The Presbyterian sham, or, A commentary upon the new old answer of the Assembly of divines to Dr. Stillingfleet's sermon

L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704
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Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1680
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A47903 ESTC ID: R22008 STC ID: L1286
Subject Headings: Stillingfleet, Edward, 1635-1699; Westminster Assembly (1643-1652);
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0 THE Presbyterian SHAM, &c. I Perceive Shamming the World in Print, is become not only a modish, but venerable Accomplishment: THE Presbyterian SHAM, etc. I Perceive Shamming the World in Print, is become not only a modish, but venerable Accomplishment: dt j np1, av pns11 vvb vvg dt n1 p-acp n1, vbz vvn xx av-j dt j, cc-acp j n1: (2) text (DIV1) 0 Image 2
1 For otherwise, in the name of wonder how comes it to pass, that some Nonconformists should unequally yoke themselves with the Sham Letter of the Black Box? Verily Sirs, this does not become the Heads of the Sober Party to write as if they were drunk or mad. For otherwise, in the name of wonder how comes it to pass, that Some nonconformists should unequally yoke themselves with the Sham letter of the Black Box? Verily Sirs, this does not become the Heads of the Sobrium Party to write as if they were drunk or mad. c-acp av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 c-crq vvz pn31 pc-acp vvi, cst d np1 vmd av-j vvi px32 p-acp dt np1 n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1? av-j n2, d vdz xx vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 pc-acp vvi c-acp cs pns32 vbdr vvn cc j. (2) text (DIV1) 1 Image 2
2 An Answer to a Sermon Preach'd by Dr. Stillingfleet! an Answer to a Sermon Preached by Dr. Stillingfleet! dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp n1 np1! (2) text (DIV1) 1 Image 2
3 Sure, said I, these are very nimble Gentlemen to be so quick upon the Doctor, to knock him down to rights like Lightning! Sure, said I, these Are very nimble Gentlemen to be so quick upon the Doctor, to knock him down to rights like Lightning! j, vvd pns11, d vbr av j n2 pc-acp vbi av j p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 a-acp p-acp n2-jn vvb n1! (2) text (DIV1) 1 Image 2
4 Well, fair and softly may go far, quoth I; but a quick dispatch is the grace of the business; Well, fair and softly may go Far, quoth I; but a quick dispatch is the grace of the business; uh-av, j cc av-j vmb vvi av-j, vvd pns11; p-acp dt j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (2) text (DIV1) 1 Image 2
5 'tis well if it prove so: it's well if it prove so: pn31|vbz av cs pn31 vvb av: (2) text (DIV1) 1 Image 2
6 but this is not all, here's Miracle upon Wonder; here's a Sermon kill'd five Years before it was born; but this is not all, here's Miracle upon Wonder; here's a Sermon killed five years before it was born; cc-acp d vbz xx d, av|vbz n1 p-acp vvb; av|vbz dt n1 vvd crd n2 p-acp pn31 vbds vvn; (2) text (DIV1) 1 Image 2
7 an Answer by the way of Prophesie, an Answer which will serve against all that ever was or will be, an Answer by the Way of Prophesy, an Answer which will serve against all that ever was or will be, dt vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvb, dt vvb r-crq vmb vvi p-acp d cst av vbds cc vmb vbi, (2) text (DIV1) 1 Image 2
8 or may be, or shall be, or can be said against Nonconformists. or may be, or shall be, or can be said against nonconformists. cc vmb vbi, cc vmb vbi, cc vmb vbi vvn p-acp np1. (2) text (DIV1) 1 Image 2
9 Well, my Masters, you are great Thaumatergicks, but I hope a Scruple of Conscience may be admitted to kiss the Toe of your Infallibilities, and to offer a few Scraps and Shreads of Nonconformity to your consideration, petimus, damusque vicissim; and therefore first for the Front of the Book, I must take the liberty to tell you, that you do not say either solum verum, or totum veritatis, and you know what that is in English. Are they Ministers of Christ, so are we. Well, my Masters, you Are great Thaumatergicks, but I hope a Scruple of Conscience may be admitted to kiss the Toe of your Infallibilities, and to offer a few Scraps and Shreads of Nonconformity to your consideration, Petimus, damusque Vicissim; and Therefore First for the Front of the Book, I must take the liberty to tell you, that you do not say either solum verum, or totum veritatis, and you know what that is in English. are they Ministers of christ, so Are we. av, po11 n2, pn22 vbr j n2, p-acp pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, cc pc-acp vvi dt d n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po22 n1, fw-la, fw-la fw-la; cc av ord p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn22, cst pn22 vdb xx vvi d fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la, cc pn22 vvb r-crq d vbz p-acp jp. vbr pns32 n2 pp-f np1, av vbr pns12. (2) text (DIV1) 2 Image 2
10 Now say I, neither so, nor so; for they are Ministers of Christ Episcopally ordained, so are not you; Now say I, neither so, nor so; for they Are Ministers of christ Episcopally ordained, so Are not you; av vvb pns11, av-dx av, ccx av; c-acp pns32 vbr n2 pp-f np1 av-jn vvn, av vbr xx pn22; (2) text (DIV1) 2 Image 2
