metaphorical, either analogically having some similitude of God in their height above others, as Psalm 82. v. 1. where they Are all called God's, yet they Are but God's Metaphorical, either analogically having Some similitude of God in their height above Others, c-acp np1 crd n1 crd n1 pns32 vbr d vvd npg1, av pns32 vbr p-acp npg1 j, av-d av-j vhg d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
51 as high Mountains and Cedars are call'd God's Mountains and Cedars; as high Mountains and Cedars Are called God's Mountains and Cedars; c-acp j n2 cc n2 vbr vvn npg1 n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
52 or representatively, because they sit in his Throne, and do (as it were) represent his Person; or representatively, Because they fit in his Throne, and doe (as it were) represent his Person; cc av-j, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp po31 n1, cc n1 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) vvi po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
53 for they are notwithstanding such God's as are but Men, Psal. 82. v. 7. and when they are dead, their Ashes shall carry no more Prints of Honour than the Beggars that embraces the Dunghil, for they Are notwithstanding such God's as Are but Men, Psalm 82. v. 7. and when they Are dead, their Ashes shall carry no more Prints of Honour than the Beggars that embraces the Dunghill, c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp d npg1 c-acp vbr p-acp n2, np1 crd n1 crd cc q-crq pns32 vbr j, po32 n2 vmb vvi av-dx dc n2 pp-f n1 cs dt n2 cst vvz dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
54 nor shall be distinguish'd from common Dust. And if some aspired higher, as Caligula, Domitian, &c. who arrogated Divine Honours to themselves, nor shall be distinguished from Common Dust. And if Some aspired higher, as Caligula, Domitian, etc. who arrogated Divine Honours to themselves, ccx vmb vbi vvn p-acp j n1 cc cs d vvd jc, c-acp np1, np1, av r-crq j-vvn j-jn ng1 pc-acp px32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
55 yet God discover'd their folly, by making good that threatning, They shall fall like one of the Princes, or as Illyricus expounds it, yet God discovered their folly, by making good that threatening, They shall fallen like one of the Princes, or as Illyricus expounds it, av np1 vvd po32 n1, p-acp vvg j d vvg, pns32 vmb vvi av-j crd pp-f dt n2, cc c-acp np1 vvz pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
56 like those Tyrants that perish in their Cruelties: like those Tyrants that perish in their Cruelties: av-j d n2 cst vvb p-acp po32 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
57 That dye as Boniface the 8th like a Dog, and have Jehojakim 's Burial, the burial of an Ass. If in the World petty King's shew Homage to the more Potent, That die as Boniface the 8th like a Dog, and have Jehoiakim is Burial, the burial of an Ass If in the World Petty King's show Homage to the more Potent, cst vvb p-acp np1 dt ord vvb dt n1, cc vhb np1 vbz n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cs p-acp dt n1 j ng1 n1 n1 p-acp dt av-dc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
58 as it was in the Heptarchy in England, and under the Roman and Graecian Conquerours, much more then do the greatest Rulers owe Homage to God, upon account of his Greatness; as it was in the Heptarchy in England, and under the Roman and Grecian Conquerors, much more then do the greatest Rulers owe Homage to God, upon account of his Greatness; c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp dt np1 cc jp n2, av-d av-dc cs vdb dt js n2 vvb n1 p-acp np1, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
59 have you an Arm like God, or can you Thunder with a Voice like his, if not, have you an Arm like God, or can you Thunder with a Voice like his, if not, vhb pn22 dt n1 av-j np1, cc vmb pn22 vvi p-acp dt n1 av-j png31, cs xx, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
60 then bring presents to him, Psal. 72. v. 9, 10. They that dwell in the Wilderness shall bow before him: then bring presents to him, Psalm 72. v. 9, 10. They that dwell in the Wilderness shall bow before him: cs vvb n2 p-acp pno31, np1 crd n1 crd, crd pns32 d vvb p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
61 The King's of Tarshish, and of the Isles shall bring Presents. A Second reason to Prove that even King's and Ruler's owe Homage to Christ is, The King's of Tarshish, and of the Isles shall bring Presents. A Second reason to Prove that even King's and Ruler's owe Homage to christ is, dt n1|vbz pp-f np1, cc pp-f dt n2 vmb vvi n2. dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi d j n2 cc ng1 vvb n1 p-acp np1 vbz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
62 Because all their Authority is derived from him: Because all their authority is derived from him: c-acp d po32 n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
63 Their Authority is derivative these two ways. 1. In Constitutione Regiminis, and 2. Institutione & designatione personarum. 1. In the Constitution of Government it self: Their authority is derivative these two ways. 1. In Constitution Regiminis, and 2. Institution & designatione personarum. 1. In the Constitution of Government it self: po32 n1 vbz j-jn d crd n2. crd p-acp n1 np1, cc crd n1 cc fw-la fw-la. crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pn31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
64 Dominion and Rule is Christ's appointment, even in the State of Innocency, as Parens observes, God gave Man Power over himself (by free Will) and over the Creatures, and his Family too: Dominion and Rule is Christ's appointment, even in the State of Innocency, as Parents observes, God gave Man Power over himself (by free Will) and over the Creatures, and his Family too: n1 cc n1 vbz npg1 n1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp np1 vvz, np1 vvd n1 n1 p-acp px31 (p-acp j n1) cc p-acp dt n2, cc po31 n1 av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
65 Which (though some think that the State of Innocency and Magistracy are inconsistent yet) carries some resemblance at least of Magistracy; Which (though Some think that the State of Innocency and Magistracy Are inconsistent yet) carries Some resemblance At least of Magistracy; r-crq (cs d vvb cst dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbr j av) vvz d n1 p-acp ds pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
66 however since their Fall, as God appointed Sun and Stars to rule Day and Night, however since their Fallen, as God appointed Sun and Stars to Rule Day and Night, c-acp c-acp po32 n1, c-acp np1 vvd n1 cc n2 pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
67 so hath he appointed Magistracy (as Stars in their Courses) as a means of Order in the Universe: so hath he appointed Magistracy (as Stars in their Courses) as a means of Order in the Universe: av vhz pns31 vvn n1 (c-acp n2 p-acp po32 vvz) p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
68 Hence it is call'd God's Ordinance, in which Word there is a special Emphasis (it is Tolet 's observation), they are not of God as War and Famine are said to be of his Appointment, Hence it is called God's Ordinance, in which Word there is a special Emphasis (it is Tolet is observation), they Are not of God as War and Famine Are said to be of his Appointment, av pn31 vbz vvn npg1 n1, p-acp r-crq n1 a-acp vbz dt j n1 (pn31 vbz np1 vbz n1), pns32 vbr xx pp-f np1 p-acp n1 cc n1 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
69 but they are more especially ordained by Command and Promise: 2. The Authority of Rulers is derivative too in designatione Personae: Thus he appointed Saul, found out David, and choos'd Solomon, &c. Yea in unjust Usurpations, but they Are more especially ordained by Command and Promise: 2. The authority of Rulers is derivative too in designatione Personae: Thus he appointed Saul, found out David, and choosed Solomon, etc. Yea in unjust Usurpations, cc-acp pns32 vbr av-dc av-j vvn p-acp n1 cc vvb: crd dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz j-jn av p-acp fw-la fw-la: av pns31 vvd np1, vvd av np1, cc vvn np1, av uh p-acp j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
70 though the Manner of attaining and managing be not à Deo approbante, having not the Allowance of his preceptive Will: Yet they are à Deo permittente, and according to his Will of Purpose: The Powers that are, Rom. 13. (which points at Nero, for the Abstract cannot consist without the Concrete), are ordain'd of God. Nature teacheth all Creatures a thankful Respect to them from whom they had their Being; though the Manner of attaining and managing be not à God approbante, having not the Allowance of his preceptive Will: Yet they Are à God permitting, and according to his Will of Purpose: The Powers that Are, Rom. 13. (which points At Nero, for the Abstract cannot consist without the Concrete), Are ordained of God. Nature Teaches all Creatures a thankful Respect to them from whom they had their Being; cs dt n1 pp-f vvg cc n-vvg vbi xx fw-fr fw-la fw-la, vhg xx dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1: av pns32 vbr fw-fr fw-la n1, cc vvg p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1: dt n2 cst vbr, np1 crd (r-crq vvz p-acp np1, p-acp dt n-jn vmbx vvi p-acp dt j), vbr vvn pp-f np1. n1 vvz d n2 dt j n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp ro-crq pns32 vhd po32 vbg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
71 the Rivers pay a constant Tribute to the Sea, whence they all come, much more then should Magistrates own that God that gave them as well their Natural Beings (for they are the Work of his Hands as Men), the rivers pay a constant Tribute to the Sea, whence they all come, much more then should Magistrates own that God that gave them as well their Natural Beings (for they Are the Work of his Hands as Men), dt n2 vvb dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns32 d vvb, av-d av-dc cs vmd n2 vvi cst np1 cst vvd pno32 a-acp av po32 j n2 (c-acp pns32 vbr dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 c-acp n2), (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
72 as also their Political Beings, for they are the Children of the most high as Magistrates, such a tributary was David, 2 Sam. 7. v. 18, to 22. as also their Political Beings, for they Are the Children of the most high as Magistrates, such a tributary was David, 2 Sam. 7. v. 18, to 22. c-acp av po32 j n2, c-acp pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f dt av-ds j c-acp n2, d dt n-jn vbds np1, crd np1 crd n1 crd, p-acp crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
73 A Third argument that shews that King's and Ruler's ought to be Christ's Homagers is, That as their Power is borrow'd, A Third argument that shows that King's and Ruler's ought to be Christ's Homagers is, That as their Power is borrowed, dt ord n1 cst vvz cst n1|vbz cc npg1 vmd p-acp vbi npg1 n2 vbz, cst p-acp po32 n1 vbz j-vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
74 so also it is ad Placitum (not absolute and independent), and that two ways. 1. In regard of their Rules, Laws, so also it is ad Placitum (not absolute and independent), and that two ways. 1. In regard of their Rules, Laws, av av pn31 vbz fw-la fw-la (xx j cc j-jn), cc d crd n2. crd p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2, n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
75 and Limits, which God hath fix'd for their direction, he is the supreme Lawgiver, and they must take the Law from his Mouth, in the Essentials of Piety and Justice: and Limits, which God hath fixed for their direction, he is the supreme Lawgiver, and they must take the Law from his Mouth, in the Essentials of Piety and justice: cc n2, r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp po32 n1, pns31 vbz dt j n1, cc pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt n2-jn pp-f n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
76 He hath given them positive Commands, which they are not to Transgress; He hath given them positive Commands, which they Are not to Transgress; pns31 vhz vvn pno32 j vvz, r-crq pns32 vbr xx pc-acp vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
77 In Circumstantials, and particular Emergencies, which although he hath left undetermin'd, yet even there he hath given general Rules of Order, Decency, Edification, In Circumstantials, and particular Emergencies, which although he hath left undetermined, yet even there he hath given general Rules of Order, Decency, Edification, p-acp n2-jn, cc j n2, r-crq cs pns31 vhz vvn j, av av a-acp pns31 vhz vvn j n2 pp-f n1, n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 8
78 and Salus Populi to walk by in their determinations of Things, ad hic & nunc: 2. They are dependent on his Pleasure for the Continuation of the Power in their Persons, he taketh down one, and setteth up another, he can cut off the Spirit of Princes, Psal. 76. v. 12. and can raise up the poor out of the mire, and the needy from the dunghil to set him with Princes, Psal. 113. v. 7, 8. Pope Coelestin crown'd the Emperour Henry with his Feet, and Salus People to walk by in their determinations of Things, ad hic & nunc: 2. They Are dependent on his Pleasure for the Continuation of the Power in their Persons, he Takes down one, and sets up Another, he can Cut off the Spirit of Princes, Psalm 76. v. 12. and can raise up the poor out of the mire, and the needy from the dunghill to Set him with Princes, Psalm 113. v. 7, 8. Pope Celestial crowned the Emperor Henry with his Feet, cc fw-la fw-la pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp po32 n2 pp-f n2, fw-la fw-la cc fw-la: crd pns32 vbr j-jn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, pns31 vvz a-acp crd, cc vvz a-acp j-jn, pns31 vmb vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, np1 crd n1 crd cc vmb vvi a-acp dt j av pp-f dt n1, cc dt j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n2, np1 crd n1 crd, crd np1 np1 vvn dt n1 np1 p-acp po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 8
