The damning nature of rebellion, or, The universal unlawfulness of resistance under pain of damnation, in the saddest sense asserted in a sermon preached at the cathedral of Norwich, May 29, 1685, being the anniversary-day of the birth of His late Majesty Charles II, and of the happy restauration both of him and of the government from the great rebellion / by William Jegon ...

Jegon, William, 1650-1710
Publisher: Printed for Will Oliver
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1685
Approximate Era: JamesII
TCP ID: A46722 ESTC ID: R2562 STC ID: J530
Subject Headings: Government, Resistance to; Sermons, English;
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0 ROM. XIII. 2. They that resist, shall receive to themselves Damnation. ROM. XIII. 2. They that resist, shall receive to themselves Damnation. np1. np1. crd pns32 d vvi, vmb vvi p-acp px32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 5
1 'Tis true, we have lost, to the great and general grief of all good People, the principal subject of this days Anniversary Solemnity, our Late Excellent Sovereign, who was this day wonderfully born, It's true, we have lost, to the great and general grief of all good People, the principal Subject of this days Anniversary Solemnity, our Late Excellent Sovereign, who was this day wonderfully born, pn31|vbz j, pns12 vhb vvn, p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f d j n1, dt j-jn n-jn pp-f d n2 n1 n1, po12 j j n-jn, r-crq vbds d n1 av-j vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 5
2 and this day more wonderfully restor'd, or rather (if I may so say) new-born to his People; and this day more wonderfully restored, or rather (if I may so say) newborn to his People; cc d n1 av-dc av-j vvn, cc av-c (cs pns11 vmb av vvi) j p-acp po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 5
3 we have lost him indeed, and such is our loss, so very great and so justly deplorable, that I could almost be tempted to laments on this very day of publick festivity and rejoycing: we have lost him indeed, and such is our loss, so very great and so justly deplorable, that I could almost be tempted to laments on this very day of public festivity and rejoicing: pns12 vhb vvn pno31 av, cc d vbz po12 n1, av av j cc av av-j j, cst pns11 vmd av vbi vvn p-acp n2 p-acp d j n1 pp-f j n1 cc vvg: (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 5
4 And I presume I might very excusably give way to them, were it not that this loss is so happily repair'd, And I presume I might very excusably give Way to them, were it not that this loss is so happily repaired, cc pns11 vvb pns11 vmd av av-j vvi n1 p-acp pno32, vbdr pn31 xx cst d n1 vbz av av-j vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 5
5 as there may seem to have pass'd rather an exchange than a loss, and an exchange rather of Names than Persons. as there may seem to have passed rather an exchange than a loss, and an exchange rather of Names than Persons. c-acp pc-acp vmb vvi pc-acp vhi vvd av-c dt n1 cs dt n1, cc dt n1 av-c pp-f n2 cs n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 5
6 The Tempers, the Vertue, and the very souls of the two Royal Brothers being so like, The Tempers, the Virtue, and the very Souls of the two Royal Brother's being so like, dt n2, dt n1, cc dt j n2 pp-f dt crd j n2 vbg av av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 5
7 so undistinguishable, that we are scarce sensible even of a change, but think, or may think that both the Brothers live as formerly, so undistinguishable, that we Are scarce sensible even of a change, but think, or may think that both the Brother's live as formerly, av j, cst pns12 vbr av-j j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp vvb, cc vmb vvi cst d dt n2 vvb a-acp av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 5
8 and, as formerly, act with one soul still. and, as formerly, act with one soul still. cc, c-acp av-j, n1 p-acp crd n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 5
9 But be it that we have lost the main and principal subject of this days Annual Joy, But be it that we have lost the main and principal Subject of this days Annual Joy, p-acp vbi pn31 cst pns12 vhb vvn dt j cc j-jn n-jn pp-f d n2 j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 5
10 yet have we not wholly lost the ground of it; yet have we not wholly lost the ground of it; av vhb pns12 xx av-jn vvn dt n1 pp-f pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 5
11 for this day is Sacred and Memorable, not only for the birth of our late Sovereign, for this day is Sacred and Memorable, not only for the birth of our late Sovereign, p-acp d n1 vbz j cc j, xx av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 5
12 but (as we all know) for his Restauration too: but (as we all know) for his Restauration too: cc-acp (c-acp pns12 d vvb) p-acp po31 n1 av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
13 Nor his alone, but the whole Nations Happiness and the Churches Honour, I had almost said her very Being; Nor his alone, but the Whole nations Happiness and the Churches Honour, I had almost said her very Being; ccx po31 j, cc-acp dt j-jn n2 n1 cc dt ng1 n1, pns11 vhd av vvn pno31 av vbg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
14 for she lay so long time buried in the dust and rubbish of Anarchy and Confusion, that she seem'd almost forgotten, for she lay so long time buried in the dust and rubbish of Anarchy and Confusion, that she seemed almost forgotten, c-acp pns31 vvd av j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cst pns31 vvd av vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
15 as though she had never been; and therefore her Restauration might not improperly be styl'd her Resurrection. as though she had never been; and Therefore her Restauration might not improperly be styled her Resurrection. c-acp cs pns31 vhd av-x vbn; cc av po31 n1 vmd xx av-j vbi vvn po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
16 But however that be, and whatever the Church of England is for outward splendour and beauty of Holiness, all is the effect of this days Mercy, which ought therefore to be ever sacred and memorable with us, But however that be, and whatever the Church of England is for outward splendour and beauty of Holiness, all is the Effect of this days Mercy, which ought Therefore to be ever sacred and memorable with us, cc-acp c-acp d vbb, cc r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, d vbz dt n1 pp-f d n2 n1, r-crq vmd av pc-acp vbi av j cc j p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
17 as 'tis order'd to be by publick Authority. as it's ordered to be by public authority. c-acp pn31|vbz vvn pc-acp vbi p-acp j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
18 And tho' indeed we have of late had too much cause, (such was the will of Heaven) to mourn, And though indeed we have of late had too much cause, (such was the will of Heaven) to mourn, cc cs av pns12 vhb pp-f av-j vhd av d n1, (d vbds dt n1 pp-f n1) pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
19 yet still this day is sacred to festivity on the whole Nations account, but especially on the Churches; yet still this day is sacred to festivity on the Whole nations account, but especially on the Churches; av av d n1 vbz j p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-jn n2 vvb, cc-acp av-j p-acp dt n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
20 and we ought to rejoyce accordingly, and humbly and heartily bless and praise Almighty God on her behalf, and we ought to rejoice accordingly, and humbly and heartily bless and praise Almighty God on her behalf, cc pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi av-vvg, cc av-j cc av-j vvi cc vvi j-jn np1 p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
21 and devoutly and earnestly pray for the continuance of that happiness she was this day restor'd to, that Peace may still be within her Walls, and plenteousness within her Palaces: and devoutly and earnestly pray for the Continuance of that happiness she was this day restored to, that Peace may still be within her Walls, and plenteousness within her Palaces: cc av-j cc av-j vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pns31 vbds d n1 vvn p-acp, cst n1 vmb av vbi p-acp po31 n2, cc n1 p-acp po31 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
22 And this is a Duty incumbent upon all her Children at all times, especially now on this memorable day, And this is a Duty incumbent upon all her Children At all times, especially now on this memorable day, cc d vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp d po31 n2 p-acp d n2, av-j av p-acp d j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
23 and 'tis to be hoped we shall be all accordingly affected to the suiting both our hearts and offices to the Grand occasion. and it's to be hoped we shall be all accordingly affected to the suiting both our hearts and Offices to the Grand occasion. cc pn31|vbz pc-acp vbi vvn pns12 vmb vbi av-d av-vvg vvn p-acp dt vvg d po12 n2 cc n2 p-acp dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
24 But then we may be allowed to remember, as well from what a wretched state of misery and confusion, But then we may be allowed to Remember, as well from what a wretched state of misery and confusion, p-acp av pns12 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi, c-acp av p-acp r-crq dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 6
25 as to what a glorious state of happiness and peace we of this Church and Nation were by this days mercy advanc'd, as to what a glorious state of happiness and peace we of this Church and nation were by this days mercy advanced, c-acp p-acp r-crq dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pns12 pp-f d n1 cc n1 vbdr p-acp d n2 n1 vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 6
26 and withal what Principles were set on foot, and what Practices made use of to bring us to that wretched state, and withal what Principles were Set on foot, and what Practices made use of to bring us to that wretched state, cc av q-crq n2 vbdr vvn p-acp n1, cc r-crq n2 vvd n1 pp-f pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 6
27 and accordingly to endeavour the refutation of those, and, as far as in us lies, the prevention of these for the future. and accordingly to endeavour the refutation of those, and, as Far as in us lies, the prevention of these for the future. cc av-vvg pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d, cc, c-acp av-j c-acp p-acp pno12 vvz, dt n1 pp-f d c-acp dt j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 7
28 And as to the Church which was most concerned in them, notwithstanding what was hinted of her resurrection this day by way of allusion, 'tis to be consider'd she is not yet Triumphant (God knows ▪) but too plainly Militant still, And as to the Church which was most concerned in them, notwithstanding what was hinted of her resurrection this day by Way of allusion, it's to be considered she is not yet Triumphant (God knows ▪) but too plainly Militant still, cc c-acp p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbds av-ds vvn p-acp pno32, p-acp r-crq vbds vvn pp-f po31 n1 d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pn31|vbz pc-acp vbi vvn pns31 vbz xx av j (np1 vvz ▪) cc-acp av av-j j av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
29 and under Persecution from the Tongues and Pens of perverse men, her Adversaries on either side of her; and under Persecution from the Tongues and Pens of perverse men, her Adversaries on either side of her; cc p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f j n2, po31 n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
30 and both so constant in their malicious opposition to her, that she seems indeed (as she hath been represented) the very transcript of her Saviour suffering between two Malefactors, with this difference still, that both revile her, and but one her Saviour. and both so constant in their malicious opposition to her, that she seems indeed (as she hath been represented) the very transcript of her Saviour suffering between two Malefactors, with this difference still, that both revile her, and but one her Saviour. cc d av j p-acp po32 j n1 p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vvz av (c-acp pns31 vhz vbn vvn) dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvg p-acp crd n2, p-acp d n1 av, cst d vvi pno31, cc p-acp pi po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 7
31 For on the one hand she is tax'd with plain Protestantism, or professing the true reform'd Religion, on the other with pretended Popery: For on the one hand she is taxed with plain Protestantism, or professing the true reformed Religion, on the other with pretended Popery: c-acp p-acp dt crd n1 pns31 vbz vvd p-acp j n1, cc vvg dt j vvn n1, p-acp dt j-jn p-acp j-vvn n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 7
32 Her Enemies on that side brand her for Schismatical, on this for Antichristian: Her Enemies on that side brand her for Schismatical, on this for Antichristian: po31 n2 p-acp d n1 vvb pno31 p-acp j, p-acp d p-acp jp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 7
33 By those she is twitted with Novelty, by these with Antiquity as high up as the first working of the mystery of Iniquity, whensoever it was. By those she is twitted with Novelty, by these with Antiquity as high up as the First working of the mystery of Iniquity, whensoever it was. p-acp d pns31 vbz vvn p-acp n1, p-acp d p-acp n1 c-acp av-j a-acp p-acp dt ord n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pn31 vbds. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 7
34 But the misery is, and 'tis really pittyable, that all her protesting, renouncing and abjuring Popery, will not suffice to clear her of it: But the misery is, and it's really pittyable, that all her protesting, renouncing and abjuring Popery, will not suffice to clear her of it: p-acp dt n1 vbz, cc pn31|vbz av-j j, cst d po31 vvg, vvg cc vvg n1, vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi pno31 pp-f pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
35 Not all her Vindications and repeated Victories by her invincible Champions over all her Adversaries of the Roman Communion, can either convince or satisfie, Not all her Vindications and repeated Victories by her invincible Champions over all her Adversaries of the Roman Communion, can either convince or satisfy, xx d po31 n2 cc vvn n2 p-acp po31 j n2 p-acp d po31 n2 pp-f dt np1 n1, vmb av-d vvi cc vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
36 or at least silence her domestick Opposers, but still she is exclaim'd against as Popish, plainly Popish in her Government, in her Liturgies, and in her Ceremonies: or At least silence her domestic Opposers, but still she is exclaimed against as Popish, plainly Popish in her Government, in her Liturgies, and in her Ceremonies: cc p-acp ds vvi po31 j-jn n2, cc-acp av pns31 vbz vvd p-acp p-acp j, av-j j p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po31 n2, cc p-acp po31 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
37 Yea, her Ministers, how formidable soever, as Adversaries to the Church of Rome or Bulwark to their own, Yea, her Ministers, how formidable soever, as Adversaries to the Church of Rome or Bulwark to their own, uh, po31 n2, c-crq j av, c-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc n1 p-acp po32 d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
38 and by the ingenuous of that Church reputed rather not Catholicks than Hereticks, as the rest style them, are yet at home, by her true Protestant sticklers, loudly represented as Papists in Masquerade, if not plainly and openly Popish. and by the ingenuous of that Church reputed rather not Catholics than Heretics, as the rest style them, Are yet At home, by her true Protestant sticklers, loudly represented as Papists in Masquerade, if not plainly and openly Popish. cc p-acp dt j pp-f d n1 vvn av-c xx njp2 cs n2, p-acp dt n1 vvb pno32, vbr av p-acp n1-an, p-acp po31 j n1 n2, av-j vvn p-acp njp2 p-acp n1, cs xx av-j cc av-j j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 8
39 As for her Doctrine, it is, as Reform'd, wholly oppos'd to Popery, and therefore sure by no means censurable as Popish: Well, I meddle not with other points of her Doctrine now, As for her Doctrine, it is, as Reformed, wholly opposed to Popery, and Therefore sure by no means censurable as Popish: Well, I meddle not with other points of her Doctrine now, p-acp p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vbz, c-acp vvn, av-jn vvn p-acp n1, cc av j p-acp dx n2 j c-acp j: av, pns11 vvb xx p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f po31 n1 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
40 but I am very sure it can never be thought either Popish or Phanatical in the point of Obedience to the Higher Powers, which is the subject of my Text: but I am very sure it can never be Thought either Popish or Fanatical in the point of obedience to the Higher Powers, which is the Subject of my Text: cc-acp pns11 vbm av j pn31 vmb av-x vbi vvn d j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt jc n2, r-crq vbz dt n-jn pp-f po11 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
41 For this she as clearly asserts, as firmly establishes, and faithfully and constantly practised as ever was done in any of the purest and best Ages of Christianity. For this she as clearly asserts, as firmly establishes, and faithfully and constantly practised as ever was done in any of the Purest and best Ages of Christianity. c-acp d pns31 p-acp av-j n2, c-acp av-j vvz, cc av-j cc av-j vvn c-acp av vbds vdn p-acp d pp-f dt js cc js n2 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
42 And to give some little hints of her opposition both to Popery and Phanaticism in this point: And to give Some little hints of her opposition both to Popery and Fanaticism in this point: cc pc-acp vvi d j n2 pp-f po31 n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
43 She does not derive her Sovereign's Authority either from the Pope immediately, or from the People: She does not subject him to a Conclave or a Consistory, or a High Court of Justice: She does not allow him to be sentenc'd and depos'd by a General Council or a General Assembly: To be cut off by a Knife, nor yet by an Axe: She does not derive her Sovereign's authority either from the Pope immediately, or from the People: She does not Subject him to a Conclave or a Consistory, or a High Court of justice: She does not allow him to be sentenced and deposed by a General Council or a General Assembly: To be Cut off by a Knife, nor yet by an Axe: pns31 vdz xx vvi po31 ng1-jn n1 av-d p-acp dt n1 av-j, cc p-acp dt n1: pns31 vdz xx vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f n1: pns31 vdz xx vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc dt j n1: pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, ccx av p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
44 To be posted out of the World by Powder in Barrels, or Powder and somewhat else in Blunderbusses: To be posted out of the World by Powder in Barrels, or Powder and somewhat Else in Blunderbusses: pc-acp vbi vvn av pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n2, cc n1 cc av av p-acp n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
45 Nay, she does not allow him to be so much as resisted upon any pretence whatsoever, without danger of Damnation in the saddest sense. Nay, she does not allow him to be so much as resisted upon any pretence whatsoever, without danger of Damnation in the Saddest sense. uh-x, pns31 vdz xx vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi av av-d c-acp vvd p-acp d n1 r-crq, p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt js n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
46 I need not tell you at this time of day that there have been Doctrines currently vented, I need not tell you At this time of day that there have been Doctrines currently vented, pns11 vvb xx vvi pn22 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cst pc-acp vhi vbn n2 av-j vvd, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
47 and practises set on foot exactly agreeing to them, but both as directly opposite to the Doctrine of our Church; yea, and practises Set on foot exactly agreeing to them, but both as directly opposite to the Doctrine of our Church; yea, cc n2 vvn p-acp n1 av-j vvg p-acp pno32, cc-acp d c-acp av-j j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1; uh, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
48 and of the whole Church of Christ too, for a thousand years at least, as any thing can possibly be: and of the Whole Church of christ too, for a thousand Years At least, as any thing can possibly be: cc pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 av, p-acp dt crd n2 p-acp ds, c-acp d n1 vmb av-j vbi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
49 It may therefore seem very seasonable, upon such an occasional meeting as this, to enquire what the Scripture asserts in the Case, It may Therefore seem very seasonable, upon such an occasional meeting as this, to inquire what the Scripture asserts in the Case, pn31 vmb av vvb av j, p-acp d dt j n1 c-acp d, pc-acp vvi r-crq dt n1 n2 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
50 and see whether it does not fully authorise the Doctrine of our Church, and condemn the contrary: and see whither it does not Fully authorise the Doctrine of our Church, and condemn the contrary: cc vvb cs pn31 vdz xx av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc vvi dt n-jn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
51 Accordingly I have chosen a Text, the clearest and severest against Resisting, of any in the whole Bible, They that resist, shall receive to themselves Damnation. Accordingly I have chosen a Text, the Clearest and Severest against Resisting, of any in the Whole bible, They that resist, shall receive to themselves Damnation. av-vvg pns11 vhb vvn dt n1, dt js cc js p-acp vvg, pp-f d p-acp dt j-jn n1, pns32 cst vvb, vmb vvi p-acp px32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
52 It has been observed from sundry of the Antients, that in the Infancy of Christianity, there was a rumour spread (which is suppos'd to have taken its rise from Judas of Galilee, mention'd, Act. 5.37.) that the Gospel was design'd to undermine Kingdoms and Commonwealths; It has been observed from sundry of the Ancients, that in the Infancy of Christianity, there was a rumour spread (which is supposed to have taken its rise from Judas of Galilee, mentioned, Act. 5.37.) that the Gospel was designed to undermine Kingdoms and Commonwealths; pn31 vhz vbn vvn p-acp j pp-f dt n2-j, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, a-acp vbds dt n1 vvd (r-crq vbz vvn pc-acp vhi vvn po31 n1 p-acp np1 pp-f np1, vvn, n1 crd.) cst dt n1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
53 as if indeed the design of our Saviours first coming were the same with that which is reserv'd for his second, To put down all rule, and all authority, and power: as if indeed the Design of our Saviors First coming were the same with that which is reserved for his second, To put down all Rule, and all Authority, and power: c-acp cs av dt n1 pp-f po12 ng1 ord vvg vbdr dt d p-acp d r-crq vbz vvn p-acp po31 ord, pc-acp vvi a-acp d n1, cc d n1, cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
54 And that for this reason our Saviour himself, and his Apostles, did so frequently and so earnestly inculcate the Doctrine of Obedience to the Higher Powers, that the Religion might not incur an odium. And that for this reason our Saviour himself, and his Apostles, did so frequently and so earnestly inculcate the Doctrine of obedience to the Higher Powers, that the Religion might not incur an odium. cc cst p-acp d n1 po12 n1 px31, cc po31 n2, vdd av av-j cc av av-j vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt jc n2, cst dt n1 vmd xx vvi dt fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
55 I say nothing now to the reason alledged, but that both our Saviour himself and his Apostles did actually inculcate so the said Doctrine, is obvious to all that are never so little conversant in the Sacred Writings; and were there no other Instances to be produced thence, I say nothing now to the reason alleged, but that both our Saviour himself and his Apostles did actually inculcate so the said Doctrine, is obvious to all that Are never so little conversant in the Sacred Writings; and were there no other Instances to be produced thence, pns11 vvb pix av p-acp dt n1 vvd, cc-acp cst d po12 n1 px31 cc po31 n2 vdd av-j vvb av dt j-vvn n1, vbz j p-acp d cst vbr av-x av j j p-acp dt j n2-vvg; cc vbdr a-acp dx j-jn n2 pc-acp vbi vvn av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 9
56 yet this place of Sr. Paul, from whence I have my Text, is so plain and pregnant, yet this place of Sr. Paul, from whence I have my Text, is so plain and pregnant, av d n1 pp-f n1 np1, p-acp c-crq pns11 vhb po11 n1, vbz av j cc j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 9
57 so full and comprehensive, as there needs no more to inform and satisfie the consciences of those who are willing to know their Duty, so full and comprehensive, as there needs no more to inform and satisfy the Consciences of those who Are willing to know their Duty, av j cc j, c-acp pc-acp vvz dx dc pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n2 pp-f d r-crq vbr j pc-acp vvi po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 9
58 and do not seek for cavil or subterfuge rather than satisfaction. And so fully has this place been canvas'd and discuss'd, the Point so amply debated, and do not seek for cavil or subterfuge rather than satisfaction. And so Fully has this place been canvased and discussed, the Point so amply debated, cc vdb xx vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 av-c cs n1. cc av av-j vhz d n1 vbn vvn cc vvn, dt n1 av av-j vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 9
59 and the Case so c•early stated from hence, that there can be no pretence of ignorance but what is more or less wilful, and the Case so c•early stated from hence, that there can be no pretence of ignorance but what is more or less wilful, cc dt n1 av av-j vvn p-acp av, cst a-acp vmb vbi dx n1 pp-f n1 cc-acp q-crq vbz av-dc cc av-dc j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 10
60 and let us take a cursory view of the context, which begins thus: and let us take a cursory view of the context, which begins thus: cc vvb pno12 vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvz av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 10
61 Let every soul be subject to the Higher Powers, that is, to the supream Authority of a Nation in whomsoever vested, Let every soul be Subject to the Higher Powers, that is, to the supreme authority of a nation in whomsoever vested, vvb d n1 vbi j-jn p-acp dt jc n2, cst vbz, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp ro-crq vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
62 as is unanimously agreed on by all unprejudic'd men of sense and learning, and clearly determin'd by the context following; as is unanimously agreed on by all unprejudiced men of sense and learning, and clearly determined by the context following; c-acp vbz av-j vvn a-acp p-acp d j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc av-j vvd p-acp dt n1 vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
