Gladius justitiae, a sermon preached at the assizes held at Lincoln, March 9, 1667/8 William Welby, esq. being Sheriff of the County / by G.H. M.A.

Hascard, Gregory
Publisher: Printed by William Godbid for Nathaniel Brook
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1668
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A43060 ESTC ID: R9759 STC ID: H1112
Subject Headings: Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 Romans 13.4. — NONLATINALPHABET — — For be beareth not the Sword in vain. Romans 13.4. — — — For be bears not the Sword in vain. np1 crd. — — — c-acp vbi vvz xx dt n1 p-acp j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 SOme Proselytes betimes had suckt in this rotten Principle, that Christian Religion did discharge all its Professors from obedience unto Secular Powers, because it did entitle them to Diadems above, and styl'd them Co-Heirs with the King of Glory, some Proselytes betimes had sucked in this rotten Principle, that Christian Religion did discharge all its Professors from Obedience unto Secular Powers, Because it did entitle them to Diadems above, and styled them Co-Heirs with the King of Glory, d n2 av vhd vvn p-acp d j-vvn n1, d njp n1 vdd vvi d po31 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp j n2, c-acp pn31 vdd vvi pno32 p-acp n2 a-acp, cc vvn pno32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 and endowed them with other fair Prerogatives and Royalties Divine, they stretcht these beyond the bounds of a Spiritual design, to reach at a Temporal Interest; and endowed them with other fair Prerogatives and Royalties Divine, they stretched these beyond the bounds of a Spiritual Design, to reach At a Temporal Interest; cc vvd pno32 p-acp j-jn j n2 cc n2 j-jn, pns32 vvd d p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
3 which was to inlarge their Secular liberties to throw open all inclosures, to level Dignities and Honours, to pluck up the pale of Humane Laws, which was to enlarge their Secular Liberties to throw open all enclosures, to level Dignities and Honours, to pluck up the pale of Humane Laws, r-crq vbds pc-acp vvi po32 j n2 pc-acp vvi j d n2, pc-acp vvi n2 cc ng1, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j pp-f j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
4 and tumble down all Supremes, and Saint and Subject no more than King and Rebel could agree. and tumble down all Supremes, and Saint and Subject no more than King and Rebel could agree. cc vvb a-acp d n2-jn, cc n1 cc vvi av-dx dc cs n1 cc n1 vmd vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
5 The Apostle to dislodge and prevent this pestilential opinion, so great a rub to the spreading of Christianity in the Pagan World, The Apostle to dislodge and prevent this pestilential opinion, so great a rub to the spreading of Christianity in the Pagan World, dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi d j n1, av j dt n1 p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
6 as though Kings must then throw off their Purples, when their People put on Christs white Robe; as though Kings must then throw off their Purples, when their People put on Christ white Robe; c-acp cs n2 vmb av vvi a-acp po32 n2-jn, c-crq po32 n1 vvn p-acp npg1 j-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
7 or cease to be God's annointed with his holy Oyl, when their Subjects foreheads are once sprinkled with Baptismal water, to purge so foul a stain as this from so pure and innocent a Religion, or cease to be God's anointed with his holy Oil, when their Subject's foreheads Are once sprinkled with Baptismal water, to purge so foul a stain as this from so pure and innocent a Religion, cc vvi p-acp vbb npg1 vvn p-acp po31 j n1, c-crq po32 n2-jn n2 vbr a-acp vvn p-acp j n1, pc-acp vvi av j dt n1 c-acp d p-acp av j cc j-jn dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
8 and to set the Lawrels of Kings faster upon their brows, to their External power he adjoyns a Divine Commission, their Authority is a bright as their Diadems, their Jewels belong to the new Jerusalem, and sent by the King above to be Enamel'd in them; and to Set the Laurels of Kings faster upon their brows, to their External power he adjoins a Divine Commission, their authority is a bright as their Diadems, their Jewels belong to the new Jerusalem, and sent by the King above to be Enameled in them; cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n2 av-jc p-acp po32 n2, p-acp po32 j n1 pns31 vvz dt j-jn n1, po32 n1 vbz dt j c-acp po32 n2, po32 n2 vvb p-acp dt j np1, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
9 their Thrones more than Solomon 's are supported with the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, not only to intreat, their Thrones more than Solomon is Are supported with the lion of the Tribe of Judah, not only to entreat, po32 n2 av-dc cs np1 vbz vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, xx av-j pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
10 but command obedience from the most refined Christians. but command Obedience from the most refined Christians. cc-acp vvb n1 p-acp dt av-ds j-vvn np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
11 So that this new proselyte mistook his Liberty, and his Religion too, in thinking he ceas't to be a Subject, a Man reduc't into order when he became a Christian; So that this new proselyte mistook his Liberty, and his Religion too, in thinking he ceased to be a Subject, a Man reduced into order when he became a Christian; av cst d j n1 vvd po31 n1, cc po31 n1 av, p-acp vvg pns31 vvd pc-acp vbi dt j-jn, dt n1 vvn p-acp n1 c-crq pns31 vvd dt njp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
12 or to pay Tribute here below to Princes, and Devotion to the King above, could not stand together. or to pay Tribute Here below to Princes, and Devotion to the King above, could not stand together. cc pc-acp vvi n1 av a-acp p-acp n2, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 a-acp, vmd xx vvi av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
13 He therefore gives him this wholsom caution, that if he fall under the lash and stroaks of Civil Government and Justice, he must not murmure at, He Therefore gives him this wholesome caution, that if he fallen under the lash and Strokes of Civil Government and justice, he must not murmur At, pns31 av vvz pno31 d j n1, cst cs pns31 vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f j n1 cc n1, pns31 vmb xx vvi p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
14 and revile, bespatter and blaspheme the arm of him that strikes; and revile, bespatter and Blaspheme the arm of him that strikes; cc vvi, n1 cc vvi dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
15 but kiss the rod, and pray for the hand of him that holds it, O King live for ever, be patient and submissive to His Authority which came from the broad Seal above, but kiss the rod, and pray for the hand of him that holds it, Oh King live for ever, be patient and submissive to His authority which Come from the broad Seal above, cc-acp vvb dt n1, cc vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvz pn31, uh n1 vvb p-acp av, vbb j cc j p-acp po31 n1 r-crq vvd p-acp dt j n1 a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
16 and enstampt with an Image Divine, the Author of His Dignity and Power, as well as of your Religion; and enstampt with an Image Divine, the Author of His Dignity and Power, as well as of your Religion; cc vvn p-acp dt n1 j-jn, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, c-acp av c-acp pp-f po22 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
17 For He is the Minister of God, and beareth not the Sword in vain. For He is the Minister of God, and bears not the Sword in vain. c-acp pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvz xx dt n1 p-acp j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
18 In which words are included these Two parts. (1.) A Character Royal, a Power dirived from God, In which words Are included these Two parts. (1.) A Character Royal, a Power dirived from God, p-acp r-crq n2 vbr vvd d crd n2. (crd) dt n1 j, dt n1 vvn p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
19 and delegated unto Judges, or the Authority of Magistrates (whereof the Sword is an Ensign) by Letters Patents from the Court above, and delegated unto Judges, or the authority of Magistrates (whereof the Sword is an Ensign) by Letters Patents from the Court above, cc j-vvn p-acp n2, cc dt n1 pp-f n2 (c-crq dt n1 vbz dt n1) p-acp n2 n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
20 and sent down to lower Judicatures. and sent down to lower Judicatures. cc vvd a-acp p-acp jc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
21 Secondly, The design and end by a negative, Non temere, the Secular arm must not wield it furiously and rashly, Secondly, The Design and end by a negative, Non Temere, the Secular arm must not wield it furiously and rashly, ord, dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j-jn, fw-fr fw-la, dt j n1 vmb xx vvi pn31 av-j cc av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
22 or use it indiscriminately like the arrows of Death and Famines, making no difference; but must point it at the bad and nocent, and protect the good and innocent. or use it indiscriminately like the arrows of Death and Famines, making no difference; but must point it At the bad and nocent, and Pact the good and innocent. cc vvb pn31 av-j av-j dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n2, vvg dx n1; cc-acp vmb vvi pn31 p-acp dt j cc fw-la, cc vvb dt j cc j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
23 First, The Original and Family of the Magistrates power. First, The Original and Family of the Magistrates power. ord, dt j-jn cc n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
24 God to tell the World it was not Pride and Ambition, Tyranny, and private Interest that first erected Polities, God to tell the World it was not Pride and Ambition, Tyranny, and private Interest that First erected Polities, np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pn31 vbds xx n1 cc n1, n1, cc j n1 cst ord vvd n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
25 and founded the different sort of Government, hath signed their Commission from above, sent them down instruments of Authority, to back and countenance their just procedures and execution of Laws, that the Rebel World might not degrade and vilifie their Persons, styling them poor Mortals, Sons of Earth, cast in the same mould with all Mankind; and founded the different sort of Government, hath signed their Commission from above, sent them down Instruments of authority, to back and countenance their just procedures and execution of Laws, that the Rebel World might not degrade and vilify their Persons, styling them poor Mortals, Sons of Earth, cast in the same mould with all Mankind; cc vvd dt j n1 pp-f n1, vhz vvn po32 n1 p-acp a-acp, vvd pno32 a-acp n2 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 cc vvi po32 j n2 cc n1 pp-f n2, cst dt n1 n1 vmd xx vvi cc vvi po32 n2, vvg pno32 j n2-jn, n2 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp dt d n1 p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
26 He hath advanced them to be his Deputies and Vicars, and now they sound infinite and immense in their Authority all Divine descending from above, He hath advanced them to be his Deputies and Vicars, and now they found infinite and immense in their authority all Divine descending from above, pns31 vhz vvn pno32 pc-acp vbi po31 n2 cc ng1, cc av pns32 vvb j cc j p-acp po32 n1 d j-jn vvg p-acp a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
27 and the Rebellion rebounds from Earth, and toucheth the Throne of Heaven. and the Rebellion rebounds from Earth, and touches the Throne of Heaven. cc dt n1 vvz p-acp n1, cc vvz dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
28 'Tis more than Poetry what Phoebus told his rash Son, begging the rule of his Father's Chariot, Non est mortale quod optas; It's more than Poetry what Phoebus told his rash Son, begging the Rule of his Father's Chariot, Non est mortale quod optas; pn31|vbz dc cs n1 r-crq np1 vvd po31 j n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n1, fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
29 their shoulders had need be more than mortal, who can canvass for rule of an Immortal concern. their shoulders had need be more than Mortal, who can canvas for Rule of an Immortal concern. po32 n2 vhd n1 vbi av-dc cs j-jn, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp n1 pp-f dt j vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
30 Hence refusal of Supremes, and disobedience to their Edicts and Commands, like persecution of Saints and Favorites of Heaven, reflects upon the person of God himself. Hence refusal of Supremes, and disobedience to their Edicts and Commands, like persecution of Saints and Favorites of Heaven, reflects upon the person of God himself. av n1 pp-f n2-jn, cc n1 p-acp po32 n2 cc vvz, av-j n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 px31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
31 For they have not rejected thee but they have rejected Me; all Government in this sense as well as the Jewish might be called a Theocracy. For they have not rejected thee but they have rejected Me; all Government in this sense as well as the Jewish might be called a Theocracy. c-acp pns32 vhb xx vvn pno21 a-acp pns32 vhb vvn pno11; d n1 p-acp d n1 c-acp av c-acp dt jp vmd vbi vvn dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
32 The commands and precepts of Kings have a deeper power than only upon the Externals of Men, they reach farther, and tie his Conscience too by this general and derivative power from God, who only hath merum & directum imperium in conscientias, an independent unlimited rule. The commands and Precepts of Kings have a Deeper power than only upon the Externals of Men, they reach farther, and tie his Conscience too by this general and derivative power from God, who only hath merum & directum imperium in Conscientias, an independent unlimited Rule. dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2 vhb dt jc-jn n1 cs av-j p-acp dt n2-j pp-f n2, pns32 vvb av-jc, cc vvi po31 n1 av p-acp d n1 cc j-jn n1 p-acp np1, r-crq av-j vhz fw-la cc fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la, dt j-jn j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
