The righteous man's support a sermon preach'd before Her Majesty, on Wednesday June 14th, 1693 bieng [sic] the day of the monthly fast / by R. Lucas ...

Lucas, Richard, 1648-1715
Publisher: Printed for S Smith and B Walford
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1693
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A49405 ESTC ID: R5562 STC ID: L3416
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Psalms CXII, 7; Fast-day sermons; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 PSALM CXII. 7. He shall not be afraid of evil tidings, his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. PSALM CXII. 7. He shall not be afraid of evil tidings, his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. np1 crd. crd pns31 vmb xx vbi j pp-f j-jn n2, po31 n1 vbz vvn, vvg p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 4
1 THIS Psalm presents us with the Character and Blessings of a righteous Man: THIS Psalm presents us with the Character and Blessings of a righteous Man: d np1 vvz pno12 p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f dt j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
2 His Blessings, according to the stile of the Old Testament, which we must exalt by the Spirit of the New, are Riches, Victory, long Life, a flourishing Posterity, an honourable and lasting Memory. His Blessings, according to the style of the Old Testament, which we must exalt by the Spirit of the New, Are Riches, Victory, long Life, a flourishing Posterity, an honourable and lasting Memory. png31 n2, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, vbr n2, n1, j n1, dt j-vvg n1, dt j cc j-vvg n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
3 His Character is made up of a Constellation of Vertues; His Character is made up of a Constellation of Virtues; po31 n1 vbz vvn a-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
4 First the Fear of God as the Fountain and Principle of all the rest, then a delight in his Commandments, Discretion, Justice, Mercy, Beneficence, Bounty; First the fear of God as the Fountain and Principle of all the rest, then a delight in his commandments, Discretion, justice, Mercy, Beneficence, Bounty; ord dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d dt n1, cs dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
5 and lastly, Faith or Confidence in God, which unites his Character and his Blessings together; and lastly, Faith or Confidence in God, which unites his Character and his Blessings together; cc ord, n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vvz po31 n1 cc po31 n2 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
6 for as it is describ'd in my Text, I can hardly tell whether it partakes more of the one or the other, for as it is described in my Text, I can hardly tell whither it partakes more of the one or the other, c-acp c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vmb av vvi cs pn31 vvz dc pp-f dt crd cc dt n-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
7 whether I ought to call it the Vertue or the Happiness of the Righteous Man; He shall not be afraid, &c. In handling these words, I'll observe this Method. whither I ought to call it the Virtue or the Happiness of the Righteous Man; He shall not be afraid, etc. In handling these words, I'll observe this Method. cs pns11 vmd pc-acp vvi pn31 dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; pns31 vmb xx vbi j, av p-acp vvg d n2, pns11|vmb vvi d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
8 1. I'll make some Reflection upon the commonness and unavoidableness of Evil which is supposed in my Text, the righteous man not being exempt from Evil Tidings. 1. I'll make Some Reflection upon the commonness and Unavoidableness of Evil which is supposed in my Text, the righteous man not being exempt from Evil Tidings. crd pns11|vmb vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j-jn r-crq vbz vvn p-acp po11 n1, dt j n1 xx vbg j p-acp j-jn n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
9 2. I'll show you that the Favour and Patronage of God is the only Support and Comfort of Man against Evil. This is that which fortifies the righteous Man in my Text against Evil Tydings, his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. 2. I'll show you that the Favour and Patronage of God is the only Support and Comfort of Man against Evil. This is that which fortifies the righteous Man in my Text against Evil Tidings, his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. crd pns11|vmb vvi pn22 d dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt j vvb cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 d vbz d r-crq vvz dt j n1 p-acp po11 n1 p-acp j-jn n2, po31 n1 vbz vvn, vvg p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 4
10 3. I'll conclude with an Exhortation to Righteousness, as that alone which can entitle us to the Favour of God, 3. I'll conclude with an Exhortation to Righteousness, as that alone which can entitle us to the Favour of God, crd pns11|vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, c-acp cst av-j r-crq vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 4
11 and warrant our Confidence in him. 1. Of the commonness and unavoidableness of evil. Were there no sin to merit evil, no God, or none concern'd to inflict it, and warrant our Confidence in him. 1. Of the commonness and Unavoidableness of evil. Were there no since to merit evil, no God, or none concerned to inflict it, cc vvb po12 n1 p-acp pno31. crd pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n-jn. vbdr a-acp dx n1 pc-acp vvi j-jn, dx n1, cc pix vvd pc-acp vvi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 4
12 yet considering the state and nature of this World, a wise man could not promise himself much from it. yet considering the state and nature of this World, a wise man could not promise himself much from it. av vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1, dt j n1 vmd xx vvi px31 d p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
13 All things without us, are mixt, empty, uncertain, transitory, and we our selves consist of mortal Bodies, All things without us, Are mixed, empty, uncertain, transitory, and we our selves consist of Mortal Bodies, av-d n2 p-acp pno12, vbr vvn, j, j, j, cc pns12 po12 n2 vvi pp-f j-jn n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
14 and mutable Minds, Diseases infects the one, and Passions the other, so that errour and ignorance, bastles and disappointments, losses, changes, sickness, death, reign every where, disquiet and disturb every state. and mutable Minds, Diseases infects the one, and Passion the other, so that error and ignorance, bastles and disappointments, losses, changes, sickness, death, Reign every where, disquiet and disturb every state. cc j n2, n2 vvz dt pi, cc n2 dt j-jn, av d n1 cc n1, n2 cc n2, n2, n2, n1, n1, vvb d q-crq, j-jn cc vvi d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
15 But if we carry our thoughts a little further, if we consider what variety of Evils is necessary to exercise and train up Vertue; But if we carry our thoughts a little further, if we Consider what variety of Evils is necessary to exercise and train up Virtue; p-acp cs pns12 vvb po12 n2 dt j av-jc, cs pns12 vvb r-crq n1 pp-f n2-jn vbz j pc-acp vvi cc vvi a-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
16 to inform Man, and vindicate the Sanctity and Justice of God; to inform Man, and vindicate the Sanctity and justice of God; pc-acp vvi n1, cc vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
17 If we look upon the World as the Theatre of God and Man, on which the Wise man too often acts his Mistakes and Follies, the Fool and Sinner his Lust, Rage, Avarice, Ambition, Subtilty Cruelty, Hypocrisy, Bigottry, and the like. If we look upon the World as the Theatre of God and Man, on which the Wise man too often acts his Mistakes and Follies, the Fool and Sinner his Lust, Rage, Avarice, Ambition, Subtlety Cruelty, Hypocrisy, Bigotry, and the like. cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc n1, p-acp r-crq dt j n1 av av vvz po31 n2 cc n2, dt n1 cc n1 po31 n1, n1, n1, n1, n1 np1-n, n1, n1, cc dt j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
18 And God delights to display his Wisdom, Power and Goodness in the various Scenes of Lovingkindness, Righteousness, And God delights to display his Wisdom, Power and goodness in the various Scenes of Lovingkindness, Righteousness, cc np1 vvz pc-acp vvi po31 n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1, n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
19 and Judgment, Jer. 9. If, I say, we consider all this, we shall be apt to wonder, and Judgement, Jer. 9. If, I say, we Consider all this, we shall be apt to wonder, cc n1, np1 crd cs, pns11 vvb, pns12 vvb d d, pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
20 why Evils are not more numerous and more grievous then they are. why Evils Are not more numerous and more grievous then they Are. c-crq n2-jn vbr xx av-dc j cc av-dc j cs pns32 vbr. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
21 Man when full and at ease, when standing on an high, on heaps of Honours and Offices, Dignities and Preferments, is a proud, insolent, vain, sensual, unthinking thing; Man when full and At ease, when standing on an high, on heaps of Honours and Offices, Dignities and Preferments, is a proud, insolent, vain, sensual, unthinking thing; n1 c-crq j cc p-acp n1, c-crq vvg p-acp dt j, p-acp n2 pp-f ng1 cc n2, n2 cc n2, vbz dt j, j, j, j, j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
22 how many Disgraces, Mortifications, Revolutions, are necessary to make this poor Creature know God and himself, to make him humble, modest, wise and vertuous; how many Disgraces, Mortifications, Revolutions, Are necessary to make this poor Creature know God and himself, to make him humble, modest, wise and virtuous; c-crq d n2, n2, n2, vbr j pc-acp vvi d j n1 vvb np1 cc px31, pc-acp vvi pno31 j, j, j cc j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
23 a lively Image of this we have in the people of Israel, Isa. 2.7, 8. Their Land is full of silver and gold, a lively Image of this we have in the people of Israel, Isaiah 2.7, 8. Their Land is full of silver and gold, dt j n1 pp-f d pns12 vhb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd, crd po32 n1 vbz j pp-f n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
24 neither is there any end of their Treasure; their Land also is full of Horses, neither is there any end of their Chariots. neither is there any end of their Treasure; their Land also is full of Horses, neither is there any end of their Chariots. av-dx vbz pc-acp d n1 pp-f po32 n1; po32 n1 av vbz j pp-f n2, av-dx vbz pc-acp d n1 pp-f po32 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
25 And what was the natural result of this, even what follows in the next words of the Prophet, Their Land also is full of Idols, they worship the work of their own hands, that which their own fingers have made. And what was the natural result of this, even what follows in the next words of the Prophet, Their Land also is full of Idols, they worship the work of their own hands, that which their own fingers have made. cc r-crq vbds dt j n1 pp-f d, av q-crq vvz p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, po32 n1 av vbz j pp-f n2, pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2, cst r-crq po32 d ng1 vhb vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
26 And this was a wantonness not to be cured, but by afflictions; And this was a wantonness not to be cured, but by afflictions; cc d vbds dt n1 xx pc-acp vbi vvn, cc-acp p-acp n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
27 nor could any thing effectually convince them of the vanity of Stocks and Stones, or the need they stood in of the living and true God, but Calamities and Distresses. nor could any thing effectually convince them of the vanity of Stocks and Stones, or the need they stood in of the living and true God, but Calamities and Distresses. ccx vmd d n1 av-j vvi pno32 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, cc dt n1 pns32 vvd p-acp pp-f dt j-vvg cc j np1, cc-acp n2 cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
28 And as these are often necessary to convert a Sinner, so are they no less necessary to train up a Convert, And as these Are often necessary to convert a Sinner, so Are they no less necessary to train up a Convert, cc c-acp d vbr av j pc-acp vvi dt n1, av vbr pns32 dx av-dc j pc-acp vvi a-acp dt vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
29 and perfect even a Righteous Man; even these have their Dross, which cannot be purg'd but with sire; and perfect even a Righteous Man; even these have their Dross, which cannot be purged but with sire; cc j av dt j n1; av d vhb po32 n1, r-crq vmbx vbi vvn cc-acp p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
30 there is Remisness in themselves, Connivance and Compliance with the sins of others; there is Remissness in themselves, Connivance and Compliance with the Sins of Others; pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp px32, n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