63 the word NONLATINALPHABET, Powers, being afterwards explained by NONLATINALPHABET, Rulers, Ver. 3. and NONLATINALPHABET, the Ministers of God, Ver. 4. and NONLATINALPHABET being ordinarily us'd both by Classic Authors, and by St. Peter himself for supream, the word, Powers, being afterwards explained by, Rulers, Ver. 3. and, the Ministers of God, Ver. 4. and being ordinarily used both by Classic Authors, and by Saint Peter himself for supreme, dt n1, n2, vbg av vvn p-acp, n2, np1 crd cc, dt n2 pp-f np1, np1 crd cc vbg av-j vvn d p-acp j n2, cc p-acp n1 np1 px31 p-acp j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
64 and so render'd by our Translators, 1 Pet. 2.13. and so rendered by our Translators, 1 Pet. 2.13. cc av vvn p-acp po12 n2, vvn np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 10
65 To these Higher or Supream Powers, the Apostle requires expresly that every soul be subject: And here 'tis pertinently remark'd by Origen, that the Apostle has put his injunction in a term the most general and comprehensive that could be, To these Higher or Supreme Powers, the Apostle requires expressly that every soul be Subject: And Here it's pertinently remarked by Origen, that the Apostle has put his injunction in a term the most general and comprehensive that could be, p-acp d jc cc j n2, dt n1 vvz av-j cst d n1 vbi j-jn: cc av pn31|vbz av-j vvn p-acp np1, cst dt n1 vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 dt av-ds j cc j cst vmd vbi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
66 and yet particularly applicable to every individual, let every soul be subject, as obliging all that have but a common soul or spirit. and yet particularly applicable to every Individu, let every soul be Subject, as obliging all that have but a Common soul or Spirit. cc av av-j j p-acp d j-jn, vvb d n1 vbi j-jn, p-acp vvg d cst vhb p-acp dt j n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
67 And our Church Homilies are very particular too, and no less pertinent in their remark upon this place. And our Church Homilies Are very particular too, and no less pertinent in their remark upon this place. cc po12 n1 n2 vbr av j av, cc dx av-dc j p-acp po32 n1 p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 10
68 We ought diligently to obey St. Paul, that dear and chosen Apostle of Christ, even as we would obey our Saviour Christ himself if he were here present; We ought diligently to obey Saint Paul, that dear and chosen Apostle of christ, even as we would obey our Saviour christ himself if he were Here present; pns12 vmd av-j pc-acp vvi n1 np1, cst j-jn cc j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, av c-acp pns12 vmd vvi po12 n1 np1 px31 cs pns31 vbdr av j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 10
69 and let us learn of him, that all persons having souls (he excepteth none, and let us Learn of him, that all Persons having Souls (he excepteth none, cc vvb pno12 vvi pp-f pno31, cst d n2 vhg n2 (pns31 vvz pix, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 10
70 nor exempteth none, neither Priest, Apostle, nor Prophet, saith St. Chrysostom And he saith it indeed yet more particularly: nor exempteth none, neither Priest, Apostle, nor Prophet, Says Saint Chrysostom And he Says it indeed yet more particularly: ccx vvz pix, dx n1, np1, ccx n1, vvz n1 np1 cc pns31 vvz pn31 av av dc av-jn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 10
71 And to the same purpose Theodoret, and long after both, St. Bernard.) do owe of bounden Duty, And to the same purpose Theodoret, and long After both, Saint Bernard.) do owe of bounden Duty, cc p-acp dt d n1 np1, cc av-j p-acp d, n1 np1.) vdb vvi pp-f vvn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 10
72 and even in conscience, Obedience, Submission and Subjection to the Higher Powers which be set in Authority by God: and even in conscience, obedience, Submission and Subjection to the Higher Powers which be Set in authority by God: cc av p-acp n1, n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp dt jc n2 r-crq vbb vvn p-acp n1 p-acp np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 10
73 Forasmuch as they be God's Lieutenants, God's Presidents, God's Commissioners, God's Judges, ordained of God himself, of whom alone they have all their Power and all their Authority; Forasmuch as they be God's Lieutenants, God's Presidents, God's Commissioners, God's Judges, ordained of God himself, of whom alone they have all their Power and all their authority; av c-acp pns32 vbb npg1 n2, npg1 n2, npg1 n2, npg1 n2, vvn pp-f np1 px31, pp-f ro-crq av-j pns32 vhb d po32 n1 cc d po32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 10
74 and the same St. Paul threatneth no less pain than everlasting damnation to all disobedient Persons, to all resisters against this general and common Authority: and the same Saint Paul threatens no less pain than everlasting damnation to all disobedient Persons, to all resisters against this general and Common authority: cc dt d n1 np1 vvz av-dx av-dc n1 cs j n1 p-acp d j n2, p-acp d n2 p-acp d n1 cc j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
75 Forasmuch as they resist not man but God, not man's device and invention, but God's Wisdom, God's Order, Power and Authority. Forasmuch as they resist not man but God, not Man's device and invention, but God's Wisdom, God's Order, Power and authority. av c-acp pns32 vvb xx n1 p-acp np1, xx ng1 n1 cc n1, cc-acp npg1 n1, npg1 n1, n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
76 This is sufficiently plain, and this must be granted the standing sense of the Church of England touching this place of the Apostle, because these Homilies, and the Doctrine contained in them, are establish'd by publick Authority. This is sufficiently plain, and this must be granted the standing sense of the Church of England touching this place of the Apostle, Because these Homilies, and the Doctrine contained in them, Are established by public authority. d vbz av-j j, cc d vmb vbi vvn dt j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg d n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp d n2, cc dt n1 vvn p-acp pno32, vbr vvd p-acp j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 11
77 And the same in substance was the current sense of the whole Church of Christ in the first and purest Ages of it, And the same in substance was the current sense of the Whole Church of christ in the First and Purest Ages of it, cc dt d p-acp n1 vbds dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt ord cc js n2 pp-f pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
78 and generally of the Churches of the Reformation. and generally of the Churches of the Reformation. cc av-j pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
79 But to proceed, the Apostle adds, as the ground or reason of this universal subjection to the Higher Powers, that there is no Power but of God: But to proceed, the Apostle adds, as the ground or reason of this universal subjection to the Higher Powers, that there is no Power but of God: p-acp pc-acp vvi, dt n1 vvz, c-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j n1 p-acp dt jc n2, cst a-acp vbz dx n1 cc-acp pp-f np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
80 The Powers that be (or the Powers then in being, for so some understand NONLATINALPHABET, The Powers that be (or the Powers then in being, for so Some understand, dt n2 cst vbb (cc dt n2 av p-acp vbg, c-acp av d vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
81 and so Nero 's Power who was then regnant) are ordained of God. Can any thing possibly be more plain than this for the Divine Institution of Sovereignty? a thing so plain indeed, not only from this and sundry other places of Holy Writ, but from natural reason too, that one of the Antients affirms, they who have not read the Scriptures do think it (as very many Learned Heathens have declar'd they did) and they who have read them do know it. and so Nero is Power who was then regnant) Are ordained of God. Can any thing possibly be more plain than this for the Divine Institution of Sovereignty? a thing so plain indeed, not only from this and sundry other places of Holy Writ, but from natural reason too, that one of the Ancients affirms, they who have not read the Scriptures do think it (as very many Learned heathens have declared they did) and they who have read them do know it. cc av np1 vbz n1 r-crq vbds av fw-la) vbr vvn pp-f np1. vmb d n1 av-j vbi av-dc j cs d p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1? dt n1 av j av, xx av-j p-acp d cc j j-jn n2 pp-f j vvn, p-acp p-acp j n1 av, cst pi pp-f dt n2-j vvz, pns32 r-crq vhb xx vvn dt n2 vdb vvi pn31 (c-acp av d j n2-jn vhb vvd pns32 vdd) cc pns32 r-crq vhb vvn pno32 pc-acp vvi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
82 And in no one point of Christian Doctrine have the Antient Sages of our Religion, the Primitive Fathers, more unanimously agreed, And in no one point of Christian Doctrine have the Ancient Sages of our Religion, the Primitive Father's, more unanimously agreed, cc p-acp dx crd n1 pp-f njp n1 vhb dt j n2-jn pp-f po12 n1, dt j n2, av-dc av-j vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
83 as the Unlearned as well as the Learned know at this time of day: as the Unlearned as well as the Learned know At this time of day: c-acp dt j-u p-acp av c-acp dt j vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
84 And all the Churches of the Reformation are clear for it, as appears from their Confessions. And for our own Church, yea, And all the Churches of the Reformation Are clear for it, as appears from their Confessions. And for our own Church, yea, cc d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr j p-acp pn31, c-acp vvz p-acp po32 n2. cc p-acp po12 d n1, uh, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
85 and State too, for I may safely joyn them together in this, they are as express for it as the plainest words can shew them to be: and State too, for I may safely join them together in this, they Are as express for it as the Plainest words can show them to be: cc n1 av, c-acp pns11 vmb av-j vvi pno32 av p-acp d, pns32 vbr a-acp j c-acp pn31 p-acp dt js n2 vmb vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
86 The Common Lawyers agreeing in it with the Casuists, and the Statutes as plainly and fully asserting it as the Canons. The Common Lawyers agreeing in it with the Casuists, and the Statutes as plainly and Fully asserting it as the Canonas. dt j ng1 vvg p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n2, cc dt n2 c-acp av-j cc av-j vvg pn31 p-acp dt n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
87 But if there were nothing else to prove it, yet the Power of the Sword, or the Power of Life and Death, which is an essential branch of Sovereignty, undeniably evinces it to be originally from God, who alone could give the said Power; and I would fain see it prov'd, that the King-creating People ever had this Power: And if they never had it themselves, But if there were nothing Else to prove it, yet the Power of the Sword, or the Power of Life and Death, which is an essential branch of Sovereignty, undeniably evinces it to be originally from God, who alone could give the said Power; and I would fain see it proved, that the King-creating People ever had this Power: And if they never had it themselves, cc-acp cs pc-acp vbdr pix av pc-acp vvi pn31, av dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1, av-j vvz pn31 pc-acp vbi av-j p-acp np1, r-crq av-j vmd vvi dt j-vvn n1; cc pns11 vmd av-j vvi pn31 vvd, cst dt j n1 av vhd d n1: cc cs pns32 av-x vhd pn31 px32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
88 how they could impart it is somewhat mysterious. how they could impart it is somewhat mysterious. c-crq pns32 vmd vvi pn31 vbz av j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
89 But notwithstanding so general and unanimous a consent both of Churches and Persons, as well Antient as Modern, in a point so very plain from the Apostle, and in a manner self-evident, great numbers in the Church of Rome, and the Jesuits especially, assert the contrary, But notwithstanding so general and unanimous a consent both of Churches and Persons, as well Ancient as Modern, in a point so very plain from the Apostle, and in a manner self-evident, great numbers in the Church of Rome, and the Jesuits especially, assert the contrary, p-acp a-acp av j cc j dt n1 av-d pp-f n2 cc n2, c-acp av j c-acp j, p-acp dt n1 av av j p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 j, j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt np2 av-j, vvb dt n-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
90 and therein are followed by the generality of our Seperatists, That all supream Power is originally and radically seated in the People, and therein Are followed by the generality of our Separatists, That all supreme Power is originally and radically seated in the People, cc av vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cst d j n1 vbz av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
91 and that if Kings fail of their Duty, the People may supply it; at least in some Cases may do it of themselves: and that if Kings fail of their Duty, the People may supply it; At least in Some Cases may do it of themselves: cc cst cs n2 vvb pp-f po32 n1, dt n1 vmb vvi pn31; p-acp ds p-acp d n2 vmb vdi pn31 pp-f px32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
92 That Kings are accountable to the People as their Superiors, and not only censurable and punishable, That Kings Are accountable to the People as their Superiors, and not only censurable and punishable, cst n2 vbr j p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n2-jn, cc xx av-j j cc j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
93 but as they are pleas'd to express it, Dethronable. but as they Are pleased to express it, Dethronable. cc-acp c-acp pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi pn31, j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
94 I shall not stand to dispute the Point with them now, but bating the invincible evidence to the contrary of this from the Power of the Sword, wherewith Sovereign Princes are invested, I shall only put this Query, Whether more deference in point of credit and authority be due to St. Paul, and the most eminent Divines of the Church of Christ in all Ages, and these back'd with the concurrent sense of all sober Heathens, or to the Romish and Protestant Jesuits in this point, I shall not stand to dispute the Point with them now, but bating the invincible evidence to the contrary of this from the Power of the Sword, wherewith Sovereign Princes Are invested, I shall only put this Query, Whither more deference in point of credit and Authority be due to Saint Paul, and the most eminent Divines of the Church of christ in all Ages, and these backed with the concurrent sense of all Sobrium heathens, or to the Romish and Protestant Jesuits in this point, pns11 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32 av, cc-acp vvg dt j n1 p-acp dt n-jn pp-f d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq j-jn n2 vbr vvn, pns11 vmb av-j vvi d np1, cs n1 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbb j-jn p-acp n1 np1, cc dt av-ds j vvz pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2, cc d vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d j n2-jn, cc p-acp dt np1 cc n1 np2 p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 12
95 and without more ado I shall leave it to you and without more ado I shall leave it to you cc p-acp dc n1 pns11 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp pn22 (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
96 I have hitherto insisted upon the Context, and shewn how it has been (as St. Peter signifi'd of old, concerning some other passages of our Apostle ) wrested by (the unlearned and unstable shall I say? yea, rather by) the malitious and seditious to their own destruction, eternal, 'tis to be fear'd; I have hitherto insisted upon the Context, and shown how it has been (as Saint Peter signified of old, Concerning Some other passages of our Apostle) wrested by (the unlearned and unstable shall I say? yea, rather by) the malicious and seditious to their own destruction, Eternal, it's to be feared; pns11 vhb av vvd p-acp dt n1, cc vvn c-crq pn31 vhz vbn (c-acp n1 np1 vvn pp-f j, vvg d j-jn n2 pp-f po12 np1) vvd p-acp (dt j cc j vmb pns11 vvi? uh, av-c p-acp) dt j cc j p-acp po32 d n1, j, pn31|vbz pc-acp vbi vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
97 and how justly to be fear'd, will appear by enquirng into the Words I have chosen for my Text, which are as plain and express against resisting, as the Context for obeying the Higher Powers, They that resist, shall receive to themselves Damnation. and how justly to be feared, will appear by enquirng into the Words I have chosen for my Text, which Are as plain and express against resisting, as the Context for obeying the Higher Powers, They that resist, shall receive to themselves Damnation. cc c-crq av-j pc-acp vbi vvn, vmb vvi p-acp j-vvg p-acp dt n2 pns11 vhb vvn p-acp po11 n1, r-crq vbr a-acp j cc vvi p-acp vvg, p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg dt jc n2, pns32 cst vvb, vmb vvi p-acp px32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
98 Which Words, as they stand in our Translation, are plain indeed, but as they are in the Original, they are more liable to cavil and exception, and then 'tis not to be expected they should escape it, Which Words, as they stand in our translation, Are plain indeed, but as they Are in the Original, they Are more liable to cavil and exception, and then it's not to be expected they should escape it, r-crq n2, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp po12 n1, vbr j av, cc-acp c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp dt j-jn, pns32 vbr av-dc j p-acp vvb cc n1, cc av pn31|vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn pns32 vmd vvi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
99 when there have been, in sundry Ages, so many whose Interest it was to make it, in order to the success (I mean) of their wicked Attempts. when there have been, in sundry Ages, so many whose Interest it was to make it, in order to the success (I mean) of their wicked Attempts. c-crq pc-acp vhi vbn, p-acp j n2, av d r-crq n1 pn31 vbds pc-acp vvi pn31, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 (pns11 vvb) pp-f po32 j vvz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
100 To the Term of resisting there is not much exception made, for tho' it may sometimes signifie no more than to act contrary to the Command of the Higher Powers, yet it cannot bear that signification in my Text, because the Higher Powers may possibly command that which we are oblig'd, by a Power Superiour to theirs, to act contrary to, To the Term of resisting there is not much exception made, for though it may sometime signify no more than to act contrary to the Command of the Higher Powers, yet it cannot bear that signification in my Text, Because the Higher Powers may possibly command that which we Are obliged, by a Power Superior to theirs, to act contrary to, p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg pc-acp vbz xx d n1 vvd, c-acp cs pn31 vmb av vvi av-dx av-dc cs pc-acp vvi j-jn p-acp dt vvb pp-f dt jc n2, av pn31 vmbx vvi d n1 p-acp po11 n1, p-acp dt jc n2 vmb av-j vvi d r-crq pns12 vbr vvn, p-acp dt n1 j-jn pc-acp png32, pc-acp vvi j-jn p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
101 as if they Command any thing repugnant to the express Word of God, then as St. Peter has determin'd the case, as if they Command any thing repugnant to the express Word of God, then as Saint Peter has determined the case, c-acp cs pns32 vvb d n1 j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, av p-acp n1 np1 vhz vvd dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
102 and as 'tis universally agreed on, we ought to obey God, and not Man; not any Human Power whatsoever, and as it's universally agreed on, we ought to obey God, and not Man; not any Human Power whatsoever, cc c-acp pn31|vbz av-j vvn a-acp, pns12 vmd p-acp vvb np1, cc xx n1; xx d j n1 r-crq, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
103 but to act contrary to their Command: And that, for certain, is not to incur Damnation in the saddest sense, of which the word, NONLATINALPHABET here is confessedly capable. but to act contrary to their Command: And that, for certain, is not to incur Damnation in the Saddest sense, of which the word, Here is confessedly capable. cc-acp pc-acp vvi j-jn p-acp po32 vvi: cc d, p-acp j, vbz xx pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt js n1, pp-f r-crq dt n1, av vbz av-vvn j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
104 But to resist (as the very Words used by the Apostle here plainly import) is to use hostile violence, or forcibly to withstand, But to resist (as the very Words used by the Apostle Here plainly import) is to use hostile violence, or forcibly to withstand, p-acp p-acp vvb (c-acp dt j n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 av av-j vvi) vbz pc-acp vvi j n1, cc av-j pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
105 and that is to incur Damnation, according to our rendring the word NONLATINALPHABET, which the Apostle uses in the Text; but whether the word does really import here Damnation in the saddest sense, that is, eternal Condemnation from God, or only some Temporal Mulct or Punishment from the Magistrate, Whether it be unto Death, and that is to incur Damnation, according to our rendering the word, which the Apostle uses in the Text; but whither the word does really import Here Damnation in the Saddest sense, that is, Eternal Condemnation from God, or only Some Temporal Mulct or Punishment from the Magistrate, Whither it be unto Death, cc d vbz pc-acp vvi n1, vvg p-acp po12 n-vvg dt n1, r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1; p-acp cs dt n1 vdz av-j vvi av n1 p-acp dt js n1, cst vbz, j n1 p-acp np1, cc av-j d j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, cs pn31 vbb p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
106 or to Banishment, or to Confiscation of Goods, or to Imprisonment, hath been, and still is, made a Question: or to Banishment, or to Confiscation of Goods, or to Imprisonment, hath been, and still is, made a Question: cc p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n2-j, cc p-acp n1, vhz vbn, cc av vbz, vvd dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
107 And truly I have not seen any determination of it so clear, as it seems to me capable of. And truly I have not seen any determination of it so clear, as it seems to me capable of. cc av-j pns11 vhb xx vvn d n1 pp-f pn31 av j, p-acp pn31 vvz p-acp pno11 j pp-f. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
108 A learned man, of the late times, hath told us indeed, That the Analogy of the place will sufficiently evince the Point, that this word, NONLATINALPHABET, is like a sword with two edges, fitted not only to kill the Body, A learned man, of the late times, hath told us indeed, That the Analogy of the place will sufficiently evince the Point, that this word,, is like a sword with two edges, fitted not only to kill the Body, dt j n1, pp-f dt j n2, vhz vvn pno12 av, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb av-j vvi dt n1, cst d n1,, vbz av-j dt n1 p-acp crd n2, vvn xx av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
109 but to destroy the Soul also; that it threatens punishment from the Magistrate, is very true, but not all: but to destroy the Soul also; that it threatens punishment from the Magistrate, is very true, but not all: cc-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 av; cst pn31 vvz n1 p-acp dt n1, vbz av j, cc-acp xx d: (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
110 Ye must needs be subject, not only for Wrath, but also for Conscience sake. You are exhorted not to Rebel, because you may be Hang'd: You must needs be Subject, not only for Wrath, but also for Conscience sake. You Are exhorted not to Rebel, Because you may be Hanged: pn22 vmb av vbi j-jn, xx av-j p-acp n1, cc-acp av c-acp n1 n1. pn22 vbr vvn xx pc-acp vvi, c-acp pn22 vmb vbi vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
111 But lest confidence in Numbers should answer this Objection, a stronger motive is us'd, You shall certainly be Damn'd. But lest confidence in Numbers should answer this Objection, a Stronger motive is used, You shall Certainly be Damned. cc-acp cs n1 p-acp n2 vmd vvi d n1, dt jc n1 vbz vvn, pn22 vmb av-j vbi j-vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
112 It is probable you may take the Gallows in your way, but, however, Hell will be the end: It is probable you may take the Gallows in your Way, but, however, Hell will be the end: pn31 vbz j pn22 vmb vvi dt n2 p-acp po22 n1, cc-acp, a-acp, n1 vmb vbi dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
113 Yea, though you escape a shameful Death, yet you have forfeited eternal Life. Yea, though you escape a shameful Death, yet you have forfeited Eternal Life. uh, cs pn22 vvb dt j n1, av pn22 vhb vvn j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
114 It may be so, as this Author says, and indeed it is too probable, but he has not clearly evinced it. It may be so, as this Author Says, and indeed it is too probable, but he has not clearly evinced it. pn31 vmb vbi av, c-acp d n1 vvz, cc av pn31 vbz av j, cc-acp pns31 vhz xx av-j vvd pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
115 Some have gone further, and said much more, but I conceive not all that might be said upon it: some have gone further, and said much more, but I conceive not all that might be said upon it: d vhb vvn av-jc, cc vvd d dc, cc-acp pns11 vvb xx d cst vmd vbi vvn p-acp pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
116 And of late, in popular Discourses, it has been rather taken for granted, than designedly proved. And of late, in popular Discourses, it has been rather taken for granted, than designedly proved. cc pp-f j, p-acp j n2, pn31 vhz vbn av vvn c-acp vvn, cs av-j vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
117 I humbly offer, therefore, the result of my Meditations upon the Point, and upon the Text, and I shall do it in this method. I humbly offer, Therefore, the result of my Meditations upon the Point, and upon the Text, and I shall do it in this method. pns11 av-j vvb, av, dt n1 pp-f po11 n2 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1, cc pns11 vmb vdi pn31 p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
118 1. I shall endeavour to prove, that NONLATINALPHABET, in this place, does really signifie Damnation in the saddest sense, that is, eternal Condemnation from God, tho' not excluding the other more gentle sense of Temporal Punishment from the Magistrate. 1. I shall endeavour to prove, that, in this place, does really signify Damnation in the Saddest sense, that is, Eternal Condemnation from God, though not excluding the other more gentle sense of Temporal Punishment from the Magistrate. crd pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, cst, p-acp d n1, vdz av-j vvi n1 p-acp dt js n1, cst vbz, j n1 p-acp np1, pns21 xx vvg dt j-jn n1 j n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 15