11 You are Ministers of that profligate Wretch Hugh Peters 's ordaining, who for any thing I know, was not a Presbyter, so are not they. You Are Ministers of that profligate Wretch Hugh Peter's is ordaining, who for any thing I know, was not a Presbyter, so Are not they. pn22 vbr n2 pp-f d n1 n1 np1 npg1 vbz vvg, r-crq p-acp d n1 pns11 vvb, vbds xx dt n1, av vbr xx pns32. (2) text (DIV1) 2 Image 2
12 Now Ordination having gone through the hands of Bishops for 1500 Years and upwards nemine contradicente, they who can have it but will not, Now Ordination having gone through the hands of Bishops for 1500 years and upward Nemine Contradicting, they who can have it but will not, av n1 vhg vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f ng1 p-acp crd n2 cc av-j j fw-la, pns32 r-crq vmb vhi pn31 p-acp n1 xx, (2) text (DIV1) 2 Image 2
13 but despise and hate Bishops Root and Branch, are not so the Ministers of Christ, as they who submit to those whom God hath set over them. but despise and hate Bishops Root and Branch, Are not so the Ministers of christ, as they who submit to those whom God hath Set over them. cc-acp vvb cc vvi ng1 n1 cc n1, vbr xx av dt n2 pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 r-crq vvb p-acp d r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32. (2) text (DIV1) 2 Image 2
14 But that I may pull off the Vizard from those Bugbears which these Iack-straws and Watt Tylers have made to fright people into Nonconformity, I will come yet a little closer to them: But that I may pull off the Vizard from those Bugbears which these Jack-straws and Watt Tylers have made to fright people into Nonconformity, I will come yet a little closer to them: p-acp cst pns11 vmb vvi a-acp dt n1 p-acp d n2 r-crq d n2 cc zz n2 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1, pns11 vmb vvi av dt j av-jc p-acp pno32: (2) text (DIV1) 3 Image 2
15 We are, say they, to seek Unity, and preach the Gospel; but the second being the greater Duty, must give place to the first. We Are, say they, to seek Unity, and preach the Gospel; but the second being the greater Duty, must give place to the First. pns12 vbr, vvb pns32, pc-acp vvi n1, cc vvi dt n1; cc-acp dt ord vbg dt jc n1, vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt ord. (2) text (DIV1) 3 Image 2
16 See the acurate Nicety of this little Assembly of Divines, and how logically they contra-distinguish these things, making two of vvhat God has made but one: See the accurate Nicety of this little Assembly of Divines, and how logically they contradistinguish these things, making two of what God has made but one: vvb dt j n1 pp-f d j n1 pp-f n2-jn, cc c-crq av-j pns32 j d n2, vvg crd pp-f r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pi: (2) text (DIV1) 3 Image 2
17 for is not preaching one God, one Faith, one Baptism, one Christ over all, one Fold, for is not preaching one God, one Faith, one Baptism, one christ over all, one Fold, c-acp vbz xx vvg crd np1, crd n1, crd n1, crd np1 p-acp d, crd vvb, (2) text (DIV1) 3 Image 2
18 and one Shepherd preaching Unity, is not one Article of the Faith, I believe the Communion of Saints, and is not all this preaching the Gospel? If your Morals, Gentlemen, and one Shepherd preaching Unity, is not one Article of the Faith, I believe the Communion of Saints, and is not all this preaching the Gospel? If your Morals, Gentlemen, cc crd n1 vvg n1, vbz xx crd n1 pp-f dt n1, pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f n2, cc vbz xx d d vvg dt n1? cs po22 n2, n2, (2) text (DIV1) 3 Image 2
19 and your Divinity be no better than your Logick, e'en go your vvays for Church-men. But the men have reason for vvhat they say I vvarrant you; and your Divinity be no better than your Logic, even go your ways for Churchmen. But the men have reason for what they say I warrant you; cc po22 n1 vbb dx jc cs po22 n1, av vvb po22 n2 p-acp n2. p-acp dt n2 vhb n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb pns11 vvb pn22; (2) text (DIV1) 3 Image 2
20 Is there not now a Cause? Yes, I assure you, several, the Good Old Cause, and several Suckers. Is there not now a Cause? Yes, I assure you, several, the Good Old Cause, and several Suckers. vbz pc-acp xx av dt n1? uh, pns11 vvb pn22, j, dt j j n1, cc j n2. (2) text (DIV1) 4 Image 2
21 The Eternal welfare of thousands of Souls depends upon their Preaching: Yes, though it be Dis-union, Nonconformity and Toleration. The Eternal welfare of thousands of Souls depends upon their Preaching: Yes, though it be Disunion, Nonconformity and Toleration. dt j n1 pp-f crd pp-f n2 vvz p-acp po32 vvg: uh, cs pn31 vbb n1, n1 cc n1. (2) text (DIV1) 4 Image 2
22 Suppose novv all these painful Labourers dead and gone; Suppose now all these painful Labourers dead and gone; vvb av d d j n2 j cc vvn; (2) text (DIV1) 4 Image 2
