0
A SERMON Preached in the Parish Church of NEWBURY, Berks, On the 26th of July, 1685. Being the Day of Thanksgiving for His Majesty's Late Victory over the Rebels.
A SERMON Preached in the Parish Church of NEWBURY, Berks, On the 26th of July, 1685. Being the Day of Thanksgiving for His Majesty's Late Victory over the Rebels.
dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f np1, np1, p-acp dt ord pp-f np1, crd vbg dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 ng1 j n1 p-acp dt n2.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
0
Image 4
1
2 Sam. 18.28. the latter part of the Verse. 2 Sam. 18.28. the latter part of the Verse.
crd np1 crd. dt d n1 pp-f dt n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
0
Image 4
2
— Blessed be the Lord thy God, which hath delivered up the Men, that lift up their Hand against my Lord the King.
— Blessed be the Lord thy God, which hath Delivered up the Men, that lift up their Hand against my Lord the King.
— vvn vbb dt n1 po21 n1, r-crq vhz vvn a-acp dt n2, cst vvd a-acp po32 n1 p-acp po11 n1 dt n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
1
Image 4
3
THey are the Words of Ahimaaz, the Son of Zadok the Priest, when he brought King David the good News of the Rebel Absalom 's Defeat.
THey Are the Words of Ahimaaz, the Son of Zadok the Priest, when he brought King David the good News of the Rebel Absalom is Defeat.
pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f vhz, dt n1 pp-f vvb dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvd n1 np1 dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 vbz n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
2
Image 4
4
And that I may suit my present Discourse upon the Text to the present Solemnity of the Day (this being the Day, wherein we are commanded by His Majesty, to return our Just Tribute of Praise and Thanksgiving, to His,
And that I may suit my present Discourse upon the Text to the present Solemnity of the Day (this being the Day, wherein we Are commanded by His Majesty, to return our Just Tribute of Praise and Thanksgiving, to His,
cc cst pns11 vmb vvi po11 j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 (d vbg dt n1, c-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi po12 j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp po31,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
2
Image 4
5
and Our Dread Soveraign, the King o• Heaven and Earth, for his Infinite Goodness both to Him and us, in delivering us from one of the most Infamous Rebellions, that was ever contrived in Hell) I say, that I may suit my Discourse to the Solemnity, I shall consider in the Words, that I have read these Three Things, which they very naturally present to our Observation: First, The Rebellion it self.
and Our Dread Sovereign, the King o• Heaven and Earth, for his Infinite goodness both to Him and us, in delivering us from one of the most Infamous Rebellions, that was ever contrived in Hell) I say, that I may suit my Discourse to the Solemnity, I shall Consider in the Words, that I have read these Three Things, which they very naturally present to our Observation: First, The Rebellion it self.
cc po12 j n-jn, dt n1 n1 n1 cc n1, p-acp po31 j n1 av-d p-acp pno31 cc pno12, p-acp vvg pno12 p-acp crd pp-f dt av-ds j n2, cst vbds av vvn p-acp n1) pns11 vvb, cst pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp dt n1, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2, cst pns11 vhb vvn d crd n2, r-crq pns32 av av-j j p-acp po12 n1: ord, dt n1 pn31 n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
2
Image 4
6
Secondly, The Defeat of the Rebels; and, Thirdly, The Thanksgiving for the Defeat.Secondly, The Defeat of the Rebels; and, Thirdly, The Thanksgiving for the Defeat.
ord, dt n1 pp-f dt n2; cc, ord, dt n1 p-acp dt n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
2
Image 4
7
The First being plainly signified to us, in their lifting up their Hands against the King:
The First being plainly signified to us, in their lifting up their Hands against the King:
dt ord vbg av-j vvn p-acp pno12, p-acp po32 vvg a-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n1:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
3
Image 4
8
The S•cond, in God's delivering up the Men, that •ad so done; and the Third, in Ahimaaz his Blessing God, for so delivering of them up. I begin, I.
The S•cond, in God's delivering up the Men, that •ad so done; and the Third, in Ahimaaz his Blessing God, for so delivering of them up. I begin, I.
dt j, p-acp npg1 vvg a-acp dt n2, cst vhd av vdn; cc dt ord, p-acp vhz po31 n1 np1, c-acp av vvg pp-f pno32 a-acp. pns11 vvb, pns11.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
3
Image 4
9
With the First of these, The Rebellion it self, or the Peoples lifting up their Hands against the King;
With the First of these, The Rebellion it self, or the Peoples lifting up their Hands against the King;
p-acp dt ord pp-f d, dt n1 pn31 n1, cc dt ng1 vvg a-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
4
Image 4
10
where I shall consider. 1. The Author. 2. The Impudence; and, 3. The Mischiefs of the Rebellion.
where I shall Consider. 1. The Author. 2. The Impudence; and, 3. The Mischiefs of the Rebellion.
c-crq pns11 vmb vvi. crd dt n1. crd dt n1; cc, crd dt n2 pp-f dt n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
4
Image 4
11
First, For the Author of this Rebellion, I have already hinted to you, and if you look into the Context, you will find 'twas Absalom; One of King David 's Sons, perverted and alienated from his Duty and Allegiance to the King, through the vile Suggestions of the Devil and Achitophel, by the too early desires,First, For the Author of this Rebellion, I have already hinted to you, and if you look into the Context, you will find 'twas Absalom; One of King David is Sons, perverted and alienated from his Duty and Allegiance to the King, through the vile Suggestions of the devil and Ahithophel, by the too early Desires,
ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, pns11 vhb av vvn p-acp pn22, cc cs pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi pn31|vbds np1; crd pp-f n1 np1 vbz n2, vvn cc vvn p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 cc np1, p-acp dt av j n2,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
5
Image 4
12
and forbidden hopes of Empire and a Crown. An ambitio•s, vain, young Man, seduced upon slender Grounds into a great opinion of Himself,
and forbidden hope's of Empire and a Crown. an ambitio•s, vain, young Man, seduced upon slender Grounds into a great opinion of Himself,
cc j-vvn n2 pp-f n1 cc dt n1. dt n2, j, j n1, vvn p-acp j n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f px31,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
5
Image 4
13
and by that opinion betrayed into ill Counsels, and worse Actions, to the Grief of his Father, and his own Shame.
and by that opinion betrayed into ill Counsels, and Worse Actions, to the Grief of his Father, and his own Shame.
cc p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp j-jn n2, cc jc n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc po31 d n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
5
Image 4
14
The King, ye must know, had Banished him his Presence and the Court, for his ill Behaviour;
The King, you must know, had Banished him his Presence and the Court, for his ill Behaviour;
dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi, vhd vvd pno31 po31 n1 cc dt n1, p-acp po31 j-jn n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
6
Image 4
15
for no le•s a Crime than Murther; and the Murther no less, than that of his own Brother;
for no le•s a Crime than Murder; and the Murder no less, than that of his own Brother;
p-acp dx n2 dt n1 cs n1; cc dt n1 av-dx av-dc, cs d pp-f po31 d n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
6
Image 4
16
and that too, when he had first made him Drunk with that design, and that design carried on under a pre•ence of Friendship,
and that too, when he had First made him Drunk with that Design, and that Design carried on under a pre•ence of Friendship,
cc cst av, c-crq pns31 vhd ord vvn pno31 vvn p-acp d n1, cc d n1 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
6
Image 4
17
when he had invi•ed him and other of the King's Sons to a Solemn Feast. A Crime, one would have thought, too great to have been easily forgiven.
when he had invi•ed him and other of the King's Sons to a Solemn Feast. A Crime, one would have Thought, too great to have been Easily forgiven.
c-crq pns31 vhd vvn pno31 cc n-jn pp-f dt ng1 n2 p-acp dt j n1. dt n1, pi vmd vhi vvn, av j pc-acp vhi vbn av-j vvn.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
6
Image 4
18
But notwithstanding so fond was the King of this vile Fellow, even to a Fault, that after some time, he gives him his Pardon, receives him again into his Presence and his Favour,
But notwithstanding so found was the King of this vile Fellow, even to a Fault, that After Some time, he gives him his Pardon, receives him again into his Presence and his Favour,
p-acp a-acp av j vbds dt n1 pp-f d j n1, av p-acp dt n1, cst p-acp d n1, pns31 vvz pno31 po31 n1, vvz pno31 av p-acp po31 n1 cc po31 n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
6
Image 4
19
and treats him with all the Tenderness of a Father, with all the Magnificence of a King.
and treats him with all the Tenderness of a Father, with all the Magnificence of a King.
cc vvz pno31 p-acp d dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d dt n1 pp-f dt n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
6
Image 4
20
And now, such was the Fools Vanity and Vain Gl•ry, he thinks to vie Splendor with the Court, lives at an Extravagant rate, gets him a mighty Retinue;
And now, such was the Fools Vanity and Vain Gl•ry, he thinks to vie Splendour with the Court, lives At an Extravagant rate, gets him a mighty Retinue;
cc av, d vbds dt ng1 n1 cc j n1, pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1, vvz p-acp dt j n1, vvz pno31 dt j n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
7
Image 4
21
Prepares him Chariots and Horses, and has no less th•n 50 Men to run before him. Prepares him Chariots and Horses, and has no less th•n 50 Men to run before him.
vvz pno31 n2 cc n2, cc vhz dx dc n2 crd n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
7
Image 4
22
Now he thinks himself a Prince:
Now he thinks himself a Prince:
av pns31 vvz px31 dt n1:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
7
Image 4
23
and so he was, and might have been as happy a Prince as any was in the World,
and so he was, and might have been as happy a Prince as any was in the World,
cc av pns31 vbds, cc vmd vhi vbn a-acp j dt n1 c-acp d vbds p-acp dt n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
7
Image 4
24
if he had not aspired to a Crown. B•t nothing less than a Crown will gratify his Ambition;
if he had not aspired to a Crown. B•t nothing less than a Crown will gratify his Ambition;
cs pns31 vhd xx vvn p-acp dt n1. n1 pix av-dc cs dt n1 vmb vvi po31 n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
7
Image 4
25
and to gratify that like a Vile Traytor, he applies himself to dishonourable and disingenuous Arts, to sordid and ignoble Practices; unworthy of his Education;
and to gratify that like a Vile Traitor, he Applies himself to dishonourable and disingenuous Arts, to sordid and ignoble Practices; unworthy of his Education;
cc pc-acp vvi cst av-j dt j n1, pns31 vvz px31 p-acp j cc j n2, p-acp j cc j n2; j pp-f po31 n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
7
Image 4
26
unworthy of his Birth, unworthy the Son of such a Father. Immediately he strikes in with the Faction, to libel and traduce the Government;
unworthy of his Birth, unworthy the Son of such a Father. Immediately he strikes in with the Faction, to libel and traduce the Government;
j pp-f po31 n1, j dt n1 pp-f d dt n1. av-j pns31 vvz p-acp p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
7
Image 4
27
represents it as Arbitrary, Tyrannical, Illegal and Unjust• is as forward as they that were most, to tax the Corruptions of the Court,
represents it as Arbitrary, Tyrannical, Illegal and Unjust• is as forward as they that were most, to Tax the Corruptions of the Court,
vvz pn31 p-acp j-jn, j, j cc np1 vbz a-acp j c-acp pns32 cst vbdr av-ds, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
8
Image 4
28
and to talk of the Grievances o• the Subject:
and to talk of the Grievances o• the Subject:
cc pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n2 n1 dt j-jn:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
8
Image 4
29
As if their Liberty and Property, their Privileges and Immunities were all at Stake, and there were no hopes nor prospect of good Times, till the Evil Councellors,
As if their Liberty and Property, their Privileges and Immunities were all At Stake, and there were no hope's nor prospect of good Times, till the Evil Councillors,
c-acp cs po32 n1 cc n1, po32 n2 cc n2 vbdr d p-acp n1, cc a-acp vbdr dx n2 ccx n1 pp-f j n2, c-acp dt j-jn n2,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
8
Image 4
30
or the King, or both were removed. And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the Gate;
or the King, or both were removed. And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the Way of the Gate;
cc dt n1, cc d vbdr vvn. cc np1 vvd a-acp av-j, cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
8
Image 4
31
to shew his zeal for the People and the Peoples good, he gets him very early to the Palace,
to show his zeal for the People and the Peoples good, he gets him very early to the Palace,
pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 cc dt ng1 j, pns31 vvz pno31 av av-j p-acp dt n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
9
Image 4
32
or to the Courts of Justice, and other publick Conventions; and if any man came to have a Grievance redressed, he takes him aside privately,
or to the Courts of justice, and other public Conventions; and if any man Come to have a Grievance Redressed, he Takes him aside privately,
cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cc j-jn j n2; cc cs d n1 vvd pc-acp vhi dt n1 vvn, pns31 vvz pno31 av av-j,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
9
Image 4
33
and tells him (without any more ado) there was no good to be done.
and tells him (without any more ado) there was no good to be done.
cc vvz pno31 (p-acp d dc n1) pc-acp vbds dx j pc-acp vbi vdn.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
9
Image 4
34
See, says he, Thy Matters are Good and Right; thou hast a just Cause, and 'tis pity but thou shouldest have Justice done thee:See, Says he, Thy Matters Are Good and Right; thou hast a just Cause, and it's pity but thou Shouldst have justice done thee:
vvb, vvz pns31, po21 n2 vbr j cc j-jn; pns21 vh2 dt j n1, cc pn31|vbz n1 cc-acp pns21 vmd2 vhi n1 vdn pno21:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
9
Image 4
35
But alas, here's no Justice, no Equity, no Religion at Court. There's nothing but Bribery and Corruption among 'em, from the highest to the lowest;
But alas, here's no justice, no Equity, no Religion At Court. There's nothing but Bribery and Corruption among they, from the highest to the lowest;
cc-acp uh, av|vbz dx n1, dx n1, dx n1 p-acp n1. pc-acp|vbz pix cc-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, p-acp dt js p-acp dt js;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
9
Image 4
36
There is no man deputed of the King to hear thee; There is no man deputed of the King to hear thee;
pc-acp vbz dx n1 vvn pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno21;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
9
Image 4
37
or (as you will find it rendred in the Margin of their Bibles) None will hear you from the King downward:
or (as you will find it rendered in the Margin of their Bibles) None will hear you from the King downward:
cc (c-acp pn22 vmb vvi pn31 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 np1) pix vmb vvi pn22 p-acp dt n1 av-j:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
9
Image 4
38
Neither the King nor any that are about him: They are all alike, and alike corrupt.
Neither the King nor any that Are about him: They Are all alike, and alike corrupt.
av-d dt n1 ccx d cst vbr p-acp pno31: pns32 vbr d av, cc av-j vvi.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
9
Image 4
39
Oh that I were made Judge in the Land my self, that the Government were in my hands, that every man, which has any Suit on Cause, might come to me, O that I were made Judge in the Land my self, that the Government were in my hands, that every man, which has any Suit on Cause, might come to me,
uh cst pns11 vbdr vvn n1 p-acp dt n1 po11 n1, cst dt n1 vbdr p-acp po11 n2, cst d n1, r-crq vhz d n1 p-acp n1, vmd vvi p-acp pno11,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
9
Image 4
40
and I would do him Justice! Then all should •e reformed, and all manner of Grievances redressed.and I would do him justice! Then all should •e reformed, and all manner of Grievances Redressed.
cc pns11 vmd vdi pno31 n1! av d vmd vbi vvn, cc d n1 pp-f n2 vvn.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
9
Image 4
41
And so it was, that when any one came night to him, to do him Obeysance, to kiss his Hand,And so it was, that when any one Come night to him, to do him Obeisance, to kiss his Hand,
cc av pn31 vbds, cst c-crq d pi vvd n1 p-acp pno31, pc-acp vdi pno31 n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
9
Image 4
42
and to acknowledge his Princely Goodness and Favour toward him, He put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him;
and to acknowledge his Princely goodness and Favour towards him, He put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him;
cc pc-acp vvi po31 j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vvd av po31 n1, cc vvd pno31, cc vvd pno31;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
9
Image 4
43
embraced and hugged him with all the sweetness and Condescension imaginable, and without any respect of Persons.
embraced and hugged him with all the sweetness and Condescension imaginable, and without any respect of Persons.
vvn cc vvd pno31 p-acp d dt n1 cc n1 j, cc p-acp d n1 pp-f n2.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
9
Image 4
44
As if he (good man) had no other Design in aspiring to be King,
As if he (good man) had no other Design in aspiring to be King,
p-acp cs pns31 (j n1) vhd dx j-jn n1 p-acp vvg pc-acp vbi n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
9
Image 4
45
but to serve the People, and 'twere the height of his Ambition to oblige his Friends;
but to serve the People, and 'twere the height of his Ambition to oblige his Friends;
cc-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc pn31|vbdr dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n2;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
9
Image 4
46
to free 'em from Illegal Taxes and Impositions, and to maintain their just Rights. On this manner did Absal•m to all Israel that came to the King fo• Judgment:
to free they from Illegal Taxes and Impositions, and to maintain their just Rights. On this manner did Absal•m to all Israel that Come to the King fo• Judgement:
pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp j n2 cc n2, cc pc-acp vvi po32 j n2-jn. p-acp d n1 vdd vvi p-acp d np1 cst vvd p-acp dt n1 n1 n1:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
9
Image 4
47
and so Absalom stole the hearts of the Men of Israel, as you will find in the former part of the 15 Chapter of this Book.and so Absalom stole the hearts of the Men of Israel, as you will find in the former part of the 15 Chapter of this Book.
cc av np1 vvd dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, c-acp pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt crd n1 pp-f d n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
9
Image 4
48
So Absalom stole the Hearts of the People to himself, not doubting but when he had done that, he should be able to steal the Crown too, from the head of the King.
So Absalom stole the Hearts of the People to himself, not doubting but when he had done that, he should be able to steal the Crown too, from the head of the King.
av np1 vvd dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp px31, xx vvg cc-acp c-crq pns31 vhd vdn d, pns31 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1 av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
10
Image 4
49
So easily and by such little Arts did he delude and cheat the easy Multitude;
So Easily and by such little Arts did he delude and cheat the easy Multitude;
av av-j cc p-acp d j n2 vdd pns31 vvi cc vvi dt j n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
10
Image 4
50
and by thus slyly insinuating himself into their Affections, as 'twere, Pilfer their Duty and Allegiance from 'em, which was their Soveraigns Undoubted and Legal Right:
and by thus slyly insinuating himself into their Affections, as 'twere, Pilfer their Duty and Allegiance from they, which was their Sovereigns Undoubted and Legal Right:
cc p-acp av av-j vvg px31 p-acp po32 n2, c-acp pn31|vbdr, n1 po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, r-crq vbds po32 n2-jn j cc j n-jn:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
10
Image 4
51
Thus he studied, as he affected Popularity, and courted the People, only to be courted by them.
