Righteousness and peace the best means to prevent ruin recommended in a sermon preached at Guild-Hall Chappel, (Sept. 25, 1681) before the Lord Mayor, &c. / by Thomas Jekyll, M.A. ...

Jekyll, Thomas, 1646-1698
Publisher: Printed for Jonathan Robinson
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1681
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A46728 ESTC ID: R16586 STC ID: J536
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Jeremiah V, 29; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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1 Shall I not visit for these things, saith the Lord? Shall not my Soul be avenged on such a Nation as this? Shall I not visit for these things, Says the Lord? Shall not my Soul be avenged on such a nation as this? vmb pns11 xx vvi p-acp d n2, vvz dt n1? vmb xx po11 n1 vbi vvn p-acp d dt n1 c-acp d? (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 THE Prophet Jeremiah, was always a Man of very great Piety and Zeal for God, and very passionately concern'd for the Good and Wellfare of his Country; THE Prophet Jeremiah, was always a Man of very great Piety and Zeal for God, and very passionately concerned for the Good and Welfare of his Country; dt n1 np1, vbds av dt n1 pp-f av j n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, cc av av-j vvn p-acp dt j cc n1 pp-f po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 the Calamities of which, he not only foretold, but liv'd also to bear a very great share in; the Calamities of which, he not only foretold, but lived also to bear a very great share in; dt n2 pp-f r-crq, pns31 xx av-j vvn, cc-acp vvd av pc-acp vvi dt j j n1 p-acp; (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 and therefore well may he be stiled, as he often is, the Weeping Prophet; since all the while he foresaw those Miseries, his Mind must needs be very deeply affected with them, and Therefore well may he be styled, as he often is, the Weeping Prophet; since all the while he foresaw those Misery's, his Mind must needs be very deeply affected with them, cc av av vmb pns31 vbi vvn, c-acp pns31 av vbz, dt vvg n1; p-acp d dt n1 pns31 vvd d ng1, po31 n1 vmb av vbi av av-jn vvn p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
5 and in a sense suffer under them, before any of the rest of his unbelieving Country-Men did: and in a sense suffer under them, before any of the rest of his unbelieving Country-Men did: cc p-acp dt n1 vvi p-acp pno32, c-acp d pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 vvg n2 vdd: (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
6 and the more too from their Wickedness and Infidelity, which was indeed the great Occasion of them: and the more too from their Wickedness and Infidelity, which was indeed the great Occasion of them: cc dt av-dc av p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, r-crq vbds av dt j n1 pp-f pno32: (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
7 For as he was a good Man in the general, he knew the Justice of God would not suffer such a Wicked Nation to go long unpunished: For as he was a good Man in the general, he knew the justice of God would not suffer such a Wicked nation to go long unpunished: c-acp c-acp pns31 vbds dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd xx vvi d dt j n1 pc-acp vvi av-j j: (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
8 and as he was a Prophet in particular, he was told both the time and manner when and how it should be done. and as he was a Prophet in particular, he was told both the time and manner when and how it should be done. cc c-acp pns31 vbds dt n1 p-acp j, pns31 vbds vvn d dt n1 cc n1 c-crq cc c-crq pn31 vmd vbi vdn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
9 Which though none of us now dare pretend unto, yet upon a just estimate of things, when we see Wickedness abounding, and Atheism and Prophaness breaking in upon us like a mighty Torrent; Which though none of us now Dare pretend unto, yet upon a just estimate of things, when we see Wickedness abounding, and Atheism and Profaneness breaking in upon us like a mighty Torrent; r-crq cs pix pp-f pno12 av vvb vvb p-acp, av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2, c-crq pns12 vvb n1 vvg, cc n1 cc n1 vvg p-acp p-acp pno12 av-j dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
10 when the love of many waxes cold, and that Zeal for God which ought to be in us all, is turned into an Artifice to promote the Interest of a Party; when the love of many Waxes cold, and that Zeal for God which ought to be in us all, is turned into an Artifice to promote the Interest of a Party; c-crq dt n1 pp-f d vvz j-jn, cc d n1 p-acp np1 r-crq vmd pc-acp vbi p-acp pno12 d, vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 when Charity to Men, which ought to be universal, extends it self no farther than to those of our own way; when Charity to Men, which ought to be universal, extends it self no farther than to those of our own Way; c-crq n1 p-acp n2, r-crq vmd pc-acp vbi j, vvz pn31 n1 dx jc cs p-acp d pp-f po12 d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
12 nay, and vents it self in Malice and Revenge against all others, we may without any new Revelation, by the signs of the times, that are already given us, easily understand what shall be the end of these things; nay, and vents it self in Malice and Revenge against all Others, we may without any new Revelation, by the Signs of the times, that Are already given us, Easily understand what shall be the end of these things; uh-x, cc vvz pn31 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2-jn, pns12 vmb p-acp d j n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2, cst vbr av vvn pno12, av-j vvb r-crq vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f d n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
13 and then it matters not which way the Justice of God brings it to pass, and then it matters not which Way the justice of God brings it to pass, cc cs pn31 n2 xx r-crq n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz pn31 pc-acp vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
14 since we have so much Reason to fear he will certainly do it, let our Destrustion come from Rome or France, or what is worse, let it be bred out of the corrupt Humours of our own Bowels. since we have so much Reason to Fear he will Certainly do it, let our Destruction come from Room or France, or what is Worse, let it be bred out of the corrupt Humours of our own Bowels. c-acp pns12 vhb av d n1 pc-acp vvi pns31 vmb av-j vdi pn31, vvb po12 n1 vvn p-acp vvb cc np1, cc r-crq vbz av-jc, vvb pn31 vbi vvn av pp-f dt j n2 pp-f po12 d n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
15 Let it come from far, or let it spring up at home, it is all one when it is come; Let it come from Far, or let it spring up At home, it is all one when it is come; vvb pn31 vvi p-acp av-j, cc vvb pn31 vvi a-acp p-acp n1-an, pn31 vbz d crd c-crq pn31 vbz vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
16 for whoever is the Instrument, God is the Author, let who will be the Executioner. for whoever is the Instrument, God is the Author, let who will be the Executioner. p-acp r-crq vbz dt n1, np1 vbz dt n1, vvb r-crq vmb vbi dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
17 God's Justice must first sign the Warrant for it, and that it will certainly do, where-ever Sin and Wickedness grows rampant and outragious. God's justice must First Signen the Warrant for it, and that it will Certainly do, wherever since and Wickedness grows rampant and outrageous. npg1 n1 vmb ord vvi dt vvb p-acp pn31, cc cst pn31 vmb av-j vdi, j n1 cc n1 vvz j cc j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
18 There's the same Law and Justice for England as for Judah, and if there be the same Sins, there will be the same Visitation, and the same Vengeance. There's the same Law and justice for England as for Judah, and if there be the same Sins, there will be the same Visitation, and the same Vengeance. pc-acp|vbz dt d n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 a-acp p-acp np1, cc cs pc-acp vbi dt d n2, a-acp vmb vbi dt d n1, cc dt d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
19 It is not, Shall I not visit for your Sins alone? but, Shall I not visit for these things whereover they are committed? He doth not say, Shall not my Soul be avenged on this, It is not, Shall I not visit for your Sins alone? but, Shall I not visit for these things whereover they Are committed? He does not say, Shall not my Soul be avenged on this, pn31 vbz xx, vmb pns11 xx vvi p-acp po22 n2 j? cc-acp, vmb pns11 xx vvi p-acp d n2 av pns32 vbr vvn? pns31 vdz xx vvi, vmb xx po11 n1 vbi vvn p-acp d, (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
20 but on such a Nation as this? And if we now are so, it concerns us as much as them. but on such a nation as this? And if we now Are so, it concerns us as much as them. cc-acp p-acp d dt n1 c-acp d? cc cs pns12 av vbr av, pn31 vvz pno12 p-acp d c-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
21 The Words in general, are a plain and full Declaration of the heavy Displeasure, and Just Indignation of God against Judah and Jerusalem, for their notorious and abominable Sins and Wickedness; The Words in general, Are a plain and full Declaration of the heavy Displeasure, and Just Indignation of God against Judah and Jerusalem, for their notorious and abominable Sins and Wickedness; dt n2 p-acp n1, vbr dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 cc np1, p-acp po32 j cc j n2 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
22 and tho they are spoken by way of Question, yet they do not in the least express any doubting of the Truth of the Thing, but rather the contrary; and though they Are spoken by Way of Question, yet they do not in the least express any doubting of the Truth of the Thing, but rather the contrary; cc cs pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1, av pns32 vdb xx p-acp dt ds vvi d vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp av-c dt j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
23 for it's a Rule in expounding Scripture, that Affirmative Questions do very vehemently deny, and Negative Questions do strongly affirm, for it's a Rule in expounding Scripture, that Affirmative Questions do very vehemently deny, and Negative Questions do strongly affirm, p-acp pn31|vbz dt n1 p-acp vvg n1, cst j n2 vdb av av-j vvi, cc j-jn n2 vdb av-j vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
24 because they are in the nature of an Appeal about things that are supposed to be on all hands granted; Because they Are in the nature of an Appeal about things that Are supposed to be on all hands granted; c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n2 cst vbr vvn pc-acp vbi p-acp d n2 vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
25 as for Example, Doth God pervert Judgment? or doth the Almighty pervert Justice? No, we know he neither doth, nor can. as for Exampl, Does God pervert Judgement? or does the Almighty pervert justice? No, we know he neither does, nor can. c-acp p-acp n1, vdz np1 vvi n1? cc vdz dt j-jn n1 n1? uh-dx, pns12 vvb pns31 av-dx vdz, ccx vmb. (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
26 So again, Shall not the Judg of all the Earth do right? Yes, doubtless he will. So again, Shall not the Judge of all the Earth do right? Yes, doubtless he will. av av, vmb xx dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 vdb vvi? uh, av-j pns31 vmb. (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
27 So here in the Text, Shall he not visit and take Vengeance? Yes, certainly he shall and will, So Here in the Text, Shall he not visit and take Vengeance? Yes, Certainly he shall and will, av av p-acp dt n1, vmb pns31 xx vvi cc vvi n1? uh, av-j pns31 vmb cc vmb, (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
28 and there is none can hinder him. But more particularly, in the Words there are two Parts. 1st. An Account of God's Purpose and Resolution concerning the Nation and People of the Jews, to punish them severely for their many and great Sins: and there is none can hinder him. But more particularly, in the Words there Are two Parts. 1st. an Account of God's Purpose and Resolution Concerning the nation and People of the jews, to Punish them severely for their many and great Sins: cc pc-acp vbz pix vmb vvi pno31. p-acp av-dc av-jn, p-acp dt n2 a-acp vbr crd n2. ord. dt vvb pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1 vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt np2, pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j p-acp po32 d cc j n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
29 and the Expression implies an intention of great Severity indeed, not only to correct them with some sore Judgment, and the Expression Implies an intention of great Severity indeed, not only to correct them with Some soar Judgement, cc dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f j n1 av, xx av-j pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
30 but even to cut them off from being a People, To make an utter riddance of them; but even to Cut them off from being a People, To make an utter riddance of them; cc-acp av pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp vbg dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
31 Shall I not visit, shall not my Soul be avenged? that is, I will do it with all my Might, Shall I not visit, shall not my Soul be avenged? that is, I will do it with all my Might, vmb pns11 xx vvi, vmb xx po11 n1 vbi vvn? cst vbz, pns11 vmb vdi pn31 p-acp d po11 vmd, (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
32 and will delight in it too, whilst I thereby make my self amends for all the Trouble they have put me to. and will delight in it too, while I thereby make my self amends for all the Trouble they have put me to. cc vmb vvi p-acp pn31 av, cs pns11 av vvb po11 n1 vvz p-acp d dt n1 pns32 vhb vvn pno11 p-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
33 As he speaks also by the Prophet Isaiah in the like case; Ah, I will ease me of mine Adversaries, and avenge me of mine Enemies. As he speaks also by the Prophet Isaiah in the like case; Ah, I will ease me of mine Adversaries, and avenge me of mine Enemies. p-acp pns31 vvz av p-acp dt n1 np1 p-acp dt j n1; uh, pns11 vmb vvi pno11 pp-f po11 n2, cc vvi pno11 pp-f po11 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
34 2dly, The Reason or Cause of this implied in the Text, and more at large expressed in the Chapter to which the Words refer; 2dly, The Reason or Cause of this implied in the Text, and more At large expressed in the Chapter to which the Words refer; av, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d vvn p-acp dt n1, cc av-dc p-acp j vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq dt n2 vvb; (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
35 Shall I not visit for these things, before mentioned, and be avenged on such a People as are here described? In the farther Prosecution of which, I shall by God's Grace endeavour to shew: 1. How God is said to visit a Nation or People? 2. What those things are that he thus visits for. 3. What Reason we of this Nation have to fear and expect such a thing? And, 4. What we are to do in such a Case, Shall I not visit for these things, before mentioned, and be avenged on such a People as Are Here described? In the farther Prosecution of which, I shall by God's Grace endeavour to show: 1. How God is said to visit a nation or People? 2. What those things Are that he thus visits for. 3. What Reason we of this nation have to Fear and expect such a thing? And, 4. What we Are to do in such a Case, vmb pns11 xx vvi p-acp d n2, a-acp vvn, cc vbi vvn p-acp d dt n1 c-acp vbr av vvn? p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f r-crq, pns11 vmb p-acp npg1 n1 vvi pc-acp vvi: crd c-crq np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1? crd q-crq d n2 vbr cst pns31 av vvz p-acp. crd q-crq n1 pns12 pp-f d n1 vhb p-acp n1 cc vvi d dt n1? np1, crd r-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vdi p-acp d dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
36 and under such Circumstances as ours are? and under such circumstances as ours Are? cc p-acp d n2 c-acp png12 vbr? (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
37 I. How God is said to visit a Nation or People? The word is in Scripture used in a threefold sence. I. How God is said to visit a nation or People? The word is in Scripture used in a threefold sense. np1 c-crq np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1? dt n1 vbz p-acp n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
38 1. It's sometimes an expression of kindness, and intends deliverance, as Gen. 50.24. God will surely visit you, and bring you out of this Land: So Luke 1.68. He hath visited and redeemed his People; 1. It's sometime an expression of kindness, and intends deliverance, as Gen. 50.24. God will surely visit you, and bring you out of this Land: So Lycia 1.68. He hath visited and redeemed his People; crd pn31|vbz av dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvz n1, c-acp np1 crd. np1 vmb av-j vvi pn22, cc vvb pn22 av pp-f d n1: av av crd. pns31 vhz vvn cc vvd po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
39 in both which places the latter expression shews the meaning of the former. Therefore the Psalmist prays that God would visit him with his Salvation. in both which places the latter expression shows the meaning of the former. Therefore the Psalmist prays that God would visit him with his Salvation. p-acp d r-crq n2 dt d n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j. av dt n1 vvz cst np1 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
40 But this cannot be understood here, because the things referr'd to, deserve no such kindness. But this cannot be understood Here, Because the things referred to, deserve no such kindness. p-acp d vmbx vbi vvn av, c-acp dt n2 vvn p-acp, vvb dx d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
41 Besides, the next words of taking vengeance, sufficiently explain what kind of Visitation is here intended, viz. of Justice, and not of Mercy. Beside, the next words of taking vengeance, sufficiently explain what kind of Visitation is Here intended, viz. of justice, and not of Mercy. p-acp, dt ord n2 pp-f vvg n1, av-j vvi r-crq n1 pp-f n1 vbz av vvn, n1 pp-f n1, cc xx pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
