The right vnderstanding of the times opened in a sermon preached to the Honorable House of Commons, December 30, 1646, at Margaret Westminster, being the day of their solemne monethly fast / by Stephen Marshall ...

Marshall, Stephen, 1594?-1655
Publisher: Printed by Richard Cotes for Stephen Bowtell
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1647
Approximate Era: CivilWar
TCP ID: A52050 ESTC ID: R6357 STC ID: M771
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Chronicles, 1st, XII, 32; Fast-day sermons; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 A SERMON PREACHED Before the Honorable House of Commons, at their Monethly Fast, Decemb. 30. 1646. 1 Chron. 12.32. A SERMON PREACHED Before the Honourable House of Commons, At their Monthly Fast, December 30. 1646. 1 Chronicles 12.32. dt n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2, p-acp po32 j j, np1 crd crd crd np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 And of the Children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to doe; And of the Children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to doe; cc pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vbdr n2 cst vhd n1 pp-f dt n2, pc-acp vvi r-crq np1 vmd p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
2 the heads of them were two hundred, and all their brethren were at their command. the Heads of them were two hundred, and all their brothers were At their command. dt n2 pp-f pno32 vbdr crd crd, cc d po32 n2 vbdr p-acp po32 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
3 THis whole Chapter (Beloved) doth containe a List or Catalogue of all the men of warre which did cleave to David, their names, their qualities, their Number ; THis Whole Chapter (beloved) does contain a List or Catalogue of all the men of war which did cleave to David, their names, their qualities, their Number; d j-jn n1 (vvn) vdz vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d dt n2 pp-f n1 r-crq vdd vvi p-acp np1, po32 n2, po32 n2, po32 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
4 and there is a double Catalogue of them: and there is a double Catalogue of them: cc pc-acp vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f pno32: (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
5 First, a Catalogue of them that did cleave to him, before Saul was dead, while he was in a defensive warre for his owne safetie; First, a Catalogue of them that did cleave to him, before Saul was dead, while he was in a defensive war for his own safety; ord, dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst vdd vvi p-acp pno31, c-acp np1 vbds j, cs pns31 vbds p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po31 d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
6 for although David for a great while, had not above six or seven hundred with him, for although David for a great while, had not above six or seven hundred with him, c-acp cs np1 p-acp dt j n1, vhd xx p-acp crd cc crd crd p-acp pno31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
7 yet in the end they fell to him, especially out of the Tribes of Judah, Benjamin, Gad, and Manasseh, so many that his Army grew to be like an Army of God. yet in the end they fell to him, especially out of the Tribes of Judah, Benjamin, Gad, and Manasses, so many that his Army grew to be like an Army of God. av p-acp dt n1 pns32 vvd p-acp pno31, av-j av pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, np1, n1, cc np1, av d d po31 n1 vvd pc-acp vbi av-j dt n1 pp-f np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
8 And lest any man should thinke that it were no better then rebellion in him and them to beare defensive Armes against his Prince, it is said in the 18 Verse, That the Spirit came upon one of the chiefe Commanders, and told him they were his, And lest any man should think that it were no better then rebellion in him and them to bear defensive Arms against his Prince, it is said in the 18 Verse, That the Spirit Come upon one of the chief Commanders, and told him they were his, cc cs d n1 vmd vvi cst pn31 vbdr dx jc cs n1 p-acp pno31 cc pno32 pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt crd n1, cst dt n1 vvd p-acp crd pp-f dt j-jn n2, cc vvd pno31 pns32 vbdr po31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
9 and would live and die with him, and that God was with him, they knew him innocent; and would live and die with him, and that God was with him, they knew him innocent; cc vmd vvi cc vvi p-acp pno31, cc cst np1 vbds p-acp pno31, pns32 vvd pno31 j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
10 they saw he was unjustly persecuted, they came to rescue him as a Partridge out of a Falcons Talons, they saw he was unjustly persecuted, they Come to rescue him as a Partridge out of a Falcons Talons, pns32 vvd pns31 vbds av-j vvn, pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 av pp-f dt ng1 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
11 and in so doing they did no more, then the whole hoste did at another time, and in so doing they did no more, then the Whole host did At Another time, cc p-acp av vdg pns32 vdd av-dx av-dc, cs dt j-jn n1 vdd p-acp j-jn n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
12 when they saved Jonathan out of the hands of his father Saul, who would unjustly have put him to death. when they saved Johnathan out of the hands of his father Saul, who would unjustly have put him to death. c-crq pns32 vvd np1 av pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 np1, r-crq vmd av-j vhi vvn pno31 p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
13 The other part of the Chapter beginning at Verse 23. containeth the Catalogue of the Commanders and Souldiers that fell in to him to make him King, The other part of the Chapter beginning At Verse 23. Containeth the Catalogue of the Commanders and Soldiers that fell in to him to make him King, dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp n1 crd vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 cst vvd p-acp p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi pno31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
14 after the death of Saul, and there you shall finde that the excellent qualities of all the Leaders, After the death of Saul, and there you shall find that the excellent qualities of all the Leaders, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc a-acp pn22 vmb vvi d dt j n2 pp-f d dt n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
15 and of many of the Souldiers are described; and of many of the Soldiers Are described; cc pp-f d pp-f dt n2 vbr vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
16 some of them were excellent Archers, some were exact Slingers who could throw and hit at a haires breadth, some of them were as couragious as Lions, some of them were as swift as the Roes upon the Mountaines, Some of them were excellent Archers, Some were exact Slingers who could throw and hit At a hairs breadth, Some of them were as courageous as Lions, Some of them were as swift as the Roes upon the Mountains, d pp-f pno32 vbdr j n2, d vbdr j n2 r-crq vmd vvi cc vvi p-acp dt ng1 n1, d pp-f pno32 vbdr a-acp j c-acp n2, d pp-f pno32 vbdr a-acp j c-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
17 but none of them all came neere the Tribe of Issachar, in that which makes a people strong and happy both in the time of warre and peace; but none of them all Come near the Tribe of Issachar, in that which makes a people strong and happy both in the time of war and peace; cc-acp pix pp-f pno32 d vvd av-j dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp cst r-crq vvz dt n1 j cc j av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
18 They were men of understanding, who knew the times what Israel had to doe ; They were men of understanding, who knew the times what Israel had to do; pns32 vbdr n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vvd dt n2 r-crq np1 vhd pc-acp vdi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
19 and of this excellent commendation of this Tribe of Issachar, as of a Theame that very much concernes us, I have chosen to treate this day before this great Assembly by the assistance of Almighty God; and of this excellent commendation of this Tribe of Issachar, as of a Theme that very much concerns us, I have chosen to Treat this day before this great Assembly by the assistance of Almighty God; cc pp-f d j n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pp-f dt n1 cst av d vvz pno12, pns11 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp d j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
20 wherein there are three things to bee handled. First, The persons spoken of, the Tribe of Issachar, and their heads and leaders especially. Secondly, wherein there Are three things to be handled. First, The Persons spoken of, the Tribe of Issachar, and their Heads and leaders especially. Secondly, c-crq pc-acp vbr crd n2 pc-acp vbi vvn. ord, dt n2 vvn pp-f, dt n1 pp-f np1, cc po32 n2 cc n2 av-j. ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
21 Their singular commendations, they had understanding to know the times, what Israel, had to doe ; Their singular commendations, they had understanding to know the times, what Israel, had to do; po32 j n2, pns32 vhd n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2, r-crq np1, vhd pc-acp vdi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
22 the whole Tribe, but especially their Leaders, who were about two hundred, knew the times in reference to their duty. Thirdly, the Whole Tribe, but especially their Leaders, who were about two hundred, knew the times in Referente to their duty. Thirdly, dt j-jn n1, cc-acp av-j po32 n2, r-crq vbdr p-acp crd crd, vvd dt n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1. ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
23 Here is the interest which these Leaders had in the hearts of their Brethren, and this procured principally by their wisedome and understanding; Here is the Interest which these Leaders had in the hearts of their Brothers, and this procured principally by their Wisdom and understanding; av vbz dt n1 r-crq d n2 vhd p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, cc d vvd av-j p-acp po32 n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
24 all their Brethren were at their command, or as the word signifies, depended on their mouth. I begin briefly to speake of the first. all their Brothers were At their command, or as the word signifies, depended on their Mouth. I begin briefly to speak of the First. d po32 n2 vbdr p-acp po32 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 vvz, vvd p-acp po32 n1. pns11 vvb av-j pc-acp vvi pp-f dt ord. (5) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
25 The persons, they were the men of Issachar; Issachar you know was one of the twelve Tribes, one of Iacobs sonnes by Leah, and their lot in the land of Canaan fell betwixt the halfe Tribe of Manasseh and Zebulun, and their province was bounded by the mountaines of Gilboa on the one side, The Persons, they were the men of Issachar; Issachar you know was one of the twelve Tribes, one of Iacobs Sons by Leah, and their lot in the land of Canaan fell betwixt the half Tribe of Manasses and Zebulun, and their province was bounded by the Mountains of Gilboa on the one side, dt n2, pns32 vbdr dt n2 pp-f np1; np1 pn22 vvb vbds pi pp-f dt crd n2, crd pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp np1, cc po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 cc np1, cc po32 n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt crd n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
26 and mount Hermon on the other; and mount Hermon on the other; cc vvi np1 p-acp dt j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
27 all that goodly part of the Countrey, that was called the fat valley of Jezreel, was the inheritance of this Tribe of Issachar, a rich in-land Country, all that goodly part of the Country, that was called the fat valley of Jezrael, was the inheritance of this Tribe of Issachar, a rich inland Country, d cst j n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vbds vvn dt j n1 pp-f np1, vbds dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1, dt j n1 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
28 and formerly their Spirits and Genius was like to that of Country Farmers. and formerly their Spirits and Genius was like to that of Country Farmers. cc av-j po32 n2 cc n1 vbds av-j p-acp d pp-f n1 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
29 They minded nothing but their back and their belly, and so Jacob himselfe did foretell of them, in the 49. of Genesis, when he said, that Issachar was like a strong Asse that couched downe betweene two burthens, They minded nothing but their back and their belly, and so Jacob himself did foretell of them, in the 49. of Genesis, when he said, that Issachar was like a strong Ass that couched down between two burdens, pns32 vvd pix cc-acp po32 n1 cc po32 n1, cc av np1 px31 vdd vvi pp-f pno32, p-acp dt crd pp-f n1, c-crq pns31 vvd, cst np1 vbds av-j dt j n1 cst vvd a-acp p-acp crd n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
30 and saw that rest was good, and gave himselfe willingly to beare Tribute : and saw that rest was good, and gave himself willingly to bear Tribute: cc vvd d n1 vbds j, cc vvd px31 av-j pc-acp vvi n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
31 The meaning was, that this Tribe would bee like unto that dull, simple, slothfull creature the Asse, that minded nothing but his belley, give him but meate enough for his belly and lay what you will upon his back; The meaning was, that this Tribe would be like unto that dull, simple, slothful creature the Ass, that minded nothing but his belly, give him but meat enough for his belly and lay what you will upon his back; dt n1 vbds, cst d n1 vmd vbi j p-acp cst j, j, j n1 dt n1, cst vvd pix cc-acp po31 n1, vvb pno31 p-acp n1 av-d p-acp po31 n1 cc vvi r-crq pn22 vmb p-acp po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
32 so this Tribe, if they might not be outed or plundred in their rich Country, so this Tribe, if they might not be outed or plundered in their rich Country, av d n1, cs pns32 vmd xx vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp po32 j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
33 but might follow their businesse, and gather wealth, lay any thing upon them they would beare it: but might follow their business, and gather wealth, lay any thing upon them they would bear it: cc-acp vmd vvi po32 n1, cc vvi n1, vvb d n1 p-acp pno32 pns32 vmd vvi pn31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
34 this of old was the Genius of this Tribe, but now another manner of Spirit possessed them; this of old was the Genius of this Tribe, but now Another manner of Spirit possessed them; d pp-f n1 vbds dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc-acp av j-jn n1 pp-f n1 vvd pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
35 none of all the Maritine townes nor Cities where the people are most active, and fit for Negotiation, went beyond, or came neere to the Tribe of Issachar, now (I say) they had learned that that makes a people happy, they had wisedome and unitie, they had understanding to know the times and their dutie, they had many thousands of eyes to see into the true state of affaires, none of all the Maritime Towns nor Cities where the people Are most active, and fit for Negotiation, went beyond, or Come near to the Tribe of Issachar, now (I say) they had learned that that makes a people happy, they had Wisdom and unity, they had understanding to know the times and their duty, they had many thousands of eyes to see into the true state of affairs, pix pp-f d dt np1 n2 ccx n2 c-crq dt n1 vbr av-ds j, cc j p-acp n1, vvd p-acp, cc vvd av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av (pns11 vvb) pns32 vhd vvn d cst vvz dt n1 j, pns32 vhd n1 cc n1, pns32 vhd n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc po32 n1, pns32 vhd d crd pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
36 and then they had as many thousand hands ready to execute; they could presently fall upon that which belonged to them; and then they had as many thousand hands ready to execute; they could presently fallen upon that which belonged to them; cc av pns32 vhd p-acp d crd n2 j pc-acp vvi; pns32 vmd av-j vvi p-acp d r-crq vvd p-acp pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
37 they had understanding of the times, and knew not onely what themselves, but what all the Country, what all Israel had to doe ; they had understanding of the times, and knew not only what themselves, but what all the Country, what all Israel had to do; pns32 vhd n1 pp-f dt n2, cc vvd xx av-j q-crq px32, cc-acp q-crq d dt n1, r-crq d np1 vhd pc-acp vdi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
38 this was the people, and this strange alteration that God had made in the Spirit of this Tribe of Issachar, doth afford us this excellent lesson. this was the people, and this strange alteration that God had made in the Spirit of this Tribe of Issachar, does afford us this excellent Lesson. d vbds dt n1, cc d j n1 cst np1 vhd vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1, vdz vvi pno12 d j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
39 That the Lord can at his pleasure inable and raise up the spirits of persons, and people to doe worthily, from whom no body would expect any thing. That the Lord can At his pleasure inable and raise up the spirits of Persons, and people to do worthily, from whom no body would expect any thing. cst dt n1 vmb p-acp po31 n1 j cc vvi a-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, cc n1 pc-acp vdi av-j, p-acp ro-crq dx n1 vmd vvi d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
40 Moses had foretold that Issachar would bee but a dull Asse, but you see how the Lord had altered, Moses had foretold that Issachar would be but a dull Ass, but you see how the Lord had altered, np1 vhd vvn d np1 vmd vbi p-acp dt j n1, cc-acp pn22 vvb c-crq dt n1 vhd vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
41 and raised him up to doe excellently; hee went beyond all the other Tribes; and raised him up to do excellently; he went beyond all the other Tribes; cc vvd pno31 a-acp pc-acp vdi av-j; pns31 vvd p-acp d dt j-jn n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
42 and God hath often done so, hee takes Moses a Shepheard, a man slow of speech, sends him and makes him a fit man to deliver a whole nation out of bondage and captivitie; and God hath often done so, he Takes Moses a Shepherd, a man slow of speech, sends him and makes him a fit man to deliver a Whole Nation out of bondage and captivity; cc np1 vhz av vdn av, pns31 vvz np1 dt n1, dt n1 j pp-f n1, vvz pno31 cc vvz pno31 dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1 av pp-f n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
43 at another time, hee raises Gideon, a private Gentleman, it may bee but a Yeomans sonne, from his Flayle when hee was threshing of Wheat, At Another time, he raises gideon, a private Gentleman, it may be but a Yeomans son, from his Flail when he was threshing of Wheat, p-acp j-jn n1, pns31 vvz np1, dt j n1, pn31 vmb vbi p-acp dt ng1 n1, p-acp po31 n1 c-crq pns31 vbds vvg pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
44 and makes him a Captaine to route the whole Army of the Midianites and to judge his people; and makes him a Captain to rout the Whole Army of the midianites and to judge his people; cc vvz pno31 dt n1 p-acp n1 dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt np2 cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
45 at another time takes Saul, a Private Gentlemans sonne, who was seeking for his fathers Asses, At Another time Takes Saul, a Private Gentleman's son, who was seeking for his Father's Asses, p-acp j-jn n1 vvz np1, dt j ng1 n1, r-crq vbds vvg p-acp po31 ng1 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
46 and makes him fit to governe a kingdome; and makes him fit to govern a Kingdom; cc vvz pno31 j pc-acp vvi dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
47 takes David a young youth from following his Ewes great with Lambe, and presently enables him to cope with the Gyant Goliah, and to destroy him, Takes David a young youth from following his Ewes great with Lamb, and presently enables him to cope with the Giant Goliath, and to destroy him, vvz np1 dt j n1 p-acp vvg po31 n2 j p-acp n1, cc av-j vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 np1, cc pc-acp vvi pno31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
48 and afterwards to bee the ruler over Gods people; and afterwards to be the ruler over God's people; cc av pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
49 hee takes Amos from being a Neatheard, and a gatherer of Summer fruit, to bee a Prophet, he Takes Amos from being a Neatherd, and a gatherer of Summer fruit, to be a Prophet, pns31 vvz np1 p-acp vbg av vvd, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 n1, pc-acp vbi dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
50 and to preach in the Kings Chappell; and to preach in the Kings Chapel; cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ng1 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
51 takes Fishermen who were never bred in Universities, and sends them into all the world with the power of the Gospel to subdue the Nations to Jesus Christ. Takes Fishermen who were never bred in Universities, and sends them into all the world with the power of the Gospel to subdue the nations to jesus christ. vvz n2 r-crq vbdr av-x vvn p-acp n2, cc vvz pno32 p-acp d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 p-acp np1 np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
52 Thus the Lord hath raised up instruments, and hee can easily doe it, for there is a spirit in man, but the inspiration which gives understanding and gifts comes onely from the Almighty; Thus the Lord hath raised up Instruments, and he can Easily do it, for there is a Spirit in man, but the inspiration which gives understanding and Gifts comes only from the Almighty; av dt n1 vhz vvn a-acp n2, cc pns31 vmb av-j vdi pn31, c-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvz n1 cc n2 vvz av-j p-acp dt j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
53 the Lord hath abundance of the Spirit, and powres it out where, and how, and in what manner hee pleaseth. the Lord hath abundance of the Spirit, and Powers it out where, and how, and in what manner he Pleases. dt n1 vhz n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n2 pn31 av c-crq, cc c-crq, cc p-acp r-crq n1 pns31 vvz. (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
54 This may bee a great incouragement to us in all our extremities and exigents, let us doe our dutie, This may be a great encouragement to us in all our extremities and exigents, let us do our duty, d vmb vbi dt j n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp d po12 n2 cc n2, vvb pno12 vdi po12 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
55 and let us never feare Gods wanting of instruments for his worke; and let us never Fear God's wanting of Instruments for his work; cc vvb pno12 av-x vvi npg1 vvg pp-f n2 p-acp po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
56 when wee are low, wee presently cry out, Lord by whom shall Jacob arise, by whom? by stones raised up to bee children, when we Are low, we presently cry out, Lord by whom shall Jacob arise, by whom? by stones raised up to be children, c-crq pns12 vbr j, pns12 av-j vvb av, n1 p-acp ro-crq vmb np1 vvi, p-acp ro-crq? p-acp n2 vvn a-acp pc-acp vbi n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
57 and by children inabled to doe the worke of men: and by children enabled to do the work of men: cc p-acp n2 vvn pc-acp vdi dt n1 pp-f n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
58 Wee should never bee at our faiths end, though sometimes wee are at our wits end, let us doe our dutie, we should never be At our faiths end, though sometime we Are At our wits end, let us do our duty, pns12 vmd av-x vbi p-acp po12 ng1 n1, cs av pns12 vbr p-acp po12 n2 vvi, vvb pno12 vdi po12 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
59 and leave it to God, who can easily raise up instruments to do his worke, from whom wee would never expect it; and leave it to God, who can Easily raise up Instruments to do his work, from whom we would never expect it; cc vvb pn31 p-acp np1, r-crq vmb av-j vvi a-acp n2 pc-acp vdi po31 n1, p-acp ro-crq pns12 vmd av-x vvi pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
60 wee our selves have had a great deale of blessed experience of it. we our selves have had a great deal of blessed experience of it. pns12 po12 n2 vhb vhn dt j n1 pp-f j-vvn n1 pp-f pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
61 In the beginning of our publique troubles, our question was, by whom shall England arise now it is thus low? Wee demanded, where shall wee finde Captaines and Commanders for a warre in a Nation where all men have been bred in ease and peace? God hath found them, In the beginning of our public Troubles, our question was, by whom shall England arise now it is thus low? we demanded, where shall we find Captains and Commanders for a war in a nation where all men have been bred in ease and peace? God hath found them, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po12 j n2, po12 n1 vbds, p-acp ro-crq vmb np1 vvb av pn31 vbz av j? pns12 vvd, q-crq vmb pns12 vvi n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 c-crq d n2 vhb vbn vvn p-acp n1 cc n1? np1 vhz vvn pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
62 and tooke Gentlemen from following their Hawkes and Dogs, and Tradesmen from their shops, and Husbandmen from their Ploughes, to bee able to cope with the most expert Commanders in the world: and took Gentlemen from following their Hawks and Dogs, and Tradesmen from their shops, and Husbandmen from their Ploughs, to be able to cope with the most expert Commanders in the world: cc vvd n2 p-acp vvg po32 n2 cc n2, cc n2 p-acp po32 n2, cc n2 p-acp po32 n2, pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt av-ds j n2 p-acp dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
63 and now wee are at another losse, now wee are demanding, where shall we find Ministers for eight or ten thousand Congregations, to instruct them in the way of life? Feare not, and now we Are At Another loss, now we Are demanding, where shall we find Ministers for eight or ten thousand Congregations, to instruct them in the Way of life? fear not, cc av pns12 vbr p-acp j-jn n1, av pns12 vbr vvg, q-crq vmb pns12 vvi n2 p-acp crd cc crd crd n2, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? n1 xx, (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
64 if God for our sinnes deny us not this mercy, hee can fulfill that in the 68. Psalme; if God for our Sins deny us not this mercy, he can fulfil that in the 68. Psalm; cs np1 p-acp po12 n2 vvb pno12 xx d n1, pns31 vmb vvi cst p-acp dt crd n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
65 The Lord will give the Word, and great shall be the multitude of them that shall publish it, the Lord can raise them up unexpectedly; The Lord will give the Word, and great shall be the multitude of them that shall publish it, the Lord can raise them up unexpectedly; dt n1 vmb vvi dt n1, cc j vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst vmb vvi pn31, dt n1 vmb vvi pno32 a-acp av-j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
66 and so in all other our difficulties. and so in all other our difficulties. cc av p-acp d j-jn po12 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
67 But this I purposely onely point at, that I might not bee straightned in the second, which is the singular commendations of this Tribe, They were men of understanding to know the times, But this I purposely only point At, that I might not be straightened in the second, which is the singular commendations of this Tribe, They were men of understanding to know the times, p-acp d pns11 av j n1 p-acp, cst pns11 vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp dt ord, r-crq vbz dt j n2 pp-f d n1, pns32 vbdr n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
68 and what Israel had to doe. and what Israel had to do. cc r-crq np1 vhd pc-acp vdi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
69 That it is a great and high commendation of any people, especially of their Heads and Leaders, to know the times in reference to their dutie : That it is a great and high commendation of any people, especially of their Heads and Leaders, to know the times in Referente to their duty: cst pn31 vbz dt j cc j n1 pp-f d n1, av-j pp-f po32 n2 cc n2, pc-acp vvi dt n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
70 These men of Issachar had understanding of the times, to know what Israel had to doe; These men of Issachar had understanding of the times, to know what Israel had to do; d n2 pp-f np1 vhd n1 pp-f dt n2, pc-acp vvi r-crq np1 vhd pc-acp vdi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
71 this God sets downe as their high commendation; in the handling of it I shall indeavour these three things. First, this God sets down as their high commendation; in the handling of it I shall endeavour these three things. First, d np1 vvz a-acp p-acp po32 j n1; p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31 pns11 vmb vvi d crd n2. ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
72 I shall interpret the meaning of it, make you see what it is to know the times in reference to duties. Secondly, I shall interpret the meaning of it, make you see what it is to know the times in Referente to duties. Secondly, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31, vvb pn22 vvb r-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi dt n2 p-acp n1 p-acp n2. ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
73 I shall indeavour to prove it out of the Scripture, and illustrate the truth of it, that you may see, that it is a high commendation, I shall endeavour to prove it out of the Scripture, and illustrate the truth of it, that you may see, that it is a high commendation, pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 av pp-f dt n1, cc vvb dt n1 pp-f pn31, cst pn22 vmb vvi, cst pn31 vbz dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
74 and a matter of extreme consequence; and thirdly, and principally, I shall indeavour to make Application of it for our own good. For the first, and a matter of extreme consequence; and Thirdly, and principally, I shall endeavour to make Application of it for our own good. For the First, cc dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1; cc ord, cc av-j, pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po12 d j. p-acp dt ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
75 What it is to know the times in reference to dutie; What it is to know the times in Referente to duty; r-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi dt n2 p-acp n1 p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
76 you may please to observe that in the Scripture, and in the practise of men, there is found a fivefold knowledge of the times. you may please to observe that in the Scripture, and in the practice of men, there is found a fivefold knowledge of the times. pn22 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi cst p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, pc-acp vbz vvn dt j n1 pp-f dt n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
77 There is an Astrologicall knowledge of the times, such a knowledge as the Starre-gazers do boast of; There is an Astrological knowledge of the times, such a knowledge as the Star-gazers do boast of; pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n2, d dt n1 p-acp dt n2 vdb vvi pp-f; (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
78 a knowledg whereby a company of vaine men doe undertake out of the bookes of the Starres to tell you whatsoever God hath decreed concerning Men or States: a knowledge whereby a company of vain men do undertake out of the books of the Stars to tell you whatsoever God hath decreed Concerning Men or States: dt n1 c-crq dt n1 pp-f j n2 vdb vvi av pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pc-acp vvi pn22 r-crq np1 vhz vvn vvg n2 cc n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
79 this knowledg is so condemned in other places of Scripture that none of you will imagine, that this was the commendation of this Tribe. Secondly, this knowledge is so condemned in other places of Scripture that none of you will imagine, that this was the commendation of this Tribe. Secondly, d n1 vbz av vvn p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f n1 cst pix pp-f pn22 vmb vvi, cst d vbds dt n1 pp-f d n1. ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
80 There is another knowledge of the times, which I may call a Diabolicall knowledge of the times, whereby wicked and ungodly men do studie to improve all advantages of time to further their own lusts and wickednesses; There is Another knowledge of the times, which I may call a Diabolical knowledge of the times, whereby wicked and ungodly men do study to improve all advantages of time to further their own Lustiest and Wickednesses; pc-acp vbz j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2, r-crq pns11 vmb vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n2, c-crq j cc j n2 vdb vvi pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp jc po32 d n2 cc n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
81 the study and knowledge of time-servers, who indeavour to make the times further them in their cursed designes; the study and knowledge of time-servers, who endeavour to make the times further them in their cursed designs; dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j, r-crq n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 av-j pno32 p-acp po32 j-vvn n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
82 men who like Willowes or Bulrushes in the water will bow which way soever the streame runs, men who like Willows or Bulrushes in the water will bow which Way soever the stream runs, n2 r-crq j n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi r-crq n1 av dt n1 vvz, (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
83 and dance after the present Fiddle of the times for their owne ends. I am certaine none of you think that this was the commendation of this Tribe; and dance After the present Fiddle of the times for their own ends. I am certain none of you think that this was the commendation of this Tribe; cc vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp po32 d n2. pns11 vbm j pi pp-f pn22 vvb cst d vbds dt n1 pp-f d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
84 such Temporizers & Time-servers, however they may for a while applaud their own wisedomes, will one day know, they have served but an ill Master; such Temporizers & Time-servers, however they may for a while applaud their own wisdoms, will one day know, they have served but an ill Master; d n2 cc j, c-acp pns32 vmb p-acp dt n1 vvb po32 d n2, vmb crd n1 vvi, pns32 vhb vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
85 this was farre from the Tribe of Issachar. Thirdly, this was Far from the Tribe of Issachar. Thirdly, d vbds av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
86 You shall read of a Propheticall knowledge of the times, that is, such a knowledge as wherein the Lord by revelation doth in able some of his servants, I meane the Prophets, to know what shall afterwards come to passe; You shall read of a Prophetical knowledge of the times, that is, such a knowledge as wherein the Lord by Revelation does in able Some of his Servants, I mean the prophets, to know what shall afterwards come to pass; pn22 vmb vvi pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n2, cst vbz, d dt n1 c-acp c-crq dt n1 p-acp n1 vdz p-acp j d pp-f po31 n2, pns11 vvb dt n2, pc-acp vvi r-crq vmb av vvi pc-acp vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
