The dreadfulness of the plague. Or A sermon preached in the parish-church of St. John the Evangelist, December 6th. being a day of public fasting. By Jos. Hunter M.A. and minister in York

Hunter, Josiah, minister in York
Publisher: printed by Stphen Bulkley and are to be sold by Francis Mawbarne
Place of Publication: York
Publication Year: 1666
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A45206 ESTC ID: R219103 STC ID: H3766
Subject Headings: Plague -- England; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 Numb. 16. 46. There is wrath gone out from the Lord, the Plague is begun. Numb. 16. 46. There is wrath gone out from the Lord, the Plague is begun. j. crd crd pc-acp vbz n1 vvn av p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vbz vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 IN these Words I have formerly observed three Parts: 1. Irae Dei, the wrath of God. 2. Eruptio irae, the breaking forth of this wrath, wrath is gone out. 3. Indicium & effectus utriusque, the token and effect of both, the Plague is begun. Concerning the two first of these, the Wrath of God, and the breaking forth of that Wrath, I have already spoken upon two of these occasions. IN these Words I have formerly observed three Parts: 1. Irae Dei, the wrath of God. 2. Eruptio irae, the breaking forth of this wrath, wrath is gone out. 3. Indicium & effectus utriusque, the token and Effect of both, the Plague is begun. Concerning the two First of these, the Wrath of God, and the breaking forth of that Wrath, I have already spoken upon two of these occasions. p-acp d n2 pns11 vhb av-j vvn crd n2: crd fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f np1. crd fw-la fw-la, dt n-vvg av pp-f d n1, n1 vbz vvn av. crd fw-la cc fw-la fw-la, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d, dt n1 vbz vvn. vvg dt crd ord pp-f d, dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n-vvg av pp-f d n1, pns11 vhb av vvn p-acp crd pp-f d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 I come now to the third, The token and effect of both, The Plague is begun. I come now to the third, The token and Effect of both, The Plague is begun. pns11 vvb av p-acp dt ord, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d, dt n1 vbz vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
3 If you observe the Scripture, you shall finde, that Plague is used for any notable judgement of God; If you observe the Scripture, you shall find, that Plague is used for any notable judgement of God; cs pn22 vvb dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi, cst vvb vbz vvn p-acp d j n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 The bloudy Issue is called a Plague, Mark 5. 29. VVe reade of a Plague of Naile, Rev. 16. 21. the judgements which God sent upon Pharaoh for his stubbornnesse, are called Plagues, Exod. 9. 14. VVhen God doth punish a Person, The bloody Issue is called a Plague, Mark 5. 29. We read of a Plague of Nail, Rev. 16. 21. the Judgments which God sent upon Pharaoh for his stubbornness, Are called Plagues, Exod 9. 14. When God does Punish a Person, dt j n1 vbz vvn dt n1, vvb crd crd pns12 vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 crd crd dt n2 r-crq np1 vvd p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, vbr vvn n2, np1 crd crd c-crq np1 vdz vvi dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
5 or a People, (especially if it be in a notable manner) then 〈 ◊ 〉 •e said to plague them, Gen. 12. 17. The Lord plagued Pharaoh and his House, Exod. 32. 35. The Lord plagued the People; and so in other places: or a People, (especially if it be in a notable manner) then 〈 ◊ 〉 •e said to plague them, Gen. 12. 17. The Lord plagued Pharaoh and his House, Exod 32. 35. The Lord plagued the People; and so in other places: cc dt n1, (av-j cs pn31 vbb p-acp dt j n1) av 〈 sy 〉 vbb vvd pc-acp vvi pno32, np1 crd crd dt n1 vvn np1 cc po31 n1, np1 crd crd dt n1 vvd dt n1; cc av p-acp j-jn n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
6 but Plague in the Text is taken for a certain malignant and infectious disease, distinguished by that name from other diseases: but Plague in the Text is taken for a certain malignant and infectious disease, distinguished by that name from other diseases: cc-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j j cc j n1, vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp j-jn n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
7 every judgment is a plague, but this in the Text is The Plague: as all sin may be said to be (NONLATINALPHABET) Wickedness, but malice is especially in Scrip•ure called (NONLATINALPHABET) because it is one of the greatest Wickednesses: so every disease, every punishment may be called a Plague, but there is a pestilent, burning, contagious distemper, every judgement is a plague, but this in the Text is The Plague: as all since may be said to be () Wickedness, but malice is especially in Scrip•ure called () Because it is one of the greatest Wickednesses: so every disease, every punishment may be called a Plague, but there is a pestilent, burning, contagious distemper, d n1 vbz dt n1, cc-acp d p-acp dt n1 vbz dt n1: c-acp d n1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbb () n1, p-acp n1 vbz av-j p-acp n1 vvd () c-acp pn31 vbz crd pp-f dt js n2: av d n1, d n1 vmb vbi vvn dt n1, p-acp pc-acp vbz dt j, j-vvg, j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
8 unto which the name of Plague is appropriated, because it is one of the greatest punishments incident unto a People: unto which the name of Plague is appropriated, Because it is one of the greatest punishments incident unto a People: p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f vvb vbz vvn, c-acp pn31 vbz crd pp-f dt js n2 j p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
9 the very first breaking out of it is terrible, it is wont to be so Pestilent and Des•ructiv•, for so Moses speaks as startled himself, the very First breaking out of it is terrible, it is wont to be so Pestilent and Des•ructiv•, for so Moses speaks as startled himself, dt av ord vvg av pp-f pn31 vbz j, pn31 vbz j pc-acp vbi av j cc np1, p-acp av np1 vvz a-acp vvd px31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
10 and to stir up Aaron to make the more hast: and to stir up Aaron to make the more haste: cc pc-acp vvi a-acp np1 pc-acp vvi dt av-dc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 Go quickly and make an Attonement for them, for there 〈 ◊ 〉 wrath gone out from the Lord, the Plague is begun. Go quickly and make an Atonement for them, for there 〈 ◊ 〉 wrath gone out from the Lord, the Plague is begun. vvb av-j cc vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32, c-acp pc-acp 〈 sy 〉 n1 vvn av p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vbz vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
12 The Proposition I will give you from hence, is this; That the Plague is a dreadful judgment, a sign of Gods great wrath. The Proposition I will give you from hence, is this; That the Plague is a dreadful judgement, a Signen of God's great wrath. dt n1 pns11 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp av, vbz d; cst dt n1 vbz dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
13 After I have p oved this, I will answer three Questions, subjoine a Cau•ion, and so come to Application. After I have p oved this, I will answer three Questions, subjoin a Cau•ion, and so come to Application. c-acp pns11 vhb zz vvn d, pns11 vmb vvi crd n2, vvi dt n1, cc av vvb p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
14 That the Plague is a featful judgment, and token of Gods wrath, is easie to demonstrate: That the Plague is a featful judgement, and token of God's wrath, is easy to demonstrate: cst dt n1 vbz dt j n1, cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1, vbz j pc-acp vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
15 when things are more than ordinarily dreadful, it renders the very name dreadful too: the dreadfulness of Damnation makes the very sound of the word terrible: when things Are more than ordinarily dreadful, it renders the very name dreadful too: the dreadfulness of Damnation makes the very found of the word terrible: c-crq n2 vbr av-dc cs av-jn j, pn31 vvz dt j n1 j av: dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
16 and m•thinks the word Plague hath something of horrour in it, and is apt to bege• a startling and shrinking, in such especially as are naturally more inclined to fear: and m•thinks the word Plague hath something of horror in it, and is apt to bege• a startling and shrinking, in such especially as Are naturally more inclined to Fear: cc vvz dt n1 n1 vhz pi pp-f n1 p-acp pn31, cc vbz j p-acp n1 dt vvg cc vvg, p-acp d av-j a-acp vbr av-j av-dc vvn p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
17 the Scripture never speaks of it, but always one Epithete or other is given to it, the Scripture never speaks of it, but always one Epithet or other is given to it, dt n1 av-x vvz pp-f pn31, cc-acp av crd n1 cc n-jn vbz vvn p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
18 as the no•e of a dreadful judgment: as the no•e of a dreadful judgement: c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
19 when Moses sets himself to threaten Israel with curses for their disobedience, he places this in the front, Deut. 28. 21. The Lord shall make the Pestilence cleave unto thee, when Moses sets himself to threaten Israel with curses for their disobedience, he places this in the front, Deuteronomy 28. 21. The Lord shall make the Pestilence cleave unto thee, c-crq np1 vvz px31 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp n2 p-acp po32 n1, pns31 n2 d p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd dt n1 vmb vvi dt n1 vvb p-acp pno21, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
20 until he •ath consumed thee from off the Land: until he •ath consumed thee from off the Land: c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno21 p-acp p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
21 here are two things attributed to the P•stilence which render it hugely dreadful, cleaving and consuming: in the Psal. 91. 3. it is called the noisome Pe•tilence, it is called one of Gods sore Judgments: Here Are two things attributed to the P•stilence which render it hugely dreadful, cleaving and consuming: in the Psalm 91. 3. it is called the noisome Pe•tilence, it is called one of God's soar Judgments: av vbr crd n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvb pn31 av-j j, vvg cc vvg: p-acp dt np1 crd crd pn31 vbz vvn dt j n1, pn31 vbz vvn crd pp-f npg1 j n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
22 Ezek. 14. 21. and ver. 19. it is made a token of Gods bloudy fury, if • send a pestilence into the Land, Ezekiel 14. 21. and ver. 19. it is made a token of God's bloody fury, if • send a pestilence into the Land, np1 crd crd cc fw-la. crd pn31 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f n2 j n1, cs • vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
23 and pour out my f•ry upon i• in Bloud. and pour out my f•ry upon i• in Blood. cc vvb av po11 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
24 VVhen our Saviour speaks of those perplexed and calamitous time•, that should befall the Jews a little before the destruction of Jerusalem, and the world no• long before its desolution, he puts in this for one aggravation, Mat. 24. 7. there shall be Famines, and Pestilences, these are the beginnings of sorrows: When our Saviour speaks of those perplexed and calamitous time•, that should befall the jews a little before the destruction of Jerusalem, and the world no• long before its dissolution, he puts in this for one aggravation, Mathew 24. 7. there shall be Famines, and Pestilences, these Are the beginnings of sorrows: c-crq po12 n1 vvz pp-f d j-vvn cc j n1, cst vmd vvi dt np2 dt j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 n1 av-j p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvz p-acp d p-acp crd n1, np1 crd crd a-acp vmb vbi n2, cc n2, d vbr dt n2 pp-f n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
25 the description which the Psalmist gives of the Plague, hath much of terrour in it, Psal. 78. 49, 50. He cast upon them the fierceness of hi• anger, wrath, indignation and trouble, by sending evil Angels among•t them: the description which the Psalmist gives of the Plague, hath much of terror in it, Psalm 78. 49, 50. He cast upon them the fierceness of hi• anger, wrath, Indignation and trouble, by sending evil Angels among•t them: dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f dt n1, vhz d pp-f n1 p-acp pn31, np1 crd crd, crd pns31 vvd p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1 n1, n1, n1 cc n1, p-acp vvg j-jn n2 vvd pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
26 he made a way to his anger, he spared not their Soul from death, but gave their life over to the Pe••ilence. he made a Way to his anger, he spared not their Soul from death, but gave their life over to the Pe••ilence. pns31 vvd dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvd xx po32 n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp vvd po32 n1 a-acp p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
27 I read even of Hypoera•es, that he was wont to call the Plague (NONLATINALPHABET) a special Divine judgment, a stroke of Gods own bare hand, as it were: I read even of Hypoera•es, that he was wont to call the Plague () a special Divine judgement, a stroke of God's own bore hand, as it were: pns11 vvb av pp-f n2, cst pns31 vbds j pc-acp vvi dt vvb () dt j j-jn n1, dt n1 pp-f n2 d j n1, c-acp pn31 vbdr: (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
28 these and such like instances joyned with the experience of all Ages, are enough to prove the Proposition: For the farther explication of it, I will answer these three Questions, these and such like instances joined with the experience of all Ages, Are enough to prove the Proposition: For the farther explication of it, I will answer these three Questions, d cc d j n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, vbr av-d pc-acp vvi dt n1: p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f pn31, pns11 vmb vvi d crd n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
29 1. Why the Plague 〈 ◊ 〉 so dreadful? 2. What is it that provokes God to inflict it upon • people? 1. Why the Plague 〈 ◊ 〉 so dreadful? 2. What is it that provokes God to inflict it upon • people? crd c-crq dt n1 〈 sy 〉 av j? crd q-crq vbz pn31 cst vvz np1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp • n1? (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
30 3. If it be such a token of Gods wrath, whether it doth befall good men, I mean Believers, 3. If it be such a token of God's wrath, whither it does befall good men, I mean Believers, crd cs pn31 vbb d dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cs pn31 vdz vvi j n2, pns11 vvb n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
31 and those that are in the state of justification? 1. Why the Plague 〈 ◊ 〉 so dreadful a t•ken of Gods wrath? and those that Are in the state of justification? 1. Why the Plague 〈 ◊ 〉 so dreadful a t•ken of God's wrath? cc d cst vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? crd c-crq dt n1 〈 sy 〉 av j dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1? (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