33 The criminal and disobedient upon this score mistake themselves, because their bodies have suffered the penalty and mulcts of Laws, to call their Souls innocent and set them clear, their Consciences still stand arraigned at an higher Bar; The criminal and disobedient upon this score mistake themselves, Because their bodies have suffered the penalty and mulcts of Laws, to call their Souls innocent and Set them clear, their Consciences still stand arraigned At an higher Bar; dt j-jn cc j p-acp d n1 vvb px32, c-acp po32 n2 vhb vvn dt n1 cc n2 pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi po32 n2 j-jn cc vvi pno32 vvi, po32 n2 av vvb vvn p-acp dt jc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
34 only Faith and repentance must discharge that guilt. only Faith and Repentance must discharge that guilt. av-j n1 cc n1 vmb vvi d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
35 Hence things of a middle and indifferent nature, the Amphibions in Morals by the commands of Princes, become the matter of necessary obedience; Hence things of a middle and indifferent nature, the Amphibions in Morals by the commands of Princes, become the matter of necessary Obedience; av n2 pp-f dt n-jn cc j n1, dt npg1 p-acp n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, vvb dt n1 pp-f j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
36 and things intrinsecally and materially good, seconded with the injunctions of Magistrates, lay double chains, and tie the Conscience faster; and things intrinsically and materially good, seconded with the injunctions of Magistrates, lay double chains, and tie the Conscience faster; cc n2 av-j cc av-jn j, vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, vvb j-jn n2, cc vvi dt n1 av-jc; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
37 and disobedience and Rebellion against the smallest Law, is grim'd with the name of Witchcraft, and Apostacy from God, or his Deputy which sounds the same. and disobedience and Rebellion against the Smallest Law, is grimed with the name of Witchcraft, and Apostasy from God, or his Deputy which sounds the same. cc n1 cc n1 p-acp dt js n1, vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp np1, cc po31 n1 r-crq vvz dt d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
38 To silence factious and turbulent Spirits, and still the complaints and brawls of unreasonable Men, To silence factious and turbulent Spirits, and still the complaints and brawls of unreasonable Men, p-acp n1 j cc j n2, cc av dt n2 cc n2 pp-f j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
39 before the Judge inflict his punishments, or distribute rewards, let him read his Commission, every Magistrate ('tis no invading of Royalty to say) is by the Grace of God, his Power is given him from above. Secondly, Its design and end. before the Judge inflict his punishments, or distribute rewards, let him read his Commission, every Magistrate (it's no invading of Royalty to say) is by the Grace of God, his Power is given him from above. Secondly, Its Design and end. p-acp dt n1 vvi po31 n2, cc vvi n2, vvb pno31 vvi po31 n1, d n1 (pn31|vbz dx vvg pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi) vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, po31 n1 vbz vvn pno31 p-acp a-acp. ord, pn31|vbz n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
40 All Ensigns and badges of Honour were contrived to represent and re-mind their duty, like Coats of Arms the office and virtue of the bearer; All Ensigns and badges of Honour were contrived to represent and remind their duty, like Coats of Arms the office and virtue of the bearer; av-d n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi cc n1 po32 n1, av-j n2 pp-f n2 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
41 among which the Sword signifies an impartial Justice and execution of Laws. For Edicts and Commands sound but Rhetorick and Oratory, or Formalities of State, painted Weapons, among which the Sword signifies an impartial justice and execution of Laws. For Edicts and Commands found but Rhetoric and Oratory, or Formalities of State, painted Weapons, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n2. p-acp n2 cc vvz n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc n2 pp-f n1, j-vvn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
42 or dead Mens breath, and cast contempt, light and low thoughts upon the Enacting power, if their penaltyes and mulcts annext, retch not the bold transgressour and disobedient; or dead Men's breath, and cast contempt, Light and low thoughts upon the Enacting power, if their penalties and mulcts annexed, retch not the bold transgressor and disobedient; cc j ng2 n1, cc vvd n1, n1 cc j n2 p-acp dt vvg n1, cs po32 n2 cc n2 vvn, vvb xx dt j n1 cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
43 or by wit and interest, connivance or relation, can be evaded or compounded at a cheap and inconsiderable rate. or by wit and Interest, connivance or Relation, can be evaded or compounded At a cheap and inconsiderable rate. cc p-acp n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
44 Laws of old were therefore written in Stone and Brass, that their executioners might not be of a soft and loose affection, and with Cinnabaris or Rubric, ut immorigeris sanguineum quid minitarent, threatning the bloud of him that durst commit a Rape upon them, Laws of old were Therefore written in Stone and Brass, that their executioners might not be of a soft and lose affection, and with Cinnabaris or Rubric, ut immorigeris sanguineum quid minitarent, threatening the blood of him that durst commit a Rape upon them, ng1 pp-f n1 vbdr av vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, cst po32 n2 vmd xx vbi pp-f dt j cc j n1, cc p-acp np1 cc n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvg dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvd vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
45 and painted out a Spirit bold and unconcerned what the result and conclusion might be of an Office faithfully discharged. and painted out a Spirit bold and unconcerned what the result and conclusion might be of an Office faithfully discharged. cc vvn av dt n1 j cc vvn r-crq dt n1 cc n1 vmd vbi pp-f dt n1 av-j vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
46 The definition of a Law by the Pagan Orator takes in its Family and design too, Lex est nil aliud nisi recta & à numine Deorum tractata ratio, imperans honesta, prohibens contraria. The definition of a Law by the Pagan Orator Takes in its Family and Design too, Lex est nil Aliud nisi Recta & à numine Gods tractata ratio, imperans Honesta, prohibens contraria. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 av, fw-la fw-la fw-la vvn fw-la fw-la cc fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
47 Right reason handed down from God to his Officers here below to smile upon virtuous and ingenuous, to check and restrain sordid and exorbitant actions. Right reason handed down from God to his Officers Here below to smile upon virtuous and ingenuous, to check and restrain sordid and exorbitant actions. j-jn n1 vvn a-acp p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n2 av a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp j cc j, pc-acp vvi cc vvi j cc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
48 He that prodigally bestows his pardons and reprieves to Criminals and Malefactors to gain the title of mild and merciful, purchaseth at the same time the name of timerous and careless, tame and remiss; He that prodigally bestows his Pardons and reprieves to Criminals and Malefactors to gain the title of mild and merciful, purchases At the same time the name of timorous and careless, tame and remiss; pns31 cst av-jn vvz po31 n2 cc n2 p-acp n2-jn cc n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f j cc j, vvz p-acp dt d n1 dt n1 pp-f j cc j, j cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
49 his pity becomes a cruelty, while severity to reform, is Mercy only in a sanguin dress. his pity becomes a cruelty, while severity to reform, is Mercy only in a sanguine dress. po31 n1 vvz dt n1, cs n1 pc-acp vvi, vbz n1 av-j p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
50 'Tis the method of Divine Providence to display the lightning of his Love and Charity, the groans of his Spirit, promises, It's the method of Divine Providence to display the lightning of his Love and Charity, the groans of his Spirit, promises, pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
51 and rewards, and other endearments and invitations unto repentance, before he discharge the Thunder of his Justice, despair and affrightments, to rend and tear the cauteriz'd Conscience, and rewards, and other endearments and invitations unto Repentance, before he discharge the Thunder of his justice, despair and affrightments, to rend and tear the cauterized Conscience, cc n2, cc j-jn n2 cc n2 p-acp n1, c-acp pns31 vvb dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, n1 cc n2, pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt vvn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
52 and impenitent Soul. Since the World is grown so confident and presumptuous and lull'd asleep not to be wak't, and impenitent Soul. Since the World is grown so confident and presumptuous and lulled asleep not to be waked, cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn av j cc j cc vvn j xx pc-acp vbi vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
53 or drawn by Love or Mercy the bands of a Man unto obedience, He hath armed his Justice with Swords and Arrows, to drive and terrify into a sober life; or drawn by Love or Mercy the bans of a Man unto Obedience, He hath armed his justice with Swords and Arrows, to drive and terrify into a Sobrium life; cc vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, pns31 vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp n2 cc n2, pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
54 and hath left a model for the Magistrates rule, where equity of the Law, dictates of Reason and Conscience, with the cryes of Religion will not reclaim, frowns and angry brows and hands arm'd with the Sword of Justice, must force, at least discourage habitual offenders; For he carries not, &c. The Text thus divided, will return into its self, and frame this Proposition. and hath left a model for the Magistrates Rule, where equity of the Law, dictates of Reason and Conscience, with the cries of Religion will not reclaim, frowns and angry brows and hands armed with the Sword of justice, must force, At least discourage habitual offenders; For he carries not, etc. The Text thus divided, will return into its self, and frame this Proposition. cc vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp dt n2 vvi, c-crq n1 pp-f dt n1, vvz pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 vmb xx vvi, n2 cc j n2 cc n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vmb vvi, p-acp ds vvi j n2; c-acp pns31 vvz xx, av dt n1 av vvn, vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc vvi d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
55 That the solemn design of all sorts of Magistracy is to protect the good and innocent, That the solemn Design of all sorts of Magistracy is to Pact the good and innocent, cst dt j n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f n1 vbz pc-acp vvi dt j cc j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
56 and inflict just and due punishments upon all offenders. and inflict just and due punishments upon all offenders. cc vvi j cc j-jn n2 p-acp d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
57 As none of the designs and commands of Heaven, as the not eating of an Apple, thoughts and glances, without a blasphemy, can be thought indifferent and low, much less his inauguration of Kings and Magistrates, his Deputies and Vicegerents, by which he rules this lower World. As none of the designs and commands of Heaven, as the not eating of an Apple, thoughts and glances, without a blasphemy, can be Thought indifferent and low, much less his inauguration of Kings and Magistrates, his Deputies and Vicegerents, by which he rules this lower World. p-acp pix pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, c-acp dt xx vvg pp-f dt n1, n2 cc n2, p-acp dt n1, vmb vbi vvn j cc j, av-d av-dc po31 n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, po31 n2 cc n2, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz d jc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
58 Dispensation of Law and Justice was contrived, not like the badges and glittering marks of Honour to distinguish degrees and subordinate files of Men, to make the vulgar World only to gaze and pay reverence to their purples: Dispensation of Law and justice was contrived, not like the badges and glittering marks of Honour to distinguish Degrees and subordinate files of Men, to make the Vulgar World only to gaze and pay Reverence to their purples: n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbds vvn, xx av-j dt n2 cc j-vvg n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi n2 cc j n2 pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 av-j pc-acp vvi cc vvi n1 p-acp po32 n2-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
59 but to fulfil that solemn design and end which Heaven its self with all its Rhetorick, HOly policies, Divine and Moral arguments, would joyfully perswade; but to fulfil that solemn Design and end which Heaven its self with all its Rhetoric, HOly policies, Divine and Moral Arguments, would joyfully persuade; cc-acp pc-acp vvi d j n1 cc n1 r-crq n1 po31 n1 p-acp d po31 n1, j n2, j-jn cc j n2, vmd av-j vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
60 which is the curbing of all Irregularity, to civilize the barbarous World, to disgarrison Vice and Injustice, Fraud and Oppression, to make the World purely Christian; which is the curbing of all Irregularity, to civilize the barbarous World, to disgarrison Vice and Injustice, Fraud and Oppression, to make the World purely Christian; r-crq vbz dt vvg pp-f d n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n1, p-acp n1 n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 av-j np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