87 and this kinde of knowledge, though every man hath an itch after it, and many doe as Nebuchadnezzar did, when his thoughts troubled him in the night, that hee might know what should come to passe afterwards; and this kind of knowledge, though every man hath an itch After it, and many do as Nebuchadnezzar did, when his thoughts troubled him in the night, that he might know what should come to pass afterwards; cc d n1 pp-f n1, cs d n1 vhz dt n1 p-acp pn31, cc d vdb c-acp np1 vdd, c-crq po31 n2 vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi r-crq vmd vvi pc-acp vvi av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
88 yet our Lord hath told us, That it is not for us thus to know the times and seasons, which the Father hath kept in his owne hand ; there is fourthly, yet our Lord hath told us, That it is not for us thus to know the times and seasons, which the Father hath kept in his own hand; there is fourthly, av po12 n1 vhz vvn pno12, cst pn31 vbz xx p-acp pno12 av pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc n2, r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 d n1; a-acp vbz j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
89 Another knowledge of the Times, and study of it, which is, an Historicall knowledge of the times, another knowledge of the Times, and study of it, which is, an Historical knowledge of the times, j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2, cc n1 pp-f pn31, r-crq vbz, dt j n1 pp-f dt n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 7
90 or an Astronomicall knowledge of the times; a knowledge which is extremely and deservedly cried up by learned men; or an Astronomical knowledge of the times; a knowledge which is extremely and deservedly cried up by learned men; cc dt j n1 pp-f dt n2; dt n1 r-crq vbz av-jn cc av-vvn vvd a-acp p-acp j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 7
91 a knowledge wherein many men of choycest wits, both among Heathens and Christians, have tooke very great paines, wherein they have much advanced wisedome and learning, especially in our latter age. a knowledge wherein many men of Choicest wits, both among heathens and Christians, have took very great pains, wherein they have much advanced Wisdom and learning, especially in our latter age. dt n1 c-crq d n2 pp-f js n2, av-d p-acp n2-jn cc np1, vhb vvd av j n2, c-crq pns32 vhb av-d vvn n1 cc n1, av-j p-acp po12 d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 7
92 Many rare men of choycest abilities have set downe in a continued Series, a Chronologie of all the yeers, that have been since the Creation, Many rare men of Choicest abilities have Set down in a continued Series, a Chronology of all the Years, that have been since the Creation, av-d j n2 pp-f js n2 vhb vvn a-acp p-acp dt j-vvn n2, dt np1 pp-f d dt n2, cst vhb vbn p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 7
93 and of the most memorable things and persons that have fallen out, or lived in the severall ages, and yeeres; and of the most memorable things and Persons that have fallen out, or lived in the several ages, and Years; cc pp-f dt av-ds j n2 cc n2 cst vhb vvn av, cc vvd p-acp dt j n2, cc n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 7
94 and this they have done to their owne everlasting honour, rectifying the accompt of time, and extremely advantaged even the studie of the Scriptures; and this they have done to their own everlasting honour, rectifying the account of time, and extremely advantaged even the study of the Scriptures; cc d pns32 vhb vdn p-acp po32 d j n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av-jn vvn av dt n1 pp-f dt n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
95 now this knowledge, though it bee excellent, yet my Text hath nothing to doe with it, now this knowledge, though it be excellent, yet my Text hath nothing to do with it, av d n1, cs pn31 vbb j, av po11 n1 vhz pix pc-acp vdi p-acp pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
96 and truly though it bee an excellent thing, men may have it, and yet die fooles, and truly though it be an excellent thing, men may have it, and yet die Fools, cc av-j c-acp pn31 vbb dt j n1, n2 vmb vhi pn31, cc av vvb n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
97 and be miserable for want of that knowledge which I am this day to speake of. and be miserable for want of that knowledge which I am this day to speak of. cc vbi j p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq pns11 vbm d n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f. (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
98 The Nation of the Jewes were admirable in that kind of accompt of times: Scaliger saith of them, they were exact even to admiration; The nation of the Jews were admirable in that kind of account of times: Scaliger Says of them, they were exact even to admiration; dt n1 pp-f dt np2 vbdr j p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 pp-f n2: np1 vvz pp-f pno32, pns32 vbdr j av p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
99 and Sethus Calvisius one of the most learned writers of that kind, though hee goe another way to worke, and Seth Calvisius one of the most learned writers of that kind, though he go Another Way to work, cc np1 np1 crd pp-f dt av-ds j n2 pp-f d n1, cs pns31 vvb j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
100 yet confesses that in the Jewes accompt, they did not lose above the accompt of one houre in the space of 1500. yeers; yet Confesses that in the Jews account, they did not loose above the account of one hour in the Molle of 1500. Years; av vvz cst p-acp dt np2 n1, pns32 vdd xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
101 yet because they had no better knowledge of the times then that, the Lord in the eighth of Jeremiah saith, they were fooles, yet Because they had no better knowledge of the times then that, the Lord in the eighth of Jeremiah Says, they were Fools, av c-acp pns32 vhd dx jc n1 pp-f dt n2 av cst, dt n1 p-acp dt ord pp-f np1 vvz, pns32 vbdr n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
102 and had not so much wisedome, as the Crane and the Storke, and the Swallow, those irrationall Animals, who had so much sagacitie, and had not so much Wisdom, as the Crane and the Stork, and the Swallow, those irrational Animals, who had so much sagacity, cc vhd xx av av-d n1, c-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, cc dt n1, d j n2, r-crq vhd av d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
103 as to know the times of their comming into a Countrey, and leaving a Countrey; as to know the times of their coming into a Country, and leaving a Country; c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po32 n-vvg p-acp dt n1, cc vvg dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
104 but this people knew nothing of the times in reference to Gods judgements, and their owne duties: but this people knew nothing of the times in Referente to God's Judgments, and their own duties: cc-acp d n1 vvd pix pp-f dt n2 p-acp n1 p-acp npg1 n2, cc po32 d n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
105 the Lord counted them fooles for all their other learning; And therefore there is, fiftly, the Lord counted them Fools for all their other learning; And Therefore there is, Fifty, dt n1 vvn pno32 n2 p-acp d po32 j-jn n1; cc av pc-acp vbz, ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
106 Another knowledge of the times, which I may call a Theologicall knowledge, or rather a gratious and a practicall knowledge of the times, which is, another knowledge of the times, which I may call a Theological knowledge, or rather a gracious and a practical knowledge of the times, which is, j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2, r-crq pns11 vmb vvi dt j n1, cc av-c dt j cc dt j n1 pp-f dt n2, r-crq vbz, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
107 so to know the times, as to understand the moment and exigence of all affaires which fall within the times in reference to their owne dutie, that they may improve all occurrences which fall out to the right end. so to know the times, as to understand the moment and exigence of all affairs which fallen within the times in Referente to their own duty, that they may improve all occurrences which fallen out to the right end. av pc-acp vvi dt n2, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq vvb p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po32 d n1, cst pns32 vmb vvi d n2 r-crq vvb av p-acp dt j-jn n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
108 This is the knowledge that I am to speake of, and this knowledge infinitely goes beyond that other; This is the knowledge that I am to speak of, and this knowledge infinitely Goes beyond that other; d vbz dt n1 cst pns11 vbm pc-acp vvi pp-f, cc d n1 av-j vvz p-acp d n-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
109 I confesse I finde a great many learned Volumes writ for the helpe of the other, to further the Chronologicall, I confess I find a great many learned Volumes writ for the help of the other, to further the Chronological, pns11 vvb pns11 vvb dt j d j n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn, p-acp jc dt j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
110 or Historicall wisedome of the times, abundance of Astronomicall Tables have been compiled, and other helpes set forth; or Historical Wisdom of the times, abundance of Astronomical Tables have been compiled, and other helps Set forth; cc j n1 pp-f dt n2, n1 pp-f j n2 vhb vbn vvn, cc j-jn n2 vvn av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
111 but for this latter, I hardly know one little Pamphlet extant about it, and yet this infinitely goes beyond the other; but for this latter, I hardly know one little Pamphlet extant about it, and yet this infinitely Goes beyond the other; cc-acp p-acp d d, pns11 av vvb crd j n1 j p-acp pn31, cc av d av-j vvz p-acp dt j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
112 for though a man should die ignorant of the other, and never know the Julian Account, for though a man should die ignorant of the other, and never know the Julian Account, c-acp cs dt n1 vmd vvi j pp-f dt n-jn, cc av-x vvb dt np1 vvb, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
113 or wherein the new & old stile differ one from another, if hee have but learned to number his dayes, or wherein the new & old style differ one from Another, if he have but learned to number his days, cc c-crq dt j cc j n1 vvb pi p-acp n-jn, cs pns31 vhb cc-acp j pc-acp vvi po31 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
114 so as to apply his heart to wisedome, hee will honour God here, and bee happy for ever; so as to apply his heart to Wisdom, he will honour God Here, and be happy for ever; av c-acp pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1, pns31 vmb vvi np1 av, cc vbi j p-acp av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
115 but without this, what learning soever hee had in the other, his life will be wicked, but without this, what learning soever he had in the other, his life will be wicked, cc-acp p-acp d, r-crq n1 av pns31 vhd p-acp dt n-jn, po31 n1 vmb vbi j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
116 and in the end hee will die a foole: and in the end he will die a fool: cc p-acp dt n1 pns31 vmb vvi dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
117 And this was the knowledge of this Tribe, this Practicall knowledge, so that when the other Tribes some of them stood for the house of Saul, to continue the government there, others of them inclined to David to make him King, And this was the knowledge of this Tribe, this Practical knowledge, so that when the other Tribes Some of them stood for the house of Saul, to continue the government there, Others of them inclined to David to make him King, cc d vbds dt n1 pp-f d n1, d j n1, av cst c-crq dt j-jn n2 d pp-f pno32 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 a-acp, n2-jn pp-f pno32 vvn p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
118 and others probably were unsatisfied in their thoughts concerning either of them, possibly thinking it would bee best to continue their old Aristocraticall government, in their severall Tribes, and Others probably were unsatisfied in their thoughts Concerning either of them, possibly thinking it would be best to continue their old Aristocratical government, in their several Tribes, cc n2-jn av-j vbdr j-vvn p-acp po32 n2 vvg d pp-f pno32, av-j vvg pn31 vmd vbi js pc-acp vvi po32 j j n1, p-acp po32 j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
119 and to waite that God should raise them up extraordinary Judges in difficult times, and so they stood in a kind of indifferency and neutralitie; and to wait that God should raise them up extraordinary Judges in difficult times, and so they stood in a kind of indifferency and neutrality; cc pc-acp vvi cst np1 vmd vvi pno32 a-acp j n2 p-acp j n2, cc av pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
120 these men of Issachar, especially their Leaders, had so studied the times, that they did not onely know what was lawfull and expedient in this huge turne of theirs, in this great businesse that was before them, these men of Issachar, especially their Leaders, had so studied the times, that they did not only know what was lawful and expedient in this huge turn of theirs, in this great business that was before them, d n2 pp-f np1, av-j po32 n2, vhd av vvn dt n2, cst pns32 vdd xx av-j vvi r-crq vbds j cc j p-acp d j n1 pp-f png32, p-acp d j n1 cst vbds p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
121 but they knew what was their dutie, yea what all the kingdome, all the Common-wealth ought to doe with them, they knew the times, but they knew what was their duty, yea what all the Kingdom, all the Commonwealth ought to do with them, they knew the times, cc-acp pns32 vvd r-crq vbds po32 n1, uh q-crq d dt n1, d dt n1 vmd pc-acp vdi p-acp pno32, pns32 vvd dt n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
122 and what Israel had to doe. and what Israel had to do. cc r-crq np1 vhd pc-acp vdi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
123 Now this knowledge that I have brought you to, is not a mentall or speculative understanding of humane affaires, Now this knowledge that I have brought you to, is not a mental or speculative understanding of humane affairs, av d n1 cst pns11 vhb vvn pn22 pc-acp, vbz xx dt j cc j n1 pp-f j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
124 or things belonging either to Church or Common-wealth, but it is a Practicall knowledge, which is a wise abilitie to manage all the understanding that they have in reference to their dutie; or things belonging either to Church or Commonwealth, but it is a Practical knowledge, which is a wise ability to manage all the understanding that they have in Referente to their duty; cc n2 vvg d p-acp n1 cc n1, cc-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1, r-crq vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi d dt n1 cst pns32 vhb p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
125 in one word, it is to observe all Gods administrations, wherewith the present time is filled, his providences, his mercies, his judgements, his words, his workes, to observe them (I say) so as thereby to bee inabled seasonably and timely to performe their owne duties, in one word, it is to observe all God's administrations, wherewith the present time is filled, his providences, his Mercies, his Judgments, his words, his works, to observe them (I say) so as thereby to be enabled seasonably and timely to perform their own duties, p-acp crd n1, pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi d ng1 n2, c-crq dt j n1 vbz vvn, po31 n2, po31 n2, po31 n2, po31 n2, po31 n2, pc-acp vvi pno32 (pns11 vvb) av c-acp av pc-acp vbi vvn av-j cc av-j pc-acp vvi po32 d n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
126 and to regulate their conversations according to the exigence and juncture of times, for the glory of God, the good of their brethren, and to regulate their conversations according to the exigence and juncture of times, for the glory of God, the good of their brothers, cc pc-acp vvi po32 n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt j pp-f po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
127 and the salvation of their owne soules, and this is the Theame wherein I now proceed. and the salvation of their own Souls, and this is the Theme wherein I now proceed. cc dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2, cc d vbz dt n1 c-crq pns11 av vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
128 To give you some evidence out of the Scripture, to make it apparent to you, that it is the highest commendations that can bee given of any people, to have this understanding of the times, in reference to their dutie: To give you Some evidence out of the Scripture, to make it apparent to you, that it is the highest commendations that can be given of any people, to have this understanding of the times, in Referente to their duty: pc-acp vvi pn22 d n1 av pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi pn31 j p-acp pn22, cst pn31 vbz dt js n2 cst vmb vbi vvn pp-f d n1, pc-acp vhi d n1 pp-f dt n2, p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
129 and for the proofe of it, I shall indeavour these two things. First, and for the proof of it, I shall endeavour these two things. First, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, pns11 vmb vvi d crd n2. ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
130 To shew it you plainely out of the Scriptures, that it is a marvailous high commendation, and a deserved one. And secondly, To show it you plainly out of the Scriptures, that it is a marvelous high commendation, and a deserved one. And secondly, pc-acp vvi pn31 pn22 av-j av pp-f dt n2, cst pn31 vbz dt j j n1, cc dt j-vvn pi. cc ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 10
131 I shall indeavour to make a further illustration of this Doctrine, of knowing the times, out of Gods Word. I shall endeavour to make a further illustration of this Doctrine, of knowing the times, out of God's Word. pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt jc n1 pp-f d n1, pp-f vvg dt n2, av pp-f npg1 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
132 To prove that it is such a high and deserved commendations, take but these three proofes. To prove that it is such a high and deserved commendations, take but these three proofs. pc-acp vvi cst pn31 vbz d dt j cc j-vvn n2, vvb p-acp d crd n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 10
133 First, every where in the Scripture this is counted true wisedome, and in the accompt of God, they goe for wise men, who understand the times in reference to their duties; First, every where in the Scripture this is counted true Wisdom, and in the account of God, they go for wise men, who understand the times in Referente to their duties; ord, d c-crq p-acp dt n1 d vbz vvn j n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vvb p-acp j n2, r-crq vvb dt n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 10
134 looke first into the fift of the Ephesians, at the eight verse, and so forward, the Apostle layes downe this great Doctrine, That now God had sent the light of the Gospell amongst them, they must not for time to come walke as other Gentiles did walke in the vanitie of their minds, look First into the fift of the Ephesians, At the eight verse, and so forward, the Apostle lays down this great Doctrine, That now God had sent the Light of the Gospel among them, they must not for time to come walk as other Gentiles did walk in the vanity of their minds, vvb ord p-acp dt ord pp-f dt np1, p-acp dt crd n1, cc av av-j, dt n1 vvz a-acp d j n1, cst av np1 vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno32, pns32 vmb xx p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp j-jn np1 vdd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 10
135 but they must leade a life worthy of the Gospell; but they must lead a life worthy of the Gospel; cc-acp pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 j pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 10
136 and this hee proves by many Arguments, which when hee hath proved, then in the 15. and 16. verses, hee sets downe what this life is, see then, that you walke NONLATINALPHABET, exactly, not as Fooles but as Wise men ; and this he Proves by many Arguments, which when he hath proved, then in the 15. and 16. Verses, he sets down what this life is, see then, that you walk, exactly, not as Fools but as Wise men; cc d pns31 vvz p-acp d n2, r-crq c-crq pns31 vhz vvn, av p-acp dt crd cc crd n2, pns31 vvz a-acp q-crq d n1 vbz, vvb av, cst pn22 vvb, av-j, xx c-acp n2 p-acp a-acp j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
137 wherein lies that? redeeming the time, because the dayes are evill ; wherein lies that? redeeming the time, Because the days Are evil; q-crq vvz d? vvg dt n1, c-acp dt n2 vbr j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
138 there is all required, there is the manifestation and demonstration, that you do not walke like Fooles, there is all required, there is the manifestation and demonstration, that you do not walk like Fools, pc-acp vbz d vvn, pc-acp vbz dt n1 cc n1, cst pn22 vdb xx vvi av-j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
139 but as Wise men, if you have but once learned to redeeme the time in these evill dayes; but as Wise men, if you have but once learned to Redeem the time in these evil days; cc-acp c-acp j n2, cs pn22 vhb p-acp a-acp j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d j-jn n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
140 the dayes are naught, the times are evill, full of snares to be avoyded, many duties to bee done; the days Are nought, the times Are evil, full of snares to be avoided, many duties to be done; dt n2 vbr pix, dt n2 vbr j-jn, j pp-f n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, d n2 pc-acp vbi vdn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
141 now herein will appeare Gospell-wisedome, to walke so as that in these evill dayes, you may redeeme the time: now herein will appear Gospell-wisedome, to walk so as that in these evil days, you may Redeem the time: av av vmb vvi n1, pc-acp vvi av c-acp cst p-acp d j-jn n2, pn22 vmb vvi dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
142 and Solomon hath an excellent discourse of the same subject, in the eighth of Ecclesiastes, in the beginning of the Chapter, hee gives a high Encomium of a wise man; and Solomon hath an excellent discourse of the same Subject, in the eighth of Ecclesiastes, in the beginning of the Chapter, he gives a high Encomium of a wise man; cc np1 vhz dt j n1 pp-f dt d n-jn, p-acp dt ord pp-f n2, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvz dt j fw-la pp-f dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
143 Who is (saith hee) as the wise man? that is, no •an can bee compared to a wise man, what is hee? 〈 ◊ 〉 that knowes the interpretation of a thing, hee that knowes what every businesse doth truly signifie and call for, that is the wise man; Who is (Says he) as the wise man? that is, no •an can be compared to a wise man, what is he? 〈 ◊ 〉 that knows the Interpretation of a thing, he that knows what every business does truly signify and call for, that is the wise man; r-crq vbz (vvz pns31) p-acp dt j n1? cst vbz, dx n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vbz pns31? 〈 sy 〉 cst vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 cst vvz q-crq d n1 vdz av-j vvi cc vvi p-acp, cst vbz dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
144 then hee tells you, this mans wisedome will gaine him courage and credit, hee will bee honored and esteemed; then he tells you, this men Wisdom will gain him courage and credit, he will be honoured and esteemed; av pns31 vvz pn22, d ng1 n1 vmb vvi pno31 n1 cc n1, pns31 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
145 then brings it downe, to manifest the excellency of this wisedome in one particular case, which is the most tickle businesse in the world for men to bee imployed in, then brings it down, to manifest the excellency of this Wisdom in one particular case, which is the most tickle business in the world for men to be employed in, av vvz pn31 a-acp, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp crd j n1, r-crq vbz dt av-ds j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
146 and that is in attending upon the affaires of supreme Governors in doing that which the higher powers command them, and that is in attending upon the affairs of supreme Governors in doing that which the higher Powers command them, cc d vbz p-acp vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp vdg d r-crq dt jc n2 vvb pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
147 for they will quickly bee angry and take offence, therefore doe their businesse carefully and speedily as you should, for they will quickly be angry and take offence, Therefore do their business carefully and speedily as you should, c-acp pns32 vmb av-j vbi j cc vvi n1, av vdb po32 n1 av-j cc av-j c-acp pn22 vmd, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
148 and if they bee angry, goe not away in a pet, &c. But now lest some body should say, Doe you meane that a man should doe all that Kings, and if they be angry, go not away in a pet, etc. But now lest Some body should say, Do you mean that a man should do all that Kings, cc cs pns32 vbb j, vvb xx av p-acp dt n1, av p-acp av cs d n1 vmd vvi, vdb pn22 vvi cst dt n1 vmd vdi d d n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
149 and supreme Magistrates doe command, without further enquiry or delay? No, saith Salomon in the fifth Verse, the wise man knowes both time and judgement ; and supreme Magistrates do command, without further enquiry or Delay? No, Says Solomon in the fifth Verse, the wise man knows both time and judgement; cc j n2 vdb vvi, p-acp jc n1 cc n1? uh-dx, vvz np1 p-acp dt ord n1, dt j n1 vvz d n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
150 the wise man that hath the interpretation of a thing, knowes what is to bee done, what is to bee refused, the wise man that hath the Interpretation of a thing, knows what is to be done, what is to be refused, dt j n1 cst vhz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvz r-crq vbz pc-acp vbi vdn, r-crq vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
151 and when things are to bee done most fitly or opportunely; therefore none like the wise man. and when things Are to be done most fitly or opportunely; Therefore none like the wise man. cc q-crq n2 vbr pc-acp vbi vdn av-ds av-j cc av-j; av pi av-j dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
152 So likewise Moses in the 32. of Deuteronomy, about the 19. Verse, O that this people were wise, that they did but understand their last end ; So likewise Moses in the 32. of Deuteronomy, about the 19. Verse, Oh that this people were wise, that they did but understand their last end; av av np1 p-acp dt crd pp-f np1, p-acp dt crd n1, uh cst d n1 vbdr j, cst pns32 vdd p-acp vvi po32 ord n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 12
153 that they but rightly knew their time: that they but rightly knew their time: cst pns32 a-acp av-jn vvd po32 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 12
154 and in the 90. Psalme, which is another prayer of Moses, Lord teach us so to number our dayes, to make such a compute of our times, that wee might apply our hearts to wisedome. and in the 90. Psalm, which is Another prayer of Moses, Lord teach us so to number our days, to make such a compute of our times, that we might apply our hearts to Wisdom. cc p-acp dt crd n1, r-crq vbz j-jn n1 pp-f np1, n1 vvb pno12 av pc-acp vvi po12 n2, pc-acp vvi d dt vvb pp-f po12 n2, cst pns12 vmd vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 12
155 I might give you many other Scriptures which show that the Lord counts this to be true wisedome; I might give you many other Scriptures which show that the Lord counts this to be true Wisdom; pns11 vmd vvi pn22 d j-jn n2 r-crq vvb cst dt n1 vvz d pc-acp vbi j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 12
156 nay, I'le add this further, the very light of nature hath taught the Heathens to judge this to bee true wisedome: nay, I'll add this further, the very Light of nature hath taught the heathens to judge this to be true Wisdom: uh-x, pns11|vmb vvi d av-jc, dt j n1 pp-f n1 vhz vvn dt n2-jn pc-acp vvi d pc-acp vbi j n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 12
157 the seven Counsellors of that great Emperour of Persia, in the first of Ester are said to bee men that knew the times, the meaning is, that they were wise Counsellors; the seven Counsellors of that great Emperor of Persiam, in the First of Ester Are said to be men that knew the times, the meaning is, that they were wise Counsellors; dt crd n2 pp-f d j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt ord pp-f np1 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi n2 cst vvd dt n2, dt n1 vbz, cst pns32 vbdr j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 12
158 and among the Romans it is a Proverbiall Adage, homo omnium horarum, that is, hee is a wise man that is a man for all houres, knowes the businesse of every time, of every place, whatsoever hee is called to, hee understands his affaires; and among the Roman it is a Proverbial Adage, homo omnium horarum, that is, he is a wise man that is a man for all hours, knows the business of every time, of every place, whatsoever he is called to, he understands his affairs; cc p-acp dt njp2 pn31 vbz dt j n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la, cst vbz, pns31 vbz dt j n1 cst vbz dt n1 p-acp d n2, vvz dt n1 pp-f d n1, pp-f d n1, r-crq pns31 vbz vvn p-acp, pns31 vvz po31 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 12
159 and in truth this may well bee called wisedome, for it is wisedome; and in truth this may well be called Wisdom, for it is Wisdom; cc p-acp n1 d vmb av vbi vvn n1, c-acp pn31 vbz n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 12
160 it is not onely a part of wisedome, but it is the very Systeme and comprehension of all wisedome: it is not only a part of Wisdom, but it is the very System and comprehension of all Wisdom: pn31 vbz xx av-j dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp pn31 vbz dt j np1 cc n1 pp-f d n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 12
161 I know there is a particular wisedome that men may have in some affaires, as a Husbandman that knowes but how to plough his ground seasonably, &c. that is called his wisedome; I know there is a particular Wisdom that men may have in Some affairs, as a Husbandman that knows but how to plough his ground seasonably, etc. that is called his Wisdom; pns11 vvb pc-acp vbz dt j n1 cst n2 vmb vhi p-acp d n2, c-acp dt n1 cst vvz cc-acp c-crq pc-acp vvi po31 n1 av-j, av cst vbz vvn po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 12
162 and the women that did but know how to spin finely, &c. Men may have a kind of wisedome in this or that particular trade, and yet all the world may know him to bee a foole in everything else; and the women that did but know how to spin finely, etc. Men may have a kind of Wisdom in this or that particular trade, and yet all the world may know him to be a fool in everything Else; cc dt n2 cst vdd p-acp vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi av-j, av np1 vmb vhi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d cc d j n1, cc av d dt n1 vmb vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp pi av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 12
163 but that that is the true and reall wisedome which properly sets a man out to goe for a wise man, properly stands in the true understanding of the times, in reference to mens duties. but that that is the true and real Wisdom which properly sets a man out to go for a wise man, properly Stands in the true understanding of the times, in Referente to men's duties. cc-acp d cst vbz dt j cc j n1 r-crq av-j vvz dt n1 av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, av-j vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2, p-acp n1 p-acp ng2 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 12
164 For both Philosophers and Divines doe agree, that wisedome is made up of these two things; For both Philosophers and Divines do agree, that Wisdom is made up of these two things; p-acp d n2 cc n2-jn vdb vvi, cst n1 vbz vvn a-acp pp-f d crd n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 12
165 the one is, Intelligence, which is nothing but the understanding of things in their nature, as they are good or evill; the one is, Intelligence, which is nothing but the understanding of things in their nature, as they Are good or evil; dt pi vbz, n1, r-crq vbz pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp po32 n1, c-acp pns32 vbr j cc j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 12
166 the other is Sapience, which is the same understanding applyed to particular businesses, as they stand vested with all their circumstances: the other is Sapience, which is the same understanding applied to particular businesses, as they stand vested with all their Circumstances: dt j-jn vbz n1, r-crq vbz dt d n1 vvd p-acp j n2, c-acp pns32 vvb vvn p-acp d po32 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
167 and that man that hath the understanding of affaires, as they are circumstantianted with all things that goe with them, and that man that hath the understanding of affairs, as they Are circumstantianted with all things that go with them, cc d n1 cst vhz dt n1 pp-f n2, c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp d n2 cst vvb p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
168 and knowes how hee may dexterously and opportunely apply himselfe to them, hee is the wise man, that is the first proofe, that the Spirit of God every where calls this wisedome. Secondly, and knows how he may dexterously and opportunely apply himself to them, he is the wise man, that is the First proof, that the Spirit of God every where calls this Wisdom. Secondly, cc vvz c-crq pns31 vmb av-j cc av-j vvi px31 p-acp pno32, pns31 vbz dt j n1, cst vbz dt ord n1, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 d c-crq vvz d n1. ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
169 The same Spirit of God doth •sually call the want of this, folly; The same Spirit of God does •sually call the want of this, folly; dt d n1 pp-f np1 vdz av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f d, n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
170 whatsoever other excellencies meete in any man, if they want this, the Scripture calls them fooles; whatsoever other excellencies meet in any man, if they want this, the Scripture calls them Fools; r-crq j-jn n2 vvb p-acp d n1, cs pns32 vvb d, dt n1 vvz pno32 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
171 yea hypocrites, wicked ones, in the 8. of Jeremiah, the Lord speakes in the 6, 7, 8, 9. Verses, yea Hypocrites, wicked ones, in the 8. of Jeremiah, the Lord speaks in the 6, 7, 8, 9. Verses, uh n2, j pi2, p-acp dt crd pp-f np1, dt n1 vvz p-acp dt crd, crd, crd, crd n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
172 after this manner, How doe you say you are wise? why doe you pretend to wisedome, (and hee speakes not to the vulgar people, After this manner, How do you say you Are wise? why do you pretend to Wisdom, (and he speaks not to the Vulgar people, p-acp d n1, c-crq vdb pn22 vvb pn22 vbr j? q-crq vdb pn22 vvi p-acp n1, (cc pns31 vvz xx p-acp dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