79 and spurn'd off the Crown again, as an Emblematical boast of his Power, of making and unmaking King's; and spurned off the Crown again, as an Emblematical boast of his Power, of making and unmaking King's; cc vvd a-acp dt n1 av, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, pp-f vvg cc vvg ng1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 8
80 but though this was too much Arrogancy for Man, yet it is one of the Jura Regalia of the King of Heaven. but though this was too much Arrogance for Man, yet it is one of the Jura Regalia of the King of Heaven. cc-acp cs d vbds av d n1 p-acp n1, av pn31 vbz crd pp-f dt np1 np1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 8
81 Fourthly, King's and Ruler's owe Homage to Christ, because as their Authority depends on him, so it is also Ministerial in subordination to God's Ends and Designs; the Magistrate is NONLATINALPHABET Rom. 13.4. Fourthly, King's and Ruler's owe Homage to christ, Because as their authority depends on him, so it is also Ministerial in subordination to God's Ends and Designs; the Magistrate is Rom. 13.4. ord, ng1 cc ng1 vvb n1 p-acp np1, c-acp c-acp po32 n1 vvz p-acp pno31, av pn31 vbz av j p-acp n1 p-acp npg1 n2 cc n2; dt n1 vbz np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
82 the Minister of God, God's Agent and Servant, his Esse as a Magistrate is alterius esse, a Servant entrusted by his Lord, may have many encouraging Priviledges and Advantages for himself, the Minister of God, God's Agent and Servant, his Esse as a Magistrate is alterius esse, a Servant Entrusted by his Lord, may have many encouraging Privileges and Advantages for himself, dt n1 pp-f np1, npg1 n1 cc n1, po31 fw-la p-acp dt n1 vbz fw-la fw-la, dt n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1, vmb vhi d vvg n2 cc n2 p-acp px31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
83 yet the great End of his Employment and Advancement, is his Masters service and profit; yet the great End of his Employment and Advancement, is his Masters service and profit; av dt j vvb pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, vbz po31 ng1 n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
84 the Honour and Power of Ruler's are not terminated, neither wholly, nor chiefly upon their own Persons, the Honour and Power of Ruler's Are not terminated, neither wholly, nor chiefly upon their own Persons, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f ng1 vbr xx vvn, av-d av-jn, ccx av-jn p-acp po32 d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
85 as if God design'd only the gratifying of some few Men above the common Rank of Mankind, giving these Authorities for their Person's sakes, only to make them Great: as if God designed only the gratifying of Some few Men above the Common Rank of Mankind, giving these Authorities for their Person's sakes, only to make them Great: c-acp cs np1 vvd av-j dt vvg pp-f d d n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, vvg d n2 p-acp po32 n1|vbz n2, av-j pc-acp vvi pno32 j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
86 No! His main End is, the Service and Fruit that is expected from them both to God and Man, No! His main End is, the Service and Fruit that is expected from them both to God and Man, uh-dx po31 j vvb vbz, dt n1 cc n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp pno32 d p-acp np1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
87 and the Dignity is affix'd to the Person, as an encouragement to, and a necessary Means of doing that Service: and the Dignity is affixed to the Person, as an encouragement to, and a necessary Means of doing that Service: cc dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n1 p-acp, cc dt j n2 pp-f vdg d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
88 They are but God's creatures and substitutes, for affecting his Will in the Government of his Church in the World; They Are but God's creatures and substitutes, for affecting his Will in the Government of his Church in the World; pns32 vbr p-acp npg1 n2 cc n2, p-acp vvg po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
89 to them therefore I may apply that of the Apostle, Ye are not your own, your Places and Offices are not given, to them Therefore I may apply that of the Apostle, You Are not your own, your Places and Offices Are not given, p-acp pno32 av pns11 vmb vvi d pp-f dt n1, pn22 vbr xx po22 d, po22 n2 cc n2 vbr xx vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
90 but with Reference to your Service; but with Referente to your Service; cc-acp p-acp n1 p-acp po22 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
91 then give Homage to your Master whose you are, and for whose Ends you are employ'd; then give Homage to your Master whose you Are, and for whose Ends you Are employed; av vvb n1 p-acp po22 n1 r-crq pn22 vbr, cc p-acp rg-crq n2 pn22 vbr vvd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
92 he is an unworthy Servant that grows Proud and Insolent by his Master's bounty, and yet 'tis a common Fault, he is an unworthy Servant that grows Proud and Insolent by his Masters bounty, and yet it's a Common Fault, pns31 vbz dt j n1 cst vvz j cc j p-acp po31 ng1 n1, cc av pn31|vbz dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
93 as appears by the Prophet Jeremy, Chap. II. v. 31. When God had been no barren Wilderness to them, but had given showers of blessings, they could wax wanton, and say, we are Lords, we will come no more unto thee. as appears by the Prophet Jeremiah, Chap. II v. 31. When God had been no barren Wilderness to them, but had given showers of blessings, they could wax wanton, and say, we Are lords, we will come no more unto thee. c-acp vvz p-acp dt n1 np1, np1 crd n1 crd c-crq np1 vhd vbn dx j n1 p-acp pno32, p-acp vhd vvn n2 pp-f n2, pns32 vmd vvi j-jn, cc vvz, pns12 vbr n2, pns12 vmb vvi av-dx dc p-acp pno21. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
94 Fifthly, That Magistrates owe Homage to God, appears in that this Depositum is given them in reference to an Account; Fifthly, That Magistrates owe Homage to God, appears in that this Depositum is given them in Referente to an Account; ord, cst n2 vvb n1 p-acp np1, vvz p-acp d d fw-la vbz vvn pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp dt vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 9
95 and surely Homage is due, where Accounts are unavoidable: and surely Homage is due, where Accounts Are unavoidable: cc av-j n1 vbz j-jn, c-crq n2 vbr j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 9
96 Give an Account of thy Stewardship, will be a terrible Voice to those Servants, who (upon a conceit of the Lord's delay) instead of keeping the House in Order, have become the Master's of Mis-rule, Give an Account of thy Stewardship, will be a terrible Voice to those Servants, who (upon a conceit of the Lord's Delay) instead of keeping the House in Order, have become the Masters of Misrule, vvb dt vvb pp-f po21 n1, vmb vbi dt j n1 p-acp d n2, r-crq (p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1) av pp-f vvg dt n1 p-acp n1, vhb vvn dt ng1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 9
97 and have eaten and drunk with the Drunken: and have eaten and drunk with the Drunken: cc vhb vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 9
98 The Lord of that Servant will make him know that he hath not given to God, the things that are God's, whatever pretence he might make of giving to Caesar the things that are Caesar ' s. The Lord of that Servant will make him know that he hath not given to God, the things that Are God's, whatever pretence he might make of giving to Caesar the things that Are Caesar ' s. dt n1 pp-f d n1 vmb vvi pno31 vvi cst pns31 vhz xx vvn p-acp np1, dt n2 cst vbr npg1, r-crq n1 pns31 vmd vvi pp-f vvg p-acp np1 dt n2 cst vbr np1 ' zz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 9
99 Sixthly, Sometimes Personal Obligations from God calls for Homage, as of this Nature are the Personal Qualifications of some for such an Imployment, Sixthly, Sometime Personal Obligations from God calls for Homage, as of this Nature Are the Personal Qualifications of Some for such an Employment, j, av j n2 p-acp np1 vvz p-acp n1, c-acp pp-f d n1 vbr dt j n2 pp-f d c-acp d dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
100 and of this Nature too is the very Means and Manner of Advancement in some others; and of this Nature too is the very Means and Manner of Advancement in Some Others; cc pp-f d n1 av vbz dt j vvz cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n2-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
101 when God by a strong Hand, and (as it were) from the Dead sets them upon the Throne. when God by a strong Hand, and (as it were) from the Dead sets them upon the Throne. c-crq np1 p-acp dt j n1, cc (c-acp pn31 vbdr) p-acp dt j vvz pno32 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
102 Who am I saith David, 2 Sam. 7.18. Who am I Says David, 2 Sam. 7.18. q-crq vbm pns11 vvz np1, crd np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
103 and what is my House that thou hast brought me hitherto? A Spirit of Magistracy may be an Obligation upon others, and what is my House that thou hast brought me hitherto? A Spirit of Magistracy may be an Obligation upon Others, cc q-crq vbz po11 n1 cst pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 av? dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
104 as it was in Saul, who had another Spirit given upon his assuming of the Magistracy; as it was in Saul, who had Another Spirit given upon his assuming of the Magistracy; c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp np1, r-crq vhd j-jn n1 vvn p-acp po31 vvg pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
105 so their Success and Usefulness may oblige others, when they hold up the Pillars of a shaking Land as David did; so their Success and Usefulness may oblige Others, when they hold up the Pillars of a shaking Land as David did; av po32 n1 cc np1 vmb vvi n2-jn, c-crq pns32 vvb a-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvg n1 p-acp np1 vdd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
106 and others again may be induc'd by the Eminency of their Service, as when they lay the Foundation of the Lord's House, and Others again may be induced by the Eminency of their Service, as when they lay the Foundation of the Lord's House, cc n2-jn av vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, c-acp c-crq pns32 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
107 and also bring out the Head-stone with shouting, as Joshua and Zerubbable; or when they are Instruments of some signal Deliverance, and also bring out the Headstone with shouting, as joshua and Zerubbable; or when they Are Instruments of Some signal Deliverance, cc av vvb av dt n1 p-acp vvg, c-acp np1 cc j; cc c-crq pns32 vbr n2 pp-f d n1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
108 as Gideon, Jephtha, &c. or become a Means to Reform the People (over whom they are constituted) from their Wickednesses as Josiah did. as gideon, Jephtha, etc. or become a Means to Reform the People (over whom they Are constituted) from their Wickednesses as Josiah did. c-acp np1, np1, av cc vvi dt n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 (p-acp ro-crq pns32 vbr vvn) p-acp po32 n2 p-acp np1 vdd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
109 Thus much for Explication of the Magistrates Debt, we are now to take Notice of the Second Thing that offer'd it self to our Consideration from the Doctrine, Thus much for Explication of the Magistrates Debt, we Are now to take Notice of the Second Thing that offered it self to our Consideration from the Doctrine, av av-d p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, pns12 vbr av pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt ord n1 cst vvd pn31 n1 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
110 and that is, the Duty incumbent upon Magistrates, which is, to Advance the Kingdom of Christ. and that is, the Duty incumbent upon Magistrates, which is, to Advance the Kingdom of christ. cc d vbz, dt n1 vvn p-acp n2, r-crq vbz, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
111 The Reasons why Magistrates are thus bound to Advance Christ's Kingdom are these; The Reasons why Magistrates Are thus bound to Advance Christ's Kingdom Are these; dt n2 c-crq n2 vbr av vvn pc-acp vvi npg1 n1 vbr d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
112 First, It is God's Design all along to Advance the Kingdom of Christ, and to this End, 1. He hath given all Power into his Hand, Matth. 28.18. All Power is given unto me in heaven and in earth: First, It is God's Design all along to Advance the Kingdom of christ, and to this End, 1. He hath given all Power into his Hand, Matthew 28.18. All Power is given unto me in heaven and in earth: ord, pn31 vbz npg1 n1 d a-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp d vvb, crd pns31 vhz vvn d n1 p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd. d n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno11 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
113 John 13.3, Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his Hands, &c. God hath then committed all Judgment and Authority to Christ to execute it, John 5.22. John 13.3, jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his Hands, etc. God hath then committed all Judgement and authority to christ to execute it, John 5.22. np1 crd, np1 vvg cst dt n1 vhd vvn d n2 p-acp po31 n2, av np1 vhz av vvn d n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pn31, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
114 The Father judgeth no Man, but hath committed all Judgment unto the Son, and v. 27. He hath given him Authority to execute Judgment also, The Father Judgeth no Man, but hath committed all Judgement unto the Son, and v. 27. He hath given him authority to execute Judgement also, dt n1 vvz dx n1, cc-acp vhz vvn d n1 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 crd pns31 vhz vvn pno31 n1 pc-acp vvi n1 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