42 2. The word signifies sometimes an Inquisition into the state of Affairs by a judicial Process, as Exod. 3.16. I have surely visited you, and seen that which is done unto you; 2. The word signifies sometime an Inquisition into the state of Affairs by a judicial Process, as Exod 3.16. I have surely visited you, and seen that which is done unto you; crd dt n1 vvz av dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt j n1, c-acp np1 crd. pns11 vhb av-j vvn pn22, cc vvn d r-crq vbz vdn p-acp pn22; (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
43 that is, I have enquired into, examined, and consider'd your case: Job 31.14. that is, I have inquired into, examined, and considered your case: Job 31.14. cst vbz, pns11 vhb vvn p-acp, vvn, cc vvn po22 n1: np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
44 When God visiteth, what shall I answer him? Not that God needs any such thing to inform him, When God Visiteth, what shall I answer him? Not that God needs any such thing to inform him, c-crq np1 vvz, q-crq vmb pns11 vvi pno31? xx d np1 vvz d d n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
45 for he knows all the wickedness in the World as soon as it is acted; for he knows all the wickedness in the World as soon as it is acted; c-acp pns31 vvz d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 c-acp av c-acp pn31 vbz vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
46 but he speaks after the manner of Men, for the clearer manifestation of his own Justice, but he speaks After the manner of Men, for the clearer manifestation of his own justice, cc-acp pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f po31 d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
47 and the greater terror to them: as it was in the case of Sodom, whose sins cried to Heaven; and the greater terror to them: as it was in the case of Sodom, whose Sins cried to Heaven; cc dt jc n1 p-acp pno32: c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq n2 vvd p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
48 yet says God, I will go down and see whether they have done altogether according to the cry which is come unto me: yet Says God, I will go down and see whither they have done altogether according to the cry which is come unto me: av vvz np1, pns11 vmb vvi a-acp cc vvi cs pns32 vhb vdn av av-vvg p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno11: (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
49 an expression rather of Justice than want of Intelligence. 3. The word also signifies the execution of Justice in the punishment of Sin; Numb. 16.29. If they be visited after the visitation of all Men; an expression rather of justice than want of Intelligence. 3. The word also signifies the execution of justice in the punishment of since; Numb. 16.29. If they be visited After the Visitation of all Men; dt n1 av-c pp-f n1 cs n1 pp-f n1. crd dt n1 av vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; j. crd. cs pns32 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
50 that is, if they be punished, or cut off, and destroyed in an ordinary manner. So Exod. 32.34. In the day when I visit, I will visit their sin upon them; that is, if they be punished, or Cut off, and destroyed in an ordinary manner. So Exod 32.34. In the day when I visit, I will visit their since upon them; cst vbz, cs pns32 vbb vvn, cc vvd a-acp, cc vvn p-acp dt j n1. np1 np1 crd. p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns11 vvb, pns11 vmb vvi po32 n1 p-acp pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
51 that is, when I come to take vengeance, they shall smart for it: Thus he is said to visit the iniquity of the Fathers upon the Children; that is, to punish them. that is, when I come to take vengeance, they shall smart for it: Thus he is said to visit the iniquity of the Father's upon the Children; that is, to Punish them. cst vbz, c-crq pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi n1, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pn31: av pns31 vbz vvn p-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp dt n2; cst vbz, pc-acp vvi pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
52 And in either or both of these two last sences are these words to be understood, whereby they do assure us, both of the Justice and Severity of God, against all ungodliness whatsoever. And in either or both of these two last Senses Are these words to be understood, whereby they do assure us, both of the justice and Severity of God, against all ungodliness whatsoever. cc p-acp d cc d pp-f d crd ord n2 vbr d n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, c-crq pns32 vdb vvi pno12, d pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d n1 r-crq. (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
53 For as he will not proceed hand over head, as we commonly speak, and rashly condemn any, without enquiry into, For as he will not proceed hand over head, as we commonly speak, and rashly condemn any, without enquiry into, p-acp c-acp pns31 vmb xx vvi n1 p-acp n1, c-acp pns12 av-j vvb, cc av-j vvi d, p-acp n1 p-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
54 and full knowledg of the Case: and full knowledge of the Case: cc j n1 pp-f dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
55 So he will be as strict and severe in the taking Vengeance, and none shall divert or hinder him from it. So he will be as strict and severe in the taking Vengeance, and none shall divert or hinder him from it. av pns31 vmb vbi a-acp j cc j p-acp dt vvg n1, cc pix vmb vvi cc vvi pno31 p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
56 II. What are those things that he thus visits for? You see, according to the Prophet's manner of expressing himself, it is for Sin and Wickedness; II What Are those things that he thus visits for? You see, according to the Prophet's manner of expressing himself, it is for since and Wickedness; crd r-crq vbr d n2 cst pns31 av vvz p-acp? pn22 vvb, vvg p-acp dt ng1 n1 pp-f vvg px31, pn31 vbz p-acp n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
57 and by the coherence of these words with the rest of the Chapter, you will find of what kind and quality their Sins were; and by the coherence of these words with the rest of the Chapter, you will find of what kind and quality their Sins were; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi pp-f r-crq n1 cc n1 po32 n2 vbdr; (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
58 and indeed they were of such a nature, that he neither could, nor would bear any longer with them; and indeed they were of such a nature, that he neither could, nor would bear any longer with them; cc av pns32 vbdr pp-f d dt n1, cst pns31 av-dx vmd, ccx vmd vvi d av-jc p-acp pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
59 they are such as he hath always used to punish with the greatest Severity, especially too when the Guilt and Contagion of them hath been so deep and spreading, they Are such as he hath always used to Punish with the greatest Severity, especially too when the Gilded and Contagion of them hath been so deep and spreading, pns32 vbr d c-acp pns31 vhz av vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt js n1, av-j av c-crq dt j-vvn cc n1 pp-f pno32 vhz vbn av j-jn cc j-vvg, (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
60 as theirs was at that time; as is plainly manifest throughout this Chapter; as theirs was At that time; as is plainly manifest throughout this Chapter; c-acp png32 vbds p-acp d n1; a-acp vbz av-j j p-acp d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
61 Nay, there is not any one of the Sins here mentioned, but is in it self so provoking in the sight of God, that it must needs be the occasion of very dreadful Calamities; Nay, there is not any one of the Sins Here mentioned, but is in it self so provoking in the sighed of God, that it must needs be the occasion of very dreadful Calamities; uh-x, pc-acp vbz xx d crd pp-f dt n2 av vvn, cc-acp vbz p-acp pn31 n1 av vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pn31 vmb av vbi dt n1 pp-f av j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
62 what then can we expect from such a complication of Wickedness as is here said to be met together in one, what then can we expect from such a complication of Wickedness as is Here said to be met together in one, r-crq av vmb pns12 vvi p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp vbz av vvn pc-acp vbi vvn av p-acp crd, (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
63 but utter Ruine and Destruction? but utter Ruin and Destruction? cc-acp j n1 cc n1? (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
64 1. They are accused of a general failure and neglect in the Affairs of Justice and common Honesty; 1. They Are accused of a general failure and neglect in the Affairs of justice and Common Honesty; crd pns32 vbr vvn pp-f dt j n1 cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
65 few or none applying themselves to the practice of Righteousness, to deal faithfully and truly in the World. few or none applying themselves to the practice of Righteousness, to deal faithfully and truly in the World. d cc pix vvg px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi av-j cc av-j p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
66 A Sin as great in its self as it was common amongst them; A since as great in its self as it was Common among them; dt n1 c-acp j p-acp po31 n1 c-acp pn31 vbds j p-acp pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
67 for the People of Jerusalem were generally so corrupt, that a Man might go to and fro, from Street to Street, yea, from House to House, for the People of Jerusalem were generally so corrupt, that a Man might go to and from, from Street to Street, yea, from House to House, c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbdr av-j av j, cst dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp cc av, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, uh, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
68 for a long time and way together, and yet not light on any one Man, that was sincerely righteous and truly religious. for a long time and Way together, and yet not Light on any one Man, that was sincerely righteous and truly religious. p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 av, cc av xx j p-acp d crd n1, cst vbds av-j j cc av-j j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
69 And surely then it was high time for God to arise, both for the Vindication of his own Truth and Justice, And surely then it was high time for God to arise, both for the Vindication of his own Truth and justice, cc av-j av pn31 vbds j n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi, av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
70 and for the Conviction and Punishment of the notorious Defects in theirs: for tho Almighty God may bear with wicked Men a long time; and for the Conviction and Punishment of the notorious Defects in theirs: for though Almighty God may bear with wicked Men a long time; cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n2 p-acp png32: c-acp cs j-jn np1 vmb vvi p-acp j n2 dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
71 yet when the Floods of Ungodliness swell high, and like a mighty Torrent bear down all before them, he must and he always doth then appear, and enter upon his Visitation; yet when the Floods of Ungodliness swell high, and like a mighty Torrent bear down all before them, he must and he always does then appear, and enter upon his Visitation; av c-crq dt n2 pp-f n1 vvb j, cc av-j dt j n1 vvi a-acp d c-acp pno32, pns31 vmb cc pns31 av vdz av vvi, cc vvi p-acp po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
72 and therefore, we shall find this Temper one of the immediate fore-runners, as well as just occasions, of a general Ruine and Destruction. and Therefore, we shall find this Temper one of the immediate forerunners, as well as just occasions, of a general Ruin and Destruction. cc av, pns12 vmb vvi d vvi crd pp-f dt j n2, c-acp av c-acp j n2, pp-f dt j n1 cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
73 When the old World was drown'd, it was because it was fill'd with Violence, all Flesh had corrupted its way upon the Earth; When the old World was drowned, it was Because it was filled with Violence, all Flesh had corrupted its Way upon the Earth; c-crq dt j n1 vbds vvn, pn31 vbds c-acp pn31 vbds vvn p-acp n1, d n1 vhd vvn po31 n1 p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
74 and when Sodom and Gomorrah fell, it was not so much for the greatness, as the generality of their Wickedness; and when Sodom and Gomorrah fell, it was not so much for the greatness, as the generality of their Wickedness; cc q-crq np1 cc np1 vvd, pn31 vbds xx av av-d c-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
75 for as bad as they were, yet if there had been but ten righteous Persons found there, they might, for as bad as they were, yet if there had been but ten righteous Persons found there, they might, c-acp c-acp j c-acp pns32 vbdr, av cs pc-acp vhd vbn p-acp crd j n2 vvn a-acp, pns32 vmd, (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
76 for ought I see, have remained to this very Day. for ought I see, have remained to this very Day. c-acp pi pns11 vvi, vhb vvn p-acp d j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
77 And so it was here with Judah and Jerusalem. Nor was this the Fault of the poorer sort of People, And so it was Here with Judah and Jerusalem. Nor was this the Fault of the Poorer sort of People, cc av pn31 vbds av p-acp np1 cc np1. ccx vbds d dt n1 pp-f dt jc n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
78 but even of the greater, who, one would have thought, should have been better, as having greater Opportunities of knowing the Will of God, but even of the greater, who, one would have Thought, should have been better, as having greater Opportunities of knowing the Will of God, cc-acp av pp-f dt jc, r-crq, pi vmd vhi vvn, vmd vhi vbn jc, c-acp vhg jc n2 pp-f vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
79 and more leisure to practise the same: and more leisure to practise the same: cc dc n1 pc-acp vvi dt d: (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
80 But these (saith the Prophet) have altogether broken the Yoke, and burst the Bonds; But these (Says the Prophet) have altogether broken the Yoke, and burst the Bonds; p-acp d (vvz dt n1) vhb av vvn dt n1, cc vvd dt n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
81 as if their Greatness served only to impower them to do the greater Mischief, and then to protect them against the Laws. as if their Greatness served only to empower them to do the greater Mischief, and then to Pact them against the Laws. c-acp cs po32 n1 vvd av-j pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vdi dt jc n1, cc av pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 8
82 2. They are accused of Incorrigibleness under Judgments, that tho they had been stricken, yet they had not grieved; 2. They Are accused of Incorrigibleness under Judgments, that though they had been stricken, yet they had not grieved; crd pns32 vbr vvn pp-f n1 p-acp n2, cst cs pns32 vhd vbn vvn, av pns32 vhd xx vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 8
83 yea, tho they had been consumed, yet, they refused to receive Correction. They had been greatly wasted, and yet would not take warning; yea, though they had been consumed, yet, they refused to receive Correction. They had been greatly wasted, and yet would not take warning; uh, cs pns32 vhd vbn vvn, av, pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi n1. pns32 vhd vbn av-j vvn, cc av vmd xx vvi n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 9
84 they had been severely corrected, and yet were never the better or the more reformed; they had been severely corrected, and yet were never the better or the more reformed; pns32 vhd vbn av-j vvn, cc av vbdr av-x dt jc cc dt av-dc vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 9
85 nay, they were grown the more obstinate and perverse, than which nothing can be more provoking unto God, there being in it that Obstinacy that gives the greatest malignity unto Sin, nay, they were grown the more obstinate and perverse, than which nothing can be more provoking unto God, there being in it that Obstinacy that gives the greatest malignity unto since, uh-x, pns32 vbdr vvn dt av-dc j cc j, cs r-crq pix vmb vbi av-dc vvg p-acp np1, a-acp vbg p-acp pn31 d n1 cst vvz dt js n1 p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 9
86 and those Aggravations that soonest fill up the measure of it. and those Aggravations that soonest fill up the measure of it. cc d n2 cst av-s vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 9
87 3. They are accused of Adultery and Uncleanness, a Sin as great as any, and as severely punished in all Ages, 3. They Are accused of Adultery and Uncleanness, a since as great as any, and as severely punished in all Ages, crd pns32 vbr vvn pp-f n1 cc n1, dt n1 c-acp j c-acp d, cc c-acp av-j vvn p-acp d n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
88 as being greatly dishonourable unto God, and the occasion of great Confusion and Injustice amongst Men, as being greatly dishonourable unto God, and the occasion of great Confusion and Injustice among Men, c-acp vbg av-j j p-acp np1, cc dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1 p-acp n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
89 and yet committed by them with the same Aggravations of Impudence, Frequency and Generality with the rest; and yet committed by them with the same Aggravations of Impudence, Frequency and Generality with the rest; cc av vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt d n2 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
90 yea, and with one more even amidst the abundance of outward Blessings to engage them to the contrary; yea, and with one more even amid the abundance of outward Blessings to engage them to the contrary; uh, cc p-acp crd av-dc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
91 For when he fed them to the full, they then assembled themselves by Troops in the Harlots Houses; For when he fed them to the full, they then assembled themselves by Troops in the Harlots Houses; c-acp c-crq pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp dt j, pns32 av vvn px32 p-acp n2 p-acp dt ng1 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
92 whereby the Plenty he afforded them, to strengthen and enable them the better for his Service, served only to pamper their Lusts; whereby the Plenty he afforded them, to strengthen and enable them the better for his Service, served only to pamper their Lustiest; c-crq dt n1 pns31 vvd pno32, pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32 dt jc p-acp po31 n1, vvd av-j pc-acp vvi po32 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