32 I answer, 1. Because it is so destructive, you shall seldome (if at all) read of the Pestilence in Scripture, but Consume is joyned with it: I answer, 1. Because it is so destructive, you shall seldom (if At all) read of the Pestilence in Scripture, but Consume is joined with it: pns11 vvb, crd p-acp pn31 vbz av j, pn22 vmb av (cs p-acp d) vvn pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, p-acp vvb vbz vvn p-acp pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
33 we may say of every man infected with it, as David said once to Jonathan concerning himself, there is but a step between death and him: we may say of every man infected with it, as David said once to Johnathan Concerning himself, there is but a step between death and him: pns12 vmb vvi pp-f d n1 vvn p-acp pn31, c-acp np1 vvd a-acp p-acp np1 vvg px31, a-acp vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 cc pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
34 in that Family or City where the Plagve is ve•ement and raging, we may say of them, in that Family or city where the Plague is ve•ement and raging, we may say of them, p-acp cst n1 cc n1 c-crq dt n1 vbz j cc vvg, pns12 vmb vvi pp-f pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
35 as God threatned it should be with the Jews, Deut. 28. 66, 67. Their lives hang in doubt before them, as God threatened it should be with the jews, Deuteronomy 28. 66, 67. Their lives hang in doubt before them, c-acp np1 vvd pn31 vmd vbi p-acp dt np2, np1 crd crd, crd po32 n2 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
36 and they fear day and night, and have no assurance of their life: and they Fear day and night, and have no assurance of their life: cc pns32 vvb n1 cc n1, cc vhb dx n1 pp-f po32 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
37 in the morning they say, would to God it was Even, and at even, would God it was morning ▪ for the fear of their hearts wherewith they fear, in the morning they say, would to God it was Even, and At even, would God it was morning ▪ for the Fear of their hearts wherewith they Fear, p-acp dt n1 pns32 vvb, vmd p-acp np1 pn31 vbds av, cc p-acp av, vmd np1 pn31 vbds n1 ▪ p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 c-crq pns32 vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
38 and for the sight of their eyes which they do see. What havocks hath this made in the earth! and for the sighed of their eyes which they do see. What havocs hath this made in the earth! cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 r-crq pns32 vdb vvi. q-crq vvz vhz d vvn p-acp dt n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
39 we may m•re truly say of the Plague, than Samson of the jaw bone (wherewith he killed so m•ny Philistims) Heaps upon Heaps: Judg. 15. 16. after David had sl•in Goli•h, they sa•g in Dances; we may m•re truly say of the Plague, than samson of the jaw bone (wherewith he killed so m•ny philistines) Heaps upon Heaps: Judges 15. 16. After David had sl•in Goli•h, they sa•g in Dances; pns12 vmb vvi av-j vvi pp-f dt n1, cs np1 pp-f dt n1 n1 (c-crq pns31 vvd av j njp2) n2 p-acp n2: np1 crd crd p-acp np1 vhd vbn vvi, pns32 vvb p-acp n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
40 Saul •ath •lain h•• thousands, but David his ten thousands: Saul •ath •lain h•• thousands, but David his ten thousands: np1 vhz vvn n1 crd, cc-acp np1 po31 crd crd: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
41 so it may be said here, other diseases have slain their thousands, but the Plague hath slain its ten thousands: it is so destructive, that it is called in the abstract, Destruction, Psal. 91. 6. Nor for the Pestilen•e that walkesh in darkness, so it may be said Here, other diseases have slave their thousands, but the Plague hath slave its ten thousands: it is so destructive, that it is called in the abstract, Destruction, Psalm 91. 6. Nor for the Pestilen•e that walkesh in darkness, av pn31 vmb vbi vvn av, j-jn n2 vhb vvn po32 crd, p-acp dt vvb vhz vvn po31 crd crd: pn31 vbz av j, cst pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n-jn, n1, np1 crd crd ccx p-acp dt n1 cst n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
42 nor for the Destruction that •a•leth at noon day. nor for the Destruction that •a•leth At noon day. ccx p-acp dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
43 What the Apostle affirms of wicked men, may be likewise said of this Pestilential disease, misery and destruction is in its way, Rom. 3. 16. All Histories both Sacred, Ecclesiastical and Prophane tell of the great Desolations that the Plague hath made: What the Apostle affirms of wicked men, may be likewise said of this Pestilential disease, misery and destruction is in its Way, Rom. 3. 16. All Histories both Sacred, Ecclesiastical and Profane tell of the great Desolations that the Plague hath made: q-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f j n2, vmb vbi av vvn pp-f d j n1, n1 cc n1 vbz p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd crd av-d n2 d j, j cc j vvi pp-f dt j n2 cst dt n1 vhz vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
44 we read how it swept away 14000. one time, Numb. 16. 49. another time 24000. Num. 25. 8. another time 70000. 2 Sam. 24. 15. and yet these summs (though questionless thought very great in those times) fall far short of what hath been since. we read how it swept away 14000. one time, Numb. 16. 49. Another time 24000. Num. 25. 8. Another time 70000. 2 Sam. 24. 15. and yet these sums (though questionless Thought very great in those times) fallen Far short of what hath been since. pns12 vvb c-crq pn31 vvd av crd crd n1, j. crd crd j-jn n1 crd np1 crd crd j-jn n1 crd crd np1 crd crd cc av d n2 (cs j n1 av j p-acp d n2) vvi av-j j pp-f r-crq vhz vbn a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
45 Those that have dyed in London of this present Plague (I fear) amount to more than the three fore ▪ mentioned summs put together. Those that have died in London of this present Plague (I Fear) amount to more than the three before ▪ mentioned sums put together. d cst vhb vvn p-acp np1 pp-f d j vvb (pns11 vvb) vvb p-acp av-dc cs dt crd n1 ▪ vvd n2 vvi av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
46 Eusebius speaking of a great plague in Alexandria, hath words to this effect out of Dionysius ▪ Now all things are full of lamentation, all men mo•rn, sadness and complaining fills the whole City, partly for those that are dead, Eusebius speaking of a great plague in Alexandria, hath words to this Effect out of Dionysius ▪ Now all things Are full of lamentation, all men mo•rn, sadness and complaining fills the Whole city, partly for those that Are dead, np1 vvg pp-f dt j vvb p-acp np1, vhz n2 p-acp d n1 av pp-f np1 ▪ av d n2 vbr j pp-f n1, d n2 vvi, n1 cc n-vvg vvz dt j-jn n1, av p-acp d cst vbr j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
47 and partly for those that are dying daeyly: and partly for those that Are dying daeyly: cc av p-acp d cst vbr vvg j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
48 for it is with us now •s it was with the Egyptians, when God slew their first-born, there w•s a great •ry among them, for it is with us now •s it was with the egyptians, when God slew their firstborn, there w•s a great •ry among them, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp pno12 av vbz pn31 vbds p-acp dt njp2, c-crq np1 vvd po32 j, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
49 because not an house, where there w•s not one dead. So Evagri•s speaks of a plague that continued two and fifty years; Because not an house, where there w•s not one dead. So Evagri•s speaks of a plague that continued two and fifty Years; c-acp xx dt n1, c-crq pc-acp vbz xx pi j. av npg1 vvz pp-f dt n1 cst vvd crd cc crd n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
50 it spread (he saith) over the whole world, nor any mortal man then that did escape the Con•agion; it spread (he Says) over the Whole world, nor any Mortal man then that did escape the Con•agion; pn31 vvd (pns31 vvz) p-acp dt j-jn n1, ccx d j-jn n1 av d vdd vvi dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
51 and some Cities (he reports) it invaded so vehemently, that it left not in Inhabitant i• them. and Some Cities (he reports) it invaded so vehemently, that it left not in Inhabitant i• them. cc d n2 (pns31 vvz) pn31 vvd av av-j, cst pn31 vvd xx p-acp n1 n1 pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
52 The Prophet bemoaning the deplorable estate of Jerusalem (amongst other) hath these words, Lam. 1. 4. The wayes of Zion do mourn, The Prophet bemoaning the deplorable estate of Jerusalem (among other) hath these words, Lam. 1. 4. The ways of Zion do mourn, dt n1 vvg dt j n1 pp-f np1 (p-acp j-jn) vhz d n2, np1 crd crd dt n2 pp-f np1 vdb vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
53 because none come to the solemn Feasts, all her Gates are desolate: her Priests sigh, her Virgins are afflicted, and she is in bitterness: Because none come to the solemn Feasts, all her Gates Are desolate: her Priests sighs, her Virgins Are afflicted, and she is in bitterness: c-acp pi vvn p-acp dt j n2, d po31 n2 vbr j: po31 ng1 n1, po31 n2 vbr vvn, cc pns31 vbz p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
54 and it hath been known (not only in other Countries) but also in our own Nation, and it hath been known (not only in other Countries) but also in our own nation, cc pn31 vhz vbn vvn (xx av-j p-acp j-jn n2) cc-acp av p-acp po12 d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
55 when there hath been such a morrality by the Plague, that the Churches, the Schools, the Markets, the Streets, the High-ways have all mourned, and some of them laid so desolate, that beasts might have grazed where men were wont to trade. when there hath been such a morrality by the Plague, that the Churches, the Schools, the Markets, the Streets, the Highways have all mourned, and Some of them laid so desolate, that beasts might have grazed where men were wont to trade. c-crq a-acp vhz vbn d dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cst dt n2, dt n2, dt n2, dt n2, dt n2 vhb d vvd, cc d pp-f pno32 vvd av j, d n2 vmd vhi vvd c-crq n2 vbdr j pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
56 2. That which renders the Plague yet more dreadful, is the suddenness of that Destruction which it makes; 2. That which renders the Plague yet more dreadful, is the suddenness of that Destruction which it makes; crd d r-crq vvz dt vvb av dc j, vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq pn31 vvz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
57 the dispatch of the destruction, as I may call it: the suddenness of an evil helps to add much to the terrour of it: the dispatch of the destruction, as I may call it: the suddenness of an evil helps to add much to the terror of it: dt vvb pp-f dt n1, c-acp pns11 vmb vvi pn31: dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n2 pc-acp vvi d p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
58 this is not hard to prove from Scripture, I will give you but a touch, this is not hard to prove from Scripture, I will give you but a touch, d vbz xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, pns11 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
59 and then apply them, Prov. 6. 15. His calamity shall come suddenly, suddenly shall he be broken without remedy: and then apply them, Curae 6. 15. His calamity shall come suddenly, suddenly shall he be broken without remedy: cc av vvb pno32, np1 crd crd po31 n1 vmb vvi av-j, av-j vmb pns31 vbi vvn p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
60 Eccles. 9. 11. The Sons of men are snared in an evil ••me, when it falleth suddenly upon them: Eccles. 9. 11. The Sons of men Are snared in an evil ••me, when it falls suddenly upon them: np1 crd crd dt n2 pp-f n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, c-crq pn31 vvz av-j p-acp pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
61 Isa. 29. 18. this iniquity shall be to you as a breach ready to fall, swelling out in an high wall, whose breaking cometh suddenly at an instant. Isaiah 29. 18. this iniquity shall be to you as a breach ready to fallen, swelling out in an high wall, whose breaking comes suddenly At an instant. np1 crd crd d n1 vmb vbi p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1 j pc-acp vvi, vvg av p-acp dt j n1, rg-crq n-vvg vvz av-j p-acp dt n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
62 This is that which God threatens to Babylon, Isa. 47. 11. Evil shall come upon thee, thou shalt not know from whence it riseth; This is that which God threatens to Babylon, Isaiah 47. 11. Evil shall come upon thee, thou shalt not know from whence it Riseth; d vbz d r-crq np1 vvz p-acp np1, np1 crd crd j-jn vmb vvi p-acp pno21, pns21 vm2 xx vvi p-acp c-crq pn31 vvz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
63 and mischief shall fall upon thee, thou shalt not be able to put it off, and desolation shall come upon thee suddenly, which thou shalt not know: and mischief shall fallen upon thee, thou shalt not be able to put it off, and desolation shall come upon thee suddenly, which thou shalt not know: cc n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno21, pns21 vm2 xx vbi j pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp, cc n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno21 av-j, r-crq pns21 vm2 xx vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
64 well, this is of the nature of the plague to slay suddenly, it surprizeth men whilst they are eating and drinking, walking and trafficking, well, this is of the nature of the plague to slay suddenly, it surpriseth men while they Are eating and drinking, walking and trafficking, av, d vbz pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi av-j, pn31 vvz n2 cs pns32 vbr vvg cc vvg, vvg cc vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
65 and sends them speedily from a state of health and soundness, to take their portion among them who have laid long silent in the dust. and sends them speedily from a state of health and soundness, to take their portion among them who have laid long silent in the dust. cc vvz pno32 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp pno32 r-crq vhb vvn av-j j p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
66 If you observe the Text with what follows, you shall find how quickly the Plague swept away 14000. it is very likely in less than an hour; If you observe the Text with what follows, you shall find how quickly the Plague swept away 14000. it is very likely in less than an hour; cs pn22 vvb dt n1 p-acp r-crq vvz, pn22 vmb vvi c-crq av-j dt vvb vvd av crd pn31 vbz av j p-acp dc cs dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
67 in the 2 Sam. 24. we read of 70000. that dyed of it in three days: in the 2 Sam. 24. we read of 70000. that died of it in three days: p-acp dt crd np1 crd pns12 vvb pp-f crd cst vvd pp-f pn31 p-acp crd n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
68 where the plagus comes it doth not only make great, but sudden breaches: how quickly it makes a sad change, not only in a Family, and lesser societies, where the plagus comes it does not only make great, but sudden Breaches: how quickly it makes a sad change, not only in a Family, and lesser societies, c-crq dt n1 vvz pn31 vdz xx av-j vvi j, cc-acp j n2: c-crq av-j pn31 vvz dt j n1, xx av-j p-acp dt n1, cc jc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
