The horrid sin of man-catching, explained in a sermon upon Jer. 5, 25, 26 preach'd at Colchester, July 10, 1681 / by Edmond Hickeringill ...

Hickeringill, Edmund, 1631-1708
Publisher: Printed for Francis Smith
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1681
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A43623 ESTC ID: R32965 STC ID: H1811
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Jeremiah V, 25-26; Church of England; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 THE Horrid Sin of Man-Catching. Explain'd in a SERMON Upon JER. 5.25, 26. Your Iniquities have turned away these things, and your Sins have withholden good things from you. THE Horrid since of Man-Catching. Explained in a SERMON Upon JER. 5.25, 26. Your Iniquities have turned away these things, and your Sins have withholden good things from you. dt j n1 pp-f j. vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1. crd, crd po22 n2 vhb vvn av d n2, cc po22 n2 vhb vvi j n2 p-acp pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 5
1 For among my People are found wicked Men, they lay wait as he that setteth Snares, they set a Trap, they catch Men. For among my People Are found wicked Men, they lay wait as he that sets Snares, they Set a Trap, they catch Men. p-acp p-acp po11 n1 vbr vvn j n2, pns32 vvd vvi c-acp pns31 cst vvz n2, pns32 vvd dt n1, pns32 vvb n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 5
2 IN which Words, I shall only take notice in General; IN which Words, I shall only take notice in General; p-acp r-crq n2, pns11 vmb av-j vvi n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 5
3 1. Of God's heavy Judgment upon Israel, ver. 25. 2. Of the Cause of that heavy Judgment, the crying Sin of Man-Catching, ver. 26. 1. Of God's heavy Judgement upon Israel, ver. 25. 2. Of the Cause of that heavy Judgement, the crying since of Man-Catching, ver. 26. crd pp-f npg1 j n1 p-acp np1, fw-la. crd crd pp-f dt n1 pp-f d j n1, dt j-vvg n1 pp-f j, fw-la. crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 5
4 But First (to keep to the Method in the Text) Let us enquire, 1. Of what Nature was this heavy Judgment? But First (to keep to the Method in the Text) Let us inquire, 1. Of what Nature was this heavy Judgement? p-acp ord (pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1) vvb pno12 vvi, crd pp-f r-crq n1 vbds d j n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 5
5 In Answer whereunto, we may consider God's heavy Judgments, or heavy Hand. 1. Positively: 2. Privatively. 1. By stretching forth his Hand of Wrath in striking a People with either, 1. The Sword of the Lord; (for so is called, the Plague of Pestilence.) Or 2dly, with War, Forreign or Civil War, In Answer whereunto, we may Consider God's heavy Judgments, or heavy Hand. 1. Positively: 2. Privatively. 1. By stretching forth his Hand of Wrath in striking a People with either, 1. The Sword of the Lord; (for so is called, the Plague of Pestilence.) Or 2dly, with War, Foreign or Civil War, p-acp n1 c-crq, pns12 vmb vvi npg1 j n2, cc j n1. crd av-j: crd av-j. crd p-acp vvg av po31 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 p-acp d, crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (c-acp av vbz vvn, dt n1 pp-f n1.) cc av, p-acp n1, j cc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
6 though managed with the Sword of Man, yet God is said to unsheath it, and call for it; though managed with the Sword of Man, yet God is said to unsheath it, and call for it; cs vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av np1 vbz vvn p-acp vvb pn31, cc vvb p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
7 and therefore also Wars, bloody Wars are God's heavy Judgment upon a People, and therefore, called also — The Sword of the Lord. and Therefore also Wars, bloody Wars Are God's heavy Judgement upon a People, and Therefore, called also — The Sword of the Lord. cc av av n2, j n2 vbr npg1 j n1 p-acp dt n1, cc av, vvd av — dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
8 2. God's heavy Hand or heavy Judgment upon a People may be considered Privatively, by depriving them of Mercies, Temporal Mercies, called good things in the Text, which God for their Sins had turned away and withholden from them. 2. God's heavy Hand or heavy Judgement upon a People may be considered Privatively, by depriving them of mercies, Temporal mercies, called good things in the Text, which God for their Sins had turned away and withholden from them. crd npg1 j n1 cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 vmb vbi vvn av-j, p-acp vvg pno32 pp-f n2, j n2, vvn j n2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq np1 p-acp po32 n2 vhd vvn av cc vvi p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
9 What these good things were (which were withholden ) may evidently be seen in the verse before the Text; namely, God's heavy Judgment in depriving them of the former and latter Rain in his season, What these good things were (which were withholden) may evidently be seen in the verse before the Text; namely, God's heavy Judgement in depriving them of the former and latter Rain in his season, q-crq d j n2 vbdr (r-crq vbdr vvi) vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1; av, npg1 j n1 p-acp vvg pno32 pp-f dt j cc d n1 p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
10 and depriving them of the appointed Weeks of the Harvest, Jer. 5.24. and depriving them of the appointed Weeks of the Harvest, Jer. 5.24. cc vvg pno32 pp-f dt j-vvn n2 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
11 This great Drought did fore-run and threaten a Famine, (the worst and heaviest of God's Judgments,) the Sword of the Lord, This great Drought did forerun and threaten a Famine, (the worst and Heaviest of God's Judgments,) the Sword of the Lord, d j n1 vdd vvi cc vvi dt n1, (dt js cc js pp-f npg1 n2,) dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
12 and the Sword of Man (both of them) make quick dispatch; but Famine is a lingring Death, and worse than Death, and the worst of Death's. and the Sword of Man (both of them) make quick dispatch; but Famine is a lingering Death, and Worse than Death, and the worst of Death's. cc dt n1 pp-f n1 (av-d pp-f pno32) vvb j n1; cc-acp n1 vbz dt j-vvg n1, cc av-jc cs n1, cc dt js pp-f ng1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
13 And it was sad News for the King, when he heard, that his Subjects were glad to preserve their Lives by killing one another; And it was sad News for the King, when he herd, that his Subject's were glad to preserve their Lives by killing one Another; cc pn31 vbds j n1 p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvd, cst po31 n2-jn vbdr j p-acp vvb po32 n2 p-acp j-vvg crd j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
14 nay, the Mother killing and eating her own Child, and yet calling in vain to the King for help; nay, the Mother killing and eating her own Child, and yet calling in vain to the King for help; uh-x, dt n1 vvg cc vvg po31 d n1, cc av vvg p-acp j p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
15 that could not have an Asses Head for himself under fourscore pieces of Silver, nor a little Pigeon 's Dung (for the Dessert or second Course) under five pieces more: 2 Kings 6.25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30. No wonder that the King rent his Cloaths, and wore Sack-clot• upon his Flesh, to mortify it. that could not have an Asses Head for himself under fourscore Pieces of Silver, nor a little Pigeon is Dung (for the Dessert or second Course) under five Pieces more: 2 Kings 6.25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30. No wonder that the King rend his Clothes, and wore Sack-clot• upon his Flesh, to mortify it. cst vmd xx vhi dt n2 n1 p-acp px31 p-acp crd n2 pp-f n1, ccx dt j n1 vbz n1 (c-acp dt np1 cc ord n1) p-acp crd n2 av-dc: crd n2 crd, crd, crd, crd, crd, crd dx n1 cst dt n1 vvn po31 n2, cc vvd j p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
16 A great Drought, or God's withdrawing the Rain, bespeaks a Dearth, as well as the Wrath of God upon a Land, A great Drought, or God's withdrawing the Rain, bespeaks a Dearth, as well as the Wrath of God upon a Land, dt j n1, cc npg1 vvg dt n1, vvz dt n1, c-acp av c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
17 when the Dust (as God says to Job ) groweth into hardness, Job 38.37, 38. and the Clods cleave fast together; when the Dust (as God Says to Job) grows into hardness, Job 38.37, 38. and the Clods cleave fast together; c-crq dt n1 (c-acp np1 vvz p-acp np1) vvz p-acp n1, np1 crd, crd cc dt n2 vvb av-j av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
18 when the Clouds are stayed, and the Bottles of Heaven (as God there calls them) are stopped, and the People cannot get a Dram of these Bottles, when the Clouds Are stayed, and the Bottles of Heaven (as God there calls them) Are stopped, and the People cannot get a Dram of these Bottles, c-crq dt n2 vbr vvn, cc dt n2 pp-f n1 (c-acp np1 a-acp vvz pno32) vbr vvn, cc dt n1 vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
19 tho it were to save their Lives. though it were to save their Lives. cs pn31 vbdr pc-acp vvi po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
20 In the three and thirtieth year of that wanton King Hen. 8th there was so great a Drought, that small Rivers were clean dryed up, In the three and thirtieth year of that wanton King Hen. 8th there was so great a Drought, that small rivers were clean dried up, p-acp dt crd cc ord n1 pp-f d j-jn n1 n1. ord pc-acp vbds av j dt n1, cst j n2 vbdr av-j vvn a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
21 and much Cattel died for want of Water and Food; and afterwards, and much Cattle died for want of Water and Food; and afterwards, cc d n2 vvd p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; cc av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
22 In the five and thirtieth year of Queen Eliz. was so great a Drought, that not only the Fields, In the five and thirtieth year of Queen Eliz was so great a Drought, that not only the Fields, p-acp dt crd cc ord n1 pp-f n1 np1 vbds av j dt n1, cst xx av-j dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 7
23 but the Springs themselves were dryed up, and many Cattel every where dyed for want of Waters, which are the good things mentioned in the Text, the good things that God withdrew and withheld from the People for their Sins, their crying Sin. but the Springs themselves were dried up, and many Cattle every where died for want of Waters, which Are the good things mentioned in the Text, the good things that God withdrew and withheld from the People for their Sins, their crying Sin. cc-acp dt n2 px32 vbdr vvn a-acp, cc d n2 d c-crq vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vbr dt j n2 vvn p-acp dt n1, dt j n2 cst np1 vvd cc vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, po32 j-vvg np1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 7
24 And what (in the 2d place) was that crying Sin? And what (in the 2d place) was that crying since? cc q-crq (p-acp dt crd n1) vbds d j-vvg n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
25 The Text tells us, It was the Sin of ensnaring, lying in wait, and at catch, The Text tells us, It was the since of ensnaring, lying in wait, and At catch, dt n1 vvz pno12, pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f j-vvg, vvg p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
26 as he that setteth Snares to catch (not Wild-Beasts, but) Men, Honest Men, Innocent Men. as he that sets Snares to catch (not Wild beasts, but) Men, Honest Men, Innocent Men. c-acp pns31 cst vvz n2 pc-acp vvi (xx n2, cc-acp) n2, j n2, j-jn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
27 And that we may the better understand the horrid nature of this Sin, of ensnaring Men, or catching Men, in the Text; And that we may the better understand the horrid nature of this since, of ensnaring Men, or catching Men, in the Text; cc cst pns12 vmb dt av-jc vvi dt j n1 pp-f d n1, pp-f j-vvg n2, cc j-vvg n2, p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
28 Let us consider: 1. What and who are these Men-Catchers? 2. Of what these Men-Catchers make their Snares? 3. How and where they lay their Snares? 4. What is usually the Effect and Issue of this ensnaring and catching of Men? Let us Consider: 1. What and who Are these Men-Catchers? 2. Of what these Men-Catchers make their Snares? 3. How and where they lay their Snares? 4. What is usually the Effect and Issue of this ensnaring and catching of Men? vvb pno12 vvi: crd q-crq cc q-crq vbr d n2? crd pp-f r-crq d n2 vvb po32 n2? crd uh-crq cc q-crq pns32 vvd po32 n2? crd r-crq vbz av-j dt vvb cc vvi pp-f d j-vvg cc vvg pp-f n2? (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
29 1. What and who are these Men-catchers? 1. What and who Are these Men-catchers? crd q-crq cc q-crq vbr d n2? (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
30 Some have thought by these Words (of the Text — among my People are found wicked Men, that set Snares and catch Men ) are meant Catch-Poles, Bum's, Spirits, (so called from their spiriting Men by catching them and selling and delivering them to Thraldom and Bondage) Villains to be sure. some have Thought by these Words (of the Text — among my People Are found wicked Men, that Set Snares and catch Men) Are meant Catch-Poles, Bum's, Spirits, (so called from their spiriting Men by catching them and selling and delivering them to Thraldom and Bondage) Villains to be sure. d vhb vvn p-acp d n2 (pp-f dt n1 — p-acp po11 n1 vbr vvn j n2, cst vvd n2 cc vvi n2) vbr vvn n2, ng1, n2, (av vvn p-acp po32 vvg n2 p-acp vvg pno32 cc vvg cc vvg pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1) n2 pc-acp vbi j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
31 But these of the Text are Villains of a far deeper dye, Scarlet-Rogues, Rogues upon Record, upon the greatest, the truest and most antient Record; But these of the Text Are Villains of a Far Deeper die, Scarlet-Rogues, Rogues upon Record, upon the greatest, the Truest and most ancient Record; p-acp d pp-f dt n1 vbr n2 pp-f dt av-j jc-jn n1, n2, n2 p-acp n1, p-acp dt js, dt js cc av-ds j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
32 the Record of Holy-Writ: Writ: These Men-catchers being called in the Text (by the Spirit of God that miscall's none, and never is guilty of any misnosmer ) wicked Men, the Record of Holy writ: Writ: These Men-catchers being called in the Text (by the Spirit of God that miscall's none, and never is guilty of any misnomer) wicked Men, dt n1 pp-f j: vvn: d n2 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 (p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vvz pix, cc av-x vbz j pp-f d j) j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
33 or as the Original imports, Rogues in Grain. or as the Original imports, Rogues in Grain. cc p-acp dt j-jn vvz, n2 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
34 Committing the greatest Villanies under Colour of Truth, and Law; that Rob the Poor (or Innocent) because he is Poor, (or Innocent) and oppress the afflicted in the Gate; Committing the greatest Villainies under Colour of Truth, and Law; that Rob the Poor (or Innocent) Because he is Poor, (or Innocent) and oppress the afflicted in the Gate; vvg dt js n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc n1; d vvb dt j (cc j-jn) c-acp pns31 vbz j, (cc j-jn) cc vvi dt j-vvn p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