119 2. I shall shew that there is nothing to take off the force of this intermination, no just case of exception against the rule of my Text, no pretence allowable; 2. I shall show that there is nothing to take off the force of this intermination, no just case of exception against the Rule of my Text, no pretence allowable; crd pns11 vmb vvi cst pc-acp vbz pix pc-acp vvi a-acp dt vvb pp-f d n1, dx j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, dx n1 j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 15
120 but for Subjects to resist, I mean, forcibly to resist their Lawful Sovereign, is absolutely and universally to incur Damnation, and nothing to atone for the Crime, in the sight of God, or to prevent the Punishment threatned here, but for Subject's to resist, I mean, forcibly to resist their Lawful Sovereign, is absolutely and universally to incur Damnation, and nothing to atone for the Crime, in the sighed of God, or to prevent the Punishment threatened Here, cc-acp p-acp n2-jn p-acp vvi, pns11 vvb, av-j p-acp vvb po32 j n-jn, vbz av-j cc av-j pc-acp vvi n1, cc pix p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvd av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 15
121 but Repentance. And this is all I can think necessary to insist upon from the Words, saving only some little matter by way of Application. but Repentance. And this is all I can think necessary to insist upon from the Words, Saving only Some little matter by Way of Application. cc-acp n1. cc d vbz d pns11 vmb vvi j pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp dt n2, vvg av-j d j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 15
122 I begin with the first, that NONLATINALPHABET, in this place, does realy signifie Damnation in the saddest sense. I begin with the First, that, in this place, does realy signify Damnation in the Saddest sense. pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord, cst, p-acp d n1, vdz j vvi n1 p-acp dt js n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 15
123 Now, 'tis granted, the Word does signifie, in Scripture, sometimes Human Judgment, sometimes Capital Punishment, or the Sentence of Death inflicted upon Malefactors: But then it must be granted too, that, in many more places of Scripture, it signifies Divine and Eternal Punishment, or Damnation in the saddest sense: Now, it's granted, the Word does signify, in Scripture, sometime Human Judgement, sometime Capital Punishment, or the Sentence of Death inflicted upon Malefactors: But then it must be granted too, that, in many more places of Scripture, it signifies Divine and Eternal Punishment, or Damnation in the Saddest sense: av, pn31|vbz vvn, dt n1 vdz vvi, p-acp n1, av j n1, av j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp n2: cc-acp cs pn31 vmb vbi vvn av, cst, p-acp d dc n2 pp-f n1, pn31 vvz j-jn cc j n1, cc n1 p-acp dt js n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 15
124 And that not only where it is joyned with other words, that plainly point and direct to that sense, but where it stands by it self alone, without any additional note or point of direction: And this hath been shewed at large by learned men, and so need not be stood upon now. And that not only where it is joined with other words, that plainly point and Direct to that sense, but where it Stands by it self alone, without any additional note or point of direction: And this hath been showed At large by learned men, and so need not be stood upon now. cc cst xx av-j c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp j-jn n2, cst av-j n1 cc vvi p-acp d n1, p-acp c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp pn31 n1 av-j, p-acp d j vvb cc vvb pp-f n1: cc d vhz vbn vvn p-acp j p-acp j n2, cc av vvb xx vbi vvn p-acp av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 15
125 But this being taken for granted, that more generally the Scripture uses the Word for Damnation in the saddest sense, the only question is, Whether so here in my Text, But this being taken for granted, that more generally the Scripture uses the Word for Damnation in the Saddest sense, the only question is, Whither so Here in my Text, p-acp d vbg vvn p-acp vvn, cst dc av-j dt n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt js n1, dt j n1 vbz, cs av av p-acp po11 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
126 or no? I do not say excluding, but implying the other sense too of Temporal Punishment from the Magistrate. or no? I do not say excluding, but implying the other sense too of Temporal Punishment from the Magistrate. cc dx? pns11 vdb xx vvi vvg, p-acp vvg dt j-jn n1 av pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
127 There is, indeed, another remarkable place where the Word is used, but in what sense, is alike question'd; There is, indeed, Another remarkable place where the Word is used, but in what sense, is alike questioned; pc-acp vbz, av, j-jn j n1 c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, cc-acp p-acp r-crq n1, vbz av-j vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 15
128 and that is, 1 Cor. 11.29. and that is, 1 Cor. 11.29. cc d vbz, crd np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 15
129 where it is applied to Ʋnworthy Communicants: He that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh NONLATINALPHABET, we read, Damnation to himself: But whatever the real sense of NONLATINALPHABET be there, it has been very pertinently observ'd, that in the late unhappy times, when the question was most stifly canvass'd about the sense of my Text, most of those who were hottest for the gentler sense in the place of my Text, as making for their Interest who were actually in Arms against their Sovereign, and little fear'd any Temporal Punishment, were as hot for the sadder sense of the same Word in that other place to the Corinthians: And the result was, that effectual care was taken men should not incur Damnation for Communicating unworthily, by keeping them from Communicating at all, for several years together. where it is applied to Ʋnworthy Communicants: He that Eateth and Drinketh unworthily, Eateth and Drinketh, we read, Damnation to himself: But whatever the real sense of be there, it has been very pertinently observed, that in the late unhappy times, when the question was most stiffly canvased about the sense of my Text, most of those who were hottest for the Gentler sense in the place of my Text, as making for their Interest who were actually in Arms against their Sovereign, and little feared any Temporal Punishment, were as hight for the sadder sense of the same Word in that other place to the Corinthians: And the result was, that effectual care was taken men should not incur Damnation for Communicating unworthily, by keeping them from Communicating At all, for several Years together. c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp j n2: pns31 cst vvz cc vvz av-j, vvz cc vvz, pns12 vvb, n1 p-acp px31: cc-acp r-crq dt j n1 pp-f vbb a-acp, pn31 vhz vbn av av-j vvn, cst p-acp dt av-j j n2, c-crq dt n1 vbds av-ds av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, av-ds pp-f d r-crq vbdr js p-acp dt jc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, p-acp vvg p-acp po32 n1 r-crq vbdr av-j p-acp n2 p-acp po32 j-jn, cc av-j vvd d j n1, vbdr a-acp j c-acp dt jc n1 pp-f dt d n1 p-acp d j-jn n1 p-acp dt np1: cc dt n1 vbds, cst j n1 vbds vvn n2 vmd xx vvi n1 p-acp vvg av-j, p-acp vvg pno32 p-acp vvg p-acp d, c-acp j n2 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 16
130 But then, that men might not be as much deterr'd from resisting, or taking up Arms against the King, or continuing in them, by any fear or apprehension of NONLATINALPHABET, signifying Damnation indeed in this place of my Text; it was eagerly contended for the gentler sense to be affix'd to this place, that NONLATINALPHABET here should signifie only some Temporal Punishment, which the King might inflict, if he happened to Conquer his Rebels up in Arms against him: But then, that men might not be as much deterred from resisting, or taking up Arms against the King, or Continuing in them, by any Fear or apprehension of, signifying Damnation indeed in this place of my Text; it was eagerly contended for the Gentler sense to be affixed to this place, that Here should signify only Some Temporal Punishment, which the King might inflict, if he happened to Conquer his Rebels up in Arms against him: p-acp av, cst n2 vmd xx vbi c-acp av-d vvn p-acp vvg, cc vvg a-acp n2 p-acp dt n1, cc vvg p-acp pno32, p-acp d vvb cc n1 pp-f, vvg n1 av p-acp d n1 pp-f po11 n1; pn31 vbds av-j vvn p-acp dt jc n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1, cst av vmd vvi av-j d j n1, r-crq dt n1 vmd vvi, cs pns31 vvd p-acp vvb po31 n2 a-acp p-acp n2 p-acp pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 16
131 And if it should come to that once, then men were to look to themselves, and scape as well as they could. And if it should come to that once, then men were to look to themselves, and escape as well as they could. cc cs pn31 vmd vvi p-acp d a-acp, cs n2 vbdr pc-acp vvi p-acp px32, cc vvi c-acp av c-acp pns32 vmd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 16
132 Then resisting, or taking up Arms, would be plain down-right Rebellion, and of a most horrid nature, but not 'till then, according to Cromwel 's Doctrine, who, in the midst of the late War, declar'd, (it seems) That if he and his Party prevail'd, their opposers would be accounted the grandest Traytors, to the State, that ever were: Then resisting, or taking up Arms, would be plain downright Rebellion, and of a most horrid nature, but not till then, according to Cromwell is Doctrine, who, in the midst of the late War, declared, (it seems) That if he and his Party prevailed, their opposers would be accounted the grandest Traitors, to the State, that ever were: av vvg, cc vvg a-acp n2, vmd vbi j av-j n1, cc pp-f dt av-ds j n1, p-acp xx p-acp av, vvg p-acp np1 vbz n1, r-crq, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt av-j n1, vvd, (pn31 vvz) d cs pns31 cc po31 n1 vvn, po32 n2 vmd vbi vvn dt vv2 n2, p-acp dt n1, cst av vbdr: (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 16
133 But if the King should prevail, their undertaking would be judged the most horrid and black Rebellion that ever the Sun beheld. But if the King should prevail, their undertaking would be judged the most horrid and black Rebellion that ever the Sun beheld. cc-acp cs dt n1 vmd vvi, po32 n-vvg vmd vbi vvn dt av-ds j cc j-jn n1 cst av dt n1 vvd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 16
134 Then have a care of Attainders and Executions, of Gibbets or Axes, Confiscations or Imprisonments; but no beware of Damnation all this while: Then have a care of Attainders and Executions, of Gibbets or Axes, Confiscations or Imprisonments; but no beware of Damnation all this while: av vhi dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, pp-f n2 cc n2, n2 cc n2; p-acp dx vvb pp-f n1 d d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 17
135 No, that was no part of their care or fear, and, indeed, Why should it? If taking up Arms against their Sovereign, were neither threatned, nor like to be attended with any worse consequence, than only some Temporal Mulct or Punishment, which were certain to be avoided by Conquest, if that were the issue: Or, No, that was no part of their care or Fear, and, indeed, Why should it? If taking up Arms against their Sovereign, were neither threatened, nor like to be attended with any Worse consequence, than only Some Temporal Mulct or Punishment, which were certain to be avoided by Conquest, if that were the issue: Or, uh-dx, cst vbds dx n1 pp-f po32 vvb cc vvb, cc, av, q-crq vmd pn31? cs vvg a-acp n2 p-acp po32 j-jn, vbdr dx vvd, ccx av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d jc n1, cs av-j d j n1 cc n1, r-crq vbdr j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, cs d vbdr dt n1: cc, (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 17
136 if the worst should happen, it were more than possible to be avoided by flight or concealment, or perhaps by the clemency of the Conqueror, or at least the number of Resisters would secure the far greatest part from the utmost severities. if the worst should happen, it were more than possible to be avoided by flight or concealment, or perhaps by the clemency of the Conqueror, or At least the number of Resisters would secure the Far greatest part from the utmost severities. cs dt js vmd vvi, pn31 vbdr av-dc cs j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp ds dt n1 pp-f n2 vmd vvi dt av-j js n1 p-acp dt j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 17
137 And when there was so many starting holes, so many, ( possible, shall I say? nay,) probable ways of escaping this NONLATINALPHABET of the Apostle, in their sense of it, who would needs have it import only some Temporal Punishment from the Magistrate, Why should they fear resisting or taking up Arms, or continuing in them, And when there was so many starting holes, so many, (possible, shall I say? nay,) probable ways of escaping this of the Apostle, in their sense of it, who would needs have it import only Some Temporal Punishment from the Magistrate, Why should they Fear resisting or taking up Arms, or Continuing in them, cc c-crq pc-acp vbds av d vvg n2, av d, (j, vmb pns11 vvi? uh-x,) j n2 pp-f vvg d pp-f dt n1, p-acp po32 n1 pp-f pn31, r-crq vmd av vhi pn31 vvi av-j d j n1 p-acp dt n1, q-crq vmd pns32 vvi vvg cc vvg a-acp n2, cc vvg p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
138 and not rather go on to fight manfully the Lords Battels, and help him against the mighty; and not rather go on to fight manfully the lords Battles, and help him against the mighty; cc xx av-c vvi p-acp p-acp vvb av-j dt n2 n2, cc vvb pno31 p-acp dt j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
139 when they were so far from incurring Damnation for it, that they were plainly accursed if they did not, when they were so Far from incurring Damnation for it, that they were plainly accursed if they did not, c-crq pns32 vbdr av av-j p-acp vvg n1 p-acp pn31, cst pns32 vbdr av-j vvn cs pns32 vdd xx, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
140 as they were frequently and roundly told from that place of the Prophet, wretchedly mis-applied: as they were frequently and roundly told from that place of the Prophet, wretchedly misapplied: c-acp pns32 vbdr av-j cc av-j vvd p-acp cst n1 pp-f dt n1, av-j j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
141 Cursed is he that doth the work of the Lord deceitfully, or negligently, and cursed is he that keepeth back his sword from blood? Cursed is he that does the work of the Lord deceitfully, or negligently, and cursed is he that Keepeth back his sword from blood? vvn vbz pns31 cst vdz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av-j, cc av-j, cc j-vvn vbz pns31 cst vvz av po31 n1 p-acp n1? (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
142 But, to recollect my self, though what has been now said cannot favour much of digression, But, to recollect my self, though what has been now said cannot favour much of digression, p-acp, pc-acp vvi po11 n1, cs r-crq vhz vbn av vvn vmbx vvi av-d pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
143 because the Tenets and Practises specifi'd, are plain natural results from the premises laid down: Because the Tenets and Practises specified, Are plain natural results from the premises laid down: c-acp dt n2 cc n2 vvn, vbr j j vvz p-acp dt n2 vvn a-acp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
144 For if to resist be not to incur Damnation in the saddest sense, but barely and simply some Temporal Mulct or Punishment from the Magistrate, and that too not certain, not inevitable, and far from that, What should hinder resisting at any time upon a prospect of Conquest, or at least a considerable advantage? For if to resist be not to incur Damnation in the Saddest sense, but barely and simply Some Temporal Mulct or Punishment from the Magistrate, and that too not certain, not inevitable, and Far from that, What should hinder resisting At any time upon a prospect of Conquest, or At least a considerable advantage? c-acp cs p-acp vvb vbb xx pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt js n1, p-acp av-j cc av-j d j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, cc cst av xx j, xx j, cc av-j p-acp d, q-crq vmd vvi vvg p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp ds dt j n1? (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 18
145 But, God be thanked, the case is not altogether so clear for them, for 'tis certainly possible, that NONLATINALPHABET, in this place, may signifie Damnation in the saddest sense, as it does confessedly in sundry other places of Holy Writ; and, But, God be thanked, the case is not altogether so clear for them, for it's Certainly possible, that, in this place, may signify Damnation in the Saddest sense, as it does confessedly in sundry other places of Holy Writ; and, p-acp, np1 vbb vvn, dt n1 vbz xx av av j p-acp pno32, c-acp pn31|vbz av-j j, cst, p-acp d n1, vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt js n1, c-acp pn31 vdz av-vvn p-acp j j-jn n2 pp-f j vvn; cc, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 18
146 if it were only so, Resisters cannot be altogether secure. if it were only so, Resisters cannot be altogether secure. cs pn31 vbdr av-j av, n2 vmbx vbi av j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 18
147 But not to rest here, I shall forthwith betake me to the clearing my first Proposition, that NONLATINALPHABET, in this place of my Text, does really signifie Damnation in the saddest sense: And this I shall shew, But not to rest Here, I shall forthwith betake me to the clearing my First Proposition, that, in this place of my Text, does really signify Damnation in the Saddest sense: And this I shall show, cc-acp xx pc-acp vvi av, pns11 vmb av vvi pno11 p-acp dt vvg po11 ord n1, cst, p-acp d n1 pp-f po11 n1, vdz av-j vvi n1 p-acp dt js n1: cc d pns11 vmb vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 18
148 1. From the Context or the Analogy of the place. 2. From the current sense of the most approved Expositors; and, 1. From the Context or the Analogy of the place. 2. From the current sense of the most approved Expositors; and, crd p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1. crd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt av-ds j-vvn n2; cc, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 18
149 3. From parallel places of Holy-Writ, which represent Resisting as a Crime of a most gross horrid Nature, and consequently, damning in the sight God. 3. From parallel places of Holy writ, which represent Resisting as a Crime of a most gross horrid Nature, and consequently, damning in the sighed God. crd p-acp n1 n2 pp-f j, r-crq vvi vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j j n1, cc av-j, vvg p-acp dt n1 np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 18
150 1. I shall shew it from the Context or the Analogy of the place. 1. I shall show it from the Context or the Analogy of the place. crd pns11 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 18
151 And here, 1. Let every soul be subject to the Higher Powers, is plainly the Precept establish'd upon this Penalty, whatever it be that NONLATINALPHABET imports; And Here, 1. Let every soul be Subject to the Higher Powers, is plainly the Precept established upon this Penalty, whatever it be that imports; cc av, crd vvb d n1 vbi j-jn p-acp dt jc n2, vbz av-j dt n1 vvd p-acp d n1, r-crq pn31 vbi cst vvz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 18
152 and we are pretty well agreed about the Notion of the Higher Powers: However, I have prov'd already that it signifies the supream Authority of a Nation, in whomsoever vested. and we Are pretty well agreed about the Notion of the Higher Powers: However, I have proved already that it signifies the supreme authority of a nation, in whomsoever vested. cc pns12 vbr j av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt jc n2: c-acp, pns11 vhb vvn av cst pn31 vvz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp ro-crq vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 18
153 That we be subject to this Authority, is an Apostolical Precept; and our Blessed Saviour has expresly given the same Authority to his Apostles Doctrine, as to his own delivered by himself, and commanded them to be received with the same deference of belief and submission, as what they deliver in point of Doctrine or Precept as himself: He that receiveth you, receiveth me, That we be Subject to this authority, is an Apostolical Precept; and our Blessed Saviour has expressly given the same authority to his Apostles Doctrine, as to his own Delivered by himself, and commanded them to be received with the same deference of belief and submission, as what they deliver in point of Doctrine or Precept as himself: He that receives you, receives me, cst pns12 vbb j-jn p-acp d n1, vbz dt j n1; cc po12 vvn n1 vhz av-j vvn dt d n1 p-acp po31 n2 n1, a-acp p-acp po31 d vvn p-acp px31, cc vvd pno32 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp px31: pns31 cst vvz pn22, vvz pno11, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 18
154 and he that receiveth me, receiveth him that sent me, St. Matt. 10.40. and he that receives me, receives him that sent me, Saint Matt. 10.40. cc pns31 cst vvz pno11, vvz pno31 cst vvd pno11, n1 np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 18
155 And, as it was intimated before, as the sense of the Church of England, we ought to obey St. Paul, even as we would obey Christ himself: And, as it was intimated before, as the sense of the Church of England, we ought to obey Saint Paul, even as we would obey christ himself: np1, c-acp pn31 vbds vvn a-acp, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi n1 np1, av c-acp pns12 vmd vvi np1 px31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 18
156 And sure, from what has been said, 'tis plain we ought. And sure, from what has been said, it's plain we ought. cc j, p-acp r-crq vhz vbn vvn, pn31|vbz j pns12 vmd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
157 Whatever then the Apostles deliver, as the Doctrine of Christ, is Gospel as much as any thing Recorded by the four Evangelists: And the Apostle is very plain for this, That all who obey not the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, shall be punish'd with everlasting destruction, 2 Thess. 1.8, 9. Subjection to the Higher Powers is here expresly injoyned by the Apostle, and consequently is a Gospel Precept: And notwithstanding Mr. Baxter 's nicety of a Resistance not contrary to subjection, certainly all forcible Resistance, which is plainly the Apostles meaning here, is sufficiently contrary to subjection. Now, Whatever then the Apostles deliver, as the Doctrine of christ, is Gospel as much as any thing Recorded by the four Evangelists: And the Apostle is very plain for this, That all who obey not the Gospel of our Lord jesus christ, shall be punished with everlasting destruction, 2 Thess 1.8, 9. Subjection to the Higher Powers is Here expressly enjoined by the Apostle, and consequently is a Gospel Precept: And notwithstanding Mr. Baxter is nicety of a Resistance not contrary to subjection, Certainly all forcible Resistance, which is plainly the Apostles meaning Here, is sufficiently contrary to subjection. Now, r-crq av dt n2 vvb, c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz n1 p-acp d c-acp d n1 vvn p-acp dt crd n2: cc dt n1 vbz av j p-acp d, cst d r-crq vvb xx dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp j n1, crd np1 crd, crd n1 p-acp dt jc n2 vbz av av-j vvd p-acp dt n1, cc av-j vbz dt n1 n1: cc p-acp n1 np1 vbz n1 pp-f dt n1 xx j-jn p-acp n1, av-j d j n1, r-crq vbz av-j dt n2 vvg av, vbz av-j j-jn p-acp n1. av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
158 whether to resist the Higher Powers, and consequently to disobey the Gospel, be not to incur everlasting Destruction, or Damnation in the saddest sense, I leave to be consider'd. whither to resist the Higher Powers, and consequently to disobey the Gospel, be not to incur everlasting Destruction, or Damnation in the Saddest sense, I leave to be considered. cs p-acp vvb dt jc n2, cc av-j p-acp vvi dt n1, vbb xx pc-acp vvi j n1, cc n1 p-acp dt js n1, pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 19
159 Again, 2. All Power, and by a necessary consequence the Higher Powers, are of Divine Institution: This is expresly asserted by the Apostle here, There is no Power but of God: Again, 2. All Power, and by a necessary consequence the Higher Powers, Are of Divine Institution: This is expressly asserted by the Apostle Here, There is no Power but of God: av, crd av-d n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 dt jc n2, vbr pp-f j-jn n1: d vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 av, pc-acp vbz dx n1 cc-acp pp-f np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 19
160 the Powers that be, are ordained of God: And thence he infers, That whosoever resisteth the Power, resisteth the Ordinance of God. the Powers that be, Are ordained of God: And thence he infers, That whosoever Resisteth the Power, Resisteth the Ordinance of God. dt n2 cst vbb, vbr vvn pp-f np1: cc av pns31 vvz, cst r-crq vvz dt n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 19
161 Now, whether to resist a plain Ordinance of God, an institution founded and established by Divine Authority, if we will take the Apostles word for it, be not to offer contempt to the sacred Authority of God himself, Now, whither to resist a plain Ordinance of God, an Institution founded and established by Divine authority, if we will take the Apostles word for it, be not to offer contempt to the sacred authority of God himself, av, cs p-acp vvb dt j n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp j-jn n1, cs pns12 vmb vvi dt n2 n1 p-acp pn31, vbb xx pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 px31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 19
162 and so to incur his final dispeasure, and consequently Damnation in the saddest sense, without Repentance, I leave again to be consider'd. and so to incur his final displeasure, and consequently Damnation in the Saddest sense, without Repentance, I leave again to be considered. cc av pc-acp vvi po31 j n1, cc av-j n1 p-acp dt js n1, p-acp n1, pns11 vvb av pc-acp vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 19
163 3. The Apostle adds here, Vers. 5. of this Chap. Ye must be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience-sake: 3. The Apostle adds Here, Vers. 5. of this Chap. You must be Subject, not only for wrath, but also for Conscience-sake: crd dt n1 vvz av, np1 crd pp-f d np1 pn22 vmb vbi j-jn, xx av-j p-acp n1, cc-acp av c-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 19
164 Here by wrath, all the World understands Temporal Punishment: And, as Dr. Hammond hereupon urges, Here by wrath, all the World understands Temporal Punishment: And, as Dr. Hammond hereupon urges, av p-acp n1, d dt n1 vvz j n1: cc, c-acp n1 np1 av vvz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 19