61 when the Lyon and the Lamb, the Vulture and the Dove, the weaker and the stronger Christian, should live, love, and lie down together. when the lion and the Lamb, the Vulture and the Dove, the Weaker and the Stronger Christian, should live, love, and lie down together. c-crq dt n1 cc dt n1, dt n1 cc dt n1, dt jc cc dt jc np1, vmd vvi, n1, cc vvb a-acp av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
62 So that that which is the Ruler's Charge, is the care of Heaven, and the Ministry of Angels, they being styl'd NONLATINALPHABET, So that that which is the Ruler's Charge, is the care of Heaven, and the Ministry of Angels, they being styled, av cst d r-crq vbz dt ng1 n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n2, pns32 vbg vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
63 and are dispatcht into this lower World upon the messages of the upper one, to infuse Holy thoughts, and Are dispatched into this lower World upon the messages of the upper one, to infuse Holy thoughts, cc vbr vvn p-acp d jc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j pi, pc-acp vvi j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
64 and Divine tempers, which carry on the Ruler's Office to advance Virtue and Religion, and reclaim the degenerate world. and Divine tempers, which carry on the Ruler's Office to advance Virtue and Religion, and reclaim the degenerate world. cc j-jn n2, r-crq vvb p-acp dt ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1, cc vvi dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 7
65 His thoughts are therefore too course and vulgar which styles them purely Humane, when Heaven hath cloath'd them in Divinity; His thoughts Are Therefore too course and Vulgar which styles them purely Humane, when Heaven hath clothed them in Divinity; po31 n2 vbr av av n1 cc j r-crq vvz pno32 av-j j, c-crq n1 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 7
66 and gives too favourable a punishment to disobedience, which charges it only with a Temporal mulct, when my Apostle passes an eternal doom upon it. and gives too favourable a punishment to disobedience, which charges it only with a Temporal mulct, when my Apostle passes an Eternal doom upon it. cc vvz av j dt n1 p-acp n1, r-crq vvz pn31 av-j p-acp dt j n1, c-crq po11 n1 vvz dt j n1 p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 7
67 When therefore you are instal'd God's Viceroys, the Champions of Religion, the Patrons of Virtue, the expectation and hopes of all good Men, the Terror of the bad, the NONLATINALPHABET the walking Law; When Therefore you Are installed God's Viceroys, the Champions of Religion, the Patrons of Virtue, the expectation and hope's of all good Men, the Terror of the bad, the the walking Law; c-crq av pn22 vbr vvn npg1 n2, dt n2 pp-f n1, dt n2 pp-f n1, dt n1 cc n2 pp-f d j n2, dt n1 pp-f dt j, dt dt j-vvg n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 7
68 think not so low and humbly, the Administration of Justice to be a thing only Gentile and Titular, of a Secular Interest and convenience, and looks below; think not so low and humbly, the Administration of justice to be a thing only Gentile and Titular, of a Secular Interest and convenience, and looks below; vvb xx av j cc av-j, dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 av-j j cc j, pp-f dt j n1 cc n1, cc vvz a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 7
69 entertain more serious and noble conceptions, and look upon your Dignity of an higher design, entertain more serious and noble conceptions, and look upon your Dignity of an higher Design, vvb av-dc j cc j n2, cc vvb p-acp po22 n1 pp-f dt jc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 7
70 an Immortal concern, the state beyond the Grave, into which all the smaller and the large lines of this life and its actions, must all at last resolve and centre themselves. an Immortal concern, the state beyond the Grave, into which all the smaller and the large lines of this life and its actions, must all At last resolve and centre themselves. dt j vvi, dt n1 p-acp dt j, p-acp r-crq d dt jc cc dt j n2 pp-f d n1 cc po31 n2, vmb d p-acp ord vvi cc n1 px32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 7
71 To fix this burthen and care faster upon your shoulders, consider and weigh these ensuing obligations. To fix this burden and care faster upon your shoulders, Consider and weigh these ensuing obligations. p-acp vvi d n1 cc n1 av-jc p-acp po22 n2, vvb cc vvi d j-vvg n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 7
72 First, The necessity of Humane Nature. First, The necessity of Humane Nature. ord, dt n1 pp-f j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
73 Since Man lapst into this degenerate condition, and Sin became his Master, his Nature now is no more led by Love and Ingenuity, Since Man lapsed into this degenerate condition, and since became his Master, his Nature now is no more led by Love and Ingenuity, p-acp n1 vvn p-acp d j n1, cc n1 vvd po31 n1, po31 n1 av vbz av-dx av-dc vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
74 but by the severities of Justice lasht into a sober and coversive life. but by the severities of justice lashed into a Sobrium and coversive life. cc-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
75 For the passions and rage of the general part of Mankind will no more be boyled over, For the passion and rage of the general part of Mankind will no more be boiled over, p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1 vmb av-dx av-dc vbi j-vvn p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
76 and cool'd by rational arguments and out of principles of Virtue, than the lowd and surly storm can be allayed and seren'd by strains of Rhetorick or gentile deportment. and cooled by rational Arguments and out of principles of Virtue, than the loud and surly storm can be allayed and serened by strains of Rhetoric or gentile deportment. cc vvn p-acp j n2 cc av pp-f n2 pp-f n1, cs dt j cc j n1 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
77 So that Humane Nature being so fester'd and gangren'd, grown so rough and sturdy, it calls for cuttings and lancings, more than lenitives and remulcients, Laws and penalties from the sharpest Sword of Justice. So that Humane Nature being so festered and gangrened, grown so rough and sturdy, it calls for cuttings and lancings, more than lenitives and remulcients, Laws and penalties from the Sharpest Sword of justice. av cst j n1 vbg av vvn cc vvn, vvn av j cc j, pn31 vvz c-acp n2-vvg cc n2-vvg, av-dc cs n2-jn cc n2-j, n2 cc n2 p-acp dt js n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
78 So that paint but the World as once it lay in its primitive Chaos and confusion, Figida cum calidis, &c. Draw the dismal consequences of Civil Warrs, Inroads of Enemyes and depopulations, secret Murders, So that paint but the World as once it lay in its primitive Chaos and confusion, Figida cum calidis, etc. Draw the dismal consequences of Civil Wars, Inroads of Enemies and depopulations, secret Murders, av cst vvb p-acp dt n1 c-acp a-acp pn31 vvd p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1, np1 fw-la fw-la, av vvb dt j n2 pp-f j n2, n2 pp-f n2 cc n2, j-jn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
79 and open Invasions, with all the numerous spawn of mischiefs, you will then discern what a deformed monster this World would turn, and open Invasions, with all the numerous spawn of mischiefs, you will then discern what a deformed monster this World would turn, cc j n2, p-acp d dt j n1 pp-f n2, pn22 vmb av vvi r-crq dt j-vvn n1 d n1 vmd vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
80 if instead of wholsom Laws, and an exact distribution of Justice, with a free, a cheerful obedience, the harmony of the moral World, only the harsh notes of tyrany and oppression, frauds and violence, should grate upon your ears; if instead of wholesome Laws, and an exact distribution of justice, with a free, a cheerful Obedience, the harmony of the moral World, only the harsh notes of tyranny and oppression, frauds and violence, should grate upon your ears; cs av pp-f j n2, cc dt j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j, dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, av-j dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, n2 cc n1, vmd vvi p-acp po22 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
81 the tears of Widdows, and the cryes of Orphans; the deaths of Innocents, and blood of all good Men; the tears of Widows, and the cries of Orphans; the death's of Innocents, and blood of all good Men; dt n2 pp-f n2, cc dt n2 pp-f n2; dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, cc n1 pp-f d j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
82 no sitting under our Vines to crop their fruit, though watred with the sweat of our own brows, no sitting under our Vines to crop their fruit, though watered with the sweat of our own brows, dx vvg p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n1, cs vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
83 or calling for Land-marks of propriety, when life it self would not be our own, but Tenant at Will to anothers passion & revenges; or calling for Landmarks of propriety, when life it self would not be our own, but Tenant At Will to another's passion & revenges; cc vvg p-acp n2 pp-f n1, c-crq n1 pn31 n1 vmd xx vbi po12 d, cc-acp n1 p-acp n1 p-acp ng1-jn n1 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
84 the strongest arm would be the greatest right; the weakest Christian the greatest criminal; subtilty would be Justice; the Strongest arm would be the greatest right; the Weakest Christian the greatest criminal; subtlety would be justice; dt js n1 vmd vbi dt js n-jn; dt js njp dt js j-jn; n1 vmd vbi n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
85 and want of power with the groans of the poor, the only crying vice. and want of power with the groans of the poor, the only crying vice. cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j, dt j j-vvg n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
86 Reason and Religion, candour and ingenuity, with all the lovely principles of humane nature, would lie a bleeding, Reason and Religion, candour and ingenuity, with all the lovely principles of humane nature, would lie a bleeding, n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f j n1, vmd vvi dt j-vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
87 and a fiat justitia modò ruat Coelum might rather have this sense, Heaven would totter if Justice were not done. and a fiat justitia modò ruat Coelum might rather have this sense, Heaven would totter if justice were not done. cc dt n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la vmd av-c vhi d n1, n1 vmd vvi cs n1 vbdr xx vdn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
88 For these and many more, like the opening of Pandora's box would swarm together, if once the streams of Justice be obstructed, penalties remissly inflicted upon disobedience, For these and many more, like the opening of Pandora's box would swarm together, if once the streams of justice be obstructed, penalties remissly inflicted upon disobedience, p-acp d cc d dc, av-j dt n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 vmd vvi av, cs a-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 vbb vvn, n2 av-j vvn p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
89 and the Pale of Civil Govenment pluckt up by the brawny hands of violence. and the Pale of Civil Government plucked up by the brawny hands of violence. cc dt j pp-f j n1 vvd a-acp p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
90 So that'a faithful dispenser of Justice is a benefactor to all Mankind, repairing its ruines, the only Atlas of the moral. So that'a faithful dispenser of justice is a benefactor to all Mankind, repairing its ruins, the only Atlas of the moral. np1 fw-mi j fw-fr pp-f n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp d n1, vvg po31 n2, dt j npg1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
91 World, which otherwise would rush into Confusion. The Sword of Justice therefore like the Angel's flaming one, must still guard Paradise, Religion, World, which otherwise would rush into Confusion. The Sword of justice Therefore like the Angel's flaming one, must still guard Paradise, Religion, n1, r-crq av vmd vvi p-acp n1. dt n1 pp-f n1 av av-j dt ng1 j-vvg pi, vmb av vvi n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
92 and Equity, least it become a Wilderness of Sin. The eyes and hopes therefore of all innocen: and Equity, lest it become a Wilderness of Sin. The eyes and hope's Therefore of all Innocent: cc n1, cs pn31 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n2 cc n2 av pp-f d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
93 Souls, the cryes of all good Men, and of our common Parent too for your Protection against these black and dismal ills, which are so closely linkt and twisted with the corrupt and ruinous nature of Mankind, make your Justice of an indispensable convenience and absolute necessity. Secondly, Consider who you represent. Souls, the cries of all good Men, and of our Common Parent too for your Protection against these black and dismal ills, which Are so closely linked and twisted with the corrupt and ruinous nature of Mankind, make your justice of an indispensable convenience and absolute necessity. Secondly, Consider who you represent. n2, dt n2 pp-f d j n2, cc pp-f po12 j n1 av p-acp po22 n1 p-acp d j-jn cc j n2-jn, r-crq vbr av av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1, vvb po22 n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc j n1. ord, vvb r-crq pn22 vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 9
94 Your Authority and Power like Janus, carry a double face; Your authority and Power like Janus, carry a double face; po22 n1 cc n1 av-j np1, vvb dt j-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
95 they look upward towards God, who hath chosen you his Deputies and Exarchs in ruling the Provinces of this lower world: they look upward towards God, who hath chosen you his Deputies and Exarchs in ruling the Provinces of this lower world: pns32 vvb av-j p-acp np1, r-crq vhz vvn pn22 po31 n2 cc n2 p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f d jc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