115 because he is the Son of Man, and for this end Christ both died and rose again, Because he is the Son of Man, and for this end christ both died and rose again, c-acp pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp d n1 np1 av-d vvd cc vvd av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
116 and revived, that he might be Lord both of the Dead and Liveing, Rom. 14.9. 2. Upon this Account also God hath promis'd to enlarge Christ's Territories, in the Hearts of a willing People in the Day's of his Power, even to the Heathen and uttermost Parts of the Earth, that all People and Nations should Serve him, Dan. 7.14. 3. Hence also he hath commanded all to Submit to him, he hath also a Name above every Name, Philip. 2.9. God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a Name which is above every Name. and revived, that he might be Lord both of the Dead and Living, Rom. 14.9. 2. Upon this Account also God hath promised to enlarge Christ's Territories, in the Hearts of a willing People in the Day's of his Power, even to the Heathen and uttermost Parts of the Earth, that all People and nations should Serve him, Dan. 7.14. 3. Hence also he hath commanded all to Submit to him, he hath also a Name above every Name, Philip. 2.9. God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a Name which is above every Name. cc vvn, cst pns31 vmd vbi n1 av-d pp-f dt j cc j-vvg, np1 crd. crd p-acp d vvb av np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi npg1 n2, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n1|vbz pp-f po31 n1, av p-acp dt j-jn cc j n2 pp-f dt n1, cst d n1 cc n2 vmd vvi pno31, np1 crd. crd av av pns31 vhz vvn d pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, pns31 vhz av dt vvb p-acp d n1, np1. crd. np1 av vhz av-j vvn pno31, cc vvn pno31 dt n1 r-crq vbz p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
117 v. 10. That at the Name of Jesus every Knee should bow: That is, that all should express their reverent Submission and Obedience to him; v. 10. That At the Name of jesus every Knee should bow: That is, that all should express their reverend Submission and obedience to him; n1 crd cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 d n1 vmd vvi: cst vbz, cst d vmd vvi po32 j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
118 bowing of the Knee (being a Gesture of Respect) is put for all Acts of inward and outward Obedience: bowing of the Knee (being a Gesture of Respect) is put for all Acts of inward and outward obedience: vvg pp-f dt n1 (vbg dt n1 pp-f n1) vbz vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f j cc j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
119 They that interpret it of the Gesture of bowing at the nameing of the word Jesus, do not only affix that to the Name, which is intended to the Person (for otherwise they should bow at the Name Christ, Immanuel, &c.) but also level the Place to a far lower Sense, They that interpret it of the Gesture of bowing At the naming of the word jesus, do not only affix that to the Name, which is intended to the Person (for otherwise they should bow At the Name christ, Immanuel, etc.) but also level the Place to a Far lower Sense, pns32 cst vvb pn31 pp-f dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 np1, vdb xx av-j vvi cst p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 (c-acp av pns32 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 np1, np1, av) p-acp av j-jn dt n1 p-acp dt av-j jc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
120 and would put much less Honour on Christ, than the Apostle intended. 4. For this End also ( viz. the Advancement of the Kingdom of Christ), God hath ordain'd Magistracy, designing it for an especial Means of advancing Christ's Kingdom, and would put much less Honour on christ, than the Apostle intended. 4. For this End also (viz. the Advancement of the Kingdom of christ), God hath ordained Magistracy, designing it for an especial Means of advancing Christ's Kingdom, cc vmd vvi d dc n1 p-acp np1, cs dt n1 vvd. crd p-acp d vvb av (n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1), np1 vhz vvn n1, vvg pn31 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f vvg npg1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
121 and therefore it is the Magistrates Duty to concur and comply with this grand Design of God, in reference to the Advancement of the Kingdom of Christ. Which, and Therefore it is the Magistrates Duty to concur and comply with this grand Design of God, in Referente to the Advancement of the Kingdom of christ. Which, cc av pn31 vbz dt ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp d j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. r-crq, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
122 Secondly, If Magistrates do not, they neglect the main Work and Business of their Places; Secondly, If Magistrates do not, they neglect the main Work and Business of their Places; ord, cs n2 vdb xx, pns32 vvb dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
123 for although it be question'd whose Vicegerents they are, whether God's as Creatour, or Christ's as Mediatour, for although it be questioned whose Vicegerents they Are, whither God's as Creator, or Christ's as Mediator, c-acp cs pn31 vbb vvn r-crq n2 pns32 vbr, cs npg1 p-acp n1, cc npg1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
124 and though the extent of the Magistrates Power in Ecclesiastical Matters be disputed, while Erastus would give all to them, and though the extent of the Magistrates Power in Ecclesiastical Matters be disputed, while Erastus would give all to them, cc cs dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 p-acp j n2 vbb vvn, cs np1 vmd vvi d p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
125 and Donatus take all from them; and Donatus take all from them; cc np1 vvb d p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
126 yet I say, however most Sober Men agree, that the great End of Magistracy is the Advancement of Christ's Kingdom, yet I say, however most Sobrium Men agree, that the great End of Magistracy is the Advancement of Christ's Kingdom, av pns11 vvb, c-acp ds j n2 vvi, cst dt j vvb pp-f n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
127 even as it is the End of Ministry: And therefore NONLATINALPHABET (which is a general Name is attributed to both, Rom. 13.4. NONLATINALPHABET, &c. having relation to NONLATINALPHABET in the precedent Verse; even as it is the End of Ministry: And Therefore (which is a general Name is attributed to both, Rom. 13.4., etc. having Relation to in the precedent Verse; av c-acp pn31 vbz dt vvb pp-f n1: cc av (r-crq vbz dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp d, np1 crd., av vhg n1 p-acp p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
128 so NONLATINALPHABET is a Title of Magistracy; True! so is a Title of Magistracy; True! av vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; j! (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
129 Though Ministers and Magistrates have the same End, yet they differ in the Way of Prosecution; Though Ministers and Magistrates have the same End, yet they differ in the Way of Prosecution; cs n2 cc n2 vhb dt d vvb, av pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
130 the Magistrates cannot elicere actus Ecclesiasticos (as Preach the Word, Administer the Sacraments, &c. ) for that cost Saul the loss of his Kingdom, and Ʋzziah a Leprosy; the Magistrates cannot elicere actus Ecclesiasticos (as Preach the Word, Administer the Sacraments, etc.) for that cost Saul the loss of his Kingdom, and Ʋzziah a Leprosy; dt n2 vmbx fw-la fw-la vvi (p-acp vvi dt n1, vvb dt n2, av) p-acp d n1 np1 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc np1 dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
131 but yet he may Imperare & cöercere, and therefore that Good for which he is a Minister, is not only Natural for the Preservation of Life, Civil for the Preservation of Estate, Moral to keep off Exorbitances in Life and Manners; but yet he may Imperare & cöercere, and Therefore that Good for which he is a Minister, is not only Natural for the Preservation of Life, Civil for the Preservation of Estate, Moral to keep off Exorbitances in Life and Manners; cc-acp av pns31 vmb j cc fw-la, cc av d j p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz dt n1, vbz xx av-j j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, j pc-acp vvi a-acp n2 p-acp n1 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
132 but also Spiritual for the Advancement of Religion (as Paren 's well observes): but also Spiritual for the Advancement of Religion (as Parent is well observes): cc-acp av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 (c-acp vvi vbz av vvz): (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
133 And indeed this is one of the Ends of our Prayers for you, that you in your Stations may be serviceable in promoting Religion, And indeed this is one of the Ends of our Prayers for you, that you in your Stations may be serviceable in promoting Religion, cc av d vbz pi pp-f dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp pn22, cst pn22 p-acp po22 n2 vmb vbi j p-acp j-vvg n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
134 for so you have it, 1 Tim. 2. where Prayers and Intercessions are injoin'd for King's and all that are in Authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable Life in all Godliness and Honesty; for so you have it, 1 Tim. 2. where Prayers and Intercessions Are enjoined for King's and all that Are in authority, that we may led a quiet and peaceable Life in all Godliness and Honesty; c-acp av pn22 vhb pn31, crd np1 crd n1 n2 cc n2 vbr vvd p-acp ng1 cc d cst vbr p-acp n1, cst pns12 vmb vvi dt j-jn cc j n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
135 and consequently you come short of the End of your Office, if you omit to take care for the Church of Christ; and consequently you come short of the End of your Office, if you omit to take care for the Church of christ; cc av-j pn22 vvb j pp-f dt vvb pp-f po22 n1, cs pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
136 if you neglect this, you are but empty Vines, Vessels wherein is no Pleasure, sounding Brass and tinkling Cymbals. if you neglect this, you Are but empty Vines, Vessels wherein is no Pleasure, sounding Brass and tinkling Cymbals. cs pn22 vvb d, pn22 vbr p-acp j n2, n2 c-crq vbz dx n1, vvg n1 cc j-vvg n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
137 Thirdly, Your refusal of this Care, is opposition and enmity against Christ, there is no nutrality between Christ and the Devil, betwixt Religion and Irreligion; Thirdly, Your refusal of this Care, is opposition and enmity against christ, there is no nutrality between christ and the devil, betwixt Religion and Irreligion; ord, po22 n1 pp-f d n1, vbz n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp np1 cc dt n1, p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
138 Men in this Case must either be Friends or Enemies, Act for him or against him, Men in this Case must either be Friends or Enemies, Act for him or against him, n2 p-acp d n1 vmb d vbi n2 cc n2, n1 p-acp pno31 cc p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
139 for where the Duty is necessary (as it is here) the wilful neglect is Rebellion: for where the Duty is necessary (as it is Here) the wilful neglect is Rebellion: c-acp c-crq dt n1 vbz j (c-acp pn31 vbz av) dt j n1 vbz n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
140 In this Case that Proverb is True, Matth. 12.30. He that is not with me is against me. In this Case that Proverb is True, Matthew 12.30. He that is not with me is against me. p-acp d n1 cst n1 vbz j, np1 crd. pns31 cst vbz xx p-acp pno11 vbz p-acp pno11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
141 Not to be against Christ as a Teacher asserting Truth is to be for him: Mark 9.40. He that is not against us, is on our part: Not to be against christ as a Teacher asserting Truth is to be for him: Mark 9.40. He that is not against us, is on our part: xx pc-acp vbi p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 vvg n1 vbz pc-acp vbi p-acp pno31: vvb crd. pns31 cst vbz xx p-acp pno12, vbz p-acp po12 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
142 Not to be for him as a King warring against Satan's Kingdom, is to be against him. Not to be for him as a King warring against Satan's Kingdom, is to be against him. xx pc-acp vbi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 j-vvg p-acp npg1 n1, vbz pc-acp vbi p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
143 Fourthly, Consider that if you be slow in promoting Christ's Cause, you contract the Guilt of other Men's Sins, and that two Ways; Fourthly, Consider that if you be slow in promoting Christ's Cause, you contract the Gilded of other Men's Sins, and that two Ways; ord, vvb cst cs pn22 vbb j p-acp j-vvg npg1 n1, pn22 vvb dt j-vvn pp-f j-jn ng2 n2, cc d crd n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
144 1. Non prohibendo, for, Qui non prohibet cum potest jubet: 1. Non prohibendo, for, Qui non Prohibet cum potest jubet: crd fw-fr fw-la, p-acp, fw-fr fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
145 And 2. You do it Exemplo, for if Magistrates be Supine and Careless, People will easily see it, And 2. You do it Exemplo, for if Magistrates be Supine and Careless, People will Easily see it, cc crd pn22 vdb pn31 fw-la, c-acp cs n2 vbb n1 cc j, n1 vmb av-j vvi pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
146 and think their Example a warrantable Pattern for Imitation: and think their Exampl a warrantable Pattern for Imitation: cc vvi po32 n1 dt j n1 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
147 Jerusalem and Samaria were Royal Cities (where were the Thrones for Judgment) hence they were the Fountains of Iniquity to the Land, Jerusalem and Samaria were Royal Cities (where were the Thrones for Judgement) hence they were the Fountains of Iniquity to the Land, np1 cc np1 vbdr j n2 (r-crq vbdr dt n2 p-acp n1) av pns32 vbdr dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