31 there is their Carnal Diffidence and Worldly Politicks; ah too too remote all from the Simplicity, the Zeal, and Faith of a Christian. there is their Carnal Diffidence and Worldly Politics; ah too too remote all from the Simplicity, the Zeal, and Faith of a Christian. pc-acp vbz po32 j n1 cc j n2-j; uh av av j av-d p-acp dt n1, dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt njp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
32 In one word, good Men too often adhere too much to the World, and have too much fondness for the Interest and Ease of the Body, In one word, good Men too often adhere too much to the World, and have too much fondness for the Interest and Ease of the Body, p-acp crd n1, j n2 av av vvi av av-d p-acp dt n1, cc vhb av d n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
33 and are far from being sufficiently mortified to the Designs and Arts of the World, and Are Far from being sufficiently mortified to the Designs and Arts of the World, cc vbr av-j p-acp vbg av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
34 and therefore God finds himself obliged, ever and anon, to imbitter their outward Comforts, to shatter those false Props they are apt to lean on, to embroil and entangle them in their Councils, that they may learn to cleave to him with a more perfect heart, and Therefore God finds himself obliged, ever and anon, to embitter their outward Comforts, to shatter those false Props they Are apt to lean on, to embroil and entangle them in their Councils, that they may Learn to cleave to him with a more perfect heart, cc av np1 vvz px31 vvn, av cc av, pc-acp vvi po32 j n2, pc-acp vvi d j n2 pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi a-acp, pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2, cst pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt av-dc j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
35 and to live as becomes the Followers of Jesus, not by subtilty or sight, but Faith. and to live as becomes the Followers of jesus, not by subtlety or sighed, but Faith. cc pc-acp vvi c-acp vvz dt n2 pp-f np1, xx p-acp n1 cc n1, cc-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
36 For these and a great many other reasons Judgment, as St. Peter observeth, doth sometimes begin at the House of God; For these and a great many other Reasons Judgement, as Saint Peter observeth, does sometime begin At the House of God; p-acp d cc dt j d j-jn ng1 n1, c-acp n1 np1 vvz, vdz av vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
37 and if so, what shall be the end of those that obey not the Gospel, if the righteous scarcely be saved, if they escape as through the fire, where shall the sinner and ungodly appear. and if so, what shall be the end of those that obey not the Gospel, if the righteous scarcely be saved, if they escape as through the fire, where shall the sinner and ungodly appear. cc cs av, q-crq vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f d cst vvb xx dt n1, cs dt j av-j vbi vvn, cs pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1, c-crq vmb dt n1 cc j vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
38 A thought which ought very sensibly to affect our Souls this day. A Thought which ought very sensibly to affect our Souls this day. dt n1 r-crq vmd av av-j pc-acp vvi po12 n2 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
39 I am afraid, pray God it be without ground, that God may take up the same Complaint against this Nation now, which he did against Judea once, Ezek 5.6. She hath changed my judgments into wickedness more then the nations, and my statutes more then the countries that are round about her. I am afraid, pray God it be without ground, that God may take up the same Complaint against this nation now, which he did against Judea once, Ezekiel 5.6. She hath changed my Judgments into wickedness more then the Nations, and my statutes more then the countries that Are round about her. pns11 vbm j, vvb np1 pn31 vbb p-acp n1, cst np1 vmb vvi a-acp dt d n1 p-acp d n1 av, r-crq pns31 vdd p-acp np1 a-acp, np1 crd. pns31 vhz vvn po11 n2 p-acp n1 av-dc cs dt n2, cc po11 n2 av-dc cs dt n2 cst vbr av-j p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
40 I am afraid, in despight of all those Mercies God hath heaped upon us, in defiance of those advantages in Church and State we enjoy above our neighbouring Nations, I am afraid, in despite of all those mercies God hath heaped upon us, in defiance of those advantages in Church and State we enjoy above our neighbouring nations, pns11 vbm j, p-acp n1 pp-f d d n2 np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12, p-acp n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 pns12 vvb p-acp po12 j-vvg n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
41 if we be compared with them, we shall be found to equal the Luxury and Intemperance of one, the Pride and Vanity of another, to exceed the worst in Lust and Wantonness; if we be compared with them, we shall be found to equal the Luxury and Intemperance of one, the Pride and Vanity of Another, to exceed the worst in Lust and Wantonness; cs pns12 vbb vvn p-acp pno32, pns12 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f crd, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n-jn, pc-acp vvi dt js p-acp n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
42 and to compleat all, 'tis doubted, whether we have not outdone our selves in Inconstancy, Ingratitude, Falshood, Hypocrisy, Faction, and Divisions. and to complete all, it's doubted, whither we have not outdone our selves in Inconstancy, Ingratitude, Falsehood, Hypocrisy, Faction, and Divisions. cc p-acp j av-d, pn31|vbz vvn, cs pns12 vhb xx vvn po12 n2 p-acp n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
43 May this be only a vain, tho' well-meaning Jealousie? But if it be true, May this be only a vain, though well-meaning Jealousy? But if it be true, vmb d vbi av-j dt j, cs j n1? p-acp cs pn31 vbb j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
44 then I am sure, should God extinguish our Lust and Wantonness, by Plague and Pestilence, should he reduce our Pride and Luxury by Poverty and Famine, should he put an end to our Divisions, then I am sure, should God extinguish our Lust and Wantonness, by Plague and Pestilence, should he reduce our Pride and Luxury by Poverty and Famine, should he put an end to our Divisions, cs pns11 vbm j, vmd np1 vvi po12 n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, vmd pns31 vvi po12 n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, vmd pns31 vvi dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
45 as he did once to Jerusalem's, by a Civil and Forreign Sword ranging from North to South, should he finally suffer Persecutions, not to be parallel'd in former Ages, to tare up by the Roots our Holy Religion, our Religion so scandalously betrayed, as he did once to Jerusalem's, by a Civil and Foreign Sword ranging from North to South, should he finally suffer Persecutions, not to be paralleled in former Ages, to tear up by the Roots our Holy Religion, our Religion so scandalously betrayed, c-acp pns31 vdd a-acp p-acp npg1, p-acp dt j cc j n1 vvg p-acp n1 p-acp n1, vmd pns31 av-j vvi n2, xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n2, pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt n2 po12 j n1, po12 n1 av av-j vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
46 and abandoned by our Heats and Animosities, so vilely dishonoured and blasphemed by Sins and Immoralities too too National, all that we should have to say, would be, Righteous art thou O Lord, and just are thy Judgments. and abandoned by our Heats and Animosities, so vilely dishonoured and blasphemed by Sins and Immoralities too too National, all that we should have to say, would be, Righteous art thou Oh Lord, and just Are thy Judgments. cc vvn p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, av av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp n2 cc n2 av av j, d cst pns12 vmd vhi pc-acp vvi, vmd vbi, j n1 pns21 uh n1, cc av vbr po21 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
47 This is what our sins have deserved; this is what our contempt of Mercies hath provoked thee to. This is what our Sins have deserved; this is what our contempt of mercies hath provoked thee to. d vbz q-crq po12 n2 vhb vvn; d vbz q-crq po12 n1 pp-f n2 vhz vvn pno21 p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
48 I have made these Reflections on the commonness and unavoidableness of Evil for these Reasons. I have made these Reflections on the commonness and Unavoidableness of Evil for these Reasons. pns11 vhb vvn d n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j-jn c-acp d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 4
49 1. That if God bless us with such an Issue of Affairs, as we have this day earnestly prayed for, our Gratitude may be enlarged, 1. That if God bless us with such an Issue of Affairs, as we have this day earnestly prayed for, our Gratitude may be enlarged, crd cst cs np1 vvb pno12 p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n2, c-acp pns12 vhb d n1 av-j vvd p-acp, po12 n1 vmb vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 4
50 and the goodness of God, which we have so little ground to pretend to, may even melt us into humble Joys, holy Thanks, and devout Praises. and the Goodness of God, which we have so little ground to pretend to, may even melt us into humble Joys, holy Thanks, and devout Praises. cc dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq pns12 vhb av j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, vmb av vvi pno12 p-acp j n2, j n2, cc j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 4
51 2. To dispose us to modest and rational Expectations; 2. To dispose us to modest and rational Expectations; crd p-acp vvi pno12 p-acp j cc j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 4
52 to pass through crouds of Evils on the right hand and on the left, like Israel through the Read Sea, to pass through crouds of Evils on the right hand and on the left, like Israel through the Read Sea, pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 pp-f n2-jn p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc p-acp dt j, av-j np1 p-acp dt vvn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 4
53 when the Water stood on heaps on both sides, and not to be touch'd by them, seems to me the greater Miracle of the two: when the Water stood on heaps on both sides, and not to be touched by them, seems to me the greater Miracle of the two: c-crq dt n1 vvd p-acp n2 p-acp d n2, cc xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32, vvz p-acp pno11 dt jc n1 pp-f dt crd: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 4
54 To hope therefore for an uninterrupted Success, to be willing to bear no Inconveniencies, to meet with no Disappointments, to grow discontented and mutinous if we be not presently plac'd out of the very reach of Evil, this is a petulancy, a wantonness, that becomes not Sinners, shall I say, no, not Men, not Mortals. To hope Therefore for an uninterrupted Success, to be willing to bear no Inconveniences, to meet with no Disappointments, to grow discontented and mutinous if we be not presently placed out of the very reach of Evil, this is a petulancy, a wantonness, that becomes not Sinners, shall I say, no, not Men, not Mortals. pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt j-vvn n1, pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi dx n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp dx n2, pc-acp vvi j-vvn cc j cs pns12 vbb xx av-j vvn av pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n-jn, d vbz dt n1, dt n1, cst vvz xx n2, vmb pns11 vvi, uh-dx, xx n2, xx n2-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 4
55 Lastly, These Reflections serve to teach us, that, if Evils, and great ones too, be one time or other unavoidable, Lastly, These Reflections serve to teach us, that, if Evils, and great ones too, be one time or other unavoidable, ord, d n2 vvb pc-acp vvi pno12, cst, cs n2-jn, cc j pi2 av, vbb crd n1 cc j-jn j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 4
56 then 'tis the Wisdom and Duty of all, by an holy and upright Life, or by Repentance and Reformation to secure their Interest in the favour of God, then it's the Wisdom and Duty of all, by an holy and upright Life, or by Repentance and Reformation to secure their Interest in the favour of God, av pn31|vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d, p-acp dt j cc j n1, cc p-acp n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 4
57 for which is my second General. 2. This alone is the Comfort and Support of Man against Evils. for which is my second General. 2. This alone is the Comfort and Support of Man against Evils. p-acp r-crq vbz po11 ord n1. crd np1 av-j vbz dt n1 cc vvb pp-f n1 p-acp n2-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 4
58 I need not prove that he can have no other. For what can he confide in, his Treasure? this may soon be exhausted, I need not prove that he can have no other. For what can he confide in, his Treasure? this may soon be exhausted, pns11 vvb xx vvi cst pns31 vmb vhi dx j-jn. c-acp q-crq vmb pns31 vvi p-acp, po31 n1? d vmb av vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
