Popery, a great mystery of iniquity proved in a sermon preached in the parish church of Newland, in the county of Glocester, on Wednesday the 22d. of December, 1680, being the fast-day appointed by the Kings proclamation ... / by Thomas Jekyll ...

Jekyll, Thomas, 1646-1698
Publisher: Printed for Jonathan Robinson
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1681
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A46726 ESTC ID: R34478 STC ID: J534
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Thessalonians, 2nd, II, 7; Catholic Church -- Controversial literature; Fast-day sermons;
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0 2 Thes. 2.7. For the Mystery of Iniquity doth already Work; only he who now Letteth, will Let, till he be taken out of the way. 2 Thebes 2.7. For the Mystery of Iniquity does already Work; only he who now Lets, will Let, till he be taken out of the Way. crd np1 crd. p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz av vvi; av-j pns31 r-crq av vvz, vmb vvi, c-acp pns31 vbb vvn av pp-f dt n1. (5) text (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 HOw useful and necessary the most deep and solemn Humiliations that can be, are at all times for a sinful People, the Apprehensions which all men naturally have of the Justice and Power of God do sufficiently discover; HOw useful and necessary the most deep and solemn Humiliations that can be, Are At all times for a sinful People, the Apprehensions which all men naturally have of the justice and Power of God do sufficiently discover; q-crq j cc j dt av-ds j-jn cc j n2 cst vmb vbi, vbr p-acp d n2 p-acp dt j n1, dt n2 r-crq d n2 av-j vhb pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vdb av-j vvi; (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
2 And how fit and proper they are for us at this time, not only our manifold Sins and Wickednesses, And how fit and proper they Are for us At this time, not only our manifold Sins and Wickednesses, cc c-crq j cc j pns32 vbr p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1, xx av-j po12 j n2 cc n2, (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 but also those Great and Apparent Dangers wherewith we are compassed do abundantly declare too; but also those Great and Apparent Dangers wherewith we Are compassed do abundantly declare too; cc-acp av d j cc j n2 c-crq pns12 vbr vvn vdb av-j vvi av; (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 And therefore since it hath pleas'd Almighty God by the Voice of Authority to call us to this great and important Work, let us in the first place bless his Name for giving of us such a Gracious King that takes such Care of our Religion and Government, And Therefore since it hath pleased Almighty God by the Voice of authority to call us to this great and important Work, let us in the First place bless his Name for giving of us such a Gracious King that Takes such Care of our Religion and Government, cc av c-acp pn31 vhz vvn j-jn np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d j cc j n1, vvb pno12 p-acp dt ord n1 vvb po31 n1 p-acp vvg pp-f pno12 d dt j n1 cst vvz d n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1, (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
5 and of the Lives and Souls of his People, as by such ways as these to procure Gods Favour and Protection, through whose infinite Goodness alone it is that we have all been hitherto preserv'd; and of the Lives and Souls of his People, as by such ways as these to procure God's Favour and Protection, through whose infinite goodness alone it is that we have all been hitherto preserved; cc pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp p-acp d n2 c-acp d pc-acp vvi npg1 n1 cc n1, p-acp rg-crq j n1 av-j pn31 vbz cst pns12 vhb av-d vbn av vvn; (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
6 and then let us endeavour so to behave our selves in the discharge of this Duty now, and then let us endeavour so to behave our selves in the discharge of this Duty now, cc av vvb pno12 vvi av pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 av, (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
7 and of all others too in the several places which he hath set us in, that Glory may dwell in our Land, that the Life and Reign of our King may be Long and Prosperous, that the Gospel may for ever flourish in its native Plainness and Simplicity, and of all Others too in the several places which he hath Set us in, that Glory may dwell in our Land, that the Life and Reign of our King may be Long and Prosperous, that the Gospel may for ever flourish in its native Plainness and Simplicity, cc pp-f d n2-jn av p-acp dt j n2 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp, cst n1 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n1, cst dt n1 cc vvi pp-f po12 n1 vmb vbi j cc j, cst dt n1 vmb p-acp av vvi p-acp po31 j-jn n1 cc n1, (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
8 and that Peace and Plenty may be the Glory and Blessings of these Nations. and that Peace and Plenty may be the Glory and Blessings of these nations. cc d n1 cc n1 vmb vbi dt n1 cc n2 pp-f d n2. (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
9 I know very well as our present Case stands we have very little Reason to expect any of these Kindnesses, the multitude and greatness of our Sins cry loud for Vengeance, we have thereby pluck'd at it with both our hands, I know very well as our present Case Stands we have very little Reason to expect any of these Kindnesses, the multitude and greatness of our Sins cry loud for Vengeance, we have thereby plucked At it with both our hands, pns11 vvb av av c-acp po12 j n1 vvz pns12 vhb av j n1 pc-acp vvi d pp-f d n2, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2 vvb av-j p-acp n1, pns12 vhb av vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp d po12 n2, (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
10 and may truly say as the Prophet does, that it is of the Lord 's Mercies that we are not consumed, Lam. 3.22. it is not because our Provocations fail but because his Compassions fail not. and may truly say as the Prophet does, that it is of the Lord is mercies that we Are not consumed, Lam. 3.22. it is not Because our Provocations fail but Because his Compassions fail not. cc vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 vdz, cst pn31 vbz pp-f dt n1 vbz n2 cst pns12 vbr xx vvn, np1 crd. pn31 vbz xx c-acp po12 n2 vvb p-acp c-acp po31 n2 vvb xx. (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 How have we slighted his Judgments, abus'd his Mercies, and turn'd his Grace into Wantonness? making even his Goodness that should have lead us to Repentance, rather an Encouragement to continue in Sin; How have we slighted his Judgments, abused his mercies, and turned his Grace into Wantonness? making even his goodness that should have led us to Repentance, rather an Encouragement to continue in since; q-crq vhb pns12 vvn po31 n2, vvn po31 n2, cc vvd po31 n1 p-acp n1? vvg av po31 n1 cst vmd vhi vvn pno12 p-acp n1, av-c cs n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1; (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
12 How hath he tried all ways to reclaim us, and how have we rendred them Fruitless and Vain? How often hath he varied the Methods of his Providence to see which was the most likely means to prevail upon us, How hath he tried all ways to reclaim us, and how have we rendered them Fruitless and Vain? How often hath he varied the Methods of his Providence to see which was the most likely means to prevail upon us, q-crq vhz pns31 vvn d n2 pc-acp vvi pno12, cc q-crq vhb pns12 vvn pno32 j cc j? uh-crq av vhz pns31 vvn dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq vbds dt av-ds j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
13 and how have we still varied not only our Methods, but even our Manner of sinning, committing it with so much greediness, and how have we still varied not only our Methods, but even our Manner of sinning, committing it with so much greediness, cc q-crq vhb pns12 av vvn xx av-j po12 n2, cc-acp av po12 n1 pp-f vvg, vvg pn31 p-acp av d n1, (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
14 and variety of new invented and unheard of Practises, as if we would do it, not only out of a particular Love and Liking to it, and variety of new invented and unheard of Practises, as if we would do it, not only out of a particular Love and Liking to it, cc n1 pp-f j vvn cc j pp-f n2, c-acp cs pns12 vmd vdi pn31, xx av-j av pp-f dt j n1 cc n-vvg p-acp pn31, (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
15 but even out of a spight to God himself, because he hath forbidden it? and all this too amidst the greatest Hazzards, but even out of a spite to God himself, Because he hath forbidden it? and all this too amid the greatest Hazards, cc-acp av av pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1 px31, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pn31? cc d d av p-acp dt js n2, (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
16 and nearest Approaches to Ruine and Destruction, and such too as we have been forced to see and acknowledge whether we would or no. and nearest Approaches to Ruin and Destruction, and such too as we have been forced to see and acknowledge whither we would or no. cc js n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc d av c-acp pns12 vhb vbn vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi cs pns12 vmd cc uh-dx. (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
17 How hath Almighty God even by Miracle discover'd to us our Danger, and hitherto as it were constrain'd us to accept of a Deliverance, How hath Almighty God even by Miracle discovered to us our Danger, and hitherto as it were constrained us to accept of a Deliverance, np1 vhz np1 np1 av p-acp n1 vvn p-acp pno12 po12 n1, cc av c-acp pn31 vbdr vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1, (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
18 whilst we have even striven against both; while we have even striven against both; cs pns12 vhb av vvn p-acp d; (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
19 not only by shutting our Eyes against the clearest Light and Evidence, but by hard'ning our Hearts in sin against the strongest Convictions, not only by shutting our Eyes against the Clearest Light and Evidence, but by hardening our Hearts in since against the Strongest Convictions, xx av-j p-acp vvg po12 n2 p-acp dt js n1 cc n1, cc-acp p-acp vvg po12 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt js n2, (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
20 as if we would rather stand to the Courtesie of our Enemies who have so often vow'd our Destruction, as if we would rather stand to the Courtesy of our Enemies who have so often vowed our Destruction, c-acp cs pns12 vmd av-c vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 r-crq vhb av av vvn po12 n1, (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
21 than be any longer beholden to the Providence of God that hath so often interpos'd for our Preservation? Certainly (my beloved) this is not the way to make our selves a happy People, than be any longer beholden to the Providence of God that hath so often interposed for our Preservation? Certainly (my Beloved) this is not the Way to make our selves a happy People, cs vbb d av-jc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vhz av av vvn p-acp po12 n1? av-j (po11 j-vvn) d vbz xx dt n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 dt j n1, (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
22 for though there were no danger from Men either at home or abroad, yet as long as we continue in Sin we are always in danger; for though there were no danger from Men either At home or abroad, yet as long as we continue in since we Are always in danger; c-acp cs pc-acp vbdr dx n1 p-acp n2 av-d p-acp n1-an cc av, av c-acp av-j c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp n1 pns12 vbr av p-acp n1; (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 3
23 for tho' Affliction cometh not forth of the dust, neither doth Trouble spring out of the ground, for though Affliction comes not forth of the dust, neither does Trouble spring out of the ground, c-acp cs n1 vvz xx av pp-f dt n1, av-dx vdz n1 vvi av pp-f dt n1, (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 3
24 tho' we see no Cloud arise, or the least probability of any evil coming upon us to make us afraid, though we see no Cloud arise, or the least probability of any evil coming upon us to make us afraid, cs pns12 vvb dx n1 vvi, cc dt ds n1 pp-f d n-jn vvg p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi pno12 j, (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 3
25 yet as long as we continue in Sin, we are surrounded with Dangers, and the Vengeance of God will in time bring upon us both sure and swift Destruction; yet as long as we continue in since, we Are surrounded with Dangers, and the Vengeance of God will in time bring upon us both sure and swift Destruction; av c-acp av-j c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp n1, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n2, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb p-acp n1 vvi p-acp pno12 d j cc j n1; (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 3
26 But since the Case is otherwise with us, and we are made to see how Ruine and Desolation stand gaping with open mouth upon us, ready to devour and swallow us up, But since the Case is otherwise with us, and we Are made to see how Ruin and Desolation stand gaping with open Mouth upon us, ready to devour and swallow us up, cc-acp c-acp dt n1 vbz av p-acp pno12, cc pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi c-crq n1 cc n1 vvb vvg p-acp j n1 p-acp pno12, j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12 a-acp, (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 3
27 and all that's dear to us, how ought we indeed to humble our souls before God, to break off our sins by Repentance, and all that's dear to us, how ought we indeed to humble our Souls before God, to break off our Sins by Repentance, cc d cst|vbz j-jn p-acp pno12, q-crq vmd pns12 av pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 n2 p-acp n1, (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 3
28 and our Iniquities by doing of good, that it may be a lengthening of our Tranquillity; and our Iniquities by doing of good, that it may be a lengthening of our Tranquillity; cc po12 n2 p-acp vdg pp-f j, cst pn31 vmb vbi dt vvg pp-f po12 n1; (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 3
29 that so that Mystery of Iniquity that hath been working ever since the Apostles days, may be at once both fully reveal'd, and destroy'd too; that so that Mystery of Iniquity that hath been working ever since the Apostles days, may be At once both Fully revealed, and destroyed too; cst av d n1 pp-f n1 cst vhz vbn vvg av p-acp dt n2 n2, vmb vbi p-acp a-acp d av-j vvn, cc vvn av; (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 3
30 and the rather because it is still at work even amongst us, for the Mystery of Iniquity doth already work, only he that letteth, will let, till he be taken out of the way. and the rather Because it is still At work even among us, for the Mystery of Iniquity does already work, only he that lets, will let, till he be taken out of the Way. cc dt av-c c-acp pn31 vbz av p-acp n1 av p-acp pno12, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz av vvi, av-j pns31 cst vvz, vmb vvi, c-acp pns31 vbb vvn av pp-f dt n1. (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 3
31 In the handling of which Words I shall endeavour by Gods Grace to shew, 1. What is meant by the Mystery of Iniquity here spoken of. 2. How it work'd then in the Apostles days. 3. How it works now. 4. What it is that hinders its full Growth and Power of acting as it would; In the handling of which Words I shall endeavour by God's Grace to show, 1. What is meant by the Mystery of Iniquity Here spoken of. 2. How it worked then in the Apostles days. 3. How it works now. 4. What it is that hinders its full Growth and Power of acting as it would; p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f r-crq n2 pns11 vmb vvi p-acp ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi, crd q-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvn pp-f. crd c-crq pn31 vvd av p-acp dt n2 n2. crd c-crq pn31 vvz av. crd r-crq pn31 vbz cst vvz po31 j n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg c-acp pn31 vmd; (5) text (DIV1) 3 Page 3
32 And then 5. by way of Application shew how far this may concern us now, and what improvement we are to make of it. And then 5. by Way of Application show how Far this may concern us now, and what improvement we Are to make of it. cc av crd p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vvi c-crq av-j d vmb vvi pno12 av, cc r-crq n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31. (5) text (DIV1) 3 Page 3
33 1. What is meant by this Mystery of Iniquity? There is I confess great difference amongst Expositors what it is in Particular, however all in general that I have met with, both Papists and Protestants, conclude it to be the Work and Power of Antichrist: 1. What is meant by this Mystery of Iniquity? There is I confess great difference among Expositors what it is in Particular, however all in general that I have met with, both Papists and Protestants, conclude it to be the Work and Power of Antichrist: crd q-crq vbz vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1? pc-acp vbz pns11 vvb j n1 p-acp n2 r-crq pn31 vbz p-acp j-jn, c-acp d p-acp n1 cst pns11 vhb vvn p-acp, d njp2 cc n2, vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1: (5) text (DIV1) 4 Page 3
34 but now who, and what that is, is the great question amongst them. but now who, and what that is, is the great question among them. cc-acp av q-crq, cc r-crq d vbz, vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno32. (5) text (DIV1) 4 Page 3
35 Dr. Hammond applies it to Simon Magus and the Doctrine of the Gnosticks; Grotius to Caligula and the Rules and Principles of his Politicks; Dr. Hammond Applies it to Simon Magus and the Doctrine of the Gnostics; Grotius to Caligula and the Rules and Principles of his Politics; n1 np1 vvz pn31 p-acp np1 np1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n2; np1 p-acp np1 cc dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n2-j; (5) text (DIV1) 4 Page 3
36 but though I shall always have a just Honor and Esteem for their Judgments and Learning, yet in this Case I shall crave leave to understand something more by it; but though I shall always have a just Honour and Esteem for their Judgments and Learning, yet in this Case I shall crave leave to understand something more by it; cc-acp cs pns11 vmb av vhi dt j n1 cc vvb p-acp po32 n2 cc n1, av p-acp d n1 pns11 vmb vvi n1 pc-acp vvi pi av-dc p-acp pn31; (5) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
37 not but what they offer doth in many things very well agree with the Apostles Words and Sense in this Chapter, not but what they offer does in many things very well agree with the Apostles Words and Sense in this Chapter, xx p-acp r-crq pns32 n1 vdz p-acp d n2 av av vvi p-acp dt n2 n2 cc n1 p-acp d n1, (5) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
38 but yet they do in my Apprehension, not so well agree therewith as the Common Opinion of other Learned and Sober Protestants doth; but yet they do in my Apprehension, not so well agree therewith as the Common Opinion of other Learned and Sobrium Protestants does; cc-acp av pns32 vdb p-acp po11 n1, xx av av vvi av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j-jn j cc j n2 vdz; (5) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
39 for they generally understand by it the Principles of Popery; for they generally understand by it the Principles of Popery; c-acp pns32 av-j vvb p-acp pn31 dt n2 pp-f n1; (5) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
40 and their Sense is so far to be relied upon, in that all things concerning it in this Chapter agree very well thereto, and their Sense is so Far to be relied upon, in that all things Concerning it in this Chapter agree very well thereto, cc po32 n1 vbz av av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, p-acp cst d n2 vvg pn31 p-acp d n1 vvi av av av, (5) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
41 as I question not, but by the serious examination of the several parts of it will also fully appear to you; as I question not, but by the serious examination of the several parts of it will also Fully appear to you; c-acp pns11 vvb xx, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f pn31 vmb av av-j vvi p-acp pn22; (5) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
42 especially if you please to take notice of three things therein, as 1. The first rise and appearance of it, in what manner it began, 2. The work it self as it was then in some measure discover'd to the World, especially if you please to take notice of three things therein, as 1. The First rise and appearance of it, in what manner it began, 2. The work it self as it was then in Some measure discovered to the World, av-j cs pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f crd n2 av, c-acp crd dt ord vvi cc n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp r-crq n1 pn31 vvd, crd dt n1 pn31 n1 c-acp pn31 vbds av p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, (5) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
43 and hath since been more fully known and understood; And 3. the way and means of its Growth and Increase. and hath since been more Fully known and understood; And 3. the Way and means of its Growth and Increase. cc vhz a-acp vbn av-dc av-j vvn cc vvn; cc crd dt n1 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1. (5) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
44 All which you will find so exactly agreeable to this very thing, that one would think the Apostle had written the Relation of what it is now, rather than the. All which you will find so exactly agreeable to this very thing, that one would think the Apostle had written the Relation of what it is now, rather than the. av-d r-crq pn22 vmb vvi av av-j j p-acp d j n1, cst pi vmd vvi dt n1 vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f r-crq pn31 vbz av, av-c cs dt. (5) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
45 Prophesie of what in after-times it should be. 1. Then, let us consider the first Rise and Appearance of it. Prophesy of what in Aftertimes it should be. 1. Then, let us Consider the First Rise and Appearance of it. vvb pp-f r-crq p-acp n2 pn31 vmd vbi. crd av, vvb pno12 vvi dt ord vvi cc n1 pp-f pn31. (5) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
46 In the beginning of this Chapter the Apostle discovers, and cautions the Thessalonians against a very dangerous Error crept in amongst them, of limiting and determining the very Period of Time, concerning our Saviours coming; In the beginning of this Chapter the Apostle discovers, and cautions the Thessalonians against a very dangerous Error crept in among them, of limiting and determining the very Period of Time, Concerning our Saviors coming; p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1 dt n1 vvz, cc n2 dt njp2 p-acp dt j j n1 vvn p-acp p-acp pno32, pp-f vvg cc vvg dt j n1 pp-f n1, vvg po12 ng1 n-vvg; (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 4