148 and the Sins of the Land charged upon them, Micah. 1.5. and the Sins of the Land charged upon them, micah. 1.5. cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp pno32, np1. crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
149 What is the transgression of Jacob? Is it not Samaria? And what are the high places of Judah? Are they not Jerusalem? What is the Transgression of Jacob? Is it not Samaria? And what Are the high places of Judah? are they not Jerusalem? q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f np1? vbz pn31 xx np1? cc q-crq vbr dt j n2 pp-f np1? vbr pns32 xx np1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
150 Fifthly, If Magistrates advance not the Throne of Christ, they commonly prove Furious against it, and Plagues of God's People; Fifthly, If Magistrates advance not the Throne of christ, they commonly prove Furious against it, and Plagues of God's People; ord, cs n2 vvb xx dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 av-j vvi j p-acp pn31, cc n2 pp-f npg1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
151 if this proceed from a careless blockish Temper, then Judgment of it self will degenerate into Gall, and the Fruit of Righteousness into Hemlock. Justice like Water, purifies it self by Motion, if this proceed from a careless blockish Temper, then Judgement of it self will degenerate into Gall, and the Fruit of Righteousness into Hemlock. justice like Water, Purifies it self by Motion, cs d vvb p-acp dt j j vvi, av n1 pp-f pn31 n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. n1 j n1, vvz pn31 n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
152 when it runs down like a stream; when it runs down like a stream; c-crq pn31 vvz a-acp av-j dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
153 if it be a standing Water it Corrupts, and Corruptio optimorum pessima. If this neglect proceed from Enmity to Christ, if it be a standing Water it Corrupts, and corruption optimorum pessima. If this neglect proceed from Enmity to christ, cs pn31 vbb dt j-vvg n1 pn31 vvz, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la. cs d n1 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
154 then seeing they have the greatest Advantages in their Hands to do Evil, they may establish Wickedness by a Law: then seeing they have the greatest Advantages in their Hands to do Evil, they may establish Wickedness by a Law: av vvg pns32 vhb dt js n2 p-acp po32 n2 pc-acp vdi j-jn, pns32 vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
155 They can push with the horn, and tread down the Pasture with their feet, Ezek. 34.18. When the wicked beareth rule the People mourn, Prov. 29.2. They can push with the horn, and tread down the Pasture with their feet, Ezekiel 34.18. When the wicked bears Rule the People mourn, Curae 29.2. pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, cc vvb a-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, np1 crd. c-crq dt j vvz n1 dt n1 vvi, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
156 Or, if it proceed from Apostacy, then the revollers are profound to make slaughter, Hos. 5.2. Or, if it proceed from Apostasy, then the revollers Are profound to make slaughter, Hos. 5.2. cc, cs pn31 vvb p-acp n1, cs dt n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi n1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
157 And this happens not so much from the Churlish and Cruel Dispositions of Men, as from God's giving them up judicially to Rage against his Ways, either as a Scourge to his People, And this happens not so much from the Churlish and Cruel Dispositions of Men, as from God's giving them up judicially to Rage against his Ways, either as a Scourge to his People, cc d vvz xx av av-d p-acp dt j cc j n2 pp-f n2, c-acp p-acp npg1 vvg pno32 a-acp av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2, av-d c-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
158 or in order to their own Ruin: or in order to their own Ruin: cc p-acp n1 p-acp po32 d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
159 Hence 'tis noted, that the cruellest Persecutions were set on foot by Emperours sometimes of the best Parts and most civil Dispositions, Hence it's noted, that the Cruellest Persecutions were Set on foot by emperors sometime of the best Parts and most civil Dispositions, av pn31|vbz vvn, cst dt js n2 vbdr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n2 av pp-f dt js n2 cc av-ds j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
160 as Antoninus Philosophus, Trajan, Severus, Decius, &c. Magistrates are for the most Part like the Prophet's Figs, either very good, as Antoninus Philosophus, Trajan, Severus, Decius, etc. Magistrates Are for the most Part like the Prophet's Figs, either very good, c-acp np1 fw-la, np1, np1, np1, av ng1 vbr p-acp dt av-ds n1 av-j dt ng1 n2, d av j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 14
161 or very bad, they are the Heads of the People, and all Diseases in the Head are Dangerous: or very bad, they Are the Heads of the People, and all Diseases in the Head Are Dangerous: cc av j, pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc d n2 p-acp dt n1 vbr j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 14
162 So when the Leprosy appear'd in the Head deeper than the Skin, the party was pronounc'd utterly unclean. So when the Leprosy appeared in the Head Deeper than the Skin, the party was pronounced utterly unclean. av c-crq dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 jc-jn cs dt n1, dt n1 vbds vvn av-j j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 14
163 Sixthly, If Christian Magistrates do not Advance the Kingdom of Christ, what do they more than Heathen Magistrates? Christ will have his Subjects to outstrip the Heathen, Sixthly, If Christian Magistrates do not Advance the Kingdom of christ, what do they more than Heathen Magistrates? christ will have his Subject's to outstrip the Heathen, j, cs njp n2 vdb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, q-crq vdb pns32 dc cs j-jn n2? np1 vmb vhi po31 n2-jn pc-acp vvi dt j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 14
164 as you may perceive by his arguing, Matth. 5. Do not even the Publicans so? Heathens have made Good Laws for Moral Honesty, as you may perceive by his arguing, Matthew 5. Do not even the Publicans so? heathens have made Good Laws for Moral Honesty, c-acp pn22 vmb vvi p-acp po31 vvg, np1 crd vdb xx av dt n2 av? n2-jn vhb vvn j n2 p-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 14
165 and have been just in the Execution of them, as among the Athenians Solon, the Lacedaemonians Lycurgus. There were many Good Laws among the Romans, but of the Lacedaemonian Laws Erasmus gives you this Account; and have been just in the Execution of them, as among the Athenians Solon, the Lacedaemonians Lycurgus. There were many Good Laws among the Roman, but of the Lacedaemonian Laws Erasmus gives you this Account; cc vhb vbn j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, c-acp p-acp dt np1 np1, dt njp2 npg1. a-acp vbdr d j n2 p-acp dt njp2, p-acp pp-f dt jp n2 np1 vvz pn22 d vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 14
166 Dixeris says he, speaking of their Laws, Christianos, si pro Lycurgo Christum nacti fuissent Legislatorum. Dixers Says he, speaking of their Laws, Christians, si Pro Lycurgus Christ nacti fuissent Legislatorum. np1 vvz pns31, vvg pp-f po32 n2, np1, fw-la fw-la fw-it np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 14
167 Nay you find farther, that even among the Heathens, the Decij and the Curtij, &c. have devoted themselves to Death for the Publick. Nay you find farther, that even among the heathens, the Decij and the Curtij, etc. have devoted themselves to Death for the Public. uh pn22 vvb av-jc, cst av p-acp dt n2-jn, dt np2 cc dt fw-la, av vhb vvn px32 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 14
168 A Seventh Reason why Magistrates should set themselves to Advance Christ's Kingdom is, because People are denominated Good or Bad, from the goodness or badness of their Ruler's; A Seventh Reason why Magistrates should Set themselves to Advance Christ's Kingdom is, Because People Are denominated Good or Bad, from the Goodness or badness of their Ruler's; dt ord vvb q-crq n2 vmd vvi px32 pc-acp vvi npg1 n1 vbz, c-acp n1 vbr vvn j cc j, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 ng1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
169 for 1. The more noble Part gives the Denomination, a heap of Wheat and Chaff is call'd a heap of Wheat: for 1. The more noble Part gives the Denomination, a heap of Wheat and Chaff is called a heap of Wheat: p-acp crd dt av-dc j n1 vvz dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
170 And 2. it influenceth the rest; I speak of external Goodness of Profession chiefly; though as a Means it may be extended to internal: And 2. it influenceth the rest; I speak of external goodness of Profession chiefly; though as a Means it may be extended to internal: cc crd pn31 vvz dt n1; pns11 vvb pp-f j n1 pp-f n1 av-jn; cs p-acp dt n2 pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
171 If Jeroboam be wicked, the Ten Tribes are so: And to this purpose you have the Prophet Isaiah telling you, Isa. 21.26. That a Restauration of Good Ruler's (for it speaks of the Qualifications not the Species of Ruler's v. 23.) makes a City of Righteousness. If Jeroboam be wicked, the Ten Tribes Are so: And to this purpose you have the Prophet Isaiah telling you, Isaiah 21.26. That a Restauration of Good Ruler's (for it speaks of the Qualifications not the Species of Ruler's v. 23.) makes a city of Righteousness. cs np1 vbi j, dt crd n2 vbr av: cc p-acp d n1 pn22 vhb dt n1 np1 vvg pn22, np1 crd. cst dt n1 pp-f j ng1 (c-acp pn31 vvz pp-f dt n2 xx dt n2 pp-f ng1 n1 crd) vvz dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
172 I have now done with the Explanation of the Doctrine, my next Work is to apply it. And, I have now done with the Explanation of the Doctrine, my next Work is to apply it. And, pns11 vhb av vdn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, po11 ord n1 vbz pc-acp vvi pn31. np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
173 Here I must first address my self to the Reverend Judges, and the Magistrates of this County, Here I must First address my self to the Reverend Judges, and the Magistrates of this County, av pns11 vmb ord vvi po11 n1 p-acp dt n-jn n2, cc dt n2 pp-f d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
174 and because the time will not allow me to speak to you severally; and Because the time will not allow me to speak to you severally; cc c-acp dt n1 vmb xx vvi pno11 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
175 I shall direct my Advice to you all at once, that as God hath lifted up your Heads above your Brethren, I shall Direct my advice to you all At once, that as God hath lifted up your Heads above your Brothers, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp pn22 d p-acp a-acp, cst c-acp np1 vhz vvn a-acp po22 n2 p-acp po22 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
176 so you would study to Advance his Honour and Kingdom: so you would study to Advance his Honour and Kingdom: av pn22 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
177 Kiss the Son: Give me leave in compassion to your Souls, and in discharge of my Duty (for surely I am not call'd either by God or Man to Complement with you) to be plain with you in a few Directions: Kiss the Son: Give me leave in compassion to your Souls, and in discharge of my Duty (for surely I am not called either by God or Man to Compliment with you) to be plain with you in a few Directions: vvb dt n1: vvb pno11 vvi p-acp n1 p-acp po22 n2, cc p-acp n1 pp-f po11 n1 (c-acp av-j pns11 vbm xx vvn av-d p-acp np1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22) pc-acp vbi j p-acp pn22 p-acp dt d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
178 And surely if you were in my stead, and heard God speaking to you, Son of Man tell the House of Israel their Sin, else their Blood will I require at thine Hand, lift up thy Voice like a Trumpet, spare not: And surely if you were in my stead, and herd God speaking to you, Son of Man tell the House of Israel their since, Else their Blood will I require At thine Hand, lift up thy Voice like a Trumpet, spare not: cc av-j cs pn22 vbdr p-acp po11 n1, cc vvd np1 vvg p-acp pn22, n1 pp-f n1 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 po32 n1, av po32 n1 vmb pns11 vvi p-acp po21 n1, vvb a-acp po21 n1 av-j dt n1, vvb xx: (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
179 If this were your Case, you would judge a Necessity is laid upon me to speak plainly, If this were your Case, you would judge a Necessity is laid upon me to speak plainly, cs d vbdr po22 n1, pn22 vmd vvi dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno11 pc-acp vvi av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
180 and upon you to receive the Word with meekness. First then, Submit to Christ's Scepter as Christians and Men; Serve the Lord with fear: and upon you to receive the Word with meekness. First then, Submit to Christ's Sceptre as Christians and Men; Serve the Lord with Fear: cc p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1. ord av, vvb p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp np1 cc n2; vvb dt n1 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
181 How can it be expected that you will to any purpose submit to Christ as Magistrates for the Good of others, How can it be expected that you will to any purpose submit to christ as Magistrates for the Good of Others, q-crq vmb pn31 vbi vvn cst pn22 vmb p-acp d n1 vvb p-acp np1 c-acp n2 p-acp dt j pp-f n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 15