Thus he studied, as he affected Popularity, and courted the People, only to be courted by them.
av pns31 vvd, c-acp pns31 vvd n1, cc vvn dt n1, av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
10
Image 4
52
And he had his ends in a great measure beyond the good Kings, or any honest Mans expectation.
And he had his ends in a great measure beyond the good Kings, or any honest men expectation.
cc pns31 vhd po31 n2 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt j n2, cc d j ng1 n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
11
Image 4
53
For tho' at this very time he were guilty, and they knew him to be guilty, of the Highest Crimes in Nature, (as if his aspiring Genius had aim'd at a kind of Supremacy in Vice as well as Government) tho they knew him to be guilty of no less than Murther, Premeditated Murther,
For though At this very time he were guilty, and they knew him to be guilty, of the Highest Crimes in Nature, (as if his aspiring Genius had aimed At a kind of Supremacy in Vice as well as Government) though they knew him to be guilty of no less than Murder, Premeditated Murder,
p-acp cs p-acp d j n1 pns31 vbdr j, cc pns32 vvd pno31 pc-acp vbi j, pp-f dt js n2 p-acp n1, (c-acp cs po31 j-vvg n1 vhd vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 c-acp av c-acp n1) cs pns32 vvd pno31 pc-acp vbi j pp-f dx dc cs n1, j-vvn n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
11
Image 4
54
and Drunkenness, and Treachery, and Revenge;
and drunkenness, and Treachery, and Revenge;
cc n1, cc n1, cc n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
11
Image 4
55
as he was afterwards, during the Rebellion, of Adultery and Incest, to that Degree of Impudence, that perhaps no Man ever was before or since;
as he was afterwards, during the Rebellion, of Adultery and Incest, to that Degree of Impudence, that perhaps no Man ever was before or since;
c-acp pns31 vbds av, p-acp dt n1, pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cst av dx n1 av vbds a-acp cc a-acp;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
11
Image 4
56
and all along of the most intolerable Perfidiousness to God and Man, that the Devil could tempt, or Man be tempted to;
and all along of the most intolerable Perfidiousness to God and Man, that the devil could tempt, or Man be tempted to;
cc d a-acp pp-f dt av-ds j n1 p-acp np1 cc n1, cst dt n1 vmd vvi, cc n1 vbb vvn p-acp;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
11
Image 4
57
yet even these were Venial, they were small Sins, in so great a Saint, in so Gracious an Assertor of their Liberties and their Religion, as he was now become.
yet even these were Venial, they were small Sins, in so great a Saint, in so Gracious an Assertor of their Liberties and their Religion, as he was now become.
av av d vbdr j, pns32 vbdr j n2, p-acp av j dt n1, p-acp av j dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc po32 n1, c-acp pns31 vbds av vvn.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
11
Image 4
58
His Godly Pretences, and his pretended zeal for the Good Old Cause, were enough to sanctisy,
His Godly Pretences, and his pretended zeal for the Good Old Cause, were enough to sanctisy,
po31 j n2, cc po31 j-vvn n1 p-acp dt j j n1, vbdr av-d pc-acp av-j,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
11
Image 4
59
or at least to atone for all his Faults;
or At least to atone for all his Faults;
cc p-acp ds pc-acp vvi p-acp d po31 n2;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
11
Image 4
60
and did in the •ssue so far recommend him to the Factious Party, that by the Advice of the great Idol, Achitophel (whose Counsel,
and did in the •ssue so Far recommend him to the Factious Party, that by the advice of the great Idol, Ahithophel (whose Counsel,
cc vdd p-acp dt n1 av av-j vvi pno31 p-acp dt j n1, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, np1 (rg-crq n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
11
Image 4
61
tho' suggested by the Devil, was always so highly Oracular among the People, that the Text tells us, 'twas as if one had enquired a• the Oracle of God ) they soon determined to betake themselves to Arms under his Conduct;
though suggested by the devil, was always so highly Oracular among the People, that the Text tells us, 'twas as if one had inquired a• the Oracle of God) they soon determined to betake themselves to Arms under his Conduct;
cs vvn p-acp dt n1, vbds av av av-j j p-acp dt n1, cst dt n1 vvz pno12, pn31|vbds a-acp cs pi vhd vvn n1 dt n1 pp-f np1) pns32 av vvd pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp n2 p-acp po31 vvb;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
11
Image 4
62
and by venturing upon an Insurrection (which in effect was venturing their Lives to damn their Souls) to put things to a push.
and by venturing upon an Insurrection (which in Effect was venturing their Lives to damn their Souls) to put things to a push.
cc p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 (r-crq p-acp n1 vbds vvg po32 n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n2) pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
11
Image 4
63
Accordingly with a very Religious pretence, he sets out for Hebron, a place not far from Giloh, the Seat of that Arch-Traytor, Achitophel, and so the most Factious part of the Kingdom;
Accordingly with a very Religious pretence, he sets out for Hebron, a place not Far from Giloh, the Seat of that Arch-Traytor, Ahithophel, and so the most Factious part of the Kingdom;
av-vvg p-acp dt j j n1, pns31 vvz av p-acp np1, dt n1 xx av-j p-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f d n1, np1, cc av dt av-ds j n1 pp-f dt n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
12
Image 4
64
where he had most Interest and Acquaintance, and where that old Fox had by himself and by his Agents pretty well prepared People for the Design.
where he had most Interest and Acquaintance, and where that old Fox had by himself and by his Agents pretty well prepared People for the Design.
c-crq pns31 vhd av-ds n1 cc n1, cc c-crq cst j n1 vhd p-acp px31 cc p-acp po31 n2 j av vvn n1 p-acp dt n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
12
Image 4
65
You must think he was very secure and confident of the Parties coming in to his Assistance;
You must think he was very secure and confident of the Parties coming in to his Assistance;
pn22 vmb vvi pns31 vbds av j cc j pp-f dt n2 vvg p-acp p-acp po31 n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
13
Image 4
66
especially from Giloh, and the Places thereabouts, where his own Acquaintance, and where Achitophel 's Interest and Estate lay.
especially from Giloh, and the Places thereabouts, where his own Acquaintance, and where Ahithophel is Interest and Estate lay.
av-j p-acp np1, cc dt n2 av, c-crq po31 d n1, cc q-crq np1 vbz n1 cc n1 vvd.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
13
Image 4
67
For when he came to Hebron, he brought but 200 Men with him: A small Army to defy so Warlike and so Great a Prince as David was, that had so much a better Cause,
For when he Come to Hebron, he brought but 200 Men with him: A small Army to defy so Warlike and so Great a Prince as David was, that had so much a better Cause,
p-acp c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp np1, pns31 vvd p-acp crd n2 p-acp pno31: dt j n1 pc-acp vvi av j cc av j dt n1 p-acp np1 vbds, cst vhd av av-d dt jc n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
13
Image 4
68
and so much greater Power to defend it. But the Rebel was so Fool-hardy, that he fear'd not God nor Man:
and so much greater Power to defend it. But the Rebel was so Foolhardy, that he feared not God nor Man:
cc av av-d jc n1 pc-acp vvi pn31. p-acp dt n1 vbds av j, cst pns31 vvd xx np1 ccx n1:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
13
Image 4
69
Tho' he had brought but these 200 with him, he ventures to Proclaim himself King;
Though he had brought but these 200 with him, he ventures to Proclaim himself King;
cs pns31 vhd vvn p-acp d crd p-acp pno31, pns31 vvz p-acp vvb px31 n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
14
Image 4
70
and then sets up his Standard, and requires the Country, upon their Allegiance, to stand by him.
and then sets up his Standard, and requires the Country, upon their Allegiance, to stand by him.
cc av vvz a-acp po31 n1, cc vvz dt n1, p-acp po32 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
14
Image 4
71
And the giddy Multitude had no more Sense of Duty to God or his Vicegerent, than to submit to this Sham-Prince;
And the giddy Multitude had no more Sense of Duty to God or his Vicegerent, than to submit to this Sham-Prince;
cc dt j n1 vhd dx dc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, cs pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
14
Image 4
72
and to venture their Lives and Fortunes, their Souls and Consciences in his Defence, against their Rightful and Natural Soveraign, whom Heaven had by a Miracle of Providence placed upon the Throne.
and to venture their Lives and Fortune's, their Souls and Consciences in his Defence, against their Rightful and Natural Sovereign, whom Heaven had by a Miracle of Providence placed upon the Throne.
cc pc-acp vvi po32 n2 cc n2, po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po32 j cc j n-jn, ro-crq n1 vhd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
14
Image 4
73
For now the Conspiracy was strong, and the People increased continually with Absalom. Chap. 15.12.
For now the conspiracy was strong, and the People increased continually with Absalom. Chap. 15.12.
p-acp av dt n1 vbds j, cc dt n1 vvd av-j p-acp np1. np1 crd.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
14
Image 4
74
His Gracious Promises, and fair Speeches, drew abundance of the Discontented, and the Poor, and the Ignorant, and the Ill-affected, after him;
His Gracious Promises, and fair Speeches, drew abundance of the Discontented, and the Poor, and the Ignorant, and the Ill-affected, After him;
po31 j vvz, cc j n2, vvd n1 pp-f dt j-vvn, cc dt j, cc dt j, cc dt j, p-acp pno31;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
15
Image 4
75
some, no doubt, out of hopes to gratify their Revenge, others their Covetousness, and others their Ambition;
Some, no doubt, out of hope's to gratify their Revenge, Others their Covetousness, and Others their Ambition;
d, dx n1, av pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n1, n2-jn po32 n1, cc n2-jn po32 n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
15
Image 4
76
some to repair, some to make their Fortunes; this Party expecting Liberty of Conscience, that Freedom from Taxes;
Some to repair, Some to make their Fortune's; this Party expecting Liberty of Conscience, that Freedom from Taxes;
d pc-acp vvi, d pc-acp vvi po32 n2; d n1 vvg n1 pp-f n1, cst n1 p-acp n2;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
15
Image 4
77
all to have every thing to their own minds;
all to have every thing to their own minds;
d pc-acp vhi d n1 p-acp po32 d n2;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
15
Image 4
78
till at length they all united in a Formidable Army, that alarm'd the Fears, and threatned the Ruine of the King and Kingdom.
till At length they all united in a Formidable Army, that alarmed the Fears, and threatened the Ruin of the King and Kingdom.
c-acp p-acp n1 pns32 d vvn p-acp dt j n1, cst vvn dt n2, cc vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
15
Image 4
79
An Action very Unaccountable in it self: but 'twill appear stranger yet, if after we have considered the Author, we proceed,
an Actium very Unaccountable in it self: but it'll appear stranger yet, if After we have considered the Author, we proceed,
dt n1 av j p-acp pn31 n1: cc-acp pn31|vmb vvi n1 av, cs p-acp pns12 vhb vvn dt n1, pns12 vvb,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
16
Image 4
80
Secondly, To consider the Impudence of the Rebellion, which was indeed so Exceeding Great in the whole Management of the thing, that it had then no Parallel in all the preceding Annals of Time;Secondly, To Consider the Impudence of the Rebellion, which was indeed so Exceeding Great in the Whole Management of the thing, that it had then no Parallel in all the preceding Annals of Time;
ord, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbds av av vvg j p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pn31 vhd av dx n1 p-acp d dt j-vvg n2 pp-f n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
17
Image 4
81
all the Rebels in Hell having never been able, in two thousand nine hundred years and more, to bring any of their Disciples upon Earth to any thing like it.
all the Rebels in Hell having never been able, in two thousand nine hundred Years and more, to bring any of their Disciples upon Earth to any thing like it.
d dt n2 p-acp n1 vhg av vbn j, p-acp crd crd crd crd n2 cc av-dc, pc-acp vvi d pp-f po32 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 av-j pn31.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
17
Image 4
82
For besides that 'twas begun, as you have partly heard already, with a pretence of Religion, under t•e Colour of paying a Vow, and offering an Eucharistical Sacrifice at Hebron, (which by the way was contrary to Law,
For beside that 'twas begun, as you have partly herd already, with a pretence of Religion, under t•e Colour of paying a Voelli, and offering an Eucharistical Sacrifice At Hebron, (which by the Way was contrary to Law,
c-acp a-acp cst pn31|vbds vvn, c-acp pn22 vhb av vvn av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp j n1 pp-f vvg dt vvb, cc vvg dt j n1 p-acp np1, (r-crq p-acp dt n1 vbds j-jn p-acp n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
18
Image 4
83
and made a perfect Conventicle of the Assembly, God having positively forbid his People to offer either Sacrifice or Vow in any place whatsoever,
and made a perfect Conventicle of the Assembly, God having positively forbid his People to offer either Sacrifice or Voelli in any place whatsoever,
cc vvd dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 vhg av-j vvn po31 n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 cc vvb p-acp d n1 r-crq,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
18
Image 4
84
but where he should chuse to put his Name, where the Ark or the Tabernacle were, which was now at Jerusalem ) I say, beside this,
but where he should choose to put his Name, where the Ark or the Tabernacle were, which was now At Jerusalem) I say, beside this,
cc-acp c-crq pns31 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n1, c-crq dt n1 cc dt n1 vbdr, r-crq vbds av p-acp np1) pns11 vvb, p-acp d,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
18
Image 4
85
tho' the Rebel Proclaimed himself King upon the place, he had no more Pretence or Title to the Crown,
though the Rebel Proclaimed himself King upon the place, he had no more Pretence or Title to the Crown,
cs dt n1 vvn px31 n1 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vhd dx dc n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
18
Image 4
86
than any of the rest that were in the Association: For David was actually settled in the Throne,
than any of the rest that were in the Association: For David was actually settled in the Throne,
cs d pp-f dt n1 cst vbdr p-acp dt n1: p-acp np1 vbds av-j vvn p-acp dt n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
18
Image 4
87
and had all the Right to the Kingdom that a King could have.
and had all the Right to the Kingdom that a King could have.
cc vhd d dt j-jn p-acp dt n1 cst dt n1 vmd vhi.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
18
Image 4
88
And moreover, as Absalom had himself an Elder Brother, so God had particularly Chosen Salomon, of all the Sons of David, to succeed him in the Throne;
And moreover, as Absalom had himself an Elder Brother, so God had particularly Chosen Solomon, of all the Sons of David, to succeed him in the Throne;
cc av, c-acp np1 vhd px31 dt j-jn n1, av np1 vhd av-j j-vvn np1, pp-f d dt n2 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
18
Image 4
89
and that long before this Trayterous Association was set on Foot by Achitophel. So that if David had been dead, Absalom had had no pretence to the Crown, much less could he have any, during David s Life.
and that long before this Traitorous Association was Set on Foot by Ahithophel. So that if David had been dead, Absalom had had no pretence to the Crown, much less could he have any, during David s Life.
cc cst av-j p-acp d j n1 vbds vvn p-acp n1 p-acp np1. av cst cs np1 vhd vbn j, np1 vhd vhn dx n1 p-acp dt n1, av-d av-dc vmd pns31 vhi d, p-acp np1 ng1 n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
18
Image 4
90
From whence 'tis plain, that he rebelled against his Lawful and Undoubted Soveraign, and one that he was bound, by the Laws of God,
From whence it's plain, that he rebelled against his Lawful and Undoubted Sovereign, and one that he was bound, by the Laws of God,
p-acp c-crq pn31|vbz j, cst pns31 vvd p-acp po31 j cc j n-jn, cc pi cst pns31 vbds vvn, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
19
Image 4
91
and by the Laws of the Land, to yeild Faith and Allegiance to. Add to this, that the Laws of Gratitude had tied him in the same Bond;
and by the Laws of the Land, to yield Faith and Allegiance to. Add to this, that the Laws of Gratitude had tied him in the same Bound;
cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp. vvb p-acp d, cst dt n2 pp-f n1 vhd vvn pno31 p-acp dt d n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
19
Image 4
92
the King having laid all the Obligations upon him, that a King could lay, while he was fit or capable to be Obliged.
the King having laid all the Obligations upon him, that a King could lay, while he was fit or capable to be Obliged.
dt n1 vhg vvn d dt n2 p-acp pno31, cst dt n1 vmd vvi, cs pns31 vbds j cc j pc-acp vbi vvn.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
19
Image 4
93
He had conferred upon him great Favours, he had pardoned him great Crimes, he had given him great Assurances of suture Kindnesses, notwithstanding his past Misdemeanors.
He had conferred upon him great Favours, he had pardoned him great Crimes, he had given him great Assurances of suture Kindnesses, notwithstanding his past Misdemeanors.
pns31 vhd vvn p-acp pno31 j n2, pns31 vhd vvn pno31 j n2, pns31 vhd vvn pno31 j n2 pp-f j-jn n2, c-acp po31 j n2.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
19
Image 4
94
Nor had he only obliged this Rebel, but the whole Jewish state:
Nor had he only obliged this Rebel, but the Whole Jewish state:
ccx vhd pns31 av-j vvn d n1, cc-acp dt j-jn jp n1:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
20
Image 4
95
He had often ventured even his own Life in defence of the Nation, and that with good success too, against the most implacable and bitter Enemies of its Peace.