23 vvhat, must all the World be damn'd for vvant of their Preaching? Durus Sermo! But pray tell us, do not the Episcopal-men preach the Gospel? And may not Salvation be had in Communion of our Church? If it may, what, must all the World be damned for want of their Preaching? Durus Sermon! But prey tell us, do not the Episcopal-men preach the Gospel? And may not Salvation be had in Communion of our Church? If it may, r-crq, vmb d dt n1 vbb vvn p-acp n1 pp-f po32 vvg? np1 np1! p-acp n1 vvb pno12, vdb xx dt n2 vvb dt n1? cc vmb xx n1 vbi vhn p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n1? cs pn31 vmb, (2) text (DIV1) 4 Image 2
24 then there is no such danger, but in mens neglect of the means; then there is no such danger, but in men's neglect of the means; cs pc-acp vbz dx d n1, cc-acp p-acp ng2 n1 pp-f dt n2; (2) text (DIV1) 4 Image 2
25 if it cannot, then do they Unchurch all our Parochial Churches, which is a Crime, they say, they could not ansvver before God, nor ever intended: if it cannot, then do they Unchurch all our Parochial Churches, which is a Crime, they say, they could not answer before God, nor ever intended: cs pn31 vmbx, av vdb pns32 np1 av-d po12 j n2, r-crq vbz dt n1, pns32 vvb, pns32 vmd xx n1 p-acp np1, ccx av vvd: (2) text (DIV1) 4 Image 2
26 So that if these honest Conventicles, as they call them, and the vvhole Tribe of Nonconformists vvere laid aside, there vvould be no such danger to mens Bodies, Souls, or Estates; So that if these honest Conventicles, as they call them, and the Whole Tribe of nonconformists were laid aside, there would be no such danger to men's Bodies, Souls, or Estates; av cst cs d j n2, c-acp pns32 vvb pno32, cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 vbdr vvn av, pc-acp vmd vbi dx d n1 p-acp ng2 n2, n2, cc n2; (2) text (DIV1) 4 Image 2
27 but a great deal of safety: but a great deal of safety: cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1: (2) text (DIV1) 4 Image 2
28 For under the shadow of the Elders, there grows a sort of Factious People call'd Republicans, who are for fighting, plundring, sequestring, and all that. For under the shadow of the Elders, there grows a sort of Factious People called Republicans, who Are for fighting, plundering, sequestering, and all that. c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2-jn, a-acp vvz dt n1 pp-f j n1 vvn np1, r-crq vbr p-acp vvg, vvg, vvg, cc d d. (2) text (DIV1) 4 Image 2
29 But this is further supported by a Second-ly, That it is not in contempt of Authority that they preach, and the People hear. But this is further supported by a Secondly, That it is not in contempt of authority that they preach, and the People hear. p-acp d vbz av-jc vvn p-acp dt j, cst pn31 vbz xx p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cst pns32 vvb, cc dt n1 vvb. (2) text (DIV1) 5 Image 2
30 Sure they take us for Gudgeons that will swallow a Hook without a Bait: The next turn will be, they do it in obodience; Sure they take us for Gudgeons that will swallow a Hook without a Bait: The next turn will be, they do it in obodience; av-j pns32 vvb pno12 p-acp n2 cst vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1: dt ord n1 vmb vbi, pns32 vdb pn31 p-acp n1; (2) text (DIV1) 5 Image 2
31 it is a way of arguing peculiar to the Party: it is a Way of arguing peculiar to the Party: pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg j p-acp dt n1: (2) text (DIV1) 5 Image 2
32 they never fought against the King, they never did any hurt, alas, poor Souls, they are as innocent as obedient; they never fought against the King, they never did any hurt, alas, poor Souls, they Are as innocent as obedient; pns32 av-x vvd p-acp dt n1, pns32 av-x vdd d n1, uh, j n2, pns32 vbr a-acp j-jn c-acp j; (2) text (DIV1) 5 Image 2
33 but pray, what difference between breaking Laws, and contempt of them; you can split a hair I know, and for once shew us your Skill; but pray, what difference between breaking Laws, and contempt of them; you can split a hair I know, and for once show us your Skill; cc-acp vvb, r-crq n1 p-acp vvg n2, cc n1 pp-f pno32; pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 pns11 vvb, cc p-acp a-acp vvb pno12 po22 n1; (2) text (DIV1) 5 Image 2
34 and now for an Excuse for the People, for greater Edification — Comparisons are odious among all People but Non-Cons; who live by ill Neighbours, and now for an Excuse for the People, for greater Edification — Comparisons Are odious among all People but Non-Cons; who live by ill Neighbours, cc av p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp jc n1 — n2 vbr j p-acp d n1 p-acp j; r-crq vvb p-acp j-jn n2, (2) text (DIV1) 5 Image 2
35 and have a great Talent at praising themselves, though a wiser man tells them, Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth. and have a great Talon At praising themselves, though a Wiser man tells them, Let Another man praise thee, and not thine own Mouth. cc vhb dt j n1 p-acp vvg px32, cs dt jc n1 vvz pno32, vvb j-jn n1 vvb pno21, cc xx po21 d n1. (2) text (DIV1) 5 Image 2
36 Well, but the good people hear them, to witness they are not accessory to their Ejection! Sure it is ill halting before Cripples: Well, but the good people hear them, to witness they Are not accessory to their Ejection! Sure it is ill halting before Cripples: av, cc-acp dt j n1 vvi pno32, pc-acp vvi pns32 vbr xx j-jn p-acp po32 n1! av-j pn31 vbz av-jn n-vvg p-acp n2: (2) text (DIV1) 5 Image 2