59 or it may awaken the Avarice and Ambition of a powerful Enemy, as Hezekiah 's did the King of Babylon 's, or it may awaken the Avarice and Ambition of a powerful Enemy, as Hezekiah is did the King of Babylon is, cc pn31 vmb vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp np1 vbz vdd dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
60 and so instead of being a Defence, prove the occasion of his ruin. and so instead of being a Defence, prove the occasion of his ruin. cc av av pp-f vbg dt n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
61 Can he confide in power? alas he knows that when this is grown too big to fall by any other hands, it generally falls by its own. Can he confide in power? alas he knows that when this is grown too big to fallen by any other hands, it generally falls by its own. vmb pns31 vvi p-acp n1? uh pns31 vvz d c-crq d vbz vvn av j pc-acp vvi p-acp d j-jn n2, pn31 av-j vvz p-acp po31 d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
62 Can he finally confide in worldly Wisdom? alas a thousand unexpected Accidents, and unobserved latent Circumstances, cross and frustrate this, Can he finally confide in worldly Wisdom? alas a thousand unexpected Accidents, and unobserved latent circumstances, cross and frustrate this, vmb pns31 av-j vvi p-acp j n1? uh dt crd j n2, cc j fw-la n2, j cc vvi d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
63 and render the Achitophel 's of this World not only unfortunate, but often contemptible too. and render the Ahithophel is of this World not only unfortunate, but often contemptible too. cc vvi dt np1 vbz pp-f d n1 xx av-j j, cc-acp av j av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
64 Let not therefore the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might; Let not Therefore the wise man glory in his Wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might; vvb xx av dt j n1 n1 p-acp po31 n1, av-dx vvb dt j n1 n1 p-acp po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
65 let not the rich man glory in his riches: let not the rich man glory in his riches: vvb xx dt j n1 n1 p-acp po31 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
66 but let him that glorieth, glory in this, that he understands and knoweth God, that he is the Lord who executeth loving kindness and judgment upon the earth; but let him that Glorieth, glory in this, that he understands and Knoweth God, that he is the Lord who Executeth loving kindness and judgement upon the earth; cc-acp vvb pno31 cst vvz, n1 p-acp d, cst pns31 vvz cc vvz np1, cst pns31 vbz dt n1 r-crq vvz j-vvg n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
67 for in these things I delight, saith the Lord, Jer. 9.23, 24. To promote which frame of Spirit, for in these things I delight, Says the Lord, Jer. 9.23, 24. To promote which frame of Spirit, c-acp p-acp d n2 pns11 vvb, vvz dt n1, np1 crd, crd p-acp vvi r-crq n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
68 so acceptable to God, and advantagious to you, be pleased to consider these three or four things. 1. He who is assured of the Favour of God, is free from the worst of Evils. 2. God is able to support and reward his Servants. 3. He's able to prevent the Evil which threatens them, so acceptable to God, and advantageous to you, be pleased to Consider these three or four things. 1. He who is assured of the Favour of God, is free from the worst of Evils. 2. God is able to support and reward his Servants. 3. He's able to prevent the Evil which threatens them, av j p-acp np1, cc j p-acp pn22, vbb vvn pc-acp vvi d crd cc crd n2. crd pns31 r-crq vbz vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz j p-acp dt js pp-f n2-jn. crd np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 n2. crd pns31|vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n-jn r-crq vvz pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
69 or deliver them out of those they are in. 4. He'l certainly do what is best for them. or deliver them out of those they Are in. 4. He'll Certainly do what is best for them. cc vvi pno32 av pp-f d pns32 vbr p-acp. crd pns31|vmb av-j vdi r-crq vbz js p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
70 1. He who is assured of the Favour and Patronage of God, is thereby freed from the worst and greatest of Evils. 1. He who is assured of the Favour and Patronage of God, is thereby freed from the worst and greatest of Evils. crd pns31 r-crq vbz vvn pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, vbz av vvn p-acp dt js cc js pp-f n2-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
71 To be abandoned here on Earth by the Divine Spirit, to be given up to sin and a reprobate sence, To be abandoned Here on Earth by the Divine Spirit, to be given up to since and a Reprobate sense, pc-acp vbi vvn av p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n1 cc dt n-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
72 and after all to be cast into Hell, a Region of inextinguishable Flames; these are Evils which make men truly and eternally miserable; and After all to be cast into Hell, a Region of inextinguishable Flames; these Are Evils which make men truly and eternally miserable; cc p-acp d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f j n2; d vbr n2-jn r-crq vvb n2 av-j cc av-j j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
73 but 'tis our comfort these are Evils which only God can inflict; only an angry God can make us truly miserable. but it's our Comfort these Are Evils which only God can inflict; only an angry God can make us truly miserable. cc-acp pn31|vbz po12 n1 d vbr n2-jn r-crq av-j np1 vmb vvi; av-j dt j np1 vmb vvi pno12 av-j j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
74 As to Man, what Zeba and Zalmunna said of Jether, Judg. 8.21. As is the man so is his strength; As to Man, what Zeba and Zalmunna said of Jether, Judges 8.21. As is the man so is his strength; p-acp p-acp n1, r-crq np1 cc np1 vvd pp-f av, np1 crd. c-acp vbz dt n1 av vbz po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
75 may be applied to all the Sons of Men, his strength is trifling, and therefore his anger too. may be applied to all the Sons of Men, his strength is trifling, and Therefore his anger too. vmb vbi vvn p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n2, po31 n1 vbz vvg, cc av po31 n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
76 He's arm'd like peevish Wasps with Buz and little Stings, not like God with Thunder and fatal Bolts; and therefore his slight Wounds can only trouble and disquiet, not ruin us. He's armed like peevish Wasps with Buz and little Stings, not like God with Thunder and fatal Bolts; and Therefore his slight Wounds can only trouble and disquiet, not ruin us. pns31|vbz vvn av-j j n2 p-acp uh cc j n2, xx av-j np1 p-acp vvb cc j n2; cc av po31 j n2 vmb av-j vvi cc vvi, xx vvi pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
77 For what can he do? His Tongue can wound our Reputation, or his Arm our Body; he can plunder and rifle us of our Estate and Fortune; For what can he do? His Tongue can wound our Reputation, or his Arm our Body; he can plunder and rifle us of our Estate and Fortune; p-acp q-crq vmb pns31 vdi? po31 n1 vmb vvi po12 n1, cc po31 n1 po12 n1; pns31 vmb vvi cc vvi pno12 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
78 He can deprive us of our Liberty, and of Life it self; not to take notice that he can do none of these things unless God permit. He can deprive us of our Liberty, and of Life it self; not to take notice that he can do none of these things unless God permit. pns31 vmb vvi pno12 pp-f po12 n1, cc pp-f n1 pn31 n1; xx pc-acp vvi n1 cst pns31 vmb vdi pix pp-f d n2 cs np1 vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
79 What doth all this amount to? He can wound our Reputation: i. e. he can fight with the Air; What does all this amount to? He can wound our Reputation: i. e. he can fight with the Air; q-crq vdz d d vvi p-acp? pns31 vmb vvi po12 n1: uh. sy. pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
80 for Reputation is but popular Breath: he can fasten imaginary wounds upon an imaginary Man; for Reputation is but popular Breath: he can fasten imaginary wounds upon an imaginary Man; p-acp n1 vbz p-acp j n1: pns31 vmb vvi j n2 p-acp dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
81 for Reputation is generally nothing else but the Picture of a Man drawn by the Fancies and Opinions of the Vulgar. for Reputation is generally nothing Else but the Picture of a Man drawn by the Fancies and Opinions of the vulgar. p-acp n1 vbz av-j pix av cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
82 He can rob us of our Estates; He can rob us of our Estates; pns31 vmb vvi pno12 pp-f po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
83 that is, he can clear our way to Heaven of all that Rubbish which doth but trash and clog us in our Journey. that is, he can clear our Way to Heaven of all that Rubbish which does but trash and clog us in our Journey. cst vbz, pns31 vmb vvi po12 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d cst n1 r-crq vdz p-acp n1 cc vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
84 He can deprive us of our Liberty; He can deprive us of our Liberty; pns31 vmb vvi pno12 pp-f po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
85 that is, he can confine us to the happy necessity of entertaining our selves with wise and holy Thoughts, that is, he can confine us to the happy necessity of entertaining our selves with wise and holy Thoughts, cst vbz, pns31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvg po12 n2 p-acp j cc j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
86 and of being entertained by heaven: Finally, He can kill the Body; that is, he can throw down these Mudwalls, which will be built up of Marble; and of being entertained by heaven: Finally, He can kill the Body; that is, he can throw down these Mudwalls, which will be built up of Marble; cc pp-f vbg vvn p-acp n1: av-j, pns31 vmb vvi dt n1; cst vbz, pns31 vmb vvi a-acp d np1, r-crq vmb vbi vvn a-acp pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
87 he can deliver us from the Troubles and Evils of this Life, and send us the speediest way into the Joys and Glories of a better. he can deliver us from the Troubles and Evils of this Life, and send us the speediest Way into the Joys and Glories of a better. pns31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt vvz cc n2-jn pp-f d n1, cc vvb pno12 dt js n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt jc. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
88 This is all vain Man can do. This is all vain Man can do. d vbz d j n1 vmb vdi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
89 For no violence can wound the Soul, no Calumnies can blast our Innocence, or sully our Integrity; For no violence can wound the Soul, no Calumnies can blast our Innocence, or sully our Integrity; p-acp dx n1 vmb vvi dt n1, dx n2 vmb vvi po12 n1, cc vvi po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
90 what we are, that we shall be, whatever Man represents us, no persecutions, no Alarms can rob us of the Peace of Conscience, what we Are, that we shall be, whatever Man represents us, no persecutions, no Alarms can rob us of the Peace of Conscience, r-crq pns12 vbr, cst pns12 vmb vbi, r-crq n1 vvz pno12, dx n2, dx n2 vmb vvi pno12 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
91 and Joy of the Holy Ghost; no ravenous Hands can seize upon our heavenly Treasure; and Joy of the Holy Ghost; no ravenous Hands can seize upon our heavenly Treasure; cc n1 pp-f dt j n1; dx j n2 vmb vvi p-acp po12 j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
92 the Crown of Life is held fast by the right hand of the Almighty, and no force, no ambition can invade it. the Crown of Life is held fast by the right hand of the Almighty, and no force, no ambition can invade it. dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn av-j p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt j-jn, cc dx n1, dx n1 vmb vvi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
93 I will sum up this Argument in the words of our Saviour, Luke 12.5. I will sum up this Argument in the words of our Saviour, Lycia 12.5. pns11 vmb vvi a-acp d n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, av crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
94 And I say unto you my friends, be not afraid of them that kill the body, And I say unto you my Friends, be not afraid of them that kill the body, cc pns11 vvb p-acp pn22 po11 n2, vbb xx j pp-f pno32 cst vvb dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
95 and after that have no more that they can do; and After that have no more that they can do; cc p-acp d vhb dx av-dc cst pns32 vmb vdi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
96 but I'll forewarn you whom you shall fear, fear him who after he hath kill'd the body, hath power to cast into hell, but I'll forewarn you whom you shall Fear, Fear him who After he hath killed the body, hath power to cast into hell, cc-acp pns11|vmb vvi pn22 r-crq pn22 vmb vvi, vvb pno31 r-crq c-acp pns31 vhz vvn dt n1, vhz n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