He had often ventured even his own Life in defence of the nation, and that with good success too, against the most implacable and bitter Enemies of its Peace.
pns31 vhd av vvn av po31 d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, cc cst p-acp j n1 av, p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n2 pp-f po31 n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
20
Image 4
96
He was really the Defender of their Faith, of their Religion, of their Liberties and Rights:
He was really the Defender of their Faith, of their Religion, of their Liberties and Rights:
pns31 vbds av-j dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, pp-f po32 n1, pp-f po32 n2 cc n2-jn:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
20
Image 4
97
A Prince beloved of God and Man; of exemplary Piety, of undaunted Courage, of Impartial Justice;
A Prince Beloved of God and Man; of exemplary Piety, of undaunted Courage, of Impartial justice;
dt n1 vvn pp-f np1 cc n1; pp-f j n1, pp-f j n1, pp-f j n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
20
Image 4
98
one that governed according to Law, and under whose Government they were, or might have been,
one that governed according to Law, and under whose Government they were, or might have been,
pi cst vvd vvg p-acp n1, cc p-acp rg-crq n1 pns32 vbdr, cc vmd vhi vbn,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
20
Image 4
99
if they would themselves, as easie, as happy, as safe, as any People under Heaven:
if they would themselves, as easy, as happy, as safe, as any People under Heaven:
cs pns32 vmd px32, c-acp j, c-acp j, c-acp j, c-acp d n1 p-acp n1:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
20
Image 4
100
They had the free Liberty of Professing, and of making a publick Profession of the True Religion:
They had the free Liberty of Professing, and of making a public Profession of the True Religion:
pns32 vhd dt j n1 pp-f vvg, cc pp-f vvg dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
20
Image 4
101
They were permitted to live a quiet and a peaceable Life in all Godliness and Honesty;
They were permitted to live a quiet and a peaceable Life in all Godliness and Honesty;
pns32 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi dt j-jn cc dt j n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
20
Image 4
102
They were permitted a quiet and peaceable Enjoyment of their Properties and Estates:
They were permitted a quiet and peaceable Enjoyment of their Properties and Estates:
pns32 vbdr vvn dt j-jn cc j n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
20
Image 4
103
They had all the Privileges and Immunities, that one would have thought their Hearts could wish;
They had all the Privileges and Immunities, that one would have Thought their Hearts could wish;
pns32 vhd d dt n2 cc n2, cst pi vmd vhi vvn po32 n2 vmd vvi;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
20
Image 4
104
sate every Man under his own Vine, and his own Fig tree; and, what others could not, called what they had their own;
sat every Man under his own Vine, and his own Fig tree; and, what Others could not, called what they had their own;
vvd d n1 p-acp po31 d n1, cc po31 d n1 n1; cc, r-crq n2-jn vmd xx, vvd r-crq pns32 vhd po32 d;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
20
Image 4
105
so that they had all the reason in the World to praise God for his Government,
so that they had all the reason in the World to praise God for his Government,
av cst pns32 vhd d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp po31 n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
20
Image 4
106
and to pray to God for his Life; having nothing to disturb 'em but themselves, and their own senseless Fears and Jealousies.
and to pray to God for his Life; having nothing to disturb they but themselves, and their own senseless Fears and Jealousies.
cc pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1; vhg pix pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp px32, cc po32 d j n2 cc n2.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
20
Image 4
107
Yet even against such a Prince, and in such circumstances as these, was this Rebellion both raised and carried on, to the infinite dishonour of God, to the horrid scandal of Religion, to their own eternal shame, to the wonder and amazement of all the World:
Yet even against such a Prince, and in such Circumstances as these, was this Rebellion both raised and carried on, to the infinite dishonour of God, to the horrid scandal of Religion, to their own Eternal shame, to the wonder and amazement of all the World:
av av p-acp d dt n1, cc p-acp d n2 c-acp d, vbds d n1 av-d vvn cc vvd a-acp, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp po32 d j n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d dt n1:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
21
Image 4
108
in contradiction to their bounden Duty, to their solemn Vows; in affront to Divine and Humane Authority, in defiance of Heaven and Earth;
in contradiction to their bounden Duty, to their solemn Vows; in affront to Divine and Humane authority, in defiance of Heaven and Earth;
p-acp n1 p-acp po32 vvn n1, p-acp po32 j n2; p-acp n1 p-acp j-jn cc j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
21
Image 4
109
with that audacious Virulence, with that Virulent and envenomed rage, as if his Gracious Majesty had been the worst of Tyrants, and the worst of Men;
with that audacious Virulence, with that Virulent and envenomed rage, as if his Gracious Majesty had been the worst of Tyrants, and the worst of Men;
p-acp cst j n1, p-acp cst j cc j-vvn n1, c-acp cs po31 j n1 vhd vbn dt js pp-f n2, cc dt js pp-f n2;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
21
Image 4
110
or as if the impudent Rebel had had at once the fairest Title, and the foulest usage in the world.
or as if the impudent Rebel had had At once the Fairest Title, and the Foulest usage in the world.
cc c-acp cs dt j n1 vhd vhn p-acp a-acp dt js n1, cc dt js n1 p-acp dt n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
21
Image 4
111
For having most unjustly taken up Arms against his Majesty's Person, Crown and Dignity, to fill up the measure of their Impudence, they threw Stones, they threw Dirt in his Face:
For having most unjustly taken up Arms against his Majesty's Person, Crown and Dignity, to fill up the measure of their Impudence, they threw Stones, they threw Dirt in his Face:
c-acp vhg av-ds av-j vvn a-acp n2 p-acp po31 ng1 n1, n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, pns32 vvd n2, pns32 vvd n1 p-acp po31 n1:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
22
Image 4
112
And they, that ought not to have cursed the King so much as in their thoughts, presumed to curse him openly both in Words and Actions.
And they, that ought not to have cursed the King so much as in their thoughts, presumed to curse him openly both in Words and Actions.
cc pns32, cst vmd xx pc-acp vhi vvn dt n1 av av-d c-acp p-acp po32 n2, vvd pc-acp vvi pno31 av-j av-d p-acp n2 cc n2.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
22
Image 4
113
And when David came to Bahurim, behold there came out a man, whose name was Shimei, one of the chief of the Rebels,And when David Come to Bahurim, behold there Come out a man, whose name was Shimei, one of the chief of the Rebels,
cc c-crq np1 vvd p-acp np1, vvb a-acp vvd av dt n1, rg-crq n1 vbds np1, crd pp-f dt n-jn pp-f dt n2,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
22
Image 4
114
and 'tis not to be thought, he was alone, he came forth, and cursed still as he came,
and it's not to be Thought, he was alone, he Come forth, and cursed still as he Come,
cc pn31|vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn, pns31 vbds j, pns31 vvd av, cc vvd av c-acp pns31 vvd,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
22
Image 4
115
and he cast stones at David, and at all the Servants of King David; and he cast stones At David, and At all the Servants of King David;
cc pns31 vvd n2 p-acp np1, cc p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n1 np1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
22
Image 4
116
in contempt both of Majesty, and Loyalty, he curst still as he went, and threw stones and cast dust,
in contempt both of Majesty, and Loyalty, he cursed still as he went, and threw stones and cast dust,
p-acp n1 av-d pp-f n1, cc n1, pns31 vvd av c-acp pns31 vvd, cc vvd n2 cc j-vvn n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
22
Image 4
117
or as 'tis in the marginal Translation, dusted him with dust, (chap. 16.5, 6, 13.) gave him as ill names,
or as it's in the marginal translation, dusted him with dust, (chap. 16.5, 6, 13.) gave him as ill names,
cc c-acp pn31|vbz p-acp dt j n1, vvn pno31 p-acp n1, (n1 crd, crd, crd) vvd pno31 c-acp j-jn n2,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
22
Image 4
118
and accused him of as ill things, as were possible, to affront his person, to sully his Reputation, to render him and his Government odious to the world.
and accused him of as ill things, as were possible, to affront his person, to sully his Reputation, to render him and his Government odious to the world.
cc vvd pno31 pp-f p-acp j-jn n2, c-acp vbdr j, pc-acp vvi po31 n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 cc po31 n1 j p-acp dt n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
22
Image 4
119
It seems Stones and Dirt, hard Speeches, and foul Language were great part of their Ammunition; (as indeed they are always a great part of the Artillery of a Rebel) and they discharged all they had;
It seems Stones and Dirt, hard Speeches, and foul Language were great part of their Ammunition; (as indeed they Are always a great part of the artillery of a Rebel) and they discharged all they had;
pn31 vvz n2 cc n1, j n2, cc j n1 vbdr j n1 pp-f po32 n1; (c-acp av pns32 vbr av dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1) cc pns32 vvd d pns32 vhd;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
23
Image 4
120
they shot out their Arrows, even bitter words, as well against the King himself, as against those that had Loyalty, that had honestly enough, to adhere to his Person, or to assert his Cause.
they shot out their Arrows, even bitter words, as well against the King himself, as against those that had Loyalty, that had honestly enough, to adhere to his Person, or to assert his Cause.
pns32 vvd av po32 n2, av j n2, c-acp av p-acp dt n1 px31, c-acp p-acp d cst vhd n1, cst vhd av-j av-d, pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc pc-acp vvb po31 n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
23
Image 4
121
In all these Commotions 'tis observable, that the Church, as indeed 'twas fit it should be, was always Loyal,
In all these Commotions it's observable, that the Church, as indeed 'twas fit it should be, was always Loyal,
p-acp d d n2 pn31|vbz j, cst dt n1, c-acp av pn31|vbds n1 pn31 vmd vbi, vbds av j,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
24
Image 4
122
and eminently Faithful to the Crown.
and eminently Faithful to the Crown.
cc av-j j p-acp dt n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
24
Image 4
123
Lo Zadok the Priest, and Abiathar, and all the Levites were with David, bearing the Ark of the Covenant of God (chap. 15.24.) that is all the regular conforming Clergy;Lo Zadok the Priest, and Abiathar, and all the Levites were with David, bearing the Ark of the Covenant of God (chap. 15.24.) that is all the regular conforming Clergy;
uh vvb dt n1, cc np1, cc d dt np2 vbdr p-acp np1, vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 (n1 crd.) cst vbz d dt j vvg n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
24
Image 4
124
for there were a sort of Dissenters too among the Jews;
for there were a sort of Dissenters too among the jews;
c-acp a-acp vbdr dt n1 pp-f n2 av p-acp dt np2;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
24
Image 4
125
and there is no doubt, but Absalom, when he went to sacrifie at Hebron, had certain Priests there, that were of his own, i. e. of no Religion;
and there is no doubt, but Absalom, when he went to sacrify At Hebron, had certain Priests there, that were of his own, i. e. of no Religion;
cc pc-acp vbz dx n1, cc-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp n1 p-acp np1, vhd j n2 a-acp, cst vbdr pp-f po31 d, sy. sy. pp-f dx n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
24
Image 4
126
that were for his own Turn, and after his own Heart; that blew the Trumpets of Sedition, and so sacrificed to Devils, and not to God;
that were for his own Turn, and After his own Heart; that blew the Trumpets of Sedition, and so sacrificed to Devils, and not to God;
cst vbdr p-acp po31 d n1, cc p-acp po31 d n1; cst vvd dt n2 pp-f n1, cc av vvn p-acp n2, cc xx p-acp np1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
24
Image 4
127
which to be sure, it was not Lawful for 'em to do:
which to be sure, it was not Lawful for they to do:
r-crq pc-acp vbi j, pn31 vbds xx j p-acp pno32 pc-acp vdi:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
24
Image 4
128
But, I say, the regular Clergy, they that kept to the Laws, and observed the Canons of the Church, they were all with David; their Hearts were with him, their Prayers were for him, they wisht well to his Person, they wisht well to his Cause, they were sorry for his Troubles,
But, I say, the regular Clergy, they that kept to the Laws, and observed the Canonas of the Church, they were all with David; their Hearts were with him, their Prayers were for him, they wished well to his Person, they wished well to his Cause, they were sorry for his Troubles,
p-acp, pns11 vvb, dt j n1, pns32 cst vvd p-acp dt n2, cc vvd dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vbdr d p-acp np1; po32 n2 vbdr p-acp pno31, po32 n2 vbdr p-acp pno31, pns32 vvd av p-acp po31 n1, pns32 vvd av p-acp po31 n1, pns32 vbdr j p-acp po31 vvz,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
24
Image 4
129
and added Tears to their Prayers, the best Weapons they were able, or had any Commission to use against the Rebels.
and added Tears to their Prayers, the best Weapons they were able, or had any Commission to use against the Rebels.
cc vvd n2 p-acp po32 n2, dt js n2 pns32 vbdr j, cc vhd d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
24
Image 4
130
And all Loyal good men joyned with 'em in their Lamentations.
And all Loyal good men joined with they in their Lamentations.
cc d j j n2 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
24
Image 4
131
All the Country wept with a loud voice (Chap. 15.23.) All the considerable, all the honest part of City and Country bewail'd and lamented the Rebellion.All the Country wept with a loud voice (Chap. 15.23.) All the considerable, all the honest part of city and Country bewailed and lamented the Rebellion.
d dt n1 vvd p-acp dt j n1 (np1 crd.) av-d dt j, d dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvd cc vvd dt n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
24
Image 4
132
All which considerations, together with many more of the like nature, that might be urged, not only argue the guilt,
All which considerations, together with many more of the like nature, that might be urged, not only argue the guilt,
d r-crq n2, av p-acp d dc pp-f dt j n1, cst vmd vbi vvn, xx av-j vvi dt n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
25
Image 4
133
but demonstrate the impudence of the thing, so much beyond dispute, that whoever has any sense either of honesty or shame, cannot but abominate the very thoughts of an Action, they had the Forehead to act,
but demonstrate the impudence of the thing, so much beyond dispute, that whoever has any sense either of honesty or shame, cannot but abominate the very thoughts of an Actium, they had the Forehead to act,
cc-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av av-d p-acp n1, cst r-crq vhz d n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc n1, vmbx p-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vhd dt n1 pc-acp vvi,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
25
Image 4
134
so extremely scandalous so scandalously vile. For, if thus to trample upon Majesty, to fight against Heaven and revile the Gods;
so extremely scandalous so scandalously vile. For, if thus to trample upon Majesty, to fight against Heaven and revile the God's;
av av-jn j av av-j j. p-acp, cs av pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc vvi dt n2;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
25
Image 4
135
if to fight for a Kingdom without a Title to a Crown, to raise a Rebellion against a Lawful, a Valiant, a Just, a Good King;
if to fight for a Kingdom without a Title to a Crown, to raise a Rebellion against a Lawful, a Valiant, a Just, a Good King;
cs pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j, dt j, dt j, dt j n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
25
Image 4
136
against the Laws of God, against the Laws of the Realm, against the Laws of Gratitude;
against the Laws of God, against the Laws of the Realm, against the Laws of Gratitude;
p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
25
Image 4
137
contrary to the Doctrine, to the Practice of the Church to their own Promises and Oaths,
contrary to the Doctrine, to the Practice of the Church to their own Promises and Oaths,
j-jn p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po32 d vvz cc n2,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
25
Image 4
138
and to the Sentiments of all good Men;
and to the Sentiments of all good Men;
cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f d j n2;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
25
Image 4
139
if this be not the very height of impudence, we may in due time learn modesty from Lucifer, and acquit the old Rebel, of Presumption. But,
if this be not the very height of impudence, we may in due time Learn modesty from Lucifer, and acquit the old Rebel, of Presumption. But,
cs d vbb xx dt j n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vmb p-acp j-jn n1 vvi n1 p-acp np1, cc vvi dt j n1, pp-f n1. p-acp,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
25
Image 4
140
Thirdly, As the Rebellion was extremely impudent in it self; so 'twas extremely fatal and mischievous;Thirdly, As the Rebellion was extremely impudent in it self; so 'twas extremely fatal and mischievous;
ord, p-acp dt n1 vbds av-jn j p-acp pn31 n1; av pn31|vbds av-jn j cc j;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
26
Image 4
141
and had it succeeded, must have been much more so in its effects. 'Tis indeed hard to recount the miseries and calamities of any intestine and unnatural Rebellion, whether it succeed or no.
and had it succeeded, must have been much more so in its effects. It's indeed hard to recount the misery's and calamities of any intestine and unnatural Rebellion, whither it succeed or no.
cc vhd pn31 vvn, vmb vhi vbn av-d av-dc av p-acp po31 n2. pn31|vbz av j pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d j cc j n1, cs pn31 vvi cc uh-dx.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
26
Image 4
142
The mischiefs, that naturally ensue are always great, and always dreadful, not only to the Rebels,
The mischiefs, that naturally ensue Are always great, and always dreadful, not only to the Rebels,
dt n2, cst av-j vvi vbr av j, cc av j, xx av-j p-acp dt n2,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
27
Image 4
143
but to the King, to the People, to the Church, to Religion in general, that ought to be dearer to us all than Liberty, or Property, or Life.
but to the King, to the People, to the Church, to Religion in general, that ought to be Dearer to us all than Liberty, or Property, or Life.
cc-acp p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cst pi pc-acp vbi jc-jn p-acp pno12 d cs n1, cc n1, cc n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
27
Image 4
144
And as for the Rebellion in my Text, could I give you a prospect of a Country wasted and harrassed by the Violence of Blood-thirsty and Deceitful Men,
And as for the Rebellion in my Text, could I give you a prospect of a Country wasted and Harassed by the Violence of Bloodthirsty and Deceitful Men,
cc c-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp po11 n1, vmd pns11 vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j n2,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
28
Image 4
145
or set before you the Outrages, the Rapes, the Plunders, the Frights usually committed and caused by military insolence;
or Set before you the Outrages, the Rapes, the Plunders, the Frights usually committed and caused by military insolence;
cc vvn p-acp pn22 dt n2, dt n2, dt vvz, dt vvz av-j vvn cc vvd p-acp j n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
28
Image 4
146
could I represent to you, with the confused noise of War, the horror and sadness of Men wallowing,
could I represent to you, with the confused noise of War, the horror and sadness of Men wallowing,
vmd pns11 vvi p-acp pn22, p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 vvg,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
28
Image 4
147
and Garments rowled in Blood; could I draw you the dismal scene of a Land defiled and covered,
and Garments rolled in Blood; could I draw you the dismal scene of a Land defiled and covered,
cc n2 vvd p-acp n1; vmd pns11 vvi pn22 dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn cc vvn,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
28
Image 4
148
or of Fields and Houses filled with Murther, Rapine, Villainy, and Lust;
or of Fields and Houses filled with Murder, Rapine, Villainy, and Lust;
cc pp-f n2 cc n2 vvn p-acp n1, n1, n1, cc n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
28
Image 4
149
could I delineate the misery or Express the cries of Widows and Orphans, made so by the Sword,
could I delineate the misery or Express the cries of Widows and Orphans, made so by the Sword,
vmd pns11 vvi dt n1 cc j dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n2, vvd av p-acp dt n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
28
Image 4
150
or compute the number of Families utterly ruined, according to their Tribes; could I describe the troubles of a Persecuted King, or the sorrows of Afflicted Innocence;
or compute the number of Families utterly ruined, according to their Tribes; could I describe the Troubles of a Persecuted King, or the sorrows of Afflicted Innocence;
cc vvb dt n1 pp-f n2 av-j vvn, vvg p-acp po32 n2; vmd pns11 vvi dt n2 pp-f dt vvn n1, cc dt n2 pp-f j-vvn n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
28
Image 4
151
could I set before you the Grief of the Church, or exhibite the Joy and Triumph of the Enemies of God, upon this occasion;
could I Set before you the Grief of the Church, or exhibit the Joy and Triumph of the Enemies of God, upon this occasion;
vmd pns11 vvi p-acp pn22 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp d n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
28
Image 4
152
yet after all, I could give you but a rude and imperfect draught of that abomination of desolation, that this Rebellion caused in Judea.
yet After all, I could give you but a rude and imperfect draught of that abomination of desolation, that this Rebellion caused in Judea.
av p-acp d, pns11 vmd vvi pn22 p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f cst n1 pp-f n1, cst d n1 vvd p-acp np1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
28
Image 4
153
The Truth is, the Miseries of a Civil War are more than can be imagined by any, but those that feel 'em;
The Truth is, the Misery's of a Civil War Are more than can be imagined by any, but those that feel they;
dt n1 vbz, dt ng1 pp-f dt j n1 vbr av-dc cs vmb vbi vvn p-acp d, cc-acp d cst vvb pno32;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
29
Image 4
154
and too great to be expressed by those that do.
and too great to be expressed by those that do.
cc av j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d cst vdb.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
29
Image 4
155
And therefore we only read, that David Wept as he went, and had his Head cover'd,
And Therefore we only read, that David Wept as he went, and had his Head covered,
cc av pns12 j vvn, cst np1 vvd c-acp pns31 vvd, cc vhd po31 n1 vvn,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
29
Image 4
156
and went barefoot, in Token of a Profound and Inexpressible Sorrow;and went barefoot, in Token of a Profound and Inexpressible Sorrow;
cc vvd j, p-acp n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
29
Image 4
157
and all the People that were with him, covered every Man his Head, and they went up by the Ascent of the Mount Olivet, Weeping as they went. and all the People that were with him, covered every Man his Head, and they went up by the Ascent of the Mount Olivet, Weeping as they went.
cc d dt n1 cst vbdr p-acp pno31, vvd d n1 po31 n1, cc pns32 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, vvg c-acp pns32 vvd.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
29
Image 4
158
(Chap. 15.30.) Weeping, to think of the Miseries that were come upon 'em, to think of the Calamity, the Trouble they were involved in.