47 either (as Dr. Hammond thinks) to punish and destroy the Nation of the Jews, either (as Dr. Hammond thinks) to Punish and destroy the nation of the jews, av-d (c-acp n1 np1 vvz) pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt np2, (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 4
48 for rejecting him and his Doctrine; or (as others) to judge the whole World it self; for rejecting him and his Doctrine; or (as Others) to judge the Whole World it self; p-acp vvg pno31 cc po31 n1; cc (c-acp ng2-jn) p-acp vvi dt j-jn n1 pn31 n1; (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 4
49 the danger of which (if they should live to see themselves Confuted by the Event) he foresaw would be very great, the danger of which (if they should live to see themselves Confuted by the Event) he foresaw would be very great, dt n1 pp-f r-crq (cs pns32 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi px32 vvn p-acp dt n1) pns31 vvd vmd vbi av j, (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 4
50 and not only stagger, but overthrow the Faith of some, yea, and it may be, ruine all; and not only stagger, but overthrow the Faith of Some, yea, and it may be, ruin all; cc xx av-j vvi, cc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d, uh, cc pn31 vmb vbi, vvb d; (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 4
51 he therefore tells them, v. 3. that that time was not so near as they imagin'd, he Therefore tells them, v. 3. that that time was not so near as they imagined, pns31 av vvz pno32, n1 crd d d n1 vbds xx av av-j c-acp pns32 vvd, (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 4
52 but that there were some forerunners of it that should sufficiently proclaim its Approach, let no man (saith he) deceive you by any means, but that there were Some forerunners of it that should sufficiently proclaim its Approach, let no man (Says he) deceive you by any means, cc-acp cst a-acp vbdr d n2 pp-f pn31 cst vmd av-j vvi po31 n1, vvb dx n1 (vvz pns31) vvb pn22 p-acp d n2, (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 4
53 for that day shall not come except there come a falling away first, there must be some great Apostacy from the Christian Faith into Idolatry before then; for that day shall not come except there come a falling away First, there must be Some great Apostasy from the Christian Faith into Idolatry before then; c-acp cst n1 vmb xx vvi c-acp pc-acp vvi dt vvg av ord, a-acp vmb vbi d j n1 p-acp dt njp n1 p-acp n1 c-acp av; (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
54 for so the Word NONLATINALPHABET, doth in that place signifie. for so the Word, does in that place signify. c-acp av dt n1, vdz p-acp d n1 vvi. (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
55 It's true in its common and ordinary acceptation it signifies, a Defection or Departure from somewhat that we formerly own'd and defended, a withdrawing of subjection from some Supreme Power, which when it relates to Men and Civil Affairs, it signifies Revolt and Rebellion, It's true in its Common and ordinary acceptation it signifies, a Defection or Departure from somewhat that we formerly owned and defended, a withdrawing of subjection from Some Supreme Power, which when it relates to Men and Civil Affairs, it signifies Revolt and Rebellion, pn31|vbz j p-acp po31 j cc j n1 pn31 vvz, dt n1 cc n1 p-acp av cst pns12 av-j j-vvn cc vvn, dt n-vvg pp-f n1 p-acp d j n1, r-crq c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp n2 cc j n2, pn31 vvz vvb cc n1, (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
56 but when it relates to God and Religion, it signifies a spiritual Revolt and Rebellion against God; but when it relates to God and Religion, it signifies a spiritual Revolt and Rebellion against God; cc-acp c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp np1 cc n1, pn31 vvz dt j vvb cc n1 p-acp np1; (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
57 and because that is seen most in Idolatry above all other sins, it being not only a Neglect and Contempt of God as all other sins are, and Because that is seen most in Idolatry above all other Sins, it being not only a Neglect and Contempt of God as all other Sins Are, cc c-acp d vbz vvn ds p-acp n1 p-acp d j-jn n2, pn31 vbg xx av-j dt vvb cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d j-jn n2 vbr, (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
58 but also a direct Opposition against him, by setting up others in his room and place; but also a Direct Opposition against him, by setting up Others in his room and place; cc-acp av dt j n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp vvg p-acp n2-jn p-acp po31 n1 cc n1; (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
59 therefore it is here and elsewhere in the New Testament set to signifie Christian Idolatry (as the Learned Mr. Mede doth sufficiently make it appear.) Christianity is in the 9th. Therefore it is Here and elsewhere in the New Testament Set to signify Christian Idolatry (as the Learned Mr. Mede does sufficiently make it appear.) Christianity is in the 9th. av pn31 vbz av cc av p-acp dt j n1 vvd pc-acp vvi np1 n1 (c-acp dt j n1 np1 vdz av-j vvi pn31 vvi.) np1 vbz p-acp dt ord. (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
60 verse of the first Chapter of the former Epistle called a turning to God from Idols, and therefore this Apostacy or falling away must then by the Rule of Contraries, signifie a returning from God to the Worship and Service of Idols, verse of the First Chapter of the former Epistle called a turning to God from Idols, and Therefore this Apostasy or falling away must then by the Rule of Contraries, signify a returning from God to the Worship and Service of Idols, n1 pp-f dt ord n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvn dt vvg p-acp np1 p-acp n2, cc av d n1 cc vvg av vmb av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, vvb dt vvg p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
61 and if it be so where now is this Apostacy more manifest than in the Church of Rome? where Saints and Reliques, Crucifixes and Pictures, and if it be so where now is this Apostasy more manifest than in the Church of Rome? where Saints and Relics, Crucifixes and Pictures, cc cs pn31 vbb av c-crq av vbz d n1 av-dc j cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? c-crq n2 cc n2, vvz cc n2, (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
62 yea Images and Altars are Worship'd with the same kind of Worship that God himself is; yea Images and Altars Are Worshipped with the same kind of Worship that God himself is; uh n2 cc n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt d n1 pp-f n1 cst np1 px31 vbz; (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
63 nay rather than want an Object to abuse to Idolatry, they can make one every day, nay rather than want an Object to abuse to Idolatry, they can make one every day, uh-x av cs vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, pns32 vmb vvi crd d n1, (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
64 as appears plainly in the Breaden-God in the Mass that is so devoutly Worship'd, and if this be not a foul Apostacy, indeed I know not what is. But let us consider, as appears plainly in the Breaden-God in the Mass that is so devoutly Worshipped, and if this be not a foul Apostasy, indeed I know not what is. But let us Consider, c-acp vvz av-j p-acp dt np1 p-acp dt n1 cst vbz av av-j vvn, cc cs d vbb xx dt j n1, av pns11 vvb xx r-crq vbz. cc-acp vvb pno12 vvi, (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
65 2. The Work it self as it was then in the Apostles days discovered to the World, This is mentioned at the 4th. 2. The Work it self as it was then in the Apostles days discovered to the World, This is mentioned At the 4th. crd dt n1 pn31 n1 c-acp pn31 vbds av p-acp dt n2 n2 vvn p-acp dt n1, d vbz vvn p-acp dt ord. (5) text (DIV1) 6 Page 5
66 verse where the Man of Sin that should give occasion to this Apostacy is said to oppose and exalt himself above all that is called God, or is Worshipped. verse where the Man of since that should give occasion to this Apostasy is said to oppose and exalt himself above all that is called God, or is Worshipped. n1 c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vmd vvi n1 p-acp d n1 vbz vvn p-acp vvb cc vvi px31 p-acp d cst vbz vvn np1, cc vbz vvn. (5) text (DIV1) 6 Page 5
67 By which expressions we may understand either, By which expressions we may understand either, p-acp r-crq n2 pns12 vmb vvi d, (5) text (DIV1) 6 Page 5
68 1. Those things that God hath lent his Name and Titles to, which are therefore called Gods; (for as St. Paul saith, there be Gods many and Lords many ) such as are the Civil Powers of the World called often in Scripture Gods, as Exod. 22.28. Thou shalt not revile the Gods, that is, the Magistrates and Rulers of the World. 1. Those things that God hath lent his Name and Titles to, which Are Therefore called God's; (for as Saint Paul Says, there be God's many and lords many) such as Are the Civil Powers of the World called often in Scripture God's, as Exod 22.28. Thou shalt not revile the God's, that is, the Magistrates and Rulers of the World. crd d n2 cst np1 vhz vvn po31 n1 cc n2 p-acp, r-crq vbr av vvn n2; (c-acp p-acp n1 np1 vvz, pc-acp vbi n2 d cc n2 d) d a-acp vbr dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 vvd av p-acp n1 n2, p-acp np1 crd. pns21 vm2 xx vvi dt n2, cst vbz, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1. (5) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
69 And this Title our Saviour himself gives them, John 10.34. Is it not written in your Law I said ye are Gods? Now over these it is notoriously and shamefully known what Power the Popes of Rome have for several of these last Ages usurp'd; And this Title our Saviour himself gives them, John 10.34. Is it not written in your Law I said you Are God's? Now over these it is notoriously and shamefully known what Power the Popes of Room have for several of these last Ages usurped; cc d n1 po12 n1 px31 vvz pno32, np1 crd. vbz pn31 xx vvn p-acp po22 n1 pns11 vvd pn22 vbr n2? av p-acp d pn31 vbz av-j cc av-j vvn r-crq n1 dt n2 pp-f vvb vhb p-acp j pp-f d ord n2 vvn; (5) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
70 to make them attend at Processions, at Mass, at their Table, yea to hold their Stirrups, as Adrian the 4th. to make them attend At Procession, At Mass, At their Table, yea to hold their Stirrups, as Adrian the 4th. pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi p-acp n2, p-acp n1, p-acp po32 n1, uh p-acp vvi po32 n2, c-acp np1 dt ord. (5) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
71 made the Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, in which Service because he did not hold the right Stirrup, he was severely check'd, and could hardly be forgiven; made the Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, in which Service Because he did not hold the right Stirrup, he was severely checked, and could hardly be forgiven; vvn dt n1 np1 np1, p-acp r-crq n1 c-acp pns31 vdd xx vvi dt j-jn n1, pns31 vbds av-j vvn, cc vmd av vbi vvn; (5) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
72 though he pleaded his Ignorance in not being used to such Services for his Excuse. though he pleaded his Ignorance in not being used to such Services for his Excuse. cs pns31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp xx vbg vvn p-acp d n2 p-acp po31 n1. (5) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
73 Nay to shew how absolute a Tyranny they can exercise not only over the Persons but the Dominions and Territories of Princes, these have been as insolently and unjustly dispos'd of too; Nay to show how absolute a Tyranny they can exercise not only over the Persons but the Dominions and Territories of Princes, these have been as insolently and unjustly disposed of too; uh-x p-acp vvi c-crq j dt n1 pns32 vmb vvi xx av-j p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, d vhb vbn a-acp av-j cc av-j vvn pp-f av; (5) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
74 absolving their Subjects from all Oaths of Allegiance and Fidelity, and giving their Kingdoms to such as the Pope pleaseth, absolving their Subject's from all Oaths of Allegiance and Fidis, and giving their Kingdoms to such as the Pope Pleases, vvg po32 n2-jn p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc vvg po32 n2 p-acp d c-acp dt n1 vvz, (5) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
75 and making of it meritorious to Depose and Murder them; and making of it meritorious to Depose and Murder them; cc vvg pp-f pn31 j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32; (5) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
76 as if when our Saviour told his Disciples what kind of Power the Princes of the Gentiles exercised over their Subjects, he gave them Authority to exercise the same over Princes themselves, as if when our Saviour told his Disciples what kind of Power the Princes of the Gentiles exercised over their Subject's, he gave them authority to exercise the same over Princes themselves, c-acp cs c-crq po12 n1 vvd po31 n2 r-crq n1 pp-f n1 dt n2 pp-f dt n2-j vvn p-acp po32 n2-jn, pns31 vvd pno32 n1 pc-acp vvi dt d p-acp n2 px32, (5) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
77 whereas it is sufficiently evident from Math. 20.25, 26. that he did really intend the quite contrary. whereas it is sufficiently evident from Math. 20.25, 26. that he did really intend the quite contrary. cs pn31 vbz av-j j p-acp np1 crd, crd d pns31 vdd av-j vvi dt av j-jn. (5) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
78 This part of Antichrist's work I confess was not so publickly known in the Apostles days as it hath been since, however some beginning of it there were then to be seen in that Ambitious Desire of Preheminence, which Diotrephes and the rest of his Temper discovered about that time. But This part of Antichrist's work I confess was not so publicly known in the Apostles days as it hath been since, however Some beginning of it there were then to be seen in that Ambitious Desire of Pre-eminence, which Diotrephes and the rest of his Temper discovered about that time. But d n1 pp-f npg1 n1 pns11 vvb vbds xx av av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 n2 c-acp pn31 vhz vbn a-acp, c-acp d n1 pp-f pn31 a-acp vbdr av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq np1 cc dt n1 pp-f po31 vvi vvn p-acp d n1. p-acp (5) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
79 2. If by that which is called God, and which Antichrist opposeth himself against, we understand God himself, 2. If by that which is called God, and which Antichrist Opposeth himself against, we understand God himself, crd cs p-acp d r-crq vbz vvn np1, cc r-crq np1 vvz px31 p-acp, pns12 vvb np1 px31, (5) text (DIV1) 8 Page 6
80 and what comes from him, such as are all the Principles of his Religion, the Obligation of his Laws, and what comes from him, such as Are all the Principles of his Religion, the Obligation of his Laws, cc r-crq vvz p-acp pno31, d c-acp vbr d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, (5) text (DIV1) 8 Page 6
81 and the Methods of his Worship, or what ever else he is pleased to make himself known unto the World by; and the Methods of his Worship, or what ever Else he is pleased to make himself known unto the World by; cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cc q-crq av av pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi px31 vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp; (5) text (DIV1) 8 Page 7
82 the Case will then appear to be as plain as it was before, since the Popes have made as much bold with the Laws of God as ever they did with those of any private Prince whatsoever. the Case will then appear to be as plain as it was before, since the Popes have made as much bold with the Laws of God as ever they did with those of any private Prince whatsoever. dt n1 vmb av vvi pc-acp vbi a-acp j c-acp pn31 vbds a-acp, c-acp dt n2 vhb vvn p-acp d j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 c-acp av pns32 vdd p-acp d pp-f d j n1 r-crq. (5) text (DIV1) 8 Page 7
83 Have not they oftentimes arrogated to themselves a Power not only to dispense with the Divine Laws, Have not they oftentimes arrogated to themselves a Power not only to dispense with the Divine Laws, vhb xx pns32 av vvn p-acp px32 dt n1 xx av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-jn n2, (5) text (DIV1) 8 Page 7
84 but even to change the very nature of Goodness it self, not only like the Pharisees in our Saviours time making the Laws of God of none effect by their Traditions, but making other Laws in Opposition to them, and yet blasphemously pretending to give them as great a Sanction; but even to change the very nature of goodness it self, not only like the Pharisees in our Saviors time making the Laws of God of none Effect by their Traditions, but making other Laws in Opposition to them, and yet blasphemously pretending to give them as great a Sanction; cc-acp av pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1 pn31 n1, xx av-j vvi dt np1 p-acp po12 ng1 n1 vvg dt n2 pp-f np1 pp-f pi n1 p-acp po32 n2, p-acp vvg j-jn n2 p-acp n1 p-acp pno32, cc av av-j vvg pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp j dt n1; (5) text (DIV1) 8 Page 7
85 How do they put light for darkness and darkness for light, call evil good and good evil, in making moral Evils become Vertues and Meritorious; How do they put Light for darkness and darkness for Light, call evil good and good evil, in making moral Evils become Virtues and Meritorious; q-crq vdb pns32 vvn n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, vvb j-jn j cc j n-jn, p-acp vvg j n2-jn vvb n2 cc j; (5) text (DIV1) 8 Page 7
86 such as Perjury, Murder, Treason, and Rebellion, or any other Wickedness whatsoever that the practice of, shall make for their Interest and Advantage? And what is all this but an Arrogant Assumption of the Title and Power of God? well therefore may the Pope be stiled as by his flatterers he often is, Lord of Lords, such as Perjury, Murder, Treason, and Rebellion, or any other Wickedness whatsoever that the practice of, shall make for their Interest and Advantage? And what is all this but an Arrogant Assump of the Title and Power of God? well Therefore may the Pope be styled as by his Flatterers he often is, Lord of lords, d c-acp n1, n1, n1, cc n1, cc d j-jn n1 r-crq d dt n1 pp-f, vmb vvi p-acp po32 n1 cc n1? cc q-crq vbz d d p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1? av av vmb dt n1 vbb vvn a-acp p-acp po31 n2 pns31 av vbz, n1 pp-f n2, (5) text (DIV1) 8 Page 7
87 and King of Kings, yea and God too, alter numen in terris; & Dominus Deus noster Papa. But, and King of Kings, yea and God too, altar numen in terris; & Dominus Deus Noster Papa. But, cc n1 pp-f n2, uh cc np1 av, vvb fw-la p-acp fw-la; cc fw-la fw-la fw-la np1. p-acp, (5) text (DIV1) 8 Page 7
88 3. Let us consider the way and means of the Growth, and Increase of this Mystery of Iniquity; and that in the 9th. 3. Let us Consider the Way and means of the Growth, and Increase of this Mystery of Iniquity; and that in the 9th. crd vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, cc n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1; cc cst p-acp dt ord. (5) text (DIV1) 9 Page 7
89 verse is said to be by the Power of Signs and Lying-Wonders, and if so, where shall we find more of these than in the Church of Rome? what a just Veneration we ought to have for true and real Miracles, I need not tell you, verse is said to be by the Power of Signs and Lying-Wonders, and if so, where shall we find more of these than in the Church of Rome? what a just Veneration we ought to have for true and real Miracles, I need not tell you, n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, cc cs av, q-crq vmb pns12 vvi dc pp-f d cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? r-crq dt j n1 pns12 vmd pc-acp vhi p-acp j cc j n2, pns11 vvb xx vvi pn22, (5) text (DIV1) 9 Page 7
90 since by these we have the strongest Confirmation of our Faith and Religion that can be; since by these we have the Strongest Confirmation of our Faith and Religion that can be; c-acp p-acp d pns12 vhb dt js n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1 cst vmb vbi; (5) text (DIV1) 9 Page 7
91 but now to pretend to these when the very reason of them is taken away, is to engage the Power of God to needless things, which is a very high piece of Confidence and Presumption indeed, but now to pretend to these when the very reason of them is taken away, is to engage the Power of God to needless things, which is a very high piece of Confidence and Presumption indeed, cc-acp av pc-acp vvi p-acp d c-crq dt j n1 pp-f pno32 vbz vvn av, vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j n2, r-crq vbz dt av j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 av, (5) text (DIV1) 9 Page 7
92 but to do it at the rate of that Church is to engage that Almighty Power to do not only vain but ridiculous things, yea and impious things too; but to do it At the rate of that Church is to engage that Almighty Power to do not only vain but ridiculous things, yea and impious things too; cc-acp pc-acp vdi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz pc-acp vvi d j-jn n1 pc-acp vdi xx av-j j p-acp j n2, uh cc j n2 av; (5) text (DIV1) 9 Page 7
93 the Miracles which they pretend to, are not only Counterfeit and False, but Wicked and Blasphemous, the Miracles which they pretend to, Are not only Counterfeit and False, but Wicked and Blasphemous, dt n2 r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp, vbr xx av-j n1 cc j, cc-acp j cc j, (5) text (DIV1) 9 Page 7
94 for in many of them they engage God Almighty against himself, and frequently make his Saints to do the Devils work. for in many of them they engage God Almighty against himself, and frequently make his Saints to do the Devils work. c-acp p-acp d pp-f pno32 pns32 vvb np1 j-jn p-acp px31, cc av-j vvi po31 n2 pc-acp vdi dt ng1 n1. (5) text (DIV1) 9 Page 8
95 They talk highly of the great Esteem they have for the Blessed Virgin, and yet they sometimes tell such Stories of her Apparitions and Miracles, They talk highly of the great Esteem they have for the Blessed Virgae, and yet they sometime tell such Stories of her Apparitions and Miracles, pns32 vvb av-j pp-f dt j n1 pns32 vhb p-acp dt j-vvn n1, cc av pns32 av vvb d n2 pp-f po31 n2 cc n2, (5) text (DIV1) 9 Page 8
96 as make but very little for her Credit. as make but very little for her Credit. c-acp vvb p-acp av j p-acp po31 n1. (5) text (DIV1) 9 Page 8
97 One of them tells us how she came and acted the part of a Midwife to a certain Abbess that had plaid the Whore, One of them tells us how she Come and acted the part of a Midwife to a certain Abbess that had played the Whore, crd pp-f pno32 vvz pno12 c-crq pns31 vvd cc vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 cst vhd vvn dt n1, (5) text (DIV1) 10 Page 8
98 and was got with Child, and that she sent the Bastard away presently by two Angels to a certain Hermit to be brought up. and was god with Child, and that she sent the Bastard away presently by two Angels to a certain Hermit to be brought up. cc vbds vvn p-acp n1, cc cst pns31 vvd dt n1 av av-j p-acp crd n2 p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp. (5) text (DIV1) 10 Page 8