97 yea, I say unto you, fear ye him. yea, I say unto you, Fear you him. uh, pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, vvb pn22 pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
98 Were all this thorowly fix'd in the minds of Men, it would be an effectual means to extinguish selfishness, cowardize, Were all this thoroughly fixed in the minds of Men, it would be an effectual means to extinguish selfishness, cowardice, vbdr d d av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, pn31 vmd vbi dt j n2 pc-acp vvi n1, n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
99 and hypocrify, to awaken a necessary zeal for our Religion and Country, and to revive the honour of our Nation; and hypocrify, to awaken a necessary zeal for our Religion and Country, and to revive the honour of our nation; cc vvi, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp po12 n1 cc n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
100 for no Man who believes this will part with his Integrity to preserve or increase his Fortune, for no Man who believes this will part with his Integrity to preserve or increase his Fortune, p-acp dx n1 r-crq vvz d vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
101 or sacrifice the favour of God to the fear of Man, or of any Evil whatever. Especially if he consider. or sacrifice the favour of God to the Fear of Man, or of any Evil whatever. Especially if he Consider. cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f d n-jn r-crq. av-j cs pns31 vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
102 2ly, That God is able to support and reward his Servants. Now God supports us various ways; 2ly, That God is able to support and reward his Servants. Now God supports us various ways; av-j, cst np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 n2. av np1 vvz pno12 j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
103 partly by his gracious Promises, partly by dispensing Evils by such degrees, and with such a mixture of good, partly by his gracious Promises, partly by dispensing Evils by such Degrees, and with such a mixture of good, av p-acp po31 j vvz, av p-acp vvg n2-jn p-acp d n2, cc p-acp d dt n1 pp-f j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
104 as not to suffer us to be oppressed and overwhelmed by them; as not to suffer us to be oppressed and overwhelmed by them; c-acp xx pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
105 and partly by fortifying us by his Spirit, in proportion to the danger and difficulty of the Conflict he calls us to. and partly by fortifying us by his Spirit, in proportion to the danger and difficulty of the Conflict he calls us to. cc av p-acp vvg pno12 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
106 What the force and vertue of all this put together is, may be inferred from the Victories and Triumphs of good Men in all ages, over all sorts of afflictions, amidst the Persecutions and Insultings of Enemies, the Ingratitude and Perfidiousness of Friends; What the force and virtue of all this put together is, may be inferred from the Victories and Triumphos of good Men in all ages, over all sorts of afflictions, amid the Persecutions and Insultings of Enemies, the Ingratitude and Perfidiousness of Friends; q-crq dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d d vvd av vbz, vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp d n2, p-acp d n2 pp-f n2, p-acp dt n2 cc np1 pp-f n2, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
107 in Poverty, Reproach, Imprisonment, Sickness, and Death it self, they have maintain'd their ground, preserved their Integrity, in Poverty, Reproach, Imprisonment, Sickness, and Death it self, they have maintained their ground, preserved their Integrity, p-acp n1, n1, n1, n1, cc n1 pn31 n1, pns32 vhb vvn po32 n1, vvn po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
108 and appeared to all great and illustrious. A good Cause, and a good Conscience, are proof against all Calamities: and appeared to all great and illustrious. A good Cause, and a good Conscience, Are proof against all Calamities: cc vvd p-acp d j cc j. dt j n1, cc dt j n1, vbr n1 p-acp d n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
109 The Sword of the Spirit, and the Shield of Faith, will sufficiently protect us against all the Darts and Onsets of the Enemy. The Sword of the Spirit, and the Shield of Faith, will sufficiently Pact us against all the Darts and Onsets of the Enemy. dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, vmb av-j vvi pno12 p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
110 I do not by all this imagine that the Trials of the righteous Man are void of trouble and affliction, that his Contention is without sweat or toil, his Wounds without smart, I do not by all this imagine that the Trials of the righteous Man Are void of trouble and affliction, that his Contention is without sweat or toil, his Wounds without smart, pns11 vdb xx p-acp d d vvb cst dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 vbr j pp-f n1 cc n1, cst po31 n1 vbz p-acp n1 cc n1, po31 n2 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
111 or his heart utterly untouch'd by those Passions which harress and oppress others; but only that he's not broken nor dejected like the Sinner and Hypocrite; or his heart utterly untouched by those Passion which harress and oppress Others; but only that he's not broken nor dejected like the Sinner and Hypocrite; cc po31 n1 av-j j p-acp d n2 r-crq n1 cc vvi n2-jn; cc-acp av-j cst pns31|vbz xx vvn ccx vvn av-j dt n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
112 that he's never destitute wholly of inward Comfort, nor ever casts away his hope in God. that he's never destitute wholly of inward Comfort, nor ever Cast away his hope in God. cst pns31|vbz av j av-jn pp-f j n1, ccx av vvz av po31 n1 p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
113 Such is the Description the Psalmist gives us of his own Faith, or the state of his Soul under Trials: Such is the Description the Psalmist gives us of his own Faith, or the state of his Soul under Trials: d vbz dt n1 dt n1 vvz pno12 pp-f po31 d n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
114 Nevertheless though I am sometimes afraid, yet put I my trust in thee. My heart and my flesh faileth me, but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. Nevertheless though I am sometime afraid, yet put I my trust in thee. My heart and my Flesh Faileth me, but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. av cs pns11 vbm av j, av vvb pns11 po11 n1 p-acp pno21. po11 n1 cc po11 n1 vvz pno11, cc-acp np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, cc po11 n1 c-acp av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
115 Nor can it yet be denied, but that some times, such is the strength of Faith, such the transport of Love, such the confidence of Hope, such the luxuriancy and joy of the holy Spirit, that the pleasure of a good Man in the midst of his Sufferings, doth infinitely outweigh and exceed his Pain and Sorrow; Nor can it yet be denied, but that Some times, such is the strength of Faith, such the transport of Love, such the confidence of Hope, such the luxuriancy and joy of the holy Spirit, that the pleasure of a good Man in the midst of his Sufferings, does infinitely outweigh and exceed his Pain and Sorrow; ccx vmb pn31 av vbi vvn, cc-acp cst d n2, d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, d dt vvi pp-f n1, d dt n1 pp-f n1, d dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, cst dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, vdz av-j vvi cc vvi po31 n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
116 but this I doubt is but a very rare Case: and therefore God puts us often in mind, that the Afflictions of this present moment, but this I doubt is but a very rare Case: and Therefore God puts us often in mind, that the Afflictions of this present moment, cc-acp d pns11 vvb vbz p-acp dt j j n1: cc av np1 vvz pno12 av p-acp n1, cst dt n2 pp-f d j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
117 when he calls us to them, procure for us an eternal weight of glory: when he calls us to them, procure for us an Eternal weight of glory: c-crq pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp pno32, vvb p-acp pno12 dt j n1 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
118 and our Saviour when he pronounceth those happy whom the World generally pronounceth miserable, doth it with an eye to their Reward: and our Saviour when he pronounceth those happy whom the World generally pronounceth miserable, does it with an eye to their Reward: cc po12 n1 c-crq pns31 vvz d j r-crq dt n1 av-j vvz j, vdz pn31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
119 Blessed are ye poor, for yours is the Kingdom of Heaven: Blessed are ye that weep now, for ye shall laugh. Blessed Are you poor, for yours is the Kingdom of Heaven: Blessed Are you that weep now, for you shall laugh. vvn vbr pn22 j, c-acp png22 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1: vvn vbr pn22 cst vvb av, c-acp pn22 vmb vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
120 Rejoyce and triumph to all Eternity. Rejoice and triumph to all Eternity. vvb cc vvi p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
121 Blessed are ye when men shall hate you, and persecute you, &c. Rejoyce and be exceeding glad, Blessed Are you when men shall hate you, and persecute you, etc. Rejoice and be exceeding glad, vvn vbr pn22 c-crq n2 vmb vvi pn22, cc vvi pn22, av vvb cc vbi vvg j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
122 for great is your reward in heaven. for great is your reward in heaven. c-acp j vbz po22 n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
123 Good God! why should we fear that Evil which leads us to such an happy end, Good God! why should we Fear that Evil which leads us to such an happy end, j np1 q-crq vmd pns12 vvi d n-jn r-crq vvz pno12 p-acp d dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
124 or rather why should we call it Evil, which recommends us to God's favour here, and greater degrees of glory hereafter. or rather why should we call it Evil, which recommends us to God's favour Here, and greater Degrees of glory hereafter. cc av-c c-crq vmd pns12 vvi pn31 av-jn, r-crq vvz pno12 p-acp npg1 n1 av, cc jc n2 pp-f n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
125 Methinks were we thorowly perswaded of this, our heart, like the wise man's in Solomon, should choose to dwell in the house of mourning, and we should prefer the advantages of Afflictions before the slumbers of Peace, the softness and luxury of Wealth, Methinks were we thoroughly persuaded of this, our heart, like the wise Man's in Solomon, should choose to dwell in the house of mourning, and we should prefer the advantages of Afflictions before the slumbers of Peace, the softness and luxury of Wealth, vvz vbr pns12 av-j vvn pp-f d, po12 n1, av-j dt j ng1 p-acp np1, vmd vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pns12 vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
126 or the false and empty glitterings of worldly power and glory, when destitute of Vertue. or the false and empty glitterings of worldly power and glory, when destitute of Virtue. cc dt j cc j n2-vvg pp-f j n1 cc n1, c-crq j pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
127 But let me not be misunderstood, I have not magnified Sufferings, as if we were to be fond of them, But let me not be misunderstood, I have not magnified Sufferings, as if we were to be found of them, cc-acp vvb pno11 xx vbi vvd, pns11 vhb xx vvn n2, c-acp cs pns12 vbdr pc-acp vbi j pp-f pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
128 when we may with a good Conscience decline them. when we may with a good Conscience decline them. c-crq pns12 vmb p-acp dt j n1 vvi pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
129 Whoever throws himself upon Evils, when God points him out a way to escape them, deserts and betrays the Providence of God, forfeits all pretension to Divine assistance, Whoever throws himself upon Evils, when God points him out a Way to escape them, deserts and betrays the Providence of God, forfeits all pretension to Divine assistance, r-crq vvz px31 p-acp n2-jn, c-crq np1 vvz pno31 av dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, n2 cc vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, vvz d n1 p-acp j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
130 and suffers like a Fool, not a Martyr. and suffers like a Fool, not a Martyr. cc vvz av-j dt n1, xx dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
131 St. Paul when he wisht his Auditors his Faith, did not wish them his Bonds too; Saint Paul when he wished his Auditors his Faith, did not wish them his Bonds too; n1 np1 c-crq pns31 vvd po31 n2 po31 n1, vdd xx vvi pno32 po31 n2 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
132 and St. Peter, how warm soever his temper, how bold soever his Faith was, durst not throw himself upon the Waves, without his Master's express Command. and Saint Peter, how warm soever his temper, how bold soever his Faith was, durst not throw himself upon the Waves, without his Masters express Command. cc n1 np1, c-crq j av po31 n1, c-crq j av po31 n1 vbds, vvd xx vvi px31 p-acp dt n2, p-acp po31 ng1 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