(Chap. 15.30.) Weeping, to think of the Misery's that were come upon they, to think of the Calamity, the Trouble they were involved in.
(np1 crd.) vvg, pc-acp vvi pp-f dt ng1 d vbdr vvn p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
29
Image 4
159
Their Calamity was Great, tho' the Rebellion did not succeed: But had This succeeded, That had been infinitly greater.
Their Calamity was Great, though the Rebellion did not succeed: But had This succeeded, That had been infinitely greater.
po32 n1 vbds j, cs dt n1 vdd xx vvi: cc-acp vhd d vvd, cst vhd vbn av-j jc.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
30
Image 4
160
It must have ended in the utter Ruin of David and all his Adherents, in the total Subversion of the Government, in the fatal Overthrow of the Church.
It must have ended in the utter Ruin of David and all his Adherents, in the total Subversion of the Government, in the fatal Overthrow of the Church.
pn31 vmb vhi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 cc d po31 n2, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
30
Image 4
161
It must have entail'd Anarchy, and Confusion upon the Land; have entail'd another, and perhaps a perpetual War upon the Nation.
It must have entailed Anarchy, and Confusion upon the Land; have entailed Another, and perhaps a perpetual War upon the nation.
pn31 vmb vhi vvn n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1; vhb vvn j-jn, cc av dt j n1 p-acp dt n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
30
Image 4
162
For tho' they had destroyed David, they could not destroy the King: The King could not Die:
For though they had destroyed David, they could not destroy the King: The King could not Die:
p-acp cs pns32 vhd vvn np1, pns32 vmd xx vvi dt n1: dt n1 vmd xx vvi:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
30
Image 4
163
And to be sure, the next Heir would have asserted his Right to the Crown: And if they had took off him too, the Kingdom could not want Heirs;
And to be sure, the next Heir would have asserted his Right to the Crown: And if they had took off him too, the Kingdom could not want Heirs;
cc pc-acp vbi j, dt ord n1 vmd vhi vvn po31 n-jn p-acp dt n1: cc cs pns32 vhd vvn p-acp pno31 av, dt n1 vmd xx vvi n2;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
30
Image 4
164
or if it had, the Rebels would never have agreed long, who should be uppermost.
or if it had, the Rebels would never have agreed long, who should be uppermost.
cc cs pn31 vhd, dt n2 vmd av-x vhi vvn av-j, r-crq vmd vbi j.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
30
Image 4
165
They would still have been pulling down One, and setting up Another, till they had not known whom,
They would still have been pulling down One, and setting up another, till they had not known whom,
pns32 vmd av vhi vbn vvg p-acp crd, cc vvg a-acp j-jn, c-acp pns32 vhd xx vvn r-crq,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
30
Image 4
166
or, what to have set up. For tho' it be easy to destroy a well Establish'd Government, 'tis not so easy,
or, what to have Set up. For though it be easy to destroy a well Established Government, it's not so easy,
cc, r-crq pc-acp vhi vvn a-acp. p-acp cs pn31 vbb j pc-acp vvi dt av vvn n1, pn31|vbz xx av j,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
30
Image 4
167
when that's done, to Establish another, that shall give either others, or themselves Content.
when that's done, to Establish Another, that shall give either Others, or themselves Content.
c-crq d|vbz vdn, pc-acp vvb j-jn, cst vmb vvi d n2-jn, cc px32 j.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
30
Image 4
168
And after all, it had been ten to one, but by their Intestine Differences, they had been made a Prey to Foreigners,
And After all, it had been ten to one, but by their Intestine Differences, they had been made a Prey to Foreigners,
cc p-acp d, pn31 vhd vbn crd p-acp crd, cc-acp p-acp po32 j n2, pns32 vhd vbn vvn dt n1 p-acp n2,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
30
Image 4
169
and so have made Religion it self a Prey too, to the Common Enemies of God, and of his Church.
and so have made Religion it self a Prey too, to the Common Enemies of God, and of his Church.
cc av vhb vvn n1 pn31 n1 dt n1 av, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1, cc pp-f po31 n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
30
Image 4
170
And these had been Grievances indeed, as great as our Reformers, much greater Grievances themselves,
And these had been Grievances indeed, as great as our Reformers, much greater Grievances themselves,
cc d vhd vbn n2 av, c-acp j c-acp po12 n2, d jc n2 px32,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
31
Image 4
171
than any they had to redress. But it pleased God to prevent the greatest Mischiefs of all, by preventing the Success of the Rebellion;
than any they had to redress. But it pleased God to prevent the greatest Mischiefs of all, by preventing the Success of the Rebellion;
cs d pns32 vhd p-acp vvi. p-acp pn31 vvd np1 pc-acp vvi dt js n2 pp-f d, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
31
Image 4
172
which brings me to the 2d. thing considerable in my Text, and the more acceptable Subject of this Discourse: II. The Rebels Defeat.
which brings me to the 2d. thing considerable in my Text, and the more acceptable Subject of this Discourse: II The Rebels Defeat.
r-crq vvz pno11 p-acp dt crd. n1 j p-acp po11 n1, cc dt av-dc j j-jn pp-f d n1: crd dt ng1 n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
31
Image 4
173
The People you see had rebelled under Absalom: They were so Impudent, and so Mischievous, to lift up their Hands against their Lord the King:
The People you see had rebelled under Absalom: They were so Impudent, and so Mischievous, to lift up their Hands against their Lord the King:
dt n1 pn22 vvb vhd vvd p-acp np1: pns32 vbdr av j, cc av j, pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n2 p-acp po32 n1 dt n1:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
33
Image 4
174
But God delivered up the Men, that had done so Presumptuously.
But God Delivered up the Men, that had done so Presumptuously.
p-acp np1 vvd a-acp dt n2, cst vhd vdn av av-j.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
33
Image 4
175
He delivered up a great part of 'em to Slaughter, and he delivered up the rest to Justice.
He Delivered up a great part of they to Slaughter, and he Delivered up the rest to justice.
pns31 vvd a-acp dt j n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp n1, cc pns31 vvd a-acp dt n1 p-acp n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
33
Image 4
176
So that 'twas an entire, and a speedy, and a wonderful Defeat. And, 1. I say 'twas an entire Defeat:
So that 'twas an entire, and a speedy, and a wondered Defeat. And, 1. I say 'twas an entire Defeat:
av cst pn31|vbds dt j, cc dt j, cc dt j n1. np1, crd pns11 vvb pn31|vbds dt j n1:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
33
Image 4
177
For upon the very first Battle the Rebels were so utterly routed, that they had neither Courage nor Force to rally again,
For upon the very First Battle the Rebels were so utterly routed, that they had neither Courage nor Force to rally again,
c-acp p-acp dt av ord n1 dt n2 vbdr av av-j n-vvn, cst pns32 vhd dx n1 ccx n1 pc-acp vvi av,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
34
Image 4
178
or to stand a second Engagement.
or to stand a second Engagement.
cc pc-acp vvi dt ord n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
34
Image 4
179
It seems there were a great many thousands of 'em kill'd upon the Place, and the rest put to Flight,
It seems there were a great many thousands of they killed upon the Place, and the rest put to Flight,
pn31 vvz a-acp vbdr dt j d crd pp-f pno32 vvd p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 vvd p-acp n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
35
Image 4
180
and kill'd afterwards in great Numbers by the Kings Forces, and by the Country in the Pursuit.
and killed afterwards in great Numbers by the Kings Forces, and by the Country in the Pursuit.
cc vvd av p-acp j n2 p-acp dt ng1 n2, cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
35
Image 4
181
For they were pursued like Beasts of Prey, through the Fields and Forests of Judea; and like Beasts of Prey,
For they were pursued like Beasts of Prey, through the Fields and Forests of Judea; and like Beasts of Prey,
p-acp pns32 vbdr vvn av-j n2 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1; cc j n2 pp-f n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
35
Image 4
182
as they were, were taken and destroyed, and destroyed in Herds.
as they were, were taken and destroyed, and destroyed in Herds.
c-acp pns32 vbdr, vbdr vvn cc vvn, cc vvn p-acp n2.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
35
Image 4
183
'Tis said, The Battle was scatter'd over the Face of all the Country, and that the Wood devoured more People that day, than the Sword devoured.
It's said, The Battle was scattered over the Face of all the Country, and that the Wood devoured more People that day, than the Sword devoured.
pn31|vbz vvn, dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n1, cc cst dt n1 vvd dc n1 cst n1, cs dt n1 vvn.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
35
Image 4
184
(v. 8. of this Chap.) i. e.
(v. 8. of this Chap.) i. e.
(n1 crd pp-f d np1) uh. sy.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
35
Image 4
185
as Josephus, the Jewish Historiographer, explains it, There were more kill'd and taken Prisoners up and down the Country of Them that fled for their Lives into the Woods and Lanes,
as Josephus, the Jewish Historiographer, explains it, There were more killed and taken Prisoners up and down the Country of Them that fled for their Lives into the Woods and Lanes,
c-acp np1, dt jp n1, vvz pn31, pc-acp vbdr dc vvn cc vvn n2 a-acp cc a-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst vvd p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n2 cc n2,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
35
Image 4
186
than there were taken, or died in the Engagement.
than there were taken, or died in the Engagement.
cs pc-acp vbdr vvn, cc vvd p-acp dt n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
35
Image 4
187
Their now despised and despicable King Absalom, having scaped Death in the Field, fled for his Life among the rest into the Forest;
Their now despised and despicable King Absalom, having escaped Death in the Field, fled for his Life among the rest into the Forest;
po32 av vvn cc j n1 np1, vhg vvn n1 p-acp dt n1, vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
36
Image 4
188
and in his Flight, by an equally strange and just Judgment of God upon him, was taken and hanged:
and in his Flight, by an equally strange and just Judgement of God upon him, was taken and hanged:
cc p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt av-j j cc j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31, vbds vvn cc vvn:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
36
Image 4
189
Hang'd in an unaccountable manner, among the thick Boughs of a great Oak, between Heaven and Earth, Hanged in an unaccountable manner, among the thick Boughs of a great Oak, between Heaven and Earth,
vvn p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp n1 cc n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
36
Image 4
190
as unworthy of both, as fit for neither, forsaken of God and Man, and even of the Beast, that carried him:
as unworthy of both, as fit for neither, forsaken of God and Man, and even of the Beast, that carried him:
c-acp j pp-f d, c-acp j c-acp av-d, vvn pp-f np1 cc n1, cc av pp-f dt n1, cst vvd pno31:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
36
Image 4
191
for the very Beast he rode on forsook him too and fled, and in going away from under him sufficiently rebuked the madness of the Rebel;
for the very Beast he road on forsook him too and fled, and in going away from under him sufficiently rebuked the madness of the Rebel;
c-acp dt j n1 pns31 vvd a-acp vvd pno31 av cc vvn, cc p-acp vvg av p-acp p-acp pno31 av-j vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
36
Image 4
192
who hung there by the hair of his Head, in the Tree, till Joab one of the King's Officers with his Servants did Execution upon him.
who hung there by the hair of his Head, in the Tree, till Joab one of the King's Officers with his Servants did Execution upon him.
r-crq vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt n1, c-acp np1 crd pp-f dt ng1 n2 p-acp po31 n2 vdd n1 p-acp pno31.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
36
Image 4
193
His chief Commander and fellow Rebel, the treacherous and perfidious Amasa, was fled too for fear, the engagement being too hot for him,
His chief Commander and fellow Rebel, the treacherous and perfidious Amasa, was fled too for Fear, the engagement being too hight for him,
po31 j-jn n1 cc n1 n1, dt j cc j np1, vbds vvn av p-acp n1, dt n1 vbg av j c-acp pno31,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
37
Image 4
194
and had left both Absalom and the Army, to shift for himself, but was found too, and left to the mercy of the King.
and had left both Absalom and the Army, to shift for himself, but was found too, and left to the mercy of the King.
cc vhd vvn d np1 cc dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp px31, cc-acp vbds vvn av, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
37
Image 4
195
And as for his Tutor Achitophel, the Author of the Association, and the Ring-leader of all this Villainy, having done all the mischief he could;
And as for his Tutor Ahithophel, the Author of the Association, and the Ringleader of all this Villainy, having done all the mischief he could;
cc c-acp p-acp po31 vvi np1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f d d n1, vhg vdn d dt n1 pns31 vmd;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
38
Image 4
196
because he found he could do no more, he had prevented Justice and hanged himself;
Because he found he could do no more, he had prevented justice and hanged himself;
c-acp pns31 vvd pns31 vmd vdi dx av-dc, pns31 vhd vvn n1 cc vvn px31;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
38
Image 4
197
or, as some say, died for grief, sometime before this engagement, and before Amasa was made General of the Rebel Army: For sowe read.
or, as Some say, died for grief, sometime before this engagement, and before Amasa was made General of the Rebel Army: For sow read.
cc, c-acp d vvb, vvn p-acp n1, av p-acp d n1, cc p-acp np1 vbds vvn n1 pp-f dt n1 n1: p-acp n1 vvi.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
38
Image 4
198
That when Achitophel saw, that his Counsel was not followed, that is, that Absalom was not for making so quick a Dispatch of the Business,
That when Ahithophel saw, that his Counsel was not followed, that is, that Absalom was not for making so quick a Dispatch of the Business,
cst c-crq np1 vvd, cst po31 n1 vbds xx vvn, cst vbz, cst np1 vbds xx p-acp vvg av j dt n1 pp-f dt n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
38
Image 4
199
as he would have had him, he arose and gat him home to his House,
as he would have had him, he arose and got him home to his House,
c-acp pns31 vmd vhi vhn pno31, pns31 vvd cc vvd pno31 av-an p-acp po31 n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
38
Image 4
200
and put his Household in order (made his Will) and Hang'd himself, (so our English and other Translators say,and put his Household in order (made his Will) and Hanged himself, (so our English and other Translators say,
cc vvd po31 n1 p-acp n1 (vvn po31 n1) cc vvn px31, (av po12 np1 cc j-jn n2 vvb,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
38
Image 4
201
but some will have it, he died out of Grief and Indignation, that the Rebel would not take his Measures at last;
but Some will have it, he died out of Grief and Indignation, that the Rebel would not take his Measures At last;
cc-acp d vmb vhi pn31, pns31 vvd av pp-f n1 cc n1, cst dt n1 vmd xx vvi po31 n2 p-acp ord;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
38
Image 4
202
and others, that he was Suffocated or Strangled with some Disease, according to the Tradition of several of the Hebrews: However) 'tis sure enough, He dyed and was buried in the Sepulchre of his Father;
and Others, that he was Suffocated or Strangled with Some Disease, according to the Tradition of several of the Hebrews: However) it's sure enough, He died and was buried in the Sepulchre of his Father;
cc n2-jn, cst pns31 vbds vvn cc vvn p-acp d n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f j pp-f dt np1: c-acp) pn31|vbz j av-d, pns31 vvd cc vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
38
Image 4
203
I suppose at Giloh, near to the Place where this Rebellion began. (Chap. 17.23.)
I suppose At Giloh, near to the Place where this Rebellion began. (Chap. 17.23.)
pns11 vvb p-acp np1, av-j p-acp dt n1 c-crq d n1 vvd. (np1 crd.)
(5) sermon (DIV1)
38
Image 4
204
And now Achitophel 's Wisdom being turn'd into Foolishness indeed, even to a degree beyond David 's Prayer (his master the Devil having made a Fool of him too, who never yet taught any Man to be wise for himself) Achitophel 's Wisdom being so signally turned into Foolishness,
And now Ahithophel is Wisdom being turned into Foolishness indeed, even to a degree beyond David is Prayer (his master the devil having made a Fool of him too, who never yet taught any Man to be wise for himself) Ahithophel is Wisdom being so signally turned into Foolishness,
cc av np1 vbz n1 vbg vvn p-acp n1 av, av p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 vbz n1 (po31 n1 dt n1 vhg vvn dt n1 pp-f pno31 av, r-crq av-x av vvd d n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp px31) np1 vbz n1 vbg av av-j vvn p-acp n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
39
Image 4
205
and all the Heads of the Conspiracy as signally delivered up into the Hands of Justice;
and all the Heads of the conspiracy as signally Delivered up into the Hands of justice;
cc d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 c-acp av-j vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
39
Image 4
206
to convince them and their Associates, That Conspiring against God and the King, was, in effect, but Conspiring against themselves;
to convince them and their Associates, That Conspiring against God and the King, was, in Effect, but Conspiring against themselves;
pc-acp vvi pno32 cc po32 n2, cst vvg p-acp np1 cc dt n1, vbds, p-acp n1, cc-acp vvg p-acp px32;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
39
Image 4
207
I say, the Counsels of the Wicked being brought to Nought, and the Counsellors to Justice;
I say, the Counsels of the Wicked being brought to Nought, and the Counsellors to justice;
pns11 vvb, dt n2 pp-f dt j vbg vvn p-acp pix, cc dt n2 p-acp n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
39
Image 4
208
after so many Thousands of the Rebels killed, and as many Thousands taken, no wonder, that we do not hear any more of the Rebellion.