173 but to the Scribes, their learnedst men, that could handle their tongues and their pens best) there was no wisedome in them, they were fooles; but to the Scribes, their Learnedest men, that could handle their tongues and their pens best) there was no Wisdom in them, they were Fools; cc-acp p-acp dt n2, po32 js n2, cst vmd vvi po32 n2 cc po32 n2 av-j) pc-acp vbds dx n1 p-acp pno32, pns32 vbdr n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
174 Why? because (saith God) the Storke, and the Crane, and the Swallow know their seasons, Why? Because (Says God) the Stork, and the Crane, and the Swallow know their seasons, q-crq? c-acp (vvz np1) dt n1, cc dt n1, cc dt n1 vvb po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
175 but this people knowes not the time of my judgements ; but this people knows not the time of my Judgments; cc-acp d n1 vvz xx dt n1 pp-f po11 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
176 and therefore the Lord would not have them pretend to any wisedome, but bee contented to bee counted fooles, and Therefore the Lord would not have them pretend to any Wisdom, but be contented to be counted Fools, cc av dt n1 vmd xx vhi pno32 vvi p-acp d n1, cc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vbi vvn n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
177 because they were ignorant of this: Because they were ignorant of this: c-acp pns32 vbdr j pp-f d: (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
178 and our blessed Saviour in the 16. of Matthew, when the Scribes and Pharisees, and the learned Doctors of the Law came and desired to have some further evidence from him, by some signe from heaven, that hee was the Messias; and our blessed Saviour in the 16. of Matthew, when the Scribes and Pharisees, and the learned Doctors of the Law Come and desired to have Some further evidence from him, by Some Signen from heaven, that he was the Messias; cc po12 j-vvn n1 p-acp dt crd pp-f np1, c-crq dt n2 cc np2, cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 vvd cc vvd pc-acp vhi d jc n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp d n1 p-acp n1, cst pns31 vbds dt np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
179 Christ told them they were Hypocrites, they were a sinfull and an adulterous Generation, meerely because they did not understand the signes of the times, A wicked and an adulterous generation would have more light: christ told them they were Hypocrites, they were a sinful and an adulterous Generation, merely Because they did not understand the Signs of the times, A wicked and an adulterous generation would have more Light: np1 vvd pno32 pns32 vbdr n2, pns32 vbdr dt j cc dt j n1, av-j c-acp pns32 vdd xx vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n2, dt j cc dt j n1 vmd vhi dc n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
180 you can tell by the Clouds when it will bee faire weather next morning, and you can guesse by the morning whether it will be rain; you can tell by the Clouds when it will be fair weather next morning, and you can guess by the morning whither it will be rain; pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 c-crq pn31 vmb vbi j n1 ord n1, cc pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 cs pn31 vmb vbi n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
181 but yee hypocrites, yee fooles (saith hee) you cannot discerne the signes of the times, what the times signifies, but ye Hypocrites, ye Fools (Says he) you cannot discern the Signs of the times, what the times signifies, cc-acp pn22 n2, pn22 n2 (vvz pns31) pn22 vmbx vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n2, r-crq dt n2 vvz, (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 14
182 and calls for at your hands, you have no understanding of this, and therefore you may goe for a company of fooles, and calls for At your hands, you have no understanding of this, and Therefore you may go for a company of Fools, cc vvz p-acp p-acp po22 n2, pn22 vhb dx n1 pp-f d, cc av pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 14
183 and hypocrites, and so left them and departed. Nay, thirdly, which makes it yet more cleare, and Hypocrites, and so left them and departed. Nay, Thirdly, which makes it yet more clear, cc n2, cc av vvd pno32 cc vvn. uh-x, ord, r-crq vvz pn31 av av-dc j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 14
184 The want of this knowledge of the times in reference to mans dutie, is that which the Spirit of God uses to render as the onely cause of a peoples ruine: The want of this knowledge of the times in Referente to men duty, is that which the Spirit of God uses to render as the only cause of a peoples ruin: dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp n1 p-acp ng1 n1, vbz d r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
185 whensoever a people are brought to ruine, if they be a people to whom God afforded meanes to save them, whensoever a people Are brought to ruin, if they be a people to whom God afforded means to save them, c-crq dt n1 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi, cs pns32 vbb dt n1 p-acp ro-crq np1 vvd n2 pc-acp vvi pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
186 when they come to be ruin'd, the Lord layes it wholly upon this, that they knew not the times of their visitation. when they come to be ruined, the Lord lays it wholly upon this, that they knew not the times of their Visitation. c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn, dt n1 vvz pn31 av-jn p-acp d, cst pns32 vvd xx dt n2 pp-f po32 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
187 This you'le find in the 19. of Luke, and the latter end of it, when Christ about the 41. Verse, came to take his farefull of Jerusalem and to die there; This You'll find in the 19. of Lycia, and the latter end of it, when christ about the 41. Verse, Come to take his farefull of Jerusalem and to die there; d pn22|vmb vvi p-acp dt crd pp-f av, cc dt d n1 pp-f pn31, c-crq np1 p-acp dt crd n1, vvd pc-acp vvi po31 j pp-f np1 cc pc-acp vvi a-acp; (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
188 from the top of the Mountaine he looked over the Citie and fell a weeping, O (saith hee) that thou hadst but known in this thy day the things that belong to thy peace, from the top of the Mountain he looked over the city and fell a weeping, Oh (Says he) that thou Hadst but known in this thy day the things that belong to thy peace, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 cc vvd dt j-vvg, uh (vvz pns31) d pns21 vhd2 p-acp vvn p-acp d po21 n1 dt n2 cst vvb p-acp po21 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
189 but they are hid from thy eyes ; but they Are hid from thy eyes; cc-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp po21 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
190 then hee goes on and tells them what shall become of them, the enemies shall cast a banke and not leave one stone upon another, levell them to the ground and their Children in them ; then he Goes on and tells them what shall become of them, the enemies shall cast a bank and not leave one stone upon Another, level them to the ground and their Children in them; cs pns31 vvz a-acp cc vvz pno32 r-crq vmb vvi pp-f pno32, dt n2 vmb vvi dt n1 cc xx vvi crd n1 p-acp j-jn, vvb pno32 p-acp dt n1 cc po32 n2 p-acp pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
191 for what I pray? because thou knew'st not the time of thy visitation: destruction came in onely at that breach, they knew not the time of their visitation; for what I pray? Because thou Knewest not the time of thy Visitation: destruction Come in only At that breach, they knew not the time of their Visitation; p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb? c-acp pns21 vvd2 xx dt n1 pp-f po21 n1: n1 vvd p-acp av-j p-acp d n1, pns32 vvd xx dt n1 pp-f po32 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
192 and elsewhere our Lord saith, in the latter end of the world, when ruine shall come, it will bee then, and elsewhere our Lord Says, in the latter end of the world, when ruin shall come, it will be then, cc av po12 n1 vvz, p-acp dt d n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq n1 vmb vvi, pn31 vmb vbi av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
193 as it was in the dayes of Noah, and as it was in the dayes of Lot, men shall bee eating and drinking, as it was in the days of Noah, and as it was in the days of Lot, men shall be eating and drinking, c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, n2 vmb vbi vvg cc vvg, (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
194 and marrying wives, but know nothing they should do for their salvation till utter ruine come upon them. and marrying wives, but know nothing they should do for their salvation till utter ruin come upon them. cc vvg n2, p-acp vvi pix pns32 vmd vdi p-acp po32 n1 p-acp j n1 vvn p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
195 I hope now the truth of this Lesson is cleare out of the Scripture. I hope now the truth of this lesson is clear out of the Scripture. pns11 vvb av dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz j av pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
196 But if you please to goe a little further yet, and consider the excellency and difficulty of this wisedome to know the times, But if you please to go a little further yet, and Consider the excellency and difficulty of this Wisdom to know the times, cc-acp cs pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi dt j av-jc av, cc vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
197 how much depends upon it, & how much is required to it, you'l bee fully satisfied, that a greater commendation can never bee given of any man, how much depends upon it, & how much is required to it, You'll be Fully satisfied, that a greater commendation can never be given of any man, c-crq d vvz p-acp pn31, cc c-crq d vbz vvn p-acp pn31, pn22|vmb vbi av-j vvn, cst dt jc n1 vmb av-x vbi vvn pp-f d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 13
198 or any people, then this, that they know the times in reference to their duties: or any people, then this, that they know the times in Referente to their duties: cc d n1, cs d, cst pns32 vvb dt n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 13
199 and that I may open what belongs to the making up of this worke, I beseech you give mee leave to open these six Conclusions out of the Scripture, which all much concerne this wisedome of knowing the times in reference to dutie. First, and that I may open what belongs to the making up of this work, I beseech you give me leave to open these six Conclusions out of the Scripture, which all much concern this Wisdom of knowing the times in Referente to duty. First, cc cst pns11 vmb vvi r-crq vvz p-acp dt vvg a-acp pp-f d n1, pns11 vvb pn22 vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi d crd n2 av pp-f dt n1, r-crq d d vvb d n1 pp-f vvg dt n2 p-acp n1 p-acp n1. ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 13
200 That time is one of the most pretious treasures that ever God bestowes upon any man, or any people ; That time is one of the most precious treasures that ever God bestows upon any man, or any people; cst n1 vbz pi pp-f dt av-ds j n2 cst av np1 vvz p-acp d n1, cc d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 13
201 1. because time is the onely measure out of which God powres out all his administrations. 2. Time it is the onely space in which men are to doe all their worke. 1. Because time is the only measure out of which God Powers out all his administrations. 2. Time it is the only Molle in which men Are to do all their work. crd p-acp n1 vbz dt j n1 av pp-f r-crq np1 n2 av d po31 n2. crd n1 pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp r-crq n2 vbr pc-acp vdi d po32 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 13
202 3. It's so pretious that God would have men value it one to another: 3. It's so precious that God would have men valve it one to Another: crd pn31|vbz av j cst np1 vmd vhi n2 vvi pn31 crd p-acp n-jn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 13
203 if any man had hurt another, hee must not onely pay for his healing, but hee must pay for the losse of his time. if any man had hurt Another, he must not only pay for his healing, but he must pay for the loss of his time. cs d n1 vhd vvn j-jn, pns31 vmb xx av-j vvi p-acp po31 n-vvg, p-acp pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 13
204 Yea, 4. God calls upon his people to redeeme it at any rate; Yea, 4. God calls upon his people to Redeem it At any rate; uh, crd np1 vvz p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 13
205 Redeeme the time, redeeme the time, as if there were no commoditie, that the God of heaven would so commend unto men (next to his truth) that wee should buy so eagerly, as wee should purchase time. redeem the time, Redeem the time, as if there were no commodity, that the God of heaven would so commend unto men (next to his truth) that we should buy so eagerly, as we should purchase time. vvb dt n1, vvb dt n1, c-acp cs pc-acp vbdr dx n1, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vmd av vvi p-acp n2 (ord p-acp po31 n1) cst pns12 vmd vvi av av-j, c-acp pns12 vmd vvi n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 13
206 Yea, 5. it is so pretious, that Hee who is at that great cost to make and contrive it, Yea, 5. it is so precious, that He who is At that great cost to make and contrive it, uh, crd pn31 vbz av j, cst pns31 r-crq vbz p-acp d j n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 13
207 as to cause the Sunne every day to run about the world, and all those excellent creatures in the firmament to make it their work, as to cause the Sun every day to run about the world, and all those excellent creatures in the firmament to make it their work, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cc d d j n2 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 po32 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 13
208 for the continuation of time will call men to accompt for every moment, for every minute of it: for the continuation of time will call men to account for every moment, for every minute of it: p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f pn31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 13
209 That is my first Conclusion, that time is a pretious Jewell in Gods account, and ought to be so in all people's. Secondly, That is my First Conclusion, that time is a precious Jewel in God's account, and ought to be so in all people's. Secondly, cst vbz po11 ord n1, cst n1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp npg1 n1, cc pi pc-acp vbi av p-acp d ng1. ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 13
210 God hath joyned time and dutie inseparably one to another ; God hath joined time and duty inseparably one to Another; np1 vhz vvn n1 cc n1 av-j pi p-acp j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
211 so that there is no dutie, but it hath an appointed time for it, and there is no time, so that there is no duty, but it hath an appointed time for it, and there is no time, av cst pc-acp vbz dx n1, p-acp pn31 vhz dt j-vvn n1 p-acp pn31, cc pc-acp vbz dx n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
212 but it, hath an appointed dutie for it; but it, hath an appointed duty for it; cc-acp pn31, vhz dt j-vvn n1 p-acp pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
213 it's disputable whether there bee a vacuum in nature or no, it is most certaine there is no vacuum in time: it's disputable whither there be a vacuum in nature or no, it is most certain there is no vacuum in time: pn31|vbz j cs pc-acp vbi dt fw-la p-acp n1 cc uh-dx, pn31 vbz av-ds j pc-acp vbz dx fw-la p-acp n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
214 No man ever lives to see that minute of time, nor that ragge or cranny of time, of which hee may truely say at this time, I have nothing at all to doe; No man ever lives to see that minute of time, nor that rag or cranny of time, of which he may truly say At this time, I have nothing At all to do; dx n1 av vvz pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f n1, ccx d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, pp-f r-crq pns31 vmb av-j vvi p-acp d n1, pns11 vhb pix p-acp av-d pc-acp vdi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
215 but the Lord hath measured out to all times some dutie or other: this our Saviour saith expresly, Matth. 6.34. when hee would disswade men from troubling themselves to day with the duties that belong to to morrow, hee useth this argument among others, Trouble not your selves for to morrow, for to morrow day hath trouble enough of its owne, sufficient for every day is the trouble of it ; but the Lord hath measured out to all times Some duty or other: this our Saviour Says expressly, Matthew 6.34. when he would dissuade men from troubling themselves to day with the duties that belong to to morrow, he uses this argument among Others, Trouble not your selves for to morrow, for to morrow day hath trouble enough of its own, sufficient for every day is the trouble of it; cc-acp dt n1 vhz vvn av p-acp d n2 d n1 cc n-jn: d po12 n1 vvz av-j, np1 crd. c-crq pns31 vmd vvi n2 p-acp vvg px32 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 cst vvb p-acp p-acp n1, pns31 vvz d n1 p-acp n2-jn, vvb xx po22 n2 p-acp p-acp n1, p-acp p-acp n1 n1 vhz n1 av-d pp-f po31 d, j p-acp d n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
216 the care, the worke, the dutie of every day that passeth over our heads is enough to fill the day, that is the second, that God hath joyned time and dutie together. Thirdly, the care, the work, the duty of every day that passes over our Heads is enough to fill the day, that is the second, that God hath joined time and duty together. Thirdly, dt n1, dt n1, dt n1 pp-f d n1 cst vvz p-acp po12 n2 vbz d pc-acp vvi dt n1, cst vbz dt ord, cst np1 vhz vvn n1 cc n1 av. ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
217 There are some great duties that are to bee concurrent in the practise of all men, with every moment of their lives : There Are Some great duties that Are to be concurrent in the practice of all men, with every moment of their lives: pc-acp vbr d j n2 cst vbr pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, p-acp d n1 pp-f po32 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
218 My meaning plainly is this, the great businesse of glorifying God, of saving our immortall soules, of keeping a good conscience, of working out our salvation, these great things are not set off by God to any set time, My meaning plainly is this, the great business of glorifying God, of Saving our immortal Souls, of keeping a good conscience, of working out our salvation, these great things Are not Set off by God to any Set time, po11 n1 av-j vbz d, dt j n1 pp-f vvg np1, pp-f vvg po12 j n2, pp-f vvg dt j n1, pp-f vvg av po12 n1, d j n2 vbr xx vvn a-acp p-acp np1 p-acp d j-vvn n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
219 but they are to be concurrent with every moment of a mans time; Trust in the Lord at all times ; but they Are to be concurrent with every moment of a men time; Trust in the Lord At all times; cc-acp pns32 vbr pc-acp vbi j p-acp d n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1; vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
220 have respect to Gods Commandements at all times ; Blessed are they that doe justice and judgement at all times ; have respect to God's commandments At all times; Blessed Are they that do Justice and judgement At all times; vhb n1 p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp d n2; vvn vbr pns32 cst vdb n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
221 bee yee alwayes ready for your masters comming: be ye always ready for your Masters coming: vbb pn22 av j p-acp po22 n2 vvg: (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
222 And of those excellent men Josiah and others, it is recorded that they looked to Gods Commandements all their dayes ; And of those excellent men Josiah and Others, it is recorded that they looked to God's commandments all their days; cc pp-f d j n2 np1 cc n2-jn, pn31 vbz vvn cst pns32 vvd p-acp npg1 n2 d po32 ng2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
223 so that the great matters of glorifying God, saving our soules, looking for our Masters comming, &c. these duties are to bee concurrent with all our time. Fourthly, so that the great matters of glorifying God, Saving our Souls, looking for our Masters coming, etc. these duties Are to be concurrent with all our time. Fourthly, av cst dt j n2 pp-f vvg np1, vvg po12 n2, vvg p-acp po12 n2 vvg, av d n2 vbr pc-acp vbi j p-acp d po12 n1. ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
224 Severall times, I meane the severall compositions of times, or Scenes, or Junctures of times, have their severall and peculiar duties laid out for every man by God himselfe : Several times, I mean the several compositions of times, or Scenes, or Junctures of times, have their several and peculiar duties laid out for every man by God himself: j n2, pns11 vvb dt j n2 pp-f n2, cc n2, cc n2 pp-f n2, vhb po32 j cc j n2 vvn av p-acp d n1 p-acp np1 px31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
225 my meaning is this, there is a time of youth, a time of age, a time of prosperitie, a time of adversitie, a time of comfort, a time of trouble ▪ a time of warre, a time of peace, and a hundred other severall frames, my meaning is this, there is a time of youth, a time of age, a time of Prosperity, a time of adversity, a time of Comfort, a time of trouble ▪ a time of war, a time of peace, and a hundred other several frames, po11 n1 vbz d, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f vvb ▪ dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt crd j-jn j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 16
226 and compositions, and junctures of time. and compositions, and junctures of time. cc n2, cc n2 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
227 Now so often as God doth make a new Scene of the time, every man hath some new duty or other to act; Now so often as God does make a new Scene of the time, every man hath Some new duty or other to act; av av av c-acp np1 vdz vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, d n1 vhz d j n1 cc n-jn pc-acp vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
228 his part requires that hee should act some new thing; his part requires that he should act Some new thing; po31 n1 vvz cst pns31 vmd vvi d j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
229 the Scripture is full of such expressions as these, in the times of prosperitie doe thus, in the time of adversitie doe thus, in the time of the Gospel doe thus, &c. Now to know the time, the Scripture is full of such expressions as these, in the times of Prosperity do thus, in the time of adversity do thus, in the time of the Gospel do thus, etc. Now to know the time, dt n1 vbz j pp-f d n2 c-acp d, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 vdb av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vdb av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vdb av, av av pc-acp vvi dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
230 and the severall duties belonging to every time, is one of the hardest things that belong to the taske of man, this wisedome lies in the deepe; and the several duties belonging to every time, is one of the Hardest things that belong to the task of man, this Wisdom lies in the deep; cc dt j n2 vvg p-acp d n1, vbz pi pp-f dt js n2 cst vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, d n1 vvz p-acp dt j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
231 it is a difficult thing to find out what the duties are that belong to the severall times. But then fiftly, it is a difficult thing to find out what the duties Are that belong to the several times. But then Fifty, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi av q-crq dt n2 vbr cst vvb p-acp dt j n2. p-acp cs ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
232 That the Booke of God, and onely the Booke of God, is able to informe them who faithfully study it, in all the duties that doe belong to every new posture or face of time. That the Book of God, and only the Book of God, is able to inform them who faithfully study it, in all the duties that do belong to every new posture or face of time. cst dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av-j dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz j pc-acp vvi pno32 r-crq av-j vvb pn31, p-acp d dt n2 cst vdb vvi p-acp d j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 17
233 First I say, onely Gods Booke can do it, there are Bookes of excellent wisedome written by other men, First I say, only God's Book can do it, there Are Books of excellent Wisdom written by other men, ord pns11 vvb, av-j ng1 n1 vmb vdi pn31, pc-acp vbr n2 pp-f j n1 vvn p-acp j-jn n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 17
234 but take them all together, let a man bee never so versed in them, they will never discover to him every duty that belongs to every time, but take them all together, let a man be never so versed in them, they will never discover to him every duty that belongs to every time, cc-acp vvb pno32 d av, vvb dt n1 vbi av-x av vvn p-acp pno32, pns32 vmb av-x vvi p-acp pno31 d n1 cst vvz p-acp d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 17
235 but the Booke of God can doe it if men have their senses exercised in the study of it; but the Book of God can do it if men have their Senses exercised in the study of it; cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vdi pn31 cs n2 vhb po32 n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 17
236 there is no time so intricate, no dutie so arduous, but the booke of God will teach all men, from the Minister to the Hearer, from the Prince to the Subject, to make every one of them perfect in all the workes which belong to them. Psalme 19.7. it is said, the Word gives understanding to the simple ; there is no time so intricate, no duty so arduous, but the book of God will teach all men, from the Minister to the Hearer, from the Prince to the Subject, to make every one of them perfect in all the works which belong to them. Psalm 19.7. it is said, the Word gives understanding to the simple; pc-acp vbz dx n1 av j, dx n1 av j, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi d n2, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn, pc-acp vvi d crd pp-f pno32 j p-acp d dt n2 r-crq vvb p-acp pno32. n1 crd. pn31 vbz vvn, dt n1 vvz n1 p-acp dt j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 17
237 and in the third of the Proverbs, Vers. 21, 22, 23 In all thy wayes acknowledge her, and in the third of the Proverbs, Vers. 21, 22, 23 In all thy ways acknowledge her, cc p-acp dt ord pp-f dt n2, np1 crd, crd, crd p-acp d po21 n2 vvb pno31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 17
238 and thou shalt walke in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble; and thou shalt walk in thy Way safely, and thy foot shall not Stumble; cc pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp po21 n1 av-j, cc po21 n1 vmb xx vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 17
239 when thou liest downe thou shalt not bee afraid, &c. Doe but get wisedome into thy heart, get acquaintance with Gods Word, it will direct thee in all thy w••es, when thou liest down thou shalt not be afraid, etc. Do but get Wisdom into thy heart, get acquaintance with God's Word, it will Direct thee in all thy w••es, c-crq pns21 vv2 a-acp pns21 vm2 xx vbi j, av vdb p-acp vvi n1 p-acp po21 n1, vvb n1 p-acp npg1 n1, pn31 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp d po21 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 17
240 whether to the right hand or to the left, at every turning place it will say, here is thy way, and these must bee thy steps. Sixtly, and principally, whither to the right hand or to the left, At every turning place it will say, Here is thy Way, and these must be thy steps. Sixty, and principally, cs p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc p-acp dt j, p-acp d j-vvg n1 pn31 vmb vvi, av vbz po21 n1, cc d vmb vbi po21 n2. ord, cc av-j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 17
241 As there are severall times, and severall duties annexed to these times, so in every time for any duty, there is some particle of that time, which is the opportunitie of the dutie, the season of the dutie there is the space of time, and there is the season of time ; As there Are several times, and several duties annexed to these times, so in every time for any duty, there is Some particle of that time, which is the opportunity of the duty, the season of the duty there is the Molle of time, and there is the season of time; c-acp a-acp vbr j n2, cc j n2 vvn p-acp d n2, av p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1, a-acp vbz d n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 18
242 the space of time is nothing but the continuation and succession of so many minutes and moments one of another; the Molle of time is nothing but the continuation and succession of so many minutes and moments one of Another; dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz pix p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f av d n2 cc n2 crd pp-f j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 18
243 but the season of time, or opportunitie of it, is time apted and fitted, to doe a businesse. but the season of time, or opportunity of it, is time apted and fitted, to do a business. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f pn31, vbz n1 vvn cc vvn, pc-acp vdi dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 18
244 Now these two doe very much differ one from another, the one of them the length, the duration of time, the Greeks calls NONLATINALPHABET, Now these two do very much differ one from Another, the one of them the length, the duration of time, the Greeks calls, av d crd vdb av av-d vvi pi p-acp n-jn, dt crd pp-f pno32 dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt np1 vvz, (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 18
245 but the season, the opportunitie is called NONLATINALPHABET, which is the tempus commodum, the tempestivitie of time, the ripenesse of time: but the season, the opportunity is called, which is the Tempus commodum, the tempestivitie of time, the ripeness of time: cc-acp dt n1, dt n1 vbz vvn, r-crq vbz dt fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 18
246 and this indeed is properly time in reference to dutie. and this indeed is properly time in Referente to duty. cc d av vbz av-j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 18
247 And concerning these seasons of time or times fitted for businesse, be pleased to consider these five things, I shall need onely to name them, And Concerning these seasons of time or times fitted for business, be pleased to Consider these five things, I shall need only to name them, np1 vvg d n2 pp-f n1 cc n2 vvn p-acp n1, vbb vvn pc-acp vvi d crd n2, pns11 vmb vvi av-j pc-acp vvi pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 18
248 because I speake to an understanding people. That any worke to be done is done easily if the opportunitie be taken ; Because I speak to an understanding people. That any work to be done is done Easily if the opportunity be taken; c-acp pns11 vvb p-acp dt j-vvg n1. cst d n1 pc-acp vbi vdn vbz vdn av-j cs dt n1 vbb vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 18
249 take opportunitie by the forelock, and any businesse whatsoever is to bee done, will bee done with ease; take opportunity by the forelock, and any business whatsoever is to be done, will be done with ease; vvb n1 p-acp dt n1, cc d n1 r-crq vbz pc-acp vbi vdn, vmb vbi vdn p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 18
250 not onely because opportunitie is the ripenesse of time, but because in opportunities God offers to worke with us, and for us: not only Because opportunity is the ripeness of time, but Because in opportunities God offers to work with us, and for us: xx av-j c-acp n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp c-acp p-acp n2 np1 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, cc p-acp pno12: (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 18
251 Now you know any businesse that must bee done by the helpe of another, is then easily done, Now you know any business that must be done by the help of Another, is then Easily done, av pn22 vvb d n1 cst vmb vbi vdn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn, vbz av av-j vdn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 18
252 when both parties joyne in it. Two Men that are to lift up a burthen, if they both lift together, and take the Hae, now, it goes up easily. when both parties join in it. Two Men that Are to lift up a burden, if they both lift together, and take the Hae, now, it Goes up Easily. c-crq d n2 vvb p-acp pn31. crd n2 cst vbr pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1, cs pns32 d vvd av, cc vvb dt fw-la, av, pn31 vvz a-acp av-j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 18
253 A vessell that is to be driven, if the Watermen ply the Oares, the wind & tide go with them, the vessell is carried easily; A vessel that is to be driven, if the Watermen ply the Oars, the wind & tide go with them, the vessel is carried Easily; dt n1 cst vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, cs dt n2 vvb dt n2, dt n1 cc n1 vvb p-acp pno32, dt n1 vbz vvn av-j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 18
254 Now (I say) the Lord offers himselfe to come in to a people when there is a fit opportunitie ▪ •hen he holds up his hand, Now (I say) the Lord offers himself to come in to a people when there is a fit opportunity ▪ •hen he holds up his hand, av (pns11 vvb) dt n1 vvz px31 pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp dt n1 c-crq pc-acp vbz dt j n1 ▪ av pns31 vvz a-acp po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 18
255 and saith, Now lift, and I'le lift with you, now row, and my Word shall blow with you; and Says, Now lift, and I'll lift with you, now row, and my Word shall blow with you; cc vvz, av vvb, cc pns11|vmb vvi p-acp pn22, av n1, cc po11 n1 vmb vvi p-acp pn22; (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 18
256 such Scripture as these are frequent, In an accepted time I have heard thee; and I will heare thee in an acceptable time; such Scripture as these Are frequent, In an accepted time I have herd thee; and I will hear thee in an acceptable time; d n1 c-acp d vbr j, p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pns11 vhb vvn pno21; cc pns11 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 18
257 In a day of salvation I will succour thee, in an opportune time: God offers to come in and helpe, if opportunitie bee taken; In a day of salvation I will succour thee, in an opportune time: God offers to come in and help, if opportunity be taken; p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pns11 vmb vvi pno21, p-acp dt j n1: np1 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp cc n1, cs n1 vbi vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 19
258 This made the heathens esteeme opportunitie a goddesse. As things are easie when men take opportunities, so they are then beautifull ; This made the Heathens esteem opportunity a goddess. As things Are easy when men take opportunities, so they Are then beautiful; d vvd dt n2-jn vvb n1 dt n1. p-acp n2 vbr j c-crq n2 vvb n2, av pns32 vbr av j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 19
259 the beautie and grace of every dutie, both with God and man, is, when it is done in its fit season; the beauty and grace of every duty, both with God and man, is, when it is done in its fit season; dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1, av-d p-acp np1 cc n1, vbz, c-crq pn31 vbz vdn p-acp po31 j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 19