35 (that is) in Courts of Judicature; which were then kept in the Gate-House, or Gate of the chief Cities in Israel. (that is) in Courts of Judicature; which were then kept in the Gate-House, or Gate of the chief Cities in Israel. (cst vbz) p-acp n2 pp-f n1; r-crq vbdr av vvn p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn n2 p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
36 That commit the greatest Rapacities, Murders and Injustice, under the umbrage, pretence and colour of Law and Justice. That commit the greatest Rapacities, Murders and Injustice, under the umbrage, pretence and colour of Law and justice. cst vvi dt js n2, n2 cc n1, p-acp dt n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
37 Wo be to them (saith the Prophet) that devise (or Plot) Iniquity, Mic. 2.1. and work evil upon their Beds; Woe be to them (Says the Prophet) that devise (or Plot) Iniquity, Mic. 2.1. and work evil upon their Beds; n1 vbb p-acp pno32 (vvz dt n1) d n1 (cc n1) n1, np1 crd. cc vvb j-jn p-acp po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 8
38 when the Morning is light they practise it, because it is in the power of their Hand. when the Morning is Light they practise it, Because it is in the power of their Hand. c-crq dt n1 vbz j pns32 vvb pn31, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 8
39 And if Naboth have a good Vineyard, no wonder, if he be indicted of Treason in slandering or blaspheming God and the King; And two Sons of Belial (procured by that Woman Jezebel ) to swear to the Indictment, And if Naboth have a good Vineyard, no wonder, if he be indicted of Treason in slandering or blaspheming God and the King; And two Sons of Belial (procured by that Woman Jezebel) to swear to the Indictment, cc cs np1 vhb dt j n1, dx n1, cs pns31 vbb vvn pp-f n1 p-acp vvg cc vvg np1 cc dt n1; cc crd n2 pp-f np1 (vvn p-acp d n1 np1) pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 8
40 if Jezebel or Ahab long for the pleasant Vineyard. if Jezebel or Ahab long for the pleasant Vineyard. cs np1 cc np1 av-j p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 8
41 Wo be to such (saith the Prophet) that covet Fields and take them by violence; Woe be to such (Says the Prophet) that covet Fields and take them by violence; n1 vbb p-acp d (vvz dt n1) d vvb n2 cc vvb pno32 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 8
42 Mic. 2.2, 3. and Houses, and take them away; so they oppress a Man and his House, even a Man and his Heritage. Mic. 2.2, 3. and Houses, and take them away; so they oppress a Man and his House, even a Man and his Heritage. np1 crd, crd cc n2, cc vvi pno32 av; av pns32 vvb dt n1 cc po31 n1, av dt n1 cc po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 8
43 This Sin of oppressing Men, or catching Men in Snares by false Witnesses, is that crying Sin, that brings God's heavy Judgments upon a Nation; This since of oppressing Men, or catching Men in Snares by false Witnesses, is that crying since, that brings God's heavy Judgments upon a nation; d n1 pp-f vvg n2, cc vvg n2 p-acp n2 p-acp j n2, vbz d vvg n1, cst vvz npg1 j n2 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 8
44 that made him to withhold the former and the latter Rain in its Season; that made him to withhold the former and the latter Rain in its Season; cst vvd pno31 p-acp vvb dt j cc dt d n1 p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 8
45 that always ruins a Kingdom, at least, it brings ruine at length upon the Oppressors, upon such Jezebel 's, upon Ahab 's; that always ruins a Kingdom, At least, it brings ruin At length upon the Oppressors's, upon such Jezebel is, upon Ahab is; cst av vvz dt n1, p-acp ds, pn31 vvz n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt ng2, p-acp d np1 vbz, p-acp np1 vbz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 8
46 for so it follows in the Prophet Micah; Mic. 2.3. Therefore thus saith the Lord, for so it follows in the Prophet micah; Mic. 2.3. Therefore thus Says the Lord, p-acp av pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 np1; np1 crd. av av vvz dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 8
47 Behold, against this Family do I devise an evil, from which ye shall not remove your Necks; Behold, against this Family do I devise an evil, from which you shall not remove your Necks; vvb, p-acp d n1 vdb pns11 vvi dt n-jn, p-acp r-crq pn22 vmb xx vvi po22 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 8
48 No, no, Jezebel 's Neck was broke out of a Window presently after that Sin of Murder and Oppression under colour of Law; she did not long enjoy the Fruits of her Subornation of Perjury, but was thrown to the Dogs. No, no, Jezebel is Neck was broke out of a Window presently After that since of Murder and Oppression under colour of Law; she did not long enjoy the Fruits of her Subornation of Perjury, but was thrown to the Dogs. av-dx, uh-dx, np1 vbz n1 vbds vvn av pp-f dt n1 av-j p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1; pns31 vdd xx av-j vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 pp-f n1, p-acp vbds vvn p-acp dt n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 8
49 For it is God's Truth, That He that oppresseth the Poor to increase his Riches, and he that giveth to the Rich shall surely come to want. For it is God's Truth, That He that Oppresses the Poor to increase his Riches, and he that gives to the Rich shall surely come to want. p-acp pn31 vbz npg1 n1, cst pns31 cst vvz dt j pc-acp vvi po31 n2, cc pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt j vmb av-j vvi pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 9
50 For Oppression and Robbery are so near of kin, that the Spirit of God puts them together, For Oppression and Robbery Are so near of kin, that the Spirit of God puts them together, p-acp n1 cc n1 vbr av av-j pp-f n1, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz pno32 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 9
51 and makes them signify the same thing and the same Men: Only, the Oppressor robs by Law, the Robber robs against Law; and makes them signify the same thing and the same Men: Only, the Oppressor robs by Law, the Robber robs against Law; cc vvz pno32 vvi dt d n1 cc dt d n2: av-j, dt n1 vvz p-acp n1, dt n1 vvz p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 9
52 the Oppressor robs in the Gate under colour of Law, the Robber robs on the Kings High-Way in desiance of Law; both of them always (or at least most commonly) come to an ill end. the Oppressor robs in the Gate under colour of Law, the Robber robs on the Kings High-Way in Defiance of Law; both of them always (or At least most commonly) come to an ill end. dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 vvz p-acp dt ng1 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1; d pp-f pno32 av (cc p-acp ds av-ds av-j) vvb p-acp dt j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 9
53 But these latter are little, Retail-Rogues in respect of the former, that rob (safely they think, But these latter Are little, Retail-Rogues in respect of the former, that rob (safely they think, p-acp d d vbr j, n2 p-acp n1 pp-f dt j, cst vvb (av-j pns32 vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 9
54 and) by whole-sale, and brought God's heavy Judgment of Drought and Dearth upon the Nation of Israel, in the Text. and) by wholesale, and brought God's heavy Judgement of Drought and Dearth upon the nation of Israel, in the Text. cc) p-acp n1, cc vvd npg1 j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt np1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 9
55 For a High-way-Man lyes at catch but for a small parcel of Money, but these (like the Grave) swallow all; For a High-way-Man lies At catch but for a small parcel of Money, but these (like the Grave) swallow all; p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp vvi cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp d (av-j dt j) vvb d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 9
56 the good, the bad, Life, Liberty, Estate, Family and Posterity, root and branch in one day. the good, the bad, Life, Liberty, Estate, Family and Posterity, root and branch in one day. dt j, dt j, n1, n1, n1, n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp crd n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 9
57 I mean, such as are Trepanners, or Countenancers of them, Sham-Evidence, False Witnesses, whose Tongues can swear and unswear, whose Tongues perhaps have cut the Throats of many a poor Innocent already, I mean, such as Are Trepanners, or Countenancers of them, Sham-Evidence, False Witnesses, whose Tongues can swear and unswear, whose Tongues perhaps have Cut the Throats of many a poor Innocent already, pns11 vvb, d c-acp vbr n2, cc n2 pp-f pno32, n1, j n2, rg-crq n2 vmb vvi cc vvi, rg-crq n2 av vhb vvn dt n2 pp-f d dt j n-jn av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 9
58 and still want more work, more work; and still want more work, more work; cc av vvb av-dc n1, dc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 9
59 Men of no Honour, no Honesty, no Religion, (except of that notorious and bloody Religion that is worse than no Religion) you may have more Truth, more Kindness, more Fidelity, fairer quarter from Insidels (I know it) than from such Bigotted-Catholicks, that think it is Religion (and pleasing to God) to cut Men's Throats. Men of no Honour, no Honesty, no Religion, (except of that notorious and bloody Religion that is Worse than no Religion) you may have more Truth, more Kindness, more Fidis, Fairer quarter from Infidels (I know it) than from such Bigotted-Catholicks, that think it is Religion (and pleasing to God) to Cut Men's Throats. n2 pp-f dx n1, dx n1, dx n1, (c-acp pp-f cst j cc j n1 cst vbz jc cs dx n1) pn22 vmb vhi dc n1, dc n1, dc n1, jc n1 p-acp n2 (pns11 vvb pn31) cs p-acp d j, cst vvb pn31 vbz n1 (cc vvg p-acp np1) pc-acp vvi ng2 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 9
60 Which yet they do not, they dare not do always in the down-right Godfrey-way of murdering; Which yet they do not, they Dare not do always in the downright Godfrey-way of murdering; r-crq av pns32 vdb xx, pns32 vvb xx vdi av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 9
61 that (has and may) prove dangerous; that (has and may) prove dangerous; d (vhz cc vmb) vvb j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 9
62 no, the Devil is crafty, and his Agents and Emissaries can improve in Wit as well as Malice; They shall do the Feat, lay their Snares, catch Men, (not, in the Night and be hang'd ) but at Noon-day and by Law; not with cruel hands, but (a way worth two on't) with venemous Tongues, Tongues of a Serpent, the Poyson of Asps is under their Lips, they kill sure, no Law can hinder them; no, the devil is crafty, and his Agents and Emissaries can improve in Wit as well as Malice; They shall do the Feat, lay their Snares, catch Men, (not, in the Night and be hanged) but At Noonday and by Law; not with cruel hands, but (a Way worth two oned) with venomous Tongues, Tongues of a Serpent, the Poison of Asps is under their Lips, they kill sure, no Law can hinder them; uh-dx, dt n1 vbz j, cc po31 n2 cc n2 vmb vvi p-acp n1 c-acp av c-acp n1; pns32 vmb vdi dt n1, vvd po32 n2, vvb n2, (xx, p-acp dt n1 cc vbi vvn) cc-acp p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1; xx p-acp j n2, p-acp (dt n1 j crd p-acp|pn31) p-acp j n2, n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vvb av-j, dx n1 vmb vvi pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 10
63 nay, they'll make the Law Pimp to them, and assist them in the Assassinate: nay, They'll make the Law Pimp to them, and assist them in the Assassinate: uh-x, pns32|vmb vvi dt n1 n1 p-acp pno32, cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 10
64 And that by false Oaths, false Tongues, swearing pro and con; as if those that will swear you twenty Oaths in an hour for God-have-Mercy, will scruple at one Oath for Money, And that by false Oaths, false Tongues, swearing Pro and con; as if those that will swear you twenty Oaths in an hour for God-have-Mercy, will scruple At one Oath for Money, cc cst p-acp j n2, j n2, vvg fw-la cc vvb; c-acp cs d cst vmb vvi pn22 crd n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, vmb n1 p-acp crd n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 10
65 and to have all their other Oaths and Sins pardoned into the Bargain. and to have all their other Oaths and Sins pardoned into the Bargain. cc pc-acp vhi d po32 j-jn n2 cc n2 vvn p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 10
66 Atheism, Blasphemy and Bigottism is now so epidemical and common, that therefore the wary Hollanders in their Courts of Judicature pump out the Truth, not by Oath, but cross and sudden Interrogatories, in which (by use) their Judges are as dextrous as happy. Atheism, Blasphemy and Bigottism is now so epidemical and Common, that Therefore the wary Hollanders in their Courts of Judicature pump out the Truth, not by Oath, but cross and sudden Interrogatories, in which (by use) their Judges Are as dextrous as happy. n1, n1 cc n1 vbz av av j cc j, cst av dt j np1 p-acp po32 n2 pp-f n1 n1 av dt n1, xx p-acp n1, p-acp j cc j np1, p-acp r-crq (p-acp n1) po32 n2 vbr a-acp j c-acp j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 10
67 But by False Oaths, wicked Men can do the Business, do their own Business, get Rewards for catching innocent Men, But by False Oaths, wicked Men can do the Business, do their own Business, get Rewards for catching innocent Men, cc-acp p-acp j n2, j n2 vmb vdb dt n1, vdb po32 d n1, vvb n2 p-acp vvg j-jn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 10
68 and not always (though sometimes) the Gallows also for their Pains, in setting Snares to catch Men. and not always (though sometime) the Gallows also for their Pains, in setting Snares to catch Men. cc xx av (cs av) dt n2 av p-acp po32 n2, p-acp vvg n2 pc-acp vvi n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 10
69 These are the Men that can also do any Man's Business, how innocent soever; These Are the Men that can also do any Man's Business, how innocent soever; d vbr dt n2 cst vmb av vdi d ng1 n1, c-crq j-jn av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 10
70 of these the Prophet David had Experience, woful Experience, though he was a Man (for Integrity) after God's own Heart: of these the Prophet David had Experience, woeful Experience, though he was a Man (for Integrity) After God's own Heart: pp-f d dt n1 np1 vhd n1, j n1, cs pns31 vbds dt n1 (p-acp n1) p-acp npg1 d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 10
71 And the good Man was at his Wits end almost, and knew not well how to deal with these Men-catchers; And the good Man was At his Wits end almost, and knew not well how to deal with these Men-catchers; cc dt j n1 vbds p-acp po31 ng1 n1 av, cc vvd xx av c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 10