After so many Thousands of the Rebels killed, and as many Thousands taken, no wonder, that we do not hear any more of the Rebellion.
c-acp av d crd pp-f dt n2 vvn, cc c-acp d crd vvn, dx n1, cst pns12 vdb xx vvi d dc pp-f dt n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
39
Image 4
209
It had been a wonder indeed, if we had: For surely this was enough to give 'em an Entire Defeat: And so it did.
It had been a wonder indeed, if we had: For surely this was enough to give they an Entire Defeat: And so it did.
pn31 vhd vbn dt n1 av, cs pns12 vhd: c-acp av-j d vbds av-d pc-acp vvi pno32 dt j n1: cc av pn31 vdd.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
40
Image 4
210
So that the King had the most Absolute Victory over the Rebels, that his Heart could wish;
So that the King had the most Absolute Victory over the Rebels, that his Heart could wish;
av cst dt n1 vhd dt av-ds j n1 p-acp dt n2, cst po31 n1 vmd vvi;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
40
Image 4
211
and that too, without so much as any the least hazard to his own Royal Person.
and that too, without so much as any the least hazard to his own Royal Person.
cc cst av, p-acp av av-d c-acp d dt ds n1 p-acp po31 d j n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
40
Image 4
212
For tho' his Majesty had a great mind to have gone into the Army himself, his People would not suffer him;
For though his Majesty had a great mind to have gone into the Army himself, his People would not suffer him;
p-acp cs po31 n1 vhd dt j n1 p-acp vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 px31, po31 n1 vmd xx vvi pno31;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
40
Image 4
213
He being more worth, as they say very well, than Ten Thousand of them. (Verse 3.)He being more worth, as they say very well, than Ten Thousand of them. (Verse 3.)
pns31 vbg av-dc j, c-acp pns32 vvb av av, cs crd crd pp-f pno32. (n1 crd)
(5) sermon (DIV1)
40
Image 4
214
But to magnifie the Mercy of the Deliverance; as 'twas an entire, so I presume 'twas, 2. A speedy Defeat:
But to magnify the Mercy of the Deliverance; as 'twas an entire, so I presume 'twas, 2. A speedy Defeat:
p-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1; c-acp pn31|vbds dt j, av pns11 vvb pn31|vbds, crd dt j n1:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
41
Image 4
215
For tho' in all the Narrative of the Rebellion, we have no Relation of the Exact time, it lasted;
For though in all the Narrative of the Rebellion, we have no Relation of the Exact time, it lasted;
c-acp cs p-acp d dt j-jn pp-f dt n1, pns12 vhb dx n1 pp-f dt j n1, pn31 vvd;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
42
Image 4
216
yet one may rationally conclude, it did not last long; especially considering the vast Army, that the Rebel had gathered;
yet one may rationally conclude, it did not last long; especially considering the vast Army, that the Rebel had gathered;
av pi vmb av-j vvi, pn31 vdd xx vvi av-j; av-j vvg dt j n1, cst dt n1 vhd vvn;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
42
Image 4
217
which we cannot compute to be much less than 30000 Men;
which we cannot compute to be much less than 30000 Men;
r-crq pns12 vmbx vvi pc-acp vbi av-d av-dc cs crd n2;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
42
Image 4
218
and that in all this time, with all these Numbers, there was but this one Pitch'd Battle;
and that in all this time, with all these Numbers, there was but this one Pitched Battle;
cc cst p-acp d d n1, p-acp d d n2, pc-acp vbds p-acp d crd j-vvn n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
42
Image 4
219
viz. this, that gave 'em the Defeat;viz. this, that gave they the Defeat;
n1 d, cst vvd pno32 dt n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
42
Image 4
220
which in all probability there would have been, had not their Ruin been almost as sudden, as 'twas Great.
which in all probability there would have been, had not their Ruin been almost as sudden, as 'twas Great.
r-crq p-acp d n1 a-acp vmd vhi vbn, vhd xx po32 n1 vbn av c-acp j, c-acp pn31|vbds j.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
42
Image 4
221
For, besides that Ju'dea was so small a spot of Ground (being but Fourscore Miles in breadth,
For, beside that Ju'dea was so small a spot of Ground (being but Fourscore Miles in breadth,
p-acp, p-acp d np1 vbds av j dt n1 pp-f n1 (vbg p-acp crd n2 p-acp n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
43
Image 4
222
and but Two Hundred in the utmost length of it) that two such great Armies,
and but Two Hundred in the utmost length of it) that two such great Armies,
cc p-acp crd crd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31) d crd d j n2,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
43
Image 4
223
as the King's and the Rebel's were, could not well be maintain'd, in any part of the Country, for any long Space;
as the King's and the Rebel's were, could not well be maintained, in any part of the Country, for any long Molle;
c-acp dt ng1 cc dt ng1 vbdr, vmd xx av vbi vvn, p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d j n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
43
Image 4
224
the Armies were never much above Forty Miles apart, that we know of during the Rebellion:
the Armies were never much above Forty Miles apart, that we know of during the Rebellion:
dt n2 vbdr av av-d p-acp crd n2 av, cst pns12 vvb pp-f p-acp dt n1:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
43
Image 4
225
It being but Forty Four Miles from Jerusalem, whereabouts Absalom and his Party lay, most part of the time, to Mahanaim, where David was,
It being but Forty Four Miles from Jerusalem, whereabouts Absalom and his Party lay, most part of the time, to Mahanaim, where David was,
pn31 vbg p-acp crd crd n2 p-acp np1, c-crq np1 cc po31 n1 vvd, ds n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp np1, c-crq np1 vbds,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
43
Image 4
226
and near which the Battle was fought.
and near which the Battle was fought.
cc av-j r-crq dt n1 vbds vvn.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
43
Image 4
227
So that the History mentioning but this one Engagement, it may rationally be supposed, the Armies being so near one another all the while, that it was not long •'re the Rebels were Defeated.
So that the History mentioning but this one Engagement, it may rationally be supposed, the Armies being so near one Another all the while, that it was not long •'re the Rebels were Defeated.
av cst dt n1 vvg p-acp d crd n1, pn31 vmb av-j vbi vvn, dt n2 vbg av av-j pi j-jn d dt n1, cst pn31 vbds xx av-j av dt n2 vbdr vvn.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
44
Image 4
228
However this we are sure of: 3. That 'twas a very signal and wonderful Defeat;
However this we Are sure of: 3. That 'twas a very signal and wondered Defeat;
c-acp d pns12 vbr j pp-f: crd cst pn31|vbds dt j n1 cc j n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
44
Image 4
229
and that there was a very particular Providence presided over the King's Forces, and appeared all along of the King's side.
and that there was a very particular Providence presided over the King's Forces, and appeared all along of the King's side.
cc cst a-acp vbds dt j j n1 vvd p-acp dt ng1 n2, cc vvd d a-acp pp-f dt ng1 n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
45
Image 4
230
For nothing less than that Almighty Power, that interests it self in the Protection of Righteous and Religious Kings and States, professing his Holy and Eternal Truth;
For nothing less than that Almighty Power, that interests it self in the Protection of Righteous and Religious Kings and States, professing his Holy and Eternal Truth;
p-acp pix av-dc cs d j-jn n1, cst n2 pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j n2 cc n2, vvg po31 j cc j n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
46
Image 4
231
nothing less than that Omnipotent Arm which stills at once the Rageing of the Sea, and the more Rageing Madness of the People:
nothing less than that Omnipotent Arm which stills At once the Raging of the Sea, and the more Raging Madness of the People:
pix av-dc cs d j n1 r-crq vvz p-acp a-acp dt j-vvg pp-f dt n1, cc dt av-dc j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n1:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
46
Image 4
232
I say nothing less than the Divine and Almighty Power could preserve the Royal Army from the Treachery and Force of so many Blood-thirsty and Deceitful Men.
I say nothing less than the Divine and Almighty Power could preserve the Royal Army from the Treachery and Force of so many Bloodthirsty and Deceitful Men.
pns11 vvb pix av-dc cs dt j-jn cc j-jn n1 vmd vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f av d j cc j n2.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
46
Image 4
233
We read that all the Men of Israel were with Absalom; Chap. 17.24.
We read that all the Men of Israel were with Absalom; Chap. 17.24.
pns12 vvb cst d dt n2 pp-f np1 vbdr p-acp np1; np1 crd.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
47
Image 4
234
All, we have reason to believe, from Dan even to Beersheba. And the King tells us himself, in the 38th and the 69th,
All, we have reason to believe, from Dan even to Beersheba. And the King tells us himself, in the 38th and the 69th,
av-d, pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp np1 av p-acp np1. cc dt n1 vvz pno12 n1, p-acp dt ord cc dt ord,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
47
Image 4
235
and in other Psalms that he composed during this Unnatural Rebellion, That his Lovers and his Neighbours stood looking upon his Trouble,
and in other Psalms that he composed during this Unnatural Rebellion, That his Lovers and his Neighbours stood looking upon his Trouble,
cc p-acp j-jn n2 cst pns31 vvd p-acp d j n1, cst po31 n2 cc po31 n2 vvd vvg p-acp po31 n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
47
Image 4
236
and his Kinsmen stood affar off: That, his Enemies lived and were Mighty; and that they who hated him wrongfully were many in Number; and his Kinsmen stood affar off: That, his Enemies lived and were Mighty; and that they who hated him wrongfully were many in Number;
cc po31 n2 vvd n1 a-acp: cst, po31 n2 vvd cc vbdr j; cc cst pns32 r-crq vvd pno31 av-j vbdr d p-acp n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
47
Image 4
237
That, they who hated him without a Cause were more than the Hairs of his Head: That, they who hated him without a Cause were more than the Hairs of his Head:
cst, pns32 r-crq vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1 vbdr av-dc cs dt n2 pp-f po31 n1:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
47
Image 4
238
With many other Expressions to the same purpose.
With many other Expressions to the same purpose.
p-acp d j-jn n2 p-acp dt d n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
47
Image 4
239
They were no doubt a Numerous, and had God been on their side, had been an Invincible Army.
They were no doubt a Numerous, and had God been on their side, had been an Invincible Army.
pns32 vbdr dx n1 dt j, cc vhd np1 vbn p-acp po32 n1, vhd vbn dt j n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
48
Image 4
240
But it appeared, God was not for 'em: Heaven could not favour so Bad a Cause.
But it appeared, God was not for they: Heaven could not favour so Bad a Cause.
p-acp pn31 vvd, np1 vbds xx p-acp pno32: n1 vmd xx vvi av j dt n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
48
Image 4
241
'Tis said, The Lord had appointed to Defeat the Counsel of Achitophel, to this very Intent, that he might bring evil upon Absalom, Chap. 17.14. That he might shew the Justice of his Providence, in the Destruction of him and all such Unrighteous Rebles. And accordingly 'twas shewn:
It's said, The Lord had appointed to Defeat the Counsel of Ahithophel, to this very Intent, that he might bring evil upon Absalom, Chap. 17.14. That he might show the justice of his Providence, in the Destruction of him and all such Unrighteous Rebles. And accordingly 'twas shown:
pn31|vbz vvn, dt n1 vhd vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d j n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi j-jn p-acp np1, np1 crd. cst pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 cc d d j vvz. cc av-vvg pn31|vbds vvn:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
48
Image 4
242
The Victory was so signal, that Providence it self seem'd to be engaged in the Fight.
The Victory was so signal, that Providence it self seemed to be engaged in the Fight.
dt n1 vbds av n1, cst n1 pn31 n1 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
49
Image 4
243
They Fought from Heaven: The Stars in their Courses, as once against Sisera, about 260 years before, the Stars in their Courses Fought against Absalom. The Lord himself Eminently asserted the Right of his Vice-gerent: They Fought from Heaven: The Stars in their Courses, as once against Sisera, about 260 Years before, the Stars in their Courses Fought against Absalom. The Lord himself Eminently asserted the Right of his Vicegerent:
pns32 vvd p-acp n1: dt n2 p-acp po32 vvz, c-acp a-acp p-acp np1, p-acp crd n2 a-acp, dt n2 p-acp po32 vvz vvd p-acp np1. dt n1 px31 av-j vvn dt n-jn pp-f po31 n1:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
49
Image 4
244
So that they could not but say, This was the Lords doing, and'twas marvellous in their Eyes.
So that they could not but say, This was the lords doing, and'twas marvellous in their Eyes.
av cst pns32 vmd xx cc-acp vvi, d vbds dt n2 vdg, vbds j p-acp po32 n2.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
49
Image 4
245
For the Kings Forces, at least they that engaged, were but few in Comparison of the Rebels;
For the Kings Forces, At lest they that engaged, were but few in Comparison of the Rebels;
p-acp dt ng1 n2, p-acp cs pns32 cst vvd, vbdr p-acp d p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
50
Image 4
246
and they were much fewer, that fell in the Engagement.
and they were much fewer, that fell in the Engagement.
cc pns32 vbdr d dc, cst vvd p-acp dt n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
50
Image 4
247
We read of no less than Twenty Thousand of the Rebels, that were slain in the Battle;
We read of no less than Twenty Thousand of the Rebels, that were slave in the Battle;
pns12 vvb pp-f dx dc cs crd crd pp-f dt n2, cst vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
50
Image 4
248
besides we know not how many more destroyed and taken in the Pursuit:
beside we know not how many more destroyed and taken in the Pursuit:
a-acp pns12 vvb xx c-crq d dc vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
50
Image 4
249
But not a Word of any Considerable Loss, that the King or the King's Forces had,
But not a Word of any Considerable Loss, that the King or the King's Forces had,
cc-acp xx dt n1 pp-f d j n1, cst dt n1 cc dt ng1 n2 vhd,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
50
Image 4
250
nor of any Considerable Officer of the King's that fell. The two chief of his Commanders Joab and Abishai we are sure survived the Defeat.
nor of any Considerable Officer of the King's that fell. The two chief of his Commanders Joab and Abishai we Are sure survived the Defeat.
ccx pp-f d j n1 pp-f dt n2 cst vvd. dt crd n-jn pp-f po31 n2 np1 cc np1 pns12 vbr av-j vvd dt n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
50
Image 4
251
From all which 'tis plain, 'twas God who gave Victory to his King, and delivered David his Servant from the peril of the Sword.
From all which it's plain, 'twas God who gave Victory to his King, and Delivered David his Servant from the peril of the Sword.
p-acp d r-crq pn31|vbz j, pn31|vbds np1 r-crq vvd n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvd np1 po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
50
Image 4
252
And accordingly in my Text, we have the Honour of the Victory ascribed to God, who Defeated the Rebels, that had lift up their Hand against him.
And accordingly in my Text, we have the Honour of the Victory ascribed to God, who Defeated the Rebels, that had lift up their Hand against him.
cc av-vvg p-acp po11 n1, pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp np1, r-crq vvn dt n2, cst vhd vvn a-acp po32 n1 p-acp pno31.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
50
Image 4
253
But this brings me to the third thing considerable in my Text. III. The Thanksgiving for the Defeat.
But this brings me to the third thing considerable in my Text. III. The Thanksgiving for the Defeat.
p-acp d vvz pno11 p-acp dt ord n1 j p-acp po11 np1 np1. dt n1 p-acp dt n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
50
Image 4
254
And Ahimaaz said unto the King, Blessed be the Lord thy God, which hath delivered up the Men, that lift up their Hand against my Lord the King. And Ahimaaz said unto the King, Blessed be the Lord thy God, which hath Delivered up the Men, that lift up their Hand against my Lord the King.
cc np1 vvd p-acp dt n1, j-vvn vbb dt n1 po21 n1, r-crq vhz vvn a-acp dt n2, cst vvd a-acp po32 n1 p-acp po11 n1 dt n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
51
Image 4
255
In which words, the good Man first acknowledges God to be the Author of the Deliverance;
In which words, the good Man First acknowledges God to be the Author of the Deliverance;
p-acp r-crq n2, dt j n1 ord vvz np1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
52
Image 4
256
and Secondly Offers unto him the just Tribute of Praise and Thanks for the Deliverance that he wrought.
and Secondly Offers unto him the just Tribute of Praise and Thanks for the Deliverance that he wrought.
cc ord vvz p-acp pno31 dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 vvd.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
52
Image 4
257
1. I say he acknowledges God to be the Author, the sole Author of the Deliverance.
1. I say he acknowledges God to be the Author, the sole Author of the Deliverance.
crd pns11 vvb pns31 vvz np1 pc-acp vbi dt n1, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
53
Image 4
258
He Consesses 'tis God, that delivered up the Men, that had lift up their Hands against his Lord the King.
He Confesses it's God, that Delivered up the Men, that had lift up their Hands against his Lord the King.
pns31 vvz pn31|vbz np1, cst vvd a-acp dt n2, cst vhd vvn a-acp po32 n2 p-acp po31 n1 dt n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
53
Image 4
259
And the same acknowledgment the thankful King makes himself in the 30th. 37th. 124th. and in several.
And the same acknowledgment the thankful King makes himself in the 30th. 37th. 124th. and in several.
cc dt d n1 dt j n1 vvz px31 p-acp dt ord. ord. ord. cc p-acp j.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
54
Image 4
260
other Psalms, that are concluded by Learned Men to have been Composed upon this very Defeat, wherein he confesses, That, the Lord had kept his Life from them that went down to the Pit;
other Psalms, that Are concluded by Learned Men to have been Composed upon this very Defeat, wherein he Confesses, That, the Lord had kept his Life from them that went down to the Pit;
j-jn n2, cst vbr vvn p-acp j n2 pc-acp vhi vbn vvn p-acp d j n1, c-crq pns31 vvz, cst, dt n1 vhd vvn po31 n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
54
Image 4
261
that, 'twas he, that had turned his Heaviness into Joy, and put off his Sackcloth, and girded him with Gladness:
that, 'twas he, that had turned his Heaviness into Joy, and put off his sackcloth, and girded him with Gladness:
cst, pn31|vbds pns31, cst vhd vvn po31 n1 p-acp n1, cc vvd a-acp po31 n1, cc vvd pno31 p-acp n1:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
54
Image 4
262
That, the Salvation of the. Righteous cometh of the Lord, who is also their Strength in the time of Trouble.