182 if you do not submit to him as Christians for the Good of your own Souls? In the Ceremonial Law the Snuffers were of pure Gold, to shew the Necessity of Holiness in them that are to be Censurers and Correctors of others: if you do not submit to him as Christians for the Good of your own Souls? In the Ceremonial Law the Snuffers were of pure Gold, to show the Necessity of Holiness in them that Are to be Censurers and Correctors of Others: cs pn22 vdb xx vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp np1 p-acp dt j pp-f po22 d n2? p-acp dt j n1 dt vvz vbdr a-acp j n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr pc-acp vbi n2 cc n2 pp-f n2-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 15
183 Your Stile and Titles shew as much; Your Style and Titles show as much; po22 n1 cc n2 vvb c-acp av-d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 15
184 you are call'd God's, and should you be ungodly, you would make Men think, that you are such God's as the Witch of Endor saw rising out of the Earth, which indeed were Devils: you Are called God's, and should you be ungodly, you would make Men think, that you Are such God's as the Witch of Endor saw rising out of the Earth, which indeed were Devils: pn22 vbr vvn npg1, cc vmd pn22 vbi j, pn22 vmd vvi n2 vvi, cst pn22 vbr d np1|vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd vvg av pp-f dt n1, r-crq av vbdr n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 15
185 If you live in Rebellion against the King of Heaven, you dishonour your great Master, stain your Commission, If you live in Rebellion against the King of Heaven, you dishonour your great Master, stain your Commission, cs pn22 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pn22 vvb po22 j n1, vvb po22 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 15
186 and disable your Selves from punishing others. and disable your Selves from punishing Others. cc vvb po22 n2 p-acp vvg n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 15
187 For how unseemly would it be for Vice to correct Sin? And if Vice would be so officious, For how unseemly would it be for Vice to correct since? And if Vice would be so officious, p-acp c-crq j vmd pn31 vbi p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi n1? cc cs n1 vmd vbi av j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 15
188 yet how will you pluck the Mote out of your Brothers Eye, while a Beam is in your own? And besides it would give the People just reason to Lament over you with that of the Prophet, Our Silver is become dross, &c. If you shall ask me now what I call Holiness? I answer, 1. Humility, Consciencious walking with God, Self-denial, Prayer, hearing the Word, Self-examination, Family-worship, &c. are undoubted Works of Piety. 2. The Works of the Flesh are manifest, Swearing, Drunkenness, Uncleanness, Pride, Hatred, Sabbath breaking, &c. are certainly not Holiness. 3. To live carelesly (though in the Practice of external Duties) after the rate of most Men, without Conviction of Sin, Repentance, inward Communion with God, Love, Joy, and delight in his Ways; yet how will you pluck the Mote out of your Brother's Eye, while a Beam is in your own? And beside it would give the People just reason to Lament over you with that of the Prophet, Our Silver is become dross, etc. If you shall ask me now what I call Holiness? I answer, 1. Humility, Conscientious walking with God, Self-denial, Prayer, hearing the Word, Self-examination, Family worship, etc. Are undoubted Works of Piety. 2. The Works of the Flesh Are manifest, Swearing, drunkenness, Uncleanness, Pride, Hatred, Sabbath breaking, etc. Are Certainly not Holiness. 3. To live carelessly (though in the Practice of external Duties) After the rate of most Men, without Conviction of since, Repentance, inward Communion with God, Love, Joy, and delight in his Ways; av c-crq vmb pn22 vvi dt n1 av pp-f po22 ng1 n1, cs dt n1 vbz p-acp po22 d? cc p-acp pn31 vmd vvi dt n1 j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp d pp-f dt n1, po12 n1 vbz vvn n1, av cs pn22 vmb vvi pno11 av r-crq pns11 vvb n1? pns11 vvb, crd n1, j vvg p-acp np1, n1, n1, vvg dt n1, n1, n1, av vbr j vvz pp-f n1. crd dt vvz pp-f dt n1 vbr j, vvg, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1 vvg, av vbr av-j xx n1. crd p-acp vvi av-j (cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2) p-acp dt n1 pp-f ds n2, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, n1, j n1 p-acp np1, n1, n1, cc vvi p-acp po31 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
189 not striving against little Sins, nor watching against vain Thoughts: not striving against little Sins, nor watching against vain Thoughts: xx vvg p-acp j n2, ccx vvg p-acp j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
190 This is in no other Sense holiness before God, but as a dead Carkass is call'd a Man. 4. To think any Service enough for God, secretly to loath and hate the Strictness of God's Ways, &c. will shew that you are not acceptable Servants to Christ who hath requir'd all these things of you: This is in no other Sense holiness before God, but as a dead Carcase is called a Man. 4. To think any Service enough for God, secretly to loath and hate the Strictness of God's Ways, etc. will show that you Are not acceptable Servants to christ who hath required all these things of you: d vbz p-acp dx j-jn n1 n1 p-acp np1, cc-acp c-acp dt j n1 vbz vvn dt n1 crd p-acp vvi d n1 av-d p-acp np1, av-jn p-acp j cc vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, av vmb vvi cst pn22 vbr xx j n2 p-acp np1 r-crq vhz vvn d d n2 pp-f pn22: (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
191 Can you deny, but that these are the Plain Commands of God? Or, will any Man say that Great Men are not bound to these things? Be not deceived, God is not to be mocked, Gal. 6.7. Can you deny, but that these Are the Plain Commands of God? Or, will any Man say that Great Men Are not bound to these things? Be not deceived, God is not to be mocked, Gal. 6.7. vmb pn22 vvi, cc-acp cst d vbr dt n1 vvz pp-f np1? cc, vmb d n1 vvb cst j n2 vbr xx vvn p-acp d n2? vbb xx vvn, np1 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
192 If you'l say, That Men that pretend to these things are but proud Hypocrites: If You'll say, That Men that pretend to these things Are but proud Hypocrites: cs pn22|vmb vvi, cst n2 cst vvb p-acp d n2 vbr cc-acp j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
193 I answer, I will ask no stronger Conviction against you, than what may be drawn from hence. I answer, I will ask no Stronger Conviction against you, than what may be drawn from hence. pns11 vvb, pns11 vmb vvi dx jc n1 p-acp pn22, cs q-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
194 The Objection shews, and grants the Necessity and the Truth of the Thing I plead for: The Objection shows, and grants the Necessity and the Truth of the Thing I plead for: dt n1 vvz, cc vvz dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns11 vvb p-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
195 If others are Hypocrites, where is the Fault? Not in doing these Things, for they are expresly commanded; If Others Are Hypocrites, where is the Fault? Not in doing these Things, for they Are expressly commanded; cs n2-jn vbr n2, q-crq vbz dt n1? xx p-acp vdg d n2, c-acp pns32 vbr av-j vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
196 but in doing them no better, first then come up to these Things that others do, but in doing them no better, First then come up to these Things that Others do, cc-acp p-acp vdg pno32 av-dx av-jc, ord av vvn a-acp p-acp d n2 cst n2-jn vdb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
197 and then go beyond them in sincerity of Performance. I pray Scorn not these Truths, the Great Judge is at the Door. and then go beyond them in sincerity of Performance. I pray Scorn not these Truths, the Great Judge is At the Door. cc av vvb p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f n1. pns11 vvb vvb xx d n2, dt j n1 vbz p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
198 My Second advice to you is, that you oppose not Christ's Kingdom. My Second Advice to you is, that you oppose not Christ's Kingdom. po11 ord n1 p-acp pn22 vbz, cst pn22 vvb xx npg1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
199 Now this may be done two Ways. 1. By obstructing his Designs in the Means he appoints to propagate it; Now this may be done two Ways. 1. By obstructing his Designs in the Means he appoints to propagate it; av d vmb vbi vdn crd n2. crd p-acp vvg po31 n2 p-acp dt n2 pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
200 the preaching of the Word is his Scepter, his Sword, his Chariot of Salvation, the Word of the Kingdom, &c. it is opposed too by discountenancing the Work of his Kingdom, the Practice of his Laws, these are the King's high Way, caled the Royal Law by the Apostle James. Now Christ's Design is obstructed: 1. When Men call for Darkness and puts out the Light. 2. When they bind heavy Burthers and lay them upon the Shoulders of the Ministers. 3. When they forbid them the plain and conscientious Exercise of their Duty, saying, Prophesy to us smooth things. the preaching of the Word is his Sceptre, his Sword, his Chariot of Salvation, the Word of the Kingdom, etc. it is opposed too by discountenancing the Work of his Kingdom, the Practice of his Laws, these Are the King's high Way, called the Royal Law by the Apostle James. Now Christ's Design is obstructed: 1. When Men call for Darkness and puts out the Light. 2. When they bind heavy Burthers and lay them upon the Shoulders of the Ministers. 3. When they forbid them the plain and conscientious Exercise of their Duty, saying, Prophesy to us smooth things. dt vvg pp-f dt n1 vbz po31 n1, po31 n1, po31 n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av pn31 vbz vvn av p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, d vbr dt ng1 j n1, vvn dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 np1. av npg1 n1 vbz vvn: crd c-crq n2 vvb p-acp n1 cc vvz av dt n1. crd c-crq pns32 vvb j n2 cc vvd pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2. crd c-crq pns32 vvb pno32 dt j cc j n1 pp-f po32 n1, vvg, vvb p-acp pno12 j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
201 4. When they take the advantage of their conscientious Dissatisfactions, to stop the Course of their Ministry, laying a Snare on Mizpah, 4. When they take the advantage of their conscientious Dissatisfactions, to stop the Course of their Ministry, laying a Snare on Mizpah, crd c-crq pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, vvg dt n1 p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
202 and spreading a Net on Tabor. If you should do thus, The Lord grant he take you not at your Words. and spreading a Net on Tabor. If you should do thus, The Lord grant he take you not At your Words. cc vvg dt n1 p-acp n1. cs pn22 vmd vdi av, dt n1 vvb pns31 vvb pn22 xx p-acp po22 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
203 See how he threatens this Opposition, Hos. 5.1. Hear ye this O Priests, and hearken ye house of Israel! See how he threatens this Opposition, Hos. 5.1. Hear you this O Priests, and harken you house of Israel! vvb c-crq pns31 vvz d n1, np1 crd. vvb pn22 d fw-la n2, cc vvb pn22 n1 pp-f np1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
204 And give ye ear O house of the King, for Judgment is toward you, because ye have been a snare on Mizpah, And give you ear Oh house of the King, for Judgement is towards you, Because you have been a snare on Mizpah, cc vvb pn22 n1 uh n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1 vbz p-acp pn22, c-acp pn22 vhb vbn dt n1 p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
205 and a net spread upon Tabor, &c. And in Isa. 30.10, 13. They say to the Seers, See not, and a net spread upon Tabor, etc. And in Isaiah 30.10, 13. They say to the Seers, See not, cc dt n1 vvn p-acp n1, av cc p-acp np1 crd, crd pns32 vvb p-acp dt n2, vvb xx, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
206 and to the Prophets, Prophesy not, &c. Therefore this iniquity shall be to you as a breach ready to fall, swelling out in a high wall, whose breaking cometh suddenly at an instant. and to the prophets, Prophesy not, etc. Therefore this iniquity shall be to you as a breach ready to fallen, swelling out in a high wall, whose breaking comes suddenly At an instant. cc p-acp dt n2, vvb xx, av av d n1 vmb vbi p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1 j pc-acp vvi, vvg av p-acp dt j n1, rg-crq n-vvg vvz av-j p-acp dt n-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
207 Consider also how suitable the Punishment is to such a Sin, Hos. 9.7, 8. They had laid Snares for the Lord's Prophets, Consider also how suitable the Punishment is to such a since, Hos. 9.7, 8. They had laid Snares for the Lord's prophets, vvb av c-crq j dt n1 vbz pc-acp d dt n1, np1 crd, crd pns32 vhd vvn n2 p-acp dt ng1 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
208 and he punisheth this iniquity by giveing them Prophets that should be Snares to them: and he Punisheth this iniquity by giving them prophets that should be Snares to them: cc pns31 vvz d n1 p-acp vvg pno32 n2 cst vmd vbi n2 p-acp pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
209 The days of Visitation and Recompence are come, Israel shall know it even by this, He will give them Fools for their Prophets, and Madmen for their Teachers. The days of Visitation and Recompense Are come, Israel shall know it even by this, He will give them Fools for their prophets, and Madmen for their Teachers. dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbr vvn, np1 vmb vvi pn31 av p-acp d, pns31 vmb vvi pno32 n2 p-acp po32 n2, cc n2 p-acp po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
210 — It follows, the Watchman of Ephraim was with my God, that is, as some expound it, they never let him alone till he dy'd, and then he had rest; — It follows, the Watchman of Ephraim was with my God, that is, as Some expound it, they never let him alone till he died, and then he had rest; — pn31 vvz, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds p-acp po11 n1, cst vbz, c-acp d vvb pn31, pns32 av-x vvb pno31 av-j c-acp pns31 vvd, cc av pns31 vhd n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