260 the righteous man in the first Psalme, is compared to the Tree that brings forth his fruit in his season, suum in suo, his owne fruit, the righteous man in the First Psalm, is compared to the Tree that brings forth his fruit in his season, suum in Sue, his own fruit, dt j n1 p-acp dt ord n1, vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 cst vvz av po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, fw-la p-acp fw-la, po31 d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 19
261 and in his proper season; God (saith Solomon) hath made every thing beautifull in its season ; and in his proper season; God (Says Solomon) hath made every thing beautiful in its season; cc p-acp po31 j n1; np1 (vvz np1) vhz vvn d n1 j p-acp po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 19
262 all Gods works are beautifull in their season, and so are all mens workes too: A word spoke in season, is like Apples of Gold in pictures of Silver; all God's works Are beautiful in their season, and so Are all men's works too: A word spoke in season, is like Apples of Gold in pictures of Silver; d ng1 n2 vbr j p-acp po32 n1, cc av vbr d ng2 n2 av: dt n1 vvd p-acp n1, vbz j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 19
263 and a good word in season, O how comfortable it is. Thirdly, But know, that these Opportunities are wondrous hard to find out ; and a good word in season, Oh how comfortable it is. Thirdly, But know, that these Opportunities Are wondrous hard to find out; cc dt j n1 p-acp n1, uh q-crq j pn31 vbz. ord, p-acp vvb, cst d n2 vbr j j pc-acp vvi av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 19
264 very difficult it is for men to know the true season or opportunitie of a businesse: very difficult it is for men to know the true season or opportunity of a business: av j pn31 vbz p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
265 men may know times and seasons wel enough in particular businesses, the seasons for tilling the ground, men may know times and seasons well enough in particular businesses, the seasons for tilling the ground, n2 vmb vvi n2 cc n2 av av-d p-acp j n2, dt n2 p-acp vvg dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
266 and breeding and breaking of Cattle, &c. In such low and triviall things in comparison, seasons may easily bee knowne, and breeding and breaking of Cattle, etc. In such low and trivial things in comparison, seasons may Easily be known, cc vvg cc vvg pp-f n2, av p-acp d j cc j n2 p-acp n1, n2 vmb av-j vbi vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
267 but in the great morall affaires, that concerne God and mens soules, the difficultest thing that lies before man, is, to finde out the true season when they are to bee done; but in the great moral affairs, that concern God and men's Souls, the difficultest thing that lies before man, is, to find out the true season when they Are to be done; cc-acp p-acp dt j j n2, cst vvb np1 cc ng2 n2, dt vv2 n1 cst vvz p-acp n1, vbz, pc-acp vvi av dt j n1 c-crq pns32 vbr pc-acp vbi vdn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
268 this Solomon sets downe most excellently in the eighth of Ecclesiastes, Verse 6. Because to every purpose there is required time and judgement, this Solomon sets down most excellently in the eighth of Ecclesiastes, Verse 6. Because to every purpose there is required time and judgement, d np1 vvz p-acp ds av-j p-acp dt ord pp-f n2, n1 crd c-acp p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbz vvn n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
269 therefore the misery of man is great upon him ; Therefore the misery of man is great upon him; av dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz j p-acp pno31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
270 marke that expression, most men are miserable, because a businesse cannot bee done, without a fit season and judgement to know it: mark that expression, most men Are miserable, Because a business cannot be done, without a fit season and judgement to know it: vvb d n1, ds n2 vbr j, c-acp dt n1 vmbx vbi vdn, p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pn31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
271 as if Solomon had said thus, The truth is, opportunities are so rare, oft-times so sudden, as if Solomon had said thus, The truth is, opportunities Are so rare, ofttimes so sudden, c-acp cs np1 vhd vvn av, dt n1 vbz, n2 vbr av j, av av j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
272 so violent, so short, the wind seldome blowing long in an opportune point, and men so ignorant, so violent, so short, the wind seldom blowing long in an opportune point, and men so ignorant, av j, av j, dt n1 av vvg av-j p-acp dt j n1, cc n2 av j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 19
273 so blinded with prejudice, with vaine hopes or feares, that most men are miserable in that they cannot find out the true season of a businesse, and thereby intimates that in every businesse the most difficult part of the worke is the right timing of it. I adde fourthly, so blinded with prejudice, with vain hope's or fears, that most men Are miserable in that they cannot find out the true season of a business, and thereby intimates that in every business the most difficult part of the work is the right timing of it. I add fourthly, av vvn p-acp n1, p-acp j n2 cc n2, cst ds n2 vbr j p-acp cst pns32 vmbx vvi av dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av vvz cst p-acp d n1 dt av-ds j n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n-jn vvg pp-f pn31. pns11 vvb j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 20
274 That when opportunities are past, if they bee let slip, they are oftentimes altogether irrecoverable ; and the businesse is either wholly lost, or never better then halfe done; That when opportunities Are past, if they be let slip, they Are oftentimes altogether irrecoverable; and the business is either wholly lost, or never better then half done; cst c-crq n2 vbr j, cs pns32 vbb vvn n1, pns32 vbr av av j; cc dt n1 vbz av-d av-jn vvn, cc av-x av-jc cs n-jn vdn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 20
275 it may cost more to patch up a businesse out of season, then required to have done it beautifully if the season had been taken; it may cost more to patch up a business out of season, then required to have done it beautifully if the season had been taken; pn31 vmb vvi av-dc pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 av pp-f n1, av vvd pc-acp vhi vdn pn31 av-j cs dt n1 vhd vbn vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 20
276 As the story goes of the Sibylls bookes, they were faine to give the full price for one, which would have bought all three, As the story Goes of the Sibyl's books, they were feign to give the full price for one, which would have bought all three, c-acp dt n1 vvz pp-f dt ng1 n2, pns32 vbdr j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp crd, r-crq vmd vhi vvn d crd, (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 20
277 when two of them were burnt. when two of them were burned. c-crq crd pp-f pno32 vbdr vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 20
278 Post est occasio calva. Unlesse God make another opportunitie, man can never call opportunitie back againe. Post est Occasion calva. Unless God make Another opportunity, man can never call opportunity back again. vvb fw-la fw-la fw-la. cs np1 vvb j-jn n1, n1 vmb av-x vvi n1 av av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 20
279 Opportunities are Gods fitting of time to businesse, & none but God can thus fit it; Opportunities Are God's fitting of time to business, & none but God can thus fit it; n2 vbr n2 vvg pp-f n1 p-acp n1, cc pi cc-acp np1 vmb av vvi pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 20
280 therefore you shall find Esau would have repented and got the blessing, he wept and cryed for it, Therefore you shall find Esau would have repented and god the blessing, he wept and cried for it, av pn22 vmb vvi np1 vmd vhi vvn cc vvd dt n1, pns31 vvd cc vvd p-acp pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 20
281 yet missed it, he might have had it once without weeping and crying, but he lost the season, yet missed it, he might have had it once without weeping and crying, but he lost the season, av vvd pn31, pns31 vmd vhi vhn pn31 a-acp p-acp vvg cc vvg, cc-acp pns31 vvd dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 20
282 and the season being gone, hee could never recover it with all his weeping: and the season being gone, he could never recover it with all his weeping: cc dt n1 vbg vvn, pns31 vmd av-x vvi pn31 p-acp d po31 n-vvg: (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 20
283 So the foolish Virgins came with their Lampes, pretending to have got some oyle, and cryed, Lord open to us, but the season was past, and there was no entrance; So the foolish Virgins Come with their Lamps, pretending to have god Some oil, and cried, Lord open to us, but the season was passed, and there was no Entrance; av dt j n2 vvd p-acp po32 n2, vvg pc-acp vhi vvn d n1, cc vvd, n1 j p-acp pno12, p-acp dt n1 vbds vvn, cc a-acp vbds dx n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 20
284 the truth is, seasons are to businesses as money is to wares, hee that would buy a commoditie upon a market day, the truth is, seasons Are to businesses as money is to wares, he that would buy a commodity upon a market day, dt n1 vbz, n2 vbr p-acp n2 p-acp n1 vbz p-acp n2, pns31 cst vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 20
285 when possibly the commoditie is very cheape, may then have it for laying out his money, lose but that market, possibly ten market dayes will not helpe him againe with it, when possibly the commodity is very cheap, may then have it for laying out his money, loose but that market, possibly ten market days will not help him again with it, c-crq av-j dt n1 vbz av j, vmb av vhi pn31 p-acp vvg av po31 n1, vvb p-acp d n1, av-j crd n1 n2 vmb xx vvi pno31 av p-acp pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 20
286 and either never buy it or give a greater rate for that which is not so good as the other would have been; and either never buy it or give a greater rate for that which is not so good as the other would have been; cc d av-x vvi pn31 cc vvi dt jc n1 p-acp d r-crq vbz xx av j c-acp dt n-jn vmd vhi vbn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 20
287 if opportunities bee once past over, without the Lord create them againe, men are utterly lost in their businesses. Fiftly, and lastly, if opportunities be once past over, without the Lord create them again, men Are utterly lost in their businesses. Fifty, and lastly, cs n2 vbb a-acp j a-acp, p-acp dt n1 vvb pno32 av, n2 vbr av-j vvn p-acp po32 n2. ord, cc ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 20
288 As these opportunities are excellent, and hard to find, and irrecoverable if they bee lost: As these opportunities Are excellent, and hard to find, and irrecoverable if they be lost: p-acp d n2 vbr j, cc av-j pc-acp vvi, cc j cs pns32 vbb vvn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 20
289 So in the last place, know, that no wisedome, no learning, nothing but a gratious heart guided by the Spirit of God, doth know how to take opportunities in time, for the great businesses that concerne God and his glory, no wisedome but the wisedome of grace, So in the last place, know, that no Wisdom, no learning, nothing but a gracious heart guided by the Spirit of God, does know how to take opportunities in time, for the great businesses that concern God and his glory, no Wisdom but the Wisdom of grace, av p-acp dt ord n1, vvb, cst dx n1, dx n1, pix cc-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vdz vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n1, p-acp dt j n2 cst vvb np1 cc po31 n1, dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 21
290 and Gods Spirit guiding the heart, doth ever know to doe businesses in their right seasons. and God's Spirit guiding the heart, does ever know to do businesses in their right seasons. cc ng1 n1 vvg dt n1, vdz av vvi pc-acp vdi n2 p-acp po32 j-jn n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 21
291 In other things (as I said before) they may bee taken, naturall men may plow and sow in season, &c. Yea, men may sensibly understand the times, In other things (as I said before) they may be taken, natural men may blow and sow in season, etc. Yea, men may sensibly understand the times, p-acp j-jn n2 (c-acp pns11 vvd a-acp) pns32 vmb vbi vvn, j n2 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp n1, av uh, n2 vmb av-j vvi dt n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 21
292 so as to mourne for the afflictions of them, so as to rejoyce in the good of them; so as to mourn for the afflictions of them, so as to rejoice in the good of them; av c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f pno32, av c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j pp-f pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 21
293 and wicked men by a devillish wisedome can take the seeming opportunities, to promote their owne wicked designes; and wicked men by a devilish Wisdom can take the seeming opportunities, to promote their own wicked designs; cc j n2 p-acp dt j n1 vmb vvi dt j-vvg n2, pc-acp vvi po32 d j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 21
294 the harlot can take the opportunitie of her husbands absence, the thiefe the opportunitie of the twilight, the harlot can take the opportunity of her Husbands absence, the thief the opportunity of the twilight, dt n1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n1, dt n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 21
295 and so every man the seeming opportunitie of things that are of the Devill, for Satan helpes them; and so every man the seeming opportunity of things that Are of the devil, for Satan helps them; cc av d n1 dt j-vvg n1 pp-f n2 cst vbr pp-f dt n1, c-acp np1 vvz pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 21
296 but to know the opportunities of the things that concerne God and our soules, nothing but a gratious heart enables a man to doe it: but to know the opportunities of the things that concern God and our Souls, nothing but a gracious heart enables a man to do it: cc-acp pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n2 cst vvb np1 cc po12 n2, pix cc-acp dt j n1 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vdi pn31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 21
297 the Scripture is very plaine for this, Solomon expresses it notably in the tenth of Ecclesiastes, Vers. 2. A wise mans heart is at his right hand, the Scripture is very plain for this, Solomon Expresses it notably in the tenth of Ecclesiastes, Vers. 2. A wise men heart is At his right hand, dt n1 vbz av j p-acp d, np1 vvz pn31 av-j p-acp dt ord pp-f n2, np1 crd dt j ng1 n1 vbz p-acp po31 j-jn n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 21
298 but a fooles heart is at his left ; but a Fools heart is At his left; cc-acp dt ng1 n1 vbz p-acp po31 j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 21
299 the meaning is this, when a businesse is to be done, & the right season for it, the wise man, a gracious man hath his hand ready, the meaning is this, when a business is to be done, & the right season for it, the wise man, a gracious man hath his hand ready, dt n1 vbz d, c-crq dt n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vdn, cc dt j-jn n1 p-acp pn31, dt j n1, dt j n1 vhz po31 n1 j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 21
300 and his heart to joyne with his hand, he is alwayes dexterous at it, but a fooles ( i. e. a wicked mans) heart, and his heart to join with his hand, he is always dexterous At it, but a Fools (i. e. a wicked men) heart, cc po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vbz av j p-acp pn31, cc-acp dt n2 (pns11. sy. dt j n2) n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 21
301 when his businesse is to bee done, his heart is at his left hand, every finger is a Thumbe, hee cannot manage it: when his business is to be done, his heart is At his left hand, every finger is a Thumb, he cannot manage it: c-crq po31 n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vdn, po31 n1 vbz p-acp po31 j n1, d n1 vbz dt n1, pns31 vmbx vvi pn31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 21
302 but more clearely Solomon expresseth this, Prov. 17. Vers. 16. Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a foole to buy wisedome, seeing he hath no heart to it? Let a wicked man have opportunities, give him wealth, give him honour, give him meanes of grace, give him any thing that may helpe to wisedome, hee hath no heart to it: but more clearly Solomon Expresses this, Curae 17. Vers. 16. Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy Wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it? Let a wicked man have opportunities, give him wealth, give him honour, give him means of grace, give him any thing that may help to Wisdom, he hath no heart to it: cc-acp av-dc av-j np1 vvz d, np1 crd np1 crd q-crq vbz a-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1, vvg pns31 vhz dx n1 p-acp pn31? vvb dt j n1 vhb n2, vvb pno31 n1, vvb pno31 n1, vvb pno31 n2 pp-f n1, vvb pno31 d n1 cst vmb vvi p-acp n1, pns31 vhz dx n1 p-acp pn31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 21
303 So also saith Daniel, Dan. 12.10. speaking of understanding the times, none of the wicked shall understand, but the wise shall, the godly shall. So also Says daniel, Dan. 12.10. speaking of understanding the times, none of the wicked shall understand, but the wise shall, the godly shall. av av vvz np1, np1 crd. vvg pp-f vvg dt n2, pix pp-f dt j vmb vvi, cc-acp dt n1 vmb, dt j vmb. (5) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 21
304 Thus I have done with the Doctrinall part of it, and by this time I hope you all grant, that it is a matter of wonderfull concernement, of admirable wisedome and commendation, to have understanding of the times and seasons, Thus I have done with the Doctrinal part of it, and by this time I hope you all grant, that it is a matter of wonderful concernment, of admirable Wisdom and commendation, to have understanding of the times and seasons, av pns11 vhb vdn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, cc p-acp d n1 pns11 vvb pn22 d vvb, cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1, pp-f j n1 cc n1, pc-acp vhi n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 22
305 so as rightly to discharge their owne duties: so as rightly to discharge their own duties: av c-acp av-jn pc-acp vvi po32 d n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 22
306 I now come to the Application of it, wherein I shall onely insist upon two Uses, the one is, I now come to the Application of it, wherein I shall only insist upon two Uses, the one is, pns11 av vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, c-crq pns11 vmb av-j vvi p-acp crd n2, dt pi vbz, (5) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 22
307 For Humiliation, in reference to time past, to seasons and opportunities which are past and lost. The other shall be, For Humiliation, in Referente to time past, to seasons and opportunities which Are past and lost. The other shall be, p-acp n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1 j, p-acp n2 cc n2 r-crq vbr j cc vvn. dt n-jn vmb vbi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 22
308 For Exhortation, in reference to the time to come, that wee may learne this excellent wisedome to know the times and seasons so as to lose no more of them. For the first, For Exhortation, in Referente to the time to come, that we may Learn this excellent Wisdom to know the times and seasons so as to loose no more of them. For the First, p-acp n1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cst pns12 vmb vvi d j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc n2 av c-acp pc-acp vvi dx dc pp-f pno32. p-acp dt ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 22
309 Is it such a singular commendation, so excellent a wisedome, a matter of so great moment and consequence, to know the times in reference to duty? O what cause of lamentations is there: First, Is it such a singular commendation, so excellent a Wisdom, a matter of so great moment and consequence, to know the times in Referente to duty? O what cause of lamentations is there: First, vbz pn31 d dt j n1, av j dt n1, dt n1 pp-f av j n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 p-acp n1 p-acp n1? sy q-crq n1 pp-f n2 vbz a-acp: ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 22
310 In generall to us all? a man might in this case fill such a booke as Ezekiels roule was, wi•h weeping, and lamentation and mourning: In general to us all? a man might in this case fill such a book as Ezekiel's roll was, wi•h weeping, and lamentation and mourning: p-acp n1 p-acp pno12 d? dt n1 vmd p-acp d n1 vvi d dt n1 c-acp n2 n1 vbds, av vvg, cc n1 cc n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 22
311 Here is a great Assembly gathered together to mourn upon a day of mourning, and if ever any Doctrine that ever I have preached might call for mourning at all your hands, I am perswaded this doctrine calls for it from every one of us; Here is a great Assembly gathered together to mourn upon a day of mourning, and if ever any Doctrine that ever I have preached might call for mourning At all your hands, I am persuaded this Doctrine calls for it from every one of us; av vbz dt j n1 vvd av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc cs av d n1 cst av pns11 vhb vvd vmd vvi p-acp n1 p-acp d po22 n2, pns11 vbm vvn d n1 vvz p-acp pn31 p-acp d crd pp-f pno12; (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 22
312 God bee mercifull to us, wee have all been fooles, we have not knowne the times of our visitation, wee have knowne the times to talke of them, sometimes to inveigh against them, crying out, they are the worst times that ever were; God be merciful to us, we have all been Fools, we have not known the times of our Visitation, we have known the times to talk of them, sometime to inveigh against them, crying out, they Are the worst times that ever were; np1 vbb j p-acp pno12, pns12 vhb av-d vbn n2, pns12 vhb xx vvn dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, pns12 vhb vvn dt n2 pc-acp vvi pp-f pno32, av pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, vvg av, pns32 vbr dt js n2 cst av vbdr; (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 22
313 but for this knowledge of my Text (wherein true wisedome should appeare) to know the times in reference to our duties, I feare I may say as Paul said of the Corinthians, hardly one wise man to bee found amongst us. but for this knowledge of my Text (wherein true Wisdom should appear) to know the times in Referente to our duties, I Fear I may say as Paul said of the Corinthians, hardly one wise man to be found among us. cc-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f po11 n1 (c-crq j n1 vmd vvi) pc-acp vvi dt n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2, pns11 vvb pns11 vmb vvi p-acp np1 vvd pp-f dt njp2, av crd j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 22
314 One said, (I know not how truely) of the Helvet•ans, that he travelled through their Country, One said, (I know not how truly) of the Helvet•ans, that he traveled through their Country, crd j-vvn, (pns11 vvb xx c-crq av-j) pp-f dt n2, cst pns31 vvd p-acp po32 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 22
315 and found that there are toti pagi repleti fatuis, whole Villages inhabited by none but fooles ; and found that there Are Totius Pagi Repleti fatuis, Whole Villages inhabited by none but Fools; cc vvd cst a-acp vbr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, j-jn n2 vvn p-acp pix cc-acp ng1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 22
316 Truly (beloved) not onely our Country Villages, but our market townes, and our Cities, Truly (Beloved) not only our Country Villages, but our market Towns, and our Cities, np1 (vvn) xx av-j po12 n1 n2, cc-acp po12 n1 n2, cc po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 23
317 and I pray God it prove not that our Parliament and Assemblies are all filled with fooles in this great point, few or none of us know the times in reference to our duties. and I pray God it prove not that our Parliament and Assemblies Are all filled with Fools in this great point, few or none of us know the times in Referente to our duties. cc pns11 vvb np1 pn31 vvb xx cst po12 n1 cc n2 vbr d vvn p-acp n2 p-acp d j n1, d cc pix pp-f pno12 vvi dt n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 23
318 Let mee speake freely to you, God hath cast the lot of all of us in such times as have been filled with such administrations, Let me speak freely to you, God hath cast the lot of all of us in such times as have been filled with such administrations, vvb pno11 vvi av-j p-acp pn22, np1 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f d pp-f pno12 p-acp d n2 c-acp vhb vbn vvn p-acp d n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 23
319 as the like could not have been in the space of these 1000 yeers; as the like could not have been in the Molle of these 1000 Years; c-acp dt av-j vmd xx vhi vbn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d crd n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 23
320 and confident I am, that hee that loses these times wherein we have lived, would never have redeemed any time; and confident I am, that he that loses these times wherein we have lived, would never have redeemed any time; cc j pns11 vbm, cst pns31 cst vvz d n2 c-crq pns12 vhb vvn, vmd av-x vhi vvn d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 23
321 and yet notwithstanding, have not wee, O have not wee all usually put off to the future, the duties that belong to the present time, and yet notwithstanding, have not we, Oh have not we all usually put off to the future, the duties that belong to the present time, cc av a-acp, vhb xx pns12, uh vhb xx pns12 av-d av-j vvn a-acp p-acp dt j-jn, dt n2 cst vvb p-acp dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 23
322 and done in the present time, the things that should never have been done at all? Have not most of us lived all our dayes, and done in the present time, the things that should never have been done At all? Have not most of us lived all our days, cc vdn p-acp dt j n1, dt n2 cst vmd av-x vhi vbn vdn p-acp d? vhb xx ds pp-f pno12 vvn d po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 23
323 as if God had made us for the World, as Leviathan for the Sea, onely to take our pleasure in it? others of us to fill our shops with commodities, our purses with money, our houses with stuffe and provision, as if God had made us for the World, as Leviathan for the Sea, only to take our pleasure in it? Others of us to fill our shops with commodities, our purses with money, our houses with stuff and provision, c-acp cs np1 vhd vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1, c-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, av-j pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp pn31? n2-jn pp-f pno12 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp n2, po12 n2 p-acp n1, po12 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 23
324 as if there had been no better things to have been regarded? when in the meane time for the admirable opportunities wee have had for the glorifying of God, as if there had been no better things to have been regarded? when in the mean time for the admirable opportunities we have had for the glorifying of God, c-acp cs pc-acp vhd vbn dx jc n2 pc-acp vhi vbn vvn? c-crq p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt j n2 pns12 vhb vhn p-acp dt vvg pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 23
325 and the saving of our soules, as if these had been nothing worth; woe unto us, wee have done any thing rather then make improvement of them: and the Saving of our Souls, as if these had been nothing worth; woe unto us, we have done any thing rather then make improvement of them: cc dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n2, c-acp cs d vhd vbn pix j; n1 p-acp pno12, pns12 vhb vdn d n1 av-c cs vvi n1 pp-f pno32: (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 23
326 and as rich people will give any poore people leave to goe into their Pease-fields to gather lapfulls of their Pease, and as rich people will give any poor people leave to go into their Pease-fields to gather lapfulls of their Peas, cc c-acp j n1 vmb vvi d j n1 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2 pc-acp vvi n2-j pp-f po32 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 23
327 as being things of little worth, so have wee allowed any thing to take up our time, sporting, as being things of little worth, so have we allowed any thing to take up our time, sporting, c-acp vbg n2 pp-f j n1, av vhb pns12 vvn d n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 n1, vvg, (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 23
328 and eating, and prating, and sleeping, and such things that are of little concernment. and eating, and prating, and sleeping, and such things that Are of little concernment. cc vvg, cc vvg, cc vvg, cc d n2 cst vbr pp-f j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 23
329 O how much of our pretious time have they devoured and wee regard it not? what cause have we to tremble at the thought of it? I beseech you tell me, O how much of our precious time have they devoured and we regard it not? what cause have we to tremble At the Thought of it? I beseech you tell me, sy q-crq d pp-f po12 j n1 vhb pns32 vvn cc pns12 vvb pn31 xx? q-crq n1 vhb pns12 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31? pns11 vvb pn22 vvb pno11, (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 23
330 if God should come now, and say to any Nobleman, Gentleman, Minister, Citizen, or other that is here, I have given thee 20. yeers, 40. yeers, threescore yeers of time, I have filled thy time with glorious opportunities, if God should come now, and say to any Nobleman, Gentleman, Minister, Citizen, or other that is Here, I have given thee 20. Years, 40. Years, threescore Years of time, I have filled thy time with glorious opportunities, cs np1 vmd vvi av, cc vvb p-acp d n1, n1, n1, n1, cc n-jn cst vbz av, pns11 vhb vvn pno21 crd n2, crd n2, crd n2 pp-f n1, pns11 vhb vvn po21 n1 p-acp j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 24
331 as excellent as ever I gave to any, the least of them worth a world, give in your Bill of accompt what you have done with these? what improvement you have made of them? how have you walked I beseech you? what accompt could you make? would it not appeare that you have spent many houres and dayes in riot and wantonnesse, sporting and playing, in swearing and cursing, in contriving and acting that which is evill and mischievous, as excellent as ever I gave to any, the least of them worth a world, give in your Bill of account what you have done with these? what improvement you have made of them? how have you walked I beseech you? what account could you make? would it not appear that you have spent many hours and days in riot and wantonness, sporting and playing, in swearing and cursing, in contriving and acting that which is evil and mischievous, c-acp j c-acp av pns11 vvd p-acp d, dt ds pp-f pno32 j dt n1, vvb p-acp po22 n1 pp-f n1 r-crq pn22 vhb vdn p-acp d? q-crq n1 pn22 vhb vvn pp-f pno32? q-crq vhb pn22 vvd pns11 vvb pn22? q-crq n1 vmd pn22 vvi? vmd pn31 xx vvi cst pn22 vhb vvn d n2 cc n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, vvg cc vvg, p-acp vvg cc vvg, p-acp vvg cc vvg d r-crq vbz j-jn cc j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 24
332 and very few minutes for your God, & for your soule, for obtaining eternall life, happinesse, and very few minutes for your God, & for your soul, for obtaining Eternal life, happiness, cc av d n2 p-acp po22 n1, cc p-acp po22 n1, p-acp vvg j n1, n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 24
333 or doing good to your brethren: or doing good to your brothers: cc vdg j p-acp po22 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 24
334 God bee mercifull to us, wee could not answer him one word for a thousand, wee have all cause to lie in the dust, God be merciful to us, we could not answer him one word for a thousand, we have all cause to lie in the dust, np1 vbi j p-acp pno12, pns12 vmd xx vvi pno31 crd n1 p-acp dt crd, pns12 vhb d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 24
335 and acknowledge we have been fooles, and not knowne the things that belonged to our peace, not regarded the time of our visitation. and acknowledge we have been Fools, and not known the things that belonged to our peace, not regarded the time of our Visitation. cc vvb pns12 vhb vbn n2, cc xx vvn dt n2 cst vvd p-acp po12 n1, xx vvn dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 24
336 But (Honorable and beloved) give me leave to bring this lesson nearer to you, who have called mee this day to preach, But (Honourable and Beloved) give me leave to bring this Lesson nearer to you, who have called me this day to preach, p-acp (j cc j-vvn) vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 av-jc p-acp pn22, r-crq vhb vvn pno11 d n1 pc-acp vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 24
337 and let me make a more through enquirie after your wisedome in this particular, because you are look'd upon as the wise men of the Land that know the times better then others; and let me make a more through enquiry After your Wisdom in this particular, Because you Are looked upon as the wise men of the Land that know the times better then Others; cc vvb pno11 vvi dt av-dc p-acp n1 p-acp po22 n1 p-acp d j, c-acp pn22 vbr vvn p-acp p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 cst vvb dt n2 jc cs n2-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 24
338 I am confident you doe not desire to bee flattered any day, but this day I hope that will bee most acceptable which in a way of God could most effectually humble and abase you, I am confident you do not desire to be flattered any day, but this day I hope that will be most acceptable which in a Way of God could most effectually humble and abase you, pns11 vbm j pn22 vdb xx vvi pc-acp vbi vvn d n1, cc-acp d n1 pns11 vvb cst vmb vbi av-ds j r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd av-ds av-j j cc vvi pn22, (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 24
339 and you have put a necessitie upon mee, to deale freely and faithfully with your soules. and you have put a necessity upon me, to deal freely and faithfully with your Souls. cc pn22 vhb vvn dt n1 p-acp pno11, pc-acp vvi av-j cc av-j p-acp po22 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 24
340 Have not you, honored and worthy Patriots and Senators, infinite cause to bemoane this, that you have not knowne the times in reference to your duties? Have not you, honoured and worthy Patriots and Senators, infinite cause to bemoan this, that you have not known the times in Referente to your duties? vhb xx pn22, vvn cc j n2 cc n2, j n1 pc-acp vvi d, cst pn22 vhb xx vvn dt n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po22 n2? (5) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 24
341 First, be pleased to view the times you lived while you were private Gentlemen, before you were called to these publique services, First, be pleased to view the times you lived while you were private Gentlemen, before you were called to these public services, ord, vbb vvn pc-acp vvi dt n2 pn22 vvd cs pn22 vbdr j n2, c-acp pn22 vbdr vvn p-acp d j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 24