37 What, are there none that can remember beyond the sad St. Bartholomew? Are the Thumbs and Toes; What, Are there none that can Remember beyond the sad Saint Bartholomew? are the Thumbs and Toes; q-crq, vbr a-acp pix cst vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1 np1? vbr dt n2 cc n2; (2) text (DIV1) 5 Image 2
38 the Heads and Hands that Adonibezeck cut off, quite forgotten? Ah! the poor innocent Nonconformists! they never ejected the Bishops and Conformists, the Clergy and Laity out of their Estates; the Heads and Hands that Adoni-bezek Cut off, quite forgotten? Ah! the poor innocent nonconformists! they never ejected the Bishops and Conformists, the Clergy and Laity out of their Estates; dt n2 cc n2 cst np1 vvn a-acp, av vvn? uh dt j j-jn np1! pns32 av-x vvd dt n2 cc np1, dt n1 cc np1 av pp-f po32 n2; (2) text (DIV1) 5 Image 2
39 they never sequestred, beheaded, hang'd, starved, banished, or imprisoned any body for Conscience, not they. they never sequestered, beheaded, hanged, starved, banished, or imprisoned any body for Conscience, not they. pns32 av-x vvn, vvn, vvn, j-vvn, j-vvn, cc vvn d n1 p-acp n1, xx pno32. (2) text (DIV1) 5 Image 2
40 Come, for shame, be as honest as this same Canaanitish King, Iudges 1. 7. As I have done, so God hath requited me. Come, for shame, be as honest as this same Canaanitish King, Judges 1. 7. As I have done, so God hath requited me. np1, p-acp n1, vbb a-acp j c-acp d d j n1, n2 crd crd p-acp pns11 vhb vdn, av np1 vhz vvn pno11. (2) text (DIV1) 5 Image 2
41 But there is another Lion in the way, unfeigned Assent and Consent to all and every thing. But there is Another lion in the Way, unfeigned Assent and Consent to all and every thing. p-acp pc-acp vbz j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1, j n1 cc vvi p-acp d cc d n1. (2) text (DIV1) 6 Image 2
42 Why, what is the matter my Masters, that you cannot do this? Oh Sirs, it is first something they cannot tell what, an aliquid NONLATINALPHABET. Why, what is the matter my Masters, that you cannot do this? O Sirs, it is First something they cannot tell what, an Aliquid. uh-crq, q-crq vbz dt n1 po11 n2, cst pn22 vmbx vdi d? uh n2, pn31 vbz ord pi pns32 vmbx vvi r-crq, dt j. (2) text (DIV1) 6 Image 2
43 But Secondly, something they do know. But Secondly, something they do know. p-acp ord, pi pns32 vdb vvi. (2) text (DIV1) 6 Image 2
44 First they cannot believe the Kalendar. Do you understand it, Gentlemen? Or how to mend it Astronomically? If you do not, First they cannot believe the Calendar. Do you understand it, Gentlemen? Or how to mend it Astronomically? If you do not, ord pns32 vmbx vvi dt n1. vdb pn22 vvi pn31, n2? cc c-crq pc-acp vvi pn31 av-j? cs pn22 vdb xx, (2) text (DIV1) 6 Image 2
45 why do you make a Scruple of what you cannot mend? And if you do, let us see your Skill; why do you make a Scruple of what you cannot mend? And if you do, let us see your Skill; q-crq vdb pn22 vvi dt n1 pp-f r-crq pn22 vmbx vvi? cc cs pn22 vdb, vvb pno12 vvi po22 n1; (2) text (DIV1) 6 Image 2
46 and till then, give leave to use this till a more correct Kalendar is compiled. and till then, give leave to use this till a more correct Calendar is compiled. cc c-acp av, vvb n1 pc-acp vvi d c-acp dt av-dc j n1 vbz vvn. (2) text (DIV1) 6 Image 2
47 Secondly, they cannot believe the Athanasian Creed; why, this does no more condemn the Greek Church than the Nicene, which say, I believe in the Holy Ghost, who proceedeth from the Father and the Son, which in your account of English Presbytery, pag. 12. you say, In all matters of Faith, Presbyterians believe whatsoever is in the Apostles and Nicene Creed. However, I am glad you have some Charity for Socrates, Plato and Seneca. I am sure it is more than is expected from those, who pag. 15. dare not believe so well of their own Children when Baptized. Secondly, they cannot believe the Athanasian Creed; why, this does not more condemn the Greek Church than the Nicene, which say, I believe in the Holy Ghost, who Proceedeth from the Father and the Son, which in your account of English Presbytery, page. 12. you say, In all matters of Faith, Presbyterians believe whatsoever is in the Apostles and Nicene Creed. However, I am glad you have Some Charity for Socrates, Plato and Senecca. I am sure it is more than is expected from those, who page. 15. Dare not believe so well of their own Children when Baptised. ord, pns32 vmbx vvi dt np1 n1; c-crq, d vdz xx av-dc vvi dt jp n1 cs dt np1, r-crq vvb, pns11 vvb p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, r-crq p-acp po22 n1 pp-f jp n1, n1. crd pn22 vvb, p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, njp2 vvi r-crq vbz p-acp dt n2 cc np1 np1. c-acp, pns11 vbm j pn22 vhb d n1 p-acp np1, np1 cc np1. pns11 vbm j pn31 vbz dc cs vbz vvn p-acp d, r-crq n1. crd n1 xx vvi av av pp-f po32 d n2 c-crq j-vvn. (2) text (DIV1) 6 Image 2
48 Thirdly, in the Service of Gunpowder-Treason, 'tis said, There are three Estates besides the King, and this they do not, that is, they will not know. Thirdly, in the Service of Gunpowder treason, it's said, There Are three Estates beside the King, and this they do not, that is, they will not know. ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31|vbz vvd, pc-acp vbr crd n2 p-acp dt n1, cc d pns32 vdb xx, cst vbz, pns32 vmb xx vvi. (2) text (DIV1) 6 Image 2