69 but even in Cities and greater Corporations, insomuch that sometimes places of the greatest concourse, have had cause to bewail themselves in the language of the Prophet, Lam. 1. 1. How doth the City sit solitarily that was full of people, but even in Cities and greater Corporations, insomuch that sometime places of the greatest concourse, have had cause to bewail themselves in the language of the Prophet, Lam. 1. 1. How does the city fit solitarily that was full of people, cc-acp av p-acp n2 cc jc n2, av cst av n2 pp-f dt js n1, vhb vhn n1 pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd q-crq vdz dt n1 vvb av-j cst vbds j pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
70 how is she become as a widow? to day (it may be you have children rejoycing under the wing of their Parents, taking care for nothing, how is she become as a widow? to day (it may be you have children rejoicing under the wing of their Parents, taking care for nothing, q-crq vbz pns31 vvn p-acp dt n1? p-acp n1 (pn31 vmb vbi pn22 vhb n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, vvg n1 p-acp pix, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
71 but even to drive away care; but even to drive away care; cc-acp av pc-acp vvi av n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
72 and before to morrow (perhaps) vou shall hear them crying out lamentably (as Elisha when the Prophet Elijah was taken from him) My Father, my Father: and before to morrow (perhaps) vou shall hear them crying out lamentably (as Elisha when the Prophet Elijah was taken from him) My Father, my Father: cc c-acp p-acp n1 (av) pn22 vmb vvi pno32 vvg av av-j (c-acp np1 c-crq dt n1 np1 vbds vvn p-acp pno31) po11 n1, po11 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
73 to day (perhaps) Parents are rejoycing in their Children, delighting to behold them stand like Olive-plants round about their table, promising unto themselves (I know not what) felicity in their well-doing; and before to morrow (it may be) you shall have them (like Rachel) weeping for their children, to day (perhaps) Parents Are rejoicing in their Children, delighting to behold them stand like olive plants round about their table, promising unto themselves (I know not what) felicity in their welldoing; and before to morrow (it may be) you shall have them (like Rachel) weeping for their children, p-acp n1 (av) ng2 vbr vvg p-acp po32 n2, vvg pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi av-j n2 av-j p-acp po32 n1, vvg p-acp px32 (pns11 vvb xx r-crq) n1 p-acp po32 n1; cc c-acp p-acp n1 (pn31 vmb vbi) pn22 vmb vhi pno32 (av-j n1) vvg p-acp po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
74 and resusing to be comforted, because they are not. I read of Xerxes, that (having gathered an huge Army) he went upon the top of an hill to view them, and while he was doing this, he fell a weeping, to think that within an Age not one of those men would be left alive: and refusing to be comforted, Because they Are not. I read of Xerxes, that (having gathered an huge Army) he went upon the top of an hill to view them, and while he was doing this, he fell a weeping, to think that within an Age not one of those men would be left alive: cc vvg pc-acp vbi vvn, c-acp pns32 vbr xx. pns11 vvb pp-f np1, cst (vhg vvn dt j n1) pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp vvb pno32, cc cs pns31 vbds vdg d, pns31 vvd dt vvg, pc-acp vvi cst p-acp dt n1 xx crd pp-f d n2 vmd vbi vvn j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
75 did he weep to think that an 〈 ◊ 〉 men (perhaps not so many) would be all 〈 … 〉 Age, what cause of mourning have we 〈 … 〉 we consider that the Plague, hath even i• our 〈 ◊ 〉 Country, taken away so huge a number, in less than the Revolution of one year? so quick is the dispatch that it makes. did he weep to think that an 〈 ◊ 〉 men (perhaps not so many) would be all 〈 … 〉 Age, what cause of mourning have we 〈 … 〉 we Consider that the Plague, hath even i• our 〈 ◊ 〉 Country, taken away so huge a number, in less than the Revolution of one year? so quick is the dispatch that it makes. vdd pns31 vvi pc-acp vvi cst dt 〈 sy 〉 n2 (av xx av av-d) vmd vbi d 〈 … 〉 n1, r-crq n1 pp-f n1 vhb pns12 〈 … 〉 pns12 vvb cst dt n1, vhz av n1 po12 〈 sy 〉 n1, vvn av av j dt n1, p-acp av-dc cs dt n1 pp-f crd n1? av j vbz dt n1 cst pn31 vvz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
76 3. That which makes the plague yet more dreadful, is, because it is so spreading, it is called the pestilence that walketh in darkness, Psal. 91. 6. first, it is said to walk, it stands not still, 3. That which makes the plague yet more dreadful, is, Because it is so spreading, it is called the pestilence that walks in darkness, Psalm 91. 6. First, it is said to walk, it Stands not still, crd d r-crq vvz dt vvb av dc j, vbz, c-acp pn31 vbz av vvg, pn31 vbz vvn dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1, np1 crd crd ord, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp vvb, pn31 vvz xx av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
77 but makes progress, spreads it self ▪ And then secondly, it is said to walk in darkness, it diffuseth it self invisibly, it spreads one knows not how. but makes progress, spreads it self ▪ And then secondly, it is said to walk in darkness, it diffuseth it self invisibly, it spreads one knows not how. cc-acp vvz n1, vvz pn31 n1 ▪ cc av ord, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp vvb p-acp n1, pn31 vvz pn31 n1 av-j, pn31 vvz crd vvz xx c-crq. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
78 It hath been questioned by some whether the Plague be infectious; yea, by some it bath been strongly denyed: It hath been questioned by Some whither the Plague be infectious; yea, by Some it bath been strongly denied: pn31 vhz vbn vvn p-acp d cs dt n1 vbb j; uh, p-acp d pn31 n1 vbi av-j vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
79 The main arguments which they produce, are these three; The main Arguments which they produce, Are these three; dt j n2 r-crq pns32 vvb, vbr d crd; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
80 First, that God hath appointed unto every man, not only to dye, but also at what time, and of what kind of death, and therefore there is no great heed to be given to the contagiousness of any disease. First, that God hath appointed unto every man, not only to die, but also At what time, and of what kind of death, and Therefore there is no great heed to be given to the contagiousness of any disease. ord, cst np1 vhz vvn p-acp d n1, xx av-j pc-acp vvi, p-acp av p-acp r-crq n1, cc pp-f r-crq n1 pp-f n1, cc av pc-acp vbz dx j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
81 Their second argument is this, if the Plague be Contagious, how comes it that some men take infection, Their second argument is this, if the Plague be Contagious, how comes it that Some men take infection, po32 ord n1 vbz d, cs dt vvb vbb j, c-crq vvz pn31 cst d n2 vvb n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
82 and others escape it, being both in the same place, and so to outward appearance in the same danger. They urge in the third place, that the Plague comes by the immission of evil Angels, and therefore how can it be infectious? these are the chief Arguments that ever I met with against the Plagues infection, and yet they are so inconsiderabie, that I think it but wast time to answor them. and Others escape it, being both in the same place, and so to outward appearance in the same danger. They urge in the third place, that the Plague comes by the immission of evil Angels, and Therefore how can it be infectious? these Are the chief Arguments that ever I met with against the Plagues infection, and yet they Are so inconsiderabie, that I think it but wast time to answor them. cc n2-jn vvb pn31, vbg av-d p-acp dt d n1, cc av p-acp j n1 p-acp dt d n1. pns32 vvb p-acp dt ord n1, cst dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2, cc av q-crq vmb pn31 vbb j? d vbr dt j-jn n2 cst av pns11 vvd p-acp p-acp dt n2 n1, cc av pns32 vbr av n1, cst pns11 vvb pn31 p-acp j n1 p-acp n1 pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
83 One calls the opinion (that the Plague is not infectious) worse than the Plague it self: One calls the opinion (that the Plague is not infectious) Worse than the Plague it self: pi vvz dt n1 (d dt n1 vbz xx j) av-jc cs dt n1 pn31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
84 another calls it a bloudy error, and none maintain it but such as cannot abide to be Gods Prisoners; Another calls it a bloody error, and none maintain it but such as cannot abide to be God's Prisoners; n-jn vvz pn31 dt j n1, cc pix vvb pn31 p-acp d c-acp vmbx vvi pc-acp vbi npg1 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
85 it is a death •o them to be out of company, and they had rather endanger a thousand lives, it is a death •o them to be out of company, and they had rather endanger a thousand lives, pn31 vbz dt n1 vdb pno32 pc-acp vbi av pp-f n1, cc pns32 vhd av-c vvi dt crd n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
86 than want any part of their pleasure or profit. But experience is enough to contradict this opinion; than want any part of their pleasure or profit. But experience is enough to contradict this opinion; cs vvb d n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1. p-acp n1 vbz av-d pc-acp vvi d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
87 unto which we may add that concerning the Leper, who was to be shut up and none to accompany with him, which shews that there was some Contagion in the Leprosie: and yet the Leprosie is nothing so deadly as the Plague, for some have lived having the Leprosie many years, unto which we may add that Concerning the Leper, who was to be shut up and none to accompany with him, which shows that there was Some Contagion in the Leprosy: and yet the Leprosy is nothing so deadly as the Plague, for Some have lived having the Leprosy many Years, p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi cst vvg dt n1, r-crq vbds pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp cc pix pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, r-crq vvz d a-acp vbds d n1 p-acp dt n1: cc av dt n1 vbz pix av j c-acp dt n1, p-acp d vhb vvn vhg dt n1 d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
88 but such an instance cannot be given of the Plague. Evagrius (speaking of the great Plague at Antioch, and the manner of its spreading) s•ith ▪ that some got it by living and conversing together: but such an instance cannot be given of the Plague. Evagrius (speaking of the great Plague At Antioch, and the manner of its spreading) s•ith ▪ that Some god it by living and conversing together: cc-acp d dt n1 vmbx vbi vvn pp-f dt n1. np1 (vvg pp-f dt j vvb p-acp np1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg) vvd ▪ cst d vvd pn31 p-acp vvg cc vvg av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
89 others got it by only touching them that were infected, or entring into the house: Others god it by only touching them that were infected, or entering into the house: ng2-jn vvd pn31 p-acp av-j vvg pno32 cst vbdr vvn, cc vvg p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
90 some received it in the Streets, and many that fled out of Cities which were infected (though they remained sound themselves) yet they imparted the disease to those, that before were free & helthful. Some received it in the Streets, and many that fled out of Cities which were infected (though they remained found themselves) yet they imparted the disease to those, that before were free & healthful. d vvd pn31 p-acp dt n2, cc d cst vvd av pp-f n2 r-crq vbdr vvn (cs pns32 vvd av-j px32) av pns32 vvd dt n1 p-acp d, cst a-acp vbdr j cc j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
91 But I leave the proving of the Plagues infection to the Physitian; he will tell you that living birds laid to the feet of one infected will quickly dye; But I leave the proving of the Plagues infection to the physician; he will tell you that living Birds laid to the feet of one infected will quickly die; p-acp pns11 vvb dt vvg pp-f dt n2 n1 p-acp dt n1; pns31 vmb vvi pn22 d j-vvg n2 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f crd j-vvn n1 av-j vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
92 he will tell you, how it may be diffused by Garments, by bre•thing, and many such like: he will tell you, how it may be diffused by Garments, by bre•thing, and many such like: pns31 vmb vvi pn22, c-crq pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n2, p-acp vvg, cc d d j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
93 this cannot be denied, but that it is spreading, and so spreading, that where it once breaks forth, a man cannot be too careful, this cannot be denied, but that it is spreading, and so spreading, that where it once breaks forth, a man cannot be too careful, d vmbx vbi vvn, cc-acp cst pn31 vbz vvg, cc av vvg, cst c-crq pn31 a-acp vvz av, dt n1 vmbx vbi av j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
94 because he can never be too secure, if secure enough. Because he can never be too secure, if secure enough. c-acp pns31 vmb av-x vbi av j, cs j av-d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
95 For to say that the Plague b•falls none but such as want faith to rely upon and trust in the Providence of God ▪ is a• error more bloudy than to say, that it is not infe••ious. For to say that the Plague b•falls none but such as want faith to rely upon and trust in the Providence of God ▪ is a• error more bloody than to say, that it is not infe••ious. p-acp pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 vvz pix cc-acp d c-acp vvb n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 ▪ vbz n1 n1 av-dc j cs pc-acp vvi, cst pn31 vbz xx j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
96 4. And lastly, that which renders the Plague yet more dreadful is the uncomfortableness of it: 4. And lastly, that which renders the Plague yet more dreadful is the uncomfortableness of it: crd cc ord, cst r-crq vvz dt vvb av n1 j vbz dt n1 pp-f pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
97 is it not a sad thing, when a mans house becomes his prison? next to our lives we value our liberty, is it not a sad thing, when a men house becomes his prison? next to our lives we valve our liberty, vbz pn31 xx dt j n1, c-crq dt ng1 n1 vvz po31 n1? ord pc-acp po12 n2 pns12 vvb po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
98 and yet this the Plague deprives a man of: I might be large here, but I will confine my self within these three heads: and yet this the Plague deprives a man of: I might be large Here, but I will confine my self within these three Heads: cc av d dt vvb vvz dt n1 pp-f: pns11 vmd vbi j av, cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp d crd n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
99 First, the liberty of Gods house, how precious is that! First, the liberty of God's house, how precious is that! ord, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, c-crq j vbz d! (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
100 How amiable are thy Tabernaeles, O Lord (saith David) he envied even the birds that might fi• and sing neer the Sanctuary, when he was banished from it: How amiable Are thy Tabernaeles, Oh Lord (Says David) he envied even the Birds that might fi• and sing near the Sanctuary, when he was banished from it: c-crq j vbr po21 np1, uh n1 (vvz np1) pns31 vvd av dt n2 cst vmd n1 cc vvi av-j dt n1, c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
101 and in Psal. 42. As the Hart panteth after the waterbrooks, so panteth my Soul after thee, O God: and in Psalm 42. As the Heart pants After the Waterbrooks, so pants my Soul After thee, Oh God: cc p-acp np1 crd p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n2, av vvz po11 n1 p-acp pno21, uh np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