165 if that were all that is meant by NONLATINALPHABET in the Text, it could not be true, much less concluded thence, that men must be subject, not only for wrath; if that were all that is meant by in the Text, it could not be true, much less concluded thence, that men must be Subject, not only for wrath; cs d vbdr d cst vbz vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1, pn31 vmd xx vbi j, av-d av-dc vvn av, d n2 vmb vbi j-jn, xx av-j p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 20
166 but if we must needs be subject, and by, at least, an equal necessity, not resist, not only for wrath, or for fear of Temporal Punishment, then he that does actually resist, shall receive or incur more than a Temporal Punishment, even all the consequence of a mounded, grieved conscience, which, but if we must needs be Subject, and by, At least, an equal necessity, not resist, not only for wrath, or for Fear of Temporal Punishment, then he that does actually resist, shall receive or incur more than a Temporal Punishment, even all the consequence of a mounded, grieved conscience, which, p-acp cs pns12 vmb av vbi j-jn, cc p-acp, p-acp ds, dt j-jn n1, xx vvi, xx av-j p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f j n1, av pns31 cst vdz av-j vvi, vmb vvi cc vvi av-dc cs dt j n1, av d dt n1 pp-f dt vvd, j-vvn n1, r-crq, (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 20
167 when it accuses, binds over to eternal wrath, or Damnation in the saddest sense, without repentance, as no man doubts, that pretends any acquaintance with the Christian Doctrine. If therefore we will allow the Apostle to speak sense here, we must grant there lies on us, from these words, a necessity of subjection, and consequently of not resisting for some higher and further reason, than only a fear of temporal punishment; and what that can be other than eternal, or Damnation in the saddest sense, I leave again to be consider'd. when it accuses, binds over to Eternal wrath, or Damnation in the Saddest sense, without Repentance, as no man doubts, that pretends any acquaintance with the Christian Doctrine. If Therefore we will allow the Apostle to speak sense Here, we must grant there lies on us, from these words, a necessity of subjection, and consequently of not resisting for Some higher and further reason, than only a Fear of temporal punishment; and what that can be other than Eternal, or Damnation in the Saddest sense, I leave again to be considered. c-crq pn31 vvz, vvz a-acp p-acp j n1, cc n1 p-acp dt js n1, p-acp n1, p-acp dx n1 n2, cst vvz d n1 p-acp dt njp n1. cs av pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 av, pns12 vmb vvi a-acp vvz p-acp pno12, p-acp d n2, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av-j pp-f xx vvg p-acp d jc cc av-jc n1, cs av-j dt vvb pp-f j n1; cc r-crq d vmb vbi j-jn cs j, cc n1 p-acp dt js n1, pns11 vvb av pc-acp vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 20
168 But here it is urged bo way of Objection, and that from the Context too, that NONLATINALPHABET, in this place, must signifie only some Temporal Punishment from the Higher Powers, because it follows immediately, Rulers are not a terror to good Works, but to the evil. But Here it is urged Bo Way of Objection, and that from the Context too, that, in this place, must signify only Some Temporal Punishment from the Higher Powers, Because it follows immediately, Rulers Are not a terror to good Works, but to the evil. p-acp av pn31 vbz vvn zz n1 pp-f n1, cc cst p-acp dt n1 av, cst, p-acp d n1, vmb vvi av-j d j n1 p-acp dt jc n2, c-acp pn31 vvz av-j, n2 vbr xx dt n1 p-acp j vvz, p-acp p-acp dt j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 20
169 By the way, their Objection plainly implies, that to resist is an evil Work, or else it were not punishable by the Magistrate; and as such it is, By the Way, their Objection plainly Implies, that to resist is an evil Work, or Else it were not punishable by the Magistrate; and as such it is, p-acp dt n1, po32 n1 av-j vvz, cst p-acp vvb vbz dt j-jn n1, cc av pn31 vbdr xx j p-acp dt n1; cc c-acp d pn31 vbz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 20
170 as all other evil Works are, not only a ground of Temporal Punishment, but exposes Men to Eternal, without Repentance. as all other evil Works Are, not only a ground of Temporal Punishment, but exposes Men to Eternal, without Repentance. c-acp d j-jn j-jn vvz vbr, xx av-j dt n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp vvz n2 p-acp j, p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 20
171 But to answer directly to the Objection; 1. It is not deny'd, but Resistance is a matter which the Magistrate is concern'd to punish; and they that actually resist him, may secure themselves: But to answer directly to the Objection; 1. It is not denied, but Resistance is a matter which the Magistrate is concerned to Punish; and they that actually resist him, may secure themselves: p-acp pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp dt n1; crd pn31 vbz xx vvn, cc-acp n1 vbz dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp vvb; cc pns32 cst av-j vvi pno31, vmb vvi px32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 20
172 he will punish them for it, if it be in his power, and he be not some way appeas'd, or otherwise prevented. But who can persuade himself, that the Blessed Apostle, by the Spirit of God directing him, should threaten so great a Crime as Resisting, which is no better than Rebellion, and that is as the sin of witchcraft, with an award which is common to it, with the meanest offences in the World? nay, that the Great and Learned Apostle should argue against resisting from so poor a Topick, as fear of Temporal Punishment only, seems to me so jejune and flat, as is infinitely below his Character, as the great Doctor of the Gentiles: He needed not his Education at the feet of Gamaliel, much less his Infallibility as an Apostle to dictate this, he will Punish them for it, if it be in his power, and he be not Some Way appeased, or otherwise prevented. But who can persuade himself, that the Blessed Apostle, by the Spirit of God directing him, should threaten so great a Crime as Resisting, which is no better than Rebellion, and that is as the since of witchcraft, with an award which is Common to it, with the Meanest offences in the World? nay, that the Great and Learned Apostle should argue against resisting from so poor a Topic, as Fear of Temporal Punishment only, seems to me so jejune and flat, as is infinitely below his Character, as the great Doctor of the Gentiles: He needed not his Education At the feet of Gamaliel, much less his Infallibility as an Apostle to dictate this, pns31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp pn31, cs pn31 vbb p-acp po31 n1, cc pns31 vbb xx d n1 vvn, cc av vvn. cc-acp q-crq vmb vvi px31, cst dt vvn np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg pno31, vmd vvi av j dt n1 p-acp vvg, r-crq vbz av-dx jc cs n1, cc d vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt vvb r-crq vbz j p-acp pn31, p-acp dt js n2 p-acp dt n1? uh, cst dt j cc j n1 vmd vvi p-acp vvg p-acp av j dt np1, p-acp n1 pp-f j n1 av-j, vvz p-acp pno11 av n1 cc j, c-acp vbz av-j p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt np1: pns31 vvd xx po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, d av-dc po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 21
173 for certainly Nokes or a Styles, a Cade or a Kett, or any of the Rabble of Resisters, need not be told that they incur a Temporal Punishment from the Magistrate, if they be subdued and taken in the Act of Resisting, or deprehended in the Attempt or Design of it. for Certainly Nokes or a Styles, a Cade or a Kett, or any of the Rabble of Resisters, need not be told that they incur a Temporal Punishment from the Magistrate, if they be subdued and taken in the Act of Resisting, or deprehended in the Attempt or Design of it. c-acp av-j np1 cc dt n2, dt n1 cc dt fw-ge, cc d pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, vvb xx vbi vvn cst pns32 vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, cs pns32 vbb vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, cc vvn p-acp dt vvb cc n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 21
174 But if they happen to subdue or awe the Magistrate, or some way or other to escape, as 'tis odds but they may, at least the more inconsiderable among them, What signifies the intermination of the Magistrates Anger, and the consequence of it, some Temporal Punishment, to deter them from resisting? But if they happen to subdue or awe the Magistrate, or Some Way or other to escape, as it's odds but they may, At least the more inconsiderable among them, What signifies the intermination of the Magistrates Anger, and the consequence of it, Some Temporal Punishment, to deter them from resisting? p-acp cs pns32 vvb p-acp vvb cc n1 dt n1, cc d n1 cc n-jn p-acp vvi, c-acp pn31|vbz n2 cc-acp pns32 vmb, p-acp ds dt av-dc j p-acp pno32, r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31, d j n1, p-acp vvi pno32 p-acp vvg? (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 21
175 2. Again, If fear of Temporal Punishment were the sum of the Apostles Argument in this place, 2. Again, If Fear of Temporal Punishment were the sum of the Apostles Argument in this place, crd av, cs n1 pp-f j n1 vbdr dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1 p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 21
176 Why should he particularly apply it to the instance of resisting? the supream Magistrate might be said indeed not to bear the sword altogether in vain, if he did bear it only against Treason, Rebellion, and such like violations of Majesty, as immediately concern his own Person: But certainly he could not be said to bear it to any great purposes of advantage to the Commonwealth, or Community of his Subjects, if he did not bear it against other Criminals and Malefactors as well as against Resisters or Traytors, and if equally against all, Why should he particularly apply it to the instance of resisting? the supreme Magistrate might be said indeed not to bear the sword altogether in vain, if he did bear it only against Treason, Rebellion, and such like violations of Majesty, as immediately concern his own Person: But Certainly he could not be said to bear it to any great Purposes of advantage to the Commonwealth, or Community of his Subject's, if he did not bear it against other Criminals and Malefactors as well as against Resisters or Traitors, and if equally against all, q-crq vmd pns31 av-j vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg? dt j n1 vmd vbi vvn av xx p-acp vvb dt n1 av p-acp j, cs pns31 vdd vvi pn31 av-j p-acp n1, n1, cc d j n2 pp-f n1, c-acp av-j vvi po31 d n1: cc-acp av-j pns31 vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp vvb pn31 p-acp d j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f po31 n2-jn, cs pns31 vdd xx vvi pn31 p-acp j-jn n2-jn cc n2 c-acp av c-acp p-acp n2 cc n2, cc cs av-j p-acp d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 21
177 Why the Apostle should alledg the fear or danger of it against Resisters only? if that were all he meant, I am very much to seek; Why the Apostle should allege the Fear or danger of it against Resisters only? if that were all he meant, I am very much to seek; q-crq dt n1 vmd vvi dt vvb cc n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp n2 av-j? cs d vbdr av-d pns31 vvd, pns11 vbm av av-d pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 21
178 and therefore, methinks, for the honour of the Apostle, Christians should not presume to father so trifling an Argument upon him, and Therefore, methinks, for the honour of the Apostle, Christians should not presume to father so trifling an Argument upon him, cc av, vvz, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 vmd xx vvi p-acp n1 av vvg dt n1 p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 21
179 as that if any resist the Higher Powers, they shall receive a Temporal Punishment: If we understand the merit here, as that if any resist the Higher Powers, they shall receive a Temporal Punishment: If we understand the merit Here, c-acp cst cs d vvb dt jc n2, pns32 vmb vvi dt j n1: cs pns12 vvb dt vvb av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
180 and not the event, that resisters deserve a Temporal Punishment, 'tis very true indeed, but to no great purpose of deterring them: and not the event, that resisters deserve a Temporal Punishment, it's very true indeed, but to no great purpose of deterring them: cc xx dt n1, cst n2 vvb dt j n1, pn31|vbz av j av, cc-acp p-acp dx j n1 pp-f vvg pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
181 If the event, it will not always hold, for certain, it will not in the ca•e of a prosperous Rebellion, or flight, or concealment, or some other way of avoidance. If the event, it will not always hold, for certain, it will not in the ca•e of a prosperous Rebellion, or flight, or concealment, or Some other Way of avoidance. cs dt n1, pn31 vmb xx av vvi, p-acp j, pn31 vmb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc d j-jn n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 22
182 And now to sum up what has been said upon this first Argument taken from the Context; Seeing, 1. It is an Apostolical, and consequently a Gospel Precept, That we be subject to the Higher Powers; And now to sum up what has been said upon this First Argument taken from the Context; Seeing, 1. It is an Apostolical, and consequently a Gospel Precept, That we be Subject to the Higher Powers; cc av pc-acp vvi a-acp r-crq vhz vbn vvn p-acp d ord n1 vvn p-acp dt n1; vvg, crd pn31 vbz dt j, cc av-j dt n1 n1, cst pns12 vbb j-jn p-acp dt jc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 22
183 and to resist them, in the plain sense of my Text, must be granted not to be subject, and not to be subject, is not to obey the Gospel, and not to obey the Gospel, is, to incur everlasting Destruction, without Repentance. and to resist them, in the plain sense of my Text, must be granted not to be Subject, and not to be Subject, is not to obey the Gospel, and not to obey the Gospel, is, to incur everlasting Destruction, without Repentance. cc p-acp vvb pno32, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po11 n1, vmb vbi vvn xx pc-acp vbi j-jn, cc xx pc-acp vbi j-jn, vbz xx p-acp vvb dt n1, cc xx p-acp vvb dt n1, vbz, pc-acp vvi j n1, p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 22
184 Seeing in the second place, that to resist the Higher Powers is evidently to resist the Ordinance of God, and that is to offer contempt to the sacred Authority of God himself, Seeing in the second place, that to resist the Higher Powers is evidently to resist the Ordinance of God, and that is to offer contempt to the sacred authority of God himself, vvg p-acp dt ord n1, cst p-acp vvb dt jc n2 vbz av-j p-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, cc d vbz pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 px31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 22
185 and that can be no less than to incur his final displeasure, and consequently, Damnation in the saddest sense, without Repentance still. and that can be no less than to incur his final displeasure, and consequently, Damnation in the Saddest sense, without Repentance still. cc cst vmb vbi dx av-dc cs pc-acp vvi po31 j n1, cc av-j, n1 p-acp dt js n1, p-acp n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 22
186 3. Seeing we must needs be subject, and, by consequence, not resist, not only for wrath, or for fear of Temporal Punishment, it must be for some other reason, or on some further account, and that is, plainly, 3. Seeing we must needs be Subject, and, by consequence, not resist, not only for wrath, or for Fear of Temporal Punishment, it must be for Some other reason, or on Some further account, and that is, plainly, crd vvg pns12 vmb av vbi j-jn, cc, p-acp n1, xx vvi, xx av-j p-acp n1, cc p-acp vvb pp-f j n1, pn31 vmb vbi p-acp d j-jn n1, cc p-acp d jc n1, cc d vbz, av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 22
187 for fear of wounding our Consciences, which will certainly expose us to the wrath eternal, without Repentance. for Fear of wounding our Consciences, which will Certainly expose us to the wrath Eternal, without Repentance. c-acp vvb pp-f vvg po12 n2, r-crq vmb av-j vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 j, p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 22
188 4. And lastly, Seeing it were exceedingly below the Apostle to argue against Resisting, from so poor a Topick, as fear of Temporal Punishment only, which all the World knows will certainly attend the Crime of Resisting, if not some way or other prevented, and which might as well be urged against any other instance of offending the Laws. I shall not make my own reference, but leave it as before to be consider'd, whether the Apostle can reasonably be suppos'd to intend by the word NONLATINALPHABET, in this place, any thing less that eternal Damnation, without Repentance, as the punishment of Resisting. 4. And lastly, Seeing it were exceedingly below the Apostle to argue against Resisting, from so poor a Topic, as Fear of Temporal Punishment only, which all the World knows will Certainly attend the Crime of Resisting, if not Some Way or other prevented, and which might as well be urged against any other instance of offending the Laws. I shall not make my own Referente, but leave it as before to be considered, whither the Apostle can reasonably be supposed to intend by the word, in this place, any thing less that Eternal Damnation, without Repentance, as the punishment of Resisting. crd cc ord, vvg pn31 vbdr av-vvg p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg, p-acp av j dt np1, p-acp vvb pp-f j n1 av-j, r-crq d dt n1 vvz vmb av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f vvg, cs xx d n1 cc j-jn vvn, cc r-crq vmd c-acp av vbi vvn p-acp d j-jn n1 pp-f vvg dt n2. pns11 vmb xx vvi po11 d n1, p-acp vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp pc-acp vbi vvn, cs dt n1 vmb av-j vbb vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, p-acp d n1, d n1 av-dc cst j n1, p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 23
189 And so I proceed to my second medium, by which I proposed to prove this, and that is the current sense of the most approved Expositors. And so I proceed to my second medium, by which I proposed to prove this, and that is the current sense of the most approved Expositors. cc av pns11 vvb p-acp po11 ord fw-la, p-acp r-crq pns11 vvn pc-acp vvi d, cc d vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt av-ds j-vvn n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 23
190 And here I might urge what I find asserted to my hand, that not one Writer for a thousand years, of any credit in the Church, did ever doubt or question the Doctrine of Obedience to the Higher Powers, as 'tis maintained by the Church of England, or the unlawfulness of resisting them, upon any pretence whatever: And Here I might urge what I find asserted to my hand, that not one Writer for a thousand Years, of any credit in the Church, did ever doubt or question the Doctrine of obedience to the Higher Powers, as it's maintained by the Church of England, or the unlawfulness of resisting them, upon any pretence whatever: cc av pns11 vmd vvi r-crq pns11 vvb vvn p-acp po11 n1, cst xx pi n1 p-acp dt crd n2, pp-f d vvb p-acp dt n1, vdd av vvb cc vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt jc n2, c-acp pn31|vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f vvg pno32, p-acp d n1 r-crq: (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 23
191 And why? but because the Holy Scripture so frequently, and particularly St. Paul, here in this Chapter has so plainly stated it, made it so clear and manifest, and so formidably threatned the oppugners of it. And why? but Because the Holy Scripture so frequently, and particularly Saint Paul, Here in this Chapter has so plainly stated it, made it so clear and manifest, and so formidably threatened the oppugners of it. cc q-crq? cc-acp c-acp dt j n1 av av-j, cc av-j n1 np1, av p-acp d n1 vhz av av-j vvn pn31, vvd pn31 av j cc j, cc av av-j vvd dt n2 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 23
192 And for the practice of the Primitive Christians in all parts of the Word (which is incomparably the best Comment upon the Scriptures of the New Testament ) 'tis very certain they were universally subject to their Governors, in omnibus licitis, and never resisted them, whatever ground or pretence they might have for it; And for the practice of the Primitive Christians in all parts of the Word (which is incomparably the best Comment upon the Scriptures of the New Testament) it's very certain they were universally Subject to their Governors, in omnibus Licitis, and never resisted them, whatever ground or pretence they might have for it; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j np1 p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1 (r-crq vbz av-j dt js vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1) pn31|vbz av j pns32 vbdr av-j j-jn p-acp po32 n2, p-acp fw-la fw-la, cc av-x vvd pno32, r-crq n1 cc n1 pns32 vmd vhi p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 23
193 and this, indeed, is almost as universally acknowledg'd that they did not actually resist: Their Reasons we shall after enquire into. and this, indeed, is almost as universally acknowledged that they did not actually resist: Their Reasons we shall After inquire into. cc d, av, vbz av p-acp av-j vvn cst pns32 vdd xx av-j vvi: po32 n2 pns12 vmb p-acp vvi p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 23
194 But take we this by the way, in St. Austin 's words; But take we this by the Way, in Saint Austin is words; cc-acp vvb pns12 d p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 np1 vbz n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 23
195 Their Demeanour was perpetually and invincibly Loyal towards their Temporal Governors, without any the least Resistance, propter Dominum eternum, for fear of offending their great and eternal Sovereign, the Lord of Heaven and Earth, Their Demeanour was perpetually and invincibly Loyal towards their Temporal Governors, without any the least Resistance, propter Dominum eternum, for Fear of offending their great and Eternal Sovereign, the Lord of Heaven and Earth, po32 n1 vbds av-j cc av-j j p-acp po32 j n2, p-acp d dt ds n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la, p-acp n1 pp-f vvg po32 j cc j n-jn, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 23
196 and thereby incurring his final displeasure, the effects whereof are intolerable and eternal, and altogether unavoidable, but only by Repentance. and thereby incurring his final displeasure, the effects whereof Are intolerable and Eternal, and altogether unavoidable, but only by Repentance. cc av vvg po31 j n1, dt n2 q-crq vbr j cc j, cc av j, cc-acp av-j p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 23
197 But to be more particular, with reference to the Argument in hand. But to be more particular, with Referente to the Argument in hand. p-acp pc-acp vbi dc j, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 23
198 Among the Antients, St. Chrysostom, and those who follow'd by way of expounding the Scriptures nearest the Letter, for the rest, almost all before him, were mostly given to Allegorical Expositions: St. Chrysostom, I say, Among the Ancients, Saint Chrysostom, and those who followed by Way of expounding the Scriptures nearest the letter, for the rest, almost all before him, were mostly given to Allegorical Expositions: Saint Chrysostom, I say, p-acp dt n2-j, n1 np1, cc d r-crq vvd p-acp n1 pp-f vvg dt n2 av-j dt n1, p-acp dt n1, av d p-acp pno31, vbdr j vvn p-acp j n2: n1 np1, pns11 vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 24
199 and his followers, as Theophylact and Oecumenius, I may add Photius too, for so much as remains of his Comments, are generally accounted the best Commentators. St. Chrysostom (says a Learned Man of our own Church ) had so happy a Talent in expounding the Scripture, in the most obvious and litteral sense, that, and his followers, as Theophylact and Oecumenius, I may add Photius too, for so much as remains of his Comments, Are generally accounted the best Commentators. Saint Chrysostom (Says a Learned Man of our own Church) had so happy a Talon in expounding the Scripture, in the most obvious and literal sense, that, cc po31 n2, c-acp vvd cc np1, pns11 vmb vvi np1 av, c-acp av av-d c-acp vvz pp-f po31 n2, vbr av-j vvn dt js n2. n1 np1 (vvz dt j n1 pp-f po12 d n1) vhd av j dt n1 p-acp vvg dt n1, p-acp dt ds j cc j n1, cst, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 24
200 as an Antient Writer assures us, his judgment herein was accounted the common standard of the Church, and out-weigh'd the Expositions of all the other Fathers: Now he and his followers, with one consent, declare plainly, if not expresly too, as an Ancient Writer assures us, his judgement herein was accounted the Common standard of the Church, and outweighed the Expositions of all the other Father's: Now he and his followers, with one consent, declare plainly, if not expressly too, c-acp dt j n1 vvz pno12, po31 n1 av vbds vvn dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc j dt n2 pp-f d dt j-jn n2: av pns31 cc po31 n2, p-acp crd n1, vvb av-j, cs xx av-j av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 24
201 for the sadder sense of NONLATINALPHABET in this place. for the sadder sense of in this place. p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 24
202 St. Chrysostom's NONLATINALPHABET, no light, but very severe vengeance, and that from God, who is NONLATINALPHABET, a severe avenger of all such as contemn these Higher Powers, and thereby, NONLATINALPHABET, exceedingly provoke God, is sufficiently clear for my purpose; and so Theophylact, NONLATINALPHABET, he that resists shall be punish'd by God himself: Saint Chrysostom's, no Light, but very severe vengeance, and that from God, who is, a severe avenger of all such as contemn these Higher Powers, and thereby,, exceedingly provoke God, is sufficiently clear for my purpose; and so Theophylact,, he that resists shall be punished by God himself: n1 npg1, dx vvi, p-acp j j n1, cc cst p-acp np1, r-crq vbz, dt j n1 pp-f d d c-acp vvb d jc n2, cc av,, av-vvg vvb np1, vbz av-j j p-acp po11 vvb; cc av vvd,, pns31 cst vvz vmb vbi vvn p-acp np1 px31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 24
203 And to the same purpose, Photius in Oecumenius (whom I may therefore cite as one) expresly interprets the word NONLATINALPHABET here, by NONLATINALPHABET, Condemnation from God. I deny not but all these, And to the same purpose, Photius in Oecumenius (whom I may Therefore Cite as one) expressly interprets the word Here, by, Condemnation from God. I deny not but all these, cc p-acp dt d n1, np1 p-acp np1 (r-crq pns11 vmb av vvi p-acp crd) av-j vvz dt n1 av, p-acp, n1 p-acp np1. pns11 vvb xx p-acp d d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 24