72 and therefore puts the question, as if he knew not how to resolve it, Saying — What shall be given unto thee? Ps. 120.3. and Therefore puts the question, as if he knew not how to resolve it, Saying — What shall be given unto thee? Ps. 120.3. cc av vvz dt n1, c-acp cs pns31 vvd xx c-crq pc-acp vvi pn31, vvg — q-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno21? np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 10
73 or what shall be done unto thee, thou false Tongue? As if he should say; or what shall be done unto thee, thou false Tongue? As if he should say; cc q-crq vmb vbi vdn p-acp pno21, pns21 j n1? c-acp cs pns31 vmd vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 10
74 How should I stop thy Mouth, thou false Tongue? answering in the next Verse, sharp Arrows of the Mighty with Coals of Juniper: as if he should say; How should I stop thy Mouth, thou false Tongue? answering in the next Verse, sharp Arrows of the Mighty with Coals of Juniper: as if he should say; q-crq vmd pns11 vvb po21 n1, pns21 j n1? vvg p-acp dt ord n1, j n2 pp-f dt j p-acp n2 pp-f n1: c-acp cs pns31 vmd vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 10
75 Except the Mighty God with Coals of Juniper (the hottest Coals) stop the Mouth of these slanderous Tongues by his All-seeing Power (some unexpected Providence) vain is the help of Man. Except the Mighty God with Coals of Juniper (the hottest Coals) stop the Mouth of these slanderous Tongues by his All-seeing Power (Some unexpected Providence) vain is the help of Man. c-acp dt j np1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1 (dt js n2) vvb dt n1 pp-f d j n2 p-acp po31 j n1 (d j n1) j vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 10
76 Therefore he adds — Wo is me that I sojourn in Mesech — amongst a Pack of Rogues, that will say and swear any thing; Therefore he adds — Woe is me that I sojourn in Mesech — among a Pack of Rogues, that will say and swear any thing; av pns31 vvz — n1 vbz pno11 cst pns11 vvb p-acp vvb — p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cst vmb vvi cc vvi d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 11
77 what hlep? He flys to God therefore and prays — and crys in this Distress — Deliver my Soul, O Lord, Ps. 120.2. from lying Lips, and a from deceitful Tongue. what hlep? He flys to God Therefore and prays — and cries in this Distress — Deliver my Soul, Oh Lord, Ps. 120.2. from lying Lips, and a from deceitful Tongue. q-crq vvi? pns31 vvz p-acp np1 av cc vvz — cc vvz p-acp d n1 — vvb po11 n1, uh n1, np1 crd. p-acp vvg n2, cc av p-acp j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 11
78 And this Method he uses against these Trepanners, and Men-catchers, in Psal. 140.141, 142. making these three Psalms against these dangerous Fellows, falling to his Prayers, And this Method he uses against these Trepanners, and Men-catchers, in Psalm 140.141, 142. making these three Psalms against these dangerous Fellows, falling to his Prayers, cc d n1 pns31 vvz p-acp d n2, cc n2, p-acp np1 crd, crd vvg d crd n2 p-acp d j n2, vvg p-acp po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
79 and beginning with the Letany — Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil Man, preserve me from the violent Man, (or the Men of Violence) which imagine Mischief in their Heart, Ps. 140.2. and beginning with the Letany — Deliver me, Oh Lord, from the evil Man, preserve me from the violent Man, (or the Men of Violence) which imagine Mischief in their Heart, Ps. 140.2. cc vvg p-acp dt n1 — vvb pno11, uh n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1, vvb pno11 p-acp dt j n1, (cc dt n2 pp-f n1) r-crq vvb n1 p-acp po32 n1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
80 continually are they gathered together (or conspiring or plotting) for War: And what War? what Bloodshed? not that of the Sword, continually Are they gathered together (or conspiring or plotting) for War: And what War? what Bloodshed? not that of the Sword, av-j vbr pns32 vvn av (cc vvg cc vvg) p-acp n1: cc r-crq n1? q-crq n1? xx d pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
81 but wicked Tongues, a sharper Weapon, and kills as sure; for he adds — They have sharpened their Tongues like a Serpent, Ps. 140.3. Adder's Poyson is under their Lips. Selah; or, mark that. but wicked Tongues, a sharper Weapon, and kills as sure; for he adds — They have sharpened their Tongues like a Serpent, Ps. 140.3. Adder's Poison is under their Lips. Selac; or, mark that. cc-acp j n2, dt jc n1, cc vvz p-acp j; c-acp pns31 vvz — pns32 vhb vvn po32 n2 av-j dt n1, np1 crd. ng1 n1 vbz p-acp po32 n2 np1; cc, vvb d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
82 And Verse 5. The Proud have hid a Snare for me, Ps. 140.5. and Cords, they have spread a Net by the way-side; And Verse 5. The Proud have hid a Snare for me, Ps. 140.5. and Cords, they have spread a Net by the wayside; cc n1 crd dt j vhb vvn dt n1 p-acp pno11, np1 crd. cc n2, pns32 vhb vvn dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 11
83 they have set Grins for me. Selah. they have Set Grins for me. Selac. pns32 vhb vvn n2 p-acp pno11. np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 11
84 These are the Snare-layers, that watch for Men's Words to catch at them, that watch for Men's halting, These Are the Snare-layers, that watch for Men's Words to catch At them, that watch for Men's halting, d vbr dt n2, cst vvb p-acp ng2 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, cst vvb p-acp ng2 n-vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 11
85 as they did for the Prophet Jeremy 's, when he heard the defaming of many; Fear on every side, Report, Jer. 20.10. say they, and we will report it; as they did for the Prophet Jeremiah is, when he herd the defaming of many; fear on every side, Report, Jer. 20.10. say they, and we will report it; c-acp pns32 vdd p-acp dt n1 np1 vbz, c-crq pns31 vvd dt vvg pp-f d; vvb p-acp d n1, n1, np1 crd. vvb pns32, cc pns12 vmb vvi pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 11
86 with advantage no doubt, a Lye (like a Snow-Ball) seldom loses any thing in the tumbling up and down. with advantage no doubt, a Lie (like a Snow-Ball) seldom loses any thing in the tumbling up and down. p-acp n1 dx n1, dt n1 (av-j dt n1) av vvz d n1 p-acp dt vvg a-acp cc a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 11
87 Thus, in answer to the first Query, I have given you the Character of a Man-Catcher; and though I have not skill enough to pourtray and limn this Limb of the Devil, that would Harrass Men out of their Lives and Estates, Thus, in answer to the First Query, I have given you the Character of a Man-Catcher; and though I have not skill enough to portray and limn this Limb of the devil, that would Harrass Men out of their Lives and Estates, av, p-acp n1 p-acp dt ord np1, pns11 vhb vvn pn22 dt n1 pp-f dt n1; cc cs pns11 vhb xx n1 av-d pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vmd n2 n2 av pp-f po32 n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 11
88 yet by what I have said, you cannot but look upon him as the worst of Villains. yet by what I have said, you cannot but look upon him as the worst of Villains. av p-acp r-crq pns11 vhb vvn, pn22 vmbx cc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt av-js pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 11
89 Q. 2. Of what do these Men-catchers make their Snares? This Question is not so easily answered; Q. 2. Of what do these Men-catchers make their Snares? This Question is not so Easily answered; np1 crd pp-f r-crq vdb d n2 vvb po32 n2? d n1 vbz xx av av-j vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 11
90 for the Devil and his Emissaries tutor them and find them stuff to work upon, for the devil and his Emissaries tutor them and find them stuff to work upon, p-acp dt n1 cc po31 n2 vvi pno32 cc vvi pno32 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 11
91 and if one Snare break, they'll to work again, and will try if another will hold. and if one Snare break, They'll to work again, and will try if Another will hold. cc cs crd n1 vvi, pns32|vmb pc-acp n1 av, cc vmb vvi cs j-jn vmb vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 12
92 They work with Head and Heart, Hand and Tongue and Pen, but always privily, in private-Cabals they plot their Work, sit their Engines, procure their Tools and Instruments and Engines; They work with Head and Heart, Hand and Tongue and Pen, but always privily, in private-Cabals they plot their Work, fit their Engines, procure their Tools and Instruments and Engines; pns32 vvb p-acp n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1 cc n1, cc-acp av av-j, p-acp j pns32 vvb po32 n1, vvb po32 n2, vvb po32 n2 cc n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 12
93 spare for no pains, no cost, not daunted with any ill success; like their Master, running to and fro, seeking whom they may devour. spare for no pains, no cost, not daunted with any ill success; like their Master, running to and from, seeking whom they may devour. vvb p-acp dx n2, dx n1, xx vvn p-acp d j-jn n1; vvb po32 n1, vvg p-acp cc av, vvg r-crq pns32 vmb vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 12
94 Either by down-right Murder and Ravilliacks, taking Men's Lives away; that Snare catches Men to purpose. Either by downright Murder and Raviliacks, taking Men's Lives away; that Snare Catches Men to purpose. av-d p-acp j n1 cc n2, vvg ng2 n2 av; d n1 vvz n2 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 12
95 It was a Pope that said on such an occasion, a dead Dog bites not. It was a Pope that said on such an occasion, a dead Dog bites not. pn31 vbds dt n1 cst vvd p-acp d dt n1, dt j n1 vvz xx. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 12
96 But though these are sure Snares, yet there is danger in setting them, and jeopardy to boot; But though these Are sure Snares, yet there is danger in setting them, and jeopardy to boot; cc-acp cs d vbr j n2, av pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp vvg pno32, cc n1 pc-acp vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 12
97 dangerous to the Men-Hunters, and Men-Catchers; murder will out, one time or other. dangerous to the Men-Hunters, and Men-Catchers; murder will out, one time or other. j p-acp dt n2, cc n2; n1 vmb av, crd n1 cc n-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 12
98 Therefore the surest way of catching Innocent Men, is, Jezebel ' s - way, to make the Law catch a Man, (as Innocent Naboth ) and kill him by the Testimony of some Sons of Belial; as aforesaid. Therefore the Surest Way of catching Innocent Men, is, Jezebel ' s - weigh, to make the Law catch a Man, (as Innocent Naboth) and kill him by the Testimony of Some Sons of Belial; as aforesaid. av dt js n1 pp-f vvg j-jn n2, vbz, np1 ' zz - vvi, pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvi dt n1, (c-acp j-jn np1) cc vvb pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f np1; p-acp j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 12
99 Some think, That this Sin of Catching, Trapping, Ensnaring and Trepanning Men by Sham-Plots and Sham-Swearers and false Swearers, is a New-Mode, lately Invented, some think, That this since of Catching, Trapping, Ensnaring and Trepanning Men by Sham-plots and Sham-Swearers and false Swearers, is a New-Mode, lately Invented, d vvb, cst d n1 pp-f vvg, vvg, j-vvg cc vvg n2 p-acp n2 cc n2 cc j n2, vbz dt n1, av-j vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 12
100 and new come over from beyond Seas, as our other new-Modes and Fashions, and from the same place too: and new come over from beyond Seas, as our other new-Modes and Fashions, and from the same place too: cc av-j vvn p-acp p-acp p-acp n2, p-acp po12 j-jn j cc n2, cc p-acp dt d n1 av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 12
101 But they are mightily mistaken, that think this Sin of ensnaring Men at this rate is a new Sin, But they Are mightily mistaken, that think this since of ensnaring Men At this rate is a new since, p-acp pns32 vbr av-j vvn, cst vvb d n1 pp-f j-vvg n2 p-acp d n1 vbz dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 12
102 and never (or but lately) invented and thought of, before this Age, so fruitful and luxuriant in monstrous Births and impious Productions. and never (or but lately) invented and Thought of, before this Age, so fruitful and luxuriant in monstrous Births and impious Productions. cc av (cc p-acp av-j) vvd cc vvn pp-f, p-acp d n1, av j cc j p-acp j n2 cc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 12
103 For you see already that this Sin is older than my Text, an old Trick of the Devil, of Jezebel, of Saul, of Ahab whom Jezebel his Wife stirred up; For you see already that this since is older than my Text, an old Trick of the devil, of Jezebel, of Saul, of Ahab whom Jezebel his Wife stirred up; c-acp pn22 vvb av cst d n1 vbz jc cs po11 n1, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, pp-f np1, pp-f np1, pp-f np1 ro-crq np1 po31 n1 vvd a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 12
104 no Sin more spoken of in Holy Scripture, no Sin had worse Consequence; no since more spoken of in Holy Scripture, no since had Worse Consequence; dx n1 av-dc vvn pp-f p-acp j n1, dx n1 vhd jc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 12
105 for because of Swearing (the Prophet means, Forswearing, Perjury or False-Swearing) the Land mourneth; as well as for what goes before, for Because of Swearing (the Prophet means, Forswearing, Perjury or False-swearing) the Land Mourneth; as well as for what Goes before, c-acp c-acp pp-f vvg (dt n1 vvz, n-vvg, n1 cc j) dt n1 vvz; c-acp av c-acp p-acp r-crq vvz a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 12
106 namely, the Land is full of Adulterers; and therefore also the Land mourneth: And so the Prophet Hosea couples them together — By Swearing, Hos. 4.2. and Lying, and Killing, and committing Adultery, they break out, and Blood toucheth Blood. namely, the Land is full of Adulterers; and Therefore also the Land Mourneth: And so the Prophet Hosea couples them together — By Swearing, Hos. 4.2. and Lying, and Killing, and committing Adultery, they break out, and Blood touches Blood. av, dt n1 vbz j pp-f n2; cc av av dt n1 vvz: cc av dt n1 np1 n2 pno32 av — p-acp vvg, np1 crd. cc vvg, cc vvg, cc vvg n1, pns32 vvb av, cc n1 vvz n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 12
107 The Original Word for Blood there, is in the plural number, to denote a great deal of Blood shed already by those False-Swearers, Affidavit-Men and Men-catchers, a dangerous as well as a bloody Crew. The Original Word for Blood there, is in the plural number, to denote a great deal of Blood shed already by those False-Swearers, Affidavit-Men and Men-catchers, a dangerous as well as a bloody Crew. dt j-jn n1 p-acp n1 a-acp, vbz p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvn av p-acp d n2, n2 cc n2, dt j c-acp av c-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 13
108 Quest. 3. How and where do they lay these Snares? Quest. 3. How and where do they lay these Snares? n1. crd np1 cc q-crq vdb pns32 vvd d n2? (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 13