49 Well, would you know the true reason? If the King be one of the three Estates, then he is coordinate with the other tvvo, Well, would you know the true reason? If the King be one of the three Estates, then he is coordinate with the other tvvo, uh-av, vmd pn22 vvi dt j n1? cs dt n1 vbb crd pp-f dt crd n2, av pns31 vbz j p-acp dt j-jn crd, (2) text (DIV1) 6 Image 2
50 then a War against him, maintained by the other may be lavvful; then as the King may dissolve the Parliament, so the Parliament may serve the King, then a War against him, maintained by the other may be lawful; then as the King may dissolve the Parliament, so the Parliament may serve the King, cs dt n1 p-acp pno31, vvd p-acp dt n-jn vmb vbi j; av c-acp dt n1 vmb vvi dt n1, av dt n1 vmb vvi dt n1, (2) text (DIV1) 6 Image 2
51 as the late name of a Parliament did; as the late name of a Parliament did; c-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vdd; (2) text (DIV1) 6 Image 2
52 then is not the King Supreme, then is not the Government Monarchical, but a Commonwealth, vvhich yet one vvould think they should not be so fond of, considering hovv their Brethren the Independents treated them under that Government. then is not the King Supreme, then is not the Government Monarchical, but a Commonwealth, which yet one would think they should not be so found of, considering how their Brothers the Independents treated them under that Government. av vbz xx dt n1 j, av vbz xx dt n1 j, p-acp dt n1, r-crq av pi vmd vvi pns32 vmd xx vbi av j pp-f, vvg c-crq po32 n2 dt n2-jn vvd pno32 p-acp d n1. (2) text (DIV1) 6 Image 2
53 But the Great matter, I find, is, that they cannot disgorge the Covenant; alas good men! But the Great matter, I find, is, that they cannot disgorge the Covenant; alas good men! p-acp dt j n1, pns11 vvb, vbz, cst pns32 vmbx vvi dt n1; uh j n2! (2) text (DIV1) 6 Image 2
54 There hath passed a solemn Oath over the Nation, engaging the main Body of it to endeavour a Reformation, and must all Covenants be kept? I have read of some, who had made a Covenant with Hell, and others who made a Holy League in France: Let them keep their Covenant, which is no better than these, There hath passed a solemn Oath over the nation, engaging the main Body of it to endeavour a Reformation, and must all Covenants be kept? I have read of Some, who had made a Covenant with Hell, and Others who made a Holy League in France: Let them keep their Covenant, which is no better than these, a-acp vhz vvn dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, vvg dt j n1 pp-f pn31 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc vmb d n2 vbb vvn? pns11 vhb vvn pp-f d, r-crq vhd vvn dt n1 p-acp n1, cc ng2-jn r-crq vvd dt j n1 p-acp np1: vvb pno32 vvi po32 n1, r-crq vbz av-dx jc cs d, (2) text (DIV1) 6 Image 2
55 if they like it so well; if they like it so well; cs pns32 vvb pn31 av av; (2) text (DIV1) 6 Image 2
56 but God keep us and the whole Nation from them and their Covenant; but what would you have them do? They dare not give their unfeigned Assent and Consent to the Bible; then I perceive Atheists, Papists and Nonconformists are Cousin-Germans, but God keep us and the Whole nation from them and their Covenant; but what would you have them do? They Dare not give their unfeigned Assent and Consent to the bible; then I perceive Atheists, Papists and nonconformists Are Cousin-Germans, cc-acp np1 vvb pno12 cc dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno32 cc po32 n1; p-acp r-crq vmd pn22 vhi pno32 vdb? pns32 vvb xx vvi po32 j n1 cc vvi p-acp dt n1; cs pns11 vvb n2, njp2 cc np1 vbr n2, (2) text (DIV1) 6 Image 2
57 if for some Litteral Faults of Fallible Transcribers or Translators, we may be gravel'd to give unfeigned Assent and Consent to the Infallible Scriptures, actum est de fide, farewell Christianity. if for Some Litera Faults of Fallible Transcribers or Translators, we may be graveled to give unfeigned Assent and Consent to the Infallible Scriptures, Acts est de fide, farewell Christianity. cs p-acp d np1 n2 pp-f j np1 cc n2, pns12 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi j n1 cc vvi p-acp dt j n2, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, n1 np1. (2) text (DIV1) 6 Image 2
58 Among all this stuff, yet there is a sprinkling of Ingenuity, pag. 15. We say we dare not give our Assent to the Use of any thing we never intend to perform, which is the daily Use of Common-Prayer either in Publick or Private, they need not swear or subscribe this, Among all this stuff, yet there is a sprinkling of Ingenuity, page. 15. We say we Dare not give our Assent to the Use of any thing we never intend to perform, which is the daily Use of Common prayer either in Public or Private, they need not swear or subscribe this, p-acp d d n1, av pc-acp vbz dt vvg pp-f n1, n1. crd pns12 vvb pns12 vvb xx vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pns12 av-x vvb pc-acp vvi, r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 av-d p-acp j cc j, pns32 vvb xx vvi cc vvi d, (2) text (DIV1) 6 Image 2