211 or as others think, he was with God in earnest Prayers and Groanings: They put him to complain, Well! How doth God avenge himself? Even thus: or as Others think, he was with God in earnest Prayers and Groanings: They put him to complain, Well! How does God avenge himself? Even thus: cc c-acp n2-jn vvb, pns31 vbds p-acp np1 p-acp j n2 cc n2-vvg: pns32 vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi, uh q-crq vdz np1 vvi px31? np1 av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
212 They shall have Prophets that shall be a Snare of a Fowler in all their Ways, to blind and delude them, till they bring on God's hatred and Judgment upon them all. So also Mic. 2.11. He that will Prophesy of Wine and strong Drink, he shall even be the Prophet of this People. They shall have prophets that shall be a Snare of a Fowler in all their Ways, to blind and delude them, till they bring on God's hatred and Judgement upon them all. So also Mic. 2.11. He that will Prophesy of Wine and strong Drink, he shall even be the Prophet of this People. pns32 vmb vhi n2 cst vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d po32 n2, pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp npg1 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32 d. av av np1 crd. pns31 cst vmb vvb pp-f n1 cc j vvb, pns31 vmb av vbi dt n1 pp-f d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
213 Again, The Work of Christ's Kingdom is discountenanced, when God's People are abus'd, revil'd, scorn'd, Again, The Work of Christ's Kingdom is discountenanced, when God's People Are abused, reviled, scorned, av, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vbz vvn, c-crq npg1 n1 vbr vvn, vvd, vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
214 and hated for Holiness, for Praying, Hearing, &c. or when they are restrain'd from, or interrupted in the Exercise of Religion, and hated for Holiness, for Praying, Hearing, etc. or when they Are restrained from, or interrupted in the Exercise of Religion, cc vvd p-acp n1, p-acp vvg, vvg, av cc c-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
215 if you do thus, they will cry to their God, or (to speak in the Language of Children) they will go tell their Father, if you do thus, they will cry to their God, or (to speak in the Language of Children) they will go tell their Father, cs pn22 vdb av, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n1, cc (pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2) pns32 vmb vvi vvi po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
216 and when he examines the Matter, you will be found fighters against God, and he will undoubtedly deliver them out of your Hand, he hath assured us of it, Psal. 12.5. For the oppression of the Poor, for the sighing of the Needy, now will I arise saith the Lord, I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him. and when he examines the Matter, you will be found fighters against God, and he will undoubtedly deliver them out of your Hand, he hath assured us of it, Psalm 12.5. For the oppression of the Poor, for the sighing of the Needy, now will I arise Says the Lord, I will Set him in safety from him that Puffeth At him. cc c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1, pn22 vmb vbi vvn n2 p-acp np1, cc pns31 vmb av-j vvi pno32 av pp-f po22 n1, pns31 vhz vvn pno12 pp-f pn31, np1 crd. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt j, av vmb pns11 vvb vvz dt n1, pns11 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp pno31 cst vvz p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
217 Take heed therefore what you do, and give not any Occasion for Men to read that of Rom. 13.3. backward, saying, Ruler's are not a terror to evil works, but to the good. Take heed Therefore what you do, and give not any Occasion for Men to read that of Rom. 13.3. backward, saying, Ruler's Are not a terror to evil works, but to the good. vvb n1 av r-crq pn22 vdb, cc vvb xx d n1 p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi d pp-f np1 crd. av-j, vvg, ng1 vbr xx dt n1 p-acp j-jn n2, cc-acp p-acp dt j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
218 Thirdly, Set your selves strenuously against the Works and Kingdom of the Devil; Thirdly, Set your selves strenuously against the Works and Kingdom of the devil; ord, vvb po22 n2 av-j p-acp dt vvz cc n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 18
219 you have good Laws, which are as Banks against the Floods of Ungodliness, look well to the Execution of them: you have good Laws, which Are as Banks against the Floods of Ungodliness, look well to the Execution of them: pn22 vhb j n2, r-crq vbr p-acp n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, vvb av p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 18
220 Wickedness is Fruitful, it needs no planting nor watering, it grows like Hemlock in the Furrows of the Field; Wickedness is Fruitful, it needs no planting nor watering, it grows like Hemlock in the Furrows of the Field; n1 vbz j, pn31 vvz dx n-vvg ccx vvg, pn31 vvz av-j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 18
221 all that the Devil will ask of you is but to let him alone; all that the devil will ask of you is but to let him alone; d cst dt n1 vmb vvi pp-f pn22 vbz cc-acp pc-acp vvi pno31 av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 18
222 all that wicked Men long for is, that the Yoke may be taken off, that they may go to Hell without controul: all that wicked Men long for is, that the Yoke may be taken off, that they may go to Hell without control: d cst j n2 av-j c-acp vbz, cst dt n1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp, cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 18
223 See how the Land breaks forth Impieties, like the Frogs of Egypt make the Land to stink; See how the Land breaks forth Impieties, like the Frogs of Egypt make the Land to stink; vvb c-crq dt n1 vvz av n2, av-j dt n2 pp-f np1 vvb dt n1 pc-acp vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 18
224 Judge of the Nation by this one County, in this little time of Solstitium, in the Change of Justices, Wickedness that was under restraint (for Sin is cowardly) is now become a staring, daring Cockatrice: Judge of the nation by this one County, in this little time of Solstitium, in the Change of Justices, Wickedness that was under restraint (for since is cowardly) is now become a staring, daring Cockatrice: n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d crd n1, p-acp d j n1 pp-f fw-la, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, n1 cst vbds p-acp n1 (c-acp n1 vbz j) vbz av vvn dt j-vvg, j-vvg n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 18
225 What Sabbath Breakings, and Drunkenness have we had of late? I impute not this to any in Authority, look but into the Tempers of debauch'd Wretches, What Sabbath Breakings, and drunkenness have we had of late? I impute not this to any in authority, look but into the Tempers of debauched Wretches, q-crq n1 n2, cc n1 vhb pns12 vhd pp-f av-j? pns11 vvb xx d p-acp d p-acp n1, vvb cc-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-vvn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 18
226 and you'l find that their hopes of Licentiousness, is the ground of their Love to any Change of Government, Civil or Ecclesiastical, and You'll find that their hope's of Licentiousness, is the ground of their Love to any Change of Government, Civil or Ecclesiastical, cc pn22|vmb vvi d po32 n2 pp-f n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 18
227 and the fear of Restraint, the ground of their Dislike: and the Fear of Restraint, the ground of their Dislike: cc dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f po32 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 18
228 When the King came in, then some rejoyc'd that now they might Drink and Swear without the fear of the Stocks; When the King Come in, then Some rejoiced that now they might Drink and Swear without the Fear of the Stocks; c-crq dt n1 vvd p-acp, cs d vvd cst av pns32 vmd vvi cc vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
229 some of you that hear me know the Truth of this; Some of you that hear me know the Truth of this; d pp-f pn22 cst vvb pno11 vvi dt n1 pp-f d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
230 but when he publish'd his seasonable Declaration against Debauchery, then as much as they were for the King before, they could speak against him, but when he published his seasonable Declaration against Debauchery, then as much as they were for the King before, they could speak against him, cc-acp c-crq pns31 vvn po31 j n1 p-acp n1, av c-acp d c-acp pns32 vbdr p-acp dt n1 a-acp, pns32 vmd vvi p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
231 as being a Puritan and Presbyterian: These have been the Words of some; as being a Puritan and Presbyterian: These have been the Words of Some; c-acp vbg dt np1 cc j: d vhb vbn dt n2 pp-f d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
232 and indeed what better can you expect from those that know no other joy but Drunkenness and Excess? That can delight in no Thank-offering, and indeed what better can you expect from those that know no other joy but drunkenness and Excess? That can delight in no Thank-offering, cc av q-crq j vmb pn22 vvi p-acp d cst vvb dx j-jn n1 p-acp n1 cc n1? cst vmb vvi p-acp dx j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
233 but such as is fit to be given to some drunken God, that can make no better use of the King's Name, but such as is fit to be given to Some drunken God, that can make no better use of the King's Name, cc-acp d c-acp vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d j np1, cst vmb vvi av-dx av-jc vvi pp-f dt ng1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
234 but such as a Farrier makes of his Drenching-horn, to force Drink down their Throats, beyond the Measure and Desires of their own Stomachs? Rise up then in the Strength and Might of the Lord against these Impieties: but such as a Farrier makes of his Drenching-horn, to force Drink down their Throats, beyond the Measure and Desires of their own Stomachs? Rise up then in the Strength and Might of the Lord against these Impieties: cc-acp d c-acp dt n1 vvz pp-f po31 n1, p-acp n1 vvb a-acp po32 n2, p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f po32 d n2? n1 a-acp av p-acp dt n1 cc vmd pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
235 Break the Jaws and Teeth of Wickedness, spare none of Amalek, great nor small; if you do (however privately it may be) the bleating of the Sheep, Break the Jaws and Teeth of Wickedness, spare none of Amalek, great nor small; if you do (however privately it may be) the bleating of the Sheep, vvb dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, vvb pix pp-f np1, j ccx j; cs pn22 vdb (c-acp av-j pn31 vmb vbi) dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
236 and lowing of the Oxen will discover you to be no Friends to Christ's Kingdom. and lowing of the Oxen will discover you to be no Friends to Christ's Kingdom. cc vvg pp-f dt n2 vmb vvi pn22 pc-acp vbi dx n2 p-acp npg1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
237 Fourthly, Make not your Power subservient to your Passions and Desires of Revenge, this is not to do Christ's Work, Fourthly, Make not your Power subservient to your Passion and Desires of Revenge, this is not to do Christ's Work, ord, vvb xx po22 n1 fw-fr pc-acp po22 n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, d vbz xx pc-acp vdi npg1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 19
238 but to serve your own Turn of him: but to serve your own Turn of him: cc-acp pc-acp vvi po22 d n1 pp-f pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 19
239 Remember not former Provocations, and when you come to Punish any that formerly have Offended you, put no more into the Scale of Justice, remember not former Provocations, and when you come to punish any that formerly have Offended you, put no more into the Scale of justice, vvb xx j n2, cc c-crq pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi d cst av-j vhb vvn pn22, vvb av-dx dc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 19
240 then the present Crime requires, this is a seasonable Advice, though hard and difficult to Flesh and Blood, — Manet altâ mente repostum, &c. to this Purpose I might apply a Story which we have of Themistocles, who coming into a School, asked what Art they profess'd? They told him the Art of Memory; then the present Crime requires, this is a seasonable advice, though hard and difficult to Flesh and Blood, — Manet altâ mente repostum, etc. to this Purpose I might apply a Story which we have of Themistocles, who coming into a School, asked what Art they professed? They told him the Art of Memory; cs dt j n1 vvz, d vbz dt j n1, cs j cc j p-acp n1 cc n1, — fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, av p-acp d n1 pns11 vmd vvi dt n1 r-crq pns12 vhb pp-f np1, r-crq vvg p-acp dt n1, vvd r-crq n1 pns32 vvn? pns32 vvd pno31 dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 19
241 He reply'd, that the Art of Memory was but an unprofitable Art, and that he had rather learn the Art of Forgetfulness: He replied, that the Art of Memory was but an unprofitable Art, and that he had rather Learn the Art of Forgetfulness: pns31 vvd, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbds p-acp dt j n1, cc cst pns31 vhd av-c vvi dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 19
242 To forget Things that might provoke our Fury and Passion, is certainly a Divine Art, To forget Things that might provoke our Fury and Passion, is Certainly a Divine Art, pc-acp vvi n2 cst vmd vvi po12 n1 cc n1, vbz av-j dt j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 19