93 as if like so many Stallions they were fed on purpose to be the more lustful, every one, saith he, neighed after his Neighbours Wife; as if like so many Stallions they were fed on purpose to be the more lustful, every one, Says he, neighed After his Neighbours Wife; c-acp cs av-j av d n2 pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi dt av-dc j, d pi, vvz pns31, vvd p-acp po31 ng1 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
94 that is, not only lusted after her in his Heart, but was impatient to obtain his lustful Desire upon her. that is, not only lusted After her in his Heart, but was impatient to obtain his lustful Desire upon her. cst vbz, xx av-j vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp vbds j pc-acp vvi po31 j n1 p-acp pno31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 9
95 4. They are accused of a disbelief of God's Word by his Prophets and Ministers; 4. They Are accused of a disbelief of God's Word by his prophets and Ministers; crd pns32 vbr vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2 cc n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
96 The Prophets, Ver. 13. say they, shall become Wind, and the Word is not in them. The prophets, Ver. 13. say they, shall become Wind, and the Word is not in them. dt n2, np1 crd n1 pns32, vmb vvi n1, cc dt n1 vbz xx p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
97 They speak not from God, but fright us with bug-bear Tales of their own devising; the Evil they threaten shall befal themselves, and not us. They speak not from God, but fright us with bugbear Tales of their own devising; the Evil they threaten shall befall themselves, and not us. pns32 vvb xx p-acp np1, cc-acp vvb pno12 p-acp n1 n2 pp-f po32 d vvg; dt n-jn pns32 vvb vmb vvi px32, cc xx pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
98 A Sin so great in it self, that it's thought sufficient to be its own punishment; A since so great in it self, that it's Thought sufficient to be its own punishment; dt n1 av j p-acp pn31 n1, cst pn31|vbz vvn j pc-acp vbi po31 d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
99 when wicked Men shut their eyes against the clearest Light, their Hearts have been hardened against the strongest Convictions; when wicked Men shut their eyes against the Clearest Light, their Hearts have been hardened against the Strongest Convictions; c-crq j n2 vvb po32 n2 p-acp dt js n1, po32 n2 vhb vbn vvn p-acp dt js n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
100 but that is not always the only punishment of it, but rather the forerunner of far greater Evils, but that is not always the only punishment of it, but rather the forerunner of Far greater Evils, cc-acp d vbz xx av dt j n1 pp-f pn31, cc-acp av-c dt n1 pp-f av-j jc n2-jn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
101 and many times the means whereby those Evils are brought about: for when any Person, or People, laugh at God's Counsel, Prov. 1.25. and will take none of his Reproofs, he commonly gives them up to a reprobate mind, whereby their destruction becomes the more great and certain: and many times the means whereby those Evils Are brought about: for when any Person, or People, laugh At God's Counsel, Curae 1.25. and will take none of his Reproofs, he commonly gives them up to a Reprobate mind, whereby their destruction becomes the more great and certain: cc d n2 dt n2 c-crq d n2-jn vbr vvn a-acp: c-acp c-crq d n1, cc n1, vvb p-acp npg1 n1, np1 crd. cc vmb vvi pix pp-f po31 n2, pns31 av-j vvz pno32 a-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, c-crq po32 n1 vvz dt av-dc j cc j: (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
102 for he that being often reproved, hardeneth his Heart, shall suddenly be destroyed, Prov. 29.1. and that without Remedy: for he that being often reproved, Hardeneth his Heart, shall suddenly be destroyed, Curae 29.1. and that without Remedy: c-acp pns31 cst vbg av vvn, vvz po31 n1, vmb av-j vbi vvn, np1 crd. cc cst p-acp n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
103 A Truth sadly fatal to the People of the Jews, against whom the Wrath of God arose for this very cause, as we are told 2 Chron. 36.16. till there was no Remedy; A Truth sadly fatal to the People of the jews, against whom the Wrath of God arose for this very cause, as we Are told 2 Chronicles 36.16. till there was no Remedy; dt n1 av-j j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np2, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp d j n1, c-acp pns12 vbr vvn crd np1 crd. c-acp a-acp vbds dx n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
104 and I pray God it prove not as sadly so to us. 5. They are accused of Apostacy from God and Religion; and I pray God it prove not as sadly so to us. 5. They Are accused of Apostasy from God and Religion; cc pns11 vvb np1 pn31 vvb xx p-acp av-j av p-acp pno12. crd pns32 vbr vvn pp-f n1 p-acp np1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 10
105 They have forsaken me, and sworn by them that are no Gods: They have forsaken me, and sworn by them that Are no God's: pns32 vhb vvn pno11, cc vvn p-acp pno32 cst vbr dx n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 10
106 An Offence of an heinous nature indeed, and such as God always very highly resents as most against his Honour, an Offence of an heinous nature indeed, and such as God always very highly resents as most against his Honour, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 av, cc d c-acp np1 av av av-j vvz p-acp ds p-acp po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
107 and one of the highest Acts of Treason against his Crown and Dignity; and one of the highest Acts of Treason against his Crown and Dignity; cc crd pp-f dt js n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
108 upon which account he is often stiled A jealous God, a temper that's always attended with an implacable rage and fury; upon which account he is often styled A jealous God, a temper that's always attended with an implacable rage and fury; p-acp r-crq n1 pns31 vbz av vvn dt j np1, dt n1 cst|vbz av vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
109 and therefore no wonder if the vengeance he intends to take, be exprest in a phrase that denotes the greatest resentment of a thing that can be, Shall not my Soul be avenged! and Therefore no wonder if the vengeance he intends to take, be expressed in a phrase that denotes the greatest resentment of a thing that can be, Shall not my Soul be avenged! cc av dx n1 cs dt n1 pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi, vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 cst vvz dt js n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vmb vbi, vmb xx po11 n1 vbi vvn! (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
110 an emphatical Speech indeed, and expresses the highest passion, and such as engages the whole power of God to make it good. an emphatical Speech indeed, and Expresses the highest passion, and such as engages the Whole power of God to make it good. dt j n1 av, cc vvz dt js n1, cc d c-acp vvz dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pn31 j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 11
111 6. They are accused of Deceit and Guile, in Conspiracies and Plots of Mischief, to undermine and ruine each other. 6. They Are accused of Deceit and Guile, in Conspiracies and Plots of Mischief, to undermine and ruin each other. crd pns32 vbr vvn pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 11
112 They lay wait as he that setteth Snares; they set a Trap, they catch Men: as a Cage is full of Birds, so are their Houses full of deceit. They lay wait as he that sets Snares; they Set a Trap, they catch Men: as a Cage is full of Birds, so Are their Houses full of deceit. pns32 vvd vvi c-acp pns31 cst vvz n2; pns32 vvd dt n1, pns32 vvb n2: c-acp dt n1 vbz j pp-f n2, av vbr po32 n2 j pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 11
113 A Charge very great and heinous indeed, in as much as this particular Sin hath something of malignity in it more than the rest; A Charge very great and heinous indeed, in as much as this particular since hath something of malignity in it more than the rest; dt n1 av j cc j av, p-acp c-acp d c-acp d j n1 vhz pi pp-f n1 p-acp pn31 av-dc cs dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 11
114 for besides the evil aspect it hath upon Religion, it has a fatal influence upon Society, for beside the evil aspect it hath upon Religion, it has a fatal influence upon Society, c-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 pn31 vhz p-acp n1, pn31 vhz dt j n1 p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 11
115 and not like the rest occasions the ruin and destruction of the guilty only, but by an unusual barbarousness and inhumanity of the innocent too: and not like the rest occasions the ruin and destruction of the guilty only, but by an unusual barbarousness and inhumanity of the innocent too: cc xx av-j dt n1 n2 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j av-j, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn av: (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 11
116 and it hath oftentimes this Ingredient too, to make it the more heinous, in that by false Oaths and Perjuries (the most fatal Snares for Innocence) it converts Government into Oppression, and Justice into Murder; and it hath oftentimes this Ingredient too, to make it the more heinous, in that by false Oaths and Perjuries (the most fatal Snares for Innocence) it converts Government into Oppression, and justice into Murder; cc pn31 vhz av d n1 av, pc-acp vvi pn31 dt av-dc j, p-acp cst p-acp j n2 cc n2 (dt av-ds j n2 p-acp n1) pn31 vvz n1 p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 11
117 for when the Formalities of it are by such cursed Acts wrested to the malice of such greedy Wolves; for when the Formalities of it Are by such cursed Acts wrested to the malice of such greedy Wolves; p-acp c-crq dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbr p-acp d j-vvn n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
118 the Widdows and the Orphans are in the greatest danger, and the just upright Man the soonest made a prey; the Widows and the Orphans Are in the greatest danger, and the just upright Man the soonest made a prey; dt n2 cc dt n2 vbr p-acp dt js n1, cc dt j j n1 dt av-s vvd dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
119 than which, as nothing can be more dishonourable to Righteousness and Truth; than which, as nothing can be more dishonourable to Righteousness and Truth; cs r-crq, c-acp pix vmb vbi av-dc j p-acp n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
120 so nothing more destructive to the Professors of it, since what God appointed for their refuge, doth but tempt them into danger; so nothing more destructive to the Professors of it, since what God appointed for their refuge, does but tempt them into danger; av pix av-dc j p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31, c-acp r-crq np1 vvd p-acp po32 n1, vdz p-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
121 and that which, like the Horns of the Altar, was appointed for a Sanctuary, is turned into a Golgotha. And since this was the case of the Jews at that time, what could they expect but a speedy Visitation, and that which, like the Horns of the Altar, was appointed for a Sanctuary, is turned into a Golgotha. And since this was the case of the jews At that time, what could they expect but a speedy Visitation, cc cst r-crq, av-j dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vbds vvn p-acp dt n1, vbz vvn p-acp dt np1. cc p-acp d vbds dt n1 pp-f dt np2 p-acp d n1, q-crq vmd pns32 vvi p-acp dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
122 and the severities of a just and impartial Vengeance from God? Nay, and the severities of a just and impartial Vengeance from God? Nay, cc dt n2 pp-f dt j cc j n1 p-acp np1? uh-x, (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
123 7. The Prophets and Ministers themselves are accused of falseness and partiality in the Ministry of the Word; 7. The prophets and Ministers themselves Are accused of falseness and partiality in the Ministry of the Word; crd dt n2 cc n2 px32 vbr vvn pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 12
124 The Prophets prophesy falsly, a charge frequently brought against them, and urg'd as the occasion of most, The prophets prophesy falsely, a charge frequently brought against them, and urged as the occasion of most, dt n2 vvb av-j, dt n1 av-j vvn p-acp pno32, cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f ds, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 12
125 if not of all the wickedness committed by that People, and by consequence, of all the Calamities they at any time groan'd under. if not of all the wickedness committed by that People, and by consequence, of all the Calamities they At any time groaned under. cs xx pp-f d dt n1 vvn p-acp d n1, cc p-acp n1, pp-f d dt n2 pns32 p-acp d n1 vvd p-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 12
126 Wicked Men are apt enough of themselves to commit Sin; Wicked Men Are apt enough of themselves to commit since; j n2 vbr j av-d pp-f px32 p-acp vvi n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 12
127 but when they are encouraged in it by those that should disswade them from it, whither will they not run? nay, where will they stop? If the Builders of God's Temple daub with untemper'd Mortar, no wonder if it quickly fall: but when they Are encouraged in it by those that should dissuade them from it, whither will they not run? nay, where will they stop? If the Builders of God's Temple daub with untempered Mortar, no wonder if it quickly fallen: cc-acp c-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp d cst vmd vvi pno32 p-acp pn31, q-crq vmb pns32 xx vvi? uh-x, q-crq vmb pns32 vvi? cs dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 vvb p-acp j n1, dx n1 cs pn31 av-j vvi: (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 12
128 if those, that should lift up their Voices like a Trumpet, and cry an Alarm to awaken Men out of the Lethargy of Sin and carnal Security, sow Pillows under all Armholes, and hush them to sleep with the still and smooth Voice of Peace, Peace, Jer. 6.14. when there is no Peace. if those, that should lift up their Voices like a Trumpet, and cry an Alarm to awaken Men out of the Lethargy of since and carnal Security, sow Pillows under all Armholes, and hush them to sleep with the still and smooth Voice of Peace, Peace, Jer. 6.14. when there is no Peace. cs d, cst vmd vvi a-acp po32 n2 av-j dt n1, cc vvb dt n1 pc-acp vvi n2 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc j n1, vvb n2 p-acp d n2, cc vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1, uh-n, np1 crd. c-crq a-acp vbz dx n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 13
129 What can be expected, but that they should remain so still, till they sleep in Death, What can be expected, but that they should remain so still, till they sleep in Death, q-crq vmb vbi vvn, cc-acp cst pns32 vmd vvi av av, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 13
130 and are only awaken'd by eternal Misery? And this was indeed the lamentable case of this People, and Are only awakened by Eternal Misery? And this was indeed the lamentable case of this People, cc vbr av-j vvn p-acp j n1? cc d vbds av dt j n1 pp-f d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 13
131 and no wonder if their Destruction was unavoidable, since the only means of preventing it proved so deceitful. and no wonder if their Destruction was unavoidable, since the only means of preventing it proved so deceitful. cc dx n1 cs po32 n1 vbds j, c-acp dt j n2 pp-f vvg pn31 vvd av j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 13
132 8. They are charg'd also with an universal love and liking of these things; This People love to have it so. 8. They Are charged also with an universal love and liking of these things; This People love to have it so. crd pns32 vbr vvn av p-acp dt j n1 cc n-vvg pp-f d n2; d n1 vvb pc-acp vhi pn31 av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
133 They were all, it seems, agreed, and consenting together in Wickedness, not only giving themselves up to the practice of it, They were all, it seems, agreed, and consenting together in Wickedness, not only giving themselves up to the practice of it, pns32 vbdr d, pn31 vvz, vvn, cc vvg av p-acp n1, xx av-j vvg px32 p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
134 but encouraging one another in it. but encouraging one Another in it. cc-acp vvg pi j-jn p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
135 And when once a People are thus setled on their Lees, and become Enemies to their own Mercies, no wonder if God search them with Candles, and visit their Iniquity with a Rod, and their Sin with Scourges; And when once a People Are thus settled on their Lees, and become Enemies to their own mercies, no wonder if God search them with Candles, and visit their Iniquity with a Rod, and their since with Scourges; cc c-crq a-acp dt n1 vbr av vvn p-acp po32 n2, cc vvi n2 p-acp po32 d n2, dx n1 cs np1 vvi pno32 p-acp n2, cc vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc po32 n1 p-acp vvz; (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
136 and then we may well say to them, as the Prophet doth at the end of this Chapter (or rather black Bill of Indictment) drawn up against them, What will ye do in the end hereof? And this leads me to the third Particular, which because it more nearly concerns us, I hasten unto, and then we may well say to them, as the Prophet does At the end of this Chapter (or rather black Bill of Indictment) drawn up against them, What will you do in the end hereof? And this leads me to the third Particular, which Because it more nearly concerns us, I hasten unto, cc cs pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp pno32, c-acp dt n1 vdz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 (cc av-c j-jn n1 pp-f n1) vvn a-acp p-acp pno32, q-crq vmb pn22 vdi p-acp dt n1 av? cc d vvz pno11 p-acp dt ord j, r-crq c-acp pn31 av-dc av-j vvz pno12, pns11 vvb p-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
137 since it is to enquire, by way of comparison, between us and them. III. What Reason we of this Nation have to fear such a Visitation? We are told by the Apostle, Whatever was written aforetime, was written for our Admonition. since it is to inquire, by Way of comparison, between us and them. III. What Reason we of this nation have to Fear such a Visitation? We Are told by the Apostle, Whatever was written aforetime, was written for our Admonition. c-acp pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, p-acp pno12 cc pno32. np1. q-crq n1 pns12 pp-f d n1 vhb pc-acp vvi d dt n1? pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbds vvn av, vbds vvn p-acp po12 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 13