133 Nor have I dwelt so long on the cloudy side of that Pillar, under whose Conduct I hope this Nation is this day, Nor have I dwelled so long on the cloudy side of that Pillar, under whose Conduct I hope this nation is this day, ccx vhb pns11 vvn av av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp rg-crq vvb pns11 vvb d n1 vbz d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
134 as if there were not a bright one too. No; as if there were not a bright one too. No; c-acp cs pc-acp vbdr xx dt j crd av. uh-dx; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
135 my only design herein was to set the World in a good light before you, to invite you to wise and sober Thoughts, my only Design herein was to Set the World in a good Light before you, to invite you to wise and Sobrium Thoughts, po11 j n1 av vbds pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pn22, pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp j cc j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
136 and equally to prepare you for every Fortune; and equally to prepare you for every Fortune; cc av-jn pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
137 for whoever can bear Adversity with courage and constancy, will enjoy Prosperity with modesty and moderation; for whoever can bear Adversity with courage and constancy, will enjoy Prosperity with modesty and moderation; p-acp r-crq vmb vvi n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, vmb vvi n1 p-acp n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
138 he that is not dastardly and dejected under the one, will never be wanton and insolent, he that is not dastardly and dejected under the one, will never be wanton and insolent, pns31 cst vbz xx j cc vvn p-acp dt crd, vmb av-x vbi j-jn cc j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
139 or forgetful of God in the other; or forgetful of God in the other; cc j pp-f np1 p-acp dt j-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
140 and he whose Will is resigned up to God, whose Soul is humbly prepared to meet whatever Evil God in his wisdom, justice or goodness shall think fit to lay upon him, is not only best fitted for Success, and he whose Will is resigned up to God, whose Soul is humbly prepared to meet whatever Evil God in his Wisdom, Justice or Goodness shall think fit to lay upon him, is not only best fitted for Success, cc pns31 rg-crq n1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp np1, rg-crq n1 vbz av-j vvn pc-acp vvi r-crq j-jn np1 p-acp po31 n1, n1 cc n1 vmb vvi j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, vbz xx av-j av-j vvn p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
141 but hath also the best title to it. Let us therefore pass on to the third Consideration. but hath also the best title to it. Let us Therefore pass on to the third Consideration. cc-acp vhz av dt js n1 p-acp pn31. vvb pno12 av vvi a-acp p-acp dt ord n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
142 3dly, God is able to prevent impending Evils, or disperse the present; to doubt this is an approach towards Atheism: 3dly, God is able to prevent impending Evils, or disperse the present; to doubt this is an approach towards Atheism: av, np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi vvg n2-jn, cc vvi dt j; pc-acp vvi d vbz dt n1 p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
143 For to call into question God's Omnipotence, or Omniscience, is in effect to call into question his Being, For to call into question God's Omnipotence, or Omniscience, is in Effect to call into question his Being, c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 npg1 n1, cc n1, vbz p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 po31 vbg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
144 since he cannot be God without both. since he cannot be God without both. c-acp pns31 vmbx vbi np1 p-acp d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
145 But if he be Omnipotent and Omniscient, then it plainly follows, that he doth whatsoever he pleaseth in heaven and in earth; But if he be Omnipotent and Omniscient, then it plainly follows, that he does whatsoever he Pleases in heaven and in earth; p-acp cs pns31 vbb j cc j, cs pn31 av-j vvz, cst pns31 vdz r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
146 and no thought of his can be hindred. and no Thought of his can be hindered. cc dx n1 pp-f png31 vmb vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
147 Nor shall we find it difficult to ascribe this to God, if we consider that he is without beginning, Nor shall we find it difficult to ascribe this to God, if we Consider that he is without beginning, ccx vmb pns12 vvi pn31 j pc-acp vvi d p-acp np1, cs pns12 vvb cst pns31 vbz p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
148 and gives beginning to all things: For from hence must follow these two things. and gives beginning to all things: For from hence must follow these two things. cc vvz n1 p-acp d n2: c-acp p-acp av vmb vvi d crd n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
149 1. That all the Power and Wisdom scattered through the whole Creation, if it could be combined and united, would bear no proportion to that which is originally and essentially in God, 1. That all the Power and Wisdom scattered through the Whole Creation, if it could be combined and united, would bear no proportion to that which is originally and essentially in God, crd cst d dt n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, cs pn31 vmd vbi vvn cc j-vvn, vmd vvi dx n1 p-acp d r-crq vbz av-j cc av-j p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 4
150 since all created Perfections are only some saint Reflections of the Divine Brightness, some thin sprinklings of his inexhaustible store. since all created Perfections Are only Some saint Reflections of the Divine Brightness, Some thin sprinklings of his inexhaustible store. c-acp d j-vvn n2 vbr av-j d n1 n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, d j n2-vvg pp-f po31 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 4
151 2. That all created Beings depend upon him, and are subject to his Will; 2. That all created Beings depend upon him, and Are Subject to his Will; crd cst d j-vvn n2 vvb p-acp pno31, cc vbr j-jn p-acp po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
152 when therefore he commands, The stars in their courses fight against Sisera, and the river Kishon sweeps them away. Fire, Hail, when Therefore he commands, The Stars in their courses fight against Sisera, and the river Kishon sweeps them away. Fire, Hail, c-crq av pns31 vvz, dt n2 p-acp po32 n2 vvi p-acp np1, cc dt n1 np1 vvz pno32 av. n1, n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
153 and Vapours, Storms and Tempests, Earthquakes and Inundations, Famine and Plague, Sickness and Death obey his Voice, the hearts of Kings, and Vapours, Storms and Tempests, Earthquakes and Inundations, Famine and Plague, Sickness and Death obey his Voice, the hearts of Kings, cc n2, n2 cc n2, n2 cc n2, n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1 vvi po31 n1, dt n2 pp-f n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
154 and the hearts of the Multitude too are in his hands, in vain therefore is Counsel, in vain is Strength against the Lord. and the hearts of the Multitude too Are in his hands, in vain Therefore is Counsel, in vain is Strength against the Lord. cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 av vbr p-acp po31 n2, p-acp j av vbz n1, p-acp j vbz n1 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
155 He wants no Instruments to destroy, none to save. Thus have I briefly evinced the Omnipotence of God; He Wants no Instruments to destroy, none to save. Thus have I briefly evinced the Omnipotence of God; pns31 vvz dx n2 pc-acp vvi, pix pc-acp vvi. av vhb pns11 av-j vvd dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
156 if we consider the Exercise and Administration of it, God commonly governs by fix'd and stated Rules, if we Consider the Exercise and Administration of it, God commonly governs by fixed and stated Rules, cs pns12 vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, np1 av-j vvz p-acp vvn cc j-vvn n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
157 and effects his Designs by ordinary and usual means. and effects his Designs by ordinary and usual means. cc n2 po31 n2 p-acp j cc j vvz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
158 Yet sometimes he takes pleasure in humbling the Proud, and rescuing the Distressed, by extraordinary and unaccountable ways; Yet sometime he Takes pleasure in humbling the Proud, and rescuing the Distressed, by extraordinary and unaccountable ways; av av pns31 vvz n1 p-acp vvg dt j, cc vvg dt j-vvn, p-acp j cc j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
159 ways that bespeak God the Contriver of them; ways that are evident Demonstrations of a Divine Power and Wisdom. ways that bespeak God the Contriver of them; ways that Are evident Demonstrations of a Divine Power and Wisdom. n2 cst vvb np1 dt n1 pp-f pno32; n2 cst vbr j n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
160 And as he doth this often by unaccomptable ways, so often at very unexpected times too; And as he does this often by unaccomptable ways, so often At very unexpected times too; cc c-acp pns31 vdz d av p-acp j n2, av av p-acp av j n2 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
161 when the proud man is in the height of success and security; when the proud man is in the height of success and security; c-crq dt j n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
162 when the humble man hath nothing almost to expect, but a Miracle, nothing to trust to but an act of Omnipotence, when the humble man hath nothing almost to expect, but a Miracle, nothing to trust to but an act of Omnipotence, c-crq dt j n1 vhz pix av pc-acp vvi, cc-acp dt n1, pix pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
163 then God breaks in with sudden ruin on the one, and deliverance to the other; and all this to extort from the World an acknowledgment of his Sovereignty and Providence, then God breaks in with sudden ruin on the one, and deliverance to the other; and all this to extort from the World an acknowledgment of his Sovereignty and Providence, cs np1 vvz p-acp p-acp j n1 p-acp dt crd, cc n1 p-acp dt j-jn; cc d d pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
164 and to prevent insolence in the highest Condition, or Despair in the lowest. Need I imprint this on your Minds by Instances; and to prevent insolence in the highest Condition, or Despair in the lowest. Need I imprint this on your Minds by Instances; cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt js n1, cc vvb p-acp dt js. n1 pns11 vvb d p-acp po22 n2 p-acp n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
165 Shall I trace Joseph from the Pit in the Wilderness, to the next place to Pharaoh on the Throne; Shall I trace Joseph from the Pit in the Wilderness, to the next place to Pharaoh on the Throne; vmb pns11 vvi np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
166 Moses from his Ark of Bullrushes to the Ark of the Tabernacle, where he spoke with God face to face; Moses from his Ark of Bulrushes to the Ark of the Tabernacle, where he spoke with God face to face; np1 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp np1 n1 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
167 or the Son of Jesse from his Crook, to his Scepter: or the Son of Jesse from his Crook, to his Sceptre: cc dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
168 or shall I on the other hand, show you the great Assyrian Monarch boasting that he had dried up the Rivers of besieged places with the soles of his Feet, and threa•ning to cut down all the tall Cedars of Lebanon, with such like vaunts, or shall I on the other hand, show you the great assyrian Monarch boasting that he had dried up the rivers of besieged places with the soles of his Feet, and threa•ning to Cut down all the tall Cedars of Lebanon, with such like vaunts, cc vmb pns11 p-acp dt j-jn n1, vvb pn22 dt j jp n1 vvg cst pns31 vhd vvn a-acp dt n2 pp-f j-vvn n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, cc n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp d dt j n2 pp-f np1, p-acp d j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
169 and then in a moment a Bridle put into his mouth, and a Hook into his nostrils, and then in a moment a Bridle put into his Mouth, and a Hook into his nostrils, cc av p-acp dt n1 dt n1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, cc dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
170 and falling a Sacrifice in the house of his Idols? Antiochus breathing fire and ruin in his rage against Jerusalem, and then the next moment struck with a Disease, tumbled down headlong from his Chariot, and falling a Sacrifice in the house of his Idols? Antiochus breathing fire and ruin in his rage against Jerusalem, and then the next moment struck with a Disease, tumbled down headlong from his Chariot, cc vvg dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2? npg1 vvg n1 cc vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1, cc av dt ord n1 vvd p-acp dt n1, vvd a-acp av-j p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