243 and the best way to attain it, in reference to what I now put you in mind of, is not only to have the Act of Indemnity and Oblivion ad unquem, if I may so speak, and the best Way to attain it, in Referente to what I now put you in mind of, is not only to have the Act of Indemnity and Oblivion ad unquem, if I may so speak, cc dt js n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, p-acp n1 p-acp r-crq pns11 av vvb pn22 p-acp n1 pp-f, vbz xx av-j pc-acp vhi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 fw-la fw-la, cs pns11 vmb av vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
244 but to learn it by Heart: Let not Law and publick Justice be made a Pretence for secret Grudges and private Revenge, but to Learn it by Heart: Let not Law and public justice be made a Pretence for secret Grudges and private Revenge, cc-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n1: vvb xx n1 cc j n1 vbi vvn dt n1 p-acp j-jn n2 cc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
245 for this is what the Psalmist calls, Psal. 58.2. To weigh out the violence of your hands; for this is what the Psalmist calls, Psalm 58.2. To weigh out the violence of your hands; p-acp d vbz q-crq dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f po22 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
246 let not Men say of you, as Theodorus Gadareus, Nero 's Tutor said of him, NONLATINALPHABET that you are Dirt kned with Blood: let not Men say of you, as Theodorus Gadarene, Nero is Tutor said of him, that you Are Dirt kened with Blood: vvb xx n2 vvi pp-f pn22, c-acp np1 np1, np1 vbz n1 vvn pp-f pno31, cst pn22 vbr n1 vvn p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
247 Will not the wrong'd cry out, the best of them is as a bryar, the most upright is sharper than a thorn hedge, Mic. 7.4. Read Psal. 94.20. Shall the throne of Iniquity have fellowship with thee which frameth mischief by by a law: Will not the wronged cry out, the best of them is as a briar, the most upright is sharper than a thorn hedge, Mic. 7.4. Read Psalm 94.20. Shall the throne of Iniquity have fellowship with thee which frameth mischief by by a law: vmb xx dt j-vvn n1 av, dt js pp-f pno32 vbz p-acp dt n1, dt av-ds av-j vbz jc cs dt n1 n1, np1 crd. np1 np1 crd. vmb dt n1 pp-f n1 vhb n1 p-acp pno21 r-crq vvz n1 p-acp p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
248 See what the Prophet threatens in this Case, Isa. 10.1. See what the Prophet threatens in this Case, Isaiah 10.1. vvb q-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp d n1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
249 Wo unto them that decree unrighteous decrees, and that write grievousness which they have prescrib'd, to turn aside the needy from Judgment, &c. Fifthly, In your Administrations of Justice, let there be a decorum and suitableness both to the Cause and to the Person: 1. to the Person, let Justice run with an even Current, without partiality or respect of Persons: Woe unto them that Decree unrighteous decrees, and that write grievousness which they have prescribed, to turn aside the needy from Judgement, etc. Fifthly, In your Administrations of justice, let there be a decorum and suitableness both to the Cause and to the Person: 1. to the Person, let justice run with an even Current, without partiality or respect of Persons: n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb j n2, cc d vvb n1 r-crq pns32 vhb vvn, pc-acp vvi av dt j p-acp n1, av ord, p-acp po22 n2 pp-f n1, vvb pc-acp vbi dt n1 cc n1 av-d p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1: crd p-acp dt n1, vvb n1 vvi p-acp dt j n1, p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
250 It was an old Complaint, Dat veniam corvis, &c. — and an Ancient Similie wherein Laws were compar'd to Cobwebs, which take the little Flies, but not the Hornets: It was an old Complaint, That veniam Crows, etc. — and an Ancient Simile wherein Laws were compared to Cobwebs, which take the little Flies, but not the Hornets: pn31 vbds dt j n1, d fw-la fw-la, av — cc dt j n1 c-crq n2 vbdr vvn p-acp n2, r-crq vvb dt j n2, cc-acp xx dt n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 20
251 Levi 's impartiality, even to the disowning of nearest Relations when God requir'd it, Deut. 33.9. Levi is impartiality, even to the disowning of nearest Relations when God required it, Deuteronomy 33.9. np1 vbz n1, av p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f js n2 c-crq np1 vvd pn31, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 20
252 is your Pattern. 2. Let there be a suitableness to the Cause, as that varieth, so must you let out severity or clemency, activity or moderation. is your Pattern. 2. Let there be a suitableness to the Cause, as that varieth, so must you let out severity or clemency, activity or moderation. vbz po22 n1. crd vvb pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp cst vvz, av vmb pn22 vvi av n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 20
253 To Punish smaller Transgressions with the same Scorpions that you would Punish greater withal, can never be justifi'd by such a Heterodox Paradox as that of Cicero, NONLATINALPHABET, all Sins are equal: To punish smaller Transgressions with the same Scorpions that you would punish greater withal, can never be justified by such a Heterodox Paradox as that of Cicero,, all Sins Are equal: p-acp vvb jc n2 p-acp dt d n2 cst pn22 vmd vvi jc av, vmb av-x vbi vvn p-acp d dt n1 n1 p-acp d pp-f np1,, d n2 vbr j-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 20
254 To have Life and Activity about the Mint and Anise, wholly neglecting the greater Things of the Law, is reproved by the Mouth of Christ himself; To have Life and Activity about the Mint and Anise, wholly neglecting the greater Things of the Law, is reproved by the Mouth of christ himself; pc-acp vhi n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc vvi, av-jn vvg dt jc n2 pp-f dt n1, vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 px31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 21
255 as Justice must be your Robe and Diadem, so that Robe though wrought of divers Colours, must carry an equal suitableness of Embroidery, as justice must be your Robe and Diadem, so that Robe though wrought of diverse Colours, must carry an equal suitableness of Embroidery, c-acp n1 vmb vbi po22 n1 cc n1, av d n1 c-acp vvn pp-f j n2, vmb vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 21
256 and not like a Beggar's Cloak (pardon the Comparison) one Piece good Cloth and another Course: and not like a Beggar's Cloak (pardon the Comparison) one Piece good Cloth and Another Course: cc xx av-j dt ng1 n1 (n1 dt n1) crd n1 j n1 cc j-jn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 21
257 The Scales of Justice must not have a false Ballance, or a Bag of deceitful Weights. The Scales of justice must not have a false Balance, or a Bag of deceitful Weights. dt n2 pp-f n1 vmb xx vhi dt j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 21
258 Sixthly, Let Christ be the Alpha and Omega of all your Employments, carry him along with you in your Heart, set him before your Eyes, make him your Pattern, consult with him as your Oracle and Lawgiver, let him be the Loadstone to your Souls to draw them to him, Sixthly, Let christ be the Alpha and Omega of all your Employments, carry him along with you in your Heart, Set him before your Eyes, make him your Pattern, consult with him as your Oracle and Lawgiver, let him be the Loadstone to your Souls to draw them to him, j, vvb np1 vbi dt np1 cc np1 pp-f d po22 n2, vvb pno31 a-acp p-acp pn22 p-acp po22 n1, vvb pno31 p-acp po22 n2, vvb pno31 po22 n1, vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp po22 n1 cc n1, vvb pno31 vbi dt n1 p-acp po22 n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 21
259 for the Ends of his Glory; for the Ends of his Glory; p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 21
260 truly you'l have little Comfort in any thing you do, if you as Augustin said of Tully 's Work's, find not the Name of Christ in it, for of him, and to him, truly You'll have little Comfort in any thing you do, if you as Augustin said of Tully is Work's, find not the Name of christ in it, for of him, and to him, av-j pn22|vmb vhb j n1 p-acp d n1 pn22 vdb, cs pn22 p-acp np1 vvd pp-f np1 vbz n1|vbz, vvb xx dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31, p-acp pp-f pno31, cc p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 21
261 and thro' him are all things. and through him Are all things. cc p-acp pno31 vbr d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 21
262 I have done with my Directions, I should now press this upon you, but I shall use no other Motive, I have done with my Directions, I should now press this upon you, but I shall use no other Motive, pns11 vhb vdn p-acp po11 n2, pns11 vmd av vvi d p-acp pn22, cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi dx j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 21
263 than that of the Text, you must do this upon Pain of his Displeasure, Kiss the Son least he be angry: than that of the Text, you must do this upon Pain of his Displeasure, Kiss the Son lest he be angry: cs d pp-f dt n1, pn22 vmb vdi d p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvb dt n1 cs pns31 vbb j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 21
264 After a few days are pass'd over your Head, you must give up your Account to him, who is the Righteous Judge, who will not be afraid of your Looks, After a few days Are passed over your Head, you must give up your Account to him, who is the Righteous Judge, who will not be afraid of your Looks, p-acp dt d n2 vbr vvn p-acp po22 n1, pn22 vmb vvi a-acp po22 vvb p-acp pno31, r-crq vbz dt j n1, r-crq vmb xx vbi j pp-f po22 vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 21
265 nor regard your Persons more then the Meanest, but will render to you according to your ways and doings: nor regard your Persons more then the Meanest, but will render to you according to your ways and doings: ccx vvb po22 n2 av-dc cs dt js, cc-acp vmb vvi p-acp pn22 vvg p-acp po22 n2 cc n2-vdg: (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 21
266 If you be Guilty, you will tremble a Thousand-fold more before his Throne, then the Guilty Criminals shall tremble before yours this Day; If you be Guilty, you will tremble a Thousandfold more before his Throne, then the Guilty Criminals shall tremble before yours this Day; cs pn22 vbb j, pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 av-dc p-acp po31 n1, cs dt j n2-jn vmb vvi p-acp po22 d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 21
267 if it be found, that while you were in the Throne you oppress'd his Kingdom, he will then make you his Footstool, if it be found, that while you were in the Throne you oppressed his Kingdom, he will then make you his Footstool, cs pn31 vbb vvn, cst cs pn22 vbdr p-acp dt n1 pn22 vvn po31 n1, pns31 vmb av vvi pn22 po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 21
268 and then Ten thousand times Wo to you, you had better never have known your Honours and Exaltations; and then Ten thousand times Woe to you, you had better never have known your Honours and Exaltations; cc av crd crd n2 n1 p-acp pn22, pn22 vhd j av vhi vvn po22 ng1 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 21
269 you will then find that any Trouble or Molestation caus'd by you on the Innocent or Pious, shall be heavier on you that inflicted it, you will then find that any Trouble or Molestation caused by you on the Innocent or Pious, shall be Heavier on you that inflicted it, pn22 vmb av vvi cst d n1 cc n1 vvd p-acp pn22 p-acp dt j-jn cc j, vmb vbi jc p-acp pn22 d vvn pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
270 than for those that suffer'd by you: than for those that suffered by you: cs p-acp d cst vvd p-acp pn22: (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
271 When they shall be comforted, and you tormented, Sol Justitiae qui quondam erat in signo leonis, nunc in signo virginis, tunc erit in signo librae, as Abssabritius hath it. When they shall be comforted, and you tormented, Sol Justitiae qui quondam erat in Sign Leonis, nunc in Sign virginis, tunc erit in Sign librae, as Abssabritius hath it. c-crq pns32 vmb vbi vvn, cc pn22 vvd, fw-la fw-la fw-la j fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la, fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la, p-acp np1 vhz pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
272 His meaning is, that God will weigh you in a strict Ballance, and he can easily do it if he be angry never so little, by the Breath of his Mouth they Perish, His meaning is, that God will weigh you in a strict Balance, and he can Easily do it if he be angry never so little, by the Breath of his Mouth they Perish, po31 n1 vbz, cst np1 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp dt j n1, cc pns31 vmb av-j vdi pn31 cs pns31 vbb j av av j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pns32 vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
273 as easily as a Bear can tear the Caul of a Man's Heart, Hos. 13.8. O that you would consider this, and be instructed ye Judges of the earth; as Easily as a Bear can tear the Caul of a Man's Heart, Hos. 13.8. Oh that you would Consider this, and be instructed you Judges of the earth; c-acp av-j c-acp dt vvi vmb vvi dt np1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, np1 crd. uh cst pn22 vmd vvi d, cc vbi vvn pn22 n2 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
274 take Advice in time, advance the Honour of Christ, and of his Ways in your selves and others, take advice in time, advance the Honour of christ, and of his Ways in your selves and Others, vvb n1 p-acp n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pp-f po31 n2 p-acp po22 n2 cc n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
275 and then he will Crown you with Glory and Immortality, for blessed are all they that put their trust in him. and then he will Crown you with Glory and Immortality, for blessed Are all they that put their trust in him. cc av pns31 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp vvn vbr d pns32 cst vvd po32 n1 p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 22