204 how much soever they are for the sadder sense of NONLATINALPHABET here, do withal include the other sense too of Temporal Punishment from the Magistrate; which I know none that offers to exclude, though I think it not very necessary to be urgent for it, how much soever they Are for the sadder sense of Here, do withal include the other sense too of Temporal Punishment from the Magistrate; which I know none that offers to exclude, though I think it not very necessary to be urgent for it, c-crq d av pns32 vbr p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f av, vdb av vvi dt j-jn n1 av pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n1; r-crq pns11 vvb pi cst vvz p-acp vvi, c-acp pns11 vvb pn31 xx j j pc-acp vbi j p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 24
205 or lay any great stress upon it, because so likely to follow in all cases of Resisting that are improsperous, and do not prevail upon the Legal establish'd Authoity. or lay any great stress upon it, Because so likely to follow in all cases of Resisting that Are improsperous, and do not prevail upon the Legal established Authority. cc vvd d j n1 p-acp pn31, c-acp av j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 pp-f vvg cst vbr j, cc vdb xx vvi p-acp dt j vvd n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 24
206 But be it that the Apostle implied, in the word NONLATINALPHABET here, a Temporal Punishment from the Magistrate, so it be granted, as 'tis by these Antients expresly, that he meant by it, But be it that the Apostle implied, in the word Here, a Temporal Punishment from the Magistrate, so it be granted, as it's by these Ancients expressly, that he meant by it, p-acp vbi pn31 cst dt n1 vvn, p-acp dt n1 av, dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, av pn31 vbb vvn, c-acp pn31|vbz p-acp d n2-j av-j, cst pns31 vvn p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 25
207 and that chiefly too, eternal Damnation from God. and that chiefly too, Eternal Damnation from God. cc d av-jn av, j n1 p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 25
208 And with these of the Greek Church, agree St. Ambrose and St. Austin for the Latin. St. Ambrose upon those words, Ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, id est, ultionem presentem; And with these of the Greek Church, agree Saint Ambrose and Saint Austin for the Latin. Saint Ambrose upon those words, You must needs be Subject, not only for wrath, id est, ultionem presentem; cc p-acp d pp-f dt jp n1, vvb n1 np1 cc n1 np1 p-acp dt jp. n1 np1 p-acp d n2, pn22 vmb av vbi j-jn, xx av-j p-acp n1, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la; (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 25
209 that is, says he, for fear of present or temporal vengeance, sed & propter futurum judicium, but also for fear of the judgment to come, quia si hic evascerint, illic eos poena expectat ubi ipsa accusante conscientia punientur: that is, Says he, for Fear of present or temporal vengeance, said & propter Future judicium, but also for Fear of the judgement to come, quia si hic evascerint, illic eos poena Expects ubi ipsa accusante conscientia punientur: cst vbz, vvz pns31, p-acp n1 pp-f j cc j n1, vvn cc fw-la fw-la fw-la, p-acp av c-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la j fw-la fw-la: (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 25
210 For however, says he, they escape here, yet there their own conscience will be their accuser, and God himself their avenger. For however, Says he, they escape Here, yet there their own conscience will be their accuser, and God himself their avenger. p-acp a-acp, vvz pns31, pns32 vvb av, av a-acp po32 d n1 vmb vbi po32 n1, cc np1 px31 po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 25
211 And St. Austin says, concerning Resisters, that besides what they may suffer from men, apud Deum fortem non habebunt, they shall have no part with God; And Saint Austin Says, Concerning Resisters, that beside what they may suffer from men, apud God fortem non habebunt, they shall have no part with God; cc n1 np1 vvz, vvg n2, cst p-acp r-crq pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n2, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, pns32 vmb vhi dx n1 p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 25
212 and elsewhere he reckons it very clear and manifest: and elsewhere he reckons it very clear and manifest: cc av pns31 vvz pn31 av j cc j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 25
213 Patet (says he) mortale peccatum esse potestati civili resistere, 'tis evident, that to resist the Civil Power is a Mortal Sin: And by Mortal, we know he means a Sin of a damning nature, that fearfully exposes to the wrath and indignation of Almighty God. Patet (Says he) mortale peccatum esse Power civili resistere, it's evident, that to resist the Civil Power is a Mortal since: And by Mortal, we know he means a since of a damning nature, that fearfully exposes to the wrath and Indignation of Almighty God. fw-la (vvz pns31) fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la n1, pn31|vbz j, cst p-acp vvb dt j n1 vbz dt j-jn n1: cc p-acp j-jn, pns12 vvb pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt vvg n1, cst av-j vvz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j-jn np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 25
214 And with these consents St. Bernard too, though living in an Age when the Papal Power had not a little encroach'd upon the Imperial, but much corrupted the Christian Doctrine in point of Obedience to the Higher Power: Yet he, And with these consents Saint Bernard too, though living in an Age when the Papal Power had not a little encroached upon the Imperial, but much corrupted the Christian Doctrine in point of obedience to the Higher Power: Yet he, cc p-acp d n2 n1 np1 av, c-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 c-crq dt j n1 vhd xx dt j vvn p-acp dt j-jn, p-acp av-d vvn dt njp n1 p-acp vvb pp-f n1 p-acp dt jc n1: av pns31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 25
215 even in that Age, asserted it damnable in the saddest sense to resist, and that from this place of the Apostle in my Text . even in that Age, asserted it damnable in the Saddest sense to resist, and that from this place of the Apostle in my Text. av p-acp d n1, vvn pn31 j p-acp dt js n1 p-acp vvi, cc cst p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po11 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 25
216 And to come down to those of the Reformation, the generality of them are clear, if not for the sadder sense of NONLATINALPHABET here, And to come down to those of the Reformation, the generality of them Are clear, if not for the sadder sense of Here, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp d pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f pno32 vbr j, cs xx p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 25
217 yet, which is all one, for the damning nature of Resistance; even Paraeus, who has been censur'd for some unadvised expressions in the Case, is very clear and right with others in his Comment upon my Text, not only affiring that NONLATINALPHABET here may be taken in either sense, of Temporal or Eternal Punishment: But that however Resisters may escape the hands of Men, yet, Certe a Deo, from God they are sure of a severe award. yet, which is all one, for the damning nature of Resistance; even Pareus, who has been censured for Some unadvised expressions in the Case, is very clear and right with Others in his Comment upon my Text, not only affiring that Here may be taken in either sense, of Temporal or Eternal Punishment: But that however Resisters may escape the hands of Men, yet, Certain a God, from God they Are sure of a severe award. av, r-crq vbz d pi, p-acp dt vvg n1 pp-f n1; av np1, r-crq vhz vbn vvn p-acp d j n2 p-acp dt n1, vbz j j cc j-jn p-acp n2-jn p-acp po31 vvb p-acp po11 n1, xx av-j vvg cst av vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n1, pp-f j cc j n1: p-acp d c-acp n2 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f n2, av, j dt fw-la, p-acp np1 pns32 vbr j pp-f dt j vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 26
218 And to Contract, the most eminent Divines of the Reformation, though they meddle not with the word NONLATINALPHABET in my Text, yet they agree in the substance of it, generally asserting it damnable to resist; and none, And to Contract, the most eminent Divines of the Reformation, though they meddle not with the word in my Text, yet they agree in the substance of it, generally asserting it damnable to resist; and none, cc pc-acp vvi, dt av-ds j n2-jn pp-f dt n1, c-acp pns32 vvb xx p-acp dt n1 p-acp po11 n1, av pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, av-j vvg pn31 j p-acp vvb; cc pix, (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 26
219 or very few of those that call themselves Protestant Divines, are Dissenters in this, but only those of the Kirk of Scotland, and their Brethren here, the Presbyterians and Phanaticks. or very few of those that call themselves Protestant Divines, Are Dissenters in this, but only those of the Kirk of Scotland, and their Brothers Here, the Presbyterians and Fanatics. cc av d pp-f d cst vvb px32 n1 vvz, vbr n2 p-acp d, cc-acp av-j d pp-f dt np1 pp-f np1, cc po32 n2 av, dt njp2 cc n2-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 26
220 As for the sense of the Church of England, and all her Divines, or true and regular Sons, as well as Fathers in the case, 'tis so plain and clear, and so very well known that, it were an inexcusable impertinence to insist particularly upon it at this time of day. As for the sense of the Church of England, and all her Divines, or true and regular Sons, as well as Father's in the case, it's so plain and clear, and so very well known that, it were an inexcusable impertinence to insist particularly upon it At this time of day. p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc d po31 vvz, cc j cc j n2, c-acp av c-acp ng1 p-acp dt n1, pn31|vbz av j cc j, cc av av av vvn cst, pn31 vbdr dt j n1 pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp pn31 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 26
221 And now being compassed with so great a Cloud of Witnesses, having such a concurrent stream of Expositors and others on my side, I hope I may venture to assert, from the importance of the word NONLATINALPHABET in my Text, that it is a sin of a damning nature to resist the Higher Powers. And now being compassed with so great a Cloud of Witnesses, having such a concurrent stream of Expositors and Others on my side, I hope I may venture to assert, from the importance of the word in my Text, that it is a sin of a damning nature to resist the Higher Powers. cc av vbg vvn p-acp av j dt n1 pp-f n2, vhg d dt j n1 pp-f n2 cc n2-jn p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vvb pns11 vmb vvi p-acp vvb, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po11 n1, cst pn31 vbz dt vvb pp-f dt vvg n1 p-acp vvb dt jc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 26
222 But I shall add to the Confirmation of it, from my third proposed Topick, and that is, from parallel places of Holy Writ, which represent resisting as a Crime of a most horrid nature, or at least a very great sin against God, and consequently of a damning nature. But I shall add to the Confirmation of it, from my third proposed Topic, and that is, from parallel places of Holy Writ, which represent resisting as a Crime of a most horrid nature, or At least a very great sin against God, and consequently of a damning nature. cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp po11 ord j-vvn np1, cc d vbz, p-acp vvi n2 pp-f j vvn, r-crq vvi vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j n1, cc p-acp ds dt j j vvb p-acp np1, cc av-j pp-f dt vvg n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 26
223 I instance, 1. In that very remarkable expression of Moses to Korah and his Company, when they associated themselves together against him, I instance, 1. In that very remarkable expression of Moses to Korah and his Company, when they associated themselves together against him, pns11 n1, crd p-acp cst j j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, c-crq pns32 vvn px32 av p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 26
224 and were not far from taking up Arms, but certainly so far resisted him, as openly to oppose his Authority, as an encroachment upon them. and were not Far from taking up Arms, but Certainly so Far resisted him, as openly to oppose his authority, as an encroachment upon them. cc vbdr xx av-j p-acp vvg a-acp n2, p-acp av-j av av-j vvn pno31, c-acp av-j p-acp vvb po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 26
225 Ye are gathered together, says he to Korah the Ring-leader, thou and all thy Company are gathered together against the Lord, Numb. 16.11. They were not so senseless as to gather together intentionally against the Lord; no, but they were gathered together against Moses, their supream Civil Governor appointed so by God, against Aaron the chief in the Ecclesiastical Administration: And this Moses calls their gathering together against the Lord. You Are gathered together, Says he to Korah the Ringleader, thou and all thy Company Are gathered together against the Lord, Numb. 16.11. They were not so senseless as to gather together intentionally against the Lord; no, but they were gathered together against Moses, their supreme Civil Governor appointed so by God, against Aaron the chief in the Ecclesiastical Administration: And this Moses calls their gathering together against the Lord. pn22 vbr vvn av, vvz pns31 p-acp np1 dt n1, pns21 cc d po21 n1 vbr vvn av p-acp dt n1, j. crd. pns32 vbdr xx av j p-acp pc-acp vvi av av-j p-acp dt n1; av-dx, cc-acp pns32 vbdr vvn av p-acp np1, po32 j j n1 vvn av p-acp np1, p-acp np1 dt j-jn p-acp dt j n1: cc d np1 vvz po32 vvg av p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 26
226 And, as Arch-Bishop Ʋsher observes, even Women did see plainly that in opposing Moses and Aaron in such a manner, they opposed God himself, the ordainer of their Authority, for so the Daughters of Zelophehad, Mumb. 27.3. And, as Arch-Bishop Ʋsher observes, even Women did see plainly that in opposing Moses and Aaron in such a manner, they opposed God himself, the ordainer of their authority, for so the Daughters of Zelophehad, Mumb 27.3. cc, c-acp n1 jc vvz, av n2 vdd vvi av-j cst p-acp j-vvg np1 cc np1 p-acp d dt n1, pns32 vvd np1 px31, dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, p-acp av dt n2 pp-f np1, np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 27
227 But for a full Confirmation of it, God himself attested it in such a manner, But for a full Confirmation of it, God himself attested it in such a manner, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, np1 px31 vvn pn31 p-acp d dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 27
228 as sufficiently shew'd his extream indignation against it, and consign'd, to all succeeding Ages, his utter abhorrence and detestation of Resisting, as a Crime of a most highly dreadful, and consequently damning nature; and certainly, (as one observes) that some have smarted for it eternally, is for ever enough to convince us, that God is highly dispeased with every one that thrusts himself into the guilt of it. as sufficiently showed his extreme Indignation against it, and consigned, to all succeeding Ages, his utter abhorrence and detestation of Resisting, as a Crime of a most highly dreadful, and consequently damning nature; and Certainly, (as one observes) that Some have smarted for it eternally, is for ever enough to convince us, that God is highly displeased with every one that thrusts himself into the guilt of it. c-acp av-j vvd po31 j-jn n1 p-acp pn31, cc vvd, p-acp d vvg n2, po31 j n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds av-j j, cc av-j vvg n1; cc av-j, (c-acp pi vvz) cst d vhb vvn p-acp pn31 av-j, vbz p-acp av av-d p-acp vvi pno12, cst np1 vbz av-j j-vvn p-acp d pi cst vvz px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 27
229 But of these first Resisters, the Text tells us, That they went down alive into the Pit, according to our Translation; but the Margin reads into Hell, which Optatus understands literally, Tartareo carcere subito clausi: For certain to such as follow their steps, St. Jude saith, Is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever, St. Jude 13. and St. Peter says the same, 2 Pet. 2.17. But of these First Resisters, the Text tells us, That they went down alive into the Pit, according to our translation; but the Margin reads into Hell, which Optatus understands literally, Tartareo carcere subito clausi: For certain to such as follow their steps, Saint U^de Says, Is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever, Saint U^de 13. and Saint Peter Says the same, 2 Pet. 2.17. p-acp pp-f d ord n2, dt n1 vvz pno12, cst pns32 vvd a-acp j p-acp dt n1, vvg p-acp po12 n1; p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp n1, r-crq np1 vvz av-j, np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la: p-acp j p-acp d c-acp vvb po32 n2, n1 np1 vvz, vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp av, n1 np1 crd cc n1 np1 vvz dt d, crd np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 27
230 2. But a second Instance is that of Samuel, who telling the People that had been importunate with him for a King to be set over them, 2. But a second Instance is that of Samuel, who telling the People that had been importunate with him for a King to be Set over them, crd p-acp dt ord n1 vbz cst pp-f np1, r-crq vvg dt n1 cst vhd vbn j p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 27
231 after the manner of their Neighbouring Nations, when indeed they were under a Theocracy, God himself being immediately their King: Samuel, I say, telling them the manner of a King, in such Instances as some will have to savour of an Arbitrary Power, tho' others reckon them only the necessary burdens and charges of Government. However that be, the Prophet adds, that when they had once subjected themselves to that Power, and felt themselves aggrieved by it, they should cry out in that day, After the manner of their Neighbouring nations, when indeed they were under a Theocracy, God himself being immediately their King: Samuel, I say, telling them the manner of a King, in such Instances as Some will have to savour of an Arbitrary Power, though Others reckon them only the necessary burdens and charges of Government. However that be, the Prophet adds, that when they had once subjected themselves to that Power, and felt themselves aggrieved by it, they should cry out in that day, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j-vvg n2, c-crq av pns32 vbdr p-acp dt n1, np1 px31 vbg av-j po32 n1: np1, pns11 vvb, vvg pno32 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d n2 c-acp d vmb vhi p-acp n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cs n2-jn vvb pno32 av-j dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1. c-acp d vbb, dt n1 vvz, cst c-crq pns32 vhd a-acp vvn px32 p-acp d n1, cc vvd px32 vvn p-acp pn31, pns32 vmd vvi av p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 28
232 because of their King they had chosen them, and the Lord would not hear them in that day; it seems they should have nothing left them, Because of their King they had chosen them, and the Lord would not hear them in that day; it seems they should have nothing left them, c-acp pp-f po32 n1 pns32 vhd vvn pno32, cc dt n1 vmd xx vvi pno32 p-acp d n1; pn31 vvz pns32 vmd vhi pix vvn pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 28
233 even in case of real grievance, but recourse to God, and that would prove, in their case, ineffectual too, God would not hear them. even in case of real grievance, but recourse to God, and that would prove, in their case, ineffectual too, God would not hear them. av p-acp n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp n1 p-acp np1, cc d vmd vvi, p-acp po32 n1, j av, np1 vmd xx vvi pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 28
234 But how if they should take upon them to redress their grievances themselves, by resisting and taking up Arms against their King? Why! But how if they should take upon them to redress their grievances themselves, by resisting and taking up Arms against their King? Why! p-acp q-crq cs pns32 vmd vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp vvb po32 n2 px32, p-acp vvg cc vvg a-acp n2 p-acp po32 n1? q-crq! (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 28
235 it would only be directly and daringly to intrench upon God's Prerogative of Vengeance: But of that I leave you to conceive the issue. it would only be directly and daringly to entrench upon God's Prerogative of Vengeance: But of that I leave you to conceive the issue. pn31 vmd av-j vbi av-j cc av-vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp npg1 n1 pp-f n1: cc-acp pp-f cst pns11 vvb pn22 p-acp vvb dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 28
236 3. But we have yet a plainer instance of the criminal nature of Resisting. 1 Sam. 26, where David having opportunity, which alone is oftentimes incentive enough in such cases, and absolute Power to have destroy'd the King his Enemy, when 'tis certain he could as easily have taken away Saul 's Life as his Spear, and we may suppose him prompted to it by two powerful motives, Interest and Revenge. And whatever there might be of guilt in it, Abishai offer'd to take that upon himself by perpetrating the fact, and laying violent hands upon Saul: Yet David would by no means suffer it, 3. But we have yet a plainer instance of the criminal nature of Resisting. 1 Sam. 26, where David having opportunity, which alone is oftentimes incentive enough in such cases, and absolute Power to have destroyed the King his Enemy, when it's certain he could as Easily have taken away Saul is Life as his Spear, and we may suppose him prompted to it by two powerful motives, Interest and Revenge. And whatever there might be of guilt in it, Abishai offered to take that upon himself by perpetrating the fact, and laying violent hands upon Saul: Yet David would by no means suffer it, crd cc-acp pns12 vhb av dt jc n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f vvg. vvn np1 crd, c-crq np1 vhg n1, r-crq av-j vbz av j av-d p-acp d n2, cc j n1 pc-acp vhi vvn dt n1 po31 n1, c-crq pn31|vbz j pns31 vmd c-acp av-j vhb vvn av np1 vbz n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc pns12 vmb vvi pno31 vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp crd j n2, n1 cc n1. cc r-crq a-acp vmd vbi pp-f n1 p-acp pn31, np1 vvd pc-acp vvi cst p-acp px31 p-acp vvg dt n1, cc vvg j n2 p-acp np1: av np1 vmd p-acp dx n2 vvi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 28
237 but urged this remarkable Query against it; but urged this remarkable Query against it; cc-acp vvd d j np1 p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 28
238 Who can stretch forth his hand against the Lord's Anointed and be guiltless? But before whom should David have been guilty? Or to whom accountable, if he had consented? for he was (as I may say) Heir apparent to the Crown by Divine Designation: And was not the King his implacable Enemy, that had persecuted him with the utmost of malice and virulency, against Law and against Reason? and had not God (as Abishai urged to him) delivered his Enemy into his hand, by casting all his Army into a deep sleep? and had cut them off, and the King with them, Who should have called David to an account for it? Who can stretch forth his hand against the Lord's Anointed and be guiltless? But before whom should David have been guilty? Or to whom accountable, if he had consented? for he was (as I may say) Heir apparent to the Crown by Divine Designation: And was not the King his implacable Enemy, that had persecuted him with the utmost of malice and virulency, against Law and against Reason? and had not God (as Abishai urged to him) Delivered his Enemy into his hand, by casting all his Army into a deep sleep? and had Cut them off, and the King with them, Who should have called David to an account for it? r-crq vmb vvi av po31 n1 p-acp dt n1|vbz vvn cc vbi j? cc-acp p-acp r-crq vmd np1 vhb vbn j? cc p-acp r-crq j, cs pns31 vhd vvn? c-acp pns31 vbds (c-acp pns11 vmb vvi) n1 j p-acp dt vvb p-acp j-jn n1: cc vbds xx dt n1 po31 j n1, cst vhd vvn pno31 p-acp dt j pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1? cc vhd xx np1 (c-acp np1 vvn p-acp pno31) vvd po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp vvg d po31 n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1? cc vhd vvn pno32 a-acp, cc dt n1 p-acp pno32, r-crq vmd vhi vvn np1 p-acp dt vvb p-acp pn31? (4) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 29
239 Why truly nothing of all this was in the least to be feared in the Case: And yet David was infinitely afraid of stretching forth his hand against the Lords Anointed, or suffering another to do it, Why truly nothing of all this was in the least to be feared in the Case: And yet David was infinitely afraid of stretching forth his hand against the lords Anointed, or suffering Another to do it, q-crq av-j pix pp-f d d vbds p-acp dt ds pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1: cc av np1 vbds av-j j pp-f vvg av po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 vvn, cc vvg j-jn pc-acp vdi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 29
240 because of the guilt attending it in the sight of God. Because of the guilt attending it in the sighed of God. c-acp pp-f dt n1 vvg pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 29
241 No! As the sense of the Church of England is in her Homilies, concerning this very instance, David durst not for fear of offending God and his own Conscience (tho' he had occasion and opportunity for it) once lay his hand upon God's High Officer, whom he did know to be a Person reserved and kept for his Office-sake only to God's Punishment and Judgment. And from this instance of David 's invincible Loyalty, so clear and manifest, so abundantly evident (one would think) beyond contradiction, the Homily aforesaid infers, that it is an intolerable ignorance, madness and wickedness, for Subjects to make any Murmuring, Rebellion, Resistance, or Withstanding, Commotion or Insurrection against their most Dear and most Dread Sovereign Lord and King, ordained of God's Goodness for their Commodity, Peace and Quietness. No! As the sense of the Church of England is in her Homilies, Concerning this very instance, David durst not for Fear of offending God and his own Conscience (though he had occasion and opportunity for it) once lay his hand upon God's High Officer, whom he did know to be a Person reserved and kept for his Office-sake only to God's Punishment and Judgement. And from this instance of David is invincible Loyalty, so clear and manifest, so abundantly evident (one would think) beyond contradiction, the Homily aforesaid infers, that it is an intolerable ignorance, madness and wickedness, for Subject's to make any Murmuring, Rebellion, Resistance, or Withstanding, Commotion or Insurrection against their most Dear and most Dread Sovereign Lord and King, ordained of God's goodness for their Commodity, Peace and Quietness. uh-dx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp po31 n2, vvg d j n1, np1 vvd xx p-acp n1 pp-f vvg np1 cc po31 d n1 (cs pns31 vhd n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31) a-acp vvd po31 n1 p-acp npg1 j n1, r-crq pns31 vdd vvi pc-acp vbi dt n1 vvn cc vvd p-acp po31 n1 av-j p-acp npg1 n1 cc n1. cc p-acp d n1 pp-f np1 vbz j n1, av j cc j, av av-j j (crd vmd vvi) p-acp n1, dt n1 j vvz, cst pn31 vbz dt j n1, n1 cc n1, p-acp n2-jn pc-acp vvi d j-vvg, n1, n1, cc vvg, n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 av-ds j-jn cc ds vvb j-jn n1 cc n1, vvn pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po32 n1, n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 29