138 And the Judgments of God upon wicked Men had a double design, to punish them, and to warn us; And the Judgments of God upon wicked Men had a double Design, to Punish them, and to warn us; cc dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp j n2 vhd dt j-jn n1, pc-acp vvi pno32, cc pc-acp vvi pno12; (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
139 therefore they are said to be our Examples, Ver. 6. to the intent we should not lust as they did. Therefore they Are said to be our Examples, Ver. 6. to the intent we should not lust as they did. av pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi po12 n2, np1 crd p-acp dt n1 pns12 vmd xx n1 c-acp pns32 vdd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
140 Now upon any remarkable Dispensation of God's Providence in that kind, it is natural to us to inquire into the Cause; Now upon any remarkable Dispensation of God's Providence in that kind, it is natural to us to inquire into the Cause; av p-acp d j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp d n1, pn31 vbz j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
141 for we know that God is too righteous to punish without it, and too merciful to delight in it; for we know that God is too righteous to Punish without it, and too merciful to delight in it; c-acp pns12 vvb cst np1 vbz av j pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, cc av j pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
142 and when once we understand the true and just Reason of his proceeding, we do as naturally reflect upon our selves; and when once we understand the true and just Reason of his proceeding, we do as naturally reflect upon our selves; cc c-crq a-acp pns12 vvb dt j cc j n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg, pns12 vdb a-acp av-j vvi p-acp po12 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
143 and if we find our Sins to be as great and as many as theirs, we cannot but expect that our Calamities should be so too. and if we find our Sins to be as great and as many as theirs, we cannot but expect that our Calamities should be so too. cc cs pns12 vvb po12 n2 pc-acp vbi a-acp j cc c-acp d c-acp png32, pns12 vmbx p-acp vvi cst po12 n2 vmd vbi av av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
144 But then here's our Misery, we endeavour to stifle the Evidence of our own Consciences; we suffer these Impressions to wear off, and then, put far from us the Evilday; But then here's our Misery, we endeavour to stifle the Evidence of our own Consciences; we suffer these Impressions to wear off, and then, put Far from us the Evilday; p-acp cs av|vbz po12 n1, pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 d n2; pns12 vvb d n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp, cc av, vvd av-j p-acp pno12 cs np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
145 but now that we may no longer do so, let us but a little consider our own Condition at present, that we may not be brought into theirs at last; but now that we may no longer do so, let us but a little Consider our own Condition At present, that we may not be brought into theirs At last; p-acp av cst pns12 vmb av-dx av-jc vdi av, vvb pno12 p-acp dt j vvb po12 d n1 p-acp j, cst pns12 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp png32 p-acp ord; (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
146 and this we may do by inquiring into three Things. 1. Our Sins. 2. Our Obligations to amend. and this we may do by inquiring into three Things. 1. Our Sins. 2. Our Obligations to amend. cc d pns12 vmb vdi p-acp vvg p-acp crd n2. crd po12 n2. crd po12 n2 pc-acp vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
147 And, 3. The Calls and Warnings we have had. And, 3. The Calls and Warnings we have had. np1, crd dt n2 cc n2-vvg pns12 vhb vhn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
148 First, Are not our Sins as great as theirs? nay rather, are they not more and greater? The Charge indeed runs high against them, First, are not our Sins as great as theirs? nay rather, Are they not more and greater? The Charge indeed runs high against them, ord, vbr xx po12 n2 p-acp j c-acp png32? uh-x av-c, vbr pns32 xx n1 cc jc? dt n1 av vvz j p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 15
149 but when it comes to be brought against us, I fear it will swell into a Flood. but when it comes to be brought against us, I Fear it will swell into a Flood. cc-acp c-crq pn31 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno12, pns11 vvb pn31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 15
150 To compare it only with theirs is but to lessen it; To compare it only with theirs is but to lessen it; p-acp vvi pn31 av-j p-acp png32 vbz cc-acp pc-acp vvi pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 15
151 let it have its full length and weight, and it will be very black and large indeed. let it have its full length and weight, and it will be very black and large indeed. vvb pn31 vhi po31 j n1 cc n1, cc pn31 vmb vbi av j-jn cc j av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 15
152 The Prophet, it's true, reckons up several, but I shall confine my self to three general Heads. 1. The Corruption of our Minds, The Prophet, it's true, reckons up several, but I shall confine my self to three general Heads. 1. The Corruption of our Minds, dt n1, pn31|vbz j, vvz a-acp j, cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp crd j n2. crd dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 15
153 as they are swerv'd from the Principles of Honesty and Truth. 2. The Corruption of our Morals, as they Are swerved from the Principles of Honesty and Truth. 2. The Corruption of our Morals, c-acp pns32 vbr vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. crd dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 15
154 as our Manners are loose and wicked. 3. The Abuse of our Profession in matters of Religion, as our Manners Are lose and wicked. 3. The Abuse of our Profession in matters of Religion, c-acp po12 n2 vbr j cc j. crd dt vvi pp-f po12 n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 15
155 as we are either relapsing from the Stedfastness of it, or opening a Gap by our natural Divisions to let in our mortal Enemies to ruine and destroy both us and it. as we Are either relapsing from the Steadfastness of it, or opening a Gap by our natural Divisions to let in our Mortal Enemies to ruin and destroy both us and it. c-acp pns12 vbr av-d vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc vvg dt n1 p-acp po12 j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 j-jn n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi d pno12 cc pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 15
156 1. How are our Minds corrupted, and we degenerated from the Principles of Honesty and Truth! 1. How Are our Minds corrupted, and we degenerated from the Principles of Honesty and Truth! crd q-crq vbr po12 n2 vvn, cc pns12 vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1! (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 15
157 What a great scarcity of honest and righteous Men is there? in whom can we confide? whom can we trust? For every Brother will supplant, What a great scarcity of honest and righteous Men is there? in whom can we confide? whom can we trust? For every Brother will supplant, q-crq dt j n1 pp-f j cc j n2 vbz a-acp? p-acp ro-crq vmb pns12 vvi? ro-crq vmb pns12 vvi? p-acp d n1 vmb vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 15
158 and every Neighbour will walk with Slanders; and every Neighbour will walk with Slanders; cc d n1 vmb vvi p-acp n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 15
159 yea, even amongst those that say, They have known the Mind of the Lord, and seen the Operation of his Hands, what little Truth and Honesty is there to be found? Is not Interest and a Party made the measure of upright dealing? and the meaning of an honest Man, only one of our own way? and yet come to try or trust him, yea, even among those that say, They have known the Mind of the Lord, and seen the Operation of his Hands, what little Truth and Honesty is there to be found? Is not Interest and a Party made the measure of upright dealing? and the meaning of an honest Man, only one of our own Way? and yet come to try or trust him, uh, av p-acp d cst vvb, pns32 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvn dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, r-crq j n1 cc n1 vbz a-acp pc-acp vbi vvn? vbz xx n1 cc dt n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f j n-vvg? cc dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, av-j crd pp-f po12 d n1? cc av vvb pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 16
160 and he is no longer so, than it is for his own Advantage. Interest is the God we too much worship; and he is no longer so, than it is for his own Advantage. Interest is the God we too much worship; cc pns31 vbz av-dx av-jc av, cs pn31 vbz p-acp po31 d n1. n1 vbz dt n1 pns12 av d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 16
161 nay, such fond and zealous Votaries are we become, that we will prostitute our selves to things mean and sordid, and far below our Station; nay, such found and zealous Votaries Are we become, that we will prostitute our selves to things mean and sordid, and Far below our Station; uh-x, d j cc j n2 vbr pns12 vvn, cst pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp n2 j cc j, cc av-j p-acp po12 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 16
162 and many times offer up our best Friends, nay, our own Consciences; yea, God's Truth it self in Sacrifice to it; and many times offer up our best Friends, nay, our own Consciences; yea, God's Truth it self in Sacrifice to it; cc d n2 vvb a-acp po12 js n2, uh-x, po12 d n2; uh, npg1 n1 pn31 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 16
163 yea, so greatly are our Minds debauch'd by such false and destructive Principles, that we are not only led into Error, yea, so greatly Are our Minds debauched by such false and destructive Principles, that we Are not only led into Error, uh, av av-j vbr po12 n2 vvn p-acp d j cc j n2, cst pns12 vbr xx av-j vvn p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 16
164 but even delight in our own Wandrings; and when any Means are offered to inform and direct us better, we presently suspect, but even delight in our own Wanderings; and when any Means Are offered to inform and Direct us better, we presently suspect, cc-acp av n1 p-acp po12 d n2-vvg; cc c-crq d n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12 vvi, pns12 av-j vvb, (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 16
165 and nickname them, and use all the Art we can to render them fruitless and vain; and nickname them, and use all the Art we can to render them fruitless and vain; cc vvi pno32, cc vvi d dt n1 pns12 vmb p-acp vvi pno32 j cc j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 16
166 and if once we can but lay them under an odious Character, we are proof against all their most wholesome Offers and Directions. But, and if once we can but lay them under an odious Character, we Are proof against all their most wholesome Offers and Directions. But, cc cs a-acp pns12 vmb cc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt j n1, pns12 vbr n1 p-acp d po32 av-ds j vvz cc n2. p-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 16
167 2. Are our Morals much better than our Principles? If our Lives be but look'd into, our Sins, I fear, will be reaching unto the Clouds, 2. are our Morals much better than our Principles? If our Lives be but looked into, our Sins, I Fear, will be reaching unto the Clouds, crd vbr po12 n2 av-d av-jc cs po12 n2? cs po12 n2 vbb p-acp vvn p-acp, po12 n2, pns11 vvb, vmb vbi vvg p-acp dt n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
168 and spreading themselves to every corner of the Land, not a Place nor Person that is free. and spreading themselves to every corner of the Land, not a Place nor Person that is free. cc vvg px32 p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, xx dt n1 ccx n1 cst vbz j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
169 To descend to Particulars is not within the compass of my Time or Intention at present, To descend to Particulars is not within the compass of my Time or Intention At present, p-acp vvi p-acp n2-j vbz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 cc n1 p-acp j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
170 but it may and ought to be within yours: but it may and ought to be within yours: cc-acp pn31 vmb cc pi pc-acp vbi p-acp png22: (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 16
171 It is not for me here to point and say, Thou art the Man, but I think it becomes every one of us to lay his hand upon his Heart, It is not for me Here to point and say, Thou art the Man, but I think it becomes every one of us to lay his hand upon his Heart, pn31 vbz xx p-acp pno11 av pc-acp vvi cc vvi, pns21 vb2r dt n1, cc-acp pns11 vvb pn31 vvz d crd pp-f pno12 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 17
172 and to cry, I am he. and to cry, I am he. cc pc-acp vvi, pns11 vbm pns31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 17
173 Perhaps we may not, nay, we cannot all of us be guilty of the same Sins; Perhaps we may not, nay, we cannot all of us be guilty of the same Sins; av pns12 vmb xx, uh-x, pns12 vmbx d pp-f pno12 vbi j pp-f dt d n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 17
174 our Conditions, our Constitutions, our Relations, our Ages, our Ranks and Qualities in the World are different; our Conditions, our Constitutions, our Relations, our Ages, our Ranks and Qualities in the World Are different; po12 n2, po12 n2, po12 n2, po12 n2, po12 n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 vbr j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 17
175 and there are particular Sins, incident to every one of these, which possibly others may neither have Opportuinty, and there Are particular Sins, incident to every one of these, which possibly Others may neither have Opportuinty, cc pc-acp vbr j n2, j p-acp d crd pp-f d, r-crq av-j ng2-jn vmb d vhi np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 17
176 nor be in a Capacity to commit: nor be in a Capacity to commit: ccx vbi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi: (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 17
177 But then there are others that are more general, which we may all of us run into, But then there Are Others that Are more general, which we may all of us run into, cc-acp av pc-acp vbr n2-jn cst vbr av-dc j, r-crq pns12 vmb d pp-f pno12 vvi p-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 17
178 and which hardly any Rank or Condition can exempt us from; and these are Vices too commonly known and practised amongst us; and which hardly any Rank or Condition can exempt us from; and these Are Vices too commonly known and practised among us; cc r-crq av d n1 cc n1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp; cc d vbr n2 av av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp pno12; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 17
179 nay, I wish there were not too much cause to say, countenanced, justified and gloried in. nay, I wish there were not too much cause to say, countenanced, justified and gloried in. uh, pns11 vvb a-acp vbdr xx av av-d n1 pc-acp vvi, vvn, vvn cc vvn p-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 17
180 How frequently do Oaths and Curses vent themselves, not only in our passionate, but in our most sober and deliberate Discourses, How frequently do Oaths and Curses vent themselves, not only in our passionate, but in our most Sobrium and deliberate Discourses, c-crq av-j vdb n2 cc n2 vvb px32, xx av-j p-acp po12 j, cc-acp p-acp po12 av-ds j cc j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 17
181 as if we thought them the chiefest Ornaments of Speech! How is Drunkenness and Excess not only practised, but, by its frequency, made light of; as if we Thought them the chiefest Ornament of Speech! How is drunkenness and Excess not only practised, but, by its frequency, made Light of; c-acp cs pns12 vvd pno32 dt js-jn n2 pp-f n1! q-crq vbz n1 cc n1 xx av-j vvn, cc-acp, p-acp po31 n1, vvd n1 pp-f; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 17
182 nay, by many little Arts and Devices, which otherwise might be innocent enough, encouraged and promoted! nay, by many little Arts and Devices, which otherwise might be innocent enough, encouraged and promoted! uh-x, p-acp d j n2 cc n2, r-crq av vmd vbi j-jn av-d, vvn cc vvn! (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 17
183 Good Hospitality, cheerful Entertainments, kind and grateful remembrances of Friends and Benefactors, may be useful and necessary sometimes; Good Hospitality, cheerful Entertainments, kind and grateful remembrances of Friends and Benefactors, may be useful and necessary sometime; j n1, j n2, j cc j n2 pp-f n2 cc n2, vmb vbi j cc j av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 17
184 but when I must be forc'd to drink up to another Man's measure or humour, but when I must be forced to drink up to Another Man's measure or humour, cc-acp c-crq pns11 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp j-jn ng1 n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 17
185 and as often as he thinks fit to begin a Health, must be obliged to pledg it both in kind and quantity; and as often as he thinks fit to begin a Health, must be obliged to pledge it both in kind and quantity; cc p-acp av c-acp pns31 vvz j pc-acp vvi dt n1, vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pn31 d p-acp n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
186 This makes our Table to become our Snare, this turns innocent Mirth into Madness, a Love-Feast, This makes our Table to become our Snare, this turns innocent Mirth into Madness, a Love-Feast, d vvz po12 n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1, d n2 j-jn n1 p-acp n1, dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
187 as indeed all Feasts should be, into an heathenish Revelling, and a commendable Hospitality into Beastliness and Sensuality. as indeed all Feasts should be, into an Heathenish Reveling, and a commendable Hospitality into Beastliness and Sensuality. c-acp av d n2 vmd vbi, p-acp dt j vvg, cc dt j n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