102 my Soul thirste•h for God, for the living God, when shall I come and appear before God? and he professeth ver. 4. how he poured out his Soul in him, my Soul thirste•h for God, for the living God, when shall I come and appear before God? and he Professes for. 4. how he poured out his Soul in him, po11 n1 vvz p-acp np1, p-acp dt j-vvg np1, c-crq vmb pns11 vvi cc vvi p-acp np1? cc pns31 vvz p-acp. crd c-crq pns31 vvd av po31 n1 p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
103 when he remembred, how he had gone with the multitude to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise; when he remembered, how he had gone with the multitude to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise; c-crq pns31 vvd, c-crq pns31 vhd vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
104 but this liberty is a man debared from by the plague; though the doors of the Sanctuary are open, but this liberty is a man debarred from by the plague; though the doors of the Sanctuary Are open, p-acp d n1 vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1; cs dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
105 yet his own doors are shut up: yet his own doors Are shut up: av po31 d n2 vbr vvn a-acp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
106 he cannot be admitted to hear the voice of those that bring glad tydings of peace: he cannot be admitted to hear the voice of those that bring glad tidings of peace: pns31 vmbx vbi vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d cst vvb j n2 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
107 he cannot be admitted any longer to come and participate of those comfortable representations of Christ's Body and Blood: he cannot be admitted any longer to come and participate of those comfortable representations of Christ's Body and Blood: pns31 vmbx vbi vvn d av-jc pc-acp vvi cc vvi pp-f d j n2 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
108 he cannot be allowed any longer to come and joyn with the Congregation in lifting up a Prayer to Heaven. he cannot be allowed any longer to come and join with the Congregation in lifting up a Prayer to Heaven. pns31 vmbx vbi vvn d av-jc pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg a-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
109 I read that the Protestants in France had a Church (though now demolished) which they called Paradise; it is very likely, they thought the Church the only Paradise on earth: I read that the Protestants in France had a Church (though now demolished) which they called Paradise; it is very likely, they Thought the Church the only Paradise on earth: pns11 vvb cst dt n2 p-acp np1 vhd dt n1 (cs av vvn) r-crq pns32 vvd n1; pn31 vbz av j, pns32 vvd dt n1 dt j n1 p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
110 in this Paradise I would compare the preaching of the Word, to the Tree of knowledge of Good and Evil; in this Paradise I would compare the preaching of the Word, to the Tree of knowledge of Good and Evil; p-acp d n1 pns11 vmd vvi dt vvg pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pp-f j cc j-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
111 and the Sacrament of the Lords S•pper to the Tree of Life; but where the Plague is, a man is excluded from this Paradise, he hath not the liberty to tast of the fruit of it, this is one great discomfort. and the Sacrament of the lords S•pper to the Tree of Life; but where the Plague is, a man is excluded from this Paradise, he hath not the liberty to taste of the fruit of it, this is one great discomfort. cc dt n1 pp-f dt n2 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; p-acp c-crq dt n1 vbz, dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1, pns31 vhz xx dt n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31, d vbz pi j vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
112 2. The liberty of Friends, that is comfortable ▪ next to communion with God, communion with friends is deemed the greatest happiness on earth. 2. The liberty of Friends, that is comfortable ▪ next to communion with God, communion with Friends is deemed the greatest happiness on earth. crd dt n1 pp-f n2, cst vbz j ▪ ord p-acp n1 p-acp np1, n1 p-acp n2 vbz vvn dt js n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
113 Pythag•ra• hath a dark Riddle (cor •e edit•) eat not thy heart: my Lord Bacon sets this gloss upon it, he that lacks friends to converse with, Pythag•ra• hath a dark Riddle (cor •e edit•) eat not thy heart: my Lord Bacon sets this gloss upon it, he that lacks Friends to converse with, np1 vhz dt j n1 (uh j n1) vvb xx po21 n1: po11 n1 n1 vvz d n1 p-acp pn31, pns31 cst vvz n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
114 and lay open his grief to, must needs be a Cannibal and eat his own hea•t: and lay open his grief to, must needs be a Cannibal and eat his own hea•t: cc vvd j po31 n1 p-acp, vmb av vbi dt n1 cc vvi po31 d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
115 well, this liberty likewise doth the Plague deprive a man of; well, this liberty likewise does the Plague deprive a man of; av, d n1 av vdz dt vvb vvi dt n1 pp-f; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
116 it was Davids Complaint, Psal. 38. 11. My Lovers and my Friends stand aloof from my sore, it was Davids Complaint, Psalm 38. 11. My Lovers and my Friends stand aloof from my soar, pn31 vbds np1 n1, np1 crd crd po11 n2 cc po11 n2 vvb av p-acp po11 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
117 and my Kinsmen stand afar off: and my Kinsmen stand afar off: cc po11 n2 vvb av a-acp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
118 Thus it is with a man whom God hath visited, his Lovers and Friends stand afar of, they dare not come neer him in point of security to themselves, they dare not in point of conscience, Thus it is with a man whom God hath visited, his Lovers and Friends stand afar of, they Dare not come near him in point of security to themselves, they Dare not in point of conscience, av pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 ro-crq np1 vhz vvn, po31 n2 cc n2 vvb av pp-f, pns32 vvb xx vvn av-j pno31 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp px32, pns32 vvb xx p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
119 lest they might disperse the Contagion among others; lest they might disperse the Contagion among Others; cs pns32 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp n2-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
120 those are sad expressions in Psal. 88. 18. Lover and Friend hast thou put far from me: those Are sad expressions in Psalm 88. 18. Lover and Friend hast thou put Far from me: d vbr j n2 p-acp np1 crd crd n1 cc np1 vh2 pns21 vvn av-j p-acp pno11: (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
121 and in Psal. 102. 6, 7. I am like a pelicon in the Wilderness, I am like an Owle of the Desart, I watch and am as a Sparrow alone: and in Psalm 102. 6, 7. I am like a pelicon in the Wilderness, I am like an Owl of the Desert, I watch and am as a Sparrow alone: cc p-acp np1 crd crd, crd pns11 vbm av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pns11 vbm av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns11 vvb cc vbm p-acp dt n1 av-j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
122 yet these are the true complaints of such as are shut up under the Plague. 3. The liberty of Commerce is very necessary: yet these Are the true complaints of such as Are shut up under the Plague. 3. The liberty of Commerce is very necessary: av d vbr dt j n2 pp-f d c-acp vbr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1. crd dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz av j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
123 hereby it is that men get a subsistence and livelihood for their Families, without this they cannot provide things honest in the sight of all men: hereby it is that men get a subsistence and livelihood for their Families, without this they cannot provide things honest in the sighed of all men: av pn31 vbz d n2 vvb dt n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n2, p-acp d pns32 vmbx vvi n2 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
124 but this Liberty likewise the Plague debars a man from, none dare Traffick with him, but this Liberty likewise the Plague debars a man from, none Dare Traffic with him, cc-acp d n1 av dt vvb vvz dt n1 p-acp, pix vvb n1 p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
125 and this helps to add yet more to his discomfort: for the Merchant will tell you, that upon the ceasing of Trade, there is not only (l••rum cesfans) gain ceasing, but there is likewise (damn•• emergens) loss arising, because now a man is forced to take from his stock for necessary uses, and this helps to add yet more to his discomfort: for the Merchant will tell you, that upon the ceasing of Trade, there is not only (l••rum cesfans) gain ceasing, but there is likewise (damn•• emergens) loss arising, Because now a man is forced to take from his stock for necessary uses, cc d n2 pc-acp vvi av dc p-acp po31 vvi: p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi pn22, cst p-acp dt vvg pp-f n1, pc-acp vbz xx av-j (fw-la fw-fr) vvi vvg, p-acp pc-acp vbz av (n1 n2) n1 vvg, c-acp av dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
126 so that grant a man do escape with his life that is visited with the Plague; I say, suppose he hath his life for a prey, what can he do without a livelihood? and towards the procuring of this he is much disabled by the Plague. so that grant a man do escape with his life that is visited with the Plague; I say, suppose he hath his life for a prey, what can he do without a livelihood? and towards the procuring of this he is much disabled by the Plague. av d n1 dt n1 vdb vvi p-acp po31 n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1; pns11 vvb, vvb pns31 vhz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, q-crq vmb pns31 vdi p-acp dt n1? cc p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d pns31 vbz av-d vvn p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
127 So much in answer to the first Question, Why the Plague 〈 ◊ 〉 so dreadful a judgment? 1. Because it is so destructive. So much in answer to the First Question, Why the Plague 〈 ◊ 〉 so dreadful a judgement? 1. Because it is so destructive. av av-d p-acp n1 p-acp dt ord n1, c-crq dt n1 〈 sy 〉 av j dt n1? crd p-acp pn31 vbz av j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
128 2. Because the destruction, which it make•, is so quick and sudden. 3. Because it is so spreading. 2. Because the destruction, which it make•, is so quick and sudden. 3. Because it is so spreading. crd p-acp dt n1, r-crq pn31 n1, vbz av j cc j. crd p-acp pn31 vbz av vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
129 And lastly, because it is so uncomfortable, for hereby a man i• deprived of the liberty of Gods house, the liberty of Friends, the liberty of Commerce. And lastly, Because it is so uncomfortable, for hereby a man i• deprived of the liberty of God's house, the liberty of Friends, the liberty of Commerce. cc ord, c-acp pn31 vbz av j, p-acp av dt n1 n1 vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, dt n1 pp-f n2, dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
130 The second question is, what is it that provokes God to inflict this dreadful judgment of the Plague upon a people? The second question is, what is it that provokes God to inflict this dreadful judgement of the Plague upon a people? dt ord n1 vbz, r-crq vbz pn31 cst vvz np1 pc-acp vvi d j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1? (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 12
131 This is somewhat harder to determine; what I purpose to say concerning it, take in these three Conclusions, This is somewhat harder to determine; what I purpose to say Concerning it, take in these three Conclusions, d vbz av jc pc-acp vvi; r-crq pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi vvg pn31, vvb p-acp d crd n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
132 1. For certain, God hath just cause given him, before he do thus manifest his displeasure, many of his wayes are unsearchable, but none are unrighteous; 1. For certain, God hath just cause given him, before he do thus manifest his displeasure, many of his ways Are unsearchable, but none Are unrighteous; crd p-acp j, np1 vhz j n1 vvn pno31, c-acp pns31 vdb av vvi po31 n1, d pp-f po31 n2 vbr j, cc-acp pix vbr j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
133 he can as soon cease to be, as to be just: he can as soon cease to be, as to be just: pns31 vmb a-acp av vvi pc-acp vbi, c-acp pc-acp vbi j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
134 if therefore at any time we cannot discerne what should be the cause, let us charge our selves with ignorance, if Therefore At any time we cannot discern what should be the cause, let us charge our selves with ignorance, cs av p-acp d n1 pns12 vmbx vvi r-crq vmd vbi dt n1, vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
135 but take heed of charging God with injustice: but take heed of charging God with injustice: cc-acp vvb n1 pp-f vvg np1 p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
136 after God had threatned the Jews with the Sword, the Famine, the noisomebeast, and the Pestilence in Ezek. 14. he adds ver. 23. Ye shal know, that I have not done without cause all that I have done in it saith the Lord: After God had threatened the jews with the Sword, the Famine, the noisomebeast, and the Pestilence in Ezekiel 14. he adds for. 23. You shall know, that I have not done without cause all that I have done in it Says the Lord: c-acp np1 vhd vvn dt np2 p-acp dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, cc dt n1 p-acp np1 crd pns31 vvz p-acp. crd pn22 vmb vvi, cst pns11 vhb xx vdn p-acp n1 d cst pns11 vhb vdn p-acp pn31 vvz dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
137 and he expresseth himself yet more offended with them for standing upon their justification, Jer. 2. 35. Thou sayest, because I am innocent, and he Expresses himself yet more offended with them for standing upon their justification, Jer. 2. 35. Thou Sayest, Because I am innocent, cc pns31 vvz px31 av av-dc vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp vvg p-acp po32 n1, np1 crd crd pns21 vv2, c-acp pns11 vbm j-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
138 surely his anger shall turne from me; behold, I will plead with thee ▪ because thou sayest, I have not sinned. surely his anger shall turn from me; behold, I will plead with thee ▪ Because thou Sayest, I have not sinned. av-j po31 n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno11; vvb, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pno21 ▪ c-acp pns21 vv2, pns11 vhb xx vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
139 2. This we may likewise safely affirm in the general, that sin is the meritorious cause (as of all other judgments) so likewise this of the Plague: The wrath of God i• revealed from Heaven (saith the Apostle) against what? all •nrighteousness and ungodliness of man, Rom, 1. 18. and it is the observation of a good man, that as vapours ascend invisibly, 2. This we may likewise safely affirm in the general, that since is the meritorious cause (as of all other Judgments) so likewise this of the Plague: The wrath of God i• revealed from Heaven (Says the Apostle) against what? all •nrighteousness and ungodliness of man, Rom, 1. 18. and it is the observation of a good man, that as vapours ascend invisibly, crd np1 pns12 vmb av av-j vvi p-acp dt n1, cst n1 vbz dt j n1 (c-acp pp-f d j-jn n2) av av d pp-f dt n1: dt n1 pp-f np1 n1 vvn p-acp n1 (vvz dt n1) p-acp r-crq? d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, np1, crd crd cc pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cst p-acp n2 vvb av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