242 And if we may judg of the Criminal nature of Resisting, by God's severe proceedings against the Authors of it, What can we think, And if we may judge of the Criminal nature of Resisting, by God's severe proceedings against the Authors of it, What can we think, cc cs pns12 vmb n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f vvg, p-acp npg1 j n2-vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31, q-crq vmb pns12 vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 29
243 but that it is infinitely odious in his sight? but that it is infinitely odious in his sighed? cc-acp cst pn31 vbz av-j j p-acp po31 n1? (4) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 29
244 When the first and most remarkable instance of it he punished by an astonishing Miracle, the Earth opening and swallowing up all the Resisters: And tho' 'tis true, nothing of this did ever happen again, yet that it did so once, is enough to assure us of God's eternal detestation of the Crime. When the First and most remarkable instance of it he punished by an astonishing Miracle, the Earth opening and swallowing up all the Resisters: And though it's true, nothing of this did ever happen again, yet that it did so once, is enough to assure us of God's Eternal detestation of the Crime. c-crq dt ord cc av-ds j n1 pp-f pn31 pns31 vvn p-acp dt vvg n1, dt n1 vvg cc vvg a-acp d dt n2: cc cs pn31|vbz j, pix pp-f d vdd av vvi av, av cst pn31 vdd av a-acp, vbz av-d pc-acp vvi pno12 pp-f npg1 j n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 29
245 And in the next remarkable instance, I mean that of Absalom, so strangely infatuating the Counsels of the most politick, and so amazingly bringing the miserable Ringleader to his end, by making the Hair of his Head instrumental to his ruin, and cutting him off thus in the very act of his Crime, notwithstanding all the care his Royal Father took to prevent it: And in the next remarkable instance, I mean that of Absalom, so strangely infatuating the Counsels of the most politic, and so amazingly bringing the miserable Ringleader to his end, by making the Hair of his Head instrumental to his ruin, and cutting him off thus in the very act of his Crime, notwithstanding all the care his Royal Father took to prevent it: cc p-acp dt ord j n1, pns11 vvb d pp-f np1, av av-j j-vvg dt n2 pp-f dt av-ds j, cc av av-j vvg dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 j p-acp po31 vvi, cc vvg pno31 a-acp av p-acp dt j vvi pp-f po31 n1, a-acp d dt vvb po31 j n1 vvd p-acp vvb pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 30
246 Sure if we reflect seriously upon God's severe displeasure, so signally evinced by such astonishing instances of it, we cannot, with any shadow of reason, imagine that Resisting should be so light and trivial a matter, Sure if we reflect seriously upon God's severe displeasure, so signally evinced by such astonishing instances of it, we cannot, with any shadow of reason, imagine that Resisting should be so Light and trivial a matter, j cs pns12 vvb av-j p-acp npg1 j n1, av av-j vvd p-acp d vvg n2 pp-f pn31, pns12 vmbx, p-acp d vvb pp-f n1, vvb d vvg vmd vbi av j cc j dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 30
247 as some would fain have it from their fancied importance of the word NONLATINALPHABET in my Text. as Some would fain have it from their fancied importance of the word in my Text. c-acp d vmd av-j vhi pn31 p-acp po32 vvd n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po11 np1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 30
248 And now, I would fain persuade my self, I have made it seem very probable, at least, that NONLATINALPHABET in this place of my Text, does really signifie Damnation in the saddest sense, by what I have urged, 1. From the Context, which I am sure very strongly inclines to it, And now, I would fain persuade my self, I have made it seem very probable, At least, that in this place of my Text, does really signify Damnation in the Saddest sense, by what I have urged, 1. From the Context, which I am sure very strongly inclines to it, cc av, pns11 vmd av-j vvi po11 n1, pns11 vhb vvn pn31 vvi j j, p-acp ds, cst p-acp d n1 pp-f po11 n1, vdz av-j vvi n1 p-acp dt js n1, p-acp r-crq pns11 vhb vvn, crd p-acp dt n1, r-crq pns11 vbm j j av-j vvz p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 30
249 if I must not say absolutely clears it. if I must not say absolutely clears it. cs pns11 vmb xx vvi av-j vvz pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 30
250 From the concurrent sense of the most approved Expositors, as well Antient as Modern: And, 3. From parallel places of Holy Writ, which very plainly shew, that Resisting is a sin exceedingly displeasing, or rather detestable in the sight of God, and consequently, I may say, of a damning nature. I am sure our Church is very clear for the damning nature of it, declaring in express terms, that eternal Damnation is prepared for all impenitent Rebels in Hell with Satan, the first founder of Rebellion, From the concurrent sense of the most approved Expositors, as well Ancient as Modern: And, 3. From parallel places of Holy Writ, which very plainly show, that Resisting is a sin exceedingly displeasing, or rather detestable in the sighed of God, and consequently, I may say, of a damning nature. I am sure our Church is very clear for the damning nature of it, declaring in express terms, that Eternal Damnation is prepared for all impenitent Rebels in Hell with Satan, the First founder of Rebellion, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt av-ds vvn n2, c-acp av j c-acp j: cc, crd p-acp vvi n2 pp-f j vvn, r-crq j av-j vvi, cst vvg vbz dt vvb av-vvg vvg, cc av-c j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av-j, pns11 vmb vvi, pp-f dt vvg n1. pns11 vbm j po12 n1 vbz j j p-acp dt vvg n1 pp-f pn31, vvg p-acp j n2, cst j n1 vbz vvn p-acp d j n2 p-acp n1 p-acp np1, dt ord n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 30
251 and grand Captain of all Rebels: and grand Captain of all Rebels: cc j n1 pp-f d n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 30
252 And 'tis plain, that all Resisters with Her are Rebels. And the first Council that ever made any Canons against Resisting, was the fourth Council of Toledo in Spain, Anno 633. for there never was any occasion for the Churches provision against it before that, say some: And it's plain, that all Resisters with Her Are Rebels. And the First Council that ever made any Canonas against Resisting, was the fourth Council of Toledo in Spain, Anno 633. for there never was any occasion for the Churches provision against it before that, say Some: cc pn31|vbz j, cst d n2 p-acp po31 vbr n2. cc dt ord n1 cst av vvd d ng1 p-acp vvg, vbds dt ord n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, fw-la crd p-acp a-acp av vbds d n1 p-acp dt n2 n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp d, vvb d: (4) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 30
253 For certain there was not, for the first three hundred and forty years, if not much longer. For certain there was not, for the First three hundred and forty Years, if not much longer. c-acp j a-acp vbds xx, c-acp dt ord crd crd cc crd n2, cs xx d av-jc. (4) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 30
254 But that Council is very severe against the Authors and Abettors of the Crime, not only Excommunicating and Anathematizing them, But that Council is very severe against the Authors and Abettors of the Crime, not only Excommunicating and Anathematizing them, p-acp d n1 vbz j j p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, xx av-j vvg cc vvg pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 30
255 but adjudging them to be damned in God's future Judgment, and to have their part with Judas Iscariot: And this Sentence was confirmed in the Fifth Council that followed there, but adjudging them to be damned in God's future Judgement, and to have their part with Judas Iscariot: And this Sentence was confirmed in the Fifth Council that followed there, cc-acp j pno32 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp npg1 j-jn n1, cc pc-acp vhi po32 n1 p-acp np1 np1: cc d n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt ord n1 cst vvd a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 31
256 and the same was done in the Council of Calcuth. and the same was done in the Council of calcutta. cc dt d vbds vdn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 31
257 But after all, supposing it could not be made so clear as it may seem to be, that NONLATINALPHABET signifies in this place of my Text, eternal Damnation, without Repentance, yet what assurance can be given to any Christian, that makes the least doubt or scruple whether it does not, But After all, supposing it could not be made so clear as it may seem to be, that signifies in this place of my Text, Eternal Damnation, without Repentance, yet what assurance can be given to any Christian, that makes the least doubt or scruple whither it does not, cc-acp p-acp d, vvg pn31 vmd xx vbi vvn av j c-acp pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi, cst vvz p-acp d n1 pp-f po11 n1, j n1, p-acp n1, av q-crq n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d njp, cst vvz dt ds vvb cc n1 cs pn31 vdz xx, (4) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 31
258 when it cannot be deny'd but the word is capable of that sense? when it cannot be denied but the word is capable of that sense? c-crq pn31 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 vbz j pp-f d n1? (4) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 31
259 I cannot conceive any other way of satisfying the doubt, or silencing the scruple, but one of these two; either a plain Demonstration, or a new Revelation to the contrary. I cannot conceive any other Way of satisfying the doubt, or silencing the scruple, but one of these two; either a plain Demonstration, or a new Revelation to the contrary. pns11 vmbx vvb d j-jn n1 pp-f vvg dt vvb, cc vvg dt n1, p-acp crd pp-f d crd; d dt j n1, cc dt j n1 p-acp dt n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 31
260 As for the former of these, the matter is not capable of it: As for the former of these, the matter is not capable of it: c-acp p-acp dt j pp-f d, dt n1 vbz xx j pp-f pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 31
261 For who can pretend to Demonstrate, or (to use a term of greater Latitude ) undeniably convince any man living, that the Apostle in this place, For who can pretend to Demonstrate, or (to use a term of greater Latitude) undeniably convince any man living, that the Apostle in this place, c-acp r-crq vmb vvi p-acp vvi, cc (pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f jc n1) av-j vvi d n1 vvg, cst dt n1 p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 31
262 and by this word, did not mean Damnation in the saddest sense? and by this word, did not mean Damnation in the Saddest sense? cc p-acp d n1, vdd xx vvi n1 p-acp dt js n1? (4) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 31
263 And for the other way of a new Revelation, however the Person pretending to it may satisfie himself, he cannot another, of the truth of his Revelation without a Miracle, or somewhat equivalent to attest it: And for the other Way of a new Revelation, however the Person pretending to it may satisfy himself, he cannot Another, of the truth of his Revelation without a Miracle, or somewhat equivalent to attest it: cc p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt j n1, a-acp dt n1 vvg p-acp pn31 vmb vvi px31, pns31 vmbx j-jn, pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc av j p-acp vvb pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 31
264 And without that, what security can he give that he does not incur that Anathema of the Apostle, against Angel or Man that should Preach another Gospel, or the contrary to that he had Preached? Gal. 1.8, 9. And without that, what security can he give that he does not incur that Anathema of the Apostle, against Angel or Man that should Preach Another Gospel, or the contrary to that he had Preached? Gal. 1.8, 9. cc p-acp d, r-crq n1 vmb pns31 vvi cst pns31 vdz xx vvi cst n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1 cc n1 cst vmd vvb j-jn n1, cc dt n-jn p-acp cst pns31 vhd vvn? np1 crd, crd (4) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 31
265 And without such Conviction, as either that of Demonstration, or a new Revelation sufficiently attested, what infinite hazard is it for a Christian to venture upon the guilt of Resisting, which, 'tis more than possible, for certain may be attended with Damnation in the saddest sense? I am pretty sure there is no absolute security against it, in case of actual Resisting, but Repentance only: And without such Conviction, as either that of Demonstration, or a new Revelation sufficiently attested, what infinite hazard is it for a Christian to venture upon the guilt of Resisting, which, it's more than possible, for certain may be attended with Damnation in the Saddest sense? I am pretty sure there is no absolute security against it, in case of actual Resisting, but Repentance only: cc p-acp d n1, p-acp d d pp-f n1, cc dt j n1 av-j vvn, r-crq j vvb vbz pn31 p-acp dt njp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, r-crq, pn31|vbz dc cs j, p-acp j vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt js n1? pns11 vbm j j pc-acp vbz dx j n1 p-acp pn31, p-acp n1 pp-f j vvg, p-acp n1 av-j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 31
266 And that must be granted infinitely hazardous in a War, especially if the War be sinful. And that must be granted infinitely hazardous in a War, especially if the War be sinful. cc cst vmb vbb vvn av-j j p-acp dt n1, av-j cs dt n1 vbb j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 32
267 And for a Person to be taken away suddenly by death, in the very act of Resisting, as 'tis possible, yea, probable; nay, let me add, 'tis very great odds but he may, And for a Person to be taken away suddenly by death, in the very act of Resisting, as it's possible, yea, probable; nay, let me add, it's very great odds but he may, cc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn av av-j p-acp n1, p-acp dt j vvi pp-f vvg, c-acp pn31|vbz j, uh, j; uh, vvb pno11 vvi, pn31|vbz av j n2 cc-acp pns31 vmb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 32
268 if engaged in it, and at his first appearance before the grand Tribunal, hear the Holy Spirit, or his Amanuensis St. Paul, avouch, that by NONLATINALPHABET, in this place, was truly meant Damnation in the saddest sense, is infinitely astonishing, and much too dreadful in Theory, ever to be hazarded in Practice by rational Christians, that does indeed believe, and has any tolerable apprehension of Damnation. if engaged in it, and At his First appearance before the grand Tribunal, hear the Holy Spirit, or his Amanuensis Saint Paul, avouch, that by, in this place, was truly meant Damnation in the Saddest sense, is infinitely astonishing, and much too dreadful in Theory, ever to be hazarded in Practice by rational Christians, that does indeed believe, and has any tolerable apprehension of Damnation. cs vvn p-acp pn31, cc p-acp po31 ord n1 p-acp dt j n1, vvb dt j n1, cc po31 np1 n1 np1, vvb, cst p-acp, p-acp d n1, vbds av-j vvn n1 p-acp dt js n1, vbz av-j vvg, cc d av j p-acp n1, av pc-acp vbi vvd p-acp vvi p-acp j np1, cst vdz av vvb, cc vhz d j n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 32
269 Well! but supposing the worst, Is there nothing to take off the force of this intermination? No lawful ground of resisting the Higher Powers? Well! but supposing the worst, Is there nothing to take off the force of this intermination? No lawful ground of resisting the Higher Powers? uh p-acp vvg dt js, vbz pc-acp pix pc-acp vvi a-acp dt vvb pp-f d n1? dx j n1 pp-f vvg dt jc n2? (4) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 32
270 No, not any, as I come to shew, according to my second Proposal; namely, that there is no just case of exception against the rule of my Text, no pretence allowable: But for Subjects to resist, I mean, forcibly to resist their Lawful Sovereign, is absolutely and universally to incur Damnation, and nothing to atone for the crime in the sight of God, or to prevent the Punishment threatned here, but Repentance. No, not any, as I come to show, according to my second Proposal; namely, that there is no just case of exception against the Rule of my Text, no pretence allowable: But for Subject's to resist, I mean, forcibly to resist their Lawful Sovereign, is absolutely and universally to incur Damnation, and nothing to atone for the crime in the sighed of God, or to prevent the Punishment threatened Here, but Repentance. uh-dx, xx d, c-acp pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi, vvg p-acp po11 ord n1; av, cst pc-acp vbz dx j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt vvb pp-f po11 n1, dx n1 j: cc-acp p-acp n2-jn p-acp vvi, pns11 vvb, av-j p-acp vvb po32 j n-jn, vbz av-j cc av-j pc-acp vvi n1, cc pix p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvd av, cc-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 32
271 I confess this assertion cannot but seem a little strange, when there have been so many cases of exception made against this general Rule, so many pretences set on foot, and reckon'd allowable, so many starting holes found out. I confess this assertion cannot but seem a little strange, when there have been so many cases of exception made against this general Rule, so many pretences Set on foot, and reckoned allowable, so many starting holes found out. pns11 vvb d n1 vmbx cc-acp vvi dt j j, c-crq pc-acp vhi vbn av d n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp d j n1, av d n2 vvn p-acp n1, cc vvn j, av d vvg n2 vvd av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 32
272 But I am sure I have very good Authority for what I say, our Laws and Statutes as well as Canons, and the declared Doctrine of our Church being clear on my side: But I am sure I have very good authority for what I say, our Laws and Statutes as well as Canonas, and the declared Doctrine of our Church being clear on my side: cc-acp pns11 vbm j pns11 vhb av j n1 p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb, po12 n2 cc n2 c-acp av c-acp n2, cc dt vvn n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbg j p-acp po11 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 32
273 And this methinks should seem, in all reason, abundantly sufficient to any professed Member of our Church, who must necessarily renounce such his Membership, and cease to be of the Church of England, before he can allow himself the liberty of resisting. And this methinks should seem, in all reason, abundantly sufficient to any professed Member of our Church, who must necessarily renounce such his Membership, and cease to be of the Church of England, before he can allow himself the liberty of resisting. cc d vvz vmd vvi, p-acp d n1, av-j j p-acp d j-vvn n1 pp-f po12 n1, r-crq vmb av-j vvb d po31 n1, cc vvb pc-acp vbi pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns31 vmb vvi px31 dt n1 pp-f vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 33
274 As for our Laws, that of the 25 of Edw. 3. and those of the 13 & 14 of Charles the second, declare it universally unlawful to make or levy any war against the King, without the allowance of any case or pretence whatsoever; As for our Laws, that of the 25 of Edward 3. and those of the 13 & 14 of Charles the second, declare it universally unlawful to make or levy any war against the King, without the allowance of any case or pretence whatsoever; p-acp p-acp po12 n2, cst pp-f dt crd pp-f np1 crd cc d pp-f dt crd cc crd pp-f np1 dt ord, vvb pn31 av-j j pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1 r-crq; (4) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 33
275 and the same is expresly required to be acknowledged by all the Clergy in the Act of Ʋniformity; and the same in substance is required of all Civil and Military Officers. and the same is expressly required to be acknowledged by all the Clergy in the Act of Ʋniformity; and the same in substance is required of all Civil and Military Officers. cc dt d vbz av-j vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; cc dt d p-acp n1 vbz vvn pp-f d j cc j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 33
276 Our Canons declare expresly against all taking up of Arms, whether offensive or defensive, without the Royal Authority, much more against it, upon any pretence whatsoever, under pain of Damnation, for which they cite the words of my Text, Our Canonas declare expressly against all taking up of Arms, whither offensive or defensive, without the Royal authority, much more against it, upon any pretence whatsoever, under pain of Damnation, for which they Cite the words of my Text, po12 n2 vvi av-j p-acp d vvg a-acp pp-f n2, cs j cc j, p-acp dt j n1, av-d av-dc p-acp pn31, p-acp d n1 r-crq, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb dt n2 pp-f po11 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 33
277 as very plain in their sense. as very plain in their sense. c-acp av j p-acp po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 33
278 Our Homilies teach us, God hath shewn that he alloweth neither the Dignity of any Person, Our Homilies teach us, God hath shown that he alloweth neither the Dignity of any Person, po12 n2 vvb pno12, np1 vhz vvn cst pns31 vvz dx dt n1 pp-f d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 33
279 nor the Multitude of any People, nor the Weight of any Cause, as sufficient for the which Subjects may move Rebellion against their Princes. nor the Multitude of any People, nor the Weight of any Cause, as sufficient for the which Subject's may move Rebellion against their Princes. ccx dt n1 pp-f d n1, ccx dt n1 pp-f d n1, c-acp j c-acp dt r-crq n2-jn vmb vvi n1 p-acp po32 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 33
280 It were endless to cite particular Writers of our Church to this purpose; It were endless to Cite particular Writers of our Church to this purpose; pn31 vbdr j pc-acp vvi j n2 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 33
281 but by what has been said, so clear is the Doctrine of our Church in the point, but by what has been said, so clear is the Doctrine of our Church in the point, cc-acp p-acp q-crq vhz vbn vvn, av j vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 33
282 as some have made this remark upon it, That since the Reformation it is now again current Episcopal Doctrine, as it was always Apostolical, That Subjects ought by no means to resist, as Some have made this remark upon it, That since the Reformation it is now again current Episcopal Doctrine, as it was always Apostolical, That Subject's ought by no means to resist, c-acp d vhb vvn d n1 p-acp pn31, cst p-acp dt n1 pn31 vbz av av j np1 n1, c-acp pn31 vbds av j, cst n2-jn vmd p-acp dx n2 pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 33
283 nor can be disobliged from their Obedience to their Sovereigns, upon any pretence whatsoever. nor can be disobliged from their obedience to their Sovereigns, upon any pretence whatsoever. ccx vmb vbi vvn p-acp po32 n1 p-acp po32 n2-jn, p-acp d n1 r-crq. (4) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 33
284 It being then so clearly the Doctrine of the Church of England, and that confirm'd or back'd by the Civil Sanction, It being then so clearly the Doctrine of the Church of England, and that confirmed or backed by the Civil Sanction, pn31 vbg av av av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc d vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 33
285 and so the avowed sense of all the Authority of the Nation; and so the avowed sense of all the authority of the nation; cc av dt j-vvn n1 pp-f d dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 33
286 is it not prodigiously strange to hear it excepted against, not only by English - men, is it not prodigiously strange to hear it excepted against, not only by English - men, vbz pn31 xx av-j j pc-acp vvi pn31 vvn p-acp, xx av-j p-acp jp - n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 33
287 but, what is much more, by pretended Members of the Church of England, as we have had, some few years past, sufficient evidence? but, what is much more, by pretended Members of the Church of England, as we have had, Some few Years past, sufficient evidence? cc-acp, q-crq vbz d dc, p-acp j-vvn n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns12 vhb vhn, d d n2 j, j n1? (4) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 33
288 Well! but does the Church of England agree in the point with the Church of Christ in the primitive and purest ages of it? or with other Churches of the Reformation? Well! but does the Church of England agree in the point with the Church of christ in the primitive and Purest ages of it? or with other Churches of the Reformation? uh p-acp vdz dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j cc js n2 pp-f pn31? cc p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1? (4) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 33
289 That it does perfectly agree with the primitive Church in the point, has been so frequently, That it does perfectly agree with the primitive Church in the point, has been so frequently, cst pn31 vdz av-j vvi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, vhz vbn av av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 33
290 so plainly, and so convincingly proved, that the Oppugners of it have been forced to have recourse either to downright Slandering and Lying, or else to Enthusiasm. so plainly, and so convincingly proved, that the Oppugners of it have been forced to have recourse either to downright Slandering and Lying, or Else to Enthusiasm. av av-j, cc av av-vvg vvn, cst dt n2 pp-f pn31 vhi vbn vvn pc-acp vhi n1 av-d pc-acp av-j vvg cc vvg, cc av p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 33
291 To the first, affirming, contrary to the faith of antient and approved Histories, and all accounts of those times, that the Doctrine of Non-resistance then generally maintain'd, To the First, affirming, contrary to the faith of ancient and approved Histories, and all accounts of those times, that the Doctrine of Nonresistance then generally maintained, p-acp dt ord, vvg, j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j-vvn n2, cc d n2 pp-f d n2, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 av av-j vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 33
292 and the practice of Christians exactly suited thereto, was grounded upon nothing else but weakness, or want of strength: and the practice of Christians exactly suited thereto, was grounded upon nothing Else but weakness, or want of strength: cc dt n1 pp-f njpg2 av-j vvn av, vbds vvn p-acp pix av cc-acp n1, cc n1 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 34