342 when you lived in your severall Countries; when you lived in your several Countries; c-crq pn22 vvd p-acp po22 j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 24
343 where I know by reason of your wealth, and parts, and interests, and states, you had abundance of opportunities more then other people had, to have done much service, to have made the times and places better for you. where I know by reason of your wealth, and parts, and interests, and states, you had abundance of opportunities more then other people had, to have done much service, to have made the times and places better for you. c-crq pns11 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f po22 n1, cc n2, cc n2, cc n2, pn22 vhd n1 pp-f n2 av-dc cs j-jn n1 vhd, pc-acp vhi vdn d n1, pc-acp vhi vvn dt n2 cc n2 av-jc p-acp pn22. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 25
344 Did you then thus know the times? did you then walke as wise men, redeeming the times? did you know what God expected from you in your places, Did you then thus know the times? did you then walk as wise men, redeeming the times? did you know what God expected from you in your places, vdd pn22 av av vvi dt n2? vdd pn22 av vvi p-acp j n2, vvg dt n2? vdd pn22 vvi r-crq np1 vvd p-acp pn22 p-acp po22 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 25
345 and have you done it? O blessed yee, if you have: and have you done it? O blessed ye, if you have: cc vhb pn22 vdi pn31? sy j-vvn pn22, cs pn22 vhb: (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 25
346 But (I beseech you) will it not rather appeare upon a true search, that many of you in those dayes walked in the wayes of riot, in uncleannesse, in drunkennesse, possibly in swearing, in prophaning Gods holy time, in opposing and scorning Religion, was it not thus? it behoves you to search; But (I beseech you) will it not rather appear upon a true search, that many of you in those days walked in the ways of riot, in uncleanness, in Drunkenness, possibly in swearing, in profaning God's holy time, in opposing and scorning Religion, was it not thus? it behoves you to search; cc-acp (pns11 vvb pn22) vmb pn31 xx av vvi p-acp dt j n1, cst d pp-f pn22 p-acp d n2 vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, av-j p-acp vvg, p-acp vvg n2 j n1, p-acp vvg cc vvg n1, vbds pn31 xx av? pn31 vvz pn22 pc-acp vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 25
347 did you not make your owne Families, the Townes and Lordships where you lived the worse for you, did you not make your own Families, the Towns and Lordship's where you lived the Worse for you, vdd pn22 xx vvi po22 d n2, dt n2 cc n2 c-crq pn22 vvd dt jc p-acp pn22, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 25
348 as so many Jeroboams causing Israel to sinne? did not you thereby helpe to pull downe those judgements that have beene like to devoure and destroy this whole Land? and if so, have you beene humbled under these things? have you since repented of them? or do they still stand upon your score before that God that keeps an exact accompt of all the Talents that ever hee hath put into your hands? I beseech you enquire into it; as so many Jeroboams causing Israel to sin? did not you thereby help to pull down those Judgments that have been like to devour and destroy this Whole Land? and if so, have you been humbled under these things? have you since repented of them? or do they still stand upon your score before that God that keeps an exact account of all the Talents that ever he hath put into your hands? I beseech you inquire into it; c-acp av d vvz vvg np1 p-acp n1? vdd xx pn22 av vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp d n2 cst vhb vbn j pc-acp vvi cc vvi d j-jn n1? cc cs av, vhb pn22 vbn vvn p-acp d n2? vhb pn22 a-acp vvn pp-f pno32? cc vdb pns32 av vvb p-acp po22 n1 p-acp cst np1 cst vvz dt j n1 pp-f d dt n2 cst av pns31 vhz vvn p-acp po22 n2? pns11 vvb pn22 vvi p-acp pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 25
349 but let me goe further, and enquire whether since the time that God hath separated you from your brethren, but let me go further, and inquire whither since the time that God hath separated you from your brothers, cc-acp vvb pno11 vvi av-jc, cc vvi cs p-acp dt n1 cst np1 vhz vvn pn22 p-acp po22 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 25
350 and by a notable providence called you out to be the heads of all our Tribes, have you since that time knowne the times in reference to your duties? It is now above six yeers since many of you have beene called to this worke, one of the greatest workes that mortall men have beene imployed in these many hundreds of yeers, a work wherein you have beene assisted not onely with the prayers and teares of those that feare God, throughout the Christian world, and by a notable providence called you out to be the Heads of all our Tribes, have you since that time known the times in Referente to your duties? It is now above six Years since many of you have been called to this work, one of the greatest works that Mortal men have been employed in these many hundreds of Years, a work wherein you have been assisted not only with the Prayers and tears of those that Fear God, throughout the Christian world, cc p-acp dt j n1 vvd pn22 av pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f d po12 n2, vhb pn22 p-acp d n1 vvn dt n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po22 n2? pn31 vbz av p-acp crd n2 c-acp d pp-f pn22 vhb vbn vvn p-acp d n1, crd pp-f dt js n2 cst j-jn n2 vhb vbn vvn p-acp d d crd pp-f n2, dt n1 c-crq pn22 vhb vbn vvn xx av-j p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d cst n1 np1, p-acp dt njp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 25
351 but with the states and blood of many, and God himselfe hath carried you in his bosome, but with the states and blood of many, and God himself hath carried you in his bosom, cc-acp p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f d, cc np1 px31 vhz vvn pn22 p-acp po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 25
352 and made you the most remarkable handfull of men, that I thinke this day breath upon the earth, in regard of the mercies that hee hath shewed you, and made you the most remarkable handful of men, that I think this day breath upon the earth, in regard of the Mercies that he hath showed you, cc vvd pn22 dt av-ds j n1 pp-f n2, cst pns11 vvb d n1 n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 cst pns31 vhz vvn pn22, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 26
353 and in this time (certaine I am) hath put into your hands as many golden opportunities, not onely required as many duties, and in this time (certain I am) hath put into your hands as many golden opportunities, not only required as many duties, cc p-acp d n1 (j pns11 vbm) vhz vvn p-acp po22 n2 c-acp d j n2, xx av-j vvn p-acp d n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 26
354 but put as many golden opportunities into your hands to establish our wretched kingdome, and to rescue a decayed, lukewarme, Apostatized Church, but put as many golden opportunities into your hands to establish our wretched Kingdom, and to rescue a decayed, lukewarm, Apostatized Church, cc-acp vvd p-acp d j n2 p-acp po22 n2 pc-acp vvi po12 j n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt j-vvn, j, vvn n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 26
355 as ever were put into the hands of a Parliament. as ever were put into the hands of a Parliament. c-acp av vbdr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 26
356 Now (beloved) have you known your times, and taken your opportunities? I know it well, that you have wrestled with huge difficulties, infinite oppositions, Now (Beloved) have you known your times, and taken your opportunities? I know it well, that you have wrestled with huge difficulties, infinite oppositions, av (vvn) vhb pn22 vvn po22 n2, cc vvn po22 n2? pns11 vvb pn31 av, cst pn22 vhb vvn p-acp j n2, j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 26
357 and I know that oft-times the perversnesse of a Patient poysoning his owne disease or wounds may frustrate the care of the best Physitians; and I know that ofttimes the perverseness of a Patient poisoning his own disease or wounds may frustrate the care of the best Physicians; cc pns11 vvb cst av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg po31 d n1 cc n2 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt js n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 26
358 and God forbid, that that which is onely your misery, should ever bee imputed to you as your sinne; and God forbid, that that which is only your misery, should ever be imputed to you as your sin; cc np1 vvb, cst d r-crq vbz j po22 n1, vmd av vbi vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp po22 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 26
359 but suppose upon a diligent search, any of you that are called to bee our wise men, to know the times for us, that at your doore it should lie in great part, that our miseries are not yet healed, but suppose upon a diligent search, any of you that Are called to be our wise men, to know the times for us, that At your door it should lie in great part, that our misery's Are not yet healed, cc-acp vvb p-acp dt j n1, d pp-f pn22 cst vbr vvn pc-acp vbi po12 j n2, pc-acp vvi dt n2 p-acp pno12, cst p-acp po22 n1 pn31 vmd vvi p-acp j n1, cst po12 n2 vbr xx av vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 26
360 how sad would that bee? To this end I most humbly pray you inquire, how sad would that be? To this end I most humbly pray you inquire, c-crq j vmd d vbi? p-acp d n1 pns11 av-ds av-j vvb pn22 vvb, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 26
361 if upon a diligent search there should bee found among you any who at this day live in the same sinfull, riotous, ungodly, wicked conversation that they led, if upon a diligent search there should be found among you any who At this day live in the same sinful, riotous, ungodly, wicked Conversation that they led, cs p-acp dt j n1 a-acp vmd vbi vvn p-acp pn22 d r-crq p-acp d n1 vvi p-acp dt d j, j, j, j n1 cst pns32 vvd, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 26
362 before God called them to this publique service: before God called them to this public service: c-acp np1 vvd pno32 p-acp d j n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 26
363 that after your solemne oath, with your hand lifted up to the most high God for the reformation of your wayes, that you should bee found still with Zimri and Cozbi, to live in those sinnes for which God is judging this Nation; that After your solemn oath, with your hand lifted up to the most high God for the Reformation of your ways, that you should be found still with Zimri and Cozbi, to live in those Sins for which God is judging this nation; cst p-acp po22 j n1, p-acp po22 n1 vvd a-acp p-acp dt av-ds j np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, cst pn22 vmd vbi vvn av p-acp np1 cc np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 p-acp r-crq n1 vbz vvg d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 26
364 Were this to know the times, and what Israel hath to doe? Suppose further, there should bee found amongst you any such as should ordinarily neglect the publique service, Were this to know the times, and what Israel hath to doe? Suppose further, there should be found among you any such as should ordinarily neglect the public service, vbdr d pc-acp vvi dt n2, cc r-crq np1 vhz p-acp n1? vvb av-jc, pc-acp vmd vbi vvn p-acp pn22 d d c-acp vmd av-j vvi dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 26
365 and turne your backs upon it, to attend your own private affaires, after that the Kingdome hath put into your hands whatsoever under God is pretious and deare unto them; and turn your backs upon it, to attend your own private affairs, After that the Kingdom hath put into your hands whatsoever under God is precious and deer unto them; cc vvb po22 n2 p-acp pn31, pc-acp vvi po22 d j n2, c-acp cst dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp po22 n2 r-crq p-acp np1 vbz j cc j-jn p-acp pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 26
366 were this to know the times and what Israel hath to doe? Suppose there should bee found amongst you any that should seeke advantage to themselves out of publique calamities, were this to know the times and what Israel hath to doe? Suppose there should be found among you any that should seek advantage to themselves out of public calamities, vbdr d pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc r-crq np1 vhz p-acp n1? vvb a-acp vmd vbi vvn p-acp pn22 d cst vmd vvi n1 pc-acp px32 av pp-f j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 27
367 or should sinfully helpe to undoe those for whom they are called to bee Saviours; or should sinfully help to undo those for whom they Are called to be Saviors; cc vmd av-j vvi pc-acp vvi d p-acp ro-crq pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi ng1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 27
368 were this to know the times? Suppose that any of you should bee found unjust in judgement, were this to know the times? Suppose that any of you should be found unjust in judgement, vbdr d pc-acp vvi dt n2? vvb cst d pp-f pn22 vmd vbi vvn j p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 27
369 and favour an unrighteous man in his cause, either for corrupt gaines or out of opposition to them you like not, and favour an unrighteous man in his cause, either for corrupt gains or out of opposition to them you like not, cc vvi dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, av-d p-acp j n2 cc av pp-f n1 p-acp pno32 pn22 vvb xx, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 27
370 and so prostrate the untainted honour of the Parliament to the reproach of the adversaries, the scandall of the Nation, the teares and griefe of them who love you; and so prostrate the untainted honour of the Parliament to the reproach of the Adversaries, the scandal of the nation, the tears and grief of them who love you; cc av j dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n2 cc n1 pp-f pno32 r-crq vvb pn22; (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 27
371 were this to know the times, and what Israel hath to doe? Suppose it should bee found that there should bee any that in matters of Religion should side with a partie for corrupt and sinfull ends, were this to know the times, and what Israel hath to doe? Suppose it should be found that there should be any that in matters of Religion should side with a party for corrupt and sinful ends, vbdr d pc-acp vvi dt n2, cc r-crq np1 vhz p-acp n1? vvb pn31 vmd vbi vvn cst a-acp vmd vbi d cst p-acp n2 pp-f n1 vmd n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp j cc j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 27
372 and make Religion but an Engine to carry on some other sinfull designe; and make Religion but an Engine to carry on Some other sinful Design; cc vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d j-jn j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 27
373 were this to know the times and what Israel had to doe? Suppose yet further, that upon a diligent search there should be found among you any that doe retard matters of the greatest moment; were this to know the times and what Israel had to do? Suppose yet further, that upon a diligent search there should be found among you any that do retard matters of the greatest moment; vbdr d pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc r-crq np1 vhd pc-acp vdi? vvb av av-jc, cst p-acp dt j n1 a-acp vmd vbi vvn p-acp pn22 d cst vdb vvi n2 pp-f dt js n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 27
374 that the setling of Religion should bee obstructed by you, that many people abroad are remisse in it, that the settling of Religion should be obstructed by you, that many people abroad Are remiss in it, cst dt vvg pp-f n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pn22, cst d n1 av vbr j p-acp pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 27
375 because they judge you have no heart to it; Because they judge you have no heart to it; c-acp pns32 vvb pn22 vhb dx n1 p-acp pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 27
376 were this to know the time, and what Israel hath to doe? Suppose that the cries and teares of the oppressed ▪ I meane not the fatherlesse and widowes, (whom I am confident the Houses of Parliament would helpe this very day, were this to know the time, and what Israel hath to doe? Suppose that the cries and tears of the oppressed ▪ I mean not the fatherless and Widows, (whom I am confident the Houses of Parliament would help this very day, vbdr d pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc r-crq np1 vhz p-acp n1? vvb cst dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j-vvn ▪ pns11 vvb xx dt j cc n2, (r-crq pns11 vbm j dt n2 pp-f n1 vmd vvi d j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 27
377 if it lay in their power) but the cries of some oppressed by Committees or others in the Countrey, should come up to you and seeke for succour, if it lay in their power) but the cries of Some oppressed by Committees or Others in the Country, should come up to you and seek for succour, cs pn31 vvb p-acp po32 n1) p-acp dt n2 pp-f d vvn p-acp n2 cc n2-jn p-acp dt n1, vmd vvi a-acp p-acp pn22 cc vvb p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 27
378 and it should bee found that some of you should patronize the wrong-doers, and keepe them off from comming to a hearing, and thereby from redresse; and it should be found that Some of you should patronise the wrongdoers, and keep them off from coming to a hearing, and thereby from redress; cc pn31 vmd vbi vvn cst d pp-f pn22 vmd vvi dt n2, cc vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp vvg p-acp dt n-vvg, cc av p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 27
379 were this to know the times, and what Israel had to doe? Honorable, and Worthy, doe not mistake mee, I am farre from saying it is so, I onely suggest these things to your owne search, were this to know the times, and what Israel had to do? Honourable, and Worthy, do not mistake me, I am Far from saying it is so, I only suggest these things to your own search, vbdr d pc-acp vvi dt n2, cc r-crq np1 vhd pc-acp vdi? j, cc j-jn, vdb xx vvi pno11, pns11 vbm av-j p-acp vvg pn31 vbz av, pns11 av-j vvb d n2 p-acp po22 d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 27
380 and if in naming the particulars I mistake any of them, God knowes it is with the same singlenesse of heart, wherewith Job sanctifyed his Children, sacrificed for them, saying, Peradventure my sonnes have sinned, and if in naming the particulars I mistake any of them, God knows it is with the same singleness of heart, wherewith Job sanctified his Children, sacrificed for them, saying, Peradventure my Sons have sinned, cc cs p-acp vvg dt n2-j pns11 vvb d pp-f pno32, np1 vvz pn31 vbz p-acp dt d n1 pp-f n1, c-crq n1 vvn po31 n2, vvn p-acp pno32, vvg, av po11 n2 vhb vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 28
381 and cursed God in their hearts ; sure I am it concernes you all to search and try; and cursed God in their hearts; sure I am it concerns you all to search and try; cc j-vvn np1 p-acp po32 n2; av-j pns11 vbm pn31 vvz pn22 d pc-acp vvi cc vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 28
382 for if it should be so, wee are all like to smart for it, for as he said of the Roman Senate, Ita nati est is ut bona malaque vestra ad rempub. for if it should be so, we Are all like to smart for it, for as he said of the Roman Senate, Ita Nati est is ut Bona malaque Vestra ad Rempub. c-acp cs pn31 vmd vbi av, pns12 vbr d av-j p-acp j c-acp pn31, c-acp c-acp pns31 vvd pp-f dt njp n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la vbz fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-es fw-la fw-la. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 28
383 pertineant, Your condition is such, that your good and your evill, is the good and evill of the Commonwealth; it belongs to us all: pertineant, Your condition is such, that your good and your evil, is the good and evil of the Commonwealth; it belongs to us all: fw-la, po22 n1 vbz d, cst po22 j cc po22 j-jn, vbz dt j cc j-jn pp-f dt n1; pn31 vvz p-acp pno12 d: (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 28
384 and should the great God find any of you walking thus unworthy of the great trust hee hath committed to you, and should the great God find any of you walking thus unworthy of the great trust he hath committed to you, cc vmd dt j np1 vvi d pp-f pn22 vvg av j pp-f dt j n1 pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pn22, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 28
385 when hee hath put (as it were) the fates of his Church and Kingdome in your hands, under him to dispose of them, h•s wrath would bee kindled against you, these things would lie very heavy upon your score, when he hath put (as it were) the fates of his Church and Kingdom in your hands, under him to dispose of them, h•s wrath would be kindled against you, these things would lie very heavy upon your score, c-crq pns31 vhz vvn (c-acp pn31 vbdr) dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp po22 n2, p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi pp-f pno32, vbz n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pn22, d n2 vmd vvi av j p-acp po22 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 28
386 and wee and you should dearely rue it. and we and you should dearly rue it. cc pns12 cc pn22 vmd av-jn vvi pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 28
387 Sure I am, there is not a man of us, but for some or other of these things, hath just cause to lay his hand upon his heart with sorrow, Sure I am, there is not a man of us, but for Some or other of these things, hath just cause to lay his hand upon his heart with sorrow, j pns11 vbm, pc-acp vbz xx dt n1 pp-f pno12, cc-acp p-acp d cc n-jn pp-f d n2, vhz j n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 28
388 and to put his mouth in the dust, and this day to bee very deepely humbled and abased before God. and to put his Mouth in the dust, and this day to be very deeply humbled and abased before God. cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc d n1 pc-acp vbi av av-jn vvn cc vvd p-acp np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 28
389 And this is the first Use, a Use of Humiliation, that wee have not in time past, And this is the First Use, a Use of Humiliation, that we have not in time past, cc d vbz dt ord n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns12 vhb xx p-acp n1 j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 28
390 so knowne the times as wee should in reference to our duties. There is one more, and that is, A Use of Exhortation; so known the times as we should in Referente to our duties. There is one more, and that is, A Use of Exhortation; av vvn dt n2 c-acp pns12 vmd p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2. pc-acp vbz pi dc, cc d vbz, dt n1 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 28
391 Is this so excellent and necessary a dutie, to know the times in reference to our duties? O that I knew how to speake somewhat in the name of the Lord, that might promote this wisedome in you for time to come, that in this our day wee might know the things that concerne our peace, that they may not be for ever hid from our eyes; Is this so excellent and necessary a duty, to know the times in Referente to our duties? O that I knew how to speak somewhat in the name of the Lord, that might promote this Wisdom in you for time to come, that in this our day we might know the things that concern our peace, that they may not be for ever hid from our eyes; vbz d av j cc j dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2? sy cst pns11 vvd c-crq pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vmd vvi d n1 p-acp pn22 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi, cst p-acp d po12 n1 pns12 vmd vvi dt n2 cst vvb po12 n1, cst pns32 vmb xx vbi p-acp av vvn p-acp po12 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 28
392 O that I could say to you, as Paul said to the Thessalonians: Concerning the times and seasons, it is superfluous for mee to write to you, Oh that I could say to you, as Paul said to the Thessalonians: Concerning the times and seasons, it is superfluous for me to write to you, uh cst pns11 vmd vvi p-acp pn22, c-acp np1 vvd p-acp dt njp2: vvg dt n2 cc n2, pn31 vbz j p-acp pno11 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22, (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 28
393 for you your selves know perfectly. for you your selves know perfectly. c-acp pn22 po22 n2 vvb av-j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 28
394 To this end I beseech you take briefly these foure Meditations to provoke you to study this wisedome in time to come. First, To this end I beseech you take briefly these foure Meditations to provoke you to study this Wisdom in time to come. First, p-acp d n1 pns11 vvb pn22 vvb av-j d crd n2 pc-acp vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi. ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 28
395 Often consider how much time, & how many golden opportunities thou hast lost already; Often Consider how much time, & how many golden opportunities thou hast lost already; av vvb c-crq d n1, cc c-crq d j n2 pns21 vh2 vvn av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 29
396 how oft there hath been in thy hands a price to purchase Wisdome, and thou hast lost it for want of a heart; how oft there hath been in thy hands a price to purchase Wisdom, and thou hast lost it for want of a heart; q-crq av a-acp vhz vbn p-acp po21 n2 dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1, cc pns21 vh2 vvn pn31 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 29
397 and then thinke whether it bee not more then needfull that thou shouldest lose no more. Secondly, and then think whither it be not more then needful that thou Shouldst loose no more. Secondly, cc av vvb cs pn31 vbb xx av-dc cs j cst pns21 vmd2 vvi dx av-dc. ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 29
398 Consider how much doth depend upon that moment of time that yet is behinde; Consider how much does depend upon that moment of time that yet is behind; vvb c-crq av-d vdz vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cst av vbz a-acp; (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 29
399 It is an old saying, Our life is but a moment ▪ but Ex hoc momento pendet aeternitas, Eternity dependeth upon this moment; It is an old saying, Our life is but a moment ▪ but Ex hoc momento Pendet aeternitas, Eternity dependeth upon this moment; pn31 vbz dt j n-vvg, po12 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 ▪ cc-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, n1 vvz p-acp d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 29
400 no lesse then the glory of God, and the saving of thy immortall soule, and it may bee of thy family, it may bee of the Church and Kingdome, dependeth upon thy knowing the times. Thirdly, no less then the glory of God, and the Saving of thy immortal soul, and it may be of thy family, it may be of the Church and Kingdom, dependeth upon thy knowing the times. Thirdly, dx dc cs dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n-vvg pp-f po21 j n1, cc pn31 vmb vbi pp-f po21 n1, pn31 vmb vbi pp-f dt n1 cc n1, vvz p-acp po21 n-vvg dt n2. ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 29
401 Consider thou canst not tell, whether ever thou shalt enjoy after this day one opportunity more; Consider thou Canst not tell, whither ever thou shalt enjoy After this day one opportunity more; vvb pns21 vm2 xx vvi, cs av pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp d n1 crd n1 av-dc; (5) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 29
402 the Angel may quickly come and sweare concerning thee and mee, Time shal be no more. And then Fourthly, the Angel may quickly come and swear Concerning thee and me, Time shall be no more. And then Fourthly, dt n1 vmb av-j vvi cc vvb vvg pno21 cc pno11, n1 vmb vbi dx av-dc. cc av ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 29
403 Consider when Time ceases to bee any more, thou must give an accompt for all the time that hath been; Consider when Time ceases to be any more, thou must give an account for all the time that hath been; vvb c-crq n1 vvz pc-acp vbi d dc, pns21 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp d dt n1 cst vhz vbn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 29
404 that certainly at the barre and Tribunall of God, all the Times and seasons that God hath trusted thee with, stand upon thy score, that Certainly At the bar and Tribunal of God, all the Times and seasons that God hath trusted thee with, stand upon thy score, cst av-j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, d dt n2 cc n2 cst np1 vhz vvn pno21 p-acp, vvb p-acp po21 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 29
405 and will bee exacted of thee: and will be exacted of thee: cc vmb vbi vvn pp-f pno21: (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 29
406 Rejoyce O young man (saith Solomon in the 11 of Ecclesiastes) in thy youth, Rejoice Oh young man (Says Solomon in the 11 of Ecclesiastes) in thy youth, vvb uh j n1 (vvz np1 p-acp dt crd pp-f vvz) p-acp po21 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 29
407 and let thy heart cheare thee in the dayes of thy youth, and walke in the wayes of thine heart, and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, cc vvb po21 n1 vvi pno21 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 29
408 and in the sight of thine eyes ; and in the sighed of thine eyes; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 29
409 take thy pleasures, waste thy seasons, but know that for all these things thou must come to judgement. take thy pleasures, waste thy seasons, but know that for all these things thou must come to judgement. vvb po21 n2, vvb po21 n2, p-acp vvi cst p-acp d d n2 pns21 vmb vvi p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 29
410 Such Meditations as these would provoke your hearts to bee very carefull to lose no more time ▪ but rather to enquire what you should doe for time to come, Such Meditations as these would provoke your hearts to be very careful to loose no more time ▪ but rather to inquire what you should do for time to come, d n2 c-acp d vmd vvi po22 n2 pc-acp vbi av j pc-acp vvi dx dc n1 ▪ cc-acp av-c pc-acp vvi r-crq pn22 vmd vdi p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 29
411 and how you might learne this Wisdome: and how you might Learn this Wisdom: cc c-crq pn22 vmd vvi d n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 29
412 And truly, it would fill a Volume, to tell what every one should doe, from what wee should redeeme our time, And truly, it would fill a Volume, to tell what every one should do, from what we should Redeem our time, cc av-j, pn31 vmd vvi dt n1, pc-acp vvi r-crq d pi vmd vdi, p-acp r-crq pns12 vmd vvi po12 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 29
413 and to what wee should redeeme it, and by what meanes wee should doe it. I dare not enter upon that discourse: and to what we should Redeem it, and by what means we should do it. I Dare not enter upon that discourse: cc p-acp r-crq pns12 vmd vvi pn31, cc p-acp r-crq n2 pns12 vmd vdi pn31. pns11 vvb xx vvi p-acp d n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 30
414 But there is one thing wherein I desire freedome, that I might be as helpfull as I can to the Honourable Senate that hath called me to the service of this day: But there is one thing wherein I desire freedom, that I might be as helpful as I can to the Honourable Senate that hath called me to the service of this day: p-acp pc-acp vbz crd n1 c-crq pns11 vvb n1, cst pns11 vmd vbi a-acp j c-acp pns11 vmb p-acp dt j n1 cst vhz vvn pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 30
415 Honourable and Beloved, God hath cast your lot so, that if you be rightly instructed in this one Lesson, you may make our times differ as much from former times, as Nebuchadnezzars Golden head did from the feet of iron and clay; Honourable and beloved, God hath cast your lot so, that if you be rightly instructed in this one lesson, you may make our times differ as much from former times, as Nebuchadnezar's Golden head did from the feet of iron and clay; j cc j-vvn, np1 vhz vvn po22 n1 av, cst cs pn22 vbb av-jn vvn p-acp d crd n1, pn22 vmb vvi po12 n2 vvi p-acp d p-acp j n2, p-acp n2 j n1 vdd p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 30
416 Golden times indeed might bee brought about, if God vouchsafed but to teach you this one Lesson. Golden times indeed might be brought about, if God vouchsafed but to teach you this one lesson. j n2 av vmd vbi vvn a-acp, cs np1 vvd p-acp pc-acp vvi pn22 d crd n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 30
417 Your duties are many, for whatsoever lies upon any other, lies eminently upon you; You are to doe all those things in every time, that others are to doe; Your duties Are many, for whatsoever lies upon any other, lies eminently upon you; You Are to do all those things in every time, that Others Are to do; po22 n2 vbr d, p-acp r-crq vvz p-acp d n-jn, vvz av-j p-acp pn22; pn22 vbr pc-acp vdi d d n2 p-acp d n1, cst n2-jn vbr pc-acp vdi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 30
418 and you are to doe many things that others cannot doe, and may not doe: and you Are to do many things that Others cannot do, and may not do: cc pn22 vbr pc-acp vdi d n2 cst n2-jn vmbx vdi, cc vmb xx vdi: (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 30
419 That you may therefore know your duty, give mee leave to represent before you the true face of our Times wherein wee live, and shew what in these Times you have to doe, That you may Therefore know your duty, give me leave to represent before you the true face of our Times wherein we live, and show what in these Times you have to do, cst pn22 vmb av vvi po22 n1, vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2 c-crq pns12 vvb, cc vvi r-crq p-acp d n2 pn22 vhb pc-acp vdi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 30
420 and herein I will not presume to put any Prudentialls upon you, (we ought all to thinke that Prudentialls are better understood by you, and herein I will not presume to put any Prudentials upon you, (we ought all to think that Prudentials Are better understood by you, cc av pns11 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi d n2-jn p-acp pn22, (po12 vmd d pc-acp vvi d n2-jn vbr j vvn p-acp pn22, (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 30
421 then by us) but what shall I say, shall (God willing) appeare to be matter of Conscience, matters of necessity, then by us) but what shall I say, shall (God willing) appear to be matter of Conscience, matters of necessity, av p-acp pno12) cc-acp q-crq vmb pns11 vvi, vmb (np1 vvg) vvi pc-acp vbi n1 pp-f n1, n2 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 30
422 and things that may not bee left to liberty; Know then our present times. and things that may not be left to liberty; Know then our present times. cc n2 cst vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp n1; vvb av po12 j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 30
423 First in generall, are such Times, as I thinke never were before us in the World; First in general, Are such Times, as I think never were before us in the World; ord p-acp n1, vbr d n2, c-acp pns11 vvb av vbdr p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 30
424 I may say of our times, as the Prophet Joel saith in the 1 of Joel, Heare O yee old men, was it ever thus in your dayes, I may say of our times, as the Prophet Joel Says in the 1 of Joel, Hear Oh ye old men, was it ever thus in your days, pns11 vmb vvi pp-f po12 n2, c-acp dt n1 np1 vvz p-acp dt crd pp-f np1, vvb uh pn22 j n2, vbds pn31 av av p-acp po22 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 30