96 and just Sentences and Dooms he appropriates, and calls them his own, The Judgement is Gods. And it looks below to the People your fellow Beings, whose Trustees and Representatives you are, to distribute the equal shares of Justice. and just Sentences and Dooms he appropriates, and calls them his own, The Judgement is God's And it looks below to the People your fellow Beings, whose Trustees and Representatives you Are, to distribute the equal shares of justice. cc j n2 cc n2 pns31 vvz, cc vvz pno32 po31 d, dt n1 vbz n2 cc pn31 vvz a-acp p-acp dt n1 po22 n1 n2, rg-crq n2 cc n2 pn22 vbr, pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n2 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
97 The one in your Commission sets you above the level of Mankind; The one in your Commission sets you above the level of Mankind; dt crd p-acp po22 n1 vvz pn22 p-acp dt n-jn pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
98 for what the ambitious Pagans would have enamel'd in their Crowns, as Domitian call'd himself, Dominus Deus noster, and Rome Christian, still courts the title of Rome Pagan, as though entail'd upon her, Sesostris wrote himself NONLATINALPHABET, Corrival with the King of Heavens title, King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, with what the Peruvian Kings of late, for what the ambitious Pagans would have enameled in their Crowns, as Domitian called himself, Dominus Deus Noster, and Room Christian, still Courts the title of Room Pagan, as though entailed upon her, Sesostris wrote himself, Corrival with the King of Heavens title, King of Kings, and Lord of lords, with what the Peruvian Kings of late, p-acp r-crq dt j n2-jn vmd vhi vvn p-acp po32 n2, c-acp np1 vvn px31, fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc vvb njp, av vvz dt n1 pp-f vvb j-jn, c-acp cs vvn p-acp pno31, np1 vvd px31, n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f ng1 n1, n1 pp-f n2, cc n1 pp-f n2, p-acp r-crq dt np1 n2 pp-f j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
99 or the Persian and Mahometan Emperours now do swell, is enjoyed in a sober and modest sense by the Administrators of Justice, or the Persian and Mahometan emperors now do swell, is enjoyed in a Sobrium and modest sense by the Administrators of justice, cc dt jp cc jp n2 av vdb vvi, vbz vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
100 when God Christens them with his own name, I say ye are Gods. Divisum imperium cum Jove Caesar babet, Their Commission being higher than their Crowns, of an immortal race. when God Christens them with his own name, I say you Are God's Divisum imperium cum Jove Caesar babet, Their Commission being higher than their Crowns, of an immortal raze. c-crq np1 vvz pno32 p-acp po31 d n1, pns11 vvb pn22 vbr n2 np1 fw-la fw-la np1 np1 fw-la, po32 n1 vbg jc cs po32 n2, pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 9
101 The other styles you Guardians, and Feoffees in trust, of the Peoples Proprieties and Possessions. The other styles you Guardians, and Feoffees in trust, of the Peoples Proprieties and Possessions. dt j-jn n2 pn22 n2, cc n2 p-acp n1, pp-f dt ng1 n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 10
102 A Judge no longer remains asingle and individual Person, but sounds a Multitude, a Legion, a Leviathan of Men, a Monopoly of Rights and Priviledges, the Beast with many Heads; A Judge no longer remains asingle and Individu Person, but sounds a Multitude, a Legion, a Leviathan of Men, a Monopoly of Rights and Privileges, the Beast with many Heads; dt n1 av-dx av-jc vvz j cc j-jn n1, cc-acp vvz dt n1, dt n1, dt np1 pp-f n2, dt n1 pp-f n2-jn cc n2, dt n1 p-acp d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 10
103 Beast in Prophetick Schemes and Types signifying Goverment, or Polities. So that the remiss. Beast in Prophetic Schemes and Types signifying Government, or Polities. So that the remiss. n1 p-acp j n2 cc n2 vvg n1, cc n2. av cst dt j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 10
104 Migistrate that falls in love with Beauty and Varnish of his Office like the giddy Phaeton, currus miratur habenas, and neglects a strict and wise discharge, doth not only bespot his own Purples, Magistrate that falls in love with Beauty and Varnish of his Office like the giddy Phaeton, Chariots miratur habenas, and neglects a strict and wise discharge, does not only bespot his own Purples, n1 cst vvz p-acp n1 p-acp n1 cc vvi pp-f po31 n1 av-j dt j np1, fw-la fw-la n2, cc vvz dt j cc j n1, vdz xx av-j n1 po31 d n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 10
105 but shakes the Throne of Heaven too, from whence his Commission came. but shakes the Throne of Heaven too, from whence his Commission Come. cc-acp vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 av, p-acp c-crq po31 n1 vvd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 10
106 If the Judge that is invested with the Peoples Rights, misimploy or wrest their Trust from its first intention of preserving them from the greedy jaws of Rapine and Violence, If the Judge that is invested with the Peoples Rights, Misemploy or wrest their Trust from its First intention of preserving them from the greedy Jaws of Rapine and Violence, cs dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt ng1 n2-jn, vvb cc vvi po32 n1 p-acp po31 ord n1 pp-f vvg pno32 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 10
107 and abuse them to crooked designs and private Interests, he acts in part what Caligula wisht, that all the World had but one neck, and he its Executioner; and abuse them to crooked designs and private Interests, he acts in part what Caligula wished, that all the World had but one neck, and he its Executioner; cc vvi pno32 p-acp j n2 cc j n2, pns31 vvz p-acp n1 r-crq np1 vvd, cst d dt n1 vhd cc-acp crd n1, cc pns31 po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 10
108 He murders the People with their own Right committed to him. Private persons like smaller Stars may be obseur'd, and no dammage to the lower World; He murders the People with their own Right committed to him. Private Persons like smaller Stars may be observed, and no damage to the lower World; pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp po32 d n-jn vvn p-acp pno31. j n2 av-j jc n2 vmb vbi vvn, cc dx n1 p-acp dt jc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 10
109 but Publick like Sun or Moon when once Eclipst, Heaven and Earth seem to mourn in blackness, with a train of aggravating circumstances. but Public like Sun or Moon when once Eclipsed, Heaven and Earth seem to mourn in blackness, with a train of aggravating Circumstances. cc-acp j j n1 cc n1 c-crq a-acp vvn, n1 cc n1 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 10
110 Hence then to make your Office answer its Pedigre and Original which is Divine, Gods. Commissioners, Hence then to make your Office answer its Pedigree and Original which is Divine, God's Commissioners, av av pc-acp vvi po22 n1 vvi po31 n1 cc j-jn r-crq vbz j-jn, n2 np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 10
111 and the Peoples Trust, impartially and deveoid of Fear, inflict due punishments upon Offenders, and use not the Sword in vain. and the Peoples Trust, impartially and deveoid of fear, inflict due punishments upon Offenders, and use not the Sword in vain. cc dt ng1 n1, av-j cc j pp-f n1, vvb j-jn n2 p-acp n2, cc vvb xx dt n1 p-acp j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 10
112 Thirdly, Let the Magistrate consider the grand account at an higher Bar. God to over-aw the actions of Mankind, Thirdly, Let the Magistrate Consider the grand account At an higher Bar. God to overawe the actions of Mankind, ord, vvb dt n1 vvb dt j n1 p-acp dt jc np1 np1 p-acp n1 dt n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 10
113 and strike a Reverence into mortals breasts, hath plac'd himself a spectator and Judge at lower Bars, good and bad Angels more then Mahomets upon the two shoulders of every Disciple, to record your Sentences, and strike a reverence into mortals breasts, hath placed himself a spectator and Judge At lower Bars, good and bad Angels more then Mahomets upon the two shoulders of every Disciple, to record your Sentences, cc vvi dt n1 p-acp n2-jn n2, vhz vvn px31 dt n1 cc n1 p-acp jc n2, j cc j n2 av-dc cs npg1 p-acp dt crd n2 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vvi po22 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 11
114 and the Mind and Conscience of all good Men, the grand Inquest at the last Tribunal, where all Causes must be tryed ore and pleaded once again, the Court of Equity the last appeal; and the Mind and Conscience of all good Men, the grand Inquest At the last Tribunal, where all Causes must be tried over and pleaded once again, the Court of Equity the last appeal; cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j n2, dt j n1 p-acp dt ord n1, c-crq d n2 vmb vbi vvn a-acp cc vvn a-acp av, dt n1 pp-f n1 dt ord n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 11
115 where all unjust damages, too rigid penalties, passionate Dooms and Sentences, and decisions of design, will wheel about, where all unjust damages, too rigid penalties, passionate Dooms and Sentences, and decisions of Design, will wheel about, c-crq d j n2, av j n2, j n2 cc n2, cc n2 pp-f n1, vmb vvi a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 11
116 and return upon the Judges score. The cries of the weak and destitute, whose poverty here below was their only crime, and return upon the Judges score. The cries of the weak and destitute, whose poverty Here below was their only crime, cc vvi p-acp dt ng1 n1. dt n2 pp-f dt j cc j, rg-crq n1 av a-acp vbds po32 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 11
117 and the blood of Martyr'd Innocents reeks up to Heaven, and returns in a shower of Vengeance or the Thunder of Conscience upon the drowzy Magistrate, who like Gallio was a spectator of Riots and Injustice, and the blood of Martyred Innocents reeks up to Heaven, and returns in a shower of Vengeance or the Thunder of Conscience upon the drowsy Magistrate, who like Gallio was a spectator of Riots and Injustice, cc dt n1 pp-f j-vvn n2-jn vvz a-acp p-acp n1, cc vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1, r-crq av-j np1 vbds dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 11
118 yet cared for none of those. The Judge therefore, that only admires the splendor of his Office, and courts the Pomp, yet cared for none of those. The Judge Therefore, that only admires the splendour of his Office, and Courts the Pomp, av vvd p-acp pix pp-f d. dt n1 av, cst av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc vvz dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 11
119 and Retinue of his Charge, the noise of his Duty, without regard to the Lines of Justice, Laws of Equity, and Retinue of his Charge, the noise of his Duty, without regard to the Lines of justice, Laws of Equity, cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 11
120 and proportions of Reason, dies like Cleopatra, in beds of Roses, the sweetness and pleasure of his Office to delight his Senses, and proportions of Reason, die like Cleopatra, in Beds of Roses, the sweetness and pleasure of his Office to delight his Senses, cc n2 pp-f n1, vvz av-j np1, p-acp n2 pp-f n2, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 11
121 yet forgets the Asp upon her breast the sting of Conscience there. yet forgets the Asp upon her breast the sting of Conscience there. av vvz dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f n1 a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 11
122 Every Man hath numerous swarms of his own Sins, and may read large Catalogues of his private Crimes, enough to put his Soul in a sweat and agony; Every Man hath numerous swarms of his own Sins, and may read large Catalogues of his private Crimes, enough to put his Soul in a sweat and agony; np1 n1 vhz j n2 pp-f po31 d n2, cc vmb vvi j n2 pp-f po31 j n2, av-d pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 11
123 but Men of publick capacities, to have the Sins of Cities and Villages, Nobles and Plebeians, all where he reformed not nor distributed right, charg'd upon their account, stands in need of the back of Angels, the brawny Consciences of Fiends, the Lethargy and stipidity of the desperate to bear so great a load. but Men of public capacities, to have the Sins of Cities and Villages, Nobles and Plebeians, all where he reformed not nor distributed right, charged upon their account, Stands in need of the back of Angels, the brawny Consciences of Fiends, the Lethargy and stipidity of the desperate to bear so great a load. cc-acp n2 pp-f j n2, pc-acp vhi dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n2, n2-j cc n2-jn, d c-crq pns31 vvd xx ccx vvn j-jn, vvn p-acp po32 n1, vvz p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, dt j n2 pp-f n2, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j pc-acp vvi av j dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 11
124 Sins and Crimes of People and Magistrates are correlatives as well as they, and have been mutually charged upon another; Sins and Crimes of People and Magistrates Are correlatives as well as they, and have been mutually charged upon Another; np1 cc n2 pp-f n1 cc n2 vbr n2 p-acp av c-acp pns32, cc vhb vbn av-j vvn p-acp j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
125 and as there is in the body Natural, so in the Politick too a Circulation of bloud, and as there is in the body Natural, so in the Politic too a Circulation of blood, cc c-acp pc-acp vbz p-acp dt n1 j, av p-acp dt j av dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
126 and return of ill humours to infest the head; and return of ill humours to infest the head; cc n1 pp-f j-jn n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
127 the transgression of a People being scor'd upon the Supreme, whose timidity and slackness in Reformation, hath given birth and countenance to many a Vice. the Transgression of a People being scored upon the Supreme, whose timidity and slackness in Reformation, hath given birth and countenance to many a Vice. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbg vvn p-acp dt j, rg-crq n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, vhz vvn n1 cc n1 p-acp d dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