293 they did not resist quia deerant vires, as Bellarmine leads the Dance, and 'tis incredible how he is followed. they did not resist quia deerant vires, as Bellarmine leads the Dance, and it's incredible how he is followed. pns32 vdd xx vvi fw-la fw-la fw-la, p-acp np1 vvz dt n1, cc pn31|vbz j c-crq pns31 vbz vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 34
294 But in answer to it, 1. admitting, but by no means granting, that want of strength or forces was one ground of their constant Loyalty, without the least attempt of resisting; But in answer to it, 1. admitting, but by no means granting, that want of strength or forces was one ground of their constant Loyalty, without the least attempt of resisting; cc-acp p-acp n1 p-acp pn31, crd vvg, p-acp p-acp dx n2 vvg, cst vvb pp-f n1 cc n2 vbds pi vvn pp-f po32 j n1, p-acp dt ds n1 pp-f vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 34
295 yet what an abominable slander is it to say, (which yet is said) that it was the only ground of it, yet what an abominable slander is it to say, (which yet is said) that it was the only ground of it, av q-crq dt j n1 vbz pn31 pc-acp vvi, (r-crq av vbz vvn) cst pn31 vbds dt av-j vvn pp-f pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 34
296 when their Apologists and other eminent Writers, lay down unalterable reasons why they would not, did not, durst not resist, even because they thought themselves obliged to suffer any thing from the Government, rather than resist, by the most sacred and indispensable Laws of their Religion, when their Apologists and other eminent Writers, lay down unalterable Reasons why they would not, did not, durst not resist, even Because they Thought themselves obliged to suffer any thing from the Government, rather than resist, by the most sacred and indispensable Laws of their Religion, c-crq po32 ng1 cc j-jn j n2, vvb a-acp j n2 c-crq pns32 vmd xx, vdd xx, vvd xx vvi, av c-acp pns32 vvd px32 vvn p-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1, av-c cs vvi, p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n2 pp-f po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 34
297 as hath been very often, and of late abundantly made appear. as hath been very often, and of late abundantly made appear. c-acp vhz vbn av av, cc pp-f j av-j vvd vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 34
298 Want of strength then was not the only ground of their not resisting, as some have shamefully slander'd them: Want of strength then was not the only ground of their not resisting, as Some have shamefully slandered them: n1 pp-f n1 av vbds xx dt av-j vvn pp-f po32 xx vvg, c-acp d vhb av-j vvn pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 34
299 And no wonder, when others have not stuck to speak as slanderously of the Apostles themselves, And no wonder, when Others have not stuck to speak as slanderously of the Apostles themselves, cc dx n1, c-crq n2-jn vhb xx vvn pc-acp vvi c-acp av-j pp-f dt n2 px32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 34
300 as if their end in prescribing Subjection and Obedience at first, were only to flatter the Emperours, as if their end in prescribing Subjection and obedience At First, were only to flatter the emperors, c-acp cs po32 n1 p-acp vvg n1 cc n1 p-acp ord, vbdr j pc-acp vvi dt n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 34
301 and curry favour with them, as Salmeron had the impudence to affirm. and curry favour with them, as Salmeron had the impudence to affirm. cc vvi n1 p-acp pno32, c-acp np1 vhd dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 34
302 But, 2. that want of strength or forces was any ground or reason at all of their not resisting, is so far from truth, that there never was a more silly groundless falsity invented, But, 2. that want of strength or forces was any ground or reason At all of their not resisting, is so Far from truth, that there never was a more silly groundless falsity invented, p-acp, crd d n1 pp-f n1 cc n2 vbds d n1 cc n1 p-acp d pp-f po32 xx vvg, vbz av av-j p-acp n1, cst a-acp av-x vbds dt av-dc j j n1 vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 34
303 as hath been invincibly made appear to the meanest capacities, and therefore I shall the less need to insist upon it. as hath been invincibly made appear to the Meanest capacities, and Therefore I shall the less need to insist upon it. c-acp vhz vbn av-j vvd vvi p-acp dt js n2, cc av pns11 vmb dt dc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 34
304 But I beg leave to urge two things with reference to it: The one is an instance not so commonly taken notice of, and that is this; But I beg leave to urge two things with Referente to it: The one is an instance not so commonly taken notice of, and that is this; p-acp pns11 vvb n1 pc-acp vvi crd n2 p-acp n1 p-acp pn31: dt pi vbz dt n1 xx av av-j vvn n1 pp-f, cc d vbz d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 34
305 In the Reign of Adrian the Jews almost universally, but especially about Egypt and Cyrene, rebell'd against the Emperour, In the Reign of Adrian the jews almost universally, but especially about Egypt and Cyrene, rebelled against the Emperor, p-acp dt vvi pp-f np1 dt np2 av av-j, cc-acp av-j p-acp np1 cc np1, vvd p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 34
306 and appeared in Arms under Barchochebas their Leader, to the number of some hundred thousands; and appeared in Arms under Bar kokhba their Leader, to the number of Some hundred thousands; cc vvd p-acp n2 p-acp np1 po32 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d crd crd; (4) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 34
307 and much about the same time, as may be gather'd from Eusebius, there was a Persecution on foot against the Christians, which might have prompted them to joyn with those Jewish Rebels; and much about the same time, as may be gathered from Eusebius, there was a Persecution on foot against the Christians, which might have prompted them to join with those Jewish Rebels; cc d p-acp dt d n1, c-acp vmb vbi vvn p-acp np1, a-acp vbds dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt njpg2, r-crq vmd vhi vvn pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp d jp n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 34
308 and that they might have joyned with them if they would, is too certain, when they were used with at least as much cruelty and savageness by the Rebels, meerly because they would not joyn with them, and that they might have joined with them if they would, is too certain, when they were used with At least as much cruelty and savageness by the Rebels, merely Because they would not join with them, cc cst pns32 vmd vhi vvn p-acp pno32 cs pns32 vmd, vbz av j, c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp p-acp ds c-acp d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2, av-j c-acp pns32 vmd xx vvi p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 34
309 as ever they had been by any of their Persecutors, and yet they could never be drawn, by arts or arguments, by persuasion or force, to associate with the Rebels. as ever they had been by any of their Persecutors, and yet they could never be drawn, by arts or Arguments, by persuasion or force, to associate with the Rebels. c-acp av pns32 vhd vbn p-acp d pp-f po32 n2, cc av pns32 vmd av-x vbi vvn, p-acp n2 cc n2, p-acp n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 34
310 And this instance seems to me so plain and home to the purpose, that I shall only make this remark upon it, That those of the Church of England in the late Times were not the first Martyrs or Confessors purely for Loyalty, these primitive Christians being their Precedents, and leading them the way. And this instance seems to me so plain and home to the purpose, that I shall only make this remark upon it, That those of the Church of England in the late Times were not the First Martyrs or Confessors purely for Loyalty, these primitive Christians being their Precedents, and leading them the Way. cc d n1 vvz p-acp pno11 av j cc av-an p-acp dt n1, cst pns11 vmb av-j vvi d n1 p-acp pn31, cst d pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n2 vbdr xx dt ord n2 cc n2 av-j p-acp n1, d j np1 vbg po32 n2, cc vvg pno32 dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 34
311 The other thing I have to urge in the case, is this; The other thing I have to urge in the case, is this; dt j-jn n1 pns11 vhb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, vbz d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 35
312 Bellarmine and his followers, in very great numbers affirm, That the primitive Christians wanted strength or forces to resist: Bellarmine and his followers, in very great numbers affirm, That the primitive Christians wanted strength or forces to resist: np1 cc po31 n2, p-acp av j n2 vvb, cst dt j np1 vvd n1 cc n2 pc-acp vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 35
313 but Tertullian, who lived in those times, says, They filled all places but the Temples, and were of all the standing Offices almost in the whole Empire. but Tertullian, who lived in those times, Says, They filled all places but the Temples, and were of all the standing Offices almost in the Whole Empire. cc-acp np1, r-crq vvd p-acp d n2, vvz, pns32 vvd d n2 p-acp dt n2, cc vbdr pp-f d dt j-vvg n2 av p-acp dt j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 35
314 And St. Cyprian, not long after him, affirms, That they were vastly numerous and copious; And Saint Cyprian, not long After him, affirms, That they were vastly numerous and copious; cc n1 jp, xx av-j p-acp pno31, vvz, cst pns32 vbdr av-j j cc j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 35
315 that is, as the word seems to import, they were of the Militia or Souldiery too. that is, as the word seems to import, they were of the Militia or Soldiery too. cst vbz, c-acp dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi, pns32 vbdr pp-f dt n1 cc n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 35
316 And 'tis undeniably evident, that almost all Julian 's Army when he died were Christians, as the Ecclesiastical Historians all with one mouth assert. And it's undeniably evident, that almost all Julian is Army when he died were Christians, as the Ecclesiastical Historians all with one Mouth assert. cc pn31|vbz av-j j, cst av d np1 vbz n1 c-crq pns31 vvd vbdr np1, c-acp dt j n2 d p-acp crd n1 vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 35
317 Now, whether you will believe Tertullian and St. Cyprian, and so many antient Historians, or Bellarmine and his followers, is left to your choice. Now, whither you will believe Tertullian and Saint Cyprian, and so many ancient Historians, or Bellarmine and his followers, is left to your choice. av, cs pn22 vmb vvi np1 cc n1 jp, cc av d j n2, cc np1 cc po31 n2, vbz vvn p-acp po22 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 35
318 But the prettiest that has been said upon this case of resistance, and St. Paul 's Doctrine about it, is this, that Paul intended his Doctrine of Non-resistance purely with respect to the men he wrote to, of that Age 'tis meant, But the prettiest that has been said upon this case of resistance, and Saint Paul is Doctrine about it, is this, that Paul intended his Doctrine of Nonresistance purely with respect to the men he wrote to, of that Age it's meant, p-acp dt js cst vhz vbn vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 np1 vbz n1 p-acp pn31, vbz d, cst np1 vvd po31 n1 pp-f n1 av-j p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pns31 vvd p-acp, pp-f d n1 pn31|vbz vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 35
319 and no otherwise than as if a man should write to the Christians at present under the Turks Dominion, confessedly poor, and no otherwise than as if a man should write to the Christians At present under the Turks Dominion, confessedly poor, cc dx av av c-acp cs dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp dt njpg2 p-acp j p-acp dt np1 n1, av-vvn j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 35
320 and unable indeed to resist him; and unable indeed to resist him; cc j-u av pc-acp vvi pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 35
321 would he not write as Paul did? No question but this learned Author fully knew the Apostle's mind: would he not write as Paul did? No question but this learned Author Fully knew the Apostle's mind: vmd pns31 xx vvi p-acp np1 vdd? dx n1 p-acp d j n1 av-j vvd dt ng1 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 35
322 nay, and had consulted him personally upon the point, when he so confidently adds, That if Paul were alive, and saw wicked Kings reigning in Christian Commonwealths, he would leave them to their Subjects to be punished by them without blame. nay, and had consulted him personally upon the point, when he so confidently adds, That if Paul were alive, and saw wicked Kings reigning in Christian Commonwealths, he would leave them to their Subject's to be punished by them without blame. uh-x, cc vhd vvn pno31 av-j p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns31 av av-j vvz, cst cs np1 vbdr j, cc vvd j n2 vvg p-acp njp n2, pns31 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2-jn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 35
323 Whither are we rapt now? into the third Heavens, there to consult Paul? But I told you recourse was to be had of necessity either to downright standering and lying, or else to Enthusiasm; Whither Are we rapt now? into the third Heavens, there to consult Paul? But I told you recourse was to be had of necessity either to downright standering and lying, or Else to Enthusiasm; q-crq vbr pns12 vvn av? p-acp dt ord n2, a-acp pc-acp vvi np1? cc-acp pns11 vvd pn22 n1 vbds pc-acp vbi vhn pp-f n1 av-d pc-acp av-j vvg cc vvg, cc av p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 35
324 and here seems to be somewhat of both. But this was the familiar mode of the late Times to pretend Revelation: and Here seems to be somewhat of both. But this was the familiar mode of the late Times to pretend Revelation: cc av vvz pc-acp vbi av pp-f d. p-acp d vbds dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt j n2 pc-acp vvi n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 35
325 So John Goodwin; Now that Antichrist is apparently come to his full Power and Authority, that which was not known before, So John Goodwyn; Now that Antichrist is apparently come to his full Power and authority, that which was not known before, av np1 np1; av cst np1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1, cst r-crq vbds xx vvn a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 35
326 but kept conceal'd from the Churches of Christ, is fully manifest, that Christians may lawfully, in a lawful way, (that is when they may lawfully) stand up to defend themselves, in case they be able, against any unlawful assaults, by what assailants, but kept concealed from the Churches of christ, is Fully manifest, that Christians may lawfully, in a lawful Way, (that is when they may lawfully) stand up to defend themselves, in case they be able, against any unlawful assaults, by what assailants, cc-acp vvd vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vbz av-j j, cst np1 vmb av-j, p-acp dt j n1, (cst vbz c-crq pns32 vmb av-j) vvb a-acp pc-acp vvi px32, p-acp n1 pns32 vbb j, p-acp d j n2, p-acp r-crq n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 35
327 or by what pretended Authority soever, made upon them. or by what pretended authority soever, made upon them. cc p-acp r-crq j-vvn n1 av, vvd p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 35
328 And another, The lawfulness of Rebellion is now discovered to God's Church as the necessary means to ruin Antichrist: And Another, The lawfulness of Rebellion is now discovered to God's Church as the necessary means to ruin Antichrist: cc j-jn, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz av vvn p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp dt j n2 pc-acp vvi np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 35
329 So Burroughs cants after Goodwin. But a more blunt Enthusiast has told us roundly, That •t was God's will the primitive Christians should confirm the truth by sufferings, So Burroughs cants After Goodwyn. But a more blunt Enthusiast has told us roundly, That •t was God's will the primitive Christians should confirm the truth by sufferings, av np1 vvz p-acp np1. p-acp dt av-dc j n1 vhz vvn pno12 av, cst av vbds npg1 n1 dt j np1 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 35
330 but now that it is confirm'd, his will is that we should defend the truth by action, in destroying Tyrants. but now that it is confirmed, his will is that we should defend the truth by actium, in destroying Tyrants. cc-acp av cst pn31 vbz vvn, po31 n1 vbz cst pns12 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, p-acp vvg n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 35
331 Boldly said indeed, and methinks this Gentleman seems more intimately acquainted with God himself, than the former was with St. Paul, as knowing God's secret will, Boldly said indeed, and methinks this Gentleman seems more intimately acquainted with God himself, than the former was with Saint Paul, as knowing God's secret will, av-j vvd av, cc vvz d n1 vvz av-dc av-j vvn p-acp np1 px31, cs dt j vbds p-acp n1 np1, p-acp vvg npg1 j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 36
332 for we know of nothing he has revealed but the contrary to this as his will in the case. for we know of nothing he has revealed but the contrary to this as his will in the case. c-acp pns12 vvb pp-f pix pns31 vhz vvn p-acp dt j-jn p-acp d c-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 36
333 But to leave Enthusiasts as past conviction, and to have as little regard to those others who have the impudence to oppose a known certain truth, But to leave Enthusiasts as past conviction, and to have as little regard to those Others who have the impudence to oppose a known certain truth, p-acp pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp j n1, cc pc-acp vhi p-acp j n1 p-acp d n2-jn r-crq vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt j-vvn j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 36
334 as clear as any thing of that nature can possibly be, with meer shams, I say the Doctrine of the Primitive Church is plain and manifest against all Resisting upon any pretence whatsoever, as clear as any thing of that nature can possibly be, with mere shams, I say the Doctrine of the Primitive Church is plain and manifest against all Resisting upon any pretence whatsoever, c-acp j c-acp d n1 pp-f d n1 vmb av-j vbi, p-acp j n2, pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbz j cc vvi p-acp d vvg p-acp d n1 r-crq, (4) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 36
335 so plain and clear, that as was before observ'd, not one writer for a thousand years of any Credit in the Church did ever question it; so plain and clear, that as was before observed, not one writer for a thousand Years of any Credit in the Church did ever question it; av j cc j, cst a-acp vbds p-acp vvn, xx crd n1 p-acp dt crd n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1 vdd av vvi pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 36
336 And Sigebert reckon'd the contrary doctrine a novelty at least, if not a plain Heresie, And Sigebert reckoned the contrary Doctrine a novelty At least, if not a plain Heresy, cc np1 vvn dt j-jn n1 dt n1 p-acp ds, cs xx dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 36
337 and justly imputes the original of it to Pope Hildebrand, as not crept into the World before him. and justly imputes the original of it to Pope Hildebrand, as not crept into the World before him. cc av-j vvz dt n-jn pp-f pn31 p-acp n1 np1, c-acp xx vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 36
338 As for the Churches of the Reformation, they are no less plain and clear against all resisting, As for the Churches of the Reformation, they Are no less plain and clear against all resisting, c-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vbr av-dx av-dc j cc j p-acp d j-vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 36
339 as any man may satisfie himself from their general confessions, and from the writings of particular members of them: as any man may satisfy himself from their general confessions, and from the writings of particular members of them: c-acp d n1 vmb vvi px31 p-acp po32 j n2, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2 pp-f pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 36
340 I shall only urge the Authority of Erasmus, who though he liv'd and dy'd in the Communion of the Church of Rome, yet was for a Reformation, I shall only urge the authority of Erasmus, who though he lived and died in the Communion of the Church of Rome, yet was for a Reformation, pns11 vmb av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq c-acp pns31 vvd cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, av vbds p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 36
341 and according to some the occasion of it; and according to Some the occasion of it; cc vvg p-acp d dt n1 pp-f pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 36
342 and I the rather insist upon his Authority, because his Comments are recommended by our own Reformers, and I the rather insist upon his authority, Because his Comments Are recommended by our own Reformers, cc pns11 dt av-c vvi p-acp po31 n1, c-acp po31 n2 vbr vvn p-acp po12 d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 36
343 and ordered to be had in all our Churches: and ordered to be had in all our Churches: cc vvd pc-acp vbi vhn p-acp d po12 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 36
344 Now he in his Comment upon St. Luke 22. affirms, there is no Heresie more pernitious than this of the lawfulness of resisting: Now he in his Comment upon Saint Lycia 22. affirms, there is no Heresy more pernicious than this of the lawfulness of resisting: av pns31 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 av crd vvz, pc-acp vbz dx n1 av-dc j cs d pp-f dt n1 pp-f vvg: (4) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 36
345 the Precepts of Christ decrying it, his whole life being opposite to it, the Apostolical Doctrine testifying against it, it being rejected also by so many thousand Martyrs, the Precepts of christ decrying it, his Whole life being opposite to it, the Apostolical Doctrine testifying against it, it being rejected also by so many thousand Martyrs, dt n2 pp-f np1 vvg pn31, po31 j-jn n1 vbg j-jn p-acp pn31, dt j n1 vvg p-acp pn31, pn31 vbg vvn av p-acp av d crd n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 36
346 and contradicted by the Antient Interpreters: I may add, by all impartial writers of the Reformation. and contradicted by the Ancient Interpreters: I may add, by all impartial writers of the Reformation. cc vvd p-acp dt j n2: pns11 vmb vvi, p-acp d j n2 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 36
347 And this sure cannot but seem abundantly sufficient to all unprejudic'd minds, that sincerely desire to know the truth, And this sure cannot but seem abundantly sufficient to all unprejudiced minds, that sincerely desire to know the truth, cc d av-j vmbx cc-acp vvi av-j j p-acp d j n2, cst av-j vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 36
348 and are willing to be convinced of it. and Are willing to be convinced of it. cc vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 36
349 Let me have leave to add this, as which makes very much for my Assertion of the absolute unlawfulness of resisting, that the Cases of Exception are so very wild and extravagant: Let me have leave to add this, as which makes very much for my Assertion of the absolute unlawfulness of resisting, that the Cases of Exception Are so very wild and extravagant: vvb pno11 vhi n1 pc-acp vvi d, c-acp r-crq vvz av av-d p-acp po11 n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f vvg, cst dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr av av j cc j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 36
350 and but two of them are worth taking notice of. and but two of them Are worth taking notice of. cc p-acp crd pp-f pno32 vbr j vvg n1 pp-f. (4) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 36
351 As for the Additional ones of Grotius, 'tis said, he was young when he made them, As for the Additional ones of Grotius, it's said, he was young when he made them, p-acp p-acp dt np1 pi2 pp-f np1, pn31|vbz vvd, pns31 vbds j c-crq pns31 vvd pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 36
352 and 'tis plain he was to serve an argument, having his Country-men to defend. and it's plain he was to serve an argument, having his Countrymen to defend. cc pn31|vbz j pns31 vbds pc-acp vvi dt n1, vhg po31 n2 pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 36
353 As for that of Religion, which some insist on, as not only a reasonable, but the very best ground of resisting, 'tis the most senseless imposition upon the common reason of mankind that can well be imagin'd, to pretend it: As for that of Religion, which Some insist on, as not only a reasonable, but the very best ground of resisting, it's the most senseless imposition upon the Common reason of mankind that can well be imagined, to pretend it: c-acp p-acp d pp-f n1, r-crq d vvb a-acp, c-acp xx av-j dt j, cc-acp dt av js n1 pp-f vvg, pn31|vbz dt av-ds j n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cst vmb av vbi vvn, pc-acp vvi pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 36
354 for who knows not that our Religion can never be lost or taken from us by all the Powers of Earth and Hell combin'd together against us, without our own consent. for who knows not that our Religion can never be lost or taken from us by all the Powers of Earth and Hell combined together against us, without our own consent. c-acp r-crq vvz xx cst po12 n1 vmb av vbb vvn cc vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvn av p-acp pno12, p-acp po12 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 37
355 But what do I talk of Religion in the Case? that's commonly no more than the surface or shell; But what do I talk of Religion in the Case? that's commonly no more than the surface or shell; p-acp q-crq vdb pns11 vvb pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1? d|vbz av-j dx av-dc cs dt n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 37
356 'tis Ambition, or Interest, or Revenge is the Kernel or Substance, for without such mixtures, Religion (as a Learned Gentleman observes ) works no violent effects, it's Ambition, or Interest, or Revenge is the Kernel or Substance, for without such mixtures, Religion (as a Learned Gentleman observes) works no violent effects, pn31|vbz n1, cc n1, cc n1 vbz dt n1 cc n1, c-acp p-acp d n2, n1 (c-acp dt j n1 vvz) vvz dx j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 37
357 but produces rather examples of constant suffering than of desperate actions. but produces rather Examples of constant suffering than of desperate actions. cc-acp vvz av n2 pp-f j n1 cs pp-f j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 37