171 and become the object of scorn and pity; his flatterers could not bear his stench, nor himself his pain. and become the Object of scorn and pity; his Flatterers could not bear his stench, nor himself his pain. cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; po31 n2 vmd xx vvi po31 n1, ccx px31 po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
172 'Twere endless to multiply Examples, not Sacred History only, but Prophane too abounding in them. 'Twere endless to multiply Examples, not Sacred History only, but Profane too abounding in them. pn31|vbdr j pc-acp vvi n2, xx j n1 av-j, cc-acp vvb av vvg p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
173 Hence it is that the notion of an uncontroulable Providence universally possessed Mankind, Sacrifice and Prayer, Humiliation and Thanksgiving, were as frequent in the Pagan, Hence it is that the notion of an uncontrollable Providence universally possessed Mankind, Sacrifice and Prayer, Humiliation and Thanksgiving, were as frequent in the Pagan, av pn31 vbz d dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 av-j vvn n1, n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, vbdr a-acp j p-acp dt j-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
174 as once in the Jewish, or now in the Christian World. as once in the Jewish, or now in the Christian World. c-acp a-acp p-acp dt jp, cc av p-acp dt njp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
175 Hence it is, that good men have expressed so much confidence and security amidst a crowd of Dangers. Hence it is, that good men have expressed so much confidence and security amid a crowd of Dangers. av pn31 vbz, cst j n2 vhb vvn av d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
176 For this is the natural Result of an assured Interest in the Divine Favour; For this is the natural Result of an assured Interest in the Divine Favour; p-acp d vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
177 the Exultancy of David seems to be the language of every righteous man, The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear; the Exultancy of David seems to be the language of every righteous man, The Lord is my Light and my salvation, whom shall I Fear; dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f d j n1, dt n1 vbz po11 n1 cc po11 n1, r-crq vmb pns11 vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
178 The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid: The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid: dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, pp-f ro-crq vmb pns11 vbi j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
179 — when the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. — when the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, Come upon me to eat up my Flesh, they stumbled and fell. — c-crq dt j, av po11 n2 cc po11 n2, vvd p-acp pno11 pc-acp vvi a-acp po11 n1, pns32 vvd cc vvd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
180 Though an hoast should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear. Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not Fear. cs dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp pno11, po11 n1 vmb xx vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
181 Though war should raise against me, in this would I be confident, Psal. 27.1, 2, 3. How lively a Notion doth this give us of the happiness of a righteous man; Though war should raise against me, in this would I be confident, Psalm 27.1, 2, 3. How lively a Notion does this give us of the happiness of a righteous man; cs n1 vmd vvi p-acp pno11, p-acp d vmd pns11 vbi j, np1 crd, crd, crd q-crq j dt n1 vdz d vvi pno12 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
182 His Mind enjoys a Calm in that Scorm which threatens his Life and Fortune. His Mind enjoys a Cam in that Scorm which threatens his Life and Fortune. po31 n1 vvz dt j-jn p-acp d n1 r-crq vvz po31 n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
183 His Soul possesseth it self in Security and Peace amidst the Alarms and Dangers of War: His Soul Possesses it self in Security and Peace amid the Alarms and Dangers of War: po31 n1 vvz pn31 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
184 happy surely is the man whose heart is thus established; others may be politick, this man alone is wise; happy surely is the man whose heart is thus established; Others may be politic, this man alone is wise; j av-j vbz dt n1 rg-crq n1 vbz av vvn; n2-jn vmb vbi j, d n1 av-j vbz j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
185 others may be fortunate, this man alone is great. He's an imperfect Image of that God he trusts in; Others may be fortunate, this man alone is great. He's an imperfect Image of that God he trusts in; n2-jn vmb vbi j, d n1 av-j vbz j. pns31|vbz dt j n1 pp-f d n1 pns31 vvz p-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
186 that God, who even when he makes Darkness his Pavilion, and thick Clouds round about him, is all Light himself; that God, who even when he makes Darkness his Pavilion, and thick Clouds round about him, is all Light himself; cst np1, r-crq av c-crq pns31 vvz n1 po31 n1, cc j n2 av-j p-acp pno31, vbz d n1 px31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
187 and in the midst of Lightnings and Thunders, Storms, Tempests, and Earthquakes, he's himself serene, calm, and undisturbed. and in the midst of Lightnings and Thunders, Storms, Tempests, and Earthquakes, he's himself serene, Cam, and undisturbed. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc ng1, n2, n2, cc n2, pns31|vbz n1 j, j-jn, cc j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
188 But against all this it will be objected by some, We readily acknowledge the Power of God; But against all this it will be objected by Some, We readily acknowledge the Power of God; p-acp p-acp d d pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d, pns12 av-j vvb dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
189 we believe too that Righteousness entitles Man to his Favour; but, after all, this is not a sufficient ground of the Considence you talk of; we believe too that Righteousness entitles Man to his Favour; but, After all, this is not a sufficient ground of the Confidence you talk of; pns12 vvb av d n1 vvz n1 p-acp po31 n1; cc-acp, p-acp d, d vbz xx dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pn22 vvb pp-f; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
190 for you must acknowledge too, that notwithstanding the Power of God, notwithstanding his regard for good men, the righteous man doth very often, not only suffer, but perish in his righteousness; for you must acknowledge too, that notwithstanding the Power of God, notwithstanding his regard for good men, the righteous man does very often, not only suffer, but perish in his righteousness; c-acp pn22 vmb vvi av, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, a-acp po31 n1 p-acp j n2, dt j n1 vdz av av, xx av-j vvi, cc-acp vvb p-acp po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
191 and the wicked man doth prolong his life in his wickedness, and preserve and increase what he calls his Glory, by his Crimes and Villanies. and the wicked man does prolong his life in his wickedness, and preserve and increase what he calls his Glory, by his Crimes and Villainies. cc dt j n1 vdz vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvi cc vvi r-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1, p-acp po31 n2 cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
192 To this I answer, This doth indeed sometimes happen; To this I answer, This does indeed sometime happen; p-acp d pns11 vvb, d vdz av av vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
193 but this will not much diminish the comfort of a righteous man, if what I have said before concerning his Support and Reward be well weighed; or if we consider, but this will not much diminish the Comfort of a righteous man, if what I have said before Concerning his Support and Reward be well weighed; or if we Consider, cc-acp d vmb xx d vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cs r-crq pns11 vhb vvn p-acp vvg po31 vvb cc n1 vbb av vvn; cc cs pns12 vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
194 4ly, That God will certainly do what is best for those that serve him, and trust in him. 4ly, That God will Certainly do what is best for those that serve him, and trust in him. av-j, cst np1 vmb av-j vdi r-crq vbz js p-acp d cst vvb pno31, cc vvi p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
195 The dispensations of Providence towards such shall ever be seasonable, ever beneficial: If Afflictions be necessary, these shall be their Portion. The dispensations of Providence towards such shall ever be seasonable, ever beneficial: If Afflictions be necessary, these shall be their Portion. dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d vmb av vbi j, av j: cs n2 vbb j, d vmb vbi po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
196 If Prosperity be useful, they shall have it, when they are prepared for it, when they are fit to enjoy it: If Prosperity be useful, they shall have it, when they Are prepared for it, when they Are fit to enjoy it: cs n1 vbb j, pns32 vmb vhi pn31, c-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp pn31, c-crq pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
197 for God's goodness is governed by unerring Prudence, and his Power influenced by infallible Wisdom. for God's Goodness is governed by unerring Prudence, and his Power influenced by infallible Wisdom. c-acp npg1 n1 vbz vvn p-acp vvg n1, cc po31 n1 vvn p-acp j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
198 How great a Comfort, how great a Blessing is this to a poor Creature, who hath so short a prospect of things to come, How great a Comfort, how great a Blessing is this to a poor Creature, who hath so short a prospect of things to come, q-crq j dt n1, c-crq j dt n1 vbz d p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vhz av j dt n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
199 and so little an insight into the present: and so little an insight into the present: cc av j dt n1 p-acp dt j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
200 Let us then but renounce our sins, let us but do good and trust in God, Let us then but renounce our Sins, let us but doe good and trust in God, vvb pno12 av cc-acp vvb po12 n2, vvb pno12 p-acp n1 j cc vvb p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
201 and then come what Events, what Times will, all things shall work together for our good; and then come what Events, what Times will, all things shall work together for our good; cc av vvb r-crq n2, r-crq n2 vmb, d n2 vmb vvi av p-acp po12 j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
202 what is, or what shall be, is that which should be. Doth the Trumpet sound an Alarm to War, War is best; what is, or what shall be, is that which should be. Does the Trumpet found an Alarm to War, War is best; q-crq vbz, cc q-crq vmb vbi, vbz d r-crq vmd vbi. vdz dt n1 vvb dt n1 p-acp n1, q-crq vbz js; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
203 must Factions and Divisions embroil a State, even these like Thunder and Lightning shall but render the Air more clear, serene, and wholsome: must Factions and Divisions embroil a State, even these like Thunder and Lightning shall but render the Air more clear, serene, and wholesome: vmb n2 cc n2 vvi dt n1, av d j n1 cc n1 vmb cc-acp vvi dt n1 av-dc j, j, cc j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
204 Sion shall be redeemed with Judgment, and her Converts with Righteousness, if it cannot be otherwise. Sion shall be redeemed with Judgement, and her Converts with Righteousness, if it cannot be otherwise. np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc pno31 vvz p-acp n1, cs pn31 vmbx vbi av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
205 But if another kind of Fortune, if Calm times, Success, and Victory, be the things which the Glory of God, But if Another kind of Fortune, if Cam times, Success, and Victory, be the things which the Glory of God, p-acp cs j-jn n1 pp-f n1, cs j-jn n2, n1, cc n1, vbb dt n2 r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
206 and the Interest of his People require, these shall not be denied us neither. In a word; and the Interest of his People require, these shall not be denied us neither. In a word; cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvi, d vmb xx vbi vvn pno12 d. p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
207 The Commission of God to the Prophet Isaiah is, I think, the standing Commission given to every Preacher of the Gospel in all times, let it be fulfilled in what sence God thinks fit; The Commission of God to the Prophet Isaiah is, I think, the standing Commission given to every Preacher of the Gospel in all times, let it be fulfilled in what sense God thinks fit; dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 np1 vbz, pns11 vvb, dt j-vvg n1 vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n2, vvb pn31 vbi vvn p-acp r-crq n1 np1 vvz j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