128 He being called the Pater Patriae, hath entail'd his vices with their subsequent Penalties and Judgements, He being called the Pater Patriae, hath entailed his vices with their subsequent Penalties and Judgments, pns31 vbg vvn dt fw-la fw-la, vhz vvn po31 n2 p-acp po32 j n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
129 as well as his Crown and Dignities upon the People, or his Heir apparent. as well as his Crown and Dignities upon the People, or his Heir apparent. c-acp av c-acp po31 n1 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, cc po31 n1 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
130 Divine anger and revenge, as well as Sins and Diseases of impenitent Mortals run in the blood. Divine anger and revenge, as well as Sins and Diseases of impenitent Mortals run in the blood. np1 n1 cc n1, c-acp av c-acp n2 cc n2 pp-f j n2-jn vvb p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
131 If the Magistrate therefore will be tender of Sin below, if he dread the Crimes of others more than their Ghosts to haunt them in this lower World, If the Magistrate Therefore will be tender of since below, if he dread the Crimes of Others more than their Ghosts to haunt them in this lower World, cs dt n1 av vmb vbi j pp-f n1 a-acp, cs pns31 vvb dt n2 pp-f n2-jn av-dc cs po32 n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d jc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
132 if he fear to be degraded, and become a Malefactor at an higher Bar, if he expect the charge of his Five Cities to multiply into a larger power, let him draw the Sword of Justice resolutely, if he Fear to be degraded, and become a Malefactor At an higher Bar, if he expect the charge of his Five Cities to multiply into a larger power, let him draw the Sword of justice resolutely, cs pns31 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn, cc vvi dt n1 p-acp dt jc n1, cs pns31 vvb dt n1 pp-f po31 crd n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt jc n1, vvb pno31 vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
133 and sheath it in the bowels of Sin. Fourthly, Let him consider the great discouragement he gives to Virtue. and sheath it in the bowels of Sin. Fourthly, Let him Consider the great discouragement he gives to Virtue. cc n1 pn31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 ord, vvb pno31 vvi dt j n1 pns31 vvz p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
134 The Magistrate whose Office calls him the Scourge of Vice, the terrour and affrightment of all exorbitant actions, the Champion of Religion, The Magistrate whose Office calls him the Scourge of Vice, the terror and affrightment of all exorbitant actions, the Champion of Religion, dt n1 rg-crq n1 vvz pno31 dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j n2, dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 12
135 and Patron of all good Men; if he begin to dye Scarlet Sins of a faint complexion, and style them Peccadillo's; and Patron of all good Men; if he begin to die Scarlet Sins of a faint complexion, and style them Peccadillo's; cc n1 pp-f d j n2; cs pns31 vvb pc-acp vvi j-jn n2 pp-f dt j n1, cc vvb pno32 npg1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 12
136 if fearsul to strike, because the offence came from greatness, or grandeur; or acquits a Criminal without his just and deserved penalty, he turns the Protector of Vice, the oblique Persecutor of all virtuous and brave actions, the Caterpillar of the Rose of Sharon, the only bane of Religion. if fearful to strike, Because the offence Come from greatness, or grandeur; or acquits a Criminal without his just and deserved penalty, he turns the Protector of Vice, the oblique Persecutor of all virtuous and brave actions, the Caterpillar of the Rose of Sharon, the only bane of Religion. cs j pc-acp vvi, c-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp n1, cc n1; cc vvz dt j-jn p-acp po31 j cc j-vvn n1, pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1, dt j n1 pp-f d j cc j n2, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, dt j n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 12
137 For while Men live in this vale of tears, and begirt with this mass of flesh; For while Men live in this vale of tears, and begirt with this mass of Flesh; p-acp cs n2 vvb p-acp d n1 pp-f n2, cc vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 12
138 and humour and passion are become half, if not the larger, part of the Man, they sooner become Proselytes to Virtue from Rewards and Punishments, and humour and passion Are become half, if not the larger, part of the Man, they sooner become Proselytes to Virtue from Rewards and Punishments, cc n1 cc n1 vbr vvn j-jn, cs xx dt jc, n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 av-c vvb n2 p-acp n1 p-acp n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 13
139 then from Internal Principles, or a rational love: the Vail and Shrine recommends Diana, while her beauty is invisible. then from Internal Principles, or a rational love: the vail and Shrine recommends Diana, while her beauty is invisible. av p-acp j n2, cc dt j n1: dt n1 cc n1 vvz np1, cs po31 n1 vbz j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 13
140 So that in not inflicting due Punishments upon Offenders, Virtue feels the smart which they deserve, So that in not inflicting due Punishments upon Offenders, Virtue feels the smart which they deserve, av cst p-acp xx vvg j-jn n2 p-acp n2, n1 vvz dt n1 r-crq pns32 vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 13
141 and is robb'd of one of her methods to gain Professors, while Vice's Torment becomes Virtue's Triumph, and is robbed of one of her methods to gain Professors, while Vice's Torment becomes Virtue's Triumph, cc vbz vvd pp-f crd pp-f po31 n2 pc-acp vvi n2, cs ng1 n1 vvz ng1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 13
142 and commands our Love and Admiration. And therefore Cyrus said well, NONLATINALPHABET. When good Men who do not always see by the light of Grace and Reason, and commands our Love and Admiration. And Therefore Cyrus said well,. When good Men who do not always see by the Light of Grace and Reason, cc vvz po12 n1 cc n1. cc av npg1 vvd av,. c-crq j n2 r-crq vdb xx av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 13
143 but through the Spectacles of Senfe and Fancy, see Vice discountenanc'd and frown'd upon, their appetites are whetted, but through the Spectacles of Sense and Fancy, see Vice discountenanced and frowned upon, their appetites Are whetted, cc-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvb n1 vvn cc vvd p-acp, po32 n2 vbr vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 13
144 and carry a keener edge, to prosecute Virtue and Religion still, and advance its practice. and carry a keener edge, to prosecute Virtue and Religion still, and advance its practice. cc vvi dt jc n1, pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 av, cc vvi po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 13
145 Though he that takes his Religion only upon the score of priviledges and immunities, rewards and praises that attend it, Though he that Takes his Religion only upon the score of privileges and immunities, rewards and praises that attend it, cs pns31 cst vvz po31 n1 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, n2 cc n2 cst vvb pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 13
146 and no more, is but a Sales-man in Religion, and a Mercenary in Devotion; and no more, is but a Salesman in Religion, and a Mercenary in Devotion; cc dx av-dc, vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cc dt j-jn p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 13
147 or he that lives a virtuous life for fear of whipps and lashes, the strokes of Justice and severity, that ought to be the companion of his Vice, may be call'd God's slave, and not his servant; or he that lives a virtuous life for Fear of whips and Lashes, the Strokes of justice and severity, that ought to be the Companion of his Vice, may be called God's slave, and not his servant; cc pns31 cst vvz dt j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, cst pi pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vmb vbi vvn npg1 n1, cc xx po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 13
148 his vassal, not his Son, the title of the pious. his vassal, not his Son, the title of the pious. po31 n1, xx po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f dt j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 13
149 Yet these may be good motives and arguments at ' first, but not the Principle and Basis to bottom our Religion on. Yet these may be good motives and Arguments At ' First, but not the Principle and Basis to bottom our Religion on. av d vmb vbi j n2 cc n2 p-acp ' ord, cc-acp xx dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1 a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 13
150 So that a remiss and timerous Magistrate in deducting the due penalties from Vice, stifles Religion in the Cradle, hinders that which might have been the first step to a regenerate life; So that a remiss and timorous Magistrate in deducting the due penalties from Vice, stifles Religion in the Cradle, hinders that which might have been the First step to a regenerate life; av cst dt j cc j n1 p-acp vvg dt j-jn n2 p-acp n1, n2 n1 p-acp dt n1, vvz cst r-crq vmd vhi vbn dt ord n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 13
151 many have been scar'd and terrified into a Divine conversation, by the strange dooms, and unexpected dismal providences, more than the dreams of Hell, that have seiz'd upon unrepenting Sinners. many have been scared and terrified into a Divine Conversation, by the strange dooms, and unexpected dismal providences, more than the dreams of Hell, that have seized upon unrepenting Sinners. d vhb vbn vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, p-acp dt j n2, cc j j n2, av-dc cs dt n2 pp-f n1, cst vhb vvn p-acp vvg n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 14
152 Virtue therefore throws her self at your feet, Religion is your Supplicant, and all good Men cry for just and impartial punishments upon, Sin and Vice. Virtue Therefore throws her self At your feet, Religion is your Supplicant, and all good Men cry for just and impartial punishments upon, since and Vice. n1 av vvz po31 n1 p-acp po22 n2, n1 vbz po22 n1, cc d j n2 vvb p-acp j cc j n2 p-acp, n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 14
153 Twill augment the Seminaries of Virtue; 'Twill weed out Vice, and lop off all luxuriant actions; 'twill augment the Seminaries of Virtue; It'll weed out Vice, and lop off all luxuriant actions; pn31|vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f n1; pn31|vmb vvi av n1, cc vvb a-acp d j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 14
154 'Twill gloss upon your Honour, and make your Sword shine the brighter. It'll gloss upon your Honour, and make your Sword shine the Brighter. pn31|vmb n1 p-acp po22 n1, cc vvb po22 n1 vvi dt jc. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 14
155 Fifthly, Consider what ill example it will prove unto the World of returning acts of injustice upon them that are unjust in their discharge. Fifthly, Consider what ill Exampl it will prove unto the World of returning acts of injustice upon them that Are unjust in their discharge. ord, vvb r-crq j-jn n1 pn31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr j p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 14
156 For the World that loves revenge and retaliation of wrongs, will catch at all opportunities of reflecting back the same, or greater injuries upon him which hath been unjust before. For the World that loves revenge and retaliation of wrongs, will catch At all opportunities of reflecting back the same, or greater injuries upon him which hath been unjust before. p-acp dt n1 cst vvz n1 cc n1 pp-f n2-jn, vmb vvi p-acp d n2 pp-f vvg av dt d, cc jc n2 p-acp pno31 r-crq vhz vbn j a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 14
157 When therefore Rule degenerates into Tyranny, Righteousness into Hemlock, and Bribery, (or by a softer name presenting) corrupts the streams of Justice, When Therefore Rule Degenerates into Tyranny, Righteousness into Hemlock, and Bribery, (or by a Softer name presenting) corrupts the streams of justice, c-crq av n1 vvz p-acp n1, n1 p-acp n1, cc n1, (cc p-acp dt jc n1 vvg) vvz dt n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 14
158 when right is measured by proportion to their own Interest, and others behaviour and carriage towards them, The Crowns of Kings begin to totter, their Scepters shake like Aegyptian Reeds, when right is measured by proportion to their own Interest, and Others behaviour and carriage towards them, The Crowns of Kings begin to totter, their Sceptres shake like Egyptian Reeds, c-crq av-jn vbz vvn p-acp n1 p-acp po32 d n1, cc ng2-jn n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, dt n2 pp-f n2 vvb pc-acp vvi, po32 n2 vvb j jp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 14
159 and all sorts of Magistracy depend at will and uncertainty, the Subject lying in wait to throw off the yoke of oppression, and disthrone their Government; and all sorts of Magistracy depend At will and uncertainty, the Subject lying in wait to throw off the yoke of oppression, and disthrone their Government; cc d n2 pp-f n1 vvb p-acp n1 cc n1, dt j-jn vvg p-acp vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvi po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 14
160 Anarchy with freedom, then Government with Injustice being more grateful to the Multitude, the rabble which naturally sounds confusion. Anarchy with freedom, then Government with Injustice being more grateful to the Multitude, the rabble which naturally sounds confusion. n1 p-acp n1, cs n1 p-acp n1 vbg av-dc j p-acp dt n1, dt n1 r-crq av-j vvz n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 14
161 For though Christianity, the Spirit of Christ did never (like his Antitype Moses, ) turn the Rivers into streams of bloud, For though Christianity, the Spirit of christ did never (like his Antitype Moses,) turn the rivers into streams of blood, p-acp cs np1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vdd av-x (av-j po31 n1 np1,) vvb dt n2 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 14