109 I answer, always in the Dark, privily do they shoot, and fear not, for their Works are Works of Darkness, their Engineer the Prince of Darkness, I answer, always in the Dark, privily do they shoot, and Fear not, for their Works Are Works of Darkness, their Engineer the Prince of Darkness, pns11 vvb, av p-acp dt j, av-j vdb pns32 vvb, cc vvb xx, p-acp po32 vvz vbr vvz pp-f n1, po32 n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 13
110 and the Whore in the Revelations (that has Mystery writ in her Forehead) disciplines them in this Mystery of Iniquity, in laying Snares to catch Men. and the Whore in the Revelations (that has Mystery writ in her Forehead) disciplines them in this Mystery of Iniquity, in laying Snares to catch Men. cc dt n1 p-acp dt n2 (cst vhz n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1) n2 pno32 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, p-acp vvg n2 pc-acp vvi n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 13
111 But always they set their Snares by Night (I mean) by dark, they hope no Body sees them; But always they Set their Snares by Night (I mean) by dark, they hope no Body sees them; cc-acp av pns32 vvd po32 n2 p-acp n1 (pns11 vvb) p-acp j, pns32 vvb dx n1 vvz pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 13
112 but he that is higher than the highest regardeth, and there are higher than they. but he that is higher than the highest Regardeth, and there Are higher than they. p-acp pns31 cst vbz jc cs dt js vvz, cc pc-acp vbr jc cs pns32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 13
113 Holy David compares these lurking Catch-Poles, these Knights of the Post, (that wait in all Companies, Holy David compares these lurking Catch-Poles, these Knights of the Post, (that wait in all Companies, j np1 vvz d j-vvg n2, d n2 pp-f dt n1, (cst vvb p-acp d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 13
114 and plye in all Assemblies) unto a Lion lurking in his Den, or in secret places, lying in wait privily and undder some Covert (perhaps of the righteous Law) to catch Men, to catch their Prey. and ply in all Assemblies) unto a lion lurking in his Den, or in secret places, lying in wait privily and undder Some Covert (perhaps of the righteous Law) to catch Men, to catch their Prey. cc vvi p-acp d n2) p-acp dt n1 vvg p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp j-jn n2, vvg p-acp vvi av-j cc vvi d n1 (av pp-f dt j n1) pc-acp vvi n2, pc-acp vvi po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 13
115 Where Men walk, where Men talk, by the way-side, says David, they insinuate into all Companies, all Business, all Assemblies, where they can get admittance, they are never out of their way; Where Men walk, where Men talk, by the wayside, Says David, they insinuate into all Companies, all Business, all Assemblies, where they can get admittance, they Are never out of their Way; c-crq n2 vvb, c-crq n2 vvb, p-acp dt n1, vvz np1, pns32 vvb p-acp d n2, d n1, d n2, c-crq pns32 vmb vvi n1, pns32 vbr av-x av pp-f po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 13
116 catch at the Words of a Minister in the Pulpit, of a Judg upon the Bench, laying Snares for him that reproveth in the Gate, trepanning their very Comrades, their Friends and Familiars, catch At the Words of a Minister in the Pulpit, of a Judge upon the Bench, laying Snares for him that Reproveth in the Gate, trepanning their very Comrades, their Friends and Familiars, vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vvg n2 p-acp pno31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1, vvg po32 j n2, po32 n2 cc n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 13
117 like Jeremy 's Companions, Jer. 20.10. like Jeremiah is Sodales, Jer. 20.10. av-j np1 vbz n2, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 13
118 All my Familiars waited for my halting, saying, Peradventure he will be enticed, and we shall prevail against him, All my Familiars waited for my halting, saying, Peradventure he will be enticed, and we shall prevail against him, d po11 n2-jn vvn p-acp po11 n-vvg, vvg, av pns31 vmb vbi vvn, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 13
119 and we shall take our Revenge on him. and we shall take our Revenge on him. cc pns12 vmb vvi po12 n1 p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 13
120 But this they always do with all Privacy imaginable, and perhaps under an Oath of Secrecy, to pump the deeper, under Colour of Friendship, But this they always do with all Privacy imaginable, and perhaps under an Oath of Secrecy, to pump the Deeper, under Colour of Friendship, p-acp d pns32 av vdb p-acp d n1 j, cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi dt jc-jn, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 13
121 or under colour of some doubtful Word that will bear two Sences, and they shall always take it in the worst Sence and the wrong Sence, or under colour of Some doubtful Word that will bear two Senses, and they shall always take it in the worst Sense and the wrong Sense, cc p-acp n1 pp-f d j n1 cst vmb vvi crd n2, cc pns32 vmb av vvb pn31 p-acp dt js n1 cc dt vvb n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 14
122 and inconsistent in Sence, and incoherent with all former or subsequent Discourse, or make Additions, Villainous Additions of their own, these are the Dark-Lanthorn-Men, that like Faux, walk with a Vizard on, the Vizard of Honesty, of Religion, Friendship, and inconsistent in Sense, and incoherent with all former or subsequent Discourse, or make Additions, Villainous Additions of their own, these Are the Dark lantern men, that like Faux, walk with a Vizard on, the Vizard of Honesty, of Religion, Friendship, cc j p-acp n1, cc j p-acp d j cc j n1, cc vvi n2, j n2 pp-f po32 d, d vbr dt n2, cst av-j np1, vvb p-acp dt n1 a-acp, dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 14
123 or, perhaps of good Fellowship, laying thus their Snares secretly and in the Dark, to catch Men; Psal. 142.3. In the way (saith Holy David, of my Employ, my Trade, my Business) wherein I walked, have they privily laid a Snare for me. or, perhaps of good Fellowship, laying thus their Snares secretly and in the Dark, to catch Men; Psalm 142.3. In the Way (Says Holy David, of my Employ, my Trade, my Business) wherein I walked, have they privily laid a Snare for me. cc, av pp-f j n1, vvg av po32 n2 av-jn cc p-acp dt j, pc-acp vvi n2; np1 crd. p-acp dt n1 (vvz j np1, pp-f po11 vvb, po11 n1, po11 n1) c-crq pns11 vvd, vhb pns32 av-j vvd dt n1 p-acp pno11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 14
124 Fourthly and Lastly, let us consider the Issue and Effect of these Catch-Poles, these Men-catchers, these Judas-ses, these Trepanners; (For I know, you would gladly see their Exit and Departure.) Fourthly and Lastly, let us Consider the Issue and Effect of these Catch-Poles, these Men-catchers, these Juda's, these Trepanners; (For I know, you would gladly see their Exit and Departure.) ord cc ord, vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 cc vvi pp-f d n2, d n2, d j, d n2; (c-acp pns11 vvb, pn22 vmd av-j vvi po32 n1 cc n1.) (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 14
125 They do not all (like Judas their Brother) hang themselves, otherwise than as their own Facts bring them to the Gallows, They do not all (like Judas their Brother) hang themselves, otherwise than as their own Facts bring them to the Gallows, pns32 vdb xx d (av-j np1 po32 n1) vvb px32, av cs p-acp po32 d n2 vvi pno32 p-acp dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 14
126 and the Pit they have digged for others they fall into themselves. and the Pit they have dug for Others they fallen into themselves. cc dt n1 pns32 vhb vvn p-acp ng2-jn pns32 vvn p-acp px32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 14
127 Thus Holy David prayed against these Men, and no doubt but God Almighty heard his Prayers — Grant not, Psal. 140.8, 9. O Lord, the desires of the Wicked, Thus Holy David prayed against these Men, and no doubt but God Almighty herd his Prayers — Grant not, Psalm 140.8, 9. O Lord, the Desires of the Wicked, av j np1 vvd p-acp d n2, cc dx n1 p-acp np1 j-jn vvd po31 n2 — vvb xx, np1 crd, crd sy n1, dt n2 pp-f dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 14
128 further not his wicked device, lest they exalt themselves. Selah. further not his wicked device, lest they exalt themselves. Selac. jc xx po31 j n1, cs pns32 vvi px32. np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 14
129 As for the Head of those that compass me about, in the mischief of their own Lips cover them. Psal. 141.10. Let the Wicked fall into their own Nets, whilst that I withal escape. As for the Head of those that compass me about, in the mischief of their own Lips cover them. Psalm 141.10. Let the Wicked fallen into their own Nets, while that I withal escape. c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d cst vvb pno11 a-acp, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2 vvi pno32. np1 crd. vvb dt j n1 p-acp po32 d n2, cs cst pns11 av vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 14
130 Deliver me from my Persecutors, Psal. 142.6, 7. for they are stronger than I. Bring my Soul out of Prison, that I may praise thy Name. Deliver me from my Persecutors, Psalm 142.6, 7. for they Are Stronger than I. Bring my Soul out of Prison, that I may praise thy Name. vvb pno11 p-acp po11 n2, np1 crd, crd p-acp pns32 vbr jc cs pns11. vvb po11 n1 av pp-f n1, cst pns11 vmb vvi po21 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 14
131 It seems they had got the Holy Man into Goal, these Mencatchers had catch'd him, and holed him, but could not hold him; It seems they had god the Holy Man into Goal, these Men-catchers had catched him, and holed him, but could not hold him; pn31 vvz pns32 vhd vvn dt j n1 p-acp n1, d n2 vhd vvn pno31, cc vvd pno31, cc-acp vmd xx vvi pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 14
132 he out-lived the Malice of these Men-catchers. he outlived the Malice of these Men-catchers. pns31 vvn dt n1 pp-f d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 14
133 But yet it is as true, that God in his secret Wisdom does suffer these Trepanners to prosper a while in their Roguery; But yet it is as true, that God in his secret Wisdom does suffer these Trepanners to prosper a while in their Roguery; p-acp av pn31 vbz a-acp j, cst np1 p-acp po31 j-jn n1 vdz vvi d n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 14
134 and seems to hide his Eyes whilst his Beloved may be sore smitten in the place of Dragons, Psal. 44.19, 22, 23, 24. and be covered with the shadow of Death, and seems to hide his Eyes while his beloved may be soar smitten in the place of Dragons, Psalm 44.19, 22, 23, 24. and be covered with the shadow of Death, cc vvz pc-acp vvi po31 n2 cs po31 j-vvn vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, np1 crd, crd, crd, crd cc vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 14
135 though for his sake, they be killed all the day long, and are counted as Sheep for the Slaughter, whilst Almighty God seems to sleep, and cast them off for ever, hiding his Face, though for his sake, they be killed all the day long, and Are counted as Sheep for the Slaughter, while Almighty God seems to sleep, and cast them off for ever, hiding his Face, cs p-acp po31 n1, pns32 vbb vvn d dt n1 av-j, cc vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, cs j-jn np1 vvz pc-acp vvi, cc vvd pno32 a-acp p-acp av, vvg po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 15
136 and forgetting their Affliction and their Oppression. Whilst the Wicked say, Tush, God hath forgotten, Psal. 10.11. he hideth his Face, he will never see it. and forgetting their Affliction and their Oppression. While the Wicked say, Tush, God hath forgotten, Psalm 10.11. he Hideth his Face, he will never see it. cc vvg po32 n1 cc po32 n1. cs dt j vvi, uh, np1 vhz vvn, np1 crd. pns31 vvz po31 n1, pns31 vmb av-x vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 15
137 And, I fear, that Atheism and Irreligion is the great cause of these Evils of Swearing, Forswearing, Perjury and Blasphemy amongst us; And, I Fear, that Atheism and Irreligion is the great cause of these Evils of Swearing, Forswearing, Perjury and Blasphemy among us; cc, pns11 vvb, cst n1 cc n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f d n2-jn pp-f vvg, n-vvg, n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 15
138 together with that false Religion, that deems it lawful to do evil that good may come thereof; together with that false Religion, that deems it lawful to do evil that good may come thereof; av p-acp cst j n1, cst vvz pn31 j p-acp vdb j-jn d j vmb vvi av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 15
139 or, (however) can give a Pardon for the worst of Enormities and Villanies; nay, can Saint a Villain, a Clement, a Murderer, a Ravilliack for Murder and King-killing. or, (however) can give a Pardon for the worst of Enormities and Villainies; nay, can Saint a Villain, a Clement, a Murderer, a Ravilliack for Murder and King-killing. cc, (a-acp) vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt js pp-f n2 cc n2; uh-x, vmb n1 dt n1, dt j, dt n1, dt j p-acp n1 cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 15
140 Betwixt this Religion and no Religion there goes but a pair of Sheers, they are all of a Piece, Betwixt this Religion and no Religion there Goes but a pair of Sheers, they Are all of a Piece, p-acp d n1 cc dx n1 a-acp vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, pns32 vbr d pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 15
141 and the ground-work of this Religion and no Religion, is one and the same, A theism, it is to be feared; and the groundwork of this Religion and no Religion, is one and the same, A theism, it is to be feared; cc dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc dx n1, vbz crd cc dt d, dt n1, pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 15
142 The subtile Grandees and Engineers that set the bigotted Wheels at work, saying in their Heart, There is no God; The subtle Grandees and Engineers that Set the bigoted Wheels At work, saying in their Heart, There is no God; dt j n2 cc n2 cst vvd dt vvd n2 p-acp n1, vvg p-acp po32 n1, pc-acp vbz dx n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 15
143 as that Pope Leo 10. that was such a Fool as to discover his Atheism, in a jolly Fit, as that Pope Leo 10. that was such a Fool as to discover his Atheism, in a jolly Fit, c-acp cst n1 np1 crd cst vbds d dt n1 c-acp pc-acp vvi po31 n1, p-acp dt j j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 15
144 or to shew his Wit, and that he was above the foppish Ceremonies of that Superstition, could not forbear his villanous Poetry, in another place recited, — Hem! quantum reddit nobis haec fabula Christi! or to show his Wit, and that he was above the foppish Ceremonies of that Superstition, could not forbear his villainous Poetry, in Another place recited, — Hem! quantum Render nobis haec fabula Christ! cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc cst pns31 vbds p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1, vmd xx vvi po31 j n1, p-acp j-jn n1 vvn, — vvb! fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la! (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 15