425 or in the dayes of your forefathers ? I meane, our times are so full of various administrations, such a concurrence of all kinde of Providences and Administrations, or in the days of your Forefathers? I mean, our times Are so full of various administrations, such a concurrence of all kind of Providences and Administrations, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 n2? pns11 vvb, po12 n2 vbr av j pp-f j n2, d dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 30
426 as seldome were ever knowne in so few yeares; as seldom were ever known in so few Years; c-acp av vbdr av vvn p-acp av d n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 30
427 Wee have been sometimes full of hopes of recovery, sometimes at the brinke of despaire, sometimes dawnings of light, by and by all clouded over againe with utter darknesse; we have been sometime full of hope's of recovery, sometime At the brink of despair, sometime dawnings of Light, by and by all clouded over again with utter darkness; pns12 vhb vbn av j pp-f n2 pp-f n1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av n2-vvg pp-f n1, p-acp cc p-acp d vvn a-acp av p-acp j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 31
428 sometimes we see a people drawing nigh to God that hides his face from them, by and by God drawing nigh to a people that run away from him; sometime we see a people drawing High to God that hides his face from them, by and by God drawing High to a people that run away from him; av pns12 vvb dt n1 vvg av-j p-acp np1 cst vvz po31 n1 p-acp pno32, p-acp cc p-acp np1 vvg av-j p-acp dt n1 cst vvb av p-acp pno31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 31
429 such alterations, such vicissitudes of all kindes of administrations, that truly I may compare our times to the wind mentioned in the first of Ecclesiastes, It whirles about continually, such alterations, such vicissitudes of all Kinds of administrations, that truly I may compare our times to the wind mentioned in the First of Ecclesiastes, It whirls about continually, d n2, d n2 pp-f d n2 pp-f n2, cst av-j pns11 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp dt ord pp-f n2, pn31 vvz a-acp av-j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 31
430 now in the North, and then in the South, and never abides in one Point: So hath it been with us for these foure or five last yeares: now in the North, and then in the South, and never abides in one Point: So hath it been with us for these foure or five last Years: av p-acp dt n1, cc av p-acp dt n1, cc av-x vvz p-acp crd n1: av vhz pn31 vbn p-acp pno12 p-acp d crd cc crd ord n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 31
431 this day of ours hath been like that day in the 14 of Zachariah, neither night nor day, this day of ours hath been like that day in the 14 of Zachariah, neither night nor day, d n1 pp-f png12 vhz vbn av-j d n1 p-acp dt crd pp-f np1, dx n1 ccx n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 31
432 nor light nor darknesse, but a strange kinde of mixture of all these, and in such various and uncertaine Times as these are, what have the heads of our Tribes to doe? I answer plainly, all others with you, nor Light nor darkness, but a strange kind of mixture of all these, and in such various and uncertain Times as these Are, what have the Heads of our Tribes to do? I answer plainly, all Others with you, ccx n1 ccx n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 pp-f d d, cc p-acp d j cc j n2 c-acp d vbr, r-crq vhb dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 pc-acp vdi? pns11 vvb av-j, d n2-jn p-acp pn22, (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 31
433 and you with others, are in such dayes to stand and behold the Workes of God, viewing and admiring, and you with Others, Are in such days to stand and behold the Works of God, viewing and admiring, cc pn22 p-acp n2-jn, vbr p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt vvz pp-f np1, vvg cc vvg, (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 31
434 and adoring these Mosaick works, these Checquer workes of God, but it concernes you above all others, to stand constantly upon your watch, and adoring these Mosaic works, these Chequer works of God, but it concerns you above all Others, to stand constantly upon your watch, cc vvg d j n2, d n1 n2 pp-f np1, cc-acp pn31 vvz pn22 p-acp d n2-jn, pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp po22 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 31
435 and employ all your Parts and Wisdome, and Faithfulnesse, lest a change of time take you upon a sudden. and employ all your Parts and Wisdom, and Faithfulness, lest a change of time take you upon a sudden. cc vvi d po22 n2 cc n1, cc n1, cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vvb pn22 p-acp dt j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 31
436 As when a Ship is at Sea, if it saile to the Westward, and once get beyond the Canaries, where the Sea sets constantly one way, As when a Ship is At Sea, if it sail to the Westward, and once get beyond the Canaries, where the Sea sets constantly one Way, p-acp c-crq dt n1 vbz p-acp n1, cs pn31 vvb p-acp dt av, cc a-acp vvb p-acp dt n2, c-crq dt n1 vvz av-j crd n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 31
437 and state-winds blowing for so many Moneths together in one Point, a moderate skill and care of him that guides the Helme, wil carry them on with ease; and state-winds blowing for so many Months together in one Point, a moderate skill and care of him that guides the Helm, will carry them on with ease; cc n2 vvg p-acp av d n2 av p-acp crd n1, dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvz dt n1, vmb vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 31
438 but in various winds, and tumultuous Seas, when they saile sometimes among Rocks, and sometimes among Quicksands, sometimes in Gulfes, sometimes in the Ocean, sometimes almost at the Shoare, but in various winds, and tumultuous Seas, when they sail sometime among Rocks, and sometime among Quicksands, sometime in Gulfs, sometime in the Ocean, sometime almost At the Shore, cc-acp p-acp j n2, cc j n2, c-crq pns32 vvb av p-acp n2, cc av p-acp n2, av p-acp n2, av p-acp dt n1, av av p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 31
439 if the Pilot be not extreame skilfull and carefull, himselfe, his Barque, and all that are with him are quickly cast away: if the Pilot be not extreme skilful and careful, himself, his Bark, and all that Are with him Are quickly cast away: cs dt n1 vbb xx j-jn j cc j, px31, po31 n1, cc d cst vbr p-acp pno31 vbr av-j vvn av: (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 31
440 So I am assured is it now with us in these various administrations; So I am assured is it now with us in these various administrations; av pns11 vbm vvn vbz pn31 av p-acp pno12 p-acp d j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 31
441 you that are our Pilots, that sit at the Sterne, must shew more then ordinary skill and diligence, or we may quickly perish. But you that Are our Pilots, that fit At the Stern, must show more then ordinary skill and diligence, or we may quickly perish. But pn22 cst vbr po12 n2, cst vvb p-acp dt j, vmb vvi av-dc cs j n1 cc n1, cc pns12 vmb av-j vvi. p-acp (5) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 31
442 More particularly, there are seven severall Scenes of the Time (if I may so call them) or sorts of things, that every day are acted upon our Stage, More particularly, there Are seven several Scenes of the Time (if I may so call them) or sorts of things, that every day Are acted upon our Stage, av-dc av-j, pc-acp vbr crd j n2 pp-f dt n1 (cs pns11 vmb av vvi pno32) cc n2 pp-f n2, cst d n1 vbr vvn p-acp po12 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 32
443 and in every one of them I shal shew you, what you that are the Heads of our Tribes have to doe. First, and in every one of them I shall show you, what you that Are the Heads of our Tribes have to do. First, cc p-acp d crd pp-f pno32 pns11 vmb vvi pn22, r-crq pn22 d vbr dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 vhb pc-acp vdi. ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 32
444 Our times are times of most prodigious wickednesse, horrible abominations in mens manners; I am confident, never such abominable drunkennesse, and generall loosenesse in that kinde; Our times Are times of most prodigious wickedness, horrible abominations in men's manners; I am confident, never such abominable Drunkenness, and general looseness in that kind; po12 n2 vbr n2 pp-f ds j n1, j n2 p-acp ng2 n2; pns11 vbm j, av d j n1, cc j n1 p-acp d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 32
445 never more universall liberty of whoring ▪ Incestuous mariages, oppressions, cruelty, injustice, malice, revenge, and every thing that might fill a Land with ungodlinesse. never more universal liberty of whoring ▪ Incestuous marriages, oppressions, cruelty, injustice, malice, revenge, and every thing that might fill a Land with ungodliness. av-x av-dc j n1 pp-f vvg ▪ j n2, n2, n1, n1, n1, n1, cc d n1 cst vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 32
446 Since wee or our fore-Fathers were borne, never was there a greater deluge of wickednesse, then in these our times; Since we or our fore-Fathers were born, never was there a greater deluge of wickedness, then in these our times; c-acp pns12 cc po12 n2 vbdr vvn, av-x vbds a-acp dt jc n1 pp-f n1, av p-acp d po12 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 32
447 and what have the Heads of Israel to doe at such a time? Certainely you, and what have the Heads of Israel to do At such a time? Certainly you, cc r-crq vhb dt n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vdi p-acp d dt n1? av-j pn22, (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 32
448 and all others at such times are called to mourne for all the abominations of the Times; and all Others At such times Are called to mourn for all the abominations of the Times; cc d n2-jn p-acp d n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 32
449 and you, and all others are called to walke more exactly, in that time, to redeeme the time when the dayes are evill: and you, and all Others Are called to walk more exactly, in that time, to Redeem the time when the days Are evil: cc pn22, cc d n2-jn vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av-dc av-j, p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 c-crq dt n2 vbr j-jn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 32
450 But You above all others are called out by God, in such times, to be his instruments, to oppose these things, the Ministers of God, to execute vengeance upon those that do evill : But You above all Others Are called out by God, in such times, to be his Instruments, to oppose these things, the Ministers of God, to execute vengeance upon those that do evil: cc-acp pn22 p-acp d n2-jn vbr vvn av p-acp np1, p-acp d n2, pc-acp vbi po31 n2, pc-acp vvi d n2, dt n2 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d cst vdb j-jn: (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 32
451 For these things, I think you shall not need to trouble your selves to make new Lawes, For these things, I think you shall not need to trouble your selves to make new Laws, c-acp d n2, pns11 vvb pn22 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi po22 n2 pc-acp vvi j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 32
452 as excellent Lawes are already made against them all, as I thinke any Common-wealth in the world hath, as excellent Laws Are already made against them all, as I think any Commonwealth in the world hath, c-acp j n2 vbr av vvn p-acp pno32 d, c-acp pns11 vvb d n1 p-acp dt n1 vhz, (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 32
453 but it concernes you to see that these bee put in execution; but it concerns you to see that these be put in execution; cc-acp pn31 vvz pn22 pc-acp vvi cst d vbb vvn p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 32
454 It concernes you in times of oppression to deliver the poore and the oppressed, out of the Talons and Pawes of them, who teare them and crush them in pieces; It concerns you in times of oppression to deliver the poor and the oppressed, out of the Talons and Paws of them, who tear them and crush them in Pieces; pn31 vvz pn22 p-acp n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi dt j cc dt j-vvn, av pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pno32, r-crq vvb pno32 cc vvi pno32 p-acp n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 32
455 It concerns you to see that the Justices and other officers in the Countrey, set not up these houses of Sinne, Alehouses and Tavernes, It concerns you to see that the Justices and other Officers in the Country, Set not up these houses of Sin, Alehouses and Taverns, pn31 vvz pn22 pc-acp vvi cst dt n2 cc j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1, vvb xx p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, n2 cc n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 32
456 nor that when some well-affected put them downe, Great men set them up againe; nor that when Some Well-affected put them down, Great men Set them up again; ccx d c-crq d j vvd pno32 a-acp, j n2 vvd pno32 a-acp av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 32
457 and so in other abominations it concernes you to see that incestuous Mariages and such ungodlinesses, go not unbranded and unpunished; and so in other abominations it concerns you to see that incestuous Marriages and such ungodlinesses, go not unbranded and unpunished; cc av p-acp j-jn n2 pn31 vvz pn22 pc-acp vvi d j n2 cc d n2, vvb xx vvn cc j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 33
458 the Lord kindle zeale in your hearts, that you may doe it: that is one, Our Times are times of abominable wickednesse. Secondly, the Lord kindle zeal in your hearts, that you may do it: that is one, Our Times Are times of abominable wickedness. Secondly, dt n1 vvb n1 p-acp po22 n2, cst pn22 vmb vdi pn31: cst vbz pi, po12 n2 vbr n2 pp-f j n1. ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 33
459 Our times are times of Errors, horrible Errors, I meane not such Errors as are to bee found among Gods people, to whom hee never hath given an equall light, Our times Are times of Errors, horrible Errors, I mean not such Errors as Are to be found among God's people, to whom he never hath given an equal Light, po12 n2 vbr n2 pp-f n2, j n2, pns11 vvb xx d n2 c-acp vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp npg1 n1, p-acp ro-crq pns31 av-x vhz vvn dt j-jn n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 33
460 and notwithstanding which Errors himself beares with them, and would have his people bear one with another; and notwithstanding which Errors himself bears with them, and would have his people bear one with Another; cc p-acp r-crq n2 px31 vvz p-acp pno32, cc vmd vhi po31 n1 vvi crd p-acp n-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 33
461 but I meane our times are times of such Errors as are heretical and blasphemous, such as concern our Christian faith, but I mean our times Are times of such Errors as Are heretical and blasphemous, such as concern our Christian faith, cc-acp pns11 vvb po12 n2 vbr n2 pp-f d n2 c-acp vbr j cc j, d c-acp vvi po12 np1 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 33
462 and holy conversation, in a very high degree; and holy Conversation, in a very high degree; cc j n1, p-acp dt j j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 33
463 it would weary you, but to tell you, the things that are generally knowne to spread as a Gangrene, a new generation of men are risen up, it would weary you, but to tell you, the things that Are generally known to spread as a Gangrene, a new generation of men Are risen up, pn31 vmd vvi pn22, cc-acp pc-acp vvi pn22, dt n2 cst vbr av-j vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, dt j n1 pp-f n2 vbr vvn a-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 33
464 and spread all the points of Arminianisme, universall Redemption, Apostasie from grace, Mans free-will; and spread all the points of Arminianism, universal Redemption, Apostasy from grace, men freewill; cc vvi d dt n2 pp-f np1, j n1, n1 p-acp n1, ng1 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 33
465 multitudes of others cry downe the Law, as not having any thing to do with Gods people; Multitudes of Others cry down the Law, as not having any thing to do with God's people; n2 pp-f n2-jn vvb p-acp dt n1, c-acp xx vhg d n1 pc-acp vdi p-acp ng1 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 33
466 others denying that the Saints of God should ever any more confesse sinne to God in prayer; Others denying that the Saints of God should ever any more confess sin to God in prayer; n2-jn vvg cst dt n2 pp-f np1 vmd av av-d av-dc vvi n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 33
467 others questioning whether there bee any Church or Ministery this day upon the face of the earth, Others questioning whither there be any Church or Ministry this day upon the face of the earth, n2-jn vvg cs pc-acp vbb d n1 cc n1 d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 33
468 and whether there shall bee any till new Apostles arise: and whither there shall be any till new Apostles arise: cc cs pc-acp vmb vbi d c-acp j n2 vvi: (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 33
469 Nay, beyond all these, many denying the Lord Jesus, that bought us with his blood, to bee God; Nay, beyond all these, many denying the Lord jesus, that bought us with his blood, to be God; uh-x, p-acp d d, d vvg dt n1 np1, cst vvd pno12 p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vbi np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 33
470 or the Holy Ghost to bee God; others denying the three Persons in the Trinity; or the Holy Ghost to be God; Others denying the three Persons in the Trinity; cc dt j n1 pc-acp vbi np1; n2-jn vvg dt crd n2 p-acp dt np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 33
471 and consequently affirming that we, and all the Christian world with us, doe worship Idols in stead of God, and consequently affirming that we, and all the Christian world with us, do worship Idols in stead of God, cc av-j vvg cst pns12, cc d dt njp n1 p-acp pno12, vdb vvi n2 p-acp n1 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 33
472 for if these men bee right, they are Idols whom wee worship. for if these men be right, they Are Idols whom we worship. c-acp cs d n2 vbi j-jn, pns32 vbr n2 ro-crq pns12 vvb. (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 33
473 These, and abundance of such horrid things as these are, doe spread and scatter like wildefire every where in all corners of the Land, to the great provocation of Gods wrath, These, and abundance of such horrid things as these Are, do spread and scatter like wildefire every where in all corners of the Land, to the great provocation of God's wrath, np1, cc n1 pp-f d j n2 c-acp d vbr, vdb vvi cc vvi av-j n1 d c-crq p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 33
474 & our reproach through the Christian world. & our reproach through the Christian world. cc po12 n1 p-acp dt njp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 33
475 And what have our Heads to doe at such a time ? Certainly you, and al others ought to mourn for these things, And what have our Heads to do At such a time? Certainly you, and all Others ought to mourn for these things, cc r-crq vhb po12 n2 pc-acp vdi p-acp d dt n1? av-j pn22, cc d n2-jn vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 34
476 and teare your clothes, and your haires, and your hearts, that God should be so dishonored, and tear your clothes, and your hairs, and your hearts, that God should be so dishonoured, cc vvb po22 n2, cc po22 n2, cc po22 n2, cst np1 vmd vbi av vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 34
477 but for your duties who are in high Places, for what is peculiar to you, I'll not dispute any controversie at this time, but for your duties who Are in high Places, for what is peculiar to you, I'll not dispute any controversy At this time, cc-acp p-acp po22 n2 r-crq vbr p-acp j n2, p-acp r-crq vbz j p-acp pn22, pns11|vmb xx vvi d n1 p-acp d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 34
478 but set down Two things which I know you must yeeld to. One is, but Set down Two things which I know you must yield to. One is, cc-acp vvd a-acp crd n2 r-crq pns11 vvb pn22 vmb vvi p-acp. pi vbz, (5) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 34
479 Certainly you must search diligently into the Scriptures, and enquire whether Jesus Christ would have you oppose your selves against these things that are so opposite to him; Certainly you must search diligently into the Scriptures, and inquire whither jesus christ would have you oppose your selves against these things that Are so opposite to him; av-j pn22 vmb vvi av-j p-acp dt n2, cc vvi cs np1 np1 vmd vhi pn22 vvb po22 n2 p-acp d n2 cst vbr av j-jn p-acp pno31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 34
480 If upon a diligent search, you finde that hee hath not authorized you, doe not you arrogate any authority that Christ hath not given you; If upon a diligent search, you find that he hath not authorized you, do not you arrogate any Authority that christ hath not given you; cs p-acp dt j n1, pn22 vvb cst pns31 vhz xx vvn pn22, vdb xx pn22 vvi d n1 cst np1 vhz xx vvn pn22; (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 34
481 my Lie will never honour God, though I should tell it for Gods glory, and your thrusting your selves into an office, Christ hath not called you unto, will never be accepted by him. But if Secondly, my Lie will never honour God, though I should tell it for God's glory, and your thrusting your selves into an office, christ hath not called you unto, will never be accepted by him. But if Secondly, po11 n1 vmb av-x vvi np1, cs pns11 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp npg1 n1, cc po22 vvg po22 n2 p-acp dt n1, np1 vhz xx vvn pn22 p-acp, vmb av-x vbi vvn p-acp pno31. p-acp cs ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 34
482 Upon a diligent search, it appeares hee hath given authority unto you, then I am as assur'd that hee hath not left it to your arbitrement, Upon a diligent search, it appears he hath given Authority unto you, then I am as assured that he hath not left it to your arbitrement, p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vvz pns31 vhz vvn n1 p-acp pn22, cs pns11 vbm a-acp vvn cst pns31 vhz xx vvn pn31 p-acp po22 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 34
483 whether you'll use it, or no; whither You'll use it, or no; cs pn22|vmb vvi pn31, cc av-dx; (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 34
484 hee hath not left it to your will, whether you will punish them, but if you have power to stop them, he hath not left it to your will, whither you will Punish them, but if you have power to stop them, pns31 vhz xx vvn pn31 p-acp po22 n1, cs pn22 vmb vvi pno32, cc-acp cs pn22 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 34
485 and doe not, hee will lay them all at your doores, and require them at your hands; and do not, he will lay them all At your doors, and require them At your hands; cc vdb xx, pns31 vmb vvi pno32 d p-acp po22 n2, cc vvi pno32 p-acp po22 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 34
486 therefore search diligently what you have power to doe, and then let not these things goe on, to Gods dishonour. But supposing you have authority. Therefore search diligently what you have power to do, and then let not these things go on, to God's dishonour. But supposing you have Authority. av vvb av-j r-crq pn22 vhb n1 pc-acp vdi, cc av vvb xx d n2 vvb a-acp, p-acp ng1 n1. p-acp vvg pn22 vhb n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 34
487 What then is to be done? I answer, you must not take Blasphemies, Errors, What then is to be done? I answer, you must not take Blasphemies, Errors, q-crq av vbz pc-acp vbi vdn? pns11 vvb, pn22 vmb xx vvi n2, n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 34
488 and Heresies to bee such upon the reports of other men, but as the Lord ordered them in the 13 of Deuteronomie, so likewise must you doe, Search diligently whether indeed such and such things are done ; and Heresies to be such upon the reports of other men, but as the Lord ordered them in the 13 of Deuteronomy, so likewise must you do, Search diligently whither indeed such and such things Are done; cc n2 pc-acp vbi d p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-jn n2, cc-acp c-acp dt n1 vvd pno32 p-acp dt crd pp-f np1, av av vmb pn22 vdi, vvb av-j cs av d cc d n2 vbr vdn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 34
489 and when they appeare to bee done, out of the zeale of God, doe that against them which the Lord would have you doe; and when they appear to be done, out of the zeal of God, do that against them which the Lord would have you do; cc c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi vdn, av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vdb d p-acp pno32 r-crq dt n1 vmd vhi pn22 vdb; (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 34
490 let not your Religion be thus contaminated, suffer not your children, to whom you ought to bee nursing Fathers, to bee thus poisoned by such corrupt Doctrines, nor devoured by such wolves: let not your Religion be thus contaminated, suffer not your children, to whom you ought to be nursing Father's, to be thus poisoned by such corrupt Doctrines, nor devoured by such wolves: vvb xx po22 n1 vbb av vvn, vvb xx po22 n2, p-acp ro-crq pn22 vmd pc-acp vbi j-vvg n2, pc-acp vbi av vvn p-acp d j n2, ccx vvd p-acp d n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 34
491 This I know you will all subscribe unto; This I know you will all subscribe unto; d pns11 vvb pn22 vmb d vvi p-acp; (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 35
492 This I desire above all may sticke with you, that if the Lord hath given you power, hee hath not given you libertie to forbeare such men; This I desire above all may stick with you, that if the Lord hath given you power, he hath not given you liberty to forbear such men; d pns11 vvb p-acp d vmb vvi p-acp pn22, cst cs dt n1 vhz vvn pn22 n1, pns31 vhz xx vvn pn22 n1 pc-acp vvi d n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 35
493 God in mercy make you zealous for him, that hath been zealous for you in all your troubles. Thirdly, God in mercy make you zealous for him, that hath been zealous for you in all your Troubles. Thirdly, np1 p-acp n1 vvi pn22 j p-acp pno31, cst vhz vbn j p-acp pn22 p-acp d po22 n2. ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 35
494 Our times are times of wrath, a great deale of wrath from the Lord is gone forth; Our times Are times of wrath, a great deal of wrath from the Lord is gone forth; po12 n2 vbr n2 pp-f n1, dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 35
495 you know what dreadfull Vialls of wrath, have been poured out in blood; you know what dreadful Vials of wrath, have been poured out in blood; pn22 vvb r-crq j n2 pp-f n1, vhb vbn vvn av p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 35
496 terrible quivers of destroying arrowes have been shot out in Pestilence, all which tell you God is angry: terrible quivers of destroying arrows have been shot out in Pestilence, all which tell you God is angry: j n2 pp-f vvg n2 vhb vbn vvn av p-acp n1, d r-crq vvb pn22 np1 vbz j: (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 35
497 And what then have our Heads and Leaders to doe? certainly all people should tremble when God is angry; And what then have our Heads and Leaders to do? Certainly all people should tremble when God is angry; cc q-crq av vhb po12 n2 cc n2 pc-acp vdi? av-j d n1 vmd vvi c-crq np1 vbz j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 35
498 The Lyon roares, what beast doth not tremble? and every one must labour to pacifie him when hee is angry; The lion roars, what beast does not tremble? and every one must labour to pacify him when he is angry; dt n1 vvz, r-crq n1 vdz xx vvi? cc d pi vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pno31 c-crq pns31 vbz j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 35
499 but you whom the Lord hath placed under him in such high place and authority, must with Moses at such a time, call to Aaron to run with his Censer, you must labour to enquire out the Causes of it, but you whom the Lord hath placed under him in such high place and Authority, must with Moses At such a time, call to Aaron to run with his Censer, you must labour to inquire out the Causes of it, cc-acp pn22 ro-crq dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp d j n1 cc n1, vmb p-acp np1 p-acp d dt n1, vvb p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, pn22 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi av dt n2 pp-f pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 35
500 and execute the judgement and vengeance that God would have executed upon them who have procured it; and execute the judgement and vengeance that God would have executed upon them who have procured it; cc vvi dt n1 cc n1 cst np1 vmd vhi vvn p-acp pno32 r-crq vhb vvn pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 35
501 You must with Josiah, 2 Kings 22.13. You must with Josiah, 2 Kings 22.13. pn22 vmb p-acp np1, crd n2 crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 35
502 inquire what will appease him, and with the King of Nineveh, call upon every one to turne from the evill of his doings, inquire what will appease him, and with the King of Nineveh, call upon every one to turn from the evil of his doings, vvb r-crq vmb vvi pno31, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb p-acp d pi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n-jn pp-f png31 n2-vdg, (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 35
503 and your selves bee examples to the rest. Fourthly, and your selves be Examples to the rest. Fourthly, cc po22 n2 vbb n2 p-acp dt n1. ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 35
504 Our times are times of Warre, terrible warres, unnaturall warres, bloody warres, as ever England knew, and as yet the Armies are in the Field, Our times Are times of War, terrible wars, unnatural wars, bloody wars, as ever England knew, and as yet the Armies Are in the Field, po12 n2 vbr n2 pp-f n1, j n2, j n2, j n2, c-acp av np1 vvd, cc c-acp av dt n2 vbr p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 35
505 and though there bee no open Enemy, the Sword is not put up; and though there be no open Enemy, the Sword is not put up; cc cs pc-acp vbi dx j n1, dt n1 vbz xx vvn a-acp; (5) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 35
506 and in Ireland, poor wretched Ireland, the warre is more terrible, where if we labour not to end it by sending our brethren timely succours, the bloody enemy is like to come to make a new war upon us ere it be long; and in Ireland, poor wretched Ireland, the war is more terrible, where if we labour not to end it by sending our brothers timely succours, the bloody enemy is like to come to make a new war upon us ere it be long; cc p-acp np1, j j np1, dt n1 vbz av-dc j, c-crq cs pns12 vvb xx pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp vvg po12 n2 j n2, dt j n1 vbz av-j pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp pn31 vbb j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 35
507 And in the times of warre, What have the heads of our Tribes to do ? Certainly all people in a time of warre, should make it a time of mourning; And in the times of war, What have the Heads of our Tribes to do? Certainly all people in a time of war, should make it a time of mourning; cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, q-crq vhb dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 pc-acp vdi? av-j d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vmd vvi pn31 dt n1 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 35
508 Ezekiel saith, The Sword is furbished ▪ and drawne, and made bright for slaughter, should wee then make mirth ? Should this bee a time of jollitie? and all should labour to finde out the Causes of the warre, what the Sword-procuring sins are, Ezekielem Says, The Sword is furbished ▪ and drawn, and made bright for slaughter, should we then make mirth? Should this be a time of jollity? and all should labour to find out the Causes of the war, what the Sword-procuring Sins Are, np1 vvz, dt n1 vbz vvn ▪ cc vvn, cc vvd j p-acp n1, vmd pns12 av vvi n1? vmd d vbi dt n1 pp-f n1? cc d vmd vvi pc-acp vvi av dt n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq dt j n2 vbr, (5) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 36
509 and every one to repent and turne from them. But you that are our Heads, are to look to these 2 Things principally. First, and every one to Repent and turn from them. But you that Are our Heads, Are to look to these 2 Things principally. First, cc d pi pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp pno32. p-acp pn22 cst vbr po12 n2, vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp d crd n2 av-jn. ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 36
510 That while the warre doth last, and must last, that our Campes and Armies may bee in such a condition, that God may not abhorre our Armies; That while the war does last, and must last, that our Camps and Armies may be in such a condition, that God may not abhor our Armies; cst cs dt n1 vdz vvi, cc vmb vvi, cst po12 ng1 cc n2 vmb vbi p-acp d dt n1, cst np1 vmb xx vvi po12 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 36
511 When the Host goes forth to the battail, keepe thee from every evill thing. And Secondly, When the Host Goes forth to the battle, keep thee from every evil thing. And Secondly, c-crq dt n1 vvz av p-acp dt n1, vvb pno21 p-acp d j-jn n1. cc ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 36
512 In the times of Warre, you should alwayes labour after an honourable, safe, and just Peace; In the times of War, you should always labour After an honourable, safe, and just Peace; p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, pn22 vmd av vvi p-acp dt j, j, cc j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 36
513 peace is the end of warre; Pax una triumphis, One peace is worth 100 Victories; peace is the end of war; Pax una triumphis, One peace is worth 100 Victories; n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; fw-la fw-la fw-la, crd n1 vbz j crd n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 36
514 and therefore you must principally addresse your selves to God, who alone can give us Peace: and Therefore you must principally address your selves to God, who alone can give us Peace: cc av pn22 vmb av-j vvi po22 n2 p-acp np1, r-crq av-j vmb vvi pno12 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 36
515 Kings and States may begin a warre, but God onely must end it; Kings and States may begin a war, but God only must end it; n2 cc n2 vmb vvi dt n1, cc-acp np1 av-j vmb vvi pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 36
516 we may daube up a peace, and get counterfeits of peace, but all will bee arena sine calce, Sand without lime, a mortar which will not hold, we may daub up a peace, and get counterfeits of peace, but all will be arena sine calce, Sand without lime, a mortar which will not hold, pns12 vmb vvi a-acp dt n1, cc vvi n2 pp-f n1, cc-acp d vmb vbi fw-la fw-la n1, n1 p-acp n1, dt n1 r-crq vmb xx vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 36