162 or call down Fire or Legions of the Spirits above, to defeat his enemies; but commands us patience and a generous temper with submission to unjust exactors: or call down Fire or Legions of the Spirits above, to defeat his enemies; but commands us patience and a generous temper with submission to unjust exactors: cc vvb a-acp n1 cc n2 pp-f dt n2 a-acp, pc-acp vvi po31 n2; cc-acp vvz pno12 n1 cc dt j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 14
163 yet there is a passionate rage and fury in the breasts of the unregenerate World, which being the larger number, will soon pluck down a continual & habitual Injustice. yet there is a passionate rage and fury in the breasts of the unregenerate World, which being the larger number, will soon pluck down a continual & habitual Injustice. av pc-acp vbz dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vbg dt jc n1, vmb av vvi a-acp dt j cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 15
164 But if experience of all Kingdoms, and sayings of all politick heads, will not evince this truth, yet believe the wise King in his Proverbs. The Throne is established by righteousness, But if experience of all Kingdoms, and sayings of all politic Heads, will not evince this truth, yet believe the wise King in his Proverbs. The Throne is established by righteousness, p-acp cs n1 pp-f d n2, cc n2-vvg pp-f d j n2, vmb xx vvi d n1, av vvi dt j n1 p-acp po31 n2. dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 15
165 and the dignity of all inferior Magistrates coucht under that more general and splendid title. An uneven Justice like nourishment to the body; and the dignity of all inferior Magistrates couched under that more general and splendid title. an uneven justice like nourishment to the body; cc dt n1 pp-f d j-jn n2 vvd p-acp d dc j cc j n1. dt j n1 j n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 15
166 distributed in unequal shares, makes some limbs Gigantick, and others Dwarfish, and the whole body politick monstrous and prodigious, distributed in unequal shares, makes Some limbs Gigantic, and Others Dwarfish, and the Whole body politic monstrous and prodigious, vvn p-acp j n2, vvz d n2 j, cc n2-jn j, cc dt j-jn n1 j j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 15
167 and becomes the sooner ruin'd, being over weak to bear so great a load, like Goliah 's shoulders upon an Infants legs. and becomes the sooner ruined, being over weak to bear so great a load, like Goliath is shoulders upon an Infants legs. cc vvz dt av-c vvn, vbg p-acp j pc-acp vvi av j dt n1, av-j np1 vbz n2 p-acp dt ng1 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 15
168 This unequal dealing of Justice, and executions of Laws, hath call'd in question the institution of Magistracy, questioning its Family, tearing its Commission from above, styling it only NONLATINALPHABET a creature of Man's formation, a mutable convenience and temporary interest, This unequal dealing of justice, and executions of Laws, hath called in question the Institution of Magistracy, questioning its Family, tearing its Commission from above, styling it only a creature of Man's formation, a mutable convenience and temporary Interest, d j n-vvg pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f n2, vhz vvn p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg po31 n1, vvg po31 n1 p-acp a-acp, vvg pn31 av-j dt n1 pp-f ng1 n1, dt j n1 cc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 15
169 and a sutable obedience is paid to its commands; not out of Conscience and Religion, but fear and usefulness: and a suitable Obedience is paid to its commands; not out of Conscience and Religion, but Fear and usefulness: cc dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp po31 n2; xx av pp-f n1 cc n1, cc-acp vvb cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 15
170 and as these do change, so will their eye-service too into Rebellion. and as these do change, so will their eye-service too into Rebellion. cc p-acp d vdb vvi, av vmb po32 n1 av p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 15
171 'Tis shame we should give still life to that aged Proverb which is the death and bane of wholsom Laws, which makes them cobweb-Lawn, to catch and trapan the little animal, It's shame we should give still life to that aged Proverb which is the death and bane of wholesome Laws, which makes them cobweb-Lawn, to catch and trepan the little animal, pn31|vbz n1 pns12 vmd vvi av n1 p-acp d j-vvn n1 r-crq vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2, r-crq vvz pno32 n1, pc-acp vvi cc n1 dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 15
172 but larger ones are above their force; as though weakness was the only guilt, and strength was innocency. but larger ones Are above their force; as though weakness was the only guilt, and strength was innocency. cc-acp jc pi2 vbr p-acp po32 n1; c-acp cs n1 vbds dt j n1, cc n1 vbds n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 15
173 This hath made the World believe, that Laws and Equity, Justice and Right, are nothing else but strength and Force, Might and Power; This hath made the World believe, that Laws and Equity, justice and Right, Are nothing Else but strength and Force, Might and Power; np1 vhz vvn dt n1 vvb, cst n2 cc n1, n1 cc n-jn, vbr pix av cc-acp n1 cc n1, vmd cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 15
174 and think the same of them, that looser gallants of Virtue and Religion, only the fancy of some brain-sick Student, the contrivance of a Conclave or Council-board, to reduce Fools and Madmen, and credulous Subjects into aw. and think the same of them, that looser gallants of Virtue and Religion, only the fancy of Some brainsick Student, the contrivance of a Conclave or Council board, to reduce Fools and Madmen, and credulous Subject's into awe. cc vvb dt d pp-f pno32, cst jc n2-jn pp-f n1 cc n1, av-j dt n1 pp-f d j n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2, cc j n2-jn p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 15
175 As though a tame Seal with an imaginary face of Eagles, or Lyons Rampant, the scar-crowns of Babes upon a piece of harmless wax affixt to Parchment, the Coat only of some innocent Sheep, should drive away and terrify their rank and rapacious appetites. As though a tame Seal with an imaginary face of Eagles, or Lyons Rampant, the scar-crowns of Babes upon a piece of harmless wax affixed to Parchment, the Coat only of Some innocent Sheep, should drive away and terrify their rank and rapacious appetites. p-acp cs dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2, cc np1 j, dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 vvn p-acp n1, dt n1 av-j pp-f d j-jn n1, vmd vvi av cc vvi po32 n1 cc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 16
176 This made the Leviathan say that the stare of Nature was a state of War, who feasts and preys upon the smaller fry; This made the Leviathan say that the stare of Nature was a state of War, who feasts and preys upon the smaller fry; d vvd dt np1 vvb cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbds dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq n2 cc vvz p-acp dt jc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 16
177 Right and Possessions were only resignations enforc'd by Might and Power; Right and Possessions were only resignations enforced by Might and Power; j-jn cc n2 vbdr av-j n2 vvn p-acp vmd cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 16
178 and the Man best arm'd, a Cap a pe justitiary, like the Scales of a Leviathan, was cloath'd with the greatest Justice. and the Man best armed, a Cap a pe justiciary, like the Scales of a Leviathan, was clothed with the greatest justice. cc dt n1 av-js vvn, dt n1 dt zz n1, av-j dt n2 pp-f dt np1, vbds vvn p-acp dt js n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 16
179 Hence Beasts are well assigned the Types and Hieroglyphicks of Rule and Civil Polities; where the fiercest look, the longest paw, and sharpest tooth shall call them Princes: Hence Beasts Are well assigned the Types and Hieroglyphics of Rule and Civil Polities; where the Fiercest look, the longest paw, and Sharpest tooth shall call them Princes: av n2 vbr av vvn dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 cc j n2; c-crq dt js n1, dt js n1, cc js n1 vmb vvi pno32 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 16
180 the Lyon is call'd King of Beasts from these. the lion is called King of Beasts from these. dt n1 vbz vvn n1 pp-f n2 p-acp d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 16
181 If therefore you would put a hook into the nostril of this Leviathan, if you would underprop the Thrones of King, If Therefore you would put a hook into the nostril of this Leviathan, if you would underprop the Thrones of King, cs av pn22 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d np1, cs pn22 vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 16
182 and fix their Crowns faster on their Heads, if you expect as 'tis due, Reverence and Honour to be paid unto your Purples, and fix their Crowns faster on their Heads, if you expect as it's due, reverence and Honour to be paid unto your Purples, cc vvi po32 n2 av-jc p-acp po32 n2, cs pn22 vvb c-acp pn31|vbz j-jn, n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po22 n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 16
183 if you would perswade the World 'tis Reason and Religion, Conscience and Divinity commands, not Strength and force, a Fascis or Securis, Swords and Rods, that Enact Laws, distribute evenly and impartially Justice and Equity unto all. if you would persuade the World it's Reason and Religion, Conscience and Divinity commands, not Strength and force, a Fascis or Securis, Swords and Rods, that Enact Laws, distribute evenly and impartially justice and Equity unto all. cs pn22 vmd vvi dt n1 pn31|vbz n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1 vvz, xx n1 cc n1, dt n1 cc np1, n2 cc n2, cst vvi n2, vvi av-j cc av-j n1 cc n1 p-acp d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 16
184 This Proposition being so enforc'd, may be applyed to two sorts, which carry the great concern in Judicatures. This Proposition being so enforced, may be applied to two sorts, which carry the great concern in Judicatures. d n1 vbg av vvn, vmb vbi vvd p-acp crd n2, r-crq vvb dt j vvi p-acp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 16
185 First, To those who are only to prepare Causes, Complaints and Defenses, top ripen and mature for the Laws definitive Sentence; First, To those who Are only to prepare Causes, Complaints and Defenses, top ripen and mature for the Laws definitive Sentence; ord, p-acp d r-crq vbr av-j pc-acp vvi n2, n2 cc n2, n1 vvi cc vvb p-acp dt n2 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 16
186 like Saul 's Armour-bearer, to deliver the Sword into the Judges hand for Execution. like Saul is Armour-bearer, to deliver the Sword into the Judges hand for Execution. j np1 vbz n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 16
187 Because Judgement and Justice must be given secundum allegata & probata, according as things are well alledged, Because Judgement and justice must be given secundum allegata & Approved, according as things Are well alleged, p-acp n1 cc n1 vmb vbi vvn fw-la fw-la cc fw-la, vvg p-acp n2 vbr av vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 16
188 and fairly proved, they are as much to be reminded of their duty, as he that passeth the final Sentence. and fairly proved, they Are as much to be Reminded of their duty, as he that passes the final Sentence. cc av-j vvn, pns32 vbr a-acp av-d pc-acp vbi j pp-f po32 n1, c-acp pns31 cst vvz dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 17
189 There is a numerous swarm of Officers in Courts of Justice, which like Caterpillars, Flyes and Gnats, There is a numerous swarm of Officers in Courts of justice, which like Caterpillars, Flies and Gnats, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, r-crq j n2, n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 17
190 and other insects, only buzz and sting, raise reports and vex Mens names and quiet; and like those of Aegypt strive to over-cloud and darken Judgement. and other insects, only buzz and sting, raise reports and vex Men's names and quiet; and like those of Egypt strive to overcloud and darken Judgement. cc n-jn vvz, av-j vvb cc n1, vvb n2 cc vvb ng2 n2 cc j-jn; cc av-j d pp-f np1 vvb p-acp n1 cc vvi n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 17
191 The World hath commenc'd in so high a degree of Sin, that some of its Sons can out-swagger their own Conscience, Hector Religion, swear and depose any thing; The World hath commenced in so high a degree of since, that Some of its Sons can out-swagger their own Conscience, Hector Religion, swear and depose any thing; dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp av j dt n1 pp-f n1, cst d pp-f po31 n2 vmb j po32 d n1, np1 n1, vvb cc vvi d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 17
192 the old Greek Proverb fits their mouths, NONLATINALPHABET, Lend me Sir an Oath to day in my action, I'le make restitution and swear for you to morrow. the old Greek Proverb fits their mouths,, Lend me Sir an Oath to day in my actium, I'll make restitution and swear for you to morrow. dt j jp n1 vvz po32 n2,, vvb pno11 n1 dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po11 n1, pns11|vmb vvi n1 cc vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 17
193 Some that love to dress up a bad cause in the embroydery of Rhetorick, the Pictures and Shadows of Oratory to pass for truth and reality; some that love to dress up a bad cause in the embroidery of Rhetoric, the Pictures and Shadows of Oratory to pass for truth and reality; d cst vvb pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 17
194 Some dilight to involve the truth with seeming difficulties, and artificial perlexities; some dilight to involve the truth with seeming difficulties, and artificial perlexities; d n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp j-vvg n2, cc j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 17
195 Some strive by Demurrs and Procrastinations, like Fabius Maximus, not so much by truth and valour, some strive by Demurs and Procrastinations, like Fabius Maximus, not so much by truth and valour, d vvb p-acp n2 cc n2, av-j np1 np1, xx av av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 17
196 as by delay, to win the Field; as by Delay, to win the Field; c-acp p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 17