59 and indeed they had better never use it than as some of them have done, who to save their Bacon, do not use, and indeed they had better never use it than as Some of them have done, who to save their Bacon, do not use, cc av pns32 vhd av-jc av-x vvb pn31 av p-acp d pp-f pno32 vhb vdn, r-crq pc-acp vvi po32 n1, vdb xx vvi, (2) text (DIV1) 6 Image 2
60 but abuse it, making such minc't-meat of it, that it is no wonder if they make the People abhor the Sacrifices of the Lord. Oh but the Oath! this abhorring Oath! but abuse it, making such minc't-meat of it, that it is no wonder if they make the People abhor the Sacrifices of the Lord. O but the Oath! this abhorring Oath! cc-acp vvb pn31, vvg d n1 pp-f pn31, cst pn31 vbz dx n1 cs pns32 vvb dt n1 vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1. uh p-acp dt n1! d vvg n1! (2) text (DIV1) 6 Image 2
61 this is the saddest thing in the World to abhor taking up Arms by Subjects against the King, or those Commissionated by him: this is the Saddest thing in the World to abhor taking up Arms by Subject's against the King, or those Commissionated by him: d vbz dt js n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi vvg a-acp n2 p-acp n2-jn p-acp dt n1, cc d j-vvn p-acp pno31: (2) text (DIV1) 7 Image 2
62 that this should be Trayterous too! make the People believe this and all's undone! that this should be Traitorous too! make the People believe this and all's undone! cst d vmd vbi j av! vvb dt n1 vvb d cc d|vbz vvn! (2) text (DIV1) 7 Image 2
63 what a company of Knots are here found in a Rush? The true intent and meaning of this in short is, that all men ought to swear they detest and abhor all unlawful Sedition, what a company of Knots Are Here found in a Rush? The true intent and meaning of this in short is, that all men ought to swear they detest and abhor all unlawful Sedition, q-crq dt n1 pp-f n2 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1? dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f d p-acp j vbz, cst d n2 vmd pc-acp vvi pns32 vvb cc vvi d j n1, (2) text (DIV1) 7 Image 2
64 and Rebellious taking up Arms against the King, or such as are legally Commissionated by him in lawful things, and Rebellious taking up Arms against the King, or such as Are legally Commissionated by him in lawful things, cc j vvg a-acp n2 p-acp dt n1, cc d c-acp vbr av-j j-vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp j n2, (2) text (DIV1) 7 Image 2
65 as did the late Rebells in 41. Was that a Trayterous Rebellion, or was it not? Pray Gentlemen answer Categorically, I or no: as did the late Rebels in 41. Was that a Traitorous Rebellion, or was it not? prey Gentlemen answer Categorically, I or no: c-acp vdd dt j n2 p-acp crd vbds d dt j n1, cc vbds pn31 xx? n1 n2 vvi av-j, sy cc dx: (2) text (DIV1) 7 Image 2
66 If it was, then why may we not call a Spade a Spade? If it was not, I say they are Rebels and Traytors that deny it; If it was, then why may we not call a Spade a Spade? If it was not, I say they Are Rebels and Traitors that deny it; cs pn31 vbds, av q-crq vmb pns12 xx vvi dt n1 dt n1? cs pn31 vbds xx, pns11 vvb pns32 vbr n2 cc n2 cst vvb pn31; (2) text (DIV1) 7 Image 2
67 but it is plain, they do not like to condemn the former Actings, Outgoings for Reformation, or any thing that may obviate it for the Future; but it is plain, they do not like to condemn the former Actings, Outgoings for Reformation, or any thing that may obviate it for the Future; cc-acp pn31 vbz j, pns32 vdb xx av-j pc-acp vvi dt j n2, n2-vvg p-acp n1, cc d n1 cst vmb vvi pn31 p-acp dt j-jn; (2) text (DIV1) 7 Image 2
68 and my Masters, this palliating an Old one looks scurvily, like encouraging a New one; but why not abhor? Does not David say, All false ways I utterly abhor, Ps. 119. 128. well, and my Masters, this palliating an Old one looks scurvily, like encouraging a New one; but why not abhor? Does not David say, All false ways I utterly abhor, Ps. 119. 128. well, cc po11 n2, d vvg dt j crd vvz av-j, av-j vvg dt j pi; p-acp c-crq xx vvb? vdz xx np1 vvb, d j n2 pns11 av-j vvb, np1 crd crd av, (2) text (DIV1) 7 Image 2
69 but a Cooler, a softer word were better, for pag. 21. A man may swear, that it is unlawful to company with another Woman as his Wife; but a Cooler, a Softer word were better, for page. 21. A man may swear, that it is unlawful to company with Another Woman as his Wife; cc-acp dt jc, dt jc n1 vbdr jc, c-acp n1. crd dt n1 vmb vvi, cst pn31 vbz j p-acp n1 p-acp j-jn n1 p-acp po31 n1; (2) text (DIV1) 7 Image 2
70 but what Shoals of Nonconformists should we have, if all the Sons of the Church were to swear they abhor it? Where by the way observe, the Nonconformists would not swear they abhor any Sin; but what Shoals of nonconformists should we have, if all the Sons of the Church were to swear they abhor it? Where by the Way observe, the nonconformists would not swear they abhor any since; p-acp r-crq n2 pp-f np1 vmd pns12 vhb, cs d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbdr pc-acp vvi pns32 vvb pn31? c-crq p-acp dt n1 vvb, dt np1 vmd xx vvi pns32 vvb d n1; (2) text (DIV1) 7 Image 2