99 Another tells us that she supplied a Nuns place for twelve years together, whilst she went every night to play the Whore in the Stews. another tells us that she supplied a Nuns place for twelve Years together, while she went every night to play the Whore in the Stews. n-jn vvz pno12 cst pns31 vvd dt ng1 n1 p-acp crd n2 av, cs pns31 vvd d n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n2. (5) text (DIV1) 10 Page 8
100 What strange Stories do they tell us of the Bones and Garments of Martyrs, what Cures they have done, what Miracles they have wrought not only upon the living, What strange Stories do they tell us of the Bones and Garments of Martyrs, what Cures they have done, what Miracles they have wrought not only upon the living, q-crq j n2 vdb pns32 vvb pno12 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, r-crq n2 pns32 vhb vdn, r-crq n2 pns32 vhb vvn xx av-j p-acp dt j-vvg, (5) text (DIV1) 10 Page 8
101 but the dead too, too tedious for me to mention, or you to hear at this time, but the dead too, too tedious for me to mention, or you to hear At this time, cc-acp dt j av, av j c-acp pno11 pc-acp vvi, cc pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, (5) text (DIV1) 10 Page 8
102 and one would think, too Ridiculous and Absurd for any Rational Creatures to pretend to believe and admire; and one would think, too Ridiculous and Absurd for any Rational Creatures to pretend to believe and admire; cc pi vmd vvi, av j cc j p-acp d j n2 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvi; (5) text (DIV1) 10 Page 8
103 but that the Apostle tells us verse 11th. of some to whom God shall send strong Delusions that they should believe Lies, and of others whose Consciences are sear'd with an hot Iron, whose Character which he also there gives, doth so well agree to these Persons and Principles I am speaking of, that nothing can do it more; but that the Apostle tells us verse 11th. of Some to whom God shall send strong Delusions that they should believe Lies, and of Others whose Consciences Are seared with an hight Iron, whose Character which he also there gives, does so well agree to these Persons and Principles I am speaking of, that nothing can do it more; cc-acp cst dt n1 vvz pno12 n1 ord. pp-f d p-acp ro-crq np1 vmb vvi j n2 cst pns32 vmd vvi vvz, cc pp-f ng2-jn qg-crq n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1, rg-crq n1 r-crq pns31 av a-acp vvz, vdz av av vvi p-acp d n2 cc n2 pns11 vbm vvg pp-f, cst pix vmb vdi pn31 av-dc; (5) text (DIV1) 10 Page 8
104 besides which there's another Text of Scripture that doth so plainly agree to this Mystery of Iniquity that I cannot pass it by. It is Rev. 17.5. beside which there's Another Text of Scripture that does so plainly agree to this Mystery of Iniquity that I cannot pass it by. It is Rev. 17.5. p-acp r-crq pc-acp|vbz j-jn n1 pp-f n1 cst vdz av av-j vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cst pns11 vmbx vvi pn31 p-acp. pn31 vbz n1 crd. (5) text (DIV1) 10 Page 8
105 where St. John in his Description of the great Whore Riding upon a Beast with seven Heads, which he explains to signifie seven Mountains, agreeable to the Situation of Rome, tells us amongst other things that do also agree to the Rise and Growth of the Papal Sovereignty, That upon the Forehead of the great Whore the word Mystery is written, which may very well be understood of the Pope himself, where Saint John in his Description of the great Whore Riding upon a Beast with seven Heads, which he explains to signify seven Mountains, agreeable to the Situation of Room, tells us among other things that do also agree to the Rise and Growth of the Papal Sovereignty, That upon the Forehead of the great Whore the word Mystery is written, which may very well be understood of the Pope himself, q-crq n1 np1 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp crd n2, r-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi crd n2, j p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvi, vvz pno12 p-acp j-jn n2 cst vdb av vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 dt n1 n1 vbz vvn, r-crq vmb av av vbi vvn pp-f dt n1 px31, (5) text (DIV1) 10 Page 8
106 since upon his Mitre the word Mystery was also written. since upon his Mitre the word Mystery was also written. c-acp p-acp po31 n1 dt n1 n1 vbds av vvn. (5) text (DIV1) 10 Page 8
107 2. How did this Mystery of Iniquity work in the Apostles days? It's true Popery was not then what it is now, 2. How did this Mystery of Iniquity work in the Apostles days? It's true Popery was not then what it is now, crd q-crq vdd d n1 pp-f n1 vvi p-acp dt n2 n2? pn31|vbz j n1 vbds xx av r-crq pn31 vbz av, (5) text (DIV1) 11 Page 9
108 then it was but in its Infancy, now it is arrived to a fuller growth; then it was but in its Infancy, now it is arrived to a fuller growth; cs pn31 vbds cc-acp p-acp po31 n1, av pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt jc n1; (5) text (DIV1) 11 Page 9
109 then it was only the Spawn or Child of the Devil, but now it is grown to the Stature of the Man of Sin; and this it hath arrived to by certain Steps and Degrees, then it was only the Spawn or Child of the devil, but now it is grown to the Stature of the Man of since; and this it hath arrived to by certain Steps and Degrees, cs pn31 vbds av-j dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp av pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1; cc d pn31 vhz vvn p-acp p-acp j vvz cc n2, (5) text (DIV1) 11 Page 9
110 for nemo repente fit turpissimus, nothing is at the worst all at once; for nemo Repent fit turpissimus, nothing is At the worst all At once; c-acp np1 vvi j fw-la, pix vbz p-acp dt js d p-acp a-acp; (5) text (DIV1) 11 Page 9
111 therefore the Phrase already work shewed only its begining to act, whereby afterwards it was able more strongly to put forth it self. Therefore the Phrase already work showed only its beginning to act, whereby afterwards it was able more strongly to put forth it self. av dt n1 av vvi vvd av-j po31 n-vvg pc-acp vvi, c-crq av pn31 vbds j av-dc av-j pc-acp vvi av pn31 n1. (5) text (DIV1) 11 Page 9
112 It appear'd to the Apostle in those Errors and Heresies which then crept into the Church even in his time, which were indeed the forerunners of Antichrist, such as were that Emulation amongst Pastors, It appeared to the Apostle in those Errors and Heresies which then crept into the Church even in his time, which were indeed the forerunners of Antichrist, such as were that Emulation among Pastors, pn31 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n2 cc n2 r-crq av vvd p-acp dt n1 av p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vbdr av dt n2 pp-f np1, d c-acp vbdr d n1 p-acp ng1, (5) text (DIV1) 11 Page 9
113 and the Factious siding with them mentioned 1 Cor. 1.11, 12. Chap. 3.3, 4. 21, 22.3 John 9.10. for this desire of soveraign Supremacy was a strong savor of the Spirit of Antichrist indeed; and the Factious siding with them mentioned 1 Cor. 1.11, 12. Chap. 3.3, 4. 21, 22.3 John 9.10. for this desire of sovereign Supremacy was a strong savour of the Spirit of Antichrist indeed; cc dt j vvg p-acp pno32 vvd crd np1 crd, crd np1 crd, crd crd, crd np1 crd. p-acp d n1 pp-f j-jn n1 vbds dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 av; (5) text (DIV1) 11 Page 9
114 insomuch that when John Patriark of Constantinople challenged to himself the Title of Universal Bishop, he was strongly opposed in it by Gregory the Great, (who is esteemed the last of the good Popes, insomuch that when John Patriark of Constantinople challenged to himself the Title of Universal Bishop, he was strongly opposed in it by Gregory the Great, (who is esteemed the last of the good Popes, av cst c-crq np1 np1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp px31 dt n1 pp-f j-u n1, pns31 vbds av-j vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp np1 dt j, (r-crq vbz vvn dt ord pp-f dt j n2, (5) text (DIV1) 11 Page 9
115 and the first of the bad) and that so stifly too, as that he affirms that whoever should offer to take to himself that Title, was the forerunner of Antichrist; and the First of the bad) and that so stiffly too, as that he affirms that whoever should offer to take to himself that Title, was the forerunner of Antichrist; cc dt ord pp-f dt j) cc cst av av-j av, c-acp cst pns31 vvz cst r-crq vmd vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp px31 d n1, vbds dt n1 pp-f np1; (5) text (DIV1) 11 Page 9
116 and yet Boniface the Third that succeeded him next but one, did Usurp it, and his Successors have endeavoured to keep it ever since. and yet Boniface the Third that succeeded him next but one, did Usurp it, and his Successors have endeavoured to keep it ever since. cc av np1 dt ord cst vvd pno31 ord p-acp crd, vdd vvb pn31, cc po31 n2 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi pn31 av a-acp. (5) text (DIV1) 11 Page 9
117 Another thing that this Mystery of Iniquity began to discover it self by, was a Voluntary Humility, which hath since improved it self into so many Pennances and Pilgrimages, the Worshipping of Saints and Angels, forbidding to Marry, and distinguishing of Meats. Col. 2.18.23. 1 Tim. 4.1.3. to these also may be added the mixtures of Heathen Idolatry with Christian Services, which the Apostle cautions the Corinthians against, 1 Cor. 10.14. and following verses; another thing that this Mystery of Iniquity began to discover it self by, was a Voluntary Humility, which hath since improved it self into so many Penances and Pilgrimages, the Worshipping of Saints and Angels, forbidding to Marry, and distinguishing of Meats. Col. 2.18.23. 1 Tim. 4.1.3. to these also may be added the mixtures of Heathen Idolatry with Christian Services, which the Apostle cautions the Corinthians against, 1 Cor. 10.14. and following Verses; j-jn n1 cst d n1 pp-f n1 vvd pc-acp vvi pn31 n1 p-acp, vbds dt j-jn n1, r-crq vhz a-acp vvn pn31 n1 p-acp av d n2 cc n2, dt vvg pp-f n2 cc n2, vvg pc-acp vvi, cc vvg pp-f n2. np1 crd. crd np1 crd. p-acp d av vmb vbi vvn dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp njp n2, r-crq dt n1 n2 dt np1 p-acp, crd np1 crd. cc vvg n2; (5) text (DIV1) 11 Page 9
118 all which with greater Advantage are Improv'd and Practis'd in the Church of Rome to this day; all which with greater Advantage Are Improved and Practised in the Church of Room to this day; d r-crq p-acp jc n1 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvb p-acp d n1; (5) text (DIV1) 11 Page 10
119 well therefore might the Apostle call it a Mystery, because of its secret Work, creeping in as it were unawares, and so far it remains a Mystery still in that it works with all possible Art and subtlety, notwithstanding the great Power and Strength it now has, well Therefore might the Apostle call it a Mystery, Because of its secret Work, creeping in as it were unawares, and so Far it remains a Mystery still in that it works with all possible Art and subtlety, notwithstanding the great Power and Strength it now has, av av vmd dt n1 vvb pn31 dt n1, c-acp pp-f po31 j-jn n1, vvg p-acp c-acp pn31 vbdr av-j, cc av av-j pn31 vvz dt n1 av p-acp cst pn31 vvz p-acp d j n1 cc n1, c-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pn31 av vhz, (5) text (DIV1) 11 Page 10
120 and how long it will be suffer'd to do so, God only knows. and how long it will be suffered to do so, God only knows. cc c-crq av-j pn31 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vdi av, np1 av-j vvz. (5) text (DIV1) 11 Page 10
121 3. How doth this Mystery of Iniquity work now? and indeed this is a thing fit for us to enquire into, that so we may prevent (if possible) our being ensnar'd by it, 3. How does this Mystery of Iniquity work now? and indeed this is a thing fit for us to inquire into, that so we may prevent (if possible) our being Ensnared by it, crd q-crq vdz d n1 pp-f n1 vvi av? cc av d vbz dt n1 j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp, cst av pns12 vmb vvi (cs j) po12 n1 vvn p-acp pn31, (5) text (DIV1) 12 Page 10
122 and we have the more Reason to do so, because it's now grown more strong and confident, more plain and open, and we have the more Reason to do so, Because it's now grown more strong and confident, more plain and open, cc pns12 vhb dt av-dc n1 pc-acp vdi av, c-acp pn31|vbz av vvn av-dc j cc j, av-dc j cc j, (5) text (DIV1) 12 Page 10
123 and yet no less cunning and subtle, and by consequence far more dangerous; and yet no less cunning and subtle, and by consequence Far more dangerous; cc av av-dx av-dc j-jn cc j, cc p-acp n1 av-j av-dc j; (5) text (DIV1) 12 Page 10
124 several ways therefore we shall find it work, but more particularly these five, 1. By Corrupt Principles, 2. By Subornations, Lies, several ways Therefore we shall find it work, but more particularly these five, 1. By Corrupt Principles, 2. By Subornations, Lies, j n2 av pns12 vmb vvi pn31 vvi, cc-acp av-dc av-j d crd, crd p-acp j n2, crd p-acp n2, vvz, (5) text (DIV1) 12 Page 10
125 and Perjuries, 3. By Cruelty and bloody Practises, 4. by Incredulity, and 5. By good Natur'd if not treacherous Connivances. and Perjuries, 3. By Cruelty and bloody Practises, 4. by Incredulity, and 5. By good Natured if not treacherous Connivances. cc n2, crd p-acp n1 cc j n2, crd p-acp n1, cc crd p-acp j j-vvn cs xx j n2. (5) text (DIV1) 12 Page 10
126 1. It works by Corrupt Principles; 1. It works by Corrupt Principles; crd pn31 vvz p-acp j n2; (5) text (DIV1) 13 Page 10
127 so indeed it did then, and this way chiefly, because it had neither Strength nor Opportunity to do otherwise, so indeed it did then, and this Way chiefly, Because it had neither Strength nor Opportunity to do otherwise, av av pn31 vdd av, cc d n1 av-jn, c-acp pn31 vhd dx n1 ccx n1 pc-acp vdi av, (5) text (DIV1) 13 Page 10
128 but yet those Principles then were neither so many, nor so bad as they are now; but yet those Principles then were neither so many, nor so bad as they Are now; cc-acp av d n2 av vbdr dx av d, ccx av j c-acp pns32 vbr av; (5) text (DIV1) 13 Page 10
129 they were then only such as misled men into Error from some points of Faith, they were then only such as misled men into Error from Some points of Faith, pns32 vbdr av av-j d c-acp vvn n2 p-acp n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, (5) text (DIV1) 13 Page 10
130 and only at a distance, and that secretly too, giving Liberty and Encouragement to sinful Practises; and only At a distance, and that secretly too, giving Liberty and Encouragement to sinful Practises; cc av-j p-acp dt n1, cc cst av-jn av, vvg n1 cc n1 p-acp j n2; (5) text (DIV1) 13 Page 10
131 but these now are such as Corrupt and Debauch mens Minds, that do directly undermine and overthro ' all Gospel-Rules and Precepts of Holy Living; but these now Are such as Corrupt and Debauch men's Minds, that do directly undermine and overthro ' all Gospel-Rules and Precepts of Holy Living; cc-acp d av vbr d c-acp j cc vvi ng2 n2, cst vdb av-j vvi cc n1 ' d n2 cc n2 pp-f j n-vvg; (5) text (DIV1) 13 Page 10
132 they are such as tend to the Indulging of the Flesh, to the Inflaming of our Lusts, to the Humouring of our Corrupt Inclinations, they Are such as tend to the Indulging of the Flesh, to the inflaming of our Lustiest, to the Humouring of our Corrupt Inclinations, pns32 vbr d c-acp vvb p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f po12 n2, p-acp dt vvg pp-f po12 j n2, (5) text (DIV1) 13 Page 10
133 and to the Encouraging of all manner of Evil in the World, and that I do them no wrong, give me leave but to mention some few of them, and to the Encouraging of all manner of Evil in the World, and that I do them no wrong, give me leave but to mention Some few of them, cc p-acp dt vvg pp-f d n1 pp-f j-jn p-acp dt n1, cc cst pns11 vdb pno32 dx n-jn, vvb pno11 vvi cc-acp pc-acp vvi d d pp-f pno32, (5) text (DIV1) 13 Page 11
134 and you will plainly see the undoubted Truth of what I say. The first is that of the Popes Power of granting Pardons, Dispensations and Indulgences; and you will plainly see the undoubted Truth of what I say. The First is that of the Popes Power of granting Pardons, Dispensations and Indulgences; cc pn22 vmb av-j vvi dt j n1 pp-f r-crq pns11 vvb. dt ord vbz cst pp-f dt ng1 n1 pp-f vvg n2, n2 cc n2; (5) text (DIV1) 13 Page 11
135 in and by which the most Sacred Laws of God are Cancell'd and made of no Force and Vertue, Incest and Adultery are dispens'd with, Lies and Perjuries are made Duties and Commendable Things; in and by which the most Sacred Laws of God Are Canceled and made of no Force and Virtue, Incest and Adultery Are dispensed with, Lies and Perjuries Are made Duties and Commendable Things; p-acp cc p-acp r-crq dt av-ds j n2 pp-f np1 vbr vvn cc vvn pp-f dx n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1 vbr vvn p-acp, vvz cc n2 vbr vvn n2 cc j n2; (5) text (DIV1) 13 Page 11
136 Murder, Treason and Rebellion lose all their Odium and Horror, and become presently the highest Accomplishments of a Christian, Murder, Treason and Rebellion loose all their Odium and Horror, and become presently the highest Accomplishments of a Christian, vvb, n1 cc n1 vvi d po32 np1 cc n1, cc vvi av-j dt js n2 pp-f dt njp, (5) text (DIV1) 13 Page 11
137 and the best Qualifications of a Saint; there being no evil at all in them, but when they are discover'd and prevented; and the best Qualifications of a Saint; there being no evil At all in them, but when they Are discovered and prevented; cc dt js n2 pp-f dt n1; a-acp vbg dx n-jn p-acp d p-acp pno32, cc-acp c-crq pns32 vbr vvn cc vvn; (5) text (DIV1) 13 Page 11
138 but this I can the easier forgive them, because it gave the happy Occasion of the Reformation so seasonably begun, but this I can the Easier forgive them, Because it gave the happy Occasion of the Reformation so seasonably begun, cc-acp d pns11 vmb dt av-jc vvi pno32, c-acp pn31 vvd dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 av av-j vvn, (5) text (DIV1) 13 Page 11
139 and so vigorously and succesfully Prosecuted in Germany by Luther; only I cannot but take notice, what a pretty Faculty it has, of picking mens Purses whilst they themselves look on, and so vigorously and successfully Prosecuted in Germany by Luther; only I cannot but take notice, what a pretty Faculty it has, of picking men's Purses while they themselves look on, cc av av-j cc av-j vvd p-acp np1 p-acp np1; av-j pns11 vmbx p-acp vvi n1, r-crq dt j n1 pn31 vhz, pp-f vvg ng2 n2 cs pns32 px32 vvb p-acp, (5) text (DIV1) 13 Page 11
140 and are willing to be cheated of their Mony as long as they may be let alone, nay encourag'd in their Sins; and Are willing to be cheated of their Money as long as they may be let alone, nay encouraged in their Sins; cc vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f po32 n1 c-acp av-j c-acp pns32 vmb vbi vvn av-j, uh-x vvd p-acp po32 n2; (5) text (DIV1) 13 Page 11
141 and indeed what can do it better than such a Device? for who need fear to commit any Sin when a Purse-Pennance will expiate it! and indeed what can do it better than such a Device? for who need Fear to commit any since when a Purse-Pennance will expiate it! cc av q-crq vmb vdi pn31 jc cs d dt n1? p-acp r-crq n1 vvb pc-acp vvi d n1 c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi pn31! (5) text (DIV1) 13 Page 11
142 Of the same Indulgent Nature with this, is that Principle of Auricular Confession, in which if I do but Acknowledge and whisper my sins into the Ears of the Priest, I shall be absolv'd without any other Repentance than a little Pennance enjoyn'd me by him, whom too the Bounty of my Purse shall make as Indulgent to me and my sins as can be. Of the same Indulgent Nature with this, is that Principle of Auricular Confessi, in which if I do but Acknowledge and whisper my Sins into the Ears of the Priest, I shall be absolved without any other Repentance than a little Penance enjoined me by him, whom too the Bounty of my Purse shall make as Indulgent to me and my Sins as can be. pp-f dt d j n1 p-acp d, vbz d n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp r-crq cs pns11 vdb cc-acp vvb cc vvi po11 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns11 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d j-jn n1 cs dt j n1 vvd pno11 p-acp pno31, ro-crq av dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 vmb vvi p-acp j p-acp pno11 cc po11 n2 c-acp vmb vbi. (5) text (DIV1) 13 Page 11
143 It is already concluded amongst their Casuists that Attrition without Contrition is enough to deserve an Absolution, i. e. if a man be but sorry for Sin, It is already concluded among their Casuists that Attrition without Contrition is enough to deserve an Absolution, i. e. if a man be but sorry for since, pn31 vbz av vvn p-acp po32 n2 cst n1 p-acp n1 vbz av-d pc-acp vvi dt n1, sy. sy. cs dt n1 vbi cc-acp j c-acp n1, (5) text (DIV1) 13 Page 11
144 because it will bring him to Hell it shall be sufficient without any other Ingredient in his Repentance. Because it will bring him to Hell it shall be sufficient without any other Ingredient in his Repentance. c-acp pn31 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp n1 pn31 vmb vbi j p-acp d j-jn n1 p-acp po31 n1. (5) text (DIV1) 13 Page 11
145 The distinction they have made between Mortal and Venial, is another that tends not a little to loosness and sensuality, especially too when there's no sin so Mortal, The distinction they have made between Mortal and Venial, is Another that tends not a little to looseness and sensuality, especially too when there's no since so Mortal, dt n1 pns32 vhb vvn p-acp j-jn cc j, vbz j-jn cst vvz xx dt j p-acp n1 cc n1, av-j av c-crq pc-acp|vbz dx n1 av j-jn, (5) text (DIV1) 13 Page 12
146 but a liberal hand shall make it Venial too, and therefore no wonder if this Mystery of Iniquity prevail so easily upon sensual and carnal Men. but a liberal hand shall make it Venial too, and Therefore no wonder if this Mystery of Iniquity prevail so Easily upon sensual and carnal Men. cc-acp dt j n1 vmb vvi pn31 j av, cc av dx n1 cs d n1 pp-f n1 vvi av av-j p-acp j cc j n2. (5) text (DIV1) 13 Page 12
147 2. This Mystery of Iniquity works now by Subornation, Lies and Perjuries. 2. This Mystery of Iniquity works now by Subornation, Lies and Perjuries. crd d n1 pp-f n1 vvz av p-acp n1, vvz cc n2. (5) text (DIV1) 14 Page 12
148 These are used to prevent the discovery of their wicked Practises, and thereby to bring Credit to their Cause; These Are used to prevent the discovery of their wicked Practises, and thereby to bring Credit to their Cause; d vbr vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2, cc av pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po32 n1; (5) text (DIV1) 14 Page 12
149 for they have still so much Modesty and Ingenuity left in spite of all those Arts that have been used to root out both, for they have still so much Modesty and Ingenuity left in spite of all those Arts that have been used to root out both, c-acp pns32 vhb av av d n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp n1 pp-f d d n2 cst vhb vbn vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d, (5) text (DIV1) 14 Page 12
150 as to stand up stifly in their own Defence, and make shew of the greatest Abhorrence of any of those vile Practices which the more sober part of Mankind do exclaim against; as to stand up stiffly in their own Defence, and make show of the greatest Abhorrence of any of those vile Practices which the more Sobrium part of Mankind do exclaim against; c-acp pc-acp vvi a-acp av-j p-acp po32 d n1, cc vvi n1 pp-f dt js np1 pp-f d pp-f d j n2 r-crq dt av-dc j n1 pp-f n1 vdb vvi p-acp; (5) text (DIV1) 14 Page 12