208 Chap. 3.10, 11. Say ye unto the righteous that it shall be well with him, for they shall eat the fruit of their doings. Chap. 3.10, 11. Say you unto the righteous that it shall be well with him, for they shall eat the fruit of their doings. np1 crd, crd vvb pn22 p-acp dt j cst pn31 vmb vbi av p-acp pno31, c-acp pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2-vdg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
209 Woe unto the wicked, it shall be ill with him, for the reward of his hands shall be given him. Woe unto the wicked, it shall be ill with him, for the reward of his hands shall be given him. n1 p-acp dt j, pn31 vmb vbi j-jn p-acp pno31, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 vmb vbi vvn pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
210 This minds me of the third and last thing propos'd: 3dly, That is, to conclude all with an Exhortation to Righteousness. This minds me of the third and last thing proposed: 3dly, That is, to conclude all with an Exhortation to Righteousness. d vvz pno11 pp-f dt ord cc ord n1 vvn: av, cst vbz, pc-acp vvi d p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
211 That God is the only Support against Evil, I have fully proved; and the wicked themselves disown it not; That God is the only Support against Evil, I have Fully proved; and the wicked themselves disown it not; cst np1 vbz dt j vvb p-acp j-jn, pns11 vhb av-j vvn; cc dt j px32 vvn pn31 xx; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 4
212 for in the day of their distress, they too seek the Lord: for in the day of their distress, they too seek the Lord: c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, pns32 av vvi dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 4
213 and nothing is more superstitious in Adversity, then such as are careless and consident, irreligious and prophane in Prosperity; and nothing is more superstitious in Adversity, then such as Are careless and confident, irreligious and profane in Prosperity; cc pix vbz av-dc j p-acp n1, cs d c-acp vbr j cc j, j cc j p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 4
214 that Righteousness alone entitles Man to the Favour and Patronage of God, and warrants his confidence in him, I need not prove. that Righteousness alone entitles Man to the Favour and Patronage of God, and warrants his confidence in him, I need not prove. d n1 av-j vvz n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc vvz po31 n1 p-acp pno31, pns11 vvb xx vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 4
215 This is the voice of Nature, the voice of the Law and the Prophets; This is the voice of Nature, the voice of the Law and the prophets; d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 4
216 and the Gospel is so far from cancelling it, that it multiplies our Obligations to Righteousness. and the Gospel is so Far from cancelling it, that it multiplies our Obligations to Righteousness. cc dt n1 vbz av av-j p-acp vvg pn31, cst pn31 vvz po12 n2 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 4
217 I will not therefore needlesly insist on the proof of this Proposition, but will in a word or two tell you, what I mean by Righteousness, I will not Therefore needlessly insist on the proof of this Proposition, but will in a word or two tell you, what I mean by Righteousness, pns11 vmb xx av av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc-acp vmb p-acp dt n1 cc crd vvb pn22, r-crq pns11 vvb p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 4
218 and then show you how proper and becoming, how indispensable and necessary the practice of it is this day: and then show you how proper and becoming, how indispensable and necessary the practice of it is this day: cc av vvb pn22 c-crq j cc j-vvg, c-crq j cc j dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 4
219 By Righteousness I mean, in the Sinner, Repentance and Reformation, a ceasing to do evil, and a learning to do well. By Righteousness I mean, in the Sinner, Repentance and Reformation, a ceasing to do evil, and a learning to do well. p-acp n1 pns11 vvb, p-acp dt n1, n1 cc n1, dt vvg pc-acp vdi j-jn, cc dt n1 pc-acp vdi av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 4
220 In the Regenerate I mean faithfulness, vigilance, and activity more then formerly in their station, In the Regenerate I mean faithfulness, vigilance, and activity more then formerly in their station, p-acp dt vvn pns11 vvb n1, n1, cc n1 av-dc cs av-j p-acp po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
221 an abounding this day more then at other times in the works of God, and an increase of zeal for his glory; an abounding this day more then At other times in the works of God, and an increase of zeal for his glory; dt vvg d n1 av-dc cs p-acp j-jn n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
222 how seasonable, how becoming is this in the present Juncture of Affairs; how seasonable, how becoming is this in the present Juncture of Affairs; c-crq j, c-crq vvg vbz d p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
223 shall we who have on all occasions expressed so much tenderness for our Laws and Rights, contemptuously violate God's, shall we who have on all occasions expressed so much tenderness for our Laws and Rights, contemptuously violate God's, vmb pns12 r-crq vhb p-acp d n2 vvn av d n1 p-acp po12 n2 cc n2-jn, av-j vvi npg1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
224 and openly insult his Authority? shall we, who defend the Protestant Religion with our Swords, destroy it by our Lives? shall we, who profess a zeal for the Liberty of Europe, be so far from expressing any for true Christian Liberty, and openly insult his authority? shall we, who defend the Protestant Religion with our Swords, destroy it by our Lives? shall we, who profess a zeal for the Liberty of Europe, be so Far from expressing any for true Christian Liberty, cc av-j vvi po31 n1? vmb pns12, r-crq vvb dt n1 n1 p-acp po12 n2, vvb pn31 p-acp po12 n2? vmb pns12, r-crq vvb dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbb av av-j p-acp vvg d p-acp j njp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
225 as not only not to contribute what lyes in our power to the breaking the yoke, as not only not to contribute what lies in our power to the breaking the yoke, c-acp xx j xx pc-acp vvi r-crq vvz p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt vvg dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
226 and shaking off the tyranny of Hell from the neck of others, but also tamely to submit our own to it? and shaking off the tyranny of Hell from the neck of Others, but also tamely to submit our own to it? cc vvg a-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, cc-acp av av-j pc-acp vvi po12 d p-acp pn31? (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
227 Nor is this Righteousness more becoming, then it is indispensable and necessary; Nor is this Righteousness more becoming, then it is indispensable and necessary; ccx vbz d n1 av-dc vvg, cs pn31 vbz j cc j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
228 for without this what are we to expect? God seems to have moved out of his place, for without this what Are we to expect? God seems to have moved out of his place, c-acp p-acp d r-crq vbr pns12 pc-acp vvi? np1 vvz pc-acp vhi vvn av pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
229 and to have a Controversie with Europe this day; and to have a Controversy with Europe this day; cc pc-acp vhi dt n1 p-acp np1 d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
230 our neighbour Nations drink deep of the Cup of his Wrath, and shall we escape without Repentance? Are our Vertues so perfect, our neighbour nations drink deep of the Cup of his Wrath, and shall we escape without Repentance? are our Virtues so perfect, po12 n1 n2 vvb av-jn pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc vmb pns12 vvi p-acp n1? vbr po12 n2 av j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
231 as not to need Chastisements? or our Vices so few, or so small, as not to call for Judgments? 'Tis therefore high time to begin the Work of Reformation, as not to need Chastisements? or our Vices so few, or so small, as not to call for Judgments? It's Therefore high time to begin the Work of Reformation, c-acp xx pc-acp vvi n2? cc po12 n2 av d, cc av j, c-acp xx pc-acp vvi p-acp n2? pn31|vbz av j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
232 and to sacrifice the Sacrifices of Righteousness, and then we may put our trust in the Lord. and to sacrifice the Sacrifices of Righteousness, and then we may put our trust in the Lord. cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, cc av pns12 vmb vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
233 But instead of this we are apt to flatter our selves with I know not what; But instead of this we Are apt to flatter our selves with I know not what; p-acp av pp-f d pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp pns11 vvb xx r-crq; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
234 that Religion is professed amongst us in its purity; that it 'twas sown and cultivated in the Blood of Martyrs; that Religion is professed among us in its purity; that it 'twas sown and cultivated in the Blood of Martyrs; d n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp po31 n1; cst pn31 pn31|vbds vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
235 that God will awake for his own sake, and his Truths sake, and plead our Cause, that God will awake for his own sake, and his Truths sake, and plead our Cause, cst np1 vmb vvi p-acp po31 d n1, cc po31 ng1 n1, cc vvb po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
236 and that of Religion, with his and our Enemies. and that of Religion, with his and our Enemies. cc d pp-f n1, p-acp po31 cc po12 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
237 But may I not say to you as the Baptist did to the Jews, on a like occasion, But may I not say to you as the Baptist did to the jews, on a like occasion, cc-acp vmb pns11 xx vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1 vdd p-acp dt np2, p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
238 when the Ax was laid to the root of the Tree, Think not to say in your selves we have Abraham to our Father; verily I say unto you, God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. when the Ax was laid to the root of the Tree, Think not to say in your selves we have Abraham to our Father; verily I say unto you, God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. c-crq dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb xx pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n2 pns12 vhb np1 pc-acp po12 n1; av-j pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, np1 vbz j pp-f d n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp n2 p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
239 Though Earthquakes should sink this Island into the Sea, yet the Church of Christ should stand upon a Rock, Though Earthquakes should sink this Island into the Sea, yet the Church of christ should stand upon a Rock, cs n2 vmd vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1, av dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
240 and the Gates of Hell should not prevail against it; and the Gates of Hell should not prevail against it; cc dt n2 pp-f n1 vmd xx vvi p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
241 and should this whole Nation turn Atheists or bigotted Papists, yet would God never want such who should worship him in Spirit and in Truth. and should this Whole nation turn Atheists or bigoted Papists, yet would God never want such who should worship him in Spirit and in Truth. cc vmd d j-jn n1 vvi n2 cc j-vvn njp2, av vmd np1 av-x vvb d r-crq vmd vvi pno31 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
242 If ever God could have been influenced by respect of Persons, surely it must have been towards the Jews; If ever God could have been influenced by respect of Persons, surely it must have been towards the jews; cs av np1 vmd vhi vbn vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n2, av-j pn31 vmb vhi vbn p-acp dt np2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
243 and yet how often, and irrecoverably too at last, was Jerusalem laid desolate, and that by the Idolatrous and Impious Heathen too? Jerusalem the Seed of Abraham, the Mother of Prophets, and yet how often, and irrecoverably too At last, was Jerusalem laid desolate, and that by the Idolatrous and Impious Heathen too? Jerusalem the Seed of Abraham, the Mother of prophets, cc av q-crq av, cc av-j av p-acp ord, vbds np1 vvd j, cc cst p-acp dt j cc j j-jn av? np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
244 and once the residence of God himself, when he dwelt between the Cherubims, on the Mount of Sion. and once the residence of God himself, when he dwelled between the Cherubims, on the Mount of Sion. cc a-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 px31, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