197 they seem to lay Siege to Equity, and would starve out and impoverish an innocent Cause, by having the fatter or deeper purse. they seem to lay Siege to Equity, and would starve out and impoverish an innocent Cause, by having the fatter or Deeper purse. pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1, cc vmd vvi av cc vvi dt j-jn n1, p-acp vhg dt jc cc jc-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 17
198 By such occasions and pretensions they endeavour to put out the eye of Justice, making it as blind in Reason, By such occasions and pretensions they endeavour to put out the eye of justice, making it as blind in Reason, p-acp d n2 cc n2 pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg pn31 p-acp j p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 17
199 as it ought to be in Affections; as it ought to be in Affections; c-acp pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi p-acp n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 17
200 dint the Sword of Justice, cast a mist before the Judges eye, that he might mistake a right definitive Sentence. dint the Sword of justice, cast a missed before the Judges eye, that he might mistake a right definitive Sentence. n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, vvd dt n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi dt j-jn j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 17
201 And thus success in Law shall not depend upon Right and Equity, but Chance and Fortune, Cross and Pile for a Victory. And thus success in Law shall not depend upon Right and Equity, but Chance and Fortune, Cross and Pile for a Victory. cc av n1 p-acp n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp j-jn cc n1, cc-acp n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 17
202 Nothing hath opened the jaws of the black-mouth'd World, to bespatter more the ingenuous study of the Law, Nothing hath opened the Jaws of the black-mouthed World, to bespatter more the ingenuous study of the Law, pix vhz vvn dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, pc-acp vvi av-dc dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 17
203 than this, when the Candidates and Professors of it, wresting and perverting 〈 … 〉 and end of deciding Controversies, composing defferences, untying intricacies, than this, when the Candidates and Professors of it, wresting and perverting 〈 … 〉 and end of deciding Controversies, composing defferences, untying intricacies, cs d, c-crq dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31, vvg cc vvg 〈 … 〉 cc n1 pp-f vvg n2, vvg n2, vvg n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 18
204 and distributing Right to all, bestow its force to buoy up a party & factions; to befriend a relation, and oppose truth; and distributing Right to all, bestow its force to buoy up a party & factions; to befriend a Relation, and oppose truth; cc vvg av-jn p-acp d, vvb po31 n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 cc n2; pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc vvi n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 18
205 to swell a Fee, and lessen Conscience, and by art and skill in subtleties and cobweb-Lawns; to cast a blind; to swell a Fee, and lessen Conscience, and by art and skill in subtleties and cobweb-Lawns; to cast a blind; pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc vvi n1, cc p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n2 cc n2; pc-acp vvi dt j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 18
206 to disguise an unjust Cause, to make it a prosperous and successful one; Who look at this as the grand design, the Cause was ingeniously and wittily pleaded, and as well rewarded; to disguise an unjust Cause, to make it a prosperous and successful one; Who look At this as the grand Design, the Cause was ingeniously and wittily pleaded, and as well rewarded; pc-acp vvi dt j n1, pc-acp vvi pn31 dt j cc j pi; q-crq vvb p-acp d c-acp dt j n1, dt n1 vbds av-j cc av-j vvn, cc c-acp av vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 18
207 while Innocency and Right, that wanted a smooth Tongue, and an open Hand, shut up by poverty, lost the day. while Innocency and Right, that wanted a smooth Tongue, and an open Hand, shut up by poverty, lost the day. cs n1 cc n-jn, cst vvd dt j n1, cc dt j n1, vvb a-acp p-acp n1, vvd dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 18
208 And thus fetch up Law, and seeming Reason, drest up with de advantages of Rhetorick, And thus fetch up Law, and seeming Reason, dressed up with the advantages of Rhetoric, cc av vvb a-acp n1, cc j-vvg n1, vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 18
209 and a confident carriage, to destroy that Virtue whose Guardian and Patron it was first design'd. and a confident carriage, to destroy that Virtue whose Guardian and Patron it was First designed. cc dt j n1, pc-acp vvi d n1 rg-crq n1 cc n1 pn31 vbds ord vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 18
210 'Tis sad, yet common, that he should be accounted a guilty person or criminal, because he is only stoutly accused, and Rhetorically charged with Vice; It's sad, yet Common, that he should be accounted a guilty person or criminal, Because he is only stoutly accused, and Rhetorically charged with Vice; pn31|vbz j, av j, cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn dt j n1 cc j-jn, c-acp pns31 vbz av-j av-j vvn, cc av-j vvn p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 18
211 The World knows the Proverb too well, fortièr acousa & aliquid adhaerebit; strike home, and be sure a Scarr will remain, if the Wound be not Mortal. The World knows the Proverb too well, fortièr acousa & Aliquid adhaerebit; strike home, and be sure a Scarr will remain, if the Wound be not Mortal. dt n1 vvz dt n1 av av, vvb fw-la cc j fw-la; vvb av-an, cc vbi j dt n1 vmb vvi, cs dt n1 vbb xx j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 18
212 For 'tis one of the dismal ills, and largest piece of Injustice in this life, that if Innocencie, For it's one of the dismal ills, and Largest piece of Injustice in this life, that if Innocence, p-acp pn31|vbz crd pp-f dt j n2-jn, cc js n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1, cst cs n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 18
213 and an unspotted name be once called in question, and arraigned by passions and malice, and an unspotted name be once called in question, and arraigned by passion and malice, cc dt j n1 vbb a-acp vvn p-acp n1, cc vvn p-acp n2 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 18
214 though clearly quitted and well discharged, ye jealousies and surmizes still keep their lodgings in cankerd and ill-natur'd breasts, to which it holds up its hands, though clearly quit and well discharged, you jealousies and Surmises still keep their lodgings in cankered and Ill-natured breasts, to which it holds up its hands, cs av-j vvn cc av vvn, pn22 n2 cc n2 av vvi po32 n2 p-acp j-vvn cc j n2, p-acp r-crq pn31 vvz a-acp po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 18
215 and is condemned to suffer the private punishment of reproach and scandal. and is condemned to suffer the private punishment of reproach and scandal. cc vbz vvn pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 18
216 'Tis sad, that when malice and jealousie, peevishness and faction shall commence a suit, that wise Laws should be prostituted by promoting and informing, bribery and a witty tongue, to carry on so inhumane and barbarous design. It's sad, that when malice and jealousy, peevishness and faction shall commence a suit, that wise Laws should be prostituted by promoting and informing, bribery and a witty tongue, to carry on so inhumane and barbarous Design. pn31|vbz j, cst c-crq n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1 vmb vvi dt n1, cst j n2 vmd vbi vvn p-acp j-vvg cc vvg, n1 cc dt j n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp av j cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 18
217 It was thereofore well provided by the Ancients, as the Roman and other Laws to witness, that the Accuser should first depose before the Praetor before he put in his Libel, that he was free from all malicious and calumnious intent. It was thereofore well provided by the Ancients, as the Roman and other Laws to witness, that the Accuser should First depose before the Praetor before he put in his Libel, that he was free from all malicious and calumnious intent. pn31 vbds av av vvn p-acp dt n2-j, p-acp dt np1 cc j-jn n2 pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 vmd ord vvi p-acp dt n1 c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1, cst pns31 vbds j p-acp d j cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 19
218 Hence the Magistrate had ever a Latitude indulg'd to him, and a Power left him to go beside the letter of the Law, prest by a cross-grain'd and litigious nature, Hence the Magistrate had ever a Latitude indulged to him, and a Power left him to go beside the Letter of the Law, pressed by a cross-grained and litigious nature, av dt n1 vhd av dt n1 vvn p-acp pno31, cc dt n1 vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 19
219 and follow the equity and intention of it. and follow the equity and intention of it. cc vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 19
220 They propounded therefore rewards for useful and necessary Informations, and set Fines and Mulcts upon trivial, froward, and superficial ones. They propounded Therefore rewards for useful and necessary Informations, and Set Fines and Mulcts upon trivial, froward, and superficial ones. pns32 vvd av n2 p-acp j cc j n2, cc vvd n2 cc n2 p-acp j, j, cc j pi2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 19
221 Hence the Plaintiff and Defendant did mutually make a pledge or depositum, a certain sum, Hence the Plaintiff and Defendant did mutually make a pledge or depositum, a certain sum, av dt n1 cc n1 vdd av-j vvi dt n1 cc fw-la, dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 19
222 if the cause was not well prov'd, and as fairly defended, and the punishment designed for the accused party to return upon the Informer or Plaintiff, if the cause was not well proved, and as fairly defended, and the punishment designed for the accused party to return upon the Informer or Plaintiff, cs dt n1 vbds xx av vvn, cc c-acp av-j vvn, cc dt n1 vvn p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 19
223 if once it did appear Malice or Envy had drawn up the Charge. if once it did appear Malice or Envy had drawn up the Charge. cs a-acp pn31 vdd vvi n1 cc n1 vhd vvn a-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 19
224 These, and many more, with the Consent and Reason of all good Men, shew'd their just severity and indignation against Sycophants and bribed Orators, raising debates, de Lanacirc; Caprina, about Air and Moonshine out of passion and malice, catching at niceties and letters, to degrade the gravity of the Law, These, and many more, with the Consent and Reason of all good Men, showed their just severity and Indignation against sycophants and bribed Orators, raising debates, the Lanacirc; Caprina, about Air and Moonshine out of passion and malice, catching At niceties and letters, to degrade the gravity of the Law, np1, cc d dc, p-acp dt vvb cc n1 pp-f d j n2, vvd po32 j n1 cc n1 p-acp n2 cc vvd n2, vvg n2, dt n1; np1, p-acp n1 cc np1-n av pp-f n1 cc n1, vvg p-acp n2 cc n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 19
225 and cast contempt upon so well and designed functions. These, like other Malefactors and Criminals, deserve as just, if not a larger punishment; and cast contempt upon so well and designed functions. These, like other Malefactors and Criminals, deserve as just, if not a larger punishment; cc vvd n1 p-acp av av cc vvn n2. np1, av-j j-jn n2 cc n2-jn, vvb p-acp j, cs xx dt jc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 19
226 the one robbing but the Lives and Fortunes of single Men, but these commit a Rape, the one robbing but the Lives and Fortune's of single Men, but these commit a Rape, dt pi vvg p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f j n2, cc-acp d vvb dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 19
227 and murder the Law, the defence of all Societies, and Mankind too. and murder the Law, the defence of all Societies, and Mankind too. cc vvi dt n1, dt n1 pp-f d n2, cc n1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 19
228 Secondly, To the Magistrate or Judge, from whom all Determinations and final Sentences, the result and conclusion of all former Oaths and Attestations must come. Secondly, To the Magistrate or Judge, from whom all Determinations and final Sentences, the result and conclusion of all former Oaths and Attestations must come. ord, p-acp dt n1 cc n1, p-acp ro-crq d n2 cc j n2, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j n2 cc n2 vmb vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 19
229 Whose Authority being signed with the broad Seal of Heaven, his Commission from the Throne of God, Whose authority being signed with the broad Seal of Heaven, his Commission from the Throne of God, rg-crq n1 vbg vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 20
230 and a Sword put into his Hands, he must not let it sleep in the Scabbard, and a Sword put into his Hands, he must not let it sleep in the Scabbard, cc dt n1 vvd p-acp po31 n2, pns31 vmb xx vvi pn31 vvi p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 20
231 or make false flourishes, or only be an ornament by his side; or make false flourishes, or only be an ornament by his side; cc vvi j n2, cc av-j vbi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 20
232 but must draw it with a resolute Hand, an impartial and unconcern'd Spirit, for execution upon Sin and Vice. but must draw it with a resolute Hand, an impartial and unconcerned Spirit, for execution upon since and Vice. cc-acp vmb vvi pn31 p-acp dt j n1, dt j cc vvn n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 20
233 We live in the latter times, in a confident and presumptuous age, when Vice hath gotten a steeded brow, We live in the latter times, in a confident and presumptuous age, when Vice hath got a steeded brow, pns12 vvb p-acp dt d n2, p-acp dt j cc j n1, c-crq n1 vhz vvn dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 20