140 but come down again in storms and showers, which we both see and feel; but come down again in storms and showers, which we both see and feel; cc-acp vvb a-acp av p-acp n2 cc n2, r-crq pns12 d vvb cc vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
141 so sometimes secret sins are the procuring cause of open and notorio•• punishments: this of the Plague is threatned unto Disobedience, Deut. 18. 3. What sins in particular may be the provoking cause of the Plague now, or any other time, is not so easy to conclude. so sometime secret Sins Are the procuring cause of open and notorio•• punishments: this of the Plague is threatened unto Disobedience, Deuteronomy 18. 3. What Sins in particular may be the provoking cause of the Plague now, or any other time, is not so easy to conclude. av av j-jn n2 vbr dt vvg n1 pp-f j cc n1 n2: d pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, np1 crd crd q-crq vvz p-acp j vmb vbi dt j-vvg n1 pp-f dt vvb av, cc d j-jn n1, vbz xx av j pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
142 I think the safest way is one of these three, I think the Safest Way is one of these three, pns11 vvb dt js n1 vbz pi pp-f d crd, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
143 1. Either to attribute judgments that are general, unto sins that are most general: and what sin hath been of late years and is still most reigning in this Nation, would require one better acquainted with the manners of it than I am: 1. Either to attribute Judgments that Are general, unto Sins that Are most general: and what sin hath been of late Years and is still most reigning in this nation, would require one better acquainted with the manners of it than I am: crd av-d pc-acp vvi n2 cst vbr j, p-acp n2 cst vbr av-ds n1: cc r-crq vvb vhz vbn pp-f j n2 cc vbz av av-ds j-vvg p-acp d n1, vmd vvi crd j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31 cs pns11 vbm: (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
144 whether Atheisme, or Dissention, or a mutinous inclination against all Authority, or violation of Oaths, or what else I will not say, whither Atheism, or Dissension, or a mutinous inclination against all authority, or violation of Oaths, or what Else I will not say, cs n1, cc n1, cc dt j n1 p-acp d n1, cc n1 pp-f n2, cc r-crq av pns11 vmb xx vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
145 but whether these or others are the National sins at present, they are hugely aggravated, because God hath not honoured any Nation with more mercy and means of Grace than ours; but whither these or Others Are the National Sins At present, they Are hugely aggravated, Because God hath not honoured any nation with more mercy and means of Grace than ours; cc-acp cs d cc ng2-jn vbr dt j n2 p-acp j, pns32 vbr av-j vvn, p-acp np1 vhz xx vvn d n1 p-acp dc n1 cc n2 pp-f n1 cs png12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
146 and therefore we could expect no other, than that he should deal with us, as he threatned he would do with his peculiar People, Amos 2. 2. You only have I known of all the Families of the earth, and Therefore we could expect no other, than that he should deal with us, as he threatened he would do with his peculiar People, Amos 2. 2. You only have I known of all the Families of the earth, cc av pns12 vmd vvi dx n-jn, cs cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno12, c-acp pns31 vvd pns31 vmd vdi p-acp po31 j n1, np1 crd crd pn22 av-j vhb pns11 vvn pp-f d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
147 therefore I will punish you for your iniquities. Or, Therefore I will Punish you for your iniquities. Or, av pns11 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp po22 n2. cc, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
148 2. If we know of any notorious National sin (though committed several years since) not yet so universally acknowledged and repented of, we may think that is a great provocation •nto God to scourge us with the Plagu•: for this we have that famous instance of Saul 's breaking Covenant with, 2. If we know of any notorious National since (though committed several Years since) not yet so universally acknowledged and repented of, we may think that is a great provocation •nto God to scourge us with the Plagu•: for this we have that famous instance of Saul is breaking Covenant with, crd cs pns12 vvb pp-f d j j n1 (cs vvn j n2 p-acp) xx av av av-j vvn cc vvd pp-f, pns12 vmb vvi cst vbz dt j n1 av np1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt np1: p-acp d pns12 vhb d j n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvg n1 p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 14
149 and s•aying the Gibeonites, for which God punished the Land in the time of King David) with three years Fami•e, and would not be appeased, till several of Saul 's Sons were pu• to death, 2. Sam. 23. 3. This is likewise a safe course, to observe out of the Records of Sacred Writ, for what sins God hath heretofore sent the Plague; and look how far we are guilty of them, so far may we attribute our visitati•n to them: and s•aying the Gibeonites, for which God punished the Land in the time of King David) with three Years Fami•e, and would not be appeased, till several of Saul is Sons were pu• to death, 2. Sam. 23. 3. This is likewise a safe course, to observe out of the Records of Sacred Writ, for what Sins God hath heretofore sent the Plague; and look how Far we Are guilty of them, so Far may we attribute our visitati•n to them: cc vvg dt np1, p-acp r-crq np1 vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 np1) p-acp crd ng2 n1, cc vmd xx vbb vvn, c-acp j pp-f np1 vbz n2 vbdr n1 p-acp n1, crd np1 crd crd d vbz av dt j n1, pc-acp vvi av pp-f dt n2 pp-f j vvn, p-acp r-crq n2 np1 vhz av vvn dt n1; cc vvb c-crq av-j pns12 vbr j pp-f pno32, av av-j vmb pns12 vvi po12 n1 p-acp pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 14
150 now in searching the Scripture, I find that for six, yea for seven transgressions God hath either threatned or sent the Plague. I will but name them, now in searching the Scripture, I find that for six, yea for seven transgressions God hath either threatened or sent the Plague. I will but name them, av p-acp vvg dt n1, pns11 vvb cst p-acp crd, uh p-acp crd n2 np1 vhz d vvd cc vvd dt n1. pns11 vmb cc-acp vvi pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 14
151 and leave them to your consideration. and leave them to your consideration. cc vvi pno32 p-acp po22 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 14
152 1. Despising of plenty, and immoderate lusting after dainties, so we read how the Israelites despised Manna (whereof they had abundance) and called it light bread, 1. Despising of plenty, and immoderate lusting After dainties, so we read how the Israelites despised Manna (whereof they had abundance) and called it Light bred, crd vvg pp-f n1, cc j j-vvg p-acp n2-j, av pns12 vvb c-crq dt np2 vvn n1 (c-crq pns32 vhd n1) cc vvd pn31 j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
153 but they lusted exceedingly after Quails, for which God smote them with a very great Plague, Numb. 11. 33, 34. 2. We read how they that brought up an evil report upon the Land of promise, to the discouragement of the people, and the dishono•r of God, dyed of the Plague, Numb. 14. 37. but they lusted exceedingly After Quails, for which God smote them with a very great Plague, Numb. 11. 33, 34. 2. We read how they that brought up an evil report upon the Land of promise, to the discouragement of the people, and the dishono•r of God, died of the Plague, Numb. 14. 37. cc-acp pns32 vvd av-vvg p-acp n2, p-acp r-crq np1 vvd pno32 p-acp dt j j n1, j. crd crd, crd crd pns12 vvb c-crq pns32 d vvd a-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1, vvd pp-f dt n1, vvb. crd crd (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
154 3. Seditious insurrections against Authority, have drawn down the Plague: this was the cause of that Plague in the Text. 3. Seditious insurrections against authority, have drawn down the Plague: this was the cause of that Plague in the Text. crd j n2 p-acp n1, vhb vvn a-acp dt n1: d vbds dt n1 pp-f d vvb p-acp dt np1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
155 4. Creature ▪ confidence, boasting of or trusting in an Arm of flesh; this is generally thought to be the cause of that Plague in the 2 Sam. 24. 4. Creature ▪ confidence, boasting of or trusting in an Arm of Flesh; this is generally Thought to be the cause of that Plague in the 2 Sam. 24. crd n1 ▪ n1, vvg pp-f cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; d vbz av-j vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f d vvb p-acp dt crd np1 crd (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 14
156 5. Idolatry, for this God wa• so incensed, that he •lew of the people at once 24000. with the Plague, Numb, 25. 6. Detaining and withholding from God his due, unto this he threatens the Plague Exod. 30. 12. When thou takest the summ of the Children of Israel, they shall give every man a Ransome for his Soul unto the Lord, that there be no plague among them. 5. Idolatry, for this God wa• so incensed, that he •lew of the people At once 24000. with the Plague, Numb, 25. 6. Detaining and withholding from God his endue, unto this he threatens the Plague Exod 30. 12. When thou Takest the sum of the Children of Israel, they shall give every man a Ransom for his Soul unto the Lord, that there be no plague among them. crd n1, p-acp d np1 n1 av vvn, cst pns31 vvd pp-f dt n1 p-acp a-acp crd p-acp dt n1, j, crd crd vvg cc vvg p-acp np1 po31 n-jn, p-acp d pns31 vvz dt vvb np1 crd crd c-crq pns21 vv2 dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, pns32 vmb vvi d n1 dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cst pc-acp vbi dx n1 p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 15
157 Lastly, to all these, I may add the contempt and abuse of the Lords Supper: Lastly, to all these, I may add the contempt and abuse of the lords Supper: ord, p-acp d d, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 15
158 for when Saint Paul faith, that many of the Corinthians were ••ck and weak, and many dy•d, 1 Cor. 11. 30. it is not improbable, that God sent amongst them some pestilential and contagious disease. for when Saint Paul faith, that many of the Corinthians were ••ck and weak, and many dy•d, 1 Cor. 11. 30. it is not improbable, that God sent among them Some pestilential and contagious disease. p-acp q-crq n1 np1 n1, cst d pp-f dt njp2 vbdr j cc j, cc d n1, vvn np1 crd crd pn31 vbz xx j, cst np1 vvd p-acp pno32 d j cc j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 15
159 I have done with the second question, What it is that provokes God to inflict this dreadful punishment of the Plague upon a people? I hasten to the third. I have done with the second question, What it is that provokes God to inflict this dreadful punishment of the Plague upon a people? I hasten to the third. pns11 vhb vdn p-acp dt ord n1, r-crq pn31 vbz cst vvz np1 pc-acp vvi d j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1? pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 15
160 The plague being such a token of Gods wrath, whether doth it befall good men, believers, such as are in the state of justification? for our satisfaction in this, we may have recourse to that of Solomon, Eccles. 9. 1. 2. No man knoweth either love or hatred by all that 〈 ◊ 〉 before them, all things come alike to all, there is one event to the righteous and to the wicked, to the clean, The plague being such a token of God's wrath, whither does it befall good men, believers, such as Are in the state of justification? for our satisfaction in this, we may have recourse to that of Solomon, Eccles. 9. 1. 2. No man Knoweth either love or hatred by all that 〈 ◊ 〉 before them, all things come alike to all, there is one event to the righteous and to the wicked, to the clean, dt n1 vbg d dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cs vdz pn31 vvi j n2, n2, d c-acp vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? p-acp po12 n1 p-acp d, pns12 vmb vhi n1 p-acp d pp-f np1, np1 crd crd crd dx n1 vvz d n1 cc n1 p-acp d cst 〈 sy 〉 a-acp pno32, d n2 vvb av-j p-acp d, pc-acp vbz crd n1 p-acp dt j cc p-acp dt j, p-acp dt j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
161 and to the unclean, to him that sacrificeth, and to him that sacrificeth not, as is the good so is the sinner, and to the unclean, to him that Sacrificeth, and to him that Sacrificeth not, as is the good so is the sinner, cc p-acp dt j, p-acp pno31 cst vvz, cc p-acp pno31 cst vvz xx, c-acp vbz dt j av vbz dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
162 and be that sweareth as he that feareth an Oath. Ahab and Josiah's death concurred in the very circumstances: and be that Sweareth as he that fears an Oath. Ahab and Josiah's death concurred in the very Circumstances: cc vbb cst vvz c-acp pns31 cst vvz dt n1. np1 cc npg1 n1 vvn p-acp dt j n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
163 and Saul and Jonathan (though different in their deportments) yet in their deaths they were not divided. and Saul and Johnathan (though different in their deportments) yet in their death's they were not divided. cc np1 cc np1 (cs j p-acp po32 ng1) av p-acp po32 n2 pns32 vbdr xx vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
164 Here we shall do well to consider three things, Here we shall do well to Consider three things, av pns12 vmb vdi av pc-acp vvi crd n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
165 1. That good men are subject to, and guilty of many sins and enormities, and their sins admit of those aggravations which the sins of other men do not; 1. That good men Are Subject to, and guilty of many Sins and enormities, and their Sins admit of those aggravations which the Sins of other men do not; crd cst j n2 vbr j-jn p-acp, cc j pp-f d n2 cc n2, cc po32 n2 vvb pp-f d n2 r-crq dt n2 pp-f j-jn n2 vdb xx; (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 16
166 and therefore why should we think that they should be priviledged from those temporal punishments, which God is went to inflict for such sins. and Therefore why should we think that they should be privileged from those temporal punishments, which God is went to inflict for such Sins. cc av q-crq vmd pns12 vvi cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp d j n2, r-crq np1 vbz vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 16
167 2. Consider, that good men, even by their sins do help to draw down a judgment and common calamity upon a Nation; indeed God takes most notice of their sins: concerning the common sort of prophans persons he saith, These are foolish, they have not known the way of the Lord, 2. Consider, that good men, even by their Sins do help to draw down a judgement and Common calamity upon a nation; indeed God Takes most notice of their Sins: Concerning the Common sort of prophans Persons he Says, These Are foolish, they have not known the Way of the Lord, crd np1, cst j n2, av p-acp po32 n2 vdb vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 cc j n1 p-acp dt n1; av np1 vvz av-ds n1 pp-f po32 n2: vvg dt j n1 pp-f n2 n2 pns31 vvz, d vbr j, pns32 vhb xx vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 16