That, the Salvation of thee. Righteous comes of the Lord, who is also their Strength in the time of Trouble.
cst, dt n1 pp-f pno32. j vvz pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz av po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
54
Image 4
263
And that, If the Lord had not been on their side, now might they say,
And that, If the Lord had not been on their side, now might they say,
cc d, cs dt n1 vhd xx vbn p-acp po32 n1, av vmd pns32 vvb,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
54
Image 4
264
if the Lord had not been on their side, when Men rise up against 'em, they had swallowed up 'em quick,
if the Lord had not been on their side, when Men rise up against they, they had swallowed up they quick,
cs dt n1 vhd xx vbn p-acp po32 n1, c-crq n2 vvb a-acp p-acp pno32, pns32 vhd vvn p-acp pno32 j,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
54
Image 4
265
when they were so Wrathfully displeas'd at 'em: Tea, the Waters had drown'd, 'em, and the Stream had gone oven their Soul;
when they were so Wrathfully displeased At they: Tea, the Waters had drowned, they, and the Stream had gone oven their Soul;
c-crq pns32 vbdr av av-j vvn p-acp pno32: n1, dt n2 vhd vvn, pno32, cc dt n1 vhd vvn n1 po32 n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
54
Image 4
266
the deep, Waters of the Proud had gone even over their Soul; their Enemies had overwhelmed 'em like a mighty Deluge, and buried 'em in the Flood.the deep, Waters of the Proud had gone even over their Soul; their Enemies had overwhelmed they like a mighty Deluge, and buried they in the Flood.
dt j-jn, n2 pp-f dt j vhd vvn av p-acp po32 n1; po32 n2 vhd vvn pno32 av-j dt j n1, cc vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
54
Image 4
267
And then he adds, Blessed be the Lord, who has not given us over, as a Prey unto their Teeth:
And then he adds, Blessed be the Lord, who has not given us over, as a Prey unto their Teeth:
cc av pns31 vvz, vvn vbi dt n1, r-crq vhz xx vvn pno12 a-acp, c-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n2:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
54
Image 4
268
Which is the second part of his Thanksgiving;
Which is the second part of his Thanksgiving;
r-crq vbz dt ord n1 pp-f po31 n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
54
Image 4
269
2. The Oblation of his just Tribute of Praise and Thanks to the God, whom he had before acknowledged for the Author of his Deliverance.
2. The Oblation of his just Tribute of Praise and Thanks to the God, whom he had before acknowledged for the Author of his Deliverance.
crd dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 pp-f n1 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, ro-crq pns31 vhd a-acp vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
55
Image 4
270
To which purpose we find him, in the forementioned, and in other Psalms, Composed, as I said before, upon this Defeat, Magnifying the Lord, who had set him up,
To which purpose we find him, in the forementioned, and in other Psalms, Composed, as I said before, upon this Defeat, Magnifying the Lord, who had Set him up,
p-acp r-crq n1 pns12 vvb pno31, p-acp dt j, cc p-acp j-jn n2, vvn, c-acp pns11 vvd a-acp, p-acp d n1, vvg dt n1, r-crq vhd vvn pno31 a-acp,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
56
Image 4
271
and not made his Foes to Triumph over him: And Commanding others to Magnifie the Lord with him:and not made his Foes to Triumph over him: And Commanding Others to Magnify the Lord with him:
cc xx vvn po31 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31: cc vvg n2-jn pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno31:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
56
Image 4
272
Oh Love the Lord all yet his Saints; for the Lord preserveth them that are faithful, and plenteously rewardeth the Proud Doer. O Love the Lord all yet his Saints; for the Lord Preserveth them that Are faithful, and plenteously Rewardeth the Proud Doer.
uh vvb dt n1 av-d av po31 n2; p-acp dt n1 vvz pno32 cst vbr j, cc av-j vvz dt j n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
56
Image 4
273
Let all those that seek thee, rejoyce, and be glad in thee; let such as love thy Salvation, say continually, The Lord be Magnified. Let all those that seek thee, rejoice, and be glad in thee; let such as love thy Salvation, say continually, The Lord be Magnified.
vvb d d cst vvb pno21, vvb, cc vbi j p-acp pno21; vvb d c-acp vvb po21 n1, vvb av-j, dt n1 vbb vvn.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
56
Image 4
274
And now shall my Head be lifted up above mine Enemies round about me. God has given me a Glorious Victory, and made me to Triumph over mine Enemies; And now shall my Head be lifted up above mine Enemies round about me. God has given me a Glorious Victory, and made me to Triumph over mine Enemies;
cc av vmb po11 n1 vbi vvn a-acp p-acp po11 n2 av-j p-acp pno11. np1 vhz vvn pno11 dt j n1, cc vvd pno11 pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 n2;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
56
Image 4
275
therefore will I offer in his Tabernacle Sacrifices of Joy; I will sing, yea I will sing Praises unto the Lord, &c. 'Tis true the Death of Absalom did somewhat lessen and abate his Joy:Therefore will I offer in his Tabernacle Sacrifices of Joy; I will sing, yea I will sing Praises unto the Lord, etc. It's true the Death of Absalom did somewhat lessen and abate his Joy:
av vmb pns11 vvi p-acp po31 n1 n2 pp-f n1; pns11 vmb vvi, uh pns11 vmb vvi n2 p-acp dt n1, av pn31|vbz j dt n1 pp-f np1 vdd av vvi cc vvi po31 n1:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
56
Image 4
276
and he seems to lament it with a Great Lamentation;
and he seems to lament it with a Great Lamentation;
cc pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt j n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
57
Image 4
277
O Absalom, my Son, my Son Absalom, would to God I had died for thee, oh Absalom, my Son, my Son! Oh Absalom, my Son, my Son Absalom, would to God I had died for thee, o Absalom, my Son, my Son!
uh np1, po11 n1, po11 n1 np1, vmd p-acp np1 pns11 vhd vvn p-acp pno21, uh np1, po11 n1, po11 n1!
(5) sermon (DIV1)
57
Image 4
278
Insomuch that 'tis said, the Victory, for a time, was turn'd into Mourning unto all the People. Chap. 19.2.
Insomuch that it's said, the Victory, for a time, was turned into Mourning unto all the People. Chap. 19.2.
av cst pn31|vbz vvn, dt n1, p-acp dt n1, vbds vvn p-acp vvg p-acp d dt n1. np1 crd.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
57
Image 4
279
But 'tis not to be thought, he was sorry for the Rebels Defeat. No, that had lately been the 01 matter of many Prayers;
But it's not to be Thought, he was sorry for the Rebels Defeat. No, that had lately been the 01 matter of many Prayers;
p-acp pn31|vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn, pns31 vbds j p-acp dt ng1 n1. uh-dx, cst vhd av-j vbn dt crd n1 pp-f d n2;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
57
Image 4
280
'twas even now the matter 01 of many Praises unto God.
'twas even now the matter 01 of many Praises unto God.
pn31|vbds av av dt n1 crd pp-f d n2 p-acp np1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
57
Image 4
281
Doubtless 'twas not the Death of the Rebel, but the Death of the Man that he bewailed;
Doubtless 'twas not the Death of the Rebel, but the Death of the Man that he bewailed;
av-j pn31|vbds xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst pns31 vvd;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
57
Image 4
282
a Man, whose Person he lov'd, and whose Crimes he would have pardon'd.
a Man, whose Person he loved, and whose Crimes he would have pardoned.
dt n1, rg-crq n1 pns31 vvd, cc rg-crq n2 pns31 vmd vhi vvn.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
57
Image 4
283
Or rather, 'twas not the Death of the Rebel, but the Rebel's dying with the Guilt of Rebellion upon him;
Or rather, 'twas not the Death of the Rebel, but the Rebel's dying with the Gilded of Rebellion upon him;
cc av-c, pn31|vbds xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp dt ng1 vvg p-acp dt j-vvn pp-f n1 p-acp pno31;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
57
Image 4
284
that he did not live, as he would have had him; that he did not live to repent;
that he did not live, as he would have had him; that he did not live to Repent;
cst pns31 vdd xx vvi, c-acp pns31 vmd vhi vhn pno31; cst pns31 vdd xx vvi pc-acp vvi;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
57
Image 4
285
but went out of the World, as Rebels generally do, without any Remorse for his Crime, without any sense of his Sin or Danger;
but went out of the World, as Rebels generally do, without any Remorse for his Crime, without any sense of his since or Danger;
cc-acp vvd av pp-f dt n1, c-acp n2 av-j vdb, p-acp d n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
57
Image 4
286
without making his Peace with God, or with the King; without which, there could be no hopes of Mercy for him.
without making his Peace with God, or with the King; without which, there could be no hope's of Mercy for him.
p-acp vvg po31 n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp dt n1; p-acp r-crq, pc-acp vmd vbi dx n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
57
Image 4
287
And truly this is a sad Consideration indeed;
And truly this is a sad Consideration indeed;
cc av-j d vbz dt j n1 av;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
58
Image 4
288
so sad, that I must beg your Pardon for mentioning it upon a day of Thanksgiving, upon a day of Joy.
so sad, that I must beg your Pardon for mentioning it upon a day of Thanksgiving, upon a day of Joy.
av j, cst pns11 vmb vvi po22 n1 p-acp vvg pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
58
Image 4
289
But all our Joys in this World have a Tincture of Sorrow:
But all our Joys in this World have a Tincture of Sorrow:
p-acp d po12 n2 p-acp d n1 vhb dt n1 pp-f n1:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
58
Image 4
290
And the Mercy of God is never the less to us, that others fall, and will fall into the hands of Justice.
And the Mercy of God is never the less to us, that Others fallen, and will fallen into the hands of justice.
cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-x dt av-dc p-acp pno12, cst n2-jn vvb, cc vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
58
Image 4
291
David therefore had reason to rejoyce, and he did rejoyce in the Goodness of God toward him.David Therefore had reason to rejoice, and he did rejoice in the goodness of God towards him.
np1 av vhd n1 pc-acp vvi, cc pns31 vdd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
59
Image 4
292
And his Joy was great in his Salvation. And surely ours, my Brethren, ought to be no less: And his Joy was great in his Salvation. And surely ours, my Brothers, ought to be no less:
cc po31 n1 vbds j p-acp po31 n1. cc av-j png12, po11 n2, pi pc-acp vbi dx av-dc:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
59
Image 4
293
For God be blessed, we have the very same reason for Joy;
For God be blessed, we have the very same reason for Joy;
c-acp np1 vbb vvn, pns12 vhb dt av d n1 p-acp n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
60
Image 4
294
we have the very same Obligation to Thanksgiving, with David and the Men of Judah in my Text. And I pray God, we may be as Joyful, we may be as Thankful as they were.
we have the very same Obligation to Thanksgiving, with David and the Men of Judah in my Text. And I pray God, we may be as Joyful, we may be as Thankful as they were.
pns12 vhb dt av d n1 p-acp n1, p-acp np1 cc dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp po11 np1 cc pns11 vvb np1, pns12 vmb vbi a-acp j, pns12 vmb vbi a-acp j c-acp pns32 vbdr.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
60
Image 4
295
The truth is, our Case seems to be so much the same with theirs, almost in every Part•cular, that I cannot but wonder, that I even stand amazed at the Exactness of the Parallel.
The truth is, our Case seems to be so much the same with theirs, almost in every Part•cular, that I cannot but wonder, that I even stand amazed At the Exactness of the Parallel.
dt n1 vbz, po12 n1 vvz pc-acp vbi av av-d dt d p-acp png32, av p-acp d j, cst pns11 vmbx p-acp vvi, cst pns11 av vvb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
61
Image 4
296
For with Changing only the Names of Things, what has been said of this Conspiracy of Absalom 's, which was acted almost 3000. years ago, might pass for the History of our Late Rebellion:
For with Changing only the Names of Things, what has been said of this conspiracy of Absalom is, which was acted almost 3000. Years ago, might pass for the History of our Late Rebellion:
p-acp p-acp j-vvg av-j dt n2 pp-f n2, r-crq vhz vbn vvn pp-f d n1 pp-f np1 vbz, r-crq vbds vvn av crd n2 av, vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
61
Image 4
297
The one be•ng so perfect a Transcript of the other, both as to the Rebels Defeated,
The one be•ng so perfect a Transcript of the other, both as to the Rebels Defeated,
dt pi vvg av j dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn, d c-acp p-acp dt n2 vvn,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
61
Image 4
298
and as to the Defeat of the Rebels, that, in good earnest, I am almost at a loss what to say in the Application of the Subject, without saying over again, what I have said already.
and as to the Defeat of the Rebels, that, in good earnest, I am almost At a loss what to say in the Application of the Subject, without saying over again, what I have said already.
cc c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cst, p-acp j n1, pns11 vbm av p-acp dt n1 r-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn, p-acp vvg a-acp av, r-crq pns11 vhb vvn av.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
61
Image 4
299
For we too have had a young, foolish Absalom, the ill Son of a good King, corrupted by as Perfidious as Wicked an Achitophel, from all sense of Duty to his Father, to his Prince;
For we too have had a young, foolish Absalom, the ill Son of a good King, corrupted by as Perfidious as Wicked an Ahithophel, from all sense of Duty to his Father, to his Prince;
c-acp pns12 av vhi vhn dt j, j np1, dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt j n1, vvn p-acp p-acp j c-acp j dt np1, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po31 n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
62
Image 4
300
and by the like Vanity of Ambition, by the like Affectation of Popularity, betrayed into as ill Counsels, into as ill Actions, to as bad an End. A Man, whom the King was himself once so Fond of,
and by the like Vanity of Ambition, by the like Affectation of Popularity, betrayed into as ill Counsels, into as ill Actions, to as bad an End. A Man, whom the King was himself once so Found of,
cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp c-acp j-jn n2, p-acp c-acp j-jn n2, p-acp p-acp j dt n1 dt n1, ro-crq dt n1 vbds px31 a-acp av j pp-f,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
62
Image 4
301
even beyond his Deserts, that had he kept within the Bounds of his Duty, he might have been as happy a Prince,
even beyond his Deserts, that had he kept within the Bounds of his Duty, he might have been as happy a Prince,
av p-acp po31 n2, cst vhd pns31 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vmd vhi vbn a-acp j dt n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
62
Image 4
302
as 'twas fit for a Subject to be, or as any Subject under Heaven. But, such was his Folly, he soon forfeited his Majesty's Favour by his Crimes;
as 'twas fit for a Subject to be, or as any Subject under Heaven. But, such was his Folly, he soon forfeited his Majesty's Favour by his Crimes;
c-acp pn31|vbds vvn p-acp dt j-jn pc-acp vbi, cc c-acp d j-jn p-acp n1. p-acp, d vbds po31 n1, pns31 av vvd po31 ng1 n1 p-acp po31 n2;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
62
Image 4
303
and by his Crimes even forced Indulgence it self to banish him both the Court and Kingdom for a Time;
and by his Crimes even forced Indulgence it self to banish him both the Court and Kingdom for a Time;
cc p-acp po31 n2 av vvn n1 pn31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 d dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
62
Image 4
304
and when afterwards restored to the King's Favour by his Pardon, which ought at once to have restored him to his Duty, was by that very Pardon encouraged, contrary to all Gratitude, to all Reason, to commit greater Crimes,
and when afterwards restored to the King's Favour by his Pardon, which ought At once to have restored him to his Duty, was by that very Pardon encouraged, contrary to all Gratitude, to all Reason, to commit greater Crimes,
cc c-crq av vvn p-acp dt ng1 n1 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vmd p-acp a-acp pc-acp vhi vvn pno31 p-acp po31 n1, vbds p-acp d j n1 vvd, j-jn p-acp d n1, p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi jc n2,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
62
Image 4
305
than what before he was banish'd for;
than what before he was banished for;
cs r-crq c-acp pns31 vbds vvn p-acp;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
62
Image 4
306
to side with the Faction against his Father and Benefactor, to abuse the Mercy, to traduce the Government, to asperse the Actions, to attempt the Ruin of his Soveraign;
to side with the Faction against his Father and Benefactor, to abuse the Mercy, to traduce the Government, to asperse the Actions, to attempt the Ruin of his Sovereign;
p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n-jn;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
62
Image 4
307
to raise a Rebellion in the Land, and to disturb the Peace of the King and Kingdom.
to raise a Rebellion in the Land, and to disturb the Peace of the King and Kingdom.
pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
62
Image 4
308
We have had the Rebel, after the Example of Absalom, with the same Foolhardiness, and with the same Number of Men, with about 200, at his first Entrance upon the Rebellion, to Proclaim himself King,
We have had the Rebel, After the Exampl of Absalom, with the same Foolhardiness, and with the same Number of Men, with about 200, At his First Entrance upon the Rebellion, to Proclaim himself King,
pns12 vhb vhn dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt d n1, cc p-acp dt d n1 pp-f n2, p-acp p-acp crd, p-acp po31 ord n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvb px31 n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
63
Image 4
309
and to require People upon their Allegiance, i. e. quite contrary to their Allegiance, to assist him in his Unrighteous Cause.
and to require People upon their Allegiance, i. e. quite contrary to their Allegiance, to assist him in his Unrighteous Cause.
cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po32 n1, sy. sy. av j-jn p-acp po32 n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 j-u n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
63
Image 4
310
But this being done near the Seat of Achitophel, and where Achitophel 's and his own Interest lay, in the most Factious Part of the Kingdom:
But this being done near the Seat of Ahithophel, and where Ahithophel is and his own Interest lay, in the most Factious Part of the Kingdom:
p-acp d vbg vdn av-j dt n1 pp-f np1, cc q-crq np1 vbz cc po31 d n1 vvi, p-acp dt av-ds j n1 pp-f dt n1:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
63
Image 4
311
We have had likewise the Mock-King, in a very little time, attended and followed by thousands;
We have had likewise the Mock-King, in a very little time, attended and followed by thousands;
pns12 vhb vhn av dt n1, p-acp dt j j n1, vvn cc vvd p-acp crd;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
63
Image 4
312
some out of Fear, some out of Hope, some in hopes of one thing, some another, till he came to terrifie a Mighty Nation,
Some out of fear, Some out of Hope, Some in hope's of one thing, Some Another, till he Come to terrify a Mighty nation,
d av pp-f n1, d av pp-f n1, d p-acp n2 pp-f crd n1, d n-jn, c-acp pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi dt j n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
63
Image 4
313
and to give Battle to a Mighty Prince.
and to give Battle to a Mighty Prince.
cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt j n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
63
Image 4
314
And surely the Rebellion, was in all Respects as Impudent, as ever his Brother Absalom's was;
And surely the Rebellion, was in all Respects as Impudent, as ever his Brother Absalom's was;
cc av-j dt n1, vbds p-acp d n2 c-acp j, c-acp av po31 n1 npg1 vbds;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
64
Image 4
315
begun and carried on with the like Hypocritical Pretence, to assert the Purity of Religion, and the Properties of the Subject,
begun and carried on with the like Hypocritical Pretence, to assert the Purity of Religion, and the Properties of the Subject,
vvn cc vvd a-acp p-acp dt j j n1, pc-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
64
Image 4
316
and to redress Grievances, in truth abundantly less than those they caused:and to redress Grievances, in truth abundantly less than those they caused:
cc pc-acp vvi n2, p-acp n1 av-j av-dc cs d pns32 vvd:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
64
Image 4
317
And this too, with no more Pretence of Title to the Crown, than his Achitophel or his Amasa; nay,
And this too, with no more Pretence of Title to the Crown, than his Ahithophel or his Amasa; nay,
cc d av, p-acp dx dc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, cs po31 np1 cc po31 np1; uh,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
64
Image 4
318
than the veryest Peasant among his fellow Rebels, might have as justly claimed: and yet against a King, that had all the right and title in the World;
than the veriest Peasant among his fellow Rebels, might have as justly claimed: and yet against a King, that had all the right and title in the World;
cs dt js n1 p-acp po31 n1 n2, vmd vhi p-acp av-j vvn: cc av p-acp dt n1, cst vhd d dt j-jn cc n1 p-acp dt n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
64
Image 4
319
against a King, that he had himself all the obligations in Nature, Personal, Civil, and Religious to be subject to;
against a King, that he had himself all the obligations in Nature, Personal, Civil, and Religious to be Subject to;
p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vhd px31 d dt n2 p-acp n1, j, j, cc j pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
64
Image 4
320
against a King, that has obliged, if any thing would obl•ge the whole Nation, as well as him;
against a King, that has obliged, if any thing would obl•ge the Whole nation, as well as him;
p-acp dt n1, cst vhz vvn, cs d n1 vmd vvi dt j-jn n1, c-acp av c-acp pno31;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
64
Image 4
321
that has, as David did for his people, often ven•ured his Life for us, and to whose Grace and Mercy, under God, we owe our own Lives, our Liberties, our Properties, and Estates;
that has, as David did for his people, often ven•ured his Life for us, and to whose Grace and Mercy, under God, we owe our own Lives, our Liberties, our Properties, and Estates;
cst vhz, c-acp np1 vdd p-acp po31 n1, av vvd po31 n1 p-acp pno12, cc p-acp rg-crq n1 cc n1, p-acp np1, pns12 vvb po12 d n2, po12 n2, po12 n2, cc n2;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
64
Image 4
322
to whose protection we are indebted, that we can call any thing our own;
to whose protection we Are indebted, that we can call any thing our own;
p-acp rg-crq n1 pns12 vbr vvn, cst pns12 vmb vvi d n1 po12 d;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
64
Image 4
323
and by whose favour we enjoy all the Privileges and Immuni•ies we can in reason desire or expect;
and by whose favour we enjoy all the Privileges and Immuni•ies we can in reason desire or expect;
cc p-acp rg-crq n1 pns12 vvb d dt n2 cc n2 pns12 vmb p-acp n1 n1 cc vvi;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
64
Image 4
324
against a King that has often engaged his Royal Word, and Sacred Promise, for the defence,
against a King that has often engaged his Royal Word, and Sacred Promise, for the defence,
p-acp dt n1 cst vhz av vvn po31 j n1, cc j n1, p-acp dt n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
64
Image 4
325
for the support of our Church and our Religion;
for the support of our Church and our Religion;
p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc po12 n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
64
Image 4
326
and under whose Government we have Liberty, we have publick Liberty, to worship God, in a way suitable to his Nature, and agreeable to his Will;
and under whose Government we have Liberty, we have public Liberty, to worship God, in a Way suitable to his Nature, and agreeable to his Will;
cc p-acp rg-crq n1 pns12 vhb n1, pns12 vhb j n1, p-acp n1 np1, p-acp dt n1 j p-acp po31 n1, cc j p-acp po31 n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
64
Image 4
327
a way the most primitive, the most Apostolical of any that we know of upon the Earth;
a Way the most primitive, the most Apostolical of any that we know of upon the Earth;
dt n1 dt av-ds j, dt av-ds j pp-f d cst pns12 vvb pp-f p-acp dt n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
64
Image 4
328
that is, under whose Government we are cerrainly at this day, or might be, it we would our selves, the happiest people under Heaven.
that is, under whose Government we Are cerrainly At this day, or might be, it we would our selves, the Happiest people under Heaven.
d vbz, p-acp rg-crq n1 pns12 vbr av p-acp d n1, cc vmd vbi, pn31 pns12 vmd po12 n2, dt js n1 p-acp n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
64
Image 4
329
Yet against a Prince of that Clemency and Goodness, that Justice and Veracity, that Magnanimity and Courage, that Honour and Renown, have our Daring Rebels had the forehead to take up Arms;
Yet against a Prince of that Clemency and goodness, that justice and Veracity, that Magnanimity and Courage, that Honour and Renown, have our Daring Rebels had the forehead to take up Arms;
av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1, cst n1 cc n1, cst n1 cc n1, cst n1 cc n1, vhb po12 vvg n2 vhd dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp n2;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
65
Image 4
330
and that too against more positive Laws, both Human and Divine, against clearer Revelations, and stricter Oaths than ever Absalom or Israel were obliged by.
and that too against more positive Laws, both Human and Divine, against clearer Revelations, and Stricter Oaths than ever Absalom or Israel were obliged by.
cc cst av p-acp av-dc j n2, d j cc j-jn, p-acp jc n2, cc jc n2 cs av np1 cc np1 vbdr vvn p-acp.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
65
Image 4
331
Nor have they only taken up Arms, but also carried along with 'em, as Rebels always do, their more Dreadful, their more Fatal Artillery of Slanders, Lies and Curses;
Nor have they only taken up Arms, but also carried along with they, as Rebels always do, their more Dreadful, their more Fatal artillery of Slanders, Lies and Curses;
ccx vhb pns32 av-j vvn a-acp n2, cc-acp av vvd a-acp p-acp pno32, c-acp n2 av vdb, po32 n1 j, po32 n1 j n1 pp-f n2, vvz cc n2;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
65
Image 4
332
and even out-done Achitophel, and Shimei in their own way;
and even outdone Ahithophel, and Shimei in their own Way;
cc av vvn np1, cc np1 p-acp po32 d n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
65
Image 4
333
with a Trayterous design to murther the Reputation, or at least to wound the credit of the King and the Church;
with a Traitorous Design to murder the Reputation, or At least to wound the credit of the King and the Church;
p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc p-acp ds pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
65
Image 4
334
and indeed of all that are Loyal to the one, or Faithful to the other.
and indeed of all that Are Loyal to the one, or Faithful to the other.
cc av pp-f d cst vbr j p-acp dt pi, cc j p-acp dt n-jn.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
65
Image 4
335
So notoriously has the Impudence of our Rebellion parallel'd that in my Text. And I wish I could not say, that the Parallel held likewise in its Consequences and Effects.
So notoriously has the Impudence of our Rebellion paralleled that in my Text. And I wish I could not say, that the Parallel held likewise in its Consequences and Effects.
av av-j vhz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vvn cst p-acp po11 np1 cc pns11 vvb pns11 vmd xx vvi, cst dt n1 vvd av p-acp po31 n2 cc n2.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
66
Image 4
336
But that it really does, 'twere really as easy, as 'tis sad, to shew you. Only I confess, I am unwilling to enter upon this task:
But that it really does, 'twere really as easy, as it's sad, to show you. Only I confess, I am unwilling to enter upon this task:
p-acp cst pn31 av-j vdz, pn31|vbdr av-j a-acp j, c-acp pn31|vbz j, pc-acp vvi pn22. j pns11 vvb, pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
66
Image 4
337
I am unwilling upon a Thanksgiving Day, upon a Day of rejoycing, to interrupt your Gratitude,
I am unwilling upon a Thanksgiving Day, upon a Day of rejoicing, to interrupt your Gratitude,
pns11 vbm j p-acp dt n1 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, pc-acp vvi po22 n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
66
Image 4
338
or to lessen your Joy, by reminding you of the Miseries or Sorrows of the West. 'Tis now too sad and too Melancholy a subject, to reflect upon the Violence, the Rapine, the Desolation, the Plunders, the Rapes, the Frights, the Profanations, the Murthers,
or to lessen your Joy, by reminding you of the Misery's or Sorrows of the West. It's now too sad and too Melancholy a Subject, to reflect upon the Violence, the Rapine, the Desolation, the Plunders, the Rapes, the Frights, the Profanations, the Murders,
cc pc-acp vvi po22 n1, p-acp vvg pn22 pp-f dt ng1 cc n2 pp-f dt n1. pn31|vbz av av j cc av j-jn dt n-jn, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, dt vvz, dt n2, dt vvz, dt n2, dt n2,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
66
Image 4
339
or the Blood, that through these sons of Corah, these Sons of Belial, the Land has miserably suffered and been defiled by.
or the Blood, that through these Sons of Corah, these Sons of Belial, the Land has miserably suffered and been defiled by.
cc dt n1, cst p-acp d n2 pp-f np1, d n2 pp-f np1, dt n1 vhz av-j vvn cc vbn vvn p-acp.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
66
Image 4
340
Nor have I a mind, upon this happy and glad Solemnity, to consider, how much sadder mischiefs,
Nor have I a mind, upon this happy and glad Solemnity, to Consider, how much sadder mischiefs,
ccx vhb pns11 dt n1, p-acp d j cc j n1, pc-acp vvi, c-crq d jc n2,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
66
Image 4
341
how much greater sorrows would have been the unhappy Consequences of their success; what Confusion and Anarchy, what War, what Blood we must necessarily have been involved in;
how much greater sorrows would have been the unhappy Consequences of their success; what Confusion and Anarchy, what War, what Blood we must necessarily have been involved in;
c-crq d jc n2 vmd vhi vbn dt j n2 pp-f po32 n1; r-crq n1 cc n1, r-crq n1, q-crq n1 pns12 vmb av-j vhi vbn vvn p-acp;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
66
Image 4
342
what our Religion, our Church, our Nation, our Posterity, or We must unavoidably have Endured; what Tyranny, what Slavery.
what our Religion, our Church, our nation, our Posterity, or We must avoidable have Endured; what Tyranny, what Slavery.
r-crq po12 n1, po12 n1, po12 n1, po12 n1, cc pns12 vmb av-j vhi vvn; r-crq n1, r-crq n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
66
Image 4
343
what Heresies, what Schisms, what Atheism, what Popery, pety, we had been over-run and overwlielmed with;
what Heresies, what Schisms, what Atheism, what Popery, Petty, we had been overrun and overwlielmed with;
q-crq n2, r-crq n2, r-crq n1, r-crq n1, j, pns12 vhd vbn vvi cc vvn p-acp;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
66
Image 4
344
what Dishonour had been done to God, what Scandal had been brought upon the Protestant name, what Villainies had been Canonized for Vertues, what Calamiti•s of all sorts would have ensued, had not God of his Mercy heard the Prayers of our most Holy Church,
what Dishonour had been done to God, what Scandal had been brought upon the Protestant name, what Villainies had been Canonized for Virtues, what Calamiti•s of all sorts would have ensued, had not God of his Mercy herd the Prayers of our most Holy Church,
q-crq vvb vhd vbn vdn p-acp np1, r-crq n1 vhd vbn vvn p-acp dt n1 n1, r-crq n2 vhd vbn vvn p-acp n2, r-crq vbds pp-f d n2 vmd vhi vvn, vhd xx np1 pp-f po31 n1 vvd dt n2 pp-f po12 av-ds j n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
66
Image 4
345
and abated the Pride, and asswaged the Malice, and confounded the Devices of our Enemies?
and abated the Pride, and assuaged the Malice, and confounded the Devices of our Enemies?
cc vvn dt n1, cc vvd dt n1, cc vvn dt n2 pp-f po12 n2?
(5) sermon (DIV1)
66
Image 4
346
But the greater the Calamities the more calamitous the Consequences of this infamous Rebellion either have, or would have been;
But the greater the Calamities the more calamitous the Consequences of this infamous Rebellion either have, or would have been;
p-acp dt jc dt n2 dt av-dc j dt n2 pp-f d j n1 av-d vhb, cc vmd vhi vbn;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
67
Image 4
347
the greater, and the more signal has been the goodness of God toward us, in giving us so absolute,
the greater, and the more signal has been the Goodness of God towards us, in giving us so absolute,
dt jc, cc dt av-dc n1 vhz vbn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, p-acp vvg pno12 av j,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
67
Image 4
348
so signal a Victory over the Rebels.
so signal a Victory over the Rebels.
av n1 dt n1 p-acp dt n2.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
67
Image 4
349
For (God be Blessed) our Rebels too have had an Entire, and a Speedy, and a Wonderful Defeat;
For (God be Blessed) our Rebels too have had an Entire, and a Speedy, and a Wondered Defeat;
c-acp (np1 vbb vvn) po12 n2 av vhi vhn dt j, cc dt j, cc dt j n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
68
Image 4
350
a Defeat, t•at in every respect equa's that in my Text, and runs as exactly Parallel with it,
a Defeat, t•at in every respect equa's that in my Text, and runs as exactly Parallel with it,
dt n1, vvb p-acp d n1 vhz d p-acp po11 n1, cc vvz a-acp av-j vvi p-acp pn31,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
68
Image 4
351
as the Rebe lion it self does.
as the Rebe Lion it self does.
c-acp dt np1 n1 pn31 n1 vdz.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
68
Image 4
352
Our Rebels too were defeated in the very first Battle, and notoriously routed beyond a possibility of recruit:
Our Rebels too were defeated in the very First Battle, and notoriously routed beyond a possibility of recruit:
po12 n2 av vbdr vvn p-acp dt av ord n1, cc av-j n-vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvi:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
69
Image 4
353
Rill'd in great Numbers upon the Place, and in great Numbers forced to fly;
Rilled in great Numbers upon the Place, and in great Numbers forced to fly;
vvd p-acp j n2 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp j n2 vvd pc-acp vvi;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
69
Image 4
354
and to fly likewise into the Fields and Woods, like Natural Brute Beasts ('Tis the expression of an Apostle) to be destroyed or taken there.
and to fly likewise into the Fields and Woods, like Natural Brute Beasts (It's the expression of an Apostle) to be destroyed or taken there.
cc pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n2 cc n2, av-j j np1 n2 (pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f dt np1) pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn a-acp.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
69
Image 4
355
Thither also fled our Absalom, our Amasa, having forsook their Conquered Army, themselves forsaken of God and Man:
Thither also fled our Absalom, our Amasa, having forsook their Conquered Army, themselves forsaken of God and Man:
av av vvd po12 np1, po12 np1, vhg vvn po32 j-vvn n1, px32 j-vvn pp-f np1 cc n1:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
70
Image 4
356
and there too were they taken;
and there too were they taken;
cc a-acp av vbdr pns32 vvn;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
70
Image 4
357
and the one immediately brought to Justice as the other yet lest to the mercy of the King, I could tell you moreover of our Achitophel 's Dying,
and the one immediately brought to justice as the other yet lest to the mercy of the King, I could tell you moreover of our Ahithophel is Dying,
cc dt crd av-j vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n-jn av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns11 vmd vvi pn22 av pp-f po12 np1 vbz vvg,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
70
Image 4
358
as some say, for Indignation, that his Counsel was not so speedily followed as he would have had it,
as Some say, for Indignation, that his Counsel was not so speedily followed as he would have had it,
c-acp d vvb, p-acp n1, cst po31 n1 vbds xx av av-j vvn p-acp pns31 vmd vhi vhn pn31,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
70
Image 4
359
or that Absalom harkened to more Dilatory Counsels, and slower Methods of Sedition than his were; or that Absalom hearkened to more Dilatory Counsels, and slower Methods of Sedition than his were;
cc cst np1 vvd p-acp av-dc j n2, cc jc n2 pp-f n1 cs po31 vbdr;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
70
Image 4
360
however that he died before this Horrid and Trayterous Conspiracy came to an Head, and having before he Died set his House in Order, being buried too in the Sepulchre of his Father, near to the very place, where our Rebellion began.
however that he died before this Horrid and Traitorous conspiracy Come to an Head, and having before he Died Set his House in Order, being buried too in the Sepulchre of his Father, near to the very place, where our Rebellion began.
a-acp cst pns31 vvd p-acp d j cc j n1 vvd p-acp dt n1, cc vhg c-acp pns31 vvd vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1, vbg vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, av-j p-acp dt j n1, c-crq po12 n1 vvd.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
70
Image 4
361
I could tell you of others delivered up to Slaughter or to Justice, to Prison or to Death,
I could tell you of Others Delivered up to Slaughter or to justice, to Prison or to Death,
pns11 vmd vvi pn22 pp-f n2-jn vvn a-acp p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
71
Image 4
362
and of a general Dispersion of all the rest;
and of a general Dispersion of all the rest;
cc pp-f dt j n1 pp-f d dt n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
71
Image 4
363
contemptible pieces of Mortality, that are gone, that are vanished, like a Shadow, and there place can no where be found.
contemptible Pieces of Mortality, that Are gone, that Are vanished, like a Shadow, and there place can no where be found.
j n2 pp-f n1, cst vbr vvn, cst vbr vvn, av-j dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi vmb av-dx c-crq vbi vvn.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
71
Image 4
364
I could tell you, in the next place, of the Suddenness, as well as the Entireness of their Defeat:
I could tell you, in the next place, of the Suddenness, as well as the Entireness of their Defeat:
pns11 vmd vvi pn22, p-acp dt ord n1, pp-f dt n1, c-acp av c-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
72
Image 4
365
how that their Calamity has risen as suddenly, and as unexpectedly to themselves, as their Rebellion did to us:
how that their Calamity has risen as suddenly, and as unexpectedly to themselves, as their Rebellion did to us:
c-crq d po32 n1 vhz vvn a-acp av-j, cc c-acp av-j p-acp px32, c-acp po32 n1 vdd p-acp pno12:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
72
Image 4
366
that they are speedily fallen themselves into the Pit they designed for others;
that they Are speedily fallen themselves into the Pit they designed for Others;
cst pns32 vbr av-j vvn px32 p-acp dt n1 pns32 vvd p-acp n2-jn;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
72
Image 4
367
and were not so swift to shed Blood, but they have brought upon themselves as swift Destruction.
and were not so swift to shed Blood, but they have brought upon themselves as swift Destruction.