188 And then follows commonly another Sin, which is now become the Reproach and Scandal of our Age and Nation too, as if we would to a tittle make good the Prophet's Charge in this Chapter. And then follows commonly Another since, which is now become the Reproach and Scandal of our Age and nation too, as if we would to a tittle make good the Prophet's Charge in this Chapter. cc av vvz av-j j-jn n1, r-crq vbz av vvn dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1 av, c-acp cs pns12 vmd p-acp dt n1 vvb j dt ng1 n1 p-acp d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
189 Our full feeding makes us lustful and unclean; Our full feeding makes us lustful and unclean; po12 j n-vvg vvz pno12 j cc j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
190 nay, as if we would go beyond it, we not only assemble by Troops in the Harlots Houses, but we even take them into our own, nay, as if we would go beyond it, we not only assemble by Troops in the Harlots Houses, but we even take them into our own, uh-x, c-acp cs pns12 vmd vvi p-acp pn31, pns12 xx av-j vvi p-acp n2 p-acp dt ng1 n2, p-acp pns12 av vvb pno32 p-acp po12 d, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
191 and maintain them with more Delicacy and Tenderness, than is commonly afforded to a lawful Wife; and maintain them with more Delicacy and Tenderness, than is commonly afforded to a lawful Wife; cc vvi pno32 p-acp dc n1 cc n1, cs vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
192 yea, with greater Extravagance and Expence than a numerous Family requires and needs. You know that what I say is too true; yea, with greater Extravagance and Expense than a numerous Family requires and needs. You know that what I say is too true; uh, p-acp jc n1 cc n1 cs dt j n1 vvz cc vvz. pn22 vvb d r-crq pns11 vvb vbz av j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
193 for to our shame be it spoken, These things are not done in a Corner; for to our shame be it spoken, These things Are not done in a Corner; c-acp p-acp po12 vvi vbb pn31 vvn, d n2 vbr xx vdn p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
194 for these Vices do not only follow the Courts of Princes, and fly into the Country, for these Vices do not only follow the Courts of Princes, and fly into the Country, p-acp d n2 vdb xx av-j vvi dt n2 pp-f n2, cc vvi p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
195 but creep into the City too; God grant they never step up upon the Bench! but creep into the city too; God grant they never step up upon the Bench! cc-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 av; np1 vvb pns32 av-x vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1! (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
196 Besides which, what notorious Prophanation of God's Day is upon every happy return of it to be seen, Beside which, what notorious Profanation of God's Day is upon every happy return of it to be seen, p-acp r-crq, q-crq j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vbz p-acp d j n1 pp-f pn31 pc-acp vbi vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
197 whilst by some it is neglected, and one half of it slept away, and the other half as idlely spent, either abroad in the Fields, while by Some it is neglected, and one half of it slept away, and the other half as idly spent, either abroad in the Fields, cs p-acp d pn31 vbz vvn, cc pi n-jn pp-f pn31 vvd av, cc dt j-jn j-jn c-acp av-j vvn, av-d av p-acp dt n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
198 if the Weather invite, or the pretence of going to hear some fam'd Preacher two or three Miles out of Town, excuse the itch of Curiosity and a rambling Humour, if the Weather invite, or the pretence of going to hear Some famed Preacher two or three Miles out of Town, excuse the itch of Curiosity and a rambling Humour, cs dt n1 vvi, cc dt n1 pp-f vvg pc-acp vvi d j-vvn n1 crd cc crd n2 av pp-f n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 cc dt j-vvg n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 19
199 or else in a Tavern or in an Ale-house, where God's Name and Day are by a cursed Epitome both prophaned and abused together, or Else in a Tavern or in an Alehouse, where God's Name and Day Are by a cursed Epitome both Profaned and abused together, cc av p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1, c-crq npg1 n1 cc n1 vbr p-acp dt j-vvn n1 av-d vvn cc vvn av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 19
200 and his Worship too often entrenched upon: for those Places are not only frequented when the Doors of God's House are shut, and his Worship too often entrenched upon: for those Places Are not only frequented when the Doors of God's House Are shut, cc po31 n1 av av vvn p-acp: c-acp d n2 vbr xx av-j vvn c-crq dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 vbr vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 19
201 and his publick Service ended, but even when they are open, and every good Christian should be engaged therein. and his public Service ended, but even when they Are open, and every good Christian should be engaged therein. cc po31 j n1 vvn, cc-acp av c-crq pns32 vbr j, cc d j njp vmd vbi vvn av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 19
202 Had we no Laws to prevent and restrain these things, they would only be Personal Sins; Had we no Laws to prevent and restrain these things, they would only be Personal Sins; vhd pns12 dx n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n2, pns32 vmd av-j vbi j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 19
203 but since we have, and those wholsome and strong enough, the not putting them in Execution, will I fear, make them all become National. but since we have, and those wholesome and strong enough, the not putting them in Execution, will I Fear, make them all become National. cc-acp c-acp pns12 vhb, cc d j cc j av-d, cs xx vvg pno32 p-acp n1, vmb pns11 vvb, vvb pno32 d vvi j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 19
204 Be but then so faithful to your selves as to consider what will be the end of these Things, Be but then so faithful to your selves as to Consider what will be the end of these Things, vbb p-acp av av j p-acp po22 n2 a-acp pc-acp vvi r-crq vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f d n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 19
205 whether God will not visit and take Vengeance upon us, as well as upon others in the like Case, whither God will not visit and take Vengeance upon us, as well as upon Others in the like Case, cs np1 vmb xx vvi cc vvi n1 p-acp pno12, c-acp av c-acp p-acp n2-jn p-acp dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 19
206 and what we shall do then when he doth so? But, and what we shall do then when he does so? But, cc r-crq pns12 vmb vdi av c-crq pns31 vdz av? p-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 19
207 3. From our Principles and Practices let us proceed to our Profession and Behaviour in matters of Religion, 3. From our Principles and Practices let us proceed to our Profession and Behaviour in matters of Religion, crd p-acp po12 n2 cc n2 vvb pno12 vvi p-acp po12 n1 cc n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 19
208 and I am afraid our Hypocrisie, Unbelief, and Apostacy, will be found as great as theirs, and I am afraid our Hypocrisy, Unbelief, and Apostasy, will be found as great as theirs, cc pns11 vbm j po12 n1, n1, cc n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp j c-acp png32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 19
209 if not greater, by how much the Religion we profess is more refin'd and clear, than theirs was. if not greater, by how much the Religion we profess is more refined and clear, than theirs was. cs xx jc, p-acp c-crq av-d dt n1 pns12 vvb vbz dc j-vvn cc j, cs png32 vbds. (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 19
210 How infinitely we are beholden to Almighty God for the Purity and Simplicity of his Gospel, I need not tell you; How infinitely we Are beholden to Almighty God for the Purity and Simplicity of his Gospel, I need not tell you; c-crq av-j pns12 vbr vvi p-acp j-jn np1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns11 vvb xx vvi pn22; (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 20
211 I wish it did not as fully discover the greatness of our Abuse and Neglect of it! I wish it did not as Fully discover the greatness of our Abuse and Neglect of it! pns11 vvb pn31 vdd xx p-acp av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 vvi cc vvb pp-f pn31! (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 20
212 We have, it's true, enjoyed it for many Years, and that not as it hath been mixed with the Trash of the Church of Rome, but as it hath been rescued from their sacrilegious Hands, We have, it's true, enjoyed it for many years, and that not as it hath been mixed with the Trash of the Church of Rome, but as it hath been rescued from their sacrilegious Hands, pns12 vhb, pn31|vbz j, vvd pn31 p-acp d n2, cc cst xx p-acp pn31 vhz vbn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp c-acp pn31 vhz vbn vvn p-acp po32 j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 20
213 and restored to its native Plainness and Simplicity; and restored to its native Plainness and Simplicity; cc vvn p-acp po31 j-jn n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 20
214 but alas, like the Children of Israel, when delivered out of Egypt, we are returning back thither again, but alas, like the Children of Israel, when Delivered out of Egypt, we Are returning back thither again, cc-acp uh, av-j dt n2 pp-f np1, c-crq vvn av pp-f np1, pns12 vbr vvg av av av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 20
215 and think the Onions and Garlick of their Superstitious Fopperies better than the Milk and Honey of the best Reformation that ever was. and think the Onions and Garlic of their Superstitious Fopperies better than the Milk and Honey of the best Reformation that ever was. cc vvb dt n2 cc n1 pp-f po32 j n2 av-jc cs dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt js n1 cst av vbds. (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 20
216 What Arts have been used to introduce Popery? and what a ready and cheerful Compliance have they met with by too too many of us? So that we seem ready to apostatize from that Truth, which Christ and his Apostles left us, What Arts have been used to introduce Popery? and what a ready and cheerful Compliance have they met with by too too many of us? So that we seem ready to apostatise from that Truth, which christ and his Apostles left us, q-crq n2 vhb vbn vvn pc-acp vvi n1? cc q-crq dt j cc j n1 vhb pns32 vvn p-acp p-acp av av d pp-f pno12? av cst pns12 vvb j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, r-crq np1 cc po31 n2 vvn pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 20
217 and which by the Blood of so many Martyrs of our own Nation hath been sealed and confirmed to us. and which by the Blood of so many Martyrs of our own nation hath been sealed and confirmed to us. cc r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f av d n2 pp-f po12 d n1 vhz vbn vvn cc vvn p-acp pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 20
218 How many are there that are making Friends of the unrighteous Mammon, and securing to themselves an Interest amongst those, whom by the Laws of God and Man they ought to avoid, thereby betraying themselves into those Snares they pretend to fear, How many Are there that Are making Friends of the unrighteous Mammon, and securing to themselves an Interest among those, whom by the Laws of God and Man they ought to avoid, thereby betraying themselves into those Snares they pretend to Fear, c-crq d vbr a-acp cst vbr vvg n2 pp-f dt j np1, cc vvg p-acp px32 dt n1 p-acp d, ro-crq p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cc n1 pns32 vmd pc-acp vvi, av vvg px32 p-acp d n2 pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 20
219 and which nothing but such a cowardly and sordid Compliance can force them into. and which nothing but such a cowardly and sordid Compliance can force them into. cc r-crq pix p-acp d dt j cc j n1 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 20
220 Blessed be God, we have the Government on our side yet, the Laws are both our Warrant and Defence, besides which the Reason of our own Minds convinceth us, Blessed be God, we have the Government on our side yet, the Laws Are both our Warrant and Defence, beside which the Reason of our own Minds Convinces us, j-vvn vbb np1, pns12 vhb dt n1 p-acp po12 n1 av, dt n2 vbr av-d po12 vvb cc n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f po12 d n2 vvz pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 21
221 and the true Interest of our Country calls upon us to be valiant for the Truth, and therefore if we fall back and forsake it, and swear by them that are no Gods, as in Popery we must, our Guilt will be almost, if not altogether, unpardonable, How shall I pardon thee for this, saith God by the Prophet: and the true Interest of our Country calls upon us to be valiant for the Truth, and Therefore if we fallen back and forsake it, and swear by them that Are no God's, as in Popery we must, our Gilded will be almost, if not altogether, unpardonable, How shall I pardon thee for this, Says God by the Prophet: cc dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1 vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp vbb j p-acp dt n1, cc av cs pns12 vvb av cc vvi pn31, cc vvi p-acp pno32 cst vbr dx n2, a-acp p-acp n1 pns12 vmb, po12 j-vvn n1 vbi av, cs xx av, j, q-crq vmb pns11 vvi pno21 p-acp d, vvz np1 p-acp dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 21
222 But I hope better things of you, and things that accompany Salvation, tho I thus speak, and that you will never wittingly do any thing that may be the occasion of so great Mischief to your selves and Country. But I hope better things of you, and things that accompany Salvation, though I thus speak, and that you will never wittingly do any thing that may be the occasion of so great Mischief to your selves and Country. cc-acp pns11 vvb jc n2 pp-f pn22, cc n2 cst vvb n1, cs pns11 av vvi, cc cst pn22 vmb av-x av-j vdb d n1 cst vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f av j n1 p-acp po22 n2 cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 21
223 But there is one thing, which if not speedily prevented, will before we are aware, let in that which we so much fear and cry out against, But there is one thing, which if not speedily prevented, will before we Are aware, let in that which we so much Fear and cry out against, p-acp pc-acp vbz crd n1, r-crq cs xx av-j vvn, vmb a-acp pns12 vbr j, vvb p-acp d r-crq pns12 av d n1 cc vvi av p-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 21
224 and which perhaps too too many of us more or less may be accessary to, I mean those unnatural Heats and Divisions amongst our selves, amidst which, and which perhaps too too many of us more or less may be accessary to, I mean those unnatural Heats and Divisions among our selves, amid which, cc r-crq av av av d pp-f pno12 n1 cc dc vmb vbi j-jn p-acp, pns11 vvb d j n2 cc n2 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp r-crq, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 21
225 tho we are not altogether swerv'd from the Form, yet we are strangely degenerated from the true Spirit and Power of Godliness and Christianity, which is indeed a most pernicious sort of Apostacy; though we Are not altogether swerved from the From, yet we Are strangely degenerated from the true Spirit and Power of Godliness and Christianity, which is indeed a most pernicious sort of Apostasy; cs pns12 vbr xx av vvd p-acp dt n1, av pns12 vbr av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc np1, r-crq vbz av dt av-ds j n1 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 21
226 for a false Religion, that's good natured and kind, gentle and easy to be intreated, is better than the Profession of the truest Religion in the World, that's accompanied with Heart burnings and Animosities, for a false Religion, that's good natured and kind, gentle and easy to be entreated, is better than the Profession of the Truest Religion in the World, that's accompanied with Heart burnings and Animosities, p-acp dt j n1, d|vbz j j-vvn cc j, j cc j pc-acp vbi vvn, vbz jc cs dt n1 pp-f dt js n1 p-acp dt n1, d|vbz vvn p-acp n1 n2 cc n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 21
227 and immoderately heated by unchristian Strifes and Debates; and that this is our Case at this Day is evident enough; and immoderately heated by unchristian Strifes and Debates; and that this is our Case At this Day is evident enough; cc av-j vvn p-acp j n2 cc n2; cc cst d vbz po12 n1 p-acp d n1 vbz j av-d; (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 21
228 but how fatal the Effects and Consequence thereof will be, I am afraid to think of. but how fatal the Effects and Consequence thereof will be, I am afraid to think of. cc-acp c-crq j dt n2 cc n1 av vmb vbi, pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi a-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 22
229 God of his Mercy divert the Omen, and unite us more firmly to himself, and to one another; God of his Mercy divert the Omen, and unite us more firmly to himself, and to one Another; np1 pp-f po31 n1 vvi dt n1, cc vvb pno12 dc av-j p-acp px31, cc p-acp crd j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 22
230 for whilst there is envying, strife, and divisions amongst us, we are not only carnal, and walk as Men; for while there is envying, strife, and divisions among us, we Are not only carnal, and walk as Men; c-acp cs pc-acp vbz vvg, n1, cc n2 p-acp pno12, pns12 vbr xx av-j j, cc vvi p-acp n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 22
231 but whilst we foment and encourage these things, we become earthly, sensual, yea, devilish; and then we must needs introduce Confusion, and every evil Work: but while we foment and encourage these things, we become earthly, sensual, yea, devilish; and then we must needs introduce Confusion, and every evil Work: p-acp cs pns12 n1 cc vvi d n2, pns12 vvb j, j, uh, j; cc av pns12 vmb av vvi n1, cc d j-jn n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 22
232 that which we fear will come upon us, yea, we shall bring it upon our selves; that which we Fear will come upon us, yea, we shall bring it upon our selves; cst r-crq pns12 vvb vmb vvi p-acp pno12, uh, pns12 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp po12 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 22
233 and then it will be too late to enquire what we shall do in the end thereof. But, and then it will be too late to inquire what we shall do in the end thereof. But, cc av pn31 vmb vbi av j pc-acp vvi r-crq pns12 vmb vdi p-acp dt n1 av. p-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 22