71 now I have been taught, that what I believe I ought to do, I may swear I ought to do. now I have been taught, that what I believe I ought to do, I may swear I ought to do. av pns11 vhb vbn vvn, cst r-crq pns11 vvb pns11 vmd pc-acp vdi, pns11 vmb vvi pns11 vmd pc-acp vdi. (2) text (DIV1) 7 Image 2
72 Well, I find Abhor and Trayterous are very harsh words; Well, I find Abhor and Traitorous Are very harsh words; uh-av, pns11 vvb vvb cc j vbr av j n2; (2) text (DIV1) 7 Image 2
73 but sure to none but those who do not hate and abhor all Treason, privy Conspiracy and Rebellion. but sure to none but those who do not hate and abhor all Treason, privy conspiracy and Rebellion. cc-acp j p-acp pix cc-acp d r-crq vdb xx vvi cc vvi d n1, j n1 cc n1. (2) text (DIV1) 7 Image 2
74 This you may know is a sore place in their Consciences, a Gall they got, when rid by the Rump, and pray touch it gently, or they'l kick. This you may know is a soar place in their Consciences, a Gall they god, when rid by the Rump, and pray touch it gently, or They'll kick. d pn22 vmb vvi vbz dt j n1 p-acp po32 n2, dt n1 pns32 vvd, c-crq vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vvb vvi pn31 av-j, cc pns32|vmb vvi. (2) text (DIV1) 7 Image 2
75 I doubt they abhor this Oath, tho' for all that, and the Subscriptions too, because they say, pag. 13. There has passed a Solemn Oath, viz. a Covenant over the whole Nation, engaging the main Body of it to endeavour a Reformation. I doubt they abhor this Oath, though for all that, and the Subscriptions too, Because they say, page. 13. There has passed a Solemn Oath, viz. a Covenant over the Whole nation, engaging the main Body of it to endeavour a Reformation. pns11 vvb pns32 vvb d n1, cs p-acp d d, cc dt n2 av, c-acp pns32 vvb, n1. crd a-acp vhz vvn dt j n1, n1 dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, vvg dt j n1 pp-f pn31 pc-acp vvi dt n1. (2) text (DIV1) 7 Image 2
76 Well, you have heard their Arguments, and what is now to be done? Why, these Colemanists tell you positively, there is nothing to be done without Toleration, Comprehension and Indulgence; Well, you have herd their Arguments, and what is now to be done? Why, these Colemanists tell you positively, there is nothing to be done without Toleration, Comprehension and Indulgence; av, pn22 vhb vvn po32 n2, cc r-crq vbz av pc-acp vbi vdn? uh-crq, d n2 vvb pn22 av-j, pc-acp vbz pix pc-acp vbi vdn p-acp n1, n1 cc n1; (2) text (DIV1) 8 Image 2
77 and all must have the Benefit of it except Papists; very good, and they will have the Benefit of it in spite of your Teeth; and all must have the Benefit of it except Papists; very good, and they will have the Benefit of it in spite of your Teeth; cc d vmb vhi dt n1 pp-f pn31 c-acp njp2; av j, cc pns32 vmb vhi dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp n1 pp-f po22 n2; (2) text (DIV1) 8 Image 2
78 how will you help your selves? They can, we know, be Presbyterians, Independents, Fifth-Monarchy-men, Quakers, Anabaptists, what you please; how will you help your selves? They can, we know, be Presbyterians, Independents, Fifth-Monarchy-men, Quakers, Anabaptists, what you please; q-crq vmb pn22 vvi po22 n2? pns32 vmb, pns12 vvb, vbb njp2, n2-jn, n2, np1, np1, r-crq pn22 vvb; (2) text (DIV1) 8 Image 2
79 and if once there comes to be a Free Trade established, we shall never want Merchants from Rome. Well, and if once there comes to be a Free Trade established, we shall never want Merchant's from Room. Well, cc cs c-acp pc-acp vvz pc-acp vbi dt j n1 vvn, pns12 vmb av-x vvi n2 p-acp vvi. av, (2) text (DIV1) 8 Image 2
80 but what shall we do for our little Sister the Independent? Oh very well; but what shall we do for our little Sister the Independent? O very well; cc-acp q-crq vmb pns12 vdi p-acp po12 j n1 dt j-jn? uh av av; (2) text (DIV1) 8 Image 2
81 she shall be under the Visitation of the King, and the Iustices of the Peace; so that I find, she shall be under the Visitation of the King, and the Justices of the Peace; so that I find, pns31 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1; av cst pns11 vvb, (2) text (DIV1) 8 Image 2
82 though Bishops and Clergy-men may not be Iustices, yet Iustices may have the Honour of being Bishops; but how our Congregational Men will like this, is another Query: For this Yoke put upon their Necks, will oblige them to a Dependency, destructive of their Liberty, Being, and Name of Independents. though Bishops and Clergymen may not be Justices, yet Justices may have the Honour of being Bishops; but how our Congregational Men will like this, is Another Query: For this Yoke put upon their Necks, will oblige them to a Dependency, destructive of their Liberty, Being, and Name of Independents. cs ng1 cc n2 vmb xx vbi n2, av ng1 vmb vhi dt n1 pp-f vbg n2; p-acp c-crq po12 j n2 vmb vvi d, vbz j-jn np1: p-acp d vvb vvi p-acp po32 n2, vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1, j pp-f po32 n1, vbg, cc n1 pp-f n2-jn. (2) text (DIV1) 8 Image 2