358 To pretend Religion therefore as a ground of resisting, is only to make appear our hypocrisie: To pretend Religion Therefore as a ground of resisting, is only to make appear our hypocrisy: p-acp vvi n1 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, vbz av-j pc-acp vvi vvi po12 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 37
359 which Harry Martin honestly disclaim'd when he cry'd out in the house against snivelling for Religion, which Harry Martin honestly disclaimed when he cried out in the house against snivelling for Religion, r-crq np1 np1 av-j vvn c-crq pns31 vvd av p-acp dt n1 p-acp j-vvg p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 37
360 as the ground of resisting the King: as the ground of resisting the King: c-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 37
361 We have fought (says he) all this while for Liberty, and are we now whining about Religion? And one Colonel Purefoy, like another Peribonius, was much more ingenious, declaring plainly after the King was beheaded, that it was no more than what he had desir'd, We have fought (Says he) all this while for Liberty, and Are we now whining about Religion? And one Colonel Purefoy, like Another Peribonius, was much more ingenious, declaring plainly After the King was beheaded, that it was no more than what he had desired, pns12 vhb vvn (vvz pns31) d d n1 p-acp n1, cc vbr pns12 av vvg p-acp n1? cc crd n1 np1, av-j j-jn np1, vbds av-d av-dc j, vvg av-j p-acp dt n1 vbds vvn, cst pn31 vbds dx dc cs r-crq pns31 vhd vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 37
362 and designed to contribute to, forty years before. and designed to contribute to, forty Years before. cc vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp, crd n2 a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 37
363 But still, as I said, there are two cases of exception insisted on, as of some validity. 1. If a Prince shall undertake to alienate his Kingdom, But still, as I said, there Are two cases of exception insisted on, as of Some validity. 1. If a Prince shall undertake to alienate his Kingdom, cc-acp av, c-acp pns11 vvd, pc-acp vbr crd n2 pp-f n1 vvd a-acp, c-acp pp-f d n1. crd cs dt n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 37
364 or sell it, or give it up into the hands of another Sovereign, against the mind of his Subjects. or fell it, or give it up into the hands of Another Sovereign, against the mind of his Subject's. cc vvi pn31, cc vvb pn31 a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-jn n-jn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 37
365 A very pritty supposition, but only that it is so very unreasonable, as not to be supposed by all the rules of commom prudence or charity: A very pretty supposition, but only that it is so very unreasonable, as not to be supposed by all the rules of commom prudence or charity: dt j j n1, cc-acp av-j cst pn31 vbz av av j, c-acp xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n1 n1 cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 37
366 besides, that it may be always pretended, if once suffered to pass, and where are we then? Why then we are at the old pass of undermining the Thames: that is of having any the most ridiculous and incredible stories obtruded upon us, beside, that it may be always pretended, if once suffered to pass, and where Are we then? Why then we Are At the old pass of undermining the Thames: that is of having any the most ridiculous and incredible stories obtruded upon us, a-acp, cst pn31 vmb vbi av vvn, cs a-acp vvd pc-acp vvi, cc q-crq vbr pns12 av? uh-crq av pns12 vbr p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvg dt np1: cst vbz pp-f vhg d dt av-ds j cc j n2 vvd p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 37
367 and we must believe them for the good of the Common-wealth, which otherwise would be in mighty danger. and we must believe them for the good of the Commonwealth, which otherwise would be in mighty danger. cc pns12 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt j pp-f dt n1, r-crq av vmd vbi p-acp j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 37
368 Well! but there is another case of exception, rather more unreasonable than the former, and yet, at the least, Well! but there is Another case of exception, rather more unreasonable than the former, and yet, At the least, uh cc-acp pc-acp vbz j-jn n1 pp-f n1, av-c av-dc j cs dt j, cc av, p-acp dt ds, (4) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 37
369 as likely to be always pretended, and that is: as likely to be always pretended, and that is: c-acp j pc-acp vbi av vvn, cc d vbz: (4) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 37
370 If a Prince shall undertake to destroy his whole Kingdom, or any considerable part of it. If a Prince shall undertake to destroy his Whole Kingdom, or any considerable part of it. cs dt n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi po31 j-jn n1, cc d j n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 37
371 The former of these, besides, that it very reverendly supposes the Prince either a fool or a madman, is little better than non-sense, The former of these, beside, that it very reverendly supposes the Prince either a fool or a madman, is little better than nonsense, dt j pp-f d, a-acp, cst pn31 av j n2 dt n1 av-d dt n1 cc dt n1, vbz av-j av-jc cs n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 37
372 and next to impossible at least. and next to impossible At least. cc ord p-acp j p-acp ds. (4) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 37
373 But the latter, that a Prince should destroy a considerable part of his Subjects, was plainly the case of the Primitive Christians, who were certainly both for number and quality, But the latter, that a Prince should destroy a considerable part of his Subject's, was plainly the case of the Primitive Christians, who were Certainly both for number and quality, p-acp dt d, cst dt n1 vmd vvi dt j n1 pp-f po31 n2-jn, vbds av-j dt n1 pp-f dt j np1, r-crq vbdr av-j av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 37
374 but especially, for number, a very considerable part of the Roman Empire, pars major Civitatis cujus { que } (saith Tertullian ) the greater part of every City: but especially, for number, a very considerable part of the Roman Empire, pars Major Civitatis cujus { que } (Says Tertullian) the greater part of every city: cc-acp av-j, p-acp n1, dt j j n1 pp-f dt njp n1, fw-la j fw-la fw-la { fw-fr } (vvz np1) dt jc n1 pp-f d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 37
375 and according to Grotius, metuenda plane multitudo in plain English formidable for their numbers: and according to Grotius, metuenda plane multitudo in plain English formidable for their numbers: cc vvg p-acp np1, fw-la n1 fw-la p-acp j jp j p-acp po32 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 37
376 yet they were not only design'd to utter destruction, but actually destroy'd in vast infinite numbers, by the express order of their several Emperours, yet they were not only designed to utter destruction, but actually destroyed in vast infinite numbers, by the express order of their several emperors, av pns32 vbdr xx av-j vvn pc-acp vvi n1, cc-acp av-j vvn p-acp j j n2, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 38
377 and that with the utmost cruelty and savageness, contrary to all the rules of nature, reason, and humanity. and that with the utmost cruelty and savageness, contrary to all the rules of nature, reason, and humanity. cc cst p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, j-jn p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n1, n1, cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 38
378 And yet, still among these, qui ipsorum saevitiae arma opponeret inventus est nemo (says Grotius ) and it has been sufficiently shewed already: And yet, still among these, qui Ipsorum saevitiae arma opponeret inventus est nemo (Says Grotius) and it has been sufficiently showed already: cc av, av p-acp d, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 (vvz np1) cc pn31 vhz vbn av-j vvn av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 38
379 not one was found that wou'd oppose their Cruelty by force of Arms. Not one? Yes, says Blondel, I have found two instances to the contrary. not one was found that would oppose their Cruelty by force of Arms. Not one? Yes, Says Blondel, I have found two instances to the contrary. xx pi vbds vvn cst vmd vvi po32 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n2 xx pi? uh, vvz np1, pns11 vhb vvn crd n2 p-acp dt n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 38
380 And the truth is, he has two instances, but they are both wondrous odd: And the truth is, he has two instances, but they Are both wondrous odd: cc dt n1 vbz, pns31 vhz crd n2, cc-acp pns32 vbr av-d j j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 38
381 As that of a company of drunken Villagers, very probably Pagans too, rescuing Dionysius Bishop of Alexandria from the hands of his Prosecutors, who were but private Souldiers neither: As that of a company of drunken Villagers, very probably Pagans too, rescuing Dionysius Bishop of Alexandria from the hands of his Prosecutors, who were but private Soldiers neither: c-acp d pp-f dt n1 pp-f j n2, av av-j ng1-jn av, vvg np1 n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, r-crq vbdr p-acp j n2 av-dx: (4) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 38
382 and the Armenians resisting Maximin who was not their Sovereign. and the Armenians resisting Maximin who was not their Sovereign. cc dt np1 vvg np1 r-crq vbds xx po32 j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 38
383 Which only shew the good mans earnest desire to have them pertinent, whether they will be so or no. Which only show the good men earnest desire to have them pertinent, whither they will be so or no. r-crq av-j vvi dt j ng1 j n1 pc-acp vhi pno32 j, cs pns32 vmb vbi av cc uh-dx. (4) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 38
384 But after all, there are Scripture instances produced to the contrary of this Assertion, that it is absolutely unlawful to resist. But After all, there Are Scripture instances produced to the contrary of this Assertion, that it is absolutely unlawful to resist. cc-acp p-acp d, pc-acp vbr n1 n2 vvn p-acp dt n-jn pp-f d n1, cst pn31 vbz av-j j pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 38
385 And 'tis true, there are Scripture instances alledged, but no otherwise than as Texts of Scripture are by some quoted, only to make a flourish withall, And it's true, there Are Scripture instances alleged, but not otherwise than as Texts of Scripture Are by Some quoted, only to make a flourish withal, cc pn31|vbz j, pc-acp vbr n1 n2 vvn, cc-acp xx av cs p-acp n2 pp-f n1 vbr p-acp d vvn, av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 38
386 and fill up a margin, or to seem proofs, though hardly the shadow of them. and fill up a margin, or to seem proofs, though hardly the shadow of them. cc vvb a-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi n2, cs av dt n1 pp-f pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 38
387 And as for these instances out of Scripture, they have been considered, and sufficiently prov'd to be either impertinent as some, And as for these instances out of Scripture, they have been considered, and sufficiently proved to be either impertinent as Some, cc c-acp p-acp d n2 av pp-f n1, pns32 vhb vbn vvn, cc av-j vvn pc-acp vbi av-d j c-acp d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 38
388 or extraordinary as others, or lastly wicked, and so not to be brought into example. or extraordinary as Others, or lastly wicked, and so not to be brought into Exampl. cc j c-acp n2-jn, cc ord j, cc av xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 38
389 And they do but only shew how hard the Oppugners of this Doctrine are put to it, And they do but only show how hard the Oppugners of this Doctrine Are put to it, cc pns32 vdb cc-acp av-j vvi c-crq av-j dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbr vvn p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 38
390 when they can produce no better for their purpose. when they can produce no better for their purpose. c-crq pns32 vmb vvi av-dx av-jc p-acp po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 38
391 And now to come home to our selves, and very briefly to apply what has been said. And now to come home to our selves, and very briefly to apply what has been said. cc av pc-acp vvi av-an p-acp po12 n2, cc av av-j pc-acp vvi r-crq vhz vbn vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 38
392 The charge here against Resisting is Universal, and there is no limitation of it in the whole Scripture, none in the old Testament, much less in the new, The charge Here against Resisting is Universal, and there is no limitation of it in the Whole Scripture, none in the old Testament, much less in the new, dt n1 av p-acp vvg vbz j-u, cc pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt j-jn n1, pix p-acp dt j n1, av-d av-dc p-acp dt j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 38
393 and least of all in this Chapter where the rule is laid: and least of all in this Chapter where the Rule is laid: cc ds pp-f d p-acp d n1 c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 38
394 and besides, the context or the Analogy of the place, the consent of sundry, the most eminent and learned expositours both antient and modern, and beside, the context or the Analogy of the place, the consent of sundry, the most eminent and learned expositors both ancient and modern, cc a-acp, dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f j, dt av-ds j cc j n2 d j cc j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 38
395 and the practice of the best Christians in all ages have been shewn very clear for the absolute unlawfulness of resisting upon what pretence soever under pain of Damnation. And sure, and the practice of the best Christians in all ages have been shown very clear for the absolute unlawfulness of resisting upon what pretence soever under pain of Damnation. And sure, cc dt n1 pp-f dt js np1 p-acp d n2 vhb vbn vvn av j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvg p-acp r-crq n1 av p-acp n1 pp-f n1. cc j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 38
396 if to resist the higher powers be (as the Apostle asserts in general) to resist the Ordinance of God, it is eo nomine, in that respect alone so far from lawful in any case, if to resist the higher Powers be (as the Apostle asserts in general) to resist the Ordinance of God, it is eo nomine, in that respect alone so Far from lawful in any case, cs pc-acp vvi dt jc n2 vbb (c-acp dt n1 n2 p-acp n1) pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vbz fw-la fw-la, p-acp d n1 av-j av av-j p-acp j p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 38
397 or upon any pretence whatsoever, that it is infallibly always a sin of a most provoking nature, and as such it is here threatned, or upon any pretence whatsoever, that it is infallibly always a since of a most provoking nature, and as such it is Here threatened, cc p-acp d n1 r-crq, cst pn31 vbz av-j av dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j-vvg n1, cc p-acp d pn31 vbz av vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 39
398 as far as I can possibly conceive or understand with Damnation in the saddest sense. as Far as I can possibly conceive or understand with Damnation in the Saddest sense. c-acp av-j c-acp pns11 vmb av-j vvi cc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt js n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 39
399 And let me say Damnation is not to be trifled with, nor the Apostle's fearful threat here eluded by slights and pretences; And let me say Damnation is not to be trifled with, nor the Apostle's fearful threat Here eluded by slights and pretences; cc vvb pno11 vvi n1 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, ccx dt ng1 j n1 av vvn p-acp n2 cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 39
400 but be these what they will, if upon them we resist, we must cease to be Christians, cease to be of the Church of England, and cease to be in a saveable condition, but be these what they will, if upon them we resist, we must cease to be Christians, cease to be of the Church of England, and cease to be in a saveable condition, cc-acp vbb d r-crq pns32 vmb, cs p-acp pno32 pns12 vvb, pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi np1, vvb pc-acp vbi pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvb pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 39
401 unless a very great and solemn Repentance intervene. unless a very great and solemn Repentance intervene. cs dt j j cc j n1 vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 39
402 But for that, besides, that it is always infinitely hazardous in case of resisting, such is the criminal nature of resisting, that the Scripture compares it to Witchcraft, But for that, beside, that it is always infinitely hazardous in case of resisting, such is the criminal nature of resisting, that the Scripture compares it to Witchcraft, cc-acp p-acp d, a-acp, cst pn31 vbz av av-j j p-acp n1 pp-f vvg, d vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f vvg, cst dt n1 vvz pn31 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 39
403 and indeed it too nearly resembles the sin of Witchcraft in this respect, (not that it admits not of Repentance, and indeed it too nearly resembles the since of Witchcraft in this respect, (not that it admits not of Repentance, cc av pn31 av av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1, (xx d pn31 vvz xx pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 39
404 for I will not say so of its parallel, but) that it is seldom at all, and seldomer truly repented of; for I will not say so of its parallel, but) that it is seldom At all, and seldomer truly repented of; c-acp pns11 vmb xx vvi av pp-f po31 n1, cc-acp) cst pn31 vbz av p-acp d, cc jc av-j vvn pp-f; (4) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 39
405 and for this I shall seek no further than our own age and memory: and for this I shall seek no further than our own age and memory: cc p-acp d pns11 vmb vvi av-dx av-jc cs po12 d n1 cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 39
406 with what a wild Enthusiasm did the Usurper Cromwel go to his own place? What an opinion had he of his Saintship to the very last? as if he were one of those that needed no Repentance. with what a wild Enthusiasm did the Usurper Cromwell go to his own place? What an opinion had he of his Saintship to the very last? as if he were one of those that needed no Repentance. p-acp r-crq dt j n1 vdd dt n1 np1 vvb p-acp po31 d n1? q-crq dt n1 vhd pns31 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt av ord? c-acp cs pns31 vbdr crd pp-f d cst vvd dx n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 39
407 When his end apparently drew near, he wou'd not be perswaded of it, but still fancied to himself that God had some further work in reserve for him. When his end apparently drew near, he would not be persuaded of it, but still fancied to himself that God had Some further work in reserve for him. c-crq po31 n1 av-j vvd av-j, pns31 vmd xx vbi vvn pp-f pn31, cc-acp av vvd p-acp px31 cst np1 vhd d jc n1 p-acp vvi p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 39
408 And his Brethren in iniquity and bloud, the Regicides that were executed, with what height of Fanaticism went they out of the World? how far from the least shew of Repentance? And oh blessed God! how few publick Recantations have we seen, notwithstanding so very many were engaged in the Great Rebellion? And his Brothers in iniquity and blood, the Regicides that were executed, with what height of Fanaticism went they out of the World? how Far from the least show of Repentance? And o blessed God! how few public Recantations have we seen, notwithstanding so very many were engaged in the Great Rebellion? cc po31 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, dt n2 cst vbdr vvn, p-acp r-crq n1 pp-f np1 vvd pns32 av pp-f dt n1? q-crq av-j p-acp dt ds n1 pp-f n1? cc uh j-vvn np1 q-crq d j n2 vhb pns12 vvn, c-acp av av d vbdr vvn p-acp dt j n1? (4) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 39
409 But they were, they were the Saints; But they were, they were the Saints; p-acp pns32 vbdr, pns32 vbdr dt n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 39
410 and as such I leave them, to bespeak your utter abhorrence and detestation of a Crime, which by what has been said may reasonably be concluded, and as such I leave them, to bespeak your utter abhorrence and detestation of a Crime, which by what has been said may reasonably be concluded, cc c-acp d pns11 vvb pno32, pc-acp vvi po22 j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq p-acp q-crq vhz vbn vvn vmb av-j vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 39
411 or at least justly feared, to be of a most horrid nature, exposing to Damnation in the saddest sense. or At least justly feared, to be of a most horrid nature, exposing to Damnation in the Saddest sense. cc p-acp ds av-j vvn, pc-acp vbi pp-f dt av-ds j n1, vvg p-acp n1 p-acp dt js n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 39
412 And let us consider the fearful issues of Damnation, and the infinite uncertainty of Repentance, which alone can prevent them in case of resisting. And let us Consider the fearful issues of Damnation, and the infinite uncertainty of Repentance, which alone can prevent them in case of resisting. cc vvb pno12 vvi dt j n2 pp-f n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq av-j vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 39
413 And as we would not lose our part with God, our share in the Joys and Glories of Jesus, our habitation in the Heavens with Angels and Saints in unspeakable happiness to eternal ages, which is the first sad part of Damnation. And then for the other, And as we would not loose our part with God, our share in the Joys and Glories of jesus, our habitation in the Heavens with Angels and Saints in unspeakable happiness to Eternal ages, which is the First sad part of Damnation. And then for the other, cc c-acp pns12 vmd xx vvi po12 n1 p-acp np1, po12 n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, po12 n1 p-acp dt n2 p-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp j n1 p-acp j n2, r-crq vbz dt ord j n1 pp-f n1. cc av p-acp dt n-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 39
414 as we would not be given up to the insupportable amazements of a sad Eternity, as we would not be given up to the insupportable amazements of a sad Eternity, c-acp pns12 vmd xx vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 39
415 and dwell with a Worm that dieth not, in a Fire that is not quenched, amidst Devils and damned Spirits for ever; and dwell with a Worm that Dieth not, in a Fire that is not quenched, amid Devils and damned Spirits for ever; cc vvi p-acp dt n1 cst vvz xx, p-acp dt n1 cst vbz xx vvn, p-acp n2 cc j-vvn n2 p-acp av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 39
416 let us beware of resisting the Higher Powers, which is a crime that exposes to all this, and more. let us beware of resisting the Higher Powers, which is a crime that exposes to all this, and more. vvb pno12 vvi pp-f vvg dt jc n2, r-crq vbz dt n1 cst vvz p-acp d d, cc av-dc. (4) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 39
417 But let us heartily bless Almighty God that we had no share in the great Rebellion, no hand in the Thirtieth of January, nothing to do but to bewail our own sins as accessary, and the sins of others as instrumental in it. But let us heartily bless Almighty God that we had no share in the great Rebellion, no hand in the Thirtieth of January, nothing to do but to bewail our own Sins as accessary, and the Sins of Others as instrumental in it. cc-acp vvb pno12 av-j vvi j-jn np1 cst pns12 vhd dx n1 p-acp dt j n1, dx n1 p-acp dt ord pp-f np1, pix pc-acp vdi cc-acp pc-acp vvi po12 d n2 c-acp j-jn, cc dt n2 pp-f n2-jn c-acp j p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 40
418 And for the mercy of this Auspicious Day to the Church still flourishing, though the Prince for whose Birth and Return it was so memorable, be gone; And for the mercy of this Auspicious Day to the Church still flourishing, though the Prince for whose Birth and Return it was so memorable, be gone; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1 p-acp dt n1 av vvg, cs dt n1 p-acp rg-crq n1 cc n1 pn31 vbds av j, vbb vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 40
419 and may it flourish still, as we have just ground to hope it will, under his excellent Parallel, our present gracious Sovereign, whom God long preserve. and may it flourish still, as we have just ground to hope it will, under his excellent Parallel, our present gracious Sovereign, whom God long preserve. cc vmb pn31 vvi av, c-acp pns12 vhb j n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 vmb, p-acp po31 j n1, po12 j j n-jn, ro-crq np1 av-j vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 40
420 I say, for the mercy of this Auspicious Day, let us be sure to render now and ever, I say, for the mercy of this Auspicious Day, let us be sure to render now and ever, pns11 vvb, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, vvb pno12 vbi j pc-acp vvi av cc av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 40
421 as is both now and ever abundantly due, to God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, all possible Praise, Honour, and Thanksgiving, Amen. FINIS. as is both now and ever abundantly due, to God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, all possible Praise, Honour, and Thanksgiving, Amen. FINIS. c-acp vbz d av cc av av-j j-jn, p-acp np1 dt n1, np1 dt n1, cc np1 dt j n1, d j n1, n1, cc n1, uh-n. fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 40

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53 0 1 Cor. 15.24. 1 Cor. 15.24. vvn np1 crd.
68 0 Homily of Obedience, pag. 64. Ed. 1673. Homily of obedience, page. 64. Ed. 1673. n1 pp-f n1, n1. crd np1 crd
81 0 Orosius. Orosius. np1.
107 0 Author Anonymus. Author Anonymus. n1 np1.
124 0 Particularly Dr. Hammond, in loc. & alibi. and Dr. Falkener, Christian Loyalty. Part 2. Particularly Dr. Hammond, in loc. & alibi. and Dr. Falkener, Christian Loyalty. Part 2. av-jn n1 np1, p-acp n1. cc fw-la. cc n1 n1, njp n1. n1 crd
132 0 Against the King. Against the King. p-acp dt n1.
140 0 Jer. 48 10. Jer. 48 10. np1 crd crd
199 0 Dr. Cave his Life St. Chrystom. Dr. Cave his Life Saint Chrysostom. n1 n1 po31 n1 n1 n1.
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215 0 Ep. 1• & 221. Ludovic Regem. Epistle 1• & 221. Louis Regem. np1 n1 cc crd np1 fw-la.
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241 0 Homily of Obedience Part. II. Homily of obedience Part. II n1 pp-f n1 n1 crd
241 1 The King. The King. dt n1.
250 0 •omily a•ainst Re•ellion, •ag. 379. •omily a•ainst Re•ellion, •ag. 379. n1 vv2 n1, n1. crd
278 0 The first of the Canons of 1640. The First of the Canonas of 1640. dt ord pp-f dt n2 pp-f crd
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