151 none pretending a greater regard to their Credit and Reputation than they do; none pretending a greater regard to their Credit and Reputation than they do; pix vvg dt jc n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 cs pns32 vdb; (5) text (DIV1) 14 Page 12
152 which when the discovery of their evil Practises is like to blast, they can then with Oaths and Imprecations not only deny all, which when the discovery of their evil Practises is like to blast, they can then with Oaths and Imprecations not only deny all, r-crq c-crq dt n1 pp-f po32 j-jn n2 vbz av-j pc-acp vvi, pns32 vmb av p-acp n2 cc n2 xx av-j vvi d, (5) text (DIV1) 14 Page 12
153 but even stand it out too to the very death, as our late Traytors have done and still do; but even stand it out too to the very death, as our late Traitors have done and still do; cc-acp av vvb pn31 av av p-acp dt j n1, c-acp po12 j n2 vhb vdn cc av vdb; (5) text (DIV1) 14 Page 12
154 and tho' their Guilt be never so plain and palpable, they are so far from taking Joshua 's Counsel, and though their Gilded be never so plain and palpable, they Are so Far from taking joshua is Counsel, cc cs po32 j-vvn vbi av-x av j cc j, pns32 vbr av av-j p-acp vvg np1 vbz n1, (5) text (DIV1) 14 Page 12
155 and giving Glory to God by making Confession, that they will rather rob him of as much as possibly they can by an impudent Denyal; and giving Glory to God by making Confessi, that they will rather rob him of as much as possibly they can by an impudent Denial; cc vvg n1 p-acp np1 p-acp vvg n1, cst pns32 vmb av-c vvi pno31 pp-f c-acp d c-acp av-j pns32 vmb p-acp dt j n1; (5) text (DIV1) 14 Page 12
156 Lying for the Catholick Cause (as it's call'd) is so far a venial Sin, that it carries its own Absolution along with it; Lying for the Catholic Cause (as it's called) is so Far a venial since, that it carries its own Absolution along with it; vvg p-acp dt njp n1 (c-acp pn31|vbz vvn) vbz av av-j dt j n1, cst pn31 vvz po31 d n1 a-acp p-acp pn31; (5) text (DIV1) 14 Page 12
157 and therefore it is that they have so often had Recourse thereto. and Therefore it is that they have so often had Recourse thereto. cc av pn31 vbz d pns32 vhb av av vhd n1 av. (5) text (DIV1) 14 Page 12
158 How often have they reported that several sober and well minded Protestants died mad, and could have no rest or quiet till they were Reconcil'd to their Church; How often have they reported that several Sobrium and well minded Protestants died mad, and could have no rest or quiet till they were Reconciled to their Church; uh-crq av vhb pns32 vvn d j j cc av j-vvn n2 vvd j, cc vmd vhi dx n1 cc j-jn c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp po32 n1; (5) text (DIV1) 14 Page 12
159 amongst which Beza himself shall servefor an Example, of whom it was publickly divulg'd abroad that he did so, among which Beza himself shall servefor an Exampl, of whom it was publicly divulged abroad that he did so, p-acp r-crq np1 px31 vmb av dt n1, pp-f ro-crq pn31 vbds av-j vvn av cst pns31 vdd av, (5) text (DIV1) 14 Page 12
160 but it pleas'd Almighty God so far to restore him to his Health again, as to enable him to live to Confute that Calumny sufficiently. but it pleased Almighty God so Far to restore him to his Health again, as to enable him to live to Confute that Calumny sufficiently. cc-acp pn31 vvd np1 np1 av av-j pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1 av, c-acp pc-acp vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi d n1 av-j. (5) text (DIV1) 14 Page 12
161 They tell us that Faith is not indeed to be kept with Hereticks, and they have so far made it good still as never to do it any longer than it was for their Advantage; They tell us that Faith is not indeed to be kept with Heretics, and they have so Far made it good still as never to do it any longer than it was for their Advantage; pns32 vvb pno12 d n1 vbz xx av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2, cc pns32 vhb av av-j vvd pn31 j av c-acp av-x pc-acp vdi pn31 d av-jc cs pn31 vbds p-acp po32 n1; (5) text (DIV1) 14 Page 13
162 but then methinks they should not belye these Hereticks, and make them worse than they are; but then methinks they should not belie these Heretics, and make them Worse than they Are; cc-acp av vvz pns32 vmd xx vvi d n2, cc vvi pno32 av-jc cs pns32 vbr; (5) text (DIV1) 14 Page 13
163 yes, rather than want a specious pretence for their Falshood and Cruelty towards them, they will find out one way or other to make them seem to deserve it, Cranmer, Ridly, Latimer, and the rest of our Protestant Martyrs must be call'd Rebels against the Queen, yes, rather than want a specious pretence for their Falsehood and Cruelty towards them, they will find out one Way or other to make them seem to deserve it, Cranmer, Ridley, Latimer, and the rest of our Protestant Martyrs must be called Rebels against the Queen, uh, av-c cs vvi dt j n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, pns32 vmb vvi av crd n1 cc n-jn pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi pc-acp vvi pn31, np1, av-j, np1, cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 n2 vmb vbi vvn n2 p-acp dt n1, (5) text (DIV1) 14 Page 13
164 and their Murders justified, as if they were burnt for Rebellion and not for Religion, when there was no such thing laid to their Charge, nor any pretence for it; and their Murders justified, as if they were burned for Rebellion and not for Religion, when there was no such thing laid to their Charge, nor any pretence for it; cc po32 n2 vvn, c-acp cs pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp n1 cc xx p-acp n1, c-crq pc-acp vbds dx d n1 vvn p-acp po32 n1, ccx d n1 c-acp pn31; (5) text (DIV1) 14 Page 13
165 for if there had, we should certainly have heard of it often and long enough agoe. for if there had, we should Certainly have herd of it often and long enough ago. c-acp cs pc-acp vhd, pns12 vmd av-j vhi vvn pp-f pn31 av cc av-j av-d av. (5) text (DIV1) 14 Page 13
166 Nay what pains have they lately taken to make this appear in those endeavours that have been used to thro' their own devillish Plot upon the Protestants? The Presbyterians were to bear the blame then, Nay what pains have they lately taken to make this appear in those endeavours that have been used to through their own devilish Plot upon the Protestants? The Presbyterians were to bear the blame then, uh-x q-crq n2 vhb pns32 av-j vvn pc-acp vvi d vvi p-acp d n2 cst vhb vbn vvn p-acp p-acp po32 d j n1 p-acp dt n2? dt njp2 vbdr pc-acp vvi dt n1 av, (5) text (DIV1) 14 Page 13
167 and I question not, but they kno ' well enough where to lay it yet if the Cursed Design of Murdering the King should take Effect, which God Almighty for ever prevent. But and I question not, but they know ' well enough where to lay it yet if the Cursed Design of Murdering the King should take Effect, which God Almighty for ever prevent. But cc pns11 vvb xx, cc-acp pns32 vvb ' av av-d c-crq pc-acp vvi pn31 av cs dt j-vvn n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 vmd vvi vvi, r-crq np1 j-jn p-acp av vvi. p-acp (5) text (DIV1) 14 Page 13
168 3. This Mystery of Iniquity works by Cruelty and Bloody Practices; and of these the Histories almost of all Countries do afford us many dreadful Examples; 3. This Mystery of Iniquity works by Cruelty and Bloody Practices; and of these the Histories almost of all Countries do afford us many dreadful Examples; crd d n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp n1 cc j n2; cc pp-f d dt n2 av pp-f d n2 vdb vvi pno12 d j n2; (5) text (DIV1) 15 Page 13
169 for they use Art and Cunning only where they want Power, which when once obtain'd, no Tyger is half so Barbarous and Savage. for they use Art and Cunning only where they want Power, which when once obtained, no Tiger is half so Barbarous and Savage. c-acp pns32 vvb n1 cc j-jn j c-crq pns32 vvb n1, r-crq c-crq c-acp vvn, dx n1 vbz j-jn av j cc j-jn. (5) text (DIV1) 15 Page 13
170 Racks and Tortures, Fire and Sword are their common and ordinary Mercies, which without any regardh ad to Age or Sex they do without the least relenting most inhumanly Exercise, to destroy all that oppose their damnable Doctrines and Hellish Devices; Racks and Tortures, Fire and Sword Are their Common and ordinary mercies, which without any regardh and to Age or Sex they do without the least relenting most inhumanly Exercise, to destroy all that oppose their damnable Doctrines and Hellish Devices; np1 cc n2, n1 cc n1 vbr po32 j cc j n2, r-crq p-acp d fw-mi cc p-acp n1 cc n1 pns32 vdb p-acp dt av-ds j-vvg av-ds j n1, pc-acp vvi d cst vvb po32 j n2 cc j n2; (5) text (DIV1) 15 Page 13
171 as in the French Massacre, the Irish Rebellion, the Spanish Inquisition, and the rest of their bloody Persecutions both at home and abroad may easily be seen; as in the French Massacre, the Irish Rebellion, the Spanish Inquisition, and the rest of their bloody Persecutions both At home and abroad may Easily be seen; c-acp p-acp dt jp n1, dt jp n1, dt jp n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2 av-d p-acp n1-an cc av vmb av-j vbi vvn; (5) text (DIV1) 15 Page 13
172 what farther Designs they have ever since the Reformation had upon this Kingdom, I need not tell you, being so happily prevented, by that seasonable Discourse thereof in the Morning, what farther Designs they have ever since the Reformation had upon this Kingdom, I need not tell you, being so happily prevented, by that seasonable Discourse thereof in the Morning, r-crq jc n2 pns32 vhb av c-acp dt n1 vhd p-acp d n1, pns11 vvb xx vvi pn22, vbg av av-j vvn, p-acp cst j vvb av p-acp dt n1, (5) text (DIV1) 15 Page 14
173 but I cannot but take notice with what Bloody Purposes and Resolutions they were all taken up and mannaged. but I cannot but take notice with what Bloody Purposes and Resolutions they were all taken up and managed. cc-acp pns11 vmbx p-acp vvi n1 p-acp r-crq j n2 cc n2 pns32 vbdr d vvn a-acp cc vvn. (5) text (DIV1) 15 Page 14
174 I remember how when the Prophet told Hazael what barbarous Work he should afterwards make amongst the Children of Israel; Firing their Cities, destroying their Armies, ripping up their Women with Child, I Remember how when the Prophet told hazael what barbarous Work he should afterwards make among the Children of Israel; Firing their Cities, destroying their Armies, ripping up their Women with Child, pns11 vvb q-crq c-crq dt n1 vvd np1 r-crq j n1 pns31 vmd av vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1; vvg po32 n2, vvg po32 n2, vvg a-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1, (5) text (DIV1) 15 Page 14
175 and dashing out their Childrens Brains; and dashing out their Children's Brains; cc vvg av po32 ng2 n2; (5) text (DIV1) 15 Page 14
176 he answers with the greatest Abhorrence of such Cruelty, and is thy Servant a Dog that he shauld do so, 2. concluding that whoever should be so Barbarous must divest himself of all Humanity first; he answers with the greatest Abhorrence of such Cruelty, and is thy Servant a Dog that he shauld do so, 2. concluding that whoever should be so Barbarous must divest himself of all Humanity First; pns31 vvz p-acp dt js np1 pp-f d n1, cc vbz po21 n1 dt n1 cst pns31 vmd vdi av, crd vvg d r-crq vmd vbi av j vmb vvi px31 pp-f d n1 ord; (5) text (DIV1) 15 Page 14
177 and yet these persons can do all this and a great deal more too without the least Pity or Compassion, and yet these Persons can do all this and a great deal more too without the least Pity or Compassion, cc av d n2 vmb vdi d d cc dt j n1 av-dc av p-acp dt ds n1 cc n1, (5) text (DIV1) 15 Page 14
178 yea and Glory in it also, as the Pope and Cardinals did for the French Massacre and the Irish Rebellion; yea and Glory in it also, as the Pope and Cardinals did for the French Massacre and the Irish Rebellion; uh cc n1 p-acp pn31 av, c-acp dt n1 cc n2 vdd p-acp dt jp n1 cc dt jp n1; (5) text (DIV1) 15 Page 14
179 and as in particular Pope Sixtus the fifth did in a set Speech to his Cardinals upon the murder of Henry the Third of France, in which he doth highly magnifie that horrid Fact of Jaques Clement who did it; and as in particular Pope Sixtus the fifth did in a Set Speech to his Cardinals upon the murder of Henry the Third of France, in which he does highly magnify that horrid Fact of Jaques Clement who did it; cc c-acp p-acp j n1 np1 dt ord vdd p-acp dt j-vvn n1 p-acp po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt ord pp-f np1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vdz av-j vvi d j n1 pp-f np1 j r-crq vdd pn31; (5) text (DIV1) 15 Page 14
180 and I the rather mention this Instance, because Lewis the Priest that was lately Executed in the next County, did at his death in his Speech before his Execution, and I the rather mention this Instance, Because Lewis the Priest that was lately Executed in the next County, did At his death in his Speech before his Execution, cc pns11 dt av-c vvi d n1, c-acp np1 dt n1 cst vbds av-j vvn p-acp dt ord n1, vdd p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, (5) text (DIV1) 15 Page 14
181 as in the printed Coppy of it I have seen, particularly mention Clement and Ravilliac as Impious Villains, as in the printed Copy of it I have seen, particularly mention Clement and Ravaillac as Impious Villains, c-acp p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f pn31 pns11 vhb vvn, av-j n1 j cc np1 p-acp j n2, (5) text (DIV1) 15 Page 14
182 and that they were justly punish'd for their Horrid Crimes, and that their wicked Facts are generally detested by all Roman Catholicks; and that they were justly punished for their Horrid Crimes, and that their wicked Facts Are generally detested by all Roman Catholics; cc cst pns32 vbdr av-j vvn p-acp po32 j n2, cc cst po32 j n2 vbr av-j vvn p-acp d njp njp2; (5) text (DIV1) 15 Page 14
183 which I must confess I did at first wonder at, because I little expected to hear such a thing from one that had the Repute of a Schollar, imagining that that Speech of P. Sixtus being publickly printed and sold at Paris and Rome too, could not be unknown to him; which I must confess I did At First wonder At, Because I little expected to hear such a thing from one that had the Repute of a Scholar, imagining that that Speech of P. Sixtus being publicly printed and sold At paris and Room too, could not be unknown to him; r-crq pns11 vmb vvi pns11 vdd p-acp ord n1 p-acp, c-acp pns11 av-j vvd pc-acp vvi d dt n1 p-acp pi cst vhd dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg cst d n1 pp-f np1 np1 vbg av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp np1 cc vvb av, vmd xx vbi j p-acp pno31; (5) text (DIV1) 15 Page 14
184 but when I consider'd what place he was reputed to hold amongst the Jesuits, my wonder quickly ceas'd; but when I considered what place he was reputed to hold among the Jesuits, my wonder quickly ceased; cc-acp c-crq pns11 vvn r-crq n1 pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt np2, po11 n1 av-j vvn; (5) text (DIV1) 15 Page 14
185 for I lookt upon it as a part of the same Plot that the rest of that infernal Crew are carrying on amongst us, in which how good natur'd and harmless they intend to be, we may plainly apprehend from the beginning of the Tragedy it self, for I looked upon it as a part of the same Plot that the rest of that infernal Crew Are carrying on among us, in which how good natured and harmless they intend to be, we may plainly apprehend from the beginning of the Tragedy it self, c-acp pns11 vvd p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt d n1 cst dt n1 pp-f cst j n1 vbr vvg a-acp p-acp pno12, p-acp r-crq c-crq j j-vvn cc j pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi, pns12 vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pn31 n1, (5) text (DIV1) 15 Page 15
186 as it has been already acted in the murder of Justice Godfry, and was intended also in the Assault upon Mr. Arnold; these we kno ' and have seen, as it has been already acted in the murder of justice Godfrey, and was intended also in the Assault upon Mr. Arnold; these we know ' and have seen, c-acp pn31 vhz vbn av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 np1, cc vbds vvn av p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 np1; d pns12 vvb ' cc vhb vvn, (5) text (DIV1) 15 Page 15
187 and what more remains behind we may easily guess, when the murder of the King himself is one chief part of the Design. But and what more remains behind we may Easily guess, when the murder of the King himself is one chief part of the Design. But cc r-crq av-dc vvz p-acp pns12 vmb av-j vvi, c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 px31 vbz pi n-jn n1 pp-f dt n1. p-acp (5) text (DIV1) 15 Page 15
188 4. This Mystery of Iniquity works also by the Incredulity of Protestants themselves; 4. This Mystery of Iniquity works also by the Incredulity of Protestants themselves; crd d n1 pp-f n1 vvz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 px32; (5) text (DIV1) 16 Page 15
189 for even they against whom it doth most discover it self do strangly encourage and help it forward, the common Principles of Humanity are so improv'd by the merciful Disposition of their Religion, that they cannot easily believe that ever there should be such horrid Monsters amongst men as some of the zealous Bigots of the Popish Party have been; for even they against whom it does most discover it self do strangely encourage and help it forward, the Common Principles of Humanity Are so improved by the merciful Disposition of their Religion, that they cannot Easily believe that ever there should be such horrid Monsters among men as Some of the zealous Bigots of the Popish Party have been; c-acp av pns32 p-acp ro-crq pn31 vdz ds vvi pn31 n1 vdb av-j vvi cc vvi pn31 av-j, dt j n2 pp-f n1 vbr av vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 n1, cst pns32 vmbx av-j vvi cst av pc-acp vmd vbi d j n2 p-acp n2 c-acp d pp-f dt j n2 pp-f dt j n1 vhb vbn; (5) text (DIV1) 16 Page 15
190 and this these men kno ' very well, and therefore it's one part of their Politicks to make their Crimes as great and barbarous as they can, that so their Stout and Resolute Denials of them, may be the sooner believ'd, and this these men know ' very well, and Therefore it's one part of their Politics to make their Crimes as great and barbarous as they can, that so their Stout and Resolute Denials of them, may be the sooner believed, cc d d n2 vvb ' av av, cc av pn31|vbz crd n1 pp-f po32 n2-j pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp j cc j c-acp pns32 vmb, cst av po32 j cc j n2 pp-f pno32, vmb vbi dt av-c vvn, (5) text (DIV1) 16 Page 15
191 and by consequence the Wickedness it self the easier done. and by consequence the Wickedness it self the Easier done. cc p-acp n1 dt n1 pn31 n1 dt av-jc vdi. (5) text (DIV1) 16 Page 15
192 This is plain in the History of the Irish Rebellion, in which the Author of it tells us, that though some curious and quicksighted persons suspected some Design against them, This is plain in the History of the Irish Rebellion, in which the Author of it tells us, that though Some curious and quick-sighted Persons suspected Some Design against them, d vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt jp n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f pn31 vvz pno12, cst cs d j cc vvn n2 vvn d n1 p-acp pno32, (5) text (DIV1) 16 Page 15
193 nay had private hints of it given to them, yet they would not believe it; by which foolish Incredulity they were the easier destroy'd and murder'd. nay had private hints of it given to them, yet they would not believe it; by which foolish Incredulity they were the Easier destroyed and murdered. uh-x vhn j n2 pp-f pn31 vvn p-acp pno32, av pns32 vmd xx vvi pn31; p-acp r-crq j n1 pns32 vbdr dt av-jc vvn cc vvn. (5) text (DIV1) 16 Page 15
194 Was it not so too in the French Massacre, before which there being some reason to apprehend some approaching Danger, Was it not so too in the French Massacre, before which there being Some reason to apprehend Some approaching Danger, vbds pn31 xx av av p-acp dt jp n1, p-acp r-crq a-acp vbg d n1 pc-acp vvi d j-vvg n1, (5) text (DIV1) 16 Page 15
195 yea and some warning of it given to the Admiral himself, yet so great was their security in their too easie belief of the French Oaths and Protestatious to the contrary, that with the greatest easeimaginable in a very short space at least 100000 of them were cruelly massacre'd; yea and Some warning of it given to the Admiral himself, yet so great was their security in their too easy belief of the French Oaths and Protestatious to the contrary, that with the greatest easeimaginable in a very short Molle At least 100000 of them were cruelly massacreed; uh cc d n1 pp-f pn31 vvn p-acp dt n1 px31, av av j vbds po32 n1 p-acp po32 av j n1 pp-f dt jp n2 cc ng1 p-acp dt n-jn, cst p-acp dt js j p-acp dt j j n1 p-acp ds crd pp-f pno32 vbdr av-j vvn; (5) text (DIV1) 16 Page 15
196 all which and a great deal more too, might for all the first discoveries of the Plot have been acted upon us long before this time, had not Almighty God prevented it, by suffering these Romish Wolves to act some part of it; all which and a great deal more too, might for all the First discoveries of the Plot have been acted upon us long before this time, had not Almighty God prevented it, by suffering these Romish Wolves to act Some part of it; d r-crq cc dt j n1 n1 av, vmd p-acp d dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1 vhb vbn vvn p-acp pno12 av-j p-acp d n1, vhd xx j-jn np1 vvd pn31, p-acp vvg d jp n2 pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f pn31; (5) text (DIV1) 16 Page 16
197 as if it had been on purpose design'd to make us believe it whether we would or no. as if it had been on purpose designed to make us believe it whither we would or no. c-acp cs pn31 vhd vbn p-acp n1 vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 vvi pn31 cs pns12 vmd cc uh-dx. (5) text (DIV1) 16 Page 16
198 For how few were there amongst us that believ'd it till Justice Godfry 's Murder? nay for all that, For how few were there among us that believed it till justice Godfrey is Murder? nay for all that, p-acp c-crq d vbdr a-acp p-acp pno12 d vvn pn31 p-acp n1 np1 vbz n1? uh-x p-acp d d, (5) text (DIV1) 16 Page 16
199 how many have there yet been that have not a little question'd the Truth of it, by which means the Authors and Contrivers of these Villanies have been strangely encourag'd to go on still in their Wickedness; how many have there yet been that have not a little questioned the Truth of it, by which means the Authors and Contrivers of these Villainies have been strangely encouraged to go on still in their Wickedness; c-crq d vhb a-acp av vbn d vhb xx dt j vvn dt n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp r-crq vvz dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n2 vhb vbn av-j vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp av p-acp po32 n1; (5) text (DIV1) 16 Page 16
200 but if there should be any person now that should make the least doubt of it after the Attestation of so many Proclamations from the King, but if there should be any person now that should make the least doubt of it After the Attestation of so many Proclamations from the King, cc-acp cs pc-acp vmd vbi d n1 av cst vmd vvi dt ds n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f av d n2 p-acp dt n1, (5) text (DIV1) 16 Page 16
201 so many Votes and Orders of both Houses of Parliament, so many Executions of Justice upon Legal and Impartial Tryals, so many Votes and Order of both Houses of Parliament, so many Executions of justice upon Legal and Impartial Trials, av d n2 cc n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f n1, av d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp j cc j n2, (5) text (DIV1) 16 Page 16