234 Secondly, Since our Sins are so many and great, let us, in imitation of the Prophets faithfulness in the Case, enquire into the Obligations that have been laid upon us to reform and amend. Secondly, Since our Sins Are so many and great, let us, in imitation of the prophets faithfulness in the Case, inquire into the Obligations that have been laid upon us to reform and amend. ord, c-acp po12 n2 vbr av d cc j, vvb pno12, p-acp n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1, vvi p-acp dt n2 cst vhb vbn vvn p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi cc vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
235 He aggravates their Sins with this Circumstance, that they were acted by them, when God gave them Rain, Vers. 24. both the former and latter in its Season, He aggravates their Sins with this Circumstance, that they were acted by them, when God gave them Rain, Vers. 24. both the former and latter in its Season, pns31 vvz po32 n2 p-acp d n1, cst pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp pno32, c-crq np1 vvd pno32 vvi, np1 crd d dt j cc d p-acp po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
236 and reserved to them the appointed Weeks of the Harvest: and reserved to them the appointed Weeks of the Harvest: cc vvn p-acp pno32 dt j-vvn n2 pp-f dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
237 yea, when he fed them to the full, that is, bestowed upon them the greatest abundance of all outward Blessings. yea, when he fed them to the full, that is, bestowed upon them the greatest abundance of all outward Blessings. uh, c-crq pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp dt j, cst vbz, vvn p-acp pno32 dt js n1 pp-f d j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
238 And if upon an impartial inquiry into the thing, it be found that Almighty God has been in all respects as bountiful unto us, we may as reasonably expect that he should call us to an account for the abuse of his Mercies, And if upon an impartial inquiry into the thing, it be found that Almighty God has been in all respects as bountiful unto us, we may as reasonably expect that he should call us to an account for the abuse of his mercies, cc cs p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbi vvn cst j-jn np1 vhz vbn p-acp d n2 c-acp j p-acp pno12, pns12 vmb a-acp av-j vvi cst pns31 vmd vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
239 as well as for the breach of his Laws: as well as for the breach of his Laws: c-acp av c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
240 yea, and more too, because these are a kind Obligation added to the Authority of the other; yea, and more too, Because these Are a kind Obligation added to the authority of the other; uh, cc av-dc av, c-acp d vbr dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
241 and there's nothing whets and sharpens the Sword of Justice more, than Ingratitude; and there's nothing whets and sharpens the Sword of justice more, than Ingratitude; cc pc-acp|vbz pix vvz cc vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 av-dc, cs n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
242 it gives indeed a double edge to it, the one from the Power that is so justly incensed, it gives indeed a double edge to it, the one from the Power that is so justly incensed, pn31 vvz av dt j-jn n1 p-acp pn31, dt pi p-acp dt n1 cst vbz av av-j vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
243 and the other from the Kindness that is so grosly abused. and the other from the Kindness that is so grossly abused. cc dt n-jn p-acp dt n1 cst vbz av av-j vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
244 Well then, to consider the Case before us, What variety of signal Mercies have we been blest with for a long time together? What miraculous and repeated Deliverances have we had? What Attempts have been made upon our Peace and Tranquillity, Well then, to Consider the Case before us, What variety of signal mercies have we been blessed with for a long time together? What miraculous and repeated Deliverances have we had? What Attempts have been made upon our Peace and Tranquillity, uh-av av, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno12, q-crq n1 pp-f n1 n2 vhb pns12 vbn vvn p-acp p-acp dt j n1 av? q-crq j cc vvn n2 vhb pns12 vhn? q-crq vvz vhb vbn vvn p-acp po12 n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
245 and how often have they been frustrated and disappointed? and may they for ever be so. and how often have they been frustrated and disappointed? and may they for ever be so. cc c-crq av vhb pns32 vbn vvn cc vvn? cc vmb pns32 p-acp av vbi av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
246 How often have our Lives and Liberties been struck at and assaulted? and yet they have been as often rescued and preserv'd; How often have our Lives and Liberties been struck At and assaulted? and yet they have been as often rescued and preserved; uh-crq av vhb po12 n2 cc n2 vbi vvn p-acp cc vvn? cc av pns32 vhb vbn a-acp av vvn cc vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
247 and may they be so still. and may they be so still. cc vmb pns32 vbi av av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
248 What desperate Attempts have been made to destroy both our Religion and Government, and how graciously have they been protected and defended, What desperate Attempts have been made to destroy both our Religion and Government, and how graciously have they been protected and defended, q-crq j vvz vhb vbn vvn pc-acp vvi d po12 n1 cc n1, cc c-crq av-j vhb pns32 vbn vvn cc vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
249 and all this almost by Miracle; for we have, as it were, only stood still and seen the Salvation of God. and all this almost by Miracle; for we have, as it were, only stood still and seen the Salvation of God. cc d d av p-acp n1; c-acp pns12 vhb, c-acp pn31 vbdr, av-j vvd av cc vvn dt n1 pp-f np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
250 Upon the amazing Methods of which, as we have reason to look back with wonder and delight, Upon the amazing Methods of which, as we have reason to look back with wonder and delight, p-acp dt j-vvg n2 pp-f r-crq, c-acp pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi av p-acp n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
251 so we have reason also to reflect upon our own Ingratitude with horror and amazement; so we have reason also to reflect upon our own Ingratitude with horror and amazement; av pns12 vhb n1 av pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 d n1 p-acp n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
252 especially too, if we consider that to all the publick Mercies which we have such a comfortable share in, there's not a Man of us but has many particular Blessings besides, that deserve as great a measure of acknowledgment as the rest. especially too, if we Consider that to all the public mercies which we have such a comfortable share in, there's not a Man of us but has many particular Blessings beside, that deserve as great a measure of acknowledgment as the rest. av-j av, cs pns12 vvb cst p-acp d dt j n2 r-crq pns12 vhb d dt j n1 p-acp, pc-acp|vbz xx dt n1 pp-f pno12 p-acp vhz d j n2 a-acp, cst vvi p-acp j dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 24
253 And when all these shall be summed up together, (and, O God, how great is the sum of them!) and we call'd to an account for the improvement, wherewithal shall we appear! what shall we answer! And when all these shall be summed up together, (and, Oh God, how great is the sum of them!) and we called to an account for the improvement, wherewithal shall we appear! what shall we answer! cc c-crq d d vmb vbi vvn a-acp av, (cc, uh np1, c-crq j vbz dt n1 pp-f pno32!) cc pns12 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, c-crq vmb pns12 vvi! q-crq vmb pns12 vvi! (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 24
254 good God! what will become of us! But, good God! what will become of us! But, j np1 q-crq vmb vvi pp-f pno12! p-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 24
255 Thirdly, That which aggravated their Sin to the height, was the many Warnings and Calls they had to reform and amend; Thirdly, That which aggravated their since to the height, was the many Warnings and Calls they had to reform and amend; ord, cst r-crq vvd po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, vbds dt d n2-vvg cc n2 pns32 vhd pc-acp vvi cc vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 24
256 and yet, said he, they have belied the Lord, V. 12, 13. and said, It is not he; and yet, said he, they have belied the Lord, V. 12, 13. and said, It is not he; cc av, vvd pns31, pns32 vhb vvn dt n1, np1 crd, crd cc vvn, pn31 vbz xx pns31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 24
257 neither shall evil come upon us, neither shall we see the Sword or Famine: nay, the Prophets themselves shall become Wind, and the Word is not in them. neither shall evil come upon us, neither shall we see the Sword or Famine: nay, the prophets themselves shall become Wind, and the Word is not in them. dx vmb av-jn vvi p-acp pno12, dx vmb pns12 vvi dt n1 cc n1: uh, dt n2 px32 vmb vvi n1, cc dt n1 vbz xx p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 24
258 And this I am afraid will fill up the measure of our sins too: for he hath often called us, and we have refused to hearken; And this I am afraid will fill up the measure of our Sins too: for he hath often called us, and we have refused to harken; cc d pns11 vbm j vmb vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 av: c-acp pns31 vhz av vvn pno12, cc pns12 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 24
259 he hath given us many fair Warnings, but we have hardened our hearts against them; he hath given us many fair Warnings, but we have hardened our hearts against them; pns31 vhz vvn pno12 d j n2, cc-acp pns12 vhb vvn po12 n2 p-acp pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 24
260 he hath shaken his Rod over us, yea, and sometimes let us feel the smart of it, he hath shaken his Rod over us, yea, and sometime let us feel the smart of it, pns31 vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp pno12, uh, cc av vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 24
261 but we have refused to receive Correction; we have deafned our Ears to the louder and more dreadful Voicé of his Judgments, but we have refused to receive Correction; we have deafened our Ears to the Louder and more dreadful Voicé of his Judgments, cc-acp pns12 vhb vvd pc-acp vvi n1; pns12 vhb j-vvn po12 n2 p-acp dt jc cc av-dc j np1 pp-f po31 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 24
262 and hardned our Hearts against the still and smooth Voice of his Word. He hath sometimes come in flaming Fire, 2 Thess. 1.8. taking vengeance; and hardened our Hearts against the still and smooth Voice of his Word. He hath sometime come in flaming Fire, 2 Thess 1.8. taking vengeance; cc vvn po12 n2 p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f po31 n1. pns31 vhz av vvb p-acp j-vvg n1, crd np1 crd. vvg n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 24
263 and if, during the heat of its devouring Fury, we have been a little warm in our Devotions, and something melted into Repentance; and if, during the heat of its devouring Fury, we have been a little warm in our Devotions, and something melted into Repentance; cc cs, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvg n1, pns12 vhb vbn dt j j p-acp po12 n2, cc pi vvd p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 24
264 yet as that hath abated, we have cool'd and return'd, not only to our former, but have even contracted a far greater degree of hardness. yet as that hath abated, we have cooled and returned, not only to our former, but have even contracted a Far greater degree of hardness. av c-acp cst vhz vvn, pns12 vhb vvn cc vvn, xx av-j p-acp po12 j, cc-acp vhb av vvn dt av-j jc n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 25
265 Sometimes he hath enlarged the Commission of his destroying Angel, and made the Pestilence, Psal. 91.6. that walks in darkness, to waste at noon-day: Sometime he hath enlarged the Commission of his destroying Angel, and made the Pestilence, Psalm 91.6. that walks in darkness, to waste At noonday: av pns31 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f po31 vvg n1, cc vvd dt n1, np1 crd. cst vvz p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 25
266 And if amidst dying Groans, and infectious Fears, we have been made to relent; when they have been removed, so have our Relentings too, and a greater Plague behind, And if amid dying Groans, and infectious Fears, we have been made to relent; when they have been removed, so have our Relentings too, and a greater Plague behind, cc cs p-acp j-vvg n2, cc j n2, pns12 vhb vbn vvn pc-acp vvi; c-crq pns32 vhb vbn vvn, av vhb po12 n2-vvg av, cc dt jc n1 a-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 25
267 even that of Sin, and hardness of Heart. even that of since, and hardness of Heart. av d pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 25
268 Sometimes he hath unsheathed the bloody Sword of War, and if amidst the merciless and inhumane slaughters it has made, we have been forced to sue for Peace, Sometime he hath unsheathed the bloody Sword of War, and if amid the merciless and inhumane slaughters it has made, we have been forced to sue for Peace, av pns31 vhz vvn dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc cs p-acp dt j cc j n2 pn31 vhz vvn, pns12 vhb vbn vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 25
269 how have we abused it when we have had it, yea, even been weary of it too, how have we abused it when we have had it, yea, even been weary of it too, q-crq vhb pns12 vvn pn31 c-crq pns12 vhb vhn pn31, uh, j vbn j pp-f pn31 av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 25
270 whilst we have broke out into as unnatural, tho' not altogether so bloody a War against one another? Blessed be God, our Swords are not yet drawn, while we have broke out into as unnatural, though not altogether so bloody a War against one Another? Blessed be God, our Swords Are not yet drawn, cs pns12 vhb vvn av p-acp c-acp j, cs xx av av j dt n1 p-acp crd j-jn? j-vvn vbb np1, po12 n2 vbr xx av vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 25
271 but our Tongues and our Pens are, and with these we cut like a sharp Razor; but our Tongues and our Pens Are, and with these we Cut like a sharp Razor; cc-acp po12 n2 cc po12 n2 vbr, cc p-acp d pns12 vvd av-j dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 25
272 and instead of uniting in our praises to God for our Civil Peace and Plenty, we are distracting our own Devotions, and instead of uniting in our praises to God for our Civil Peace and Plenty, we Are distracting our own Devotions, cc av pp-f n-vvg p-acp po12 n2 p-acp np1 p-acp po12 j n1 cc n1, pns12 vbr n-vvg po12 d n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 25
273 yea, and provoking, (I had almost said devouring) one another, whilst our Adversaries, in the day they look for, (which God grant may never come) will make no difference, yea, and provoking, (I had almost said devouring) one Another, while our Adversaries, in the day they look for, (which God grant may never come) will make no difference, uh, cc vvg, (pns11 vhd av vvn vvg) pi j-jn, cs po12 n2, p-acp dt n1 pns32 vvb p-acp, (r-crq np1 vvb vmb av-x vvi) vmb vvi dx n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 25
274 but swallow us up together, and laugh at us too, to see how dextrously we do their Work for them our selves. But this is not all; but swallow us up together, and laugh At us too, to see how dextrously we do their Work for them our selves. But this is not all; cc-acp vvb pno12 a-acp av, cc vvi p-acp pno12 av, pc-acp vvi c-crq av-j pns12 vdb po32 n1 p-acp pno32 po12 n2. p-acp d vbz xx d; (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 26
275 for these and many others of the like nature have been back'd and enforc'd upon us, by many seasonable and pious Discourses. for these and many Others of the like nature have been backed and enforced upon us, by many seasonable and pious Discourses. p-acp d cc d n2-jn pp-f dt j n1 vhb vbn vvn cc vvn p-acp pno12, p-acp d j cc j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 26
276 The Ministers of the Gospel have applyed themselves to the Times, Places, and Persons they have liv'd in, and been sent unto; The Ministers of the Gospel have applied themselves to the Times, Places, and Persons they have lived in, and been sent unto; dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vhb vvd px32 p-acp dt n2, n2, cc n2 pns32 vhb vvd p-acp, cc vbn vvn p-acp; (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 26
277 and yet I am afraid, instead of hearkening and inclining the Ear, we have too too many of us hardened our Hearts, and done worse than our Fathers: and yet I am afraid, instead of Harkening and inclining the Ear, we have too too many of us hardened our Hearts, and done Worse than our Father's: cc av pns11 vbm j, av pp-f vvg cc vvg dt n1, pns12 vhb av av d pp-f pno12 vvn po12 n2, cc vdn av-jc cs po12 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 26
278 and if so, what can we expect, but that he should deal worse by us than ever he hath done yet? for that's always the method of his proceedings. and if so, what can we expect, but that he should deal Worse by us than ever he hath done yet? for that's always the method of his proceedings. cc cs av, q-crq vmb pns12 vvi, cc-acp cst pns31 vmd vvi av-jc p-acp pno12 av av pns31 vhz vdn av? p-acp d|vbz av dt n1 pp-f po31 n2-vvg. (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 26
279 When he varies the method of his Providence, and finds that neither Kindness nor Severity will work upon us, When he Varies the method of his Providence, and finds that neither Kindness nor Severity will work upon us, c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc vvz cst dx n1 ccx n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 26
280 but that we easily break all the Cords of his Love, and rust under the very File, his Patience is soon turned into Fury, his Pity into an implacable Revenge; but that we Easily break all the Cords of his Love, and rust under the very File, his Patience is soon turned into Fury, his Pity into an implacable Revenge; cc-acp cst pns12 av-j vvb d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cc n1 p-acp dt j n1, po31 n1 vbz av vvn p-acp n1, po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 26