168 nor the judgment of their God; but when his own People in Covenant with him, when these shall break the bands, nor the judgement of their God; but when his own People in Covenant with him, when these shall break the bans, ccx dt n1 pp-f po32 n1; p-acp c-crq po31 d n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, c-crq d vmb vvi dt n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 16
169 then he bursts out, How shall I pardon thee for this ▪ now if good men by their sins be instrumental in drawing down a Pest upon a Nation, why should they expect any other but to be involved in it? then he bursts out, How shall I pardon thee for this ▪ now if good men by their Sins be instrumental in drawing down a Pest upon a nation, why should they expect any other but to be involved in it? cs pns31 vvz av, q-crq vmb pns11 vvi pno21 p-acp d ▪ av cs j n2 p-acp po32 n2 vbb j p-acp vvg a-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, q-crq vmd pns32 vvi d n-jn p-acp pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31? (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 16
170 3. Consider this, as you cannot tell me any sin (be it never so gross) into which a Believer may not fall, 3. Consider this, as you cannot tell me any since (be it never so gross) into which a Believer may not fallen, crd np1 d, c-acp pn22 vmbx vvi pno11 d n1 (vbi pn31 av-x av j) p-acp r-crq dt n1 vmb xx vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 16
171 except it be the sin against the Holy-Ghost ▪ so you cannot assigne any judgment (be it never so great) whereunto a Believer is not obnoxious, except it be the sin against the Holy ghost ▪ so you cannot assign any judgement (be it never so great) whereunto a Believer is not obnoxious, c-acp pn31 vbb dt vvb p-acp dt n1 ▪ av pn22 vmbx vvi d n1 (vbi pn31 av-x av j) c-crq dt n1 vbz xx j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 16
172 unless it be Everlasting damnation. There is no condemnation indeed to those that are in Christ Jesus, but for temporal calamities they are so incident to good men, that the Scripture seems to make them their Portion, and it may be truly said of Gods Servants (as Augustus said once, unless it be Everlasting damnation. There is no condemnation indeed to those that Are in christ jesus, but for temporal calamities they Are so incident to good men, that the Scripture seems to make them their Portion, and it may be truly said of God's Servants (as Augustus said once, cs pn31 vbb j n1. pc-acp vbz dx n1 av p-acp d cst vbr p-acp np1 np1, p-acp p-acp j n2 pns32 vbr av j p-acp j n2, cst dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi pno32 po32 n1, cc pn31 vmb vbi av-j vvn pp-f npg1 n2 (c-acp npg1 vvd a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 16
173 when he sat between Virgil and Horace, whereof the one was bleer-eyed, and the other much given to sighing) they sit (inter suspiria & lachrymas) between sighing and weeping: when he sat between Virgil and Horace, whereof the one was bleer-eyed, and the other much given to sighing) they fit (inter Suspiria & lachrymas) between sighing and weeping: c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp np1 cc np1, c-crq dt pi vbds j, cc dt n-jn d vvn p-acp vvg) pns32 vvb (fw-la fw-la cc n2) p-acp vvg cc vvg: (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 16
174 I am plagued all the day long and chastened every morning, saith David, Psal. 73. 14. That is a pretty saying of Clemens Alexandrinus NONLATINALPHABET He that is neer to God is always under the ••sb. I am plagued all the day long and chastened every morning, Says David, Psalm 73. 14. That is a pretty saying of Clemens Alexandrian He that is near to God is always under the ••sb. pns11 vbm vvn d dt n1 av-j cc vvn d n1, vvz np1, np1 crd crd cst vbz dt j n-vvg pp-f np1 np1 pns31 cst vbz av-j p-acp np1 vbz av p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 17
175 It is a ▪ Pestilent Doctrine therefore to a••irm, that none who believe in God, and love him sincerely, can dye of the Plague: It is a ▪ Pestilent Doctrine Therefore to a••irm, that none who believe in God, and love him sincerely, can die of the Plague: pn31 vbz dt ▪ j n1 av pc-acp vvi, cst pix q-crq vvb p-acp np1, cc vvb pno31 av-j, vmb vvi pp-f dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
176 it is very t•u•, the dying of the pl gu• shall be no more prejudicial to them, in respect of their salvation, than the dying of any other d••th; it is very t•u•, the dying of the Pl gu• shall be no more prejudicial to them, in respect of their salvation, than the dying of any other d••th; pn31 vbz j n1, dt j-vvg pp-f dt fw-la n1 vmb vbi dx dc j p-acp pno32, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1, cs dt j-vvg pp-f d j-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
177 All things (and therefore the Plague) work together for good to them that love God: All things (and Therefore the Plague) work together for good to them that love God: d n2 (cc av dt n1) vvb av p-acp j p-acp pno32 cst vvb np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
178 but the sentence of j•s•ification, Gods acceptation of them into favour, gives not Believers an immunity from any disease, but the sentence of j•s•ification, God's acceptation of them into favour, gives not Believers an immunity from any disease, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, npg1 n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp n1, vvz xx n2 dt n1 p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
179 but their persons are still subj•ct unto those diseases which the nature is: but their Persons Are still subj•ct unto those diseases which the nature is: cc-acp po32 n2 vbr av j p-acp d n2 r-crq dt n1 vbz: (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
180 and it is very soundly observed by one Mr. ••mford (who writ a little T•e••ise the la•• great Plague, but this, at London) that God by suffering good men to dye of the Plague, glorifies both his justice and his wisd•me; his justice among the wicked, in giving them cause to say, If God spare not the green tree, what shall be done to the dry? his wisdome among the godly, and it is very soundly observed by one Mr. ••mford (who writ a little T•e••ise the la•• great Plague, but this, At London) that God by suffering good men to die of the Plague, Glorifies both his Justice and his wisd•me; his Justice among the wicked, in giving them cause to say, If God spare not the green tree, what shall be done to the dry? his Wisdom among the godly, cc pn31 vbz av av-j vvn p-acp crd n1 vvb (r-crq vvd dt j n1 dt n1 j n1, p-acp d, p-acp np1) d np1 p-acp vvg j n2 pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1, vvz d po31 n1 cc po31 vvd; po31 n1 p-acp dt j, p-acp vvg pno32 n1 pc-acp vvi, cs np1 vvb xx dt j-jn n1, r-crq vmb vbi vdn p-acp dt j? po31 n1 p-acp dt j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
181 lest they should say, for our own Righteousness •e are delivered. Thus I have answered the three Questions, Why the Plague is so dreadful a judgment? what it is that provokes God to send it? Whether it be incident to good me•? I have now only a Cau•ion to subjoyn, lest they should say, for our own Righteousness •e Are Delivered. Thus I have answered the three Questions, Why the Plague is so dreadful a judgement? what it is that provokes God to send it? Whither it be incident to good me•? I have now only a Cau•ion to subjoin, cs pns32 vmd vvi, p-acp po12 d n1 n1 vbr vvn. av pns11 vhb vvn dt crd n2, c-crq dt n1 vbz av j dt n1? r-crq pn31 vbz cst vvz np1 pc-acp vvi pn31? cs pn31 vbb j p-acp j n1? pns11 vhb av av-j dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
182 and then I shall come to Application. and then I shall come to Application. cc av pns11 vmb vvi p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
183 The Cauti•• is this, though the plague be a dreadful judgment, yet the Scripture speaks of another plague, which is far wor•e: The Cauti•• is this, though the plague be a dreadful judgement, yet the Scripture speaks of Another plague, which is Far wor•e: dt np1 vbz d, cs dt n1 vbb dt j n1, av dt n1 vvz pp-f j-jn n1, r-crq vbz av-j vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
184 and yet whilest we do what we can to •lie the le••er plague, we do what we can to pursue the greater: but what Plague i that? Solomon will tell you, 1 King. 8. 38. The plague of the heart: and yet whilst we do what we can to •lie the le••er plague, we do what we can to pursue the greater: but what Plague i that? Solomon will tell you, 1 King. 8. 38. The plague of the heart: cc av cs pns12 vdb r-crq pns12 vmb p-acp av-j dt jc n1, pns12 vdb r-crq pns12 vmb p-acp vvb dt jc: cc-acp r-crq vvb pns11 d? np1 vmb vvi pn22, crd n1. crd crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
185 sin in general is the pl•gue of the heart; sin in general is the pl•gue of the heart; vvb p-acp n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
186 every mans own iniquity, his peccatum in delici••, his darling lust, that is, the particular plague of h•• own heart: every men own iniquity, his peccatum in delici••, his darling lust, that is, the particular plague of h•• own heart: d ng1 d n1, po31 fw-la p-acp n1, po31 j-jn n1, cst vbz, dt j n1 pp-f n1 d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 18
187 now this plague of the heart is worse than the other plague in several respects. I will name them, t•ough I cannot insist on them. now this plague of the heart is Worse than the other plague in several respects. I will name them, t•ough I cannot insist on them. av d n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz jc cs dt j-jn vvb p-acp j n2. pns11 vmb vvi pno32, av-d pns11 vmbx vvi p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 18
188 1. As in good things the cause is be•t•r, so in evil things the cause is worse than the effect; bu the plague of the heart is the cause of the other plague: sin brought in misery at first, 1. As in good things the cause is be•t•r, so in evil things the cause is Worse than the Effect; bu the plague of the heart is the cause of the other plague: since brought in misery At First, crd p-acp p-acp j n2 dt n1 vbz j, av p-acp j-jn n2 dt n1 vbz jc cs dt n1; zz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt vvb pp-f dt j-jn n1: n1 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp ord, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 18
189 and m•sery hath ever since pursued sin. and m•sery hath ever since pursued since. cc n1 vhz av a-acp vvd n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 18
190 2. We are more sensible of the pl•gue of the body, than that of the heart, and therefore the plague of the heart is more d•ngerou•: 2. We Are more sensible of the pl•gue of the body, than that of the heart, and Therefore the plague of the heart is more d•ngerou•: crd pns12 vbr av-dc j pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cs d pp-f dt n1, cc av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 18
191 the first st•p to •ealth is to have a feeling of our disease, therefore there is less hope of c•re, where there is less feeling of the Distemper. the First st•p to •ealth is to have a feeling of our disease, Therefore there is less hope of c•re, where there is less feeling of the Distemper. dt ord n1 p-acp n1 vbz pc-acp vhi dt vvg pp-f po12 n1, av pc-acp vbz av-dc n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pc-acp vbz dc n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 18
192 3. Nature doth not only feel the Plague of the body, but is may by Gods blessing upon means, be of force to work out the malignity of it, that it shall not prove mortal ▪ for else none that have the plague should escape death, b•• by a miracle: but corrupt nature (as it is not sensible of the Plague of the heart) so neither hath it power to work it cut: 3. Nature does not only feel the Plague of the body, but is may by God's blessing upon means, be of force to work out the malignity of it, that it shall not prove Mortal ▪ for Else none that have the plague should escape death, b•• by a miracle: but corrupt nature (as it is not sensible of the Plague of the heart) so neither hath it power to work it Cut: crd n1 vdz xx av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, a-acp vbz n1 p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp n2, vbb pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f pn31, cst pn31 vmb xx vvi j-jn ▪ p-acp av pix cst vhb dt vvb vmd vvi n1, n1 p-acp dt n1: p-acp j n1 (c-acp pn31 vbz xx j pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1) av av-d vhz pn31 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 vvd: (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 18
193 if the great Physitian of Souls cure i• not, it is not all t•e strength of Nature, the art of man ▪ the power of Medicines that can avail any thing, if the great physician of Souls cure i• not, it is not all t•e strength of Nature, the art of man ▪ the power of Medicines that can avail any thing, cs dt j n1 pp-f n2 vvb n1 xx, pn31 vbz xx d j n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 ▪ dt n1 pp-f n2 cst vmb vvi d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 18
194 but the soul is inf•cted and will be destroyed. but the soul is inf•cted and will be destroyed. cc-acp dt n1 vbz vvn cc vmb vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 18
195 4. Though the plague of the body be infectious, yet the plague of the heart add• ven••e and malignity to it: The spirit of a man will hear his infirmity, 4. Though the plague of the body be infectious, yet the plague of the heart add• ven••e and malignity to it: The Spirit of a man will hear his infirmity, crd cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb j, av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 n1 vbr cc n1 p-acp pn31: dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 18
196 but a wounded spirit who can hear? sin em•itters and poysons any affliction: the sting of every p•nal evil is sin, this is the plague of the plague: but a wounded Spirit who can hear? since em•itters and poisons any affliction: the sting of every p•nal evil is since, this is the plague of the plague: cc-acp dt j-vvn n1 r-crq vmb vvi? n1 n2 cc n2 d n1: dt n1 pp-f d j j-jn vbz n1, d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 18
197 an affliction consists not in the bulk of it, but the burthen; an affliction consists not in the bulk of it, but the burden; dt n1 vvz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 19
198 what is a Serpent without a sting, or a great bulk if it hath no weight? where the plague of the heart is cured, the other plague is more easily born•: what is a Serpent without a sting, or a great bulk if it hath no weight? where the plague of the heart is cured, the other plague is more Easily born•: r-crq vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt j n1 cs pn31 vhz dx n1? c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn, dt j-jn n1 vbz av-dc av-j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 19
199 though the cross continue, yet the curs• is taken away. though the cross continue, yet the curs• is taken away. cs dt j vvi, av dt n1 vbz vvn av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 19
200 5. The plague of the heart is worse than the other plague, because it sei•eth upon, 5. The plague of the heart is Worse than the other plague, Because it sei•eth upon, crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz jc cs dt j-jn n1, c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 19