202 and so many Pious and well compos'd Prayers by the Bishops (who can hardly be suppos'd to mock God with such Lies, and so many Pious and well composed Prayers by the Bishops (who can hardly be supposed to mock God with such Lies, cc av d j cc av vvn n2 p-acp dt n2 (r-crq vmb av vbi vvn pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp d vvz, (5) text (DIV1) 16 Page 16
203 if they were not sufficiently satisfied of the Truth and Certainty of the Evidence) I say, if they were not sufficiently satisfied of the Truth and Certainty of the Evidence) I say, cs pns32 vbdr xx av-j vvn pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1) pns11 vvb, (5) text (DIV1) 16 Page 16
204 after all these, if any should in the least question the Truth of the thing, I shall not be afraid to declare my Opinion of such, that they are either in the Plot themselves, or wish well to it. But After all these, if any should in the least question the Truth of the thing, I shall not be afraid to declare my Opinion of such, that they Are either in the Plot themselves, or wish well to it. But p-acp d d, cs d vmd p-acp dt ds n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns11 vmb xx vbi j pc-acp vvi po11 n1 pp-f d, cst pns32 vbr av-d p-acp dt n1 px32, cc vvb av p-acp pn31. p-acp (5) text (DIV1) 16 Page 16
205 5. This Mystery of Iniquity works now by goodnatur'd if not Treacherous Connivances. 5. This Mystery of Iniquity works now by goodnatured if not Treacherous Connivances. crd d n1 pp-f n1 vvz av p-acp j cs xx j n2. (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 16
206 Blessed be God we have good Laws against this Mystery of Iniquity, and all its Abbettors, Blessed be God we have good Laws against this Mystery of Iniquity, and all its Abettors, j-vvn vbb np1 pns12 vhb j n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cc d po31 n2, (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 16
207 but I cannot say they are so well executed, whereby these men are encourag'd, and grown bold and impudent. but I cannot say they Are so well executed, whereby these men Are encouraged, and grown bold and impudent. cc-acp pns11 vmbx vvi pns32 vbr av av vvn, c-crq d n2 vbr vvn, cc vvn j cc j. (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 16
208 What Liberty have they enjoy'd since the King came in? what Access to his Royal Person and Court; What Liberty have they enjoyed since the King Come in? what Access to his Royal Person and Court; q-crq n1 vhb pns32 vvn p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp? q-crq n1 p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1; (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 16
209 what Freedom and Ease have they still had from all troublesom and chargeable Offices; yea how freely have they enjoy'd the Exercise of their Religion without any considerable Interruption, what Freedom and Ease have they still had from all troublesome and chargeable Offices; yea how freely have they enjoyed the Exercise of their Religion without any considerable Interruption, r-crq n1 cc n1 vhb pns32 av vhd p-acp d j cc j n2; uh c-crq av-j vhb pns32 vvd dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp d j n1, (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 16
210 whilst other Protestant Dissenters in many places of the Kingdom were both fin'd and imprison'd? yea since the discovery of this Horrid Plot, what favour have they had for all that in many Places of the Land? some of which we our selves kno ' and have seen: while other Protestant Dissenters in many places of the Kingdom were both fined and imprisoned? yea since the discovery of this Horrid Plot, what favour have they had for all that in many Places of the Land? Some of which we our selves know ' and have seen: cs j-jn n1 n2 p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1 vbdr av-d vvn cc vvn? uh p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, r-crq n1 vhb pns32 vhd p-acp d cst p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1? d pp-f r-crq pns12 po12 n2 vvb ' cc vhb vvn: (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 17
211 have not the great Opposers of them been discourag'd and Brow beaten, call'd Factious and Seditious? and all this and more too even in the presence of Papists, have not the great Opposers of them been discouraged and Brow beaten, called Factious and Seditious? and all this and more too even in the presence of Papists, vhb xx dt j n2 pp-f pno32 vbn vvn cc n1 vvn, vvn j cc j? cc d d cc av-dc av av p-acp dt n1 pp-f njp2, (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 17
212 as if it were done on purpose to encourage them to go on still in their way; as if it were done on purpose to encourage them to go on still in their Way; c-acp cs pn31 vbdr vdn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp av p-acp po32 n1; (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 17
213 How have they been harbour'd and entertain'd, I had almost said, Protected against the Laws? what sleight searches have been made for Arms, How have they been Harboured and entertained, I had almost said, Protected against the Laws? what sleight Searches have been made for Arms, q-crq vhb pns32 vbn vvn cc vvn, pns11 vhd av vvn, vvn p-acp dt n2? q-crq n1 vvz vhb vbn vvn p-acp n2, (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 17
214 and those too carried away in the night? nay, what's more, the Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy tend'red to, and those too carried away in the night? nay, what's more, the Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy tendered to, cc d av vvd av p-acp dt n1? uh-x, q-crq|vbz av-dc, dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp, (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 17
215 and taken by some of them in a Chimny Corner. and taken by Some of them in a Chimney Corner. cc vvn p-acp d pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1 n1. (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 17
216 More I could say to this purpose, but I forbear, because I would fain hope it was done out of Zeal and not Design, More I could say to this purpose, but I forbear, Because I would fain hope it was done out of Zeal and not Design, n1 pns11 vmd vvi p-acp d n1, cc-acp pns11 vvb, c-acp pns11 vmd av-j vvi pn31 vbds vdn av pp-f n1 cc xx n1, (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 17
217 and that since things are now so plain we shall hear no more of such partiality; and that since things Are now so plain we shall hear no more of such partiality; cc cst p-acp n2 vbr av av j pns12 vmb vvi av-dx dc pp-f d n1; (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 17
218 nor had I spoken it now, but that I am sure that such Practices do mightily strengthen and encourage that Party. nor had I spoken it now, but that I am sure that such Practices do mightily strengthen and encourage that Party. ccx vhd pns11 vvn pn31 av, cc-acp cst pns11 vbm j cst d n2 vdb av-j vvi cc vvi d n1. (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 17
219 For as long as there be any that either fear or favour them, or will become Pentioners to them, we can never be safe from their cursed Conspiracies and bloody Plots. For as long as there be any that either Fear or favour them, or will become Pensioners to them, we can never be safe from their cursed Conspiracies and bloody Plots. p-acp c-acp av-j c-acp pc-acp vbi d cst d n1 cc vvi pno32, cc vmb vvi n2 p-acp pno32, pns12 vmb av-x vbi j p-acp po32 j-vvn n2 cc j n2. (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 17
220 But here I would not be mistaken as if I had an Intention, to provoke to any bloody and barbarous proceedings against them; But Here I would not be mistaken as if I had an Intention, to provoke to any bloody and barbarous proceedings against them; p-acp av pns11 vmd xx vbi vvn c-acp cs pns11 vhd dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp d j cc j n2-vvg p-acp pno32; (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 17
221 No, I would not have the least hair of their Heads touch'd meerly for their Religion; No, I would not have the least hair of their Heads touched merely for their Religion; uh-dx, pns11 vmd xx vhi dt ds n1 pp-f po32 n2 vvn av-j p-acp po32 n1; (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 17
222 I would have only the best care taken against the Mischiefs of it, against the bloody Principles which they have made so considerable a part of it; I would have only the best care taken against the Mischiefs of it, against the bloody Principles which they have made so considerable a part of it; pns11 vmd vhi av-j dt js n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31, p-acp dt j n2 r-crq pns32 vhb vvn av j dt n1 pp-f pn31; (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 17
223 and therefore it's a great mistake in them (I wish it be not a wilful one) to say, that their Priests and others that have of late been justly Executed, dye for Religion; no, it's for Treason; and Therefore it's a great mistake in them (I wish it be not a wilful one) to say, that their Priests and Others that have of late been justly Executed, die for Religion; no, it's for Treason; cc av pn31|vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno32 (pns11 vvb pn31 vbb xx dt j pi) pc-acp vvi, cst po32 n2 cc n2-jn cst vhb pp-f av-j vbn av-j vvn, vvb p-acp n1; uh-dx, pn31|vbz p-acp n1; (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 17
224 and if indeed that be a part of their Religion, I wish them more such Martyrs. and if indeed that be a part of their Religion, I wish them more such Martyrs. cc cs av d vbb dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, pns11 vvb pno32 n1 d n2. (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 18
225 For my part considering them barely as Papists I would have no more done to them, For my part considering them barely as Papists I would have no more done to them, p-acp po11 n1 vvg pno32 av-j a-acp njp2 pns11 vmd vhi dx av-dc vdn p-acp pno32, (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 18
226 than I would have done to my self were I in their Case; than I would have done to my self were I in their Case; cs pns11 vmd vhi vdn p-acp po11 n1 vbdr pns11 p-acp po32 n1; (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 18
227 for I would in the first place give the best security to the Government that possibly I could; for I would in the First place give the best security to the Government that possibly I could; c-acp pns11 vmd p-acp dt ord n1 vvi dt js n1 p-acp dt n1 cst av-j pns11 vmd; (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 18
228 I would keep still at home, and never go above five miles from thence without special leave; I would keep still At home, and never go above five miles from thence without special leave; pns11 vmd vvi av p-acp n1-an, cc av-x vvb p-acp crd n2 p-acp av p-acp j n1; (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 18
229 I would freely surrender all my Arms, and not keep so much as a Dagger or Pistol, no nor a Knife neither if the Government thought it not fit for me; I would freely surrender all my Arms, and not keep so much as a Dagger or Pistol, no nor a Knife neither if the Government Thought it not fit for me; pns11 vmd av-j vvi d po11 n2, cc xx vvi av av-d c-acp dt n1 cc n1, uh-dx ccx dt n1 av-dx cs dt n1 vvd pn31 xx j p-acp pno11; (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 18
230 I would renounce and abjure all wicked and treasonable Principles; I would renounce and abjure all wicked and treasonable Principles; pns11 vmd vvi cc vvi d j cc j n2; (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 18
231 and if any Oaths or Tests were requir'd that were contrary to my Judgment or Conscience, I would either get leave to depart the Realm, and if any Oaths or Tests were required that were contrary to my Judgement or Conscience, I would either get leave to depart the Realm, cc cs d n2 cc vvz vbdr vvn cst vbdr j-jn p-acp po11 n1 cc n1, pns11 vmd d vvi vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1, (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 18
232 or stay, and as cheerfully as I could submit to the Penalties of the Law; or stay, and as cheerfully as I could submit to the Penalties of the Law; cc vvi, cc c-acp av-j c-acp pns11 vmd vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 18
233 however I would by no means Resist or Rebel, or do any thing (as near as I could, however I would by no means Resist or Rebel, or do any thing (as near as I could, c-acp pns11 vmd p-acp dx n2 vvi cc vvi, cc vdb d n1 (c-acp av-j c-acp pns11 vmd, (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 18
234 and as far as God should enable me) to dishonor him or his Truth, tho' I save both Life and Estate by it; and as Far as God should enable me) to dishonour him or his Truth, though I save both Life and Estate by it; cc c-acp av-j c-acp np1 vmd vvi pno11) p-acp vvi pno31 cc po31 n1, cs pns11 vvb d n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31; (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 18
235 And thus I would commit my Cause to God, and if I did suffer it should be for well doing and not for ill; And thus I would commit my Cause to God, and if I did suffer it should be for well doing and not for ill; cc av pns11 vmd vvi po11 n1 p-acp np1, cc cs pns11 vdd vvi pn31 vmd vbi p-acp av vdg cc xx p-acp n-jn; (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 18
236 and this I say I would do were I now in their Case; and this I say I would do were I now in their Case; cc d pns11 vvb pns11 vmd vdi vbdr pns11 av p-acp po32 n1; (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 18
237 nay, this I would do were the Power in their hands, and Popery the establisht Religion of the Nation; (which God grant may never be, nay, this I would do were the Power in their hands, and Popery the established Religion of the nation; (which God grant may never be, uh-x, d pns11 vmd vdi vbdr dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, cc n1 dt vvn n1 pp-f dt n1; (r-crq np1 vvb vmb av-x vbi, (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 18
238 and which as long as the King Lives I do not in the least fear) but if such a heavy Judgment should befal us (as I kno ' our sins have deserv'd it) I should think my Condition very well, and which as long as the King Lives I do not in the least Fear) but if such a heavy Judgement should befall us (as I know ' our Sins have deserved it) I should think my Condition very well, cc r-crq c-acp av-j c-acp dt n1 vvz pns11 vdb xx p-acp dt ds n1) cc-acp cs d dt j n1 vmd vvi pno12 (c-acp pns11 vvb pn31 po12 n2 vhb vvn pn31) pns11 vmd vvi po11 n1 av av, (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 18
239 and be thankful for it, if I might but be suffer'd to do as I have said, and be thankful for it, if I might but be suffered to do as I have said, cc vbi j p-acp pn31, cs pns11 vmd cc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vdi c-acp pns11 vhb vvn, (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 18
240 for I desire always to make that Golden Rule of doing as I would be done unto, the Constant Measure of all my Actions. But for I desire always to make that Golden Rule of doing as I would be done unto, the Constant Measure of all my Actions. But c-acp pns11 vvb av pc-acp vvi d j n1 pp-f vdg c-acp pns11 vmd vbi vdn p-acp, dt j n1 pp-f d po11 n2. p-acp (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 18
241 4. What is it that hinders the full Growth and Power of this Mystery of Iniquity? For the better understanding of which it will not be amiss to consider what it was that hindred in the Apostles days, 4. What is it that hinders the full Growth and Power of this Mystery of Iniquity? For the better understanding of which it will not be amiss to Consider what it was that hindered in the Apostles days, crd q-crq vbz pn31 cst vvz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1? p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f r-crq pn31 vmb xx vbi av pc-acp vvi r-crq pn31 vbds cst vvd p-acp dt n2 n2, (5) text (DIV1) 18 Page 18
242 and that will the more easily shew us what it is that hinders it in ours; and that will the more Easily show us what it is that hinders it in ours; cc cst vmb dt av-dc av-j vvi pno12 r-crq pn31 vbz cst vvz pn31 p-acp png12; (5) text (DIV1) 18 Page 19
243 now that which hindred its Growth and Increase then was the Power of the Roman Empire, which still kept it under that it could never grow to any great Heighth; now that which hindered its Growth and Increase then was the Power of the Roman Empire, which still kept it under that it could never grow to any great Height; av cst r-crq vvd po31 n1 cc n1 av vbds dt n1 pp-f dt njp n1, r-crq av vvd pn31 p-acp cst pn31 vmd av-x vvi p-acp d j n1; (5) text (DIV1) 18 Page 19
244 the Emperors of Rome were too Potent and Strong, too Watchful and Politick, and too great Enemies to Christianity in general to suffer any of the Professors of it to grow any ways Great and Formidable in the World: the Emperor's of Room were too Potent and Strong, too Watchful and Politic, and too great Enemies to Christianity in general to suffer any of the Professors of it to grow any ways Great and Formidable in the World: dt n2 pp-f vvb vbdr av j cc j, av j cc j, cc av j n2 p-acp np1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi d pp-f dt n2 pp-f pn31 pc-acp vvi d n2 j cc j p-acp dt n1: (5) text (DIV1) 18 Page 19
245 but as soon as that Power began to decline, as it did in the East by the prosperous Advance of the Turks, but as soon as that Power began to decline, as it did in the East by the prosperous Advance of the Turks, cc-acp c-acp av c-acp d n1 vvd pc-acp vvi, c-acp pn31 vdd p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j vvi pp-f dt n2, (5) text (DIV1) 18 Page 19
246 and in the West by the Invasion of the Goths and Vandals, and other barbarous Nations, this Mystery of Iniquity presently began to appear unmask'd, and in the West by the Invasion of the Gothis and Vandals, and other barbarous nations, this Mystery of Iniquity presently began to appear unmasked, cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np2 cc np2, cc j-jn j n2, d n1 pp-f n1 av-j vvd pc-acp vvi vvn, (5) text (DIV1) 18 Page 19
247 and to shew the World plainly that it was the Principles of Popery that made up the greatest part of it; and to show the World plainly that it was the Principles of Popery that made up the greatest part of it; cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 av-j cst pn31 vbds dt n2 pp-f n1 cst vvd a-acp dt js n1 pp-f pn31; (5) text (DIV1) 18 Page 19
248 for the Popes or Bishops of Rome taking Advantage from the Translation of the Imperial Seat to Constantinople, whereby the Power of the Empire was greatly weakned in Italy, began presently to set up for themselves, for the Popes or Bishops of Room taking Advantage from the translation of the Imperial Seat to Constantinople, whereby the Power of the Empire was greatly weakened in Italy, began presently to Set up for themselves, p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f vvb vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 p-acp np1, c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds av-j vvn p-acp np1, vvd av-j pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp px32, (5) text (DIV1) 18 Page 19
249 and to exercise that Tyrannical Power over mens persons, Estates and Consciences which they have since with so much Cruelty endeavour'd to maintain. and to exercise that Tyrannical Power over men's Persons, Estates and Consciences which they have since with so much Cruelty endeavoured to maintain. cc pc-acp vvi d j n1 p-acp ng2 n2, n2 cc n2 r-crq pns32 vhb p-acp p-acp av d n1 vvd pc-acp vvi. (5) text (DIV1) 18 Page 19
250 For it was about the year 600, that Boniface the Third took upon him the Title of Universal Bishop, For it was about the year 600, that Boniface the Third took upon him the Title of Universal Bishop, p-acp pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1 crd, cst np1 dt ord vvd p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f j-u n1, (5) text (DIV1) 18 Page 19
251 and then began that Tyranny to be publickly acted, which was before both begun and carried on by stealth. and then began that Tyranny to be publicly acted, which was before both begun and carried on by stealth. cc av vvd d n1 pc-acp vbi av-j vvn, r-crq vbds a-acp av-d vvn cc vvd a-acp p-acp n1. (5) text (DIV1) 18 Page 19
252 By the Considerations of which you may soon perceive what it is that hinders its full Growth and Power amongst us; By the Considerations of which you may soon perceive what it is that hinders its full Growth and Power among us; p-acp dt n2 pp-f r-crq pn22 vmb av vvi r-crq pn31 vbz cst vvz po31 j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12; (5) text (DIV1) 18 Page 19
253 and that we may easily conclude to be the Civil Government, by the power of which the Reformation here in England first began, and that we may Easily conclude to be the Civil Government, by the power of which the Reformation Here in England First began, cc cst pns12 vmb av-j vvi pc-acp vbi dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq dt n1 av p-acp np1 ord vvd, (5) text (DIV1) 18 Page 19
254 and the Protestant Religion is establisht and upheld; and the Protestant Religion is established and upheld; cc dt n1 n1 vbz vvn cc vvn; (5) text (DIV1) 18 Page 19
255 and so far it will hinder the Increase and Growth of Popery, that as long as it continues as it is, it is impossible that Popery should ever prevail long amongst us; and so Far it will hinder the Increase and Growth of Popery, that as long as it continues as it is, it is impossible that Popery should ever prevail long among us; cc av av-j pn31 vmb vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cst c-acp av-j c-acp pn31 vvz c-acp pn31 vbz, pn31 vbz j cst n1 vmd av vvi av-j p-acp pno12; (5) text (DIV1) 18 Page 19
256 and therefore those persons that endeavour to bring it in here, are still plotting against the Government it self, which because they kno ' it's too secure and firm as long as the King Lives, they resolve to destroy and murder him first; and Therefore those Persons that endeavour to bring it in Here, Are still plotting against the Government it self, which Because they know ' it's too secure and firm as long as the King Lives, they resolve to destroy and murder him First; cc av d n2 cst vvb pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp av, vbr av vvg p-acp dt n1 pn31 n1, r-crq c-acp pns32 vvb ' pn31|vbz av j cc j c-acp j c-acp dt n1 vvz, pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31 ord; (5) text (DIV1) 18 Page 20
257 and so far their devillish Politicks are right and firm; and so Far their devilish Politics Are right and firm; cc av av-j po32 j n2-j vbr j-jn cc j; (5) text (DIV1) 18 Page 20
258 for there's nothing (under God) that keeps out this Mystery of Iniquity, but the Life of the King, for there's nothing (under God) that keeps out this Mystery of Iniquity, but the Life of the King, c-acp pc-acp|vbz pix (p-acp np1) cst vvz av d n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) text (DIV1) 18 Page 20
259 and the Power and Strength of those wholsom and good Laws against it, that are now so rivitted into the Civil Government as to become a great, and the Power and Strength of those wholesome and good Laws against it, that Are now so rivitted into the Civil Government as to become a great, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j cc j n2 p-acp pn31, cst vbr av av vvn p-acp dt j n1 c-acp pc-acp vvi dt j, (5) text (DIV1) 18 Page 20