281 his Mercy adds both speed and weight unto his Justice, and transforms a most compassionate Father into a consuming Fire; his Mercy adds both speed and weight unto his justice, and transforms a most compassionate Father into a consuming Fire; po31 n1 vvz d n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvz dt av-ds j n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 26
282 for God will certainly visit for these things, where-ever they are, his Soul will be avenged on such a Nation, let its outward condition be what it will: for God will Certainly visit for these things, wherever they Are, his Soul will be avenged on such a nation, let its outward condition be what it will: p-acp np1 vmb av-j vvi p-acp d n2, j pns32 vbr, po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d dt n1, vvb po31 j n1 vbi r-crq pn31 vmb: (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 26
283 And this leads me to the fourth and last Particular, which is to enquire, And this leads me to the fourth and last Particular, which is to inquire, cc d vvz pno11 p-acp dt ord cc ord j-jn, r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 26
284 IV. What we are to do in such a Case, and under such Circumstances as ours are. IV. What we Are to do in such a Case, and under such circumstances as ours Are. np1 r-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vdi p-acp d dt n1, cc p-acp d n2 c-acp png12 vbr. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 27
285 That we have bin notoriously guilty of the Breach of God's Laws, notwithstanding all that he hath done to keep us within the bounds of our Duty and Obedience, cannot be denied; That we have been notoriously guilty of the Breach of God's Laws, notwithstanding all that he hath done to keep us within the bounds of our Duty and obedience, cannot be denied; cst pns12 vhb vbn av-j j pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2, c-acp d cst pns31 vhz vdn p-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1, vmbx vbi vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 27
286 that we are therefore in very great danger of being very severely handled, if not utterly destroyed, is apparently evident to all, that are not obstinately resolv'd to run all hazards, rather than take up and amend. that we Are Therefore in very great danger of being very severely handled, if not utterly destroyed, is apparently evident to all, that Are not obstinately resolved to run all hazards, rather than take up and amend. cst pns12 vbr av p-acp av j n1 pp-f vbg av av-j vvn, cs xx av-j vvn, vbz av-j j p-acp d, cst vbr xx av-j vvd pc-acp vvi d n2, av-c cs vvi a-acp cc vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 27
287 It's but natural and reasonable then for us to enquire what we are to do to prevent our own Ruine, It's but natural and reasonable then for us to inquire what we Are to do to prevent our own Ruin, pn31|vbz p-acp j cc j av p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi r-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vdi pc-acp vvi po12 d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 27
288 and no longer cry out only, and complain of the dangerous Times we live in; but to be very speedy in our Resolutions what to do to make them better. and no longer cry out only, and complain of the dangerous Times we live in; but to be very speedy in our Resolutions what to do to make them better. cc dx av-jc vvi av av-j, cc vvi pp-f dt j n2 pns12 vvb p-acp; cc-acp pc-acp vbi av j p-acp po12 n2 r-crq pc-acp vdi pc-acp vvi pno32 av-jc. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 27
289 And here I suppose every one will be ready to tell you what's to be done. And Here I suppose every one will be ready to tell you what's to be done. cc av pns11 vvb d pi vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pn22 q-crq|vbz pc-acp vbi vdn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 27
290 Some cry, Open and enlarge the Church-doors, and let in the Dissenters, and then all will be well; some cry, Open and enlarge the Church doors, and let in the Dissenters, and then all will be well; d n1, j cc vvi dt n2, cc vvb p-acp dt n2, cc av d vmb vbi av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 27
291 others cry, Shut them out, or we shall never be at Peace. Others cry, Shut them out, or we shall never be At Peace. n2-jn vvb, vvb pno32 av, cc pns12 vmb av-x vbi p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 27
292 Some cry, Away with Impositions and Ceremonies, the Reliques of Popery and Earnest of its Return: some cry, Away with Impositions and Ceremonies, the Relics of Popery and Earnest of its Return: d n1, av p-acp n2 cc n2, dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 27
293 Others complain of Schism and Separation, Faction and Sedition, that the Dissenters do the Jesuits Work; Others complain of Schism and Separation, Faction and Sedition, that the Dissenters do the Jesuits Work; ng2-jn vvb pp-f n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, cst dt n2 vdb dt np2 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 27
294 and you may as well tollerate the one, as connive at the other. Some found our Peace and our Plenty in a general Toleration; and you may as well tolerate the one, as connive At the other. some found our Peace and our Plenty in a general Toleration; cc pn22 vmb a-acp av vvi dt pi, c-acp vvb p-acp dt n-jn. d vvd po12 n1 cc po12 n1 p-acp dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 27
295 others tell you, It's the next way to Ruine and Confusion, and all this while few or none will take any Advice but their own; Others tell you, It's the next Way to Ruin and Confusion, and all this while few or none will take any advice but their own; ng2-jn vvb pn22, pn31|vbz dt ord n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc d d cs d cc pix vmb vvi d n1 p-acp po32 d; (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 28
296 so that amidst the several Prescriptions, we are ready to perish, and that not because we want Help, so that amid the several Prescriptions, we Are ready to perish, and that not Because we want Help, av cst p-acp dt j n2, pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi, cc cst xx c-acp pns12 vvb n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 28
297 but rather because we have too much, our Danger not being so much from our Disease, but rather Because we have too much, our Danger not being so much from our Disease, cc-acp av-c c-acp pns12 vhb av av-d, po12 n1 xx vbg av av-d p-acp po12 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 28
298 as the Multitude and Disagreement of our Physitians; as the Multitude and Disagreement of our Physicians; c-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 28
299 for whilst they are disputing what's fittest for us to take, our Distemper grows upon us, for while they Are disputing what's Fittest for us to take, our Distemper grows upon us, c-acp cs pns32 vbr vvg r-crq|vbz js p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi, po12 n1 vvz p-acp pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 28
300 and before we can agree, we languish and die. and before we can agree, we languish and die. cc c-acp pns12 vmb vvi, pns12 vvb cc vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 28
301 For my part I shall not presume to interpose this way, but shall leave all things of this nature to my Superiours, to whom they properly belong, resolving to be obedient in all things, For my part I shall not presume to interpose this Way, but shall leave all things of this nature to my Superiors, to whom they properly belong, resolving to be obedient in all things, p-acp po11 n1 pns11 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi d n1, cc-acp vmb vvi d n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp po11 n2-jn, p-acp ro-crq pns32 av-j vvb, vvg pc-acp vbi j p-acp d n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 28
302 as far as a good Conscience will give me Leave, and where it will not, to endeavour with as much Cheerfulness as I can to suffer and submit; as Far as a good Conscience will give me Leave, and where it will not, to endeavour with as much Cheerfulness as I can to suffer and submit; c-acp av-j c-acp dt j n1 vmb vvi pno11 n1, cc c-crq pn31 vmb xx, pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp d n1 c-acp pns11 vmb pc-acp vvi cc vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 28
303 and I think it would be never the worse for us, if we would all of us do so too. and I think it would be never the Worse for us, if we would all of us do so too. cc pns11 vvb pn31 vmd vbi av-x dt av-jc p-acp pno12, cs pns12 vmd d pp-f pno12 vdi av av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 28
304 Besides which, I have only two or three things to add farther by way of Exhortation, and shall then conclude. Beside which, I have only two or three things to add farther by Way of Exhortation, and shall then conclude. p-acp r-crq, pns11 vhb av-j crd cc crd n2 pc-acp vvi av-jc p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc vmb av vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 28
305 1. The first is, That we endeavour to make our Peace with God as speedily as we can, by an unfeigned Repentance and thorough Reformation. 1. The First is, That we endeavour to make our Peace with God as speedily as we can, by an unfeigned Repentance and thorough Reformation. crd dt ord vbz, cst pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp np1 c-acp av-j c-acp pns12 vmb, p-acp dt j n1 cc j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 28
306 Our Comfort is, that we have a God to deal with us, that is as ready to receive us, Our Comfort is, that we have a God to deal with us, that is as ready to receive us, po12 n1 vbz, cst pns12 vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, cst vbz a-acp j pc-acp vvi pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 28
307 as we can be to return unto him; as we can be to return unto him; c-acp pns12 vmb vbi pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 29
308 and desires to be at Peace with us, as much as we can do, that get most by it. and Desires to be At Peace with us, as much as we can do, that get most by it. cc vvz pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 p-acp pno12, c-acp d c-acp pns12 vmb vdi, cst vvb av-ds p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 29
309 Now since it is not the distance of his Heighth and Greatness, nor the Severity and Rigour of his Nature, but our Iniquities that have separated between us and our God: Now since it is not the distance of his Height and Greatness, nor the Severity and Rigour of his Nature, but our Iniquities that have separated between us and our God: av c-acp pn31 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, ccx dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp po12 n2 cst vhb vvn p-acp pno12 cc po12 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 29
310 The speedy breaking off of them will be the most effectual way to procure a lengthening of our Tranquillity; and indeed it cannot reasonably be expected any other way; The speedy breaking off of them will be the most effectual Way to procure a lengthening of our Tranquillity; and indeed it cannot reasonably be expected any other Way; dt j vvg a-acp pp-f pno32 vmb vbi dt av-ds j n1 pc-acp vvi dt vvg pp-f po12 n1; cc av pn31 vmbx av-j vbi vvn d j-jn n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 29
311 For who ever hardned himself against God, and prospered? We may be let alone for a time; For who ever hardened himself against God, and prospered? We may be let alone for a time; p-acp r-crq av vvn px31 p-acp np1, cc vvd? pns12 vmb vbi vvn av-j p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 29
312 but to think that shall always be so, is as absurd and foolish a Conclusion as can be; but to think that shall always be so, is as absurd and foolish a Conclusion as can be; cc-acp pc-acp vvi cst vmb av vbi av, vbz a-acp j cc j dt n1 c-acp vmb vbi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 29
313 for the longer we have been spared, the less time is behind. for the longer we have been spared, the less time is behind. p-acp dt jc pns12 vhb vbn vvn, dt av-dc n1 vbz a-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 29
314 The more we have been suffered to multiply our Sins, the sooner will the measure of them be filled up. The more we have been suffered to multiply our Sins, the sooner will the measure of them be filled up. dt av-dc pns12 vhb vbn vvn pc-acp vvi po12 n2, dt av-c vmb dt n1 pp-f pno32 vbi vvn a-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 29
315 The longer God's Hand has been with-held, the higher it has been lifted up, and the Heavier it will fall at last. The longer God's Hand has been withheld, the higher it has been lifted up, and the Heavier it will fallen At last. dt jc npg1 n1 vhz vbn vvn, dt jc pn31 vhz vbn vvn a-acp, cc dt jc pn31 vmb vvi p-acp ord. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 29
316 For God's sake then, and your own, for your Country's and Religions sake; For God's sake then, and your own, for your Country's and Religions sake; p-acp npg1 n1 av, cc po22 d, p-acp po22 ng1 cc ng1 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 29
317 yea, for the sake of all that's near and dear to you, that you may no more see Beauty turned into Ashes, Isa. 61.3. Rev. 6.9. and Death riding triumphantly upon his Pale Horse through all your Streets, and the Sword devouring any more Flesh; yea, for the sake of all that's near and dear to you, that you may no more see Beauty turned into Ashes, Isaiah 61.3. Rev. 6.9. and Death riding triumphantly upon his Pale Horse through all your Streets, and the Sword devouring any more Flesh; uh, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d cst|vbz j cc j-jn p-acp pn22, cst pn22 vmb av-dx av-dc vvi n1 vvn p-acp n2, np1 crd. n1 crd. cc n1 vvg av-j p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp d po22 n2, cc dt n1 vvg d dc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 29
318 That you may not be punished seven times more, and worse than you have been, think of these things, That you may not be punished seven times more, and Worse than you have been, think of these things, cst pn22 vmb xx vbi vvn crd n2 av-dc, cc jc cs pn22 vhb vbn, vvb pp-f d n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 29
319 and think often and seriously of them too, and suffer not the Impressions that such Reflections commonly make, to wear off again without doing their desired and necessary Work. and think often and seriously of them too, and suffer not the Impressions that such Reflections commonly make, to wear off again without doing their desired and necessary Work. cc vvb av cc av-j pp-f pno32 av, cc vvi xx dt n2 cst d n2 av-j vvi, pc-acp vvi a-acp av p-acp vdg po32 j-vvn cc j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 30
320 Let not your Repentance be only a crying out of the Sins of others, which is rather a venting the Spleen, Let not your Repentance be only a crying out of the Sins of Others, which is rather a venting the Spleen, vvb xx po22 n1 vbi av-j dt vvg av pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, r-crq vbz av-c dt vvg dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 30
321 than a true humbling of the Soul: than a true humbling of the Soul: cs dt j vvg pp-f dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 30
322 Nor let it be exercised upon your selves upon some solemn Occasions only, and whilst you are under the Strength and Power of a present Conviction, which is indeed for the most part but like throwing a little Water upon the Fire, which though it may damp it a little for the present; Nor let it be exercised upon your selves upon Some solemn Occasions only, and while you Are under the Strength and Power of a present Conviction, which is indeed for the most part but like throwing a little Water upon the Fire, which though it may damp it a little for the present; ccx vvb pn31 vbi vvn p-acp po22 n2 p-acp d j n2 av-j, cc cs pn22 vbr p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vbz av p-acp dt av-ds n1 p-acp av-j vvg dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq cs pn31 vmb n-jn pn31 dt j p-acp dt j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 30
323 yet afterwards it makes it burn the fiercer, but let it be seen in a constant and regular Disposition of Mind, fortified with firm Resolutions to return no more unto Folly, yet afterwards it makes it burn the fierce, but let it be seen in a constant and regular Disposition of Mind, fortified with firm Resolutions to return no more unto Folly, av av pn31 vvz pn31 vvi dt jc, cc-acp vvb pn31 vbi vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi dx dc p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 30
324 and in a constant endeavour to keep all the Commandments o God without Partiality, Jam. 3.17. Mat. 12.43, 44, 45. and without Hypocrisy; and in a constant endeavour to keep all the commandments o God without Partiality, Jam. 3.17. Mathew 12.43, 44, 45. and without Hypocrisy; cc p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi d dt n2 fw-fr np1 p-acp n1, np1 crd. np1 crd, crd, crd cc p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 30
325 for else we shall but sweep and garnish the House for seven worse Spirits, that will not be so easily cast out, but will make our latter End worse than our Beginning. for Else we shall but sweep and garnish the House for seven Worse Spirits, that will not be so Easily cast out, but will make our latter End Worse than our Beginning. p-acp av pns12 vmb p-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 p-acp crd jc n2, cst vmb xx vbi av av-j vvn av, p-acp n1 vvi po12 d vvb av-jc cs po12 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 30
326 2. Be exhorted to maintain and promote Peace and Concord amongst all Men. 2. Be exhorted to maintain and promote Peace and Concord among all Men. crd vbb vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 30
327 Next to Peace with God, without which all other security will prove deceitful, Unity amongst our selves is certainly the most effectual thing to the making of us an happy People; Next to Peace with God, without which all other security will prove deceitful, Unity among our selves is Certainly the most effectual thing to the making of us an happy People; ord p-acp n1 p-acp np1, p-acp r-crq d j-jn n1 vmb vvi j, n1 p-acp po12 n2 vbz av-j dt av-ds j n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f pno12 dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 31