145 I am sure this Temper or Distemper of Atheism drew a great deal of Blood, good and bad, from Israel and Judah, and made their Iniquity to be exceeding great, and filled the Land full of Blood, I am sure this Temper or Distemper of Atheism drew a great deal of Blood, good and bad, from Israel and Judah, and made their Iniquity to be exceeding great, and filled the Land full of Blood, pns11 vbm j d vvi cc n1 pp-f n1 vvd dt j n1 pp-f n1, j cc j, p-acp np1 cc np1, cc vvd po32 n1 pc-acp vbi vvg j, cc vvd dt n1 j pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 15
146 and the City full of Injustice and Oppression: and the city full of Injustice and Oppression: cc dt n1 j pp-f n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 15
147 (for so the word Perverseness is rendred, wresting of Judgment in the Margent) And the reason of these Mischiefs, is there given by the Prophet Ezekiel, at the latter end of the Verse, to be Atheism — For they say, The Lord hath forsaken the Earth, and the Lord seeth not. (for so the word Perverseness is rendered, wresting of Judgement in the Margin) And the reason of these Mischiefs, is there given by the Prophet Ezekielem, At the latter end of the Verse, to be Atheism — For they say, The Lord hath forsaken the Earth, and the Lord sees not. (c-acp av dt n1 n1 vbz vvn, vvg pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1) cc dt n1 pp-f d n2, vbz a-acp vvn p-acp dt n1 np1, p-acp dt d n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vbi n1 — p-acp pns32 vvb, dt n1 vhz vvn dt n1, cc dt n1 vvz xx. (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 15
148 Like those in Malachi, that say, Every one that doeth evil is good in the sight of the Lord, and he delighteth in them; Like those in Malachi, that say, Every one that doth evil is good in the sighed of the Lord, and he delights in them; av-j d p-acp np1, cst vvb, d pi cst vdz n-jn vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pns31 vvz p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 15
149 or, Where is the God of Judgment? Where? No where sure, saith the Atheist, or, Where is the God of Judgement? Where? No where sure, Says the Atheist, cc, q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1? q-crq? dx n1 j, vvz dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 16
150 or else he is like Baal, and busy, either he is talking, or he is pursuing, or Else he is like Baal, and busy, either he is talking, or he is pursuing, cc av pns31 vbz av-j np1, cc j, av-d pns31 vbz vvg, cc pns31 vbz vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 16
151 or is in a Journey, or takes a Nap at present, and sleepeth and must be awakened. or is in a Journey, or Takes a Nap At present, and Sleepeth and must be awakened. cc vbz p-acp dt n1, cc vvz dt n1 p-acp j, cc vvz cc vmb vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 16
152 Poor Worms! Yet these are the Blades of our Times, and the Men of Valour, they dare strut, Poor Worms! Yet these Are the Blades of our Times, and the Men of Valour, they Dare strut, j n2! av d vbr dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, cc dt n2 pp-f n1, pns32 vvb vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 16
153 like those Gyants of old that bid Heaven Battel, and bid defiance to the God of Heaven, like those Giants of old that bid Heaven Battle, and bid defiance to the God of Heaven, vvb d n2 pp-f j cst vvb n1 n1, cc vvb n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 16
154 and blaspheme him to his Face, and if they ever pray to him, 'tis only in Jeer, and Blaspheme him to his Face, and if they ever pray to him, it's only in Jeer, cc vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1, cc cs pns32 av vvb p-acp pno31, pn31|vbz av-j p-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 16
155 as when they pray to God to damne them, damn them: as when they pray to God to damn them, damn them: c-acp c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp vvi pno32, vvb pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 16
156 All in good time; And yet these plumed Whiflers shall (like Caligula ) seek a Cellar or Cave to hide their Heads in, All in good time; And yet these plumed Whifflers shall (like Caligula) seek a Cellar or Cave to hide their Heads in, d p-acp j n1; cc av d j-vvn n2 vmb (av-j np1) vvb dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 16
157 when it does but Thunder, and their Hearts tremble and quake at every crack of Thunder: when it does but Thunder, and their Hearts tremble and quake At every Crac of Thunder: c-crq pn31 vdz p-acp n1, cc po32 n2 vvi cc vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 16
158 Or, if Death do but stare them in the Face, through the Casement of Sickness, old Age, Pestilence, Or, if Death do but stare them in the Face, through the Casement of Sickness, old Age, Pestilence, cc, cs n1 vdb p-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, j n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 16
159 or in a Battel, then any Privy-hole or Hollow-Tree, is worth all the World to them, to hide their Heads in. or in a Battle, then any Privy-hole or Hollow-Tree, is worth all the World to them, to hide their Heads in. cc p-acp dt n1, cs d n1 cc n1, vbz j d dt n1 p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 16
160 Ay, but like that Egyptian, King Pharaoh, let but their Fears be over, and their Lusts that rule them make them Atheists again, Ay, but like that Egyptian, King Pharaoh, let but their Fears be over, and their Lustiest that Rule them make them Atheists again, uh, cc-acp av-j cst jp, n1 np1, vvb p-acp po32 n2 vbb a-acp, cc po32 n2 cst vvb pno32 vvi pno32 n2 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 16
161 or willing to be Atheists again, and they strut again, and cry, damn them again, and the little Peacocks shreame out and yawleamain, pluming themselves: or willing to be Atheists again, and they strut again, and cry, damn them again, and the little Peacocks shreame out and yawleamain, pluming themselves: cc j pc-acp vbi n2 av, cc pns32 vvb av, cc vvi, vvb pno32 av, cc dt j ng1 n1 av cc vvi, vvg px32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 16
162 Thus when Pharaoh saw that the Rain, and the Hail, and the Thunders were ceased, Exod. 9.34 he sinned yet more, Thus when Pharaoh saw that the Rain, and the Hail, and the Thunders were ceased, Exod 9.34 he sinned yet more, av c-crq np1 vvd cst dt n1, cc dt n1, cc dt ng1 vbdr vvn, np1 crd pns31 vvd av av-dc, (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 16
163 and hardened his Heart, he and his Servants. and hardened his Heart, he and his Servants. cc vvd po31 n1, pns31 cc po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 16
164 And I'lle assure you, these People think themselves of the subtlest Mould of Mankind, Wits refin'd from the common Dreggs of Opinions, imbib'd in Infancy and a Religious Education, And I'lle assure you, these People think themselves of the subtlest Mould of Mankind, Wits refined from the Common Dregs of Opinions, imbibed in Infancy and a Religious Education, cc np1 vvb pn22, d n1 vvb px32 pp-f dt js n1 pp-f n1, n2 vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n2, vvn p-acp n1 cc dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 16
165 and are in all Men's Opinions (as well as their own) no small Fools. 'Tis a course Complement, I confess, to Men of their Pregnancy, and Are in all Men's Opinions (as well as their own) no small Fools. It's a course Compliment, I confess, to Men of their Pregnancy, cc vbr p-acp d ng2 n2 (c-acp av c-acp po32 d) dx j n2. pn31|vbz dt n1 n1, pns11 vvb, p-acp n2 pp-f po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 16
166 but I learn'd it a long time ago in my Psalter, The Fool hath said in his Heart, there is no God. but I learned it a long time ago in my Psalter, The Fool hath said in his Heart, there is no God. cc-acp pns11 vvd pn31 dt j n1 av p-acp po11 n1, dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vbz dx n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 16
167 He cannot say so in his Head, if there be any Business in it, or any Eyes to see (the Earth, the Heavens, the Sun, the Moon, the Stars, that keep their Courses, whose Mover and Maker is God) but he says so in his Heart, (that is) he wishes and prays so in his Heart that there were no God. He cannot say so in his Head, if there be any Business in it, or any Eyes to see (the Earth, the Heavens, the Sun, the Moon, the Stars, that keep their Courses, whose Mover and Maker is God) but he Says so in his Heart, (that is) he wishes and prays so in his Heart that there were no God. pns31 vmbx vvi av p-acp po31 n1, cs pc-acp vbb d n1 p-acp pn31, cc d n2 pc-acp vvi (dt n1, dt n2, dt n1, dt n1, dt n2, cst vvb po32 vvz, rg-crq n1 cc n1 vbz n1) cc-acp pns31 vvz av p-acp po31 n1, (cst vbz) pns31 n2 cc vvz av p-acp po31 n1 cst a-acp vbdr dx n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 17
168 God (there) in the Original is Elohim, not Jehovah. Jehovah signifies God as he is Eternal and Self-Existent; God (there) in the Original is Elohim, not Jehovah. Jehovah signifies God as he is Eternal and Self-Existent; np1 (a-acp) p-acp dt j-jn vbz np1, xx np1. np1 vvz np1 c-acp pns31 vbz j cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 17
169 but Elohim signifies God as he is a Judg, and so this Psalmist uses the Word in Psal. 82.6. I have said ye are Gods; Psal 82.6. Elohim, Judges or Magistrates. but Elohim signifies God as he is a Judge, and so this Psalmist uses the Word in Psalm 82.6. I have said you Are God's; Psalm 82.6. Elohim, Judges or Magistrates. cc-acp np1 vvz np1 c-acp pns31 vbz dt vvb, cc av d n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp np1 crd. pns11 vhb vvn pn22 vbr n2; np1 crd. np1, n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 17
170 Thus the Fool could be content there was a Jehovah, a good and merciful God; Thus the Fool could be content there was a Jehovah, a good and merciful God; av dt n1 vmd vbi j pc-acp vbds dt np1, dt j cc j np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 17
171 but he cannot in his Heart (which accuses and condemns him) desire an Elohim, which is greater than our Heart, but he cannot in his Heart (which accuses and condemns him) desire an Elohim, which is greater than our Heart, cc-acp pns31 vmbx p-acp po31 n1 (r-crq vvz cc vvz pno31) vvb dt np1, r-crq vbz jc cs po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 17
172 and knoweth all things, even the secrets of the Heart, the secret Plottings, Conspiracies, Perjuries, and Knoweth all things, even the secrets of the Heart, the secret Plottings, Conspiracies, Perjuries, cc vvz d n2, av dt n2-jn pp-f dt n1, dt j-jn n2, n2, n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 17
173 and black Villanies hatch'd in Hell and in the dark, and the most secret Adulteries, Sodomies, and black Villainies hatched in Hell and in the dark, and the most secret Adulteries, Sodomies, cc j-jn n2 vvn p-acp n1 cc p-acp dt j, cc dt av-ds j-jn n2, n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 17
174 and Abominations not to be named, whilst the Atheistical Committers of these Impieties, like those Antients of the House of Israel, that did their Idolatry in the dark, every Man in the Chambers of his Imagery; and Abominations not to be nam, while the Atheistical Committers of these Impieties, like those Ancients of the House of Israel, that did their Idolatry in the dark, every Man in the Chambers of his Imagery; cc n2 xx pc-acp vbi vvn, cs dt j n2 pp-f d n2, av-j d n2-j pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vdd po32 n1 p-acp dt j, d n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 17
175 for they say, The Lord seeth us not, the Lord hath forsaken the Earth. for they say, The Lord sees us not, the Lord hath forsaken the Earth. c-acp pns32 vvb, dt n1 vvz pno12 xx, dt n1 vhz vvn dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 17
176 Then said he unto me, Hast thou seen this, O Son of Man? Ezek. 8.17. Then said he unto me, Hast thou seen this, Oh Son of Man? Ezekiel 8.17. av vvd pns31 p-acp pno11, vh2 pns21 vvn d, uh n1 pp-f n1? np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 17
177 Is it a light thing to the House of Judah, that they commit the Abominations which they commit here? Is it a Light thing to the House of Judah, that they commit the Abominations which they commit Here? vbz pn31 dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns32 vvb dt n2 r-crq pns32 vvb av? (3) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 17
178 For they have filled the Land with Violence, and have returned to provoke me to Anger: For they have filled the Land with Violence, and have returned to provoke me to Anger: c-acp pns32 vhb vvn dt n1 p-acp n1, cc vhb vvn pc-acp vvi pno11 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 17
179 and lo, they put the Branch to their Nose. and lo, they put the Branch to their Nose. cc uh, pns32 vvd dt n1 p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 17
180 Therefore will I also (saith God) deal in Fury; mine Eye shall not spare, Therefore will I also (Says God) deal in Fury; mine Eye shall not spare, av vmb pns11 av (vvz np1) n1 p-acp n1; po11 n1 vmb xx vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 17
181 neither will I have Pity, and though they cry in mine Ears with a loud Voice, neither will I have Pity, and though they cry in mine Ears with a loud Voice, dx vmb pns11 vhb n1, cc cs pns32 vvb p-acp po11 n2 p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 17
182 yet will I not hear them. Therefore go dance, you Atheists! yet will I not hear them. Therefore go dance, you Atheists! av vmb pns11 xx vvi pno32. av vvb n1, pn22 n2! (3) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 17
183 and ye that curse and damn, swear and forswear, and kick up your heels at Heaven, go dance, and you that curse and damn, swear and forswear, and kick up your heels At Heaven, go dance, cc pn22 cst vvb cc vvi, vvb cc vvi, cc vvb a-acp po22 n2 p-acp n1, vvb n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 17
184 like Murderers in a Goal (with your Shackles on) and think every day a play day till the Assizes come. like Murderers in a Goal (with your Shackles on) and think every day a play day till the Assizes come. av-j n2 p-acp dt n1 (p-acp po22 n2 p-acp) cc vvb d n1 dt n1 n1 p-acp dt n2 vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 17
185 Go Rant, and damn your selves, and say with your Brethren (in Isaiah ) We have made a Covenant with Death, Go Rant, and damn your selves, and say with your Brothers (in Isaiah) We have made a Covenant with Death, vvb np1, cc vvb po22 n2, cc vvb p-acp po22 n2 (p-acp np1) pns12 vhb vvn dt n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 18
186 and with Hell are we at agreement. When the overflowing Scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us; and with Hell Are we At agreement. When the overflowing Scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us; cc p-acp n1 vbr pns12 p-acp n1. c-crq dt j-vvg n1 vmb vvi p-acp, pn31 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 18
187 for we have made Lies our Refuge, and under falsehood have we hid our selves: for we have made Lies our Refuge, and under falsehood have we hid our selves: c-acp pns12 vhb vvn vvz po12 n1, cc p-acp n1 vhb pns12 vvn po12 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 18