245 But you will say, We rest not here, we acquiesce not in any pretensions to extraordinary Priviledges, above other Nations; But you will say, We rest not Here, we acquiesce not in any pretensions to extraordinary Privileges, above other nations; p-acp pn22 vmb vvi, pns12 vvb xx av, pns12 vvi xx p-acp d n2 p-acp j n2, p-acp j-jn n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
246 but we offer up to God Fasting and Prayer, and set apart days of Solemn Humiliation. 'Tis very well: but we offer up to God Fasting and Prayer, and Set apart days of Solemn Humiliation. It's very well: cc-acp pns12 vvb a-acp p-acp np1 vvg cc n1, cc vvd av n2 pp-f j n1. pn31|vbz av av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
247 But I must put you in mind, that Repentance must be joyned with Fasting, and Reformation with Prayers, But I must put you in mind, that Repentance must be joined with Fasting, and Reformation with Prayers, cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp n1, cst n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp vvg, cc n1 p-acp n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
248 or else this will avail us little. or Else this will avail us little. cc av d vmb vvi pno12 j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
249 'Tis plain from several places in the Prophets, that the Jews were an hearing, praying People, at the same time when they were a disobedient one too; It's plain from several places in the prophets, that the jews were an hearing, praying People, At the same time when they were a disobedient one too; pn31|vbz j p-acp j n2 p-acp dt n2, cst dt np2 vbdr dt vvg, vvg n1, p-acp dt d n1 c-crq pns32 vbdr dt j pi av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
250 that they wearied God with their Sacrifices and their Fasts, at the same time that they wearied him with their sins too. that they wearied God with their Sacrifices and their Fasts, At the same time that they wearied him with their Sins too. cst pns32 vvd np1 p-acp po32 n2 cc po32 n2, p-acp dt d n1 cst pns32 vvd pno31 p-acp po32 n2 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
251 And how God resented this, the Prophet Isaiah teacheth us, Chap. 1.13. Bring no more vain Oblations, Incense is an abomination to me; And how God resented this, the Prophet Isaiah Teaches us, Chap. 1.13. Bring no more vain Oblations, Incense is an abomination to me; cc c-crq np1 vvd d, dt n1 np1 vvz pno12, np1 crd. vvb dx av-dc j n2, n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp pno11; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
252 the new Moons and Sabbaths, the calling of Assemblies, I cannot away with; it is iniquity, even your solemn Meetings. the new Moons and Sabbaths, the calling of Assemblies, I cannot away with; it is iniquity, even your solemn Meetings. dt j n2 cc n2, dt n-vvg pp-f n2, pns11 vmbx av p-acp; pn31 vbz n1, av po22 j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
253 But will not the Prayers of righteous men avail much? They will: I would to God they were more, and that they were more united. But will not the Prayers of righteous men avail much? They will: I would to God they were more, and that they were more united. cc-acp vmb xx dt n2 pp-f j n2 vvi d? pns32 vmb: pns11 vmd p-acp np1 pns32 vbdr av-dc, cc cst pns32 vbdr av-dc vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
254 But we have Prayers against Prayers, and Fasts against Fasts, as if we were come to that last and worst state of Jerusalem, when Jesus Christ himself could do no more for it, But we have Prayers against Prayers, and Fasts against Fasts, as if we were come to that last and worst state of Jerusalem, when jesus christ himself could do no more for it, cc-acp pns12 vhb n2 p-acp n2, cc n2 p-acp n2, c-acp cs pns12 vbdr vvn p-acp d ord cc js n1 pp-f np1, c-crq np1 np1 px31 vmd vdi dx dc p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
255 then weep over it Tears of Compassion and Despair: If thou hadst known, even now at last, the things which belong to thy peace, then weep over it Tears of Compassion and Despair: If thou Hadst known, even now At last, the things which belong to thy peace, av vvb p-acp pn31 n2 pp-f n1 cc n1: cs pns21 vhd2 vvn, av av p-acp ord, dt n2 r-crq vvb p-acp po21 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
256 but now they are hid from thine eyes, Luke 19.42. but now they Are hid from thine eyes, Lycia 19.42. cc-acp av pns32 vbr vvn p-acp po21 n2, av crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
257 But were the Hearts and Prayers of the few Righteous this day one and the same, But were the Hearts and Prayers of the few Righteous this day one and the same, cc-acp vbdr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt d j d n1 crd cc dt d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
258 yet you know, there is a time when the Provocations of a People are grown to that height, that though Noah, Daniel, and Job stood in the Gap and interceded, they should save none but their own souls. yet you know, there is a time when the Provocations of a People Are grown to that height, that though Noah, daniel, and Job stood in the Gap and interceded, they should save none but their own Souls. av pn22 vvb, pc-acp vbz dt n1 c-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr vvn p-acp d n1, cst cs np1, np1, cc np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 cc vvd, pns32 vmd vvi pix cc-acp po32 d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
259 How far we are advanced towards this state, or whether we are arrived at it, I dare not pretend to judge: How Far we Are advanced towards this state, or whither we Are arrived At it, I Dare not pretend to judge: c-crq av-j pns12 vbr vvn p-acp d n1, cc cs pns12 vbr vvn p-acp pn31, pns11 vvb xx vvi pc-acp vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
260 Only I must say, we have great reason to fear it; when we consider how many Judgments and how many Mercies have been lost upon us. Only I must say, we have great reason to Fear it; when we Consider how many Judgments and how many mercies have been lost upon us. av-j pns11 vmb vvi, pns12 vhb j n1 pc-acp vvi pn31; c-crq pns12 vvb c-crq d n2 cc c-crq d n2 vhb vbn vvn p-acp pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
261 And yet if this be our state, we have one Refuge, one Comfort left us; that where Intercession cannot, Reformation will prevail; And yet if this be our state, we have one Refuge, one Comfort left us; that where Intercession cannot, Reformation will prevail; cc av cs d vbb po12 n1, pns12 vhb crd n1, crd n1 vvd pno12; cst c-crq n1 vmbx, n1 vmb vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
262 where Fasting and Humiliation will not be accepted, there Repentance and Righteousness will. This is evident from plain Scripture; where Fasting and Humiliation will not be accepted, there Repentance and Righteousness will. This is evident from plain Scripture; c-crq vvg cc n1 vmb xx vbi vvn, a-acp n1 cc n1 vmb. d vbz j p-acp j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
263 for in the very same Chapter, Ezek. 14. wherein God affirms, that when he shall enter into Judgment with a Nation for its grievous Trespasses, Noah, Daniel, and Job should be able to save only their own Souls, by their Righteousness: yet verse 6. he exhorts the Jews to Repentance, for in the very same Chapter, Ezekiel 14. wherein God affirms, that when he shall enter into Judgement with a nation for its grievous Trespasses, Noah, daniel, and Job should be able to save only their own Souls, by their Righteousness: yet verse 6. he exhorts the jews to Repentance, c-acp p-acp dt av d n1, np1 crd c-crq np1 vvz, cst c-crq pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 j n2, np1, np1, cc n1 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi av-j po32 d n2, p-acp po32 n1: av n1 crd pns31 vvz dt np2 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
264 as that which would be able to effect what Noah, Daniel, and Job could not. as that which would be able to Effect what Noah, daniel, and Job could not. c-acp d r-crq vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi r-crq np1, np1, cc n1 vmd xx. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
265 So Jer. xviii. 7, 8. God tells us in so many words, That at what instant I shall speak concerning a Nation, So Jer. xviii. 7, 8. God tells us in so many words, That At what instant I shall speak Concerning a nation, np1 np1 crd. crd, crd np1 vvz pno12 p-acp av d n2, cst p-acp r-crq j-jn pns11 vmb vvi vvg dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
266 or concerning a Kingdom, to pluck up, to pull down, and to destroy; or Concerning a Kingdom, to pluck up, to pull down, and to destroy; cc vvg dt n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp, pc-acp vvi a-acp, cc pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
267 if that Nation against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil I thought to do unto them. if that nation against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will Repent of the evil I Thought to do unto them. cs d n1 p-acp ro-crq pns11 vhb vvn, vvb p-acp po32 n-jn, pns11 vmb vvi pp-f dt j-jn pns11 vvd pc-acp vdi p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
268 Let us then think every one upon our ways, and turn our Feet to the Testimonies of God; Let us then think every one upon our ways, and turn our Feet to the Testimonies of God; vvb pno12 av vvi d pi p-acp po12 n2, cc vvb po12 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 4
269 let us by Prayers and Tears, Repentance and Reformation, rout our Enemies, disperse our Fears, guard the Throne, and support the Church: let us by Prayers and Tears, Repentance and Reformation, rout our Enemies, disperse our Fears, guard the Throne, and support the Church: vvb pno12 p-acp n2 cc n2, n1 cc n1, n1 po12 n2, vvb po12 n2, vvb dt n1, cc vvi dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 4
270 O that this might prove the blessed fruit of our solemn Fasts throughout the Nation this day, Reformation on our side, Oh that this might prove the blessed fruit of our solemn Fasts throughout the nation this day, Reformation on our side, uh cst d vmd vvi dt j-vvn n1 pp-f po12 j n2 p-acp dt n1 d n1, n1 p-acp po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 4
271 and Favour and Protection on God's! I should not then doubt, but that our Light should break forth as the Morning, and Favour and Protection on God's! I should not then doubt, but that our Light should break forth as the Morning, cc n1 cc n1 p-acp npg1! pns11 vmd xx av vvi, cc-acp cst po12 n1 vmd vvi av p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 4
272 and our Health, or Salvation should spring forth speedily; and our Health, or Salvation should spring forth speedily; cc po12 n1, cc n1 vmd vvi av av-j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 4
273 Then should Righteousness, i. e. Deliverance, go before us, and the Glory of the Lord should be our Reward; Then should Righteousness, i. e. Deliverance, go before us, and the Glory of the Lord should be our Reward; av vmd n1, sy. sy. n1, vvb p-acp pno12, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 4
274 then should we call and the Lord would answer, we should cry, and he would say here I am. then should we call and the Lord would answer, we should cry, and he would say Here I am. av vmd pns12 vvi cc dt n1 vmd vvi, pns12 vmd vvi, cc pns31 vmd vvi av pns11 vbm. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 4
275 Then should Success wait upon our Councils, and Victory upon our Arms; Peace should be within our Walls, and Plenty within our Palaces; Then should Success wait upon our Councils, and Victory upon our Arms; Peace should be within our Walls, and Plenty within our Palaces; av vmd n1 vvi p-acp po12 n2, cc n1 p-acp po12 n2; n1 vmd vbi p-acp po12 n2, cc n1 p-acp po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 4
276 the Voice of Joy should be heard in our Streets, and upon all, our Glory there should be a Defence; the Voice of Joy should be herd in our Streets, and upon all, our Glory there should be a Defence; dt n1 pp-f n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp d, po12 n1 a-acp vmd vbi dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 4
277 and after all, all this should be but the foretasts of a more blessed State, and our Canaan but a pledge of Heaven. and After all, all this should be but the foretastes of a more blessed State, and our Canaan but a pledge of Heaven. cc p-acp d, d d vmd vbi p-acp dt vvz pp-f dt av-dc j-vvn n1, cc po12 np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 4
278 Happy are the people that are in such a case, yea blessed are the people who have the Lord for their God, Psal. 164.15. Now to God the Father, &c. FINIS. Happy Are the people that Are in such a case, yea blessed Are the people who have the Lord for their God, Psalm 164.15. Now to God the Father, etc. FINIS. j vbr dt n1 cst vbr p-acp d dt n1, uh j-vvn vbr dt n1 r-crq vhb dt n1 p-acp po32 n1, np1 crd. av p-acp np1 dt n1, av fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 4

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