260 nay the greatest Defence of it; and therefore it's Ridiculous to offer to Introduce Popery without the utter subversion of it; nay the greatest Defence of it; and Therefore it's Ridiculous to offer to Introduce Popery without the utter subversion of it; uh-x dt js n1 pp-f pn31; cc av pn31|vbz j pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31; (5) text (DIV1) 18 Page 20
261 this they kno ' too well, and are therefore so resolutely bent against it; this they know ' too well, and Are Therefore so resolutely bent against it; d pns32 vvb ' av av, cc vbr av av av-j vvn p-acp pn31; (5) text (DIV1) 18 Page 20
262 but I hope to God this hind'rance will always be in their way, and that that which thus letteth, will let, but I hope to God this hindrance will always be in their Way, and that that which thus lets, will let, cc-acp pns11 vvb p-acp np1 d n1 vmb av vbi p-acp po32 n1, cc cst d r-crq av vvz, vmb vvi, (5) text (DIV1) 18 Page 20
263 and shall never be taken out of the way. But and shall never be taken out of the Way. But cc vmb av-x vbi vvn av pp-f dt n1. p-acp (5) text (DIV1) 18 Page 20
264 5. By way of Application, In which let us see what Improvement we are to make of all this. 5. By Way of Application, In which let us see what Improvement we Are to make of all this. crd p-acp n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq vvb pno12 vvi r-crq n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pp-f d d. (5) text (DIV1) 19 Page 20
265 1. Then, Is Popery such a Mystery of Iniquity? let us Detest and Abhor it, 1. Then, Is Popery such a Mystery of Iniquity? let us Detest and Abhor it, crd av, vbz n1 d dt n1 pp-f n1? vvb pno12 vvb cc vvb pn31, (5) text (DIV1) 20 Page 20
266 as indeed upon all Accounts it very well deserves, but more especially upon these two, 1. Because it is so bad a thing in it self, as indeed upon all Accounts it very well deserves, but more especially upon these two, 1. Because it is so bad a thing in it self, c-acp av p-acp d n2 pn31 av av vvz, cc-acp av-dc av-j p-acp d crd, crd p-acp pn31 vbz av j dt n1 p-acp pn31 n1, (5) text (DIV1) 20 Page 20
267 and 2. Because we have known better. and 2. Because we have known better. cc crd c-acp pns12 vhb vvn jc. (5) text (DIV1) 20 Page 20
268 1. Because it is so bad a thing in it self, it is so Horrid and Barbarous, 1. Because it is so bad a thing in it self, it is so Horrid and Barbarous, crd p-acp pn31 vbz av j dt n1 p-acp pn31 n1, pn31 vbz av j cc j, (5) text (DIV1) 21 Page 20
269 so Ridiculous and Absurd, so Low and Sordid in its own Nature, that an Ingenuous and truly Generous Spirit that will be at the pains to consider it aright, cannot but cast it off with Loathing and Indignation; so Ridiculous and Absurd, so Low and Sordid in its own Nature, that an Ingenuous and truly Generous Spirit that will be At the pains to Consider it aright, cannot but cast it off with Loathing and Indignation; av j cc j, av j cc j p-acp po31 d n1, cst dt j cc av-j j n1 cst vmb vbi p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi pn31 av, vmbx p-acp vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp vvg cc n1; (5) text (DIV1) 21 Page 20
270 I might instance in several particulars wherein the Truth of this will manifestly appear, but I shall confine my self only to four. I might instance in several particulars wherein the Truth of this will manifestly appear, but I shall confine my self only to four. pns11 vmd n1 p-acp j n2-j c-crq dt n1 pp-f d vmb av-j vvi, cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 av-j p-acp crd. (5) text (DIV1) 21 Page 20
271 1. It's a Sordid and Slavish Religion. 1. It's a Sordid and Slavish Religion. crd pn31|vbz dt j cc j n1. (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 20
272 It exercises not only a Cruel but an Unmanly Tyranny over its chiefest Votaries, putting them upon the poorest and basest Imployments that can be, It exercises not only a Cruel but an Unmanly Tyranny over its chiefest Votaries, putting them upon the Poorest and Basest Employments that can be, pn31 n2 xx av-j dt j p-acp dt j-u n1 p-acp po31 js-jn n2, vvg pno32 p-acp dt js cc js n2 cst vmb vbi, (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 20
273 and requiring from them such a blind Obedience to all things that are impos'd upon them, and requiring from them such a blind obedience to all things that Are imposed upon them, cc vvg p-acp pno32 d dt j n1 p-acp d n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp pno32, (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 20
274 as is absolutely contrary to that noble freedom of Mind, that the Laws of Nature, and the Principles of Christianity do allow and encourage. as is absolutely contrary to that noble freedom of Mind, that the Laws of Nature, and the Principles of Christianity do allow and encourage. c-acp vbz av-j j-jn p-acp cst j n1 pp-f n1, cst dt n2 pp-f n1, cc dt n2 pp-f np1 vdb vvi cc vvi. (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 21
275 True Religion is generous and free, all the Precepts and Principles of it are most agreeable to the highest and most refin'd Reason; True Religion is generous and free, all the Precepts and Principles of it Are most agreeable to the highest and most refined Reason; j n1 vbz j cc j, d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31 vbr av-ds j p-acp dt js cc av-ds j-vvn n1; (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 21
276 it never in the least Abridges us of the most perfect Liberty that is in the World; it never in the least Abridges us of the most perfect Liberty that is in the World; pn31 av p-acp dt ds n2 pno12 pp-f dt av-ds j n1 cst vbz p-acp dt n1; (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 21
277 its greatest Restraints are only from slavish and unmanly things; it confines us to nothing that doth not help to make up a perfect Freedom, its greatest Restraints Are only from slavish and unmanly things; it confines us to nothing that does not help to make up a perfect Freedom, pn31|vbz js n2 vbr av-j p-acp j cc j n2; pn31 vvz pno12 pc-acp pix cst vdz xx vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j n1, (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 21
278 therefore well saith the Psalmist, uphold me with thy free Spirit, or as it is in the Margent, let the free or princely Spirit uphold me; Therefore well Says the Psalmist, uphold me with thy free Spirit, or as it is in the Margin, let the free or princely Spirit uphold me; av av vvz dt n1, vvb pno11 p-acp po21 j n1, cc c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, vvb dt j cc j n1 vvi pno11; (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 21
279 but now Popery is of another Temper, there is but little of a free or princely Spirit in it; but now Popery is of Another Temper, there is but little of a free or princely Spirit in it; p-acp av n1 vbz pp-f j-jn vvi, pc-acp vbz cc-acp j pp-f dt j cc j n1 p-acp pn31; (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 21
280 it's a perfect Usurpation and Tyranny over all that a man is or hath in the World, it's a perfect Usurpation and Tyranny over all that a man is or hath in the World, pn31|vbz dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp d cst dt n1 vbz cc vhz p-acp dt n1, (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 21
281 neither his Person nor his Purse, no nor his most secret Thoughts and Conscience are free, neither his Person nor his Purse, no nor his most secret Thoughts and Conscience Are free, av-dx po31 n1 ccx po31 n1, uh-dx ccx po31 av-ds j-jn n2 cc n1 vbr j, (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 21
282 but all subjected to its Vassalage. but all subjected to its Vassalage. cc-acp d vvn p-acp po31 n1. (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 21
283 What an absolute Soveraignty it exerciseth over mens Persons, is sufficiently discover'd in those long and tedious Pilgrimages, which they have been sent upon; What an absolute Sovereignty it Exerciseth over men's Persons, is sufficiently discovered in those long and tedious Pilgrimages, which they have been sent upon; q-crq dt j n1 pn31 vvz a-acp ng2 n2, vbz av-j vvn p-acp d j cc j n2, r-crq pns32 vhb vbn vvn p-acp; (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 21
284 in those severe and bloody Pennances which they have been enjoyn'd, as if every Priest was an Ecclesiastical Centurion, in those severe and bloody Penances which they have been enjoined, as if every Priest was an Ecclesiastical Centurion, p-acp d j cc j n2 r-crq pns32 vhb vbn vvn, c-acp cs d n1 vbds dt j n1, (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 21
285 and had a command like his, that could but say to one go, and he goeth, tho' it be never so far, to another come, and he comes, tho' it's from never so remote a place, and to a third do this, and had a command like his, that could but say to one go, and he Goes, though it be never so Far, to Another come, and he comes, though it's from never so remote a place, and to a third doe this, cc vhd dt n1 av-j png31, cst vmd p-acp vvb p-acp crd vvb, cc pns31 vvz, cs pn31 vbb av-x av av-j, p-acp j-jn vvb, cc pns31 vvz, pns21 pn31|vbz p-acp av av j dt n1, cc p-acp dt ord n1 d, (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 21
286 and he doth it, tho' it be never so sordid and barbarous a thing. and he does it, though it be never so sordid and barbarous a thing. cc pns31 vdz pn31, cs pn31 vbb av-x av j cc j dt n1. (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 21
287 Nor are they less sparing of mens Estates, witness their costly Oblations, large Mortuaries, their chargeable Masses for the dead, their Purse-Pennances to save the Carkasses of the Living, Nor Are they less sparing of men's Estates, witness their costly Oblations, large Mortuaries, their chargeable Masses for the dead, their Purse-Pennances to save the Carcases of the Living, ccx vbr pns32 dc vvg pp-f ng2 n2, vvb po32 j n2, j n2, po32 j n2 p-acp dt j, po32 j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvg, (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 21
288 and the dear Purchases to redeem Souls out of Purgatory; but all this is nothing to that Tyranny they exercise over mens Thoughts and Consciences. and the dear Purchases to Redeem Souls out of Purgatory; but all this is nothing to that Tyranny they exercise over men's Thoughts and Consciences. cc dt j-jn n2 pc-acp vvi n2 av pp-f n1; cc-acp d d vbz pix p-acp d n1 pns32 vvb p-acp ng2 n2 cc n2. (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 21
289 These now have been in all Ages look'd upon as free and subject unto none but God, till these Lordly and Insulting Priests pretended tended a Commission from him to inspect and command them; These now have been in all Ages looked upon as free and Subject unto none but God, till these Lordly and Insulting Priests pretended tended a Commission from him to inspect and command them; np1 av vhb vbn p-acp d n2 vvd p-acp p-acp j cc j-jn p-acp pix cc-acp np1, c-acp d j cc j-vvg n2 vvd vvd dt n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp j cc vvi pno32; (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 22
290 since which they have impos'd new Articles of Faith that were never thought of by Christ or his Apostles; since which they have imposed new Articles of Faith that were never Thought of by christ or his Apostles; c-acp r-crq pns32 vhb vvn j n2 pp-f n1 cst vbdr av-x vvn pp-f p-acp np1 cc po31 n2; (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 22
291 such as are the Worshipping of Images, Invocation of Saints, the Papal Supremacy and Infallibility, together with that great Hobgoblin of all Transubstantiation, such as Are the Worshipping of Images, Invocation of Saints, the Papal Supremacy and Infallibility, together with that great Hobgoblin of all Transubstantiation, d c-acp vbr dt vvg pp-f n2, n1 pp-f n2, dt j n1 cc n1, av p-acp cst j n1 pp-f d n1, (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 22
292 and the rest that are injoyn'd by that Church; and the rest that Are enjoined by that Church; cc dt n1 cst vbr vvd p-acp d n1; (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 22
293 after which they may impose what they please, since for ought I can see at this rate all is their own. After which they may impose what they please, since for ought I can see At this rate all is their own. p-acp r-crq pns32 vmb vvi r-crq pns32 vvb, c-acp p-acp pi pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 d vbz po32 d. (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 22
294 2. It is a cheating Religion. 2. It is a cheating Religion. crd pn31 vbz dt vvg n1. (5) text (DIV1) 23 Page 22
295 Gain is indeed the greatest part of its Godliness according to that old and true saying Omnia Romae venalia, any thing may be had at Rome for Mony, there you may buy Pardons for sin, Jesus Christ, Heaven and Happiness, Gain is indeed the greatest part of its Godliness according to that old and true saying Omnia Rome venalia, any thing may be had At Room for Money, there you may buy Pardons for since, jesus christ, Heaven and Happiness, n1 vbz av dt js n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvg p-acp d j cc j vvg fw-la np1 fw-la, d n1 vmb vbi vhn p-acp vvb p-acp n1, a-acp pn22 vmb vvi n2 p-acp n1, np1 np1, n1 cc n1, (5) text (DIV1) 23 Page 22
296 yea God himself, and indeed any thing but Sanctifying Grace; yea God himself, and indeed any thing but Sanctifying Grace; uh np1 px31, cc av d n1 p-acp j-vvg n1; (5) text (DIV1) 23 Page 22
297 we read that the Redemption of a Soul is Precious, and that none tho' ever so rich, can by any means redeem his Brother, we read that the Redemption of a Soul is Precious, and that none though ever so rich, can by any means Redeem his Brother, pns12 vvb cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz j, cc d pix cs av av j, vmb p-acp d n2 vvi po31 n1, (5) text (DIV1) 23 Page 22
298 or give to God a Ransom for him, but these men tell us that if you have but Mony enough, you may redeem Thousands. or give to God a Ransom for him, but these men tell us that if you have but Money enough, you may Redeem Thousands. cc vvi p-acp np1 dt n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp d n2 vvb pno12 d cs pn22 vhb p-acp n1 av-d, pn22 vmb vvi crd. (5) text (DIV1) 23 Page 22
299 Our Saviour says that it is easier for a Camel to go thro' the Eye of a Needle, Our Saviour Says that it is Easier for a Camel to go through the Eye of a Needle, po12 n1 vvz cst pn31 vbz jc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) text (DIV1) 23 Page 22
300 than for a rich Man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but they say it's much harder for a poor man to do it. than for a rich Man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but they say it's much harder for a poor man to do it. cs p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; p-acp pns32 vvb pn31|vbz av-d jc p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vdi pn31. (5) text (DIV1) 23 Page 22
301 St. James tells us that God hath chosen the Poor of this World, Jam. 2.5. Is. 55.1. but they tell us that God hath rejected them. Saint James tells us that God hath chosen the Poor of this World, Jam. 2.5. Is. 55.1. but they tell us that God hath rejected them. n1 np1 vvz pno12 d np1 vhz vvn dt j pp-f d n1, np1 crd. np1 crd. cc-acp pns32 vvb pno12 d np1 vhz vvn pno32. (5) text (DIV1) 23 Page 22
302 The Prophet Isaiah makes a free and liberal offer without Mony and without Price of spiritual Blessings and Graces to all that shall in a due and right manner come for them, The Prophet Isaiah makes a free and liberal offer without Money and without Price of spiritual Blessings and Graces to all that shall in a due and right manner come for them, dt n1 np1 vvz dt j cc j n1 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1 pp-f j n2 cc n2 p-acp d cst vmb p-acp dt j-jn cc j-jn n1 vvn p-acp pno32, (5) text (DIV1) 23 Page 22
303 but this sure is Old-Testament Divinity, nay down-right Apocripha at Rome; It's this therefore that makes them so outragious against Protestants, more than against Turks and Jews, but this sure is Old-Testament Divinity, nay downright Apocrypha At Room; It's this Therefore that makes them so outrageous against Protestants, more than against Turks and jews, cc-acp d av-j vbz n1 n1, uh-x j n2 p-acp vvb; pn31|vbz d av cst vvz pno32 av j p-acp n2, av-dc cs p-acp np1 cc np2, (5) text (DIV1) 23 Page 22
304 because they have discover'd these Cheats, and will not be impos'd upon any longer by them; Because they have discovered these Cheats, and will not be imposed upon any longer by them; c-acp pns32 vhb vvn d vvz, cc vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp d jc p-acp pno32; (5) text (DIV1) 23 Page 22
305 our Case being much like that of the Apostles at Ephesus, where the fierce Clamor was rais'd against him, was by Demetrius and the Craftsmen, who upon the prevailing of the Gospel were like to want Imployment, our Case being much like that of the Apostles At Ephesus, where the fierce Clamor was raised against him, was by Demetrius and the Craftsmen, who upon the prevailing of the Gospel were like to want Employment, po12 n1 vbg d av-j cst pp-f dt n2 p-acp np1, c-crq dt j n1 vbds vvn p-acp pno31, vbds p-acp npg1 cc dt n2, r-crq p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f dt n1 vbdr j pc-acp vvi n1, (5) text (DIV1) 23 Page 23
306 and to lose all the Wealth that came in by their Trade of making Silver Shrines, or Cabinets of silver, and to loose all the Wealth that Come in by their Trade of making Silver Shrines, or Cabinets of silver, cc pc-acp vvi d dt n1 cst vvd p-acp p-acp po32 n1 pp-f vvg n1 vvz, cc n2 pp-f n1, (5) text (DIV1) 23 Page 23
307 for the lesser Images of Diana; and so indeed do these men who have the greatest part of their Livelyhood, from such kind of crafty Devices as these, for the lesser Images of Diana; and so indeed do these men who have the greatest part of their Livelihood, from such kind of crafty Devices as these, p-acp dt jc n2 pp-f np1; cc av av vdb d n2 r-crq vhb dt js n1 pp-f po32 n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f j n2 c-acp d, (5) text (DIV1) 23 Page 23
308 and are therefore angry with us because we will not take their false Wares off their hands. and Are Therefore angry with us Because we will not take their false Wares off their hands. cc vbr av j p-acp pno12 c-acp pns12 vmb xx vvi po32 j n2 p-acp po32 n2. (5) text (DIV1) 23 Page 23
309 And indeed who can be so sottish as to think that mony has this Power? none sure but those who as the Apostle tells us are given up to strong Delusions to believe Lies. And indeed who can be so sottish as to think that money has this Power? none sure but those who as the Apostle tells us Are given up to strong Delusions to believe Lies. cc av q-crq vmb vbi av j c-acp pc-acp vvi d n1 vhz d n1? pix j p-acp d r-crq p-acp dt n1 vvz pno12 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi vvz. (5) text (DIV1) 23 Page 23
310 They call these I kno ' piae Fraudes, pious Cheats, how pious they are I cannot say, They call these I know ' Pious Frauds, pious Cheats, how pious they Are I cannot say, pns32 vvb d pns11 vvb ' n1 n2, j vvz, c-crq j pns32 vbr pns11 vmbx vvi, (5) text (DIV1) 23 Page 23
311 but I am sure they are as great Cheats as any are in the World; but I am sure they Are as great Cheats as any Are in the World; cc-acp pns11 vbm j pns32 vbr a-acp j vvz p-acp d vbr p-acp dt n1; (5) text (DIV1) 23 Page 23
312 but they alledge St. Pauls Example and Expression for their Justification, for he tells the Corinthians that being crafty he caught them with Guile, but certainly he never meant this kind of profitable Guile, this spiritual sleight of hand this devout way of picking of Pockets, but they allege Saint Paul's Exampl and Expression for their Justification, for he tells the Corinthians that being crafty he caught them with Guile, but Certainly he never meant this kind of profitable Guile, this spiritual sleight of hand this devout Way of picking of Pockets, cc-acp pns32 vvb n1 npg1 n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n1, c-acp pns31 vvz dt np1 cst vbg j pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp n1, p-acp av-j pns31 av-x vvd d n1 pp-f j n1, d j n1 pp-f n1 d j n1 pp-f vvg pp-f n2, (5) text (DIV1) 23 Page 23
313 for in the next words he freely acquits himself of any such Design or Practice. for in the next words he freely acquits himself of any such Design or Practice. c-acp p-acp dt ord n2 pns31 av-j vvz px31 pp-f d d n1 cc n1. (5) text (DIV1) 23 Page 23
314 Did I or Titus or any that I sent unto you make a Gain of you? no I was so far from it that I would rather spend and be spent for you. Did I or Titus or any that I sent unto you make a Gain of you? not I was so Far from it that I would rather spend and be spent for you. vdd pns11 cc np1 cc d cst pns11 vvd p-acp pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f pn22? xx pns11 vbds av av-j p-acp pn31 cst pns11 vmd av-c vvi cc vbi vvn p-acp pn22. (5) text (DIV1) 23 Page 23
315 St. Peter also was of another mind, tho' his pretended Successors think it not fit to follo ' his steps; Saint Peter also was of Another mind, though his pretended Successors think it not fit to follow ' his steps; n1 np1 av vbds pp-f j-jn n1, cs po31 j-vvn n2 vvb pn31 xx j pc-acp vvi ' png31 n2; (5) text (DIV1) 23 Page 23
316 for he forewarns the Church of Christ of those false Prophets that should thro' Covetousness make Merchandise of them, but to these I may say as he did to Simon Magus when he offer'd Mony for the Gifts of the holy Ghost, their Mony Perish with them. for he forewarns the Church of christ of those false prophets that should through Covetousness make Merchandise of them, but to these I may say as he did to Simon Magus when he offered Money for the Gifts of the holy Ghost, their Money Perish with them. c-acp pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 pp-f d j n2 cst vmd p-acp n1 vvi n1 pp-f pno32, p-acp p-acp d pns11 vmb vvi c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp np1 np1 c-crq pns31 vvd n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, po32 n1 vvb p-acp pno32. (5) text (DIV1) 23 Page 23
317 3. It's a wicked and licentious Religion, giving the greatest Encouragement to sin that can be, witness the publick Stews that are tolerated in Rome it self, paying yearly a Tax of many thousand Ducats to the Pope. 3. It's a wicked and licentious Religion, giving the greatest Encouragement to since that can be, witness the public Stews that Are tolerated in Room it self, paying yearly a Tax of many thousand Ducats to the Pope. crd pn31|vbz dt j cc j n1, vvg dt js n1 p-acp n1 cst vmb vbi, vvb dt j n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp vvb pn31 n1, vvg av-j dt n1 pp-f d crd n2 p-acp dt n1. (5) text (DIV1) 24 Page 23
318 Paul the Third had a List of 45000 Courtezans in pay under him at one time, Paul the Third had a List of 45000 Courtezans in pay under him At one time, np1 dt ord vhd dt n1 pp-f crd n2 p-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp crd n1, (5) text (DIV1) 24 Page 24
319 and therefore Pope Sixtus built large and noble Lodgings for them; and Therefore Pope Sixtus built large and noble Lodgings for them; cc av n1 np1 vvd j cc j n2 p-acp pno32; (5) text (DIV1) 24 Page 24