188 But, your Covenant with Death shall be disanulled, and your agreement with Hell shall not stand; But, your Covenant with Death shall be Disannulled, and your agreement with Hell shall not stand; cc-acp, po22 n1 p-acp n1 vmb vbi vvd, cc po22 n1 p-acp n1 vmb xx vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 18
189 when the overflowing Scourge shall pass through, then ye shall be troden down by it. when the overflowing Scourge shall pass through, then you shall be trodden down by it. c-crq dt j-vvg n1 vmb vvi p-acp, cs pn22 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 18
190 One would think that no Man should be so Purblind and Beetle-brow'd as to be an Atheist; One would think that no Man should be so Purblind and Beetle-browed as to be an Atheist; crd vmd vvi cst dx n1 vmd vbi av j cc j c-acp pc-acp vbi dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 18
191 who can chuse but they must visibly see God's Almighty hand stretched out, in Judgments, in Mercies, in overthrowing a mighty Oppressor, who can choose but they must visibly see God's Almighty hand stretched out, in Judgments, in mercies, in overthrowing a mighty Oppressor, r-crq vmb vvi cc-acp pns32 vmb av-j vvi npg1 j-jn n1 vvd av, p-acp n2, p-acp n2, p-acp vvg dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 18
192 and perhaps by a Jehu, as very an Oppressor as he that he overthrew, and treading in the same arbitrary and tyrannical Oppression, and perhaps by a Jehu, as very an Oppressor as he that he overthrew, and treading in the same arbitrary and tyrannical Oppression, cc av p-acp dt np1, p-acp j dt n1 c-acp pns31 cst pns31 vvd, cc vvg p-acp dt d j-jn cc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 18
193 and in the very steps of his Predecessor, down tumbles he too; and this divine Justice is visible to any Man of Observance or common-Understanding; and in the very steps of his Predecessor, down tumbles he too; and this divine justice is visible to any Man of Observance or common-Understanding; cc p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, a-acp vvz pns31 av; cc d j-jn n1 vbz j p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 18
194 the Heathen's called this Divine Vengeance — Nemesis; and the Heathen Poet could not but observe it, the Heathen's called this Divine Vengeance — Nemesis; and the Heathen Poet could not but observe it, cs npg1 vvn d j-jn n1 — np1; cc dt j-jn n1 vmd xx cc-acp vvi pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 18
195 when he said — Rarò antecedentem Scelestum deseruit poena pede claudo. The Gouty Judg comes limping, makes no haste; when he said — Rarò antecedentem Scelestum deseruit poena pede claudo. The Gouty Judge comes limping, makes no haste; c-crq pns31 vvd — fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. dt j n1 vvz j-vvg, vvz dx n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 18
196 But he'll strike home and heavy at the last. But he'll strike home and heavy At the last. cc-acp pns31|vmb vvi av-an cc j p-acp dt ord. (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 18
197 Lord, (saith the Prophet) when thy hand is lifted up, they will not see: Lord, (Says the Prophet) when thy hand is lifted up, they will not see: n1, (vvz dt n1) c-crq po21 n1 vbz vvn a-acp, pns32 vmb xx vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 18
198 but they shall see and be ashamed for their Envy towards thy People, the Fire of thine Enemies shall devour them. but they shall see and be ashamed for their Envy towards thy People, the Fire of thine Enemies shall devour them. cc-acp pns32 vmb vvi cc vbi j p-acp po32 n1 p-acp po21 n1, dt n1 pp-f po21 n2 vmb vvi pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 18
199 But Words are lost, and much more Holy Scripture Words are lost on these stout Hectors, Atheists, false Witnesses, Men-Catchers, Catch-Poles, and Sham-Evidence. But Words Are lost, and much more Holy Scripture Words Are lost on these stout Hectors, Atheists, false Witnesses, Men-Catchers, Catch-Poles, and Sham-Evidence. p-acp n2 vbr vvn, cc av-d av-dc j n1 n2 vbr vvn p-acp d j np2, n2, j n2, n2, n2, cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 18
200 God bless us all from them, and grant we may never come into their Clutches, God bless us all from them, and grant we may never come into their Clutches, np1 vvb pno12 d p-acp pno32, cc vvb pns12 vmb av-x vvi p-acp po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 18
201 or within the reach and probability of their Oaths, their Oaths, the Snares wherewith they catch Men, many honest Men, useful Men; or within the reach and probability of their Oaths, their Oaths, the Snares wherewith they catch Men, many honest Men, useful Men; cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2, po32 n2, dt n2 c-crq pns32 vvb n2, d j n2, j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 19
202 nay, therefore these Men-catchers lay their Snares and their Oathing-Gins to catch them; nay, Therefore these Men-catchers lay their Snares and their Oathing-Gins to catch them; uh-x, av d n2 vvd po32 n2 cc po32 n2 pc-acp vvi pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 19
203 because they are honest and useful, and stand just in the way to hinder their villanous Plots and Designs. Because they Are honest and useful, and stand just in the Way to hinder their villainous Plots and Designs. c-acp pns32 vbr j cc j, cc vvb j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po32 j n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 19
204 Well, go on, and swear and damn your selves to the Pit of Hell, and let Men persuade you there's no such thing as Hell; Well, go on, and swear and damn your selves to the Pit of Hell, and let Men persuade you there's no such thing as Hell; av, vvb a-acp, cc vvi cc vvb po22 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvb n2 vvi pn22 pc-acp|vbz dx d n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 19
205 at worst, but a kind of Purgatory, (a certain refining Crucible, only to take away your Dross) and for a little Money, At worst, but a kind of Purgatory, (a certain refining Crucible, only to take away your Dross) and for a little Money, p-acp js, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (dt j vvg n1, av-j pc-acp vvi av po22 n1) cc p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 19
206 or killing two or three Hereticks, and that warm Hot-House too may be avoided. or killing two or three Heretics, and that warm Hot-House too may be avoided. cc vvg crd cc crd n2, cc cst j n1 av vmb vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 19
207 Make these Lyes your Refuge, and under these falshoods hide your selves, there's little hopes to convert a Judas, they'll be hang'd first, Make these Lies your Refuge, and under these falsehoods hide your selves, there's little hope's to convert a Judas, They'll be hanged First, vvb d vvz po22 n1, cc p-acp d n2 vvb po22 n2, pc-acp|vbz j n2 pc-acp vvi dt np1, pns32|vmb vbi vvn ord, (3) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 19
208 or hang themselves first, as he did, and damn themselves first, it is to be feared. or hang themselves First, as he did, and damn themselves First, it is to be feared. cc vvi px32 ord, c-acp pns31 vdd, cc vvi px32 ord, pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 19
209 Oh! but they'll say, It is a difficult thing to prove a Rogue perjur'd, and an Affidavit-Man, Oh! but They'll say, It is a difficult thing to prove a Rogue perjured, and an Affidavit-Man, uh p-acp pns32|vmb vvi, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvn, cc dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 19
210 and an Evidence shall find Favour and Friends, 'tis hopeful; and an Evidence shall find Favour and Friends, it's hopeful; cc dt n1 vmb vvi n1 cc n2, pn31|vbz j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 19
211 and if we swear (say they) to catch and trap a Man out of his Life and Estate, we are upon our Oaths, ( so are they every hour of the day but when they sleep, but no sooner awake, and if we swear (say they) to catch and trap a Man out of his Life and Estate, we Are upon our Oaths, (so Are they every hour of the day but when they sleep, but no sooner awake, cc cs pns12 vvb (vvb pns32) p-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 av pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, pns12 vbr p-acp po12 n2, (av vbr pns32 d n1 pp-f dt n1 cc-acp c-crq pns32 vvb, p-acp av-dx av-c vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 19
212 but the first is a Prayer to God, Damn me) none can contradict us, the Jury is bound to believe us (whether they will or no, but the First is a Prayer to God, Damn me) none can contradict us, the Jury is bound to believe us (whither they will or no, cc-acp dt ord vbz dt n1 p-acp np1, vvb pno11) pix vmb vvi pno12, dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 (cs pns32 vmb cc uh-dx, (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 19
213 and in spight of their Heart and Conscience) they must go according to their Evidence, (Yes, yes, the Juries well know their Duty, and in spite of their Heart and Conscience) they must go according to their Evidence, (Yes, yes, the Juries well know their Duty, cc p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1) pns32 vmb vvi vvg p-acp po32 n1, (uh, uh, dt n2 av vvb po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 19
214 well know you and your Evidence too) none know to the contrary, is not an Oath an Oath? well know you and your Evidence too) none know to the contrary, is not an Oath an Oath? av vvb pn22 cc po22 n1 av) pix vvi p-acp dt n-jn, vbz xx dt n1 dt n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 19
215 Yes, Yes, an Oath is an Oath, and an honest Man's Oath is intended for the decision of all Strife; an Oath is not to make Strife, Yes, Yes, an Oath is an Oath, and an honest Man's Oath is intended for the decision of all Strife; an Oath is not to make Strife, uh, uh, dt n1 vbz dt n1, cc dt j ng1 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1; dt n1 vbz xx pc-acp vvi n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 19
216 nor to draw Blood, nor to drill Men out of their Estates and Honours. And though none know to the contrary, but God Almighty; nor to draw Blood, nor to drill Men out of their Estates and Honours. And though none know to the contrary, but God Almighty; ccx pc-acp vvi n1, ccx pc-acp vvi n2 av pp-f po32 n2 cc ng1. cc cs pix vvb p-acp dt n-jn, cc-acp np1 j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 19
217 yet they go on and say, Before Death and the day of Judgment, we'll repent and get a Pardon from our Ghostly Father; yet they go on and say, Before Death and the day of Judgement, we'll Repent and get a Pardon from our Ghostly Father; av pns32 vvb a-acp cc vvi, p-acp n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1, pns12|vmb vvi cc vvi dt n1 p-acp po12 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 19
218 nay, perhaps they have one before hand in their Pockets, sub Sigillo Prscatoris, vel Sacerdotis. nay, perhaps they have one before hand in their Pockets, sub Sigillo Prscatoris, vel Sacerdote. uh, av pns32 vhb pi p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2, fw-la np1 np1, fw-la fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 19
219 But your Ghostly Father, nor their Father — Pa-Pa-Pater Patrum, cannot deliver the false-Swearers and Men-catchers from the just Judgment and Discovery of the Father of Spirits, who protests he will be both Judg and Jury and Witness too against the false Swearers, Adulterers and Oppressors, Mal. 3.5. But your Ghostly Father, nor their Father — Pa-Pa-Pater Patrum, cannot deliver the false-Swearers and Men-catchers from the just Judgement and Discovery of the Father of Spirits, who protests he will be both Judge and Jury and Witness too against the false Swearers, Adulterers and Oppressors's, Malachi 3.5. p-acp po22 j n1, ccx po32 n1 — j fw-la, vmbx vvi dt n2 cc n2 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vvz pns31 vmb vbi d vvb cc n1 cc vvb av p-acp dt j n2, n2 cc ng2, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 20
220 I will come near to you to Judgment, and I will be a swift Witness against the Sorcerers, I will come near to you to Judgement, and I will be a swift Witness against the Sorcerers, pns11 vmb vvi av-j p-acp pn22 p-acp n1, cc pns11 vmb vbi dt j n1 p-acp dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 20
221 and against the Adulterers, and against false Swearers, and against those that oppress the Hireling in his Wages, the Widow and Fatherless, and against the Adulterers, and against false Swearers, and against those that oppress the Hireling in his Wages, the Widow and Fatherless, cc p-acp dt n2, cc p-acp j n2, cc p-acp d cst vvb dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, dt n1 cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 20
222 and that turn aside the Stranger from his right, and fear not me, saith the Lord of Hosts. and that turn aside the Stranger from his right, and Fear not me, Says the Lord of Hosts. cc d n1 av dt n1 p-acp po31 n-jn, cc vvb xx pno11, vvz dt n1 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 20
223 What is Man, or Men, without the comfort of Society? what commerce or Felicity in the World without Society be secur'd? Away — ye Pests to all Society, away — ye that are the Plague of Mankind and all commerce; What is Man, or Men, without the Comfort of Society? what commerce or Felicity in the World without Society be secured? Away — you Pests to all Society, away — you that Are the Plague of Mankind and all commerce; q-crq vbz n1, cc n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? q-crq n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 vbi vvn? av — pn22 n2 p-acp d n1, av — pn22 d vbr dt n1 pp-f n1 cc d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 20
224 who can be safe, if a severe course be not taken with ye Judas-ses, that betray innocent Blood? Repent, repent, who can be safe, if a severe course be not taken with you Juda's, that betray innocent Blood? repent, Repent, r-crq vmb vbi j, cs dt j n1 vbb xx vvn p-acp pn22 j, cst vvb j-jn n1? np1, vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 20
225 as your Brother Judas did, and say with him, I have sinned in betraying innocent Blood, and restore the thirty pieces of Silver, the price of Blood, but make not the Kingdom an Akeldama, or Field of Blood. as your Brother Judas did, and say with him, I have sinned in betraying innocent Blood, and restore the thirty Pieces of Silver, the price of Blood, but make not the Kingdom an Akeldama, or Field of Blood. c-acp po22 n1 np1 vdd, cc vvb p-acp pno31, pns11 vhb vvn p-acp vvg j-jn n1, cc vvi dt crd n2 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp vvi xx dt n1 dt n1, cc n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 20
226 I do not say that all Sins are crying Sins, and bring Judgments on a Kingdom and Nation, I do not say that all Sins Are crying Sins, and bring Judgments on a Kingdom and nation, pns11 vdb xx vvi cst d n2 vbr vvg n2, cc vvi n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 20