517 but as a swelling in a high wall, whose breach comes suddenly: Therefore remember againe and againe, your work lies with the God of Peace, pacifie him, but as a swelling in a high wall, whose breach comes suddenly: Therefore Remember again and again, your work lies with the God of Peace, pacify him, cc-acp c-acp dt j-vvg p-acp dt j n1, rg-crq n1 vvz av-j: av vvb av cc av, po22 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb pno31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 36
518 and hee will create peace for you. Fifthly, Our Times are times of Divisions; such Divisions, as (I thinke) were hardly ever knowne in the Christian World; and he will create peace for you. Fifthly, Our Times Are times of Divisions; such Divisions, as (I think) were hardly ever known in the Christian World; cc pns31 vmb vvi n1 p-acp pn22. ord, po12 n2 vbr n2 pp-f n2; d n2, c-acp (pns11 vvb) vbdr av av vvn p-acp dt njp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 36
519 Divisions every where, divisions in Parliament, divisions in the Assembly, divisions in the Citie, divisions in State affaires; Divisions every where, divisions in Parliament, divisions in the Assembly, divisions in the city, divisions in State affairs; n2 d c-crq, n2 p-acp n1, n2 p-acp dt n1, n2 p-acp dt n1, n2 p-acp n1 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 36
520 but woe and alasse, most of all, and worst of all, divisions among Gods people, the Servants of God who heretofore prayed together, fasted together, could have been banished together, but woe and alas, most of all, and worst of all, divisions among God's people, the Servants of God who heretofore prayed together, fasted together, could have been banished together, cc-acp n1 cc uh, av-ds pp-f d, cc js pp-f d, n2 p-acp npg1 n1, dt n2 pp-f np1 r-crq av vvd av, vvd av, vmd vhi vbn vvn av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 36
521 now, as if the curse of Simeon and Levi were fallen upon them, they are divided in Jacob, and scattered in Israel; Manasseh is aagainst Ephraim, and Ephraim against Manasseh, and every one eates the flesh of his owne arme, now, as if the curse of Simeon and Levi were fallen upon them, they Are divided in Jacob, and scattered in Israel; Manasses is against Ephraim, and Ephraim against Manasses, and every one eats the Flesh of his own arm, av, c-acp cs dt n1 pp-f np1 cc np1 vbdr vvn p-acp pno32, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp np1, cc vvn p-acp np1; np1 vbz p-acp np1, cc np1 p-acp np1, cc d pi vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 37
522 and through the wrath of the Lord, the Land is darkened and infatuated, by the miserable divisions of Gods owne people; and through the wrath of the Lord, the Land is darkened and infatuated, by the miserable divisions of God's own people; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 vbz vvn cc vvn, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n2 d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 37
523 and these divisions are fomented, encouraged, and back'd by a Third il-affected party, who desires that these Two, and these divisions Are fomented, encouraged, and backed by a Third il-affected party, who Desires that these Two, cc d n2 vbr vvn, vvn, cc vvn p-acp dt ord j n1, r-crq vvz d d crd, (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 37
524 like wilde beasts, may teare one another, and weaken one another, that they may devoure them both; like wild beasts, may tear one Another, and weaken one Another, that they may devour them both; av-j j n2, vmb vvi pi j-jn, cc vvi pi j-jn, cst pns32 vmb vvi pno32 d; (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 37
525 and all this goes on thorough our sinne: and all this Goes on through our sin: cc d d vvz a-acp p-acp po12 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 37
526 And truly wee are in my poore thoughts, as if God had left us to bee as Moab, and Ammon, and Mount Seir, where two stood up against one to destroy it, And truly we Are in my poor thoughts, as if God had left us to be as Moab, and Ammon, and Mount Seir, where two stood up against one to destroy it, cc av-j pns12 vbr p-acp po11 j n2, c-acp cs np1 vhd vvn pno12 pc-acp vbi p-acp np1, cc np1, cc vvb np1, c-crq crd vvd a-acp p-acp crd pc-acp vvi pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 37
527 and then the other two to destroy one another; as the foolish Woman, wee are pulling downe our house with our owne hands. and then the other two to destroy one Another; as the foolish Woman, we Are pulling down our house with our own hands. cc av dt j-jn crd pc-acp vvi pi j-jn; c-acp dt j n1, pns12 vbr vvg a-acp po12 n1 p-acp po12 d n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 37
528 And now (Honorable and Beloved) in such sad & uncomfortable times as these are, what have the Heads of our Israel to doe ? what doth the Lord looke for at your hands? Certainly you with others, And now (Honourable and beloved) in such sad & uncomfortable times as these Are, what have the Heads of our Israel to do? what does the Lord look for At your hands? Certainly you with Others, cc av (j cc j-vvn) p-acp d j cc j n2 c-acp d vbr, r-crq vhb dt n2 pp-f po12 np1 p-acp vdi? q-crq vdz dt n1 vvb p-acp p-acp po22 n2? av-j pn22 p-acp n2-jn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 37
529 and you above all others, should labour to bee our Physitians, our Aesculapiusses, to joine our dissever'd limbes, and you above all Others, should labour to be our Physicians, our Aesculapiusses, to join our dissevered limbs, cc pn22 p-acp d n2-jn, vmd vvi pc-acp vbi po12 n2, po12 n2, pc-acp vvi po12 j-vvn n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 37
530 and if it bee possible, to make us one againe: Noble Senators, is there no way that your Wisdome can contrive to make Pacification, Accommodation, and if it be possible, to make us one again: Noble Senators, is there no Way that your Wisdom can contrive to make Pacification, Accommodation, cc cs pn31 vbb j, pc-acp vvi pno12 crd av: j n2, vbz pc-acp dx n1 cst po22 n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi n1, n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 37
531 and Reconciliation, but must wee goe on thus to ruine one another? Any ordinary head may serve to embroyle things, and Reconciliation, but must we go on thus to ruin one Another? Any ordinary head may serve to embroil things, cc n1, cc-acp vmb pns12 vvi p-acp av pc-acp vvi pi j-jn? d j n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 37
532 but here would bee the Master-piece of your Wisdome, if you could find out a way how the envie of Ephraim, and the ill will of Manasseh might cease, but Here would be the Masterpiece of your Wisdom, if you could find out a Way how the envy of Ephraim, and the ill will of Manasses might cease, cc-acp av vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, cs pn22 vmd vvi av dt n1 c-crq dt vvi pp-f np1, cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 vmd vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 37
533 and that Gods people might yet bee reconciled and united, of one minde as farre as is possible, and that God's people might yet be reconciled and united, of one mind as Far as is possible, cc cst ng1 n1 vmd av vbi vvn cc j-vvn, pp-f crd n1 c-acp av-j c-acp vbz j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 37
534 and made of one heart in those lower things, wherein they cannot bee of one minde: and made of one heart in those lower things, wherein they cannot be of one mind: cc vvd pp-f crd n1 p-acp d jc n2, c-crq pns32 vmbx vbi pp-f crd n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 37
535 Would God put this in your hearts, that you might speedily and earnestly set about it, that if there should be found any Animosities amongst your selves, you would lay them down first, Would God put this in your hearts, that you might speedily and earnestly Set about it, that if there should be found any Animosities among your selves, you would lay them down First, vmd np1 vvi d p-acp po22 n2, cst pn22 vmd av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp pn31, cst cs a-acp vmd vbi vvn d ng1 p-acp po22 n2, pn22 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 37
536 & all agree to study the Publike good, and then see what you can doe to reconcile others in the Ministery, in the City, in the Countrey; & all agree to study the Public good, and then see what you can do to reconcile Others in the Ministry, in the city, in the Country; cc d vvb pc-acp vvi dt j j, cc av vvb r-crq pn22 vmb vdi pc-acp vvi n2-jn p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 38
537 o that you could doe as Constantine did, who burnt all the Libells that were presented to him from one Bishop against another, oh that you could do as Constantine did, who burned all the Libels that were presented to him from one Bishop against Another, uh cst pn22 vmd vdi c-acp np1 vdd, r-crq vvd d dt n2 cst vbdr vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp crd n1 p-acp n-jn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 38
538 and never left till hee had made peace among them. and never left till he had made peace among them. cc av-x vvn c-acp pns31 vhd vvn n1 p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 38
539 O that God would both inable you, and provoke you to set speedily upon this worke, God, O that God would both inable you, and provoke you to Set speedily upon this work, God, sy cst np1 vmd d j pn22, cc vvb pn22 pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp d n1, np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 38
540 and his people have their eyes upon you, and expect you should imploy all your Wisdome, Piety, Parts, and his people have their eyes upon you, and expect you should employ all your Wisdom, Piety, Parts, cc po31 n1 vhb po32 n2 p-acp pn22, cc vvb pn22 vmd vvi d po22 n1, n1, n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 38
541 and Authority to extinguish those flames which threaten speedy ruine to us all. Our times are times of Reformation; and authority to extinguish those flames which threaten speedy ruin to us all. Our times Are times of Reformation; cc n1 pc-acp vvi d n2 r-crq vvb j n1 p-acp pno12 d. po12 n2 vbr n2 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 38
542 As they are times of sinne and errour, and wrath, and warre, and divisions, which all five are very sad, As they Are times of sin and error, and wrath, and war, and divisions, which all five Are very sad, c-acp pns32 vbr n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n2, r-crq d crd vbr av j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 38
543 so the other two are excellent, our times are times of Reformation; so the other two Are excellent, our times Are times of Reformation; av dt j-jn crd vbr j, po12 n2 vbr n2 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 38
544 I mean, they are times not onely of much Gospell light, but they are times of growing, I mean, they Are times not only of much Gospel Light, but they Are times of growing, pns11 vvb, pns32 vbr n2 xx av-j pp-f d n1 n1, cc-acp pns32 vbr n2 pp-f vvg, (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 38
545 and increasing light, wherein the light of the Gospell spreads more, and the Lord as in other parts of the world, and increasing Light, wherein the Light of the Gospel spreads more, and the Lord as in other parts of the world, cc j-vvg n1, c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz av-dc, cc dt n1 c-acp p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 38
546 so especially amongst us, seemes to bee laying out the platforme of his Temple, and to set out a new edition of his Church, fairer and more beautifull then ever; so especially among us, seems to be laying out the platform of his Temple, and to Set out a new edition of his Church, Fairer and more beautiful then ever; av av-j p-acp pno12, vvz pc-acp vbi vvg av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc pc-acp vvi av dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, jc cc av-dc j cs av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 38
547 and what have the Heads of our Tribes to doe at such a time? without all question, very much of it will lie upon your hands under God, you have contended stifly and couragiously for our liberties, and what have the Heads of our Tribes to do At such a time? without all question, very much of it will lie upon your hands under God, you have contended stiffly and courageously for our Liberties, cc r-crq vhb dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 pc-acp vdi p-acp d dt n1? p-acp d n1, av av-d pp-f pn31 vmb vvi p-acp po22 n2 p-acp np1, pn22 vhb vvn av-j cc av-j p-acp po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 38
548 and properties ▪ and to recover us from bondage and slavery, and God hath been with you in it; and properties ▪ and to recover us from bondage and slavery, and God hath been with you in it; cc n2 ▪ cc pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc np1 vhz vbn p-acp pn22 p-acp pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 38
549 and although the kingdome doth not yet feele it, and so it may bee doth not greatly thank you, and although the Kingdom does not yet feel it, and so it may be does not greatly thank you, cc cs dt n1 vdz xx av vvi pn31, cc av pn31 vmb vbi vdz xx av-j vvi pn22, (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 38
550 because in desperate diseases, the cure is commonly more costly and more tedious then the disease is, Because in desperate diseases, the cure is commonly more costly and more tedious then the disease is, c-acp p-acp j n2, dt n1 vbz av-j av-dc j cc av-dc j cs dt n1 vbz, (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 38
551 but I doubt when God vouchsafes a settling they will finde the fruit of what you have done for them, but I doubt when God vouchsafes a settling they will find the fruit of what you have done for them, cc-acp pns11 vvb c-crq np1 vvz dt vvg pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f r-crq pn22 vhb vdn p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 38
552 and blesse God for you that are their healers. But know (I beseech you) that our Religion is our most Orient Pearle, and bless God for you that Are their healers. But know (I beseech you) that our Religion is our most Orient Pearl, cc vvb np1 p-acp pn22 cst vbr po32 n2. cc-acp vvb (pns11 vvb pn22) cst po12 n1 vbz po12 av-ds j-jn n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 38
553 and that whereupon our heart is most set ▪ and if there should bee any miscariage in it all will perish with it, wee should call every thing else Ichabod, if Religion miscarry, all is gone; and that whereupon our heart is most Set ▪ and if there should be any miscarriage in it all will perish with it, we should call every thing Else ichabod, if Religion miscarry, all is gone; cc cst c-crq po12 n1 vbz av-ds vvn ▪ cc cs pc-acp vmd vbi d n1 p-acp pn31 av-d vmb vvi p-acp pn31, pns12 vmd vvi d n1 av np1, cs n1 vvb, d vbz vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 39
554 and therefore to provoke you to helpe us in this thing, let mee leave these two Conclusions in your bosomes. First, and Therefore to provoke you to help us in this thing, let me leave these two Conclusions in your bosoms. First, cc av pc-acp vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d n1, vvb pno11 vvi d crd n2 p-acp po22 n2. ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 39
555 A Reformation begun, and not carried on ▪ alwayes brings more wrath from God; A Reformation begun, and not carried on ▪ always brings more wrath from God; dt n1 vvn, cc xx vvn p-acp ▪ av vvz dc n1 p-acp np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 39
556 you have begun the Reformation, you are engaged in it by oath and Covenant, and some happy proceeding and progresse you have made in it, God grant you slack not in it: you have begun the Reformation, you Are engaged in it by oath and Covenant, and Some happy proceeding and progress you have made in it, God grant you slack not in it: pn22 vhb vvn dt n1, pn22 vbr vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc d j n-vvg cc n1 pn22 vhb vvn p-acp pn31, np1 vvb pn22 vvb xx p-acp pn31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 39
557 For you•l finde in the Scriptures, a reformation begun and laid aside is a peoples undoing; For you•l find in the Scriptures, a Reformation begun and laid aside is a peoples undoing; c-acp av vvi p-acp dt n2, dt n1 vvn cc vvn av vbz dt ng1 n-vvg; (5) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 39
558 In Elijahs dayes there was a Reformation begun, it fell downe and the Kingdome perished with it. In Elijahs days there was a Reformation begun, it fell down and the Kingdom perished with it. p-acp n2 n2 a-acp vbds dt n1 vvn, pn31 vvd a-acp cc dt n1 vvn p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 39
559 In Josiah's time a Reformation was begun, and quickly laid aside with the death of that good King, In Josiah's time a Reformation was begun, and quickly laid aside with the death of that good King, p-acp npg1 n1 dt n1 vbds vvn, cc av-j vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 39
560 and the Kingdome was ruined presently after it. In Haggai his dayes, the Reformation was begun, then laid aside; and the Kingdom was ruined presently After it. In Chaggai his days, the Reformation was begun, then laid aside; cc dt n1 vbds vvn av-j p-acp pn31. p-acp np1 po31 n2, dt n1 vbds vvn, av vvn av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 39
561 God presently smote them with Blasting and Mildew, and would have undone them, if they had not taken it up againe: God presently smote them with Blasting and Mildew, and would have undone them, if they had not taken it up again: np1 av-j vvd pno32 p-acp vvg cc n1, cc vmd vhi vvn pno32, cs pns32 vhd xx vvn pn31 a-acp av: (5) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 39
562 God lookes you should carry this work on. And I adde, Without setling Religion, you shall never settle the Common-wealth; God looks you should carry this work on. And I add, Without settling Religion, you shall never settle the Commonwealth; np1 vvz pn22 vmd vvi d n1 p-acp. cc pns11 vvb, p-acp vvg n1, pn22 vmb av-x vvi dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 39
563 Hee that writes a Booke of the corrupt and troubled state of the Church, will hardly ever write a Booke of the quiet and setled State of the Commonwealth; He that writes a Book of the corrupt and troubled state of the Church, will hardly ever write a Book of the quiet and settled State of the Commonwealth; pns31 cst vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb av av vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn cc j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 39
564 Christ is King of Nations and Commonwealths as well as King of Saints: christ is King of nations and Commonwealths as well as King of Saints: np1 vbz n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 c-acp av c-acp n1 pp-f n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 39
565 Now the glory of Christ is so much concerned in the matter of Religion, that they shall never finde him propitious to them, Now the glory of christ is so much concerned in the matter of Religion, that they shall never find him propitious to them, av dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av av-d vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns32 vmb av-x vvi pno31 j p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 39
566 for their good in humane affaires, who neglect him in that that is dearest to him. for their good in humane affairs, who neglect him in that that is dearest to him. c-acp po32 j p-acp j n2, r-crq vvb pno31 p-acp d cst vbz js-jn p-acp pno31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 39
567 But what have our Heads and Rulers to doe in that? I feare not to say confidently, that they are mistaken who say, you have nothing to doe with it; But what have our Heads and Rulers to do in that? I Fear not to say confidently, that they Are mistaken who say, you have nothing to do with it; p-acp r-crq vhb po12 n2 cc n2 pc-acp vdi p-acp d? pns11 vvb xx pc-acp vvi av-j, cst pns32 vbr vvn r-crq vvb, pn22 vhb pix pc-acp vdi p-acp pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 39
568 All the good Kings that ever I read of in the booke of God, thought not onely they had to doe with it, All the good Kings that ever I read of in the book of God, Thought not only they had to do with it, d dt j n2 cst av pns11 vvb pp-f p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvd xx av-j pns32 vhd pc-acp vdi p-acp pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 39
569 but it was their first work a Jove principium, they all began with it, they ever accounted the Reformation, but it was their First work a Jove principium, they all began with it, they ever accounted the Reformation, cc-acp pn31 vbds po32 ord n1 dt np1 fw-la, pns32 d vvd p-acp pn31, pns32 av vvd dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 40
570 & preservation, & propogation of Religion to be their Crown: & preservation, & propagation of Religion to be their Crown: cc n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi po32 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 40
571 but what have you to doe? I answer, you must with David, set your whole hearts to the house of your God, really and seriously; but what have you to do? I answer, you must with David, Set your Whole hearts to the house of your God, really and seriously; cc-acp r-crq vhb pn22 pc-acp vdi? pns11 vvb, pn22 vmb p-acp np1, vvb po22 j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, av-j cc av-j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 40
572 with Solomon set as many on worke as you can possibly, to prepare materialls for Gods house; with Solomon Set as many on work as you can possibly, to prepare materials for God's house; p-acp np1 vvn p-acp d p-acp n1 c-acp pn22 vmb av-j, pc-acp vvi n2-jn p-acp npg1 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 40
573 with Jehosaphat send abroad as many faithfull Preachers as you can, to goe about and instruct the people from Towne to Towne, with Jehoshaphat send abroad as many faithful Preachers as you can, to go about and instruct the people from Town to Town, p-acp np1 vvb av c-acp d j n2 c-acp pn22 vmb, pc-acp vvi a-acp cc vvi dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 40
574 and Citie to Citie, till you can get Ministers to bee setled. and city to city, till you can get Ministers to be settled. cc n1 p-acp n1, c-acp pn22 vmb vvi n2 pc-acp vbi vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 40
575 With Nehemiah labour to build the walls of Jerusalem, though in a troublesome time, with a Sword in one hand and a Trowell in the other, set up discipline to bee a hedge and fence to the Churches. With Nehemiah labour to built the walls of Jerusalem, though in a troublesome time, with a Sword in one hand and a Trowel in the other, Set up discipline to be a hedge and fence to the Churches. p-acp np1 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, cs p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp crd n1 cc dt n1 p-acp dt n-jn, vvd a-acp n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 cc vvi p-acp dt n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 40
576 With Hezekiah labour to provide honorable maintenance for Gods house and his Ministers, that young men may not bee discouraged in their studies. With Hezekiah labour to provide honourable maintenance for God's house and his Ministers, that young men may not be discouraged in their studies. p-acp np1 n1 pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp npg1 n1 cc po31 n2, cst j n2 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp po32 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 40
577 For when young Students can see, Galen and Justinian, the study of the Law or Physick can give them wealth and honour, For when young Students can see, Galen and Justinian, the study of the Law or Physic can give them wealth and honour, p-acp c-crq j n2 vmb vvi, np1 cc np1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 vmb vvi pno32 n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 40
578 and the Ministry nothing but beggery, it will bee a great snare to them, though the worke of the Ministry bee honorable, and the Ministry nothing but beggary, it will be a great snare to them, though the work of the Ministry be honourable, cc dt n1 pix cc-acp n1, pn31 vmb vbi dt j n1 p-acp pno32, cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 40
579 and hath an abundant reward with God, yet for want of maintenance the house of God will bee forsaken; Sint Maecenates, non deerunt marones : and hath an abundant reward with God, yet for want of maintenance the house of God will be forsaken; Sint Maecenates, non deerunt marones: cc vhz dt j n1 p-acp np1, av p-acp n1 pp-f n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn; fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la vvz: (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 40
580 Men of parts must have incouragement, and in your provision for them forget not the Schooles of the Prophets, remember the Universities: Men of parts must have encouragement, and in your provision for them forget not the Schools of the prophets, Remember the Universities: n2 pp-f n2 vmb vhi n1, cc p-acp po22 n1 p-acp pno32 vvb xx dt n2 pp-f dt n2, vvb dt n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 40
581 Indeavour to carry on the worke, that the beautie and power of Religion may be promoted, Endeavour to carry on the work, that the beauty and power of Religion may be promoted, vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 40
582 and the Lord direct you to it. Seventhly, and lastly, and the Lord Direct you to it. Seventhly, and lastly, cc dt n1 vvb pn22 p-acp pn31. crd, cc ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 40
583 Our times are times of Deliverances, the greatest deliverances that I thinke the Lord hath wrought, Our times Are times of Deliverances, the greatest Deliverances that I think the Lord hath wrought, po12 n2 vbr n2 pp-f n2, dt js n2 cst pns11 vvb dt n1 vhz vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 40
584 since hee brought Israel out of Egypt ; since he brought Israel out of Egypt; c-acp pns31 vvd np1 av pp-f np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 40
585 such deliverances as we our selves are like men in a dreame, such deliverances that there hath beene but few footsteps of ordinary Providence in them; such Deliverances as we our selves Are like men in a dream, such Deliverances that there hath been but few footsteps of ordinary Providence in them; d n2 c-acp pns12 po12 n2 vbr j n2 p-acp dt n1, d n2 cst a-acp vhz vbn p-acp d n2 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 41
586 deliverances that have beene the fruit of Prayer, the fruit of Covenanting, the fruit of Fasting, Deliverances that have been the fruit of Prayer, the fruit of Covenanting, the fruit of Fasting, n2 cst vhb vbn dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f vvg, dt n1 pp-f vvg, (5) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 41
587 and in all these the fruit of free grace, wherein the Lord hath exceeded not onely our Faith, and in all these the fruit of free grace, wherein the Lord hath exceeded not only our Faith, cc p-acp d d dt n1 pp-f j n1, c-crq dt n1 vhz vvn xx av-j po12 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 41
588 but our Prayers, and hath measured out to us all that hee hath done by the shekel of the Sanctuary, his own shekel that is double of ours; but our Prayers, and hath measured out to us all that he hath done by the shekel of the Sanctuary, his own shekel that is double of ours; cc-acp po12 n2, cc vhz vvn av p-acp pno12 d cst pns31 vhz vdn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, po31 d n1 cst vbz j-jn pp-f png12; (5) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 41
589 I know, you forget not the wonderfull things the Lord hath done, and what have our Heads to doe at such a Time ? Truly, all others with you, I know, you forget not the wonderful things the Lord hath done, and what have our Heads to do At such a Time? Truly, all Others with you, pns11 vvb, pn22 vvb xx dt j n2 dt n1 vhz vdn, cc q-crq vhb po12 n2 pc-acp vdi p-acp d dt n1? np1, d n2-jn p-acp pn22, (5) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 41
590 but you more then all, at such a time must bee carefull of these foure things; but you more then all, At such a time must be careful of these foure things; cc-acp pn22 av-dc cs d, p-acp d dt n1 vmb vbi j pp-f d crd n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 41
591 First, God expects when hee workes deliverances, that his people should consider his workes, and stand amazed at it; First, God expects when he works Deliverances, that his people should Consider his works, and stand amazed At it; ord, np1 vvz c-crq pns31 vvz n2, cst po31 n1 vmd vvi po31 n2, cc vvb vvn p-acp pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 41
592 When the Lord turned the captivitie of Zion, wee were like men in a dreame, our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with joy ; When the Lord turned the captivity of Zion, we were like men in a dream, our Mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with joy; c-crq dt n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vbdr j n2 p-acp dt n1, po12 n1 vbds vvn p-acp n1, cc po12 n1 p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 41
593 The Lord (say they) hath done great things for us; Thus let us admire his works. The Lord (say they) hath done great things for us; Thus let us admire his works. dt n1 (vvb pns32) vhz vdn j n2 p-acp pno12; av vvb pno12 vvi po31 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 41
594 In times of deliverance, you must bee very carefull to pay your vowes; the vowes that you made in the time of your low condition; In times of deliverance, you must be very careful to pay your vows; the vows that you made in the time of your low condition; p-acp n2 pp-f n1, pn22 vmb vbi av j pc-acp vvi po22 n2; dt n2 cst pn22 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 41
595 the vowes you made, when your Selves, and Liberties, and Religion, and the Kingdom were all like to bee buried quicke together; the vows you made, when your Selves, and Liberties, and Religion, and the Kingdom were all like to be buried quick together; dt n2 pn22 vvd, c-crq po22 n2, cc n2, cc n1, cc dt n1 vbdr d j pc-acp vbi vvn av-j av; (5) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 41
596 God expects in times of deliverance to have those vowes remembred and paid; consider what they were. Thirdly, God expects in times of deliverance to have those vows remembered and paid; Consider what they were. Thirdly, np1 vvz p-acp n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vhi d n2 vvn cc vvn; vvb r-crq pns32 vbdr. ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 41
597 When the Lord workes such deliverances, hee expects, and it will very well become the Heads of our Tribes, to keepe the same lowly and humble spirit, that they had while God kept them under afflictions; When the Lord works such Deliverances, he expects, and it will very well become the Heads of our Tribes, to keep the same lowly and humble Spirit, that they had while God kept them under afflictions; c-crq dt n1 vvz d n2, pns31 vvz, cc pn31 vmb av av vvi dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, pc-acp vvi dt d j cc j n1, cst pns32 vhd n1 np1 vvd pno32 p-acp n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 41
598 to have their eares as much opened to good counsell, when God hath exalted them, as when hee abased them; to have their ears as much opened to good counsel, when God hath exalted them, as when he abased them; pc-acp vhi po32 n2 c-acp d vvd p-acp j n1, c-crq np1 vhz vvn pno32, c-acp c-crq pns31 vvd pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 41
599 this is a hard lesson to learne: I finde the best of all Gods servants have much failed in this particular. this is a hard Lesson to Learn: I find the best of all God's Servants have much failed in this particular. d vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi: pns11 vvb dt js pp-f d ng1 n2 vhb av-d vvn p-acp d j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 41
600 Good David himselfe in the day of his prosperity kept not alwayes that humble spirit which hee had in his low estate, Good David himself in the day of his Prosperity kept not always that humble Spirit which he had in his low estate, j np1 px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvd xx av d j n1 r-crq pns31 vhd p-acp po31 j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 41
601 nor Asa, nor Uzziah, nor Hezekiah ; nor Asa, nor Uzziah, nor Hezekiah; ccx np1, ccx np1, ccx np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 41
602 and wee know the story of that famous Queen, whose motto in the time of her afflictions was Tanquam ovis, as a sheepe for the slaughter, and we know the story of that famous Queen, whose motto in the time of her afflictions was Tanquam ovis, as a sheep for the slaughter, cc pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f cst j n1, rg-crq n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 vbds fw-la fw-la, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 42
603 yet afterwards it was thought needfull to intreate that it might not bee tanquam indomita juvenca, as an untamed Heifer. yet afterwards it was Thought needful to entreat that it might not be tanquam indomita juvenca, as an untamed Heifer. av av pn31 vbds vvn j pc-acp vvi cst pn31 vmd xx vbi fw-la fw-la fw-la, p-acp dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 42
604 Men are infinitely prone to bee lifted up, when God enlarges them, but God infinitely detesteth it, Men Are infinitely prove to be lifted up, when God enlarges them, but God infinitely detesteth it, n2 vbr av-j j pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp, c-crq np1 vvz pno32, cc-acp np1 av-j vvz pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 42
605 and will not put it up at the hands of any. and will not put it up At the hands of any. cc vmb xx vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 42
606 Therefore I most humbly beseech you, (Right Honorable, and Honorable and beloved) let David and Solomon his sonne, Therefore I most humbly beseech you, (Right Honourable, and Honourable and Beloved) let David and Solomon his son, av pns11 av-ds av-j vvb pn22, (av-jn j, cc j cc j-vvn) vvb np1 cc np1 po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 42
607 and Uzziah, and Hezekiah bee warnings to you, and doe you labour to maintaine the same lowly spirit, that you had when you could keepe dayes of mourning for the sinnes of the Kingdome, and Uzziah, and Hezekiah be Warnings to you, and do you labour to maintain the same lowly Spirit, that you had when you could keep days of mourning for the Sins of the Kingdom, cc np1, cc np1 vbb n2 p-acp pn22, cc vdb pn22 vvi pc-acp vvi dt d j n1, cst pn22 vhd c-crq pn22 vmd vvi n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 42
608 for your personall sinnes and Parliament sinnes, such a spirit would infinitely please God. And lastly, for your personal Sins and Parliament Sins, such a Spirit would infinitely please God. And lastly, p-acp po22 j n2 cc n1 n2, d dt n1 vmd av-j vvi np1. cc ord, (5) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 42
609 In the time of deliverance, God expects of those that are the Heads and Rulers of a people, that every deliverance should by them bee improved to the utmost, In the time of deliverance, God expects of those that Are the Heads and Rulers of a people, that every deliverance should by them be improved to the utmost, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 vvz pp-f d cst vbr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, cst d n1 vmd p-acp pno32 vbi vvn p-acp dt j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 42