234 when Wickedness is become Gentile and Fashionable, Licentiousness counted Modish Education, the scurrilous and Blasphemous Droll cry'd up the ingenuous and witty Man, when Wickedness is become Gentile and Fashionable, Licentiousness counted Modish Education, the scurrilous and Blasphemous Droll cried up the ingenuous and witty Man, c-crq n1 vbz vvn j cc j, n1 vvn j n1, dt j cc j uh vvd a-acp dt j cc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 20
235 and well disguised Fraud and Faction esteemed the Politick head; and well disguised Fraud and Faction esteemed the Politic head; cc av vvn n1 cc n1 vvd dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 20
236 and these must be dealt withal as Caesar did with the Roman Senate, if his request with their free choice would not create him Consul, his Sword should give the casting voice for his Election. and these must be dealt withal as Caesar did with the Roman Senate, if his request with their free choice would not create him Consul, his Sword should give the casting voice for his Election. cc d vmb vbi vvn av p-acp np1 vdd p-acp dt np1 n1, cs po31 n1 p-acp po32 j n1 vmd xx vvi pno31 n1, po31 n1 vmd vvi dt vvg n1 p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 20
237 If Principles of Virtue, Reason and Religion, will not reclaim the debauch'd and sturdy World, Laws and Penalties from the Secular arm must drive and beat the World into Obedience. If Principles of Virtue, Reason and Religion, will not reclaim the debauched and sturdy World, Laws and Penalties from the Secular arm must drive and beatrice the World into obedience. cs n2 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1, vmb xx vvi dt j-vvn cc j n1, n2 cc n2 p-acp dt j n1 vmb vvi cc vvi dt n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 20
238 The Magistrate then acting like that God he represents, who first displays the lightening of his Love and Charity, to melt the soft and plyable Soul, The Magistrate then acting like that God he represents, who First displays the lightning of his Love and Charity, to melt the soft and pliable Soul, dt n1 av vvg av-j cst np1 pns31 vvz, r-crq ord vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi dt j cc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 20
239 and then dischargeth the Thunder of his Justice to rend and tear impenitent Sinners. and then dischargeth the Thunder of his justice to rend and tear impenitent Sinners. cc av vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 20
240 And thus reforming the unregenerate World, and advancing Righteousness and Religion, your Secular Sword turns into that of the Spirit, and like Phinehas you execute Judgement, And thus reforming the unregenerate World, and advancing Righteousness and Religion, your Secular Sword turns into that of the Spirit, and like Phinehas you execute Judgement, cc av vvg dt j n1, cc vvg n1 cc n1, po22 j n1 vvz p-acp d pp-f dt n1, cc j np1 pn22 vvb n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 20
241 or Pray at the same time. or Pray At the same time. cc vvb p-acp dt d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 20
242 Your Commission being given and made your Duty, all sorts and Files of injured Men may not only petition and beg, Your Commission being given and made your Duty, all sorts and Files of injured Men may not only petition and beg, po22 n1 vbg vvn cc vvn po22 n1, d n2 cc n2 pp-f j-vvn n2 vmb xx av-j vvi cc vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 20
243 but command your Justice and a free access for all. but command your justice and a free access for all. cc-acp vvb po22 n1 cc dt j n1 p-acp d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 20
244 The poor that walks in rags, and dwells in smoaking Cottages, may confidently come unconcern'd upon the Equity of his Cause. The poor that walks in rags, and dwells in smoking Cottages, may confidently come unconcerned upon the Equity of his Cause. dt j cst vvz p-acp n2, cc vvz p-acp j-vvg n2, vmb av-j vvi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 20
245 Greatness and Riches here are false Topicks to prove the goodness of a Cause, Revenues and Possessions are too scant to measure the innocency of the Man, no more than by the shaddow of the Body you can take the height of a Soul or Mind. Greatness and Riches Here Are false Topicks to prove the Goodness of a Cause, Revenues and Possessions Are too scant to measure the innocency of the Man, no more than by the shadow of the Body you can take the height of a Soul or Mind. n1 cc n2 av vbr j np2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, n2 cc n2 vbr av av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av-dx dc cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 21
246 The Souls of rich and poor are Jewels of an equal lustre, the one is only better set, The Souls of rich and poor Are Jewels of an equal lustre, the one is only better Set, dt n2 pp-f j cc j vbr n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, dt pi vbz av-j jc vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 21
247 and enamel'd in more flourishing estate, the other rough and unpolisht; and enameled in more flourishing estate, the other rough and unpolished; cc vvn p-acp av-dc j-vvg n1, dt j-jn j cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 21
248 yet they must be valued not so much for their accidental glosses, as their natural beauty. yet they must be valued not so much for their accidental Glosses, as their natural beauty. av pns32 vmb vbi vvn xx av av-d c-acp po32 j n2, c-acp po32 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 21
249 Noble and Plebeian Souls have the Divine Image equally enstampt upon them; the one only is set in a more gilded frame, a more splendid condition: Noble and Plebeian Souls have the Divine Image equally enstampt upon them; the one only is Set in a more gilded frame, a more splendid condition: j cc n1 n2 vhb dt j-jn n1 av-jn vvn p-acp pno32; dt crd j vbz vvn p-acp dt av-dc j-vvn n1, dt av-dc j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 21
250 yet we respect the Picture for its stroaks and proper features common to both from God the Carver of Souls; yet we respect the Picture for its Strokes and proper features Common to both from God the Carver of Souls; av pns12 vvb dt n1 p-acp po31 n2 cc j n2 j p-acp d p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 21
251 and Caesar 's Image commands regard, whether in Gold or Brass, or courser mettle. and Caesar is Image commands regard, whither in Gold or Brass, or courser mettle. cc np1 vbz n1 vvz n1, cs p-acp n1 cc n1, cc n1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 21
252 The helpless Widdow and destitute Orphan may smile at such a Tribunal, where their potent adversary, with his swelling pride, The helpless Widow and destitute Orphan may smile At such a Tribunal, where their potent adversary, with his swelling pride, dt j n1 cc j n1 vmb vvi p-acp d dt n1, c-crq po32 j n1, p-acp po31 j-vvg n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 21
253 and large retinue, must be look'd upon with a disinterested and impartial eye; the Judge is deputed the Orphan's Father, and the Widdow's Husband to redress their wrongs. and large retinue, must be looked upon with a disinterested and impartial eye; the Judge is deputed the Orphan's Father, and the Widow's Husband to redress their wrongs. cc j n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp p-acp dt vvn cc j n1; dt n1 vbz vvn dt ng1 n1, cc dt ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 21
254 The ignorant and home-spun Man that dreads the Sophisms of Law and great appearances, may call for the Magistrate to be Spectacles for his blear'd eye, Crutches for his decrepit & dejected faculties, who must be knowing to make him just. The ignorant and homespun Man that dreads the Sophisms of Law and great appearances, may call for the Magistrate to be Spectacles for his bleared eye, Crutches for his decrepit & dejected faculties, who must be knowing to make him just. dt j cc j n1 cst vvz dt n2 pp-f n1 cc j n2, vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp po31 vvn n1, n2 p-acp po31 j cc j-vvn n2, r-crq vmb vbi vvg pc-acp vvi pno31 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 21
255 Oculus in Sceptro, the Aegyptian Hieroglyphick, bespoke the duty of a Ruler, the eye of knowledge upon his Scepter, Oculus in Sceptro, the Egyptian Hieroglyphic, bespoke the duty of a Ruler, the eye of knowledge upon his Sceptre, np1 p-acp np1, dt jp n1, vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 21
256 least the brightness of the Crown upbraided and insulted over the dulness of the head that wore it. lest the brightness of the Crown upbraided and insulted over the dullness of the head that wore it. cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vvd pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 21
257 An ignorant Magistrate represent the blind Man steering at the Helm by the Polar Star he yet ne're saw; an ignorant Magistrate represent the blind Man steering At the Helm by the Polar Star he yet never saw; dt j n1 vvi dt j n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 n1 pns31 av av-x vvd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 21
258 the Pilot then must needs turn Pirate, and sink the Ship of Government. the Pilot then must needs turn Pirate, and sink the Ship of Government. dt n1 av vmb av vvi n1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 21
259 The Magistrate would do well like the Philosopher, to put out the eye of Sense and Affection, to see the clearer by the light of Reason. The Magistrate would do well like the Philosopher, to put out the eye of Sense and Affection, to see the clearer by the Light of Reason. dt n1 vmd vdb av av-j dt n1, pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi dt jc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 22
260 The stranger or alien Turk or Fagan need not be jealous of Friends and Favourites, and different perswasions; The stranger or alien Turk or Fagan need not be jealous of Friends and Favourites, and different persuasions; dt n1 cc n-jn np1 cc np1 vvb xx vbi j pp-f n2 cc n2, cc j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 22
261 at Altars and Tribunals relations cease, Religion and Conscience must know no Father or Mother. At Altars and Tribunals relations cease, Religion and Conscience must know no Father or Mother. p-acp n2 cc n2 n2 vvb, n1 cc n1 vmb vvi dx n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 22
262 If once Tribunals were so adorned, We should recover the times that are past, and restore the Judges as of old, If once Tribunals were so adorned, We should recover the times that Are past, and restore the Judges as of old, cs c-acp n2 vbdr av vvn, pns12 vmd vvi dt n2 cst vbr j, cc vvi dt n2 c-acp pp-f j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 22
263 when Reason and Religion, Justice and Equity, Conscience, and an eye to God kept the Chair, when Reason and Religion, justice and Equity, Conscience, and an eye to God kept the Chair, c-crq n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, n1, cc dt n1 p-acp np1 vvd dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 22
264 and Virtues were the only steps by which they did ascend, and sat in the Gates, and gave free invitation for all; and Virtues were the only steps by which they did ascend, and sat in the Gates, and gave free invitation for all; cc n2 vbdr dt j n2 p-acp r-crq pns32 vdd vvi, cc vvd p-acp dt n2, cc vvd j n1 p-acp d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 22
265 and all good Men, and just Societies might triumph in the same strain with old Rome at the choice of Numa, NONLATINALPHABET. and all good Men, and just Societies might triumph in the same strain with old Room At the choice of Numa,. cc d j n2, cc j n2 vmd vvi p-acp dt d n1 p-acp j vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1,. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 22
266 . When Kings and Judges are virtuous and knowing too, their People receive a King and a Kingdom both. . When Kings and Judges Are virtuous and knowing too, their People receive a King and a Kingdom both. . c-crq n2 cc n2 vbr j cc vvg av, po32 n1 vvi dt n1 cc dt n1 av-d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 22
267 What then remains, but to draw and use this Sword with a steady and impartial hand, regardless of others frowns or smiles, What then remains, but to draw and use this Sword with a steady and impartial hand, regardless of Others frowns or smiles, q-crq av vvz, cc-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n1 p-acp dt j cc j n1, av pp-f n2-jn n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 22
268 or any small events that may attend your Charge, unbyassed to Sects and Parties, Qualities and Conditions, fight against none but Sin and Wickendness, Lewdness and confident Vice; or any small events that may attend your Charge, unbiased to Sects and Parties, Qualities and Conditions, fight against none but since and Wickendness, lewdness and confident Vice; cc d j n2 cst vmb vvi po22 n1, vvn p-acp n2 cc n2, n2 cc n2, vvb p-acp pix cc-acp n1 cc n1, n1 cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 22
269 this will call you truly Man, and God's Deputy; this will call you truly Man, and God's Deputy; d vmb vvi pn22 av-j n1, cc npg1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 22
270 This will style you Saint, and advance your Temporal Chair into a Spiritual one, to Judge in the other World at the period of this; This will style you Saint, and advance your Temporal Chair into a Spiritual one, to Judge in the other World At the Period of this; d vmb n1 pn22 n1, cc vvb po22 j n1 p-acp dt j pi, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 22
271 This will make you Heir apparent to the Character of a Faithful Steward, and the Rewards of Immortality with the Blessed Jesus, to whom be Honour and Glory, both now and for ever, Amen. FINIS. This will make you Heir apparent to the Character of a Faithful Steward, and the Rewards of Immortality with the Blessed jesus, to whom be Honour and Glory, both now and for ever, Amen. FINIS. d vmb vvi pn22 n1 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j-vvn np1, p-acp ro-crq vbb n1 cc n1, d av cc p-acp av, uh-n. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 22

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