227 but this Sin of Injustice and Oppression under colour of Law and Justice, by false Swearing and Sham-Evidence, catching and trapping Men, is certainly a crying Sin, and brought God's Judgments, his dreadful Judgments upon Sodom, the cry of whose Sins was so loud as to reach up to Heaven, Gen. 18.20, 21. but this since of Injustice and Oppression under colour of Law and justice, by false Swearing and Sham-Evidence, catching and trapping Men, is Certainly a crying since, and brought God's Judgments, his dreadful Judgments upon Sodom, the cry of whose Sins was so loud as to reach up to Heaven, Gen. 18.20, 21. cc-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp j vvg cc n1, vvg cc vvg n2, vbz av-j dt vvg n1, cc vvd npg1 n2, po31 j n2 p-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f rg-crq n2 vbds av j c-acp pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp n1, np1 crd, crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 20
228 And what were the Sins of Sodom? mark them well, as the Prophet Ezekiel numbers them to the Men of Israel to make them beware. And what were the Sins of Sodom? mark them well, as the Prophet Ezekielem numbers them to the Men of Israel to make them beware. cc q-crq vbdr dt n2 pp-f np1? vvb pno32 av, c-acp dt n1 np1 n2 pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 20
229 As I live saith the Lord God, Sodom thy Sister hath not done, she nor her Daughters, As I live Says the Lord God, Sodom thy Sister hath not done, she nor her Daughters, c-acp pns11 vvb vvz dt n1 np1, np1 po21 n1 vhz xx vdn, pns31 ccx po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 20
230 as thou hast done, thou and thy Daughters. Behold, this was the Iniquity of thy Sister Sodom; as thou hast done, thou and thy Daughters. Behold, this was the Iniquity of thy Sister Sodom; c-acp pns21 vh2 vdn, pns21 cc po21 n2. vvb, d vbds dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 20
231 Pride, fullness of Bread, and abundance of Idleness was in her, and in her Daughters, neither did she strengthen the hand of the poor and needy. Pride, fullness of Bred, and abundance of Idleness was in her, and in her Daughters, neither did she strengthen the hand of the poor and needy. n1, n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 vbds p-acp pno31, cc p-acp po31 n2, dx vdd pns31 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 21
232 So that even withdrawing of Justice, or oppressing the needy, is a crying Sin, and destroyed Sodom, and Israel too. So that even withdrawing of justice, or oppressing the needy, is a crying since, and destroyed Sodom, and Israel too. av cst av vvg pp-f n1, cc vvg dt j, vbz dt j-vvg n1, cc vvd np1, cc np1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 21
233 Therefore this Sin of false-Swearing, and Oppression, or catching-Men by the Oaths of Catch-Poles and Sham-Evidence, has been an old Sin that ruin'd King Ahab and Queen Jezebel, almost ruin'd their Kingdom by a great Drought, it rained not for the space of three years, Therefore this since of False-swearing, and Oppression, or catching-Men by the Oaths of Catch-Poles and Sham-Evidence, has been an old since that ruined King Ahab and Queen Jezebel, almost ruined their Kingdom by a great Drought, it reigned not for the Molle of three Years, av d n1 pp-f j, cc n1, cc n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n1, vhz vbn dt j n1 cst vvd n1 np1 cc n1 np1, av vvd po32 n1 p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vvd xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 21
234 so that there was a Famine and Mortality, they had scarce any Grass or Wator to keep the rest of the Beasts alive. 1 Kings 18.5. so that there was a Famine and Mortality, they had scarce any Grass or Wator to keep the rest of the Beasts alive. 1 Kings 18.5. av cst pc-acp vbds dt n1 cc n1, pns32 vhd av-j d n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2 j. crd n2 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 21
235 Indeed this Sin, though a common (too too common Sin) is seldom touch'd upon in Pulpits, Indeed this since, though a Common (too too Common since) is seldom touched upon in Pulpits, av d n1, cs dt j (av av j n1) vbz av vvn p-acp p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 21
236 though none more declaim'd against in Holy Writ; though none more declaimed against in Holy Writ; cs pix av-dc vvn p-acp p-acp j vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 21
237 some Ministers will not, and some cannot, and some dare not give these Devils their due, by a just and sharp Reproof, I mean these false-Swearers, Catch-Poles, Some Ministers will not, and Some cannot, and Some Dare not give these Devils their endue, by a just and sharp Reproof, I mean these false-Swearers, Catch-Poles, d n2 vmb xx, cc d vmbx, cc d vvb xx vvi d n2 po32 n-jn, p-acp dt j cc j n1, pns11 vvb d n2, n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 21
238 and Sham-Plotters, and Sham-Evidence, that lay their Snares privily to catch Men. and Sham-Plotters, and Sham-Evidence, that lay their Snares privily to catch Men. cc n2, cc n1, cst vvd po32 n2 av-j pc-acp vvi n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 21
239 Let Papists call this a Venial Sin, we know 'tis Mortal, 'tis Fatal, 'tis a crying Sin. Let Papists call this a Venial since, we know it's Mortal, it's Fatal, it's a crying Sin. vvb njp2 vvb d dt j n1, pns12 vvb pn31|vbz j-jn, pn31|vbz j, pn31|vbz dt j-vvg np1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 21
240 How conscientious was good Samuel to assoil himself of this Sin before all the People, before he left his Office of chief Magistrate; How conscientious was good Samuel to assoil himself of this since before all the People, before he left his Office of chief Magistrate; c-crq j vbds j np1 pc-acp vvi px31 pp-f d n1 p-acp d dt n1, c-acp pns31 vvd po31 n1 pp-f j-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 21
241 though not in the least Guilty, 1 Sam. 12.3. Behold, here I am, witness against me before the Lord, and before his Anointed: though not in the least Guilty, 1 Sam. 12.3. Behold, Here I am, witness against me before the Lord, and before his Anointed: cs xx p-acp dt av-ds j, crd np1 crd. vvb, av pns11 vbm, vvb p-acp pno11 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp po31 j-vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 21
242 Whose Ox have I taken? or whose Ass have I taken? or whom have I defranded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any Bribe to blind mine Eyes therewith? And I will restore it you. Whose Ox have I taken? or whose Ass have I taken? or whom have I defranded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any Bribe to blind mine Eyes therewith? And I will restore it you. rg-crq n1 vhb pns11 vvn? cc rg-crq n1 vhb pns11 vvn? cc qo-crq vhb pns11 vvn? ro-crq vhb pns11 vvn? cc pp-f r-crq n1 vhb pns11 vvn d n1 pc-acp vvi po11 n2 av? cc pns11 vmb vvi pn31 pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 21
243 And they said, Thou hast not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither hast thou taken ought of any Man's Hand. And they said, Thou hast not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither haste thou taken ought of any Man's Hand. cc pns32 vvd, pns21 vh2 xx vvd pno12, ccx vvn pno12, dx n1 pns21 vvn pi pp-f d ng1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 21
244 And he said unto them, The Lord is Witness against you, and his Anointed is Witness this day, that ye have not found ought in my hands. And he said unto them, The Lord is Witness against you, and his Anointed is Witness this day, that you have not found ought in my hands. cc pns31 vvd p-acp pno32, dt n1 vbz n1 p-acp pn22, cc po31 j-vvn vbz n1 d n1, cst pn22 vhb xx vvn vmd p-acp po11 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 21
245 And they answered, he is Witness. And they answered, he is Witness. cc pns32 vvd, pns31 vbz n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 21
246 What care was here to get a publick and general Acquittance (that he had not exercised Arbitrary Government, Injustice, Fraud or Oppression) before he left his place: What care was Here to get a public and general Acquittance (that he had not exercised Arbitrary Government, Injustice, Fraud or Oppression) before he left his place: q-crq n1 vbds av pc-acp vvi dt j cc j n1 (cst pns31 vhd xx vvn j-jn n1, n1, n1 cc n1) c-acp pns31 vvd po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 22
247 Is not this better than to be turned out for these Crimes? and become the common odium and object of the People's Hatred and just Indignation, besides the stings and stigmatizings of a gauled and wounded Conscience. Is not this better than to be turned out for these Crimes? and become the Common odium and Object of the People's Hatred and just Indignation, beside the stings and stigmatizings of a Galled and wounded Conscience. vbz xx d jc cs pc-acp vbi vvn av p-acp d n2? cc vvb dt j fw-la cc n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 cc j n1, p-acp dt n2 cc n2-vvg pp-f dt j cc j-vvn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 22
248 And therefore you that are Magistrates have a fair Example here, as well as fair warning, against all Injustice, Fraud, Oppression and Wrong; And Therefore you that Are Magistrates have a fair Exampl Here, as well as fair warning, against all Injustice, Fraud, Oppression and Wrong; cc av pn22 cst vbr n2 vhb dt j n1 av, c-acp av c-acp j n-vvg, p-acp d n1, n1, n1 cc n-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 22
249 or countenancing and abetting all unjust or Sham-Prosecutions, plotted by wicked Men (that make no Conscience of a thousand Oaths) and yet can ensnare and catch Men by virtue of one Oath, to the ruine of Life, Liberty, Estate and Posterity. Seek Judgment, Isa. 1.17. relieve the Oppressed, judg the Fatherless, plead for the Widow. or countenancing and abetting all unjust or Sham-Prosecutions, plotted by wicked Men (that make no Conscience of a thousand Oaths) and yet can ensnare and catch Men by virtue of one Oath, to the ruin of Life, Liberty, Estate and Posterity. Seek Judgement, Isaiah 1.17. relieve the Oppressed, judge the Fatherless, plead for the Widow. cc vvg cc vvg d j cc n2, vvn p-acp j n2 (cst vvb dx n1 pp-f dt crd n2) cc av vmb vvi cc vvi n2 p-acp n1 pp-f crd n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n1, n1 cc n1. vvb n1, np1 crd. vvb dt j-vvn, vvb dt j, vvb p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 22
250 What though these Catch-Poles or Catch-Men say, as their Brethren did, Psal. 12.4. With our Tongue will we prevail, our Lips are our own: What though these Catch-Poles or Catch-Men say, as their Brothers did, Psalm 12.4. With our Tongue will we prevail, our Lips Are our own: r-crq c-acp d n2 cc n2 vvb, p-acp po32 n2 vdd, np1 crd. p-acp po12 n1 vmb pns12 vvi, po12 n2 vbr po12 d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 22
251 Who is Lord over us? And yet this lawless Wretch is described two Psalms before to be one, whose Mouth is full of cursing and deceit and fraud: Who is Lord over us? And yet this lawless Wretch is described two Psalms before to be one, whose Mouth is full of cursing and deceit and fraud: r-crq vbz n1 p-acp pno12? cc av d j n1 vbz vvn crd n2 a-acp pc-acp vbi pi, rg-crq n1 vbz j pp-f vvg cc n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 22
252 under his Tongue is Mischief and Vanity, ( Heb. Iniquity.) under his Tongue is Mischief and Vanity, (Hebrew Iniquity.) p-acp po31 n1 vbz n1 cc n1, (np1 n1.) (3) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 22
253 He sitteth in the lurking places of the Villages, in the secret places doth he murther the Innocent, his Eyes are privily set against the Poor. He Sitteth in the lurking places of the Villages, in the secret places does he murder the Innocent, his Eyes Are privily Set against the Poor. pns31 vvz p-acp dt j-vvg n2 pp-f dt n2, p-acp dt j-jn n2 vdz pns31 vvi dt j-jn, po31 n2 vbr av-j vvn p-acp dt j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 22
254 He lyeth in wait secretly, as a Lion in his Den, he lyeth in wait to catch the Poor when he draweth him into his Net. He lies in wait secretly, as a lion in his Den, he lies in wait to catch the Poor when he draws him into his Net. pns31 vvz p-acp vvi av-jn, c-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvz p-acp vvi pc-acp vvi dt j c-crq pns31 vvz pno31 p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 22
255 He croucheth and humbleth himself, that the Poor may fall by his strong ones. He Croucheth and Humbleth himself, that the Poor may fallen by his strong ones. pns31 vvz cc vvz px31, cst dt j vmb vvi p-acp po31 j pi2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 22
256 He hath said in his Heart, God hath forgotten, he hideth his Face, he will never see it. He hath said in his Heart, God hath forgotten, he Hideth his Face, he will never see it. pns31 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1, np1 vhz vvn, pns31 vvz po31 n1, pns31 vmb av-x vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 22
257 Arise, O Lord, O God, lift up thine hand, forget not the Humble. (Heb. humbled or afflicted.) And God heard this Prayer; Arise, Oh Lord, Oh God, lift up thine hand, forget not the Humble. (Hebrew humbled or afflicted.) And God herd this Prayer; vvb, uh n1, uh np1, vvb a-acp po21 n1, vvb xx dt j. (np1 vvn cc vvn.) cc np1 vvd d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 22
258 for Psal. 12 5. we read — For the oppression of the Poor, Psal. 12.5. for Psalm 12 5. we read — For the oppression of the Poor, Psalm 12.5. p-acp np1 crd crd pns12 vvi — p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 22
259 for the sighing of the Needy, now will I arise (faith the Lord) I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him, (Heb. Him that would ensnare him.) for the sighing of the Needy, now will I arise (faith the Lord) I will Set him in safety from him that Puffeth At him, (Hebrew Him that would ensnare him.) p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt j, av vmb pns11 vvb (n1 dt n1) pns11 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp pno31 cst vvz p-acp pno31, (np1 pno31 cst vmd vvi pno31.) (3) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 23
260 Though I had not read it to you this Morning in the second Lesson, (so fresh in your Memories,) yet there are few of you but know, that there was a Plot, a horrid Plot and Conspiracy by the Chief Priests and Scribes against our blessed Redeemer's Life and willing enough they were to kill him, but they feared the People. Though I had not read it to you this Morning in the second lesson, (so fresh in your Memories,) yet there Are few of you but know, that there was a Plot, a horrid Plot and conspiracy by the Chief Priests and Scribes against our blessed Redeemer's Life and willing enough they were to kill him, but they feared the People. cs pns11 vhd xx vvn pn31 p-acp pn22 d n1 p-acp dt ord n1, (av j p-acp po22 n2,) av a-acp vbr d pp-f pn22 cc-acp vvb, cst a-acp vbds dt n1, dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j-jn n2 cc n2 p-acp po12 j-vvn ng1 n1 cc j av-d pns32 vbdr pc-acp vvi pno31, cc-acp pns32 vvd dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 23