201 and infects the better part of man, his Soul; that which is more worth than a world, and could be Redeemed by no less than the precious blood of Christ: look how much better the Soul is than the Body, by so much worse is the plague of the heart, than that of the body. and infects the better part of man, his Soul; that which is more worth than a world, and could be Redeemed by no less than the precious blood of christ: look how much better the Soul is than the Body, by so much Worse is the plague of the heart, than that of the body. cc vvz dt jc n1 pp-f n1, po31 n1; cst r-crq vbz av-dc j cs dt n1, cc vmd vbi j-vvn p-acp dx dc cs dt j n1 pp-f np1: vvb c-crq av-d vvi dt n1 vbz av dt n1, p-acp av av-d jc vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cs d pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 19
202 Lastly, as Christ said concerning men, so may I say concerning the plague, the utmos• it can do, is but to kill the body, and that for a time; Lastly, as christ said Concerning men, so may I say Concerning the plague, the utmos• it can do, is but to kill the body, and that for a time; ord, c-acp np1 vvd vvg n2, av vmb pns11 vvb vvg dt n1, dt n1 pn31 vmb vdi, vbz cc-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc cst p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 19
203 but the Plague of the hears will destroy both body and Soul everlastingly: but the Plague of the hears will destroy both body and Soul everlastingly: cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vvz vmb vvi d n1 cc n1 av-j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 19
204 that death which consists only in a separation of the Soul from the Body, is nothing so terrible as that which consists in an everlasting separation of the Soul from God. But some men will never be convinced what a plague the Plague of the heart is, till they come to feel the plagues of the damned, then they shall wish for death, but it shall flee from them. I come now to Application. that death which consists only in a separation of the Soul from the Body, is nothing so terrible as that which consists in an everlasting separation of the Soul from God. But Some men will never be convinced what a plague the Plague of the heart is, till they come to feel the plagues of the damned, then they shall wish for death, but it shall flee from them. I come now to Application. cst n1 r-crq vvz av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vbz pix av j c-acp d r-crq vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1. p-acp d n2 vmb av-x vbi vvn r-crq dt n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz, c-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvn, av pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1, cc-acp pn31 vmb vvi p-acp pno32. pns11 vvb av p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 19
205 1. If the plague be such a token of Gods wrath, what cause have we of this Nation to think that God i• wroth and displeased with us, since he hath visited us with such a Plague, as cannot be parallelled since the Sweating sickness, and that in such a juncture of time, 1. If the plague be such a token of God's wrath, what cause have we of this nation to think that God i• wroth and displeased with us, since he hath visited us with such a Plague, as cannot be paralleled since the Sweating sickness, and that in such a juncture of time, crd cs dt vvb vbb d dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, r-crq n1 vhb pns12 pp-f d n1 pc-acp vvi d np1 n1 j cc vvn p-acp pno12, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp d dt n1, p-acp vmbx vbi vvn p-acp dt vvg n1, cc cst p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
206 when it could not have been more prejudicial to the affairs of the Nation: it is hard to say, when it could not have been more prejudicial to the affairs of the nation: it is hard to say, c-crq pn31 vmd xx vhi vbn av-dc j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1: pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
207 whether we have more cause to tremble at Gods judgment in this plague, or to admire at his goodness in the abat•ment of it, when it once threatned the whole Nation, as though the Lord had purposed to make a full end, that affliction should not rise up the second time. whither we have more cause to tremble At God's judgement in this plague, or to admire At his Goodness in the abat•ment of it, when it once threatened the Whole nation, as though the Lord had purposed to make a full end, that affliction should not rise up the second time. cs pns12 vhb dc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp ng1 n1 p-acp d vvi, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, c-crq pn31 a-acp vvd dt j-jn n1, c-acp cs dt n1 vhd vvn pc-acp vvi dt j n1, cst n1 vmd xx vvi a-acp dt ord n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 20
208 Now mark what the Prophet saith, The Lion hath roared, who will not fear ▪ Amos 3. 8. when Gods hand is lifted up, he expects that we should see it, Now mark what the Prophet Says, The lion hath roared, who will not Fear ▪ Amos 3. 8. when God's hand is lifted up, he expects that we should see it, av vvb r-crq dt n1 vvz, dt n1 vhz vvn, r-crq vmb xx vvi ▪ np1 crd crd c-crq npg1 n1 vbz vvn a-acp, pns31 vvz cst pns12 vmd vvi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 20
209 and express a sense of it: and express a sense of it: cc vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 20
210 the People of Nineveh believed God, and proclaimed a Fast, and put on sackcloath, Jon. 3. 5. and did we verily believe, that God is wroth with us, we should busy and bestir our selves towards the appe•sing of it: the People of Nineveh believed God, and proclaimed a Fast, and put on Sackcloth, Jon. 3. 5. and did we verily believe, that God is wroth with us, we should busy and Bestir our selves towards the appe•sing of it: dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn np1, cc vvn dt j, cc vvd p-acp n1, np1 crd crd cc vdd pns12 av-j vvb, cst np1 vbz j p-acp pno12, pns12 vmd vvi cc vvb po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 20
211 This day would be observed with more solemnity, our Prayers sent up to Heaven with more devotion, the Word listen'd unto with more attention, Alm• given with more freeness and abundance. This day would be observed with more solemnity, our Prayers sent up to Heaven with more devotion, the Word listened unto with more attention, Alm• given with more freeness and abundance. d n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dc n1, po12 n2 vvn a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp dc n1, dt n1 vvd p-acp p-acp dc n1, np1 vvn p-acp dc n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 20
212 All tokens and testimonies of Humiliation are little enough, when God shews such tokens of his wrath as the plague is: All tokens and testimonies of Humiliation Are little enough, when God shows such tokens of his wrath as the plague is: d n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 vbr j av-d, c-crq np1 vvz d n2 pp-f po31 j p-acp dt n1 vbz: (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 20
213 this is not a time to addict our selves to pride, or d•lliance, or luxury. The Romans punished one severely, that in a time of common calamity was seen looking out at a window with a Crown of Roses on his head. this is not a time to addict our selves to pride, or d•lliance, or luxury. The Romans punished one severely, that in a time of Common calamity was seen looking out At a window with a Crown of Roses on his head. d vbz xx dt n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1, cc n1, cc n1. dt np1 vvn pi av-j, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 vbds vvn vvg av p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 20
214 God delights to see a People shew themselves affected with his displeasure: m•rk what he said once to the Isr•elites after they had made the Golden Calf, Exod. •3. 5. I will come into the ••ast of thee in a moment and consume thee (it is not an absolu•e determination but a conditional co••ina•ion) therefore now put off thy Ornaments from thee, that I may know what to do u•to the•: God delights to see a People show themselves affected with his displeasure: m•rk what he said once to the Isr•elites After they had made the Golden Calf, Exod •3. 5. I will come into the ••ast of thee in a moment and consume thee (it is not an absolu•e determination but a conditional co••ina•ion) Therefore now put off thy Ornament from thee, that I may know what to do u•to the•: np1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvb px32 vvn p-acp po31 n1: vvb q-crq pns31 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n2 c-acp pns32 vhd vvn dt j n1, np1 n1. crd pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno21 p-acp dt n1 cc vvb pno21 (pn31 vbz xx dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1) av av vvn a-acp po21 n2 p-acp pno21, cst pns11 vmb vvi r-crq pc-acp vdi av n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 20
215 that is, humble thy self, give some testimony of the awe •hat thou stande•• in of my Wrath, of thy sorrow for the sin that hath incensed it, tha• though I be highly provoked, yet I may be ••ved to have pity on, and shew some favour to the•. that is, humble thy self, give Some testimony of the awe •hat thou stande•• in of my Wrath, of thy sorrow for the since that hath incensed it, tha• though I be highly provoked, yet I may be ••ved to have pity on, and show Some favour to the•. cst vbz, vvb po21 n1, vvb d n1 pp-f dt n1 vm2 pns21 n1 p-acp pp-f po11 n1, pp-f po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vhz vvn pn31, n1 cs pns11 vbb av-j vvn, av pns11 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vhi vvi a-acp, cc vvi d n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 21
216 2. If the Plague be so dreadful a judgment, what cause have we of this City to bless God for our preservation from it? especially considering how many dangers we have been exposed to, some through the necessity of State, others through our own improvidence, and some through the corrupt and covert dealings of Passengers and Traders: to be preserved from danger is a mercy at any time, but especially then, when we see others overtaken, and our selves encompossed with it: 2. If the Plague be so dreadful a judgement, what cause have we of this city to bless God for our preservation from it? especially considering how many dangers we have been exposed to, Some through the necessity of State, Others through our own improvidence, and Some through the corrupt and covert dealings of Passengers and Traders: to be preserved from danger is a mercy At any time, but especially then, when we see Others overtaken, and our selves encompossed with it: crd cs dt n1 vbb av j dt n1, r-crq vvb vhb pns12 pp-f d n1 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp pn31? av-j vvg c-crq d n2 pns12 vhb vbn vvn p-acp, d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n2-jn p-acp po12 d n1, cc d p-acp dt j cc j n2-vvg pp-f n2 cc n2: pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp d n1, p-acp av-j av, c-crq pns12 vvb n2-jn vvn, cc po12 n2 j p-acp pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
217 What may we attribute this our preservation to? shall we impute it to our own diligence and care? no certainly, What may we attribute this our preservation to? shall we impute it to our own diligence and care? not Certainly, q-crq vmb pns12 vvb d po12 n1 p-acp? vmb pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp po12 d n1 cc vvb? xx av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
218 for if our watchfulness had been ten times more, yet we read in Psal. 127. 1. Except the Lord keep the City, the Watchm•n •aketh but in vain: for if our watchfulness had been ten times more, yet we read in Psalm 127. 1. Except the Lord keep the city, the Watchm•n •aketh but in vain: c-acp cs po12 n1 vhd vbn crd n2 av-dc, av pns12 vvb p-acp np1 crd crd c-acp dt n1 vvb dt n1, dt n1 vvz cc-acp p-acp j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
219 shall we ascribe it to any merit or desert of ours? nay, that would be far worse, as Job saith, Job 9. 20. Our own mouths would condemne us and prove us perverse. shall we ascribe it to any merit or desert of ours? nay, that would be Far Worse, as Job Says, Job 9. 20. Our own mouths would condemn us and prove us perverse. vmb pns12 vvi pn31 p-acp d vvb cc j pp-f png12? uh, cst vmd vbi av-j jc, p-acp n1 vvz, n1 crd crd po12 d n2 vmd vvi pno12 cc vvb pno12 j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
220 I would it might not be said of us, as it was once of Ahaz, that in this time of distress we have trespassed yet more and more: I would it might not be said of us, as it was once of Ahaz, that in this time of distress we have trespassed yet more and more: pns11 vmd pn31 vmd xx vbi vvn pp-f pno12, c-acp pn31 vbds a-acp pp-f np1, cst p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 pns12 vhb vvn av av-dc cc av-dc: (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
221 sure it is, vice and profaneness are grown to that height of impudence, as hath not been known in former years: sure it is, vice and profaneness Are grown to that height of impudence, as hath not been known in former Years: av-j pn31 vbz, n1 cc n1 vbr vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, c-acp vhz xx vbn vvn p-acp j n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
222 those vices, which heretofore were scarce once named amongst us, are become common: what said God once concerning Judah, Jer. •. 8. When she saw that God had given back sliding Israel a •ill of Divorce, those vices, which heretofore were scarce once nam among us, Are become Common: what said God once Concerning Judah, Jer. •. 8. When she saw that God had given back sliding Israel a •ill of Divorce, d n2, r-crq av vbdr av-j c-acp vvn p-acp pno12, vbr vvn j: r-crq vvd np1 a-acp vvg np1, np1 •. crd c-crq pns31 vvd cst np1 vhd vvn av vvg np1 dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
223 and put her away for her adul•eries, yet her treacherous sister Judah feared not, but went and played the Harlot also: and put her away for her adul•eries, yet her treacherous sister Judah feared not, but went and played the Harlot also: cc vvd pno31 av p-acp po31 n2, av po31 j n1 np1 vvd xx, cc-acp vvd cc vvd dt n1 av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 21
224 it is easie to apply it here, though we saw what God had do•• to London, •et we have not feared, but gone on to corrupt our sel•es and do so wickedly, as if we intended to justific them, or as if we thought, that the sins of the Nation could not be soon enough filled up, unless we added more measure to them. it is easy to apply it Here, though we saw what God had do•• to London, •et we have not feared, but gone on to corrupt our sel•es and do so wickedly, as if we intended to Justific them, or as if we Thought, that the Sins of the nation could not be soon enough filled up, unless we added more measure to them. pn31 vbz j p-acp vvb pn31 av, cs pns12 vvd r-crq np1 vhd n1 p-acp np1, vvb pns12 vhb xx vvn, p-acp vvn p-acp pc-acp vvi po12 n2 cc vdb av av-j, c-acp cs pns12 vvd p-acp j pno32, cc c-acp cs pns12 vvd, cst dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmd xx vbi av av-d vvn a-acp, cs pns12 vvd av-dc n1 p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 22