cc vbdr xx av j pc-acp vvi n1, cc-acp pns32 vhb vvn p-acp px32 p-acp j n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
72
Image 4
368
I could tell you yet farther, and I ought, That the Providence of God has appeared likewise very wonderfully and signally on our King's side;
I could tell you yet farther, and I ought, That the Providence of God has appeared likewise very wonderfully and signally on our King's side;
pns11 vmd vvi pn22 av av-jc, cc pns11 vmd, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz vvn av av av-j cc av-j p-acp po12 ng1 n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
73
Image 4
369
and, That Heaven has manifestly fought for us too, as it did for David and Judah, in old time:
and, That Heaven has manifestly fought for us too, as it did for David and Judah, in old time:
cc, cst n1 vhz av-j vvn p-acp pno12 av, c-acp pn31 vdd p-acp np1 cc np1, p-acp j n1:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
73
Image 4
370
that we have vanquished a numerous Army with the loss of a Few: so very few, that perhaps no modern Story can parallel the Disproportion;
that we have vanquished a numerous Army with the loss of a Few: so very few, that perhaps no modern Story can parallel the Disproportion;
cst pns12 vhb vvn dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt d: av av d, cst av dx j n1 vmb vvi dt n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
73
Image 4
371
that if an hundred have not chased a Thousand, nor two put two Thousand to Flight;
that if an hundred have not chased a Thousand, nor two put two Thousand to Flight;
cst cs dt crd vhb xx vvn dt crd, ccx crd vvd crd crd p-acp n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
73
Image 4
372
yet that, for ought we hear, with the loss of not many more than two Hundred, we have routed more than twice two Thousand.
yet that, for ought we hear, with the loss of not many more than two Hundred, we have routed more than twice two Thousand.
av cst, c-acp pi pns12 vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f xx av-d av-dc cs crd crd, pns12 vhb n-vvn av-dc cs av crd crd.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
73
Image 4
373
I could tell you of many other Instances of the Divine Mercy toward us, that might make us, with David, sing for joy;
I could tell you of many other Instances of the Divine Mercy towards us, that might make us, with David, sing for joy;
pns11 vmd vvi pn22 pp-f d j-jn n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno12, cst vmd vvi pno12, p-acp np1, vvb p-acp n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
74
Image 4
374
Thou, O Lord, art great, and dost wondrous things, thou art God alone. Thou, Oh Lord, art great, and dost wondrous things, thou art God alone.
pns21, uh n1, vb2r j, cc vd2 av-j n2, pns21 vb2r np1 j.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
74
Image 4
375
Thou hast declared thy power among the People, Thou hast mightily delivered thy People, even the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Thou hast declared thy power among the People, Thou hast mightily Delivered thy People, even the Sons of Jacob and Joseph.
pns21 vh2 vvn po21 n1 p-acp dt n1, pns21 vh2 av-j vvn po21 n1, av dt n2 pp-f np1 cc np1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
74
Image 4
376
But the time would fail me, and now, I fear, your Patience too, should I insist upon these things,
But the time would fail me, and now, I Fear, your Patience too, should I insist upon these things,
p-acp dt n1 vmd vvi pno11, cc av, pns11 vvb, po22 n1 av, vmd pns11 vvi p-acp d n2,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
74
Image 4
377
or other things of this Nature: and what I have hinted to you already is so well known to the Nation,
or other things of this Nature: and what I have hinted to you already is so well known to the nation,
cc j-jn n2 pp-f d n1: cc r-crq pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pn22 av vbz av av vvn p-acp dt n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
74
Image 4
378
and to all of you here present, that having drawn one Line to your Hands, you may save me the Labour in drawing out the Parallel your selves.
and to all of you Here present, that having drawn one Line to your Hands, you may save me the Labour in drawing out the Parallel your selves.
cc p-acp d pp-f pn22 av j, cst vhg vvn crd n1 p-acp po22 n2, pn22 vmb vvi pno11 dt n1 p-acp vvg av dt n1 po22 n2.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
74
Image 4
379
Only I shall pray, that you and I may continue the Parallel to the end in our Thanksgiving for the Defeat: which is indeed the Last,
Only I shall pray, that you and I may continue the Parallel to the end in our Thanksgiving for the Defeat: which is indeed the Last,
j pns11 vmb vvi, cst pn22 cc pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n1: r-crq vbz av dt ord,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
74
Image 4
380
but should be the Chief Part of our Task.
but should be the Chief Part of our Task.
cc-acp vmd vbi dt j-jn n1 pp-f po12 n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
74
Image 4
381
What therefore remains, my Brethren, but that with Ahimaaz in my Text, we also Bless the Lord our God, who has delivered up the Men, that lift up their Hands against, our.
What Therefore remains, my Brothers, but that with Ahimaaz in my Text, we also Bless the Lord our God, who has Delivered up the Men, that lift up their Hands against, our.
q-crq av vvz, po11 n2, cc-acp cst p-acp vhz p-acp po11 n1, pns12 av vvb dt n1 po12 n1, r-crq vhz vvn a-acp dt n2, cst vvd a-acp po32 n2 p-acp, po12.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
75
Image 4
382
Lord the King? and after the Example of David, give him our just Praises, that he has not given us over as a Prey unto their Teeth? Our King has himself given us his Royal Example, He has given us his Royal Command for so doing. Lord the King? and After the Exampl of David, give him our just Praises, that he has not given us over as a Prey unto their Teeth? Our King has himself given us his Royal Exampl, He has given us his Royal Command for so doing.
n1 dt n1? cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb pno31 po12 j n2, cst pns31 vhz xx vvn pno12 a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n2? po12 n1 vhz px31 vvn pno12 po31 j n1, pns31 vhz vvn pno12 po31 j n1 c-acp av vdg.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
75
Image 4
383
You have lately heard by This Proclamation, that upon due considerations hereof, he does with all Humility, admire and adore the late Mercy and Goodness of God, in giving Victory to his Arms,
You have lately herd by This Proclamation, that upon due considerations hereof, he does with all Humility, admire and adore the late Mercy and goodness of God, in giving Victory to his Arms,
pn22 vhb av-j vvn p-acp d n1, cst p-acp j-jn n2 av, pns31 vdz p-acp d n1, vvb cc vvi dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, p-acp vvg n1 p-acp po31 n2,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
75
Image 4
384
and Delivering him and his Kingdoms from the Miseries and Calamities, that might, and that constantly do ensue an Intestine and Unnatural Rebellion.
and Delivering him and his Kingdoms from the Misery's and Calamities, that might, and that constantly do ensue an Intestine and Unnatural Rebellion.
cc vvg pno31 cc po31 n2 p-acp dt ng1 cc n2, cst vmd, cc cst av-j vdb vvi dt j cc j-u n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
75
Image 4
385
And that, considering such Signal and Publick Mercies are an invitation from Heaven to render the most Publick and Chearful Expressions of Thankfulness to the Divine Goodness;
And that, considering such Signal and Public mercies Are an invitation from Heaven to render the most Public and Cheerful Expressions of Thankfulness to the Divine goodness;
cc d, vvg d n1 cc j n2 vbr dt n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt av-ds j cc j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
75
Image 4
386
that we who equally share in the Blessings and Joys of this Deliverance, may be United in the Devotions, which are offered,
that we who equally share in the Blessings and Joys of this Deliverance, may be United in the Devotions, which Are offered,
cst pns12 r-crq av-j vvi p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n2, r-crq vbr vvn,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
75
Image 4
387
for it, 'tis his Will, that the just Tribute of Praise and Thanksgiving to his and our Great Soveraign, the King of Heaven and Earth, be return'd by himself and us, for the late Mercy. for it, it's his Will, that the just Tribute of Praise and Thanksgiving to his and our Great Sovereign, the King of Heaven and Earth, be returned by himself and us, for the late Mercy.
c-acp pn31, pn31|vbz po31 n1, cst dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 cc po12 j n-jn, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vbb vvn p-acp px31 cc pno12, c-acp dt j n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
75
Image 4
388
Let then our Joy, let our Praise be as Publick, be as Universal as the Occasion:
Let then our Joy, let our Praise be as Public, be as Universal as the Occasion:
vvb av po12 n1, vvb po12 n1 vbb a-acp j, vbb a-acp j-u c-acp dt n1:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
76
Image 4
389
Let us with David, let us with our King ascri•e the Honour of the Victory to God;
Let us with David, let us with our King ascri•e the Honour of the Victory to God;
vvb pno12 p-acp np1, vvb pno12 p-acp po12 n1 vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
76
Image 4
390
let us offer Thanks and Praise unto God, who has given us the Victory.
let us offer Thanks and Praise unto God, who has given us the Victory.
vvb pno12 vvi n2 cc n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vhz vvn pno12 dt n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
76
Image 4
391
Let us give unto the Lord, my Friends, let us give unto the Lord Glory and Honour, let us give unto the Lord the Glory due unto his Name. Let us give unto the Lord, my Friends, let us give unto the Lord Glory and Honour, let us give unto the Lord the Glory due unto his Name.
vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt n1, po11 n2, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt n1 n1 cc n1, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt n1 dt n1 j-jn p-acp po31 n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
76
Image 4
392
Oh! Praise the Lord with me, and let us Magnify his Name together;
Oh! Praise the Lord with me, and let us Magnify his Name together;
uh vvb dt n1 p-acp pno11, cc vvb pno12 vvi po31 n1 av;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
76
Image 4
393
High and Low, Rich and Poor, Young Men and Maidens, Old Men and Children, let us all Praise the Name of the Lord;
High and Low, Rich and Poor, Young Men and Maidens, Old Men and Children, let us all Praise the Name of the Lord;
j cc j, j cc j, j n2 cc n2, j n2 cc n2, vvb pno12 d vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
76
Image 4
394
for his Name only is Excellent and his Praise above Heaven and Earth. Oh! sing Praises, sing Praises unto our God, sing Praises unto our King, sing Praises:
for his Name only is Excellent and his Praise above Heaven and Earth. Oh! sing Praises, sing Praises unto our God, sing Praises unto our King, sing Praises:
p-acp po31 n1 av-j vbz j cc po31 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. uh vvb n2, vvb n2 p-acp po12 n1, vvb n2 p-acp po12 n1, vvb n2:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
76
Image 4
395
for God is the King of all the Earth; sing ye Praises with Ʋnderstanding. Let us Praise him with our whole Hearts, let us Praise him among much People;
for God is the King of all the Earth; sing you Praises with Ʋnderstanding. Let us Praise him with our Whole Hearts, let us Praise him among much People;
c-acp np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d dt n1; vvb pn22 n2 p-acp n1. vvb pno12 n1 pno31 p-acp po12 j-jn n2, vvb pno12 n1 pno31 p-acp d n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
76
Image 4
396
let as shew forth his Praise not only with our Lips, but in our Lives, by giving up our selves to his Service,
let as show forth his Praise not only with our Lips, but in our Lives, by giving up our selves to his Service,
vvb a-acp vvi av po31 n1 xx av-j p-acp po12 n2, cc-acp p-acp po12 n2, p-acp vvg a-acp po12 n2 p-acp po31 n1,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
76
Image 4
397
and by serving him without Fear. Let the Righteous be glad and rejoyce before God: Let them also be merry and joyful.
and by serving him without fear. Let the Righteous be glad and rejoice before God: Let them also be merry and joyful.
cc p-acp vvg pno31 p-acp n1. vvb dt j vbi j cc vvi p-acp np1: vvb pno32 av vbi j cc j.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
76
Image 4
398
Rejoyce in the Lord, ye Righteous; yea, and again, I say, rejoyce. Shout unto God with the Voice of Triumph;
Rejoice in the Lord, you Righteous; yea, and again, I say, rejoice. Shout unto God with the Voice of Triumph;
vvb p-acp dt n1, pn22 j; uh, cc av, pns11 vvb, vvb. n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
77
Image 4
399
shout for joy, all ye that are upright in Heart, that he has not made our Foes to Triumph over us,
shout for joy, all you that Are upright in Heart, that he has not made our Foes to Triumph over us,
vvb p-acp n1, d pn22 cst vbr av-j p-acp n1, cst pns31 vhz xx vvn po12 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
77
Image 4
400
nor delivered us into the Hands of the Wicked, whose very Mercies are Cruel.
nor Delivered us into the Hands of the Wicked, whose very mercies Are Cruel.
ccx vvd pno12 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j, rg-crq j n2 vbr j.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
77
Image 4
401
This is the Day, that the Lord has made, let us rejoyce and be glad in it,
This is the Day, that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it,
d vbz dt n1, cst dt n1 vhz vvn, vvb pno12 vvi cc vbi j p-acp pn31,
(5) sermon (DIV1)
77
Image 4
402
and be glad with exceeding Joy. But let us not shew our Joy by our Excesses:and be glad with exceeding Joy. But let us not show our Joy by our Excesses:
cc vbi j p-acp j-vvg n1. p-acp vvb pno12 xx vvi po12 n1 p-acp po12 n2:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
77
Image 4
403
Nor let Gladness transport us beyond the Bounds of Sobriety and Discretion.
Nor let Gladness transport us beyond the Bounds of Sobriety and Discretion.
ccx vvb n1 vvi pno12 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
78
Image 4
404
For true Joy, as Seneca tells us, is a Severe, a Serious and a Sober thing;
For true Joy, as Senecca tells us, is a Severe, a Serious and a Sobrium thing;
p-acp j n1, c-acp np1 vvz pno12, vbz dt j, dt j cc dt j n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
78
Image 4
405
and can no where be found, but in a temperate, a just, and a good Man. Whoever rejoyces to Intemperance, rejoyces to Madness, rejoyces to his Sorrow:and can no where be found, but in a temperate, a just, and a good Man. Whoever rejoices to Intemperance, rejoices to Madness, rejoices to his Sorrow:
cc vmb av-dx c-crq vbi vvn, cc-acp p-acp dt j, dt j, cc dt j n1 r-crq vvz p-acp n1, vvz p-acp n1, vvz p-acp po31 n1:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
78
Image 4
406
he must one day be sorry for his very Joy.
he must one day be sorry for his very Joy.
pns31 vmb crd n1 vbb j p-acp po31 j n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
78
Image 4
407
And surely all such Rejoycing is Evil. This is not Rejoycing in God: For 'tis as Impossible as Absurd, while we Rejoyce in his Mercy, to Provoke his Wrath.
And surely all such Rejoicing is Evil. This is not Rejoicing in God: For it's as Impossible as Absurd, while we Rejoice in his Mercy, to Provoke his Wrath.
cc av-j d d vvg vbz np1 d vbz xx vvg p-acp np1: c-acp pn31|vbz c-acp j c-acp j, cs pns12 vvb p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi po31 np1
(5) sermon (DIV1)
78
Image 4
408
In this day of Prosperity therefore let us be Joyful; but let our Joy be Religious, let our Joy be Serious; In this day of Prosperity Therefore let us be Joyful; but let our Joy be Religious, let our Joy be Serious;
p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 av vvb pno12 vbi j; p-acp vvi po12 n1 vbi j, vvb po12 n1 vbi j;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
79
Image 4
409
or, to use the Expression of King David, let us rejoyce with Reverence. Let us so rejoyce for past, that we do not render our selves unworthy of future Mercies.
or, to use the Expression of King David, let us rejoice with reverence. Let us so rejoice for past, that we do not render our selves unworthy of future mercies.
cc, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 np1, vvb pno12 vvb p-acp n1. vvb pno12 av vvi p-acp j, cst pns12 vdb xx vvi po12 n2 j pp-f j-jn n2.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
79
Image 4
410
And if our Joy proceed from Gratitude, let it appear by our Obedience; by our Obedience to God, by our Obedience to the King;
And if our Joy proceed from Gratitude, let it appear by our obedience; by our obedience to God, by our obedience to the King;
cc cs po12 n1 vvb p-acp n1, vvb pn31 vvi p-acp po12 n1; p-acp po12 n1 p-acp np1, p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n1;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
79
Image 4
411
by performing the vows, that we promised with our Lips, and spake with our Mouths, when we were in Trouble. by performing the vows, that we promised with our Lips, and spoke with our Mouths, when we were in Trouble.
p-acp vvg dt n2, cst pns12 vvd p-acp po12 n2, cc vvd p-acp po12 n2, c-crq pns12 vbdr p-acp n1.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
79
Image 4
412
God of his Infinite Mercy hath delivered us from the Rebels;
God of his Infinite Mercy hath Delivered us from the Rebels;
np1 pp-f po31 j n1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt n2;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
80
Image 4
413
and let not us rebel our selves against the God of our Deliverance, nor against the King, whom God has delivered:
and let not us rebel our selves against the God of our Deliverance, nor against the King, whom God has Delivered:
cc vvb xx pno12 vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, ccx p-acp dt n1, ro-crq np1 vhz vvn:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
80
Image 4
414
But let us be thankful to God for his Goodness to our Sovereign; let us be thankful to our Sovereign for his Goodness to us:
But let us be thankful to God for his goodness to our Sovereign; let us be thankful to our Sovereign for his goodness to us:
cc-acp vvb pno12 vbi j p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po12 j-jn; vvb pno12 vbi j p-acp po12 n-jn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno12:
(5) sermon (DIV1)
80
Image 4
415
And let us Express our Thankfulness to the one, and to the other, by Honouring and by Fearing Both;
And let us Express our Thankfulness to the one, and to the other, by Honouring and by Fearing Both;
cc vvb pno12 j po12 n1 p-acp dt pi, cc p-acp dt n-jn, p-acp vvg cc p-acp vvg d;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
80
Image 4
416
that he who has already delivered us, may continue to deliver us from our Enemies, and from the Hands of all that hate us;
that he who has already Delivered us, may continue to deliver us from our Enemies, and from the Hands of all that hate us;
cst pns31 r-crq vhz av vvn pno12, vmb vvi p-acp vvb pno12 p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f d cst vvb pno12;
(5) sermon (DIV1)
80
Image 4
417
till he settle us at length in the Holy Land, the Land of Rest and Peace, where no Absaloms, no Achitophels, nor any of their Associates dwell, where even Conspiracies are Impossible, and Rebellion has no place. FINIS.
till he settle us At length in the Holy Land, the Land of Rest and Peace, where no Absaloms, no Achitophels, nor any of their Associates dwell, where even Conspiracies Are Impossible, and Rebellion has no place. FINIS.
c-acp pns31 vvb pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-crq av-dx npg1, dx npg1, ccx d pp-f po32 n2 vvi, c-crq av n2 vbr j, cc n1 vhz dx n1. fw-la.
(5) sermon (DIV1)
80
Image 4