320 and indeed no wonder if such a sort of Cattle be encourag'd and provided for, many of the Popes themselves being notoriously Guilty of shameful Adulteries, and foul Incest; and indeed no wonder if such a sort of Cattle be encouraged and provided for, many of the Popes themselves being notoriously Guilty of shameful Adulteries, and foul Incest; cc av dx n1 cs d dt n1 pp-f n2 vbb vvn cc vvn p-acp, d pp-f dt n2 px32 vbg av-j j pp-f j n2, cc j n1; (5) text (DIV1) 24 Page 24
321 all which is necessarily encourag'd in them, in forbidding their Priests to marry, and rather allowing them to keep as many Whores as they can maintain, the deepest Guilt of which is easily wip'd off by a Pardon, all which is necessarily encouraged in them, in forbidding their Priests to marry, and rather allowing them to keep as many Whores as they can maintain, the Deepest Gilded of which is Easily wiped off by a Pardon, d r-crq vbz av-j vvn p-acp pno32, p-acp vvg po32 n2 pc-acp vvi, cc av-c vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 c-acp pns32 vmb vvi, dt js-jn j-vvn pp-f r-crq vbz av-j vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, (5) text (DIV1) 24 Page 24
322 if not Anticipated by an Indulgence; if not Anticipated by an Indulgence; cs xx vvn p-acp dt n1; (5) text (DIV1) 24 Page 24
323 nay, the truth on't is, these Pardons and Indulgences give the greatest encouragement to Sensuality and vile Lust that can be. nay, the truth oned is, these Pardons and Indulgences give the greatest encouragement to Sensuality and vile Lust that can be. uh-x, dt n1 p-acp|pn31 vbz, d n2 cc n2 vvb dt js n1 p-acp n1 cc j n1 cst vmb vbi. (5) text (DIV1) 24 Page 24
324 And this Roger Holland a Martyr declar'd to Bishop Bonner himself. And this Roger Holland a Martyr declared to Bishop Bonner himself. cc d np1 np1 dt n1 vvd p-acp n1 np1 px31. (5) text (DIV1) 24 Page 24
325 Whilst, says he, I was of your Religion I never cared what sins I committed, trusting to the Priests Pardon and Absolution; While, Says he, I was of your Religion I never cared what Sins I committed, trusting to the Priests Pardon and Absolution; cs, zz pns31, pns11 vbds pp-f po22 n1 pns11 av-x vvd r-crq n2 pns11 vvd, vvg p-acp dt n2 vvb cc n1; (5) text (DIV1) 24 Page 24
326 Drunkenness and Uncleanness were no sins with me. drunkenness and Uncleanness were no Sins with me. n1 cc n1 vbdr dx n2 p-acp pno11. (5) text (DIV1) 24 Page 24
327 And the like might be said of many others too, who I am confident had never been so bad if the Principles of their Religion and the hopes of easie Pardons had not made them so. And the like might be said of many Others too, who I am confident had never been so bad if the Principles of their Religion and the hope's of easy Pardons had not made them so. cc dt av-j vmd vbi vvn pp-f d n2-jn av, r-crq pns11 vbm j vhd av-x vbn av j cs dt n2 pp-f po32 n1 cc dt n2 pp-f j n2 vhd xx vvn pno32 av. (5) text (DIV1) 24 Page 24
328 Our Saviour bids the man that he had heal'd go his way and sin no more lest a worse thing come unto him, but the Language of these Pardon-Mongers is, Our Saviour bids the man that he had healed go his Way and sin no more lest a Worse thing come unto him, but the Language of these Pardon-Mongers is, po12 n1 vvz dt n1 cst pns31 vhd vvn vvi po31 n1 cc vvb av-dx av-dc cs dt jc n1 vvn p-acp pno31, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 vbz, (5) text (DIV1) 24 Page 24
329 sin as often as you please you kno ' the Price, it is but the same again, and all's well. since as often as you please you know ' the Price, it is but the same again, and all's well. n1 c-acp av c-acp pn22 vvb pn22 vvb ' dt n1, pn31 vbz p-acp dt d av, cc d|vbz av. (5) text (DIV1) 24 Page 24
330 Many other Instances I could give to confirm this were it needful, and the time would give leave, Many other Instances I could give to confirm this were it needful, and the time would give leave, av-d j-jn n2 pns11 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi d vbdr pn31 j, cc dt n1 vmd vvi n1, (5) text (DIV1) 24 Page 24
331 but I shall summ up all under this general head, which you may Report where you please, but I shall sum up all under this general head, which you may Report where you please, cc-acp pns11 vmb vvb a-acp d p-acp d j n1, r-crq pn22 vmb vvi c-crq pn22 vvb, (5) text (DIV1) 24 Page 24
332 and I'll justifie the Truth of it out of their own Authors whenever I am required to do it, That there is no sin whatsoever but if it tend to Advance the Interest of the Church of Rome, it shall be Pardon'd and Indulg'd, and I'll justify the Truth of it out of their own Authors whenever I am required to do it, That there is no since whatsoever but if it tend to Advance the Interest of the Church of Rome, it shall be Pardoned and Indulged, cc pns11|vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31 av pp-f po32 d n2 av pns11 vbm vvn pc-acp vdi pn31, cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 r-crq cc-acp cs pn31 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vmb vbi vvd cc vvn, (5) text (DIV1) 24 Page 24
333 yea and made Meritorious, and that this is the Principle and Practice of that Church, I say again I shall be ready at all times to make it appear out of their own Authors whenever they shall deny it. yea and made Meritorious, and that this is the Principle and Practice of that Church, I say again I shall be ready At all times to make it appear out of their own Authors whenever they shall deny it. uh cc vvd j, cc cst d vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1, pns11 vvb av pns11 vmb vbi j p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi pn31 vvi av pp-f po32 d n2 av pns32 vmb vvi pn31. (5) text (DIV1) 24 Page 25
334 4. It is a Treasonable and Bloody Religion. 4. It is a Treasonable and Bloody Religion. crd pn31 vbz dt j cc j n1. (5) text (DIV1) 25 Page 25
335 That Subjection and Loyalty to the Supreme Civil Powers is a Christian Duty, that Magistracy is of Divine Institution, That Subjection and Loyalty to the Supreme Civil Powers is a Christian Duty, that Magistracy is of Divine Institution, cst n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j j n2 vbz dt njp n1, cst n1 vbz pp-f j-jn n1, (5) text (DIV1) 25 Page 25
336 and that Kings have an undoubted Right of Supremacy even in Causes and over Persons Ecclesiastical, I have already and very lately in several Sermons at large prov'd unto you, and that Kings have an undoubted Right of Supremacy even in Causes and over Persons Ecclesiastical, I have already and very lately in several Sermons At large proved unto you, cc d n2 vhb dt j n-jn pp-f n1 av p-acp n2 cc p-acp n2 j, pns11 vhb av cc av av-j p-acp j n2 p-acp j vvn p-acp pn22, (5) text (DIV1) 25 Page 25
337 but now Popery is a Religion, that opposes all these Principles of Loyalty so clearly and plainly laid down, but now Popery is a Religion, that opposes all these Principles of Loyalty so clearly and plainly laid down, cc-acp av n1 vbz dt n1, cst vvz d d n2 pp-f n1 av av-j cc av-j vvn a-acp, (5) text (DIV1) 25 Page 25
338 and so constantly practic'd by Christ and his Apostles, It sets the Mitre above the Crown, and so constantly practiced by christ and his Apostles, It sets the Mitre above the Crown, cc av av-j vvd p-acp np1 cc po31 n2, pn31 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (5) text (DIV1) 25 Page 25
339 nay above all the Crowns in the World, yea and very insolently tramples them under foot, regarding the Dignity of Princes no more than the meanest things in the World; nay above all the Crowns in the World, yea and very insolently tramples them under foot, regarding the Dignity of Princes no more than the Meanest things in the World; uh-x p-acp d dt n2 p-acp dt n1, uh cc av av-j vvz pno32 p-acp n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f n2 av-dx av-dc cs dt js n2 p-acp dt n1; (5) text (DIV1) 25 Page 25
340 and for the Truth of this the History of all Christian Kingdoms and States do furnish us with plain and sufficient Examples. and for the Truth of this the History of all Christian Kingdoms and States do furnish us with plain and sufficient Examples. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 pp-f d njp n2 cc n2 vdb vvi pno12 p-acp j cc j n2. (5) text (DIV1) 25 Page 25
341 With what Luciferian Pride did Alexander the Third set his Foot upon the Neck of Frederick the Emperor? blasphemously repeating the words of the Psalmist, super Aspidem & Basilicum, Psa. 91.13. With what Luciferian Pride did Alexander the Third Set his Foot upon the Neck of Frederick the Emperor? blasphemously repeating the words of the Psalmist, super Aspidem & Basilicum, Psa. 91.13. p-acp r-crq j n1 vdd np1 dt ord vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1? av-j vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n1, fw-la fw-la cc fw-la, np1 crd. (5) text (DIV1) 25 Page 25
342 thou shalt tread upon the Lion and the Adder, the young Lion and the Dragon shalt thou trample under feet, to which when the Emperor answer'd non tibi sed Petro, I do this Homage not to thee but to Peter, the Pope as insolently reply'd to him again, & mihi & Petro, thou dost it to us both, to me as well as Peter, making himself therein the Emperor's Master, thou shalt tread upon the lion and the Adder, the young lion and the Dragon shalt thou trample under feet, to which when the Emperor answered non tibi sed Peter, I do this Homage not to thee but to Peter, the Pope as insolently replied to him again, & mihi & Peter, thou dost it to us both, to me as well as Peter, making himself therein the Emperor's Master, pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, dt j n1 cc dt n1 vm2 pns21 vvi p-acp n2, p-acp r-crq c-crq dt n1 vvd fw-fr fw-la fw-la np1, pns11 vdb d n1 xx p-acp pno21 p-acp pc-acp np1, dt n1 c-acp av-j vvn p-acp pno31 av, cc fw-la cc np1, pns21 vd2 pn31 p-acp pno12 d, p-acp pno11 c-acp av c-acp np1, vvg px31 av dt ng1 n1, (5) text (DIV1) 25 Page 25
343 and St. Peters equal and Fellow. and Saint Peter's equal and Fellow. cc n1 npg1 j-jn cc n1. (5) text (DIV1) 25 Page 25
344 It was this Pope that made our Henry the Second, a Potent Prince in his time, to go three Miles barefoot, It was this Pope that made our Henry the Second, a Potent Prince in his time, to go three Miles barefoot, pn31 vbds d n1 cst vvd po12 np1 dt ord, dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi crd n2 j, (5) text (DIV1) 25 Page 25
345 whilst the Blood ran from his tender Feet, to offer at T. Beckets Shrine, and there to suffer his Back to be lash'd before he could be absolv'd from his Excommunication, while the Blood ran from his tender Feet, to offer At T. Beckets Shrine, and there to suffer his Back to be lashed before he could be absolved from his Excommunication, cs dt n1 vvd p-acp po31 j n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 n2 n1, cc a-acp pc-acp vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn c-acp pns31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1, (5) text (DIV1) 25 Page 25
346 and enjoy his Crown and Dignity in quiet. and enjoy his Crown and Dignity in quiet. cc vvi po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp j-jn. (5) text (DIV1) 25 Page 25
347 And whosoever shall oppose this Power that the Popes do still claim shall be cursed with Bell, Book, and Candle, And whosoever shall oppose this Power that the Popes do still claim shall be cursed with Bell, Book, and Candle, cc r-crq vmb vvi d n1 cst dt n2 vdb av vvi vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, n1, cc n1, (5) text (DIV1) 25 Page 26
348 and if that fails, shall be perseouted with Fire and Sword till they be ruin'd and destroy'd; and if that fails, shall be perseouted with Fire and Sword till they be ruined and destroyed; cc cs cst vvz, vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 c-acp pns32 vbb vvn cc vvn; (5) text (DIV1) 25 Page 26
349 hence are all those Treasons and Rebellions, those Murders and Villanies that have been set on foot and acted in this Kingdom since the Reformation, by the men of that Hellish and Treasonable Perswasion. But hence Are all those Treasons and Rebellions, those Murders and Villainies that have been Set on foot and acted in this Kingdom since the Reformation, by the men of that Hellish and Treasonable Persuasion. But av vbr d d n2 cc n2, d n2 cc n2 cst vhb vbn vvn p-acp n1 cc vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f d j cc j n1. p-acp (5) text (DIV1) 25 Page 26
350 2. Let us detest this Mystery of Iniquity, because we have known better; and indeed in our Case this ought to be as convincing an Argument as any, 2. Let us detest this Mystery of Iniquity, Because we have known better; and indeed in our Case this ought to be as convincing an Argument as any, crd vvb pno12 vvi d n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pns12 vhb vvn av-jc; cc av p-acp po12 n1 d pi pc-acp vbi c-acp vvg dt n1 c-acp d, (5) text (DIV1) 26 Page 26
351 for tho' it be a bad thing to be a Papist, yet it is a great deal worse to turn Papist, for though it be a bad thing to be a Papist, yet it is a great deal Worse to turn Papist, c-acp cs pn31 vbb dt j n1 pc-acp vbi dt njp, av pn31 vbz dt j n1 av-jc p-acp n1 njp, (5) text (DIV1) 26 Page 26
352 because that's an Apostacy from God and Christ indeed; Because that's an Apostasy from God and christ indeed; c-acp d|vbz dt n1 p-acp np1 cc np1 av; (5) text (DIV1) 26 Page 26
353 how merciful God may be to those that were born and bred such, that suck'd in these Principles in their Education I kno ' not, how merciful God may be to those that were born and bred such, that sucked in these Principles in their Education I know ' not, c-crq j np1 vmb vbi p-acp d cst vbdr vvn cc vvn d, cst vvd p-acp d n2 p-acp po32 n1 pns11 vvb pn31 xx, (5) text (DIV1) 26 Page 26
354 but for those that have been otherwise taught and kno ' better, for these to fall off to it must needs make their Condition very dangerous if not desperate indeed, but for those that have been otherwise taught and know ' better, for these to fallen off to it must needs make their Condition very dangerous if not desperate indeed, cc-acp p-acp d cst vhb vbn av vvn cc vvi ' j, c-acp d pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp pn31 vmb av vvi po32 n1 av j cs xx j av, (5) text (DIV1) 26 Page 26
355 and therefore we shall always find in Scripture the Expressions of Gods Anger against Israel sharpned by nothing more, and Therefore we shall always find in Scripture the Expressions of God's Anger against Israel sharpened by nothing more, cc av pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp n1 dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp np1 vvn p-acp pix av-dc, (5) text (DIV1) 26 Page 26
356 than by their sinning against those Gracious Manifestations of his Spirit and Presence to them; than by their sinning against those Gracious Manifestations of his Spirit and Presence to them; cs p-acp po32 vvg p-acp d j n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32; (5) text (DIV1) 26 Page 26
357 hence is that of the Prophet, you only have I known of all the Families of the Earth, hence is that of the Prophet, you only have I known of all the Families of the Earth, av vbz d pp-f dt n1, pn22 av-j vhb pns11 vvn pp-f d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (5) text (DIV1) 26 Page 26
358 therefore will I punish you for all your Iniquities; Therefore will I Punish you for all your Iniquities; av vmb pns11 vvi pn22 p-acp d po22 n2; (5) text (DIV1) 26 Page 26
359 therefore it is that our Saviour represents the Condition of Corazin and Bethsaida as worse than that of Sodom and Gommorrah, of Tyre and Sidon, because of those powerful Means of Grace which they had more than the other; Therefore it is that our Saviour represents the Condition of Chorazin and Bethsaida as Worse than that of Sodom and Gomorrah, of Tyre and Sidon, Because of those powerful Means of Grace which they had more than the other; av pn31 vbz d po12 n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 cc np1 p-acp jc cs d pp-f np1 cc np1, pp-f vvb cc np1, c-acp pp-f d j n2 pp-f n1 r-crq pns32 vhd av-dc cs dt n-jn; (5) text (DIV1) 26 Page 26
360 nay our Saviour goes on farther and tells them that if he had not come they had not had sin; nay our Saviour Goes on farther and tells them that if he had not come they had not had since; uh-x po12 n1 vvz p-acp jc cc vvb pno32 cst cs pns31 vhd xx vvn pns32 vhd xx vhn n1; (5) text (DIV1) 26 Page 26
361 nay St. Paul makes the Recovery of such as difficult as any thing in the World can be, nay Saint Paul makes the Recovery of such as difficult as any thing in the World can be, uh n1 np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f d c-acp j c-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 vmb vbi, (5) text (DIV1) 26 Page 26
362 and St. Peter I am sure tells us That it had been better for them not to have known the way of Righteousness, Heb. 6.4, 5, 6. than after the knowledge of it to turn from the Heavenly Commandement, and he gives this reason for it, because the latter End will be worse with them than the Beginning. and Saint Peter I am sure tells us That it had been better for them not to have known the Way of Righteousness, Hebrew 6.4, 5, 6. than After the knowledge of it to turn from the Heavenly Commandment, and he gives this reason for it, Because the latter End will be Worse with them than the Beginning. cc n1 np1 pns11 vbm j vvz pno12 cst pn31 vhd vbn jc p-acp pno32 xx pc-acp vhi vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd, crd, crd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, cc pns31 vvz d n1 c-acp pn31, p-acp dt d vvb vmb vbi av-jc p-acp pno32 cs dt n1. (5) text (DIV1) 26 Page 26
363 their former Ignorance might have strongly pleaded their Excuse, or at leastwise extenuated their Fault, their former Ignorance might have strongly pleaded their Excuse, or At leastwise extenuated their Fault, po32 j n1 vmd vhi av-j vvn po32 n1, cc p-acp av vvn po32 n1, (5) text (DIV1) 26 Page 27
364 whereas now the knowledge they have had increaseth their Guilt, and adds weight to their Condemnation; whereas now the knowledge they have had increases their Gilded, and adds weight to their Condemnation; cs av dt n1 pns32 vhb vhn vvz po32 j-vvn, cc vvz n1 p-acp po32 n1; (5) text (DIV1) 26 Page 27
365 and so it will also do in our Case, if we should now return and lick up that Vomit, which our fore-Fathers cast out, and so it will also do in our Case, if we should now return and lick up that Vomit, which our fore-Fathers cast out, cc av pn31 vmb av vdi p-acp po12 n1, cs pns12 vmd av vvi cc vvi a-acp d n1, r-crq po12 n2 vvd av, (5) text (DIV1) 26 Page 27
366 and which we have hitherto pretended such a Loathing of; and which we have hitherto pretended such a Loathing of; cc r-crq pns12 vhb av vvn d dt vvg a-acp; (5) text (DIV1) 26 Page 27
367 Apostacy hath been always esteem'd one of the worst kinds of Wickedness, because it hath in it so much of the malicious Resolution of the Will. Apostasy hath been always esteemed one of the worst Kinds of Wickedness, Because it hath in it so much of the malicious Resolution of the Will. n1 vhz vbn av vvn crd pp-f dt js n2 pp-f n1, c-acp pn31 vhz p-acp pn31 av d pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) text (DIV1) 26 Page 27
368 Errors in Judgment may plead a defect in the Understanding for their Excuse, Transgressions in the Life and Conversation may urge the power of inbred Corruption and the strength of a Temptation for theirs, Errors in Judgement may plead a defect in the Understanding for their Excuse, Transgressions in the Life and Conversation may urge the power of inbred Corruption and the strength of a Temptation for theirs, n2 p-acp n1 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n1, n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp png32, (5) text (DIV1) 26 Page 27
369 but the Apostate that sins against Light and Conscience, can have nothing to say for himself; but the Apostate that Sins against Light and Conscience, can have nothing to say for himself; cc-acp dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1 cc n1, vmb vhi pix pc-acp vvi p-acp px31; (5) text (DIV1) 26 Page 27
370 let not us then by any Inducements whatsoever be led away with the Error of the Wicked, 2 Pet. 3.17. Heb. 10.23. and so fall from our own and the Gospel's Stedfastness, but whatever we do let us hold fast the Profession of our Faith without Wavering. let not us then by any Inducements whatsoever be led away with the Error of the Wicked, 2 Pet. 3.17. Hebrew 10.23. and so fallen from our own and the Gospel's Steadfastness, but whatever we do let us hold fast the Profession of our Faith without Wavering. vvb xx pno12 av p-acp d n2 r-crq vbb vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, crd np1 crd. np1 crd. cc av vvb p-acp po12 d cc dt ng1 n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vdb vvb pno12 vvi av-j dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp j-vvg. (5) text (DIV1) 26 Page 27
371 2. Doth this Mystery of Iniquity still work? be exhorted to provide the best you can against the Subtilty and Power of it; 2. Does this Mystery of Iniquity still work? be exhorted to provide the best you can against the Subtlety and Power of it; crd vdz d n1 pp-f n1 av vvi? vbb vvn pc-acp vvi dt js pn22 vmb p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31; (5) text (DIV1) 27 Page 27
372 and certainly the best Provision we can make in such a Case, is to get on us as the Apostle advises the whole Armour of God, and by all means possible to engage him on our side; and Certainly the best Provision we can make in such a Case, is to get on us as the Apostle advises the Whole Armour of God, and by all means possible to engage him on our side; cc av-j dt js n1 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d dt n1, vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 vvz dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp d n2 j pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po12 n1; (5) text (DIV1) 27 Page 27
373 Our own Experience of his appearing for us hitherto is Encouragement enough to believe and trust him, Our own Experience of his appearing for us hitherto is Encouragement enough to believe and trust him, po12 d n1 pp-f po31 vvg p-acp pno12 av vbz n1 av-d pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31, (5) text (DIV1) 27 Page 27
374 for as the Psalmist says, If it had not been the Lord who was on our side when men rose up against us, for as the Psalmist Says, If it had not been the Lord who was on our side when men rose up against us, c-acp p-acp dt n1 vvz, cs pn31 vhd xx vbn dt n1 r-crq vbds p-acp po12 n1 c-crq n2 vvd a-acp p-acp pno12, (5) text (DIV1) 27 Page 27
375 then they had swallowed us up quick when they were so wrathfully displeased at us; then they had swallowed us up quick when they were so wrathfully displeased At us; cs pns32 vhd vvn pno12 p-acp j c-crq pns32 vbdr av av-j vvn p-acp pno12; (5) text (DIV1) 27 Page 27
376 It is neither our Counsel or strength, our Wit or our Guards, nor any thing of our own that hath hitherto preserv'd us, but our help hath been only in the Name of the Lord who made Heaven and Earth; It is neither our Counsel or strength, our Wit or our Guards, nor any thing of our own that hath hitherto preserved us, but our help hath been only in the Name of the Lord who made Heaven and Earth; pn31 vbz dx po12 n1 cc n1, po12 n1 cc po12 n2, ccx d n1 pp-f po12 d cst vhz av vvn pno12, p-acp po12 n1 vhz vbn av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vvd n1 cc n1; (5) text (DIV1) 27 Page 27