225 Our preservation therefore can be attributed •o nothing, but the merciful and gratio• protection of Almighty God; Our preservation Therefore can be attributed •o nothing, but the merciful and gratio• protection of Almighty God; po12 n1 av vmb vbi vvn av pix, cc-acp dt j cc n1 n1 pp-f j-jn np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 22
226 And therefore let us magnify the Lord, and let us exalt his name together: And Therefore let us magnify the Lord, and let us exalt his name together: cc av vvb pno12 vvi dt n1, cc vvb pno12 vvi po31 n1 av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 22
227 let us bless him at all times, and let •i• praise be continually in our months: let us bless him At all times, and let •i• praise be continually in our months: vvb pno12 vvi pno31 p-acp d n2, cc vvb n1 n1 vbi av-j p-acp po12 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 22
228 for he i• 〈 ◊ 〉 that hath held our souls in life, and not suffered our feet to be moved: for he i• 〈 ◊ 〉 that hath held our Souls in life, and not suffered our feet to be moved: c-acp pns31 n1 〈 sy 〉 cst vhz vvn po12 n2 p-acp n1, cc xx vvn po12 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 22
229 he hath hitherto delivered us from all our fears, and put a new song into our month, eve• praise unto our God. he hath hitherto Delivered us from all our fears, and put a new song into our Monn, eve• praise unto our God. pns31 vhz av vvn pno12 p-acp d po12 n2, cc vvd dt j n1 p-acp po12 n1, n1 n1 p-acp po12 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 22
230 Only let us fear the Lord and serve him in truth and with all our hearts, Only let us Fear the Lord and serve him in truth and with all our hearts, j vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 cc vvi pno31 p-acp n1 cc p-acp d po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 22
231 for consider how great things he hath done for us, but if we shall still do wickedly, for Consider how great things he hath done for us, but if we shall still do wickedly, p-acp vvi c-crq j n2 pns31 vhz vdn p-acp pno12, cc-acp cs pns12 vmb av vdb av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 22
232 sin lies at the door, and judgment will find us out. since lies At the door, and judgement will find us out. n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, cc n1 vmb vvi pno12 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 22
233 3. And lastly, if the Plague be so dreadful a judgment, then it calls upon us loudly to pity those, whom God hath been pleased to exercise with so heavy a visitation: 3. And lastly, if the Plague be so dreadful a judgement, then it calls upon us loudly to pity those, whom God hath been pleased to exercise with so heavy a Visitation: crd cc ord, cs dt n1 vbb av j dt n1, av pn31 vvz p-acp pno12 av-j pc-acp vvi d, ro-crq np1 vhz vbn vvn p-acp vvb p-acp av j dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 22
234 think that you hear the great City of the Land thus bewailing her misery, and begging your commiseration, as the City Jerusalem once; I am the man that hath seen affliction by the rod of his wrath, think that you hear the great city of the Land thus bewailing her misery, and begging your commiseration, as the city Jerusalem once; I am the man that hath seen affliction by the rod of his wrath, vvb cst pn22 vvb dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 av vvg po31 n1, cc vvg po22 n1, p-acp dt n1 np1 a-acp; pns11 vbm dt n1 cst vhz vvn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 22
235 surely against me is 〈 ◊ 〉 turned, he turneth his hand against me all the day, be hath bent his ••w and set me as a mark for the arrow: surely against me is 〈 ◊ 〉 turned, he turns his hand against me all the day, be hath bent his ••w and Set me as a mark for the arrow: av-j p-acp pno11 vbz 〈 sy 〉 n-vvn, pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp pno11 d dt n1, vbb vhz vvn po31 n1 cc vvd pno11 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 22
236 I envy not your immunity, only desire you to commiserate my Calamity: I envy not your immunity, only desire you to commiserate my Calamity: pns11 vvb xx po22 n1, av-j vvb pn22 pc-acp vvi po11 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 22
237 Have pity upon me, have pity upon me, O ye my friends, for the hand of God hath touched me, Job 19. 21. We have no hasty and fearful fleeing out of our City, whole families made desolate, miserere d•u• upon our doors, we hear not that doleful voice, bring out your dead. Have pity upon me, have pity upon me, Oh you my Friends, for the hand of God hath touched me, Job 19. 21. We have no hasty and fearful fleeing out of our city, Whole families made desolate, Miserere d•u• upon our doors, we hear not that doleful voice, bring out your dead. vhb n1 p-acp pno11, vhb n1 p-acp pno11, uh pn22 po11 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz vvn pno11, n1 crd crd pns12 vhb dx j cc j n-vvg av pp-f po12 n1, j-jn n2 vvd j, fw-la n1 p-acp po12 n2, pns12 vvb xx d j n1, vvb av po22 j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 22
238 Eusebins faith, that in the Plague at Alexandria the Christians were as careful of one another, visited those that were infected, provided for them, converted with them, buryed them as at other times; Eusebius faith, that in the Plague At Alexandria the Christians were as careful of one Another, visited those that were infected, provided for them, converted with them, buried them as At other times; npg1 n1, cst p-acp dt vvb p-acp np1 dt np1 vbdr a-acp j pp-f crd j-jn, vvn d cst vbdr vvn, vvn p-acp pno32, vvn p-acp pno32, vvd pno32 a-acp p-acp j-jn n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 23
239 but the Heathen regarded not their Neighbours and friends, but fled from them, suffered them to starve, and afterwards to lye unburied. but the Heathen regarded not their Neighbours and Friends, but fled from them, suffered them to starve, and afterwards to lie unburied. cc-acp dt j-jn vvn xx po32 n2 cc n2, cc-acp vvd p-acp pno32, vvd pno32 pc-acp vvi, cc av pc-acp vvi j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 23
240 I acknowledge there is much difference between the spirits of Christians now, from what was in those Ages, I acknowledge there is much difference between the spirits of Christians now, from what was in those Ages, pns11 vvb pc-acp vbz d n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 av, p-acp r-crq vbds p-acp d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 23
241 for then they were willing upon all occasions to hazard, yea to lay down their lives for the Brethren. for then they were willing upon all occasions to hazard, yea to lay down their lives for the Brothers. c-acp cs pns32 vbdr j p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi, uh p-acp vvi a-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 23
242 I blame not the Christians at Alexandria for what they did, because I know not what Heroick principle they might have to induce them to it: I blame not the Christians At Alexandria for what they did, Because I know not what Heroic principle they might have to induce them to it: pns11 vvb xx dt njpg2 p-acp np1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vdd, c-acp pns11 vvb xx r-crq j n1 pns32 vmd vhi pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 23
243 perhaps they did it for to set a pattern and example to the Heathen, among whom they lived; perhaps they did it for to Set a pattern and Exampl to the Heathen, among whom they lived; av pns32 vdd pn31 p-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j-jn, p-acp ro-crq pns32 vvd; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 23
244 to let them see, that they were not afraid of death, and that their love to each other was so great, that nothing could separate them. to let them see, that they were not afraid of death, and that their love to each other was so great, that nothing could separate them. pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi, cst pns32 vbdr xx j pp-f n1, cc cst po32 n1 p-acp d n-jn vbds av j, cst pix vmd vvi pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 23
245 But it is not safe to tempt God and run our selves upon hazards, where we have no warrant ▪ we cannot, we may not in a time of infection converse so freely with, But it is not safe to tempt God and run our selves upon hazards, where we have no warrant ▪ we cannot, we may not in a time of infection converse so freely with, p-acp pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi np1 cc vvi po12 n2 p-acp n2, c-crq pns12 vhb dx n1 ▪ pns12 vmbx, pns12 vmb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvi av av-j p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 23
246 and do those offices to the infected, as we would at another time: yet it behoves us however to do all we can safely: and do those Offices to the infected, as we would At Another time: yet it behoves us however to do all we can safely: cc vdb d n2 p-acp dt vvn, c-acp pns12 vmd p-acp j-jn n1: av pn31 vvz pno12 a-acp pc-acp vdi d pns12 vmb av-j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 23
247 there is no danger sure in pitying them, in praying for them, in contributing toward their necessities: there is no danger sure in pitying them, in praying for them, in contributing towards their necessities: pc-acp vbz dx n1 j p-acp vvg pno32, p-acp vvg p-acp pno32, p-acp vvg p-acp po32 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 23
248 these we may safely do, we cannot salvâ conscientiâ omit them. these we may safely do, we cannot salvâ conscientiâ omit them. d pns12 vmb av-j vdi, pns12 vmbx fw-la fw-la vvb pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 23
249 And now that I have mentioned Contribution, I cannot, but I must tell you, that there is no reality in our commiseration without it. And now that I have mentioned Contribution, I cannot, but I must tell you, that there is no reality in our commiseration without it. cc av cst pns11 vhb vvn n1, pns11 vmbx, cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi pn22, cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 23
250 St. James declares against such, as say to one that is in wan•, Be ye filled, Saint James declares against such, as say to one that is in wan•, Be you filled, n1 np1 vvz p-acp d, c-acp vvb p-acp crd cst vbz p-acp n1, vbb pn22 vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 23
251 and be ye warmed, but give them not those things that are needful for the body ▪ J••• 2. 16. St ▪ John is yet sharper, 1 John 3. 17. whoso hath this worlds goods, and be you warmed, but give them not those things that Are needful for the body ▪ J••• 2. 16. Saint ▪ John is yet sharper, 1 John 3. 17. whoso hath this world's goods, cc vbb pn22 vvn, cc-acp vvb pno32 xx d n2 cst vbr j p-acp dt n1 ▪ np1 crd crd np1 ▪ np1 vbz av jc, crd np1 crd crd r-crq vhz d ng1 n2-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 23
252 and seeth his Brother have need, and •h•tt•th up his bowels of compassion from him, and sees his Brother have need, and •h•tt•th up his bowels of compassion from him, cc vvz po31 n1 vhb n1, cc vvz a-acp po31 n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 24
253 how dwelleth the love of God in him? Giving of Alms is one of the man ingredients into an acceptable Fast. The Fast that God hath chosen is •o deal our bread to the hungry, •loath the naked, and not to hide our selves from our own flesh, Isa. 58. •, 7. we cannot •ell, how dwells the love of God in him? Giving of Alms is one of the man ingredients into an acceptable Fast. The Fast that God hath chosen is •o deal our bred to the hungry, •loath the naked, and not to hide our selves from our own Flesh, Isaiah 58. •, 7. we cannot •ell, q-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31? vvg pp-f n2 vbz pi pp-f dt n1 n2 p-acp dt j av-j. dt av-j cst np1 vhz vvn vbz av vvb po12 n1 p-acp dt j, n1 dt j, cc xx p-acp vvb po12 n2 p-acp po12 d n1, np1 crd •, crd n1 vmbx vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 24
254 whether it may please God to visit us; whither it may please God to visit us; cs pn31 vmb vvi np1 pc-acp vvi pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 24
255 but if he should, happy that man then who hath not been defective in his duty to the infected, whose bowels have melted and turned within him for their Calamity, whose Prayers have been dayly poured ou• for their redre••, whose hands have been stretched out wide, and without grudging for their Relief, and lastly whose conversation hath been ordered aright, that they and the whole Land might see the salvation of God. FINIS. but if he should, happy that man then who hath not been defective in his duty to the infected, whose bowels have melted and turned within him for their Calamity, whose Prayers have been daily poured ou• for their redre••, whose hands have been stretched out wide, and without grudging for their Relief, and lastly whose Conversation hath been ordered aright, that they and the Whole Land might see the salvation of God. FINIS. cc-acp cs pns31 vmd, j d n1 av r-crq vhz xx vbn j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt vvn, rg-crq n2 vhb vvn cc vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp po32 n1, rg-crq n2 vhb vbn j vvn n1 p-acp po32 n1, rg-crq n2 vhb vbn vvn av av-j, cc p-acp j-vvg p-acp po32 n1, cc ord r-crq n1 vhz vbn vvn av, cst pns32 cc dt j-jn n1 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 24

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33 0 1 •am. 2• ▪ 3. 1 •am. 2• ▪ 3. crd n1. n1 ▪ crd
39 0 1 Sam. 18. 8 ▪ 1 Sam. 18. 8 ▪ vvn np1 crd crd ▪
45 0 NONLATINALPHABET, &c. lib. 7, ca. 17. , etc. lib. 7, circa 17. , av n1. crd, n1 crd
48 0 Exo•. 12. 30. Exo•. 12. 30. np1. crd crd
49 0 Neque quisque mortalium, q•• ejus •ffugerit contagion•m, &c. lib. 3. ca ▪ 28 Neque Quisque mortalium, q•• His •ffugerit contagion•m, etc. lib. 3. circa ▪ 28 fw-la fw-la fw-la, n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, av n1. crd zz ▪ crd
73 0 2 King. 2. 12. 2 King. 2. 12. crd n1. crd crd
73 1 Psal. 128. 3. Psalm 128. 3. np1 crd crd
74 0 Jer. 31. 15. Jer. 31. 15. np1 crd crd
100 0 Psal. 84. •. Psalm 84. •. np1 crd •.
109 0 •l••d. •l••d. n1.
123 0 R•m. 82. 17. R•m. 82. 17. fw-la. crd crd
161 0 1. Kings ▪ 22. 2. Chro ▪ 35. 1. Kings ▪ 22. 2. Chro ▪ 35. crd ng1 ▪ crd crd np1 ▪ crd
163 0 2. Sam. 1 ▪ 23. 2. Sam. 1 ▪ 23. crd np1 vvn ▪ crd
167 0 Jer. 5. 4. Jer. 5. 4. np1 crd crd
172 0 Rom. •. ▪ 1 Rom. •. ▪ 1 np1 •. ▪ vvn
172 1 Math. 16. 24. Math. 16. 24. np1 crd crd
172 2 Acts 14. 21. Acts 14. 21. n2 crd crd
177 0 Rom. 8. 28. Rom. 8. 28. np1 crd crd
181 0 Luk. 23. 31 ▪ Dan. 9. 4. Luk. 23. 31 ▪ Dan. 9. 4. np1 crd crd ▪ np1 crd crd
186 0 Rss ▪ Rss ▪ n1 ▪
195 0 Prov. 18. 14. Curae 18. 14. np1 crd crd
201 0 Mat. 16. 2• ▪ 1 Pet. 1 ▪ 1•. Mathew 16. 2• ▪ 1 Pet. 1 ▪ 1•. np1 crd n1 ▪ vvn np1 vvn ▪ n1.
203 0 Luk. 12. 4 ▪ Luk. 12. 4 ▪ np1 crd crd ▪
204 0 Rev. 9. 6. Rev. 9. 6. n1 crd crd
207 0 Nahu. 1. 9. Nahu. 1. 9. np1. crd crd
208 0 Is. 26 ▪ 9 ▪ 10, 11 Is. 26 ▪ 9 ▪ 10, 11 np1 crd ▪ crd ▪ crd, crd
220 0 2 Chr. 28. 2• ▪ 2 Christ 28. 2• ▪ crd np1 crd n1 ▪
222 0 Eph. 5. 3. Ephesians 5. 3. np1 crd crd
227 0 Psal. •4. •, 2 ▪ 3, 4. Psalm •4. •, 2 ▪ 3, 4. np1 n1. •, crd ▪ crd, crd
229 0 Psal. 66. 9. Psalm 66. 9. np1 crd crd
230 0 Psal. 40. 3. Psalm 40. 3. np1 crd crd
230 1 1 •a•. 12. •4. 1 •a•. 12. •4. crd n1. crd n1.
232 0 Ge•. 4. 7. Num. 32. 23. Ge•. 4. 7. Num. 32. 23. np1. crd crd np1 crd crd
236 0 Lament. 3. Lament. 3. vvb. crd
241 0 • Joh. 3. 16. • John 3. 16. • np1 crd crd
245 0 Mat. 4. 7. Mathew 4. 7. np1 crd crd
255 0 P••l. 50. 23. P••l. 50. 23. av. crd crd