328 and till that be attain'd, we may possibly be quiet, but we shall never be safe. and till that be attained, we may possibly be quiet, but we shall never be safe. cc c-acp d vbb vvd, pns12 vmb av-j vbi j-jn, cc-acp pns12 vmb av-x vbi j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 31
329 We are continually liable to the malice of our Enemies, and nothing exposes us, and encourageth them more, We Are continually liable to the malice of our Enemies, and nothing exposes us, and Encourageth them more, pns12 vbr av-j j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc pix vvz pno12, cc vvz pno32 dc, (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 31
330 than our unnatural Divisions amongst our selves; by these they grow upon us daily; than our unnatural Divisions among our selves; by these they grow upon us daily; cs po12 j n2 p-acp po12 n2; p-acp d pns32 vvb p-acp pno12 av-j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 31
331 and indeed, their greatest Stratagem is, to foment and encrease them, as well knowing it in vain to make any other Assaults upon us. and indeed, their greatest Stratagem is, to foment and increase them, as well knowing it in vain to make any other Assaults upon us. cc av, po32 js n1 vbz, p-acp n1 cc vvi pno32, c-acp av vvg pn31 p-acp j pc-acp vvi d j-jn n2 p-acp pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 31
332 Should they invade us with their whole Power and Strength, we might then possibly unite, and, under God, be certainly too hard for them: Should they invade us with their Whole Power and Strength, we might then possibly unite, and, under God, be Certainly too hard for them: vmd pns32 vvi pno12 p-acp po32 j-jn n1 cc n1, pns12 vmd av av-j vvi, cc, p-acp np1, vbb av-j av j c-acp pno32: (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 31
333 This they know, and fear, and therefore dare not attempt us openly, but hope for an easy Victory, This they know, and Fear, and Therefore Dare not attempt us openly, but hope for an easy Victory, d pns32 vvb, cc n1, cc av vvb xx vvi pno12 av-j, cc-acp vvb p-acp dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 31
334 when, like Gideon, Judg. 7.22. they see every Man's Sword against his fellow. And shall we now give them such an Opportunity? God forbid! when, like gideon, Judges 7.22. they see every Man's Sword against his fellow. And shall we now give them such an Opportunity? God forbid! c-crq, av-j np1, np1 crd. pns32 vvb d ng1 n1 p-acp po31 n1. cc vmb pns12 av vvb pno32 d dt n1? np1 vvb! (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 31
335 and yet I fear we are in a very fair way to it, and there's nothing certainly can prevent it, but by doing what in us lies, to live peaceably with all Men; and yet I Fear we Are in a very fair Way to it, and there's nothing Certainly can prevent it, but by doing what in us lies, to live peaceably with all Men; cc av pns11 vvb pns12 vbr p-acp dt j j n1 p-acp pn31, cc pc-acp|vbz pix av-j vmb vvi pn31, p-acp p-acp vdg q-crq p-acp pno12 vvz, p-acp vvb av-j p-acp d n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 31
336 and this I am perswaded that all of you know and believe. But then, here's our misfortune; and this I am persuaded that all of you know and believe. But then, here's our misfortune; cc d pns11 vbm vvn cst d pp-f pn22 vvb cc vvi. p-acp av, av|vbz po12 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 31
337 though we all of us cry aloud for Peace, yet as long as we expect it only in our own way, we are never like to have it. though we all of us cry aloud for Peace, yet as long as we expect it only in our own Way, we Are never like to have it. cs pns12 d pp-f pno12 vvi av p-acp n1, av c-acp av-j c-acp pns12 vvb pn31 av-j p-acp po12 d n1, pns12 vbr av-x av-j pc-acp vhi pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 31
338 It's next to an impossibility, that all the World should in every thing be of one and the same mind; It's next to an impossibility, that all the World should in every thing be of one and the same mind; pn31|vbz ord p-acp dt n1, cst d dt n1 vmd p-acp d n1 vbi pp-f crd cc dt d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 31
339 but yet for all that, there's no necessity that we should wrangle and fall out, as alas we too frequently do; but yet for all that, there's no necessity that we should wrangle and fallen out, as alas we too frequently do; cc-acp av c-acp d d, pc-acp|vbz dx n1 cst pns12 vmd vvi cc vvi av, c-acp uh zz av av-j vdi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 32
340 and yet when we have what we desire, it's many times not worth the Busle we make to obtain it. and yet when we have what we desire, it's many times not worth the Busle we make to obtain it. cc av c-crq pns12 vhb r-crq pns12 vvb, pn31|vbz d n2 xx j dt vvi pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 32
341 Most of the Disputes that are raised amongst us, have more of Heat and Passion, Interest and Pride, Most of the Disputes that Are raised among us, have more of Heat and Passion, Interest and Pride, ds pp-f dt vvz cst vbr vvn p-acp pno12, vhb dc pp-f n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 32
342 than weight of Reason in them: than weight of Reason in them: cs n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32: (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 32
343 Nay, the greatest Matters in Controversie, do neither need nor require that fierceness and heat with which they are too often managed; Nay, the greatest Matters in Controversy, do neither need nor require that fierceness and heat with which they Are too often managed; uh-x, dt js n2 p-acp n1, vdb dx n1 ccx vvi d n1 cc n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr av av vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 32
344 nay, I fear, they are greatly worsted by it. nay, I Fear, they Are greatly worsted by it. uh-x, pns11 vvb, pns32 vbr av-j n1 p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 32
345 The greatest Matters in the Debate between us and the Dissenters, are in the general owned on both sides. The greatest Matters in the Debate between us and the Dissenters, Are in the general owned on both sides. dt js n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno12 cc dt n2, vbr p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp d n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 32
346 We very truly, and upon good ground, urge the necessity of Obedience to lawful Authority; nor do they deny the truth of it, they only plead an Exemption for Conscience-sake, We very truly, and upon good ground, urge the necessity of obedience to lawful authority; nor do they deny the truth of it, they only plead an Exemption for Conscience-sake, pns12 av av-j, cc p-acp j n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j n1; ccx vdb pns32 vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31, pns32 av-j vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 32
347 when any thing unlawful is required; and this we cannot deny neither; when any thing unlawful is required; and this we cannot deny neither; c-crq d n1 j vbz vvn; cc d pns12 vmbx vvi d; (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 32
348 only here's the Question, Whether these things are unlawful or no? And cannot this now be argued without all this eagerness and heat? Cannot we dispute, only here's the Question, Whither these things Are unlawful or no? And cannot this now be argued without all this eagerness and heat? Cannot we dispute, av-j av|vbz dt n1, cs d n2 vbr j cc dx? cc vmbx d av vbb vvn p-acp d d n1 cc n1? vmbx pns12 vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 32
349 but we must be ready to devour? Must our Disputes, which are the best sort of Christians, make us cease to be Men? and by contending for the Church, hazard the ruine of the State. but we must be ready to devour? Must our Disputes, which Are the best sort of Christians, make us cease to be Men? and by contending for the Church, hazard the ruin of the State. cc-acp pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi? vmb po12 vvz, r-crq vbr dt js n1 pp-f np1, vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vbi n2? cc p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 32
350 Certainly this temper does very ill become the Name of a Christian, and does by no means answer the great Ends and Purposes of the Gospel. Certainly this temper does very ill become the Name of a Christian, and does by no means answer the great Ends and Purposes of the Gospel. av-j d n1 vdz av av-jn vvi dt n1 pp-f dt njp, cc vdz p-acp dx n2 vvi dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 32
351 Men's Minds are not to be convinced by hard Names, and ill Language, but by Truth and Right Reason, Men's Minds Are not to be convinced by hard Names, and ill Language, but by Truth and Right Reason, ng2 n2 vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n2, cc j-jn n1, cc-acp p-acp n1 cc j-jn n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 33
352 and that too urg'd with good Nature and Love; and that too urged with good Nature and Love; cc cst av vvd p-acp j n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 33
353 for even Truth it self is recommended to us under the greatest disadvantage that can be, for even Truth it self is recommended to us under the greatest disadvantage that can be, c-acp av n1 pn31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt js n1 cst vmb vbi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 33
354 when it's accompanied with fierceness and passion; when it's accompanied with fierceness and passion; c-crq pn31|vbz vvn p-acp n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 33
355 such an everlasting Truth is St. James 's Assertion, That the Wrath of Man worketh not the Righteousness of God. such an everlasting Truth is Saint James is Assertion, That the Wrath of Man works not the Righteousness of God. d dt j n1 vbz n1 np1 vbz n1, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz xx dt n1 pp-f np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 33
356 Now if the Government think fit to require such things of us, and we all profess it our duty to yield an active Obedience, Now if the Government think fit to require such things of us, and we all profess it our duty to yield an active obedience, av cs dt n1 vvb j pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f pno12, cc pns12 d vvb pn31 po12 n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 33
357 as far as with a good Conscience vve can, and vvhere vve cannot, to submit, but by no means to resist; as Far as with a good Conscience we can, and where we cannot, to submit, but by no means to resist; c-acp av-j c-acp p-acp dt j n1 pns12 vmb, cc c-crq pns12 vmbx, pc-acp vvi, cc-acp p-acp dx n2 pc-acp vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 33
358 vvhat hinders us but that we may do this without flying at one anothers Throats, to the disturbance of the Government, to the scandal of Christianity, what hinders us but that we may do this without flying At one another's Throats, to the disturbance of the Government, to the scandal of Christianity, r-crq vvz pno12 p-acp d pns12 vmb vdi d p-acp vvg p-acp pi ng1-jn n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 33
359 and to our own certain Ruin and Confusion? It is not for private Christians (and of such only I am speaking) to manage themselves after this sort, and to our own certain Ruin and Confusion? It is not for private Christians (and of such only I am speaking) to manage themselves After this sort, cc p-acp po12 d j n1 cc n1? pn31 vbz xx p-acp j np1 (cc pp-f d j pns11 vbm vvg) pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 33
360 but rather, as the Elect of God, to put on bowels of Mercy, Kindness, humbleness of Mind, Col. 3.12, 13. Meekness, Long-suffering, forbearing one another, but rather, as the Elect of God, to put on bowels of Mercy, Kindness, humbleness of Mind, Col. 3.12, 13. Meekness, Long-suffering, forbearing one Another, cc-acp av-c, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 pp-f n1, n1, n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd, crd n1, j, vvg pi j-jn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 33
361 and forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake shall forgive us; for without this temper we shall never be secure and safe. and forgiving one Another, even as God for Christ's sake shall forgive us; for without this temper we shall never be secure and safe. cc j-vvg pi j-jn, av c-acp np1 p-acp npg1 n1 vmb vvi pno12; p-acp p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb av-x vbi j cc j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 33
362 Let us then at length return unto a better Mind, and in all things act according to the Duty of our Places, and especially in this; Let us then At length return unto a better Mind, and in all things act according to the Duty of our Places, and especially in this; vvb pno12 av p-acp n1 vvi p-acp dt jc n1, cc p-acp d n2 vvi vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc av-j p-acp d; (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 33
363 seeing when we have wrangled and vex'd one another as long as we can, we can neither make new Laws, nor alter the Old; seeing when we have wrangled and vexed one Another as long as we can, we can neither make new Laws, nor altar the Old; vvg c-crq pns12 vhb vvn cc vvn pi j-jn c-acp av-j c-acp pns12 vmb, pns12 vmb av-dx vvi j n2, ccx vvi dt j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 34
364 our Duty and Business therefore is, to submit peaceably to them we have, and to make our condition under them, our Duty and Business Therefore is, to submit peaceably to them we have, and to make our condition under them, po12 n1 cc n1 av vbz, pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp pno32 pns12 vhi, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 34
365 as easy and as comfortable as we can, till God shall find out a way to mend it. And in the mean time, as easy and as comfortable as we can, till God shall find out a Way to mend it. And in the mean time, c-acp j cc p-acp j c-acp pns12 vmb, c-acp np1 vmb vvi av dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31. cc p-acp dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 34
366 3. Lastly, Let us pray unto that God, by whom Kings Reign, and Princes decree Justice, to inspire the Heart of the King with true heavenly Wisdom; 3. Lastly, Let us pray unto that God, by whom Kings Reign, and Princes Decree justice, to inspire the Heart of the King with true heavenly Wisdom; crd ord, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp d np1, p-acp r-crq n2 vvi, cc ng1 n1 n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 34
367 and to guide and direct all others, that are or shall be called to Publick Actions and Counsels, and to guide and Direct all Others, that Are or shall be called to Public Actions and Counsels, cc pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n2-jn, cst vbr cc vmb vbi vvn p-acp j n2 cc n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 34
368 and are thereby any ways concern'd in the administration of Justice, and making of Laws, that some effectual Means may be found, in a Legal and Christian way, to compose our Differences, and heal our Breaches: and Are thereby any ways concerned in the administration of justice, and making of Laws, that Some effectual Means may be found, in a Legal and Christian Way, to compose our Differences, and heal our Breaches: cc vbr av d n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvg pp-f n2, cst d j n2 vmb vbi vvn, p-acp dt j cc np1 n1, pc-acp vvi po12 n2, cc vvi po12 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 34
369 And that he would also, in the mean time, allay those Unnatural and Unchristian Distempers of our Minds, And that he would also, in the mean time, allay those Unnatural and Unchristian Distempers of our Minds, cc cst pns31 vmd av, p-acp dt j n1, vvb d j cc j n2 pp-f po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 34
370 and dispose us to a more sober and upright walking before him; and dispose us to a more Sobrium and upright walking before him; cc vvb pno12 p-acp dt av-dc j cc av-j vvg p-acp pno31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 34
371 to a ready and true Christian submission to the Government we live under, and are so happy in the constitutions of; to a ready and true Christian submission to the Government we live under, and Are so happy in the constitutions of; p-acp dt j cc j njp n1 p-acp dt n1 pns12 vvb p-acp, cc vbr av j p-acp dt n2 pp-f; (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 34
372 and to an universal and unfeigned Love and Charity to one another; and to an universal and unfeigned Love and Charity to one Another; cc p-acp dt j cc j n1 cc n1 p-acp crd j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 34
373 that so when God shall come to visit us, as certainly he will, it may be a Visitation of Mercy and Kindness, that so when God shall come to visit us, as Certainly he will, it may be a Visitation of Mercy and Kindness, cst av c-crq np1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pno12, c-acp av-j pns31 vmb, pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 35
374 and not of Fury and Indignation; that his whole Heart, Jer. 32.42. and his whole Soul, may rejoice over us to do us good; and not of Fury and Indignation; that his Whole Heart, Jer. 32.42. and his Whole Soul, may rejoice over us to do us good; cc xx pp-f n1 cc n1; cst po31 j-jn n1, np1 crd. cc po31 j-jn n1, vmb vvi p-acp pno12 pc-acp vdi pno12 j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 35
375 and not to be provoked to execute Vengeance upon us. and not to be provoked to execute Vengeance upon us. cc xx pc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 35
376 Which God of his infinite Mercy grant, for the sake, and in and through the Merits of the ever blessed Jesus; Which God of his infinite Mercy grant, for the sake, and in and through the Merits of the ever blessed jesus; r-crq np1 pp-f po31 j n1 vvi, p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt av vvd np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 35
377 To whom, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, be ascribed, as is most due, all Honour, Glory, and Praise. Amen. FINIS. To whom, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, be ascribed, as is most due, all Honour, Glory, and Praise. Amen. FINIS. p-acp ro-crq, p-acp dt n1 cc dt j n1, vbb vvn, c-acp vbz av-ds j-jn, d n1, n1, cc n1. uh-n. fw-la. (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 35

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325 0 2. Pet. 2.20. 2. Pet. 2.20. crd np1 crd.
335 0 Rom. 12.18. Rom. 12.18. np1 crd.
355 0 Jam. 1.20. Jam. 1.20. np1 crd.
366 0 Pro. 8.15. Pro 8.15. np1 crd.