83 But there is no doubt the Houses of Parliament will be induced to comply with these People for three notable Reasons. 1. Because they will make the House of Commons equal to the Lords, and both equal to the King, as must be in coordinate Estates. 2. Because, say they, We see the Iaws of Iesuits and Sectaries opening upon us, and for fear they should not gape wide enough to swallow us up quick and quickly, strain them wider by a Toleration. 3. Because they kindly suppose, p. 35. that all those who will oppose them in either House are Papists. Few, say they, there are in either House who are Protestants, without jealousie, &c. which is a plain intimation that there are some in both Houses who are Papists. A Reflection which by naming no particulars, is a general Scandal upon all and every Member of those Honourable Houses. But there is no doubt the Houses of Parliament will be induced to comply with these People for three notable Reasons. 1. Because they will make the House of Commons equal to the lords, and both equal to the King, as must be in coordinate Estates. 2. Because, say they, We see the Jaws of Iesuits and Sectaries opening upon us, and for Fear they should not gape wide enough to swallow us up quick and quickly, strain them wider by a Toleration. 3. Because they kindly suppose, p. 35. that all those who will oppose them in either House Are Papists. Few, say they, there Are in either House who Are Protestants, without jealousy, etc. which is a plain intimation that there Are Some in both Houses who Are Papists. A Reflection which by naming no particulars, is a general Scandal upon all and every Member of those Honourable Houses. p-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 dt n2 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp crd j n2. crd p-acp pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f ng2 j-jn p-acp dt n2, cc d j-jn p-acp dt n1, c-acp vmb vbi p-acp j n2. crd p-acp, vvb pns32, pns12 vvb dt n2 pp-f np2 cc n2 vvg p-acp pno12, cc p-acp n1 pns32 vmd xx vvi av-j av-d pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp j cc av-j, vvb pno32 av-j p-acp dt n1. crd p-acp pns32 av-j vvb, n1 crd d d d r-crq vmb vvi pno32 p-acp d n1 vbr njp2. d, vvb pns32, a-acp vbr p-acp d n1 r-crq vbr n2, p-acp n1, av r-crq vbz dt j n1 cst a-acp vbr d p-acp d n2 r-crq vbr njp2. dt n1 r-crq p-acp vvg dx n2-j, vbz dt j n1 p-acp d cc d n1 pp-f d j n2. (2) text (DIV1) 9 Image 2
84 I vvill not trouble my self or the Reader vvith their explanatory Bill ▪ or their marginal Annotations, only observe, First, that their very Explanations needs a farther Explanation, and so you shall have these prolifick heads bring Superfetation upon Annotation, till the Acts of Toleration vvould out-svvell the Statute-Book. Secondly, That Nonconformists are come to as great perfection in Politiques as Divinity, and that ere long, the Gentlemen of the Long Robe vvill be laid aside, I will not trouble my self or the Reader with their explanatory Bill ▪ or their marginal Annotations, only observe, First, that their very Explanations needs a farther Explanation, and so you shall have these prolific Heads bring Superfetation upon Annotation, till the Acts of Toleration would out-svvell the Statute book. Secondly, That nonconformists Are come to as great perfection in Politics as Divinity, and that ere long, the Gentlemen of the Long Robe will be laid aside, pns11 vmb xx vvi po11 n1 cc dt n1 p-acp po32 j n1 ▪ cc po32 j n2, av-j vvi, ord, cst po32 j n2 av dt jc n1, cc av pn22 vmb vhi d n1 n2 vvb n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 vmd j dt n1. ord, cst np1 vbr vvn p-acp p-acp j n1 p-acp n2-j p-acp n1, cc d c-acp av-j, dt n2 pp-f dt av-j n1 vmb vbi vvn av, (2) text (DIV1) 10 Image 2
85 as Grievances of the Nation: For they are vviser than the Government many years ago, as Grievances of the nation: For they Are Wiser than the Government many Years ago, c-acp n2 pp-f dt n1: c-acp pns32 vbr jc cs dt n1 d n2 av, (2) text (DIV1) 10 Image 2
86 and abler than the Council Learned in the Lavv, to prepare Bills for Parliament, and fittest to explain them vvhen they have done. and abler than the Council Learned in the Law, to prepare Bills for Parliament, and Fittest to explain them when they have done. cc jc cs dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n1, cc js pc-acp vvi pno32 c-crq pns32 vhb vdn. (2) text (DIV1) 10 Image 2
87 The great Comfort is, they tell us, pag. 40. That they propose these things, as if they vvere in Republica Platonis, and it is hoped they vvill, The great Comfort is, they tell us, page. 40. That they propose these things, as if they were in Republic Plato's, and it is hoped they will, dt j n1 vbz, pns32 vvb pno12, n1. crd cst pns32 vvb d n2, c-acp cs pns32 vbdr p-acp np1 np1, cc pn31 vbz vvn pns32 vmb, (2) text (DIV1) 10 Image 2
88 if ever be enacted either there, or in Sir Tho. Moor's Utopia: For, From Presbyters Laws, if ever be enacted either there, or in Sir Tho. Moor's Utopia: For, From Presbyters Laws, cs av vbi vvn d a-acp, cc p-acp n1 np1 ng1 np1: p-acp, p-acp n2 n2, (2) text (DIV1) 10 Image 2
89 And the Good Old Cause, From the Jesuit's Iaws, And the Fanaticks Paws, Libera nos Domine. FINIS. And the Good Old Cause, From the Jesuit's Jaws, And the Fanatics Paws, Libera nos Domine. FINIS. cc dt j j n1, p-acp dt npg1 n2, cc dt n2-jn n2, np1 fw-la fw-la. fw-la. (2) text (DIV1) 10 Image 2

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