610 for the end for which it is given; for the end for which it is given; p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 42
611 every Rod hath a voyce and calls for some dutie, and every mercy and deliverance hath a voyce and calls for a dutie, every victory your Armies have got, every Rod hath a voice and calls for Some duty, and every mercy and deliverance hath a voice and calls for a duty, every victory your Armies have god, d n1 vhz dt n1 cc vvz p-acp d n1, cc d n1 cc n1 vhz dt n1 cc vvz p-acp dt n1, d n1 po22 n2 vhb vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 42
612 and every towne hath beene surrendred, every plot that hath been discovered hath some dutie written upon it, which God expects you should learne: and every town hath been surrendered, every plot that hath been discovered hath Some duty written upon it, which God expects you should Learn: cc d n1 vhz vbn vvn, d n1 cst vhz vbn vvn vhz d n1 vvn p-acp pn31, r-crq np1 vvz pn22 vmd vvi: (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 42
613 All these things without question lie upon you, and God doth and will expect them at your hands, All these things without question lie upon you, and God does and will expect them At your hands, d d n2 p-acp n1 vvi p-acp pn22, cc np1 vdz cc vmb vvi pno32 p-acp po22 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 42
614 and what heart would not tremble to thinke how much lies upon you? my soule is deepely affected with your taske, more then humane strength must carry you on, and what heart would not tremble to think how much lies upon you? my soul is deeply affected with your task, more then humane strength must carry you on, cc r-crq n1 vmd xx vvi pc-acp vvi c-crq av-d vvz p-acp pn22? po11 n1 vbz av-jn vvn p-acp po22 n1, av-dc cs j n1 vmb vvi pn22 a-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 42
615 or you will bee impares oneri, never able to goe through your work. or you will be impares oneri, never able to go through your work. cc pn22 vmb vbi vvz fw-la, av-x j pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 42
616 VVhat gratious man who understands this, would ever pray to God in his Chamber without remembring you, What gracious man who understands this, would ever pray to God in his Chamber without remembering you, q-crq j n1 r-crq vvz d, vmd av vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp vvg pn22, (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 42
617 and your work? and for you your selves ▪ O what need is there that you should call in the Payers and supplications of all Gods people to helpe you; and your work? and for you your selves ▪ Oh what need is there that you should call in the Payers and supplications of all God's people to help you; cc po22 n1? cc c-acp pn22 po22 n2 ▪ uh q-crq n1 vbz a-acp cst pn22 vmd vvi p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi pn22; (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 42
618 and that every one of you, lay aside any businesse of your owne, all self-interest, and that every one of you, lay aside any business of your own, all self-interest, cc cst d crd pp-f pn22, vvd av d n1 pp-f po22 d, d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 43
619 and count it to be but catching of Flyes, in comparison of the worke you are called to; and count it to be but catching of Flies, in comparison of the work you Are called to; cc vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi p-acp vvg pp-f n2, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pn22 vbr vvn p-acp; (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 43
620 and that you lay aside all carnall confidence of any power or wisdome of your owne, and that you lay aside all carnal confidence of any power or Wisdom of your own, cc cst pn22 vvb av d j n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1 pp-f po22 d, (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 43
621 or relying on any Arme of flesh, that is never able to carry you thorough all your worke: or relying on any Arm of Flesh, that is never able to carry you through all your work: cc vvg p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cst vbz av-x j pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp d po22 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 43
622 But in stead hereof, to relie wholly upon the wisdome, promise, and power of God, submit your selves to him, But in stead hereof, to rely wholly upon the Wisdom, promise, and power of God, submit your selves to him, cc-acp p-acp n1 av, pc-acp vvi av-jn p-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f np1, vvb po22 n2 p-acp pno31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 43
623 and trust to him alone, who onely is able to carry you thorough all. and trust to him alone, who only is able to carry you through all. cc vvi p-acp pno31 av-j, r-crq av-j vbz j pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 43
624 Thus of the second part of my Text, the excellent commendation of this Tribe of Issachar, They had understanding to know the times, Thus of the second part of my Text, the excellent commendation of this Tribe of Issachar, They had understanding to know the times, av pp-f dt ord n1 pp-f po11 n1, dt j n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vhd n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 43
625 and what Israel had to doe. Spare mee libertie for a few words of the Third, and I have done; which is, and what Israel had to do. Spare me liberty for a few words of the Third, and I have done; which is, cc r-crq np1 vhd pc-acp vdi. vvb pno11 n1 p-acp dt d n2 pp-f dt ord, cc pns11 vhb vdn; r-crq vbz, (5) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 43
626 The interest that they had in their Brethrens hearts, all their Brethren were at their command, or at their mouth, hung upon their mouth : The Interest that they had in their Brothers' hearts, all their Brothers were At their command, or At their Mouth, hung upon their Mouth: dt n1 cst pns32 vhd p-acp po32 ng2 n2, d po32 n2 vbdr p-acp po32 n1, cc p-acp po32 n1, vvn p-acp po32 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 43
627 certainly it is not meant of any compulsion, but a power they had got in their brethrens hearts by their Wisdome and faithfull carriage; Certainly it is not meant of any compulsion, but a power they had god in their Brothers' hearts by their Wisdom and faithful carriage; av-j pn31 vbz xx vvn pp-f d n1, cc-acp dt n1 pns32 vhd vvn p-acp po32 ng2 n2 p-acp po32 n1 cc j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 43
628 they saw that they were wise and faithfull men, and that set them up high in their esteem, they saw that they were wise and faithful men, and that Set them up high in their esteem, pns32 vvd cst pns32 vbdr j cc j n2, cc cst vvd pno32 a-acp av-j p-acp po32 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 43
629 and by this inward respect, the lifting up of their hands, was as good as the displaying of a Banner, to make all their brethren come out and spend their lives, and by this inward respect, the lifting up of their hands, was as good as the displaying of a Banner, to make all their brothers come out and spend their lives, cc p-acp d j n1, dt vvg a-acp pp-f po32 n2, vbds a-acp j c-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi d po32 n2 vvb av cc vvi po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 43
630 and whatsoever they had in their Countreys service; which affords us this Lesson, and whatsoever they had in their Countries' service; which affords us this lesson, cc r-crq pns32 vhd p-acp po32 ng2 n1; r-crq vvz pno12 d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 43
631 That when the Heads and Leaders of a people are wise, to doe their duties, it gives them that interest in their Brethrens hearts, that they will bee at their disposing. That when the Heads and Leaders of a people Are wise, to do their duties, it gives them that Interest in their Brothers' hearts, that they will be At their disposing. cst c-crq dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr j, pc-acp vdi po32 n2, pn31 vvz pno32 d n1 p-acp po32 ng2 n2, cst pns32 vmb vbi p-acp po32 n-vvg. (5) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 43
632 Of this I could give you abundance of evidence; Of this I could give you abundance of evidence; pp-f d pns11 vmd vvi pn22 n1 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 43
633 Moses reigned as King in Jeshurun, his wisdome and grace was the things which set him so high. Moses reigned as King in Jeshurun, his Wisdom and grace was the things which Set him so high. np1 vvd p-acp n1 p-acp vvi, po31 n1 cc n1 vbds dt n2 r-crq vvd pno31 av j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 43
634 Joshua that had beene but Moses servant, had the same power with them, because they saw the wisdome of God in him: joshua that had been but Moses servant, had the same power with them, Because they saw the Wisdom of God in him: np1 cst vhd vbn p-acp np1 n1, vhd dt d n1 p-acp pno32, c-acp pns32 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 43
635 This was it got Job that authority, that the young men feared him, and the aged, reverenced him, This was it god Job that Authority, that the young men feared him, and the aged, reverenced him, d vbds pn31 vvn np1 d n1, cst dt j n2 vvd pno31, cc dt vvn, j-vvn pno31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 44
636 and every eye which saw him, blessed him; because hee put on righteousnesse, and wisdome; and judgement was to him as a robe and diademe. and every eye which saw him, blessed him; Because he put on righteousness, and Wisdom; and judgement was to him as a robe and diadem. cc d n1 r-crq vvd pno31, vvd pno31; c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp n1, cc n1; cc n1 vbds p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 44
637 David a man of a meane family, from a Shepheard, was feared by Saul, loved by the people ▪ even while hee was but a Captaine, David a man of a mean family, from a Shepherd, was feared by Saul, loved by the people ▪ even while he was but a Captain, np1 dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp dt n1, vbds vvn p-acp np1, vvd p-acp dt n1 ▪ av cs pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 44
638 because they saw hee behaved himselfe wisely. Solomon a childe, and being but a childe, very subject to be contemned, swayed all Israel, they honoured him and feared him, When they saw the wisdome that God had given him to doe Justice and Judgement ; Because they saw he behaved himself wisely. Solomon a child, and being but a child, very Subject to be contemned, swayed all Israel, they honoured him and feared him, When they saw the Wisdom that God had given him to do justice and Judgement; c-acp pns32 vvd pns31 vvd px31 av-j. np1 dt n1, cc vbg p-acp dt n1, av j-jn pc-acp vbi vvn, vvn d np1, pns32 vvd pno31 cc vvd pno31, c-crq pns32 vvd dt n1 cst np1 vhd vvn pno31 pc-acp vdi n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 44
639 abundance of other instances there are of it, and David expresseth it notably in the 2 of Samuel 23. He that rules over men must bee just, ruling in the feare of God ; abundance of other instances there Are of it, and David Expresses it notably in the 2 of Samuel 23. He that rules over men must be just, ruling in the Fear of God; n1 pp-f j-jn n2 pc-acp vbr pp-f pn31, cc np1 vvz pn31 av-j p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 crd pns31 cst vvz p-acp n2 vmb vbi j, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 44
640 if hee bee such an one, hee shall bee like the light of the morning, if he be such an one, he shall be like the Light of the morning, cs pns31 vbb d dt pi, pns31 vmb vbi av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 44
641 like a cleare bright morning without clouds, as the tender grasse that growes by the sweet showers of raine ; like a clear bright morning without Clouds, as the tender grass that grows by the sweet showers of rain; av-j dt j j n1 p-acp n2, c-acp dt j n1 cst vvz p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 44
642 such a one shall bee amiable, desirable, beautifull, comfortable, hee is every thing you can wish, such a one shall be amiable, desirable, beautiful, comfortable, he is every thing you can wish, d dt pi vmb vbi j, j, j, j, pns31 vbz d n1 pn22 vmb vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 44
643 if hee bee a good Man ruling in the feare of God ; if he be a good Man ruling in the Fear of God; cs pns31 vbb dt j n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 44
644 and Solomon proves it notably by the contrary, in the 4 of Ecclesiastes, Better is a poore and wise Childe, and Solomon Proves it notably by the contrary, in the 4 of Ecclesiastes, Better is a poor and wise Child, cc np1 vvz pn31 av-j p-acp dt n-jn, p-acp dt crd pp-f n2, av-jc vbz dt j cc j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 44
645 then an old and foolish King, who will no more be admonished, &c. A childe, a poore childe that hath wisdome, will have more love and honour, then an old and foolish King, who will no more be admonished, etc. A child, a poor child that hath Wisdom, will have more love and honour, cs dt j cc j n1, r-crq vmb av-dx av-dc vbi vvn, av dt n1, dt j n1 cst vhz n1, vmb vhi dc n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 44
646 then a King, though an old man, and a great Prince, if hee bee doting and foolish, then a King, though an old man, and a great Prince, if he be doting and foolish, cs dt n1, cs dt j n1, cc dt j n1, cs pns31 vbi vvg cc j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 44
647 and will not receive Counsell, nor learne wisdome to discharge his duty; and will not receive Counsel, nor Learn Wisdom to discharge his duty; cc vmb xx vvi n1, ccx vvi n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 44
648 'Tis wisdome will winne hearts, and one dram of this wisdome and grace will do more then a whole pound of greatnesse: And the reason is plaine, It's Wisdom will win hearts, and one dram of this Wisdom and grace will do more then a Whole pound of greatness: And the reason is plain, pn31|vbz n1 vmb vvi n2, cc crd n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1 vmb vdi av-dc cs dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1: cc dt n1 vbz j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 44
649 Because this Wisdome that I have spoken of, is the Image of God, which cannot bee contemned, Because this Wisdom that I have spoken of, is the Image of God, which cannot be contemned, p-acp d n1 cst pns11 vhb vvn pp-f, vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vmbx vbi vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 44
650 but will bee feared by them that are bad, and honoured and embraced by them that are good; but will be feared by them that Are bad, and honoured and embraced by them that Are good; cc-acp vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32 cst vbr j, cc vvd cc vvn p-acp pno32 cst vbr j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 44
651 and therefore it is said of most of them I instanced in, that the people would say, God was w•th them, when they saw their wise behaviour. and Therefore it is said of most of them I instanced in, that the people would say, God was w•th them, when they saw their wise behaviour. cc av pn31 vbz vvn pp-f ds pp-f pno32 pns11 vvn p-acp, cst dt n1 vmd vvi, np1 vbds j-u pno32, c-crq pns32 vvd po32 j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 44
652 I winde up all with a brief Application. I wind up all with a brief Application. pns11 n1 a-acp d p-acp dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 44
653 To you our Heads and Leaders, give me leave to instruct you, how you may keep England to be yours; To you our Heads and Leaders, give me leave to instruct you, how you may keep England to be yours; p-acp pn22 po12 n2 cc n2, vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi pn22, c-crq pn22 vmb vvi np1 pc-acp vbi png22; (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 45
654 how you may have your Brethren at your Command, not out of Rules of State-policy, how you may have your Brothers At your Command, not out of Rules of State-policy, c-crq pn22 vmb vhi po22 n2 p-acp po22 n1, xx av pp-f n2 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 45
655 but as a Minister of Christ, out of the Word of God, know the times and your duties, but as a Minister of christ, out of the Word of God, know the times and your duties, cc-acp c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb dt n2 cc po22 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 45
656 and walk as Men fearing God, taking the counsell of his Word as your onely guide; and walk as Men fearing God, taking the counsel of his Word as your only guide; cc vvi p-acp n2 vvg np1, vvg dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po22 j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 45
657 This will make the worst of men feare you, and the best honour and love you, your Brethrens hearts will hereby bee at your command, This will make the worst of men Fear you, and the best honour and love you, your Brothers' hearts will hereby be At your command, d vmb vvi dt js pp-f n2 vvb pn22, cc dt js n1 cc vvb pn22, po22 ng2 n2 vmb av vbi p-acp po22 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 45
658 and your interest in their hearts will rule them better then Armies or Garrisons: and your Interest in their hearts will Rule them better then Armies or Garrisons: cc po22 n1 p-acp po32 n2 vmb vvi pno32 av-jc cs n2 cc n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 45
659 Many great Politicians go another way to worke, they thinke the affections of people are not to bee valued, they say, Populus humiliter servit, superbe dominatur, that the People (like fire and water) are good Servants, but evill Masters; Many great Politicians go Another Way to work, they think the affections of people Are not to be valued, they say, Populus Humiliter Servit, superb dominatur, that the People (like fire and water) Are good Servants, but evil Masters; d j n2 vvb j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi, pns32 vvb dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn, pns32 vvb, fw-la fw-la fw-la, n1 fw-la, cst dt n1 (j n1 cc n1) vbr j n2, cc-acp j-jn n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 45
660 and therefore the best way is to subdue them and keep them under, but I am assured that you detest these Rules; and Therefore the best Way is to subdue them and keep them under, but I am assured that you detest these Rules; cc av dt js n1 vbz pc-acp vvi pno32 cc vvi pno32 p-acp, cc-acp pns11 vbm vvn cst pn22 vvb d n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 45
661 you know well enough, that the Peoples love is the best Exchequer ; you know well enough, that the Peoples love is the best Exchequer; pn22 vvb av av-d, cst dt ng1 n1 vbz dt js n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 45
662 and this Lesson teacheth you the surest way how to hold that firme, and close to you, and this lesson Teaches you the Surest Way how to hold that firm, and close to you, cc d n1 vvz pn22 dt js n1 c-crq pc-acp vvi d j, cc av-j p-acp pn22, (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 45
663 even your wise walking and working in your great Trust; even your wise walking and working in your great Trust; av po22 j n-vvg cc vvg p-acp po22 j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 45
664 Herein lies the difference between Wisdome and Policy, VVisdome makes a man constantly keep the high road-way of Justice and Judgement, doing every thing upon Scripture grounds and rules: Herein lies the difference between Wisdom and Policy, VVisdome makes a man constantly keep the high roadway of justice and Judgement, doing every thing upon Scripture grounds and rules: av vvz dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, n1 vvz dt n1 av-j vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vdg d n1 p-acp n1 n2 cc n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 45
665 Policy directs men, when need is, to turne into odde by-paths, sometime taking in the helpe of the Foxes skin, sometime of the Lions paw; Policy directs men, when need is, to turn into odd bypaths, sometime taking in the help of the Foxes skin, sometime of the Lions paw; n1 vvz n2, c-crq n1 vbz, pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2, av vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, av pp-f dt n2 vvb; (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 45
666 But (Beloved) you shall certainly finde the way of VVisdome to bee the safest and most successefull; But (beloved) you shall Certainly find the Way of VVisdome to be the Safest and most successful; cc-acp (vvn) pn22 vmb av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi dt js cc av-ds j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 45
667 Politicians may deceive others for a while, but themselves for ever: Politicians may deceive Others for a while, but themselves for ever: n2 vmb vvi n2-jn p-acp dt n1, cc-acp px32 p-acp av: (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 45
668 You your selves have had much experience of it, you know what it is to command in the hearts of your Brethren, had you had all the Port Townes in England, in the beginning of your Troubles, You your selves have had much experience of it, you know what it is to command in the hearts of your Brothers, had you had all the Port Towns in England, in the beginning of your Troubles, pn22 po22 n2 vhb vhn d n1 pp-f pn31, pn22 vvb r-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 n2, vhd pn22 vhd d dt n1 n2 p-acp np1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po22 vvz, (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 45
669 and Garisons wheresoever you could have desired, it would never have done you the service 〈 ◊ 〉 the hearts of your brethren have done; and Garrisons wheresoever you could have desired, it would never have done you the service 〈 ◊ 〉 the hearts of your brothers have done; cc n2 c-crq pn22 vmd vhi vvn, pn31 vmd av-x vhi vdn pn22 dt n1 〈 sy 〉 dt n2 pp-f po22 n2 vhb vdn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 46
670 you were in their hearts, and they have been at your command, and wha• gave you this interest? VVhy, they saw you were set upon Judgement and Justice, breaking their yoakes, removing their grievances, they saw your hearts were set to it; you were in their hearts, and they have been At your command, and wha• gave you this Interest? Why, they saw you were Set upon Judgement and justice, breaking their yokes, removing their grievances, they saw your hearts were Set to it; pn22 vbdr p-acp po32 n2, cc pns32 vhb vbn p-acp po22 n1, cc n1 vvd pn22 d n1? q-crq, pns32 vvd pn22 vbdr vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, vvg po32 n2, vvg po32 n2, pns32 vvd po22 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 46
671 and while you goe on in the same wisdome, pietie, singlenesse and integrity; and while you go on in the same Wisdom, piety, singleness and integrity; cc cs pn22 vvb a-acp p-acp dt d n1, n1, n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 46
672 You will preserve your interest in God and his people, and while you have Gods favour, You will preserve your Interest in God and his people, and while you have God's favour, pn22 vmb vvi po22 n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, cc cs pn22 vhb n2 vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 46
673 and your brethrens hearts, all confederacies against you will bee broken, all conspiraeies come to nought, No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper, and your Brothers' hearts, all confederacies against you will be broken, all conspiraeies come to nought, No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper, cc po22 ng2 n2, d n2 p-acp pn22 vmb vbi vvn, d n2 vvb p-acp pix, dx n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp pn22 vmb vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 46
674 and every tongue that riseth up against you shall bee condemned. and every tongue that Riseth up against you shall be condemned. cc d n1 cst vvz a-acp p-acp pn22 vmb vbi vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 46
675 But should they ever finde, (which God forbid) that you turne out of the right way of VVisdome and Piety, of Judgement and righteousnesse, that you grow injurious, that oppression and injustice should bee found among you, that you should favour evill men in evill causes, grow to bee self-seekers, But should they ever find, (which God forbid) that you turn out of the right Way of VVisdome and Piety, of Judgement and righteousness, that you grow injurious, that oppression and injustice should be found among you, that you should favour evil men in evil Causes, grow to be self-seekers, cc-acp vmd pns32 av vvi, (r-crq np1 vvb) cst pn22 vvb av pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pp-f n1 cc n1, cst pn22 vvb j, cst n1 cc n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pn22, cst pn22 vmd vvi j-jn n2 p-acp j-jn n2, vvb pc-acp vbi j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 46
676 or not cordially indeavouring to settle Peace and Religion, you would then certainly engage God against you, or not cordially endeavouring to settle Peace and Religion, you would then Certainly engage God against you, cc xx av-j vvg pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1, pn22 vmd av av-j vvi np1 p-acp pn22, (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 46
677 and lose the hearts of your brethren, and you will be undone, and wee shall be undone with you. and loose the hearts of your brothers, and you will be undone, and we shall be undone with you. cc vvi dt n2 pp-f po22 n2, cc pn22 vmb vbi vvn, cc pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn22. (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 46
678 But I am perswaded better things of you, and such things as become a Parliament of England ; But I am persuaded better things of you, and such things as become a Parliament of England; p-acp pns11 vbm vvn jc n2 pp-f pn22, cc d n2 c-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 46
679 yea, a Parliament thus blessed and magnified by God. But consider what I have said, and the Lord give you understanding in all things. FINIS. yea, a Parliament thus blessed and magnified by God. But Consider what I have said, and the Lord give you understanding in all things. FINIS. uh, dt n1 av vvn cc vvn p-acp np1. p-acp vvb r-crq pns11 vhb vvn, cc dt n1 vvb pn22 n1 p-acp d n2. fw-la. (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 46

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View Segment and References (Segment No.) Note No. Text Standardized Text Parts of Speech
3 0 Introduction shewing the scope of the Chapter. Introduction showing the scope of the Chapter. n1 vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1.
8 0 Verse 22. Verse 22. n1 crd
13 0 1 Sam. 14.45. 1 Sam. 14.45. vvn np1 crd.
20 0 The Text opened and divided. The Text opened and divided. dt n1 vvd cc vvn.
25 0 1 Part, what the Tribe of Issachar was. 1 Part, what the Tribe of Issachar was. crd n1, r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds.
29 0 What their temper and spirit in time past. Gen. 49.14, 15 opened and explained. What their temper and Spirit in time past. Gen. 49.14, 15 opened and explained. q-crq po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 j. np1 crd, crd vvn cc vvn.
35 0 What at the present. What At the present. q-crq p-acp dt j.
39 0 Doct. 1. Doct. 1. np1 crd
39 1 God oft raiseth up the spirits of people to doe worthily from whom men would little expect it. God oft Raiseth up the spirits of people to do worthily from whom men would little expect it. np1 av vvz a-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vdi av-j p-acp r-crq n2 vmd av-j vvi pn31.
43 0 Gen 4. Iudges 6. 1 Sam 9. 1 Sam. 16. Gen 4. Judges 6. 1 Sam 9. 1 Sam. 16. np1 crd ng1 crd crd np1 crd crd np1 crd
49 0 Amos 7.14. Amos 7.14. np1 crd.
52 0 Reasons of it. He hath abundance of the Spirit. Reasons of it. He hath abundance of the Spirit. n2 pp-f pn31. pns31 vhz n1 pp-f dt n1.
54 0 Application. Application. n1.
64 0 Psal. 68.11. Psalm 68.11. np1 crd.
67 0 The second and chiefe thing in the Text. Their singular commendation. The second and chief thing in the Text. Their singular commendation. dt ord cc j-jn n1 p-acp dt np1 po32 j n1.
69 0 Doct. 2. Doct. 2. np1 crd
70 0 It is a singular commendation to know the times in reference to mens duties. This Doctrine, first, explained. It is a singular commendation to know the times in Referente to men's duties. This Doctrine, First, explained. pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 p-acp n1 p-acp ng2 n2. d n1, ord, vvd.
73 0 2ly, proved. 2ly, proved. av-j, vvd.
74 0 3ly, applyed. 3ly, applied. av-j, vvd.
75 0 First explained, there is a fivefold knowledge of the times. First explained, there is a fivefold knowledge of the times. ord vvd, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n2.
77 0 1 Astrologicall. 1 Astrological. vvn j.
80 0 2 Diabolicall. 2 Diabolical. crd j.
86 0 3 Propheticall. 3 Prophetical. crd j.
87 0 Dan. 2 ▪ 29. Dan. 2 ▪ 29. np1 crd ▪ crd
88 0 Act. 1.7. Act. 1.7. n1 crd.
89 0 4 Historicall and Astronomicall 4 Historical and Astronomical crd j cc j
101 0 Ier. 8. Jeremiah 8. np1 crd
106 0 5 Theologicall, a gracious and practicall knowledge, which is here meant. 5 Theological, a gracious and practical knowledge, which is Here meant. crd np1, dt j cc j n1, r-crq vbz av vvn.
120 0 What this practicall knowledge of the times is. What this practical knowledge of the times is. q-crq d j n1 pp-f dt n2 vbz.
128 0 2. This Doctrine proved. 2. This Doctrine proved. crd d n1 vvd.
132 0 •. The Scripture calls this wisedome. •. The Scripture calls this Wisdom. •. dt n1 vvz d n1.
134 0 Ephes. 5.15, 16. opened and explained. Ephesians 5.15, 16. opened and explained. np1 crd, crd vvn cc vvn.
142 0 Ecles. 8.1. to 6. opened ▪ Eccles. 8.1. to 6. opened ▪ n2. crd. p-acp crd vvn ▪
152 0 Deut. 32.19. Deuteronomy 32.19. np1 crd.
154 0 Psal. 90.12. Psalm 90.12. np1 crd.
158 0 Ester 1.13. Ester 1.13. np1 crd.
161 0 Esay 28.16. Isaiah 28.16. np1 crd.
162 0 Exod. 36. Exod 36. np1 crd
163 0 What wisedome is ▪ What Wisdom is ▪ q-crq n1 vbz ▪
172 0 Jer. 8.6, 7, 8. Jer. 8.6, 7, 8. np1 crd, crd, crd
178 0 Matth. 16.1, 2, 3, 4. Matthew 16.1, 2, 3, 4. np1 crd, crd, crd, crd
187 0 Luke 19.41.44. Luke 19.41.44. np1 crd.
192 0 Matth. 24. Luke 17. Matthew 24. Luke 17. np1 crd np1 crd
199 0 The right understanding of the times opened out of the Scripture in 6. Conclusions. The right understanding of the times opened out of the Scripture in 6. Conclusions. dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2 vvd av pp-f dt n1 p-acp crd n2.
201 0 Conclus. 1. Conclusion. 1. np1. crd
202 0 Exod. 21.19. Exod 21.19. np1 crd.
205 0 Ephes. 5.16. Col. 4.5. Ephesians 5.16. Col. 4.5. np1 crd. np1 crd.
211 0 Conclus. 2. Conclusion. 2. np1. crd
211 1 Eccles. 3.1, 2, &c. Eccles. 3.1, 2, etc. np1 crd, crd, av
215 0 Matth. 6 ▪ Matthew 6 ▪ np1 crd ▪
217 0 Conclus. 3. Conclusion. 3. np1. crd
220 0 Esay 26. Psal. 106.3. Psal. 62.81.119.20. Isaiah 26. Psalm 106.3. Psalm 62.81.119.20. np1 crd np1 crd. np1 crd.
224 0 Conclus. 4. Conclusion. 4. np1. crd
232 0 Conclus. 5. Conclusion. 5. np1. crd
236 0 Psal. 19.7, 8. Psalm 19.7, 8. np1 crd, crd
238 0 Prov. 3.21, 22, 23. Curae 3.21, 22, 23. np1 crd, crd, crd
240 0 Esay 30.21. Isaiah 30.21. np1 crd.
241 0 Conclus. 6. Conclusion. 6. np1. crd
256 0 2 Cor. 6.2. 2 Cor. 6.2. crd np1 crd.
261 0 Psal 1.3. Psalm 1.3. np1 crd.
262 0 Eccles. 3.11. Eccles. 3.11. np1 crd.
262 1 Prov. 25.11. Prov. 15.23. Curae 25.11. Curae 15.23. np1 crd. np1 crd.
268 0 Eccles. 8.6. opened. Eccles. 8.6. opened. np1 crd. vvn.
279 0 Heb. 12.17. Hebrew 12.17. np1 crd.
280 0 Matth. 25. Matthew 25. np1 crd
299 0 Eccles. 10.2. opened. Eccles. 10.2. opened. np1 crd. vvn.
302 0 Prov. 17.16. opened. Curae 17.16. opened. np1 crd. vvn.
303 0 Dan. 12.10. Dan. 12.10. np1 crd.
306 0 Application in two Uses. Application in two Uses. n1 p-acp crd n2.
309 0 Vse 1. Humiliation. Use 1. Humiliation. vvb crd n1.
310 0 1 In generall to all. 1 In general to all. vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d.
336 0 2. More particularly to the Parliament. 2. More particularly to the Parliament. crd av-dc av-jn p-acp dt n1.
390 0 Vse 2. Use 2. vvb crd
391 0 Exhortation. 1. In generall to all, to indeavour after this wisedome. Exhortation. 1. In general to all, to endeavour After this Wisdom. n1. crd p-acp n1 p-acp d, pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1.
392 0 • Thes. 5.1. • Thebes 5.1. • np1 crd.
394 0 Motives thereto. Motives thereto. n2 av.
414 0 2 In particular to the Honorable Members of this House. 2 In particular to the Honourable Members of this House. crd n1 j p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1.
415 0 Daniel 2 ▪ daniel 2 ▪ np1 crd ▪
419 0 The face of our present times represented. The face of our present times represented. dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2 vvn.
423 0 First, in generall, full of changes. Joel 1.2. First, in general, full of changes. Joel 1.2. ord, p-acp n1, j pp-f n2. np1 crd.
430 0 Eccles. 1.6. Eccles. 1.6. np1 crd.
432 0 Zach. 14.6, 7. Zach 14.6, 7. np1 crd, crd
433 0 Psalm 107.43. Psalm 107.43. np1 crd.
442 0 2 More particularly our times are opened in 7 Particulars. 2 More particularly our times Are opened in 7 Particulars. crd n1 av-j po12 n2 vbr vvn p-acp crd n2-j.
444 0 1. Our times are times of prodigious wickednes in mens conversations. 1. Our times Are times of prodigious wickedness in men's conversations. crd po12 n2 vbr n2 pp-f j n1 p-acp ng2 n2.
447 0 Ezekiel 9. Ezekielem 9. np1 crd
449 0 Ephes. 5.15. Ephesians 5.15. np1 crd.
450 0 Rom. 12.4 Rom. 12.4 np1 crd
459 0 2. Our times are times of errors, heresies, and blasphemies. 2. Our times Are times of errors, heresies, and Blasphemies. crd po12 n2 vbr n2 pp-f n2, n2, cc n2.
488 0 Deut. 13. Deut. 17. Deuteronomy 13. Deuteronomy 17. np1 crd np1 crd
495 0 3. Our times are times of wrath ▪ 3. Our times Are times of wrath ▪ crd po12 n2 vbr n2 pp-f n1 ▪
498 0 Amos 18. Amos 18. np1 crd
499 0 2 S•m. 21.1. 2 S•m. 21.1. crd n1. crd.
501 0 2 Kings 22.13. Ionah 3. 2 Kings 22.13. Jonah 3. crd n2 crd. np1 crd
504 0 4. Our times are times of warre. 4. Our times Are times of war. crd po12 n2 vbr n2 pp-f n1.
508 0 Ezek. 21.10. Ezekiel 21.10. np1 crd.
511 0 Deut. 23.9. Deuteronomy 23.9. np1 crd.
519 0 5. Our times are times of divisions. 5. Our times Are times of divisions. crd po12 n2 vbr n2 pp-f n2.
526 0 2 Chron. 20. 2 Chronicles 20. crd np1 crd
541 0 6. Our times are times of Reformation. 6. Our times Are times of Reformation. crd po12 n2 vbr n2 pp-f n1.
571 0 1 Chron. 29. 1 Chronicles 29. vvn np1 crd
573 0 1 Kings 5. 2 Chron. 17.7. Nehemiah 8. 2 Chron 31. 1 Kings 5. 2 Chronicles 17.7. Nehemiah 8. 2 Chronicles 31. vvd n2 crd crd np1 crd. np1 crd crd np1 crd
579 0 Nehemiah 13.11. Nehemiah 13.11. np1 crd.
583 0 7. Our times are times of deliverances. 7. Our times Are times of Deliverances. crd po12 n2 vbr n2 pp-f n2.
592 0 Psal. 126.1, 2. Psalm 126.1, 2. np1 crd, crd
594 0 Psal 50.14. Psal. 66.13, 14 Eccles. 5.4. Psalm 50.14. Psalm 66.13, 14 Eccles. 5.4. np1 crd. np1 crd, crd np1 crd.
626 0 Third part of the Text, The interest these • Leaders had in their brethren. Third part of the Text, The Interest these • Leaders had in their brothers. ord n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 d • n2 vhd p-acp po32 n2.
631 0 Doct. 3. Doct. 3. np1 crd
633 0 Deut. 13. •. Deuteronomy 13. •. np1 crd •.
635 0 Iob 29 ▪ •. Job 29 ▪ •. np1 crd ▪ •.
637 0 1 Sam. 18.16. 1 Kings 3.28. 1 Sam. 18.16. 1 Kings 3.28. vvn np1 crd. crd n2 crd.
639 0 2 Sam. 23.3, 4. 2 Sam. 23.3, 4. crd np1 crd, crd
642 0 Eccles. 4.13. Eccles. 4.13. np1 crd.
653 0 Vse. Of Exhortation. Use. Of Exhortation. vvb. pp-f n1.
673 0 Esay 54.17. Isaiah 54.17. np1 crd.