261 Wherefore they resolved he should suffer by the Law of the Land, for Treason, in perverting the Nation, and forbidding to give Tribute to Caesar, &c. Wherefore they resolved he should suffer by the Law of the Land, for Treason, in perverting the nation, and forbidding to give Tribute to Caesar, etc. c-crq pns32 vvd pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1, p-acp vvg dt n1, cc vvg pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1, av (3) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 23
262 But how shall they prove the Indictment? Why that's the easiest thing in the World; But how shall they prove the Indictment? Why that's the Easiest thing in the World; cc-acp q-crq vmb pns32 vvi dt n1? q-crq cst|vbz dt js n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 23
263 it is but looking out (and they are always at Hand) some Knights of the Post, some false Affidavit-Men, Catch-Poles, it is but looking out (and they Are always At Hand) Some Knights of the Post, Some false Affidavit-Men, Catch-Poles, pn31 vbz p-acp vvg av (cc pns32 vbr av p-acp n1) d n2 pp-f dt n1, d j n2, n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 23
264 and false Evidence, and the Sham-Plot is perfected, the Indictment prov'd, and the business done. and false Evidence, and the Sham-Plot is perfected, the Indictment proved, and the business done. cc j n1, cc dt n1 vbz vvn, dt n1 vvd, cc dt n1 vdn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 23
265 Therefore all heads to work, especially the Chief-Priests (they must be in at a dead lift) and Elders, and all the Counsel sought false Witness against Jesus to put him to Death. Therefore all Heads to work, especially the Chief-priests (they must be in At a dead lift) and Elders, and all the Counsel sought false Witness against jesus to put him to Death. av d n2 pc-acp vvi, av-j dt n2 (pns32 vmb vbi p-acp p-acp dt j n1) cc np1, cc d dt n1 vvd j n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 23
266 But found none: yea, though many false Witnesses came, yet found they none. (That was hard, but) at the last came two false Witnesses. But found none: yea, though many false Witnesses Come, yet found they none. (That was hard, but) At the last Come two false Witnesses. p-acp vvd pix: uh, cs d j n2 vvd, av vvd pns32 pix. (cst vbds j, cc-acp) p-acp dt ord vvd crd j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 23
267 And these did the Business, for which they came, for which they were hired, and they were Caesar 's Evidence, And these did the Business, for which they Come, for which they were hired, and they were Caesar is Evidence, cc d vdd dt n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vvd, p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr vvn, cc pns32 vbdr np1 vbz n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 23
268 and swore for Caesar, and swore the Matter home; And these Catchers carried the Cause, against the greatest Innocence. and swore for Caesar, and swore the Matter home; And these Catchers carried the Cause, against the greatest Innocence. cc vvd p-acp np1, cc vvd dt n1 av-an; cc d n2 vvd dt n1, p-acp dt js n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 23
269 Mighty glad (no doubt) were the Chief Priests, and Elders and Counsel; Mighty glad (no doubt) were the Chief Priests, and Elders and Counsel; j j (dx n1) vbdr dt j-jn n2, cc n2-jn cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 23
270 and mightily caressed and much made of were these two Sham-Evidences and false Witnesses that swore home; and mightily caressed and much made of were these two Sham-Evidences and false Witnesses that swore home; cc av-j vvn cc av-d vvn pp-f vbdr d crd n2 cc j n2 cst vvd av-an; (3) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 23
271 especially after the former false Witnesses miscarried in the attempt, as not having got their Lesson sufficiently by Heart. especially After the former false Witnesses miscarried in the attempt, as not having god their lesson sufficiently by Heart. av-j p-acp dt j j n2 vvn p-acp dt n1, c-acp xx vhg vvn po32 n1 av-j p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 23
272 They had need be Men of Cunning and Ability that can swear thorow-stitch and cleaverly, mixing some Truth and probable Circumstances amongst many, and amongst the main-Lie: There is art in daubing. They had need be Men of Cunning and Ability that can swear thoroughstitch and cleverly, mixing Some Truth and probable circumstances among many, and among the mainly: There is art in daubing. pns32 vhd n1 vbi n2 pp-f j-jn cc n1 cst vmb vvi n1 cc av-j, vvg d n1 cc j n2 p-acp d, cc p-acp dt j: pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 23
273 From a Lion, a Tyger, a Wolf or a Serpent, we may make some Defence and Provision, From a lion, a Tiger, a Wolf or a Serpent, we may make Some Defence and Provision, p-acp dt n1, dt n1, dt n1 cc dt n1, pns12 vmb vvi d n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 24
274 but this kind of Snake is Anguis in Herbâ, no Fore-sight, no Caution, no Prudence, no Innocency can defend from the sting of this forked venemous and murdering Tongue, but this kind of Snake is Anguis in Herbâ, no Foresight, no Caution, no Prudence, no Innocency can defend from the sting of this forked venomous and murdering Tongue, cc-acp d n1 pp-f n1 vbz fw-la p-acp fw-la, dx n1, dx n1, dx n1, dx n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j-vvn j cc j-vvg n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 24
275 except a Man abandon all Society with Mankind. except a Man abandon all Society with Mankind. c-acp dt n1 vvb d n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 24
276 'Tis true, Men may keep these Snakes (and but perhaps neither) out of their Bed-Chambers, scarcely out of their Houses, however not out of Publick Houses, Churches, Courts of Judicature, Exchanges and Publick Assemblies; It's true, Men may keep these Snakes (and but perhaps neither) out of their Bed-Chambers, scarcely out of their Houses, however not out of Public Houses, Churches, Courts of Judicature, Exchanges and Public Assemblies; pn31|vbz j, n2 vmb vvi d n2 (cc p-acp av av-d) av pp-f po32 n2, av-j av pp-f po32 n2, c-acp xx av pp-f j n2, n2, n2 pp-f n1, n2 cc j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 117 Page 24
277 so that if they can but bring good proof for the Circumstances, as that they were at such a time in such a Church, Assembly, Exchange, Publick Meeting, in Court, City or Country, let them alone to witness what they heard there. so that if they can but bring good proof for the circumstances, as that they were At such a time in such a Church, Assembly, Exchange, Public Meeting, in Court, city or Country, let them alone to witness what they herd there. av cst cs pns32 vmb cc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp dt n2, c-acp cst pns32 vbdr p-acp d dt n1 p-acp d dt n1, n1, n1, j n1, p-acp n1, n1 cc n1, vvb pno32 av-j pc-acp vvi r-crq pns32 vvd a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 117 Page 24
278 These (I say) are the great Plague, the none-such Pests of all Society, the common-Nusance: no former Age (that I read of) can parallel ours for improvement of Vice and Mischief: These (I say) Are the great Plague, the nonesuch Pests of all Society, the common-Nusance: no former Age (that I read of) can parallel ours for improvement of Vice and Mischief: np1 (pns11 vvb) vbr dt j n1, dt j n2 pp-f d n1, dt j: dx j n1 (cst pns11 vvb pp-f) vmb vvi png12 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 118 Page 24
279 What Block-heads were the French-Men's Ancestors in the Art of Poysoning, in comparison of the present Skill and Dexterity? What Block-heads were the Irish, the native Irish in all Arts and Mysteries imaginable, in former Ages? But now how ingenious (though some of them are but Bunglers still, What Blockheads were the French-Men's Ancestors in the Art of Poisoning, in comparison of the present Skill and Dexterity? What Blockheads were the Irish, the native Irish in all Arts and Mysteres imaginable, in former Ages? But now how ingenious (though Some of them Are but Bunglers still, q-crq n2 vbdr dt ng2 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1? q-crq n2 vbdr dt jp, dt j-jn jp p-acp d n2 cc n2 j, p-acp j n2? p-acp av c-crq j (cs d pp-f pno32 vbr p-acp n2 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 118 Page 24
280 and enough to destroy a neat, well laid, and well contriv'd Plot in the Management, and enough to destroy a neat, well laid, and well contrived Plot in the Management, cc av-d pc-acp vvi dt j, av vvn, cc av vvn n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 118 Page 24
281 for want of Skill in a subtile Intrigue.) But time and good Tutors may improve them, for want of Skill in a subtle Intrigue.) But time and good Tutors may improve them, p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j np1.) p-acp n1 cc j n2 vmb vvi pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 118 Page 24
282 if there be first a willing mind. if there be First a willing mind. cs pc-acp vbi ord dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 118 Page 24
283 Tell not me of Conscience and Religion, when Men make it a matter of Conscience and Religion to catch Men by false Oaths, and so cut their Throats! Tell not me of Conscience and Religion, when Men make it a matter of Conscience and Religion to catch Men by false Oaths, and so Cut their Throats! vvb xx pno11 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-crq n2 vvb pn31 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp j n2, cc av vvd po32 n2! (3) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 24
284 Will you call this Religion, and an acceptable day to the Lord? Will you call this Religion, and an acceptable day to the Lord? vmb pn22 vvi d n1, cc dt j n1 p-acp dt n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 24
285 Is not this the Religion that I have chosen? Isa. 58.5, 6. to loose the bands of Wickedness, to undo the heavy Burden, Is not this the Religion that I have chosen? Isaiah 58.5, 6. to lose the bans of Wickedness, to undo the heavy Burden, vbz xx d dt n1 cst pns11 vhb vvn? np1 crd, crd p-acp j dt n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 120 Page 24
286 and to let the Oppressed go free, and that ye break every Yoak? and to let the Oppressed go free, and that you break every Yoke? cc pc-acp vvi dt j-vvn vvb j, cc cst pn22 vvb d n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 120 Page 24
287 Thus have I entertained you an Hour, with my Meditations, not without some reluctancy (I profess); Thus have I entertained you an Hour, with my Meditations, not without Some reluctancy (I profess); av vhb pns11 vvn pn22 dt n1, p-acp po11 n2, xx p-acp d n1 (pns11 vvb); (3) sermon (DIV1) 121 Page 24
288 for I design'd not 'till this Morning to preach upon my former Text, having the last Lords Day left it abruptly for want of time: for I designed not till this Morning to preach upon my former Text, having the last lords Day left it abruptly for want of time: c-acp pns11 vvd xx p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 j n1, vhg dt ord n2 n1 vvd pn31 av-j p-acp n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 121 Page 25
289 but I could not fix my Meditations nor Heart upon any other Text than this. but I could not fix my Meditations nor Heart upon any other Text than this. cc-acp pns11 vmd xx vvi po11 n2 ccx n1 p-acp d j-jn n1 cs d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 121 Page 25
290 I am no Enthusiast, to fancy that every conceit of mine, or warmth of Thought, is an impulse of the Holy Ghost; I am no Enthusiast, to fancy that every conceit of mine, or warmth of Thought, is an impulse of the Holy Ghost; pns11 vbm dx vvi, p-acp n1 cst d n1 pp-f png11, cc n1 pp-f n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 25
291 nor yet such a Libertine, as to neglect all observation of the secret and vehement Impulses of God's Spirit, nor yet such a Libertine, as to neglect all observation of the secret and vehement Impulses of God's Spirit, ccx av d dt n1, a-acp pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f dt j-jn cc j n2 pp-f npg1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 25
292 and his holy Communion with our Spirits. and his holy Communion with our Spirits. cc po31 j n1 p-acp po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 25
293 And I have often experimentally found (at other times) upon the like short previous Premeditation, the good success thereof upon the Auditory, hoping and praying that what in this Sermon wants of mine or Man's Abilities, may be supplyed by that Holy Spirit, that best teacheth us to profit. And I have often experimentally found (At other times) upon the like short previous Premeditation, the good success thereof upon the Auditory, hoping and praying that what in this Sermon Wants of mine or Man's Abilities, may be supplied by that Holy Spirit, that best Teaches us to profit. cc pns11 vhb av av-j vvn (p-acp j-jn n2) p-acp dt j j j n1, dt j n1 av p-acp dt j, vvg cc vvg d r-crq p-acp d n1 vvz pp-f png11 cc ng1 n2, vmb vbi vvd p-acp d j n1, cst js vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 25
294 To whom with the Father and Son be Glory for ever. Amen. FINIS. To whom with the Father and Son be Glory for ever. Amen. FINIS. p-acp ro-crq p-acp dt n1 cc n1 vbb n1 p-acp av. uh-n. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 25

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20 0 Hen. 8. Baker 's Chro. 198. Hen. 8. Baker is Chro 198. n1. crd np1 vbz np1 crd
24 0 Quest. 2. Answ. Quest. 2. Answer n1. crd np1
28 0 Quest. 1. Quest. 1. n1. crd
28 1 2. 2. crd
28 2 3. 3. crd
28 3 4. 4. crd
29 0 Quest. 1. Answ. Quest. 1. Answer n1. crd np1
34 0 Prov. 22.22. Curae 22.22. np1 crd.
39 0 1 King. 21.10. 1 King. 21.10. crd n1. crd.
49 0 Prov. 22.16. Ezek. 22.29. Curae 22.16. Ezekiel 22.29. np1 crd. np1 crd.
74 0 Ps. 120.4. Ps. 120.4. np1 crd.
76 0 Ps. 120.5. Ps. 120.5. np1 crd.
78 0 Ps. 140.1. Ps. 140.1. np1 crd.
89 0 Quest. 2. Answ. Quest. 2. Answer n1. crd np1
105 0 Jer. 23.10. Jer. 23.10. np1 crd.
108 0 Quest. 3. Answ. Psal. 11.2. Quest. 3. Answer Psalm 11.2. n1. crd np1 np1 crd.
110 0 Psal. 64 5. Psalm 64 5. np1 crd crd
111 0 Pro. 1.11. Pro 1.11. np1 crd.
112 0 Eccles 5.8. Eccles 5.8. np1 crd.
114 0 Ps. 17.12. Ps. 17.12. np1 crd.
115 0 Ps. 140.5. Ps. 140.5. np1 crd.
123 0 Ps. 142.3. Ps. 142.3. np1 crd.
124 0 Quest. 4. Quest. 4. n1. crd
125 0 Answ. Answer np1
145 0 Ezek. 9.9. Ezekiel 9.9. np1 crd.
148 0 Mal. 2.1. Malachi 2.1. np1 crd.
150 0 1 King 18.27. 1 King 18.27. crd n1 crd.
166 0 Psal. 14.1. Psalm 14.1. np1 crd.
174 0 Ezek. 8.12. Ezekiel 8.12. np1 crd.
185 0 Isa. 28.15, 18. Isaiah 28.15, 18. np1 crd, crd
197 0 Isa. 26.11. Isaiah 26.11. np1 crd.
219 0 Mal. 3.5. Malachi 3.5. np1 crd.
229 0 Ezek. 16.48, 49, 50. Ezekiel 16.48, 49, 50. np1 crd, crd, crd
248 0 Spoken to the Mayor and Aldermen then present. Spoken to the Mayor and Aldermen then present. vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n2 av j.
250 0 Psal. 12.4. Psalm 12.4. np1 crd.
251 0 Psal. 10.7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Psalm 10.7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. np1 crd, crd, crd, crd, crd, crd
260 0 Luk 22.2. Luk 22.2. np1 crd.
261 0 Luk. 23.2. Luk. 23.2. np1 crd.
265 0 Mat. 26.59 Mathew 26.59 np1 crd