276 Before I dismiss you, I shall speak a word or two to the People. Before I dismiss you, I shall speak a word or two to the People. c-acp pns11 vvb pn22, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 cc crd p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 22
277 You have heard how Plain I have been with the Magistrates, and I know People love to hear them so dealt withal, You have herd how Plain I have been with the Magistrates, and I know People love to hear them so dealt withal, pn22 vhb vvn c-crq j pns11 vhb vbn p-acp dt n2, cc pns11 vvb n1 vvi pc-acp vvi pno32 av vvd av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 22
278 and yet the Lord knows I have not done it to make you Sport: Their Ingenuity and Religion will make them take it well: and yet the Lord knows I have not done it to make you Sport: Their Ingenuity and Religion will make them take it well: cc av dt n1 vvz pns11 vhb xx vdn pn31 pc-acp vvi pn22 n1: po32 n1 cc n1 vmb vvi pno32 vvi pn31 av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 22
279 Will you take it as well if I use the same boldness of Speech to you? I have not time to press much upon you, I shall only charge you with these Four Things. Will you take it as well if I use the same boldness of Speech to you? I have not time to press much upon you, I shall only charge you with these Four Things. vmb pn22 vvi pn31 a-acp av cs pns11 vvb dt d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn22? pns11 vhb xx n1 pc-acp vvi av-d p-acp pn22, pns11 vmb av-j vvi pn22 p-acp d crd n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 22
280 First, Do you also kiss the Son. If Magistrates must do so, much more you, First, Do you also kiss the Son. If Magistrates must do so, much more you, ord, vdb pn22 av vvi dt n1 cs n2 vmb vdi av, av-d av-dc pn22, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 22
281 and this is one Reason why Magistrates are only mention'd in the Exhortation of the Psalm, if their Greatness cannot excuse them, what can you plead for an exemption from this Duty? Do not then oppose Christ's Kingdom, by your own Disobedience and Contempt of his Commands, break off your Sins by Repentance, be at last asham'd of Swearing, Drunkenness, Uncleanness, Sabbath-breaking, &c. neither do you Reproach others for taking more Care of their Souls, and this is one Reason why Magistrates Are only mentioned in the Exhortation of the Psalm, if their Greatness cannot excuse them, what can you plead for an exemption from this Duty? Do not then oppose Christ's Kingdom, by your own Disobedience and Contempt of his Commands, break off your Sins by Repentance, be At last ashamed of Swearing, drunkenness, Uncleanness, Sabbath-breaking, etc. neither do you Reproach Others for taking more Care of their Souls, cc d vbz crd n1 c-crq n2 vbr av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cs po32 n1 vmbx vvi pno32, r-crq vmb pn22 vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1? vdb xx av vvi npg1 n1, p-acp po22 d n1 cc n1 pp-f png31 vvz, vvb a-acp po22 n2 p-acp n1, vbb p-acp ord j pp-f vvg, n1, n1, j, av av-dx vdb pn22 n1 n2-jn p-acp vvg av-dc n1 pp-f po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 22
282 than you are willing to take of your own: than you Are willing to take of your own: cs pn22 vbr j pc-acp vvi pp-f po22 d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 22
283 Make Conscience of Family-worship, attend on Preaching, examine the Condition of your Hearts, and be Examples of Piety to others: Make Conscience of Family worship, attend on Preaching, examine the Condition of your Hearts, and be Examples of Piety to Others: vvb n1 pp-f n1, vvb p-acp vvg, vvb dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, cc vbb n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n2-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 23
284 For this purpose I shall mention two Incouragements to you; 1. Thus will Christ be a hiding Place and Sanctuary for you, and your Avenger: For this purpose I shall mention two Encouragements to you; 1. Thus will christ be a hiding Place and Sanctuary for you, and your Avenger: c-acp d n1 pns11 vmb vvi crd n2 p-acp pn22; crd av vmb np1 vbi dt vvg n1 cc n1 p-acp pn22, cc po22 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 23
285 If Magistrates should become as evening Wolves, yet God would awake for you; If Magistrates should become as evening Wolves, yet God would awake for you; cs n2 vmd vvi p-acp n1 n2, av np1 vmd vvi p-acp pn22; (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 23
286 it is the Conclusion of Psalm 58. which was penn'd for a Support against wicked Ruler's, that God would so visibly stand up for his People, that a Man should say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous, verily he is a God that Judgeth in the earth. And Luke 18.8. Shall not God avenge his own elect, that cry night and day, I tell you he will avenge them speedily. it is the Conclusion of Psalm 58. which was penned for a Support against wicked Ruler's, that God would so visibly stand up for his People, that a Man should say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous, verily he is a God that Judgeth in the earth. And Luke 18.8. Shall not God avenge his own elect, that cry night and day, I tell you he will avenge them speedily. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 crd r-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt vvb p-acp j ng1, cst np1 vmd av av-j vvi a-acp p-acp po31 n1, cst dt n1 vmd vvi, av-j a-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp dt j, av-j pns31 vbz dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1. cc np1 crd. vmb xx np1 vvi po31 d j-vvn, cst vvb n1 cc n1, pns11 vvb pn22 pns31 vmb vvi pno32 av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 23
287 2. A second Encouragement is, that thus may God make your Ruler's Good, and give them as a Blessing; 2. A second Encouragement is, that thus may God make your Ruler's Good, and give them as a Blessing; crd dt ord n1 vbz, cst av vmb np1 vvi po22 ng1 j, cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 23
288 the Reason why Saul was such an Oppressive Ruler, was from the Sin's of the People, that provoked God to give them a King in his Wrath: the Reason why Saul was such an Oppressive Ruler, was from thee Since of the People, that provoked God to give them a King in his Wrath: dt n1 c-crq np1 vbds d dt j n1, vbds p-acp pno32 c-acp pp-f dt n1, cst vvd np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 dt n1 p-acp po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 23
289 The Reason of David 's miscarriage in numbring the People, was the People's Sin that provoked God in Anger to Israel to permit his Fall, 2 Sam. 24.1. 1 Chron. 21.1. In the Body Natural, the destillations from the Head upon the Stomach, are usually from the Stomach first, which afflicts the Head before the Head trouble it; The Reason of David is miscarriage in numbering the People, was the People's since that provoked God in Anger to Israel to permit his Fallen, 2 Sam. 24.1. 1 Chronicles 21.1. In the Body Natural, the distillations from the Head upon the Stomach, Are usually from the Stomach First, which afflicts the Head before the Head trouble it; dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz n1 p-acp vvg dt n1, vbds dt ng1 n1 cst vvd np1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, crd np1 crd. crd np1 crd. p-acp dt n1 j, dt n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vbr av-j p-acp dt n1 ord, r-crq vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvb pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 23
290 so in the Body Politick, our Sin's provoke God to, leave our Ruler's to Temptation. so in the Body Politic, our Since provoke God to, leave our Ruler's to Temptation. av p-acp dt n1 j, po12 c-acp vvi np1 p-acp, vvb po12 ng1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 23
291 Secondly, Let me charge you, That if Magistrates are so much intrusted with Christ's Kingdom, you neglect not to Pray for them, you have very great Reasons to induce you to it, Secondly, Let me charge you, That if Magistrates Are so much Entrusted with Christ's Kingdom, you neglect not to Pray for them, you have very great Reasons to induce you to it, ord, vvb pno11 vvi pn22, cst cs n2 vbr av av-d vvn p-acp npg1 n1, pn22 vvb xx pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, pn22 vhb av j n2 pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 23
292 and the Apostle Paul 1 Tim. 2. gives these three Reasons, that should stir you up to this Duty even to wicked Ruler's; and the Apostle Paul 1 Tim. 2. gives these three Reasons, that should stir you up to this Duty even to wicked Ruler's; cc dt n1 np1 crd np1 crd n2 d crd n2, cst vmd vvi pn22 a-acp p-acp d n1 av p-acp j ng1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 23
293 1. Our own Benefit, Encouragement, and Protection in the Ways of Religion, v. 2. That we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, in all godliness and honesty. 1. Our own Benefit, Encouragement, and Protection in the Ways of Religion, v. 2. That we may led a quiet and peaceable life, in all godliness and honesty. crd np1 d n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, n1 crd cst pns12 vmb vvi dt j-jn cc j n1, p-acp d n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 23
294 2. A second Reason for it is, the Acce••••leness of it to God, v. 3. This is good and acceptable in t•• ••ght of God our Saviour. 2. A second Reason for it is, the Acce••••leness of it to God, v. 3. This is good and acceptable in t•• ••ght of God our Saviour. crd dt ord n1 p-acp pn31 vbz, dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp np1, n1 crd d vbz j cc j p-acp n1 n1 pp-f np1 po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 23
295 And 3. He endeavours to perswade Men to this Duty, from the possibility of the Change of their Hearts, v. 4. In that God would have all Men to be saved, And 3. He endeavours to persuade Men to this Duty, from the possibility of the Change of their Hearts, v. 4. In that God would have all Men to be saved, cc crd pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp d n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, n1 crd p-acp cst np1 vmd vhi d n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 24
296 and come to the knowledge of the truth. and come to the knowledge of the truth. cc vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 24
297 Thirdly, If then the Magistrates are God's Trustees, and Instruments, then for Conscience sake let them have Respect in our Carriage and Language according to their Places: Thirdly, If then the Magistrates Are God's Trustees, and Instruments, then for Conscience sake let them have Respect in our Carriage and Language according to their Places: ord, cs av dt n2 vbr npg1 n2, cc n2, av p-acp n1 n1 vvb pno32 vhi n1 p-acp po12 n1 cc n1 vvg p-acp po32 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 24
298 Paul acknowledg'd his Failing in this, Acts 23.5. Paul acknowledged his Failing in this, Acts 23.5. np1 vvn po31 vvg p-acp d, n2 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 24
299 when he call'd the high Priest whited Wall, the Expositions usually given here, are either gross, as if Paul meant his Wickedness had brought a Forfeiture of his Honour upon him, when he called the high Priest whited Wall, the Expositions usually given Here, Are either gross, as if Paul meant his Wickedness had brought a Forfeiture of his Honour upon him, c-crq pns31 vvd dt j n1 vvn n1, dt n2 av-j vvn av, vbr d j, c-acp cs np1 vvd po31 n1 vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 24
300 and so he would not acknowledge him as high Priest; and so he would not acknowledge him as high Priest; cc av pns31 vmd xx vvi pno31 p-acp j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 24
301 or contradictory, as if Paul who was no Stranger in Israel did not know the Person of the high Priest, or contradictory, as if Paul who was no Stranger in Israel did not know the Person of the high Priest, cc n1, c-acp cs np1 r-crq vbds dx n1 p-acp np1 vdd xx vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 24
302 and yet acknowledged him a Judge, sittest thou to Judge, &c. so that if you will pardon me in a little singularity, I would thus expound it, NONLATINALPHABET non considerabam: I consider'd not; and yet acknowledged him a Judge, Sittest thou to Judge, etc. so that if you will pardon me in a little singularity, I would thus expound it, non considerabam: I considered not; cc av vvd pno31 dt n1, vv2 pns21 pc-acp vvi, av av cst cs pn22 vmb vvi pno11 p-acp dt j n1, pns11 vmd av vvi pn31, fw-fr fw-la: pns11 vvn xx; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 24
303 and thus you find, Acts 12.12. NONLATINALPHABET translated (as it cannot properly be otherwise) Considerans, Considering, or when he had considered: and thus you find, Acts 12.12. translated (as it cannot properly be otherwise) Considering, Considering, or when he had considered: cc av pn22 vvb, n2 crd. vvn (c-acp pn31 vmbx av-j vbi av) np1, vvg, cc c-crq pns31 vhd vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 24
304 So that Paul here acknowledgeth 〈 ◊ 〉 Incogitancy, and eats his Words as not warrantable. So that Paul Here acknowledgeth 〈 ◊ 〉 Incogitancy, and eats his Words as not warrantable. av cst np1 av vvz 〈 sy 〉 n1, cc vvz po31 n2 c-acp xx j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 24
305 Fourthly, Obey the Magistrates, and submit actively in all lawful Things, and passively, when it comes to thi• 〈 ◊ 〉 you must obey God rather than Man. FINIS. Fourthly, Obey the Magistrates, and submit actively in all lawful Things, and passively, when it comes to thi• 〈 ◊ 〉 you must obey God rather than Man. FINIS. ord, vvb dt n2, cc vvi av-j p-acp d j n2, cc av-j, c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp n1 〈 sy 〉 pn22 vmb vvi n1 av-c cs n1 fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 24

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