377 and because except the Lord keep the City the Watchman waketh but in vain, let us do the best we can to procure him to be our Guardian and Protector still, and Because except the Lord keep the city the Watchman waketh but in vain, let us doe the best we can to procure him to be our Guardian and Protector still, cc c-acp p-acp dt n1 vvb dt n1 dt n1 vvz cc-acp p-acp j, vvb pno12 n1 dt js pns12 vmb p-acp vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi po12 n1 cc n1 av, (5) text (DIV1) 27 Page 28
378 and the only way to do it is by instant and fervent Prayer, and a Sincere Repentance and Reformation. and the only Way to do it is by instant and fervent Prayer, and a Sincere Repentance and Reformation. cc dt j n1 pc-acp vdi pn31 vbz p-acp n-jn cc j n1, cc dt j n1 cc n1. (5) text (DIV1) 27 Page 28
379 Preces & Lachrymae sunt arma Ecclesiae. Preces & Lachrymae sunt arma Ecclesiae. fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la np1. (5) text (DIV1) 27 Page 28
380 1. Then, let us apply our selves to God by fervent and devout Prayer, this hath been always accounted a great Priviledge indeed; 1. Then, let us apply our selves to God by fervent and devout Prayer, this hath been always accounted a great Privilege indeed; crd av, vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2 p-acp np1 p-acp j cc j n1, d vhz vbn av vvn dt j n1 av; (5) text (DIV1) 28 Page 28
381 the freedom of Access that it gives us unto God at all times, is the greatest Consolation to the Minds of good Men that can be, in that it gives them both a present Ease, the freedom of Access that it gives us unto God At all times, is the greatest Consolation to the Minds of good Men that can be, in that it gives them both a present Ease, dt n1 pp-f n1 cst pn31 vvz pno12 p-acp np1 p-acp d n2, vbz dt js n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2 cst vmb vbi, p-acp cst pn31 vvz pno32 d dt j n1, (5) text (DIV1) 28 Page 28
382 and a certain supply to all their Wants. and a certain supply to all their Wants. cc dt j n1 p-acp d po32 vvz. (5) text (DIV1) 28 Page 28
383 When their Minds are overwhelm'd with Sorrow, and ready to sink under the load of their Miseries, When their Minds Are overwhelmed with Sorrow, and ready to sink under the load of their Misery's, c-crq po32 n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1, cc j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 ng1, (5) text (DIV1) 28 Page 28
384 and are ready to burst with Grief, it gives it such a kind and seasonable vent as both Preserves and Cheers it too; and Are ready to burst with Grief, it gives it such a kind and seasonable vent as both Preserves and Cheers it too; cc vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, pn31 vvz pn31 d dt n1 cc j n1 c-acp d vvz cc vvz pn31 av; (5) text (DIV1) 28 Page 28
385 it's therefore call'd a Powering out of the Soul, which when a true Believer has done like Hannah, his Countenance is no more sad, He hath made his Case known which is a present ease to him, it's Therefore called a Pouring out of the Soul, which when a true Believer has done like Hannah, his Countenance is no more sad, He hath made his Case known which is a present ease to him, pn31|vbz av vvn dt vvg av pp-f dt n1, r-crq c-crq dt j n1 vhz vdn av-j np1, po31 n1 vbz av-dx av-dc j, pns31 vhz vvn po31 n1 vvn r-crq vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno31, (5) text (DIV1) 28 Page 28
386 and he is sure of a supply which is indeed a great Comfort; and he is sure of a supply which is indeed a great Comfort; cc pns31 vbz j pp-f dt n1 r-crq vbz av dt j n1; (5) text (DIV1) 28 Page 28
387 for it may be truly said of Prayer as it is of Saul 's Sword, that it never returns Empty; this therefore hath been the constant Support and Relief of all Gods People in their Distress, for it may be truly said of Prayer as it is of Saul is Sword, that it never returns Empty; this Therefore hath been the constant Support and Relief of all God's People in their Distress, c-acp pn31 vmb vbi av-j vvn pp-f n1 c-acp pn31 vbz pp-f np1 vbz n1, cst pn31 av-x vvz j; d av vhz vbn dt j vvb cc n1 pp-f d ng1 n1 p-acp po32 n1, (5) text (DIV1) 28 Page 28
388 as if the time would permit, I could easily shew from the Examples of Moses, Job, Samuel, David, Solomon, Hezekiah, Josia, Jeremiah, Jonah, and St. Paul, all which found no greater Comfort in any thing than in this; as if the time would permit, I could Easily show from the Examples of Moses, Job, Samuel, David, Solomon, Hezekiah, Josia, Jeremiah, Jonah, and Saint Paul, all which found no greater Comfort in any thing than in this; c-acp cs dt n1 vmd vvi, pns11 vmd av-j vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, np1, np1, np1, np1, np1, np1, np1, np1, cc n1 np1, d r-crq vvd dx jc n1 p-acp d n1 cs p-acp d; (5) text (DIV1) 28 Page 28
389 and indeed as it's the peculiar Priviledge, so it's the peculiar Consolation of the People of God, and indeed as it's the peculiar Privilege, so it's the peculiar Consolation of the People of God, cc av c-acp pn31|vbz dt j n1, av pn31|vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) text (DIV1) 28 Page 28
390 and therefore it's made one mark of a true Convert, a signal Note of a Child of God, and Therefore it's made one mark of a true Convert, a signal Note of a Child of God, cc av pn31|vbz vvn crd n1 pp-f dt j vvb, dt n1 zz pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) text (DIV1) 28 Page 28
391 as you may see in the Case of St. Paul, to whom Annanias is encourag'd to go upon this single Evidence of his Conversion, For behold he Prayeth. as you may see in the Case of Saint Paul, to whom Ananias is encouraged to go upon this single Evidence of his Conversion, For behold he Prayeth. c-acp pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 np1, p-acp ro-crq np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp vvb pns31 vvz. (5) text (DIV1) 28 Page 28
392 2. Let us return to God by sincere Repentance and Reformation. This now is as natural, and as necessary a Duty as the other. 2. Let us return to God by sincere Repentance and Reformation. This now is as natural, and as necessary a Duty as the other. crd vvb pno12 vvi p-acp np1 p-acp j n1 cc n1. np1 av vbz a-acp j, cc p-acp j dt n1 p-acp dt n-jn. (5) text (DIV1) 29 Page 29
393 For if it be Sin that provokes God to destroy Nations and Kingdoms, as certainly it is, For if it be since that provokes God to destroy nations and Kingdoms, as Certainly it is, p-acp cs pn31 vbb n1 cst vvz np1 pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2, c-acp av-j pn31 vbz, (5) text (DIV1) 29 Page 29
394 then Repentance and Reformation must be the most proper means to prevent it; then Repentance and Reformation must be the most proper means to prevent it; cs n1 cc n1 vmb vbi dt av-ds j n2 pc-acp vvi pn31; (5) text (DIV1) 29 Page 29
395 therefore hence it is that after Samuel had told the Children of Israel the manner of the Kingdom, and setled the Government of it as well as he could in so little time in the Person of Saul, to take them off from that Confidence which made them desire that kind of Government, at first he tells them that for all this, God would destroy them if they did not reform and amend. Therefore hence it is that After Samuel had told the Children of Israel the manner of the Kingdom, and settled the Government of it as well as he could in so little time in the Person of Saul, to take them off from that Confidence which made them desire that kind of Government, At First he tells them that for all this, God would destroy them if they did not reform and amend. av av pn31 vbz cst p-acp np1 vhd vvn dt n2 pp-f np1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc j-vvn dt n1 pp-f pn31 a-acp av c-acp pns31 vmd p-acp av j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp d n1 r-crq vvd pno32 vvi cst n1 pp-f n1, p-acp ord pns31 vvz pno32 d p-acp d d, np1 vmd vvi pno32 cs pns32 vdd xx vvi cc vvi. (5) text (DIV1) 29 Page 29
396 But if ye shall still do wickedly ye shall be consumed both you and your King. But if you shall still do wickedly you shall be consumed both you and your King. cc-acp cs pn22 vmb av vdb av-j pn22 vmb vbi vvn av-d pn22 cc po22 n1. (5) text (DIV1) 29 Page 29
397 Therefore also Solomon tells us That for the Iniquity of a Land many are the Princes of it, but the Prophet Jeremiah goes farther, Therefore also Solomon tells us That for the Iniquity of a Land many Are the Princes of it, but the Prophet Jeremiah Goes farther, av av np1 vvz pno12 cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 d vbr dt n2 pp-f pn31, p-acp dt n1 np1 vvz av-jc, (5) text (DIV1) 29 Page 29
398 and tells us, that tho' God promise to bless a Nation or People, yet he will not do it any longer than they endeavour to deserve it; and tells us, that though God promise to bless a nation or People, yet he will not do it any longer than they endeavour to deserve it; cc vvz pno12, cst cs np1 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1, av pns31 vmb xx vdi pn31 d av-jc cs pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi pn31; (5) text (DIV1) 29 Page 29
399 Thus Daniel having threatned Nebuchadnezzar with the being depriv'd of his Kingdom for some time for his Pride tells him how he may do to prevent it, viz. by breaking off his sins by Repentance, Thus daniel having threatened Nebuchadnezzar with the being deprived of his Kingdom for Some time for his Pride tells him how he may do to prevent it, viz. by breaking off his Sins by Repentance, av np1 vhg vvn np1 p-acp dt vbg vvn pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvz pno31 c-crq pns31 vmb vdi pc-acp vvi pn31, n1 p-acp vvg a-acp po31 n2 p-acp n1, (5) text (DIV1) 29 Page 29
400 and his Iniquity by doing of good: and his Iniquity by doing of good: cc po31 n1 p-acp vdg pp-f j: (5) text (DIV1) 29 Page 29
401 An Example of which we have in the men of Nineveh, who believed the Threatning of God, an Exampl of which we have in the men of Nineveh, who believed the Threatening of God, dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns12 vhb p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vvd dt vvg pp-f np1, (5) text (DIV1) 29 Page 29
402 and from a natural Apprehension of Gods readiness to forgive upon Repentance, did really set about the work, and so escaped the danger. and from a natural Apprehension of God's readiness to forgive upon Repentance, did really Set about the work, and so escaped the danger. cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, vdd av-j vvi p-acp dt n1, cc av vvd dt n1. (5) text (DIV1) 29 Page 29
403 Let us then take this good Counsel, and follo ' this great Example, that so we may meet with the like Blessing. Let us then take this good Counsel, and follow ' this great Exampl, that so we may meet with the like Blessing. vvb pno12 av vvi d j n1, cc vvi pn31 d j n1, cst av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1. (5) text (DIV1) 29 Page 29
404 3. Is the Kings Life and the Civil Government such a strong Bulwork against this Mystery of Iniquity? Let us bless God that hath made it so; 3. Is the Kings Life and the Civil Government such a strong Bulwark against this Mystery of Iniquity? Let us bless God that hath made it so; crd vbz dt ng1 n1 cc dt j n1 d dt j n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1? vvb pno12 vvi np1 cst vhz vvn pn31 av; (5) text (DIV1) 30 Page 29
405 The truth on't is, the Reformation of Religion here in England was one of the fairest and justest things that ever was done in that kind; The truth oned is, the Reformation of Religion Here in England was one of the Fairest and Justest things that ever was done in that kind; dt n1 p-acp|pn31 vbz, dt n1 pp-f n1 av p-acp np1 vbds pi pp-f dt js cc js n2 cst av vbds vdn p-acp d n1; (5) text (DIV1) 30 Page 30
406 it hath this Excellency in it to recommend it to our Esteem, and to shew us plainly that there was really a hand of God in it, in that it was done in a most legal way, without the least shew of Tumult and Rebellion; it hath this Excellency in it to recommend it to our Esteem, and to show us plainly that there was really a hand of God in it, in that it was done in a most Legal Way, without the least show of Tumult and Rebellion; pn31 vhz d n1 p-acp pn31 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp po12 n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 av-j cst pc-acp vbds av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31, p-acp cst pn31 vbds vdn p-acp dt av-ds j n1, p-acp dt ds n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (5) text (DIV1) 30 Page 30
407 and therefore it is that the Papists are so angry with the Church of England, because they cannot fasten any of their usual Scandals of Faction and Sedition upon it, and Therefore it is that the Papists Are so angry with the Church of England, Because they cannot fasten any of their usual Scandals of Faction and Sedition upon it, cc av pn31 vbz d dt njp2 vbr av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 vmbx vvi d pp-f po32 j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31, (5) text (DIV1) 30 Page 30
408 but as it was at first Establish'd so it is still defended by the Civil Government. but as it was At First Established so it is still defended by the Civil Government. cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp ord vvn av pn31 vbz av vvn p-acp dt j n1. (5) text (DIV1) 30 Page 30
409 The Reformation in other Countries they say (tho' not altogether so truly neither as they would have the World believe) was begun and carried on by Tumults and Disorders, by Rebellion and the expulsion of Princes; The Reformation in other Countries they say (though not altogether so truly neither as they would have the World believe) was begun and carried on by Tumults and Disorders, by Rebellion and the expulsion of Princes; dt n1 p-acp j-jn n2 pns32 vvb (cs xx av av av-j av-d c-acp pns32 vmd vhi dt n1 vvb) vbds vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp n2 cc n2, p-acp n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n2; (5) text (DIV1) 30 Page 30
410 but here now there is not the least Colour or Pretence for such a Charge, ours having been own'd and defended all along by Legal Sanctions and the Power of the Civil Government. Therefore but Here now there is not the least Colour or Pretence for such a Charge, ours having been owned and defended all along by Legal Sanctions and the Power of the Civil Government. Therefore cc-acp av av pc-acp vbz xx dt ds n1 cc n1 p-acp d dt n1, png12 vhg vbn j-vvn cc vvn d a-acp p-acp j n2 cc dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. av (5) text (DIV1) 30 Page 30
411 2. Let us pray daily for the Continuance and Preservation of the same; 2. Let us pray daily for the Continuance and Preservation of the same; crd vvb pno12 vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt d; (5) text (DIV1) 31 Page 30
412 we are commanded to pray for Kings and for all that are in Authority, and if this was a Duty when the Civil Government was altogether Heathen, it is much more so now it is become Christian. we Are commanded to pray for Kings and for all that Are in authority, and if this was a Duty when the Civil Government was altogether Heathen, it is much more so now it is become Christian. pns12 vbr vvn p-acp vvb p-acp n2 cc p-acp d cst vbr p-acp n1, cc cs d vbds dt n1 c-crq dt j n1 vbds av j-jn, pn31 vbz d dc av av pn31 vbz vvn np1. (5) text (DIV1) 31 Page 30
413 If it was requir'd under bloody Tyrants and Persecutors of the Faith; much more is it necessary under lawful Kings that are become the Defenders of it; If it was required under bloody Tyrants and Persecutors of the Faith; much more is it necessary under lawful Kings that Are become the Defenders of it; cs pn31 vbds vvn p-acp j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1; av-d dc vbz pn31 j p-acp j n2 cst vbr vvn dt n2 pp-f pn31; (5) text (DIV1) 31 Page 30
414 And indeed at this time we have more than ordinary Reason so to do, considering the Danger which both our King and Government, And indeed At this time we have more than ordinary Reason so to do, considering the Danger which both our King and Government, cc av p-acp d n1 pns12 vhb dc cs j n1 av pc-acp vdi, vvg dt n1 r-crq d po12 n1 cc n1, (5) text (DIV1) 31 Page 30
415 and by consequence our Religion too are in; and by consequence our Religion too Are in; cc p-acp n1 po12 n1 av vbr p-acp; (5) text (DIV1) 31 Page 30
416 let us then seriously set about the work, and do it heartily and in good earnest, that so this Let may always be in the way, to hinder the farther Growth and Increase of this Mystery of Iniquity here amongst us. let us then seriously Set about the work, and do it heartily and in good earnest, that so this Let may always be in the Way, to hinder the farther Growth and Increase of this Mystery of Iniquity Here among us. vvb pno12 av av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vdb pn31 av-j cc p-acp j n1, cst av d vvb vmb av vbi p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt jc n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1 av p-acp pno12. (5) text (DIV1) 31 Page 30
417 3. Let us unite together in Brotherly Love, and Charity amongst our selves; 3. Let us unite together in Brotherly Love, and Charity among our selves; crd vvb pno12 vvi av p-acp j n1, cc n1 p-acp po12 n2; (5) text (DIV1) 32 Page 31
418 let us lay aside our private Differences, and provide against the common Danger, that we may no longer strengthen the hands of our Enemies; let us lay aside our private Differences, and provide against the Common Danger, that we may no longer strengthen the hands of our Enemies; vvb pno12 vvi av po12 j n2, cc vvi p-acp dt j n1, cst pns12 vmb av-dx av-jc vvi dt n2 pp-f po12 n2; (5) text (DIV1) 32 Page 31
419 for by those we weaken our selves, and help them to get ground upon us, for by those we weaken our selves, and help them to get ground upon us, c-acp p-acp d pns12 vvi po12 n2, cc vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno12, (5) text (DIV1) 32 Page 31
420 and indeed it is by these that they are most likely to prevail, for if any thing brings in Popery and Ruine amongst us, it will be our unhappy Divisions amongst our selves. Therefore to prevent this and indeed it is by these that they Are most likely to prevail, for if any thing brings in Popery and Ruin among us, it will be our unhappy Divisions among our selves. Therefore to prevent this cc av pn31 vbz p-acp d cst pns32 vbr av-ds j pc-acp vvi, c-acp cs d n1 vvz p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12, pn31 vmb vbi po12 j n2 p-acp po12 n2. av pc-acp vvi d (5) text (DIV1) 32 Page 31
421 4. Let us Improve and walk Worthy of this great Mystery of Godliness which we do in the Gospel enjoy, that so God may continue it still to us; 4. Let us Improve and walk Worthy of this great Mystery of Godliness which we do in the Gospel enjoy, that so God may continue it still to us; crd vvb pno12 vvi cc vvi j pp-f d j n1 pp-f n1 r-crq pns12 vdb p-acp dt n1 vvi, cst av np1 vmb vvi pn31 av p-acp pno12; (5) text (DIV1) 33 Page 31
422 He never takes it from any till they Sleight and Contemn it, and there's no such Contempt of it as a walking contrary to all its Methods; He never Takes it from any till they Sleight and Contemn it, and there's no such Contempt of it as a walking contrary to all its Methods; pns31 av-x vvz pn31 p-acp d c-acp pns32 vvb cc vvb pn31, cc pc-acp|vbz dx d n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt j-vvg n-jn p-acp d po31 n2; (5) text (DIV1) 33 Page 31
423 if therefore we esteem it such a Blessing, and desire still to have it, we must live up to it, if Therefore we esteem it such a Blessing, and desire still to have it, we must live up to it, cs av pns12 vvb pn31 d dt n1, cc vvb av pc-acp vhi pn31, pns12 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp pn31, (5) text (DIV1) 33 Page 31
424 and by that excellent Change that it makes upon us shew that we do truly value it as it deserves; and by that excellent Change that it makes upon us show that we do truly valve it as it deserves; cc p-acp d j n1 cst pn31 vvz p-acp pno12 vvi cst pns12 vdb av-j vvi pn31 c-acp pn31 vvz; (5) text (DIV1) 33 Page 31
425 we best commend it by our Obedience to it, and we offer the strongest Motives to prevail with God to Establish it amongst us and our Posterity when we thus walk worthy of it. we best commend it by our obedience to it, and we offer the Strongest Motives to prevail with God to Establish it among us and our Posterity when we thus walk worthy of it. pns12 av-j vvb pn31 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp pn31, cc pns12 vvb dt js n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp vvb pn31 p-acp pno12 cc po12 n1 c-crq pns12 av vvb j pp-f pn31. (5) text (DIV1) 33 Page 31
426 They that bring forth the expected Fruits thereof are those that it is still promis'd to; They that bring forth the expected Fruits thereof Are those that it is still promised to; pns32 cst vvb av dt j-vvn n2 av vbr d cst pn31 vbz av vvn p-acp; (5) text (DIV1) 33 Page 31
427 God will never suffer his Lights to burn out in waste; God will never suffer his Lights to burn out in waste; np1 vmb av-x vvi po31 n2 pc-acp vvi av p-acp n1; (5) text (DIV1) 33 Page 31
428 he will soon remove his Candlestick out of its place, when it's made useless to those great and Glorious Ends that he set it up for. he will soon remove his Candlestick out of its place, when it's made useless to those great and Glorious Ends that he Set it up for. pns31 vmb av vvi po31 n1 av pp-f po31 n1, c-crq pn31|vbz vvn j p-acp d j cc j n2 cst pns31 vvd pn31 a-acp p-acp. (5) text (DIV1) 33 Page 31
429 Let us therefore consider from whence we are already fall'n, and how far God may suffer us to fall yet, Let us Therefore Consider from whence we Are already fallen, and how Far God may suffer us to fallen yet, vvb pno12 av vvi p-acp c-crq pns12 vbr av vvn, cc c-crq av-j np1 vmb vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi av, (5) text (DIV1) 33 Page 31
430 and let that engage us to a sincere Repentance for what is past, and an earnest Endeavour to Reform and Amend for the time to come, that so God may continue to preserve and bless the King and his Government, and let that engage us to a sincere Repentance for what is past, and an earnest Endeavour to Reform and Amend for the time to come, that so God may continue to preserve and bless the King and his Government, cc vvb cst vvb pno12 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp r-crq vbz j, cc dt j n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvb p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cst av np1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 cc po31 n1, (5) text (DIV1) 33 Page 31
431 and to Establish our Religion amongst us against all the Force and Policies both of Rome and Hell, Which God of his Infinite Mercy grant for the sake and in and thro' the Merits and Mediation of Jesus Christ our Lord and only Saviour, Amen. FINIS. and to Establish our Religion among us against all the Force and Policies both of Room and Hell, Which God of his Infinite Mercy grant for the sake and in and through the Merits and Mediation of jesus christ our Lord and only Saviour, Amen. FINIS. cc pc-acp vvb po12 n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp d dt n1 cc n2 d pp-f vvb cc n1, r-crq n1 pp-f po31 j n1 vvb p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp cc p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f np1 np1 po12 n1 cc j n1, uh-n. fw-la. (5) text (DIV1) 33 Page 32

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